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@apuclause Student coalition garners admin attention

Caitlin Trudeguest writer

The student organization Activate has continued to work to further its agenda after catching the attention of the student body and APU administration when an organized chapel walkout fol-lowed a group-hosted speak-out held the night before. After the walkout, stu-dents involved participated in a prayer circle. Many APU faculty and staff were part of the circle, including President Jon Wallace.

Senior sociology major Casimiro

Jesse Pea, Latin American Student Association president, explained the rationale behind Activates declara-tions and movements.

We have seen students experi-ence intimidation by professors and students inside and outside of the classroom through racially charged jokes, statements and forms of dis-crimination, Pea said. It is sad-dening that our senior cohort contin-ues to hear the same stories they went through themselves as freshmen.

For those unfamiliar with Ac-tivate, the organization's Facebook page describes it as a movement spearheaded by students of color at Azusa Pacific University aimed at addressing issues of race and preju-dice experienced by students on cam-pus.

Following the walkout, Activate published the three following reso-lutions to its website and Facebook page: 1. Increased Budget for the Ethnic Organizations, 2. Mandatory Diversity Training for All Faculty

and Staff and 3. The Implementation of a Racial Discrimination Policy and Procedures.

These resolutions were com-posed and approved by the leaders of other student-led ethnic organizations including LASA, Black Student As-sociation, Pacific Islander Organiza-tion and Asian Pacific American Stu-dent Organization.

The first official meeting between Activate members and administration came a few weeks after administra-tion responded to Activates first ap-pearance and initial declarations. Since the walkout and this first meet-

ing, according to Pea, Activate and administrators have continued to meet and discuss the coalition's goals for the near future.

There is an annual increase of students of color at APU; however, we feel there is not a reciprocal in-crease of resources for these stu-dents, Pea said. Our university alleges to believe in a God-honoring diversity, but this is not lived out through quotas and statistics.

While Pea described the admin-istration as having been receptive during these meetings, he empha-sized the need for the university to more effectively address the quality of programs and activities within the student ethnic organizations.

He said, For us as a community to truly live out a God-honoring di-versity, ... [administrators] need to make systemic changes that make APU more hospitable, accessible and holistic.

Recent meetings between Activate leaders, administration address budget and diversity training

New changes coming to campus next semester

APU hosts first ever TEDx event

TedXAzusaPacificUniversity Flickr COURTESYDr. Ryan Hartwig presents at TEDxAzusaPacificUniversity April 7, speaking on The Myth of Meaningful Work.

An accountant, a decathlon run-ner, an astronaut, a street art expert, a biblical scholar, a communications researcher and a diversity advocate walked onto a lighted stage in Upper Turner Campus Center at this years TEDx, in which the theme centered around Inspiring Ideas and Meaning.

On April 7, from 1-4:30 p.m., APU students and faculty gathered in the UTCC with one mission: to expe-rience the first-ever APU TEDx.

Initial talks of the local TED-talk event coming to campus began in May when Dr. Brooke Van Dam, assistant professor of communica-tion studies, wondered how more academic conversations could be fos-tered at APU.

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Faculty, staff plan for shifts in courses, tuition, Dining Services

As the 20152016 school year draws near, there are many changes taking place, a few of which are rel-evant topics that will be imperative for students consideration.

One of the biggest coming is First-Year Seminar that will replace the Beginnings course. First-Year Seminar will cover similar content to Beginnings, but the entire format will be changed. The class size will be much smaller and it will be taught

by more faculty.Hopefully, this serves as another

improvement to an already-great tra-dition of Beginnings as an introduc-tion to college and APU, SGA Presi-dent Brian Jessup said.

As talked about in the Student Summit this year, APU has had to

re-evaluate its budget based on en-rollment trends. Due to this, students will see a 5.1 percent increase in next year's tuition. However, scholarship aid will increase for next year's fresh-men, too.

Money may be a little tighter around campus, and we've already

seen prices a little higher particularly for tuition," Jessup said. Fortunate-ly, the school has been very verbal about these changes, explaining why they are happening and what it looks like for us moving forward as a com-munity.

Jessup went on to say that he hopes repercussions for students will be minimal.

Additionally, the Office of Diver-sity's executive director, Dr. Richard Martinez, added that APU plans to conduct a campus climate study this fall and address plans to apply to become a Hispanic-serving institu-tion, which would focus on assist-ing first-generation or low-income Latinos throughout their educational journeys.

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First year of NCAA play reviewed

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Athletics department achieves milestones throughout first Division II year

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FootballThe football team finished with a

record of 10-1 and repeated as GNAC champions, but the team was unable to make the playoffs. The repeat championships show the program's quick adaption to Division II.

NAIA has some respectable athletes, some that have played here. But when you look at NCAA, in ev-ery team all positions have quality athletes some who can play a Divi-sion I level, head coach Victor Santa Cruz said.

APUs first game versus Grand Valley State was nationally televised by CBS Sports, which gave the pro-gram increased exposure. Coach San-ta Cruz stated that since joining the conference, the program has received a large bump in exposure.

The evidence is over staggering, about how much the Division II tran-sition has helped us recruiting, said Santa Cruz. We just had our Junior Day last spring. It was our largest turnout ever.

Aside from missing playoffs, Azusa Pacific had a successful sea-son.

Its a new era. Azusa Pacific football program, as well as our other athletics are a national brand now, said Santa Cruz.

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The following are selected inci-dents as reported from the Daily Media Log from April 12 through April 17, courtesy of Campus Safe-ty.

MONDAY, APRIL 13WEST CAMPUSReporting party reported see-ing someone take his back-pack while he was in the area. Officers responded to take a report. Azusa Police Depart-ment responded.

MONDAY, APRIL 13ADMINISTRATION WESTRP reported a subject who came into her office and be-came verbally aggressive when questioned. Officers responded and contacted the subject and advised her of private property. The subject left campus.

MONDAY, APRIL 13WILDEN RP reported a suspicious per-son who was wearing a mask on campus. Officers respond-ed to the area but were unable to locate the subject.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14MUNSON CHAPELRP reported that he heard voic-es coming from the bushes. Of-ficers responded to check the area and made contact with a sleeping subject. The officers advised of private property and the subject left the area.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15ALOSTA PLACERP reported seeing an open window to an apartment. The window was possibly broken and the blinds were bent. Of-ficers responded and deter-mined that someone had seen a subject go through the win-dow.

Weekly NumbersKeys lost/found....................10ID cards lost/found...............12Cellphones found...............4 Unsecured bikes found..........6

REMEMBER 1. If you see something, say something. 2. Safety is everyones business. 3. Dial 911 for life-threaten-ing emergencies. 4. Non emergencies: Cam-pus Saftety (626) 815-3898.5. Lock all doors and win-dows to your dorm, apart-ment and vehicle. 6. Keep all valuables se-cured and out of plain view. 7. At night, keep to well-lit areas.8. Always be aware of your surroundings. 9. Utilize the trolleys, safety escorts or walk groups. 10. Avoid places where you are vulnerable and there are no exits. 11. Avoid texting or talking on the phone while walking as you may be distracted. 12. Avoid walking and jog-ging alone. 13. Secure your bike with a recommneded Kryptonite U-lock.

