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APU Sports Information COURTESY ClauseWEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015 – VOL. 51, NO. 10 – WWW.THECLAUSE.ORG GIVING BACK: APU student runs for San Dimas City Council Tyler Fischella aims “I think Tyler will to contribute to bring energy and community where perspective to the Brianna Rodriguez PHOTO he grew up office. He under- stands the proper Students Paige Smith staff writer limits of government discuss Senior political science major and will not use his Tyler Fischella has lived in the San Donut Man Dimas area for 24 years and is run- power for personal favorites ning for city council in order to help gain.” build his hometown, he said. He Tiger Tails top comes with a few fresh ideas and wants to help bring back a sense of - Dr. Keith Reeves, APU biblical list, but other what San Dimas was once like. studies professor “We used to have a lot of down- doughnuts are town community events that have status quo, in a good way, not a bad been moved all over the place be- one, and so I have been getting a lot popular among cause of various disagreements from of affirmation and encouragement, students business owners,” Fischella said. “I which I didn’t expect.” think if someone my age was there, According to Fischella, Dr. Keith Brianna Rodriguez who had more energy and more of a Tyler Fischella COURTESY Reeves, an APU biblical studies pro- staff writer fessor, has encouraged him to run for persuasive personality, then negotia- Here at Azusa Pacific Univer- council. Additionally, Dr. Reeves has tions would produce better results.” According to Fischella, it is very the groups.” sity it’s very common for students endorsed Fischella’s campaign. If elected as a City Council mem- important to reach young demo- Community building and local to visit The Donut Man at least “I think Tyler will bring energy ber, Fischella hopes to bring back a graphics in San Dimas. He wants to events are two items he would like to once during their academic career. and perspective to the office. He un- bit of the past to the present. encourage students to think about the push if elected. Fischella is the only But what are students’ picks for derstands the proper limits of govern- “San Dimas used to be known things they can get involved in at a candidate known to be walking door- most delicious doughnut? ment and will not use his power for for its farmers’ market and other local level. to-door in the city. Although the popular dough- personal gain,” said Reeves. “Legiti- historic events like the rodeo club,” “Something I noticed in my own He posts daily on his Facebook nut spot gets many different cus- mate government protects the God- Fischella said. “Those activities city is that nobody my age shows up page in order to inform supporters tomers daily, manager Aaron given and constitutionally protected have slowly died off because the to anything that is relatively fun,” about his day-to-day plans. “People Wearp knows that APU students rights of the people. Tyler will also town needs new blood. I would like Fischella said. “Part of my campaign, have been very supportive, which usually are the ones stopping by. be a positive influence on the - com to stand up for new families, new and if I get elected, is to really bring I was surprised by,” Fischella said. He says the top five doughnuts that munity of San Dimas.” businesses and those who care about these groups to people my age rather “They see that I am young and ener- students purchase are the strawber- the community.” than trying to attract them to come to getic, and I am completely against the see COUNCIL 2 ry doughnut, tiger tail, cinnamon roll, chocolate bar and maple bar. Why do the doughnuts cause such an attraction? Perhaps it is the different ingredients in each Dining point system refined after hectic semester doughnut option. “They all mostly use potato Alterations made flour, which is like a potato flour mix that is unique to us, and we use to new meal a compressed yeast, which is again plan in hopes of unique,” Wearp said. improvement see DOUGHNUTS 5 Kianna Mourer weets staff writer @apuclause Dining Services has implement- @mford6126 | Matt: ed changes to the latest meal plan in Oh the delicious irony of order to provide better options for eating a sumptuous lunch students. These include a new policy on while reading about the combinations, posting prices for spiritual discipline of fasting. items in the Heritage Market and #OnlyatAPU #iheartapu Paws N’ Go, reducing what some Kimberly Smith PHOTO consider the “misleading” market- Students purchase food using dining points at Heritage Court on West Campus. @cfbultema | Claire: ing of 50 percent off food and post- Accordian and Harmonica ing the correct hours of operation went from having to pay $7 for a get a side and drink for $2.25. and because of that, I eat more,” at chapel this morning #yes of the 1899 Dining Hall on the en- meal, two sides and a drink to now However, students such as Hage said. “I would rather have a #iheartapu trance. having everything separate and sophomore biology major Morgan few girls get too much food than When the dining plan switched more expensive. If you want a bur- Hage, a dining worker, are still not waste my money while feeling like @joeykangarooooo | Joey: from the block system to points, rito, a drink and chips you have to satisfied and wish that the meal plan I am not getting enough.” Friday classes are a little many students felt that they were pay at least $10 for it.” would go back to the block system. While meal pricing was revis- rough sometimes. I’m too not getting as much bang for their Many students at the gather- “I think the new plan is a ripoff. ited, the prices of food and drink in excited about the weekend to ing were frustrated by prices that The amount of food you get now is the Paws N’ Go were posted so stu- buck, or in this case, point. focus on Finance and Martin seemed to rise when the meals were not worth the price. I know some dents know exactly how much they At a town hall meeting that took Luther #tgif #iheartapu place Sept. 16, sophomore psychol- broken into smaller units. students last year, especially girls, are paying. ogy major Stacey Velasquez said: Dining Services heard their who didn’t eat a lot, so they were To see your tweets here, hashtag “I just don’t think it’s fair that we complaints and allowed students to wasting meals. But I am an athlete see DINING 3 #iheartapu 2 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015 Clause THECLAUSE.ORG/NEWS campus CALENDAR compiled by gina ender safety report Thursday, Feb. 5 Spitfire Grill The following are selected incidents Based on the award-winning film, the musical depicts the journey as reported from the Daily Media of a young woman just released from prison who decides to start Log from Jan. 25 through Jan. 31, her life anew in a rural Wisconsin town. The show is from 7:30-10 courtesy of Campus Safety. p.m. in the Warehouse Theater, Feb. 5-15. ■ MONDAY, JAN 26 OFF CAMPUS LOCATION Friday, Feb. 6 Reporting party reported that Wind Ensemble Concert a window was removed on The APU Wind Ensemble will perform under the direction of Dr. university property and two John Burdett. The concert is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Munson laptops were stolen. Recital Hall and admission is free.

■ WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 COUGAR WALK Friday, Feb. 6 Officer observed a suspicious The GIG Jessie Gomez PHOTO subject walking through the The GIG will be held at the Majestic Downtown at 9 p.m. Tickets APU student Zac Reinke sings an original song at Just Expressions on area and approaching are $20 in the Dome. Friday, Jan. 30. students. Officers responded, contacted the subject and gave him Saturday, Feb. 7 Saturday, Feb. 7 directions. The subject was 24th Annual Gospel Sing President’s Hike compliant when asked to The Student Center for Reconciliation and Diversity will host the Come hike with President Jon Wallace and Outdoor Adventures at leave campus. 24th Annual Gospel Sing in the Felix Event Center. Doors open at Lower Monroe Trail off of Glendora Mountain Road. Departure is 5:30 p.m., the show begins at 6 p.m. and admission is free. 7:30 a.m. from 7 Palms and transportation will be provided. ■ THURSDAY, JAN. 29 SEGERSTROM A call was made from the emergency phone in the elevator but no one spoke. Officers checked the building but there was no emergency. APU political science major runs for city council

