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Lifestyles Halloween Tips Mayoral Candidates Talk Stockton Ahead of November Elections

What to Do and Not to Do for Halloween Costumes

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Opinion Third Party

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Wasting Your Vote Zach Withrow question on where the candidates stand and coucilmembers’ salaries, provide Page 4 Sports Editor on Measures N and O, which would funding for three new positions in the each result in amendments to the city mayor’s of ce, and “amend the required charter if passed. notice for sale or lease of city property,” Sports On Thursday, October 14, our Measure N proposes that an advisory as the measure reads on the ballot. neighbors over at Delta College hosted commission draw district lines in Both candidates expressed that they Kicking It With a candidate forum for the Stockton Stockton after every decennial census, support both of the measures. Silva mayoral race. Sponsored by the League as opposed to the current system, in voiced that he is especially keen on Lena Perry ‘17 of Women Voters, the NAACP, and which the city clerk adjusts the district passing Measure O, as his salary was the Stockton branch of Delta College’s lines. The measure also proposes that lowered by an unprecedented $33,000 multimedia, political science and city council members be both nominated in the middle of his term. Tubbs spoke history programs, the forum featured and elected within each individual on the importance of the district voting the top two fi nishing candidates from district. This would alter the current portion of Measure N. “I think we all June’s primary election: Mayor Anthony process in which council candidates agree [district voting] is something Silva and Councilmember Michael are nominated within the district in a Stockton should have had 30 years Tubbs. The two men are vying for votes primary, but are elected at-large by the ago,” said Tubbs. on November 8, when city residents will rest of the city in the general election. Mr. Bivens then asked the candidates make their fi nal choices in the mayoral Measure O entails a number of about their plans for economic race in a runof election. issues related to fi scal policy and development in Stockton, particularly Gillian Murphy moderated the compensation for elected of cials. as it relates to minorities. Standout performer event, while Daphne Shaw of the League Among other modifi cations to the Athlete of the Week of Women Voters and Bobby Bivens of charter, the measure would change the NAACP each asked the candidates the years in which the Council Salary CONTINUE ON PAGE 2 Page 8 questions. The discussion began with a Setting Commission sets the mayor’s 2 | The Pacifican News Thursday, October 27, 2016

of homelessness in Stockton, things constraints forced the moderator to still high. “If we want to get a handle on CANDIDATES CONTINUED began to get a little testy between the prevent him from doing so. the security and safety of Stockton, we two candidates. Silva fi rst explained While candidates agreed on the need to have more than 287 surveillance that he has spent a lot of time drawing fact that the most recently elected cameras,” said Silva. “We need to have Tubbs said that he thinks working attention to the plight of Stockton’s city council has done a better job with police of cers that actually grew up in closely with the school districts to homeless population during his term. securing the city’s fi nancial footing, Stockton.” develop strong vocational programs is He then expressed frustration with city they disagreed on the issue of Measure In the challenger’s closing an important step to take. He touted a of cials “who support this guy right M, which would raise the sales tax to statements, Tubbs talked about forming youth jobs program that he worked on here,” he said as he motioned toward provide more funds for Stockton’s library partnerships with all aspects of the as a city councilman that he would like Tubbs. The mayor said he wanted to and recreation services. Silva said he is community to work on the city’s issues. to continue to develop. buy portable restrooms and showers for unsure about supporting the measure “It takes leadership; someone who is Silva’s said he is tired of people the homeless, but those city of cials had because a similar measure, Measure A, going to roll up their sleeves,” said talking about “programs and surveys given him inexplicably high prices for had been passed in 2013, and he has not Tubbs. that are sitting on shelves, getting all the facilities. seen the funds raised from that previous With that, the candidates shook dusty, but no one’s adhering to them.” “Well if you talk to the experts, tax increase go to the areas promised. hands and left the table, getting ready He said he wants to work on giving the people who actually work on Tubbs disagreed, saying he would votes to climb back on the campaign horse police and fi re jobs to actual residents homeless issues every day and not just “yes” on Measure M, and criticizing the for these last few weeks of the mayoral of Stockton, as opposed to commuters election years,” responded Tubbs, “they mayor for not previously supporting race. If you are a voter who is registered from surrounding cities. The mayor will tell you they have showers and Measure A. in Stockton, be sure to weigh in on this added he would like to see more start-up restrooms available for the homeless.” In his closing statements, Mayor important election with your vote on grants for minority citizens who want to The councilman said he wants to Silva focused on crime in Stockton. He November 8. start businesses. focus on solutions like micro housing. noted that homicides have decreased In regards to a question on the issue Silva attempted to respond, but time from previous years, but the numbers are

