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VOLUME 105, ISSUE 7 CHECK US OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: /ThePacifican @ThePacifican ThePacifican THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013 “Women at the Governor Jerry Brown top? Why not?” signs SB 493 into law Nicole Felkins Pallavicini stressed the Copy Editor following advice to aspiring leaders: education, seeking On Sunday, Oct. 6, a panel opportunities that develop of women leaders from a leadership skills, taking risks variety of professional fields and only doing and leading delivered a lecture in response the things that you truly to the question “Women at the believe in. Top? Why Not?” for the third Other speakers included annual Intergenerational Kathy Hart, president of Tea by Pacific’s Women’s San Joaquin Delta College, Resource Center and in Rhodesia Ransom, executive collaboration with a variety of director of the Sow a Seed organizations. Foundation, Alicia Hetman, Located in the DeRosa statewide president of Academy of Student Pharmacists/University of the Pacific University Center Ballroom, AAUW-California, Danielle this event is aimed to bring Jamil Burns legislation. physicians. Procope ’14 and Doris Wright, Opinion Editor women across generations The newly passed law This landmark legislation president of the National will allow pharmacists to came at a time when together to celebrate and Council of Negro Women— On Tuesday, Oct. 1, spark women’s leadership and use more of their skills California needed it the Sacramento section. California Gov. Jerry Brown to collaborate with other most. The Affordable Care success in all areas of society. A panel of women, signed Senate Bill 493 into The event was co-hosted by health care professionals. Act provides many more consisting of Rayven Williams law. Dr. Ed Hernandez Specifically, the law allows citizens with insurance, but two Pacific students: Caitlin ’13, Ransom and Kimberly (D-24th District) authored Trepp ‘14, president of Pacific pharmacists to be declared the number of primary care Ellis, the executive director of and proposed the bill back in as providers of health care, physicians is beginning to Feminists, and Sydnie Reyes Emerge California, answered a February 2012. ‘14, past-president of the which will give them a decline. couple questions asked by the The bill, commonly multitude of privileges. Those newly enrolled in United Cultural Council. moderator, Ronda Sanders, known as the pharmacist Provost Maria Pallavicini, Among these privileges an insurance plan will be co-president of AAUW— provider status bill, was are the ability to order able to obtain the care they Pacific’s chief academic officer, Stockton branch, and the heavily supported by delivered the welcome speech. tests, the ability to need even if a doctor is not audience. In response to University of the Pacific’s administer immunizations present. The pharmacist can Pallavicini spoke about part of Student Pharmacist her career and informed the independently, and the intergenerational tea Advocacy Coalition (SPAC). audience of many revealing continued ON page 3 ability to review patient Senate bill 493 The group aims to foster progress. These were once continued ON page 4 statistics about women in the communication in pharmacy workforce. solely the privileges of

Fire off the Interstate Five Alex Rooney ablaze. “Stockton Fire Chief Jeff Staff Writer Soon after, two propane Piechura said the fire began tanks were exposed to the in a pile of papers burning ​On the afternoon of Oct. inferno and exploded, which outside the plant just south 3, a small fire broke out at sent further debris into the the Newark Recovery and air and onto the freeway. Recycling facility off of stockton fire ​Though the large majority continued ON page 2 Interstate Five (I-5), which of the fire was concentrated is between the Pershing Ave. in that one area, the and Charter Way freeway wind was able to exits. carry burning ash and Inside This Issue Unusually gusty winds pieces of wood all the that day caused embers to way up and down I-5, spread much too rapidly, which created as many Tiger Growls | 5 so the onsite crews were as 18 other spot fires Staff Information | 6 unable to smother the fire in both directions. Sudoku Challenge | 9 before it jumped a field and ​Sacramento’s ABC Event Calander | 9 Maurelle Bagus lit another area of the facility News 10 reported, Sports Calendar | 15 Kathy Hart, president of San Joaquin Delta College, spoke at the event. 2 | THE PACIFICAN NEWS October 10, 2013 Recycling plant catches fire by freeway

Alex Rooney Alex Rooney The smoke seen from the Interstate F'ive highway. Piles of paper at the recycling plant burn beside the freeway.

she sat in unmoving Eventually the nearby section Thursday afternoon marked the stockton fire traffic facing south on I-5. “It seemed of freeway was shut down because beginning of Pacific’s Fall Student continued from page 1 as though we watched one fire turn smoke became too large a hazard for Break. into two, and then three, dominating drivers, and also to allow firefighters A statement from the Newark of the Port of Stockton.” the whole right side of the freeway in and other emergency crews, as well Recycling facility that was released to They have also stated that while flames and smoke,”T homas explained. as the plant’s own personnel to clean local news stations stated, “[W]e take there were no injuries, two residences “Massive plumes of ominously up the area and ensure the safety of these incidents very seriously, and are near Fairmont Ave. were ignited by thick black smog clouded every lane, all further traffic moving through the currently investigating the cause of the wind-carried scraps. and once we were able to inch our affected area. fire. We have so far determined that Tricia Thomas, mother of a Pacific way closer, policemen and firefighters ​Many Pacific students and faculty the employees at the scene followed student on her way home for the very slowly directed us through the likely saw the main fire, or one of standard operating procedure and weekend, witnessed the roaring darkness.” the smaller ones it spawned, because called the local fire company.” explosion of the propane tanks as October 10, 2013 NEWS THE PACIFICAN | 3 Pacific Women’s Resource Center Public Safety hosts third annual Intergenerational Tea

of what is going on, to help and support delivered a spoken word, titled “No intergenerational tea continued from page 1 each other and learn about the important Ordinary Woman,” where about half of decisions that are being made. the room stood up to clap. Ransom mentioned that boards have Corrie Martin, the director of the Weekly Report the question of why there needs to be a lot of influence on the community, Women’s Resource Center, commented Sept 29th - Oct 5th diverse leaders, Williams explained that so it is important for women to be that this event is an “incredible it could help change the status quo and represented equitably on those too. collaboration between the Stockton mindset of people at the top. As Ellis pointed out, it is not just community and students and faculty University Reg Citation Ellis revealed statistics and research, women’s issues but “people issues,” for and staff here at Pacific.” Brubeck Way 09.29.13 such as one that indicated that policies women’s issues affect men too. Ellis It was in collaboration with Pacific Officers observed two subjects are more fair, equitable and just when advocated building partnerships with Feminists, Pacific Alumni Association, running across Brubeck Way women are apart of policy-making the male community, for it will benefit the National Council of Negro Women at 2 a.m. carrying a beer keg. A decisions. the entire society. - Sacramento Section, Advancing citation was issued to one of the Ellis also pointed out that in terms The president of San Joaquin Delta Women’s Leadership 2.0 and the subjects. of equitable female representation in College, Kathy Hart, Ph.D., gave the American Association of University government, the United States is ranked first of the closing remarks. “Be open to Women - Stockton Branch Citation ninety-ninth, which is behind Serbia what comes your way,” stated Hart and “Everybody just gets so much energy Chapel & Atchley 09.29.13 and China. emphasized aspiring leaders to sharpen and inspiration from each other,” Officers stopped a silver Honda When a member of the audience their listening and critical thinking stated Martin. “This event is really that failed to stop at several stop asked why that is so, Ellis asserted that skills. transformative of both generations of signs at 11:55 p.m. Upon making not enough women run for office. The Hart stated that visualizing the big all generations…we don’t have a lot of contact with the driver, officers organization that she is the executive picture and broadening your thinking is spaces where that happens very often— could smell the odor of marijua- director of, Emerge California, is part also especially important. “Don’t worry where people of different generations na. He was found in possession of a national network that works in 14 about who can help you. If you work come together to share wisdom and of marijuana, and a blunt was states to encourage and train women to hard people will want to help, and don’t insights together,” explained Martin. tucked into his hat. The subject run for office. push them away,” advised Hart. This event was free for Pacific had no valid reason for being on Ransom urged women to be aware For the final closing remark, Reyes students and $20 for non-students. campus. He was cited, and asked to leave campus. The marijuana was confiscated, and he was booked for destruction.