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xmana_kahanax COURTESYThe men of the Pacific Islander Organization perform at the APU Luau on Saturday, April 11.

Saturday, April 25Biological Sciences Research Conference Point Loma Nazarene University will host this years West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference. The Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Leroy Hood whose talk is entitled Systems Medicine and Proactive P4 Medicine: A Revolution in Healthcare.

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Wednesday, April 22Chamber Winds ConcertAPUs Chamber Winds will feature woodwind and brass groups coached by William Robey. The performance is from 8 to 9 p.m. in Munson Recital Hall and admission is free.

Thursday, April 23Enactus EventThe School of Businesss Enactus team will provide donuts and coffee in the Wilden Atrium from 9 to 11 a.m.

Friday, April 24Yearbooks AvailableFrom April 24 to May 1, yearbooks will be available for pick up in the Duke Lobby, outside of the Cougar Dome and Marshburn Library.

Friday, April 24Year-End Chapel The Office of Chapel Programs Year-End Celebration allows APU students to rejoice creatively and humorously over what has taken place during the school year. The service will be held in the Felix Event Center at 10:30 a.m.

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NEWS STAFFeditor-in-chief kaity bergquist

news editor jessie gomezasst. news editor gina ender

lifestyle editor becky kay opinion editor kelyn struiksmasports editor katie richcreek

asst. sports editor landon trokaphoto/design editor kimberly smith

chief copy editor kayla johnstoncopy editors faith vander voort, sara champlain

business manager blake standal staff writers brianna rodriguez, sam

quintanilla, alex perez, brooke seipel, lauren duran, sydney potter, arianna ruvalcaba,

angel eleyae, kianna mourer FACULTY ADVISER dr. kyle huckins

The Clause is a student newspaper dedicat-ed to providing a realistic, journalistic educa-tional experience for students of Azusa Pa-cific University; to seeking truth and reporting it boldly, fairly and accurately; to enhancing the university community by providing a stu-dent voice imbued with truth, responsibility and accountability.

The newspaper is published weekly, ex-cept during examinations and vacation pe-riods, by the students of the Department of Communication Studies at Azusa Pacific Uni-versity. The newsroom is located on Cougar Walk in between the cafeteria and Cougars Den. The views expressed in all letters to the editor and all signed opinion articles are those of their authors, not the staff or university.

LETTERS TO THE EDITORPlease include a phone number for verifica-tion of all letters to the editor. Anonymous and unverified letters to the editor will not be printed. The Clause reserves the right to edit the letters for length and journalistic style. The opinions expressed in this news-paper do not necessarily reflect the views of the faculty, staff or administration of Azu-sa Pacific University. Send to editorinchief@theclause.org. FOLLOW US! Our Facebook page: facebook.com/apuclauseOur Twitter handle: @apuclauseADVERTISE WITH US! Contact Blake Standal at clauseads@gmail.com

Azusa Pacific Universitys stu-dent newspaper and magazine cap-tured two of the top four spots in the annual national collegiate competi-tion sponsored by the countrys larg-est group of Christian news organiza-tions, and writers for the newspaper also have won several individual awards from major secular as well as religious journalism groups.

The Clause, APUs weekly pa-per, finished second, and Collide, the schools monthly student magazine, came in fourth in the campus publi-cations category of the Evangelical Press Association contest, with win-ners announced this month. The EPA has more than 300 member media outlets serving a total audience of greater than 20 million people.

Because Collide started off this year with a new set of editors and a new set of writers, I was particularly pleased that EPA has recognized and awarded our magazine for the work put into it, said Caitlin Trude, a se-nior English major-journalism minor and editor in chief of Collide.

Judges wrote that The Clause had

an enjoyable range of ideas and a lot of information that speaks directly to the reader, and commended Col-lide for great ideas executed with [a] range of inventive fixtures.

The Clauses former editor in chief, Annie Yu 14, led the newspa-per not only to the high-ranking na-tional finish but also came in fifth in the EPAs Student Writer of the Year category. Yu was the only winner

honored for on-campus work, as the other places were taken by students writing at professional news outlets.

Im very excited about the recognition of our students strong efforts in both the newspaper and magazine, said the Rev. Dr. Kyle Huckins, the faculty adviser of both The Clause and Collide. Azusa Pa-cifics student publications are gain-ing both national and regional repu-

Clause, Collide win major journalism awardsSecular, Christian groups honor APU student publications

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tations for excellence in journalism.The Clause also had three writers

win awards in the Society of Profes-sional Journalists' yearly competition for colleges and universities of fewer than 10,000 students that are located in Region 11, made up of schools in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam and the Marianas Islands. Win-ners were announced this month. SPJ is the nations premier secular orga-nization of news professionals, boast-ing close to 10,000 members and lon-ger than a century in existence.

Marissa Black, a sophomore journalism major, won first place for column writing and goes on to the national SPJ competition. Katie Richcreek, a junior journalism ma-jor, took third place for sports writ-ing. Maureen Wolff, another junior journalism major, came in third for feature writing.

I look at feature writing as an adventure, because it allows me to explore topics in-depth and meet people that I would have never en-countered otherwise, Wolff said.

Huckins knows all the honorees from having them in courses as well as by their work for student publica-tions.

All these students are seeking to be the best journalists they can be, he said. They desire regular feedback and incorporate it into their work. Each also brings to journalism her own unique talents and interests. Ive found them to be solid in class and talented in the field.

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THECLAUSE.ORG/NEWS Clause WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 3First-ever TEDx event receives university praise

The love for TEDtalks provided the perfect opportunity to host a lo-cal, independently run TEDx event.

Instituted in the 1990s, TEDtalks form an annual conference series covering aspects of technology, en-tertainment and design in the form of lectures given by people from around the globe. Later, TEDx was birthed in 2009, focusing on organizing local events to broaden its impact.

News of this event was buzzed throughout APU campus as stu-dents scurried to snatch one of the limited 100 tickets for the event. For those who could not attend, a live viewing party was set up in Trinity Lounge. Live blogging and tweeting @TEDxAzusa also oc-curred.

The APU TEDx event was filled with laughter and positive energy as seven faculty members won over the audience with their passion-infused speeches.

THE EVENTAPU faculty members presented

their best research for the TEDx event.

Accounting professor John Thornton, who titled his talk "Flip-ping Rich," revealed that he had stud-ied money for 25 years.

This gives me a chance to say something that matters on a topic that I spent most of my life looking into, Thornton said.

Speakers looked back on past memories, taking the audience into

the worlds where they grew up. Michael Bruner, a theology pro-

fessor, asked audience members to close their eyes and recall a happy memory, one that required them to be entirely and completely present.

