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A different Valentine: Michaela Vanderklugt Reflecting on Christ’s love scores PacWest FORREST MCFARLAND STAFF WRITER John McFarland, Pastor on Easter Sunday. “The reminds us to be thankful,” of Orangethorpe United fasting reminds us to turn said McFarland. “It also Honors You may have been Methodist Church, people away from our sin and be makes Holy Week more surprised to see students are invited to accept the faithful to the Gospel,” said meaningful.” BRIAN CHAMBERS & and faculty with ash on ashes as a visible symbol of McFarland. While the season of MARTIN THOMAS their foreheads on Wed., penance. Many students will be Lent is initially quite STAFF WRITERS Feb. 14. While some may “It represents our failure participating in the fasting formidable, it ultimately have guessed that this was to praise Jesus and keep ends with Palm Sunday The Women’s a new kind of Valentine’s him as number one in our which commemorates the Basketball Team has Day celebration, Rev. lives,” said McFarland. “The “It symbolizes triumphant arrival of Jesus been thriving off recent Jonathan Ruehs, campus tradition is to use the ashes Christ in . Palm scoring performances pastor, explained that of the palms from the Palm that we were Sunday first took place days from freshman Michaela receiving ashen crosses on Sunday of the year before.” created from before Christ’s resurrection. Vanderklugt. The one’s forehead is a part of Ruehs explained that Ash Today, the palms act as scoring outburst from the Ash Wednesday service Wednesday is also a day of dust and that a reminder of Christ’s the underclassman has that dates back to the early hope. “The ritual reminds arrival in Jerusalem when led to the team’s four church. us that Christ came to take we will return people laid palms and small game winning streak. “Ash Wednesday marks away our sin,” said Ruehs. branches in front of him as Vanderklugt’s on-court the start of the season of “That’s why the ashes are to dust.” a sign of homage. play earned her PacWest Lent which is 40 days of always put in the shape of Ash Wednesday, Lent, player of the week for the repentance,” said Ruehs. “It a cross on our forehead; to associated with Lent. and Palm Sunday serve as week of Feb. 5. symbolizes that we were remember that we are not Freshman Rachel Bahn is reminders of Christ’s death For some the transition created from dust and that doomed and that this is not giving up soda for Lent, and and resurrection and His from high school to we will return to dust.” the end of life.” sophomore Linaya Kolke climactic victory of over sin. college can be a difficult Ash Wednesday is The season of Lent is a says she will be giving up Ash Wednesday prepares one, but the 6’1” center one of the most solemn time of reflection and fasting eating sweets. “Focusing the Church for Easter is taking it in stride. “It’s holy days in the liturgical that prepares the Church on the sacrifice of Christ Sunday, and that is a reason been a learning experience calendar. According to Rev. for Christ's resurrection by sacrificing our own food to celebrate. being a freshman and starting. It’s become a lot more complex as I have more responsibilities,” Vanderklugt said. In high school, she received limited feedback about her performance. Coming to Concordia, Vanderklugt has appreciated new coaching styles, including gaining constructive feedback. “My college coach is really honest and wants nothing but the best for us, so it’s different.” Her improvements from preseason to now are visible in her on-court play. “I definitely worked on my shot a lot. I can shoot the three ball, but [before] I wasn’t really comfortable with it,” Vanderklugt

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1530 Concordia West, Irvine CA, 92612 The Courier staff asks that you dispose Delta Lounge [email protected] of your copy in an environmentally- cui.edu/studentlife/student-newspaper friendly way. Thanks! February 16, 2018 Sports 3 Michaela Vanderklugt scores PacWest Honors Continued from p. 1 said. “Now that we have as a lot of people are in your quite a 32’ because nothing added. “Her ability to play defense a shooting machine, it’s a face,” Vanderklugt said. is ever forced,” Collins- The scoring impactis really taken for granted as lot easier for me to get out “I try not to let that feed Kiernan said. “She takes of Vanderklugt is what she also has to guard players there and shoot the ball my ego. I also understand what’s given to her and if most people pay