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INVESTIGATE.INFORM.IGNITE.INVOLVE. Volume 11, Issue 9 Concordia University Irvine Friday, February 3, 2017 Concordia awarded Military Friendly® school for fourth consecutive year GREG NORMANN STAFF WRITER Services Office (VSO) and Steve Leader, Veterans Re- Concordia University re- source Center Manager, are ceived its fourth consecutive dedicated to students transi- Military Friendly® distinction tioning from the military to from Victory Media. This dis- higher education. The VSO tinction is given to schools offers support for veterans in and employers which focus their academics, finances, pro- on investing in educating, fessional and personal lives. employing and engaging mil- Marine Corps veteran, Jus- itary members and veterans. tin To, said “The transition One of the many reasons has been easy for me...The Concordia attracts veterans best part about being a vet- is its distinction of being a eran at Concordia is the tight Yellow Ribbon GI Educa- community and the chances tion Enhancement Program to develop close friendships (Yellow Ribbon Program). throughout.” To ultimately se- This program allows veter- lect Concordia because it is a ans to attend private univer- Christian school with a good sities and graduate programs Courtesy of impactingourfuture.com reputation, but the Yellow Rib- which charge tuition higher veterans and their dependents. military lifestyle back to a full ment to the Marine Corps. bon Program and the friendly than the GI Bill’s tuition cap. Freshman Erica Asauskas, time student was easily the big- “My professors understand staff sealed the deal for him. Yellow Ribbon Programs of- Marine Corps veteran, said, gest hurdle for me,” said Asau- that I am in the Reserve and Concordia has worked to fer veterans-only scholarships “There is no way I would have skas. “The staff here at Con- do everything to accommo- honor its veterans, their con- which the U.S. Department of come to Concordia if it wasn’t cordia made that transition date me so that I can still be tributions to our country Veterans Affairs match dollar for their participation in the as smooth as possible for me. a successful student as well and their transition to higher for dollar. Concordia’s partic- Yellow Ribbon Program.” Be- The staff here really truly cares as fulfilling my obligation to education. With the Yellow ipation in the Yellow Ribbon fore attending Concordia, about its students and has gone my country,” said Asauskas. Ribbon Program, Military Program allows veterans to Asauskas studied at the Uni- above and beyond to make me Moving from the military Friendly® distinction and the affordably attend the univer- versity of Maryland Asia Cam- feel as comfortable as possible.” to a civilian job or university dedicated staff, Concordia sity. This in itself makes Con- pus while on active duty in While still in the Reserve, can be tough for many vet- hopes to give its veterans ev- cordia highly sought after by Japan. “Transitioning from a Asauskas still has a commit- erans. Concordia’s Veterans ery opportunity to succeed.

Courtesy of CUI Veterans Services 2 ASCUI Corner February 3, 2017 Meet your ASCUI Candidates JESSICA JAMES ASCUI SECRETARY ASCUI President Candidate(s): ASCUI Vice President Candidate(s):

Michael Hammerle, junior, has three years of Current ASCUI Secretary, sophomore, Jessica Junior Claire Brainard is running for ASCUI Nathan Smith, sophomore, likes adventure, student leadership experience from serving James, is running for ASCUI President. James has Vice President. She is from Oklahoma and really traveling, and is a self- proclaimed nerd. in Fusion, Senate, as a Resident Assistant and served as a Concordia Senator and has been part enjoys mac n’ cheese and hiking. With experience He recently returned from studying working in the Admissions office. He also had of chapel bells which included touring Austria as an ASCUI Senator and LEAD Student abroad in Scotland. His two favorite the experience completing the Around- the- with Donne di Canto. As part of a Beloved Activities Coordinator, Brainard is passionate things are Jesus and Star Wars, and he World Semester(R), and hopes to make his last group, she hopes to help the student body find about making sure everyone's voice is heard. is “always willing to talk about either!” year at CUI a year of service. Hammerle said, refuge in Christ. As part of the executive board, “I may be a grandpa at heart, but nothing she has enjoyed planning Concordia Christmas stops me from helping others and you!” and Breast Cancer Awareness month. When ASCUI Communications ASCUI Treasurer Candidate(s): not working for ASCUI, James can be found working at Chick-fil-A or perusing Pinterest. Director Candidate(s): ASCUI Club Commissioner Candidate(s): ASCUI Secretary Candidate(s):