Science professor Leslie Wickham took the audience into her world of starry nights that make us think, feel and wonder. She reminded listeners that we are simply humans being.

Dr. Ryan Hartwig, associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, addressed the never-ending quest to find meaningful work in his talk "The Myth of Meaningful Work," introducing the concept of making jobs personally rewarding.

Jacob Arzaga, local ministries

program coordinator for the Cen-ter for Student Action, said that Hartwigs talk personally resonates with me on so many different levels. I am one year removed from grad school at my first professional job, so questioning the right job has been crossing my mind. To know that I bring meaning to my job changes my perspective of the job that I have currently and any I will have in the future.

There were many commercial breaks in the event. Led by hosts Dr. Brooke Van Dam and Dr. Ryan Montague, the event was kept light and exciting as the two offered many games and free giveaways to the au-dience.

In between inspirational talks, those in attendance were also given the opportunity to take pictures at the photo booth, browse through a mini-bookstore and snack on food provid-ed by Dining Services.

TEDx APU had more than 600 live tweets received with #TEDxAzusaPacU and 400 read-ers following the live blog. The live stream was watched by 600 people, some in other countries, such as Russia.

CLAS Dean Jennifer Walsh, who was in attendance, commented that faculty talent at APU was truly showcased. I am so proud.

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs Vicky Bowden said what

she enjoyed most about TEDx was that she was given very sound, prac-tical advice that can be applied in my own life.

THE FUTURE OF TEDX So what about the potential of

the TEDx event for APU? Adminis-trator Ed Barron showed his interest in making TEDx into an annual event at APU. Many are in agreement with him.

Potential speakers for next year are already lining up.

Whether or not TEDx returns to APU, those who attended and those who will hear and see it on another device have the ability to keep it go-ing by applying what was heard.

TEDxAzusaPacificUniversity COURTESYDr. Brooke Van Dam and Dr. Ryan Montague host the TEDx event.

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TEDxAzusaPacificUniversity COURTESYDr. Ryan Hartwig presents his talk during the event.

University changes programsCHANGES, from P. 1

There are also two major changes in Dining Services.

With the redesigning of the 1899 Dining Hall, there will be updated equipment and the addition of five new food concepts. The area will fea-ture a rotisserie station, a gluten-free noodle & stir fry concept, live-action tossed salads, a bagel/panini concept called Bagelini and an upscale breakfast station featuring omelets and eggs cooked to order.

We are doing this to enhance the value of the dining program to our students, especially those on the dining plan, Assistant Director of Dining Services Jim Cacciatore said. The venue will have a fresh, new, contemporary look that offers more variety to our customers.

Secondly, the Paws 'n Go conve-nience store will move to a location next to Mexicali Grill. The store will feature more grocery items as well as

locally grown produce. The new location is larger than

the current site and will allow for more variety and accessibility, Cac-ciatore said.

As for residence life, there will be two new residence directors and four new assistant residence direc-tors. This is because there will be a few RDs leaving the university at the end of this year, so they are currently searching for new individuals to re-place them. The ARD role is a one-year graduate assistantship, so new ones are hired every academic year.

RDs and ARDs play an integral role in building community in their living areas, said Associate Director of Residence Life Alex Oh.

These changes stem from stu-dents' needs as voiced in surveys and questionnaires sent out by the univer-sity. These new additions to the insti-tution here reflect a small percentage of the modifications taking place next year.

Activate meets with administration COALITION, from P. 1

According to the APU Office of Communiversity, a limited amount of money is distributed among the stu-dent clubs and organizations on cam-pus, and funding is contingent upon Communiversitys review of clubs funding request forms. The Commu-niversity website states, Funding is primarily allocated to programs that will serve the greatest amount of stu-dents, enhance campus life and pro-mote club membership.

According to Activates bud-get resolution, the ethnic organiza-tions requested an annual budget of $60,000 to be divided equally among BSA, PIO, APASO and LASA.

The Activate budget resolution states that as of now, each ethnic organization has an annual budget of $500, whereas Pea said Activate is requesting an annual budget of $15,000 for each club.

LASA, for example, has experi-enced difficulties in adhering to this budget due to the size of the organiza-tion, he said. With over 30 students, he stated that lack of funding affected the execution of LASAs leadership retreat and annual conferences.

Ethnic organizations continue to grow alongside the body of students of color, which is largely why we as-sert that institutional support is im-perative, Pea said.

Administrators have started to re-spond to these resolutions, according to Dr. Richard Martinez, the APU Of-fice of Diversitys executive director. However, the question of funding is still to be determined.

Activate is in the process of formulating a budget to submit to ad-ministration, Martinez said.

Martinez believes that these meetings have had a positive effect

on student and administration rela-tions.

I anticipate we will find new and meaningful ways for students to participate in APUs governance and decision-making. For example, re-cently, an Activate representative met with the Diversity Council, with both President Wallace and Provost Stan-ton in attendance. This type of mutual dialogue is vital for a healthy learning community," Martinez said.

Martinez described some of the other changes both students and fac-ulty may expect, should administra-tion and Activate representatives con-tinue to negotiate on the resolutions proposed by the club.

For example, he said APU plans to conduct a campus climate study this fall and addressed the school's plans to apply to become a Hispan-ic-serving institution, which would focus on assisting first-generation or low-income Latinos throughout their

educational journeys.The Activate resolution regard-

ing diversity training iterates that faculty and staff of Azusa Pacific University lack adequate training regarding issues of diversity and that "there is currently no policy enforced which requires faculty and staff to attend and participate in di-versity training.

However, Martinez discussed APUs intent to coordinate with the Office of Diversity to create new pro-fessional development sessions on diversity for faculty members.

Our next steps represent pos-sibilities to enhance community, not challenges, Martinez said. We have the opportunity to create a new ap-proach as we explore current and fu-ture needs that may arise in our com-munity. Moving ahead, I pray that we will enhance our campus culture through collaboration and a commit-ment to God-honoring diversity.

Activate COURTESYActivate members pose after this semesters walk-out.

After eight semesters of being a part of student newspapers, I am soon to be retiring. This is my last issue as Editor in Chief of the Clause, and its bittersweet. Im relieved to have survived this semester, but Im also sad to be leaving behind my staff and great experiences.

Ive loved being a part of this staff. Theyve made my job so easy because they are amazing at their jobs. To the Clause staff - thank you for everything you do and all the hard work youve put into this paper. Ive been so proud of the work weve done every week because we did it as a team. It was wonderful sharing this

Farewell from the Editor in Chief Kaity Bergquisteditor in chief

time with you, and I know each one of you is going to do amazing things.

As for me, I still have one more semester to enjoy here at APU. With my graduation date slowly but surely approaching (Dec. 19!), I am starting to reflect on all my incredible college experiences, especially as a journal-ism major. Ive gotten to write some amazing stories and talk to so many interesting people. Ive gotten to pro-duce a newspaper for students to read and be informed.