■ Additionally, city council candi- THURSDAY, JAN. 29 COUNCIL, from P. 1 ADAMS HALL date and Los Angeles County Deputy RP advised of two subjects District Attorney Casey Higgins has going door to door handing out talked with Fischella during the cam- flyers. Officer responded but Along with Fischella, Dina Hig- paign process. could not locate anyone in the gins is another candidate for city "Tyler has a lot of energy, which area. council member. She served on the city council is always in need of, the council in Mesa, Arizona, for and it would be great experience for ■ THURSDAY, JAN. 29 five years and worked alongside a him to have and to bring into future ALOSTA PLACE EXTERIOR 24-year-old who had just graduated. elections," Higgins said. RP reported hearing a whistle He expressed that for young being blown in the area and “Tyler has a lot of adults, participation in government was concerned that someone and the areas where they live is es- may need assistance. Officers energy, which the sential in order to have a successful responded and determined democracy. there was no emergency. city council is If neither Fischella or himself always in need of, are elected as city council mem- ■ THURSDAY, JAN. 29 bers, Higgins hopes that they have inspired the community to go out CAMPUS SAFETY OFFICE and it would be and make the downtown area as RP came in to report a vibrant as it once was. suspicious text message. great experience for Fischella has also expressed that "if he wins the candidacy he ■ Weekly Numbers him to have and to would be grateful but would not Keys lost/found...... 10 bring into future lose faith" if he lost. ID cards lost/found...... 11 "If all else fails, this is a dress Cellphones found...... 2 elections.” rehearsal for 2016; I would proba- Unsecured bikes found...... 9 –Casey Higgins bly just run again," Fischella said. False fire alarms...... 3 He has also been endorsed by “It is a wonderful thing to see The California Republican Party REMEMBER young people running. I don’t think and Paul Hannosh. 1. If you see something, say age should be a relevant thing,” Hig- Fischella manages and runs something. gins said. both his campaign and website 2. Safety is everyone’s To her, the requirements of having tylerfischella.com COURTESY on his own. For more information business. a passion for the community and will- Top: Azusa Pacific University’s Tyler Fischella has been endorsed by the on the campaign visit www.tyler- 3. Dial 911 for life-threaten- ingness to learn are two main aspects California Republican Party. Bottom: Comparable to Fischella’s vision for fischella.com. Voting will be held March 3. ing emergencies. to being a part of the city council. city council, San Dimas landmark reads “Pioneering A New Era.” 4. Non emergencies: Cam- pus Saftety (626) 815-3898. 5. 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The Center of Academic Service-Learning and Research COURTESY The Center of Academic Service-Learning and Research COURTESY Principals from schools in the Azusa Unified School District congratulate their students. The C.H.A.M.P. graduation event is held once a semester in the Felix Event Center. Fourth-graders gear up for college through C.H.A.M.P.

real-life experiences in instruc- C.H.A.M.P. program curriculum to be when they grow up, such as integrated what we talked about Program engages tion and touch on issues within that covers college admission, nurses, teachers, engineers and in class into our experiences with elementary the classroom such as race and financial aid, career exploration artists,” Hernandez said. our small group,” Clone said. cultural diversity. and other higher ed-related top- The students are told of their According to the program's students in “I have been so impacted by ics. college leader before the first website, C.H.A.M.P. “integrates the C.H.A.M.P. program because Mentors get the freedom to day of the program. practical site experience of di- conversations I can tangibly see the differ- determine how the curriculum is Junior liberal studies major versity in elementary school ence that is being made,” said implemented in the classroom. Brittany Clone was a mentor. settings into the college class- about higher Kristyn Hernandez, its director. “It is exciting to see the “My favorite experience room.” educational goals “The fourth-graders gain valu- things that they are learning,” was my first day meeting my “I was able to learn a lot able learning of the college ex- said Hernandez of the APU men- C.H.A.M.P. group,” said Clone. about the Azusa community perience and gain a vision of tors. “They begin to gain a deep- “They were so excited to meet through this program, and my Angel Eleyae themselves as a college student er understanding of their own all of us. They even made me a eyes were opened to a commu- staff writer one day.” privilege and how to leverage it poster with my name on it that nity of children not believing APU students have partnered According to the C.H.A.M.P. to support others.” I still have to this day! It was they could go to college,” Clone with Azusa Unified School Dis- website, APU students who are Each mentor also participates exciting because we knew that said. “It’s awesome knowing that trict through the C.H.A.M.P. enrolled in EDLS 405 Diversity in an APU visit day when the el- throughout the course of the se- C.H.A.M.P. has played a role in program to teach young children in the Classroom get the chance ementary school students take mester we would build solid re- inspiring kids to achieve in the the benefits and realities of a to participate in the program and a tour around campus and see a lationships and inspire them to classroom so that they can attend college education. become a mentor. glimpse of college life. go to college one day.” a college or university.” The C.H.A.M.P. program, for The mentors are assigned to The semester culminates APU students enrolled in To learn more about the pro- students who are "College Head- one of three local elementary with a C.H.A.M.P. graduation in EDLS 405 are able to debrief gram, contact the Center for ed and Mighty Proud," is also schools and placed into a class- the Felix Event Center. their experiences with the chil- Academic Service-Learning and geared to give prospective teach- room to work with 5-7 students. “It is exciting to see the broad dren during their lecture. Research located in Magnolia ers the opportunity to encounter The mentors teach range of careers that they want “I love the way the program Court on East Campus.

Students reflect on dining point system’s effectivness

DINING, from P. 1 that that didn’t work, so we had to reevaluate it." According to James Na- Freshman communication sipak, director of university studies major Hannah Hall services, he feels as if last said: “I thought this '50 per- semester's town hall meeting cent off' was very deceptive produced significant sugges- because I thought I would ac- tions in order to reform the tually be getting half off my meal plan. meals and saving money. Af- "I thought our town hall ter going over the financials, meeting went really well. We I realized that this was not the went back and reevaluated our case.” pricing, and did some changes Since the town hall meet- to our pricing and reevaluated ing, APU has taken down the some combo deals," Nasipak “50 percent off” signs that said. "We talked a little bit were advertising the meal during the break about some plan at the beginning of the of the things we could do. We fall 2014 semester. didn’t change a lot because Dining Services also cor- we don’t have much time be- rected an error that made a big tween the time students leave difference to the 1899 Dining and the time they come back, Hall workers by posting the but at the end of the school correct hours on the doors. year, in the spring, we will re- According to the APU evaluate the program again." website, Dining Services According to senior com- prides itself on trying to make munication studies major and a better environment for its dining service worker A.J. Blake Standal PHOTO customers and workers. Students using the meal plan have the chance to order their own combos and add their own sides. Anderson, people who are not Their mission statement on APU’s meal plan react neg- reads: “Dining Services is to atively to the prices posted efit in the flexibility of din- leading” marketing of getting Covered Plan” includes 881 provide a full line of exem- because they don’t get the 50 ing points, but I also see the 50 percent off your purchase points per semester, and the plary services for the Azusa percent off. more cost-effective nature of if you buy the school’s dining per semester cost is $1,695. Pacific University community “Working here, I see a lot the meal plan.” point plan. "What was used initially in in a God-honoring way. We of people come in without Anderson added that even Signs were posted in Heri- that 50 percent was not used purpose to serve in a posi- dining points, and they are though there are some pricey tage Court advertising that to pull something over the stu- tive and cheerful atmosphere surprised at the high prices markups, there are also cheap- one point was worth $2. dents' heads," Nasipak said. to maintain responsive stew- they see, which is difficult er, more affordable options After calculations, each "We were just trying to pro- ardship and to enhance the because I am somebody who like chips or protein bars. point costs about $2, with vide a way in which you could quality and excellence of the doesn’t have a meal plan," The new meal plan also gar- no apparent gain. For exam- understand how much a point Azusa Pacific University ex- Anderson said. "I see the ben- nered attention for the “mis- ple, the “We Have Got you was worth. Now we found out perience.” 4 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015 Clause THECLAUSE.ORG/NEWS Lifestyle ‘American Sniper’ pulls at DOUGHNUTS, from P. 1 both nerves and heartstrings Oscar-nominated film brings life of former Navy SEAL sniper to big screen

