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WEDNESDAY, feb. 5, 2014 – VOL. 50, No. 10 – www.theclause.org Clause APU Sports Information courtesy Theater splitting in two No more TFT: Starting fall 2014, Cougars Cinematic Arts and versus Lancers Theater Arts will be two departments

Tory Freeth staff writer

The Department of Theater, Film and Television has officially split into two departments: the De- Kimberly Smith graphic partment of Cinematic Arts and the Department of Theater Arts. According to Dr. Thomas Par- ham, chair of Cinematic Arts, the decision on the split happened be- Out with Biola, in with CBU fore Thanksgiving 2013. Students Cougars have a Over the years, the Cougars had tist], ‘This is very Biola-esque in its ing the men’s contests, as will see the change in the fall 2014 their share of rivalries with other atmosphere,’ and I think it’s only go- seen Friday, Jan. 24. handbook as it will become official new rival who will schools including Biola, Westmont ing to get more so.” “Let’s be honest; when we see next school year. and Point Loma. But Cal Baptist has The difference between the ri- Cal Baptist in a few months “In the fall, there will be no stick around for been growing valry with from now, they’re going to remem- ‘TFT’ course designation. They quickly as a uni- “I would love to see Biola and that ber us from the basketball game and will either be CINE or THTR, quite some time versity over the with Cal Bap- we’re going to remember them from ‘CINE’ short for ‘cinema’ and past 15 years, the Cal Baptist/ tist is that the the basketball game,” Pine said. “The ‘THTR’ short for ‘theater,’” Par- Steven Mercado and now its ath- CBU one goes rivalry will carry on through many ham said. “For classes like senior sports editor letics program APU rivalry to come beyond men’s sports and partly because now that seminar or performance and pro- is at the same basketball. we’re all competing at a higher level duction, they will be often cross- The men’s basketball showdown level as Azusa second to the USC/ While the Biola at NCAA Division II and we’re still listed, but ‘TFT’ will not be any- between the Cougars and the Califor- Pacific’s. UCLA [rivalry].” rivalry exclu- competing for a conference champi- where in the fall 2014 catalog.” nia Baptist Lancers at the Felix Event “Schools sively existed onship, that just adds more robust- TFT launched in 2005 as a Center on Friday, Jan. 24 sealed a fate have grown and –Gary Pine, athletics director in men’s bas- ness to the rivalry.” new department at APU. Prior to that, according to Athletics Director evolved and ketball games, Cal Baptist applied to become that, both theater and cinematic Gary Pine, was seven years in the moved on and changed, and it’s now that with Cal Baptist permeates most NCAA members in 2010 and was arts classes were offered through making. Cal Baptist and Azusa Pacific,” Pine other sports as well, such as soccer, Cal Baptist is here to stay as said. “I said Friday night [Jan. 24] baseball and . tft 4 APU’s new rival. during the game [against Cal Bap- The rivalry is at its strongest dur- rivalry 10 weets A bronze statue with a heart of gold @apuclause @Kendalyn | Kendalyn: A brief glimpse Haggard himself was an APU student before he became president Oh you KNOW I’m watching at the life of C.P. of the university, formally known as chapel live. Not even London Training School for Christian Work- can keep me from Francis Haggard, whose ers. He enrolled at TSCW in 1930, Chan! #iHeartAPU statue sits observing graduated in 1933 and became an or- dained minister in 1934. At the age @Arissa_18 | Arissa: Cougar Walk of 27, after earning a second degree Tina the trolley driver and at the University of Southern Cali- her husband have lunch on fornia, he became the president of the back of his truck. Hands Emily Leyva TSCW, according to his biography staff writer down cutest thing I’ve heard on APU’s website. #iheartapu In 1939, the school was strug- Sitting alone on a mint colored gling. Enrollment was down and @Noellyyy | Noelle: bench on the bustling Cougar side- community donations totaled $27 for Shoutout to professor Jung walk rests the statue of Cornelius the entire year, according to the bi- for struttin’ in class 7 minutes Paul Haggard, APU’s 13th president. ography. after class was supposed He smiles warmly and gently extends Haggard traveled around the U.S. to begin. & barefoot his arm to kindly offer a seat next to to raise money for the university. He #bestprofessor #iheartapu his rusting body. also started a variety of fundraisers, Some students decorate the including the annual Dinner Rally, statue by placing articles of cloth- an alumni fundraiser for scholarships @Sammypup23 | Samantha: ing or hats on him, while others do and programs, that still take place to- Totally did “the Wobble” in double-takes when passing by him day. #APU’s #GospelSing tonight. after a late night spent studying at the He was inspired to provide ser- Hahah good times. library. Many barely even notice the vice and ministry training to national unobtrusive statue as they hurriedly To see your tweets here, hashtag #apuclause, #apu or #iheartapu. Kimberly Smith photo walk past the bronzed man. statue 5 2 Wednesday, feb. 5, 2014 Clause theclause.org/nEWs campus safety CALENDAR compiled by katie richcreek Wednesday, Feb. 5 report Lunch Concert Live music on Cougar Walk beginning at 12 p.m. The following are selected inci- dents as reported from the Daily Media Log from Jan. 26 through Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Thursday, Feb. 6 Feb. 1, courtesy of Campus Safety. LAPD on Campus ■ saturday, feb. 1 From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. university park on Thursday, representatives from the Police Reporting party reported an Department will be on Cougar Walk to share information, alcohol violation. answer questions and promote their entry level exam.

■ friday, jan. 31 Friday, Feb. 7 lot h The Gig Tickets Vehicle cited for habitual of- Tickets will go on sale Friday on Cougar Walk for $20. fender status. Vehicle was towed from campus. Friday, Feb. 7 – Saturday, Feb. 8

■ friday, jan. 31 Opera: Don Giovanni APU Opera will present Don Giovanni in Munson student services Tyler Casey COURTESY RP called to report a male Chapel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Gospel Choir performs at Gospel Sing on Saturday, Feb. 1. subject who entered her of- fice area stating that he was Saturday, Feb. 8 Sunday, Feb. 9 Tuesday, Feb. 11 looking for some clothes he President’s Hike APU Free the Captives Humans vs Zombies left in the bathroom. Communiversity will host a hike with President Jon APU Free the Captives will host a welcome Meetings for the 5th edition of Human Officers responded to look Wallace in Glendora. The cost is $1. Sign up in the meeting in Wynn 12 at 7 p.m. on Sunday. vs Zombies will be held in the Cougar for the subject. Cougar Dome. Food will be served. Dome every Tuesday night at 11 p.m.

