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VOLUME 107, ISSUE 9 CHECK US OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: /ThePacifican @ThePacifican @ThePacifican THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015 Pacific kicks off Homecoming Potential change in weekend with annual Rally Greek recruitment? Student committee to research new Greek recruitment policy

Charlie Lin after having transitioned to Contributing Reporter campus life in the fall — only No matter how we spin then would first years have it, education and academic completed the GPA and unit endeavors will almost always requirements. come first on this campus. This arrangement Whether it’s might be more appealing supplementing your to parents of prospective education with a paid students, as their children position, being a student- do not prematurely immerse athlete, getting involved themselves in Greek life. with extracurriculars or even Rather, students have the joining an organization, opportunity to not only adapt the University makes it to their new independence imperative that its students away from their respective are students first and zip codes but also have foremost. the chance to establish Pacific has established themselves in the college- measures in all departments caliber courses they are Edna Rush to ensure that no matter enrolled in without external Andrew Rocha fairly reasonable price. do not know, is an event what a student is involved pressures influencing their Contributing reporter where the many different in, an arsenal of resources personal growth. After grabbing a bite fraternities, sororities and is available to keep them The Office of Greek Thursday, Oct. 16 was Life reported that this the beginning of another to eat, there was still the other organizations on academically sound, be entertainment portion of the Pacific’s campus all compete, it attending mandatory policy is currently under exciting Pacific Homecoming. consideration by a It was a day of friendship, evening: Lip Sync and the dancing and lip syncing to study hall hours, having a Tiger Rally. The MC for the classic and popular songs. minimum GPA requirement committee of students from relaxation and enjoyment, different fraternities and and the evening was just as night was entertainer Chris The groups competing at to join or meeting an adviser Redd from the show “Empire,” this year’s Tiger Rally included for clearance. sororities on campus. captivating and enjoyable. Last spring semester, an The night’s events began and he was accompanied by Beta Theta Pi, Delta Gamma, For joining Greek Pacific’s very own Powercat. Sigma Chi, Black Student organizations, however, all idea was pitched wherein at 6 p.m. with the Food Truck students could rush and Frenzy at the Chris Kjeldsen The Tiger Dancers also Union, Tri Delta, Alpha Phi first years who are interested deserve recognition: They and the eventual winners of in pledging are expected to join Greek organizations Pool Parking Lot. Dozens on campus during their upon dozens of tables and were all in sync and made the Lip Sync competition, complete a minimum of 12 the night that much more Kappa Alpha Theta / Theta units with an overall 2.5 GPA freshman year. several food trucks prepared This is a policy similar to serve many fine options compelling. Chi for both judges’ and to qualify to pledge by means The crowd was also viewers’ choice. The groups of “deferred recruitment.” to other universities, where lined the Lot. rush week would be held Everything from Korean introduced to the lively performed to such incredible Deferred recruitment is players of Pacific’s men’s and and recognizable songs like a policy Pacific adopted and close to the beginning of the cuisine to hot dogs with bacon school year. This student was offered — even options women’s teams, “Thriller,” “Uptown Funk” implemented into its Greek along with their devoted and so much more. Based on life system as a kind of committee is currently from Pacific’s very own E.A.T. researching the feasibility Food Truck. Ready to dig into coaches. And that was maybe the applause and shouts from warm-up process, if you will. the first 30 minutes of the the crowd, the whole event The logic behind deferred and impact such a policy the finest food truck delicacies change may have on Pacific were hungry students, alumni Rally — the night was just recruitment is that a first getting started. Tiger Rally year can pledge for a Greek and our Greek organizations. and family members, and Continued on Page 2 there was plenty of food for a Lip Sync, for those who organization in the spring

Index Opinion/4 • Lifestyles/7 • Sports/10 Read. Recycle. Repeat. 2 | THE PACIFICAN NEWS OCTOBER 22, 2015 Tiger Rally: United We ROAR Science and ice cream at Pacific

