Out with ‘Blackout,’ in with ‘The Zu’ Versity, Weeks Decided to Leave His Longtime Home and Head to Introducing: Katie Brown Loyola Academy in Chicago

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Kayla Landrum photo The Darling Library fountain is College dean finally filled with water. New year, new Lover of country look on campus music and Indiana From a filled fountain to a native David Weeks new reading room, the APU % campus has fresh looks this jumps from CLAS to year. 3 Honors College Rebecca Kay lifestyle editor for the fi50rst time ever, over 50 percent of the freshman class is comprised of non-white students. David Weeks is a man of many interests, with undergraduate ma- see page 5 jors in political science, business and religion-philosophy. After re- Annie Z. Yu photo ceiving a bachelor’s degree from Political science theory texts Indiana Wesleyan University and may encourage students to a master’s from Indiana State Uni- consider the new minor. Out with ‘Blackout,’ in with ‘the Zu’ versity, Weeks decided to leave his longtime home and head to Introducing: Katie Brown Loyola Academy in Chicago. Classics minor staff writer At just 25, Weeks had earned Classics minors explore philo- his doctorate in political science Cheering APU students will no longer ‘Blackout’ and left the Midwest to take an sophical Greek and Roman the stands at Cougar athletic events. Instead they will questions such as: What is assistant political science profes- become members of the new cheering section, the ‘Zu’. sor position at Azusa Pacific Uni- good? What is just? 5 Concerned about previous years’ lack of student versity. energy at Cougar sports games, the Zu president, APU Since that move in 1983, basketball player and junior international business ma- Weeks has been involved with Online exclusive jor Jared Zoller partnered with the athletic department to numerous programs and activi- make the name change. ties, including being the men’s The Zu will feature pre-game events, raffles, give- tennis coach his first year at APU. aways and a separate entrance for Zu members at games Weeks has held the positions of in order to attract students and inspire school spirit. assistant professor of political Assistant athletic director Jackson Stava said Black- science, chairman of the De- out, the more than 15-year-old student cheering club, partment of History and Political was just not the same organization it used to be. Science, director of the general “It had been around so long that I think that no one studies program, director of the on campus knew where it came from; no one on campus Azusa Semester at Oxford Uni- knew why it was started,” Stava said. “It felt more like versity, and most recently, dean something that athletics was trying to push rather than APU Sports Information Courtesy of the College of Liberal Arts and something students were excited about.” Sciences. Look online to see sports re- Stava and other members of the athletic department caps covered this week. Weeks has dedicated a large interviewed other schools, such as Baylor University part of his life to APU, especially Football returns and University of Oregon, about what makes a student Joseph Lee photo to CLAS. cheering section successful. Junior international business major Jared Zoller “Leaving CLAS after 17 years The Cougars grabbed their first “The one constant thing that we heard from every poses with a new Zu shirt. was difficult because the faculty, conference win last weekend and school we talked to was it’s got to be a student-led, stu- staff and students are terrific, but tics at these games, including riding a pink rock- look to take on Humboldt State dent-designed, student-run idea that takes off. I was ready for a new challenge,” ing horse named Penelope, makes him a great at Citrus Stadium this Saturday. “It’s got to be organic from the students,” Stava said. Weeks said. “When the board of candidate for bringing the fresh energy the Zu needs. Zoller was selected as the leader of this new trustees, the president and the idea due to his success in leading the cheering section during volleyball games. Stava said his an- see the zu 6 weets see weeks 6 @apuclause @gracielou6042 | Gracie Athletics Dept. focuses on NCAA compliance, academic support The “be aggressive” cheer is not only applicable to Athletics preps for sources regarding academic support Following the rules because the that we set the example, that we set softball games but also while for student athletes. big boss said so is one thing, but fol- the tone, that we set the lead in this,” getting on the APU trolley. final year of NCAA Compliance procedures began lowing the rules with a purpose-driv- Pine said. “People who claim to be last year and involve not only fol- en goal is another thing entirely, and disciples of Christ yet cheat and cut #iheartAPU transition lowing NCAA rules but keeping the this is what APU aims to do. corners, those are your classic hypo- @Kemper_27 | Jeff: university informed of the rules and According to both Pine and As- crites. That’s certainly not what we I think it’s funny #APU is still Steven Mercado requirements. sistant Athletics Director for Compli- want to do in terms of the testimony trying to get people to wear sports editor “The NCAA rules really affect ance and Academic Support Jackson of Jesus Christ.” tie dye on Fridays. It’s not the campus at large, not just the peo- Stava, the first and most important Pine went on to say compliance going to work, no one wears Originally part of the NAIA, ple who work in athletics,” Director reason why compliance is important teaches the student athletes the im- tie dye anymore. Azusa Pacific University began mak- of Athletics Gary Pine said. “I’m very is because APU is a “God First” uni- portance of fairness. ing the transition to the NCAA two pleased with where we are after two versity that seeks to serve the Lord in “Compliance helps level the Find more tweets in Opinion. To years ago. Now in its final year of years, and I would like to think we everything it does. playing field for schools that claim to see your tweets here, hashtag transition, the Athletics Department are a model Division II institution “As a school that puts Christ first be a Division II,” Pine said. “That’s #apuclause, #apu or #iheartapu. has created a compliance adminis- when it comes to compliance to the and carries the banner of Christ, it’s trator position and added more re- NCAA rules.” important that we abide by the rules, see compliance 10 2 Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 Clause theclause.org/nEWs campus safety CALENDAR Wednesday, Sept. 18 report Flag Football Captain’s Meeting The following are selected inci- To prepare for the upcoming season starting on dents as reported from the Daily Sept. 23, all captains must meet in the Cougar Media Log from Sept. 8 through Dome at 10 p.m. or at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20. Sept.14, courtesy of Campus Safety. Friday, Sept. 20 ■ sunday, Sept. 8 University Park Burn the Shirt Officers noticed a suspicious Prepare for the new face of the student section at subject inside of University 7:30 p.m. by burning any old Blackout shirts at a Park A court who was pos- bonfire in the Engstrom parking lot. Snacks and a sibly intoxicated. The subject ticket for a new shirt featuring “The Zu,” the new ran from the scene after student section name, will be provided for all who attend. Tickets can be redeemed at Saturday’s home officers made contact. Azusa football game. Police Department was noti- fied and arrived on scene to assist in identifying the sub- Saturday, Sept. 21 ject but officers were Football Tailgate unable to locate the subject. Kick off the home football season at 5:30 p.m. with a tailgate north of the baseball field at Citrus. Stu- Kayla Landrum PHOTO ■ sunday, Sept. 8 dents can pay for food with meal cards, pick up their Just last week, freshmen were celebrating their first few days at APU with a carnival. Dillon Recreational new student section shirt and get their face painted. complex A guitar pick was found on the Dillon Recreational Com- A taste of Central America: APU celebrates Independence Day plex. Friends celebrated “[The Spanish department] puts on really excellent lectures with great ■ Monday, Sept. 9 over food, fellowship professors, called Chicano/Latino Student Post Office Experiences,” Fox said. Officer advised that a mail and lots of Spanish Attendees mingled over tradi- box was left open. tional food such as arroz con pollo (a rice and chicken dish), gallitos ■ Annie Z. Yu Monday, Sept. 9 editor-in-chief de papa (a tortilla and potato mix- Felix event center ture dish) and gallo pinto (a rice and Officers contacted a subject Students, faculty, alumni and beans dish) before watching “A Ojos in the area who was bringing other friends gathered on campus Cerrados,” a Costa Rican film about in a tool box. Officers deter- Saturday, Sept. 15 to celebrate Inde- a girl who is reminded to slow down mined the subject was clear pendence Day — Central American and enjoy life after a family tragedy. to be on campus. style. “It was a good film,” senior lib- Associate professor of Spanish eral studies major Liana Brakband ■ Wednesday, Sept. 11 Marcela Rojas kicked off the second said. “It was made by a Costa Rican Off Campus Location annual event in LAPC with a prayer director and set in Costa Rica, so that and a few announcements, all en- Officer responded to a Liana Brakband Courtesy made it appropriate for this Costa Ri- tirely in Spanish. As the adviser of robbery near campus. He Attendees snacked on traditional Central American dishes as they min- can celebration day.” Hispanic honor society Sigma Delta Brakband studied abroad in advised there was no imme- gled and watched a Costa Rican film together in celebration of Central Pi, she worked with the APU Spanish Costa Rica over the summer and said diate threat to APU. American Independence Day. Department and the Returned Peace the film reminded her of pura vida, a a medical device consultant, is half “Hispanic” with “Mexican.” ■ Corps Volunteers of Los Angeles to Costa Rican motto which reminds her thursday, Sept. 12 coordinate the event. Costa Rican. “In Columbia, we don’t eat tor- to live life to the fullest. Shire Mods “Every year we try to put togeth- “This is one of my most frustrat- tillas or enchiladas. We have another Getting plugged into internation- Reporting party reported an er some activities that can embrace ing seasons, because it’s all geared kind of food,” said Gonzalez. “We al events and service is life-changing injured bird in the area. the culture part of learning a second toward Mexico’s Independence Day,” don’t even know what a tortilla is. It’s and essential, said William Ripley, an language, and to share our experi- Murillo said. “It’s nice to remember totally another food.” assistant professor of Spanish. Rip- ■ thursday, Sept. 12 ences in Costa Rica last summer,” there are other countries involved, Many of the attendees had previ- ley was 20 years old when he went Cougar dome Rojas said. there are other countries celebrating.” ously volunteered or studied abroad to Peru in 1964 to serve in the peace A set of headphones was Vice President of Sigma Delta Five Central American countries in Costa Rica. Dina Navar, vice pres- corps for two years. found on the fence along the Pi and senior Spanish and English (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, ident of RPCVLA, currently works “I was going to go into interna- south side of Shire. double major Andrew Soria said the Honduras and Nicaragua) celebrate in Los Angeles but spent three years tional business, and I ended up teach- event brings a different perspective Independence Day on Sept. 15, while volunteering in Costa Rica. A close ing a little community 13,000 feet up ■ thursday, Sept. 12 to the word “Hispanic,” especially in Mexico and Chile celebrate on Sept. friend of Rojas, Navar came to share in the Andes mountains, with 8,000 16 and 18, respectively. about her Peace Corps volunteer ex- Trinity hall the Los Angeles area. Indians, my partner, myself and five “It’s cool to promote other His- Despite the non-Mexican focus perience. A fire alarm went off at 3:16 bathrooms,” he said with a laugh. “I panic cultures — Costa Rica, Hon- of the event, Rojas’ husband Valentin “It was one of the greatest expe- a.m. in Trinity. Officers re- loved it. It was great, but it wasn’t duras, Nicaragua, Guatemala — Gonzalez said the event was a little riences of my life,” Navar said. “It’s fun. It’s a lot of hard work, but in- sponded to investigate and other countries people tend to forget too oriented toward Costa Rica. great to talk about some shared ex- credible.” confirm the status of the about,” said Soria. “Just promoting “I’m encouraged that we will periences and to be together with the Sigma Delta Pi will be presenting alarm. The dorm was evacu- an awareness that not all Hispanics be more representative of the whole Central American community.” a three-movie Hispanic film series to ated. Students were let back are Mexican.” Central America in the future,” said Sophomore applied health major examine the topic of “silence.” The in after the alarm was cleared. Soria’s sentiments were echoed Gonzalez, a Biola University Spanish and Spanish minor Suzanne Fox said first movie, Argentine film “La an- by alumna Lynda Murillo, who professor from Columbia. similar cultural events are important tena,” will be shown in Wilden on ■ Friday, Sept. 13 graduated from APU in 2006 with a Gonzalez did, however, empha- for a university that emphasizes di- Oct. 24. Off Campus Location biochemistry degree. Murillo, now size that too many people associate versity. 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This year, it was Bowles’ turn — and not only did it get a new paint job, it got a new rich, tan color as well. “The colors at Bowles are the same colors used at three or four of the exteriors in Univer- sity Village,” said Dave Bomba, project coordi- nator for the Office of Facilities Management’s Design and Construction Services Department. Bomba said the colors were chosen by APU’s design consultant and that the hues “pretty much just go with it.” “It helps sustain not only the life of the stucco and the wood and the metal that was repainted, but also it’s an opportunity to have a new, fresh look,” Bomba said. According to Bomba, Bowles has not been repainted in the five years that he has worked at facilities management. “It’s nice that they repainted it because it just looks better repainted,” said MBA graduate student Kim Koetterheinrich, who lived in Bowles two years ago. “But I think a more ter- racotta or orange color would have been prettier than the current color.” —Annie Z. Yu 2. Peaceful pool filled outside Darling Library Hunter Foote Photo Not only did the exterior get the new paint, but the interior of Bowles also recieved the fresh paint. This photo shows middle court. Another addition to West Campus is the filled pool and fountain located outside Darling Library. Students can now enjoy the peaceful sound of running water while they sit outside near the Duke Academic Complex and Mary 2. 4. Hill Center. Additionally, the sun reflects off the water inside the library, creating moving pat- terns and reflections on the ceiling. The Student Government Association pushed to have the pool and fountain filled last summer. —Hunter Foote