Camille Frigillana guest writer

Wikimedia Commons COURTESY If you’re looking for a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat and trying to hold ent emotions at once: grief and anxiety. On one back tears, then “American Sniper” is it. hand, the audience sympathizes for Taya as she Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film por- is forced to only hear what her husband is going trays the life of Chris Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL through without actually seeing it. On the other who is hailed as being the most lethal sniper hand, the audience is anxiously watching Kyle Brianna Rodriguez PHOTO in U.S. military history. The film is based on maneuver his way to safety, wondering if he is The popular Tiger Tail doughnut at The Donut Man. Kyle’s autobiography of the same name, which going to make it out alive or not. was released in 2012. Of course, one can’t go without mention- From the Southern accent to the intense ing the controversy behind the movie’s message APU’s top choices at Donut Man mental concentration that a sniper needs on the and what it may or may not be trying to portray. job, Actor Bradley Cooper perfectly portrays An article published by the Wall Street Journal Sophomore English major Kara Higa Kyle in the movie. Cooper excels at acting out argues that though snipers usually don’t need to stated that the strawberry doughnut, which is Kyle’s raw emotion as he deteriorates mentally shoot half of the time, they still add great value only available for a limited time each year, is throughout his four tours in Iraq. It is this role on the battlefield. her favorite. This treat is made up of a glazed that has landed Cooper an Oscar nomination for But even with an unbiased mindset coming doughnut containing a fresh strawberry filling, best actor of the year. into this movie, one will find themselves leav- which is then covered in more glaze. After his first kill as a sniper, the audience ing with a dilemma of conscience. Were all of “I love the glazed and the extra strawber- instantly sees a part of Kyle chipped away. He Kyle’s kills justified? Could there have been ry inside, so it’s like a double dose of straw- begins to develop some sort of savior complex, another way? berry in, like, a little doughnut sandwich,” feeling that it is his duty to protect all of the sol- Ultimately, it is these emotions that the au- Higa said. diers in the field. When he fails, he falls deeper dience leaves with that make the movie so great. Even though the strawberry doughnuts are into post-traumatic stress disorder, something And when you shed all that extra baggage, the one of the main attractions at The Donut Man, that he ultimately struggles with long after he movie simply portrays a man who struggles APU students find great interest in the Tiger finishes his time in Iraq. from PTSD and can’t shake off the ghosts of Tail. Wearp believes Tiger Tails are a favorite Brianna Rodriguez PHOTO His wife Taya, played by Sienna Miller, the men he failed to save. Though not many can because they are large – nearly one foot long – The Donut Man in Glendora not too far from APU. plays an important role in Kyle’s life, as she relate to the story, most can sympathize with it. and unique. The Tiger Tail is a twisted, glazed keeps him grounded while still being firm with Because of the amazing performances by donut with a bit of chocolate mixed into it. hours – perfect for college students with crazy regard to what’s best for him, her and their fam- both Cooper and Miller, this movie gets a three Sophomore Lauren Vehrs is one of the schedules. ily. Taya takes over as head of the house even out of four President Jon Wallace heads. many students who favors the Tiger Tail. “I like going to Donut Man right after when her husband is home, because he cannot “It’s sweet and tasty,” Vehrs said. dinner when you ate all your good food, seem to move on from what he went through Junior Bo Steele also said the Tiger Tail was and then if you ate healthy, you can go and during his deployment. his favorite doughnut from The Donut Man. eat a good, juicy, unhealthy doughnut,” Two of the film’s most pivotal scenes- in “They’re usually fresh when I get there, and Higa said. volve phone calls between Taya and Kyle while it just tastes really good,” Steele said. These customers say if you haven’t been to he was in the middle of a firefight. It is during Wearp shared that APU students tend to The Donut Man yet, make some time to stop by these that the audience experiences two differ- go at night to get their doughnut fix. The Do- and see what all the fuss is about. Your sweet nut Man is located in Glendora and is open 24 tooth will thank you! Student visits Thailand to fight against human trafficking Holm joins club film to get educated about human traffick- ing in Thailand,” Holm explained. “Every of international day, we would go on night outreaches and go into bars where we would rent prostitutes evangelizers who worked there, and would talk with them and tell them about Jesus and ask them about their lives.” Alex Perez During the trip, Holm was able to establish staff writer connections with local groups and organizations Josh Holm, junior theology major and pres- that were doing the same ministry. This mission ident of the Free the Captives club at Azusa Pa- was as much about gaining contacts and open- cific University, took a 2 1/2-week mission trip ing doors for students to return to Thailand in to Thailand during Christmas break in order to the future as it was helping put an end to human help fight human trafficking. trafficking. Free the Captives is a student-led club on “Ninety-eight percent of the country [Thai- campus that advocates against slavery locally land] is Buddhist, and so a country that lacks in and raises awareness on an international level Christianity or even hearing about the message as well. Holm started the club three years ago, of God is hard to present a lifestyle or a mes- and it has grown each year. Free the Captives sage of hope when that has been so absent from offers students the chance to learn about and the country,” Holm said. “When talking to these stand up for social injustices. girls that work in the bars, when you ask them Allies Against Slavery, an organization ded- what they wanted to do in life, it’s almost as if icated to creating solutions to human traffick- it doesn’t register with them because no one in ing and slavery, states that “human trafficking their life has ever asked them that ... it is so dif- is a form of modern slavery that occurs when ferent from American culture.” Josh Holm COURTESY If you’re interested in learning more about one person exerts control over another person Josh Holm takes a photo with some children he met during his time in Thailand over winter break. in order to exploit them economically. In this human and sex trafficking or other social jus- scenario, the victim is controlled through ma- “Josh is incredibly driven. He uses the story and had the opportunity to help to the people tice issues, Free the Captives Club leaders meet nipulation, violence, or the threat of violence God has given Him to pursue those on the mar- of Thailand. Their mission was to evangelize Saturday nights and club members meet once and cannot walk away.” gins,” senior psychology major and a friend of and create a short film in order to bring it back a month. Human trafficking can target anyone at any Holm Micah Morris said. “I know Josh is going to school to raise awareness and inspire others “I have become more educated and more age, and can be divided into two categories: to be a world changer in the area of human traf- to get involved. Producers anticipate the video passionate about the issue, and it’s such a spiri- labor trafficking and sex trafficking. Southeast ficking, beginning with his work here at APU.” will be released this semester. tual issue as well. I love the spiritual growth Asia is a major hub for human trafficking, with Holm partnered with another service club at “This was a trip where we went to the red that has happened here at APU because I would Thailand always being a big player in the mar- APU, My Rescue, which consists of business light districts in Thailand, and we wanted have never been ready for an experience like ket. majors. Both clubs served together in ministry to create two things: a program and a short that [Thailand] without it,” Holm said. 6 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015 Clause THECLAUSE.ORG/LIFESTYLE

Kimberly Smith PHOTO Kimberly Smith PHOTO Kimberly Smith PHOTO The title of Jose Fernandez’s exhibit “The Pursuit of Giants.” A collection of different films that Fernandez’ work has been in. Two different masks that Fernandez created for Hollywood. Hollywood costume designer displays work at APU

