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VOLUME 107, ISSUE 14 CHECK US OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: /ThePacifican @ThePacifican @ThePacifican THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016 Will Stockton become the next Flint, Michigan? Swaja Khanna California... you’re adding on information they gain Staff Reporter ammonia to your drinking from the Internet, multiple water because you’re too lazy students have voiced concerns Beginning in fall 2015, and cheap to remove dirt on not knowing much about the City of Stockton began (organics) from your water the subject. using chloramines in its water supplies,” Brockovich posted “I would want to know distribution system. The water to her Facebook page. what effects chloramines have containing these chloramines This post comes at a time on drinking water. While is being distributed to when Americans in Flint, they might purify the water, residents living in the City of Michigan are going through they may also have other Stockton North Water Service a crisis due to contamination detrimental effects. I would Area and county areas. The of drinking water. This crisis definitely need to see more University of the Pacific is a started as early as April of research [on the topic]. It customer of California Water 2014, when the city of Flint would be useful to know how and is not affected by the began getting its water from other cities have regulated change. Stockton residents the Flint River instead of similar problems with water located in the South Water depending on water from Detroit Free Press and the experiences they have Service Area are also not News of the addition of chloramines to Stockton’s water supply has ignited Detroit. The quality of the fear of a water crisis similar to the one in Flint, Michigan. had with these chemicals,” affected. water was detrimental to said Mushel Kazmi ‘16. Chloramines, according residents’ health, as many switch its water supply back water with the chloramines in For now, there is much to the City of Stockton’s raised concerns about rashes, to Detroit’s. it, the information, although speculation on how these Chloramine Conversion hair loss and other problems. On Jan. 14, 2016, Gov. widely available on the City chloramines will affect the Project website, are “a Up until January 2015, Snyder asked the Obama of Stockton website, is not City of Stockton. There will chemical compound of the City of Flint insisted that administration for more common knowledge. be a public forum held by the chlorine and ammonia, the water was safe for human federal aid as well as major Byron Chou ’16 said, “It’s city on Feb. 1 that will include commonly used as a diluted consumption, bathing and disaster declaration. Two horrible. We shouldn’t be Stockton Mayor Anthony solution to disinfect drinking cooking. By September 2015, days later, on Jan. 16, 2016, drinking this water. We’re Silva, Vice Mayor Christina water before it is delivered however, Michigan Gov. Rick President Obama signed an trying to get ammonia out of Fugazi, Erin Brockovich to [residents].” These Snyder acknowledged the emergency declaration for our bodies, which is why we and local water analysts chloramines are formed using high lead levels found in small more federal aid, but refused urinate, and drinking that is Bill Jennings and Barbara low chemical concentrations children’s blood samples. to sign orders for a disaster counterproductive.” Barrigan-Parrilla, among in a controlled environment. In October 2015, the declaration. The issue has Erika Brindopke ’16 said other water scientific experts. Recently, Erin Brockovich, Michigan Legislature and been floating around in the this is why she “always The public forum will a famous environmental Gov. Snyder approved about media for a few months, and [drinks] bottled water, be held in the Atherton activist, voiced her opinions $9.4 million to help Flint’s the situation only seems to be because I don’t trust drinking Auditorium at San Joaquin on the Chloramine Conversion ever-increasing water crisis, getting worse. the water from Stockton.” Delta College on Feb. 1 at 6 Project. “Congratulations as well as $6 million to help Although University of the While some people are p.m. to the City of Stockton, Pacific doesn’t receive the forming their opinions solely Pacific bans hoverboards due to possible fire hazard

Ashley Pham Pacific, refer to self-balancing reports of hoverboards convenient for [him] to travel safety concerns of a potential Contributing Reporter scooters or electrically catching fire. These incidents around campus to class.” explosion. Hoverboards have been motorized boards. have prompted field After finding out about the Not only do hoverboards making their appearance on Over winter break, all investigations, but no results temporary hoverboard ban, pose a fire threat, there is the streets recently, but as of students received an email have been released. Jackie said he was “very the undeniable possibility of Jan. 14, 2016, hoverboards announcing the temporary Jackie Dong, a sophomore disappointed because the injury. Many hospital ERs have are temporarily banned on ban due to safety concerns pre-dentistry major, is an hoverboard is actually very raised by the U.S. Consumer owner of a hoverboard. safe if you don’t overcharge University of the Pacific’s hoverboards Stockton campus. Product Safety Commission. Buying the hoverboard, it.” Unlike many, however, continued ON page 2 Hoverboards, defined by The CPSC received several Jackie thought it’d be “very Jackie acknowledges the