attention quicker than her.” with confidence.” that what I’m doing is it’s not the right shot then to. According to Coach With three more years of With coaching stints at good for our program and she gives the right pass. It Collins-Kiernan, she also eligibility, the sky is the limit State University, team.” This is Vanderklugt’s goes within the flow of the impacts the game in other for this underclassman. “I Northridge and local high second PacWest honor. game and makes her even ways as well. “Her defense think she barely scratched school programs including She previously was named harder to stop. I always tell and IQ impacts the game the surface of what she’s Troy High School and the freshman of the week her don’t force anything, for us to win. We switch going to be like as a leader,” highly competitive lady earlier in the season. you just take what they give everything so she has to Collins-Kiernan said. “Her Monarchs of Mater Dei, In her matchup against you, and eventually, they’ll defend guards and wings.” ceiling is way high. I believe Women’s Head Coach California Baptist, mess up,” Collins-Kiernan Collins-Kiernan added, everyone missed the boat Christine Collins-Kiernan Vanderklugt posted a on her. I got really lucky. stresses fundamentals for career-high in points with When she gets her ball young athletes. “At the 23 on 6 of 13 from the field. handling down, or when beginning of the season What helped her clinch this she gets her pull-up down, I I emphasized footwork honor, was two nights later don’t know how people are in terms of catching-to- she posted a new career going to stop her.” shoot and one-two dribble high. Finishing the game The lady Eagles wrap up pull-ups,” Collins-Kiernan against Holy Names with 32 their season with a three explained. points, while shooting 13 of game road trip Tues., Feb. Vanderklugt tries 19 for a remarkable 68%. 20 through Sat., Feb. 24 to keep her personal With these performances, with stops at Dominican accomplishments in she showcased her ability to University of California, perspective, and focuses score efficiently. Notre Dame de Namur on the team. “It’s a little “Most people would look University and Academy of Freshman, Michaela Vanderklugt earns her second PacWest honor this year. overwhelming sometimes, at it and say ‘wow that’s Courtesy of cuieagles.com Art, San Francisco. Concordia Softball Soaring Past Expectations

JOHN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER home 199 batters in 2016. the Desert Stinger and the Nunes has been lights out said Nunes. Also making an ap- Dixie State Tournament. In this season, in six appear- As Concordia races into Softball season is under- pearance on the PacWest Las Vegas, NV at the Desert ances she has earned two conference play, they will way and the lady Eagles All-Preseason team is se- Stinger, the Eagles rose to wins and two saves, along have several home games have high hopes for the sea- nior, outfielder Ryann Fer- the occasion, winning four with an outstanding ERA after they travel to Dixie son, looking to capitalize on guson. Last season, Fer- out of the five games in the of 0.59. Nunes spoke about State and Hawaii for match- their first year of NCAA DII guson put up a conference three days. her preparation for games. ups versus Hawaii Pacific playoff eligibility. The Ea- best, .711 slugging percent- They claimed victories “The work that I have put and University of Hawaii gles are seeded as the dark age with 66 hits. On the de- over teams such as Cal State in has definitely prepared at Hilo. The travel sched- horse team in the PacWest fensive end she dominat- Dominguez Hills, Western me [for games].It has been ule can come with a lot of Oregon University, Western challenging for me in dif- fatigue for players, but Har- Washington, and Cal State ferent ways than I originally vey noted that it’s all for a Monterey Bay, taking their thought...but I’m ready for reason. sole loss in the tournament that challenge.” “Our coaches have put us to Colorado Christian Uni- Nunes impressive play in the best position possi- versity. on the mound earned her ble to win this season,” said Concordia also con- the PacWest pitcher of the Harvey. “The great coaches tinued to play well in St. week for the past two weeks are part of the reason we George, Utah at the Dixie and the Louisville Slugger/ have been so successful,” State Tournament, snag- NFCA Division II pitcher added Nunes. The next time ging three wins over three of the week award. After you can catch the Eagles in different