Isabelle Upchurch, freshman, is running for ASCUI Treasurer for the 2017-2018 school Freshman Noah Eschmann is running to be year. She is from Wake Forest, North Carolina the 2017-18 ASCUI Communications Director. and will be a sophomore in the upcoming year. He is currently involved in ASCUI Senate, This past year, she has enjoyed being a part of Ryan Van Dusen, junior, has 5 semesters Screaming Eagles, and campus ministry. Sophomore Maddy Haase grew up in many groups on campus, including ASCUI of experience in ASCUI Senate. He also Over the years, Eschmann has cultivated Washington and is running for ASCUI Senate, Donne Di Canto and campus ministry has experience as part of LEAD Fusion, a passion for leadership. “After a ton of Secretary. She loves being outdoors and events and groups. She currently works in he served as ASCUI Treasurer, and has authoritative positions in high school, I feel hanging out with friends and family. This the Advancement Office on campus. Before membership and leadership experience in that I have been called to major in Christian past fall, Haase was part of the Around- the- coming to CUI, Upchurch was the student various clubs and organizations. Van Dusen (R) Education and Leadership here at Concordia.” World . Haase said, “I would be honored body President her senior year of high school. spent the previous fall semester abroad Eschmann would be honored to serve on the R) to take on the role and serve Concordia.” Upchurch stated, “I look forward to all that as part of the Around-the-World team. ASCUI Executive Board and will strive to put God has planned for me, which hopefully Christ first, and be a voice for all students! includes becoming your next ASCUI Treasurer.” *ASCUI Candidates are subject to change* Voting for your 2017-2018 Executive Board will take place on Feb. 9 and 10 outside the Student Union from 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

