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In 1851, California’s first as the Pacific Weekly, would housing complex, giving Pacif- chartered university was be founded, and in 1911, the ic students yet another new founded. Santa Clara, Cali- university would change its place on campus to call home. fornia became the first home name to College of the Pacific. University of the Pacific has to what would eventually be 13 years later, Pacific would become a home for thousands known as University of the again move to its eventual upon thousands students and Pacific. The university would permanent home in Stockton, alumni alike, and this weekend up moving twice before becoming the first institution end we are excited to have settling in Stockton in 1923, of higher learning in the cen- members of our ever-growing becoming the first institute tral valley in the process, and Tiger family coming back of higher education in the in 1961 would again become home to revel in old memories Central Valley in the process. known as University of the and creating new ones with Homecoming has been an Pacific. their fellow Pacific alumni, annual tradition that, while Since then, Pacific has current students, and family it may have seen a 20 year added many a milestone to members. hiatus moving into the turn of its storied history. In 2008, We at The Pacifican hope the century, has seen a revival the Don and Karen DeRosa that this weekend serves as a that has helped our distin- University Center would be reminder that, no matter how guished alumni now be able built, giving the campus a many years pass, no matter to relive old memories while Welcome back for Homecoming 2018! PC: University of the Pacifc new hub for student activity. how far you may roam, no still creating new ones. In 2009, the university would matter where life may take We at The Pacifican would University of the Pacific, mak- would move to San Jose, as appoint Pamela Eibeck, the you, Pacific will always be like to welcome all of our ing both the university and well as open its doors to wom- first female president of the here for you to welcome you alumni back home to cele- The Pacifican into what it is en for the first time, making it university. In 2013, the uni- back with open arms. brate Homecoming weekend today. the first co-educational school versity announced its largest Remember: once a Tiger, with our annual Homecoming Pacific was first founded in in the state of California. Just ever estate gift from Robert always a Tiger. Welcome issue, highlighting both the Santa Clara as California Wes- 7 years later, the Conservatory and Janette Powell of $125 home. numerous events happening leyan College, though it would of Music, the first of its kind million. Just this past year, the Pacificanly, over the course of the week- change its name to University west of the Mississippi River, university opened the brand end, while also reflecting on of the Pacific just a month would be founded. In 1908, new Calaveras Hall, the new- Carlos Flores the storied history here at later. In 1871, the university The Pacifican, then known est on campus apartment-style Editor-in-Chief Thursday, October 11, 2018 News The Pacifican | 3 Pacific’s Class of 1968: A Retrospective

In 2018, Pacifc’s Class of 1968 will be coming back home to celebrate its 50th reunion.