3. Reading room Kayla Landrum Photo renovated in Marshburn East Campus transformed in a small way this year as well in Marshburn Memorial Library. A 3. small reading room, called the Hansel Exhibit, used to hold books written by Azusa Pacific University faculty. Recently, however, the faculty collection was removed and placed with the other books to make room for new decorations. The room now encompasses a spirit of the outdoors and adventure with hiking apparel on the walls and a sign that says “Walkabout,” the hiking trip all students working in residence life go on in early August. The room is not available for student use yet, but will be as soon as it is finished. —Hunter Foote 4. New Landscaping covers West Campus Students walked up the stairs on West Cam- pus to find the newly constructed Kresge Plaza near the entrance to the Felix Event Center. Joining the new plaza is an assortment of landscaping with more trees around Heritage Court and flowers all along the building walls. —Hunter Foote Kayla Landrum Photo Kayla Landrum Photo

option for many APU students. All students are zation rates are increasing is in reality a good Counseling Center watches for higher demand encouraged to explore the option of counseling, thing as suicide rates on college campuses have Jeena Gould particularly group counseling, throughout their been falling, [which suggests] that university staff writer time here at APU. counseling centers are making a difference in According to a 2010 UCLA study, stu- the lives of those who visit us.” As distress rates rise among APU students, dents across the country are feeling more over- The UCC offers a number of free brief the University Counseling Center (UCC) has whelmed than ever before. This same trend is counseling options to students, including Ur- made plans to serve higher numbers of students seen at APU with a 29 per- gent Care Counseling, seeking counseling this year. cent increase in the number “The fact that utilization rates time-limited counseling, If the number of students seeking services of students seeking counsel- group counseling and continues to rise, the Center has two options: ing over the past two years. are increasing is in reality a several therapy and sup- One is to hire more staff, which requires more According to APU’s most good thing as suicide rates on port groups. financial resources from the university. The sec- recent National College “We would love to Hunter Foote Photo college campuses have been ond and preferred option is group counseling. The Counseling center is located in Mag- Health Assessment survey, see every student on an “We at the UCC are trying to make a dili- falling...” nolia court in the Shire Mods. students are reporting high- open-ended basis but gent effort to demystify group counseling and er levels of stress than the -Joel Sagawa given our limited re- to help students to become more aware of this Group counseling allows the UCC to maxi- national average. sources, brief counseling service offered through our office,” said Joel mize their time by serving multiple students “We don’t know exactly [why this is options allow us to serve more students over the Sagawa, assistant director of clinical services. and is also shown to be an effective treatment happening],”Sagawa said. “The fact that utili- academic year,” Sagawa said. 4 Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 Clause theclause.org/nEWs

