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Dance Company presents Bringing final performance of the year Marty the Eagle to HOLLY SPENCER LOCAL/GLOBAL EDITOR Company. “Getting to pour worship God. “As dancers, able to dance every week in the creativity [and] seeing it is like getting to use our and getting to express life On April 6 and 7 at 7:30 it all come together with second language to give myself is such a blessing.” FORREST MCFARLAND p.m., the Concordia Dance costumes and lighting is praise to God. It is unlike Interested in getting STAFF WRITER Company will perform their so rewarding,” said Megan anything else I’ve ever felt,” involved for next year’s Spring Dance Concert in Wilkerson, sophomore said Ladick. season? “We are always Marty the Eagle-- you’ve the Concordia theatre. The and member of the Dance “I love getting to see how trying to grow the program seen him cheering by the show will present a variety Company. the company has grown,” and get more students court during sports games. of dance styles ranging Sarah Ladick, junior said Assistant Director and involved on campus,” said You know he never misses from hip hop to hula. The and co-captain, has been Concordia alum, Brandi Walshe. The company a big event on campus. You cast of 17 dancers, from on the company since her Walshe. The company has welcomes both seasoned even know that he likes to freshman to senior, have freshman year. “I’ve loved been run by Gumerman and new dancers, so don’t dress up for themed events been preparing all year for seeing the growth since for four years now and be shy! Auditions for the like the Ugly Christmas this cumulative concert. my first year when there Walshe has seen immense Dance Company will take Sweater night and Blackout “I am most excited for were only a handful of growth. “The company will place next fall at the start of games. But do you know our audience to see the small student choreography continue to grow and I look the academic year. the gritty details that go choreographic creativity pieces and now the majority forward to the future,” said Be sure to catch the into bringing Concordia that our students are of the show is done by the Gumerman. Dance Company’s final Irvine’s mascot to life? capable of,” said Vanessa students,” said Ladick. This season, the Dance performances at 7:30 Insiders say that Marty’s Gumerman, Artistic As a school of faith, Company performed p.m. on April 6 and 7. All wacky personality is not Director. The dances recognizing our God who at Midnight Madness, Concordia students receive the work of one person in this performance are gave us feet to dance is Fall Festival and several one free ticket! To reserve alone, but a task shared by choreographed not only by an integral part of the basketball games. “My your tickets, visit https:// more than 10 students who the Artistic Director and company. The dancersfavorite part of company is www.cui.edu/en-us/arts/ take turns as both Marty Assistant Director, but also pray at the end of each meeting new friends with dance. and his handler. Those who by the students themselves. practice and before every the same passion as me,” For more information, have filled the roles report Student choreography performance. The upcoming said Amber Carpenter, contact Vanessa Gumerman that handlers do much is one of the beloved concert will feature a piece senior and member of the at vanessa.gumerman@cui. more than give Marty traditions of the Dance choreographed solely to Dance Company. “Being edu. company by standing with him at games and events. According to Josh Foss, the handlers help the mascots into the costume which involves a number of heavy, cumbersome layers. Once inside, mascots see out of a 6-inch by 4-inch, V-shaped hole. “Marty’s head is like a giant upside- down bucket,” said one of the handlers. With limited visibility and hearing, handlers act as Marty’s eyes and ears. They keep him from walking into people and let him know when he needs to move to let people by in tight spaces. Mascots say that the inside of Marty’s outfit can

Concordia Dance Company performance at Feb. 17 basketball game. PC: Scott Tokar Photography Continued on p. 7 2 ASCUI Corner April 6, 2018 2017-18 Wrap Up: A good year for clubs at CUI RYAN VAN DUSEN ASCUI CLUB COMMISSIONER summer to visit a project it supporting programming learning games such as Commissioner role, which has been supporting. and policies that can best dominos and double dutch. grows in responsibility as During the 2017-18 school CUI's cultural clubs showcase CUI’s unique Further, eligible clubs can club policies evolve. Daisy year, clubs have made major (Black Student Union, melting pot. now issue cultural stoles Alvarez, the 2018-19 Club strides on our campus. Two Nuestra Voz, Arab Culture, As an example of and personalized pins to Commissioner, brings a of the newest clubs, the Global Citizens, and successful programming, graduating club members. wealth of experience to the Hawaiian Club and Rotary Hawaiian Club) look to the Black Student Union As ASCUI continues to position from roles as a Club, have already started expand their capacity to recently held its cookout develop its cooperative