But most importantly, Ive de-veloped relationships with the most awesome people. Thats the best part of it all.

Thank you for allowing me to lead this newspaper and share stories with you. Its been a honor. Farewell.

Opinion

Brooke Seipelstaff writer

APU student sells soul to afford tuitionIs APUs education worth the cost? As tuition rises, its a question worth asking

I knew when I received my ac-ceptance letter and chose APU that I was going to have to get crafty if I was going to be able to afford its tu-ition. As prices continue to rise, Ive found an alternative never before pursued by an APU student: Ive sold my soul.

Lately, my friends have com-mented on how Ive become a bit more bland, lacking personality and going through the motions of life, and theyre right. I sold my soul to cover tuition, but the good news is, your soul cant be crushed by APUs new tuition price if you dont have one. Better yet, I now have the mon-ey to cover that soul-crushing tuition. It just took giving up my personal be-liefs, identity and sense of purpose.

Buzz regarding the increase in next years tuition has been heard all around campus and most students especially those paying for their own college experience are not happy.

We at APU are being faced with a tuition hike and if you are reading this, it is likely that you are a current student who wont be offered a high-er scholarship opportunity.

Currently, the highest academic scholarship that incoming students can be offered is $10,000, which will be the lowest academic scholarship available to new students next fall.

OK, fair enough, the scholarship is inflating to match the inflated tu-ition. Thats nice, but what about stu-dents who will pay the higher tuition without an opportunity at a better scholarship?

APUs very own Capture ad-dressed this in an interview with

Kelyn Struiksma PHOTOAlong with the new school year will come an increase in tuition, housing and meal plan prices. These in-creases are jarring for current students and space.President Jon Wallace, Vice Presi-dent David Bixby and Chief Finan-cial Officer Bob Johansen.

Every dollar given to the uni-versity ... is stewarded to the best we can, Wallace said. We spend money that belongs to God for the benefit of Christian higher education. We work for that day when the costs dont go up but they go down.

Capture also found that the av-erage percent each academic schol-arship offered to incoming students next year increased 49 percent from the current year.

While many students are unhap-py about this change, senior business major Aaron Bubert points out that it is nice to receive any financial help from the university.

APU gave me $5,000 each year and I consider this a great gift, Bu-bert said. I am not entitled to APUs money. Now, of course, money is an issue, but I am not convinced the

burden should lie on APU to solve or relieve that issue. ... The financial problem is a much broader issue that transcends the APU administration.

Bubert also added that the amount of debt many of us have accumulated cannot be sustained. Whether or not the government re-lieves our loans, someone will have to pay.

APU isnt the only university with rising tuition. In California, both California State and University of California campuses are facing tu-ition hikes and students at these other institutions are just as disappointed.

The most frustrating thing about the potential tuition hikes, for me, is that the administrators and those at the top of the system keep getting raises and better benefits, while stu-dents needs are continually pushed to the wayside, said Ellen Spicer, a student at University of California San Diego, which is set to raise its

tuition 5.5 percent each year for the next five years.

Spicer continued: The system is stacked and students are being used as pawns in the chess game between the UC regents and the state. I think that in the long run, higher tuition will edge everyday Californians out of [the] education they deserve and are frankly entitled to.

This reflects the trend of increas-ing tuition costs nationwide and the increasing debt from student loans. In fact, the total student loan debt in America has surpassed the trillion-dollar mark.

Scary amounts of debt should not be taken lightly and students should plan wisely and prepare for how they will tackle their debt after gradua-tion. Or, you can make like me, sell your soul and get on with it. Its an exaggeration, but sometimes drastic measures often feel like the only ac-curate response to an equally drastic

amount of debt.For Azusa Pacific, tuition wasnt

the only cost to rise. According to the initial email from Wallace, the rise in housing and food costs together is at 2 percent. This increase will be espe-cially difficult for students who dont see living off-campus and commut-ing from home as feasible options.

The current price of on-campus housing is one of the reasons I along with numerous other students are seeking off-campus living, which, with enough roommates, may be sig-nificantly cheaper and better quality.

Senior English major Mike Tom-kiewicz lives off-campus with seven other male students and can attest to these benefits.

Its much cheaper to live off-campus than on, if you know where to look, said Tomkiewicz. My sis-ter lives in University Park and I be-lieve she pays about two to two and a half times what I pay per month, which is $219. ... Being able to pay significantly less for the same type of living arrangement is the biggest factor. The only con is that we live slightly further away from campus.

Next years housing prices vary by living area, but according to the press release from the presidents office, the estimated cost for a fresh-man to live on campus next year will be $4,522. However, this year my roommates and I will have each paid $2,520 for the entire duration of the academic year in rent off campus, proving that this option is financially reasonable for the location and luxu-ry of our Rosedale townhouse.

Even with utilities, groceries and other payments, it is over $1,000 cheaper off-campus. The money saved can be used toward tuition, among other things. For many, this also means smaller loans.

The rising tuition is definitely disappointing and reminds us of the looming debt many of as are accru-ing. When it comes down to it, educa-tion reform is going to have to happen in our lifetimes for higher education to remain sustainable and affordable. Otherwise, you can say goodbye to either your soul or your education.

As we all know, APU highly en-courages students to seek Christian community and has made it one of the university's four cornerstones, creating several opportunities on campus for students to live inten-tionally with one another.

Programs such as Alpha allow students to meet on a regular basis and connect about what is going on in each of their lives. These groups are especially popular among fresh-man and transfer students, seeing as they are new to the university and want to find their place on campus.

A common belief among those in this particular program is the belief that sharing our testimonies will help us get to know each other better on both spiritual and personal levels.

Senior business finance major Mike Lawson is a strong advocate for sharing testimonies. As a former

Alpha leader and coordinator, he finds it to be a great tool to connect and build relationships with other students. Lawson addressed how it can be a challenge to share your sto-ry with people you are not familiar

with, but he said it is still rewarding.I look at telling testimonies as a

two-way street," Lawson said. "Not

only does the person talking about their life need to have the vulnerabili-ty and openness to be uncomfortable, but the person listening needs to be a good steward to the persons story as well."

He explained how, in his expe-rience, he noticed how people were afraid to tell their testimony in an Alpha-like setting because they were not sure whether those listening would guard their stories or instead, go out and tell their friends and use their testimonies against them one day.

He continued: "Someone talk-ing about what God has done in their lives, that should be held to a higher standard because its a privilege to hear someone's story. It's a privilege to know and learn more about some-one.

While understanding and agree-ing with the power of testimony, some feel as if it should be conducted in a different setting, one where a strong relationship can be built and the tell-ing of life stories can be natural.

I think that sharing your tes-timony has a lot of benefits and its valuable for people, but personally, I think there are other ways to get to

know a person," said junior liberal studies major Kelsie Spoelstra. "A majority of my close friends know my testimony and know my life sto-ry [and] not because we all sat down one night and ate ice cream and de-cided to share our testimonies."

