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Index Opinion/5 • Lifestyles/9 • Sports/13 Read. Recycle. Repeat. 2 | THE PACIFICAN NEWS November 6, 2014 Nick Fryer Trio plays at Take 5 Jazz Valley Brewing Company performance

Jinrui “Crystal” Zhang I was about 14 years old. I thought it Contributing Reporter was fantastic, and I started to listen to it. Now we have jazz music here. It’s A guitar, a cello and a drum set sit much better listening to it in person at the ready, backlit by glimmering than on CDs.” lights and the audience's applause: Gloria Garcia, a local attendee, onto this stage step three men. Nick shared, “I love jazz. I listened to jazz Fryer, the guitarist, reaches out to when I was 17 years old, and I just fell the microphone in front of him, in love with it. Now I’m 85, and I’m further exciting the audience, and still listening to it.” greets all present at Take 5 Jazz Club One notable characteristic of jazz by announcing the start of Thursday is the prevalence of improvisation. night’s Nick Fryer Trio performance. Fryer remarked, “Just playing music Nick Fryer Trio, a jazz band started and improvising, and getting together this August, is composed of three and playing great songs... it’s just kind members: the aforementioned Nick of having to be different all the time, Fryer, guitarist; Guilio Cetto, bassist; you know, so it has lots of situations and Mike Quigg, drummer. Fryer to play, but... jazz music is a rich shared how he began his jazz career: tradition.” Childs also mentioned, “The “I started [to play jazz] when I was 15, importance of jazz is improvising." and I’m 37 now.” Steve Pereira, a local photographer Jazz has great influence over the who has been listening to jazz for audience, sitting mesmerized by a long time, commented, “In the University of the Pacific tables; indeed, everyone in this club 50s when I was a student, jazz was has affection toward this form of kind of everywhere in a lot of places. be inspired by getting into jazz and every week at the Valley Brewing music. Most of them are regulars. Roy And I really want to thank UOP for learning about it. So come out and Company. The shows are sponsored Childs, emeritus professor of sociology promoting this program.” check out the club here in Stockton by the Brubeck Institute and the at Pacific, related his story of obsession Fryer expressed his hope for Pacific and support the local music. That’s University of the Pacific. Students with jazz music: “When I was in junior students to come to this jazz club what I want people to do. For students, as well as members of the local high school, my mother was a piano and to “check out jazz music, even come from campus and come down community are more than welcome teacher. One day, she got free tickets though it might be foreign to you. to support, and get inspired and do to join the social event, share some for a Dave Brubeck concert. She didn’t If your background is pop and rock something different. This place should food and drink, have an opportunity want to waste the tickets, so she took and hip hop, things like that, you can be filled with students.” to mingle and feel the power of jazz! me to Oakland. It was in the 1950s. find elements of jazz, and you can Take 5 Jazz at the Brew holds shows Preview: Sign up for the Poetry Slam Sigma Tau Delta hosts poetry reading

