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Photos c/o Edna Rush This weekend, Oct. 17-19, Pacific celebrated Homecoming with a bang. The University hosted Lip Sync, parades and floats galore.

Index Opinion/4 • Lifestyles/7 • Sports/10 Read. Recycle. Repeat. 2 | THE PACIFICAN NEWS October 23, 2014 “Proof that God Loves Us”: Beer crafting event Nicole Felkins classes and was fascinated by the pyramids. actually beer. what we’ve seen people have Editor-in-chief his discussion on medieval The fourth beer attendees For those who wish to enjoy really enjoyed themselves,” History professor and food beer making. tried was Stone “Ruination” craft brew in town, Albala observed Lohr. studies expert Ken Albala and In an interview with India Pale Ale, which Albala recommends going to Bev- The multifaith chaplain Multifaith Chaplain Joel Lohr, The Pacifican, the chaplain considered his favorite. Mo, which has a wide selection was particularly excited to Ph.D., hosted “Proof that God revealed that he views beer Albala stated that craft of beer. Albala frequents The organize this event, because Loves Us: A Beer Crafting and wine making as creative breweries became fashionable Abbey on the Miracle Mile of he views these jovial moments Event with the Chaplain’s acts, considering them forms in the 1980s and the number Pacific Avenue, which offers in life as akin to, or even a taste Office” on Friday, Oct. 17. of art. of breweries in America interesting and unusual brews of, what the Jewish tradition Audience members had Audience members first multiplied. like sour Geuze from Belgium, calls“the world to come,” aka the chance to taste six craft tried Staropramen Premium Midas Touch, crafted which is fermented with wild heaven. beers while Albala recounted Lager, a proper Pilsener by Dogfish Head Brewing Brettanomyces yeast. “To see 85 people in the history of beer, various from the Smichov District of Company of Rehoboth, Del., However, Albala revealed this space sitting around brewing techniques and the Prague in the Czech Republic. was served next. This recipe that he’s not really a beer tables smiling, laughing and characteristics of the six Albala noted that lagers have is based on an ancient beer drinker. Despite this, Albala enjoying themselves – it’s beers. dominated the beer market in whose residue was left in clay won one of the beer tasting clear that there’s no hatred Each beer was selected to the last century and a half. jars dating from 700 BCE in competitions put on by in this room tonight. I love illustrate a different point Next, servers brought out what is now central Turkey. Associate Provost Lou Matz. bringing people together like in history. Some of the Old Speckled Hen, an English Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout Ram Rao, a retired this in the same way I love information was pulled from pale ale known as a “bitter” in was the last beer served. The radiologist from the Navy and being with friends and family Albala’s course on the history England. oatmeal in it makes its flavor participant in Pacific’s Osher at Thanksgiving and over the of alcohol and intoxicants, Ninkasi Red, named after richer and silkier. The roasted Lifelong Learning Institute, holidays,” described Lohr. which is offered next semester the ancient Sumerian goddess barley gives it a dark color, was particularly captivated Janice Magdich ’79, on Monday, Wednesday and of beer, Ninkasi, was served while also adding the flavor of by the event. Rao contends, ’96, a city attorney in Lodi, Friday from 11-12:15 p.m. and next. chocolate or coffee. “This is easily one of the best.” maintained, “I thought people satisfies General Education The oldest brewery is found In his interview with The Rao was especially awed by really enjoyed themselves… I section IA. in the Egyptian city ofNekhen, Pacifican, Albala explained the ambiance of the event. think it was a great way to kick Lohr revealed at the event dating to about 3400 BCE. that any alcohol made from “Our hope tonight was that off the start of Homecoming that he sat in on one of Albala’s Beer was even given as a form a grain is technically a beer, beer would be enjoyed, not weekend.” of payment to the builders of so rice wine, aka “sake,” is abused, and I think based on Professor Jerry Post SHOW passes away Monday OFF Jodi Tai news editor YOUR Tragic news sent shockwaves through the campus when University Provost Maria Pallavicini SMILE sent out an email Tuesday morning, informing students and faculty that Professor Jerry Post had passed away. According to the email, sent Oct. 20 at 11:31 a.m., Professor Post died that morning. Despite Free Dental Hygiene Care for Pacific Students! the responding paramedics’ best efforts, Post passed away in his office in Weber Hall. University of the Pacific Our on-campus dental hygiene clinic offers convenient and affordable care to Formally known as Gerald V. the Pacific community. Services are FREE for Pacific students, and discounted Post, Professor Post received his computer purchasing strategies and for faculty and staff. Your friends and family are also welcome to visit our B.A. from University of Wisconsin- systems development. low-cost clinic. Eau Claire in 1978 and his Ph.D. The Pacific website also shared from Iowa State University in 1983. that Post published several papers “Jerry has been a member of the on computer security: “His research Services include dental and general health screenings, preventive care Pacific family since 1999, and he has been published in the Journal of (cleanings), X-rays, sealants and fluoride treatments. Care is provided by will be deeply missed as a friend MIS, Communications of the ACM, dental hygiene students under faculty supervision. Most insurance is accepted. and colleague,” shared Pallavicini. Computers & Security, Decision The Pacific website states Sciences, the Journal of Marketing that Post’s expertise included Research, Marketing Letters and Call 209.946.7404 for an appointment database management systems MIS Quarterly.” Office open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and evaluation of systems and Pacific’s Multifaith Chaplain Joel Clinic appointments available on Mondays (1:15 p.m.) and development. N. Lohr and Psychological Services Wednesdays and Thursdays (8:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.) Here at the Eberhardt School were requested to Weber Hall that of Business, Post taught courses day to provide assistance. on management information Pallavicini noted, “Anyone who Pacific Dental Care Clinic | Health Sciences Learning Center and Clinics systems, database management, needs support through this sad 757 Brookside Road, 2nd Floor | Stockton, CA 95211 systems development and website time may make an appointment development. In addition to writing with Counseling and Psychological www.dental.pacific.edu click “Dental Services” two textbooks, Post researched Service in the Cowell Wellness evaluation of information systems, Center.” October 23, 2014 NEWS THE PACIFICAN | 3 U.S. Ambassador Peter Allgeier lectures on Public Safety the revolution of America’s services industry to trade as the 21st century Great Silk Jodi Tai Road. news editor Modes of delivery now include What makes the world go round? digital, eco-tourism and temporary Weekly Report According to U.S. Ambassador Peter entry. Because of the ingenuity of the Oct. 11- Oct.18 Allgeier, it’s services. On Monday, growing technological age, Allgeier Theft Oct. 20, Allgeier came to Pacific to related that “we need new trade Alpine Avenue 10.12.14 deliver a presentation on the current agreements now. It’s no longer 1995.” Officers observed three subjects economy, “The Services Revolution: Negotiations with the World Trade in possession of alcohol who America’s International Advantage.” Organization require consensus, were in violation of the “minor The Services Revolution is the most hence the difficulty of producing in possession” and “open recent product of the evolution of the unanimous concurrence concerning container” laws. A citation was American economy. Allgeier relates the new trade agreements. issued for Judicial Review. that our economy has transitioned Current discussion on these from rural to industrial, and now new agreements involve Trade in DUI Arrest industrial to services. “Services is Services Agreement, Trans Pacific Pacific Avenue 10.12.14 the fastest growing segment of our Partnership and Transatlantic Trade Officers stopped a vehicle for economy,” Allgeier shared. “Who and Investment Partnership. traffic-related violations. Upon needs services? Everybody.” He Allgeier shared, “The most contacting the driver, they then went on to comment that even important thing is for them determined the subject was more important than GDP percent [students] to realize how important under the influence. CHP arrived or number of jobs created is the fact it is to be global oriented, especially to process the driver. that every other part of the economy because of the internet. Whether depends of services. it means participating in science, Theft Common services including business or in general, to know they McCaffrey Center 10.12.14 banking, accounting, insurance, are in a global economy. I think that’s Victim reports someone stole his shipping and medical services the most important thing. All sorts bicycle, which was secured with make up 45 percent of world trade. of opportunities are open to them. a cable lock. The suspect cut the Thanks to the internet, “we can They can still participate in the world lock and took the bike. A report provide data services that 10 years economy.” Reuters Peter Allgeier became the president of the Coalition was filed. ago, wouldn’t even be imaginable.” The presentation ended with applause in Janet Leigh Theatre. of Services Industries (CSI) in 2009 following a Allgeier explained how he considers distinguished career in international trade, serving University Reg the internet’s massive contribution Stay tuned for more special lectures. as a trade representative since 1980. Grace Covell 10.12.14 Officers responded to a report of marijuana odor in the women’s bathroom. Officers made contact with two subjects, who were then Models of Pride conference: Loud & Proud cited to Judicial Affairs.