Tiger Rally Andrew Rocha continued from page 1 Staff Reporter was a fantastic success. On Saturday, Oct. 18 at 3 There was a lot more at Tiger p.m., students, alumni and Rally to capture the crowd’s family members were given attention, including free t-shirts, the opportunity to get an a dunk contest, tug-of-war and a inside glimpse of Pacific’s donut-eating competition. Physics Department and Redd and Powercat also crowned a taste of ice cream from this year’s Homecoming King and Physics professor James Queen: Congratulations go out to a really fun experience — a great Hetrick, who holds a Jordan Carmona ‘16 and Avenlea chance to spend time with good doctorate in theoretical Gamble ’16! friends, and one that students particle physics. There was also a fantastic At Olson Hall, a small should take advantage of while they Pacific Media Relations performance by the Polynesian can.” crowd gathered to hear Dr. Hetrick give a short Dance company from here in As Bonocan said, Tiger Rally truly nitrogen. A perfect example of how description of the Physics Department Stockton, and from their volunteers was a fun-filled adventure.I t was an physics can be delicious, as all of the and some of the technology Pacific uses from the Pacific men’s and women’s energetic time for students to hang attendees agreed. to conduct experiments and research. basketball team. out, for alumni to reconnect and for After the presentation, Professor Hetrick showed his audience of Many of the students appeared everyone to enjoy themselves and Hetrick told The Pacifican, “I like students, young and old, Pacific’s to enjoy Tiger Rally. Spanish major take pride in being a Pacific Tiger. showing people what we do… The new planetarium, a kind of inflatable Joyce Bonocan ’16 enthused, “It’s biggest thing for me, I think, is getting dome that lets people look at the stars kids interested in this kind of stuff… and planets in the night sky, showing These kids, you never know when, their position at a given time based on like, they see something inside the different location. planetarium and they’ll go home and For example, one can look at the they’ll think about that for the rest of position of the planets and stars on a their weekend… that will change the summer night in Stockton, or in the course of their life.” winter while camped out in Antarctica. For Hetrick, this kind of event is not The planetarium definitely caught the only his opportunity to show people the interest of everyone at the presentation. importance of physics and the Physics Dr. Hetrick finished the presentation Department’s role on campus, but also by making ice cream using cream, about passing on that love of science to sugar, chocolate syrup… and liquid Photos c/o Edna Rush the next generation of students.

President Eibeck’s 2015 Holiday Card

Show your Tiger pride by designing the President’s 2015 holiday card  e winner will receive an iPad! • Submit a jpg or pdf of your photo, artwork • Images must be 5 x 7 or design to president@paci c.edu • Horizontal and vertical formats accepted • Nondenominational designs are encouraged • Two entries maximum per student Artwork is due by October 20

Questions? Call 209.946.3994 • Paci c.edu/President OCTOBER 22, 2015 NEWS THE PACIFICAN | 3 University of the Pacific caps off Public Safety Homecoming celebration with parade

Weekly Report Oct. 11 - Oct. 17 Missing Property Burns Tower 10.12.15 Staff reported missing artwork from the sixth floor of Burn’s Tower.

Theft Off Campus 10.13.15 The victim reported someone gained access to their credit card and made unapproved purchases.

Missing Equipment Klein Field 10.13.15 Staff reported someone removed an AED device from its housing unit.

Casualty Knoles Hall 10.14.15 Officers responded to a report of a subject suffering a seizure. Medics responded, and the subject regained consciousness. The subject declined transportation to the hospital and was released.

Welfare Check Grace Covell Hall 10.16.15 Officers conducted a welfare check on a subject whose friends hadn’t been able to contact them. Officers located the subject, who was stressed over some exams but was otherwise alright.

Theft Eiselen House 10.15.15 The victim reported their bicycle Photos c/o Edna Rush was stolen from the bicycle rack.

Zach Withrow kept themselves busy by “I love the parade; I think for all who attended. Arrest Sports Editor visiting some of the many it’s great for the community,” “My favorite part of the Alpine Avenue 10.16.15 Another Pacific businesses along the Miracle said Pacific alumnus Becky parade was the Alpha Phi Officers conducted a traffic stop Homecoming celebration Mile. Once the parade began, Moffitt ’03. Moffitt watched float,” said Rebecca Corner at approximately 2:30 a.m. has come and gone, and with a light sprinkle soon turned from the curb with fellow ’18. Corner watched the for traffic-related violations. it went another successful into a downpour, sending alumnus Jason Roth ’10 and procession with Lillian Sam Officers learned the subject had parade on Pacific Avenue.T he some spectators fleeing for their two children. “This is ’19, who said that her favorite an outstanding warrant for their theme of this year’s parade cover under nearby canopies. our third year attending, and part was seeing Powercat. arrest. The subject was booked was “Roaring Through the The rain did not last too it just gets better and better Although all of the floats into jail. Past, Present and Future.” long, however, and it did not every year; it’s great for the were worthy of praise, not Hundreds of people from all affect the flow of the parade. kids, too.” all of them could be chosen Alcohol Intoxication walks of life in the Stockton The procession began with Some other notable as winners. That honor Pacific Avenue & Dave Brubeck community turned out to some of the event’s dignitaries, participants in the event only went to two displays: 10.17.15 have some fun and show including President Eibeck, included the Pacific Alumni Theta Chi and Tri Delta won Officers responded to a report of their Tiger pride on Friday. her husband Bill Jeffery Association, the Hmong for Most Spirited, and the an unconscious subject. Officers Despite some unforeseen and their Golden Retriever Student Association, the Community Involvement located the subject and were circumstances, nothing could named Gracie. Also at the Residence Hall Association, Program Student Association unable to rouse him, so medics deter the spirit of the crowd front of the pack was the the Black Student Union, won for Best Float. responded and had the subject that afternoon. parade’s grand marshal, the the Pacific Pharmacy School, The 2015 Homecoming transported to St. Joseph’s The first issue arose national champion Pacific the Stockton Ballet School, parade was just one of the Hospital. around the parade’s 1 p.m. Rugby Club; the crowd gave our Tiger Dancers and many highlights of this start time when not all of the a loud cheer as the men lifted the Stockton Police and weekend’s celebration. If you Arrest parade participants were in the trophy they had earned. Fire Departments. These didn’t get the chance to take Pacific Avenue & Rosemarie 10.17.15 their correct positions. This Even in the wet conditions, are only a few of the great in this year’s amazing floats, Officers arrested a subject resulted in a delay of about onlookers had no trouble organizations that helped make sure you catch the who was in possession of drug 30 minutes, but onlookers expressing their Tiger pride. make the event so much fun parade next time! paraphernalia. 4 | THE PACIFICAN OCTOBER 22, 2015