Suspicious Incident DeRosa University Center 10.01.13 Former Pacific professor honored Staff have reported over the his time at Pacific, Marrow taught spe- Marrow’s experiences have helped past several days that someone cial and traditional education courses at him understand the importance of early entered the female restroom and the Gladys L. Benerd School of Educa- childhood education. Since his retire- vomited on the wall and floor tion. ment, he has been busy working within early in the day. A report was He was also a fourth-grade teacher the community by helping children and filed, and the investigation is still and Head Start training coordinator their parents learn the joys of reading open. and director. together through literacy training and After he retired, he was director of programs that provide books for young Arrest the local Bring Me a Book chapter and children. Buck Hall 10.01.13 stalwart of former Mayor Ann Officers stopped a subject that Johnston’s Read to Me Stockton they have revoked from campus program among other things. several times, and who is on “He busied himself everywhere “They may forget active parole. He was cited for there was a literacy cause,” stated trespassing and released. Director of San Joaquin A+ Sue de Polo to the Stockton Record. “He’s what you said, Narcotics a really nice man who cares about DeRosa University Center 10.02.13 children and literacy, and is devot- A staff member found a back- ed to early childhood education.” but they will never pack that contained narcotics Marrow had a humble start in and related paraphernalia. Of- life as a child raised in foster homes ficers booked it into the property after his mother died when he was forget how you room. Stockton Record eight years old. His first exposure to Bob Marrow taught at Pacific for 28 years. reading was in kindergarten: “Miss Auto Burglary Calvin was the kindest, sweetest, Dave Brubeck 10.03.13 Nanxi Tang gentlest person,” told Marrow to made them feel.” A victim reported locking her news editor the Stockton Record. vehicle on Oct. 1 at 9 p.m., and After serving in the United States when she returned on Oct. 3, she On Wednesday, Oct. 8, Robert Mar- Air Force for four years, Marrow -Carol Buchner discovered someone broke her row, Ph.D., a former professor at Uni- took advantage of the G.I. Bill to window, and took a cup contain- versity of the Pacific, was honored by enroll at Wayne University in Detroit, ing various coins that was left According to the Gladys L. Benerd San Joaquin A+ for his tireless efforts Mich., and later graduated from Ohio out. School of Education’s newsletter, one of to promote literacy and early childhood University with a degree in journalism. Marrow’s favorite quotes that exempli- education. Marrow was recognized as Marrow spent two years after that Vandalism fies his life philosophy and the goal be- a Champion in Literacy at the Spirit of working as an advertising copywriter. Pacific Circle 10.03.13 hind his interactions with his students Literacy Gala Dinner at Wine and Roses He eventually ended up earning a teach- A staff member reported that over the years is the following quote by in Lodi. ing credential and then his EdD in early someone pulled the stop sign Carol Buchner: “They may forget what Marrow has devoted his adult life to childhood special education from the from its base, and left it on the you said, but they will never forget how education. He taught at University of University of Illinois. ground. the Pacific from 1975 to 2002. During you made them feel.” 4 | THE PACIFICAN NEWS October 10, 2013 Pacific’s Student Investment Fund expands

Connor Mix Staff Writer

The following is an inteview with the CEO of the Eberhardt School of Business Student Investment Fund (SIF), Erik Cederwall. Eberhardt Student Investment Fund Pacifican: So, the SIF is the Student Investment they have gone through of SIF (it is a 4 unit course). is worth over $2.6 million. reports and presentations Fund on campus where getting so many people Also, students must have PAC: Would you required of the fund, I was students get to spend interested. taken and passed Busi 105 describe briefly your able to work on my critical actual money. But, EC: The application Financial Management with a experience with SIF? thinking skills to ask myself the school can’t be in process consists of two satisfactory grade. Why do you think it’s the most important and the habit of letting just elements: a written or PAC: So, there is a class important, and how will it relevant questions concerning anyone do this, so as a electronic application and an associated with it? translate to your career, certain matters. current member, could interview. The application EC: Yes, SIF meeting or help you get a job? I had the opportunity you please explain the contains basic information days and times ranges each EC: For me, SIF has been to meet and network with recruitment process. on the student, and they must semester. But, it generally is a my most fun and memorable different professionals that I Cederwall: SIF uses word of include their resume. It also two day a week, one hour and class. There is nothing like it. otherwise would never have mouth, clothing and flyers to contains general questions a half course. SIF meets in the No other class provides had the opportunity to do. passively market to students. ranging from economic to Eberhardt School of Business students with the opportunity The work I did during my Each semester, SIF puts on financial issues.T he interview – Weber Hall. to gain real life experience time with SIF directly relates an informational session, process usually takes place PAC: Do we make any with the financial market.T he to work that I would be doing which is open to students of over a week. Interviews are money? How much? class is student-run, and its out in the ‘real world.’ In my all majors. The informational extended by invitation by the What did we start with, success is contingent on the opinion, SIF played a major session is approximately fund only. Students are able when did we start, and drive of the students. The fund role in me securing a full-time an hour long, and is run to select a day and time that where are we at now? has allowed me to work on my position as an auditor at the entirely by student members. works best for their schedules. EC: SIF started at its research and presentation accounting firm Deloitte next The session provides The interview generally lasts inception with a generous $1 skills. year. logistics concerning SIF, anywhere for 10-30 minutes. million donation from Doug To me, the idea of investing My participation in SIF the application process and The interview is conducted by Eberhardt in January of 2007, real money, and making real differentiated me from other personal experiences. Food 2-3 current student members and since then, has received life decisions that would affect applicants and the recruiters and beverages are provided in of SIF. another $1 million donation the profitability of the fund were able to see that the work the informational session. PAC: Are there any from Pacific’s Board of was one of its most intriguing I performed while with the PAC: Would you please limitations on joining? Regents. Last semester alone, factors, and continued to fund could be useful, and explain the application EC: Students must have SIF realized a gain of about motivate me to do my best. could be transmitted to their process as well after the available units to be part $150,000. Currently the fund Through the various firm.