LEAD Diversity Awareness making positive impacts enhance initiatives on event on the Commons efforts to engage more coordinator to her status on CUI's community by campus that celebrate Lawn. President Dante students with leadership, as a student athlete on the contributing cultural and diversity. Club participation Johnson was encouraged by clubs play an essential part lacrosse team. She looks to community-based outlets for on the budding Multicultural the strong student turnout of the puzzle. continue a vision that asks students. Forum seeks to promote and enjoyed seeing people Next academic how clubs can become an Clubs like Heritage Garden diversity of thought and snack on grilled hotdogs year will be the third even more integral part of have expanded substantially cultural exchange through and hamburgers while iteration of ASCUI’s Club campus life for all students. – adding a beekeeping exhibit among other major improvements – while organizations such as our professional fraternities have been busy recruiting record numbers of new members. Anisa Anorve, Delta Sigma Pi's Rho Phi chapter president, said, "During this last semester we were able to recruit our largest spring pledge class ever.” Anorve thinks the chapter’s strong tradition of mentorship will lead to even brighter futures. Enactus, an entrepreneurial association of students focused on bettering the community, competes in business project-pitching competition at the national level. The club also will be sending students on a trip CUI Heritage Garden to the Philippines over the

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TRISTAN SELF STAFF WRITER one game at a time, and Romero said. trying to get better with Although they have been The Concordia Men’severy opportunity we have.” doing well, playoffs will be Lacrosse Team is coming “I think we have a shot at challenging. “In order to off a season after winning winning playoffs this year come out on top we need to the 2017 MCLA National with the team we have,” be disciplined on the field Championship. 2018 hasn’t assistant coach Robbie and win the battle at the X,” altered their winning ways Romero said. “Our defense Romero said. “We need to with recent wins against led by senior captain Jake stay out of the penalty box if Santa Clara University Pense is solid backed by we are going to win.” and Claremont McKenna. a great goalkeeper Tyler Since many teams With a 7-1 start, the Eagles Schweikert.” experience obstacles aren’t backing down and are The team’s solid defense throughout the season, hoping to finish strong. complements its strong getting along is very Currently, the men’s offense.“We have a high- important. “Our team team is ranked eighth in powered offense led by has great chemistry,” the nation. Captain Jake captain Sean Goodell Christensen said. “We really Pense said, “Our only loss who has created such a try and spend a lot of time is to the number one team good tempo for our team” together outside of lacrosse Goalkeeper Tyler Schweikert has a nice save to keep Santa Clara from scoring. PC: Minh Dang in the country, so if we keep working hard our play will and that has helped us bond “grinder bucket.” speak for itself and we will on and off the field.” As the team is entering show that we should be One team tradition their final games of the ranked higher.” takes a unique approach season, they are looking for Junior captain Cade to building camaraderie. victories. The men’s team Christensen said, “For the Before the playoffs begins, can be seen on the turf Sat., rest of the season we want each player on the team April 7 at 1 p.m. against to continue to improve as a picks a name and decides University of California team, continue to win games the haircut their person has Santa Barbara. and play at the best level to get. Sometimes it can be Their final game of the we can when conference pretty embarrassing but it regular season will be Sun., playoffs come around in helps lighten the stress. April 8 against University Apr i l .” Another tradition Pence of Nevada, Las Vegas. For With playoffs right shared is that they give more information on the around the corner, a hard hat to the most men’s lacrosse team or to Christensen added, “We are valuable player at the end look up playoff information trying to take this season Sean Goodell scores a big goal against win over Santa Clara University. PC: Minh Dang of the game. They call it the visit www.cuieagles.com. Villanova Wildcats win 2018 NCAA men’s basketball national championships