Rushing intoOPINION Rushing? Pacific’s poor soda A personal take on why Pacific’s Greek recruitment pro- cess might be better than what happens at other colleges choice: Pepsi still figuring out who I was as an individual. Panhellenic recruitment was the first week of school, and for anyone who has gone through Panhellenic recruitment here, just let that sink in for a moment. We had 13 chapters, five days of 4:30- 10 p.m. rush events and no downtime in between. It was nearly impossible to think, and all of the potential new members were rushed from house to house to find their “perfect match.” There was no Edna Rush chance to see how the chapters How would Pacific’s Greek Life be different if recruitment was not deferred? PepsiCo behaved and interacted outside of recruitment, there Oula Miqbel generation of consumers. Carolyn Murphy recruitment and non-deferred was no chance to get settled staff Reporter staff Reporter recruitment, as I am a transfer By sifting through their into a daily routine and there audience, PepsiCo continues Greek life is a lifestyle student from University of was little information about “Are you part of California, San Diego. to aim their marketing in and of itself; having the what Greek life actually was. Generation Next?” slogans at promising opportunity to experience When I rushed as a I ended up pledging a In 1998, Pepsi’s slogan freshman at UCSD, I had no demographics of consumers college while not in the Greek sorority, and I wish I could questioned consumers, who can appreciate the cool system can be beneficial. idea what I was getting myself asking them if they were I have the unique into. I had just moved to willing to become the future southern California, started recruitment Pepsi perspective of having continued ON page 6 of PepsiCo and pioneer continued ON page 5 experienced both deferred an entirely new life and was the trend of being the next