Index Opinion/4 • Lifestyles/7 • Sports/10 Read. Recycle. Repeat. 2 | THE PACIFICAN NEWS JANUARY 28, 2016 Students react to new ban on hoverboards Public Safety

Hoverboards avoiding purchasing the continued from page 1 product from a location or website that cannot be already reported multiple contacted if a problem were injuries from hoverboard- to arise. In addition, you riding. As a result, California should search for the mark law (AB 604) requires that of a certified national testing individuals must be over 16 laboratory. Otherwise, the and wearing a helmet when hoverboard manufacturer riding a hoverboard on public has not had its product Weekly Report paths. certified. Jan. 17 - Jan. 24 Because multiple Once the results of companies manufacture CPSC’s investigation are Auto Theft Recovery hoverboards, the safety announced, Pacific’s ban Fulton Street 01.18.16 of the mechanics of each will be reevaluated. But for Officers located a vehicle that hoverboard raises numerous now, we won’t be seeing any Express UK was previously reported stolen. concerns. The CSPC advises hoverboards roving around Malfunctioning hoverboards have been known to explode and catch fire, The vehicle was left abandoned leading Pacific to enact a ban pending further investigation. campus. by the responsible party. Officers returned the vehicle back to its rightful owners. Pacific professor showcases graphic Arrest Parking Lot #9 01.18.16 Officers made contact with three subjects, one on parole. design artwork at Reynold’s Gallery One subject was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

University Regulation Pershing & Euclid 01.18.16 Officers received a complaint regarding a loud party. Officers made contact with the residents, who agreed to turn the music down.

Suspicious Activity McCaffrey Center 01.19.16 Officers dispatched to meet with staff who had received reports of a resident in possession of an illegal knife. Officers met the resident, who allowed them to search his room. Officers located the knife, which measured within the legal limits of the policy.

Casualty Alpha Phi 01.20.16 The reporting party was experiencing severe pain. Medics transported the caller to Dameron Hospital for further evaluation.

Accident Public Safety 01.20.16 A student STRIPE member injured himself on the golf cart. A report was filed.

University Regulation McCaffrey Center 01.20.16 Officers made contact with a subject involved with marijuana. A report was filed with Judicial Affairs.

Arrest Pacific Avenue 01.21.16 Officers stopped a vehicle for traffic violations and determined the driver was under the influence. CHP responded to Professor Brett DeBoer currently teaches graphic design here at the University process the driver for DUI. of the Pacific. The University’s Reynolds Gallery is currently displaying his exhibit, entitled “Invented Forms and Imaginary Objects.” The exhibit began Jan. 19 and will be on display through Feb. 12. All photos are courtesy of Edna Rush. JANUARY 28, 2016 THE PACIFICAN | 3