■ thursday, jan. 30 alosta place Campus Safety was notified of an altercation between two residents. Officers re- Students serve Azusa and local community sponded. Approximately dent advisor Wesley Parker Reed, had a different serving experience ■ wednesday, jan. 29 500 students than what was originally on the alosta ave agenda. Azusa Police received a re- work on different The group showed up to a port of a robbery in progress house to help clean up brush dam- at Citrus Crossing. A female service projects age after the wildfire to find that victim was injured in the pro- through City the family living there already cess. The victim was had enough aid from other service not affiliated with APU. Azusa Links groups. The family directed them Police requested Campus further up the hill to an elderly Safety provide assistance. couple who needed more help. The victim was transported Hunter Foote According to Reed, sev- to the hospital. lifestyle editor en students from the original group walked up the hill to find ■ monday, jan. 26 Students were invited to serve one house surrounded by other alosta place the community through various torched buildings. This house RP reported a narcotics and projects as part of City Links, a lo- was the only house in the area alcohol violation. cal service experience, from 8 a.m. to make it through the fire, even to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1. though the brush around it had Projects ranged from paint- also burned. ■ Weekly Numbers ing tiles at a church playground to The group found an elderly Keys lost/found...... 6 cleaning and reorganizing clothes couple attempting to fill sandbags ID cards lost/found...... 7 for a local church’s homeless min- to help protect their house against Cellphones found...... 2 istry. potential mudslides or flooding Backpacks lost/found...... 2 All resident advisors serving now that the natural flood barrier Unsecured bikes found...... 0 in residence life were required to of brush had burned away. False fire alarms...... 0 attend and encourage their resi- Reed said the family was “so dents to go as well. Residents who thankful for everything we had chose to attend worked alongside done. [The woman] said, ‘God had their RAs at each site. sent angels to them.’” Remember Each of the approximately 500 The family provided lunch for 1. If you see something, say students who attended received the group of seven students after something. five Ministry and Service credits several hours of work and the stu- 2. Safety is everyone’s busi- to go toward their graduation re- dents prayed over the family. ness. quirement of 120. “There was just a lot of re- 3. Dial 911 for life threatening One group, co-led by junior demption happening and it was James Rohwer COURTESY emergencies. biblical studies major and resi- overwhelming,” Reed said. Students work on various service projects throughout the community. 4. Non emergencies: Cam- pus Safety (626) 815-3898. 5. 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Gina Ender staff writer

Justice Week concluded Friday night with Just Expressions, where 15 student performers shared per- sonal stories of injustice through Katie Richcreek PHOTO poetry, spoken word and music to approximately 160 attendees in the Cougar Dome. With varying backgrounds from the inner city of Los Angeles to up- per middle class suburbia, perform- ers shared their experiences and hopes on modern injustice. Senior psychology major Ka- tie Vasseur performed a poem on the mistreatment of women’s bod- ies as “toys and tools,” sharing her personal experiences in an effort to help women find a “voice about their body.” “I was inspired by the world we live in, a world that off-handedly Kimberly Smith PHOTO markets in such a way that over- Katie Vasseur performs a poem for more than 150 attendees. sexualizes the body of a woman while simultaneously devaluing her matter.” In the front corner was a audience member Lauren McNair de- voice,” Vasseur said. “This suppres- picture of a tiger, with its mane com- scribed justice as engaging with oth- Jialan Ding COURTESY sion of women permeates our whole prised of pieces of paper with stu- ers in order to understand their sto- society and we all add to it when dents’ experiences of injustices writ- ries. McNair said “everyone [should Lunar New Year celebrations we support movies, stores, or even ten on them. feel] validated and know that they are International Center celebrates first annual Lunar people who perpetuate these toxic Two chalkboards read “Before I loved by God.” ideals.” die I want to change...” and “I fight “It’s a beautiful chance for us to New Year week with calligraphy lessons, a dumpling- The performers’ backdrop read, for justice because...” with spaces for share as a community our struggles making session and more. For the full story, visit “Our lives begin to end the day we attendees to share their thoughts. and victories to break down those www.theclause.org/news. become silent about the things that Senior social work major and walls of apathy,” McNair said. 4 Wednesday, feb. 5, 2014 Clause theclause.org/nEWs TFT to split into cinematic arts, theater depts

TFT, from PG. 1 the Department of Communication Studies. Dr. Rachel Tracie, theater arts Creative Commons COURTESY chair, said the split is primarily due A higher Italian court ordered an- to rapid growth in both departments. other trial and Knox could be ex- According to Parham, the two depart- tradited back to Italy. ments combined currently host ap- proximately 280 students. Parham believes the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs served as pri- Amanda mary causes for the student growth, crediting Dr. Michael Smith, cinema Knox professor, and actig professor Jill Lincoln as major advocates in estab- lishing the BFA opportunities. conviction "It was kind of the 'Field of Dreams'; if you build it, they will reinstated come," Parham said. "I would say those two programs [cinematic arts American citizen and acting for stage and screen] are largely responsible for growth within found guilty of the two departments." murder for a second TFT introduced a Cinematic Arts BFA in 2010, an Acting for the time in Italian court Stage and Screen BFA in 2011 and a Film Photo Archive COURTESY Senior Capstone “Where Are They Now?” film crew Screenwriting BFA in 2013. Alec Bleher Dr. Gary Jim Daichendt, associ- copy editor ate dean of the College of Music and phasized APU's proximity to Los An- the Arts, said the student growth has geles, which provides students with a encouraged stronger, yet separate, unique accessibility to industry pro- On Jan. 30, an Italian court found identities. fessionals. native Amanda Knox guilty According to Parham and Tracie, "I am very excited and hopeful to of murder, reinstating her previous no major logistical changes are antici- see what changes are going to occur conviction, according to CNN. She pated. The departments already use dif- within the theater due to our shift in served four years of her first sen- ferent facilities, such as the Edit Lab for department," sophomore theater arts tence, but now faces 28 1/2 years. cinema students and the Mainstage and major Michaela Summers said. "Now In 2007, Knox and others were Blackbox for theater students. could not be a more exciting time to convicted in connection with the Both chairs do anticipate, how- be a part of the theater." murder and sexual assault of her then- ever, a direct impact on the students. Both departments will remain housemate Meredith Kercher while "Hopefully, one of the big things under the new College of Music and studying in Italy. She falsely accused will be more directed support for our the Arts, which was established in fall another of the crime and complained students," Tracie said. 2013. of police mistreatment that was later The split signifies an opportunity "It's cool having all the artistic disproved, according to the Seattle for each department to create separate disciplines together," Parham said. Post-Intelligencer. mission statements according to ar- "Our media are different, but our While she was appealing the con- tistic discipline. According to Tracie, creative processes are very similar. Brian Hartley COURTESY viction, it was overturned and she theater faculty members will have a Whether your canvas is literally a Senior film majors Zack Evans, Kaleb Tuttle, and Zach Cieszynshi. was acquitted. However, according specific day planned to collaborate on piece of canvas for painting or a mu- to the New York Times, a higher Ital- their department's shared vision. sical staff for composing or the stage ian court overturned the acquittal in Both fields of discipline, Parham for theater or a soundstage for cinema March and ordered another trial. noted, are changing and growing. The and television, what we do as artists Being tried for the same crime departmental separation within APU, has a lot of similarity." twice, or double jeopardy is illegal in therefore, is mirroring this develop- Daichendt believes the new col- the United States thanks to the Fifth ment in the industry. lege has opened up opportunities to Amendment to the Constitution. This “There’s something about the im- collaborate with and learn from each is not the case in Italy. The second trial began in Sep- portance of names…The Department of artistic discipline. tember of last year, according to BBC Theater, Film, and Television had such "It's exciting because it's about News. Knox did not attend the trial, a great life and I think that collabora- growth, making sure that we are rec- though her ex-boyfriend, who was tion was really necessary for us to get to ognized as a leader in the arts here also accused in connection with the the point where we can split with con- in Los Angeles and in the Christian murder, did. fidence and claim Cinematic Arts and community,” Daichendt said. “Not According to CNN, Knox pos- Theater Arts as their own departments.” having dedicated departments looks sibly faces extradition to Italy, but Students will still have the op- as though we are not taking it seri- intends to fight the conviction "until portunity to major in one of the new ously because they are robust disci- COURTESY Theater Department Photo Archive the very end." departments and minor in the other. plines, each in their own right, and it's APU Theater alumni Scott Arnold, junior theater major Claire Shut- Both Parham and Daichendt em- important that APU honors that." tler and senior theater major Scott Kuiper in “Merrily We Roll Along.” OPINION 8 Forensics Team returns to action Paige Lange from the lower Snake River in Wash- The previous weekend, the en- But despite the exhaustion, team said he is "endlessly proud" of them. staff writer ington state, and the current drought tire Forensics Team competed in the members said they still love competing. "They are learning quickly and I crisis in , according to fresh- Orange Coast College tournament, "I can definitely see my own im- continually get comments back from Annie Z. Yu man political science major and Fo- where Gockel broke into semifinals provement with my speaking skills, judges how great it is to have debat- editor-in-chief rensics Team member Neal Gockel. and finals for parliamentary debate, writing skills and informational ers who are polite in rounds. ... Being The Long Beach tournament was and freshman political science major skills," junior communication studies vindictive is a tactic that has been used The Azusa Pacific Speech and the first time this school year that no- and Forensics Team member Tess major and Forensics Team member in the past by other teams," Kammert Debate Team, also known as the Fo- body from APU made the semifinals Scherkenback won finals in a Lin- Briana Obien said. said. "[The judges said] we remain po- rensics Team, competed in its second or finals for any event, according to coln-Douglas debate in the highest The debate side currently has nine lite and we have good attitudes even tournament of the semester in Long Gockel. difficulty level. members, while the speech squad when we have a rough tournament, Beach Jan. 24-26. "Normally we focus on large is- Lincoln-Douglas Debate is a has three. Before Director of Debate when no one broke semifinals. My Although the entire Speech and sues, like U.S. policy on marriage, one-on-one contest on a preselected Joshua Kammert joined APU last team has amazingly good attitude, and Debate Team participated the previ- that are very relevant and hostly con- topic by the National Forensics As- fall, there was only a speech coach, we remember 'God First.'" ous weekend at Orange Coast College tested," Gockel said. "But this tourna- sociation. The 2013-2014 topic is but no set debate coach, according to Kammert said the performance in Costa Mesa for its first tournament ment there were a lot of ... smaller- primary and secondary education re- Kammert and Gockel. This spring the reflects the ultimate goals of being of the semester, only debate members level issues that nobody knew about." form in the U.S., and members may speech coach left, so Kammert and representatives of Christ and show- attended the Long Beach event. Looking forward, Gockel said the prepare in advance for these debates. Director of Forensics Amy Jung have ing "an intellectual and loving side" The tournament was entirely par- team's takeaway from the tournament The two straight weekends of been coaching the speech team, ac- of Christianity. liamentary debate style, which means was that members needed to start tournaments for the debaters have cording to Kammert. The team attends eight to 10 tour- team members were presented with an looking at "the smaller issues." been physically and mentally ex- Kammert said the speech group naments per school year, according issue and given 15 minutes to prepare. "And on top of that, it's OK to step hausting, Scherkenback said. is phasing out next year and the APU to Kammert. The next tournament, Topics at the Long Beach competition outside the bounds a little bit or take "You're literally talking for 12 team is becoming purely focused on again only for debate members, will included decreasing the sales and us- a different approach to ideas and con- hours straight a day," she said. "It's debate. Although the debaters didn't be Feb. 8-9 at Point Loma Nazarene age of e-cigarettes, removing dams cepts we're talking about," he said. really draining." make it to semifinals last weekend, he University in , Calif. Lifestyle A glimpse of Cougar Walk’s bronze resident, former president C.P Haggard