MARTIN THOMAS & BRIAN CHAMBERS STAFF WRITERS pionship and ended the challenge came their way. Jayhawks season by a score In a post game interview March Madness certainly of 79-95. Villanova senior Mikal lived up to its name this year Villanova may have been Bridges said, “We just took as the Villanova Wildcats overlooked as the team to it one day at a time. We tried won the national champion- win it all, but this goes to to get better every day, and I ship title for the second time show that hard work beats thought we played our best in the past three years. talent. Villanova has ac- game in the championship Leading up to the cham- quired their second national g am e .” pionship game there were championship in three years Villanova Head coach many thrillers and upsets. after a crushing 79-62 vic- Jay Wright will certainly be The 11th seed, tory over the University of ready to shape his under- Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Michigan. classmen into a winning proved to everyone that they Donte DiVincenzo, a team and continue to grow belonged in the final four by guard who came off the on the experiences of the making continual big plays. Courtesy of Google bench, led all scorers with upperclassmen. The Villa- In their first three games, 31 points. Mikal Bridges nova Wildcats are a team they won by a score of 3 or Ramblers luck ran out as powerhouse programs Kan- also recorded much needed that will not be overlooked, less. After playing with so the Wolverines of Michigan sas and Villanova. Villanova numbers, adding 19 points as they will be competing much energy, the Ramblers went on a 15 to 2 run to take proved to all why they were to his stat line. for their third NCAA title were a fan favorite to make the lead by 3 points. Michi- a number one seed. They In the early stages of the championship in four years it out of their bracket as the gan would ride this momen- started the game against game, the Michigan State during the 2018-19 season. underdogs. tum the rest of the game Kansas on a 22 point run Wolverines got off to a fast But for now, the players As Loyola-Chicago took eliminating Loyola-Chicago and never looked back. start, but soon after, Villa- will enjoy the "W" and, like on Michigan, the match from the tournament by a Many times, Kansas showed nova turned up the pace. fellow Concordia student was in their favor the whole score of 69-57. glimpses of hope, but Villa- With a team full of veter- athletes, hit the books for time. With about 10 min- The next game featured nova secured their advance- ans, they knew to keep their the final weeks of their se- utes left in the game, the a showdown between two ment to the national cham- composure no matter what mester. 4 Local Interests April 6, 2018 Wild Rivers returns: Irvine’s Iconic Water Park Slated to return Summer 2019

TREVOR HOPPER STAFF WRITER celebrations, summer camp it returns in 2019, for old location of their children via spend their summer days. field trips or just a day spent time’s sake.” GPS. The child simply had As is with any other For a person whose home with the family. For them, Wild Rivers has been to wear a bracelet that was amusement park, yearly state is not California, the the park holds a special known as the park that has synced to monitors located passes, as well as one-day phrase, “Wild Rivers is place in their memories. a little bit of everything. all around the park. tickets, were available for coming back!” likely means Andrew Campbell, a There are attractions for To see where their child purchase. There is no news little to nothing. However, lifetime resident of Irvine, small children all the way was, all the parent had to yet as to the changes that for someone who is a 20- said, “I was beyond excit- up to the Black Cobra slide, do was walk to one of those will be implemented into plus year resident of Orange ed to hear the news about which is enough to intimi- monitors, enter the child’s the new park, after the orig- County, for example, this Wild Rivers coming back. date some adults. name and his or her location inal park closed in 2011. simple phrase is enough to With my birthday being in Another unique aspect would appear on the screen. According to The Orange get them excited! the month of July, I think I of the park was its safety This was a feature that par- County Register, the new That’s right. The iconic, may have spent seven birth- system for young children. ents loved, and this creat- park will be almost double Irvine water park is set to days in a row there with In the early 2000’s, they ed yet another reason for a the size in acreage of the make a return in the sum- my friends!” He added, “I’ll implemented a system that family to feel like Wild Riv- original park, and will still mer of 2019. Many people probably do it again when allowed parents to track the ers was a great location to feature many of the origi- probably forget that the nal attractions. Whether a park first opened in the lifetime resident of the area, summer of 1986, so for an or someone who has nev- entire generation, this news er been, the re-opening of likely brings back fond nos- Wild Rivers should be very talgia of summers well spent exciting news for all. at Wild Rivers. Visit the “South OC For kids born in the 90’s, News” tab on www.ocreg- the water park was the go-to ister.com for updates on the spot for summer birthday arrival of the new park. Courtesy of Wildrivers.com Month of the Military Child: Celebrating Children in the Armed Forces Community