Pacific students:OPINION Do you feel safe studying abroad? Alex Rooney to their home institutions early because Department on campus to monitor Lifestyles Editor So, while thankfully nothing of their parents felt uncomfortable with international events. Senior On Nov. 13, 2015, Paris was major concern has happened in them traveling while there was any International Officer Director at viciously attacked by a group claiming the last few weeks, how do Pacific safety concern.” However, Cohn still Pacific Ryan Griffith explained affiliation with the growing terrorist students who are currently in Europe says her time abroad was enjoyable that the International Programs organization, Islamic State of Iraq and — particularly the threatened zones — and ultimately safe. and Services Committee looks at Syria (ISIS). A week later, the Belgian feel about their safety while pursuing Sherilyn Lozano ‘17, who is still risks and concerns within specific city of Brussels shut in residents in an education abroad? in Rome completing her one-year countries. After the Paris attacks, the official citywide lockdown, claiming Serena Duggal ‘17, currently abroad study, has a very positive spin on University immediately reached out “imminent terror,” in relation to in Spain, says that she feels perfectly the recent events, saying, “In my to the one Pacific student who was in searching for perpetrators of the Paris safe, even at night, and she feels specific experience, I am content to be France to make sure she was safe and attacks. Following the terror in these fortunate to be living in a place where continuing my time here [in Europe]. comfortable with continuing her stay. two European cities, ISIS spokespeople she can feel that sense of security. As things continue to happen around University of the Pacific also claimed that similar attacks would be She is not concerned about what has the world, I believe it is even more receives updates from the programs carried out in the future, specifically happened recently. enriching to be experiencing them its students are involved in overseas. in London and Rome, two of Europe’s While Serena is not studying in in such an international community, Thus, they are always being kept in top destinations. a place that has been specifically where a broader perspective on the loop should any potential problem The threats on Rome specifically mentioned as a target, which likely what is happening in our world can arise, and they can take appropriate have been coming in from terrorist- adds to her feelings of safety, another be discussed and used as a learning action. affiliated organizations for months, Pacific junior, Julia Cohn, has just opportunity.” Ultimately, there will always be even before the Paris attacks, as Rome returned from her semester abroad in Lozano even finds the armed fears associated with stepping outside is the home of Vatican City and the Rome and was in Europe during the military presence around the city of one’s comfort zone, and recent Pope. However, in light of recent recent tensions. and at the front doors of her school events are certainly a legitimate reason events and the culmination of the Cohn said of her last month reassuring as opposed to anxiety- to raise a few questions, but living and massive Vatican celebration the Holy abroad, “It was a bit nerve-wracking provoking. “They are there to protect studying abroad is an unforgettable Jubilee of Mercy, which kicked off in at times; everyone was paying very us; I trust that we are completely safe and life-changing experience that few early December, the city has greatly close attention to the news following here,” she added. people come to regret. upped security, sending an extra 700 the Paris attacks, and one afternoon, Of course, the University holds For further questions regarding armed men to guard The Eternal City, public transportation was suspended student safety as a top priority and safety, students should contact reports The Local, an English site for because there was a homemade bomb assures prospective students and Pacific’s International Programs and Italian news. in a backpack on a Metro train. Some parents that they are consistently Services Department. students from our University returned working with the Risk Management Troubleshooting Trump’s recent shooting statement Brandon Bell as two months ago in San Bernardino, and Frosted Flakes would still taste people around the country are already Website Administrator California. gr-r-reat!’ It is as equally disturbing embroiled in this contentious election, This past Saturday, Jan. 24, Donald Trump’s comments have also given and hilarious.” and the dialogue on the presidency Trump was quoted as saying, “I could Texas Sen. Ted Cruz an opportunity to No matter your opinion on Donald has just begun. stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue close the margin in the polls, which are Trump, students on campus and and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t quite close to Trump’s compared to the lose any voters.” other candidates. Cruz commented, “I This was Trump’s response to the will let Donald speak for himself… I question of his supporters’ loyalty. can say I have no intention of shooting Many of his supporters have said there anyone in this campaign.” is almost nothing Trump could do to Trump’s statement has been lose their vote. most scrutinized online, with people Even the next day, in a phone wondering how anyone could vote interview with CBS’ John Dickerson, for a presidential candidate that had Trump doubled down on his previous committed a very public murder. statement, saying, “I have people that Many cite these comments as just are so loyal that it’s been so reported.” another example of how Trump is an All of this was while he was speaking unsuitable candidate for president. at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, Even though University of the so he could campaign for the upcoming Pacific is hundreds of miles away Iowa Caucuses. These caucuses will be from Iowa, there are still students on held on Feb. 1 and will eventually help campus that had something to say determine the presidential candidates about Donald Trump’s comments. by delegates electing their chosen Jamie Culilap ‘19 exclaimed, “Wow! candidate to the county, state and He is a very messed up man to say national conventions. that.” One third-year student who Trump’s statements come at an wished to stay anonymous said, “I feel inopportune time for him for two like Trump thinks his voters are so reasons. For one, the topic of gun dumb they won’t mind.” violence has made its way to the Zech Miller ‘19 added some humor forefront of many people’s minds to the grimness of Trump’s quote, quipping, “It’s as if Tony the Tiger Getty Images during this election, mostly due to the Presidential candidate Donald Trump has recently made more inflammatory statements. rise in mass shootings, one as recent said, ‘I could strangle the Trix Bunny 4 | THE PACIFICAN OPINION JANUARY 28, 2016 Black vs Orange Topic of the week: PRO CON “Easy A” Classes Alex Rooney partially determine where Andrew Rocha struggle is required. That Lifestyles editor they continue their higher Staff reporter doesn’t mean you have to take education later on. several upper-division courses Any science-related major That is why the occasional There are many reasons why a semester so that you end up on campus can attest to the “easy A” class — a course in a we all enjoy Pacific. However, wearing yourself out, but you fact that Pacific’s science language you already know, we are primarily here to learn should challenge yourself a little classes are notoriously perhaps, or a one-unit activity and get a degree, so that we bit, so that you can grow and feel difficult, which is what — is a reasonable option for can hone our skills and become satisfaction when you finish and prepares students so well padding your schedule with productive individuals in our pass a challenging class. for their future occupations. units while having the added specific fields of work and study. So next time you are signing However, these intense benefit of boosting your GPA. “Easy A” classes are a waste up for classes and you want to classes can take a toll on These classes are still just of the tuition being paid to get just take a whole semester of students’ morale and GPA. as educational as any other an education. Learning is an “easy A” classes, think about Of course, every major course, they just lack the adventure involving challenges how you are spending your comes with its challenges, associated stress. that might be fairly difficult tuition. and many students find However, Pacific’s four- or a tremendous struggle, Are you spending it so that themselves earning lower year guarantee only works and subjects always take time you can just sit in a class for grades than they would like if students meet with their to master. Though students over an hour, learning nothing over the course of their college advisors and take the probably choose to take easy and having hours of free time? careers. significant, and likely more classes to avoid the struggle Or are you putting that tuition to For those applying difficult, classes they actually involved in learning, they are use in classes where your mind to graduate school after need to graduate on time. ultimately getting nothing out of is challenged and you spend Pacific, there is additional Thus, a class or two of this that expensive period of time. your free time researching and stress in knowing that the type per semester is perfectly In order for students to grow reading, expanding your ideas grades they earn here will acceptable. and to achieve greater rewards, and abilities?