statue, from PG. 1

and international students. His late wife, Emma Haggard, wrote in her book, “The In- trepid Builder” of his desire to teach: “He dreamed of training them [interna- tional students] so they would return to their native lands, qualified to serve as ministers, nurses, and teachers,” Emma wrote. “He returned convinced that, ‘The training of foreign nationals for the evangelization of the world is at the present moment the most urgently needed missionary activity with which we can engage ourselves.’ Fresh in his mind was the work he had seen done by Gina Ender Photo nationals who had received training at the Senior business management major Karli Timberlake and her mentor, Dennette Miramontes, grab coffee during their weekly college.” meeting. The minister’s travels and experiences helped lay the foundation of a strong Chris- tian training school which eventually became Mentoring programs offer spiritual guidance an accredited college in 1939. The university changed its name to Pacific Bible College APU program works to Development and Estate Planning Dennette tion,” Miramontes said. and began offering four-year degrees. Miramontes. Miramontes said she is still in touch with During his presidency, Haggard was connect students with Miramontes values her ability to share past every APU student she has mentored in the past well known for his long hours of prayer and struggles and victories with students in hopes 20 years. friendly nature, according to the biography. faculty, staff members for of giving them insight and to help shape their Smith said that 440 students applied for The artist of the Haggard statue, Bill Catling, guidance and fellowship futures. formal mentorship through Discipleship said he wanted the statue to exude spiritual- “You have the opportunity to be really Ministries this year and about 350 students ity and happiness, which he described as the transparent and share your struggles very inti- were matched with a mentor; however, nature of Haggard’s personality. Ashlee Polarek mately and privately,” Miramontes said. many more students have not yet taken the “The man must have had a sense of staff writer Timberlake said having a mentor allows opportunity to engage themselves in being humor to have guided the school through her to be challenged in ways she wouldn’t be mentored. some of the darkest years of the 20th cen- Azusa Pacific puts a strong emphasis on by her peers. Miramontes said it often seems that men- tury,” Catling said in a 2004 interview with its mentoring program, seeking deeper rela- Through the Campus Pastors’ Office and tors fear they are “too busy or that they don’t reporter Jody Godoy. tionships and spiritual guidance for students. Office of Discipleship Ministries, compatible have anything to give” within a mentoring re- Senior journalism major Alex Scrivner The 25-year-old effort partners undergraduate mentors are carefully assigned to students. lationship, but there is “always a way God can marvels at the sculpture and said the artwork students with faculty, staff members or seniors People with similar backgrounds, passions use [their] experience and love for him to help is a representation and reminder of APU’s who seek faith-driven, interpersonal relation- and personalities are matched to appropri- others.” values. ships. ately meet the needs of the student in search Timberlake became a senior mentor last “The Haggard statue is a metallic em- “Freshmen go through so many life of mentoring. year. By being both a mentor and mentee, bodiment of all the motives and priorities changes,” senior business management major “Our goal is to help people follow Jesus Timberlake said she is more confident and this school originally stood for,” Scrivner Karli Timberlake said. “To have one consis- together,” Spiritual Mentoring Coordinator is able to take what she has learned from said. “I feel, even since my time being here, tent person every single week that they know Jeanine Smith said. Miramontes to share new insights with her those founding principles and motives being they can come to and talk to about any of their Smith evaluates the crucial aspect of stu- mentee. changed and transformed.” problems [is the best part of having a men- dents’ values and goals to match them with By committing to a mentoring relationship, The School of Theology, located on tor].” a mentor who will meet their needs through Smith said students and mentors are able to West Campus, provides training for Chris- Timberlake said having a source of so- prayer and conversational insight. “grow in faith in partnership with other peo- tian seminary and servitude. Its mission, as cial and spiritual consistency on a weekly ba- Miramontes said her student matches have ple.” stated in Haggard’s biography, continues sis from someone older and wiser is the most been successful so far. For more information about how to sign up Haggard’s legacy to train leaders in ministry common purpose of pursuing mentorship. Tim- “I pray and ask God to bring the right stu- for mentorship, visit http://www.apu.edu/cam- for both local and international service. berlake meets weekly with Senior Director of dent to me, and every year it’s a divine connec- puspastors/programs/mentoring/. The great debate: what is the best place for coffee?