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14923_Clause_Ad.indd 1 8/29/13 11:36 AM theClause.org/nEWs Clause Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 5 APU welcomes most diverse freshman class Hispanic, American Indian, Asian, dent adviser. Changing Pacific Islander, white (non-Hispan- APU faculty and staff undertake demographics have ic) and multiracial. a 16-hour diversity training session The report then ranks colleges every year modeled after "imago boosted the Class on a diversity index from 0.0, very dei," a Latin phrase meaning "in the low, to 1.0, very high. APU re- image of God." of 2017 into APU ceived a score of .58 last year, com- "Imago Dei [training] seemed pared with Rutgers University, the like a huge step up from last year history books nation's highest, at .77 and Stanford — it was more of a conversation," University, Cal- Strickling said. Bianca Ontiveros ifornia's high- "The facilita- staff writer est, at .74. “After I graduate tors made sure APU’s web- the topics were For the first time since its found- site has a sec- about us…we ing in 1899, Azusa Pacific has a tion on diver- I can say the were able to freshman class with more than 50 sity that states it hold the mirror percent non-white students, a demo- supports "a di- school I went up to our faces graphic that admissions counselor verse university and realize we Johanna Deras attributed partially across lines of to is more and are all part of to the school's relative affordability race, ethnicity, this issue, and compared to some public institu- culture, gender, more reflecting [to] figure out tions. socioeconomic how to fix it," “For the first time, more minori- status, class, the kingdom of Strickling said. ties are viewing college not only as age, and abil- As an RA an option but [a financially] possible ity.” of a freshman [one]," said Deras, who is in charge As diver- God.” hall, she knows of diversity outreach. sity on campus Alyssa Strikling, senior global studies that she and her Deras said the freshman class grows, student major and resident adviser staff are going reflects changing demographics in leadership will to be dealing America and that APU events like be having con- with complete- "All Access" help educate first-gen- versations about ly different is- eration students and give them the how to practically serve higher num- sues than others have had to deal confidence they need to choose the bers of minority students. with in the past. school. “Compared to my last three “My resident director wants to U.S. News & World Report's years at APU, now everything is rep- have more conversations about every annual list of best U.S. colleges in- resented here. ... After I graduate I kind of diversity in hopes that it will cludes "campus ethnic diversity" as a can say the school I went to is more flood over to our residents so they are factor that helps students choose col- and more reflecting the kingdom of aware that it is something that needs leges. This is broken into several cat- God,” said Alyssa Strickling, a se- to be talked about and constantly egories: black or African-American, nior global studies major and resi- worked on," Strickling said. Kimberly Citron graphic #claustagram An introduction to the new ‘Classics’ minor

Scott Jacob staff writer New minor in history and political

Super Buddies Boards, on Boards, on science department Boards Annie Z. Yu photo Instagram Name: @redheadclover Azusa Pacific recently added a Instagram Name: @kbenns33 Political science students are Where the picture was taken: LA County new classics minor to the expanding often drawn to classic works. Fairgrounds - Red Gate Where the picture was taken: 1899 Dining Hall array of educational opportunities, an Become a student reporter with just a click on your smartphone. Wherever you are and whatever time of day, you are able to intriguing field of study that essen- “I have always been fascinated snap a picture on your smartphone and upload it to Instagram with the hashtag of #claustagram. Tell us what is going on around tially takes students back to the artis- by the Roman Empire," Strigglers campus. Your instagram may even be used in the next issue of The Clause. tically saturated period of Mycenaean said. "Even as a kid, I used to read Greece and continues its research on- books about the Colosseum and pre- ward into the fall of Rome. tend I was a gladiator, or, more ac- Dr. Christopher Flannery, who curately, given my weird delusions of Meal zones a thing of the past was instrumental in the creation of the grandeur, Caesar." program, classified the specific areas Strigglers’ political science back- as they examined the situation and Jeena Gould of study for the minor: languages, his- ground helped spark a deep interest in staff writer asked students what they wanted, tory, laws, litera- the subject. meal plan abuse became less a con- ture, philosophy, “A lot of the cern to the office than it had been in “What is good? What art, archaeology foundational polit- Azusa Pacific Hospitality -Ser the past. is just? What is and religions. The ical theory texts — vices announced that it has officially “The freedom of spending classics minor con- beauty? What is true?” Plato's 'Republic,' removed meal zones from the meal [meals] more freely is more impor- tent is much more Aristotle's 'Poli- plan policy. tant than making sure that students’ Dr. Christopher Flannery focused on the uni- tics,' and 'Nicoma- This has been a popular request meal plans weren’t being abused by versal perplexities chean Ethics' — of APU students over the last couple other people,” Teague said. of life than on practical lessons. hail from this period,” Strigglers said. of years and Hospitality Services de- According to Hospitality Servic- “It deals with the philosophical The official information link for cided it was time to adopt the change. es, APU can expect this to be a long- issues raised by the ancient Greeks the classics minor was added to the “As we looked at it and re-eval- term change with primarily positive and Romans such as: What is good? APU website on Thursday, Aug. 15, uated it, it was a decision that we outcomes. What is just? What is beauty? What marking the official, solidified inau- decided was positive and would be “It just gives every student that something that the students really is true?" Flannery said. guration for the program. Dr. Flan- freedom,” Teague said. “They may In addition to Flannery’s contri- wanted,” said Hospitality Services only need to use it once or twice a nery has high hopes that the field of Business Manager Jonathan Teague. bution to the program, there were five study will eventually grow into a ma- semester, but we want to make avail- other professors, including Dr. Mike Hospitality Services had created able the freedom to be able to eat jor, as he firmly believes in the ben- the meal zone policy as a way to en- Robbins and Dr. Alice Yafeh-Deigh, Kayla Landrum photo whenever students want.” eficial impact of struggling with the sure that students were not abusing whose work both served as inspira- timeless ideas of the ancient Greeks Junior marketing major and a meal plan that was bought specifi- ous meal zones. tion and played a vital role in the co- and Romans. cally for one person. “It was just way too difficult to Hospitality Services marketing in- operative creation of the minor. “This classics minor is for the Complaints typically revolved keep track of when meal zones be- tern Kandice Quintana described the Jerry Strigglers, a senior political student who desires a liberal arts edu- around the issue that students said gan and ended,” sophomore nursing change as a relief for students with science major on track to be one of cation, not primarily as a credential, they were not able to eat more food major Megan Telfer said. “It’s much large appetites. the first students at APU to graduate than what was given in one meal. more convenient now that we don’t “The no meal zones will help with a classics minor, said his infatu- but as a basis for a life well lived and Furthermore, they added it was in- have to worry about them." those students who are always hun- ation with ancient civilizations pro- a lifetime of liberal learning,” Flan- convenient to work around the vari- Hospitality Services officials said gry,” Quintana said. pelled him to pursue the new minor. nery said. Lifestyle From student to staff member: Alumna returns home Expanded food