ALEXIS DOREMUS & DANIELLE WALKER portant milestones, such as (National Child Traumat- tion Purple Camps, which have something in common STAFF WRITERS a child’s first steps or grad- ic Stress Network), “There gives military children a and can relate to the things uation. While the sacrifices are approximately 2 million free week of camp where going on in their lives, es- Throughout the month may seem small, they can military children, ranging they are able to learn, have pecially when one member of April, the importance of add up over time– especial- in ages from newborn to 18 fun and be with other kids is gone on a deployment children from military fam- ly the longer the enlistment years old; 1.3 million mil- who are going through the or gone for long periods of ilies is recognized in what is lasts. itary children are school- same experience. t i m e .” known as the Month of the Our favorite way to cel- aged.” The importance of Another resource is Op- This month at the daycare Military Child. The purpose ebrate as a family is with a care is also highlighted, not- eration Purple Family Re- centers around Camp Pend- of this month is to bring parade held by the Child ing “care of military chil- treats, which brings families leton, they have planned a awareness to the import- Development Center. They dren sustains our fighting together after deployments spirit week where the kids ant role children play in the dress the children up in force, and strengthens the or months of seperation. get to dress up throughout armed forces community. different military attire and health, security, and safety Families are brought to the week. They will read I (Danielle Walker) am have a parade around the of our nation's families and beautiful locations and are books about what their par- a veteran and a mother of center. During the parade, communities.” Children in able to spend quality time ents do and why they leave two military children. This it's exciting to see the look military families deal with a together. To learn more or so often. They also promote month is dedicated to hon- on the children’s faces as to lot, and it is important that donate to this great cause, wearing the color purple in oring our family and the sac- how proud they are to look we support them in anyway visit: http://www.military- honor of the Month of the rifices that we all make. Peo- like their mom or dad. As we can. family.org/kids-opera- Military Child. ple tend to honor those who a parent, you get a sense of There are many resourc- tion-purple/. Show your support for serve, but forget the sacri- pride that your children are es for military children, as Leslie Hutsell, child care- military children by wear- fices that military families proud of what you do, even well as organizations that giver for military families, ing purple this month. make as well. Service mem- if they do not fully under- anyone can donate to and said, “I love working with For ideas and more rea- bers miss certain events like stand it yet. support. One resource for military families, to know sons to support, check out: holidays, birthdays, and im- According to the NCTSN military children is Opera- that I am making a differ- https://blog.militaryfamily. ence in their child’s lives, as org/2016/04/04/17-ways- well as providing a means to-celebrate-the-month-of- of support for the them...to the-military-child/ provide comfort in know- Editor’s note: Danielle ing their child is being tak- Walker is a Concordia senior en care of while they are studying Communication training.” She went on to and a Marine Corps veter- say that working with mil- an. Walker and Concordia itary families has made her junior Alexis Doremus co- a better caregiver because wrote this article. The staff of she comes from a military The Courier thanks Walker family as well. She said, “I and all Concordia veterans Courtesy of nhks.org connect better because we for their service. April 6, 2018 Global Interests 5 Austin Bomber Identified GIOVANNI BRITO STAFF WRITER On March 21, when Conditt of the confession. Several others suffered the most recurring question was approached by police, It has been reported that injuries throughout the is if these events could have For the citizens of Austin, he killed himself in the same Conditt’s confession ex- bombing spree. Two men been prevented. Texas, the month of March manner as his victims -- by plained how he made seven aged 22 and 23 detonated a As a nation, we send our was one of great tension. detonating a bomb in his bombs, including the bomb bomb when they crossed a condolences to the families For 19 days, seven different SUV. It was after his death that killed him as well. “caution, children at play” that lost their loved ones. explosive packages were de- that a cell phone confession There is no mention of hate sign that a tripwire was tied To those injured, we wish a livered to homes claiming was found. or terrorism in the video. to. A package exploded on a speedy recovery. And to the the lives of two and injur- Interim police Chief Bri- Authorities added that Con- conveyor belt at a FedEx fa- citizens of Austin, may they ing several more. The man an Manley described his acts ditt claimed he would have cility injuring an employee, sleep more comfortably behind these acts has been as “the outcry of a very chal- continued with his attacks CNN reported. knowing that the criminal identified as 23 year old lenged young man talking had the police not gotten in- The impact that these is no longer a threat. Mark Anthony Conditt. about