J. Yvette Tostado Classic Coffee: for a Coffee Klatch: for catch- staff writer quiet study spot ing up and chatting 148 N. Glendora Ave, Glendora 806 W. Arrow Highway, San Dimas A daily morning coffee fix is a must for Classic Coffee is about a four-minute Coffee Klatch is a bit of a drive; it takes many students at Azusa Pacific. But with sev- drive from campus. The shop was quiet for about 10 to 12 minutes. The location is slightly eral local coffee shops offering a variety of the most part, and there was plenty of seating hidden because it is located in a shopping cen- flavored coffee, tea, and non-caffeinated bever- available, both indoors and outdoors. It also ter, but the shop itself has a lot of open space, ages, which one should students pick? offered classic board games like Yahtzee for so it does not feel too crowded. However, it The Clause reporter J. Yvette Tostado students in the mood for competition. doesn’t offer ample seating space, so it may not investigated by going to Starbucks, Clas- Classic Coffee has a variety of cof- be ideal for large groups of people. sic Coffee and Coffee Klatch to rate their fee mixes, teas and other non-caffeinated Coffee Klatch offers a variety of coffee fla- drinks, atmosphere and proximity to cam- drinks, along with pastries and gelato. The vors, teas and so forth, and pricing on its products pus. barista was well-trained and helpful, offer- is about the same as Starbucks. Coffee Klatch Kimberly Smith Photo ing advice on drinks and recommendations offers pastries as well as deli sandwiches. The Starbucks: For on the go Classic Coffee, Starbucks and Klatch based on the customer’s coffee preferences. Clause reporter recommends the Patio Special: 1119 E. Alosta Ave, Azusa Coffee provide students with abundant The frozen hot chocolate is one of the a unique, thick drink consisting of espresso, ice Starbucks, a popular U.S. coffee chain, coffee and study hangouts. popular drinks and a must-order; with a cream and a secret ingredient. The Monte Carlo is located right next to APU’s East Campus, blended consistency and a taste exactly like sandwich, also a must-have, is made of toasted making it very convenient for any student making it easy for customers to watch their hot chocolate, it’s sure to please. The shop bread, turkey, ham and cheese topped with pow- walking or driving. Because its location is near caloric intake. The interior seemed a bit has an open view of the street, providing dered sugar, and honey on the side. the school and other businesses, the shop was small, so finding a seat on a busy day was a a good atmosphere for both studying and Although the wait time was relatively short, a bit crowded and busy on a Thursday morn- little difficult. relaxing. the shop was busy and loud, creating more of a ing. The high noise level did not create the best Cost: Around $5 for a grande Caramel Cost: Around $3.25 for a frozen hot “coffee and conversation” type of place. environment for students looking for a quiet Frappuccino chocolate Cost: $4.95 for a Patio Special study spot. Conclusion: Starbucks is great for hurried Conclusion: Classic Coffee provides the Conclusion: Coffee Klatch is ideal for stu- The beverages were consistently top students who need to pick up coffee before run- perfect atmosphere for a long, quiet day of dents meeting for a group project or catching up quality and the pastries well portioned, ning to class. studying. over coffee. 6 Wednesday, feb. 5, 2014 Clause theclause.org/Lifestyle Seven LA hotspots to visit before you graduate and talented skaters in the bowl. Break the APU bubble Along the boardwalk, plastered on almost and explore some of what every inch of available wall, is the street art for which many know Venice. Ever-changing and the greater Los Angeles every bit as unique as its inhabitants, the art area has to offer seems to display the vibrancy of the town. 3. Olvera Street Ashlee Polarek L.A. is known as a cultural melting pot, but staff writer one of its dominant cultural influences stems from Mexico. Olvera Street is a beautiful example of this culture and takes spot No. 3 on the must-see list. Whether you’re from out of state, Nor Cal, This historical, stone-lined marketplace is Ashlee Polarek photo or even a local, it’s vital that you take advantage the oldest part of downtown L.A. It offers visi- of living in the Los Angeles area while you still tors an array of homemade Mexican food, free can. Here is a list of seven must-see places to museums, traveling mariachi bands and vibrant Ashlee Polarek photo visit before you graduate and leave L.A. Aztec dancers. The street is decorated in a swirl of colors and makes you feel as though you’ve 1. The Original Farmer’s stepped right out of L.A. and into Mexico itself. Market Usually bypassed by its glittery, high-class 4. Philippe’s the Original neighbor, The Grove, the Original Farmer’s Across the street from Olvera Street is a fa- Market is a hidden gem. According to its web- mous restaurant, Philippe’s the Original, which site, the market opened in July 1934 and has claims to be the home of the french dip sandwich. been going strong since. The two-story throwback, with its sawdust The market hosts more than 80 restaurants, floors, serves up some of the tastiest french dip stores and shops, many of which bring authen- sandwiches in the area. With five different choic- tic tastes of different cultures from around the es of meat, freshly made bread and 80-cent lem- world right to L.A.’s doorstep. Whether you’re onade, Philippe’s is absolutely worth a visit. Ashlee Polarek photo Ashlee Polarek photo in the mood for Greek, Mexican, Korean, Japa- nese, Cajun, Italian or Singaporean food, you Top left: One of the train cars of Angels Flight in downtown L.A. Top right: Olvera Street is busy 5. Angels Flight and full of colors as vendors set up. Bottom right: The Grand Central Market sign towers over can find it all and more at the market. Angels Flight is the shortest railway in the streets in L.A. Bottom left: The sign outside of Philippe’s the Original shows where to take a From the eccentric visitors to the tantaliz- the world, and it’s located right in the heart of load off and eat some delicious food. ing cooking smells to the colorful storefronts, downtown L.A. For 50 cents you can ride the The Original Farmer’s Market is the place to be. railway car to the top of historic Bunker Hill ice, colorful spices from around the world and fles explodes in your mouth and sends you on a and take a seat on the same bench made fa- mountains of fruits and veggies in this down- southern trip to heaven. Roscoe’s has claimed 2. Venice Beach mous in the movie “(500) Days of Summer.” town landmark. the heart of President Obama and many other Venice Beach is probably one of the most ec- famous faces, and only has one location, mak- centric places in Los Angeles. Only a short two- 6. Grand Central Market 7. Roscoe’s House of Chicken ing it a must-see. mile walk from the Santa Monica Pier, Venice is At the bottom of Angels Flight you will find and Waffles So before you graduate and leave the area, home to a colorful array of people. Visitors will Grand Central Market. Starting in 1917 as an Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles is make sure to visit all these places, from eccen- run into quiet locals who live along the serene ca- open-air grocery and market place, it continues often talked about but rarely visited by APU tric markets and beaches to colorful historical nals behind the boardwalk including boisterous to be a market and eatery for Angelenos to this students, which should change. The delicious monuments. Don’t be afraid to get lost! Make a artists hawking stunning works of art and jewelry day. Be prepared to see fresh fish slapped onto combination of savory chicken and sweet waf- wrong turn and see what you find. theClause.org/lifestyle Clause Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 7 Arielle Wilburn: student, poet, teacher rare with even national speakers.” Wilburn is leaving her Currently, Wilburn is in the process of mark on APU’s campus co-publishing a book with senior English ma- jor Scott Jacob. Their book, “Vagabonds and through leadership, love Zealots,” is a compilation of original poems they hope will be published within the next few and passion for others months. In the meantime, Wilburn will be per- forming at various open-mic nights and a May Kelyn Struiksma women’s conference. Wilburn also hopes to one staff writer day publish her own book for pastors’ kids. “I honestly think that she is more passionate A fantastic day consists of no class, four about others than she is about her own talent,” one-on-one conversations and a whole lot of Adams said. “That, I think, is rare.” coffee. At least for senior psychology major Ar- In addition to her poetic passions, Wilburn ielle Wilburn, who believes that a day building has also been in residence life as a resident advis- such community is more valuable and worth er for two years. She was an RA in Adams Hall her time than almost anything else. last year and now serves in the Shire’s B court. Wilburn said she knew from the moment Wilburn said APU has both a rare and sa- she set foot on APU’s campus that this school cred community of people. was unique and would soon become home to “Community for me has looked like a lot the next chapter of her life. Little did she know, of different things,” Wilburn said. “Community one day she would earn the admiration of both looks like coffee and conversation. Community students and staff for her leadership, artistic tal- looks like way too many people in a mod. Com- ent and passionate nature. munity looks like a hall full of women who are “She is just honest and authentic,” Campus running around in their pajamas.” Pastor Khristi Adams said. “I don’t think she Wilburn wants to pursue a career as a resident comes off or portrays herself to be perfect in director or work in a college development office. Emma Christler Courtesy any way, and I think that’s why she stands out.” “She has not passively sat on the sidelines Arielle Wilburn stands up and speaks out at an open mic night hosted by APU’s LA Term this past Although Wilburn is known around cam- while her college years happened in front of her. October. pus as a spoken-word artist, it wasn’t until her Rather, she stepped forward and participated sophomore year that performing poetry became I think the performance aspect is so nerve-rack- part of that. She saw something or someone in fully in this community through her poetry, a passion of hers. Her first performance at APU ing,” Wilburn said. me that I had no idea was possible.” speaking in chapel, diligence in academics and was at a multiethnic barbecue, and according to While APU does not currently have an ac- Wilburn has been seen periodically in the leadership in positions such as being an RA,” Wilburn, after that, she started appearing more tive slam team, Wilburn is serving as the presi- campus passage sermon series videos as she said Adam Higginbotham, resident director of and more. dent of the Poetry Club. performed the work of Campus Pastor Jason Shire West. “Just in terms of my own relationship with After a coffeehouse performance in 2012, Le Shana. Wilburn intends to graduate with a general Christ, it has grown and has come from a very deep Wilburn was introduced to Kesha Shantrell, the Dec. 4, Wilburn was featured at the annual psychology degree in July and is currently ap- place because performing on that stage, sometimes, music coordinator of chapel programs. Shan- Student Speaks chapel. Shantrell described plying to graduate programs at APU and Fuller is the most spiritual experience you will encoun- trell then bridged a connection between Wil- Wilburn’s message as “amazing” as she sat in Theological Seminary. ter,” Wilburn said. “God knows he needs to meet burn and the Chapel Programs Office. the front row and wept. “I think the biggest takeaway from APU is not you there to deliver something like that.” “Most of my time at APU, I was the one in “I was amazed how she mastered her deliv- going to be my diploma,” Wilburn said. “It is not Wilburn mostly performs original works and need of the guidance,” said Shantrell, who is ery,” Adams said. “I was amazed at her com- going to be how many classes I took or necessarily said composing poetry is an emotional process. now Wilburn’s mentor. “God has turned my life mand of the audience. I was amazed of how what classes I took. It’s going to be the people that “Because the writing process is so intimate, full circle and I do think that Arielle was a huge transparent she was with the audience, which is I am going to leave in relationship with.” Opinion Raw Visions of How do you respond when tragedy strikes? a Zealot In the face of unfairness, we need to respond with prayer; take all severe frustrations and pain to God