Alice Scarlett Baker Casualty Staff reporter Wood Bridge 10.15.14 The Gender Umbrella Club of Pacific attended Models of Officers responded to a call Pride on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. from a subject who was injured Models of Pride is a free conference held at the University after falling off of a skateboard. of Southern California in Los Angeles to inspire lesbian, gay, Medics responded, but the bisexual, transsexual and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. injured person declined medical Everyone was encouraged to attend, LGBTQ and non- assistance. LGBTQ alike, with the expected attendance numbering around 2000 people. Theft The conference theme this year was “What’s Next?” The The Grove 10.16.14 conference featured workshops, meals, a resource fair and Officers responded to a report dance. There were over 100 workshops offered, including of a theft that just occurred. history, relationships, self-esteem, political activism, Officers located the subject and gay-straight alliances, recreation/sports, arts, media/ detained him. Officers learned communications, family issues and legal issues and rights. he was the same subject they Businesses were in attendance at the resource fair, hiring handled the previous night in the for internships and other job offers. Service organizations at call above. He was arrested and the resource fair offered a chance to connect while giving back. booked. University and college recruiters were also present, engaging the LGBTQ youth. The president of Gender Umbrella, Julian Suspicious Activity Lacombe ’15, commented, “It was a lot of fun and a great Grace Covell Hall 10.17.14 opportunity to learn new activism strategies and to network Officers were dispatched to with other LGBT students from schools across California.” Grace regarding a possible Gender Umbrella was founded in 2012 by a trio of students, bicycle theft in progress. Upon Mitchie Hughes, Julian Lacombe and Mace Harris. arrival, officers learned the They were motivated by other students’ success stories subject left. Officers detained of creating trans-focused clubs at their universities when him while he was walking attending the 2012 LGBTQIA Western Regional Conference. northbound on Pacific Avenue. Gender Umbrella campaigns at several on-campus events, Officers learned he was on including the Student Activities Fair. searchable probation for prior Nov. 20 marks Transgender Day of Awareness, which is thefts. They located wire cutters Gender Umbrella Club observed in almost 200 cities and over 20 countries. The Gender in his pocket. Since nothing “It was a lot of fun and a great opportunity to learn new activism Umbrella Club has and will continue to bring awareness to the was taken, he was released and strategies and to network with other LGBT students from schools across admonished not to return to California,” said Gender Umbrella Club President Julian Lacombe ’15. transgender community campus-wide every Nov. 20. campus. 4 | THE PACIFICAN October 23, 2014

Is getting a humanitiesOPINION degree worth the cost?