Spoelstra was not forced to tell her story in Alpha, but was highly encouraged and nearly required to share with her Alpha Coordinator group.

"Just by building relationships with people and being vulnerable, you find out their stories and I think thats more of an efficient way to do things," Spoelstra said, who feels uncomfortable when having to sit down in a group and needing to im-mediately share her testimony.

Testimonies are thought to promote fellowship, which is why freshmen are almost forced to share their stories in their Alpha groups at the beginning of their time here at APU. In my own experience, my Alpha leader took a poll by raise of hands to see if we wanted to share.

Imagine the awkwardness I felt when everyone raised their hands in agreement to share, except me. I did not want to feel like the odd one out

Welcome to APU, now whats your life story?Debating push for transparency on campusMelissa Quinterostaff writer Imagine the awk-

wardness I felt when everyone raised their hands in agreement to share, except me. I did not want to feel like the odd one out

or take away this opportunity from the rest of my group, so at the last second, I decided to agree to

tell my story.

or take away this opportunity from the rest of my group, so at the last second, I decided to agree to tell my story.

However, I felt like I was put on the spot and was uncomfortable sharing my testimony with these people whom I had met just weeks ago for the first time.

My Alpha group was not close and as a result and after it was over, there were no lasting friendships that were established. We would simply wave hello in passing and that was it, which is still true today. I enjoy hearing about the intimate lives of others, but I learn so much more from those who want and feel comfortable sharing their journey with me.

Now that I think about it, not only do I feel that didn't make us any closer as a group, but honestly, I would rather have not shared.

If people want to talk, it should come willingly from the heart. This is when you get the best outcome, because people choose for them-selves whether or not to be vulner-able, then allow others the oppor-tunity to learn about their love for God.

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When it comes to the fashion in-dustry, most people think of the stick-thin standard of beauty the majority of models strive to achieve. This ide-alized image has affected not only the multimillion-dollar fashion industry, but also the general public, which views these images on a day-to-day basis.

In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or an eating disorder not otherwise speci-fied, according to the National Eat-ing Disorders website.

In order to change the mindset that skinny is better, something needs to be done, and tackling the issue of anorexia on the worlds most popular runways is one way to try and do it.

Tuesday, April 14, the French National Assembly approved a draft law that would ban modeling agen-cies from allowing people with a body mass index under 18 to earn money as a model. France is the latest in a succession of countries, includ-ing Spain and Israel, taking measures to quash this stark standard of beauty that often coincides with anorexia. Maintaining a low BMI, however, does not equate to having an eating

France spreads fashion industry thin

Arianna Ruvalcaba staff writer

Models should vary in size, shape and actually represent our society

disorder.According to the Office of Dis-

ease Prevention and Health Promo-tion: Many people especially women are concerned about body weight, even when their weight is normal. Excessive concern about weight may cause or lead to such unhealthy behaviors as excessive ex-ercise, self-induced vomiting and the abuse of laxatives or other medica-tions."

Anorexia has to do with ones mental health just as much as it does with physical health. How can these modeling agencies be sure of the fact that their models do not have an eat-ing disorder without sufficient proof of their mental well-being?

The correlation between the BMI number and body fatness is fair-ly strong; however, the correlation varies by sex, race and age, reported the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It is also important to remember that BMI is only one fac-tor related to risk for disease.

Instead of refusing to employ super-skinny models because they might be unhealthy, how about we stop allowing brands to Photoshop everybody to oblivion?

Open the first magazine you find and unrealistic bodies without fat, wrinkles, blemishes or cellulite will undoubtedly be littering the pages. The models are not the problem; its the people who fabricate the story that being skinny is better than being healthy.

The models are affected by these absurd standards, not the other way around. If we stop making skinny the ideal, maybe fewer people would harm their bodies in an attempt to be beautiful by societys standards.

The fashion industry needs a facelift in regards to the image of beauty that it sells, but not by shaming those who are slender. As a naturally skinny woman, I have always had a BMI on the cusp of 18 despite having a Mexican mother who feeds me any chance she gets. It is offensive when people who have no medical author-ity tell me I need to eat, and it is of-fensive to assume that naturally thin women are automatically unhealthy.

In order to move forward, fash-ion needs to be more inclusive, as opposed to its current exclusivity. Rather than kicking out skinny mod-els, agencies need to widen the pool of people they represent. Plus-sized models should not be known as plus-sized they should simply be mod-els.

The men and women on runways should vary in shape and size, just like all other people do. Perhaps then the general public would be affirmed by what it sees in high fashion, and fewer people would feel compelled to harm their bodies in order to look like a person whose image has been manipulated in an advertisement.

The way we now listen to mu-sic is similar to how we watch TV through different streaming ser-vices. With the option to purchase a monthly membership on either Spo-tify or Tidal, we now have access to nearly any song we desire to hear. It's developments such as these that help make the music industry valuable, attractive and influential as subscrib-ers now can have a range of styles, genres and artists at their fingertips.

Users of either Spotify or the re-cently released Tidal do not need to purchase songs individually like us-ers of iTunes are required to do, but are instead given music for a flat fee of $5-$20 a month. These providers seem great to us as college students who do not want to pay for each and every individual song we want to listen to on repeat. We also have the ability to explore and experiment with different artists, genres and songs we may be unfamiliar with but find interesting.

Although there are many perks to these services as consumers, they may not be as beneficial to the indus-try, as they seem to be challenging and affecting the creativity of both new and returning artists.

It seems as if now that consum-ers and musicians have easy access to almost every song ever produced;

artists are so heavily influenced by the sounds, techniques and lyrics of others they are subconsciously inte-grating other ideas and creativity into their own songs, bringing up the is-sue of copyright infringement.

It is not necessarily bad for art-ists to be inspired by past musicians. However, recently, it seems to have halted the creativity for new and unique music to be developed and enjoyed.

Gold Digger by Kanye West, featuring Jaime Foxx, was released in 2005 and was a No. 1 hit, accord-ing to Song Facts, an informational music website. West's song was in-fluenced by Ray Charles' I Got a Woman." The difference between the two besides the beat and style were their opposing messages about women.

Charles song is about flaunting a woman whom he cherishes, while Wests remake is about a woman who is a gold digger, a term defined by Merriam Websters Dictionary as someone "who becomes or tries to become romantically involved with a rich man in order to get money and gifts from him.

Fifth Harmony, a group of five young female artists, was formed under the direction of music critic Simon Cowell in July 2012. The girl band released a song earlier this year titled Like Mariah," which com-bines two of Mariah Careys songs, Touch My Body and Always Be My Baby.

Fifth Harmonys version does not have the same lyrics, but it does mimic Careys famous and distinc-tive vocal runs.

I think artists that make their own version of old music need to

incorporate some sort of reference to the original artist, sophomore allied health major Ryan Ebersole said.

These songs are attracting the at-tention of the general public, but are also leading listeners to remember more about the original creators than the contemporary artists themselves.