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EMILY CHAN STAFF WRITER things. Not only that but each ath- physically and without doing so Freshman baseball player, Haloa that age, I wasn’t swimming as lete puts in their all. None of them they will falter in both their sport Dudoit, related to this statement, well as I wanted to. I decided then There are many people who want to be labeled mediocre. and academic career. Watch- “People tend to watch sports for that I was not going to do that have what others describe as a Personally, as a non-athlete, I ing them keep their heads above entertainment so what they see is again, so I worked harder to be “work hard, play hard” attitude. It find athletes extremely intrigu- water is truly a feat to behold. a gist of everything that goes on. the best and constantly focused could be working hard on a proj- ing. I find myself watching them In chapel two weeks ago, the However, there is more behind it on technique. In high school, ect, but still having fun with your because they seem to defy nature. speaker, Alfonso Espinosa men- in ways such as practice, people when I realized that my times group or it could be working on a I have a lot of respect for them tioned an athlete by the name of don’t watch practices so that is qualified for what Concordia newspaper and completing it with due to their dedication to their Ted Williams. I had never heard why they assume that it is ‘natural was looking for, I decided to call a sense of pride. Each of those ac- sport, which is shown through of Ted Williams until that day talent’ or that the person was ‘born them and now here I am.” Athlet- tivities has one thing in common, how many hours a week they have but what Espinosa said really hit that way,’” said Dudoit.“Just by ics brings in people from all over a sense of motivation. Athletes are to practice, combined with their home. “Ted Williams, the great seeing others that are better than the country and abroad to com- the first to come to mind when determination to succeed aca- baseball player of the 20th cen- you is motivation to push yourself pete in the sport they love.I guess hearing the statement “work demically. Athletes train hard al- tury. He was known as a natural. to be better. It helps to sooth the you could say that Concordia hard, play hard, yet if they didn’t most every day to be in top shape His hitting was renowned…” said fire to do the extra things and also students have changed the phrase have a sense of motivation or the and to be able to compete. I am Espinosa. Yet when people saw to feel accomplished; that helps that we all know, they don’t work drive to keep up high standards, not the only one who sees athletes him play, they called him a “nat- me try to be the best because I hard play hard, they work harder where would that leave them? this way. “I think that it is amaz- ural” and kept on saying that he don't want to do stuff just to do and play their hardest. Without No person wants to be labeled ing that they are able to have an was “born that way.” He was not; it, I want a reason or an outcome.” those high standards, we would as normal or conforming to a academic life, athletic life and a he constantly practiced day and I love how athletes hold them- not be NCAA Division II ma- standard, usual, typical or expect- social life,”said sophomore Cierra night to be the best he could be- selves to an elevated level of terial. Without the work hard, ed. There is no such thing as a Everitt. “I used to dance and per- come. That is what made him a achievement and are constantly play hard attitudes we would not normal athlete or a normal com- sonally, I could not see myself on “natural,” all of that hard work working and playing hard. That have teams like Women’s Volley- petition. Each competition is vast- a dance team while keeping my and practice. Ted Williams raised is what got them here in the first ball as the PacWest Champions. ly different from the others and grades up and spending time with the bar and kept it there for him- place. Katrina Johnson, freshman, We would not be Concordia. the preparation, scores, times, my friends.” Student athletes have self.. He wanted to be better and in explained how her work ethic excitement and countless other to practice both academically and doing so became one of the best. started at the age of thirteen. “At Men’s Volleyball reflects on Concordia Men and season after long stretch of home Women’s basketball games game FRANKIE RUBINO JAKE PENSE occurred because of the team’s STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER effort. Now they hold a six and six record in conference play. After a stretch of five consec- CU Arena rocked with excite- Unlike the women’s team, the utive home games, the Men’s Vol- ment for Homecoming Week- men’s team got off to a slow start. leyball team is preparing to com- end and the Men’s and Women’s It took a little bit for them to find pete out on the road starting Feb. Basketball Teams did not dis- their rhythm, but by the end, the 10 in Merced. The Eagles cur- appoint: both teams came away team’s offense was simply unstop- rently hold a winning record and with convincing wins Saturday pable. Assistant Coach Stephen are hoping to continue with that night against Chaminade Uni- Ferry said, “What turned the game record as they finish their season. versity. The women’s team won around for us was our ability to As the Eagles continue their by 11 points and the men’s team get defensive stops, and good de- season, they look forward to followed that up with a 14-point fense translates to good offense.” taking lessons from the match- victory. Spectator Carlos Castro The Eagles were led by an out- es that they have already played said, “The atmosphere was in- standing performance from their and building upon them in their Courtesy of CUI Eagles website credible for both games.” The backcourt. Guards Justin Davis, gym was completely full and the upcoming games. Eagles’ Head lege, said that after several tal- nior Ryan Murphy, a libero who senior, and Tad Dufelmeier, ju- fans were full of anticipation and Coach Shawn Patchell said that ented players graduated last year, has been on the team for the last nior, both played wonderfully on energy from the opening tip. his biggest take away from the the upperclassmen have stepped four years said that there is also a both sides of the court. Davis, The women’s team dominat- games the team has played so into a new role as leaders. They great deal of potential in the un- known for his defensive ability, ed the game from the start. Once far is that the team is “right have continued to push the team derclassmen. He looks forward lead the team in points and did they took the lead five to three in there” with nice leads over top to realize their utmost potential. to continuing to see these young almost all of his damage from the first quarter they never looked behind the arc. He went a perfect teams like Brigham Young Uni- Patchell notes that they have a players develop. “Hunter Howell, back—they held onto the lead for versity (BYU) and University strong junior class as well. Ju- Alec Krilis, Raymond Barsemian five-for-five from the three-point the rest of the game. Freshman line and finished the game with of Southern California (USC) niors like Jonathan Predney, an and Chandler Gibb all have All Ugochi Anudokem lead the Ea- 17 points. After the game Davis earlier in the season. He knows outside hitter, proves himself to American potential,” said Mur- gles in scoring with 11 points; said, “That was the best shoot- that they are able to hold their be a steady and consistent asset phy. There is a strong group of not only did she shoot 66 percent ing performance of my basketball own against any competitor and in their offensive game. The up- leaders looking to continue the from the field, she also went 100 career.” Another standout perfor- is focused on finishing match- perclassmen have a strong pres- culture that has developed with- percent from the charity line. mance came from Case Bruton, es strong and playing the way ence on the team and help to in this team for years to come. Junior Montana Walters also senior, he filled up the box score they practice. He is excited for lead and shape the strong work The Eagles are battling some had a very impressive game with 15 points, five assists, seven their upcoming competition, ethic that shows in each match. good competition for the re- and was one point shy of a dou- rebounds, and added two steals especially to play USC again in Although the Eagle leaders mainder of the season and are ble-double. She did a great job to the team’s total of nine. He March, as well as to continue and strong players will grad- looking forward to the future of controlling the tempo of the shot 75 percent from three-point to make this a special season uate in May, the future of this ahead of their program. Watch game and made sure the Eagles range. The Eagles were flying for the graduating senior class. team is bright. There is a large the Men’s Volleyball team to- got the best possible shot each around the gym on both ends of With three senior captains, amount of optimism for the night compete against Princeton time they came down the court. the court in their impressive per- AJ Hammer, Ryan Anselmo and underclassmen on the team. at 7 p.m. or in a match tomorrow Not to be outdone, Junior Annie formance. With the overwhelm- Joseph Pillon leading the charge, Patchell showed a great deal of against Grand Canyon Universi- Studdert had an impressive game ing display of three-point shoot- the upperclassmen have had an excitement for his sophomore ty at 12 p.m. The Men’s Volley- as well. She had eight points to ing, the crowd had to be held important role of influencing the setters Chandler Gibb, Isaiah ball schedule and roster, as well go along with eight rebounds. back on many occasions because She pulled down two big offen- culture of this team. Captain AJ Kaaa, Cristian Rodriguez and as game recaps can be found of how electric the energy was. sive rebounds that helped wear Hammer, who has played on the his freshman redshirts and looks on the Concordia Athletics’ The Eagles are back in action down Chaminade. While these team for three years after trans- forward to playing them in the Website at www.cuieagles.com. against Hawaii Pacific Univer- students stood out, the 70-59 win ferring from Irvine Valley Col- MPSF conference next year. Se- sity on Feb. 4 at the CU Arena. 4 Local Interests February 3, 2017

Student Leadership applications for 2017-2018 available now

BRADEN DELANNOY STAFF WRITER What are these student leadership groups?