Jodi Tai to create a space where students, faculty news editor and staff can come together and celebrate From the classics to original work, poetry literacy," shares Freeman. of all kinds will be welcome at the upcoming “We invite the entire Pacific community to poetry reading hosted by Sigma Tau Delta. participate in the event because we recognize The reading will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18 that everyone has the capacity to appreciate from 5-6:30 p.m. in the DeRosa University literature.” Center, Ballroom A. Freeman also hopes that those who Sigma Tau Delta, International English attend the event can share their interest in Honors Society, is pleased to announce poetry with other students from different this event is open to everyone: faculty, disciplines. staff and students of all grades and majors. “More than that, this occasion calls Participants are welcome to read their own attention to the ways in which students work or share someone else’s. assert their creativity and demonstrate their According to Sigma Tau Delta President interest in literature outside the classroom.” Alea Freeman ’16, Sigma Tau Delta promotes Each recital has a limit of five minutes. excellence in the English discipline. Those interested may recite their own work Members have the opportunity to present or that of another poet. work at conventions, intern with major To participate, reserve your spot by publishing companies and submit their emailing Sigma Tau Delta President Alea critical and creative writings for publication Freeman at [email protected]. The in the society's nationally distributed deadline for performance sign-ups is Nov. 14 journals. by 5 p.m. Spectators are welcome. Reflector “The purpose of this poetry reading is Get your voice out there, Tigers! November 6, 2014 NEWS THE PACIFICAN | 3 Public Safety: Coming soon! Public Safety The Third Annual Student robbed Hunger Banquet on Calaveras Weekly Report River Bridge Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 Suspicious Incident Sarah Yung and robbery on a different Atchley Way 10.26.14 COPY EDITOR bridge, it is imperative Officers located a parking sign for Pacific students to that someone had removed from On Monday, Oct. 3, a lone review several significant its posting site. Pacific student was accosted safety precautions. These and robbed by three male recommendations include Robbery teenagers as he crossed the traveling in groups, Off Campus 10.26.14 Calaveras River Bridge at especially once it becomes Victims reported they heard around 8 p.m. The victim’s dark; hiding your valuables; a knock at the door of their backpack, containing his paying close attention to apartment on Dave Brubeck laptop, was stolen. your surroundings; and not Leadership Therapist Way. When they opened the door, two subjects entered Unfortunately, because interacting with strangers Jodi Tai looking down on income,” the apartment and robbed the the student called 911, which or inviting them into your News editor shared Bahzad, “Then low victims. It appears the apartment connects to the Stockton home. income people feel beset. was specifically targeted, as the Police Department, instead “It’s very important for Are you hungry? Feeling But everybody pays the same suspects bypassed several other of the Public Safety number, each of us to do what we can fancy? Feeling adventurous? amount, which really grabs apartments to locate the victims. which has a two-minute to ensure our own safety, in On Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5-7 the attention. The thing is, it’s officer response time, the Stockton or in any city in p.m., the Counsel of University five dollars. But it’s your luck Robbery Arrest three subjects were able to the country,” commented Social Entrepreneurs will what kind of meal you get. Off Campus 10.27.14 get away and were unable to Director of Public Safety be hosting its third annual That symbolizes the lottery Victim was in the area of Pacific be located 10 minutes later, Mike Belcher. “Because of Hunger Banquet. This event that is life. But where we are and Rosemarie Lane when he was when Public Safety officials that, this is another good is designed to shed light on born and who we are born to attacked by two others he was reached the scene. The trio opportunity for us to review inequality regarding poverty. differs greatly.” familiar with. During the attack, was last seen running south basic safety information.” Participants’ tickets will “We don’t make it true to the suspects took the victim’s on Pacific Avenue. The Belcher also called the get them one meal for the real portions,” noted faculty property. One of the suspects investigation is ongoing. As incident a reminder of the night that will illustrate the advisor Professor Lichter- chased after the victim, who ran for the victim, he was taken importance of programming discrepancies of privilege in Heath, "that’s not in the real to the footbridge and activated to the local emergency room the Public Safety emergency the world — in this event, world. The purpose is for you the E Phone. Officers arrived and for minor injuries, but was number, (209) 946-3911, specifically regarding food. to see the disparity.” found the suspect hiding in the soon released. into students’ phones. According to Nasser All the proceeds will be bushes nearby. The suspect was In light of this and other Remember, keep your Bahzad ’15, the Counsel’s vice given to Second Harvest Food arrested for assault and robbery. similar recent events, wits about you and call president of communication, Bank, which will help fight including another instance Public Safety at the first sign attendees will pick a paper at hunger in the San Joaquin Theft of violent confrontation of trouble. Stay safe, Tigers! random that will place them and Stanislaus Counties. Athletics 10.28.14 in high, middle or low income According to Lichter-Heath, The suspect entered the hallway, classes. The economic class the the Food Bank can turn each looking into offices. The suspect attendee receives will reflect dollar they receive into five found one office open and which type of dinner they will dollars worth of food, which is unoccupied. He removed a laptop be served for the night. why it is better to give money computer and placed it under his Participants whose paper than cans. jacket. A photo of the suspect reflects high income will be Professor Licther-Heath obtained from the camera system waited upon as they enjoy a also commented, “It’s really has been circulated around the five-course dinner. Only 10 fun and educational from a campus. percent of the attendees will positive perspective. You come receive this lot. This reflects away with the perspective the statistics that only 10 of food and inequality and it Hit & Run percent of the world eats in makes us appreciate what we Parking Lot #6 10.27.14 such privilege. have — even if you get stuck The victim reports someone hit Those who receive a middle with rice and beans.” As an their vehicle and failed to report class lot will be dining on added bonus, the first 100 it. The accident caused moderate a family-style meal of rice, people to show up with a ticket damage. protein, a small portion of receive a free T-shirt. vegetables and juice. This Spearheading this event Theft represents 20 percent of the will be the Counsel’s Co- DeRosa Center 10.30.14 world. President Laurel Klafehn. Lastly, attendees who pick Officers received a report that This year’s Hunger Banquet the Bon Appetit transport cart a low-income stub will be will be held in Raymond Great eating on the floor. They will was in the area of the Miracle Hall. Tickets are $5 and can Mile. Officers located the cart, be dining on rice, beans and be acquired at https://www. water, with “maybe a spoon,” which was being driven by a ticketriver.com/event/13153. 15-year-old juvenile who was in said Bahzad. This represents Let’s break bread together, 70 percent of the world’s possession of the keys. The cart Tigers! For more information, was returned to campus. The population. the Counsel of University “We have everyone sit in suspect was a reported missing Social Entrepreneurs meets person as well. the same room, but high and every Thursday at 5 p.m. in middle incomes are at tables, Bechtel Center. 4 | THE PACIFICAN NEWS November 6, 2014 The Colliver Lecture Series: “The New Black” Filmmaker Yoruba Richen visits for screening Nanxi Tang been voted on by the public, it has been defeated,” I wanted to follow her and what she was doing. General manager read on-screen text from the film. I wanted to look at the politics and the personal “There will certainly be a lot of campaign efforts effects and struggles that these folks were having On Monday, Nov. 3, as part of the Colliver Lecture to reach out and polarize the community on this issue with these issues. Sharon told me she was having a Series, award-winning documentary filmmaker of marriage equality,” explained Samantha Master, BBQ for her husband and there would be a range Yoruba Richen introduced her film “The New Black” a student activist. According to the website for “The of opinions on the issue and it’d be a great time to to the Pacific community. The Colliver Lecture New Black,” Masters “currently serves as the Youth shoot, because she asked her family and they agreed Series is currently in its 57th year; it was established and Campus Outreach Intern for the Human Rights to it. So we really lucked out. But I always know I in 1957 to honor the memory of George Colliver, the Campaign and aspires to one day serve as the Vice wanted it to be personal and political.” founder of Religious Studies at University of the President of Student Affairs at Howard University.” The film then cuts to some pivotal points in the Pacific. “Colliver pursued community involvement Early on, Sharon Lettman-Hicks was introduced battle for marriage equality. “At a certain point I've to education and learning from the general public,” to the audience as the executive direction and just concluded that for me, personally, it is important introduced Pacific's Assistant Professor of Religious chief executive officer of the National Black Justice for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same- and Classical Studies, Alan Lenzi. Coalition; NBJC is a civil rights organization sex couples should be able to get married,” Obama “I heard about Richen’s film through my daughter commented to ABC News on marriage equality in and I took it to the faculty and they decided that this May 2012. Another moment involved a significant was it. This is perfect. We try to bring a mixture of religious man who came out and spoke in favor different religions from different backgrounds. And of gay rights. “I think it changed the attitudes for we thought that this topic was perfect; we’ve never people to see a pastor of a traditional Baptist Church had an African American topic,” Lenzi explained on to come out unashamedly and unapologetically in choosing this year’s Colliver lecture. “I think that this favor of marriage equality,” said Reverend Delman is a film for all people of all perspectives, whether Coates, who holds a doctorate in New Testament you’re for or against marriage equality, religious or & Early Christianity studies. Coates is the senior not, African American or not. This is a wonderful pastor of Mount Ennon Baptist Church and played opportunity to see how people handle this topic that an important part in the debate and referendum of intersects so many aspects of our society. Being able marriage equality in Maryland in 2012. to watch this community work through it provides In another clip, Tonex, a Grammy-nominated a lot of other people with analogies for us to work Gospel artist from San Diego, candidly revealed his through it. I think that’s really the beauty of the film attraction to men on “The Lexi Show.” — that it’s not just for African American religious The documentary then cut to the start of people.” Election Day in 2012, Nov. 6, where Lettman-Hicks “I’ll just say that the film premiered in June of confidently stated that no matter what the outcome last year at the Los Angeles Film Festival. I’ve been of this election, the conversation about same-sex travelling with it all over the world, which has been marriage has started. In the end, the referendum great, and we had our PBS screening in June of was approved by 52.4 percent of voters and went 2014. But I think you’ll see in the film that the issues into effect as of January 2013. the film talks about and explores are really timeless The evening ended with Richen taking questions and evergreen. It’s really interesting being here the from the audience on her film. When asked how day before another election since this film follows an she would characterize the gay rights conversation, election in 2012,” commented Richen. Richen responded, “I don’t know if the [gay rights] The documentary starts with showing the conversation can be characterized as one thing. beginning of the fight for gay marriage in Maryland, But I think it’s a willingness to take the knowledge starting with President Barack Obama being elected that there are gay and lesbian and transgender folk in 2008 and the defeat of Proposition 8 in California. within congregations and that there are ways in “Hello Chicago. If there is anyone out there who still which the church has not been welcoming, and that doubts that America is a place where all things are needs to be reassessed.” possible, tonight is your answer,” Obama announced Professor Lenzi posed the final question of the after winning the election. However, the passage of Nanxi Tang night: “Did you encounter many different people Proposition 8, which eliminated the rights of same- Alan Lenzi, professor of Religious and Classical Studies (left) and filmmaker Yoruba Richen (right) are shown above. who can separate what the Bible condemns morally sex couples to marry, left others devastated. from the civil matter?” Lenzi provided the example “One of the missteps of the campaign was dedicated to empowering black lesbian, gay, bisexual of adultery, which we, as a society, think is morally assuming that by framing marriage equality as a and transgender people. wrong but do not legislate against. civil right, the black community would automatically The documentary proceeded to show clips Richen noted, “I did, actually. I remember the last support them,” commented Reverend Eric P. Lee, of the black community discussing the issue of day, we... talked to a number of people who said that president of the Southern Christian Leadership same-sex marriage in churches; in a specific clip, at the end of the day, I might not personally agree Conference's Greater Los Angeles chapter. a woman addressed her opinion on the difference with this, but I don’t want to take away people’s The documentary features clips documenting between same-sex marriage and civil rights issues right. This is especially for African Americans who important news stories, such as Obama’s by discussing the element of choice in being gay. have a history of having their rights taken away. confirmation of gay rights, clips of legislative “Discrimination is about something you have no These people don’t want to go into the ballots and hearings, as well as various other personal and control over. I have no control that God made me vote against somebody else’s rights.” political perspectives on the fight for marriage black or that God made me female,” she stated. On why she chose to create the film, Richen equality. It shows student activists and volunteers In another discussion, between a couple of males concluded, “The reason why I made this film was who go door to door to generate involvement for at Lettman-Hicks’ BBQ, a guest points out that most because of what happened in the election of 2008 voting and support for marriage equality within the black males who accept gays accept it in the form with Proposition 8 and with the election of Barack community in Maryland. of a vice, which is fine because everybody has a vice Obama and black people immediately getting The focus of the film is on Question 6, also known as long as it doesn’t harm others. But he also points blamed for Proposition 8. I wanted to look at why as the Maryland same-sex marriage referendum. out that he is afraid of the exposure gays will have on the black community and gay community were being The Civil Marriage Protection Act was passed by the his kids. Other males contradict him by pointing out pitted against each other and what folks were doing Maryland General Assembly in February of 2012 that being gay is not contagious and that in society, to bridge the rift between the two communities. I felt and signed in by the Maryland governor, Martin heterosexual influence is a thousand times stronger like the way that it was being reported and the stories O’Malley. However, opponents of same-sex marriage than homosexual influence. really misrepresented what was actually happening launched a referendum petition and obtained On this, Richen commented, “I was interested in the black community behind this issue. I wanted enough signatures to introduce the referendum on in Sharon because she had been burned by what to portray and have a look, a lens, at the gay rights the ballot in June. happened with Proposition 8, which is really why I issue that had risen to the top of the political agenda, “Every time the issue of same-sex marriage has started this film. I met her and I immediately knew and how we were grappling with this.” November 6, 2014 THE PACIFICAN | 5