PROFILE options on campus Hunter Foote Allison Thompson assistant news editor staff writer

Favorite on-campus eatery: Mexicali With every new semester comes changes: Favorite color: pink temperature adjustments, the re-emergence of Favorite professor: Karen Sorensen-Lang homework, the introduction of new courses, Favorite animal: peacock and for APU, new on-campus food and drink Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon options. As students entered the sunny campus on Sept. 4 for the fall semester they noticed that With an intense passion and excitement for their meal options had expanded. the university, class of 2013 alumna Shayna There are now extended weekend hours at Youngs makes the leap from student to staff all locations, a new build-your-own pizza option member as she takes on the position of the and New York deli-style sandwiches at Cougars’ newest Freshman Admissions Counselor for the Den, and a take-out option at the 1899 Dining 2013-14 school year. Hall. There are also morning omelettes at Youngs graduated with a degree in Canyon Grill, late breakfast options at Mexicali communication studies with an interpersonal Grill on Saturdays, and Peet’s Coffee and Tea emphasis, and a journalism minor. She was at both Hillside Grounds and Cornerstone actively involved in campus life. She served Coffeehouse. as a resident advisor in two different living areas, a community advisor in Trinity Hall, Hunter Foote PHOTO Shayna standing in front of her new office, hoping she doesn’t have deal with a dysfunctional phone again. an admissions receptionist and a campus tour guide. During her freshman year she was also on the cheerleading team. “The thought of being able to come back and serve like, and if that culture will be a culture that will During her brief period away from APU is a really exciting transition for me,” she said. enable them to grow as a student at the time that after graduation, Youngs pursued a managerial Youngs said that her work in admissions they’re done with their four years, or if it will internship with Nordstrom in Santa Barbara changes depending on the season. In the not be the best fit for them,” Youngs said. but also applied for the job of admissions current season of recruiting, Youngs’ job is Although Youngs is excited about the counselor. transition from student to staff member, it “It had always been something that intrigued doesn’t come without its difficulties, which at me, [to be] able to bring people to a place I “I would much rather least have turned into great stories. love so much,” Youngs said. “I was contacted “I am learning how to use an office phone by a mentor about a month into my Nordstrom and just yesterday when I was dialing 91 to call Allison Thompson PHOTO internship saying that there was an opening in sell APU over a pair an 800 number, I called 911 twice by accident A student orders new Peet’s Coffee in Heritage the admissions office and that I should apply.” and the dispatcher called me back,” Youngs Court. After much prayer, Youngs applied and got of shoes any day.” said with a chuckle. Hospitality Services is hoping to seek the job within a month. –Shayna Youngs, admissions counselor With a new challenge and new career path, feedback about these changes from students by Youngs chose APU for very specific reasons Youngs is excited for the opportunity and using “Text and Tell.” Through “Text and Tell,” when she was a prospective freshman and is growth ahead despite the difficult office phone. students can text in their opinions and thoughts excited to help new prospective students make to make presentations at high schools and “I’m really excited to develop relationships about the food and service to a hospitality the decision themselves. at college fairs in both the Bay Area and the with potential students about a place that I have number at different on-campus eateries. “The reason why I chose APU as a student Central Coast to promote and answer questions loved for so long, and then also grow in my Late last semester, Hospitality Services set was because I was looking at a bunch of about APU. professionalism and being a staff member on up a coffee tasting with four different brands different private Christian schools, and I was Youngs frequently gets questions about campus, which will be a completely different outside the Felix Event center and had students really new in my faith, and I knew that APU APU’s transition from an NAIA school to an role for me,” Youngs said. vote on which brand they would like to see on would be the perfect culture for me to be able NCAA school, and about specific major options At the end of her job interview, Youngs campus. Based on these votes, they chose Peet’s to grow within my faith with the resources that offered here. Youngs said her biggest piece of was asked why she wanted to work at APU Coffee and Tea as the school’s new coffee brand. they offered,” Youngs said. advice for prospective freshmen is to visit the instead of furthering her future at Nordstrom. “I think we’re really listening to students a Youngs said she was so transformed by her campus. According to Youngs’ blog, she said, “I would lot more,” said Nikki Moriguchi, a marketing experiences at APU that at first she was scared “It’s really important for them to come to much rather sell APU over a pair of shoes any student supervisor for Hospitality.“We’re trying to leave the place she called home. the school and understand what the culture is day.” to accommodate them with later hours.” Dr. David Weeks The Zu to revive school spirit weeks, from PG. 1 THe Zu, from PG. 1 Zoller calls himself a end of some- and the provost started talking about a new hu- “Zukeeper” and says that the signified the end of something manities-based Honors College, I knew it was a new group will have multiple old and the beginning of a new good fit for me.” events to incorporate and ex- Academic deans are responsible for all as- cite students, including pre- pects of a college or school, including oversee- game tailgates, giveaways ing faculty, curriculum and budgets. and special themed games at “As the founding dean, I have an opportuni- which students will dress in ty to do more — develop curriculum, fundraise costume. and recruit students,” Weeks said. “Plus, I’ll be Stava says that the athletic in the classroom more often, which I love.” department will play a minor This will be especially important this year role, letting Zoller and the stu- because the previous honors program has made dents decide where they want a symbolic and institutional transition to an of- to take the Zu. The department ficial Honors College. The new college will is going to do its part to help implement a common core curriculum and more make events happen, but plan- advanced courses. ning and organizing will be Weeks is dedicated to make the Honors Col- left to the students. lege more attractive to applicants. There are al- Rebecca Kay photo The first event for the ready changes, such as special Honors College Dr. Weeks sitting at his desk during a busy day’s work new organization is a bon- housing and a required honors thesis. The spe- fire in Engstrom lot Friday, cial housing began this year in Engstrom Hall. character. The college currently has 300 enrolled Sept. 20th. Students will have “We aim to become the preferred destina- students, and Weeks is looking at doubling that the opportunity to burn old tion for even more highly motivated students number in the next few years. Blackout or high school shirts who love learning and crave challenge,” Weeks When Weeks is not working in the APU to get a voucher for a new Zu Jessica Slider courtesy said. “A well-crafted Honors College will ele- community, he goes back to his roots as a shirt. If students do not have Jared Zoller getting in some shots wearing the new ‘Zu’ tshirt. vate APU’s reputation, which will benefit every Hoosier and cheers for the Indianapolis Colts a shirt to burn, they can buy donated 2,000 shirts for the end of something old and the graduate.” and Indiana University basketball team. After an old Blackout shirt to burn event. Stava hopes the dona- beginning of new,” Stava said. The honors program has been a part of APU being at APU for 30 years, Weeks still enjoys for $3. tion will spark student inter- “We’re hoping to give out for 20 years and weeks is looking at making it the atmosphere of campus and getting to work “The bonfire is going to be est and jumpstart the new en- 2,000 free tshirts.” even more established and prestigious. The col- with and teach students of all majors. more symbolic than anything, deavor. “I hope the Zu is a loud, lege is open to students of all majors and looks at “I was drawn to APU because of its of how we’re transitioning “We wanted to create an crazy bunch of maniacs,” incoming students’ GPAs, SAT and ACT scores, Christian mission,” Weeks said. “That mission into this new era,” Zoller said. event that was different, that Stava said. “What that looks- and assesses applicants’ leadership abilities and and its people keep me here.” The athletic department was unique, and signified the like? I have no idea.” theClause.org/lifestyle Clause Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 7 Ephesians 4 leads residents toward ‘Life Together’ Living areas interact with the university passage through shirts, events, and in one case, a paper mache ship For University Village staff, the intention Allison Thompson behind choosing Ephesians 4:2 and the phrase staff writer “Bear in Love” was to represent the opportunities that students and advisers have to be hum- After hours of careful planning and prayer, ble and to support each other, and to simply act the campus pastors and staff decided on Ephe- in love. sians 4 as the university passage for the 2013- “We all reflected on Ephesians 4 and medi- 14 school year. Focusing on the cornerstone of tated on this passage to see what stood out and community, the passage is being incorporated resonated with hearts, and Ephesians 4:2 was into living area themes, decorations, events and the common theme,” UV Resident Advisor and discussion topics. senior Christian ministries major Sam Aguirre With each living space representing Ephe- said. “In fact, this theme, in my opinion, goes sians 4 in a unique way, students are able to well with the RezLife theme for this year, which look deeper into all aspects of the passage and is ‘life together.’ They are intricately woven to- absorb its lessons about community. All living gether.” areas, made up of students, resident advisors, Between the nine communities, stu- and resident directors, unite in their representa- dents will be able to focus on the impor- tions of the verses. tance of different pieces of the university There were no restrictions on what particu- passage. lar part of the passage each area could choose Smith Hall will focus on “Humble Confi- to focus on—Residence Life leaders had the dence,” while Adams Hall seeks to “walk in a freedom to creatively represent any of the manner worthy of the calling.” verses in ways that would share the truths most Trinity Hall, on the other hand, will focus effectively. on being “United in Purpose.” The large life “Each staff has the freedom to choose a preserver above the entrance to the hall is a theme and tshirt design,” Associate Direc- daily reminder to residents of the importance of tor of Residence Life Jen Fleckenstein said. helping each other and uniting in the purpose of “Most decide to incorporate the university spreading Christ’s love. passage into their work.” “When I see the life preserver hanging in By displaying aspects of Ephesians 4 the entrance to Trinity, I think, ‘oh, that’s a through living area themes and community Trinity brother or sister,’ and I’m reminded of tshirts, the Residence Life staff hopes to re- home,” freshman pre-engineering major Ken mind students of the importance of uniting as Beard said. the body of Christ. The symbol of unity is seen in decora- “We hoped that students would not only be tions that cover the halls, including a paper reminded of the truth of scripture in chapel but måche ship in Trinity hall and on the sev- in their residence halls as well,” Fleckenstein eral items of clothing that are offered. The Allison Thompson PHOTO The men of Smith Hall are learning to have a “humble confidence” in light of Ephesians 4. Each living area is said. incorporation of Trinity’s “United in Pur- focusing on a different part of the university passage. Ephesians 4 features lessons including, pose” theme will also be included in weekly “walk in a manner worthy of the calling to “group share” nights. which you have been called,” “speak the truth Residents across campus are recognizing in love,” and “be kind, tenderhearted, forgiving the importance of engaging with the university toward one another.” passage. Whether students strive to unite in pur- The goal of Ephesians 4 and ultimately of pose, bear in love or walk in a manner worthy the APU community this year is unity in the of the calling, all actions will be for the glory body of Christ. of God.