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Natalia Gevara Speaking specifically to Zach Withrow Opinions Editor more liberal voters: a vote Sports Editor for a third party candidate is a vote for , The 2016 presidential as terrifying as it sounds. Another semester, another election has been Take the 2000 election Shakespeare play by university tumultuous to say the least. for example between students. One of the various Resembling a plot to a George W. Bush and shows by the famous playwright cheesy horror film, United Al Gore. Ralph Nader that you have surely seen a dozen States citizens have been was running as a third times before. Probably pretty forced to choose between party candidate, and the boring, right? Wrong. Over the “the lesser of two evils.” democrats who didn’t like past two weekends, the Pacific Nonetheless, there are where the party was going Department of Theatre Arts still some voters saying that voted for him instead of celebrated the 400th anniversary this does not have to be the Gore. of William Shakespeare’s case, as there are two other The result? Bush won the death with a performance of candidates running: Gary electoral votes in the swing the playwright’s work like you Johnson of the Libertarian states, because those who have almost certainly never Party, and Jill Stein of the could have voted for Gore, experienced before. Green Party. That gives us voted for Nader instead. Directed and compiled by four choices, doesn’t it? I know that this election Professor Lisa Tromovitch, the Why not just vote for a third is especially devastating for play consisted of a compilation party candidate? millennials, who typically of scenes from Shakespeare’s Because you are don’t favor Clinton or plays in which the characters throwing away your vote, Trump. Yeah, it sucks that have had a little too much to that’s why. those are the options for drink. The scenes were woven The reality is that a lot of people’s first time together with comedic banter neither Jill Stein or Gary voting in an election. by the actors, who all had their Pecot) crash the Capulet party, The actors would lead each Johnson have the slightest But realize that the fair share of ale throughout getting a little too tipsy in the audience member to his or her chance of winning the third-party candidates the evening— fake ale, that process. The three pals excitedly table, each of which featured a election. People might aren’t an option either, is. As the thespians noted, the bounded across the stage and Shakespeare-themed title, and say “but if all of Bernie because the chance that University unfortunately would became more and more clumsy the actors would then ask for Sanders’s supporters vote voting for them will make not allow the troupe to consume throughout the scene, as their the spectator’s choice from a few for Jill Stein!” It’s still not any diference is virtually actual alcohol, despite their best blood-alcohol contents soared to diferent beverage options. going to happen. Bernie nonexistent. Gary Johnson eforts. regrettable levels. Once the play began, most Sanders has already stated has barely made a dent The play began energetically, While the structure, acting of the action occurred in a space that his supporters should in the polls, especially as Ky Mazyck-Holmes and and directing of the play were between the two rows of tables, not vote third party, stating given that he hasn’t even Lushan Zhang nearly came to very unique and entertaining, but much of the performance that , “this is not the time to demonstrated qualities of a fisticufs in their portrayals these aspects of the show were took place all around the protest vote.” good leader. Same with Jill of Sampson and Abraham, only part of what made the onlookers, as the actors who Others have argued that Stein, who truly only says respectively, from Romeo and experience so memorable. The were not starring in each scene its the end of democracy what Bernie supporters Juliet. Emcee, Maya Sritharan, truly remarkable part was the made funny quips and catcalled when we are forced to want to hear, without any then introduced herself as the fact that the audience was on from positions around the stage. vote for leaders that we plan to back it up. hostess for the performance, the beautifully-designed stage All the actors did tremendously don’t want. Admittedly, Does this mean your vote and momentarily turned the with the actors for the entirety of well in their roles, and being so the two-party system could doesn’t count? Of course spotlight on the show’s technical the performance. As a spectator, close to their performances only use some fixing, but now not. In the two-party system director, Gary Scheiding, who you were not just watching the increased their efectiveness. the presidential election is that this country runs on, came out from the audience at actors engage in all the fun; Overall, the play was very not the time to have a test it’s