Concordia offers stu- Leadership Education and Commuter Outreach abbey west dents opportunities to lead Development (LEAD) works with student commuters and Concordia’s campus ministry, has several op- and contribute to student is a student leadership group that focuses on bridging the gap between this popu- portunities to be a part of the ministry team. There life through Student Lead- campus-wide programming. LEAD is split into sev- lation and the rest of Concordia. are four worship coordinator positions, each fo- ership. For the 2017-2018 eral groups with a few student coordinators. cusing in either SHOUT, Sunday (off-site services), school year, Student Lead- Peer Advising Leader (PAL) Sunday Night (Source—on campus) or Weekday ership applications are falls under the First Year Experience Office Morning Chapel services. The Tech Ministry Co- due Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Associated Students of Concor- this position seeks to provide the best transi- ordinator focuses on the integration of technology Student leadership can dia University Irvine (ASCUI) tion into Concordia as possible for both transfer and the various ministries across campus. The provide amazing oppor- students and new freshmen through mentoring, Nurture Coordinators seek to care for the entire consisting of an Executive Board and a team of tunities to get to know events and SOAR. This is an unpaid role that lasts campus through providing things like Bible studies Senators, seeks to bring the student body voice and and prayer ministry. The Service and Witness Co- yourself and others. Se- through the first semester of the school year. concerns to the administration. Their goal is to work to ordinators seek to provide possibilities for students nior Catherine Foster, AS- enact change on campus. The deadline for applications to share their faith through witness and service CUI Vice President, said Concordia Cares for this group has passed; however, cast your vote for who opportunities both on and off campus. The Mar- “Through my four years in serves on the the 2017-2018 ASCUI Executive Board on works with local non-profit organizations and keting and Communications Coordinator seeks to student leadership, I really Feb. 9 and 10 during the lunch hours outside the Caf. connects students with opportunities to serve. market the abbey west ministries and events. Just grew to understand my own like LEAD positions, each coordinator position strengths and weaknesses. Diversity Awareness lasts throughout the school year and is a paid I feel immensely prepared Student Activities position with approximately 10 hours per week. for life after college because seeks to bring understanding to the various pop- plans and executes large budget events such of leadership.” Similarly, ulations on campus. as the Homecoming Dance, Rock the Amp, Fusion junior Michael Hammer- Kindergarten Day, Beach Bash, among others. engages with freshman and pro- le, former RA and ASCUI Residential vides them with chances to learn more Senator, said “I have really Education & Services (RES) about leadership opportunities. enjoyed getting to know Peer Health Educators focuses on providing the best environment a variety of people that I seek to provide students with education possible for those living in the dorms. Each Intramurals wouldn’t have normally about how to live healthier, more fulfilled hall within the dorms has a Resident Assistant lives. Each coordinator position lasts through- plans and executes the various Intra- met outside of my involve- (RA) who provides for the safety and well-be- out the school year and is a paid position mural sports including volleyball, bas- ment in leadership. I genu- ing of the living environment. This is a paid with approximately 10 hours per week. ketball, flag football and soccer. inely met some of my best position that lasts throughout the school year. friends in these programs.” Applications and more information for any of these groups can be found online at http://www.cui.edu/en-us/studentlife/Student-Leadership

Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade returns home

HOLLY SPENCER STAFF WRITER begins with Mickey, Minnie and feet long, the last float of the pa- Over the course of the pa- til the magic of Disney brought Goofy in a train, leading the parade is an American flag entitled rade’s history, five Disney parks them to life in 1972. Today, The Main Street Electrical Pa- rade out. Seven films are repre- “To Honor America,” complete have shown versions of the Main technology has advanced great- rade returned to Disneyland on sented in the parade, which in- with saluting dancers. “There is Street Electrical Parade includ- ly, and yet the Electrical Parade Jan. 20 to bring a new generation clude Cinderella in her carriage, something in this parade for all ing Disneyland, Walt Disney has withstood the test of time. of viewers the joy of this classic Alice atop a mushroom and Pete ages—classic characters, catchy World Magic Kingdom Park, For more information on parade. Originally premiering with his Dragon, Elliot. There are and fun music…and a dragon!” Disney California Adventure ticket prices, annual passes and back in 1972, this parade has 27 traditional characters from said Taylor Lane, performer Park, Tokyo Disneyland and parade times, please visit Dis- awed millions of people through- some of the original Disney mov- and cast member at Disneyland. Disneyland Paris. “It is an honor neyland.com. Take the oppor- out the generations and has re- ies including Tinkerbell, Pinoc- The original development to be a part of a 45-year legacy,” tunity to marvel at this time- turned home once more. “This chio and Snow White. “My favor- team of this parade thought it said Analisa Sabo, cast member less masterpiece while you still parade has returned to Disney- ite part is watching Cinderella in was a brilliant idea to have elec- and performer at Disneyland. can. Performances are running land to honor where it began,” her carriage. I remember seeing tronic music for an electrical pa- At the dawn of a technological every day until June 18, 2017, said Sam Benson, performer it as a child and it truly makes the rade. Jack Wagner, Disneyland’s lift-off, this parade was the first when the Main Street Electri- and cast member at Disneyland. movie come to life right in front official park announcer for many of its kind. These bright mov- cal Parade will take its final This parade is dazzling from of my eyes all over again,” said years, discovered a song enti- ing floats were unheard of un- run down Main Street USA. start to finish with a total of Kristi Wilhelm, cast member and tled “Baroque Hoedown,” which 600,000 lights and 22 floats. It performer at Disneyland. At 118 now makes up that catchy cho- rus that many know and love. From there, Paul Beaver, widely known for his contributions to early popular electronic music, turned all of the Disney songs into electronic form. Aside from music selection, Wagner had one more responsibility—he provided the famous announcement in his most vocoded voice. “In thousands of sparkling lights and electro-synthe-magnet- ic musical sounds, the Main Street Electrical Parade,” said

