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Follow Us: The Pacifican @ThePacifican @ThePacifican Pacific Alum Talks Diplomacy in Trump Era News One Word Project Ashley Lyn Judilla to study abroad in India during their soph­ Co-Editor-in-Chief omore year. He went to Bangalore, India One Word Project continues that inspired him to get into foreign service. to thrive on Pacific campus. From then on, he dedicated the rest of his Retired USAID (United States Agency for coursework to get into foreign service and Page 3 International Development) Senior Deputy work in development. Administrator for Asia and U.S. Department After graduating Pacific, he attended of State's Office of the Inspector General the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Senior Inspector, Dr. Frank Young, Interna­ at Tuft University where he earned his MA tional Relations '72, presented a lecture on and PhD. Dr. Young then won a fellowship the foreign policy under the Trump admin­ to do doctoral research in Taiwan. istration and how it has affected American He started to work in USAID in 1976. diplomats on Thursday, February 8th at the "[It was] heck of a lot of fun and it's uplifting Wendell Phillips Center.

Dr. Young attended Callison College, DR.YOUNG PC: Piper Davis which closed in 1979, where it was required CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Grad School Holds First 3-Minute Thesis Competition Zachary Withrow Co-Editor-in-Chief Lifestyles eSports on Pacific On Wednesday, February 7, the Graduate School held an academic com­ campus petition never before seen on Pacific's The growing interest in eSports campus. The First Annual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Championship pitted 14 reaches Pacific. graduate students from four different Page 6 schools against each other in a contest of communication and conciseness. Each participant described his or her research project to an enthusiastic crowd in the DUC Ballroom. The catch though, as indicated in the event's ti­ de, is that participants had only three minutes to describe their research to a layperson audience. The content of the graduate students' research varied widely, with topics including a newly developed physical rehabilitation device, alternative cancer treatments, student training in alcohol Meagan Strickland discusses skills training to prevent alcohol overconsumption. PC: Piper Davis Sports consumption, and a computer algo­ rithm that significantly cuts down on judges rated students on clarity, enthu­ per ballot. Pacific students in the length of time required to complete siasm, and communication of research That award was won by Siwen Wang an animation technique. significance, among other criteria. '18, for his presentation on targeting Golden State Games Participants were judged by a panel The audience was also able to weigh and inhibiting enzymes found in tumor Tigers compete in the San Fran­ consisting of Pacific faculty and mem­ in on the competition, as a "People's cisco-based athletic event. bers of the Stockton community, most Choice" award was given to the student 3 MINUTE THESIS notably Mayor Michael Tubbs. The who garnered the most votes from a pa­ CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Page 8 Thursday, February 15, 2018 2 | THEPACIFICAN News Moscone Documentary Panel Dicusses Pacific Alum's Legacy

Natalia Gevara of San Francisco was that of his policy decisions as a lens to Opinion Editor progress and tolerance, being a show what kind of man George proponent for the rights of the Moscone was," Watts said. "It LGBT community, women, chil­ was really interesting to see all The alumni of Pacific have dren, and people of color. of the policies that he either in­ gone on to pursue a variety of Moscone helped give under- troduced or fought for. He was a different careers, finding their represented people a voice in progressive politician and stood place from the STEM field to politics, including Harvey Milk, for a wide range of subjects like political office. In particular, who was the first openly gay racial equality, child nutrition in Pacific honors alumni George person to be elected to public schools, marijuana regulations, Moscone — the 37th mayor of office in California. Though and even mattress fabric restric­ San Francisco from January Moscone and Milk were assassi­ tions." 