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vs Black Topic of the week:Orange Greek Deferred Recruitment PRO CON Mario Tosqui Gibbs ’16 commented, “We Asher Bergtraun development opportunities and staff Reporter are one of the few schools Contributing Reporter a support network and family- that actually have deferred feel that is centered around Deferred Recruitment is the recruitment in the United According to the Fraternal each individual’s success. best policy for Greek life for the States, and also one of the Organization Policies section of Brian Andrews ’17, chapter following reasons: only ones who have the most Pacific’s website, Social Greeks president of Sigma Chi, 1. College life helps mature positive Greek life.” Deferred are the only organizations highlighted that “the fraternity the new class, exposing recruitment is an important on campus that are subject and sorority members on students to a new stage in their part of life here at Pacific, and to deferred recruitment this campus have high life; they can focus primarily to take that away would be to regulations. The widespread academic standards, high on academics and friends and make us just like any other belief is that this policy was community involvement and get involved in other clubs and university. established at a time when the better organizational skills organizations outside of Greek However, one of the reasons social Greek environment at than members of most other Life. current Greeks proposed the Pacific was severely unhealthy. organizations on this campus. 2. Organizations can select change in recruitment is that Installing the current deferred They have more to offer, so why who will make the right fit for many of the fraternities and recruitment policy was one of wouldn’t a campus that prides their chapter, and freshmen sororities are low on numbers. many measures to limit and itself on diversity and academic have time to get to know each Pacific Greek Life has had punish Greek Life for their achievement not allow their organization. a decrease in Greek house actions. first-year students to associate 3. Freshmen have a full residency, but the University But Pacific has grown and with these organizations?” semester to think about if they charges the organizations for changed and has replaced the According to Pacific’s Greek want to go Greek. the vacant rooms, thus causing unhealthy chapters with new Life Web page, the all-Greek College is the time where some of the organizations to be fraternities and sororities that average GPA is an impressive one can find who they really in debt with the school. operate under different values. 3.05. The high GPAs and are. Students’ first semester Gibbs suggested that the Pacific now boasts one of the campus involvement alone is when they build their problem won’t be solved healthiest Greek environments show that social Greeks are and own identity without an through changing recruitment, in the U.S., setting an example can be a very positive influence organization shaping them though: “The University for organizations around the on the Pacific campus. into who it wants them to be. thinks, ‘Oh well, Greek life is country. By eliminating deferred Jordan Carmona ’16, low on numbers right now, With Pacific Greek Life recruitment, chapters will have president of Beta Theta Pi, and regular recruitment will proving that it abides by the the opportunity to guide new believes that “[Deferred get those numbers up.’ The rules and exemplifies national’s students in having a greater recruitment] gives first-year truth is that yeah, we may get values and operations, it is impact on the school and their students time to learn about those numbers up, but the first high time that regulations are futures. By being introduced to themselves in a college setting.” weeks of the pledging process, adjusted. Deferred recruitment Greek Life early on, freshmen Students are able to learn and the members only see the face is arguably one of the most will be more easily welcomed grow not only a student but as of the organizations.” limiting rules imposed on into the Greek community a person who can do more than This is the greater issue at social Greeks. These that motivates its members to what they thought possible. hand: If we abolish deferred organizations are prevented learn self-improvement while The first semester at Pacific recruitment, students will only from recruiting new Tigers, but simultaneously improving the really does challenge students see the superficial level of what more importantly are impeded campus and world around to go above and beyond. “The Greek life is and not who we from introducing themselves to them. deferred recruitment policy really are! Greek life shouldn’t these new students. Eliminating deferred that is currently in place is have to put on a shiny facade Social Greek organizations recruitment is a great vital to the sustainability and only allow new members offer countless benefits to college opportunity for this campus and continuity of Greek to see behind it after they’re in students, especially in the early to both provide support for its organizations,” Carmona said. the process of joining. It’s not years as they are adapting to incoming freshmen and invest Greek Life at Pacific is fair to the organizations, and the new environment. Each into the future club leaders and unique compared to many it’s certainly not fair to new organization has knowledge of campus advocates developed in other organizations. Justin members. Pacific’s campus and faculty, Pacific’s thriving Greek Life. professional-level leadership

great aspects, also requires a associate your identity purely to this policy, there was a what you want from the recruitment continued from page 4 certain amount of emotional with the Greek system. This pervasive feeling of missing experience and how much maturity that only comes can potentially close you off to out if you did not immediately time and effort you are willing with time. As a freshman, no other opportunities, making it sign up for recruitment the to invest into it. When you say it was immediately a matter how strong you are, easy to become consumed by second you moved into your know who you are, it is easier great experience. However, I you are at a vulnerable time Greek life. dorm. to recognize which house fits regret not waiting to pledge in your life. It is the optimal I wish UCSD had the same I think Greek life can you best. I believe that waiting a sorority until I was more time to figure out who you policy as Pacific, because be extremely positive and a semester to go through used to college. I was thrown are, and with Greek life it recruitment there was only rewarding when you know recruitment is definitely a into the Greek scene, which, becomes entirely too easy to once per year in the fall. Due what you are getting into, good policy to have at Pacific. while it has many, many OCTOBER 22, 2015 THE PACIFICAN | 7

