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By Ariana West The Simpson University men’s Bass Fishing Team might be in their first inaugural season, but they sure aren’t competing like amateurs. Not only on their home turf Lake Shasta, but also across the country, the team has already earned an impressive record. With their first place victory at the Wild West Bass Trail College Series on Lake Shasta, the duo of Chase Sherman and Nathan Phillips earned first place amongst 14 teams on January 26th. Some of their other competitors included some division one schools such as Chico and Oregon State according to an article by Simpson U News. Their successes and funding from sponsors allowed the team to travel all the way to Florida to compete in the national competition at the end of February.according to Freshman Taj White. In a press release by Simpson U News, they also stated that, The Simpson University Bass Fishing Team attended the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year Tournament earning the position as the top team in California and 98th among 315 in the nation. The team impressively beat out many larger schools such as; Chico State, UC Merced, CSU East Bay, Cal Poly, Sonoma State, Sac State, CSU Long Beach, Humboldt State, and USC. Team member Ryan Beaty explained that, “It’s really fun being able to compete against other schools and how we compare to them.” The team has another tournament at Lake Havasu in Arizona on March 14 so be sure to stay tuned for updates on how they end up doing. With being a brand new team on campus, Beaty stated that he hopes next year more people will be on the team and that they compete in as many tournaments as they can. If interested in joining the team, they meet in OC 204 at 4 p.m. every Thursday.

By Ariana West Student Activities sent out an email that stated: HELLO RED HAWKS!!!! The Spirit Club and the Baseball team will be hosting a Tailgate Party out at Tiger Field on February 29th from 10am to 2pm. Each student will receive a ticket for one FREE meal (hotdog, chips, drink and a sweet treat) in their mailbox the beginning of next week. We will also have Cornhole, Facepaint and the Mascot with us! Make sure to save the date for Saturday, February 29th!! Tiger Field 1000 W Cypress Ave Redding, CA 96001 Look forward to seeing you all out there! Spirit Club Team

by Daisy Brenegan These seniors were asked three questions: What is your favorite food at the cafe? What are your plans after you graduate? Who is your favorite professor at Simpson ? Katie Hollingsworth 1. “My favorite food at The Caf is the French Fries. I steal my boyfriend’s French fries from his to box all the time.” 2. “My plans after I graduate are, I’m starting law school in the fall! I’m currently deciding between the University of Alabama and Seattle University.” 3. “My favorite professor has to be a three way tie: Dr. Costillo, Dr. Bailey, and Dr. Slane. They have all been incredibly formative in my personal life and in what I decided to pursue for my career! I wouldn’t be the same person and have the same passions I do now without them. They wrote references for my law school applications too!” Connor Rowe 1. “My favorite food at The Caf is the burgers. They always taste fire.” 2. “My plans after I graduate is to make money and get my masters.” 3. “My favorite professor is John Ayabe. He has challenged me the most to grow in my work and helped grow my passion for history.” Charisma Anderson 1. “My favorite food at The Caf would be the tomato soup and grilled cheese!” 2. “My plans after graduation are to move to SoCal, and experiment with what I want to do because I have a couple options.” 3. “My favorite professor is Molly Rupert!”

by Paulina Diaz As Simpson University keeps rising, so does the number of international students. For a couple of years now, the school has been taking on the mission to bring more diversity to campus. Students from all around the world have become a part of the Simpson community, giving it the fresh start everyone was hoping for. This year, Simpson University has the most international students it has ever had. But every accomplishment comes with its own challenges. As a lot of people might agree, college is a demanding experience. This is no different for international students, who struggle with their classes as second-language speakers.  “The hardest thing for me about taking classes that are not in my first language was that I have to participate in class, it is really hard for me, I normally get nervous while I’m talking because I don’t want to make a mistake,” said Carolina Oropeza, a freshman student from Mexico. Some students worry that they might not be getting enough help from their professors. Since the school is new to students who are second-language speakers, professors have had to make some adjustments to help them engage better. Professor Mirek Woznica explained that he lets international students in his Oral Communication class express themselves in their first language. “I do allow them to show me their skills by speaking their own language [if they choose to] which some of them did and it was beautiful to see them on their natural way of speaking, but then they have to obviously say a speech in English,” Woznica said. Another big concern among international students is the constant struggle to get around the city. Ariana Castañeda, a sophomore student from Tenerife, explained that the hardest thing for her is not having her own car. “I think the most complicated thing for me is having to constantly ask people for rides. Sometimes I feel like people get annoyed,” Castañeda said. Some of Simpson’s staff members have made it their personal goal to help international students feel at home. They are providing resources for students like rides for grocery shopping, social gatherings, and other activities. Ruben Basurto, Financial Aid Specialist and member of Student Financial Services is part of a team that is trying to make sure international students feel more comfortable. “I am creating a group in which international students can rely on to take care of needs such as shopping while providing emotional support… We understand that being far away from home is a tough process, the more emotional support they have, the easier it is for them to adapt in this new culture,” Basurto said. According to Oropeza, some international students rely heavily on their fellow American peers for help. American students try to give international students as much support as they can. Both students and professors agree that they love having so many international students on campus. “I love it, I absolutely love it especially in the writing or communication department because they communicate differently… it is more diverse,” Woznica said. Despite the struggles and challenges, students, staff and professors have taken matters into their own hands to improve the Simpson community for international students.