1976 until his assassination in nated, their progressive politics On February 6th, Talbot November 1978. set the foundation for the cul­ and Moscone's son, Jonathan Moscone was raised in San ture of tolerance prevalent in Moscone, gave a guest lecture Francisco's Marina district, San Francisco today. here at Pacific regarding their where in high school, he was Pacific remembers Moscone's work, the documentary, and the an all-city basketball star. His impact, as they are partnering legacy of George Moscone. athletic abilities would earn him with the Moscone Center for Jonathan Moscone is an a scholarship to Pacific in 1950, Public Service to complete a American theater director who where he majored in Sociology. documentary that will tell the currently serves as the Chief Moscone would go on to be story of Moscone's life. of Civic Engagement for Yerba extremely active on campus, The production of the Buena Center or the Arts in San as he was elected president of documentary is being led by Francisco. Moscone received the the Rho Lambda Phi fraternity award-winning documentary Zelda Fichandler Award, given and was also a member of the filmmaker and former actor by the stage directors and Cho­ student senate. These leader­ Stephen Talbot. In addition, reographers Foundation for his ship experiences would set the many Pacific students majoring work in 2009. precedence for his career as the in Media Arts are collaborating "The documentary's goal is mayor of San Francisco. with Talbot to make the docu­ to get people interested in com­ After leaving Pacific, mentary. munity service and turning their Jonathan Mosconespeaks to the Pacific < nmunity. PC: Natalia Gevara Moscone would go on to pursue One of the students, Mia voice into action changing poli­ law at UC Hastings. Soon after, Watts, Music History '18, de­ cies," Moscone said at the event. including Jonathan, who hopes "Culture precedes any Moscone delved into the world scribes what it was like working The film is set to premiere people can learn from his fa­ change. Let's hope that this of politics, claiming that he on the documentary. November 2018, on the 40th ther's work. He believes that a cultural movement will lead liked competition, and that "this "(We) wanted to make a anniversary of Moscone's death. culture of tolerance will lead to to that, and I believe it will," is very important to my charac­ documentary that focused on More than 80 interviews have changes in policy, just as it did Moscone said. "But policy that ter." his upbringing and school ca­ been conducted of people who during his fathers time as may­ doesn't have culture and people Moscone's legacy as mayor reer that helped to influence remember Moscone's legacy, or. moving behind it, won't stick."

DR. YOUNG In a new Gallup report, low those becoming ambassadors CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 global confidence in Trump's may be less experienced in the leadership approval, particular­ future," said Dr. Young. to be to help solve a problem," ly with electoral democracies. In his talk, Dr. Young also Dr. Young said in reference to Allies fear that the U.S. interest made suggestions on what the helping ideas come into reality in global security is not aligned State Department needs in the for locals in various countries. with theirs. upcoming years such as broad­ According to his talk, "The "Tweeting has become a ening policy making to involve 'Emerging' Trump Doctrine 280-character expression of di­ career officers and find ways to and the Health of American plomacy," stated Dr. Young. record clearer results when pro­ Diplomacy: How the Past Year Dr. Young answered ques­ viding financial assistance. has Affected Our Diplomats and tions from the audience with a "Ambassadors are the Their Work," USAID looks quite few students who were inter­ different now than it was when eyes and ears of the rest of the ested in working for the foreign Dr. Young worked there. In fact, world," said Dr. Young when only 2 of 11 key positions are service. But with USAID appli­ he explained the importance o filled. cations down by 50% and key foreign service. In addition to USAID, the positions not being filled, Dr. National Security Council is also Young says that it will take a few incomplete where representa­ years to get the number back up. tives of different regions are not 'What I fear the most that all appointed. Dr. Frank Young '72 came back to his alma mater to discuss foreign policy the more hollowed out the [State] Department will be, Thursday, February 15, 2018 News THE PACIFICAN | 3 Students Express Themselves in One Word Project Monges , Masters of Student Affairs '19, the project is a learning experience, not just for the participants, but also for the team members them­ selves. He says, "It is very much an introspective experience that requires some soul searching. To be a part of that process is challenging, rewarding and requires some creativity... Each and every photo gives our team an opportunity to ONE WORD get to know a new student on a somewhat personal level." Mike Caton of Public Safety poses for his photo PC: One Word Project Students who wish to participate in the project can PROJECT Scarlett Green form their identies during a show up in the Lair during PHOTOSHOOT DATES News Editor period of life that can often be any of the scheduled photo- tumultuous or confusing. shoot times and prepare their DUG 2ND FLOOR, PAST THE LAIR 5-7PM One Word later opened up answer to a single question: If JANUARY; Ff£®RUARY; MARCH; APW.