CCI volunteer opportunity Pacific pharmacy The organization gives people the students help opportunity to grow food for their families and community pass Senate bill care services of pharmacists,” instead of receiving senate bill 493 wrote Paul Abramowitz, CEO hand-outs. They continued from page 1 of the American Society of aim to empower Health-System Pharmacists, in individuals to provide additional services if a letter to the CSHP. feed their families the requirements to become an PUENTES The passing of this law is healthy food “advanced practice pharmacist” The plants grown at the Boggs Tract Community Farm. remarkable for a number of by working in are met. reasons. Students of SPAC Andrea Chattler community gardens. The law includes a long list Contributing Writer have worked tirelessly for the The Boggs Tract Community Farm is an of guidelines and protocols for past few months to get this law urban farm in the Boggs Tract area that is the proper implementation of The Center for Community Involvement passed. being developed to support local residents. pharmacist provider status. (CCI) has an upcoming volunteer As these students matriculate The goals of this project include setting The text covers everything from opportunity at the Boggs Tract Community into the world of pharmacy up a farmers’ market to generate revenue patient care to prescription Farm on Oct. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. after graduation, each one will toward the creation of further urban administration in great detail. PUENTES, a registered nonprofit be able to see the direct impact farms throughout San Joaquin County. Both the California organization, is a human services and of their effort in the workplace. Eventually, the farm will be able to sustain Pharmacists Association (CPA) development organization based in Many of them plan to apply for itself financially. and the California Society of Stockton, Calif. advanced practice certification. Volunteers will build earth bag walls, Health-System Pharmacists According to their website, PUENTES’ They will be proud to see that and see the tangible results of their labor. (CSHP) are in full support of vision is “to build equity through Senate Bill 493 will take effect For more information or to sign up, log the law. sustainable technology that fosters as of Jan. 1, 2014. on to Reach Out Online at www.pacific. “This important state social entrepreneurship, education and The timing of this bill’s edu/reachout. legislation serves as an excellent motivation of at-risk communities in the signing is significant because If you have any questions, contact cci@ example of what other states Americas to break cycles of food insecurity it came on the first day of pacific.edu or call the volunteer coordinator can achieve in the interest of and injustice surrounding inadequate October, which is officially at (209) 946-7489. increasing access to the patient access to healthy whole foods.” American Pharmacists Month. October 10, 2013 OPINION THE PACIFICAN | 5 OPINION Pacific’s role in educating the Middle East Otto Kafka Contributing Writer

Many Middle Eastern students want to study abroad at schools like University of the Pacific What is most beautiful to because it gives them a boarder outlook on you about Pacific? what’s out there. Parents of Middle Eastern students want to send their sons and daughters to what they “I adore the brick buildings believe to be the one of the best universities around campus—it gives it an in the country. Most Middle Eastern students East Coast Ivy League vibe. return to their country once they complete their I also love all the trees and degree abroad. Middle Eastern countries achieve variety that there is around higher world rankings through the number of campus. It gives our school a educated people that live in the country. lush, comfortable feel.” Upon returning home, Middle Eastern @Kimberlina Gomez, students not only take back a degree, but c.o. 2015 Western cultural values. They share these American values with their friends, family, and “I like the walkway employees. These are actually very small steps between Knoles Hall and toward modernization. Burns Tower. Exceptional With the steps toward modernization people gardening.” can bet the economics are going to improve for @Brenda Cordoro, the Middle East. c.o. 2014 This cycle can affect generation after generation, which in time will change the political leaders outlook on how the countries “The small class sizes.” should be run. With enough time and enough @Arimi Nguyen, educated civilians, the Middle East could fully International Bureau of Education c.o. 2016 modernize in the next few decades. Students in Jordan studying diligently. “I think that the most beautiful thing about Pacific is that everybody is diverse and unique in their own way. Cuts to SNAP affect millions of families We all come from different backgrounds and have many Crystal Gu or signed into enactment by President of Government, Dottie Rosenbaum interests, but our common Staff Writer Obama. If the House of Representative’s from the Center on Budget and Policy ground we all share is the version were to be approved, a program Priorities, a D.C-based think tank, education we receive from Our communities would not be the University of the Pacific.” able to function without the farm which gives eligibility and approval for stated that the effects of the program the use of food stamps and benefits to cuts will set back 47 million households @Janette Chung, bill: a bundle of national legislature c.o. 2014 that regulates agriculture, nutrition, low-income households would be cut an who use the farm bill program to help conservation and forestry policies in additional 40 billion dollars in funding their families get by on a monthly basis. the United States. Every five years, the over ten years according to the “House The majority of families are from New “The cleanliness. We always farm bill must be renewed through the Bill Summary” on govtrack.us, which is York, Texas and California. complain about the leaf blowers, but that’s what usual governmental processes and also the nation’s leading website on tracking Additionally, U.S. Customs and and finding information for past, current Border Patrol reports that the elimination keeps our campus clean and updated with beneficial improvements. beautiful.” Unfortunately, the most recently and proposed government legislature. of the ARRA will cause families of three enacted farm bill expired in 2008, and The program is called the Supplemental or four to lose anywhere from 16 to 21 @Lois Chan, when 2012 rolled near, the House of Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), meals per month. Last month, The New c.o. 2016 and as of 2013, the USDA reports that York Times interviewed SNAP recipient, Representatives and the Senate was “The plant life. Just in unable to--even to this very day--come 47 million Americans count on SNAP to father and mechanic Dustin Rigsby and get by. Tarnish Adams, a hog skinner who left general the nature we have to an agreement on the terms for the on campus is beautiful. Like 2013 farm bill. Although the House of work after she became ill with cancer. Representative’s bill isn’t likely to get Like many SNAP recipients, she limits when I’m walking around Yet, the recently proposed bill by that’s what draws my eye the House Republicans entitled H.R 3102 passed, there is still funding cuts that herself to one meal a day, which is not most.” has yet to be approved by the Senate, are set in stone to take place. Back in uncommon among SNAP recipients in 2009, as a response to the order to make ends meet and feed other @Scott Carter, financial crisis and economic hungry mouths. c.o. 2016 downturn, the stimulus So, while it may be difficult to enact “What is most beautiful about package, otherwise known as large-scale governmental change, people Pacific to me is the left-hand the American Recovery and can still help the families impacted the path that I take just before Reinvestment Act of 2009 most from funding cuts by having a the bridge over the creek. I (ARRA), was signed into community bonding session with friends believe it is the most beautiful effect by Obama in February or family at your local community because it is one of the only of that year--giving the SNAP center, food bank or warehouse, and places on campus that has program a temporary boost other positive programs, which are a not been industrialized. in funding. reservation away with the click of a Walking on that little path Unfortunately, on Nov. mouse. Getting involved and giving back while hearing the wind blow 1, 2013, the ARRA boost for is a great way to not only improve your the leaves allows me to escape from seeing industrial SNAP household recipients mood, but to be a philanthropic role structures on a daily basis.” is coming to an expected model to your peers as well by treating end. According to Harvard’s others in crisis how you would want to @Julian Galves, GSO Farmers Market c.o. 2017 SNAP is the new name for the federal food stamp program. John F. Kennedy School be treated in one. 6 | THE PACIFICAN OPINION October 10, 2013 Detroit overtakes Stockton as largest city to go bankrupt