by Francesca Carrera Simpson softball’s season is just getting underway and already the team has added impressive victories to the win column, topping the number one ranked team in the country, Southern Oregon University. On February 2, the Red Hawks played their fourth and final game of the weekend, the second against the Raiders. Sophomore pitcher Sunshine Wehunt was in the circle for SU, recording 8 strikeouts in the 2-0 shutout win. Prior to the victory over Southern Oregon, Simpson beat Holy Names University in a walk-off 1-0 win. The following Tuesday, the Red Hawks beat the Beacons from Northwest Christian in a doubleheader, winning both games, 8-0, and extending their win streak to four. This past weekend didn’t go as planned for SU as they fell to Oregon Tech and Dominican University of California. However, the close scores showed their resilience and fight. Simpson will play at home again on Saturday, February 16th and Sunday the 17th as they take on Eastern Oregon and William Jessup. For a full schedule, head to simpsonredhawks.com

By Daisy Brenegan Simpson Athletics has grown immensely this year with the addition of five new teams. One, in particular, has made a big splash. SU’s swim team has set multiple program records this season. Along with breaking records, “They are defying the odds in their inaugural season,” according to the Simpson Red Hawk’s Facebook page. Baseball and softball seasons are just getting underway. Men’s and women’s basketball have about a month left of conference play before their season comes to a close. Upcoming games: Baseball - January 31st at Historic Tiger Field, Redding. 11 AM & 5 PM Softball- February 1st at Simpson Softball Field. 10 AM & 2 PM Men’s basketball - February 1st at California Maritime Academy. 7:30 PM Women’s basketball February 1st at California Maritime Academy. 5:30 PM Be sure to go out and cheer on your Simpson Red Hawks. For more articles and schedules go to simpsonredhawks.com.

By Ariana West We asked these seniors the following: What was your favorite and least favorite part about Simpson? What are your plans after graduation? Austen Salcedo Communications Major “The best part about Simpson for me was the teachers and my baseball coaches.My least favorite part would have to be the inconsistent cafeteria food and the mandatory chapels which would always conflict with my busy schedule.” “My plans after graduation is to go back home, work on being a DJ, produce music, and work as a personal coach for baseball.” Alex Cooper Business Major “My favorite part of being at Simpson was being apart of the women’s basketball program. They were my second family and I have always felt welcomed there. Every person I played with taught me something about myself I didn’t know before. My least favorite part is the lack of diversity we have at this school. It was extremely difficult attending a school where there were not always a lot of people who looked like me.I always felt like people’s eyes were on me because of the way I looked and carried myself.” “After graduation I plan on getting my real estate license and staying in Redding for a year or two.” Spencer Scofield Business Major “I love the community at Simpson University, my favorite part would have to be the relationships I have built here. My least favorite part about Simpson is that everyone knows you, so don’t do anything embarrassing or everyone will know.” "I plan to get a sales job while I start my own business. I plan to open ecommerce stores online and use that money to invest in real estate so that I can retire early.” Ashley Oakley Psychology Major “My favorite part is that it was a new adventure to me and so far I haven’t regretted moving here. My least favorite part was leaving behind my best friends and family behind.” “After graduation, I plan on continuing on to get my masters in counseling, but I’m not sure if I want to stay at Simpson or find a new adventure yet.”