Jose Fernandez’s “The Duke Gallery. The other walls are dedicated to quotes for a long time,” Childs said. “I have wanted to The exhibit from the costume designer that have motivated him and that he hopes bring him to campus for a while, and I’m glad Pursuit of Giants” art and creative director at Ironhead Studio con- will inspire future artists. These words re- he was gracious to let us show a fraction of the sists of masks and costume pieces seen on volving around themes of success and de- phenomenal work that he has produced in his exhibit features pieces characters like Loki from “Thor,” Batman termination encapsulate the exhibit’s focus career.” from “Batman Returns,” Wolverine from the on superheroes and what they mean to the This partnership was equally as re- from “The Amazing “X-Men” movies and French music duo Daft artist. warding for Fernandez as for the univer- Spider-man,” “The Punk. “I was thinking about what I feel superhe- sity. An enormous collage made up of pictures roes represent and it occurred to me that, for “I feel that I have been given a lot of help Avengers” of Fernandez sculpting in the workroom takes myself anyway, they are in a way modern-day in my life, so it’s nice to be able to give some- up one wall of the exhibit. Through the photo- giants, if not in physical stature, then by the thing back and hopefully inspire the next gen- graphs, viewers can see the wide range of proj- sheer magnitude they have on screen and in eration of artists,” Fernandez said. “What I Arianna Ruvalcaba ects he has worked on since his career began the minds of the fans around the world,” said bring into each project is the drive to deliver staff writer in 1989 as a sculptor on the film “Gremlins.” Fernandez on how he thought of the title, “The something that I can be proud of, and then “[His] reputation for subtlety and a clas- Pursuit of Giants.” trying to build upon what I have learned from When you think of superheroes, the first sic aesthetic have continued to put him in de- Other than movie theaters, Jose Fernandez past projects to hopefully always be grow- thing that comes to mind might be the new- mand in more recent years, and can be most has had his work displayed in art studios and ing.” est “Avengers” flick or the slew of new films readily seen in characters such as the Silver museums, including the Los Angeles County If you are a superhero fan, a film aficionado based on their rival comic book heroes in The Surfer and ‘Hellboy’s’ Abe Sapien, as well as Museum of Art. This partnership with Azusa or someone looking for inspiration, it may be Justice League. Azusa Pacific University’s Art the designs and construction of the specialty Pacific University came to pass due to his worthwhile to visit the free exhibit. It will be Department brings these larger-than-life char- costumes for ‘X-Men United’ and ‘Fantas- friendship with the school’s exhibitions direc- on display in the Duke Gallery on West Campus acters a little closer to home with Jose Fernan- tic Four,’” according to the Ironhead Studio tor, professor Stephen Childs. through Feb. 6. dez’s “The Pursuit of Giants” display in the website. “Jose Fernandez has been a friend of mine How to get away with morning classes