Free tuition forOPINION American students in Germany Emily Olson caused Americans (and their fellow tuition-chargers Staff Reporter worldwide) to question the reality behind these envisioned benefits of the costless system. There If you are looking for higher education without could be a large number of “unintended negative a high price tag, you might want to broaden your consequences,” speculated Christopher Denhart, search by looking, well, abroad. the administrative director for The Center for This October, Germany’s federal state of Lower College Affordability and Productivity, in an article Saxony overturned a previous legal decision, for Forbes.com. effectively instituting that none of the nation’s Germany may likely face underemployment for universities can charge tuition fees — even for college graduates, unequal distribution of taxes, international students. decreased quality of education and ultimately the And Germany isn’t alone. According to Rick Noack opposite of what is intended: migration away from of the Washington Post, there are six additional German professions. countries that offer foreign students education (in Other critics of the free education system worry English) for free: Finland, France, Norway, Sweden, that foreign students attracted to the low cost and Slovenia and Brazil. low-pressure style of studying may not realize the Hamburg Sen. Dorothee Stapelfeldt explained differences in the German university style and social Quiet Mike that charging tuition particularly discourages “young culture. CNN reporter Milena Veselinovic suggested people who do not have a traditional academic that German students must be more independent — family background from taking up studies,” reports “Lectures often pack up to 200 people, and there is CNN.com. The idea is to increase the number of a greater onus on the student to keep track of all the educated professionals working in these countries reading and deadlines.” Additionally, “Social life for by making education an easy option. The hope is international students can also be harder to form, that education will pay for itself by increasing the as many German students study in their hometown number of innovations that positively impact the and often live with their parents.” economy. Before turning toward greener, free college When news of potentially receiving a free higher pastures, do your homework and find out what the education hit social media platforms, many students true cost could be. became extremely excited and began looking at the However, perhaps looking abroad for graduate idea of an education abroad at a German university. school may be the option for you. Because being However, what many students did not do, was read abroad expands a students’ horizons, there is the fine print attached to the seemingly perfect offer. no telling what this opportunity could bring for The recent changes in German education have students who take advantage of Europe’s call. The Hindu

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All letters to the editor must have a verifiable signature, Interested in advertising? address, phone Contact [email protected] number, and email address. All advertising submissions must be in each Monday by 5 p.m. unless otherwise negotiated. 6 | THE PACIFICAN OPINION November 6, 2014 Editorial: Humanities are what makes us human Nicole Felkins lower student enrollment in the incentives of studying major that does. Becker sees Editor-In-Chief humanities courses, further the humanities in college, students under increasing diminishing funding to those which will inevitably deprive pressure to pursue degrees Many students already departments. “There’s this America of people who can that lead to a well paying jobs. appreciate the curiosities of general perception that the contribute to the arts, people In an August New York How do you feel language, the conundrums humanities are not practical,” who can ask and answer the Times editorial titiled “Don’t of philosophy and the commented Rennard. deep questions in life. Dismiss the Humanities” about No-Shave captivating stories pulled However, the practicality Rennard explained, “It’s Nicholas Kristof contended, November? from history, yet there are of a humanities major in the humanities that you “Our world is enriched when also many who do not, even comes from the transferable address some of the really coders and marketers dazzle in universities emphasizing skills humanities students deep questions...They’re us with smartphones and the liberal arts, such as acquire, such as written and the questions that you can’t tablets, but, by themselves, “My beard is strange, and I University of the Pacific. The oral argumentative skills. avoid asking even if you find they are just slabs. It is the always commit and wimp out humanities cover a broad Philosophy, for example, you ultimately don’t have music, essays, entertainment because I think people might range of topics; for example, requires you to think the answers to them. Things and provocations that they judge me.” philosophy, religion, art, hypothetically and charitably like, why are we here, what is access, spawned by the @Carl Wheeler, music, literature, history and engage others’ positions. good, what is the good life.” humanities, that animate c.o. 2017 languages. For Earl Lewis, Studying literature and For Rennard, those questions them — and us.” a historian and president the arts asks students to can’t be addressed as well In response to Kristof’s of the Andrew W. Melon consider another person’s outside the humanities. editorial, a flurry of letters “Can we get rid of No-Shave Foundation, “Philosophy, perspective. Associate Professor of were sent to the editor in November forever? It’s religion, history, literature, disgusting.” In our system of Political Science Jeffrey defense of the humanities. His music, culture - the government it remains Becker points out that in article and all the responses it @Lindsey Nielson, humanities are those subject important for our leaders contrast to students in initiated may be due to the fact c.o. 2016 areas that allow us really to to engage other people’s professional degree programs, that people in the humanities let us probe what it means to views and understand why students who pursue a degree feel pressured to defend it. be human.” people may disagree. I got in the humanities usually No one doubts the value of “I love it. Who doesn’t want a The humanities have been man with scruff?” the best picture of what it have to make their own magic content in the form of music, under a microscope for a was like to live as a slave happen to find a job; they need books, and articles, and the @Hannah Baber, while, especially considering in the Antebellum South to discover their own direction humanities contribute to their c.o. 2015 the economic downturn. by reading the memoirs of and motivation. The skills of flourishing, so in turn no one Unfortunately, that means Frederick Douglass. I read humanities’ majors in written should doubt the value of the “Well personally, I can’t grow when many students decide that text in my history class and oral communication can humanities in contributing a good beard so I just shave what major to pursue in on the American Civil War, be applied to many different to the richness of our world anyway. I respect people who college they must consider and I likely wouldn’t have occupations, so students today Consider taking a class grow it out for a cause or if picking a degree in the read it unless it was required. have to market those skills in a discipline that falls under charity, but otherwise I find humanities is worth it. accordingly. the humanities, consider a no point to it.” Democracy is also The cost to receive an dependent on a society If you’re worried that a class in philosophy, religion, @Brian Magina, education in the United that is informed by the degree in the humanities will art, music, literature, history c.o. 2015 States has risen dramatically humanities. “The humanities not lead to a stable job in or languages. You will never since our parents went to develop informed and the future, Rennard suggests know what you’re missing “I like it because I like a little college. Students must weigh critical citizens. Without the pairing it with a degree or until you do. scruff, so maybe no-shave whether or not a degree that humanities democracy will half of November!” does not lead to a clear-cut not flourish,” asserts the @Jenn Uehara, career path is worth it. Ray infographic by 4Humanities. c.o. 2016 Rennard, associate professor org and UCL Centre for and chair of the Philosophy Digital Humanities. Department noted, “A lot You need to be able to “I think No-Shave November of this has been brought consider where other people is hilarious to see, but I also to a point because of the are coming from when it think that it raises awareness recession and the critical comes to participating in about an awesome cause!” expense of going to college. democratic processes like @Jessie George, The recession has caused voting and serving on juries. c.o. 2016 people to rethink the value That is what James Madison of the humanities and the touched on when he said, value of their education, but “Knowledge will forever “I think it is interesting; I it also comes at the same govern ignorance: And a didn’t realize there was a time when a lot of states are cause, so maybe it should be people who mean to be their funding education less than own governors must arm publicized better, but I like a they used to, so there is an 5 o’clock shadow I guess.” themselves with the power interest in doing a lot of cost- which knowledge gives.” @Becca Lewit, benefit analysis.” While you acquire more c.o. 2016 For example, Florida and more knowledge in Gov. Rick Scott, a former college, you should not “Live and die by it.” businessman, recommended overlook the special kinds of @Joe Dondero, that state universities knowledge the humanities c.o. 2014 freeze tuition rates for can provide, for it can aid majors in “strategic areas,” you in all facets of your life. such as engineering and Whatever major you decide “I feel like it’s kinda old and biotechnology, while to pursue, it will stick with old.” increasing tuition for you forever, so the knowledge @Tyler Ring, humanities majors. A and transferable skills that c.o. 2014 group of University of the humanities can provide Florida history professors you with are everlasting. organized a protest If our nation’s leaders do petition in response to the not recognize the importance recommendation, saying of the humanities, then the action would ultimately future students will not see November 6, 2014 OPINION THE PACIFICAN | 7 Black vs Orange Topic of the week: PRO Is hazing still an issue? CON