Natalia Gevara The 1967-1968 homecom- beginning of the end for the News Editor ing parade was the biggest iconic rock group. 1968 was it had ever been in Pacific’s also marked by other artists history, consisting of around such as the Rolling Stones, It’s been 50 years since fourteen floats and 22 high The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Pacific’s class of 1968 were school bands. At the time, the and many more. undergraduates on campus. parade began on Pacific Av- The class of 1968 might Nonetheless, the year doesn’t enue, making it’s way to Sta- remember some of the movies seem all that long ago, and dium Drive and up to Knoles they watched in the theater the highlights can make one Field. on a Friday night with friends. feel very nostalgic of a difer- Life was diferent outside This could include a few block- ent time. the boundaries of Pacific’s busters, such as 2001: A Space In terms of Pacific’s cam- campus, as well. A few things Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, pus, the 1960s were definitely that are probably missed in- and Funny Girl. These iconic an interesting time. Within clude the price of gas, which pictures didn’t just define the the decade, Pacific merged was at an average of 34 cents a Homecoming is lit with a bonfre in 1968. PC: University of the Pacifc year, but the rest of cinematic with San Francisco College of gallon in the year 1968. Addi- mester during the 1967-1968 er and slick hair, after seven history. Physicians and Surgeons, as tionally, the average monthly school year. years of focusing on the movie Though these highlights well as the McGeorge School rent was around $130. At the We can’t talk about the 60s business. are of the past, they remain of Law. 1968 also saw the time, the world population without talking about rock The British Invasion oc- starkly in the minds who lived beginning of the construction reached a little over 3.5 billion n’ roll, and 1968 had many curred years earlier, but the through them, and they are of the School of Pharmacy, College tuition was much highlights. Elvis had his come- Beatles released their song celebrated on the 50th anni- which was estimated to cost diferent as well, with Pacific back special on December 3rd, “Hey Jude” in 1968, with versary since the graduation around $3,900,000. tuition being $850 per se- killing it on the stage in leath- some fans marking it as the of Pacific’s class of 1968. 4 | The Pacifican Opinion Thursday, October 11, 2018 BROCKHAMPTON’s “iridescence” a Wild Yet Somber Ride Gavan McCoy afected the album, not only in Trent Reznor (of Nine Inch nence than others, which can tures none other than Jaden Staf Writer the release day being delayed Nails fame) at his peak in the create some disappointment Smith, who is rapping the but also the creative process ‘90s, as they have an almost in fans who prefer certain second chorus alongside Kevin of “iridescence,” as it is much industrial feel to them. This members over others. The towards the end of the track. BROCKHAMPTON, the more somber than their “Satu- is mostly exhibited in the members Merlyn Wood and Although I would personally self-proclaimed “busiest ration” albums. track, BERLIN, which feature Russell “Joba” Boring, in par- love to see Jaden go on about boy-band in the world,” is But now the album is final- high-frequency beats that ticular, have more to say than how many times he has cried back with their latest album ly here. After a series of three become more and more dis- the other members, bringing in the back of an Uber or how “iridescence” after a very pro- singles released throughout torted as the bass is increased. most of the vocal energy that mirrors aren’t real if our eyes ductive 2017, in which the July of this year (“1999 Wild- However, the album also has BROCKHAMPTON is known aren’t real, that is all we see seven-member hip-hop group fire,” “1998 Truman,” and its lusher parts, as some songs for. Meanwhile Matt Cham- of him on the entire project. released a total of three full- “1997 Diana,” all of which I have full orchestras and even pion and group leader Kevin Then the song transitions into length studio albums dubbed recommend), “iridescence” a choir playing behind the Abstract are strangely low-key THUG LIFE, which can only be “the Saturation Trilogy.” was released on September track. My favorite of the whole on the album; however, they described as a slowed-down However, the time between 21st. The album is also meant album is the slow ballad SAN are not without their shining extension of NEW ORLEANS, the trilogy and the release to be a part of a brand new al- MARCOS (named after the moments. with piano and a string section of their latest album were bum trilogy dubbed “The Best band’s birthplace), with its The album kicks of with to boot. marred with difculties, most Years of Our Lives.” gentle acoustic instrumenta- the track NEW ORLEANS, a The second half is what I prominently being the depar- To sum up the overall tion and its lyrics regarding high-energy cut that has a believe to be the superior side ture of member Ameer Vann, sound of the album, it can be the wish to be greater than persistent buzzing throughout of the album, as the group is who was kicked out of the described as abrasive, with oneself currently is, as seen the album, and lyrics about more coherent than on the first group after accusations of sex- much denser instrumentation, in the climax of the song, a not giving up on your aspira- half, and the best tracks over- ual misconduct; Ameer was an as the drums and bass are so choral passage by the London tions, even all land on this side. The sec- original member of the group, much more potent that it bor- Community Gospel Choir. if they are as extravagant ond half begins with the of the as well as the subject on the ders on becoming distorted. When discussing the vocal as wanting a “new crib in Lon- covers to the Saturation Tril- Some songs on the album feel abilities of each of the mem- don” as Kevin puts it. Shock- CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 ogy of albums. This departure as if they were produced by bers, some have more promi- ingly enough the track fea- MOSCONE A LEGACY OF CHANGE Join us for the Stockton premiere of MOSCONE: A LEGACY OF CHANGE T is documentary fi lm chronicles the life story of George Moscone ’53, the late California State Senator and Mayor of San Francisco.