priceless. Especially the urging of the cast to give you basically took part in the well done; the stage construction run. It might sound a little to the African-Americans, a speech as Falstaf, one of performance. was especially impressive, as harsh, but it’s important Latinos, immigrants, LGBT Shakespeare’s few recurring Upon entering the Long was the costume design. If you to realize how much is at individuals, women and characters, and one who also Theatre, one of the actors would missed out on the product of stake with this election. The other minorities whose happens to drink a lot. usher each audience member the Theatre Department’s hard course of history is going humanity is at stake with Sritharan then segued into past the rows of empty seats, work this time around, be sure to be defined by whoever this election. For them and another scene from Romeo through a dark stairway, and to keep an eye out for their next wins the presidency, so so many others, there is no and Juliet, in which Romeo onto the stage. Or should I production. If it is anything like it’s not necessarily in our “taking a chance” to vote (Christina Wampler) and say, the pub? For the stage had “Drunk Shakespeare,” you will best interests to take any for third-party candidates. his friends Benvolio (Becky been completely transformed not want to miss it. vNetl chances. Cooper) and Mercutio (Olivia into a medieval-style tavern. Thursday, October 27, 2016 Opinion The Pacifican | 5 Netflix Review: Marvel’s Beautiful, Gritty Ashley Judilla (played by Copy Editor ) has a more important role than she had in both “” and “.” More than just a love Just when I thought Marvel interest of Cage, her persistence and Netflix couldn’t outdo and must-do-the-right-thing themselves with their Marvel- attitude proves that she’s a Netflix original shows, “Luke foil of Cage. Without saying it, Cage” managed to exceed my her actions resonates with the expectations. The bar was classic line “With great power set high after “Jessica Jones,” comes great responsibility.” She but “Luke Cage” manages to may not be superhuman, but in not only bring it higher, but many instances, she proved to also rap and sing a few too. be stronger than Cage. The Marvel-Netflix Original is Cornell “Cottonmouth” wrapped in a beautiful package Stokes (played by Mahershala of complex characters, relevant Ali) is the owner of the issues, literary references and a nightclub, ’s Paradise, memorable soundtrack. and is involved in illegal Starring as operations such as gun Luke Cage, Colter brings a trafcking. We get glimpses performance I wanted more of his scarring childhood as of after he first appeared in he was sucked into the life of “Jessica Jones” and boy, did he crime by his grandmother. The deliver. Luke Cage is an escaped villain is quite similar to Wilson ex-convict, convicted of a Fisk and Kilgrave (Daredevil’s PC: crime that his brother blamed and Jessica Jones’ enemies him for years ago. Because respectively) in which we are show’s soundtrack and wanted And the soundtrack is only “Luke Cage” is another step of a sabotaged experiment given more insight, and thus to listen to it over and over one of the many components towards the upcoming show in Seagate Prison, Luke Cage clearer motivation, as to why again. Whether it was sung on that make “Luke Cage” stand “,” an -like gains superhuman strength and these characters have gotten to stage in Harlem’s Paradise or out from the rest of the Marvel- team consisting of Daredevil, unbreakable skin. After the bar this point. a song playing over a montage Netflix Originals. The show Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and he worked for in Hell’s Kitchen Aside from Cottonmouth, of Luke Cage kicking ass, the is filled with black cultural . We had a glimpse of (another neighborhood in he collaborates with his cousin soundtrack resonates closely to references. Another aspect the next Marvel-Netflix original New York City) is burned to Mariah Dillard (played by the liveliness of Harlem during being black literature, Cage is “Iron Fist” with a teaser trailer the ground in “Jessica Jones,” ), a corrupt the Harlem Renaissance and seen reading ’s in New York Comic Con. At he goes back to Harlem to lay councilwoman wanting to the beats of 90s hip hop and rap. “Invisible Man” and Walter the end of season one, a subtle low and work as a barbershop gain power, reform Harlem Featuring songs by artists like Mosley’s “Little Green.” reference to “Iron Fist” reveals sweeper and dishwasher in and spark a new Harlem , The Notorious The timeliness of the show how Luke Cage may not only Harlem’s Paradise. Renaissance. Later in the show, B.I.G, and Wu- makes just as much as sense meet Daredevil, but Iron Fist as Cage is a black, bulletproof, Willis “Diamondback” Stryker Tang Clan, the music isn’t as the comic’s timeliness was well. hoodie-wearing hero trying (played by Erik LaRay Harvey) simply sprinkled throughout in the seventies. As many The members of the to escape and bury his past. comes in as another antagonist the show, but is the filling of the other reviewers have said, the Defenders are street-level Henry “Pop” Hunter (played by who has unfinished business near perfect cake of a show. In references to Trayvon Martin vigilantes and Cage is the Frankie Faison), takes him in with Cage. I really wanted to fact, , best known to his black hoodie with bullet textbook definition of one. The and