\L College is considered by participation to all students someone said you had to trade Pfiftey 2&h fridsyttefth Tfcuteday tft# Stfc Tuesday the many to be a time for young and faculty so that now any­ in your name for a word that Ttareday the \ ith f t the li^ rHday the}&h people to (re) invent them­ one can join the movement. best describes yourself, what i hh Thyw^ay the Urth selves and Pacific's One Word The project was established would it be and why? Over Project provides students with with the intention of promot­ 2,000 Pacific students and one way of doing just that. ing self awareness and emo­ faculty members have already in the One Word Project, come tured next to this article). For Pacific established the One tional competency. given their one words. What to the OSLI office next to the more information, please visit Word Project in 2008 as a According to One Word word will you choose? Lair during any of their sched­ www.pacificoneword.org. way for first year students to Project Coordinator Matthew If you want to participate uled photoshoot dates (as pic­

school the best place it can be Thesis competition has spread contacting the University of without any help; they really 3 MINUTE THESIS for every child." to over 200 universities around Queensland and getting some have great presentation skills," CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Pacifican presented the world. It found its way to help with the branding and Jha said. "I am more motivated Burns with an even more diffi­ Pacific thanks in large part to marketing, I started organizing now to put on this kind of event cells. The Doctor of Pharmacy cult challenge than the one she the work of Graduate Services and talking to the deans and not only for the graduates, but won $300 to go along with the faced at Three-Minute Thesis: Specialist Manali Jha. program directors across three also the undergraduates, if I award. could she describe her research "I started working nine campuses, and they were really am allowed to." Joshua Harzman, Master of in three sentences? months ago to bring this to excited." Arts in Communication, won "Social skills have a grand the University of the Pacific," "Our graduate students second place and a $500 prize impact on any child's devel­ Jha told The Pacifican. "After are really great in presenting for his presentation, "Urban opment and as educators we Scrawl: Satire as Subversion in should always be looking at Banky's Graphic Discourse." ways to positively impact a The first place prize of child's social experience at $1,000 went to Amy Burns, school. My research found doctoral student of Education­ evidence to suggest attention al and School Psychology, for impacts a child's social skills her presentation titled, "Are such as assertion, self control, You Paying Attention and Does and cooperation. We can use it Even Matter?" this knowledge to further ad­ "I have been working on vocate to support social skills this research for almost two for children through attention years," Burns told The Pacifi­ interventions," Burns said. can. "I started working on this In addition to her prize in the summer of 2016." money, Burns also won the "I am drawn to school psy­ opportunity to compete at the chology for many reasons but Three-Minute Thesis Regionals my biggest draw is my family, Championship in March in Las especially my older sister," she Vegas. said. "My sister has inspired Conceived at the University me to help students in any way of Queensland in Australia one I can and work hard to make decade ago, the Three Minute Participants and judges pose following the 3-Minute Thesis Competition PC: Piper Davis 4 I THEPACIFICAN Opinion(Ini'ninri Thursday, February 15, 2018 Murder and Vengeance: The Best of Korean Revenge Films

The Man From Nowhere (2010) and Memoir of a Murderer (2017) are some notable Korean revenge films that capitalize on drama, vengeance, and murder. PC: Variety and Dramamate