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Staycations LIFESTYLES Do you want to build a snowman? Carolyn Murphy Escapes program. For $25, you can Staff Writer get transportation, rental equipment and lunch and go snowshoeing in Ever since Christmas, I’ve Tahoe. Prefer something a little more wanted to walk in a magical winter challenging? wonderland just like the characters in Buy a lift ticket to one of many those Christmas specials. The problem local ski and snowboard resorts and is, I’ve been in Stockton, a snowless shred the slopes. Buy your lift tickets concrete paradise. What I, like nearly in advance or in a group package for a every other Pacific student, forgot, discount, and rent equipment instead is that we are located so close to the of buying it. Feeling less adventurous? snow. Make a short day trip just to play in We can simply drive a few hours the snow. Have a snowball fight with north to Tahoe for a fun day trip. Pro friends, make cute snow angels, try to tip: Make sure your car has all-wheel make the tallest snowman ever or sled drive, or put on chains to avoid sliding down a hill on a trash can lid. There in the icy roads. are so many options for having a fun If you can’t venture all the way to weekend or day off in the snow. Tahoe, make the short drive to Del The best part? We can go to the Osso Farms in Tracy to play in some snow and have fun instead of dealing artificial snowflakes, sled or ice skate. with shoveling snow or trying to walk No transportation? No problem! to class during a blizzard. So, see y’all Baun Fitness Center hosts several at the snow! The Living Room trips to the snow as part of its Tiger Making a snow angel should be on your snow “bucket list!” health & sex column The real truth about having herpes