Alex Rooney however one rather unorthodox exhibit, and some of Picasso’s most Gogh and Picasso hold the key to Staff Writer suggestion stands out, shocking many. eccentric works decorate the walls a paying off the city debt. Detroit’s art museums house works few steps away from van Gogh’s self Unbelievably, the city may try to If you’ve been paying attention to by some of the greatest painters and portrait. Millions of dollars on canvas answer to many of their problems the headlines, you may have noticed sculptors known around the world. hang in the Detroit Institute of Arts, by selling the famous artwork that the city of Detroit, Michigan Rodin’s thinker sits solemnly in hollow and some city leaders think that van found within the Institute to private has been in trouble for a collectors. Kevin Orr, the while. Detroit declared city’s emergency manager bankruptcy earlier this suggested the idea before year, and is facing nearly the bankruptcy was even eighteen billion dollars in declared, asking an auction municipal debts. These house to appraise some of heavy arrears are the largest the priceless collections to the United States has prepare them for sale. ever seen, making Detroit The public, however, officially the most sizeable is outraged, and so are city to declare bankruptcy, those in the art world. The knocking our own Stockton Institute is a public, non- off the top of the list. profit organization, which Previously, when the raises the question of the city of Stockton filed for potential sale’s ethicality. bankruptcy in the summer Being that the state only of 2012, it was the largest paid for a small number municipal debt in the of the pieces and the rest nation at twenty-six million were donations, many are dollars. At the time, city now questioning whether officials made cuts to or not the state has a right programs, the police force, to sell them at all. and contemplated tax As of the past week, the increases, but all was in collections are not yet up vain and Pacific’s home city on the auctioning block still went under. and the plan is still fairly However, Detroit’s open for debate. The city of eighteen billion dollar Detroit is at risk of losing debt rivals even Stockton’s one of its most precious lowest times. Many ideas resources as a direct result have been thrown around of filing for bankruptcy. in regards to settling the USA Today charges against Detroit, The Detroit Institute of Arts was first opened 128 years ago.

The Pacifican PHONE Main: (209)946-2155 Sleep deprivation: Ad: (209)946-2193 FAX An effective war tactic since WWII (209)946-2195 MAILING ADDRESS The Pacifican Connor Mix with the Harvard Medical following to say about sleep 3601 Pacific Avenue Staff Writer​ School, the Division of Sleep deprivation and what his Stockton, CA 95211 EMAIL Medicine in the Department interrogators would promise pacificaneditors@ Many students on our of Medicine at Brigham and fellow prisoners: "He did not pacific.edu campus do not get enough Women’s Hospital in Boston, promise them their liberty; OFFICE sleep. The reasons for this and the Harvard School of he did not promise them ADVISOR Prof. Dave Frederickson Smith Lounge vary greatly, but they all EDITOR-IN-CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER Grace Covell Hall Public Health. food to sate themselves. Ruben Dominguez Jamieson Cox come to mean the same MEETINGS ​On a more immediate He promised them--if they Noon every Thursday thing: students are hurting NEWS EDITOR CIRCULATION DIRECTOR level, sleep deprivation has signed--uninterrupted sleep! Nancy Tang Tasha Jackson in the Smith Lounge themselves by just going to extreme consequences, and And, having signed, there school. Sleep has been shown OPINION EDITOR REGIONAL BUSINESS Editorial policy because of this, it has been was nothing in the world that DIRECTOR Jamil Burns Editorial comments to increase the risks of obesity used as a torture tactic in could move them to risk again Shannon Von Konynenburg LIFESTYLES EDITOR reflect the views and diabetes “by decreasing many wars and by most such nights and such days." Jenna Graves DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC and opinions of insulin secretion, increasing PARTNERSHIP the majority of countries. The KGB in The reason that sleep SPORTS EDITOR Jordan Tang The Pacifican blood glucose levels and Russia and the Japanese deprivation is such a good Drew Jones editorial board, slowing metabolism.” That CAMPUS DIRECTOR unless personally government used it during torture tactic is because of LAYOUT EDITOR Sodar Soth signed. The views means not getting enough WWII. Britain was accused the effects that it produces. Micaela Todd sleep now could have very HEALTH AND BEAUTY of The Pacifican of using it against members In it’s most extreme cases, COPY EDITOR DIRECTOR are not reflected in serious consequences for you of the Irish Republican sleep deprivation can cause Nicole Felkins Stefanie Pierce advertising, letters to in the future. the editor, or in any Army (IRA) in 1971, and the forms of psychosis, including SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR articles. This was shown in U.S. is currently accused of hallucinations. John COORDINATOR Jose Ayala the study titled "Adverse Michael Orozco The Pacifican doing it at Guantanamo Bay. Schlapobersky, a consultant reserves the right to Metabolic Consequences in The Pentagon denies using psychotherapist for the STAFF WRITERS edit all submitted Humans of Prolonged Sleep Crystal Gu, Elizabeth Harman, Connor Mix, Ivy Phelps, materials for length, torture tactics, but admits Medical Foundation for Danielle Procope, Alex Rooney, Danica Torchin and Caitlin factual information, Trepp Restriction Combined with to using sleep deprivation to Victims of Torture, who was libel, and clarity. Circadian Disruption," which break prisoners’ resistance. All letters to the was written by Orfeu M. Menachem Begin, the Interested in advertising? editor must have a Sleep deprivation Contact [email protected] verifiable signature, Buxton, Ph.D., et al. Buxton former Israeli prime minister continued ON page 7 address, phone is a neuroscientist who works All advertising submissions must be in each Monday by 5 p.m. number, and email from 1977 to 1983, had the unless otherwise negotiated. address. October 10, 2013 OPINION THE PACIFICAN | 7