Amaris Woo assassinated and his near-death expe­ but all involve the concept of revenge. exist: in one of them, the movie slowly Copy Editor rience. His only friend is a young girl, Lee Geum-Ja (portrayed by Lee Young- loses color over time. The pacing is a his neighbor Jung So-Mi, who takes Ae) is released from prison and serving bit slow, but it's very artsy and has mo­ refuge in his apartment to escape her time for something she never did. In ments with beautiful aesthetics. This is When one thinks of South Korea, abusive family. prison, she acted like an angel. But, one of the most unique Korean revenge they may bring up the booming Kore­ When So-Mi is kidnapped by a now that she's out, she chases down the films I have seen. an pop music scene or its well-known group of dangerous organ harvesters, man who put her there. Two versions plastic surgery industry. However, Tae-Sik must save the only person he svid movie watchers may make note has left to care about. I loved the acting of the amount of revenge films put and music. This film is quite humorous • Sf c( ( t / Attention Students: out by Korea. Though they may not and has likable characters. However, AU-UNTVERSSTY necessarily dominate Korean Cinema, the final edits of the film had many un­ LEADERSHIP _ ... n . A1111. , , J . . revenge films are well-known to the necessary cuts in a couple scenes. The Faith Davies All-University Leadership Awards overseas (primarily Western) audience areforY0U! compared to other genres. These mov­ "Memoir of a Murderer" (2017) ies all incorporate immense tragedy, In Won Shin-Yun's "Memoir of a Do you have an advisor that does amazing things for your group? intense action, and brutal violence in a Murderer", Kim Byeong-Soo (played s Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award memorable story. Here are four of my by Sol Kyung-Gu) is a serial killer with •7 Podesto Award for Excellence in Student Life, Mentoring, and Counseling favorite ones! dementia. Fresh murders are being commit­ Do you know a graduating senior who stands out as a leader both inside "Oldboy"(2003) and out of the classroom? ted in the city, and when Byeong-Soo •7 Elizabeth Griego Outstanding Student Leader Award Directed by Park Chan-wook, the comes across Min Tae-Joo (played by •7 Jesse Marks Co-Curricular Award film has a fascinating plot and phe­ Kim Nam-Gil), Byeong-Soo instantly nomenal music. It tells the story of Oh recognizes him as another killer. Do you know a junior who stands out as a leader both inside and out of Dae-Su, played by Choi Min-Sik, who After his daughter, Kim Eun-Hee the classroom? was locked in a room alone for fifteen (played by K-pop star Kim Seol-hyun), V Dochterman Outstanding Junior Scholarship years without knowing his captor or begins to date Tae-Joo, Byeong-Soo Is your group doing important work both on and off campus? the reason for his imprisonment. must deal with his fading memories •7 Anderson Y Community Service Award When he gets released, he searches and separate truth from fiction as he •7 Student Organization of the Year Award out the kidnapper, intent on bloody tries to find out who committed the •7 Pacific Tiger Award revenge. The pacing is perfect through­ recent murders. It s time to toot-your-own-hom and be recognized! Self-nominations are encouraged. out with amazingly intense scenes. Whose narrative can you trust? I Combined with brilliant acting, beau­ wouldn't place this as one of my favor­ Nomination letters should include: tiful cinematography, and a shocking ite films of all time, but it's definitely • evidence of leadership, • involvement/community service, and twist, "Oldboy" is hands down one of interesting with an unreliable narrator, • sustainability my favorite films of all time! a few twists, and some good acting Some could find it frustrating though. hfhT/)* ou'"1e ®Pec'fic criteria for each award and submit your nominations at "The Man From Nowhere" (2010) http.//www pacific.edu/faithdauiag Lee Jeong-Beom directed The Man "Lady Vengeance" (2005) Helpful hints: From Nowhere. Played by Won Bin, "Lady Vengeance" is the third film The same nomination can be applied to multiple award categories, the main character, Cha Tae-Sik, used in Park Chan-wook's Vengeance tril­ of Tupport" ^°Ur nom'na''ons getting your friends, faculty, and staff to write letters to be in South Korea's army's Special ogy, with "Oldboy" being the second. Forces, but after his pregnant wife was The films are unrelated to each other, Deadline for submission: Friday, March 9, 2018, at midnight. Thursday, February 15, 2018 Opinion THEPACIFICAN | 5 5 Things We Learned at CRC's Mock Interviews