hires him as his barbershop see more of Cottonmouth in the as a member of Wu-Tang Clan, holes speak volumes to current streets know him, shape him sweeper. Throughout the show since he’s a prominent makes an appearance and events such as the Black Lives and love him. The directors show, his mantra rings through villain in the comics and I dedicates a song to Luke Cage Matter movement. Oscar Wilde beautifully presented a show Cage’s head, “And the only thought that Diamondback called “Bulletproof Love” for once said “Life imitates art far that is so much more than direction in life that matters is could have been used in a saving his life at a convenience more than art imitates life,” another superhero show, but forward. Never backwards.” second season. However, it store. The song is played all but in this case the art has been one that can resonate with its And that quote rings true as he doesn’t take away from the over the radio and the streets used as a platform to address viewers without shoving down ponders whether or not to use great performances from all of of Harlem are united and stand real life. No one is bulletproof, your throat the social issues. If his superpowers to get involved them. for Cage as the police search for but people who wish to find the you want a timely show with a in the danger that lurks in the This is one of the rare him, claiming that he killed a truth and find justice like Luke superhero twist, watch “Luke street. instances I have come across a cop. Cage, are out there. Cage” available on Netflix. 6 | The Pacifican Lifestyles Thursday, October 27, 2016 Halloween: What to Do Pacific Opera and What Not to Do Theatre to Perform Ashley Pham This Weekend Lifestyles Editor

Jeremy Gottschalk Opera Theatre and is their We may all be college students, but many are still kids at heart. This Halloween, be smart and safe Editor-in-Chief second production this year. with the following safety tips. With cabaret seating, the venue is ideal for attendees Bad Costume Ideas Here is what you should do: The University of the to dine while watching the Pacific Conservatory of Music performance on-stage. This 1. Don’t dress up as a clown. The “creepy clown” 1. Do pursue DIY costumes! Do it yourself Opera Theatre Presents year’s “friend”-raiser sees sightings are almost becoming an epidemic, and costumes are inexpensive and easy. For Opera Follies: A Musical all new pieces with Ragtime they’re in California now. We’ve already seen example, take a trip to the dollar tree and find Review. Dates for this opera Montage and the show finale two female teens posted with $10,000 bonds for construction paper and tape to make a real life are from Thursday, Oct. 27, being the only two repeats of chasing young girls in clown costumes. Stay out Snapchat filter, the dog and flower crown filters through Saturday, Oct. 29, former years. Song selection of harm’s way because there are tons of people are easy go-to’s. with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. is based on the performing with coulrophobia, fear of clowns, anyway. Do Another performance will abilities of the opera at-large yourselves and others a favor – don’t be a clown, 2. Do participate in Halloween activities on also be on Sunday, Oct. 30, and each year is guaranteed a it’s creepy. campus or of campus! You could give back at 2:30 p.m. All times listed unique experience. Featured by volunteering at local community events, will be at the Alex and Jeri compositions this set include 2. Blackface. This one should be obvious. It’s not attend Kappa Alpha Theta and Beta Theta Pi’s Vereschagin Alumni House. those of American pioneers the 1830’s; we are in a concrete time battling Haunted House 2016 tonight from 9:00 p.m. to Stage Director and Professor of classical theatre George racism. For those of you who don’t know, midnight, or have a fun Friday night with Kappa of Opera James Hafner and Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, blackface is the practice of using makeup to Psi’s Halloween Havoc in the UC Ballroom from Musical Director Burr Cochran and William Schuman. Tickets make a non-black person black. It was often 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Phillips will showcase their are $25 general admission, used for comedic reasons, but today, it is no fifth-year production with $20 seniors, and $10 for longer acceptable. Please do not be ignorant to 3. Be safe. Halloween falls on a Monday this vintage Hollywood-themed students. If you are looking the unjust histories you may provoke. year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. selections. Stage Managers for something exciting to do There are a great number of weekend events are Madeline Kellogg and this Halloween weekend, look 3. Dressing as a Native American, yes, this to be enjoyed. You should always be aware Jacqueline Santoni. no further than right on our includes Pocahontas. Many times, people grab of your surroundings to not scare yourself as The opera incorporates own campus. tribal-like clothing, such as headdresses, as a well as not to scare others. Always have a plan. the 17 members of its Pacific costume. They are gorgeous pieces; they hold Remember your responsibilities, but have a historical and cultural value. The popular happy Halloween and halloweekend! argument against Native American costume is that they “keep Native Americans in the past, as if we’re not real people today.”