Sex & Health colLIFESTYLESumn Upcoming Student Events The importance of doing testicular self-exams Thursday, 10/22 Nanxi Tang the testicle. However, with testicular cancer can appear self-examination: “Hold your Canvas Camps Lifestyles Editor 9 A.M. AT THE WILLIAM all diseases, prevention is an in testicles that have become penis out of the way and KNOX HOLT MEMORIAL important part. swollen or larger than normal check one testicle at a time. LIBRARY, CLASSROOM 2 In 2015, about 380 men Regular testicular self- without a bump. Hold the testicle between will die of testicular cancer. examination can help identify It is important to do an your thumb and fingers of Art Exhibit: “Confluence: Although testicular cancer any growths in the testicular exam at least once a month in both hands and roll it gently Circumnavigating the is considered relatively rare cells early on, which allows order to be familiar with the between your fingers. Look Territory” compared to other cancers, it for a higher chance of shape and size of the testicles and feel for any hard lumps 9 A.M. AT THE REYNOLDS is actually the most common successful treatment. and be able to discern any or smooth rounded bumps GALLERY cancer for American or any change in the size, adolescent males between shape and consistency of Lunch Behind The Lair: Chat the ages of 15 and 35. the testicles.” with the Chaplains According to Mayo Clinic, It is natural for one NOON AT THE UC “testicular cancer occurs Did you know that testicle to be slightly larger in the testicles (testes), than the other for most Masterclass - Pavel Eret, violin which are located inside the testicular cancer is the guys. The epididymis is a 5 P.M. AT THE REHEARSAL scrotum, a loose bag of skin soft, rope-like and slightly HALL underneath the penis. The tender to pressure sperm- testicles produce male sex most common cancer for carrying tube that is located Patrick Langham Quintet hormones and sperm for 7 P.M. AT VALLEY BREWING at the top of the back part of COMPANY reproduction.” each testicle. This lump is Some risk factors for American males between also normal. Friday, 10/23 developing testicular Teen Health advises cancer include having the ages of 15 and 35? that “when examining each Advancing Women’s cryptorchidism, also known testicle, feel for any lumps Leadership Forum as an undescended testicle, 8:30 A.M. AT THE ALEX G. or bumps along the sides SPANOS CENTER congenital abnormalities A testicular self- abnormalities. or the front. Lumps may be such as abnormalities of the examination is an easy way A self-examination is best as small as a piece of rice or Masterclass - Frank Leblois, penis, kidneys or testicles, for men to regularly check done during or right after a a pea.” bassoon having a family history of their own testicles for any hot shower or bath since this Any pain or aches in 3:30 P.M. AT THE testicular cancer or having INSTRUMENTAL REHEARSAL unusual lumps and bumps is the time the scrotum is the groin area, as well as HALL previously had testicular that could be the first signs of most relaxed, making it easier any swelling, lumps or cancer. testicular cancer. to examine the testicles. changes in size or color of a Large Group: Pacific Christian A positive about testicular Most of the time, an The American Cancer testicle, should be reported Fellowship cancer is that this disease is irregular lump is the first Society provides detailed and to and checked by a doctor highly treatable, even when 5 P.M. AT GRACE COVELL symptom of testicular informational instructions on immediately. HALL, TIGER LOUNGE the cancer has spread beyond cancer. However, sometimes how to perform a testicular Saturday, 10/24 Preview Day 9 A.M. AT THE ALEX G. Mix up your fall fashion with these tips SPANOS CENTER Student Recital Series - Erin Sarah Yung Wells, violin Copy Editor 5 P.M. AT THE RECITAL HALL

Ah, autumn. We’ve finally slipped Student Recital Series - Kip into the season ruled by sweaters and Brewer, trumpet 7:30 P.M. AT THE RECITAL corduroys, everything painted in rich, HALL food-inspired hues like pumpkin and plum, mustard and cardamom. That being said, dressing for fall can become static pretty quickly if the Movies This weather doesn’t cooperate. Ahead, Week a few ways to spice up some classic autumn staples when you fall into a Thursday, 10/24 fashion rut: Friday, 10/25 1) Mainstay: Smooth, streamlined Saturday 10/26 leather jackets paired with jeans and “Spy” boots to keep out that autumnal chill. Innovation: If you ever get tired of leather, give suede a try. Try a suede jacket, a suede fringed bag or a suede button-front skirt paired with knee-high socks, ankle booties and a Sarah Yung cropped sweater for a tantalizing taste Mix up your style by kicking off those boots or Uggs and trying out summer shoes with socks! of the past. Innovation: Throw on a sweater 2) Mainstay: Cozy, ugly sweaters fall fashion in a variety of ironically kitschy colors dress to put some spring in your step. Continued on Page 8 and patterns. If you’re tired of the shapeless 8 | THE PACIFICAN LIFESTYLES OCTOBER 22, 2015 Innovate your wardrobe and update your classics knitted scarf for a welcome socks is even more heinous Tiger Rally pop of color and texture. than wearing those shapeless continued from page 1 4) Mainstay: When it Ugg boots. But there’s far comes to fall, corduroy pants more versatility and foot bulkiness up top, try a sweater in a variety of cuts and colors support involved in Birks, dress in a thinner material. are a must. and the Stockton weather Details like cabling or intarsia Innovation: If you ever probably won’t give your toes ensure visual interest, while a tire of hearing the swishing frostbite. Slip into a classic statement belt can help define wails of corduroy wales (see pair of chunky heathered your waist even more. what I did there?), try a socks, or give socks with 3) Mainstay: Turtlenecks, corduroy jean jacket, perhaps ruffles or prints a go. Then whether chunky or ribbed, with an ivory sherpa collar. don your summer shoes combine a flattering silhouette The ‘70s are big this season, so for one more season before with functionality under a live it up and make it groovy, winter falls. warm wool coat. baby. All in all, autumn is the Innovation: Wind a 5) Mainstay: Sturdy perfect season to mix up your silk scarf or bandana tightly boots in leather or (ugh) Uggs wardrobe while maintaining around your neck for a finish off the perfect fall outfit. that coveted intersection of streamlined look that gives Innovation: Give ‘stocks warmth and style. Keep these all the warmth of a turtleneck with socks a try. Okay, okay, tips and tricks in mind when with much more adjustability. hear me out: Some may say you want to add a little variety Alternatively, add a chunky wearing Birkenstocks with to your fall fashion rotation. Sarah Yung Sarah toro: Stefanie toro: Fabulously feminine Bohemian beauty

