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Males Mean Competition

The University of Redlands cheerleading team got a big boost in January when, for the first time in the university's recent history, three men joined its ranks. The new squad members, David Faller, Sam Khuu and Andrew Morishige, all freshman, have changed both the look and focus of the squad.

"It is a large handicap for a school not to have stuntmen," explained Faller. "Stuntmen are not the key to winning, but every other school has them. Now we can compete."

Faller, who has been cheering since his junior year in high school, encouraged both Khuu and Morishige to join the team and is proud of the opportunities they create. Now that the team can compete, it is receiving more funding, including money for uniforms, tumbling equipment, competition fees and a tumbling instructor. The new male presence also allows the cheerleaders to execute more difficult moves and stunts.

While he is excited about his involvement in Redlands cheerleading, Faller admits that he sometimes receives negative reactions.

"You do get a lot of crap every now and then, but you put up with it. After all," Faller adds, smiling, "when you go to a competition with 2,000 girls, the guy-to-girl ratio is definitely in your favor-- that's a good thing."

Commons Not So Common

Irvine Commons diners may have noticed several changes this semester. New signs have been added, along with new carpet and a fresh coat of paint. New equipment in the grill area now allows cooks to deliver orders more quickly.

And more changes are coming. The "On Exhibition" station will be renovated in the next few months, with changes enabling cooks to prepare orders more quickly. The number of preparation techniques cooks have the ability to use also will be expanded.

Less obvious changes also are taking place behind the scenes. In March, the Bon Appetit board of directors approved an offer by Compass Group, North American Division, to acquire Bon Appetit Management Co. The Compass Group specializes in food service and has a track record of acquiring successful companies and allowing them to continue operating under established practices.






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Conferences Bring Groups to Campus

The university will be home to a number of groups this summer, including barbershop quartet members, soccer players and teens dreaming of becoming rock stars.

About 25 groups are scheduled to use the university's residence halls, meeting areas and other facilities for summer conferences, clinics or training this year.

Many of the guests are involved in athletic activities, such as soccer and football camps. Others are involved in church-related events, including the United Methodist Conference, the Sacred Heart Church conference and an Anaheim Baptist Church event.

Several professional groups also will be on campus. The Society for Conservation GIS will use the school's high-tech geographic information systems lab, while the Western Archives Institute will use several meeting facilities and other services.

Summer conferences bring needed money to the university budget and allow more staff and students to work year-round.

The events serve as a powerful recruiting tool, giving both parents and students a chance to learn more about the campus and its culture. University officials hope members of visiting youth organizations, including a Black Future Leaders group and several athletic organizations, will make plans to become University of Redlands students.

"We have a lot of anecdotal evidence that students who come for summer conferences often return as students," said Anita Savacool, director of conference programs and hospitality services.

University employees can help conference participants enjoy their stay.

"The most important thing that we can do is to provide a welcoming presence," Savacool said. "Being open to answering questions, giving directions or just smiling and greeting others is important."

For information on events, call conference programs and hospitality services at ext. 4033.