Brandon Bell bumps a few times a year, website administrator but it is possible to go your whole life without seeing any Herpes is often portrayed as symptoms. a horrible and painful disease, Of course, the only true risk but in reality, 50-80 percent herpes can hold is if you have of the world’s population has another disease that causes herpes. In fact, 90 percent of immune deficiency, thus bearers don’t even know they leaving your body susceptible have it because its symptoms to herpes or any other disease. are often mild or nonexistent. In the average person’s That’s right, odds are you life, however, herpes will have herpes — but that’s never cause serious medical okay because herpes does not problems. deserve the bad rap everyone The only real problem gives it. with herpes, then, is its You might be familiar persistent stigmatization and with the fact that there are the divergence between our two main strains, HSV­1 and idea of herpes and its actual HSV2.­ Most think HSV1 is impact. responsible for cold sores After being diagnosed and HSV2 is responsible for with herpes, one of the most genital herpes, but the truth beneficial actions to take is is you can get either kind of to seek psychological help, herpes anywhere. as it can be quite traumatic The issue is that cold sores because of the social stigma. are seen as socially acceptable, The next time you but genital herpes designate encounter someone with one as a second-class citizen. herpes, remember the facts, The source of discrepancy and don’t be swayed by between the views of these the false narrative we have very similar diseases is the created around this relatively lack of medical understanding benign disease. concerning herpes. Feel free to go to the Cowell The symptoms usually Wellness Center with any include a few outbreaks of further questions. Healthline sores, rashes or little red Know the difference between herpes and a mere cold sore. 6 | THE PACIFICAN LIFESTYLES JANUARY 28, 2016 Check out “Master of None” on Netflix! aforementioned NBC During the episode, the two As the popularity of refilled.” sitcom and went on to friends take their parents out “Master of None” only Until then, to get your daily co-create and write the to dinner, where they listen increases, viewers crave a fill of Aziz Ansari’s unique Netflix series. Ansari to their parents discuss how second season. Ansari and sense of humor, I suggest re- stated Yang and he did harsh their lives were back Yang, however, do not want watching episodes of “Master not agree on the name in India and China, and how to rush into anything. In an of None,” watching the Netflix of the show, a reference difficult it was to overcome interview at the TCA press Original “Aziz Ansari Live At to the aphorism “jack the obstacles that come tour, Ansari said, “I need Madison Square Garden” or of all trades, master of with being an immigrant in some time to refill my head... screening some classic “Parks none,” until the filming America. We’re figuring it out. Alan and Recreation” to see how schedule was complete. The show covers many [Yang] and I are not holding Ansari won hearts through his Netflix released all other relevant topics, such as anything back... the well is portrayal of Tom Haverford. 10 episodes of Season stereotyping. In “Indians on empty, but hopefully it will be Treat yo’selves, Tigers! 1 on Nov. 6, 2015, TV,” Dev and his friend Ravi and a binge session audition for a television show surely ensued for many and start a dialogue about viewers. Within hours “accented” Indians on TV. Raj of the show’s release, from “The Big Bang Theory” positive responses and Abu from “The Simpsons” from all over began are prime examples of this in flooding Ansari’s inbox. present-day television. They The show currently also talk about the fact that holds a 100 percent many movies and television approval rating on shows portray “brown face” Rotten Tomatoes and or “black face,” which is the Swaja Khanna Staff Reporter an 8.4/10 on IMDb. makeup used when a non- Ansari’s show shares ethnic actor plays an ethnic Last year, Aziz Ansari of perspectives from the lives role; more often than not, it is “Parks and Recreation” fame of Asian immigrants. One considered quite offensive. created (and consequently episode called “Parents” Examples of this are the starred in) “Master of None,” depicts Dev and his friend 2012 Popchips commercial a show about 30-year-old Brian (based on Yang) talking with Ashton Kutcher and actor Dev Shah trying to about how their immigrant Fisher Stevens in the 1986 make it big in New York City. parents sacrificed their lives movie “Short Circuit 2.” These Ansari’s partner-in-crime, in their own countries to issues are brought to light in Alan Yang, was a writer move to America for the sake a comedic way, yet make their of their children. point beautifully. and producer for the same Netflix