challenges in his per- volved. events had on the city of Editor’s note: This story Conditt had no criminal sonal life that led him to this The victims of the bomb- Austin are described by was filed on Tuesday morn- record and showed no signs point, " CNN reported. ings were Anthony Stephan Mayor Steve Adler. “There ing, April 3. On Tuesday, of violence prior to these Manley came to this con- House and Draylen Mason. was a feeling that there was approximately 12:30 p.m., a acts. clusion after hearing a 25 House died on March 2 and not much that we can do. lone female shooter injured Police identified Conditt minute confession found on Mason died 10 days later on There was a collective help- three victims at YouTube's after a security camera at a Conditt's cell phone. Texas March 12 when he picked lessness,” Adler told CNN. San Bruno campus in north- Fedex store caught his red Representative Michael Mc- up his package and opened It is an unfortunate reality ern California. Our thoughts SUV on video. Investigators Caul claimed that Conditt it inside his home, causing that events like these occur and prayers are also with the then tracked him down via showed no remorse or mo- the explosion to go off. Ma- much too often. Many ques- victims of the YouTube at- Conditt’s cell phone activity. tivation in his interpretation son was only 17 years old. tions go unanswered and tack. March For Our Lives and the Future ESMERALDA CARDENAS STAFF WRITER

On March 24 at 12 p.m. Eastern Time, citizens took the streets of Washington D.C. to protest gun vio- lence and mass shootings. The March For Our Lives campaign launched shortly after the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Doug- las High School in Florida, which killed 17 students and faculty members. This movement is a result of sev- eral mass and school shoot- ings that have affected the nation. According to officials in Washington D.C., they were prepared for roughly 500,000 people to attend the main march. There were an estimated 800 other march- Student led protest take the streets against gun violence. Courtesy of Google es held across the country, including major cities like their support through social if we don’t take a stand now. Students want change, resolve, but change needs Los Angeles and New York. media. Some celebrities, in- What we need is action, that and so do public officials. to happen. Innocent people According to their web- cluding Mariah Carey, Kim was the 18th one this year. Gina Raimondo, Governor die when we fail to make a site, “March For Our Lives Kardashian and Paul Mc- That’s unacceptable. We’re of Rhode Island said, “If the change in a system that can is created by, inspired by, Cartney, have supported the children, you guys are the federal government won’t prevent these deaths. and led by students across movement through donat- adults. You need to take act, states need to do more March For Our Lives can the country who will no ing money, posting to sign some action and play a role. to prevent the gun violence be found on Facebook or longer risk their lives wait- the petition and marching Work together, overcome that has become far too for more information on ing for someone else to take alongside the students. Jim- your politics, and get some- common.” The gun violence the movement, visit https:// action to stop the epidemic my Fallon even used his thing done.” issue has been difficult to marchforourlives.com/. of mass school shootings “Tonight Show” platform Yaileen Zamora, soph- that has become all too fa- to bring awareness to the omore, said, “It’s shocking miliar.” By marching on issue. to see these kinds of trag- Washington- in addition to There are also a lot of stu- edies happen time after showing support to the vic- dents who wanted to speak time. I just always felt safe tims of gun violence -- they out on this issue. A survivor at school, thinking it was demanded and pressured of the Marjory Stoneman the safest place for children legislative congress to take Douglas High School to be. I understand fixing concrete action to prevent shooting stated in a video, this problem isn’t easy, but I future tragedies. “Don’t stop fighting because expect some kind of reform Many people have shown children will continue to die from the government.” Student led protest take the streets against gun violence. Courtesy of Google 6 Arts April 6, 2018 Concordia Handbells In Concert: Spirit Bells Lead Final Handbell Concert of the Year