Cherie Michaud the psychological scars hazing Alex Rooney Contributing reporter leaves are irreversible. Most Opinion Editor Many students who do face hazing activates some sort of hazing on other campuses Believe it or not, hazing has experience that can trigger Despite a growing effort to or among their teammates plagued civilization since the something in a person that eliminate hazing from sports tend to develop an outlook early 1400s. From high schools, stays with them forever. teams and college campuses, it when reminiscing on their colleges and professional sport According to stophazing.org, is something that is certainly experiences that while perhaps teams to the military, hazing some hazing victims reported still around, and some students it was wrong, they found has not disappeared: It has the mental hazing was worse and athletes are actually not hazing in whatever form to be a merely evolved. Hazing still than being physically abused. complaining. bonding experience, and that it has the same adverse effect We can prevent hazing I am in a sorority myself, and was even occasionally fun. of degrading and humiliating by talking about it. A great while I was never hazed, I have Additionally, in an article people instead of building example of someone standing heard several people laugh and unrelated to the Greek life people up. No one wants to be up to hazing is Peyton Manning. shrug, admitting they might not hazing that often occurs, forced to eat pet food (as in the When Manning played for the have minded being hazed to a writer Rory Wagner details his 2014 University of Connecticut Colts, he released a statement certain extent. boarding school experiences, fraternity and sorority scandal) that indicated no one on their In fact, in a Cosmopolitan and even claims that the or to grab another teammate’s team would be hazed. Manning magazine article entitled hazing he went through with private parts (as in a 2014 case stated that “the Colts’ attitude “Confession: Why Getting his classmates was character- concerning the Philadelphia toward rookie hazing stems Hazed by My Sorority Was building and taught him High School football team). from the team’s philosophy Weirdly Worth It” writer Tess valuable lessons in respect. How could these embarrassing that if a rookie is going to be Koman explains, “Bonding was Overall, hazing is certainly actions possibly be expected on the roster, he’s going to quick and intense when all of something that is still relevant; to build up a team, club or contribute just like everyone my new friends from pledge however, if it is not dangerous organization? else.” class revealed that they, too, or excessively forceful, one is Hazing is such a terrible If more people followed were freaking out... And I cried led to question if it is really a epidemic partially because their club/team/organizations’ so many tears of joy… and I also problem at all, or if it is just a it can cause severe mental philosophies and values, knew that when pledging ends, way of bonding through a silly harm. We all hear about the more successful and healthier the resentment and exhaustion tradition. detrimental effects of physical relationships would soon form passes, and being in the sorority hazing, but many forget that between members/teammates. is wonderful.”

Giants’ World Series win brings out the bandwagoners Thomas Levy is virtually nonexistent in bandwagoners compared franchise, and feel good about your team’s ability Staff Reporter to the lifelong loyal, but they are not all bad and end to market their brand effectively. Those who have a up benefiting the team more than damaging it. true love of professional sports have to understand In the wake of the third Giants’ World Series A sports team, Giants or otherwise, is a business the money-making side of it and learn to embrace championship, many new Giants fans are coming in pursuit of profit, just as any other business is. the short-term fans as a valuable demographic, out of the woodwork. As a Bay Area native, I have Their following expands when the team does well rather than ostracizing them because of their seen the fan bases of several teams wax and wane, and contracts otherwise. Bandwagon fans are not to turncoat tendencies and lack of commitment. but never in the last 20 years have I witnessed such be blamed for enjoying the fruits of a winning team’s a vast concentration of fans of the Orange and Black. labor if one of the principle duties of these sports Prior to 2010, the Giants were not necessarily the franchises is to make money. In the last five years, best team, nor did they have the following they the Giants have seen their brand more than double currently possess. Now that the San Francisco team in value from $483 million in 2010 to nearly $1 has consistently asserted themselves as world-class billion this year. Of course, it is no coincidence that athletes, it has suddenly become fashionable to root this trend occurs alongside the team’s three recent in their favor. World Series wins. Their brand and market grow as Bandwagon fans are to thank for the sudden they become more successful. influx of supporters. Their fair-weather enthusiasm Bandwagon fans may be totally fake, but the is displayed as they sport shirts, caps and jerseys cash they bring in is very real. They may not they would never have worn five plus years back. love the team the same way many others do, but Although never having suffered through the difficult their contributions to ticket sales, concessions seasons, they have no problem conveniently and merchandise are substantial and inarguably anchoring their fandom at such a successful time in related to the team’s success. Instead of hating team history. The connection between team and fan the bandwagoners, thank them for supporting the Pinterest 8 | THE PACIFICAN OPINION November 6, 2014 Do the new cameras by the bridge make campus safer? Trevor Mone increase security. Having more it would be expensive and potentially robbery occurred. Once again, this Staff Reporter cameras on campus may be helpful, damaging to the campus and near- incident occurred on one of the bridges but some find it problematic that campus community. Too many over the levy near campus, which seem these new cameras are not visible. police officers might convey a sense to be a problematic area. In this case, Crystal Zhang commented, “For me, of distrust toward innocent people, the suspects physically attacked a I would not feel safer with cameras instilling paranoia and giving students student and ran off with his backpack, installed on campus, unless potential the feeling of frequently being watched. which had a laptop computer in it. robbers know that there are cameras Having a militarized neighborhood is Unfortunately, because they were on campus.” not sustainable for any community. called too late, Public Safety was There are pros and cons to having An easier solution could be unable to catch the suspects, and they cameras conspicuous enough for installing signs by the new cameras. remain unidentified. everyone to see. One strength is that Zhang described her thoughts on the Cameras might seem to be an people might have a stronger sense use of signs as a form of security. “I appealing way to make Pacific safer, of security; one weakness is that would rather suggest putting up big but ultimately they are not effective. people may feel their privacy is being sign posts like ‘Camera area… Please Unlike armed security personnel, infringed upon. Another problem smile.’” Signs announcing the cameras cameras do not prevent someone from with installing additional cameras is may be the best approach to lowering performing a crime. By infringing that cameras do not stop robberies crime rates around campus. With upon privacy, cameras could prove The Blue Banner or many other types of criminal acts. signs like the one Zhang proposed, more harmful than beneficial. An While cameras can make it easier criminals would know there were appropriate alternative is erecting After two robberies near campus, to catch the criminal, the crime has cameras watching and might think signs that indicate the presence of Pacific has installed additional already been committed. Cameras may twice before committing a crime. If cameras in the area. Whether there cameras for further security. This minimize crime frequency, but they do used wisely, these signs could alleviate are cameras or not, if the criminals sounds great in theory, but do not prevent crimes from taking place. the problem without the necessity of think there are cameras, they might be additional cameras really make people So what would make people actually installing that many cameras. less inclined to commit a crime. feel safer? If not, what would make feel safer? An easy answer might This past Monday, another campus Cameras are a Band-Aid, but not a people feel more secure? be additional security personnel. safety advisory email was sent out solution to the surge of crime around Cameras do not necessarily However, while this might be safer, to Pacific students because another University of the Pacific. Catcalling video goes viral, sparks debate Alex Rooney on this campus, Opinion Editor have experienced being catcalled or whistled at. I myself have experienced Last week, a video of a young these situations, and can say it rarely woman named Shoshana Roberts makes me feel good about myself, went viral after several Internet news rather a bit embarrassed and entirely sources posted it. The video featured uncomfortable. This reaction is Roberts walking the streets of New something many men who participate York for 10 hours and documented in catcalling women that walk by the unsolicited catcalls she received, them do not seem to understand: which, according to the video, totaled These calls are often not taken as to over 100. compliments at all, though they seem Of course, as many of these social to think they are doing women who experiments do, this video sparked are total strangers some sort of favor a lot of controversy, and warring by letting them know exactly what attitudes on catcalling revealed they think of their bodies. themselves on various social media This past Saturday, CNN invited platforms. two guests onto one of their news ABC 7 News For starters, viewers of the video outlets to debate the video and discuss author that a young woman was website] that there is no single profile should remember that this video was the perceptions of catcalling from both recently shot in Detroit for speaking for a harasser, and harassment comes created by a company called Rob Bliss genders. The guests were feminist and out against the men who catcalled her in many different forms. We are Creative, in support of a movement comedienne Amanda Seals and Steve on the street. deeply invested in a movement that that calls itself “Hollaback!”, which Santagati, author of “The Manual: Additionally, Seals made a valid is multiracial, gender inclusive and ventures to end street harassment. A True Bad Boy Explains How Men point that the intentions of these men incorporates place-based leadership Though it has been a relatively small Think, Date, and Mate — and What do not matter at all, and the debate specific to each locale.” movement, their website reports Women Can Do to Come Out on Top.” should not be based on whether or The discussion, which became that the video has been shared over Santagati, who claimed to be an not they are justified in calling out to extremely heated extremely quickly, 32 million times, creating a greater expert on the male mind when it comes passing women; instead, men should proved that regardless of the amount of awareness internationally. to women, opened his argument with take note that women are saying they viewpoint one might take in regard Due to the fact that a company the statement that, “There is nothing do not like catcalls, and therefore to catcalling, it is something that is whose goal is to highlight a problem more that a woman loves to hear men, especially those claiming to have occurring to women, and men, in that they are focused on created the [than] how pretty she is,” which was good intentions, should simply stop many cities, and Hollaback!’s video video, many critics claim that the men met with shocked and appalled looks and allow women to feel comfortable has certainly made an impact. in the various clips could likely be by Seals and the female news anchor when walking down the street. Within the past week, a few plants, and are actors just like Roberts. moderating the discussion. Santagati Another controversy discussed copycat videos have been released, However, supporters of Hollaback!’s also claimed that if, for some strange by the CNN team was that the video including one by The New Zealand cause are quick to dismiss this idea reason, women did not appreciate the depicted mostly African American Herald. The video follows a woman as entirely unimportant. While the unsolicited compliments, they should or Latino males, which could be walking through the streets of website claims that the calls were make it their responsibility to either construed as a racial statement. Auckland, wherein she experiences not fabricated or enticed in any way, speak up or leave the city. However, the Hollaback! website absolutely no harassment. This video they point out that even if they were, Seals, who had been exhibiting responded to these claims, posting has, of course, invited new questions it would only be to demonstrate what an array of disgusted expressions a statement on their home page that regarding whether or not this is a women are already facing daily. throughout Santagati’s actual support read, “We know from the 8,000 specifically cultural problem, or if the Many women, including students of street harassment, reminded the stories we’ve collected [on our original video is true to life at all. November 6, 2014 THE PACIFICAN | 9