Marissa Black Unfairness is a natural part of life. The art and legacy of staff writer There will be tests you spend days pre- Philip Seymour Hoffman paring for that friends who studied for What does it mean to dedicate Seattlite and college student Aman- 20 minutes will do better on in grad- your entire life to art? There are in- da Knox recently received the news ing. There will be people who won't dividuals throughout history who that she'd be going to jail for another 28 let you enter their lane even when you have found their place among the years for a crime of which she'd already let them in earlier. And there will be greats due to their unwavering dedi- been acquitted. people you invest your love in who cation to creation. George Orwell She's already had a taste of jail, will blow you off. Such a harsh real- lived in abject poverty for years so however, serving four years of her pre- ization can leave you feeling hopeless that he could understand what it vious 26-year sentence before being and pretty cynical. means to rely wholeheartedly on his freed. She was accused of helping kill Sometimes I wonder if that's how will, those around him and ultimatly her roommate, but none of her DNA was Christ must have felt. I can't think of TIZIANA FABI/AFP/Getty Images Courtesy learn how to marshal a sincerely vis- even at the crime scene. Another man's a more unjust situation than the most Amanda Knox reacts to the verdict of her first appeal in court after being ceral struggle down onto paper. This DNA was on perfect person in custody for four years. experience gave birth to a beautiful and in the vic- being shamed We can let bitterness collection of stories titled “Down tim, so Knox and sentenced outburst without complaint. reactions to unfairness and see what mo- and Out in Paris and London,” should have to death. He Christ suffered the ultimate injustice, tivates them. stifle any progress which acted as the foundational had no reason was speaking but this unfairness became the greatest gift What's our tragedy reflex? How do we piece of writing for the world-re- to be involved toward accepting the truth when to mankind; sometimes unfairness can re- react when something unexpected or unfair nown works that would follow. further in the he claimed sult in something beautiful. Aslan's death comes our way? I think we often respond in tragedy or what seems Orwell, who changed his case. (See to be God in ended winter. Sydney Carton's sacrifice re- self-pity, seeking condolence from others. name from Eric Blair, found an NEWS pg. 4) human form, united an otherwise doomed couple. The We can respond in complaining, moaning unfair to us. We allow avenue where he could be honest And yet but was still crucifixion brought us grace and life. What about the bad circumstances we are endur- and forthright in his thinking, cre- she was. De- it to grip our hearts, accused of seemed evil, God used for good (Gen. ing. Worst of all, we can let bitterness stifle ating and constant need for soci- spite no physi- blasphemy. He 50:20). And it started with a prayer. any progress toward accepting tragedy or stopping the flow of life etal exploration. Due to this tenant cal evidence, came to save Dr. Minnie Claiborne, a counselor what seems unfair to us. We allow it to grip of relentless analysis, the literature she was ac- the world and and therapist, endorses what she calls our hearts, stopping the flow of life until we until we are no longer world has a perennial story of un- cused, then not condemn "prayer therapy." She recommends pray- are no longer breathing. bridled love, the danger of authori- convicted. She breathing. it, and yet the ing to help heal both body and mind from So how should we respond when tarian power and a terrifying illus- was a student world insisted affliction. Through prayer therapy, she smooth stretches of life are suddenly inter- tration of the possible obliteration abroad in Italy when suddenly, one of on condemning and not saving him. has helped students from APU overcome rupted, peppering us with fear, rage and of linguistics as we know it. the worst scenarios happens to her. His innocence seems obvious, his death past tragedies and walk toward future doubt? Like children who are scared or When a human being declares She has conveyed her shock and grossly unfair. healing. sad, we should go to our Father. We are to that art is worth risking everything dismay in multiple interviews, express- But then I remember Jesus' response Now, this isn't to say that we should “be anxious for nothing, but in everything for, we encounter poignant beauty ing her terror of having to spend more to the world's cries of “Crucify him!” and accept all injustice. We are called to defend by prayer and supplication, with thanks- and insurmountable tragedy. years in a cell than she's even been I pause. His response was humble—it was the weak and the poor and those who have giving, let your requests be made known Philip Seymour Hoffman gave alive. Her conviction seems so mind- prayer. His reaction to injustice wasn't to no one else to stand up for them (Psalm to God.” (Phil. 4:6). Our reaction to trag- viewers a reason to rush to the the- less, so callous, so unfair. lash out. He reprimanded Peter's violent 82:3). But we need to check our initial edy should be prayer. aters; anticipation coursed through their veins as the lights began to dim and they prepared themselves for a genuine story. While there is no obvious proof that his drug use and recent overdose is a direct result of uncompromising immersion into various characters, one has to wonder what kind of toll such deep-seeded allegiance takes on the stability of an individual’s mind. It cannot be said that Hoffman chose the most sensible or straight- forward characters that were of- fered to him, but in a sense, that is what made his contribution to the industry so distinct and powerful. He gave authentic life to a seeming- ly sadistic, misguided cult leader in “The Master” and did not shy away from a brutally honest portrayal of the legend that is Truman Capote. Hoffman proved role after role that art can be found in the most mun- dane or profound situations. It seems cliché and somewhat frivolous to praise a man who has already passed, instead of highlight- ing his talents while he could still find joy in the words of his fans and peers, yet there is a part of me that yearned for an opportunity to write about Hoffman so a sense of closure could wash over this strange place of disconnected grief I find myself in. I believe we as a society grieve over those who made us feel. They are the unique men and women who were not afraid to put their entire identity on the line in order to show us that expression, in its most direct form, is not always meant to be perfect, but at all times earnest.