Carolyn Murphy Carolyn Murphy Carolyn Murphy jeans or running shorts when Carolyn Murphy dates with her boyfriend and Staff reporter going to class or out to lunch Staff reporter hangouts with friends. at her favorite spot in the When she is just going to Stefanie Toro ’18 loves world: Chipotle. Sarah Toro ’16 loves class, however, she just pulls to mix trendy and classic However, when going dressing in a classically on a t-shirt and jeans so she fashions to feel stylish and shopping, going to church feminine way. Even though can focus on her studies, not ready to go out. Stefanie or hanging out with her 9/10 times you will spot her in her looks. Born in Colombia, loves to dress up — but only boyfriend on the weekend, a t-shirt and jeans, when she Sarah is now taking her style on weekends. Because she this stylish chica pulls out her does dress up, she goes all out. to the States. only dresses up a few days bohemian-inspired tops and Toro loves coordinating Her sophisticated, feminine per week, Stefanie curates heels to dress up her everyday her make-up with her style has a welcome bit of weekend outfits that are jeans. look, styling her hair for an sass, shown through her love quite put together and well On rare occasions, she’ll effortlessly chic vibe, and of prints and color combined thought-out. even wear a dress. When tying everything together with with classic silhouettes and She loves taking a cute Stefanie puts effort into statement jewelry. timeless pieces. In Sarah’s outfit to the next level by her outfits, the whole world Sarah will spend as much own words, “You gotta feel adding accessories like hats can tell — she radiates an time as necessary to assemble beautiful, girl.” and bags. On an average day, effervescent confidence. the perfect outfit for church, Stefanie wears a t-shirt and OCTOBER 22, 2015 LIFESTYLES THE PACIFICAN | 9 McCarthy goes undercover in Bond parody “Spy” Sarah Yung Copy Editor