Sarah Yung studies where morality and ethicality such a degree, including technical necessary in almost any profession Copy Editor occasionally seem ambiguous, leading writing, editing and management. that requires difficult concepts to “But what are you going to do with to many of the controversies we face Humanities majors can even be explained simply to the everyday that? Is a humanities degree even today such as the futures of stem cell find work within non-humanities person, and thinking critically is prized worth it?” Full disclosure: As a fervent research, genetic engineering and professions. in the workplace to help analyze and English major, I’m inclined to give a artificial intelligence. Case in point: The CEO of tech problem solve, showing your boss you reflexive and resounding yes whenever Keeping that in mind and taking company Logitech, Bracken Darrell, can think outside the box. I hear this question (and believe me, I into account the sadly lacking state reportedly loves hiring humanities For many, a humanities degree hear it pretty often). of our collective global responsibility majors, saying, “When I look at may still seem an unfeasible or unwise Through studying human culture, (and the innumerable criticisms where our business is going, I think, investment. Perhaps the humanities students gain a deeper understanding of the apathy of our generation), is boy, you do need to have a good seem irrelevant to our generation, of the world, learning valuable skills cutting out the humanities really technical understanding somewhere the first to be immersed in a world and strategies such as critical thinking, prudent? A department that fosters in there, to be relevant. But you’re of technology since birth, the first to interpersonal communication and the development of morality, ethics, really differentiated if you understand have widespread use of Internet and intellectual curiosity, which are largely imagination and social responsibility humanities.” social media and the advent of cyber applicable in any future career. could surely only benefit students. And he’s not the only one. In bullying, the “Me Me Me Generation.” Even if you don’t know your Nonetheless, there are still those 2010, Steve Jobs said “it’s technology However, I don’t accept this to preferred professional path, there naysayers concerned with tangible married with liberal arts, married be true. I’d like to believe we still are undeniable benefits of pursuing a future pursuits. There’s still that with the humanities, that yields have time to use humanistic skills to degree in the humanities. question, “What are you going to the results that make our hearts empathetically address subjects like Of course, in today’s corporate, do with it?” Financial motivation sing.” Lately, more and more hiring racial inequality, and the gender wage fiscally focused world, many see admittedly may not be the best managers are beginning to value the gap, and the lack of support for the majoring in a humanistic discipline as incentive for a humanities major. communication, writing and research impoverished of our nation and our frivolous, even useless. With our economy still struggling, skills a humanities degree can bring to world. Countless higher learning it’s quite understandable to pursue the table. If we are to begin to address the institutions have cut funding for their financial survival, and options may After all, studying the humanities human crises plaguing the planet, we humanities departments, preferring seem limited in the humanistic field of teaches one to think critically, write need to keep the humanities strong instead to invest that money in career opportunities. proficiently and communicate as a beacon to light the way to justice, more lucrative studies like science, But while teaching may be the effectively — strategies that can prove equality and compassion for our fellow engineering and technology — obvious career path, there are actually beneficial in any field. human beings. many other paths one can pursue with For example, technical writing is