DII teams from throwing a no-hitter against action at home will be on Colorado. With their cur- Western Oregon in the Des- March 17 at noon, at Eagles rent record of 7-2, the team ert Stinger Tournament, Stadium. Come cheer them Grayson Harvey pitching during a games, Courtesy of cuieagles.com is feeling confident entering Nunes more than deserves on to victory as they face conference play. these awards. “I’m just try- Academy of Art. preseason polls. ed the outfield with a .963 Harvey feels the positive ing to do the best I can do,” The Eagles were ranked fielding percentage. She energy from the team every third, tied with Azusa Pacif- also earned a spot as an Ac- time she goes to pitch. “Ev- ic University, only trailing ademic All-American. The eryone is excited to win and Dixie State University, and Eagles hope to exceed ex- play great on the field…ev- last year’s PacWest champi- pectations this season and eryone has my back when on, California Baptist Uni- look beyond the rankings I’m on the mound,” said versity. Concordia pitcher come game time. Harvey. Grayson Harvey was tabbed The team started off The confidence is show- the preseason pitcher of the strong versus a challeng- ing out on the field especial- year. Last year she struck ing early season sched- ly from several key players out 180 batters, which lead ule. Playing in notoriously this season such as fresh- the conference, and sent tough tournaments such as man pitcher Callie Nunes. Callie Nunes pitching during a game, Courtesy of cuieagles.com 4 Local Interests February 16, 2018 The Oscars 2018: A Night of Diversity

EVA REYES STAFF WRITER Big Sick." Nanjiani wrote the screenplay for his wife, Em- On Sun., March 4, ABC ily Gordon, who inspired television will premiere the this true story. Syrian doc- 90th annual Oscars at 6:30 umentary filmmakers, Feras p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Host- Fayyad and Kareem Abeed, ed by late night talk show were nominated for their host, Jimmy Kimmel, for film, “Last Men in Aleppo.” the second year in a row, the Also nominated is “Coco,” awards show will be aired for Best Animated film, fea- live from the Dolby Theater turing a storyline and visu- in Hollywood. With over al work which showcases 175 attendees expected, this Mexican culture. year’s Oscars is set to have a Daniels is glad to see a Courtesy of oscars.org diverse line-up of nominees. diverse list of Oscar nom- The nominees include inees. “Diversity in film is a range of gender, race creature from the blue la- ing categories. Since then, film. The quality of the films important so that all au- and character leads. View- goon. the progress for representa- nominated are top notch dience members can see ers may be excited to see 90 years in the making, tion and inclusion has made and I always look forward to themselves as a part of the fan favorite, horror-satire the Oscars is set to celebrate a real impact,” said Lopez. seeing the unconventional story too. It’s easier to fall in film “Get Out,” nominated films created by a wide ar- As awards shows become story lines,” said Daniels. love with a movie when you for Best Picture, Director, ray of artists. Ricardo Lo- more inclusive, viewers This year, those up for can see yourself in it,” said Screenplay and Actor, Dan- pez, journalist for Variety have more reason to be ex- Best Picture and Screenplay Daniels. iel Kaluuya. Latin Ameri- magazine, explains that the cited about film. awards include an array of For more information can film maker Guillermo Oscars is looking very dif- Xavier Daniels, junior Romance, Drama, Horror, about the 90th annual Os- Del Toro’s science-fiction ferent than in years past. and Theatre major, is look- and Science-Fiction films. cars, check out their website romance, “The Shape of “Two years ago, #Oscars- ing forward to tuning into Other notable nominees www.oscars.org and don’t Water,” is also getting nods SoWhite drew attention to the show. “Enjoying movies include Pakistani-American forget to tune in to the show from movie goers for its the all-white nominees in during Oscars season is a Kumail Nanjiani, nominated March, 4, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. watery love story about the the major acting and direct- great way to fall in love with for Best Screenplay for "The ET/3:30 p.m. PT on ABC. To our daughter: delivers baby girl. and social media respond. kept the pregnancy secret. nied the rumors surround- and follows the whole fam- ESMERALDA CARDENAS STAFF WRITER Jenner posted on Insta- “I