PC: AMARIS WOO Pictured : Pacifc’s annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event in 2015 hosted about 4,000 guests. PC: YVETTE KHAN Pictured: Nathaniel Permagit, Taylor Carnes, and Bernadette Fernandez *The last two dont’s are more examples of cultural appropriation: using elements of one culture by prepare for this weekend’s performance. members of another. This is a form of exploitation and very often times a signal of ignorance for the group’s history, experience, and traditions. Let’s be sensitive and considerate; let’s be the change. Thursday, October 27, 2016 Lifestyles The Pacifican | 7

Career Resource Center Hosts Diversity Panel

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Source by the Career The purpose of the panel is to Resource Center discuss the changing landscape of diversity recruiting and On Thursday, October 27th, how employers are adjusting from 6-8pm, University of their recruiting models to the Pacific’s Career Resource reach a broader and more Center will be hosting a panel unique applicant pool. We discussion called, “Diversity of will ask the panel to provide Thought: Inclusive Hiring for their definition of “diversity All”. This event will be located of thought” and explain how at the DeRosa University this creates a more inclusive Center Ballroom. Student Life recruiting environment Vice President Patrick Day will for traditionally under- be moderating the panel. represented groups - and Diversity in recruiting beyond. Other possible topics is changing the way that of discussion will include what organizations are approaching students need to understand the recruiting process. in order to be successful in this LinkedIn has moved away recruiting environment, and from the traditional university how the Pacific community can recruiting model of attending better prepare our students career fairs at a certain number to be part of a more diverse of top tier schools. Why? They workforce. were limiting their talent pool Representatives from and they weren’t reaching the Pinterest, Yelp, Kaiser fully diverse talent market that Permanente and Target was available to them. Corporation are on the panel. Other organizations are also It is the goal of the Career moving away from focusing Resource Center to open the on a candidate’s “culture fit” eyes and minds of our students within their organization and that each of them has a unique are instead embracing diversity background that adds value groups to support employees’ to what they can ofer to an unique backgrounds and points employer and that they should of view. Some organizations understand how to leverage are specifically hiring that value for a successful employees that are similar career. to their customers in order Students will have a chance to provide the perspective to chat with panelists after necessary for ofering more the panel discussion. Light targeted and personalized refreshments will be served. products and services. 8 | The Pacifican Sports Thursday, October 27, 2016 Pacific Athlete of the Week: Lena Perry ‘17 happy when I heard about it,” “[Our goal] is to be better than enjoyed spending time with said Perry. “My teammates we were last fall and to play as the upper classmen on the and coaching staf did their a family unit. We want to be team as well as the classes I best to get people to vote, and a stronger program, mentally was taking that semester. My I really appreciate everyone and physically.” best friend was also on the that did this for our program. Perry explained that the team during that semester, It was a great opportunity team set four goals for itself and we would hang out in for people to recognize our this season: be patient, loyal, every way possible and shared team.” resilient, and confident. so many laughs.” This season so far, Perry “We also have a team The Pacifican also asked has been working to become academic goal, to get above a Perry what position she would great not only in front of the cumulative 3.3 GPA at the end prefer to play if she were not goal, but also in front of her of the semester,” she noted. a goalkeeper. “If I weren’t teammates. “This season’s A native of Van Nuys, CA, the last line of defense, my personal goal is to be better in Los Angeles area, Perry next choice would be the first than I was last season. I want decided to come to Pacific line of ofense, as a forward. to be able to play my heart four