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To sit idly by learned that it would probably be eas- Scott Jacob ier to breach a bank than it would be staff writer by nations and individuals around the said. “We, as average citizens, are and pretend as though God will wash world,” he said. not privy to inside information or away all the struggles and pressingly to get into Engstrom without your ID Hertig brings up a vital point in backroom discussions.” controversial issues is not only juve- card, and that despite hearing all of nile, but an insult to your own intel- your classmates’ 30 second life sto- Vast seas of information, slanted saying that every action that takes However, such realization of in- ligence. ries upon meeting them, you cannot news networks and compulsive social place throughout the world has an tricate complexities should never be Stand up. Understand that these remember half of their names to save media compete for the attention of immediate or eventual ripple effect a deterrent for students. There was bombs are being dropped on flesh your life. students all across America, yet there that reaches not only every American never a promise from our Creator that and blood, children of Christ just like You’ve probably learned that is very little stress put on the educa- family, but also families worldwide. life would be clean and easy. We must “Rather than just watch these take one side of an argument into ac- your family and my family. If our anything anyone ever told you about tion of our youth with regard to cur- college was a lie. You do actually rent world issues. have to go to class, and no you can’t Any one of the 5,412 undergrad- If our government launches guided missiles into just sleep through it. And your pro- uate students at APU could tell me fessors actually do know your name. about the promiscuous behavior of You’ve probably learned that the VMAs, but blank stares and va- Syria, there should be an impressive number waking up for that 8 a.m. on West is cant faces are the norm when kids are 50 times more difficult than it was asked about the complexities of the of citizens questioning, if not condemning, this getting to your first period in high Syrian conflict, the political unrest school. But it might just end up be- of Egypt and the vilification of gays choice of action. ing your favorite class this semester, through Putin’s “anti-propaganda” despite the whole having to drag your law. body out of bed and onto the trolley at An argument may arise that even government launches guided missiles an ungodly hour thing. So try to stay if students do keep themselves cur- events unfold, we can be involved in count, while keeping the opposing into Syria, there should be an impres- awake. rent on these issues, there’s nothing shaping them: first of all, by aware- side close at hand for balance. sive number of citizens questioning, You’ve probably learned that col- they can do about it, therefore mak- ness, second by understanding, third “Anyone can have an opinion if not condemning, this choice of ac- lege means a lot less sleep and a lot ing their self-education obsolete. by communicating and fourth by tak- and anyone can start a blog,” Hyer tion. more coffee. But college also means There is a dangerous theme woven ing action,” Hertig said. said. “It therefore becomes important Karl Barth, a prominent theolo- being able to choose that late night deep into this kind of thinking, as it News sources in the U.S. were to seek multiple sources, understand gian and force of rebellion against Donut Man run over that extra hour suggests that there is no reason to be initially created to act as a direct con- bias and critically analyze news. I the oppressive reign of Hitler, spoke of sleep, and learning that Tiger Tails informed on the decisions our gov- nection between the people and their think it is really important to formu- a beautiful piece of truth when he go pretty well with coffee three hours ernment is making, or the implica- elected leaders. They were originally late your own set of values and mor- called for Christians to “read the Bi- later when the sun comes up and tions of its actions. to keep those in power accountable, als, and establish principles you hold ble in one hand, and the newspaper in you’re working on that homework “The problem is that average and to inform the masses with raw, to be true.” the other.” you never finished. Americans do not allow world events genuine facts. Our responsibility here at APU When individuals claim that hard is even greater; those of us who con- You’ve probably learned that to impact them, at least consciously,” those ten alloted chapel absences will global studies professor Paul Hertig news is less important if they cannot sider ourselves Christians are called by our God “to look after orphans and be lifesavers, but sometimes waking said. “And if the world is having an directly change a situation, they are widows in their distress, and to keep Scott Jacob is an English ma- up an extra hour early to start your impact on people who do not realize essentially silencing their own voice oneself from being polluted by the jor and global studies minor. His day off worshipping alongside hun- it, then that is a dangerous kind of in crucial matters. A student’s apathy world” (James 1:27 NIV). How can passion for literature and the writ- dreds of your peers can be a lifesaver passivity.” then sends a personal message to in- we pick and choose which orphans ten word will one day lead him to too. Hertig, who has a doctorate and dividuals outside the United States and widows for whom to care? How write fiction novels, own a book- You’ve probably learned that master’s degree in theological stud- that foreign trials and tribulations mean less than a suggestively utilized can we embrace people we know store, or be a vagabond writer. Housing did an okay job of pairing you with a roommate who likes the same music as you and isn’t completely obnoxious. But you probably haven’t yet learned there’s a good chance she’ll also end up being one Tweets Cougar Poll of your best friends by the end of the year. How knowledgeable are you of what’s going on in Syria? You’ll learn so much about your- @apuclause self and so much of your life will change in this semester alone, and all @ToriStark | Tori: of the above will have been a contributing factor of that. APU profs/faculty we get it, So be open to not only all of that, you’re relevant and hip. Please but everything else that crosses your stop incorporating “twertin” and path this year. Take advatage of all of “the Instagram” into lectures the opportunities you are given. There will be times where those opportunites to learn and grow aren’t @zackevans | Zack so great. College won’t always be It’s the return of gym shorts like orientation weekend. You might and messy buns. Welcome *results based upon poll of 50 have to pull an all-nighter in week randomly selected apu students to the 2nd week of school. 15. You might not always get along #iHeartAPU with your roommates. You might get homesick from time to time. You may not get an A on every paper you write. 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SATIRE The moral of the “Wrecking Ball” story Miley Cyrus is not the trashy pop star everyone thinks she is, but a role model for young children