Scott Jacob is the Clause opinion editor and a senior English major with a global studies minor. His passion for literature and the written word will one day lead him to write fiction novels, own a book- store or be a vagabond writer. theClause.org/opinion Clause Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 9 An all-out assault on the English language Filler words and thrown around, only one quote comes ally!!..... “ to mind, from fictional character Inigo Though it might seem like a minor improper usage Montoya in “The Princess Bride”: offense and is clearly not harming any- “You keep using that word. I do not one (physically), there are major down- make you look think it means what you think it means.” sides to shortening and misusing your In conjunction with the “literally” words. According to Dr. Marcia Berry, stupid plague (and equally nauseating), col- associate professor in the Department of lege students are using acronyms and Communication Studies and an oral in- Emily Leyva abbreviations in verbal conversations terpretation and public speaking expert, staff writer - for example, “Oh Em Gee” (“OMG” misusing a word or using abbreviations or, “Oh my God”) and, “That’s so obvi” portrays a lack of education and conver- Some use the word “like,” or the (obvious). sational skills. phrase “you know” incessantly between According to the CIA website, “Education and experience teaches sentences. Others say “um.” But those the English language is spoken by us that we speak in the language the lis- are just a few of the filler words that nearly 380 million people worldwide, tener understands,” Berry said. “Educa- students are using, and in most cases, in making it one of the most recogniz- tion also gives us broader experiences to improper context. able and spoken languages. In coun- share and a wider vocabulary to use.” The word “literally” has been satu- tries where English is not the primary Poor communication skills can also rating young adults’ vocabulary lately. language, English is the second most- reflect an inaccurate image of yourself. It’s becoming a terrifying epidemic and used alternative. It is used in copious In an interview with International Busi- perhaps an even realms such as business, education ness Times, J. Mark Fox, a communi- scarier premo- and health. cations professor at Elon University in nition of what Eloquent and proper Despite the Elon, N.C., told his interviewer that he is to become of importance and instructs his students to avoid using filler the English lan- speech shows you are popularity of words like “um”, “you know,” “liter- guage. Some educated, mature, proper English, ally” and “like”. of the most of- young adults “They [excessive filler words] give fensive remarks composed and detail- across the U.S. the impression to the [listener] that the overheard at are butchering speaker is not very intelligent, even APU and posted oriented, which will their native lan- though they may be extremely bright,” on social media boost your prospects guage. It’s cray Fox said. sites include: cray. Verbal and written communication “Like, liter- of future employment. First, we skills are obviously important. They ally, I can’t even should begin deserve the same respect in informal deal with it.” with the defini- surroundings as in professional environ- “I literally died” (after watching tion of the word “literally.” The online ments. Your communication is a projec- a funny video on YouTube) – Really? Oxford Dictionary defines it as “in a tion of yourself. Eloquent and proper How did you manage to reincarnate so literal sense of manner; exactly; without speech shows you are educated, mature, quickly? exaggeration.” composed and detail-oriented, which Eva Wilhite illustration And the most atrocious use of all: But the definitions found on Urban will boost your prospects of future em- “I’ve literally been running around like a Dictionary seem much more accurate blowin up wit [sic] texts rite [sic] now.“ “literally” as: “A word my girlfriend ployment. headless chicken lately.” What a disturb- and clarifying: This definition was written by an online and her friends use to pronunciate [sic] So stop speaking in horrendous ab- ing image and a monumental incorrect “Often used on Facebook by idi- commentator with the username Sarcas- everything....literally. Literally, you need breviations and start taking words seri- usage of the word! One, you are not a ots. Adverb carrying the meaning of ticBastard. to stop saying that word....Literally you ously. Your ability to communicate ef- chicken. Two, you are not headless. ‘figuratively’. In real life means -‘liter Another user, zupdave, uploaded have said that word one thousand times fectively will affect almost every aspect With inaccurate statements being ally. OMG my phone it’s [sic] literally a definition June 23, 2006 describing today. I am so sick of that word, liter- of your life, like, literally. Sports rivalry, from PG. 1 accepted July 12 of that year. Pine said the school followed through with applying because APU decided to ap- ply as well. “When it came to the NCAA move, Cal Baptist started that talk about four or five years before we did, but they didn’t want to fly solo,” Pine said. “When we came in and said, ‘Hey, we’re thinking about this,’ that really put wind into their sails be- cause they knew they weren’t alone and they had a possible partner in Azusa Pacific.” The Lancers are now full-fledged NCAA Division II members and the Cougars are in their final year of the transition period into the NCAA. The two schools helped each other a lot in this transition process and accord- ing to Pine, the two schools need each other in order to continue growing. “They have been a great help to us – great models. In all honesty, in their transition to the NCAA, Cal Baptist has been excellent,” Pine said. “It’s been great that we can call them up and [ask them questions]. They would show us their model and we copied them in many areas. I have tremendous respect for the people at Cal Baptist, their athletic program and what they’re doing.” Azusa Pacific and Cal Baptist have had some heated matchups over the past five years. In 2010, the Cou- gars women’s soccer team knocked the Lancers out of the NAIA tourna- ment in the quarterfinals. In 2012, the Lancers men’s soccer team beat Kimberly Smith photo Holly Magnuson courtesy the Cougars in the NCCAA West Re- Senior forward Bert Hall (left) and junior forward Alyx Williams (right) both experienced the most recent memorable moments against the California gionals game. Last year, the Cougars Baptist Lancers for their respective programs. men’s basketball team knocked the Lancers out of the NCCAA Region- was a cold and rainy afternoon. The all sports, but the best rivalries are Junior communication studies Despite all of the fun pranks and als tournament, and this season the result was a massive box of mud for a not restricted to each sport’s playing major and co-founder of The Zu Jon high levels of intensity, Pine hopes Cougars women’s soccer team beat playing surface. Unfortunate weather field. The Azusa Pacific/Cal Baptist Root is actively leading cheers on the rivalry will remain “healthy” as them to win the PacWest Conference conditions combined with a rough ri- rivalry reaches the faculty and staff the sidelines at APU sporting events. Surrell, Ross and Pine described it. championship. valry made for an instant classic. of both schools, something Pine calls The Jan. 24 game against Cal Baptist “At its height, in the late ‘90s, The women’s soccer team’s “You couldn’t even pass the ball “crossover.” was the biggest turnout at a Cougar early 2000s, I think the Biola/Azusa NAIA tournament showdown in in the back because the ball wouldn’t “There’s a lot of Azusa Pacific basketball game thus far this year and Pacific basketball rivalry was second 2010 took place in Decatur, Ala., and roll, so it was [like playing] kickball,” people who now work at Cal Baptist Root wants more fan support at every only to the USC/UCLA rivalry here is currently Cougars’ head coach Ja- Ross said. “It was physical, just bat- and there’s a lot of Cal Baptist people sport’s big games. in southern California. I would love son Surrell’s favorite moment of the tling and who could basically outlast who work over here. There are some “I really feel like we can have to see the Cal Baptist/APU rivalry to rivalry. the other team physically and men- parents who went to the other school a DI atmosphere at APU, but we’re come second to the USC/UCLA [ri- “When [your season is] on the tally, and we clearly did. We finished whose child goes to the other school. also trying to not put too many eggs valry],” Pine said. “I think some of line, it makes it more intense, but we our chances, kept them out of our ... Assistant coaches who used to in one basket,” Root said. “We’re the [rivalries] in the Big West like Cal played them in Alabama and we beat box. They had a couple of close calls, coach at Cal Baptist, staff personnel looking at how we can promote big State Fullerton/Long Beach State and them 3-0,” Surrell said. “They were but we held our own. It was good, it that used to teach at Cal Baptist and games for certain sports ... even the Cal State Fullerton/UC Irvine would not good sports, they were not hap- was fun.” vice versa,” Pine said. “Those are the club teams like club and be hard-pressed to beat what we had py. I think there was a red card after Every time the team played types of features that add to a rivalry, rugby. ... Every single team deserves here Friday night. My desire is that the game and yellow cards after the against Cal Baptist, Surrell would that make it so enjoyable.” promotion.” this rivalry would, within the right game. The fact that Azusa [Pacific] push the women harder, according to The crossover exists with stu- The Biola rivalry included many confines and the right boundaries, just ended their season just made it Ross. dents and their parents as well when memorable pranks, such as the fa- grow and be something that people that much worse, but it was obviously “[Coach Surrell] put a lot of APU graduates send their children to mous giant Blackout shirt on the would talk about.” enjoyable for us to play a good team stress on these games – oh yeah. Ab- Cal Baptist and the reverse. Jesus mural at Biola’s campus. Root With round two of the men’s bas- like them and knock them out of the solutely. I got yelled at my freshman “Both schools are close in size, said somewhere down the line, over- ketball showdown between the Cou- national tournament.” year, screamed at for making little in their scope, in their mission and in night pranks will become part of the gars and the Lancers coming up Sat- Graduating senior defender Dan- mistakes, but he’s competitive and he their purpose, and we know that there rivalry with the Lancers. urday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m., the rivalry ielle Ross shares the same favorite wanted to win and he wanted to raise are a lot of Christian families that a “We’re going to start finding looks to take another long leap as the memory as her head coach. Accord- us to that level,” Ross said. lot of their final choices come down things that happen on each school’s Cougars travel to Riverside, and the ing to Ross, the field that players were The level of competition