Zachary Withrow the company, or job that you told me that even if you are eventuality. I went to my but I think it was actually good Co-Editor-in-Chief are trying to get, so you know rushing or late to your inter­ interview in a full suit and for me. I have gone through how to answer directly." view, or you don't think you tie, only to find that my inter­ in-person interviews before, The Career Resource Cen­ are looking your best, don't viewer was not feeling well but never over the phone. ter held its annual "Meet Your Austin Leatham '20: draw attention to it. Because and would be conducting the Also: never forget the name of Future" mock interviews from "I interviewed with two then they will start analyzing interview over the phone. It your interviewer! Monday through Friday last different agencies. The main you, when they may not have was a little bit of a curveball, week, and students jumped takeaway I learned from this even picked up on it in the first at the opportunity to put their entire process was that you place. That's something that, interview skills to the test in can be too rigid, or not relaxed in all my interviews, I had nev­ front of real employers. enough within the interview to er even considered." The volunteer interviewers project confidence. Being too asked students the tough ques­ rigid actually projects the op­ Jocelyn Valenzuela '19: tions, but also gave some great posite of confidence; it shows "[At the end of my inter­ advice for students to consider that you are in fact being view], I asked them about a when preparing for real inter­ overly nervous. I also learned behavioral question that they views. that a lot of companies strictly had asked me. I asked, 'what Here are five takeaways adhere to the traditional busi­ if I have never experienced that students took from the ness attire of white shirt, tie, something like that before?' experience: and jacket." They told me to make some­ thing up. They said to never Breanna Jackson '19: Marshall Keenan '19: leave the question [with a "I learned that a lot of in­ "When I first walked in to blank answer]. Honestly, I formation that we have does my interview, I subconscious­ was shocked." not necessarily fit with what ly apologized for my appear­ The Pacifican (Zach Wi­ the interviewer is looking for. ance; for looking a little rough, throw '18): So always take time to know not getting a haircut. And they "Try to prepare for every Studenta learned valuable lesons during their mock interviews PC: TheBalance

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Carlos Flores teams such as the San Francis­ Lifestyles Editor co Shock, Los Angeles Valiant and London Spitfire. Overwatch League fan The world of competition is Tyler Golding '19, says that, not what it once was. Packed "I fell in love with the game, arenas full of fans around the and since the League has legit world are now cheering not teams representing various cit­ just for traditional sports like ies, it was easy for me to latch soccer, baseball or football, but on to my favorite." for more digital battlegrounds Franchising also expands akin to the likes of "Over- the scope of eSports as a whole, watch" and "Counter Strike: with investors and sponsors Global Offensive." increasing the scale of major Major tournaments, much esports tournaments. like the ELeague Major Tour­ Competitive gaming reach­ nament recently held in the ing a wider audience, with the packed Agganis Arena in Bos­ grand finals of the ELeague ton, Massachusetts, feature the Boston Major tournament highest level of competition peaking at 1.8 million viewers from around the world, as well worldwide. as a prize pool of $1,000,000. Wu also noted that, "The "Counter Strike" aficio­ amount of money that it costs nado Jeff Wu '19, notes that to fund tournaments, equip­ "The amount of practice that ment, and other expenditures is very high. I think it is awe­ it takes to set smokes, practice PC: ELeague callouts, and training one's some that lots of companies Cloud9's Counter Strike:Global Offensive roster celebrates a victory at the 2018 ELeague Boston Major aim takes coundess hours. sponsor and put time into tournament The competitive side of things supporting esports similar to events, with recently raising requires more than just being actual sports." cil), the collective group of the event, stating that, "It was just over $30,000 for St. Jude's. able to run and gun like some Not only has eSports grown 3 different music-based Greek a great time playing Smash Many facets of eSports can other shooters." off of the backs of smaller, organizations at Pacific. with other really good smash apply to the world as a whole. Professional gaming has grassroots tournaments, but All proceeds went to Music players and having friends root Millions of dollars are given now enticed those outside of also continues to grow based For Relief, which helped vic­ for their favorite player." out in prize pools, devoted fans the traditional gaming pool, off of continued supports of its tims of the recent hurricanes in The Super Smash Bros, spreading across the globe. The with the