KATHERINE VARGAS STAFF WRITER bles. The Spirit Bells chal- ful pieces that will be per- of the different pieces that largest collegiate handbell lenge the young children formed. were performed during her programs in the nation. It is “The Spirit Bells are part- to rehearse often and work For the seniors in the time as part of the Spirit a richly-varied program that nering with Southern Cali- hard daily so that they will Spirit Bells ensemble, this Bells and has demonstrated consists of classic, popular, fornia Children’s Choir for one day be able to perform will be their final concert her ability to perform with sacred and original tunes. the concert taking place this at a collegiate level. “For this here at Concordia. Senior grace for only having played The Spirit Bells, one of Con- Sunday, and accompany- upcoming concert, Shelby Rene Garza said, “This will handbells over the past cordia’s many handbell en- ing them on a couple piec- three years. sembles, consists of many es which are the Kyrie and “The Spirit Bells are a skilled members that per- Agnus Dei,” stated junior “The Spirit Bells are a close close knit group and even form at our very own weekly Fernanda Van Atta. Hav- though we are not a large chapels, other local concerts ing played handbells for 12 knit group and even though ensemble, because we are and during a spring perfor- years herself, Van Atta add- small a lot of us are very mance tour. ed that she is looking for- we are not a large ensemble, close,” added Garza. The Come out and hear the ward to a really fun concert musical performances are Spirit Bells ensemble per- with a lot of musical variety because we are small a lot of like no other, but this team form on Sun., April 8 at 4 and sharing her experience is more than simply hand- p.m. at the CU Center. Ad- with the young children that us are very close.” bells and music notes. They mission is free and all are will be accompanying them. work hard and have devel- welcomed to attend. For Concordia’s handbell pro- Swartz will be performing be my last handbell con- oped lifelong friendships all more information on any gram often partners with a solo called the American cert overall and I am so ex- thanks to their love for mu- future performances, feel other local organizations Hymn Tunes,” shared Van cited to finish the concert sic and their commitment free to visit https://www. as well as various children’s Atta. This is only a small off strong.” Garza has put to each other as a team. cui.edu/en-us/arts/music/ choirs and musical ensem- spoiler of the many beauti- in hard work learning all Concordia has one of the events. Review: Irvine Museum houses Harmony of Light paintings inspired by spring

MIRANDA KRAUSE STAFF WRITER to mid 20th century during the The “Harmony of Light” Impressionist Era of painting. exhibit at the Irvine Museum Admittedly, I had to research Collection houses a curated more in depth about the Impres- selection of artwork by Califor- sionist Era and style of artwork, nia-native impressionists that because I am not well versed in illustrate springtime in Califor- art history. The Impressionist nia from 100 years ago. movement followed the Realism These artists were inspired movement in the 1860’s. by the floral bloomings and Based on information in an beautiful springs of Southern article on the University of Cal- California. This exhibit runs ifornia Irvine’s Museum Collec- from Feb. 22 through June 21, tion page titled, “En Plein Air: 2018. Personally, I was able to An Introduction to California take a brief visit to the exhibit Impressionism,” the Impres- over the long Easter weekend. sionist Movement emphasised Some of the most renowned the outdoors as its creative artists on display this year are muse. William H. Clapp, Paul de Impressionists often criti- Longpré, Millard Sheets, Mau- cized Realists for being too per- rice Braun and John Frost, all fectionist and technical because of whom lived in the late 19th these artists were trying to cap- ture the perfect lighting or per- fect subject. Clapp’s painting, “Coun- Country Road Photo. PC: UCI Irvine Museum Collection try Road,” shows a quiet road surrounded by flowers and time. during Spring. mission is free, but donations trees during a warm spring Millard Sheets’ painting, John Frost’s painting, “San are encouraged. Parking is also day. Clapp used small dots, “The Birth of Spring,” was done Jacinto Mountain,” was in- free for museum guests. called pointillism, to create the in oil paint and is one of his spired by the dry desert Palm The Irvine Museum Collec- warmth and light effect, which most famous works. Springs area where he spent tion makes for a great afternoon he was known for. Maurice Braun paintings, most of his short life. Frost used date idea, or even spend an af- De Longpré’s paintings, “Yosemite Falls from the Valley quick brush strokes to create a ternoon alone there like I did. “Wild Roses; Violets and Papa and Along the Merced River,” bold look to his vividly colored The exhibit really gets you in Gontier,” are on display. He was were inspired by a trip he took paintings of the San Jacinto the mood for a hike, or to pic- famous for his watercolor flo- to Yosemite in 1917. Braun tru- Mountain in Palm Springs. nic outdoors at one of the many ral work, and was even known ly captures the naturally bright The Irvine Museum is open parks and nature reserves near- Wild Roses; Violets Photo. PC: The as “King of the Flowers” in his and clear colors of Yosemite 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Ad- by. Athenaeum April 6, 2018 Everything Eagles 7 Bringing Marty the Eagle to life Continued from p. 1 get warm. A small battery- is a big problem when you perseverance from the powered fan provides try to have dance-offs with person that adds to the heat airflow from the peak of his other mascots.” inside by waving, jumping head. “To combat the heat, If you are a senior, you