LIFESTYLES Upcoming Student No cramming for midterms this semester: Events Thursday, 11/6 Tips on studying in the most efficient way possible Art Exhibit: “100 Years of Dust: Owens Lake and the Los Ange- Emily Olson concentration, alertness and Association claims that your that meditation can help rid les Aqueduct” Staff Reporter work speed,” not to mention brain is “interconnected the body of psychological 9 A.M. AT THE REYNOLDS GALLERY Brace yourselves: Finals help lower your body mass with emotions and facial troubles such as stress. are coming. Instead of index and decrease your expressions. When people Corliss suggests spending a Field Hockey NorPac Champi- panicking, keep reading — triglyceride levels, which in are stressed, they often hold brief amount of time “sitting this year is going to be your turn may trim your waistline. a lot of the stress in their comfortably, focusing on your onship Most importantly, they can face.” Smiling and laughing breathing and then bringing 11 A.M. AT THE FIELD best ever, with the help of a HOCKEY TURF powerful new study tactic. help reduce stress so you can can relieve facial and mental your mind’s attention to the study happy. tension, putting one in a present without drifting into Believe it or not, the best Lunch Behind The Lair: Chat way to study may be to spend So what are you waiting better studying state. Check concerns about the past or for? Hit the books with these out your favorite Youtube future.” with the Chaplains less time studying — seriously. NOON AT THE UC Rather than spending a few five activities you can do video, or listen to a few 5. Grab a small snack. hours trying to absorb a during your five-minute study minutes of recordings from There are some foods semester’s worth of material breaks: your favorite comedian. that have been proven to Conservatory Noon Recital 1. Just move. If you don’t 3. Talk it out. Try reduce stress (really!). Pick Series (probably followed by an NOON AT THE UC equally long Netflix binge), believe in the importance of sharing your concerns and potassium-packed avocados you can break up the work, exercise yet, you are in serious worries with a person whom or bananas to reduce blood denial. Any form of exercise you sincerely trust to relieve pressure, healthy carbs like Etiquette Dinner increase productivity… and 5 P.M. AT GRACE COVELL keep your sanity. The plan is to releases your Brain’s “feel- stress — recent studies from whole grain crackers and spend 20-25 minutes engaged good neurotransmitters” the American Psychological carrots to boost energy, a cup Patrick Langham Quintet at in hardcore concentration called endorphins resulting in Association show it really of tea or milk to relax and Take 5 Jazz at the Brew a better mood and less stress, works. Take five minutes to even chocolate (the dark kind 7 P.M. AT THE VALLEY and follow it up with a brief BREWING COMPANY (yes, I do mean brief) study reports the Mayo Clinic. Get call your mom, Facebook works best) to release stress- break. According to the away from your work with a message your best friend or fighting serotonin, reports the Centers for Disease Control five-minute walk, some push- hug your boyfriend. Food Network. Friday, 11/7 and Prevention, “short ups or even a dance session. 4. Meditate. Julie Corliss, And there you have it — Art Exhibit: “100 Years of Dust: breaks can help increase your 2. Laugh a little. The executive editor of Harvard happy studying! Owens Lake and the Los Ange- American Psychological Health Publications, reports les Aqueduct” 9 A.M. AT THE REYNOLDS GALLERY

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Drew Jones sexual experience with your quite a few calories, per Berman, a sexual health Men’s Soccer v. Portland Sports Editor partner far more exciting and Woman’s Day magazine. One expert, as saying: “Foreplay 7 P.M. AT KNOLES FIELD Sex is fun and exciting, not far better as a result. 30-minute make-out session helps to maintain physical A study conducted for can burn around 200 calories! intimacy [and] emotional to mention a great workout. InterVarsity Christian But constantly missing the the Journal of Sex Research The anticipation of what will intimacy.” Sex is a crucial part concluded that both male happen next increases your of most relationships, but Fellowship Large Group show and skipping to the 6 P.M. AT GRACE COVELL grand finale is not necessarily taking the time to arouse your partner is what often keeps the best way to go. Slow it Saturday, 11/8 down a little bit, and make the relationship moving things more interesting by forward. Field Hockey NorPac taking the road less traveled: Now what’s really the Championships source of the problem? Mark 11 A.M. AT FIELD HOCKEY foreplay. TURF Foreplay is defined in the Epstein, a psychiatrist in Manhattan, reveals, “Most Oxford Dictionary as any Men’s Water Polo v. UCLA men are hung up on the fear NOON AT CHRIS KJELDSEN sexual activity that precedes POOL intercourse. Foreplay can of losing their erection.” Guys, it’s not all about you! be anything from the casual Student recital- Quentin boob grab to oral sex. In Taking a few extra minutes to show your partner some Purviance, percussion layman’s terms, essentially it 2:30 P.M. AT THE SPANOS is anything you do physically tender love and care won’t CENTER with your partner before hurt. Besides, how would you having sex. feel knowing you couldn’t get Many may say that foreplay your partner off, because you Movies This didn’t take the time to satisfy only really matters to women, Shutterstock Week but in reality it’s quite them? important for men too. Men’s and female participants had heart rate, and thus gives you Foreplay is extremely much better orgasms when a gym trip and pleasure all in important to have an Thursday, 11/6 Journal reports that, “Science “How to Train Your Dragon 2” has shown that building up to there was a greater buildup of one. incredible sexual experience intercourse can lead to longer sexual arousal. Also foreplay Foreplay is important to get and even to maintain great Friday, 11/7 sex and better orgasms.” is often used for teasing, jump-started in the bedroom, relationships. Remember to Everyone wants the big “O,” which can create a buildup but it is also significant always practice safe sex and “How to Train Your Dragon 2” right? Why run when you can of excitement and make your outside the bedroom as well. use condoms. The Cowell walk? Foreplay can make your climax that much better. An article published in Men’s Wellness Center offers them Saturday, 11/8 Foreplay, alone, can burn Journal quotes Dr. Jennifer for free. “How to Train Your Dragon 2” 10 | THE PACIFICAN LIFESTYLES November 6, 2014 How to get through an interview