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This month, Fox News reported that 29-year-old Brittany Maynard has chosen the day she will die via physician- What is the assisted suicide as Nov. 1. However, Maynard claims her decision is not, in meaning of life? fact, suicidal in the common sense of the word and should be revered instead as “death with dignity.” The idea of assisted suicide has long “To be happy.” been questioned in terms of its morality @Megan Griffin, and ultimate legality. In some states c.o. 2015 — such as Oregon, where Maynard currently resides with her husband — physician-assisted suicide is legal. “Pizza.” In these cases, a patient requests @Hannah Rea, a lethal drug in order to end their The Examiner c.o. 2015 suffering from certain ailments that can Left: Maynard on her wedding day before receiving her diagnosis; Right: Today, getting sicker, and advocating for others’ rights to death with dignity. be extremely uncomfortable and painful as they progress. “Cuddling. Cuddling is the This process differs from what most her decision-making process. a physician for patients to ingest. The meaning of life.” people know as euthanasia because After marrying last year, Maynard medication allows the patient to pass @Michelle assisted-suicide patients must ask to began to experience splitting headaches away peacefully and painlessly. while on vacation with her husband The 29-year-old plans on ending her Lacondeguy, receive drugs multiple times, undergo c.o. 201 multiple mental stability screenings that in January. She was diagnosed with a life on Nov. 1, following her husband’s deem them fit to make sound medical severe brain tumor and told that she had birthday on Oct. 30. She will pass in her decisions for themselves and then 10 years left to live. bedroom, surrounded by select loved “I’d say the meaning of life ultimately take the dose of their own Shortly after, her condition worsened ones. is surrounding yourself with people who make you free will on their own time. rapidly into the deadliest form of “There is not a cell in my body that is brain cancer, termed glioblastoma suicidal or that wants to die,” Maynard forget to check your phone, The only role the doctor plays in these because you’re having so cases is to actually prescribe the drug, multiforme. Doctors informed Maynard told People Magazine. “I want to live. I much fun you don’t even not to administer it. that following treatment, the average life wish there was a cure for my disease but think about your phone — The controversy surrounding expectancy was only 14 months, during there’s not… Being able to choose to go which is rare nowadays.” these cases is that many feel the act of which she would experience a slow and with dignity is less terrifying.” painful spiral toward death. In her last weeks, Maynard plans @Justin Giardino, prescribing a poison, even after being c.o. 2017 requested by a patient, goes against the Given these circumstances, Maynard on traveling to beautiful outdoor areas hippocratic oath doctors have taken for quickly began researching end-of-life and fighting for others to have the same centuries. This is the oath that states options that would give her and her right to end their lives in circumstances “Pizookie dates with good both “first do no harm,” and even “I will family the least physical and emotional like her own. Maynard concluded her friends!” give no deadly medicine to anyone if pain. interview with CNN by expressing her @Jessica Lo, asked, nor suggest such counsel.” “I did not want this nightmare support for this right. c.o. 2017 Regardless, several countries and scenario for my family, so I started Finally, Maynard ended with this states have made the decision to “die researching death with dignity… I powerful quote: “When my suffering with dignity” a legal one, including quickly decided that death with dignity becomes too great, I can say to all those “The meaning of life is to was the best option for me and my I love, ‘I love you; come be by my side, reach peace and happiness Oregon, Washington, Montana, New within yourself.” Mexico and Vermont. family,” Maynard shared with CNN. and come say goodbye as I pass into The media has recently taken to Maynard describes death with dignity whatever’s next.’ I will die upstairs in @Alice Koh, Maynard’s case, as it seems shocking as “an end-of-life option for mentally my bedroom with my husband, mother, c.o. 2015 that something so controversial can competent, terminally ill patients with stepfather and best friend by my side affect such a beautiful young woman. a prognosis of six months or less to and pass peacefully. I can’t imagine live.” The option entails requesting and trying to rob anyone else of that choice.” “To find what you enjoy, Perhaps this is also why many can pursue it, take advantage appreciate the way Maynard explains receiving a prescribed medication from of opportunities and experience life. The meaning of life is to experience life.” New bracelet marketed for college students @Julian Lacombe, c.o. 2015 Alex Rooney connected to it at the same party, letting Opinion Editor the wearer’s friends know that he or she is potentially dangerously intoxicated. “The meaning of life for me A new bracelet has made waves in is two-fold. The first part While this device seems extremely is you have to reach total the media lately. The Vive bracelet beneficial in a variety of situations, was displayed at Microsoft’s Design personal equilibrium in one must wonder how much it will cost that you have to be able to Expo, and works as both an alcohol when it is finally available, and if it will consciously make decisions awareness monitor and a social media- actually be affordable to budgeting based on your personality like connection device for use at large college students. Another question is and be okay with them parties. whether or not the bracelet’s functions and you have to live your The bracelet works through Bluetooth will be abused. Rather than using the life without any regrets. With that, as a social being, technology to connect your personal Fox News bracelet’s readings of the wearer’s blood device to those your friends are wearing, alcohol level as a warning, students you need to seek personal connection with others in so that they can find you throughout checking in with the wearer and could easily turn the readings into a the night should you be separated. order to realize the human requiring them to respond with a competition. experience.” Additionally, sensors on the inside of the squeeze of the band, signaling that they It will be interesting to see how far band monitor the wearer’s dehydration the design process on this device will go, @Thomas Levy, are safe and “in control.” c.o. 2016 and intoxication levels. If the response is not received, and how it may ultimately affect safety The bracelet vibrates occasionally, the band will send a signal to those on university campuses. 6 | THE PACIFICAN OPINION October 23, 2014 Black vs Orange Topic of the week: PRO Ebola: Should I worry? CON

Thomas Levy it is impossible to control the Alex Rooney If you find yourself still Staff Writer movements and behavior of opinion Editor nervous about the virus, you’ll be everybody. A single outlier happy to know you can protect Major U.S. airports begin could easily beat the odds we so Recently after contracting a yourself in the same ways Ebola screenings in the wake desperately strive to regulate, bad cold, I joked with a few of doctors recommend prevention of several domestic diagnoses; board a plane and just hours my friends that I had the Ebola of the common cold or flu. Ron Klain, Chief of Staff to two later be in a different part of virus, and was surprised by their NBC News discussed how the vice-presidents, was appointed the world, contracting the virus reactions of genuine fear. virus can in fact be killed with by President Obama as Ebola to one person at first, which in While the media has recently alcohol-based hand sanitizers Response Coordinator; and it turn would affect thousands contributed to a rise in Ebola- and hand soaps, so washing your seems as though there is a new and possibly millions of others. phobia, students should really hands frequently is enough to kill ‘Ebola scare’ every day. Just the slightest oversight only be concerned if they are the virus even if you happened to In a string of thrilling could cause the greatest currently planning a vacation touch an affected person. developments, none of which interruption in modern health. to one of the affected African Additionally, NBC News can be considered truly A Texas hospital turned countries. reported that Ebola is not an positive, it is only a matter of away a patient who ended up Ebola is not nearly as deadly airborne virus. This means that time before the metaphorical testing positive for Ebola. He to United States residents as unlike other deadly viruses like waters of global health and came back to the hospital for other diseases we deal with on a tuberculosis, simply being near safety become increasingly care, and then one of the nurses more regular basis on American someone with Ebola will not turbulent. treating the patient fell ill with soil. Forbes reports that, “the get you sick. Again, contraction A virus like Ebola can spread the disease shortly after. risk of catching Ebola is still occurs only through an exchange exponentially quickly, with the In a society that is eager to far less than your risk of dying of bodily fluids such as blood, ability to catch populations fix problems by reaching into from the flu, which killed 53,667 feces or mucus. completely off-guard. The its pockets, there simply is not Americans in 2010. Outbreaks have only occurred World Health Organization enough money in the world In fact, if you’re not a and become so deadly in Africa and Centers for Disease Control to fix the incompetence being healthcare worker treating an because they do not have the and Prevention struggle daily expressed by those who cannot Ebola patient, it’s probably zero.” same access to sanitization to contain a possible mass afford to make these mistakes. Ebola is spread through direct and medical care as developed outbreak, but the slightest Without a cure or vaccine, contact with an infected patient’s countries. We are safe here, and mistake could result in a the world is left waiting bodily fluids, so it is unlikely that should be more worried about worldwide epidemic. anxiously for the solution to the average American would be our midterms than Ebola. In a world of 7 billion people, this immediate threat to life. at risk of infection.