ELeague Boston Ma­ intensely dedicated fanbase. Texas, Florida and the Caribbe­ world is no stranger to philan­ business of eSports is growing jor champion team Cloud9 Ian Eggers '19, says that, an. thropy, with tournaments like and the sky's the limit for the now touting investors such as "I've always loved video Smash enthusiast William the famous Smash The Record future of competitive gaming. San Francisco Giants outfield­ games, but was never as into Peralta '19 competed in the hosting various main and side er Hunter Pence, NFL Hall of sports. So it's awesome to see Fame quarterback Joe Mon­ one of my hobbies being repre­ THE PACIFICAN tana and Reddit co-founder sented professionally. Another Alexis Ohanian. great thing is that eSports are Franchising in eSports a brand new thing. It's still de­ PHONE ADVISOR NEWS EDITOR veloping as an industry. Since Main: (209)946-2155 Jo Ann Kirby Scarlett Green has become an increasingly Ad: (209)946-2193 common move as companies so much is founded on pro CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF OPINION EDITOR gamers and their fans, I have a MAILING ADDRESS Ashley Lyn Judilia Natalia Gevara are now creating teams and The Pacifican Zachary Withrow leagues more often. One of the large amount of input on how 3601 Pacific Avenue LIFESTYLES EDITOR Stockton, CA 95211 COPY EDITORS Carlos Flores most notable examples being the eSports scene develops." Andrew Rocha the newly formed Overwatch The grassroots origins of EMAIL Amaris Woo SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] Ameer Othman League. eSports are still holding strong BUSINESS MANAGER The Overwatch League, today, and that could be seen OFFICE Sana Qureshi STAFF WRITER created and owned by Blizzard within the eSports community Smith Lounge Gavan McCoy Grace Covell Hall DESIGN EDITOR Entertainment, focuses on here at Pacific. Prajakta Prasana showcasing the best talent in Last semester brought a se­ MEETINGS the world for their team-based ries of different organizations Noon on Thursdays at the Smith Lounge first-person shooter, "Over­ hosting eSports tournaments watch." for philanthropic causes such EDITORIAL POLICY The league consists of 12 as the Super Smash Bros, tour­ Editorial comments reflect the views and opinions of the majority of The Pacifican editorial board, unless personally signed. The views of The Pacifican are not reflected in advertising, letters to the editor, or in any articles. teams representing various re­ nament put on by the IMFC gions and countries, including (InterMusic Fraternity Coun- The Pacifican reserves the right to edit all submitted materials for length, factual information, libel, and clarity. All letters to the editor must have a verifiable signature, address, phone number, and email address. Thursday, February 15, 2018 Lifestyles THEPACIFICAN | 7 Professor Spotlight: Dr. Jeffrey Hole

Gavan McCoy existentialism including Ki­ Pacific in 2009. of First Year Students, which Staff Writer erkegaard." "I was hired as the principal is an award he is particularly He went on to college and early to 19th century Ameri­ fond of, and last year he won became interested in the U.S. canist, but I also teach outside University of the Pacific's Ex­ Professor Jeffrey Hole, an role in other nations. that field: world literature, cellence in Undergraduate Re­ associate professor of English "I was kind of an activist as some critical theory, the PACS search Mentoring Award. at Pacific is both a natural-born well [as an undergraduate], so seminars, introduction to liter­ The most rewarding part scholar as well an enthusias­ I was trying to link my research ature, you name it," he said. of his career is the intellectual tic and entertaining lecturer, and thinking and classroom He mainly focuses his re­ maturation of students. whether his audience is an En­ studies with events and condi­ search on 19th century Amer­ "As a professor, there have Dr. Jeffrey Hole is working on a book glish class or a PACS seminar. tions that were happening in ican literature and the politics been moments where I am about the Fugitive Slave Act. Born and raised in West the real world. I participated that surround the texts. pleasantly surprised by stu­ PC: Pacific Media Relations Michigan, Professor Hole's in boycotts, I was interested "My main area of research dents who seemed to have love of literature is one that in what was going on in Latin is studying the literature that awakened to the discussions the fugitive, and the practices goes back to his high school America at the time and I be­ followed in the wake of the we are having, the students that they have taken part in. days. came more interested in how Fugitive Slave act of 1850. This who