Waking up is hard, but staying awake during class is even harder

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School is hard, but when you have to begin classes at eight in the morning, it is near impos- sible! Although waking up at the crack of dawn Creative Commons COURTESY is daunting, here are a few tips that can perk you also need it to shut off in order to wake up alert, up and get you going. and morning sunlight does that for you. Don’t be afraid to open those blinds. 1. Set an alarm. Normal, right? Good, but here is the trick: 4. Don’t go too hard at dinner. Put it across the room. It’s a great way to wake Eating right before you go to bed can pro- up, and if your alarm doesn’t wake you up, then hibit you from having the restful sleep you your begrudged roommate will. It’s a win-win crave. Eat several few hours before go to sleep, all around. rather than midnight snacking. In an article, “Too Early to Get up, Too Early to go to Sleep,” 2. Say goodbye to Snapchat, Instagram, Harvard Medical School suggests that if you get Facebook and Pinterest. hungry between dinner and bedtime, eat some- You don’t have to say goodbye forever, just thing that is easy on your digestive system like while you are trying to get some shuteye. Going applesauce or yogurt. to sleep is a lot easier if you don’t have a bright screen in your face. 5. But then go “ham” for breakfast. According to an article, “9 Easy Ways to Plan a delicious breakfast the night before Wake up Earlier and More Refreshed,” pub- so you have something to look forward to and lished by Business Insider, the light on the help get you out of bed. screen imitates the sun. When that happens, your body stops producing an essential hor- 6. Cheer for yourself. mone, melatonin, which is essential for a good When the alarm goes off, sit up, clap for sleep. yourself and shout “YES!” because you woke So, place the device down, and if you are up and made it to the next day. Everyone de- still having trouble sleeping, start counting serves affirmation for that. those sheep. Now get on going! Have that breakfast that you love, grab your books, get some sunshine 3. Get a pocket of that sunshine. and hit the road. You are now ready and pre- You need melatonin to go to sleep, but you pared to conquer your morning classes. THECLAUSE.ORG/LIFESTYLE Clause WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015 7 Opinion ‘American Sniper’ in shades of gray Film hits mark, society, the movie has devolved into a shouting match, as people are trum- many miss point peting their point of view as loudly as Landon Troka they can just to drown out their op- assistant sports editor position. Instead of being a fantastic piece “American Sniper” is a sensa- of entertainment, it has become an tional movie. It’s a gripping story unnecessary political issue that con- that pulls you in and takes you on a tinues to drive a wedge between two-hour thrill ride. Bradley Cooper Americans. delivers an exceptional acting perfor- The reality is that the movie is in mance, and the movie is deserving of middle ground, like most controver- its many Oscar nominations. sial matters. As much as both sides “American Sniper” is a recently want to make this a left versus right released movie directed by Clint East- issue, the world operates in the gray wood. Cooper portrays Chris Kyle, a area. real-life Navy SEAL that served four If both sides can’t agree to look tours of duty. The movie is generally at the movie for its entertainment val- based on Kyle’s life, although the story ue and nothing more, they should at arc is created for the movie. least look at it with reasonable lenses. The movie has quickly become a Someone should be able to ques- topic of debate after Michael Moore tion Kyle without being called un- ridiculously called Kyle, the real-life American. There is nothing in this American sniper on whom the movie usmagazine.com/Google Images Creative Commons COURTESY world that is deserving to be above is based, a coward. In reality, he put reproach and by many accounts, it ‘American Sniper,’ a film based on the life of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, is now ranked one of the top war the label on all military snipers. seems as though there’s ground to movies of all time. Opening on Friday, Jan. 16, the movie brought in over $100 million to the box office. Moore tweeted, “My uncle killed question some aspects of his life. by sniper in WW2. We were taught criticism in response. gripping war movie about a soldier wrote Laura Miller, in an an article This, however, doesn’t mean some- snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in He later clarified that he enjoyed from Kazakhstan with the same writ- published on salon.com. one is disrespectful or hates America the back. Snipers aren’t heroes. And the movie and tweeted: “I wasn’t ing, acting and budget, people would Eastwood didn’t make the movie and the military. invaders r worse.” comparing the two. Big difference walk out of the theater having a great so people could thump their chests On the other hand, enjoying the Further adding fuel to the fire was between comparing and reminding. amount of respect for Kazakhstan, la- and chant “USA,” just as he didn’t movie and taking pride in Kyle’s mil- Seth Rogen, who tweeted, “Ameri- Apples remind me of oranges. Can’t beling it an incredible movie. make it for people to be hung up on itary service doesn’t make someone can Sniper kind of reminds me of the compare them, though.” Others have decided to call into the Iraqi war or Kyle. He made a film ignorant, racist or any of the other movie that’s showing in the third act Rogen’s tweet was a tongue-in- question the man upon whom the that addresses the issue in shades of labels that are being thrown around. of Inglorious Basterds.” cheek comment about the movie, but movie was based. gray, even though many have chosen Refusing to let anyone speak out The movie he’s referring to is a the subsequent controversy and po- “In Kyle’s version of the Iraq to see it in black and white. about these things is what brings us fictional Nazi propaganda film, seen liticization of his words are truly out war, the parties consisted of Ameri- “Can you praise it without being much closer to the Nazi regime that within the 2009 film “Inglorious of touch with America. cans, who are good by virtue of be- called a fascist? Can you criticize it Rogen referenced, and I believe we Basterds.” Many have responded to the film ing American, and fanatic Muslims without being branded a commie?” can all agree that’s something from Rogan’s tweet was picked up by with a sense of patriotism and pride whose ‘savage, despicable evil’ led wrote Jon Eig, reporter for the Huff- which we want to stay away. multiple news organizations, and he for dear, old America. The problem them to want to kill Americans sim- ington Post. But seriously, it’s a movie. Just was faced with a great amount of with this is that if someone made a ply because they are Christians,” Like so many other things in our enjoy it. Cautious or Clueless? Experts say, ‘LinkedIn or your loss’ Students should just up to us to be smart about it,” said Spoelstra. Platform for tion of LinkedIn allows a user to add decide whether or Campus safety consists of both certain skills he or she has, and fol- professional officers and student students to make lowers can then vouch for and “en- not to carry items workers. Junior communication stud- dorse” the listed skills. This gives ies major Stephanie Fuentes is an em- connections and credibility to the user’s name and of self-defense ployee there and has worked as two profile. Not only do users say they are different positions within the depart- have professional able to complete a task, but others are Melissa Quintero ment: parking coordinator and com- online presence validating that statement. staff writer munity service representative. Dr. Brooke Van Dam, a commu- Unfortunately, universities all “This job has taught me how to Faith Vander Voort nication studies professor at Azusa over the world have become a com- think quickly and be aware of my sur- copy editor Pacific University, is a firm supporter mon setting for crime. A place that is roundings,” Fuentes said. of LinkedIn and believes that stu- designed to educate and help students Fuentes feels that even as a stu- Students are increasingly hearing dents should be proactive in building grow is not immune to the bad things dent worker, her job still contributes about LinkedIn and wondering, “Do I their professional profile. LinkedIn COURTESY of this world. This is why most col- to the safety of the school. She ex- really need it?” The answer is simple: “I think one of the biggest mis- Kyle Hahn thinks it’s paramount for leges are equipped with some sort of plained how students generally are Yes. takes you can make as a college stu- students to start building a LinkedIn on-campus security, and Azusa Pa- unaware that there can be danger at LinkedIn is a social network- dent is to not be thinking about your profile before graduation. cific University is no exception. With any time, and feels a sense of respon- ing site unlike any other. You won’t future throughout the four years,” “It’s all about networking,” said a team of trained officers located on sibility to be an extra set of eyes and find memes of cats or have to read Van Dam said. Hahn. “The people I’m connected to campus, the Department of Campus ears for the campus community. people’s complaints about Mondays. Van Dam shared that as a mem- on LinkedIn, the broader my job pos- Safety strives to create a safe working “I do think students should be It is a strictly professional site that ber of LinkedIn, she receives weekly sibilities are.” environment for students and staff. allowed to carry weapons of self- serves as a networking tool for over emails with job openings and that Both Oster and Van Dam have With this said, who’s to say stu- defense, but I think students should 300 million people, according to the alone is beneficial to someone near- made connections on LinkedIn that dents shouldn’t always be prepared be trained how to use them first, so LinkedIn website. ing graduation. have either furthered their career or to defend themselves? Some students they don’t put anyone else in danger,” “LinkedIn is where all the HR Today, many job recruiters rely helped them assist someone else fur- choose to carry self-defense weapons Fuentes said. managers and recruiters are now solely on LinkedIn to secure job ther in their career. such as pepper spray or a Taser, while Fuentes encourages students to hanging out,” according to The Re- openings. It is easy for managers to Paul Anderson, a professor in others simply keep these items in a learn about how to use self-defense sume Center website. “It gives you simply type in a certain career field, APU’s School of Business believes desk drawer to ease parental concern. mechanisms properly. the opportunity to connect with a set of skills, region or position to that the sooner students begin work- Junior liberal studies major Kel- There is concern from the uni- company or a person within that com- come up with a whole list of people ing on their personal profile, the bet- sie Spoelstra admits to owning a versity that these weapons could be pany directly – like never before.” suitable for the position. ter. “That thing [LinkedIn] is so wide pocket-knife, Taser and pepper spray, a threat to innocent bystanders. These The first step in making -an ac LinkedIn is also very useful in spread you never know what you can all given to her from family members gadgets are not allowed on campus; count is creating a profile. This is a securing an internship. Having a pro- come up with and what it can do for who worry about her. Campus Safety Department Chief far more in-depth process than any fessional presence online gives an you,” said Anderson. “I don’t feel I am an intimidating Terry Meyer said Tasers, pepper other social media site, but there is edge in the application process. Anderson noted the importance person, so if I was ever faced with a spray and other weapons are strictly good reason behind it. APU social media specialist Al- internships play in setting up a suc- scenario where I had to fight for my prohibited. LinkedIn offers a summary sec- lison Oster agrees with Van Dam and cessful career, and LinkedIn is an life, I’d like to have something to de- But should students be allowed to tion that appears directly beneath the uses LinkedIn to connect with people invaluable asset when it comes to fend myself with,” Spoelstra said. carry these items at all times? Some profile picture. This space enables on a different level that other social securing an internship. APU students She explained how she doesn’t could argue it isn’t necessary and the users to pitch themselves in a profes- media facets don’t necessarily offer. belong to a generation that is com- always carry an item of defense in her responsibility is too much of a bur- sional setting. Some people tell their LinkedIn eliminates the clutter that fortable with the idea of “living in purse, but likes to be prepared when den. It all depends on the person, but life story, while others boast of their comes with other social media sites, the now,” but as graduation quickly she is off campus. either way I believe it’s important to personal strengths and accomplish- such as Facebook and Twitter, and approaches, students will wish they “Here at APU, there are students make smart choices when it comes to ments. This is also an area where a has a more narrowed focus for users, spent less time concerned about Ins- everywhere, and campus safety is safety and to not be completely clue- resumé can be attached. said Oster. tagram likes and focused more time always roaming around, so I feel it’s less. The skills and endorsement por- Senior biblical studies major on making connections via LinkedIn. THECLAUSE.ORG/OPINION Clause WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015 9 Aspiring dictator believes you can trust media