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Scarlett Green says, “Te tone of admin- when making decisions portant to students such as es for incoming freshmen. Opinion Editor istrators toward students for the university budget. better housing and larger While this seems like appeared condescending. According to the budget fnancial aid packages for a good way to drive up On September 26th, President Eibeck can make fact sheet just released incoming freshmen. enrollment rates, what ASUOP hosted a forum all the sympathetic facial by Pacifc, “Relatively fat One possible explanation becomes of the students during which students expressions she wants, enrollments, low tuition for this involves the pre- already enrolled at Pa- passionately voiced their but they mean nothing if increases and increases in carious balance between cifc? While fnancial aid concerns about impending she and her cabinet don’t fnancial aid at Pacifc have present and future fnan- packages are augment- tuition increases coupled directly address the issues resulted in a tight budget cial status that adminis- ed to seem palatable to with academic and admin- students bring up and take where expenditures are trators must face when incoming freshman in istrative budget cuts that their input into account greater than income. Tis making decisions for the light of high tuition rates, will be implemented in the during the decision mak- is not fnancially sustain- university budget. For ex- fnancial aid packages for 2019 fscal year. Although ing process. Teir message able and it has limited ample, during the budget students already enrolled the forum was meant to came across as, ‘Yeah it’s merit raises for faculty and forum, Vice-President remain stagnant while provide a way for admin- expensive but our costs are staf.” Echoing this concern of Finance, Ken Mullen, tuition increases each year. istrators to connect with more important.’” during the budget forum, described how adminis- freshman year is no longer students, many felt that the One possi- Vice-President of Finance, tration must raise tuition possible to attain due to overall tone of the forum ble explanation for this in- Ken Mullen, described in order to provide for the increased fnancial strain. was distant and defensive. volves the precarious bal- how administration must costs of other things that ance between present and raise tuition in order to are important to students CONTINUED TO PAGE 9 For example, Henry Adkis- future fnancial status that provide for the costs of such as better housing and son, Political Science ‘18, administrators must face other things that are im- larger fnancial aid packag- STUDENT HOMECOMING SCHEDULE

OCTOBER 13, 2018

Men’s Soccer vs. Santa Clara FREE ADMISSION Game begins at 6:30 p.m. No-host tailgate I.D. required for proof of age ASuop Presents: Marc E. Bassy featuring Snoh Aalegra FREE ADMISSION Concert begins at 8:30 p.m. On Friday, stop by pool parking lot #2 before Tiger Rally for Food Truck Frenzy with alumni, parents and your fellow Tigers from 6-8 p.m. ($10) 6 | The Pacifican Opinion Thursday, October 11, 2018 Tom Hardy is Hilariously Unplugged in Venom

Noah Lenzi om, giving an exception- ter walks around half the slow pace (for this flm’s too many quick cuts, close & Henry Greenthal ally divisive performance, movie making cliche bib- standards) which contrasts ups and poor lighting. Staf Writer leaving you wondering lical references as well as greatly with the mere ten Tat does little to help the if you just saw one of his cramming the theme down minutes the third act is action itself, which has no Venom, directed by Ru- better performances or the audience’s throats. given. Tere are a lot of real fow and no natural ben Fleischer of Zom- the worst of his career. Even with the flm’s lack of scenes that feel dead and escalation. Te bright spot bieland fame, is the latest One thing’s for sure, it subtlety towards the theme don’t connect to anything. of this movie is the large in the ever growing line of was certainly amusing. it still feels empty by the It’s like the studio punched amount of insanity that movies based on Marvel Michelle Williams clearly end. Too much feels miss- the editor every time they occurs throughout the properties. Disconnected has no interest in being in ing to give the audience tried to make scenes con- narrative and its glaring from the Marvel Cinematic the flm. She phones it in anything to digest by the nect or even fow properly. mistakes. Eddie Brock Universe, this flm stands peformance-wise and is time the credits roll. But what about the ac- ofen feels unplugged and as Sony’s second attempt to literally reduced to call- Forty minutes of tion? Comic book movies, unpredictable (even before build their own cinematic ing Eddie on the phone runtime were trimmed especially recent ones, are he bonds with Venom). universe around the Spi- half her screen time. Riz from this movie right be- known for stellar action. Tom Hardy’s jarring and der-Man characters they Ahmed as Riot might have fore it was released, which Hopefully Venom’s motor- unrestrained performance have acquired. So does been the most insuferable were apparently Tom cycle chase is enough to only fuels this. Venom signal the begin- to watch out of the main Hardy’s favorite bits. Afer tide you over because the ning of a new and glorious three. In the age of more watching Venom, it’s pretty fght scenes have very little universe? It certainly wants complex and feshed out clear why Tom was fond of to ofer. Te fght scenes to. villains, Riot opts to be them: they were the plot are plagued by shoddy Te flm stars Tom neither sympathetic nor and pacing. Te frst act camera work and editing, Hardy as Eddie Brock/Ven- threatening. His charac- moves at a surprisingly resulting in battles with 2018 Fall Events Calendar.Pacifc.edu