Elliot and Pete from Pete’s Dragon followed by the “To Honor America” float. Photo Wagner. This same announce- The first float of the Main Street Electrical Parade Photo provided by: @Abelofavalor provided by: @frantasmic_ ment is still heard every night. February 3, 2017 Global Interests 5 DJ's & Clichés: a look into Cambridge nightlife Semester by semester, Concordia students study abroad at Westfield House as part of Concordia’s Enduring Questions and Ideas (Q&I Core) Cambridge program. Under the instruction of CUI professors Dr. James and Dr. Susan Bachman, these students study English and History, attend Cambridge University lectures, and take part in other required and elective courses offered by Westfield House of Theological Studies. Each week, the students or professors share with Courier readers some of their favorite observations about life and study in England.

MEL MALANOWSKI covered that in comparison to from. I ended up spending way various ages and none of them code for the evening is smart On a typical Friday night, a Los Angeles nightclub, there too many pounds on a piña co- gave the security guards any casual with a touch of glam.” you would probably find me in are some distinct differences. lada, but I figured one would reason to leave their post. I was With that in mind, I put away my pajamas recovering from First, I noticed the be worth the experience. shocked. As Kim pointed out, my Patriots jersey and tried my busy week, watching one music is nowhere near the The club didn't actu- if we were back in America, es- my best to put together some too many episodes of “Shame- same. Apparently British clubs ally start to get crowded until pecially Los Angeles, there's no outfit that fit the category. less” on Netflix. However, aren't allowed to play explicit around 11:00 p.m., an hour way the bouncers would stay The girls and I came this past Friday night, I went content. When trying to re- after we showed up. After the in one spot the whole night. together and decided on cute where no introvert has gone quest a song to the DJ, he re- blouses with heels. Thankfully, before: Lola Lo's Night Club. spectfully denied my request we were dressed up enough to Recommended by due to Lola Lo's policy. The blend in with the crowd. There one of my favorite professors girls and I spent the rest of were, in fact, plenty of women here in Cambridge, Dr. Hu- the night dancing to one too on the dance floor complete- mann, Lola Lo is a tiki-themed many techno songs in a lan- ly dolled up: mini skirt, heels dance club that specializes in guage we didn't recognize. and all. Most British guys wore pricey piña coladas and early Occasionally, the DJ would their slacks and loafers. Chris- 2000's top hits. On this ad- put on something we did rec- tine was surprised to see so venture, I brought along two ognize, but it didn't get crazier many girls wearing such nice other Concordia students, than Justin Bieber's, "Sorry." dresses to a tiki bar. Needless to say, I guess the theme wasn't Lola Lo, a popular club spot in the heart of Cambridge, England. (Google Images) as clear as the club intend- ed, but that didn't stop any- clock struck midnight, the Finally, the last major one from having a good time. club started charging for ad- difference I found was in the The way I see it, tak- mission. The good thing about clothing. Lola Lo's has a rel- ing the risk of going out that Cambridge nightlife—they let atively strict dress code and night was completely worth you book tickets in advance. themed nights to encourage it. It may not have been the I easily reserved a table on- partygoers to wear certain out- kind of nightclub I was ex- line, giving them my name at fits. Every night, they say you'll pecting, but I danced all the door. The downside? Once be denied entry if you wear night anyway. All this means you leave, you have to pay to trainers (sneakers) or sports- is that maybe next Friday get back in, which Christine wear. In a confirmation email, we'll try a different venue. learned the hard way. Once they stated that, “the dress more people arrived, the party actually got started, and From left to right: Christine, Mel, and Kim home safely after a fun night out. Photo Credit: Benjamin McCrimmon) with a little bit of encourage- ment, I was able to convince the girls to hit the dance floor. Christine Nguyen and Kim- Another distinct dif- Most of the people berly Gaona. We may not ference we encountered was dancing were students from have been the most outgoing obviously the drinking age. the university with the occa- group there, but in our book, In England, we are legally al- sional postgrad groups, who studying abroad means having lowed to buy drinks at the bar. still tried to fit in with the new experiences; so together, However, their selection was crowd. I must say, the dancing we decided to try something very limited. Bars in L.A. boast was very respectful in compar- different. After spending the many options. But here, there ison to what I've seen back in evening at Lola Lo's, we dis- weren't many options to choose the states. There were groups of Lola Lo’s tiki-themed bar, which by 11:30pm, was filled with well-dressed party goers. (lolalo.co.uk/venues/Cambridge) Inaugural controversy follows Trump into first weeks in office