years ago partly because I think it is so fun to be able PC: PACIFIC ATHLETE RELATIONS out for the girls I have been it is far enough from home for to run on to through ball or with for these past four years; her to grow as an individual, over the top of the defender,” Zack Withrow in the country. Perry has 73 the experience would be yet close enough to home to she said. “It would also be a Sports Editor saves in eleven games played, completely diferent without make the trip back when she rewarding experience to be and earlier this season was them,” said the senior. “I want wanted to visit. “I wanted able to score for my team.” voted HERO Sports’ “HERO to develop into a stronger to build a strong program A health and exercise Our athlete of the week of the Week.” Perry earned leader so that I can lead my when I came to Pacific,” Perry sport science major, Perry for this issue is a standout the title from the college team to a strong result at the said. “I also fell in love with is concentrating in sports performer on the Pacific sports site for her exceptional end of conference.” the beauty of the school and medicine and has minors women’s soccer team performance against No. 18 Perry said that the Tigers’ loved the strong academic in business administrations Goalkeeper Lena Perry ’17 UCONN Huskies, in which she goals are focused on more curriculum.” and biological sciences. After had a great senior year for the tallied sixteen saves. Perry than just what happens on When asked about her she graduates in the spring, Tigers, posting an .802 save told The Pacifican she was the field. The women aim fondest memory during her Perry wants to go to medical percentage and helping Pacific grateful for the award. to become better in many time at Pacific, Perry reflected school, specifically physician record 7.50 saves per game “This honor was very aspects that they will find on the spring semester of assistant school. this season, which ranks 8th unexpected and I was so useful throughout their lives. her freshman year. “I really Tigers Swim to Victory at Pacific Invitational Zack Withrow Ramey, Becca Aguilar ‘18 and Sports Editor The 200 Free Relay saw Meredith Lillie ‘19 finished at the women finish second 3:29.67 to take first. at 1:36.50, while the men The Pacific swim teams The men came in third finished fifth at 1:23.31. came home for one of their in 200 Medley, finishing On an individual level, the two meets in Stockton this four-tenths of a second Tigers had a few diferent season at the 25th annual behind the leader at 1:31.91. outstanding eforts. Gimbutye Pacific Invitational over the Jared Vu ‘17, Yahav Shahaf and Ramey took first and weekend, and they did not ‘20, Stewart Harrison ‘18, second, respectively, in the 50 disappoint. The women and Mitchell Ongstad ’17 Free. The two were separated finished first overall with 706 competed in that event, then by a tenth of a second in points, and the men finished Ongstad and Harrison joined their finish, with Gimbutye in fourth behind Denver, Air Miles MacKenzie ‘18 and Lane finishing 23.72 and Ramey Force and Stanford with 459 Goedhart ’17 in the 400 Free finishing 23.73. points. Relay, in which the men again Gimbutye won the 100 PC: PACIFIC ATHLETE RELATIONS The women won the 200 finished third with a time of Free at 52.61, and Ramey barely missing first place with Saturday. Medley Relay on Friday night, 3:04.38. took fourth in the same race a time of 1:53.29. Taylor Hosmer ’20 took as Isabella Green ‘19, Semaj The teams competed in the (53.01); Ramey finished Whitney Jorgensen ‘17 third behind Jorgensen in the Walker ‘20, Kenna Ramey 400 Medley Relay with Green, second in the 100 Fly (56.58). finished second in the 400 200 Fly (2:08.20), and also ‘18, and Viva Gimbutye Walker, Ramey and Gimbutye Curtis Klein ’17 finished IM at 4:29.83 on Friday, and took second in the 500 Free ‘17 finished with a time finishing third with a time of third in the 100 Back (51.23) picked up another second- (5:03.86) of 1:44.78. The women’s 3:56.02 for the women, while and second in the 200 Back place finish in the 200 Fly at The Tigers will next 400 Free Relay team also Angel Alcala ‘20, Shahaf, Vu, (149.70). Jillian Hatch placed 2:07.63 on Saturday; she also compete on November 12 at won their race; Gimbutye, and MacKenzie had the top second in the 200 Free, just won the 200 IM (2:06.92) on Fresno State. time for the men at 3:30.15.