are usually quiet or may We also look at the experiences "A light kind of turned on," the U.S. intervenes in other affected everyone [in the US], not understand initially. But and effects of this 'fugitive-ness' he said. "It was at that moment other spaces around the globe, that is in territories where slav­ then all of sudden there is a in our present moment, when where I wanted to not just which began to shape a kind of ery was illegal, those citizens growing, an intellectual mat­ people have crossed borders know things, but just the idea critical view of the U.S. in the still had to enforce that law. uration. I think that's what and enter different states or of being an intellectual be­ world." They were, in a way, deputized makes teaching so desirable for countries, especially during an came intriguing to me. It was Professor Hole earned his as a 'posse comitatus,' to act in me," he said. event such as a refugee crisis," a world that was quite foreign B.A. in English and Spanish a way that is contrary to their He is currently working on he said. and quite distant. I remember from Aquinas College in 1995, own ethics and values and to a book titled "Fugitive Inven­ The professor had some making lists of books I wanted and soon went on to obtain his enforce something that they tions in the Force of Law," a advice for Pacific students to to read and topics I wanted to M.A. and Ph.D from Pittsburgh didn't believe in." which examines what makes a ponder. "Don't be afraid to de­ explore. So, of course I wrote University in 1999 and 2007 re­ Professor Hole has received fugitive. His book will uncover viate from your field of study," down every Shakespeare play, spectively. He began his career numerous grants and awards. what it means to be a fugitive he said. Oh, and take some En­ and then I became intrigued at the University of Minnesota, In 2012, he received the Ste­ under the 1850 Fugitive Slave glish classes and get your mind with philosophy and theology Duluth, soon after receiving his phen E. Corson Award for Act as well in the modern era. blown." and studying some aspects of doctorate degree and came to the Distinguished Teaching "It details the very figure of

2018 Stockton Winter Powwow The 15th annual Stockton Winter Powwow was held on February 10 at the Pacific's Main Gym. The event consisted of Native American drumming, dancing, traditional food and vendors selling jewelery, art and clothing. The Stockton Native American community continues to preserve their heritage for the following generations by holding such great events. Thursday, February 15, 2018 8 I THEPACIFICAN Sports Pacific Represented at Golden State Games The Impact of Intramurals Ameer Othman on Student Life Sports Editor Ameer Othman best competitors, who are in­ Sports Editor terested in contributing to our winning culture." On Feb 3rd, Crossfit209 The outreach efforts for held its annual Golden State Last week marked the start organizations are improved Games, a same-sex partner, of another season of intramu­ thanks to intramurals and it team competition with Rx and ral sports here at Pacific. With can connect students that may scaled divisions for men and two seasons per semester, not interact in any other setting women. The sport of crossfit many students on campus view outside of the intramural sport is a high-intensity fitness pro­ it as a great opportunity to be team they play on. Understat­ gram incorporating elements active and get involved in cam­ ed benefits from joining intra­ from several sports and types pus life. Intramural sports have murals include time manage­ of exercises. consistently brought different ment, leadership opportunities People from all around organizations and clubs from and gaining organizational San Joaquin County flocked all parts of the campus to com­ and networking skills. to compete for the $5000 cash pete in a multitude of sports. Going beyond just the prize tournament. Two of It encompasses traditional benefits on a communal and those participants were from sports such as basketball and interaction level, Dustin Rich, Pacific and competed in the soccer, and fun twists to others the Graduate Assistant of female scaled division. Natalie such as bubble soccer and flag Competitive Sports & Outdoor Marr '18, and Jackie Tia '16, Adventures, believes the emo­ partnered up for their first ever football. Franky Shepherd '19, the tional, physical and psycholog­ crossfit competition and both Athletics Chair of the Pi Kappa ical benefits are the true beauty are regulars at Crossfit209 Alpha fraternity, believes that and main purpose of Pacific since the summer of 2017. it is an integral part of the stu­ Rec setting up Intramurals. "It The Pacifican had the op­ is a great way to be active and portunity to speak to Marr dent experience. "I have been playing intramurals since my to get 60 minutes to socialize about her experience and her and meet people." thoughts before and after the freshman year here and I find it a fun way to get out and play This Intramural sports sea­ competition. the sports I have been playing son may have just begun last "I was very nervous and week but Dustin insures that intimidated going into it hon­ for years now." Natalie Marr '18 fights through the final leg of the competition. That positivity and other as­ preparation for it has been estly," she said. She did follow made long beforehand. He that up by saying that she was PC: Ameer Othman pects of it have students hoping that it continues in its growth highlighted improvements and more focused on the experi­ changes in the marketing area ence and marking it as a mile­ or "undesirable" for females to and comfortable to the gym in outreach to the rest of the pursue and thus women should environment. Both Natalie student body. with new promotional videos, stone to how far she has come flyers, newsletters and tabling. since she started over eight look into less taxing sports. and Jackie pointed to the ap­ Many organizations and Pacific Rec has also undergone months ago. "When I started, I Shannon Schipper, Direc­ proaches Crossfit209 has taken clubs participate in intramu­ a re-branding and change in couldn't even do 50 air squats," tor of the Women's Resource in encouraging both males rals at Pacific. With two sea­ Center, argues that the public and females to encourage one sons per semester, many find it slogan to "Move. Play. Explore" she said as she laughed and re­ Pacific's funding for Pacific flected on her early beginnings pressure on women to look a another in their health and very flexible and the games set certain way to be appealing to nutrition goals both inside and during the night time makes Rec and Intramural sports has doing crossfit. been steady in recent years. This competition has a mul­ men can affect the way a wom­ outside the gym. They even it convenient for students of The department currently titude of different movements an perceives her physique and highlighted the positive atmo­ different backgrounds to come plans on expanding in areas that required not only strength body type. sphere there and that they be­ together. such as their Tiger Escapes but stamina, agility, speed The idea that women re­ lieve more women should take The encouragement of an trips, which are weekend hik­ and most importandy mental ceive pushback from joining the opportunity to branch out active student life is essential to ing trips around California. strength to stay motivated. sports such as crossfit and of their comfort zone. maintaining a very positive en­ Pacific Recreation has Both students observed the in­ other male-dominated sports Exceeding societal expec­ vironment for all participants goals of getting more students teresting gender dynamics that has created an unsafe and tations to look a certain way, and clubs being represented. to check out their facilities, were in play not only the day of judgemental environment for in their opinion, can have a Jesse Hill, president of the Pi participate in fun challenges, the competition but as part of women to operate in. ripple effect for years to come. Kappa Alpha fraternity, agrees attend Tiger X workout classes sports entirely. Luckily, Director Schipper While all participants may still that not only is the organiza­ and join teams for intramural Both noted the negative and the two students brought be recovering from the taxing tion seen in a positive light, but sports. Season two registra­ stereotype directed towards up ways to combat it for all in­ competition just a few days it helps with its recruitment of women who competed and volved. The former pointed out ago, both women are looking new members. tion for the Spring opened up Wednesday and sports such had a rather strong or dom­ to the resources available on forward to the next one to "Freshmen who join a as outdoor soccer and indoor inant appearance from their campus such as the Pacific Rec­ compete in and with ambitions fraternity intramural team upper body. That body shape reation Center being there to to hopefully place this time. form a strong bond with their volleyball are available to par­ has gotten some backlash in provide personal training and teammates, which lends itself ticipate in to have a great time with friends and organizations. the general public as it's cate­ other classes to have all stu­ to recruitment. Pike athletics gorized as being "unattractive" dents to get more accustomed allows us to find the schools