knew for myself I needed ing her sister. ily on social media. Krause gram and released a video to prepare for this role of a Katherine Cruz, junior, said, “I think it’s so special On Feb. 1, at 4:43 p.m. lo- on Youtube titled, “To our lifetime in the most posi- felt left out when she heard that Kylie and her sister, Kh- cal time, Kylie Jenner deliv- daughter,” where images of tive, stress free, and healthy the news. “I felt like I was loe, are both experiencing ered a baby girl, weighing 8 Jenner and boyfriend Travis way I knew how. There was excluded because for nine the journey of pregnancy lbs., 9 oz. Scott are shown. The video no ‘gotcha’ moment, no big months I didn’t know,” said together.” She was shocked The young television per- quickly garnered millions paid reveal I had planned. Cruz. “I think all the people when she heard the news sonality and makeup mo- of views. On Instagram, she I knew my baby would feel that follow and look up to realizing their babies are gul, Jenner, had stepped out wrote, “I’m sorry for keep- every stress and every emo- her were a little disappoint- only months apart. of the Hollywood spotlight ing you in the dark through tion so I chose to do it this ed, but I respect and un- Jenner is very active on all for the last nine months and all the assumptions.” She way for my little life and our derstand why she kept her social media platforms in- fans had many had theories added, “I understand you’re happiness.” pregnancy private.” cluding instagram, https:// as to why. However, only af- used to me bringing you Sophomore, Johanna Junior Miranda Krause is www.instagram.com/kylie- ter her child was born did along on all my journeys. Gardea, said, “The situation a big fan of the Kardashians jenner/ Jenner resurface to the me- My pregnancy was one I was crazy because everyone dia to share the arrival of chose not to do in front of had so many theories about her baby girl, Stormi. the world.” her." Gardea later added, “I And boy, did pop culture Jenner explained why she think everyone was just so shocked when she actually gave birth because they as- sumed she would eventu- ally share it with the world before giving birth.” Some speculation rose when Jenner appeared in a Calvin Klein advertisement covering her stomach with a blanket while the rest of her sisters were only in their Calvin Klein underwear. Adding to the speculation, when Khloe Kardashian ap- peared on Ellen Degeneres This photo of Jenner holding the hand of daughter, Stormi, is now the most liked photo she neither accepted or de- on Instagram with over 16 mill. likes. PC: Kylie Jenner’s Instagram February 16, 2018 Global Interests 5 Lunar New Year: Festivals and Family Time

ALEXIS DOREMUS & DANIELLE WALKER STAFF WRITERS land.disney.go.com/events- Lunar New Year, also tours/lunar-new-year/. known as Chinese New Year, Close to Concordia, the takes place Fri., Feb. 16. This Irvine Spectrum offers a year is the year of the dog. local, affordable celebra- With its origins in asian cul- tion of the year of the dog. ture, the celebration of the On Sun., Feb.18 from 1 lunar calendar now occurs p.m. to 3 p.m., a variety of across the world, with many activities will be held in events happening in our the giant wheel courtyard. own neighborhood. Some of the activities in- The Lunar New Year is clude Korean fan dancers, the celebration of the new Chinese lion dance, stilt year in many asian cultures. walkers and more. Some This is quite different from restaurants and shops are America’s Jan. 1 celebration. also running specials, like According to student Zix- Ruby’s Diner, who is offer- uan Wang, who celebrates Courtesy of thesource.metro.net ing a free kids meal with Lunar New Year, “It began an adult entree purchase. with the Han Dynasty, and tions. If you are willing to and teach about the unique cial Lunar New Year pro- The Melt is also offering the is based on the ancient Chi- drive, offers a Asian cuisine. If you want to cession lead by Mulan and same deal. For more infor- nese calendar, which uses a large festival that anyone get a taste for yourself, there Mushu. There are many to- mation visit https://www. different system of time.” can attend– the 119th An- are plenty of vendors and go service booths that offer shopirvinespectrumcenter. An important part of nual Golden Dragon Pa- food trucks to experience some authentic Asian dishes com/events/chinese-lunar- the celebration is time with rade. The parade takes place the cuisine firsthand. The to help celebrate in tradi- new-year/. family. Wang