Black vs Orange Topic of the week: PRO Obamacare CON Jamil Burns mandated states to set up Crystal Gu are hiking in various states. Opinion Editor open markets for private Staff Writer Obama care does not enforce insurance providers to all states to keep affordable Our nation’s battle for an compete. The market The Patient Protection premium rates, nor protect efficient healthcare system has limits on the cost of and Affordable Care Act, against price gouging. has plagued us for decades. premiums, and contains otherwise known as Obama Thirdly, in 2014 if you find We face a problem of too strict guidelines to maintain Care of the Affordable Care yourself without insurance many people opting out of transparency between Act, is a federal statute you have to pay a penalty health insurance because of the consumer and the signed into effect on March income tax. The first year the the soaring costs. Moreover, corporation. 23rd of 2010, and scheduled fee will be 95$, or 1% of your we face a problem of The perks to the reform to end in 2020. However, income, which may set back individual coverage plans come with the quality of the major sectors of the statute those who cannot afford that offer low premiums, but insurance plans. New rules are still falling into place insurance or do not know do not offer basic amenities, for how insurance is provided between those time periods. how to purchase insurance. such as regular doctor’s have been established. For So far the cons of the Act Lastly, if you are a young visits. starters, no one will be in 2014, according to Al- person seeking health In 2010, President excluded membership based Jazeera English, are as insurance, good luck. The Barack Obama proposed a on a pre-existing condition. follows: Affordable Care Act aims to healthcare reform bill known Premiums do not increase if First, Obamacare could balance the cost of caring as the Affordable Care Act, or you’re sick. Men and women potentially hurt small for older citizens by placing Obamacare, that was funded must now be charged the businesses because the a bulk of the burden on the and enacted by Oct. 3, 2013. same premium. For those provision mandates that all shoulders of healthy youth. The bill is aimed at making worried about keeping small and local businesses Yes, children can stay on health insurance more the same doctor, simply with over 50 full-time their parents’ insurance affordable and accessible checking which plan your workers be fully insured, plan until they reach 26, to low-income families, as doctor is in will help. or else pay a fine. While but what about after that? well as anyone else who is Young people may see insuring workers in local Most college students are uninsured. the benefits of the option business is good for our unaware of the benefits of Under the Affordable to stay on their parents’ nations healthcare, news health insurance because Care Act, each documented insurance plan through the sources worry that some they are largely healthy. citizen is required to be age of 26. After they are 27 small businesses cannot In 2012, the Supreme under some sort of health years old, they are offered a afford to fully insure their Court ruled that healthcare plan. Many receive coverage low-cost, catastrophic health workers, and therefore will was a constitutional right. through employment, the insurance plan that is aimed begin lay-offs to save paying However, while Obamacare government or parents. toward healthy, young the fee, not hire employees, could benefit and save the There is, in fact, a penalty people as an emergency or pass extra costs onto lives of millions of U.S for those who do not seek coverage plan. consumers. citizens, the speculated insurance, but the penalty However, The Affordable Secondly, while cons of Obamacare are still can be waived in cases where Care Act will make health Obamacare does not raise perhaps reasons to improve the individual is unable to insurance more available to the cost of premiums when upon healthcare reform in pay. more Americans. it is enacted, premium rates the future. The federal government

The consequences of sleep restriction and circadian disruption

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HOMECOMINGOCTOBER 18–20, 2013 RETURNS All alumni, families and students are invited to celebrate! Lip Sync • Midnight Mania Basketball Parade on the Miracle Mile 5k Tiger Dash • Career Networking

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5 2 6 9 Saturday, 10/12 Man of Steel /ThePacifican @ThePacifican ThePacifican Pi Kappa Alpha Generated by http://www.opensky.ca/~jdhildeb/software/sudokugen/ on Mon Oct 7 18:04:38 2013 GMT. Enjoy! 10 | THE PACIFICAN LIFESTYLES October 10, 2013 In theaters: “Gravity” is out of this world Ruben Dominguez Academy Awards frontrunner. Editor-in-chief “Gravity’s” cast is composed of Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. For a movie that is set in space and That’s it. There are five other actors only has two actors appear during the whose voices are heard as Mission Space entire film,A lfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” Control, a third astronaut and others, Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in the new movie “Gravity.” is an incredibly well-done piece of but their faces are never seen. filmmaking. For movies in general, Bullock gets the leading nod as first space shuttle mission as a mission vast emptiness of space to reach an Alfonso Cuarón’s Dr. Ryan Stone, a no-nonsense bio- specialist. adjacent station and get back to Earth “Gravity” stands out in a very medical engineer who is on her very Clooney plays Matt Kowalski: a before the debris laps the planet and good way and establishes itself as an talkative and playful veteran astronaut returns. who is on his last expedition The first word critics and audiences and hopes to break the all- have said about the film is “intense.” time spacewalking record. Those opinions are definitely valid. Both have been sent as part “Gravity” is a thriller similar to the of a crew to fix the Hubble playoffs in hockey—you pay for the Space Telescope. whole seat, but you only need the edge. Trouble starts after The cinematography and visual Mission Control gets word effects are, to use another solitary of a Russian missile strike word, stunning. Last year’s “Life of on an old satellite, which Pi” blew away the competition with its causes a chain reaction incredible effects. “Gravity” takes the of debris and destruction visual stimulation to a whole new level that is heading their way by using camera angles, perspectives at nearly the speed of light. and techniques that are not used often. The debris destroys the There are breathtaking views of planet telescope and their shuttle, Earth, glances at the vast emptiness as well as killing the rest of space, and several symbolic and of the crew and knocking intriguing shots of Stone in the shittle. out communication with It is a beautiful film. Mission Control. Throughout the film, Stone and The Atlantic Stone and Kowalski Kowalski bounce off each other, even Bullock (left) and Clooney during their expedition to fix the Hubble Space Telescope. must navigate through the though there’s a Mrs. Kowalski back on Earth. Clooney is as Clooney as ever, as Kowalski’s cocky and playful attitude is displayed with the affirmation of his knowledge, experience and calmness in dealing with dilemma. Stone, though as seemingly solid and grave as her name alludes to, is exposed when her inexperience shows after the disaster. Her character development really makes the film, which was needed, as there are only two characters outside of the first 10 minutes or so. If possible, check it out at an IMAX theater. The much larger screen more than adds to the overall depth of space and the depth of the film. The 3D will mess with you a bit, but it’s worth it. There’s a reason “Gravity” was carrying a ton of hype out of the Venice International Film Festival in August. “Gravity” is a great film, which is a powerful statement considering how only two actors appear in the entire 90 minutes, which is short for a mainstream film. Critics are already telling the Check out our events calendar – the largest in the region – for more details on all of these events! Academy Awards to save themselves There are also tons of great jazz/live music sessions, farmers’ markets, and flea markets throughout the city! some time and give Sandra Bullock the “Best Actress” Oscar already. The film will clean up at the Oscars, so take advantage of the chance to see this intense, beautiful and stunning film on the big screen. October 10, 2013 LIFESTYLES THE PACIFICAN | 11

The Sex Column Protesting through Sex should be fun: underpants Why not spice up your love Jamieson Cox life with 15 kinky quickies? General Manager