Picture this: Jude Law as a self- absorbed CIA agent, Melissa McCarthy as his lovestruck earpiece analyst counterpart, typical action hero Jason Statham as a hilariously bumbling try- hard and the versatile Rose Byrne as an evil spoiled Russian heiress, who just may hold the secret location to her late father’s nuclear bomb. Sound like a good time? Well, see for yourself just how good it really is as Paul Feig’s summer 2015 hit, “Spy,” explodes into the Janet Leigh Theatre this Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. Screen Invasion Jude Law is the dashing Bradley Fine, one of the CIA’s finest field Rick Ford (Jason Statham), perfect Karen Walker (Morena Baccarin) and Once there, Susan quickly 2011’s “Bridesmaids” and 2013’s agents, sent to discover the location of discovers it’s not easy being out in the “The Heat,” shines once again as he a suitcase nuke from sinister Russian capable Timothy Cress (Will Yun Lee) and Matthew Wright (Carlos Ponce). field. Double agents, secret identities displays his comedic writing chops, Thomir Boyanov (Raad Rawi). An and concocted stories are tested, and and his talented selection of actors unfortunately timed sneeze on Fine’s Devastated after Fine’s sudden demise, Susan immediately requests there are countless surprises — both steps up to the plate and surpasses all part leaves Boyanov shot dead with the comedic and revelatory — in store for expectations. location left unknown, but Boyanov’s to go undercover and bring Rayna to justice. Cooper before the film’s riveting 120 Melissa McCarthy takes on Susan haughty daughter Rayna (Rose Byrne) minutes are up. Cooper with a sensitive yet no- may just hold the key. Her boss Elaine Crocker (Allison Janney) grants her wish, as Susan is Review aggregate site Rotten nonsense attitude, and Jason Statham When Fine goes to confront Rayna Tomatoes agrees that “Spy” is a wild is especially excellent as comedic relief in her own home, however, Rayna unknown and thus an unmistakable asset (much to the gratuitous derision ride — it lists a whopping 93 percent in place of his usual tough guy role. wastes no time in shooting him as critic approval rate, while IMDb gives If you’re looking for some weekend Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) of Ford, who quits as soon he hears this). Covert as a dowdy cat lady, this action crime comedy a satisfactory entertainment, you should definitely agonizingly looks on through his 7.2/10. keep an eye out for “Spy” at the Janet hidden camera. Rayna reveals that she Susan travels to Paris to spy on potential nuke buyer Sergio De Luca Mastermind Paul Feig, the Leigh Theatre from Oct. 22-24 at 8 knows the identities of all the CIA’s director of such hilarious hits as p.m. top agents, including Fine, arrogant (Bobby Cannavale). Former Lakers star found unconscious in brothel S a f e Nanxi Tang stuff running down LIFESTYLES EDITOR the side of his face,” Hunter described. On Tuesday, Oct. Trick or Treat 911 dispatchers were 13, Lamar Odom was told that Odom used found unconscious at cocaine while partying a brothel in Nevada. in Las Vegas before Odom is a former arriving at the brothel; American professional drug use on the Ranch basketball player who only included 10 herbal played for the Los supplements known Angeles Lakers in the as “herbal Viagra” in National Basketball those three days. Association. Odom received Odom had been at immediate medical the brothel since the attention at Sunrise previous Saturday and Hospital in Las Vegas, to Los Angeles. He has had been spending the where he spent several been visited by former Wed. October 28th, 2015 4 - 7pm majority of his time in days in a coma. He teammates, including the company of two awoke a couple days Kobe Bryant, Chris Student Volunteers Needed! escorts. later on Friday, Oct. Paul and Blake Griffin. Richard Hunter, 16 and has since been On Oct. 21, Trick-or-Treats Stops Ambassadors media director for showing slow signs Kardashian released the Love Ranch, of improvement. an official statement: Carnival Stations (Clubs & Orgs) recounted his story With his condition “You can never be to USA Today about becoming more stable, prepared for an Setup, Breakdown & Floaters how he found Odom doctors prepared experience like this, having an apparent to and successfully but without the drug overdose. “When transferred Odom to outpouring of love and I jumped up on the Southern California’s endless prayers that bed and I looked at Cedars Sinai Hospital Lamar has received his face, he had white in a helicopter on Oct. and the strength I email: [email protected] foam coming out of 19. Khloe Kardashian, was given from my his mouth, blood Odom’s estranged loved ones, it would coming out of his nose, wife, accompanied him have been difficult to some yellow mucusy in the helicopter ride endure...” 10 | THE PACIFICAN OCTOBER 22, 2015

No. 5 water poloSPORTS sweeps tough weekend slate Drew Jones The Anteaters answered back editor-in-chief quickly, but the Tigers trailed very closely behind. After a month and a half on Attacker Devon Thumwood the road, No.5 Pacific men’s ‘18 tied the game in the second water polo finally returned quarter, and the tug-of-war home this past weekend just began. Each time UC Irvine in time for Homecoming! scored, Pacific would answer The Tigers hosted two back and vice versa. opponents during their The matchup continued to weekend home stand, facing go back and forth, but Pacific No. 7 UC Irvine and No. 4 had the last word in the last Stanford. remaining 40 seconds of the Pacific took each battle game. in stride, coming out on After scoring three straight top in both matchups. They in the fourth quarter, the improve to 16-2 on the season Tigers took the lead and ran and remain undefeated in away with the game, 11-10. conference. Attacker Ben Stevenson ’17 UC Irvine came out strong, tallied four goals against scoring early in the first the Anteaters, including quarter even with the rainy the game-winning goal. weather conditions. Though Goalkeeper Brady Moore ’16 the Tigers were down by two, utility Aleksandar Petrovic water polo ’17 soon got Pacific on the continued ON page 11 PacificA thletic Relations Attacker Ikko Saito ‘16 recorded one goal and two steals in Sunday’s victory over No. 4 Stanford. board with an assisted goal.