Reasons to attend University of the Pacific Chris Cannon Division I sports teams. Our men’s This program gives students the welcome to use the Career Resource Contributing writer basketball team has made it to the chance to earn their bachelor’s degree Center for assistance with resumes, NCAA March Madness Tournament at Pacific and their Juris Doctor from cover letters or job searches. UOP is an honorable, phenomenal several times, something to be proud McGeorge School of Law in 6 – 7 years. In 2013, Pacific students received college in the middle of Stockton, Calif. of at any school. Through our career services, Pacific 809 bachelor’s degrees, 324 master’s According to US News Weekly, Pacific Additionally, our men’s soccer team also offers Mock Interviews with real degrees and 57 doctorate degrees. was ranked No. 116 in the nation. found their way back to the University employers in a variety of careers. Many students believe our graduation Our faculty and staff are great this year. Pacific student athletes are Individuals have even been hired rates are so high because of our faculty. resources for students. For example, more than just good athletes – they straight from their interviews because Some classes are extremely small. at the Eberhardt School of Business, are good students. Last year, during they excelled so highly. Pacific has a 14:1 teacher-student Joel E. Herche, Ph.D, has worked the West Coast Conference, Pacific put Our Career Resource Center also ratio. At public colleges, lectures may in marketing for several years. Dr. 81 students on the commission honor offers an etiquette dinner. During the contain over 100 other students. Herche focused much of his research roll site. dinner, Pacific offers a five-course With small class sizes and high efforts on marketing strategy. Pacific is known for its prestigious meal and teaches students how to graduation rates, Pacific offers a four- He has also published several articles programs. Students who study music act during a dinner with a future year graduation guarantee. in academic journals. Additionally, can be proud to attend a school in employer. Unlike state schools, where Professor Dave Frederickson, the the city with the 3rd longest active For instance, during the dinner, students may be forced to extend faculty advisor for The Pacifican, symphony in California. Pacific faculty teach students which fork college careers due to budget cutbacks teaches in the communications also encourages students to take up to use and whether the men should and lack of classes, Pacific will waive department, and even worked in the multiple majors. or should not wear their suit jacket. tuition for any additional time White House for several years under The University also offers Some of the smallest mistakes made students need to graduate, as long as multiple presidents. extraordinary excelerated programs, by students can turn away a future they meet all requirements. Pacific is also home to many such as the Legal Scholars Program. employer. Students and alumni are October 23, 2014 THE PACIFICAN | 7

Sex & health colLIFESTYLESumn Upcoming Student Events Keep a relationship fresh by flirting: Thursday, 10/23 Education Abroad Info Session NOON AT BECHTEL Within the relationship and out. INTERNATIONAL CENTER Sarah Kellner high. The large amount of as a negative component. Gabrielle Morrissey, who Take 5 Jazz at The Brew feat. Lifestyles Editor positive feelings reported Getting hit on or engaging holds a doctorate in sexology Steve Allee in this survey explains that in friendly banter allows a and health science, explained 7:00 P.M. AT THE VALLEY Flirt: to “behave as though flirting should not be taken partner to feel confident in that the point is to make you BREWING COMPANY attracted to or trying to off the table when entering social situations, and not feel good about being you, attract someone, but for a relationship, but quite the feel restricted in their own and nothing more. Women’s Volleyball v. San amusement rather than with opposite: Keep it alive! relationship, which could Do not step over the line Francisco serious intentions,” Merriam- Seth Meyers, licensed otherwise lead to resentment. and purposefully entertain a 7:00 P.M. AT THE ALEX G. Webster Dictionary states. clinical psychologist, in Of course, there are two conversation with someone SPANOS CENTER Flirting by definition his book "Dr. Seth's Love rules of thumb to follow: Flirt suitable of making your has the motive to be used Prescription," clarifies that with your partner, and respect partner jealous. Keep in “Tennessee Williams One Acts” as something intended to flirting is completely natural boundaries. Two people who mind, a conversation is much 7:30 P.M. AT LONG THEATRE entertain someone in a and healthy in a relationship. have entered a relationship different than a number social situation, which by no There can be a shell shock with one another are together exchange! “Stay true to Film Series: “Asam” (Disability means is synonymous with transition into a relationship for a reason. Coquettish yourself, but bear in mind Awareness Month) cheating. However, many after being single and dating banter and playful teasing in that in a relationship we 8:00 P.M. AT JANET LEIGH individuals find themselves for some, and the coquettish a relationship can help keep always balance ourselves THEATRE feeling jealous or insecure attention that was once it fresh and exciting. No one with our partner to maintain when their partner is either appropriate seems to enter likes an old toy, so make sure a healthy, happy long-term Friday, 10/24 being flirted with or doing unknown territory. A couple to keep spicing it up! union,” advised Morrissey. InterVarsity Christian the flirting. Should you be doesn't want to hurt each Flirting in a relationship These boundaries are Fellowship Large Group worried? other’s feelings or make is crucial in maintaining something that should be 6:00 P.M. AT GRACE COVELL A surprising statistic from their mate feel insecure, and reestablishing mental discussed with your partner. HALL the Health and Wellness so generally flirting ceases and physical attractions as Flirting aids in boosting Association reported that to exist. However, the well as securely building up self-esteem and confidence in Guest Artist: Satoko Inoue, nearly half of the people occasional incoming flirt intimacy. However, there are relationships, while allowing piano polled felt sexy and young from someone other than boundaries to follow when one to maintain a sense of 7:30 P.M. RECITAL HALL while flirting, while 36.8 your partner shouldn't be flirting out of a relationship. individuality. This is a tool to percent explained that the shied away from or treated Sex and relationship expert remember! “Tennessee Williams One Acts” act gives them a natural 7:30 P.M. AT LONG THEATRE