Kristof Buntinx, a Belgian fashion Jenna Graves toys. designer, recently released a line of Lifestyles Editor Rev your engine. When the two men’s boxers to protest the anti-gay of you go out for a night on the laws in Russia. What has been deemed The same old sex routine with town, park your car at the most un- a “quiet-revolution” by E! Online, your partner can get old after a derground point in the garage; this the designer took multiple Russian while. According to Cosmopolitan way you can get a quickie in before symbols, gave them an LGBT theme, magazine, a recent study found a movie or dinner. Maybe even pull and printed them on that people who engage in a little a sneak attack and straddle your a line of underwear. kink are happier, and more secure partner with his or her seatbelt still Buntix also stated to E! in their relationships. buckled up. Online, “Imagine that If the idea of S&M tickles your Be dirty while getting clean. you live in Russia where pickle, but you don’t have the en- The shower is practically made you cannot be gay, but ergy to turn your bedroom into a for a quickie. Before class, make under your clothing you “red room,” try at least a couple of your way to the shower together to are still able to wear a these 15 tips that can spice up your save time and water while enjoying pair of protest shorts. Is love life! each other’s company in a hot and that not nice though?” Halloween is coming up around steamy way. Maybe these will the corner, so before making your Master the multitasking. There’s become the official way to the big party as a sassy cop always something really hot about underwear of the or vampire, arrive orgasmically going about your business while Olympics. The boxers (fashionably late) with your crimi- your partner gives you the busi- are currently available at E! Online nal or prey that you had to punish ness. Call them into the bathroom kristofbuntinx.com. Models protest Russia’s gay rights stance. quickly before. while you’re getting ready for an Sneak away at the library for a event or party, and put that coun- quick study break. Give yourself tertop to another use--if you know and your partner a chance to un- what I mean. wind after a long day or night’s Make the stopwatch sexy. Not work, so heading for the stacks is a everyone is a orgasm sprinter. different and exciting way to sneak Challenge your partner to get you in some time in together. off in record time, and make a deal Alcohol can certainly enhance that if they finish before you do, your sexual needs, so when your they’re your sex slave for a week. with that certain someone at the Total win-win. nightclub or the Ave, head to the Evoke their blind ambition. Us- darkest part of a club or even the ing blindfolds always creates a fun bathroom, and get your bang on. mystery. So, to kick off a quickie Take it outside. Just keep in this way, surprisingly throw one mind that getting busy in a semi- on your partner while he or she is public place is a huge risk and can sitting at his or her desk. Taking double the wattage of your hot control like this can be a great way rendezvous. Make sure the area is to spark another study break, and private enough, but try to remain maybe even put the desk to work as adventurous when selecting your well. location. I’m sure there are some Have an awkward break be- good nooks and crannies at this tween your classes? Make it less school. awkward by spending it with that Make the most of your lunch certain someone, and make the day break. Maybe even use a quickie as a little more exciting. Sneak away an excuse for desert. to the dorms or maybe even an Keep oh-so quiet. Not being al- empty classroom--just make sure lowed to make any noise can be the room is actually vacant around a huge turn-on, especially when that time, or you may be in for a something feels oh-so good. . surprise by some visitors. Try some invisible bondage. Lastly, if you are at an event with You don’t always need tools to your partner and you both are feel- bind. Command your partner to ing uncontrollably frisky, just find not move their hands or even hold the nearest closet. I would recom- them down in place with your own mend to stay away from public hands. This teasing will only dirty bathrooms, though if it’s your last your imagination of what else can resort, then go for it. be in store. Remember, always stay spon- Use the tools of another trade. taneous, and have fun with your For those who live in an apart- partner. Quickies are always a nice ment or off campus, a spatula in pick-me-up, and can keep one’s the kitchen can be used to swat a love life lit. So men, next time your naughty bum. Use your imagina- blood runs heavy below the waist, tion, and plenty of items around use these tips, or grind your part- the house can be used as some fun ner in one of these quickie spots. 12 | THE PACIFICAN LIFESTYLES October 10, 2013 “Man of Steel” flies high to Janet Leigh Ruben Dominguez Lois knows, her decisions regarding Editor-in-Chief the information and what to do with really develop her character as Facing pressure from the success of the Dark something more than Superman’s Knight trilogy and rival Marvel’s fortune with love interest. The Avengers, the fate of DC Comics’ Superman In addition, there is no kryptonite. franchise, as well as any chance at a future Justice Though it’s unknown whether or not League movie, lay with Zach Snyder’s Man of Steel. it will return in the future, kryptonite To put it mildly, Man of Steel came through with is not sorely missed in Man of Steel. flying colors. The story moves on without a beat The film is a reboot of sorts, putting the pieces despite not having any green glow. together after 2006’s Superman Returns, which was The biggest surprise comes at (apart from Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor) was just the end. Due to spoilers the details terrible. Man of Steel tells the tale of how baby Kal- are left out, but this is the twist that El came from Krypton to Earth and became Clark makes it a “gritty” reboot. The scene Sciencefiction Kent (Henry Cavill), and then Superman. While introduces a whole new level of Henry Cavill flies high while playing the role as the one and only Superman. doing so, he meets and falls in love with Daily Planet Superman’s character while clearly reporter Lois Lane (Amy Adams) before facing off still enforcing that he is a good guy. score is wonderful and the plot is sharp with against fellow Kryptonian General Zod (Michael Overall, the changes are a bit major, but they several memorable moments. Watch for the Wayne Shannon). work. Krypton is absolutely gorgeous (before it Enterprises logo and notice where Zod leaves his Like most reboots, there are some major explodes), and the overall CGI effects—the planet, armor. differences between old and new. In Man of Steel, the fighting, the superhuman abilities—are spot on. Man of Steel has saved the Superman franchise, Lois Lane actually uses her investigative reporting Russell Crowe and Kevin Costner are spectacular and given us a sequel that will feature Batman. So to figure out that Clark Kent is Superman. Though as Jor-El and Jonathan Kent, respectively. The go see it while you can an the Janet Leigh Theater. Kyle Sasai: Daniella Green: Gettin’ it done Femme fatale