Azusa Pacific but they also get in contact with ev- washing seems to be a tactic boast- eryone quoted in a story to make sure ing both positive and plentiful results University they actually said what was written in worldwide. student says the article. Tricky. A prime example of this is “The I didn’t let this stop me at first. I Bachelor.” Just about everyone on media outlets thought about the infamous Stephen campus is talking about this show, Glass, a journalist for The New Re- and Chris Soules’ pursuit to find love. will help her on public in the late ‘90s who published Well, not everyone, mostly females, 41 articles for the magazine with half which at APU is over half of the pop- her journey to of them falsified. His story inspired ulation. This show (as well as “The domination me. He let down his entire team of Bachelorette”) has managed to con- writers and editors, just to create a vince people and students at APU that catchy story. a man or woman dating 30 people at Brooke Seipel But he was fired and shamed one time is totally acceptable. staff writer across the United States, as New York These viewers are accepting of and California refused to even let him the fact that the final three contestants I’ve always wanted to be a dic- practice as a lawyer. It seemed this are given keys to the fantasy suite, es- tator. Unfortunately, that never went route only provides short-lived glory sentially so that the bachelor or bach- over well when elementary school instead of full control over the media. elorette can decide whom he or she teachers asked, “What do you want to According to a Pew Research sexually prefers. be when you grow up?” Eventually, I study, the press, though widely criti- Cinematic Arts Professor John decided to go for the next best thing: cized, is trusted more than other Hamilton explains how our people journalism. sources of information. People gen- watch reality shows such as “The My logic behind this was that ev- erally believe their local and national Bachelor” because people are com- ery great dictator must have control news organizations as opposed to in- forted to see that there are individuals over the media. Becoming a promi- formation that comes from big busi- out there who are more idiotic than nent journalist was just the start. ness, politicians or the state and na- we are. I took other factors into consid- tional government. “The word ‘reality’ is misused Steffi Reichert/Flickr Creative Commons COURTESY eration, such as becoming a student This trust isn’t blindly made. It here,” said Hamilton. “A show like American citizens are trusting the media to provide them the in- at Azusa Pacific University. Who is because news, in less politically ‘The Bachelor’ is contrived and formation that they need to be researching themselves. doesn’t trust a well-versed Christian polarized stations like FOX or CNN, staged not raw reality. True reality girl? I joined the Student Govern- is focused on providing unbiased and would be a direct cinema documen- Why couldn’t I do that with my of people globally are at your finger- ment Association and spent two years well-balanced coverage of facts. tary... and even here it is never neutral dictator regime? Convincing viewers tips. It also suggests that there isn’t as observing the ways in which power This makes it extremely difficult or unbiased, because of selectivity they want to be controlled by me? It much diversity in the marketplace as distribution occurs, practicing my to accomplish my original goal when and editing. One analyst noted that was a rookie mistake to pursue jour- we like to think. skills in manipulation and trying to first choosing to become a journalist. whenever the camera cuts, you have nalism over a career with much more It’s not worth being super-para- unknowingly get the administration But there is another option I missed introduced falsehood.” brainwashing opportunities. noid about the news or starting cults to to back my movement. out on: film and television produc- To each their own with regard According to research in 2012 take down the Illuminati. However, at I have made one fatal assumption tion. The real goal should have been to television consumption. I ad- by Business Insider, only six corpo- the end of the day, you should always in my pursuit of total world domina- to join one of the few corporations mit, my guilty pleasure is “Game of rations own 90 percent of the media. be wary of what you choose to trust, tion: the news is easy to lie about. that entirely control the media and Thrones,” which is probably worse. Those companies are Comcast, News and, if you can, do your own research As it turns out, stories have to go brainwash the public. The point is, these shows have man- Corp, Viacom, Disney, Time Warner and fact-checking. If you don’t, you through multiple phases of approval It seems clear that the way in aged to completely skew reality and and CBS. In 1983, 50 companies might end up letting people like me before they are published. Not only which people get attached to televi- manipulate viewers into agreeing shared ownership of the media. take control and, trust me, that isn’t a do editors fact check the numbers, sion, sports, films and comics should with something they normally would This means that controlling one great idea because I can’t even figure data and assertions made in an article, have been my original goal. Brain- fundamentally dislike. of these companies means millions out how to overcome Mondays. Searching for a Soules-mate is now a physical game On the other end of the spectrum, ‘The Bachelor’ Dr. Daniel Pawley, an associate pro- fessor in the Communication Studies contestants Department at Azusa Pacific, sees the forced to necessity of the competition. “If you want to make strides in physically Hollywood, you have to play Hol- lywood’s games and abide by its compete for rules,” said Pawley. “The competi- tion for what passes as love, as you star’s love, say, is the game that’s being played, attention and the contestants are governed and measured by how well they play the game.” Lauren Duran While it is true that contestants staff writer are measured by how well they play the game, it’s a concern that this is “This season will be unlike any- the foundation of an engagement and thing we have ever seen before,” said presumably a marriage. Chris Harrison, host of “The Bach- Love cannot be determined by elor.” Although he has used this same physical strength, and especially not phrase on the past 18 seasons, the by how quickly you can wrestle a statement always proves to be true. greased pig. I understand that the pro- This season’s bachelor is Chris ducers must provide entertainment Soules, a handsome farmer from Ar- for the viewers, but at some point it lington, Iowa, whom many remember Lauren Duran PHOTO must be acknowledged that time is from Andi Dorfman’s season of “The valuable. People across America are joining Chris Soules, currently known as Prince Farming, in his pursuit to find Bachelorette.” Hearts across America “You spend about a total of 12 love on the 19th season of “The Bachelor,” by completing fantasy “Bachelor Brackets.” broke for Soules after watching him hours together in the first two months profess his love to Dorfman, only to living area, doing just about anything bachelor, but I was taking things se- In the end, Carly, a cruise-ship singer of the show and it’s under very be sent home immediately afterward. to have time alone with him. riously, and isn’t kissing a huge part from Texas, won the challenge, but strange circumstances,” wrote former “I believe in the process,” he said “I think this has a lot to do with of any romantic relationship?” said did not win the one-on-one date with bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky on her in an interview with ABC News. “I Chris,” said Chandler Nolan, a junior Soules in the weekly “Bachelor” blog Soules that night. E! News blog. believe in what I went through on the cinematic arts major. “[On the first on people.com. Fast-forward a week later when a Twelve hours is nothing com- previous show, and that’s why I am night] he kissed a girl, and that put Aside from the amount of kiss- group of women were flown to San pared to the eternity they are com- doing it. I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t pressure on all the other girls to make ing going on, this season has also re- Francisco, where they were to com- mitting to one another by accepting see the potential.” a physical connection with him,” quired women to physically compete pete in a mud run while wearing wed- a proposal. The time they are given Although the process does in- How could this setting possibly against one another for individual ding dresses. Jillian, a highly compet- should not be snatched from them clude dating 30 women at once, it build a loving and lasting relation- time with Soules. itive woman, won the group-date and simply because they didn’t physical- was surprising to see the sexual ten- ship? It seems as though the women During the second week of com- continued on a romantic one-on-one ly perform to the extent of the other sion begin on the first night as well are seeking physical connections petition the contestants had to com- date in the city, while the losers re- women. as the dramatic progression over the with him before making emotional pete in a barnyard obstacle course. turned home to the mansion. With only 11 contestants remain- past five weeks. ones for the sake of the game and the This was different from the show’s “Winning a date with Chris ing, it will be interesting to see what If women are not busy making competition. past obstacle courses because the should not be determined by a test the upcoming weeks have in store as out with Soules, they are making “I know I’ve maybe kissed more ladies had to shuck corn and wrestle of strength, but rather by who Chris Soules continues his journey to find sexual innuendos or sneaking into his girls at this point than the average greased pigs in record-breaking time. wants to pursue further,” said Nolan. his future wife. Sports Softball looks to pick up from successful 2014 season