Saturday, 10/25 Rhizomia Alumni Association Annual Gathering The stars in the sky demonstration 11:30 A.M. AT ALUMNI HOUSE

Alice Scarlett Baker of Olsen Hall, and can be “Homecoming was up time so the viewers saw Women’s Soccer Club Match Staff Reporter used to chart the hydrogen amazing. It was my first time the incredible movement NOON AT GARDEMEYER The physics department gas density and velocity in on campus as a parent of a of the night stars. Flohic FEILD did a great astrophysics the Milky Way. Pacific freshman. The Tiger paused everything and asked demonstration for Using 3-D glasses and Rally was great, and even where the North Star was, Women’s Volleyball v. Santa Homecoming. Helene Flohic a software program called better were the chemistry subsequently demonstrating Clara received her doctorate in Universe Sandbox, an and physics demonstrations. how to find the North Star NOON AT SPANOS CENTER astronomy & astrophysics interactive space simulator, Not only because the using the Big Dipper. She from Pennsylvania State Hetrick introduced the Milky demonstrations were then overlapped the star Student recital: Sarah University in 2008. Jim Way and its neighbor, the interesting, but also because asterisms on the simulated Antonsson, french horn Hetrick received his Andromeda Galaxy. Visitors they proved to me how night sky. The Big Dipper 5 P.M. AT CONSERVATORY OF doctorate from the University were also able to watch the passionate the professors and other asterisms were MUSIC of Minnesota and is a current eventual collision of both were about sharing their immediately evident. professor and the chair of the galaxies. expertise in their fields,” Next, Hetrick showed Women’s Soccer v. Saint Mary’s physics department. There was also a tour of the enthused Maria Abrolat, constellation maps including 7 P.M. AT KNOLES FIELD The tour began outside physics facility. The quantum the mother of a UOP Powell Pegasus, The Great Bear, using a sun spotter to view physics lab recently added Scholar. Perseus, Gemini, Virgo and “Tennessee Williams One Acts” sunspots. laser beams and mirrors Recently, the physics Lynx. The group was also 7:30 P.M. AT LONG THEATRE The National Oceanic and to replicate the double- department gained access to offered an interactive galaxy Atmospheric Administration slit experiment, where the an inflatable planetarium. tour as they zoomed around reports that “Sunspots are laser beam is split into The planetarium was set up the galaxy checking out the Movies This huge magnetic field bundles two. The tour also included in a classroom and was a different planets. The moon Week that break through the a visit into the nuclear half-dome that could easily was shown day-by-day as it surface of the sun. These physics laboratory. The accommodate 20 people. grew full and then turned into magnetic fields create cooler, Thursday, 10/23 undergraduates measured Flohic led the group through a crescent and disappeared. “Lucy” darker regions, which we see the bounce and energy an amazing astronomy tour. The group visited Jupiter, Friday, 10/24 as sunspots.” changes of gamma photons. Flohic showed the night’s which is three times the size Next was a tour of the A student had replicated sky, with building landmarks of Earth. The tour ended with “Lucy” control room of the student- Rutherford’s Gold Foil and directions labeled Hetrick’s famously delicious Saturday, 10/25 built solar telescope. The Experiment, which redefined accordingly. After phasing liquid nitrogen ice cream! “Lucy” solar telescope is on the roof the model of an atom. out the buildings, she sped 8 | THE PACIFICAN LIFESTYLES October 23, 2014

MOVIE REVIEW “Lucy” coming to Janet Leigh Theatre Emily Olson Staff Reporter

If a human could elevate their cerebral capacity from the standard 10 percent of control to 30 percent, 50 percent, 60 percent — maybe even 100 percent — what would be the result? Sarah Kellner This weekend Lifestyles Editor at the Janet Leigh Theatre According to USA Today, founder of social media network Facebook Mark Zuckerberg and (Thursday, Friday Zeke film or Saturday at 8 his wife Priscilla Chan have donated $25 million p.m.), one can to the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and manipulate technology, predict the purpose of life. “Lucy” is a discover the answer by following Prevention in efforts to drum up action against the future and even travel through bit of mismatched chaos and as the main character (played by the Ebola virus. This virus is spreading and time. Without much character such, received mixed reviews: Scarlett Johansson) of the action- may have the potential to become something development, the audience is 48 percent audience approval packed sci-fi adventure “Lucy” as society will endure for decades, much like HIV given no choice but to hang on and 66 percent critic rating on she defies the rules of nature, time and polio. Zuckerberg explained, “We believe tight as Lucy disregards science rottentomatoes.com, and a 6.5/10 and life itself. our grant is the quickest way to empower the and sense to contact a researcher on IMDb. After being violently forced CDC and the experts in this field to prevent (Morgan Freeman) interested in But as all good action movies to transport a bag of intense this outcome. Grants like this directly help the the powerful amount of knowledge should be, “Lucy” is fun and fast- (and dangerously leaking) drugs frontline responders in their heroic work.” Lucy has suddenly acquired. paced. With some suspension of inside her stomach, Lucy begins Other donations have been sent in relief from Audiences can expect lots of belief and the right frame of mind, to gain unprecedented control Microsoft inventor and tech guru Bill Gates, who drugs, blood and special effects audiences will enjoy this unique over her brain, giving her the pledged $50 million to directly aid those in need tossed together with serious story about the astounding power focus necessary to kill instantly, in West Africa. themes of time, knowledge and of the human brain.