By Simpson U News editor REDDING, Calif.—Simpson University’s bass fishing team took home top honors Jan. 26 in its first college tournament of 2020 on its home waters of Lake Shasta. The team of Nathan Phillips and Chase Sherman topped the field of 14 teams at the Wild West Bass Trail College Series, which included anglers from Chico State, Fresno State, and Oregon State universities. Their five-fish limit weighed in at 10.78 pounds and included the biggest catch of the day, a 2.45-pounder. Simpson University had three teams on the water. The team of Sheldon Reese and Taj White placed fifth, with a weigh-in of 9.52 pounds. Ryan Beaty and Luke Blanchard came in 11th, with a 6.91-pound weigh-in. Overall, the fishing conditions were tough,” coach Alex Thiemann said. “That being said, our guys fished hard and put together a winning pattern. I was proud that Nathan and Chase got the win, but equally proud that our other teams put themselves in a position in which victory was only a bite or two away.” As first-place winners, Phillips and Sherman earned $1,000. Phillips, along with Beaty, has already qualified to compete in the FLW Yeti College Fishing National Championship in Leesburg, Fla., Feb. 26-28. At the weigh-in at Bridge Bay Marina, Phillips and Sherman talked briefly about the Simpson University bass fishing program, new this academic year. The six-person team comprise a new club sport for the university. “It’s an awesome program,” Sherman said. Phillips talked about the unique opportunity to attend college and pursue fishing with scholarship support and generous donations from local businesses, including Black Bear Diner, Harrison’s Marine & RV, and Phil’s Propeller. “Their support is the reason these guys will be able to travel to Florida for the national championship,” Thiemann said. “We are so thankful for their generosity.”

By Daisy Brenegan Redding, California. A small town surrounded by mountains. Full of beautiful lakes and some of the best sunsets you have ever seen. Named one of the top 10 Fishing Towns in North America according to Forbes magazine. Redding is full of so many sights to see. Here are some of the best spots in the Redding area to check out: Burney Falls (less than an hour outside of Redding) WhiskeyTown Lake Trinity River Shasta Lake Turtle Bay Park & The Sundial Bridge The Bluffs Lassen Volcanic National Park Sacramento River Trail Water Works Park Lema Ranch Freshman, Ryan Beaty says “My favorite place to go to in Redding is Shasta Lake because you can catch a bunch of fish there and you have a chance to catch a big one.” Another student Senior, Connor Rowe says “My favorite place to go is Heart Lake over by Mount Shasta. It has a nice place to hike too that overlooks the entire lake. The lake itself is super pretty.” Are you bored on the weekends? Do you want to do something fun but don’t want to spend money or drive too far? Take a break from homework and go check out some of these spots.

By Hayley Wylie On Friday, November 15th, Simson University hosted their second ever Hawkman. Hawkman is a parody of a male beauty pageant, where men all over campus come together and compete to be crowned the official Hawkman. The event took place in the Grant Center and involved seven competitors. The night was hosted by Kevin Alcosiba and Lynsey Sullivan. The competition began with a sandwich-making competition. Each man was paired up with another and had to make the best sandwich with the weird ingredients they were given. These ingredients included things like chocolate and sriracha. Dr.Orr, a professor at Simpson University and a self-proclaimed “foodie”, tried one of the sandwiches and gave it a thumbs up. Following the short competition was a talent portion. Starting off was Regan Ong, who did a cover of Don’t Stop Believing by Journey. Joey Uhl followed Ong with a stand-up routine that mostly consisted of “dad jokes.” Next was Kyle Thompson who did a cover of Waving Through A Window from the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hanson. Brandon Cervinia followed Thompson and showed off his mixed martial arts skills. Andrew Huss also did a cover on his ukelele of La Vie En Rose. Ending the night was Logan Friesen, who ate an entire In N Out double-double cheeseburger in just three bites, leaving the crowd in shock. Following the talent portion, each male returned to the stage to show off their formal wear and their escorts for the night. The competition ended with each contestant being asked two questions in the questions and answers portion. At the end of the night, a panel of judges came together and crowned Logan Friesen the winner of the Hawkman Competition. When his name was announced, the entire swim team stood up with body paint covering their chests that spelled out Logan’s name. The rest of the contestants also picked Logan up and shouted with joy. When asked how he was going to celebrate, Frisen replied, “I’m going to In N Out!”