Danica Torchin Danica Torchin Staff Writer If taste is acquired, then Daniella Green ‘14 must have been one stylish baby. Every day, we go about our business, and it Danica Torchin seems like a pretty mundane day—and then a wandering eye Danica Torchin spots Ms. Green. In a pair of colorful pants, maybe wearing Staff Writer her so-called “Supreme Court” flowy and floral blouse that the The eleventh doctor in the BBC America series, Doctor Who, other girls in Delta Gamma (DG) pass around, she’s a ball of had a very special phrase: Bowties are cool! And nothing is sunshine—even if it’s monsoon season. cooler than the man in the bow-tie himself­—Kyle Sasai ‘14. Fun. Feminine. Colorful. These are Green’s own words to With a quirky and sleek style, Sasai pulls off a cute and describe her style, and they have never been more true. Every professional look that is perfect for any day of the week. Sasai time I spot her around Pacific, she looks spotless, chic and and his girlfriend designate some days as “getting it done” days, so put together. How does she do it? Some of it is inspiration where you dress like you have important meetings to attend. drawn from icons like Jackie O. and our very own Pacific alum The philosophy however, might be a tad flawed, considering and Gal Meets Glam blogger, Julia Engel and other inspiration how I see him “getting it done” on a daily basis. is drawn from her DG sisters. A style, as well as musical icon, to Sasai is Maroon 5 frontman Wherever she is getting the tips from, she makes it her and drop-dead-sexy-hunk Adam Levine. With effortless cool own. Staple pieces in her closet consist of a bundle of blazers, and insurmountable style, Sasai is definitely taking Levine’s Sperry’s, V-neck shirts and her bright jeans. However, in her personal style to heart. dream closet, she says she would invest in shoes (what girl Some of the basics that Sasai brings to the table are wouldn’t?), handbags and more niche clothes in an amount performance button-up polo’s, slacks and dress shoes. These larger than a 64-crayon color set. Whether she’s running pieces are not only staples that he recommends, but they are around campus, cheering as a Tiger Dancer, or applying to the also items that Sasai sticks to. With his khakis, polos and that best law schools around, Daniella will always look, and forever signature bow-tie, Sasai makes quirky work. be, femininely fierce. MUST-HAVES: Button-up polo: Men’s: John Ashford MUST-HAVES: Colorful jeans: Men’s: KR3W K skinny shirt @ Macy’s. Women’s: 1969 shirt @ GAP. jeans @ Tilly’s. Women’s: Rockstar super skinny jeans @ Old Bow-Ties: Men’s: Silk bow-tie @ Express. Women’s: Bow Navy. Blazers: Men’s: Corduroy blazer@ Express. Women’s: hair barrette @ Forever 21 Coral cotton open jacket @ Ann Taylor October 10, 2013 SPORTS THE PACIFICAN | 13 SPORTS No. 3 Pacific Tennis teams dominate in fall season play Jamieson Cox until she fell in the semifinals Ngo ‘17 earned a win overa general manager to Saint Mary’s Catherine player from Cal Poly. Veterans beats No. 4 Cal During the past two weeks, Leduc. Every player came out Alex Hamilton ‘15 and Erik both the men’s and women’s of the tournament with wins Cederwall ‘15 also picked up Drew Jones quarter, Pacific was down on the board--preparing them multiple wins that weekend. Sports Editor tennis teams took to the 6-4 with nearly seven for the tough contests that This past weekend, the minutes to go. Attacker court for the first time this Coming from behind, No. year. With a total of five new will be coming this weekend. men’s team took to the court 3 Pacific tallied their second Balazs Erdelyi ’14 racked The men’s team has also at the Aztec Invitational in two goals for the Tigers to freshmen amongst the two conference win and their teams, the previous promising been busy picking up wins San Diego and the UC Davis tenth overall this season. tie the game before heading the past two weekends. Two Invite. The weekend ended into the fourth quarter. results are already looking The Tigers took a trip to positive for the Tigers heading weekends ago, a few Tigers with the Tigers going 9-0 Berkeley, Calif. this past Goalkeeper Alex Malkis ’14 headed to Tulsa, Okla. for on day three with many shut down the Bears offense into the spring season. weekend to face off against The Lady Tigers who the Intercollegiate Tennis highlights. In Davis, Spence No. 4 Cal in their first by posting seven saves and Association’s (ITA) All- and Cederwall each won their holding them scoreless. competed in the Cal Nike nationally televised game. Invitational had a great American Championships. singles consolation draws, The Tigers led 1-0 over Tomasevic, on two-meter- The major highlight was while Cederwall and Hamilton offense, led the offense by season kick off, which left the the Bears after the first tournament with a winning duo Sem Verbeek ‘16 and won their doubles draw. In quarter with a goal by Goran finding the back of the net Daniel Alameh ‘16 beating San Diego, Denis Stolyarov with six minutes left in the record overall, and both Tomasevic ’14, who found freshmen kicked off their the number one seed in the ‘15 won his consolation draw. the net again in the onset fourth quarter. His goal qualifiers and the thirtieth However, the big story of was ultimately the game- careers at Pacific with wins. of the second quarter. Cal Cristina Saenz ‘17 de Buruaga ranked team from Auburn. the weekend concluded with answered back quickly-- winning decision to put During the same weekend, Miguel Diaz ‘17 taking the Pacific on top. Ruiz ‘17, knocked off a player tying the game at 2. Defender from San Jose State, 6-3, 6-0 four more Tigers headed to title at the Aztec Invite. The Casey Fleming ’16 added Notably, Erdelyi and Fresno to compete in the Tigers went undefeated on Tomasevic both posted three to tally her first win. Francis to Pacific’s onslaught with Dean ‘17 cruised past Vaneaa Bulldog Classic, where two the weekend--beating a player a goal of his own, but the goals each, while Fleming of the freshmen picked up from Loyola Marymount, had one. The Tigers head Foltinger from Marquette to Bears quickly tallied three get her first victory for the their first wins as Tigers. Erik 6-2, 6-1 in the championship straight goals to take the out on the road for the next Spence ‘17 took out a player match. couple weeks, but return to orange and black. Dean also lead, 5-3. Balazs Erdelyi ’14 continued on a win streak from Fresno Community Both teams will be back in sent in a last-minute goal in Chris Kjeldsen Pool on Oct. College (FCC), while Lance action this weekend. the first half to bring Pacific 25 to host Bucknell for a closer to a tie. non-conference match at 7 p.m. Entering into the third Club rugby prepares for spring season

Micaela Todd Captain Mikey Jimenez ’15 and was a great scorer for the Layout Editor stated, “Our freshman have a team in the round robin. Pacific’s club rugby lot of natural athleticism, and The team’s pre-season will team kicked off the new they really stepped up today. continue through the winter year by hosting a round The mixture of freshman until the official season starts robin tournament with who are eager to learn, and in the spring. Keeping with San Francisco State and returners who understand the the spirit of club teams— University of San Francisco game will hopefully result in a though the team has lots of this past Saturday. The three successful season.” new recruits—they are always 40-minute matches started The promising several looking for more players. Both at 10:00 a.m. at Gardemeyer new freshmen was one of the guys and girls are welcome to field, located behind Monagan team’s big successes. Justin show up at their practices on Hall. Giardano ‘17, from Dixon, Mondays and Thursdays 6-8 The team had a rough start Calif., is the team’s new stud; p.m. at Gardemeyer field. to their pre-season with two Giardano played scrum half, losses, but showed promise Micaela Todd for the future. In the first Alex Malkis ‘14 (pictured) made 15 saves in Pacific’s win over No. 4 Cal. match, against San Francisco State (SF State), Pacific came up just short of a win with a Athlete of the Week final score of 22-19.T hey took to the pitch again just shortly after to play University of San Alex Malkis Francisco (USF). As Pacific battled through their second Men’s water polo game in a row, USF came out fresh and strong for a 24-7 Alex Malkis ‘14 tallied 15 saves for men’s water polo last win. To finish the tournament, Saturday in the conference face-off against No. 4 Cal. Malkis the two San Francisco teams led the Tigers to a 7-6 victory by shutting out the Bears in faced off—resulting in a win the fourth quarter. He posted seven saves, and effectively for SF State. shut down Cal’s offense. The goalkeeper from Israel was also As only the first couple named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the games of the year, the team Week for two weeks straight, which has not happened since holds hope for improvement, the 2006 season. His tremendous effort in the goal allowed and was happy to have the his teammates to make a comeback from a 6-4 deficit, and chance to see where they Micaela Todd improve the season’s overall record to 10-1. stood with the new team. USF (green and yellow) and Pacific (orange and black) fight for the ball. 14 | THE PACIFICAN SPORTS October 10, 2013 A day in the life of a cross country runner Nanxi Tang major and a women’s cross and played badminton and workout and the day in silence. carton of nonfat milk and two news editor country runner. Her cross lacrosse. “[In silence] half because fig bars.”D ong always eats her Dale Dong ‘16 is a student country career began while she Every morning, Dong and we’re not fully awake­—half in meals on the dot. Breakfast is athlete at the University of the attended Lincoln High School her roommate wake up at anticipation of the workout,” at 8:30 a.m., lunch is at 12:15 Pacific. She is a pre-pharmacy in Stockton, Calif. where she precisely 5:20 a.m., and get explained Dong. After leaving p.m., and dinner is at 5:30 ran cross country and track ready for their upcoming Grace Covell Hall, where Dong p.m. and her roommate reside, The rest of Dong’s day they look up at the still dark proceeds similar to many sky to check the stars and see other Pacific students: going where the moon is—just out of to lectures, taking notes in tradition. class, studying during breaks, Practice begins at 6 a.m., etc. As a pre-pharmacy and the team usually runs major, some of Dong’s classes an average of six miles are organic chemistry and every morning. However, microbiology, which require the team also lifts weights, lab classes as well as lecture and sometimes does cross classes. Even with a fairly training, such as biking and tough course schedule as swimming, to help them well as a rigorous training condition for their sport. After schedule, Dong could not practice, the cross country imagine her experience here team sits in a ice bath of 50 at Pacific any other way. degrees. “I do push-ups and sit ups According to Dong, “Being with my roomie during TV an athlete isn’t just a morning commercial breaks,” stated thing: it affects my entire Dong. For Dong, the day ends day. Everyday is extremely at 10 p.m. when she is in bed. structured and routine—I She makes sure to take her Micaela Todd even eat the same breakfast iron pill every night before Dale Dong ‘16 (second from right) pictured with her teammates at their high school fundraising meet. every morning: bowl of fruit, bed. Tigers fall to No. 6 Stanford Soccer lets down against Drew Jones first 11 minutes of the game. Cardinal’s. Stanford took it Sports Editor However, Pacific quickly to the house two more times No. 10 Portland Coming off a high from fought back by successfully before the half and picked up their win against Cal last converting on a penalty right where they left off after week, Pacific went into their corner. Midfielder Emily the half. Barely one minute match-up with Stanford Tregoning ’14 was able to into the second half, the looking to grab their second bypass the goalie and reach Cardinal’s scored—leading win of the season. Their effort the net—tying the game at the Tigers 4-1. Goalie Molly did not go unnoticed, with an 1. Tregoning was awarded Macierz ’16 made five saves entire cheering section from the goal with the help of in her 50 minutes of play, Pacific at Stanford’s Varsity midfielders Katharine Egan but was still no match for Turf. Members from Theta ’17 and Hannah Bettencourt Stanford’s offense. Chi and Alpha Phi attended ’16. This goal was the first Pacific goes on the road the game with the hope that Stanford had allowed in this week to face off against their support would help the nearly a month. non-conference opponents, Tigers get a win. The Tigers were not but returns to host UC Davis Pacific came out strong, prepared for the offensive on Oct. 18 on Cal’s Varsity but gave up a goal in only the onslaught brought on by the Turf at 3 p.m.