When I first heard Fifth Har-monys song Like Mariah, I could not put my finger on which Carey song the beginning melody was from, requiring me to research her, rather than explore the artistry of Fifth Harmony's album. Eventually, I downloaded the song Always Be My Baby, as it brought me back to my fondness for Carey, which I had forgotten about for years.

Although I enjoy reminiscing about these old classics, current art-ists need to start inventing sounds that are distinctive and grabbing the attention of listeners rather than

Influence of past clearly starting to impact future of industryBrianna Rodriguez staff writer

The music industrys new tidal wave effect

cashing in on the talent of another artist or band.

In 2013, Robin Thicke, Phar-rell Williams and T.I. released an audience favorite Blurred Lines, which raced to the top of the charts across the world. Unfortunately, the release caused the three artists to de-fend themselves in court against the family of the late singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye.

According to Pitch Fork, an on-line platform for music criticism and commentary, the jury ruled that the three artists had copied and used the intellectual property of Gaye in his song Got to Give It Up. Pitch Fork also explained how the Gaye family received $1.7 million from the jury's decision. The ruling was completely understandable, as the two songs align far too closely, which, right-fully, should affect both the success of the song and the popularity of the

artist.Instances like these should be

encouragement for new artists to not solely follow in the footsteps of past performers, but to use their founda-tions to create music that transcends the abilities of early musicians.

There have been so many re-makes over the years, and after hear-ing the new versions of these old songs, I wonder if past artists have left anything new for artists to invent, create and share with the world.

A solution for new sound to be born may be to write and compose in an entirely different way than ever before, and the influence of Tidal and Spotify are no help. Artists need to take a moment to isolate themselves from past creations and instead find something deep within themselves that will spark new inspiration and success based solely on their own merits.

Tidal.com COURTESYNew music streaming service, Tidal, catches up to Spotify in popularity. With artists such as Nicki Minaj and Beyonce as spokespersons, the high fidelity music streaming company is said to offer artists a better deal.

The models are af-fected by these

absurd standards, not the other way around. If we stop making skinny the ideal, maybe fewer people would harm their bodies in an

attempt to be beauti-ful by societys stan-

dards.

Politics and equalityDefending rights for women to stand up for themselvesPaige Smithstaff writer

Just a few of the questions that female celebrities get asked while on the red carpet include, Who are you wearing tonight? and, How do you manage a career and a family? Many women, including Jennifer Garner and Taylor Swift, are starting to re-taliate by refusing to do interviews with certain reporters unless they ask more intellectual and gender-neutral questions.

This dispute doesn't just affect the celebrities in the entertainment industry. These conversations regard-ing women's equality have started in a wide range of careers and lifestyles, the most recent being toward female journalists.

Rand Paul, a 2016 GOP presiden-tial candidate, has been making head-lines for his recent and repeatedly rude interactions with women report-ers, which started after he shushed a CNBC reporter in February and at-tacked Savannah Guthrie earlier this month.

His treatment toward these fe-male reporters has not only been ana-lyzed, but is bringing attention to the way society views and values women in the media.

Megyn Kelly, host of "The Kelly File" on Fox News, said it best when she invited Paul on her show to dis-cuss his recent actions and treatment of the two women reporters.

Chuck Todd came out and said you have to be 'careful' because you attacked two prominent female inter-viewers," Kelly said. "The Guardian said you were 'condescending' toward

female reporters. And I, as a female reporter, will say to Chuck Todd and The Guardian: We don't need your help."

While watching the exchange un-fold between Kelly and Paul, it was clear and reassuring to see women's equality being pursued, just as it was also encouraging to see the that the stronger individual in this interview was not the presidential candidate himself but Kelly, a smart, hard-hitting female journalist. Kelly was neither afraid to call Paul out nor was she scared to criticize The Guardian and Todd for devaluing women.

I have worked in a newsroom be-fore and can say from personal expe-rience that I can understand how in a satellite interview the interviewer and Paul could easily get caught speak-ing over each other. However, Kelly was able to maintain control all while standing up for the rights of her fe-male peers.

"I do lose my cool, and I do lose my temper sometimes, and I should be better at that," Paul said. "Can I do better? Yes. Am I sometimes thin-skinned? Yes. But ... when I think of doing an interview with you, I don't think of whether you're a man or woman. I think of an intelligent per-son who's going to ask me questions."

While Paul's response may have not been the best, Kelly was able to show him and male reporters the strength that women journalists actu-ally have, as she didn't hesitate to call him out on his inappropriate behavior in previous interviews.

As disappointing as Paul's, Todd's and the Guardian's actions were, Kel-ly proved herself a strong journalist who was well-spoken, educated and passionate about the issue of women in the media, which was encouraging and reassuring for me as I am pursu-ing a future in this field.

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ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE:

In an interview with NPR, The Rev. Tim Overton, Southern Baptist minister from Muncie, Indiana discussesd his perspective on the RFRA:

I, as a pastor, provide a service to my parishioners, but also to the com-munity at large in officiating weddings. I receive compensation for these ser-vices as well as the state issues a marriage license after I officiate a wedding. So if I say no to a same-sex couple or there are issues of divorce in someone's past that I will not do the wedding, some people are going to say that's dis-crimination. But I think most Americans would agree that a pastor like my-self should not be compelled by the government to use my speech to support someone else's perspective. And I think that has parallels to the cake-maker. The cake-maker is using his or her artistic ability to make a cake, and that cake communicates something. I think that cake is speech, and it says we celebrate this union. And to force someone who doesn't believe that same-sex marriage is correct in the eyes of God, I just don't think they should be forced or compelled by government to use their speech to support someone else's perspective.

Well, I think you're going to have a broad spectrum of different reac-tions to our changing society. I can speak for myself. As a Baptist pastor who believes the Bible, I believe God made us male and female. And embracing God's will is embracing our gender and acting accordingly. And I don't think people like myself are going to abandon the biblical view of gender and God's plan for the family. And I would hope that society would make allowances for traditional Christian theology and belief and allow us to practice our faiths in the workplace and in public as well as our houses of worship.

Closing the door on homosexuals opens doors to discrimination

Kianna Mourerstaff writer

Indiana experiences national criticism after passing religious freedom restoration act, opponents argue discriminates against LGBTQ community

The Religious Freedom Restora-tion Act was originally a federal law that was passed in order to protect the rights and rituals of different re-ligious groups. In 1997, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the national act could only to be applied to the federal government, which put the power back into the hands of the state government. There are currently 21 states that have an RFRA, includ-ing the newest, Indiana.

When the act was originally signed by President Bill Clinton in 1993, it was widely accepted. How-ever, the intricacies of the RFRA of Indiana caused a major national de-bate.

Supporters of the law argue that the similar titles reflect the similar goals between the federal and state RFRA. However, a look at the te-dious state statutes reveals how sig-nificantly different the Indiana reli-gious freedom law is. Not only has this law evolved since 1993, but the times have changed and gay and les-bian society is currently fighting for their rights.