said, “Many on Sat., Feb. 17 at 12 p.m. exact parade route can be tional ways. Getting out and expe- young people are away from and travels along North found at http://www.lagold- The area of the park des- riencing a new culture is a their family, so the new year Broadway through China- endragonparade.com. A list ignated for the celebrations great way to get out on the brings family together to town. After the parade at of event activities and times also offers arts and crafts, as weekend. It can also be an eat and reunite, and make the Central Plaza, the Lu- can be found at http://china- well as a lucky wishing wall. educational experience by wishes for the new year.” Al- nar New Year festival begins townla.com/wp1/event/chi- Also, be sure to catch the learning and participating though it is celebrated dif- in Chinatown. It is a great nese-new-year-festival-pa- nighttime spectacular wa- in different cultural activi- ferently depending on each event where everyone can rade/. ter show dedicated to Lunar ties from your own. For a full family’s traditions, it is sup- participate and learn more Another place for stu- New Year that takes place list of activities around Los posed to be one of the “fan- about the Chinese culture. dents to celebrate the year of before “World of Color.” Angeles and Orange Coun- ciest meals of the year,” said The festival offers differ- the dog is at Disney’s Cali- Make sure you stop by the ty visit http://losangeles. Wang. ent traditional performanc- fornia Adventure park. The park before Sun., Feb.18, or cbslocal.com/2018/01/21/ If you would like to par- es of live music and dancing. park offers music, cuisine you might miss this special best-2018-lunar-chinese- ticipate in Lunar New Year There are also different culi- and special character meet event. For more informa- new-year-celebrations- locally, there are many op- nary shows that emphasize and greets, as well as a spe- tion, visit https://disney- events-in-los-angeles/. Down the Slopes: A Look at the Winter Olympics

LAYNE PREASMYER STAFF WRITER and women, with almost This score earned him a half of the athletes hav- spot in his fourth olympics. From the skaters to the ing competed in multiple On Tuesday, White claimed skiers, the athletes com- Olympic games. his third gold medal in this peting in the 2018 Winter One of the athletes that event. In the last Olympics, Olympics in PyeongChang, has shown much enthu- he ended up ranking fourth South Korea are some of siasm for figure skating is place, with no medal. This the best competitors in the Mirai Nagasu of team USA. year, he redeemed his show- world. This year, the Unit- On Feb. 11, she became ing in 2014 to reclaim the ed States will push forward, the first American women top spot in South Korea. and try to claim dominance in history to land a perfect Lindsey Vonn’s road to over Norway, who currently triple axel. This required the Olympics hasn’t been have the most total medals her to jump in the air, make easy. After earning a gold PyeongChang Winter Olympics logo, Courtesy of Google (329) in the Winter Olym- three and a half full rota- medal in alpine ski racing pics. Prior to the start of the tions, and finally land down during the 2010 Vancouver she is back to claim her down hills … this is what 2018 Olympics, USA had on one foot. Afterward, Olympics, she was a prime third Olympic medal, in her I love.” Whenever Sny- only 282 total medals, but is Nagasu said, “It’s historical athlete that people would fourth time competing in der is watching the Winter hungry for more. and something that no one watch out for in the upcom- the games. Olympics, she remembers This year, team USA has can take away from me … ing 2014 Sochi Olympics. Senior, Allison Snyder, her fond memories with the most athletes on their I wanted to make America Although months prior to has been skiing since she her dad, and she just wants team, as well as the largest proud.” (CNN) the 2014 games, Vonn had was four years old. She re- to get out skiing again. winter Olympic team in his- When it comes to USA re-injured her knee need- members at a young age For more information on tory. With 242 competitors, men’s snowboarding, one ed surgery before compet- when she would sit in be- team USA, and updates on the United States is also name stands out from the ing again. In South Korea, tween her dad’s skis and events, please go to https:// the most ethnically diverse rest—Shaun White. Recent- she said, “I was devastated they would go down the www.teamusa.org/pyeong- country competing in these ly, he scored a perfect 100 about my knee … I’ve been slopes together. “With the chang-2018-olympic-win- games. Team USA is a very in the halfpipe event at the waiting for this for a long snow blowing in my face, ter-games. experienced group of men Grand Prix in Colorado. time. I’m ready.” This year, and the feeling of rushing 6 Arts February 16, 2018 The First of Four: Concordia handbells prepare for upcoming concert series