Sarah Kellner first 30 seconds. Wow them. take a minute and construct the question. While there has been a little Lifestyles Editor Be prepared. Show up to the proper response. There is no point in bit of debate on this subject, the safest We’ve all been there — interviewing interview 15 minutes early, looking rushing an answer and regretting the bet is to ask a question if you have one. for a job can be a nerve-racking feat. fresh and collected. The worst thing statement later. Also the employer Is it a test? Probably, so be prepared. However, with the right preparation a person can do is arrive late to the will appreciate that time was taken to Anything that was unclear during and mentality, that position can easily interview; it sets the tone to a future answer a question, instead of blurting the interview needs to be revealed now, be filled — by you! According to Career employer how the person would be on out a random statement. such as hours, position requirements, Builder, one of the largest websites the job. No bueno. Know your worth. It is company policies or even lighthearted aimed at aiding in the success of a Also, before the interview occurs, guaranteed that the question “Why questions about team-building striving, career-bound individual, research the company. There are should we hire you?” will be asked. So activities. there are a number of tips to keep in certain principles or goals they might prepare! Know why you would like to Have fun! A positive attitude is mind while preparing for an interview. stand for and listen for during the work for the company, as well as what infectious, says Jean Smith, a social “You need to prepare, you need to interview. Know what they are looking assets you will be bringing to the table. anthropologist. By making the room practice and then, on the day, you need for and how to format your answers. Understanding your strengths and feel comfortable and the future to perform,” explained Rob Yeung, a Expect the unexpected. “A weaknesses going into an interview employer feel positive and humored, business psychologist. survey by OfficeAngels has revealed will ensure that when the question management will be left feeling First impressions count. This that 90 percent of employers ask occurs, you’ll be ready. satisfied with the interview. Chances is something that is so important ‘killer’ questions in interviews,” Generally, a company is looking are the interviewer is a little nervous to communicate to your (hopefully) reported Career Builders. That’s right, for someone who is a team player and too, so breaking the ice on your end is future employer. Make eye contact that means that the employer will good communicator. Therefore you a great way to relax the mood. and deliver a warm greeting. Basically, indefinitely try to throw a curveball need to apply your own point of view, With the oncoming holiday season this is the time to sell yourself. your way, but fear not! The magic and explain why and how you embody eliciting countless temporary staff Liz Anderson, research is all in the pause. The key here is to those characteristics. positions, these tips will be terrific to manager, said that an employer not rush the answer. This goes for any Clarify anything that seemed apply during the next job interview will unconsciously decide whether questions asked during the interview. unclear. When an employer asks, “Do process. someone will be hired or not in the During any part of it, if the you have any questions for us?”, this is Just remember the three P’s: question seems important or tricky, the time to step up to the mic and ask a Practice, prepare and perform!

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In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Swift explained that “Piracy, file sharing and streaming have shrunk the numbers of paid album sales drastically, and every artist has handled this blow differently.” Swift believes that music should not be free. The songstress just released her newest album, “1989,” and refuses to give Spotify the rights — for good reason. Album sales have take a blow since the new age of file sharing and media transferring; while artists Sarah Kellner continue to put their hearts and souls Lifestyles Editor into their albums, they are not being compensated properly in return. Spotify, a commercial music According to website Mashables, streaming service, allows users free Spotify gives artists between $0.006 access to millions of musical works and $0.0084 per streamed song. The through the permission of record conversion can be seen as such: if 1 labels. The app is easily downloaded million users stream a song, the artist to a computer, smartphone or tablet, only receives $8,400 (and that’s at the giving users the ability to tap into their higher rate of $0.0084/stream). musical collection anywhere. Users Swift does not stand alone on this create an account for free, streaming subject: Artists like Adele, Beyonce playlists from all different genres and and Coldplay have all refused to artists, and can share their specialized release music to Spotify. However, list with other people. A free account the company has shot back responses comes with commercials every once in in lieu of the pop diva’s absence by awhile during constant play, but a user creating playlists titled “What to Play can upgrade their account, which pays while Taylor’s Away,” and even posting for an undisturbed listening experience. a pleading note: “P.S. Taylor, we were The app, which has rapidly spread in both young when we first saw you, but popularity across the globe, was created now there’s more than 40 million of us in 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin who want you to stay, stay, stay. It’s a Lorentzon of Stockholm, Sweden. love story, baby, just say, Yes.” Currently, there are 40 million users, Even with the clever wordplay and with 3 million paid subscribers in the plea to return, Swift is not just going to U.S. alone, according to a Spotify press sh-sh-shake it off. “Music is art, and art release. The company has received is important and rare. Important, rare criticism regarding fair compensation things are valuable. Valuable things of artists and its disruption of record should be paid for,” Swift eloquently sales. commented in the same interview. Cue Taylor Swift, a striving country- Spotify is an affordable route for pop artist who produced her first record budget cautious consumers, but for the by the time she was able to drive. Now TIME Magazine struggling artist, it just might be their Taylor Swift performing on “Good Morning America” on Oct. 30 in Times Square, New York. 24 years old and at the top of pop kryptonite to success.

AT JANET LEIGH THEATRE “How to Train Your Dragon 2” flies into Janet Leigh Sarah Yung “Game of Thrones” fame), who a hit with both critics and moviegoers, Copy editor attempts to capture their dragons earning an impressive 8.1/10 stars This emotionally resonant sequel for the crazy hunter Drago Bludvist on IMDb and a whopping 92 percent to 2010’s beloved “How to Train (Djimon Hounsou). After Stoick critic approval rate and 91 percent Your Dragon” packs just as much of a reveals Drago’s dark and murderous audience rate on Rotten Tomatoes. punch as the first movie, combining past, the villagers prepare for battle, Entertainment Weekly reported stunning visuals with a riveting plot although Hiccup believes there must that “HTTYD 2” was the highest- and compelling characters. be a better way. Setting off to reason grossing animated film of 2014 — Reprising five years after the with Drago, Hiccup and Toothless and the eighth highest-grossing film end of the first film, Hiccup (Jay are captured by Valka, a dragon of 2014 overall. The third film in Baruchel) and his dragon Toothless rider with a surprising past. Plot the franchise, “How to Train Your have fun exploring and mapping the twists, war, death and destruction Dragon 3,” is scheduled for June lands, despite pressure from Hiccup’s ensue, juxtaposed with the first film’s 9, 2017, with the cast — as well as father Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler) hallmark sense of humor and heart. director Dean DeBlois, producer to succeed him as chieftain. Dragons The cast is filled to the brim with Bonnie Arnold and composer John have become a staple in the Viking both Hollywood heavyweights and Powell — reprising their roles. village of Berk, and many now rely rising young stars, including Gerard Armed with vivid animation, on their assistance. One day, Hiccup Butler, Cate Blanchett, Jay Baruchel, Viking lore, spunky dragons and a and his girlfriend Astrid (America Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz- surprising amount of heart, “How Ferrara) encounter a dragon trapper Plasse, Kristen Wiig and America to Train Your Dragon 2” is sure named Eret (Kit Harington, of Ferrara. to become a fast favorite among Collider “How to Train Your Dragon 2” was children and college kids alike. 12 | THE PACIFICAN LIFESTYLES November 6, 2014 Judd wendland: Sierra Gonzalez: All-American Simply Thrifty