Margaret Van der Bie, a former student of Azusa Pacific and co-lead-

er of Haven, is with the unofficial LGBTQ+ group on campus.

Politically, what is really inter-esting is this whole idea of separa-tion of church and state, which was originally intended to keep the gov-ernment from imposing religion on its people," Van der Bie said. "Now, every time we talk about religious freedom, we are not talking about our rights to practice our religion without being attacked, because it has become this tool to oppress and discriminate against people.

Indiana is taking advantage of religious freedom in order to dis-criminate against the LGBTQ com-munity, mainly because the Indiana law applies to for-profit businesses. Not only does the federal law not include for-profit business, but there is language in Louisiana and Penn-sylvanias RFRAs that explicitly excludes them from protections. The only other state that allows for-profit businesses this freedom is South Carolina.

Opponents of this act argue that if a business is for the purpose of the public with a goal to turn a profit, then it should not be allowed to dis-criminate against the LGBTQ com-munity. They believe that if you are going to make the decision to own and run a business, then you have to be prepared to serve everyone, even those who oppose your reli-gious ideologies. The idea behind this argument is that the pain that is inflicted on victims of discrimination is far greater than the discomfort one might feel in serving someone where their faith is compromised.

However, supporters in Indiana argue that the government should not be able to force citizens under any circumstance to serve someone that would burden their religious convic-tions; to do so would infringe on the rights they were given as Americans under the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Indianas bill also looks different in the courtroom. The digest of Indi-anas Senate Bill No. 101 "specifies that the religious freedom law ap-

plies to the implementation or appli-cation of a law regardless of whether the state or any other governmental entity or official is a party to a pro-ceeding implementing or applying the law. This means that a for-profit business can utilize their right to ex-ercise religion as a defense against a private lawsuit by another person and not just against the government.

New Mexico forbids discrimi-nation against sexual orientation in public accommodations, so when Elaine Photography denied its ser-vices to a same-sex couple, the company was brought to court. The owners of Elaine Photography, Jona-than and Elaine Huguenin, claimed that the RFRA forbiade the suit from going any further. However, the Su-preme Court held that because it was an individual and not a government party who was involved, the RFRA did not apply. Elaine Photography, therefore, was found guilty of sexu-al-orientation discrimination.

When informed of the decision made in the Elaine Photography v. Willock case, freshman allied health major Talia Barraza said: On one hand, I dont think anyone should be forced to do something that compro-mises their morals or their beliefs. However, on the other hand it, is not right to discriminate. Discrimination is not only wrong, it is dehuman-izing. I honestly cant make up my mind on this issue.

Taking one side is near to im-possible in this situation. While it seems wrong for the government to have the power to force people to do something that they dont want to do because it compromises their beliefs, it also seems wrong that the government would be be tolerant of intolerance. With that said, I do believe that the government should intervene when beliefs start to turn into discriminatory actions that are socially and economically detrimen-tal to society.

After signing the RFRA, accord-ing to Bellwether Research, Indiana Governor Mike Pences popularity rating went down from 62 percent

to 45 percent. People protested and celebrities tweeted, bringing national criticism to an overwhelming high. Due to the fuss, the law was amended to keep business owners from refus-ing service based on sexual orienta-tion, gender identity, race, color, an-cestry, age, national origin, disability, sex or military service.

Although the law was clarified, tensions were not and the divide has only become clearer. The LGBTQ community feels appalled for hav-ing to fight for its rights in order to not be discriminated against, while religious people, specifically Chris-tian business owners in Indiana, feel theyre being forced to compromise their faith.

In the same way that it is crazy to my Christian friend that I am gay, it is crazy to my LGBTQ activist friends that I am Christian, Van der Bie said.

Something is terribly wrong with this picture. Is this how Christians should be treating the LGBTQ com-munity?

There are a few passages in the Bible that Christians use to clobber the LGBTQ community. The number pales in comparison to the number of verses in the New Testament that in-sist upon fairness, equality, love and rejection of legalism over compas-sion.

If Christians are obligated to look to the Bible to determine the sinful-ness of homosexuality, how much greater is their obligation to look to Scripture to discern the sinfulness of their behavior toward the gay com-munity?

People try to find biblical rea-sons to justify treating minorities the way that they do, but it is not bibli-cal," freshman psychology major Jus-tine Fanget said in response to how Christians are to treat the LGBTQ community. "I believe our philosophy as Christians should revolve around loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Regardless of your stance on ho-mosexuality, if you are going to claim Christianity, then you must commit to love.

Beauty in all

Sydney Potterstaff writer

Skinny, curvy, plus-sized or slim; no matter the woman, all are beautiful

Plus-sized retailer Lane Bry-ant sparked conversation earlier this month when launching its advertise-ment campaign, Im No Angel. The campaign, paired with the brands ex-clusive bra collection Cacique, hopes to redefine societys beauty standards.

Lane Bryant prides itself on be-ing inclusive of all women. Accord-ing to the companys website, Im No Angel strives to show women who wear Cacique know that sexy comes in many shapes and sizes and understand that theyre no angels and they own it.

Im No Angel is a campaign to represent plus-sized women as be-ing beautiful. However, Lane Bryant claims inclusion, but slightly misses the mark because of its campaign name.

The chief executive officer of Lane Bryant, Linda Heasley, dis-cussed the intentions behind the cam-paign in a Huffington Post interview,

explaining that the point was not to criticize Victorias Secret. Rather, the purpose of Im No Angel was to challenge the term angel and what it takes to be considered sexy.

The notion of angel implies perfection, said Heasley. The cam-paign is not telling you what you cant be, but telling you what you can be, and celebrates that.

Although Lane Bryant strives toward having a positive outlook on personal body image for women, many have critiqued the company by saying that I Am No Angel leaves out those who are not as curvy as some of its models.

Among the critics was junior psy-chology major Jasmine Logan, who felt disconnected from the campaign because of her body shape, which is the opposite of most Lane Bryant models. Logan appreciated the cam-paign but thought it missed its goal of redefining beauty for all women.

The Lane Bryant campaign is great for women who need to learn to love their bodies, but it excludes women who arent plus-size, said Logan. My challenge to Im No Angel is advocating for the women who are not reaching the standards of being curvy. The campaign seems to be advertising for only plus-size women and not the rest of us.

Lane Bryant is one of many brands that have joined the move-ment toward pursuing positive body

image. Companies such as Dove and American Eagle have addressed the increasing issue of negative self-image and have made efforts toward self-realization and natural beauty, regardless of size or shape.

Having a positive body image doesnt just affect an individuals per-sonal perception, but can also have an effect on the way they treat their bodies. Pie Williams, a graduate in-tern at the Womens Resource Center, believes that having conversations about positive body image can help fight bigger health issues.