Kayla Landrum design/photo editor

Miley Cyrus broke records on Vevo this week when she released her new music video, “Wrecking Ball.” Within 24 hours the video had more than 12.3 million hits. In the comments, many viewers expressed shock that the former Disney pop star had taken a new approach to the phrase “less is more.” Critics rave that Disney has a track record for graduating “Wild Childs,” when in reality Disney teaches us to follow our dreams and to be ourselves — and Miley Cyrus is doing exactly that. Her music video is filled with lessons that today’s youth can learn. In Facebook Courtesy a recent interview on “Jimmy Kim- Miley’s video for her most recent single “Wrecking Ball” demolishes Vevo records with 12.3 milltion hits and stirs up controversy among viewers. mel Live,” Cyrus said: “I do not have hobbies. The only thing that I am good at is what I do.” This teaches tional experience.” in its commentary on her and fiancé model to show them just that. She Lines” video or Justin Timberlake’s children all over America the impor- Parents should encourage their Liam Hemsworth. However, she is has accomplished everything soci- “Tunnel Vision” video. At least when tance of the work ethic. kids to watch “Wrecking Ball” be- just trying to love the best that she ety wants out of life: her wardrobe Miley gets naked she is not some- The pop star has been criticized cause it is a deeply moving perfor- can in this broken society. is cost-effective; she knows how to body’s object of sex—she is simply for lack of artistic creativity due to mance of being honest and true. What The last scene of the video twerk; she’s rich; she owns a nice being herself. the nudity shown in her music video. many do not know is that each scene shows Cyrus practically naked on the house and car; she’s engaged; and But in an interview with Z100′s Elvis represents an insecurity with which wrecking ball. Her nudity symbol- most importantly, people can’t stop Duran she rebuffed her critics, say- Miley Cyrus deals. izes her vulnerability. Cyrus is not talking about her. ing she thought her video was “much The wrecking ball shows that Mi- on drugs, or trying to break out of the Sometimes it is better to listen to Kayla Landrum is a sophomore” than that. ley is hurt by the way society views Disney shadow, but she is truly just the lessons our parents teach us rather more journalism major and politi- “If you look at my eyes, I look her, because ultimately she is just try- being herself. This video is so power- than the morals society imposes on cal studies minor. She is the de- more sad than actually my voice ing to be herself. And while viewers ful because it teaches society to stop us. sign/photo editor of the Clause sounds on the record,” Cyrus said. think making out with the hammer judging and start loving. Next time someone wants to talk this year. She likes long walks “It was a lot harder to actually do the was unnecessary, it shows her addic- Children need to know that about how her performance was de- on the beach and enjoys drink- video than it was to even record the tion to destructive love. they can be whoever they want to grading and offensive to women, take ing cappuccinos at hipster coffee song. It was much more of an emo- The public has been relentless be, and Cyrus is the perfect role a look at Robin Thicke’s “Blurred shops. Cougar Walk Talk Miley’s dash from Disney

“I think either her or her producers “If she stuck with her Disney are extremely intelligent, because Channel career I think she would the fact [is] that we’re talking about have gone a lot farther than she is her right now. She obviously wants now, because the attention she’s popularity and recognition, and getting now is so negative.” she’s getting it.” freshman biochemistry major sophomore international business major Shannon Patterson Brandon Morales

“She’s gone down the deep end. Done some things that I don’t think “I think that a lot of people are still maybe even she’s proud of. Doesn’t looking at her as a Disney Channel seem like she’s making the best star, and that’s not what she is decisions for herself.” anymore.” senior mathematics major sophomore youth ministry major Sara Ryan Nolan Henslick Sports Developments with compliance and academic support In order to continue improving COMPLIANCE, from PG. 1 academic performance, the student athletes need academic support. This such an important part of compe- year, Stava is heading a brand-new tition of athletics —teaching fairness system that includes study halls and and playing by the rules — because academic mentors. These mentors in- as you go out in life there are rules clude Stava, Stueve, assistant coaches, you’re going to have to follow.” the two graduate assistants who work The way NCAA compliance af- in the athletics office and volunteers fects the university as a whole is pri- from all around campus. marily through the bridges athletics has built between itself and other of- “I think it’s a great start. [But,] fices. Offices the Athletics Department it’s not near what we need it to be,” works with includes the Office of Un- Stava said. “I would love if APU ath- dergraduate Admissions, the Provost’s letics were known for being a place Office, the Learning Enrichment Cen- that not only was dominant on the ter, and One Stop, which includes the field, on the court and in the pool, Office of Student Financial Services but was also dominant in the class- and the Office of the Undergraduate room. I would love for this to be a Registrar. place where a coach brings a recruit “Every faculty and staff member on campus and they could brag about on campus, every student athlete, how well that recruit was going to every coach and every person in the do in the classroom because of this registrar’s office all have something robust support system that was avail- to do with NCAA compliance,” Stava able on campus.” said. “A lot of people think it’s a cou- The campus-wide effort with ple of folks who sit in athletics with Annie Z. Yu photo compliance to help the school im- a rulebook, but really, compliance is It’s tough to balance athletics and school work. The Athletics Department created new academic resources prove as a whole is continuing to setting up systems that reach across this year for student athletes, including study sessions and academic mentors. grow. With Stava, Stueve, the Ath- campus so that the entire university letics Department and the school can function within the NCAA regu- “It’s always going. If there are stu- “I’ve been very impressed with Student athletes live two sepa- taking major strides to make this lations that are laid out for us.” dents and coaches out there, your job [Shelby] in the two months she’s rate lives: the life of an athlete and happen, their efforts are resulting in Stava works with academic com- is always running. Me just being here been with us,” Pine said. “The great the life of a student. Most people progress. pliance and regulates the rules along helps to have another layer of eyes, thing about Shelby is she’s grown only see them as athletes but do not “[The transition to the NCAA] with Compliance Administrator Shel- ears and compliance to be around up in the Cal State system and she’s realize that their lives as students has been nothing but positive,” Pine by Stueve, whose position is brand- campus.” been connected with three schools are just as important. The mindset said. “Has it been challenging? Yes. new this year. Stueve works with Stueve has worked with compli- in that system. As we talk about of athletics follows the philosophy [Have] there been choppy waters so coaches, players and the other offices ance at several Division II schools NCAA rules, legislation and regula- of emphasizing academics: the cur- it’s been hard at times? You bet. But around campus, making sure they un- in the past. Having her experience tions, she sees them through a dif- rent overall GPA of APU athletes is as we carry on and continue in this derstand the measures that come out in the Athletics Department has ferent lens than we do as a private 3.07. According to Pine, the depart- transition, there’s no forlorning for of NCAA’s 355-page rulebook. made monitoring compliance much Christian school and that diversity of ment plans to continue raising that our past. We are so excited about “It’s not a 9-5 job,” Stueve said. easier, officials said. viewpoint has been great.” bar as much as possible. the future.”