RYAN CORSO cently by not create an uplifting, following days seems to demon- him, is to view him not as a pol- the photo evidence depicted STAFF WRITER inspiring message, although he strate that not all people felt, or itician, but as a CEO of a com- otherwise. This has sparked con- did conclude more positive- wanted to be included, in the pany; that company being the cerns over how the new president It’s been 15 days since Presi- ly as he promised to eradicate group of people Trump referred United States. He said that when and his inner circle will depict dent Trump’s inauguration and crime and put America first. to as “we.” The Women’s March we view him in this lens, one the truth to American citizens. his speech is still finding its “Trump did an okay job say- on Washington, which was can start to see the strategy be- Humberto Figueroa, soph- way into headlines. Controver- ing what a lot of people have supported by millions of men hind Trump’s words and actions. omore, said “It (crowd size) sy arose due to the rhetoric of been saying. He kind of stuck and women marching world- The size of the crowd in at- doesn’t catch me as something President Trump’s speech and to the same message that he had wide on Sat., Jan. 21 proved to tendance seemed like a trivial is- that the president should be following claims about the size been saying all throughout the be a vocal and visual counter- sue at first, but President Trump worrying about.” Robert Como, of the crowd in attendance on election,” said Andrew Payne, point to the president’s speech. has continually stated that it sophomore, expressed a more Jan. 20. Much of the criticism junior. “However, he’s just too Professor Konrad Hack, Di- was the largest crowd to ever negative opinion on the matter. surrounding President Trump’s blunt which really didn’t help rector of Forensics, explained, attend an inauguration. D.C. “I think it’s a cause for concern... inauguration speech has focused with him [unifying] America.” “Trump gave what we call a transit statistics from WMATA It sets a bad precedent for what’s around his tone and demeanor. Payne felt that the tone and rhet- stump speech, or a reiteration of show demonstrably less rider- to come. Things like alternative He described, “rusted-out fac- oric of the speech “only separates the same speech he’s been giving ship into Trump’s inauguration facts and such worry me, espe- tories scattered like tombstones America, which is a big problem.” all throughout his campaign and than Obama’s 2009 inaugura- cially if the population begins to across the landscape of our na- While Trump laced his it was meant for his followers tion--193,000 to 513,000. Sean believe them.” In an era where tion” and “American carnage.” speech with “We the people” and specifically.” Hack further ex- Spicer, U.S. Press Secretary, came facts are debatable, the Core Trump broke away from what “their dreams are our dreams,” plained that the best way to look out the following day confirming question of “What is truth?” most presidents have done re- the reaction of protesters in the at Trump in order to understand Trump’s statement even though seems more relevant than ever. 6 Arts February 3, 2017 Pop Art: Culture clashes with classics

NIKKI IEZZA ing figure in the movement and stein, Ed Ruscha and Rich- transported the private domain art. The museum is located next STAFF WRITER is often credited as one of the first ard Hamilton, contrasted with and, in reverse made private things to the Fashion Island shopping artistic pioneers to marry celebri- works by other revolutionary public, thereby redefining the center at 850 San Clemente Dr. Last week, a group of Con- ty culture to artistic techniques. designers like Charles Eames, common world view.” In our cur- Newport Beach, CA 92660 and is cordians (myself included) dove The Pop Art movement start- George Nelson, Achille Cas- rent era, we face an even greater open Wednesday through Sunday into the art world during a visit ed in the mid 1940’s but didn’t tiglioni and Ettore Sottsass. surge of media than the Pop Art- from 11 a.m-5 p.m. The hours are to the Orange County Museum of get popular until the 60’s. Pop art The Pop Art movement was ist, which makes comparing their extended on Friday, leaving the Art’s exciting new exhibit. From displays items that are central to heavily influenced by the post world to ours beyond fascinating. museum doors open until 8. Bring now until April 2, the concise- the culture of a specific era, such WWII capitalism boom, and My favorite part was the your student ID and save $2.50 on ly titled Pop Art Design exhibit, as shows, advertising, television created in reaction to the politi- graphic design collection includ- the usual $10 general admission, will be open to everyone inter- and social trends. “The new pop cal and economic supremacy of ing posters, musicians and maps or wait until Friday, when admis- ested in this post WWII style. art exhibit is all about pop culture, its time. During the movement, of the 60’s. This exhibit had a sion is free. If you would like any The biggest name in the Pop and [how] the generation that ex- media and art began mix. A sign unique selection that I would rec- further information call (949) Art movement is Andy Warhol, perienced it wants to reminisce at the beginning of the exhib- ommend to anyone with an eye for 759-1122 or go to OCMA.net and the presence of his art in the on their upbringing.” said Emma it explains further, “Without a exhibit is an exciting addition for K., an employee at the museum. manifesto or any fanfare, art was many. “I am so excited to see the “[People] like to visit for nostalgia pulled down from its moral ped- Andy Warhol works they have on and the Andy Warhol has been estal; and placed on eye level with display,” said Grace Tom, junior. bringing in attention as well.” everyday culture. This leveling of “The ones they have back home Alongside Warhol, the exhib- viewpoints was largely facilitated in New York are super cool and it also showcases the works of by the mass media, which gained it’s awesome to have an exhibit Claes Oldenburg, Roy Lichten- increasing significance. Media so close by.” Warhol was a lead-