President Eibeck’s 2014 Holiday Card

Show your Tiger pride by designing the cover of the President’s 2014 holiday card e winner will receive an Amazon Kindle! • Submit a jpg or pdf of your photo, artwork or • Images must be 5 x 7 design to president@paci c.edu • Horizontal and vertical formats accepted • Nondenominational designs are encouraged • Two entries maximum per student Artwork is due by November 3 Questions? Call 209.946.3994 • Paci c.edu/President October 23, 2014 LIFESTYLES THE PACIFICAN | 9 Tailgate and food trucks

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Corey Crowley Images taken with the Skycat on Friday, capturing aerial views of the event! Earn your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree in just 31 months from Azusa Pacific University, and gain a solid, generalist perspective of patient care Trevor Mone from outdoor sporting events and in a supportive Christian environment. Staff Reporter athletics functions, and upload those videos to the athletics website, The Tiger Tailgate and Food www.pacifictigers.com. In the near Program Benefits Truck Frenzy was a fun and fulfilling future, we plan to use it during Prepares you for entry-level positions in orthopedics, neurology, event for students, families and outdoor home sporting events, and cardiopulmonology, clinical electrophysiology, pediatrics, geriatrics, friends. we have experimented with using it and sports medicine. One part of the event that almost to film practices for the coaches of stole the show was the unveiling different [Pacific] teams,” Crowley Qualifies you for leadership positions in hospitals, private clinics, sports of the athletic department’s new explained. clinics, rehabilitation centers, pain clinics, government agencies, home Skycat, a drone that takes pictures The Tiger Tailgate and Food and community health care programs, and research projects. and videos. Skycat is operated by Truck Frenzy was a memorable Corey Crowley, the new digital event, bringing together families, Enables you to join one of the fastest-growing sectors in health care. media manager for athletics. students and strangers in “Whenever we take [Skycat] celebration of the Pacific Tigers, out to use it, kids and adults alike as well as revealing the athletic always say great things about it department’s new Skycat. Between Apply today! and are fascinated by it,” Crowley the food trucks’ delicious offerings commented. Crowley went on to and all the nostalgic conversation, Visit apu.edu/dpt/, email [email protected], describe Skycat’s purpose in the this event felt a lot like coming or call (626) 815-4570. athletics department. home. “We use it to capture video 16599 Chemistry department’s Homecoming demonstration Alice Scarlett Baker of liquid nitrogen demonstrations. STAFF REPORTER Materials when exposed to the extreme temperatures become very brittle. The chemistry department put on This was demonstrated by dropping a spectacular demonstration called an orange into the liquid nitrogen and “Chemistry is Orange and Black” for then throwing it against the wall. The Homecoming. orange immediately exploded. Several Professors Bálint Sztáray and audience members were given a rose Liang Xue, who both hold doctorates to dip into the liquid nitrogen, and in chemistry, displayed a variety were then encouraged to smash the of demonstrations including rose. colors, temperature, pressure and The demonstration ended with combustion. a bang — or rather, several. The In the first demonstration, titled professors demonstrated a carbine “The Chemist’s Rainbow,” Sztáray and cannon and hydrogen and oxygen Xue added sodium hydroxide (NaOH) explosions. to different beakers of fluid, which Afterward, Dr. Liang Xue changed color based on their pH. Alice Scarlett Baker commented, “Thank you everyone for Strong acids turned red, while weak Dr. Hetrick giving a tour of the chemistry department at Pacific. coming to Homecoming. We enjoyed acids turned violet. Weak bases turned is originally basic; when solid CO2 The Briggs-Rauscher Reaction is an the enthusiasm of students, alumni blue, while strong bases turned green. and families coming to the chemistry This experiment can be replicated was added, it vaporized and combined oscillating reaction where the solution with water to form carbonic acid. slowly changed from clear to orange to edition of Black and Orange.” at home using red cabbage juice and “It was a great series of different household ingredients. The Iodine Clock Reaction was black back to clear, repeating about 10 shown with two clear liquids, which times. Elephant’s Toothpaste was also demonstrations, especially the Sztáray and Xue also mixed cabbage explosions at the end. You can’t top juice with various liquids: Vinegar turned black when mixed. The demonstrated by mixing hydrogen Halloween Reaction is similar to the peroxide, detergent and potassium that. Also, seeing the different ways turned red, Windex turned purple you can do fun chemistry experiments and a can of soda turned violet. The Iodine one, but the added mercury iodide. The reaction caused a giant makes the solution change from clear amount of bubbles. at home,” commented parent Robert CO2 column turned from purple to Lutz. blue to green to orange. The solution to orange to black. The professors also put on a variety 10 | THE PACIFICAN October 23, 2014