Field Hockey Tigers upset No. 12 Stanford, clinch winning season Zach Withrow with Comeau directing a sports editor penalty corner to Burns, who then ripped a shot toward the The Pacific field hockey goal. Only this time, it was team had a fantastic forward Alicia Muiños ’18 Homecoming weekend, who slapped the ball in off a picking up wins against ricochet, scoring her third conference rivals Stanford goal of the season. and , The Tigers took a 2-0 lead Davis. With the latter victory, on another goal from Comeau the Tigers (9-6) clinched their a short time later, her fourth first season with a winning of the year. Forward Sidney record since 2006. Brooks ’17 had a nice assist Friday’s 1-0 victory over on the play as the Tigers took No. 12 Stanford was Pacific’s advantage of a breakaway. first win over a nationally UC Davis responded with ranked opponent this year. a goal of their own just before The Tigers expected a hard- halftime and scored again fought game, and they midway through the second received nothing less from the period, but Pacific’s offense Cardinal, who attempted 13 proved too much to handle shots on the game. for the Aggies. Forward Ali Although they came close Campos ’17 scored for the a couple times, none of the Tigers in the second half, as attempts could make it past did Savannah Burns, and the Pacific goalkeeper Laura Edna Rush victory was secured. Pujade ’17, who posted her Forward Alicia Muiños ‘18 (left) runs alongside midfielder Savannah Burns ‘18 (right) on a fast break earlier this The Tigers are now 3-1 fifth shutout of the season. season. in conference play, and are The go-ahead and only screeching shot toward the the top right corner, past the not underestimate their primed to take possession goal was scored by forward goal, and it initially appeared Cardinal goalkeeper. opponent, however, and of first place in the West Rylee Comeau ’19 shortly as though Burns had been the Coming off the thrill of emerged with a 4-2 victory. Division of the America East before halftime. Comeau one to score. the team’s upset win over Pacific jumped on the Conference. fed a penalty corner to Upon closer examination, Stanford, it might have been Aggies early, taking a 1-0 The Tigers will have that midfielder/forward Katharine though, it was clear that easy for the Tigers to fall into lead just under four minutes opportunity when they Egan ’17, who set up a shot Comeau positioned herself a “trap game” against the into the match. Like the goal battle No. 1 California on for midfielder Savannah next to the left corner of the last-place UC Davis Aggies scored against Stanford two Wednesday, Oct. 28 on the Burns ’18. Burns sent a low, goal and redirected the shot to on Sunday. The Tigers did days earlier, the play began Pacific Field Hockey Turf. OCTOBER 22, 2015 SPORTS THE PACIFICAN | 11 Water polo on a roll Athlete of

water polo knocking them out and taking continued from page 10 their place in the NCAA poll the Week for the first time in program finished with 13 saves. history. In Sunday’s matchup, Ultimately, the Tigers Pacific came out very fell to them in the National strong, forcing Stanford to Championship at Stanford commit multiple turnovers. that season; nonetheless, Thumwood led the offensive Pacific looks to charge onslaught with three goals forward and take down on the day, and Petrovic and their rivals once again this utility Alex Obert ’16 followed weekend! suit with two goals each. The Tigers take a short trip The Tigers dominated in to the Bay Area this Thursday the second half, leading to an to face San Jose State, but 11-7 victory over the Cardinal. they return to Chris Kjeldsen This is the first timeP acific Pool on Friday to host No. has been a top-4 ranked team 13 Bucknell, followed by this season, and they look another game against USC Rylee Comeau ‘19 forward to continuing the on Sunday. trend this weekend against The Friday match is set to Forward Rylee Comeau ‘19 of the Pacific field hockey team was named Rookie of the Week No. 2 USC. begin at 3:30 p.m, and the by the after her stellar play in two victories over the weekend. The In the 2013 season, Pacific Sunday match will start at Los Gatos, Calif. native scored the lone goal in Friday’s 1-0 win against No. 12 Stanford and defeated the then No. 1 USC, noon. also scored during Sunday’s 4-2 victory over UC Davis. (Photo c/o Edna Rush) In pictures: Quidditch Club Photos of Pacific’s Homecoming game against Sac State. Weekly home SCHEDULE WATER POLO FIELD HOCKEY Friday, Oct. 23 Saturday, Oct. 24 vs. Bucknell vs. Alumni 3:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Chris Kjeldsen Pool Pacific Field Hockey Turf

Sunday, Oct. 25 Wednesday, Oct. 28 vs. USC vs. Cal noon 2 p.m. Chris Kjeldsen Pool Pacific Field Hockey Turf

SWIMMING Friday, Oct. 23 Pacific Invitational upcoming events 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Chris Kjeldsen Pool Thursday, Oct. 29 vs. Pepperdine 7 p.m. Alex G. Spanos Center

Saturday, Oct. 31 vs. Loyola Marymount noon Alex G. Spanos Center

For more information, check out the official Pacific Athletics website at pacifictigers.com. Photos c/o Edna Rush 12 | THE PACIFICAN THE PACIFICAN OCTOBER 22, 2015