By Daisy Brenegan Sometimes a break is needed from the cafeteria food. Sometimes students want to enjoy a nice meal for a reasonable price. Redding is full of lots of varieties of food. From chain fast-food restaurants to little, independent restaurants. There are so many different places to go to. One affordable place is Raliberto's Taco Shop. It is located on 135 Lake Blvd. It is an independently owned restaurant that has some very affordable mexican food. Senior, Bryce De Camargo said, “I go there 1-2 times a week and I always get a carne asada quesadilla. The food is so good and affordable. I recommend it to anyone that loves Mexican food.” Another restaurant is Pasta Pronto. It is located at 920 Hilltop Drive. Senior, Lucas Lula said, “I like Pasta Pronto because it has lots of options on the menu and everything always tastes so good,” Pasta Pronto has reasonable prices and is also does to-go orders and delivery. There are a lot of international students this year at Simpson. Lots of them have never really eaten American foods. After talking to freshman Dimitri Margelis, from Greece, he says his favorite place to eat in Redding is In N Out. In N Out is located 1275 Dana Drive. “In n Out is my favorite place to eat because burgers are my favorite American food,” Said Margelis. Along with these places, there are many other places to check out such as: Snack Shack Mod Pizza El Zarape Mexican food Cinders Wood Fired Pizza New China Restaurant Westside Pizza Manhattan Bagel Niu Hawaiin BBQ Thai Cafe From The Hearth Cafe Country Waffles Five Guys Peter Chu’s Skyroom The Lighthouse The Habit Burger

By Hayley Wylie Simpson University WorldSERVE students hosted their annual Celebration Night recently to share the adventures of their student-led mission trips during spring and summer breaks. Nearly 30 students participated on trips to Thailand, Taiwan, India, the Philippines, and Chicago. Students served in a variety of ways, including working in youth centers, mentoring young people, helping with medical missions, and more. On Sept. 19, they gathered in LaBaume-Rudat Hall to worship, share, and listen. A student from each team shared a testimony from their trip. The first to speak was Autumn McCuller, a nursing student who went with other nursing majors to India. The trip involved medical missions work. Students were able to work at clinics and provide service to many people, as well as share the gospel. One day out of the six-week-long trip, they served at a small community three hours from where they were staying. “There were 300 people in six hours in a church no bigger than a garden shed,” McCuller said. “God is in India.” The next to speak was Sarah Stoddard from Team Philippines. Stoddard shared that missions had been placed on her heart, but she was unsure what to expect from the trip. “I had no idea what I was getting myself into,” she said. Their trip dealt with relationship ministry, and the team worked hard to connect with other college students in Manila. “We loved on them. We taught them who Jesus is through our actions, through our love,” Stoddard said. She also revealed that she still keeps in contact with the people she met in the Philippines. “I still talk to them. This is a lifelong relationship that I now have,” Stoddard said. Next was Caleigh Roberts representing Team Thailand, whose focus was coffee shop ministry. They would often go to the same coffee shop and build relationships with people. Roberts mentioned doing a prayer walk through a red-light district on one night of their trip. “It was so strange to feel Jesus in a place that I thought Jesus would never be,” she said. Although going to Thailand wasn’t her original plan, she shared that she was happy she went. “God had a different plan. His plan is always better,” Roberts said. Roberts encouraged other students to go in the future. “I know this makes a difference because it’s making a difference in me,” she said. Annie Christopherson from Team Taiwan shared that she felt called to be a part of WorldSERVE. “If God calls me to go, I’m gonna go,” Christopherson said. She shared that there were difficulties before going to Taiwan, but she believes, “God always makes a way.” Overall, she described the experience as a positive one. “I didn’t know I could grow even more in God in just three weeks,” Christopherson said. The last testimony shared for the night was by Bigane Perez from Team Chicago. The team worked for an afterschool program during spring break last semester. Perez said she was skeptical of the trip at first but ultimately ended up following the calling she felt from God. “I have to be comfortable with the uncomfortable,” Perez said, sharing that she enjoyed her trip. At the end of the night, Samantha Ulnik, a WorldSERVE intern, announced that WorldSERVE is planning on going back to Thailand, Taiwan, Chicago, possibly Mexico, and other places to be announced later. Ulnik also revealed this year’s WorldSERVE theme, from Esther 4:14: “Perhaps you have been chosen for a time like this.” She encouraged Simpson University students to consider participating in WorldSERVE this year. “God is inviting you to something big,” she said. Learn more about the WorldSERVE student missions program at simpsonu.edu/worldserve.