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For individuals with With the new active lifestyles, keeping season in full swing up with the hottest trends this week, fall trends may not be a priority. are being spotted all However, wearing around campus. comfortable and stylish Sierra Gonzalez clothing is still on the ‘16 has a taste for radar. This can easily be throwbacks, along done by simply swapping with a retro outlook out crisp T-shirts and and an eye for trendy clean denim jeans to create bargains. Armed with a well thrown together eclectic taste, her style look. Judd Wendland influences vary from ‘16 likes to keep his style classic vintage duds classic. Wendland shared to creative Annie Hall that back in elementary looks, channeling school, his grandmother menswear with a would dress him up in feminine approach. suits featuring turtlenecks “I would have to say and suspenders. Despite my style influences the normalization of come from late 70s everyday formal wear, and 80s models and Wendland decided to ditch d o c u m e n t a r i e s , ” the suspenders and opt for explained Gonzalez. the All-American look. Documentaries supply His average outfit a surprisingly large includes clean, fitted amount of fashion denim, v-neck T-shirts, information and are a Converse sneakers and great place to observe the occasional cardigan past trends. and button down. He jokes As for one of that his fashion inspiration Sarah Kellner Gonzalez’s fashion would come from the 40’s, icons, Gia Carangi, an but in reality wearing light Sarah Kellner American model from the 70s and 80s, has been a source of weight fabrics and basics inspiration who donned garments from Versace, Armani and are just what he wants. Christian Dior. Standing at a cool 6’4’’, Wendland admits to running into Having transferred from San Francisco State and grown inseam issues when it comes to pants, but finds that Levi’s offer up in Orange County in southern California, Gonzalez has up a nice fit. In between studying and surfing, he prefers to do picked up versatile fashion tips and tricks from a variety of as much online shopping as possible. When is shops in stores, different atmospheres. She has thrifting skills that would make he likes to frequent Express and H&M. With quality on the Macklemore proud; her favorite spots around Stockton include mind, those are the best stores that provide him with comfort Goodwill and Crossroads Trading Post. and accessibility. THE LOOK: Liz Claiborne high-rise black denim jeans, THE LOOK: Express black V-neck T-shirt, Levi’s denim Appleseed knit turtleneck sweater and bag from Goodwill. jeans, Converse, Wolverine belt. Hair: Baxter Clay Pomade. Lips: Plum Red by Tar, eyelashes: Scandaleyes by Rimmel. St. Mary’s Dining Room: More than just meals

Hope Bidegainberry to 12th grade or above. 66 issues and restoring dignity through volunteerism and Bowl raffle. Each raffle ticket Contributing Reporter percent of adult males are to over 700 individuals each their donations in supplies is $100. This money helps Have you ever wondered unsheltered, 11 percent of day. Generous people from all and materials that St. Mary’s provide nutritious meals, what would happen if you children are unsheltered and around Stockton donate food, is able to provide hope and hot showers, clothing and lost everything and became 23 percent of women are clothing and their services dignity to the many men, much needed care for the homeless? In the Stockton unsheltered. So, what are to help St. Mary’s keep up women and children that visit over 700 individuals that area in 2011, according to people doing to help decrease their amazing work. St. the campus each day. need our help. To learn the San Joaquin Community the rate of homelessness in Mary’s wants to help change If you want to do something more information on this Development Department, Stockton? this community by uplifting worth your time and wish to event or if you are interested 42 percent of women and St. Mary’s Dining Room empowered, self-reliant and help out your community, in volunteering, visit St. 22 percent of children were is a great place for homeless independent individuals. It then help St. Mary’s in its Mary’s at stmarysinterfaith. homeless. Disabled people people of all ages to go in provides a dining room, a efforts to make this world a org. If you want to get make up 29 percent of search of food and shelter. It clothing and hygiene center better place. Donate or spend involved with St. Mary’s the homeless. 50 percent is located at 545 W. Sonora and a medical and dental time over at the facility and and the excellent work they of homeless people range Street. The establishment clinic. The ability to provide you will see the great effort are doing for the homeless, between the ages of 30- has been helping homeless this care is made possible that St. Mary’s Dining Room then email kmoffet@ 59 years old. 3 percent individuals and families since through the generosity of offers to this community. stmarysdiningroom.org of homeless people are 1955. St. Mary’s Dining Room this community. It is through St. Mary’s hosts numerous or call at (209) 467-0703. employed, and only 11 percent responds to poverty by feeding the community’s financial events as well. One of their Helping out is one step closer of homeless people made it the hungry, caring for health support, their gift of time events is the annual Super to a brighter future for many. November 6, 2014 THE PACIFICAN | 13

Men’s water polo SPORTS No. 8 Pacific drowns No. 7 UCSB T iger Nicole Felkins Thumwood ‘18 placed Pacific editor-in-chief back in the lead, 2-1, with a X In an 8-7 victory for the goal at the 1:45 mark. In an S c h e d u l e Tigers, No. 8 Pacific men’s interview with The Pacifican, water polo played No. 7 UC Thumwood noted, “Luckily Baun Fitness Center Santa Barbara at the Chris the team opened up a shot for me, and I was able to put it Thursday: Kjeldsen Pool on Sunday, 12:05-12:50 P.M. Nov. 2 at noon. away.” Ben Stevenson ‘17 -- Yoga The Gauchos never took 4:30-5 P.M. the lead, falling to 9-11 overall backhanded the ball into the net with 32 seconds left in the -- Kettlebell H.I.I.T. and 0-6 in the Mountain 5:30-6:15 P.M. Pacific Sports Federation. quarter to put Pacific in the lead by two goals. -- Zumba Pacific rises to 13-9 on the -- Cycle season, earning their first Thumwood landed a sharply angled shot in the 6:30-7 P.M. MPSF win. -- TRX Express In the first quarter, Santa second quarter, giving Pacific a 4-1 lead and their 7-7:30 P.M. Barbara gained possession -- TRX Express of the ball first, but Pacific third straight goal. Santa Barbara’s Kevin Cappon 7-8 P.M. goalie Chris Hughes ‘15 -- Yoga blocked Santa Barbara’s shot. quickly answered back with a goal to make it 4-2. Gaining 9-9:45 P.M. At the 6:06 mark, Krisztian -- Black Light Cycle Laczkovics ‘16 landed the ball momentum, Hauschild landed a cross-cage shot to in the top corner of the post to Friday: put the Gauchos up to 4-3. put the Tigers in the lead, 1-0. 6:30-7:15 A.M. J.T. Sarmento ‘16 scored With a Tiger ejected from -- Cycle next to give the Tigers a two- the pool, Santa Barbara’s 8-9 A.M. goal lead, 5-3. UCSB’s Ryan Shane Hauschild scored to -- Fit and Functional Baliani retaliated with a shot tie the game. Pacific gained 12:05-12:50 P.M. the 6-on-5 advantage when of his own to lower their two- -- Cycle a Gaucho was ejected, then 4:30-5 P.M. men’s water polo the Tigers called a timeout. continued ON page 15 Micaela Todd -- Cardio Kick Once they broke, Devon Attacker Michael Woodbury ‘17 rises and fires a shot at the Gauchos’ goal. 5:15-6:45 P.M. -- Yoga