Cougars return PACWEST COACHES POLL

13 players, picked 1. Dixie State (10) 120 third in PacWest 2. Cal Baptist (1) 110 3. Azusa Pacific 98 Katie Richcreek 4. Hawai’i Pacific 84 sports editor 5. Dominican 68 Azusa Pacific softball opens its 6. Hawai’i Hilo 64 2015 campaign today, coming off a 7. Chaminade 56 successful season that ended with a 8. NDNU 50 40-19 overall record (22-10 PacWest). 9. Academy of Art 39 The team was selected to fin- 10. BYU-Hawai’i 23 ish third in the PacWest preseason 11. Holy Names 14 coaches poll behind Dixie State and California Baptist, which shared the conference championship last year. *First-place votes in parentheses The Cougars return the core of their 2014 roster, which had no seniors. Home opener: “Normally, at the start of a sea- Feb. 10 vs. Cal State San son, you have to teach people, ‘This Bernardino is how you do this,’ or, ‘This is how you do that.’ But now we have experi- PacWest opener: enced, smart ball players,” said head Feb. 20 vs. Academy of Art coach Carrie Webber. “We’re trying APU Sports Information COURTESY to take that next step in our game and Preseason PacWest Player of the Year Nicki Sprague at bat in a home game last year. be conference leaders instead of con- ference almost-leaders.” “We’ve brought back the vibe seasons at Shasta College, where she ally hit and bring in runs.” scribes as a “dogfight.” The Cougars Among the 13 returners is Pac- and the chemistry we had last year, helped her team to two consecutive Sophomore Carly Xepoleas re- split 10 of 16 conference double- West Preseason Player of the Year and it works really well with our undefeated league titles as a two-time turns to the Cougars’ pitching staff headers last season. Nicki Sprague. The sophomore third team,” Oviedo said. all-conference catcher. She also batted after starting seven games and ap- “You have to be mentally tough baseman earned co-Player of the Year The Cougars also welcomed to .355 in her two years with the Knights. pearing in 11 others in 2014, finish- in this conference. You have to be and Freshman Player of the Year their 2015 roster several new players, The transfers add to the return- ing with a 2.01 ERA. The team also physically tough in this conference,” honors last season after setting three who Webber says “complement” the ing roster’s strength behind the plate. returns two veteran pitchers, junior Webber said. “You have to go out single-season program records in bat- 13 returners. In addition to Sprague, the Cougars Narissa Garcia and senior Destinee with a mindset that you’re going to ting average (.492), hits (87) and runs Among the seven newcomers are bring back junior catcher Madison Levesque. score runs and play well every single scored (63). transfers Jacqueline Carlin and Ally Hernandez and junior first baseman “Experience and confidence are game. If you don’t, you’re going to The roster also features five -se Wimer. Jessica Melcher. Hernandez led the the two things that are going to bring lose.” niors, including Katrina Oviedo, who Carlin comes to APU from the team in home runs (six) and RBIs us to the next level,” Webber said. The Cougars are looking to build is one of three players in the program Division II program at University (46) with a .354 batting average “The talent is there. Once they un- off their strengths from last season for four years. of Charleston, where she started 46 while Melcher tabbed 40 RBIs and derstand what’s expected of us and to again contend for a top spot in the Oviedo and Sprague each empha- games her sophomore season (2013), four home runs last season. what’s expected of the league, they PacWest. sized the significance of the -chem recording a .292 batting average as “We’re really building on our hit- can really go after their goals.” “We’re not going to skip a beat istry this team has, having already the Golden Eagles’ leadoff hitter. ting,” Webber said. “We’re going to The PacWest features tough com- this season,” Sprague said. “We’re go- played one season together. Wimer joins the Cougars after two have one through nine that can actu- petition in softball, which Webber de- ing to pick up right where we left off.”