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Michael Rhodin Artifcial intelligence expert Free and open to the Artifcial Intelligence in the public Future of Higher Education Tuesday, Oct. 30 | 5 PM | Don and Karen DeRosa University Center Thursday, October 11, 2018 Lifestyles The Pacifican | 7 Paciﬁc Greeks Look Back and Reminisce

In 2012, Pacifc’s chapter of Beta Teta Pi opened their new home. PC: Pacifc Beta Teta Pi

bound together by lifelong says Theta Chi member Chris of that.” “Greek life at pacific in meetings or with managers Greek bonds bonds that last through de- Leonor-di Paolo, ‘17. Many made me a happier person, I speak when an idea comes cades. From the time they are students coming into Pacific I was going through a hard to mind, as opposed to before initiated to even the present go in not even giving Greek time before I joined and I had when I just stayed silent,” last lifetime day, many of Pacific’s Greek life a second thought until received so much warmth and shares Beta Theta Pi member alumni look back fondly on they are shown how much love being part of the Greek Kevin Montoya ‘17. “I think Carlos Flores their experiences, and even the Greek community has to community,” Doyle contin- joining my chapter really so- Editor-in-Chief find ways to give back to the ofer. “When I first came to ues. “For members of a Greek lidified who I wanted to be at organizations that gave so Pacific I didn’t know I had any organization, they begin to Pacific,” explains Leonor-di much to them. “I was really friends who were Greek. I still thrive in the environment that Paolo. “Originally people In any forms of campus interested in the extra curricu- just thought it was like in the nurtures their own personal thought I was one major and life, Greek letters are almost lar opportunities, friendships, movies,” says Delta Delta Del- growth and development. “I always a given. Thousands and housing that my particu- ta member Jordyn Doyle ‘17. feel that [Greek life] gave me CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 of young men and women lar fraternity could provide,” “All parties and hazing and all a backbone that I needed, like 8 | The Pacifican Lifestyles Thursday, October 11, 2018

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 balance that is oh-so necessary working with Greek organi- in the real world, especially in zations, this was due to the this time in history where we wonderful experience I had that was kinda not my interest. are so rushed to do things.” with Greek life at Pacific. I became a well established Even after their time at Pacific While in grad school I not member of the Pacific com- comes to an end, the members only worked with fraternity munity I think because of my of its Greek community find and sorority life at North- fraternal ties. The skills that I ways to continue to give back eastern University, where I learned opened up the oppor- to the community that gave completed my grad program, tunity to become the Greek life so much to them during their but also at Emerson Col- student assistant my senior time at Pacific. “Though I have lege. In these roles I helped year and that’s where I really graduated, being Greek still advise Greek councils and got to know the majority of the afects me to this day in sev- helped work on initiatives Greek community and that’s eral ways,” says Kappa Alpha that brought together Greek something I never thought Theta member Jessie George organizations with other would happen with my time in ‘16, “After leaving Pacific I organizations on campus. I school.” Some members in the decided to get a Master’s de- currently work as a Residen- Greek community even par- gree in College Student De- tial Education Director at took in the privilege of joining velopment and Counseling so Washington State University, multiple organizations, such that I could continue to work and even through this role I as Beta Theta Pi and Phi Mu on college campuses and help find myself working with fra- Alpha Sinfonia member Josh new students make the most ternity and sorority life again Arreola ‘16, who shared that, of their college experience. as I advise a few chapters “I believe being a member of While completing this mas- on campus, in addition to both Beta and Phi Mu Alpha ters, I found myself drawn to ofering myself as an alumni Sinfonia made me into a stron- resource to the Theta chapter ger person, both in and out of here. Being Greek has con- the classroom. Both left me “I think it’s an tinued to help connect me to with a sense of pride in being folks across the country and involved in something bigger experience everyone continues to be a large part than just myself. Being in each of my values system.” “I think Fraternity also helped me should have.” it’s an experience everyone have a sense of the work-life should have,” says Doyle. Thursday, October 11, 2018 Lifestyles The Pacifican | 9