and dancing. mascots also wear a utility may remember the day For some, these details vest with four ice packs in when Marty looked shorter may take away from its pockets. “Even the ice and wilier. That’s because the magic of having a packs are warm by the end the current Marty costume gigantic, enthusiastic eagle of a game though,” said the is only three years old. appear when anything mascot. “The old one was starting eventful happens. For Have you ever wondered to break,” said Foss. “It also others, knowing these why Marty never rotates didn’t have a fan, so mascots insider details may bring his neck? That’s because he really wanted a new one.” admiration and respect for can’t! “Marty’s head attaches Bringing Concordia’s those who work to make the by two straps that go under mascot to life is hard work. Concordia students’ game- my armpits,” said another It takes a team to get a time experience exciting. one of the mascots. “To person inside the ensemble So embrace the magic, move Marty’s head I have to that makes up Marty’s 6’9” but appreciate the sweat Marty the Eagle. Courtesy of cui.edu move my entire body, which frame, and a whole lot of equity, fellow Eagles! CUI’s Enactus Chapter Empowers Filipino Entrepreneurs

CARMEL MCGEE ENACTUS CLUB Enactus program are learn- and extended -are vital to at large. That is what CUI’s participate in the manage- Students in Concordia ing as much as they are the Filipino community. Enactus chapter is trying to ment and execution of their University Irvine’s Enactus teaching. A current entre- Family always comes first. accomplish; a network and funded businesses, they will chapter are discovering the preneur has the problem So much so that one per- set of mental tools that al- grow to understand Filipino differences between Amer- of running out of product son’s saving could be used low Filipinos to build their values and traditions. ican and Filipino culture every couple of days, and to take care of an ill aunt, economy while maintaining The money raised will a little more every week as is not capable of produc- uncle, or great-grand- the strength of their com- also help CUI’s chapter to they mentor and learn from ing more as quickly as her mother. munities. sponsor more businesses. budding Filipino entrepre- customers are returning to When family is involved Currently, it is not a small If you are interested neurs. purchase. For the business money comes second, world. But it has the poten- in aiding in this journey Enactus is a global or- student’s here at Concordia, which, as an entrepreneur, tial to be. Understanding with Concordia Universi- ganization of students us- the problem is simple sup- can make raising your different cultures is vital to ty Irvine’s Enactus chapter, ing business innovations ply and demand. Because prices difficult, especially peace and progress in every please donate on their Go- to change lives around the the entrepreneur’s demand when you sell products in area. The members of CUI’s FundMe page https://www. world. From Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe, there are hun- dreds of projects in progress through different Enactus Understanding different cultures is vital programs throughout dif- ferent universities. Members of the Concor- to peace and progress in every area. dia chapter are currently working with Divine Busi- ness to aid the develop- ment of business culture in The students work to inspire entrepreneurs the Philippines. Bi-weekly Zoom meetings (video calls) are held between native en- and provide tools the entrepreneurs can trepreneurs and students to develop business plans, management, execution and use efficiently in the years to come. marketing. They also work to identify problems and outstrips their supply, she the town where your fami- Enactus program take that gofundme.com/cui-enac- brainstorm solutions. should raise her prices be- ly lives. In that case, raising idea to heart and are cur- tus-club-philippines. The students work to cause higher prices lowers prices is not an option. rently raising money to visit Not only will you be a inspire entrepreneurs and demand. Problem solved. Here is where the most the Philippines. participant in empower- provide tools the entrepre- At least it would be if this learning happens. Stu- There the students will ing Filipino entrepreneurs, neurs can use efficiently in business was in America. dents brainstorm with and work with the different but in making this large the years to come. While the In the Philippines, relation- without the entrepreneur businesses they are present- world of conflict, tears and students reach out to help, ships can prevent entrepre- to work out solutions that ly funding, as well as inter- fears, a small world of hope, knowledge is being shared neurs from raising of prices. benefit both the entrepre- view potentially new entre- cheer and friendship, where both ways. Family – both immediate neur and the community preneurs. As the students neighbors help each other. The members of CUI’s 8 Showcase April 6, 2018 What’s New On Netflix: What Happened to Monday TAYLOR SAMEC omore Amy Thompson. Happened to Monday” offers a unique must see, a lovely inter- STAFF