The Cougars played their first home match Tues- day night, starting a five-game homestand, the longest of the season. Check www.theclause.org Cain looks to end with a smash for a recap. Conference play begins on Saturday. Finding early success ■ saturday, sept. 21 fresno pacific @ azusa, ca this season, key player Fresno Pacific has always been a tough opponent for the Cougars. The Sunbirds Christy Cain looks to have won nine of the last 10 matches, win- make her final year on ning the overall series 65-9. the team her best ■ thursDAY, sept. 26 holy names @ azusa, ca Jamie Garcia The Cougars have never lost against Holy staff writer Names, leading the series 9-0.

■ saturday, sept. 28 If there is one thing other volleyball teams dominican @ azusa, ca have to fear about playing the Azusa Pacific Cou- The Cougars have also found a lot of suc- gars, it is the senior 6-foot-4 middle blocker with cess against Dominican, leading the series the ability to command the front of the net and 5-0. take over the game: Christy Cain. Cain brings a killer game to the volleyball court, covering a lot of room and putting up kills. She is currently second on the team with 81 total kills on the year and a .405 attacking percentage. 30 of those 81 kills came in back-to-back APU Sports Information courtesy matches during the first day at the Seaside Invita- Senior middle blocker Christy Cain looks to make the most of her final season with the tional two weekends ago. She matched her career Cougars. She is currently second on the team in kills with 81. high in the win against Texas A&M International rec on Friday and topped that with 16 in the close loss is tough to stop. player from freshman year I had no idea what I byu-hawaii 5-0 against Cal State Dominguez Hills on the same day. “It stresses [teams] out when we have every was doing. And now I can look on the other side of Head coach Chris Keife thinks Cain will be position hitting instead of just focusing on the the court and I can see what’s going on and I can hawai’i hilo 5-0 a big asset to the team this year both literally and outside, so they have to mix up their game,” Cain read what’s going on. Your understanding of the azusa pacific 6-2 figuratively. said. “It makes it hard to block if you have a mid- game increases because you play so much. Your “She is 6’4” and always looks to her length and dle going as well.” speed of the game increases a lot because as a hawai’i pacific 6-2 her size as an advantage,” Keife said. “She hits a In the midst of competition and after four freshman you’re coming in from high school and 5-2 high ball and has been improving a lot this year.” years of life as both a volleyball player and a col- don’t know the speed of the game. By your senior fresno pacific Cain credits the early success to the amount lege student, it is starting to hit Cain that this is her year, it’s just naturally what you do.” point loma 6-3 of balls they have been setting her up with. When last season. According to Keife, Cain’s biggest contri- the ball is served up to Cain good opportunities “I just know that there is an endpoint and so butions to the team are her ability to get essen- chaminade 3-2 present themselves. it’s the final stretch of consistently wanting to do tial kills and her perseverance. academy of art 4-4 “Coach has been stressing the fact that we really well and nailing that tournament and look- “She will be a big loss, just her presence need to establish the middles from the beginning ing at ... every game that we have, because its all and ability to get kills,” Keife said. “She is do- dixie state 3-3 of every game, which is nice, Cain said. “The coming to an end, and it’s sad,” Cain said. ing a great job at the net so anytime you lose california baptist 3-5 setters have been feeding the middles and we Being on a team for four consistent years has somebody like that it’s going to be a loss.” have been trying to put the ball away.” shaped Cain’s relationship with her teammates Until then, Cain looks to continue to be a big notre dame de namur 2-6 Cain continues to rack up the kills thanks to and drastically improved her volleyball skills. threat on both the offensive and defensive sides of dominican (ca) 1-7 her teammates’ sets. She said other teams began “As a teammate you learn to love your team. the ball. Her presence in front of the net will cause to fear their game plan because it is an attack that I love these girls so much,” Cain said. “Just as a problems in the gameplans of many other teams. holy names 0-8 theClause.org/SPORTS Clause Wednesday, sept. 18, 2013 11 New soccer players make their mark With 16 newcomers After losing their first road game to Cal Poly Pomona, the Cougars begin and 13 returners, conference play on Thurs., Sept. 19 in Oakland vs. Holy Names. the Cougars have ■ thursday, sept. 19 found success early holy names @ oakland, ca The Cougars lead the all-time se- rec and look to keep ries, 3-0-0. Hawai’i hilo 3-0-1 their composure ■ saturDAY, sept. 21 dominican (ca) 2-2-1 down the stretch academy of art @ san francisco, ca azusa pacific 2-1 Steven Mercado The two teams have only faced sports editor off once before; the Cougars notre dame de 2-3 picked up the win namur