Micaela Todd Eliza Hard ‘17 passes to a teammate looking to get out of the midfield.

Drew Jones half was played similarly: Sports Editor neck and neck. At just past Pacific opened up the the 58 minute mark, Portland conference this past weekend scored the only goal of the at home against No. 10 game to put them up 1-0. The Portland. They played a very Tigers put up a good fight— close game on Friday in the nearly tying the game twice— annual Pacific Plays Pink but could not reach the back game, but ultimately lost the of the net throughout the rest match-up, 1-0. of the game. Neither team could break Notably, goalie Tashia free of the midfield in the Long ’14 made three saves for first half; however, Portland Pacific. outshot the Tigers, 3-1. The Tigers head out on the Forward Maricella Padilla ’14 road but return home on Oct. took Pacific’s only shot of the 18 to host University of San Nick Sireci first 45 minutes, and missed Francisco on the Sunken Field Members of Theta Chi and Alpha Phi and others show their support at 7 p.m. at the women’s field hockey game at Cal. just a hair high. The second October 10, 2013 SPORTS THE PACIFICAN | 15 Club lacrosse Cross country gets NCAA preview Ruben Dominguez Just missing that mark around,” said Jones. loses big at DVC Editor-in-Chief was Becky Grabow ’16, who Lauren Nakaso ’16 and The Pacific cross country finished with a time of 19:01. Grace McManus ’17 rounded Caitlin Proctor twice more in the second half. Right behind her was Megan out the day for the Tigers Contributing writer team got a good look at Two Tigers were injured, and Hall ’17 at 19:19. with times of 19:50 and 19:54, benched during the game-- what’s to come at the end Men’s club lacrosse team of the season. The Tigers “The girls ran strong. We respectively. played their first game of the further diminishing the pool just didn’t have it in us today Hosted by Sacramento of possible substitutes. competed at the West year in Concord, Calif. on Regional Preview event, the as far as going after it. We will State, the race took place on Saturday against the Diablo Derek Bakken ‘17 was rebound for our next race,” the Arcade Creek course—of in goal the whole time. Of Inter-Regional Jamboree Valley College Vikings. The 5K, on Friday. head coach Josh Jones said recent footgolf fame—at the final score was a 4-22 loss for the 39 shots made by DVC, afterwards. Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Bakken independently Pacing Pacific was UOP. Lindsay Wourms ’16, who One of the big stories on This same course will be run Diablo Valley College saved 17. UOP made some the day for the Tigers was Mia at the NCAA West Regional at impressive interceptions, but crossed the finish line (DVC) scored the first goal of at 18:36, two minutes Knipper ’16, who returned for the end of the season. the game two minutes into was continually stopped up by her first appearance in five Next up for the Tigers is DVC’s defense. behind race winner Kelsey the first quarter-- followed up Santisteban from Cal. races. Knipper turned out a the San Francisco State Gator by another goal two minutes Even with a discouraging time of 19:39. Invitational, set for Friday, score for the first game of Wourms, who was the only later. Immediately after the Pacific runner to break the “It was great to have Mia Oct. 11 at Golden Gate Park’s face-off following the second the year, the team remains back after five weeks off of Speedway Meadow at 3:30 optimistic. 19-minute mark, finished point, returning player Mike 88th overall. racing. She will be ready by p.m. Jones ’15 charged through “I feel like it’s a good start. the time conference comes DVC’s defense, and scored There’s a lot of room for the first goal of the year for improvement, but we just UOP’s lacrosse team. By the gotta work more and work end of the first quarter, the harder to get what we want,” Tigers had two points and the explained defenseman and Vikings had six. team Vice President Max The second quarter was a Huston ‘16. “I don’t think shutout for UOP, while DVC we have yet found our true scored four more goals-- potential.” making the half time score This may certainly be true 2-10 in the opposition’s favor. of the four members who have DVC had some undeniable no previous experience with advantages. This game was lacrosse: Tyler Frasier, Justis the first for UOP, but the third Miller, Zachary Venegas and for DVC. DVC plays fall ball Christopher Walter. The lacrosse, while UOP uses fall lacrosse team is eager to as a warm-up for their spring welcome fresh players with season. The Vikings team has unrealized talent. 34 players--all of which have “As a new player, I did not previous experience according feel out of place. All of the to their team website. UOP guys were there to show me has 22 members, some who what to do and make sure were not present for this away I had a good time,” shared game, and four members are Zachary Venegas ’16 on how new to lacrosse this year. he felt about his first game. Though their fatigue grew With that positivity, the as the game lagged on, UOP lacrosse team should give us did not give up. They scored plenty to root for this year. Did you know? Our mascot, PowerCat, officially debuted on Jan. 22, 1999. PowerCat even has his own book called PowerCat, The Pacific Tiger, which came out in December 2011.

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