remains to Azusa Pacific and Cal Baptist,” campus the night before games,” CBU Crazies and The Zu aim to blow on in Alabama did not drain, and it intense between the two teams in Pine said. Root said. the roof off Van Dyne Gym. Swimming and diving looks to PCSC championships Taylor Schablaske dard in the 50 fly with a 26.65 split ence. We have Division I, Division staff writer and freshman freestyle and distance II, Division III, NAIA schools in our swimmer Sydney Bello also put up conference — there are 13 teams a year’s top mark of 1:58.22 in the in our conference — so it’s pretty The Azusa Pacific swimming 200 free. large. This is our biggest meet, so and diving team competed in its fi- With the regular season coming we’re going to try and represent the nal regular season meet Saturday, to an end, the Cougars are looking best we can.” Feb. 1 against Biola and Concordia. forward to the PCSC Champion- For Gibb, the season so far has The meet ended a season in which ships Feb. 12-15 in La Mirada. Ac- been all about putting years of hard the Cougars won two out of five Pa- cording to head coach Tim Kyle, the work into her last collegiate season. cific Collegiate Swimming and Div- work that has been put in all season “I have been swimming since ing Conference contests. The team comes down to the PCSC Champi- I was 5,” Gibb said. “I’ve had goal also had several top-place finishes in onships. times that I wanted to reach, so com- four invitationals: Malibu, Mustang, “This year it’s our cap, it’s what ing into the season I wanted to reach Orange County and Winter. we’re geared towards, so we’re try- those goal times and break as many The Winter Invitational saw ing to do the best we can at this school records as possible.” several Cougar swimmers put up meet,” Kyle said. “It’s a pretty Chris Baker Courtesy season-best times. Senior sprinter strong meet. There [are] some very For the full article, visit Senior sprinter Tink Gibb and the women’s swimming & diving team looks Tink Gibb set a new school stan- talented teams that are in our confer- www.theclause.org/sports for their best meet of the year at the PCSC Championships on Feb. 12-15. theClause.org/sports Clause Wednesday, feb. 5, 2014 11 On the same page, on the right pace Women’s basketball’s [since] that didn’t happen once, and we had that a couple of times.” strong team keeps Coach Hardeman said taking care of the ball is credited to the team mindset of taking care of in close chase with each other on and off the court. The bond and synergy between players makes it easier for the Academy of Art for first Cougars to maintain success down the stretch. “We’ve had a few games where ... almost in PacWest every basket we had has been assisted, which means that players are looking for each other, Steven Mercado setting each other up,” coach Hardeman said. sports editor “You see that kind of teamwork and that doesn’t just happen. That comes from work, that comes The 2013-2014 season began with questions from players looking for each other and caring for Azusa Pacific’s women’s basketball team. about each other. We talk a lot about caring for The most important was how quickly the team each other on and off the court and trying to could jell and what results that would produce. look for each other when we’re on the court is The Cougars wasted no time answering that part of that.” question and getting on the same page. They With a tight-knit team comes competitive currently hold a 13-5 overall record and an 11-1 practices. According to coach Hardeman, the Pacific West Conference record. A 2-3 start Cougars push each other to get better during in the month of November was followed by a practice by battling for playing time and show- seven-game conference winning streak. With ing each other that they are willing to “compete 65 percent of the season over, the final stages all the time, not just on game day.” of the regular season are coming and a heated “That’s kind of the whole ‘iron sharp- battle with the Academy of Art (12-1) for the ens iron’ type of idea and that’s something first spot in the conference continues to rage. we would like to have happen, spiritually and Half of the Cougars’ 14-member roster con- physically,” he said. sists of players who were not on the team last Looking forward to the final seven games of season. Head coach T.J. Hardeman said how the season, Hardeman stressed the idea that the good the players are is never a question they Cougars cannot grow complacent. If they let up need answered. The question is how well the at all, they can easily get caught off guard and team can play together. lose one they should have won, he said. With “As a coaching staff, we think of what we the season winding down, each game is equally need to do well, with the players we have, what important. style suits us best,” Hardeman said. “We’re get- “It’s a matter of focusing and being ready ting to a place where we figure that out a little for each game we play and treating every game bit better as far as what we do well, what our as if it’s your last game,” he said. “Each game is strengths are and it’s nice to see us playing well obviously the most important game you’re go- together and confident in each other.” ing to play that day.” Sophomore forward Kelly Hardeman, ju- Kimberly Smith photo Hardeman and the rest of the coaching staff nior guard Allison Greene and junior forward Sophomore forward Kelly Hardeman, left, leads the Cougars in scoring and looks to continue tell the players to do their best, regardless of the Sendy Valles lead the way for the Cougars. Har- being a key player through the rest of the season like she was against the California Baptist performance of other teams. deman tops the team in scoring with 16.9 points Lancers on Friday, Jan. 24. “We’ve been doing a good job of being the per game and rebounding with 8.3 per game. aggressors, playing hard and if we continue to Valles averages 15.8 points per game and 7.7 find success through a strong defense and smart, line defensively who are very long and can play do that, we’ll be fine,” coach Hardeman said. rebounds per game while Greene averages 14.4 efficient ball movement on offense. This suc- at multiple positions,” coach Hardeman said. The Cougars have seven games remaining in points per game and leads the team in assists cess keeps the Cougars on the hunt for the No. 1 “Our versatility ends up being quite a strength the regular season, including a four-game home with 5.0 per game and steals with 2.2 per game. spot in the conference. with the different players that can play within stand starting Thursday, Feb. 13. Their next According to coach Hardeman, a solid big “In our starting front line, no one is huge, spots. We’ve had some games where we only matchup is in Riverside against California Bap- three and a good supporting cast off the bench but we have four or five that all play on our back had single-digit turnovers and it’s been years tist on Saturday, Feb. 8. Tip-off begins at 5 p.m. Women’s water polo ready to fight opposition Following season’s first upcoming matches tournament, Cougars ■ saturday, feb. 8 Whittier invitational look forward to tough @ whittier, calif. competition ahead The Cougars will face Redlands, La Verne and Whittier at Saturday’s Whittier Erica Knudsen Invitational. staff writer ■ friday-saturday, feb. 14-15 lancer invitational Azusa Pacific women’s water polo started @ riverside, calif. off its 2014 season last weekend with a tour- The Cougars will face Cal Lutheran, nament at UC Santa Barbara, losing their first Pomona Pitzer, Occidental and match against the No. 20 University of the Pa- USC during next weekend’s Lancer cific 10-1 and winning their second over Cal Invitational. State Monterery Bay 11-5. After adding six freshmen and one transfer to the team this year, show that we are a performing team, and we head coach Julie Snodgrass said she hopes the will show up to the game as a threat,” Donald- team can be ranked in the top 20 nationally. son said. “Out of seven teams, last year we were Folsom and Loren both said faith integra- voted sixth in the rankings, and my goal for this tion has made the team much more motivated to season is to finish better than where preseason win: They pray before every game, participate polls put us,” Snodgrass said. “More than rank- APU Sports Information courtesy in Bible studies and receive text messages con- ings, we really want to establish a culture of Sophomore driver Maryann Slama looks to continue making key contributions to the Cougars taining verses to keep them inspired. relentlessness.” this season after two hat tricks and eight total goals in four games thus far. “I think we get more fired up with prayer, Snodgrass has purposely scheduled games and I think our team has gotten to the point against some of the top schools in California. “We also want to build our faith together six hours of practice per day. where that is our primary motivation,” Folsom They will be going head to head with schools and be an active group in our community,” “In order to be successful this season, we said. such as the University of Southern California, Donaldson said. need to have positive encouragement and clear The transition from the NAIA to NCAA Di- University of the Pacific, Arizona State and San The players are ready to start their season vision, so that when we go out there, we know vision II has not affected the team dramatically, Jose State. with confidence and determination. exactly what is expected of us,” junior utility according to Snodgrass. In the NAIA, there was “I intentionally made the schedule this year “The older girls feel ready to get out there player Courtney Folsom said. “All of this comes a mini-conference tournament that consisted of really difficult, like the top-five teams,” Snod- and prove themselves as athletes,” Donaldson from our training, coaches and teammates.” only seven teams. Moving to Division II has grass said. “I want the girls to have an attitude said, “The younger girls want the experience to Folsom said one of the main goals for play- allowed the Cougars to play in a conference that says, ‘I can play against these girls,’ and ‘I learn how to be a collegiate water polo athlete.” ers this season is defeating the University of against many top-ranked schools. can compete at this level.’” The Cougars have trained hard to prepare Pacific because they believe they are capable “We have the ability now to have a national The players are also hoping to “play for for the season, attending three-hour daily prac- of winning that game. Another goal is beating championship,” Snodgrass said. “Competition- each other,” in addition to getting a winning tices with a mixture of pool time and weights. their record from last year, which was 11-21, wise, we haven’t really changed our schedule record, according to junior driver and captain On top of that, each season they have two weeks she said. much, because we’ve been playing tough com- Lora Donaldson. of ‘hell’ during Christmas break that consist of “In whatever games we play, we want to petition since I have gotten here.” 12 Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 Clause theClause.org/sports Trenten Merrill: Driven by faith to beat the odds Determined to become the next greatest Paralympian, Trenten Merrill stops at nothing to reach his goals