STUDENT OPINION istrators, but also by students. Venom film. It had a properly song comes into efect later as the first single of the album, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 The importance of this was structured story, a message the song progresses as Kevin which debuted on the Tonight showcased in the passionate and a good level of entertain- now talks about fame and the Show with Jimmy Fallon in Although communication and articulate responses that ment (it even had better CGI). immense pressure that is put June of this year. The song’s seemed to be lacking accord- students presented to admin- It just had poor execution. on successful acts such as his title is a reference to infamous ing to many, other students istration during the tuition This film fails to even stay group, and how he sometimes figure skater Tonya Hard- also expressed how they be- forum. The forum did a great together as it moves at break- misses “the old days before the ing, someone whom Kevin lieve that the tuition forum job of granting administra- neck speed to reach the end. co-signs.” compares himself to with the was a step in the right direc- tion the opportunity to help It’s horrible but diabolically lyric “my life is I, Tonya,” in tion and that presence of ad- students to understand its po- reference to the biographical beautiful to watch. It likes ...he feared that the ministrators at the forum was sition on a contentious issue, film starring Margot Robbie. much appreciated. as well as granting students being bad and that makes us allegations against Ameer Kevin uses this comparison to the opportunity to voice their happy. depict unstable stardom - to For example, Serena Mi- own standpoints and pro- Vann would spell the end be at the top of the world, only chaels, Psychology ‘21, ex- viding first hand accounts of BROCKHAMPTON to fall due to a scandal. In the plains that she thought the tui- the efects that the amended CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 of BROCKHAMPTON case of Kevin, he feared that tion forum was very successful budget would have on them. the allegations against Ameer in promoting accountability In the case that another forum The track J’OUVERT brings Vann would spell the end of and ensuring that student like this occurs in the future, it track WEIGHT, and Kevin back the roughness of the first BROCKHAMPTON. voices do not go unheard. She is important that we show up starting with one of the more half of the album and adds Overall I would say “irides- expresses that she does not and voice our opinions again! impactful bars on the entire anger to the mix, as Joba han- cence” is a worthwhile entry believe that administration album, discussing how the dles what may be the most into the BROCKHAMPTON would intentionally ignore VENOM REVIEW issue of depression afected aggressive bars on the record. canon, the beginning of a the interests of their students CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 not only him, but also some of Joba makes reference to his new trilogy that will hopeful- and furthermore, believes the other members of BROCK- past mental health issues and ly reach the quality of their that, “more forums would be The result is an uneasy feeling HAMPTON. The title of the drug use, mental health being previous one. Let us hope that beneficial because without the of hilarity throughout the song comes into efect later as an unfortunately common is- BROCKHAMPTON does not student body voicing our opin- entire film. This aspect alone the song progresses as Kevin sue amongst the members of end as soon as Kevin Abstract ions the faculty won’t know is why many are finding the now talks about fame and the BROCKHAMPTON especially fears to be. how much their decisions im- immense pressure that is put after the departure of Ameer film energetic and highly pact our lives.” on successful acts such as his Vann. The issue of university fi- enjoyable. group, and how he sometimes TONYA features experi- nances is one that needs to be In the end, Spider-Man 3 misses “the old days before the mental musician Serpentwith- addressed, not just by adminis unironically the superior co-signs.” feet handling the chorus and is 10 | The Pacifican Lifestyles Thursday, October 11, 2018 Pacific Athletes Prep for Homecoming