field hockey SPORTS Pacific Tigers run away with overtime victory Drew Jones the matchup. The 14th save Pujade, and not even a minute Sports Editor is credited to defender Emma later, the Tigers received a Leach ’18, as she made her penalty corner. The initial fire Over Homecoming third defensive save. at the goal was deflected, but weekend, the Pacific field The Tigers bounced back Morrison took matters into hockey team hosted No. when they took on the Aggies her own hands and tied up the 3 Stanford and UC Davis the following day. The intense game. as they enchanted alumni overtime battle fell in Pacific’s With a tie game at the end and attendees on their new favor as they gained their of regulation play, both teams home turf. The Tigers split fifth victory of the season and lunged into overtime head on. the weekend, falling by a snapped a four-game losing Pujade made a game-saving small margin to Stanford streak. play in the 75th minute. and topping UC Davis on Forward Alicia Muiños Defender Cristina Castella ’18 Saturday. ’18 ignited the fire when she followed suit and set up the On Friday, Pacific put up scored in the 11th minute of play for forward Ali Campos a generous fight but could not play. Muiños sent in her own ’17 down the field. Castella prevail against the Cardinal. rebound, giving the Tigers sent an amazing ball toward The Tigers held off their an early lead. UC Davis put Campos, and she capitalized former turf-mates until the pressure on Pacific’s defense, on an open lane, firing the 28th minute, when Stanford but Pujade held down the fort, winning goal to the back of took a 1-0 lead. keeping the Aggies at bay in the net. In the onset of the second the first half. With their sudden victory, half, Stanford quickly Only two minutes into the the Tigers erupted into scored again, creating some second half, UC Davis tied celebration as they ran away breathing room from Pacific. Keith Sanpei Forward Nicole Laskosky ‘17 gathers the puck and fires into the Stanford goal. up the matchup at one. The with the win, 3-2. It wouldn’t be until the tug of war began as the fans Pacific sets out on their 46th minute that forward began attacking, firing shot away for good, scoring off a looked on to see who would final regular season road Nicole Laskosky ’17 would after shot; however, they pass from the left side. Pacific blink first. The Aggies struck trip, but they return home on cut the lead in half. Notably, couldn’t find the back of the fell to the Cardinal, 3-1. again, taking the lead in the Saturday, Nov. 1 to host Cal. Laskosky scored twice in her net to achieve the tie. Goalkeeper Laura Pujade 57th minute. The game will begin at noon previous appearance against Less than four minutes ’17 put up a strong defense, Pacific subbed in defender on the Pacific Field Hockey the Cardinal. The Tigers later, Stanford put the Tigers tallying 13 saves throughout Kyleigh Morrison ’17 for Turf. quidditch club Quidditch team could not get a grasp on the Snitch Jodi Tai both teams, but remarkable In the first match, San including using “his long Regardless of the NEWS EDITOR teamwork as well. Jose Seeker Cody Gradone arms to keep people away. scoreboard, Pacific’s With one Quaffle and two ’16 snuck behind Schekman I like to grab their brooms. team showed exceptional Last Saturday Oct. 18, Bludgers on the field, both for a sneak attack, grabbing They have to stop chasing me sportsmanship. After both Pacific Tigers mounted teams scored before the the Golden Snitch behind all together. Some Snitches teams lined up to shake hands, their broomsticks and took quick-as-lightning Snitch, Schekman before he realized bring water balloons.” the Tigers presented San Jose off against San Jose State. Jacob Schekman ’15, entered what had happened. Gradone shared, “It feels State with a Snitch cake and The two Quidditch matches the game. Seekers from both “I lost track of who was good to be out here. Everyone cupcakes to celebrate their resulted in San Jose victories teams chased Jacob Schekman playing seeker for San Jose is working as a team. Just a victory, exemplifying the at 160-30 in the first round to steal the Golden Snitch — a State,” related Schekman, good victory all around.” spirit of Pacific. Afterward, and 210-30 in the second. ball in a sock velcroed to his “and turned my back for San Jose’s Seeker caught both teams shared in their However, the rows of fans back — in efforts to end the too long.” Schekman also the snitch in the second match comraderie with a Chipotle present not only witnessed game. explained his strategies, as well. lunch. Way to go, teams! excellent sportsmanship from

Photos c/o Edna Rush October 23, 2014 SPORTS THE PACIFICAN | 11 Construction Athlete of begins for new the Week tennis center Drew Jones the groundbreaking, and Sports Editor afterward there was a Pimm’s Cup Cocktail toast, Eve Zimmerman ’84, which is generally popular former world-ranked amongst those who attend professional tennis great, Wimbledon, to celebrate the returned to Stockton and event. Pacific for the first time It was announced by since her graduation. Pacific and the athletic Zimmerman participated department in January of Ali Campos ‘17 in a groundbreaking event this year that Zimmerman for construction of the new made a generous $1.5 million tennis complex this past gift to the University, making Forward Ali Campos ’17 scored the game-winning goal for Pacific when they went into Friday. the $3 million state-of-the- overtime against UC Davis. The sudden win boosted the Tigers to their fifth win of the season At 1 p.m., a shovel art tennis center possible. and snapped a four-game losing streak. (Photo c/o Tris Wykes) pierced the dirt where the After construction wraps Amos Alonzo Stagg Stadium up next winter, the Eve formerly resided and the Eve Zimmerman Tennis Center Zimmerman Tennis Center is projected to be up to will soon occupy. optimum standards and one Zimmerman, current of the nicest on the West women’s tennis players, Coast. members of the Stockton and The new tennis center Pacific community, athletic will boast 12 courts, a 5,500 director Ted Leland and square-foot club house, Weekly home SCHEDULE President Eibeck all gathered covered player benches and for what was a joyous event an electronic scoreboard. A SWIMMING to begin construction on our new soccer field is also in the new athletic facility. works as a new addition to Friday, Oct. 24 Dirt was shoveled over Pacific athletic facilities. the tennis net to signify vs. Reno/Simon Fraser & Fresno Pacific 8 a.m. Chris Kjeldsen Pool

Saturday, Oct. 25 vs. CSU Bakersfield 8:00 a.m. Chris Kjeldsen Pool

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WOMEN’S Randall Gee Eve Zimmerman’84 pictured with current tennis players and coaches. VOLLEYBALL

Thursday, Oct. 23 vs. San Francisco 7 p.m. Did you know? Alex G. Spanos Center Women’s volleyball is currently Saturday, Oct. 25 vs. Santa Clara in fourth place in the West noon Coast Conference standings. Alex G. Spanos Center They are only two games out For more information, check out the official of first! Roar Tyges! Pacific Athletics website at pacifictigers.com. 12 | THE PACIFICAN THE PACIFICAN October 23, 2014 S T U D E N T S C A R F N I C K . G R A Y @ U N I V E R S T L O A S T C A F T S . S H N O R G | 2 0 9 . 3 5 6 U N I V E S T Y L O E A R N C S H S T U D W I T H O U N I V E R O W ! C U R E S I D O N T E N T S C A A C T U S F S I E N T O R E F A L T R M Y L F T S . O O R E D R G O F P E T R O G A M A I L S ! O T S W