Baseball team looking to exceed expectations AROUND THE DEN ishing with a 5-3 record and 3.46 ERA. Women’s Basketball (14-7) Cougars looking to “I’m excited we have some new Last game: W, 81-67 vs. improve on 2014’s and young players that are stepping Hawai’i-Hilo* up in pretty important ways, and we Upcoming: @ Cal Baptist* at third-place finish are coming together as a team,” Belk 5:00 p.m. on Saturday said. “We have a great rotation. I Men’s Basketball (19-3) Stefany Romero think it’s a productive one and it will staff writer produce results, but more importantly Last game: W, 109-79 vs. it’s about the team, relationships and Hawai’i-Hilo The Azusa Pacific baseball team camaraderie.” Upcoming: @ Cal Baptist at commenced its first season as full Staumont will be another pitcher 7:00 p.m. on Saturday NCAA Division II members Feb. 2. to keep an eye on. Last season he hit The team is hoping to surpass ex- high-90s with his fastball, and over Track and Field pectations after being picked to fin- the summer he helped the Yarmouth- Upcoming: Westmont Sun- ish fourth in the PacWest preseason Dennis Red Sox win the Cape Cod shine Invitational @ Santa coaches poll. Summer League Championship. Barbara on Saturday “We are certainly excited to get Staumont had eight strikeouts in five the season started,” head coach Paul different games last season. Water Polo (2-4) Svagdis said. “We are looking for- APU won its opening game Last game: L, 14-8 vs. Cal ward to playing other teams, seeing against Cal State San Bernardino State Northridge how we match up and seeing the 6-2 on Feb. 2. The Cougars’ PacWest Upcoming: vs. Occidental at things we do well and the things we schedule starts on Feb. 27 with a four- 9:00 am on Saturday need to improve on.” game set against Academy of Art. APU lost three junior players Swimming and Diving Upcoming: @ Concordia/Biola who were selected in the 2014 Ma- PACWEST COACHES POLL jor League Baseball First-Year Player on Saturday Draft. Joseph Daris was picked up by 1.California Baptist (5) 82 Softball the Atlanta Braves in the 14th round, 2.Dixie State (2) 72 Adam McCreery by the Los Angeles Upcoming: @ UC San Diego 3.Fresno Pacific (1) 65 on Wednesday Angels of Anaheim in the 22nd and 4.Azusa Pacific (1) 62 Zach Hedges by the Chicago Cubs in the 26th. 5.Hawai’i Pacific 53 Baseball Last Game: W, 6-2 @ Cal State The Cougars welcome several APU Sports Information COURTESY 6.Point Loma 41 San Bernardino additions to the team and are return- Ace pitcher Josh Staumont is looking to build off a strong summer perfor- 7.Hawai’i Hilo 26 Upcoming: @ Cal State Mon- ing some key players from last season mance in the Cape Cod League. 8.Holy Names 23 terey Bay on Thursday expecting to make a big impact. Brower will be returning this sea- we don’t deserve to be in fourth 9. Academy of Art 9 “Josh Staumont and Joel Belk are son as the starting first baseman after place,” Brower said. “We have higher Women’s Tennis two pitchers that had a good year last receiving a third-team all-conference expectations for the team. I am confi- *First-place votes in parentheses year and hopefully are primed up to Upcoming: @ Cal State Ful- nod last year. He led the Cougars in dent and our team is confident that we lerton on Wednesday improve this season,” Svagdis said. home runs (eight) and RBIs (41). will finish higher if not first. We are Home opener: “Our first baseman, Jordan Brower, “Getting prepared for this sea- going to play hard, stick to the pro- Feb. 13 vs. Cal Poly Pomona Men’s Tennis and catcher, Joe Huthsing, have been son through the California Collegiate cess and have fun doing it.” playing for a while, and we have a Upcoming: @ UC San Diego League really helped a lot. We heard Junior pitcher Belk is expected to PacWest opener: on Friday high expectation that they can help make an impact. He appeared in 12 we were picked fourth this season, Feb. 27 at Academy of Art lead the team on and off the field.” and it’s just more motivation because games last season, starting 11 and fin- THECLAUSE.ORG/SPORTS Clause WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015 11 Acrobatics and tumbling opens new season stepped up and has led the team in Cougars set for big trying to get them to work together year coming off and rally together,” Kassurd said. Triana Leal, one of 10 juniors, second-place finish expressed her thoughts on the up- coming season. Sam Quintanilla “I feel like it’s gonna be where staff writer we match up, and how we play out the season,” Leal said. “But we’re ex- The acrobatics and tumbling cited to compete again.” team is coming off a runner-up finish The team has additions who are to Oregon in the National Collegiate adjusting to competing at a collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Associa- level and working in Kassurd’s sys- tion Championships last season. The tem. team is flipping its way into the new “It depends on the skills they season, set to begin Feb. 4 against the come in with,” said Kassurd on the Ducks. difficulty of learning the choreog- The roster is young, featuring raphy. “We have quite a few [up- 11 freshmen and eight sophomores. perclassmen] that are doing a good Only four seniors return to the team job making sure [the freshmen] un- this season. derstand the whole process of going “It’s bittersweet because this through a meet.” [sport] has been my life for the past Ashleigh Pitts is one of the ad- four years. It’s something I’ve poured ditions to the team. She competes as a lot of time and work into,” said both a top and base. senior base Falynn Martinez. “This “As a freshman, the transition to being my last season is sad. Not hav- the team has been really fun and not ing this team environment anymore hard,” Pitts said. “I have a bunch of is going to be a difficult adjustment teammates that are supporting me and for me.” helping with stuff. It’s awesome.” Katie Richcreek PHOTO Martinez and the other three ath- After ending last season with a Azusa Pacific competes in the 2014 NCATA National Championships hosted in the Felix Event Center. letes competing in their final season national championship final meet, the have one last opportunity to bring a team is confident the upcoming sea- statement for APU. “I think it proved we have more motivation to come to come in first this season.” NCATA Championship title to APU, son has good in store. to a lot of people that we are a team to in first.” APU begins the season Feb. 4 a challenge which Martinez describes “We’ve hit skills for tumbling look out for,” Leal said. The Cougars look to maintain at home against Oregon. The Ducks as a “nervous, exciting feeling.” that we had not been able to hit yet, “At the same time we have a that high level of competition. won the season series 2-1 last year The four seniors have adopted so that’s a big deal for us,” Kassurd lot of room [for] improvement,” “We’re anxious [to start the sea- against the Cougars, capping the se- leadership roles on the squad. said. sophomore base Hannah Welander son],” Welander said. “Having come ries with a win in the NCATA Cham- “Asia Desamito has really The second-place finish was a added. “Having come in second, in second, we have more motivation pionship meet. National champion’s unconventional road to APU full ride to Cal-Berkeley, I watched Tomek Czerwinski the fourth-place guy get a full ride was the picture- to Boise State,” Czerwinski said. “I watched everybody below me get full perfect athlete, rides to all these big DI schools, and I still hadn’t had anything yet. No one until he quit was interested in me.” At this point, Czerwinski had Faith Vander Voort given up on track and field. It was a copy editor surprise when his coach at Mt. SAC called to tell him he’d spoken to Kevin Reid, APU’s men’s track and Tomek Czerwinski takes the field coach. Reid was interested and phrase “super senior” to a whole new so was Czerwinski. level. In his last year on the men’s Matt Nash, a senior multi-sport track and field team at Azusa Pacific athlete at APU, has been training University, his story of overcoming by Czerwinski’s side for three years adversity and relentless perseverance now. Nash emphasized that the latter sets him apart from the typical col- is “like an older brother” to him. lege athlete. “He has inspired me to work hard Czerwinski competes in the hep- and keep persevering even in hard tathlon during the indoor season and times,” Nash said. decathlon during the outdoor, spe- Both Nash and Reid use the word cializing in multiple events. He won “perseverance” when describing Cz- the heptathlon at the 2014 NCCAA erwinski’s main strength in both ath- indoor national championship meet. letics and personal life. Czerwinski attended Rio Mesa “He’s a great teammate, great High School in Oxnard, California. leader. He leads by example,” Reid He ran varsity track his freshman said. “He is easy to coach. He listens. year and played varsity football his When practice starts, I don’t have to sophomore year. Athletics were a look around and wonder where he is. central part of his life. He’s one of those guys that are the “My sophomore year I was like first to come and last to leave.” [in the] top five in the county in the After graduation, Czerwinski long jump and in both hurdles races. plans to attend graduate school for And then, my junior year, I was [in physical education. He wants to use the] top three in the state in those APU Sports Information COURTESY the hardships he’s gone through to three events,” Czerwinski said. Tomek Czerwinski competes in a sprint event at the Mt. SAC Relays hosted at Cougar Stadium. impact young children’s lives in a All this paints Czerwinski as the positive way. picture-perfect high school athlete, until he finishes his sentence with “ ... Czerwinski recalled. “I completely “I didn’t do anything about it for Czerwinski in his tracks. Two of his and then I quit.” lost interest. ... I never stepped foot another year, year and a half. I just best friends from home died, and his CZERWINSKI’S 2014 STATS Growing up in Ventura County on a track again for like five more kinda, I don’t know, didn’t move on track career went on hold due to a did not always prove easy for Czer- years.” it. But then, I got a job and had a boss torn hamstring. 60 meter dash: 7.27 sec winski. Czerwinski went through many that dug into me about my goals,” Cz- After recovery, Czerwinski re- 60 meter hurdles: 8.43 sec “I basically got involved with the of what he would call “incidents” in erwinski said. turned to Ventura College and had 1000 meter run: 2:56.92 wrong crowd of people,” he said. those five years. One day he woke up His boss got after him to contact a “decent” season. When his coach Pole vault: 14’-02.75” He ended up getting injured and in a hospital bed after a fight that al- the community colleges in the area to left the school, so did he. Czerwin- Long jump: 22’-05.00” often found himself in the middle of most cost him his life. It was then he speak with the coaches, and the ath- ski transferred to Mt. San Antonio High jump: 6’-00.75” fights. decided to make a change. lete did as he was told. College, where he became a national Shot put: 40’-11.75” “I had scholarship offers to mul- Watching Bryan Clay, a former In 2011, he enrolled at Ventura champion in the decathlon. Heptathalon total: 5124 tiple Division I schools, and I just APU track star, compete in the 2008 College to compete on the track “I watched the second-place disappeared and stopped showing up. Olympics is what sparked Czerwin- team. Unfortunately, one month into guy get a full ride to Washington, I *at 2014 NCCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships And I barely graduated high school,” ski’s desire to become a decathlete. practice, another struggle stopped watched the third-place guy get a THECLAUSE.ORG/SPORTS Clause WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015 12 Rivalry renewed: Biola to file for NCAA

APU Sports Information COURTESY Azusa Pacific tips off against Biola at a home game in the 2006-07 season, when both teams were members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the GSAC. Biola University announced Jan. 29 it would start the process of ending their affiliation with the NAIA, and will begin applying for membership with the NCAA Division II. According to the announcement, the application will be filed February 2016. The Eagles will seek affiliation with the Pacific West Conference, where the program’s former Golden State Athletic Conference competitors APU, California Baptist, Fresno Pacific and Point Loma now compete. Other former GSAC member, Concordia, will begin competition with the PacWest in 2015-16.

All-time records: Baseball 113-63 Women’s basketball 43-34 Men’s basketball 54-48 vs Women’s soccer 22-5-4 Men’s soccer 31-17-5 Volleyball 33-43 Cougars hold 58% combined winning percentage Athletes qualify for nationals

APU Sports Information COURTESY Staci Foster earned an automatic qualifier in the mile event at the UW Invitational.

Seven Azusa Pacific track and field athletes Senior Megan VanWinkle nabbed three posted national-qualifying performances in 10 provisional qualifiers in the pentathlon, long events at the Moutain T’s and UW indoor invi- jump and high jump while Sydney Eaton tationals on Jan. 30 and 31. joined her in the high jump. Fellow multi- Staci Foster earned the Cougars’ first auto- event athlete Justin Balczak claimed another matic qualifier for a Division II championship in the heptathlon. in the mile run, coming in a half-second under Shujaa Benson recorded provisional qual- the qualifying time at 4:45.19. ifiers in the 60 meter hurdles and long jump. The other six athletes tabbed provisional Amber Panapa wrapped up the provisional qualifiers. Eileen Stressling is another distance qualifiers in the weight throw. qualifier in the 5,000 meter run. – @ClauseSports