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Photo Credit: Nikki Lezza Preview: Grimm Hall Art Gallery gets graphic ZIXUAN WANG STAFF WRITER also mentioned that one of his he had taken from last year’s ex- looked sad and angry. It seemed “I liked famous pieces more friends spent a lot of time on the hibition. It was four people at a she had bad cards, but she was because it would show more of a Starting on Wed., Feb. 8, the final artwork, so Zhang decided gambling table. “What surprises looking up, as if she were re- student’s techniques of painting,” Grimm Hall Art Gallery pres- to go just to see it. In the end, he me is their facial expressions; gretting her decision to gamble. said Zhang. “As the same major, ents the work of Graphic Design found all the art was amazing. it looks so real,” said Zhang. Some featured pieces repro- I would learn more from the re- majors from 10 different Con- “Those pieces are not all In the painting, the man at duced famous works. In last painting of those famous works.” cordia classes. The gallery will be from professionals, but you can the leftmost corner is cheating. year’s exhibition, reproduced Attending the exhibition open to everyone, both students see how much time they put He looks down to the cards with paintings were presented with doesn’t cost a penny, and Ra- and non-students, no tickets are into [their] projects,” Peter Lu, almost closed eyes, but you can their originals beside them. chel Soo, Professor of Graph- required, and some art pieces junior, Business major said. “It’s tell that he is looking at the cards Some reproductions were try- ic Design, and her students will be available for purchase. worth your time.” Invited last of the girl sitting beside him. ing to express the emotions or will welcome you with great “It was really fun to look at year by a friend, Lu said, “I didn’t At the same time, his hand is ideas of their original painting art at Grimm Hall Art Gallery [my] friends’ artworks,” said Ja- expect that much from students’ holding a card behind his back. differently. The exhibit invit- lounge. Students will present son Zhang, junior, Graphic De- work, but it did surprise me “I don’t see anyone in this ed plenty of comparison, “I their pieces in a free reception sign major, recalling a previous how good those pieces were.” painting as the main character, [enjoyed] both,” Lu said, “but on Feb. 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. student showcase. “It’s like see- “There was one painting that but the girl who sits in the mid- I like original pieces more being a different side of the peo- really impressed me.” He showed dle does grab my attention,” said cause I can see more of what ple who hang out with you.” He me a picture of the painting that Zhang. He said the girl’s face the students try to express.” February 3, 2017 Everything Eagles 7 Homecoming and Family Weekend: “An Enchanted Estate”