Often, youth correlates with inex- ■ thursday, sept. 26 hawai’i pacific 1-1 perience. Occasionally, you will find byu-hawaii @ azusa, ca young players who are the exception, The Cougars have also only face fresno pacific 1-2 unwavering in the face of pressure. BYU-Hawaii once before and the Enter Azusa Pacific University’s game also resulted in a Cougar holy names 1-2 women’s soccer team, comprised victory. of 16 new players and 13 returners. academy of art 1-3 Fourteen of the new players are fresh- ■ monday, sept. 30 1-3 men and the other two are sophomore hawai’i pacific @ azusa, ca california baptist transfers. This very new and young The Cougars lead the series point loma 1-3 group of soccer players jumped against Hawai’i Pacific, 2-0-0. straight to work, earning a successful byu-hawaii 0-1-1 start to the season. APU Sports Information Courtesy ■ thursday, oct. 3 The Cougars currently hold a re- Sophomore midfielder Allyn Brown, freshman forward Katelyn Rogers, hawai’i hilo @ azusa, ca dixie state 0-2-1 cord of 2–1. Their most recent game and freshman defender Courtney Camden have filled key roles as new This will be the first time ever that against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos additions to the Cougars roster. APU will play against Hawai’i Hilo. chaminade 0-3 resulted in a 1–0 loss while freshman goalkeeper Sarah Klinkenberg al- it’s really us putting in the work and on the practice field, the veterans help stepped into big roles, whether it be Klinkenberg stepped into the role lowed her first goal that was not a wanting to improve and wanting to the freshmen at their position and give as a starter or coming off the bench. of starting keeper and has filled it nicely penalty kick. get better,” Surrell said. “The talent them pointers. When they are off the These first-year players understand to say the least, only allowing one goal There is a freshman at every po- is here, but we’re all trying to get on field, they hang out with each other the challenge that stood before them in three games and saving the ball 17 sition putting her work in to the sur- the same page of what we all want to and go out for meals together. and that lies ahead of them on this times. Klinkenberg earned Pacific West prisingly surging squad, and accord- do together.” “Someone that plays the same long road of a season. Conference Women’s Soccer Fresh- ing to head coach Jason Surrell, the There are a good number of position [as another player] will come Camden has filled her starting men of the Week honors last week due newcomers bring many qualities that freshmen who fill a key role for the alongside them, explain some things role strongly, facing a few dangerous to her stellar performances between the are beneficial to the team. team. Forward Katelyn Rogers has and work with them,” Surrell said. strikers during the first three games. posts against Lee University and Cal “It’s not about trying to find kids started two of the three games and is “They’ve got a good coaching staff She has embraced the opportunities State Dominguez Hills. that can do the job, but it’s about try- tied for the most shots taken, eight. that does a good job of that as well.” she has been given so far and is grate- “As a freshman, obviously it’s a ing to find the best ones for the job,” Forward Lindsey Ryals has also tak- Instead of different players stand- ful for everything that has been given little intimidating, but the girls have Surrell said. “It’s one of those good en eight shots and has started in all ing out and getting the spotlight, the to her. been so welcoming and really positive problems to have. There’s a lot of tal- three games. Midfielder Haley Wil- Cougars try to do a good job of play- “Coming on to this team has been with me [both] on the field and off the ent and the quality of the players are liamson, defender Courtney Cam- ing together as one unit. the greatest transition I could have ex- field,” Klinkenberg said. “It was hard good, so that’s one of the reasons we den and sophomore midfielder Allyn “You don’t see a lot of individu- pected; it couldn’t have gone smooth- stepping into big shoes with the keep- have had some early success.” Brown, a transfer from Pepperdine als out there; it’s more of a cohesive er,” Camden said. “The girls have ers that have been here before, but I felt The team’s quality players range University, are among the key new- group first and foremost,” Surrell said. been so welcoming and inviting and good once I got here.” from seniors who are playing on the comers for the Cougars. “A lot of these kids come from good we’ve really connected over the last The Cougars have four days un- team for their fourth year to juniors The Cougars understand the im- club experience, and a lot of the play- few weeks. From the outside looking til they begin conference play against who have continued to improve since portance of chemistry and what it does ers that have been here have been do- in, I don’t think somebody could tell Holy Names (1-2) in Oakland on Sun- day one to freshmen who just arrived for the team. They wasted no time get- ing a good job in getting the younger that we have so many new people be- day. The young team seeks to continue and are putting in hard work. ting acclimated to one another both ones ready for this level of soccer.” cause we have just really clicked and its success on the field as the most cru- “It sounds simple and cliché, but on and off the field. When they are A number of freshmen have brought it out on the field.” cial part of their schedule begins. Men’s soccer takes winning streak into conference play A game-winner intensity primarily on the offensive side of the ball with 13 shots from Kelly caps in the period. Each scoring chance got the Cougars closer and closer off the five-game to a score, which eventually led to senior midfielder Oktay Bulut get- homestand; the ting a chance in the box and getting Cougars hit the clipped by a Concordia defender. This resulted in a penalty kick that rec Bulut finished with ease with 8:05 road to begin azusa pacific 3-2 conference play left in the game. Senior midfielder Trenton Titus hawai’i pacific 2-1-1 returned to the field for the Cou- Steven Mercado gars Saturday night. He had a few hawai’i hilo 2-1 sports editor big scoring opportunities late in the game: one was a header in the box academy of art 2-2 that sailed just left of the post and On Saturday night, the Azusa Pa- another was a line-drive strike from point loma 2-2 cific Cougars (3-2) looked like they just in front of the box that was were headed to extra time for a sec- stopped by Eagles freshman goal- fresno pacific 1-1-1 ond straight game. Steven Mercado photo keeper Jordan Brinkley. 1-2-1 Sophomore forward Keyran Kel- Sophomore forward Keyran Kelly scored the game-winning goal with 15 The Cougars grab their third dominican (ca) ly had something else in mind. straight win as they close their seconds left, boosting the Cougars to their third straight win. 1-3 With 16 seconds left to play homestand on a high note. They are notre dame de against the Concordia Eagles (1-3), sively into the Eagles’ zone. They thought if we could keep the pressure now looking forward to Thursday’s namur Kelly finished the game-winning shot the ball 18 times compared to on that we would break through.” road game against Holy Names, shot on the left side of the net via a the Eagles’ seven shots. Seven of the A huge contributing factor to which will be the first game of con- byu-hawaii 0-1-1 set piece from senior defender Gar- Cougars’ shots were on goal com- the Cougars’ breaking through was ference play. rett Mehrguth on the other side of the pared to the Eagles’ four. not only their shots, but their eight “We know that we’re not quite california baptist 0-1-1 box, winning the game 2–1. “We were getting some chances corner kicks throughout the night. there yet, but we are getting bet- dixie state 0-1-1 A score for the Cougars seemed in the second half and I think the The Cougars earned many good ter,” Blomquist said. “Our mindset inevitable as they continuously momentum was with us,” said head scoring chances through corners. is that we want to continue to strive holy names 0-2 chipped away at the tough Concordia coach Dave Blomquist. “They were The Cougars turned on the jets for greatness and we feel like we’re defense by pushing the ball aggres- great defensively all night, but I during the second half, raising the making progress towards that.” chaminade 0-3 theClause.org/sports Clause Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 12 Rebuilt offensive line looks to impress this season ■ saturday, sept. 21 Taylor Schablaske humboldt state @ azusa, ca staff writer This Saturday will be a big game for the Cougars against Humboldt State, who is Football games are won and lost at the line normally a strong team in the PacWest of scrimmage. If the Cougars want to be suc- Conference. Humboldt State leads the all- cessful this season, they must get great play time series, 17-8. from a completely revamped offensive line. ■ saturDAY, sept. 28 Heading into the first week of conference central washington @ azusa, ca play, the offensive line consists of four new The Cougars will play the second of starters, including two newcomers to the pro- back-to-back home games against Cen- gram, a former tight end starting at left tackle, tral Washington. The Wildcats lead the and a former guard now playing center. all-time series, 5-2. The new-look offensive line will have senior former tight end Paul Flores as the start- APU Sports Information courtesy ing left tackle, freshman redshirt Jordan Wer- Senior center Lance Barker (left) and senior net at left guard, senior Lance Barker at center, left tackle Paul Flores (right) block for junior freshman Ahmad Sunda at right guard and ju- running back Terrell Watson. nior college transfer Cody Clay at right tackle. line is new to the trenches: senior left tackle These five will have their hands full, Paul Flores. Flores, who originally came to replacing four graduating seniors from last APU as a quarterback, was switched to tight year’s team, which included left tackle Luke end for his first three years. Now playing left Marquardt, now a member of the San Fran- tackle, he has a great responsibility at one of cisco 49ers. the most important positions on the field. With the complete overhaul of the line as “It’s a different mindset going from tight a unit with members who have never played end to tackle. It’s more of a grind, more phys- together before, they will face many chal- ical, and you have to bring it on every play,” lenges as well as adjustments that must be Flores said. made as the season goes on. Rounding out the starters on the offensive Barker, who is also the team captain and line is junior transfer student Cody Clay from the lone returning starter, believes the offen- Fullerton College. Clay, who had multiple sive line can be a strong point for the Cougars scholarship offers from different schools, in- this season. cluding the University of Tennessee, will also “Every day we are getting better as a be relied on heavily this season. group, and I feel that we have the potential to NFL Hall-of-Famer and Cougars of- do a lot of damage,” Barker said. fensive line coach Jackie Slater expects this That potential has much to do with the year’s line to be just as successful as years two freshmen guards, Wernet and Sunda. The past. two have their work cut out for them, and liv- “I feel really good about this group of ing up to that potential is key. guys,” Slater said. “I’m excited about where “They’re having to grow up fast, but they they are right now but I’m even more excited definitely understand that at any time they about where they can be as the season goes will have to be depended on,” Barker said. on. By the end of the season we will have a Another key member of the offensive very good group.”