CHARLOTTE WAITE STAFF WRITER bells do more sophisticated long time and have experi- ing the most challenging of the songs in their heads,” pieces,” said Austin Adams, ence.” This group of hand- handbell repertoire,” said said Schweninger. Audienc- Concordia’s Spirit Bells a freshman and ringer in bells is directed by Dr. Her- Ava Schweninger, a fresh- es can expect a visual com- and Concert Handbells Spirit Bells. “Concert Hand- bert Geisler and members man ringer in Spirit Bells. ponent to the show as well. ring in the beginning of bells is primarily for people are admitted by invitation. Ensembles and directors “It’s really cool to watch,” their concert series on Sat., who have done bells for a “Concert Bells is perform- have put in hours of prepa- Adams said. “Seeing great Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. in the ration both in and outside technique, it’s much more CU Center. This is the first of rehearsals. Adams has a than just throwing a clapper of their four-performance solo piece he has been prac- forward.” Handbell Invitational Con- ticing and will be perform- “I’m excited to know there cert series. This free event ing at the concert. “Solo are so many people inter- invites talented regional ringing [rehearsal] is on Fri- ested in handbells,” Schum handbell ensembles from days with Nancy Jessup, my said. “Where I’m from, it’s high schools, churches and director,” Adams said. “Part not a big deal; most of my communities to perform of that requirement is that I friends have never heard of alongside the Concordia practice four times outside it before.” bell-players. of our ensemble and private Concert Bells and Spir- Spirit Bells is an audi- lesson.” it Bells are the only groups tioned group under the di- Danielle Schum, a fresh- performing at the concert. rection of Nancy Jessup. man ringer in Chapel Bells, However, if you are inter- “Spirit Bells is kind of like is excited to see the advanced ested in bells, Chapel Bells the JV team,” said Adams. groups perform. “My teach- is an on campus group for “[Bells is] a team sport er for private handbell les- beginner bell-players hop- without the sportness. We sons is the director of Spirit ing to improve or that just specialize in making music Bells, and she has been put- enjoy music. “If anyone is musical.” Each member is ting in a lot of preparation.” interested in joining, Chap- vital to the ensemble, blend- The audience is in for a el Bells always needs more ing the tones into beautiful treat. “The music will be members,” Schum said. “It

music. Concordia Handbells lined up for practice. PC: Danielle Schum fun, and [the audience] may doesn’t take musical experi- “The Concert Hand- even be able to sing some ence to be in our group.” Pivotal: OCMA expands a collection of curated favorites TAYLOR SAMEC STAFF WRITER charge of the designing but is it reality? It is very Next week on Sun., Feb. and coordinating of the existential. 25, The Orange County art pieces,” said Cordova. Jennifer Steinkamp is Museum of Art (OCMA) She also described the only one of the many art- expands its featured ex- process of creating an ex- ists included in the “Piv- hibition, “Pivotal.” This hibit. “All the employees otal” collection. There are exhibit is a unique attrac- here at the museum had over 60 artists that are tion filled with various the opportunity to choose a part of the collection; artists from around the our favorite pieces and this means there is a wide world and has been on add them to the collec- range of art that everyone display since Oct. 7, 2017. tion. That is why we can can enjoy. Since there are The “Pivotal” exhib- say “Pivotal” is a collec- a variety of artists, it will it will be expanding into tion of the museum’s fa- be effortless for everyone the space currently hold- vorite pieces,” said Cor- to find at least one piece ing the Shi Zhiying ex- dova. to fall in love with while hibit, an exhibit featured One of Cordova’s favor- visiting the museum. Ev- in the last issue of the ite pieces from the “Pivot- ery piece in this collec- Courier. In addition to