Camille Garcia staff writer

Senior applied exercise science major Trenten Merrill is not your typical track & field runner. He is a determined, unique competitor in the 400-meter dash — prosthetic leg and all. At 14, Merrill was on the back of a dirt bike with one of his best friends. The two were at the edge of a street and looked both ways at an intersection, thinking it was clear to cross. “We didn’t see a car coming — the car went underneath the bushes in the center median. Right when we got to the next lane, we got hit by a car and my foot was crushed — and that was the beginning of the story,” Merrill said. After a month and a half of trying to salvage his foot, the doctors decided to amputate it. “I strongly believe that everything happens for a reason,” Merrill said. “I was learning a lot about God when I was 14.” After years of recuperating after the acci- dent, Merrill looked to running — turning his story of tragedy into redemption. During his junior year at a community col- lege, Merrill went to a running clinic with a APU Sports Information Courtesy prosthetist where he met broad event coach Joa- Senior multi-event participant Trenten Merrill lets no obstacle conquer him as he competes with Azusa Pacific Track & Field and the United quim Cruz at the United States Olympic train- States Paralympics despite an amputated leg. ing center in Chula Vista, Calif. After learning Reid said. more about the Paralympic track and field pro- Merrill has been training with the goal of gram, Merrill became interested and stayed at running in the Paralympics. Last June, at the the Olympic training center for a week. U.S. Paralympic Nationals in San Antonio, Tex- “My eyes and mind were blown and open as, Merrill beat his personal records with 23.84 to a whole new world that I’ve never seen,” in the 200-meter dash and 53.8 in the 400-meter Merrill said. “I said, ‘OK, this is God opening dash. a door for me.’” Merrill’s teammate, senior jumper and Merrill worked his way into Azusa Pa- sprinter David Schulte, hopes to see Merrill go cific’s track and field team by contacting head to the Paralympics. coach Kevin Reid. Within a week of emailing “He just has a lot of determination. I’ve him, Merrill earned his spot on the team and seen him in his hard days where he hasn’t been transferred from the University of Colorado, able to run or he’s bummed — he just keeps get- Boulder for his junior year at APU. ting back and going,” Schulte said. “When he came, I had a conversation with When it comes to competing against run- Joaquim Cruz. I asked him, ‘What do I need to ners with two natural legs, he gets a thrill out do differently with Trenten?’ He said, ‘Abso- of it. lutely nothing — don’t change a thing. He can “I love it. I love competing against every- lift the same weights, and do everything else,’” body — nobody expects me to win, so I love Reid said. just being that person,” Merrill said. According to Reid, Merrill broke “up to Merrill said he hopes to see that his story of four” prosthetic legs last year, which caught trials and tribulations motivates people who are APU Sports Information Courtesy Reid’s attention. in the same position he once was. Senior multi-event participant Trenten Merrill takes off, sprinting alongside competition. On “It seemed like every other week he was “I want to give hope to others. I want to be Saturday, Jan. 25, Merrill participated in three different events: the 60-meter, 200-meter and having to go to Chula Vista to the Olympic able to provide them with a lot and give them 400-meter dashes. His top performance was in the 200, finishing 12th of 21 spots. training center and get refitted for a new pros- the same hope I was given when I was 14,” thetic as he was getting stronger and faster,” Merrill said. The runner said he is doing everything for God. keep up with apu sports “I want to say that there was nothing more I could’ve done. I want to know that I put in For additional sports cover- blood, sweat, and tears — and I want to ac- age, including game recaps, complish,” Merrill said. “I want to become the greatest Paralympian.” visit theclause.org/sports

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