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men’s and women’s BasketbSPORTSall Tiger squads Athlete of railroad Portland, the Week but fall short against Gonzaga Zach Withrow the Tigers with 12 points. Sports editor Forward Erin Butler ’16 was close behind with 11 points The Pacific men’s and and led the team with four women’s basketball teams assists and six steals. Butler wrapped up a week that saw also recorded six rebounds, as the two Tiger crews mirror did guard Najah Queenland each other in the win-loss ’18 and forward Mauriana column. On Thursday, the Clayton ’17. Queenland and Viktoriya Dzyuba ‘19 men’s team picked up a 70-61 Clayton each chipped in 10 win over the Portland Pilots at points, as well. Viktoriya Dzyuba ‘19 of the Pacific women’s tennis team had a great day in the squad’s home in front of a blacked-out The Tiger men looked close loss to UC Davis. The Ukranian native picked up a win in the top singles spot, crowd on Student and Faculty to extend their two-game beating her Aggie opponent 6-0, 6-2. Dzyuba also played well with her teammate Maayan Night. winning streak on Saturday in Sela in their unfinished doubles match, which was stopped with the pair leading 4-3. Meanwhile, the women’s front of the home crowd, but (Photo c/o Edna Rush) team took care of business in could not overtake the second Portland, leaving Oregon with place Gonzaga Bulldogs in the a 72-64 victory. Unfortunately, WCC Game of the Week. both Pacific teams fell to Although the Tigers played Gonzaga on Saturday, the tough defense at times against women suffering a 61-68 the high-scoring Bulldogs, loss in Spokane and the men Pacific struggled to get into dropping a 61-71 decision at an offensive rhythm and the Spanos Center. ultimately fell 61-71. Kobre Weekly home SCHEDULE The men’s effort against led the Tigers in scoring with Portland was highlighted by 20 points while Thompson MEN’S BASKETBALL strong performances from corralled nine rebounds. starters Ray Bowles ’17 and Guard David Taylor ’17 scored T.J. Wallace ’17. Bowles had nine points, shooting 3-3 from Saturday, Jan. 30 a very efficient night; he led behind the arc. vs. Saint Mary’s all scorers with 19 points, The women’s team got 8 p.m. shooting 5-7 from the field off to a great start against and 3-4 from three-point Gonzaga in Spokane, leading Alex G. Spanos Center range. Wallace led the Tigers 27-24 at halftime, but the with six rebounds and four Bulldogs came out on fire in assists and also added seven the second half and took a points. 68-61 victory over Pacific.T he Guard Alec Kobre ’16 Tigers fought back several WOMEN’S SWIMMING contributed 11 points on times in the final quarter, but 50 percent shooting from the Gonzaga offense proved Saturday, Jan. 30 the field, and big man Eric too difficult to stop down the vs. UC Davis Thompson ‘16 provided a lift stretch. off the bench. Forward Desire Finnie ’18 1:30 p.m. Thompson notched nine led all scorers with 24 points, Chris Kjeldsen Pool points and five rebounds, in addition to five rebounds including four valuable boards and two blocks. Guard Emily on the offensive end during Simmons ’17 brought down the back-and-forth contest. seven rebounds, and guard For more information, check out the official The Pilots had a difficult time Hailie Eackles ’16 chipped in slowing Thompson down, and 14 points and two assists. Pacific Athletics website at pacifictigers.com. he got to the free throw line The Pacific men’s team now often as a result. sits in sixth place in the WCC As the men’s team ground The women’s team got off to to stop down the stretch. sits in sixth place in the WCC with an overall record of 6-13. a great start against Gonzaga Forward Desire Finnie ’18 with an overall record of 6-13. out the victory over the Pilots They will next take the court in Stockton, the Tiger women in Spokane, leading 27-24 led all scorers with 24 points, They will next take the court at home against Saint Mary’s at halftime, but the Bulldogs in addition to five rebounds at home against Saint Mary’s put the pedal to the metal in on Saturday. The Pacific Portland. Pacific led the entire came out on fire in the second and two blocks. Guard Emily on Saturday. The Pacific women’s team is 10-10 overall half and took a 68-61 victory Simmons ’17 brought down women’s team is 10-10 overall game thanks in part to a strong and currently in seventh place night from the Tiger reserves. over Pacific.T he Tigers fought seven rebounds, and guard and currently in seventh place in the WCC. They will also back several times in the final Hailie Eackles ’16 chipped in in the WCC. They will also Guard Chelsea Lidy ’19 had a play Saint Mary’s on Saturday career scoring night, leading quarter, but the Gonzaga 14 points and two assists. play Saint Mary’s on Saturday in Moraga. offense proved too difficult The Pacific men’s team now in Moraga. 8 | THE PACIFICAN THE PACIFICAN check us out us check a place to live, “It’s not just today! 209.323.3056 | UNIVERSITYLOFTS.ORG [email protected] UN IVERS LOFTS ON THE WATERFRONT THE ON ITY it’s a way of life!”