al” collection is Jennifer tion is striking and beau- the extraordinary pieces Steinkamp’s piece titled tiful. the collection currently “Moth 5.” This piece is an Overall, “Pivotal” is has, “Pivotal” will be add- animated new media that Moth 5 from “Pivotal” by artist Jennifer Steinkamp, Courtesy of ocma.net a must-see with pieces ing new media art pieces. is projected onto the wall from talented artists from This includes an entire of the museum for guests ing one. “Steinkamp was dova. all parts of the world. room dedicated to videos to enjoy. Cordova is a fan working at a fabric facto- Jennifer Steinkamp’s OCMA is a great place to and new media. of Steinkamp’s work be- ry in New York when she art is also based on a con- spend a Saturday after- OCMA’s assistant cu- cause everytime you look witnessed her boss kill a structed worldview. Es- noon and enhance your rator, Alyssa Cordova, the piece’s movements are moth. When she asked sentially, this means her artistic knowledge. For explained how the “Piv- different, and it is very why he did that, she re- art attempts to describe more information on the otal” exhibit came to life. subtle. alized moths eat fabric. humanity’s perspective enchanting “Pivotal” ex- “‘Pivotal’ was organized There is no other piece That is why she wanted to on what is real and what hibit and other pieces through the museum, like it in the museum and create a piece that moths is not. For example, the included at the museum, [then] our head curator, the story behind the 2012 could enjoy. Hence the “Moth 5” piece shows fab- please visit https://www. Cassandra Coblentz, took creation is an interest- name ‘Moth 5,’” said Cor- ric floating in the wind, ocma.net/. February 16, 2018 Everything Eagles 7 Concordia teams up with Working Wardrobes to help those in need

TRISTAN SELF Cares. “It will be good to Washington, said, “This isn’t the winner gets a 50 dollar drive will have a positive STAFF WRITER create a relationship with a normal clothing drive; Nordstrom’s gift card.” impact on those receiving

Working Wardrobes so we [it has] more to do with Since not everyone the clothes. “[It] will be The Center for can link up with them on interview clothes so it will on campus may have really fun to see the people Student Leadership and future events.” Because this be interesting to see what professional clothing who we are donating the Development is putting is the first year that CSLD is people donate.” Any lightly to donate to the drive, clothes to, knowing that we on a Professional Clothing putting on the event, Serven used or new professional another Concordia Cares are helping them get back Drive starting Mon., Feb. said, “Since not many clothing or accessories are coordinator, Jasmine on their feet,” said Nguyen. 12 and ending Fri., Feb. college students own many acceptable to bring to the Nguyen, said, “I am going Donations for the 23. The donated clothes professional clothes we are drive, such as dresses, nice to go to a thrift shop and professional clothing drive and accessories will be not sure how it will work blouses, ties, purses, jewelry pick out some items from can be dropped off in the given to the organization, CSLD or outside the SU Working Wardrobes, to Patio and CU Center when help veterans, homeless and Concordia Cares has a table others receive assistance “We’re looking forward to helping out set up.. Students looking in getting back into the to get more involved can workforce. The people who look out for flyers and go to Working Wardrobes with Working Wardrobe since they are posters around campus for will be able to choose pieces upcoming events and can from the donated clothing helping with such a great cause,” sign up to volunteer for and accessories to wear to a these events at the CSLD job interview. building across from the “We’re looking forward out yet,” but added, “Our and shoes. Washington there because it is a cheap gym. To learn more about to helping out with Working goal is to get the word out added, “One fun thing we way that I can help donate.” Working Wardrobes, visit Wardrobe since they are during our table event, and are doing with the drive Anything that students http://workingwardrobes. helping with such a great we are involving staff.” is for every clothing item can donate will make a org. cause,” said Amy Serven, Concordia Cares someone brings in they get difference. supervisor of Concordia coordinator, Jessica a ticket into a raffle where Nguyen believes this Concordia Cares helps spread Valentine’s love to the community (CHLA).” her way to the table and ed by Concordia Cares KATHERINE VARGAS STAFF WRITER Not only are these cam- purchased two tickets for for students and staff. pus wide events great for valentine cards. These There are several ways Concordia Cares host- meeting new people, but cards will be handed out to become part of these ed their very first Val- also making a positive to the children of CHOC events, whether it be by entine’s Day Card Event impact in the lives of oth- and CHLA Hospitals on helping spread the word open to all students and ers. It is always nice to Valentine’s Day. “I love around campus, social staff on Tues., Feb. 6 and media or by email. The Thurs., Feb. 8 in front “This event is centered around Valentine’s Day and student staff and direc- of the CU Center Patio. tors love to welcome new The event was directed showing those close to you that you care about them,” said people into their team by CSLD Graduate In- and encourage students tern, Amy Serven, and Serven. “Every dollar of the ticket money donated will to become part of mak- the Concordia Cares stu- ing a difference here on dent coordinators Jessica also send valentines to children at Children’s Hospital campus. Washington and Jasmine This Valentine’s Day, Nguyen. Orange County (CHOC) and Children’s Hospital Los as students and faculty This event was a great spend it with those they way to decorate a hand- Angeles (CHLA).” love, a child in need will made valentine for a loved also be receiving a heart- one or a friend, while also tine for someone on cam- being part of events on felt card that will hope- making one to brighten pus the Concordia Cares and off campus that not fully make them feel spe- up the day of a child in team would make sure only benefit the students cial. There will be more need. “This event is cen- to send a valentine and a here at Concordia, but opportunities to volun- tered around Valentine’s sweet treat to the person’s also benefit the com- teer or attend events in Day and showing those dorm or they were also munity around us,” said the future courtesy of the close to you that you care more than welcome to be Price. I find it rewarding Concordia Cares team. about them,” said Ser- picked up at CSLD the to be a small part of mak- ven. “Every dollar of the week of Valentines Day.” ing someone smile and ticket money donated Students came out letting them know that will also send valentines take some time to love on to show their support they are cared for and be- to children at Children’s those in the community throughout the event and ing thought of.” Hospital Orange County that need it most. Serven personalize cards on the This Valentine’s Day (CHOC) and Children’s added, “For those that Concordia Cares laptop. card event was just one- Hospital Los Angeles were purchasing a valen- Kayla Price, senior, made of the many events host- Courtesy of Pixabay 8 Showcase February 16, 2018 What’s New on Netflix: A Creepy Collection HEATHER MCMANUS isodes timing in at about A new movie released on movie. thing for the world left be- STAFF WRITER 30 minutes, this series is Netflix is called “The Open “The Ritual” is a thrill- hind.” Netflix has some new great for binge-watching. It House.” It is a thriller, but er based around a camp- While a lot occurs, it is shows and movies avail- is fast-paced, humourous does not lead to too much ing trip gone awry. It is es- not very clear why or how able to stream this month. and surprisingly touching. resolution in the end. 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It is dark and to watch and the soundtrack life than he ever knew. at times slow-moving, but lends itself to a great jump- With each of the eight ep- all in all a good show. out-of-your-seat sort of Courtesy of Netflix The Alienist: A Review GIOVANNI BRITO STAFF WRITER like time traveling or tracing blood sam- without leaving the ples and not much Some potential comfort of your bed. is understood about spoilers ahead! The clothing is essen- the criminal mind. It TNT’s newest series tial to the timepiece makes you appreciate is killing it. Quite liter- and adds to the setting. the forensics tools at ally. Based on the nov- Then you have sus- our disposal today. el by Caleb Carr, “The penseful music that is I have always been Alienist” is a psycho- just creepy the louder a fan of mystery time- logical thriller that is it gets. Credit is due to pieces because they're chilling to the bone. the actors who bring exciting to watch. 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