PAIGE HEISER our goal for ticket sales students, faculty, staff and STAFF WRITER these past two years. We alumni. “One of the main had an amazing turnout, events of the weekend was Homecoming offered and the venue was great.” “The Road to Reminisce.” Concordia an evening at Courvoisier was also in Senior Braden Delannoy, “An Enchanted Estate.” charge of the homecom- LEAD Student Activities The themed dance was ing court voting process. Coordinator, said, “This the highlight of a suc- Traditionally, students walk/run highlighted the cessful Homecoming vote in person, but this best aspects of the cam- and Parents Weekend. year, all of the voting was pus.” The alumni were able The dance took place at done online. With use of to stroll around the cam- the Coto De Caza Coun- the Eagle Insider email, pus, reminiscing on their try Club on Fri., Jan. 27. they sent out a mass email time here all over again. The night was filled with to the students to remind Delannoy said, “The dancing, great food and them to vote and how to whole reason for this week- fun games. With options do so. Courvoisier said, “it end was to have the alum- like pool, foosball, a photo was the highest number ni be able to come back to booth, a chocolate fondue of voters we have seen!” campus and reminisce.” station and even a horse Congratulations to this With events ranging from carriage ride, there was year’s Homecoming King golf, CU tag, family fun something fun for everyone. and Queen, John Severi- carnival, alumni tailgate Laura Courvoisier, no and Makayla Predney. and different alumni sport- Director of Community With fun and laughter, ing events, the weekend Involvement and Lead- the Homecoming dance successfully incorporat- ership Development, was the perfect way to start ed alumni back into the said, “We went way over Matthew King and Kayla Biar, Photo Credit: Michael Hammerle a weekend full of events for Concordia community. Concordia’s Speech & Debate teams ALBERTO GONZALEZ STAFF WRITER the team won National Director of Individual Perez and Corso have drills. For example I put a said he brings “Humor Championship Titles in Events, alongside Richard experienced the magic pencil in my mouth and and a good bridge between Forensics had a 2013 and 2015. The team Ewell and Amanda Ozaki, preparation can be. Before speak for a couple minutes.” the debate team and very successful semester in includes a diverse group of Co-directors of Debate. a speech, Perez said he This helps Corso with his the speech team, very the fall, with the speech team majors, ages, and opinions., “Kyeremateng is very good, practices his speeches pronunciation and gets his different political views and earning the highest ranks Sophomore Ryan Corso, dedicated and motivated,” “in front of the mirror, lungs ready for his debate. perspective that helps the in five tournaments and the Debate, said, “We are said senior Diego Perez, [then] practice and then While both students have team in a very unique way.” debate team advancing into all very hard working Speech. “Richard Ewell do some more practice.” experienced success in Lastly, Corso said “we are all the final rounds of their individuals with a great and Amanda Ozaki are Repetition and rehearsal the past year,Perez and dedicated individuals that tournaments with equal coaching staff, and receive a great coaches because is key, especially when Corso know that combined want to succeed and will frequency. Concordia’s lot of support from school, they are both passionate, emotions try to overwhelm individual effort is what do whatever is asked of us.” Speech and Debate Team which is an important determined and balance team members. Before creates a solid team. In Their next tournaments will has worked to become one component to our success.” each other out because a speech, “I get nervous, order to keep the team’s take place Feb. 4 and 5 at of the premier universities The coaching staff includes they both bring their excited, tired,” said Perez, momentum going, Perez Long Beach State University for Forensics in the Western Yaw Kyeremateng, Director unique skills that really but preparation helps calm said, “I bring motivation, and Feb. 14 and 15 at Long United States. Since of Individual Events, make this team what it his nerves. Corso said, politeness, and fun to the Beach State University. their formation in 2007, Angelica Grigsby, Assistant has become,” said Corso. “Before a debate I do some squad.” Corso, meanwhile,

Out of the drought? RYAN KETCHAM STAFF WRITER Beach, as well as many other the road than it is one year." by Corona del Mar, and re- port. Irvine may see more cities in Southern California. The last series of storms cord all-time rainfall was of the wet stuff on Monday. The California drought has California had been desper- dropped 2.01 inches in near- recorded at Long Beach Air- been a nationwide concern ate for the water for quite some over the past few years, but the time now. Restaurants had been recent downpours have peo- known to serve less water at ple wondering if its at an end. meals and changed their pol- It took only three weeks to put icies so that they would only the coasts of Southern Califor- give water to customers if they nia in flood-like conditions. were asked to. Cities like New- These conditions seemed to hit port Beach had made laws that California homeowners by sur- stated watering lawns should prise. Long Beach citizen, Dale be limited to only once a week. Freeze explained, "I [had] never “Hooray! We really could use seen it this flooded. This [was] the rain. It is much harder to so crazy. There [were] people all predict what the rest of the over the place taking advantage year will look like regarding the of the water." Long Beach was weather and rainfall,” said Dr. one of many Southern Califor- Sarah Karam, Assistant Profes- nia cities that went viral with sor of Biology. “Last year was video of people paddle board- very inconsistent and unpre- ing and jet skiing through the dictable, and the pattern con- flooded streets. Record inch- tinues. It is much easier to pre- es of rain were established in dict the weather 10 years down the downtown area of Long Lake Oroville, Courtesy of buzzfeed.com 8 Reviews February 3, 2017

The CUI Theater Reviews: The Nerd

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If you need a little levity this weekend, the Theatre De- partment presents The Nerd, a play full of comedic moments and student actors who love to make their audience laugh. Michael Solomon, freshman, plays the lead character Wil- lum, and believes that director Jeremy Lewis challenged him to become a better actor. Solomon said that perform- ing in this play helped him grow and broadened his skills. The cast and crew of the The Nerd returned to campus a week before winter break was officially over and have been working on this production ever since. Returning to campus early and spending weeks on a performance can improve a show's quality, but it can also improve the relationships between cast members. “I feel as though, I have made even closer friendships with everyone on set,” said Solomon. The audience was laughing and reacting to every joke the actors delivered. “This was the first Concordia play that I have ever been to,” said Dan- ny Balogh, senior. Her favorite character was the Nerd, whose performance reminded Balogh of the classic “Family Matters” character, Steve Urkel. Balogh said this show has something for everyone to enjoy because it includes different types of humor throughout to appeal to all audiences. Plus, the whole cast is very talented. This weekend, the play runs from Feb. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Stu- dio Theatre. After that work for the next new show begins. The Nerd is free for all students and you can get your ticket with your student ID or by using the promo code CUISTU. Enjoy the show! Courtesy of Concordia University Irvine Music & Theatre's Facebook Page