Monday: field hockey 6:30-7:15 A.M. -- Cycle 8-9 A.M. Tigers shut out California on Senior Day -- Fit and Functional 12:05-12:50 P.M. -- Power Sculpt Drew Jones three seniors: defenders The Tigers took on former Pacific would come out Sports Editor 5-5:50 P.M. Kayley Brown ’15 and Lauren turf roommate Cal in their on top at 1-0 after the first -- Sand Slam Field hockey hosted their Peterson ’15 and goalkeeper final game before the NorPac half, but one goal was all they 5:15-6:15 P.M. final regular season home Molly Macierz ’15. The Conference Championship needed to send Cal packing. -- Yoga game this past Saturday at trio was honored in a pre- Tournament this weekend. In the second half, the Golden 5:30-6:15 P.M. the Pacific Field Hockey Turf. game ceremony on the turf Pacific was able to close out Bears put more pressure -- Cycle Pacific also held Senior Day, amongst families and loved the season with a shutout on the Tigers’ defense; 6:45-7:45 P.M. where they recognized their ones. victory over the Golden nevertheless, Macierz was -- Zumba Bears. able to hold down the fort, Both teams started firing even racking up a pair of Tuesday: early on, sending shots to back-to-back saves in the 6:30-7:15 A.M. the goal only to be blocked 45th minute. -- Yoga by the goalkeepers. Macierz The Tigers were able 12:05-12:50 P.M. stood at the helm for Pacific to keep Cal at bay for the -- Yoga and immediately made an remainder of the game, 4-4:30 P.M. impact, drawing a save from improving to a 6-12 overall -- TRX Express a penalty shot in the sixth season record. They held a 4:30-5 P.M. minute. Macierz tallied six 15-11 shot advantage during -- TRX Express saves total that day. the match-up. 5:15-6:15 P.M. After tons of shots and This weekend, Pacific hosts -- Zumba penalty corners, a score the NorPac Championship 6:30-6:50 P.M. was finally placed on the Tournament at our Pacific --Core & More board when defender Kelsey Field Hockey Turf. They 6:30-7:15 P.M. Gulledge ’16 fired a rebound begin the first round of play -- Cycle from the defender at the goal. when they take on UC Davis 7-8 P.M. Midfielder Savannah Burns on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 -- Yoga is credited with the assist. p.m. All games following are Visit go.pacific.edu/rec Tris Wykes The goal came in the 30th to be determined pending minute in the first half. action on Thursday. for schedule updates Field hockey devises a plan of defense against the Golden Bears. and class descriptions. 14 | THE PACIFICAN SPORTS November 6, 2014 season preview Basketball teams prepare to host home opener Drew Jones this season and finally get a berth to the Sports EDITOR NCAA March Madness Tournament. After a full season in a highly intense As for the men’s squad, they lose eight basketball conference, the men’s and stellar players to graduation, including women’s basketball teams look to try five starters. The Tigers completed the the West Coast Conference back on for 2013-14 season with a 18-16 overall size. Ron Verlin, head men’s basketball record, finishing eighth in conference. coach, returns for his second season at Coming off a season where the Tigers the helm for the Tigers, while Lynne became champions in the Big West Roberts returns for her seventh season Conference and earned a berth to March as head women’s basketball coach. Madness, Pacific did not play nearly as The women’s team finished off the well as expected. 2013-14 season with a 18-13 overall The Tigers started off the season going record, and 12-6 record in conference. undefeated for six games, losing first Pacific stood in the third place position to Oregon but quickly bouncing back after regular season play, right for the remainder of the tournament. behind BYU and Gonzaga. The WCC They hit a rough patch when conference tournament, in Las Vegas, was an play began, consistently getting behind exciting adventure for the Tigers, as they before halftime and falling short of a defeated Portland in the quarterfinals. comeback at the end of the game. At the However, their dreams of going to the WCC Tournament in Las Vegas, Pacific NCAA tournament were cut short when fell in the first round to Santa Clara, who BYU ran away with the semifinal win. was one seed lower than them. Still, the Tigers were able to make Nonetheless, they were selected to an appearance at the Women’s participate in the CollegeInsider.com National Invitational Tournament. Postseason Tournament, where they Unfortunately, they ultimately fell to had an incredible stint, advancing to the Oregon in the first round. semi-final round. Unfortunately, they Pacific loses senior stand-out Kiki fell to Murray State by a hefty margin. Moore ’14, who led the team in scoring Notably, they return rookie stand-outs, with an average of 16.4 points per game. forward David Taylor ’17 and guard T.J. Nevertheless, they return guard Gena Wallace ’17. Wallace played in 30 games, Johnson ‘15, who used the medical starting three of them. He averaged redshirt option last year to rehab an seven points and four rebounds per offseason injury from an automobile game. accident. Pacific also welcomes a number of Before the injury, Johnson led her transfer students, looking to make an team to a 27-8 overall record for the immediate impact on the court. Even 2012-13 season. She averaged 12 points though they boast quite a young roster per game and held one of the highest this season, the Tigers look to go against free throw percentages. all odds and dominate in the WCC. The Tigers also bring back forward Both teams will open the season this Kendall Kenyon ’15 and guard Madison Saturday in a double-header exhibition Parrish ’15, who look to dominate in their feature in Alex G. Spanos Center. The senior seasons. Guard Hailie Eackles ’16 women’s team will host San Francisco men’s soccer was also a major contributor last season, State at 4:30 p.m. The men’s team will earning a starting position and leading begin shortly after the first game, taking the squad in three-pointers. on Sonoma State at 7 p.m. Tigers continue to a Pacific looks to flex their muscles seven-game losing streak

Drew Jones time Cervantes helped the Tigers Sports Editor to cut the lead in half; however, Santa Clara put a damper on the Men’s soccer extend their losing mood when they score twice more streak seven games after a loss to silence the Tigers for good. to conference rival Santa Clara Goalkeeper Josh Adachi ’18 this past Sunday. The Tigers fall was able to tally seven saves, but to 2-12 overall on the season. the offense could not produce to After a rainout of Friday’s match- solidify his efforts. up, Pacific had to reshuffle their The Tigers will play four schedule in order to fit the game in. more regular season contests, The Broncos outshot the Tigers including this Friday when they 19-16, finding the back of the net host Portland at 7 p.m. at Knoles four times throughout the game. Field. On Sunday, they will travel Notably, Pacific was able to put a north for an afternoon game at goal on the board when forward Gonzaga. Pacific will return home Julio Cervantes ‘17 fired the ball next weekend for their final games to the upper right corner in the of the season against San Francisco onset of the second half. At the and Saint Mary’s.

Devin Chen Forward Gabriel Aguirre ‘15 returns to Pacific for his second year on the squad. November 6, 2014 SPORTS THE PACIFICAN | 15 Men’s water polo outlasts a higher Athlete of ranked opponent the Week

men’s water polo guard, so he took advantage continued from page 13 of the pass he received from the opposite side; “...when I goal deficit to one. Liam saw the ball at the back of the Gaughan tied the game with cage and the referee blew the a shot past Hughes, making whistle, I exhaled...” recalled it 5-5 with just 27 seconds Saito. Saito transferred left before halftime. to Pacific this year from The third quarter got off Long Beach College, who to a slow start as the tied won a state championship score intensified the game. last year. The sophomore Ikko Saito ‘16 Pacific missed a chance to added that he hopes to win a championship with Pacific. stretch their lead with 6-on- Attacker Ikko Saito ’16 scored a fourth quarter goal to catapult No. 8 Pacific over No. Kale Ai ‘18 defended a 5 at the start of the quarter. 7 UCSB. Saito’s goal came with only three minutes remaining, just one minute after the Gaucho entry pass during But Laczkovics put the Gauchos tied the game. The clutch goal marks the 10th this season for Saito. He looks to their 6-on-5 in the last Tigers back in the lead, 6-5, keep this trend going into the Tigers’ game against No. 1 UCLA. quarter, eliminating Santa when he scored a goal off a (Photo c/o Pacific Athletic Relations) 5-meter penalty shot toward Barbara’s chance to even the end of the third quarter. the score. Stevenson stole The Gauchos answered USCB’s final possession in back with a shot to tie the last seconds of the game, the game, 6-6. With 1:36 ensuring Pacific’s victory. left in the third quarter, This is Pacific’s second 8-7 Thumwood’s third goal of victory over Santa Barbara the game placed Pacific back this season. in the lead, 7-6. “Ikko set The Tigers look to me up perfectly and it was continue their winning Weekly home SCHEDULE a great feeling,” remarked streak when they face off Thumwood. against No. 1 UCLA at Chris Santa Barbara would not Kjeldsen Pool this Saturday, MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL go down without a fight; Nov. 8 at noon. The game Brendan McElroy tied the will be broadcast live on game with 4:36 left in the TheW.tv, reports Pacific Double header home opener final period. Ikko Saito ‘16 Athletics’ website. delivered the Gauchos’ final “It would be nice to take Saturday, Nov. 8 blow when his shot bumped down No. 1, but who knows,” Women vs. SF State, 4:30 p.m. Pacific to an 8-7 lead with questioned Thumwood. “It’ll 3:32 left in the game. be a tough game.” However, Men vs. Sonoma State, 7 p.m. “I was so focused,” the Tigers were victorious in Alex G. Spanos Center commented Saito in an their last two home games interview with The Pacifican. against opponents ranked Saito explained that he No. 1 in the polls. “Come out noticed the goalie was off to our game against UCLA,” expressed Thumwood. FIELD HOCKEY MEN’S SOCCER Friday, Nov. 7 Did you know? NorPac Championship vs. Portland 7 p.m. Field hockey will be hosting the Tournament Knoles Field Friday, Nov. 7 NorPac Championship tournament vs. UC Davis 1:30 p.m. this weekend on the Pacific Field Pacific Field Hockey Turf Game of the Week

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