WRITER goes awry. On her designated day, Monday disappears. If you’re not into horror, but dystopian vision of the future. section of thrills and science fic- “What Happened to Mon- Actress Noomi Rapace plays crave a little thrill, “What Hap- It asks viewers to consider their tion. This movie has everything day” is a Netflix Original thrill- all seven sisters and does a fab- pened to Monday” is just right. current lives while presenting from a government’s control er. Released on Aug. 18, 2017, ulous job. She makes viewers Not too scary, but still packed a world where things could over society to a family’s love the dystopian sci-fi tells the feel the movie and have sympa- with two hours worth of exhil- be different. I’d highly recom- for each other to identity issues. story of an overpopulated civi- thy for the poor sisters that are arating action. mended the film and believe It is an emotional rollercoaster lization. With the world on the forced to go through so much. Like “The Hunger Games” viewers won’t regret watching. from beginning to end that will brink of crisis, the Child Allo- People may know Rapace from and “Divergent” series, “What This Netflix Original film is a have viewers begging for more. cation Bureau enforces a strict her role as Lisbeth Salander, the one-child policy. Under this main character from “The Girl policy, When multiple children with the Dragon Tattoo.” are born to the same mother, all “[It’s] a crazy movie [with] a but the oldest are frozen and put unique concept and had me on into cryosleep. the edge of my seat,” said soph- The film is about seven omore Hailey O’Neil. Since it is identical sisters who were born a thriller, it is no wonder O’Neil of the same mother. To avoid was on pins and needles with cryosleep, the sisters hide from anticipation and excitement. the government and go out into For some, "What Happened the world one at a time on a re- to Monday” is the kind of movie volving basis. to make you stop and appreci- Each sister is named for a ate the world as it is. “It had me day of the week, and is allowed speechless and made me think to leave the house only on their how crazy the world would be specific day. Things get inter- if we were not allowed to have esting when the sister’s system more than one child,” said soph- Courtesy of Netflix YouTube Reviews: Jenna Marbles An Internet Powerhouse

CHARLOTTE WAITE STAFF WRITER Julien Solomita now regularly for just so long. Her audience She is also on several so- is also active on twitch https:// appears on her channel. They is huge. It’s no surprise she is cial media such as Twitter @ www.twitch.tv/jennajulien. Jenna Marbles has been a even take part in podcasts to- nominated for so much.” Jenna_Marbles, Instagram @ Julien can also be found on household name in the YouTube gether on their joint channel She uploads videos weekly jennamarbles and snapchat @ his channel ‘Julien Solomi- community ever since her debut “Jenna Julien.” “Their inter- either on Wednesday or Thurs- JennaKermarbles. ta’ https://www.youtube.com/ on the internet in 2010. With 18 actions are more real and less day to her main channel ‘Jen- On Mondays her podcasts channel/UC1Ks xDW7hh- million subscribers, Jenna is the scripted and that makes it so naMarbles’ https://www.you- with Julien are posted on their feq5QQmFtInIw where he up- 37th most subscribed to chan- much more fun to watch,” said tube.com/user/JennaMarbles/ separate channel ‘Jenna Julien’ loads vlogs. As well as his Twit- nel on YouTube and an internet Sheck. They also have a joint featured. Along with YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ ter @juliensolomita, Instagram powerhouse. Twitch account where they do she has her own radio show on channel/UCAOwW6UWDZD- @Juliensolomita and Snapchat Jenna Marbles blew up in live-gaming under the user- SiriusXM Hits 1. FZ5me GS-lQhQ. The couple @JulienSolo. 2010 with her video “How to name “JennaJulien.” Trick People into Thinking Jenna Marbles’ success ex- You’re Good Looking.” Her vid- tends past YouTube. In 2014, eos are often filled with raunchy she won Viral Superstar at the humor, profanity and sarcasm, Young Hollywood Awards. but for some of her fans that’s Since then, she has been nom- just part of her appeal. “She’s just inated for the best Comedy Se- a funny person, it’s enjoyable to ries at the 2015 Streamy Awards. watch,” said Brooke Sheck, se- In 2017, she was nominated for nior. “I have been watching her Best First-Person Series and the videos for five or six years now.” Audience Choice Creator of the Content on the channel is Year. mostly comedic, from her on- At the Shorty Awards, she going attempts to become a part has won Best YouTube Comedi- of ‘the beautiful people commu- an in 2015 and was nominated nity’ to reading hate comments YouTuber of the Year in both about her dogs Mr. Marbles, 2014 and 2017. Kermit and Peach. “My favorite She is currently nominated videos have to be ‘What Your for Creator of the Decade at this Eyebrows Mean’ and ‘Drunk year’s Shorty Awards. “She de- serves them,” said Sheck. “She’s Makeup Tutorial,’” said Sheck. Jenna Marbles. Courtesy of Google.com Her boyfriend and Youtuber been [successful] on YouTube