Amanda Davis Sports Editor

With Homecoming around the corner, Pacificans every- where are beginning to turn their attention to the action here on campus. Students, alumni, and families alike are receiving information left and right about the awe- some events going on just for them. For every event going on, there is a group of people preparing and putting in their all to make this an amazing weekend. The athletes on campus are no exception to this. Fans can check out the Pac Invite at Chris Kjeldson Pool on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. to check out the swim team in action. The women’s volleyball team plans in Alex G. Spanos Cen- ter at 7 p.m. today against Portland and at noon Satur- day against Gonzaga. Pacific teams are currently training hard and focusing their eforts to make each moment count for their fans during Homecoming. Fortu- nately, it seems as if everyone feels ready and is not intimi- Gabby Leo and Alex Holt play game against University of Nevada, Reno, showing an example of tight situation gameplay. dated by the weight of playing PC: Meghan Laurel a home game this weekend. “The [field hockey] team the team can put together a is ready to rumble for sure,” more successful game plan. says Gaby de Kock, Business “I also think, as an indi- ‘21. “We have done our home- vidual, it’s important to watch work and have been working who you going to match up hard on and of the field to against on the field and know be ready for this upcoming what their weakness so you game.” She feels that her can execute your role efec- team is more than capable tively,” de Kock adds. She of bringing in another win states that the game against for Pacific as a step towards William & Mary last season championship. was very exciting and they With the help of their expect this weekend’s game to assistant coach and video be as well. analyst, Chris Fry, the field The field hockey team hockey team has been study- is not the only team that is ing their opponent, William refining their skills for this & Mary, to better understand weekend, though. The men’s what they will be up against. soccer team is also adjusting They do this to get a feel for the other team’s strengths, weaknesses, and defensive CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 and ofensive strategies. Once familiar with their opponent, Pacifc’s Men’s Water Polo team currently sits at a 6-5 record. PC: Paciifc Athetics Thursday, October 11, 2018 Sports The Pacifican | 11

“Having the alumni who have contributed to Pacific played by a talented team been preparing and training CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 who will also attend this week- and coached by brilliance” is with such determination and at the games is amaz- end. what de Kock hopes fans get perseverance to make their their practice for their game “Having the alumni at the out of the upcoming game. Tiger family proud. Be sure to against Santa Clara. Accord- ing...It’s always great games is amazing,” Branche ex- She is thrilled that there will go out and support your teams ing to Tariq Branche, Civil presses. “It’s always great to see be alumni in the crowd along during Homecoming weekend Engineering ‘21, the team is to see people continue people continue to show their with the families of her team- to not only witness their hard currently working on individ- love for the program by showing mates. She hopes that other work paying of but also to ual defending and attacking to show their love for up to the games as alums.” He teams will show up as well and have a lot of fun! The numer- in the final third of the game. also hopes fans will enjoy the add to the excitement of their ous athletic events happening He shares that they have im- the program by show- Homecoming game and see how game. this weekend can be found proved a lot in these areas and hard they have been working in Pacific’s athletes are all on the Homecoming schedule hopes they can use what they ing up to the games as practices shine through during anticipating an exciting week- below for Pacific alumni and have learned in future games. the game. end of action-packed games family alike to enjoy! “I think our coaches do alums.” “A great game of hockey and energetic fans. They have well to paint the pictures needed for us to understand what needs to be done on the field so we execute it to the best of our abilities,” Branche remarks. He knows that there are plenty of things his team can improve on, though there is no need to worry because their drills have certainly been efective for Branche personally and for the team as a whole. Pacific’s volleyball team is presently fine-tuning their skills in preparation for Home- coming weekend as well. Their focus is on gameplay during stressful situations, giving them a taste of what they will feel like when they are on the court and what emotions may come with them. They do this so that it is easier for them to play a game under pressure. “I can tell that we are still playing aggressive while also playing smarter,” says Gabby Leo, Business ‘22, reflecting on her team’s practices. One of the ways they practice for tight situations is playing against each other with a tied score, giving each side a chance to win yet they both start with almost 25 points. This means players will need to make min- imal mistakes because both sides are so close to winning. Although winning is definitely the goal for our athletes, the fans also hold a special place in their hearts. “I am really hoping we have a lot of fans show up and that they are super rowdy and loud for us!” Leo exclaims. She wants them to see the team’s efort, determination, and drive for success. She is also excited about her family coming from Arizona to watch the Graphics : game and about the alumni Ramesh Himmatbhai Borad Pacifc’s Men’s Water Polo team currently sits at a 6-5 record. PC: Paciifc Athetics 12 | The Pacifican Homecoming Thursday, October 19, 2017

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