A lot of things come from how women view their body image, self-esteem, how you compare yourself to other women and sadly eating disor-ders, Williams said. By promoting

positive body image, [women] on this campus dont have to go into eat-ing disorders and such, and instead, embrace who you are.

On the other hand, Wanda Mitch-ell, the administrative assistant for the undergraduate Department of Psychology, stated that the conversa-tion is sometimes unnecessary.

What I have found fascinating is that now on TV, they are starting to shame you if you are too thin, but I dont think you should focus on body image at all, Mitchell said. But I am glad that [Lane Bryant] is saying you should be who you are and not have to fit into a certain mold.

Lane Bryant has been successful in launching the national conversa-tion for women to truly value their

body image. However, it is counter-productive to slam another brand for catering to women who are small and slender. The implications of Im No Angel suggest that women who do not look like the campaigns models are not considered real women.

As a woman who is considered plus-sized, I know what its like to be ill-represented in society and seen as not beautiful. When reading maga-zines and watching TV, its nearly impossible to find representations of women like me who are defining themselves as being beautiful or, in Lane Bryants terms, sexy. Still, al-though I look more like the Lane Bry-ant models than Victoria Secret, that does not make me any more real of a woman.

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Lane Bryant recently launched its newest plus-size lingerie collection, Cacique. To commemorate the launch, the company started the hashtag movement #ImNoAngel, showing that women can be sexy at any size.

LifestyleAzusa Pacific rugby excels in its 2014-2015 seasonEJ Beasleyguest writer

This year, the Azusa Pacific University rugby team had its best season in the programs existence. The team showed resilience and per-severance as it had a couple of setbacks before the season started. The problems were so severe they nearly sank the team, but despite all the preseason distractions, the club managed to stay focused and compete well.

The Azusa Pacific rugby club started back in 1995 and, although not formally affiliated with APU athletics, it is a member of the Gold-en Coast Conference.

The team started off strong and hit a mile-stone the first week of the season, defeating Oc-cidental College 48-0. Last years APU team lost to Occidental in the playoffs, and before this year APU rugby had never defeated the team in the programs 20-year existence. The Cougars then dropped two games, but quickly bounced back as they went on a four-game win-ning streak to ride into the playoffs. APU senior Communication studies major Pasi Fahina was a starting defensive tackle for the Cougar foot-ball team but, after the season, transitioned to rugby.

Rugby is more about endurance, where football is about sprints. You have to be able to run a lot in rugby, Fahina said. Also, the tackling is different. There are a lot of rules for how you tackle in rugby as opposed to football. In rugby, theres no blocking, and everyone gets to run the ball.

The team practices every Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on the Azusa soccer fields near West Campus. The team motto is, God first, rugby second. The players are coached by Robert Cardiff, who played for

APU Rugby COURTESYThe men of the rugby team are all smiles as they get together for a group photo after an away game earlier in the season.the University of Arizona and continued his career as a player in England before coach-ing at APU, as well as coach Steffen Thom-as, who played rugby at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

The teams games fall on Saturdays, and home games are played on the Azusa Pacific soccer fields. This year the Cougars made it to the playoffs and won their first game against California Lutheran University. This gained them eligibility to compete for a national cham-pionship.

However, in the Pacific Coast Cup Tour-nament, they fell to Cal Maritime Academy 44-15. Despite losing in the second round, the Cougars were ranked 16th in the Na-

tional Small College Ruby Organization, the best showing in the clubs existence. That went with the best record the team ever had, 7-4.

Senior psychology major, captain Josh Ol-ford spoke about his role on the team and the season.

Being the captain, I had to set a good ex-ample on and off the field. I tried to be a mentor and good friend to all the guys on the club, he said.

Olford is proud of his squads accomplish-ments.

We finished second in the Golden Coast and third in the Pacific Coast, and out of 210 teams we finished 16th nationally, he said.

We were the first club in 20 years to go that far, we sought to play each game in honor of all of those who played for APU rugby in the past.

APU Athletic Director Gary Pine noticed the team and its effort.

Its been clear to me that theres a real passion and desire to do well in rugby through the leaders of the program, he said. Ive had conversations with them just about what theyre doing, and its evident how much they care about the sport and care about it doing well at Azusa Pacific.

If youre interested in being on the team or want additional information, visit the rugby teams web site at http://www.apurugby.org/.

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Free the Captives club puts on human trafficking awareness event

Amanda White guest writer

Christine Cesa, a survivor of human trafficking and exploitation, visited Azusa Pacific University April 16 in Seven Palms. The Free the Captives club invited Cesa to its last event for the semester to raise aware-ness of human trafficking and to fight mod-ern-day slavery.

Students Zach Latta, Andrew Shubin, Amber Hofland and many others performed at the event. There were many snacks and goodies for attendees to enjoy.

Hofland, an APU undergraduate busi-ness major, sang an original musical piece that she wrote after she came back from studying abroad in South Africa.

There is something so unique and in-spiring about these events because we are singing about something that really mat-ters, Hofland said. We have such a strong community who cares and wants to be in-volved in something so important.

Free the Captives has spread like wild-fire through the campus since it was first established by Jay Holm, junior Christian ministries major at APU.

The club has grown to encompass around 15 members, with Holm as presi-dent. The groups goal to raise awareness and unite against social injustice.

Cesa was impressed by the passion that students and club members specifically have for this issue and repeatedly expressed her gratitude as the night wore on.

She was Speaking For Those Who Cannot Speak and fighting social injustice locally and internationally to help end the

suffering for the 27 million victims of human trafficking. She told her heartrending story and expressed her profound desire for this problem to become common knowledge thus inspiring people to act.

Her advocacy for the issue stemmed from a history of exploitation and domestic abuse that lasted for years of her life. However, she said she has now excelled beyond her wildest dreams and has become an image of what God has planned for her since she was born.

Cesa emphasized to her audience to take care of yourself and to help break the silence surrounding commercial sexual exploitation of children and help others reach their God-given potential. This sexual abuse and exploitation is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States and around the world, and Cesa empha-sized to not stay quiet about it.

Free the Captives leaders say they are trying to live out Cesas desires.

Our heart is to raise awareness of this issue in general, get students educated and to change the culture here at APU of what it looks like to stand up ... [to] social injustice like slavery, Holm states about his club, whether thats do-ing awareness events, whether thats campaign-ing ... [against] social injustice via social media, or throwing artistic, creative or musical events, or whether that means partnering with differ-ent clubs on campus. That is the heart ... of our club.

Although this event was the last one of the semester, there will be many more chances to attend and/or join Free the Captives and fight against human trafficking and social injustice, Holm said.

If you know of someone suffering from hu-man trafficking, or if you are suffering yourself, call 1-888-3737-888 to get help.

Riordan Zentler PHOTOSeveral APU girls wearing matching shirts at Communiversitys Frenzy dance.

A final frenzy in FelixRiordan Zentler guest writer

Colorful balloons and vibrant banners lined the entrance to the eclectic Last Dance. With its on-campus location and budget ticket price of $5, the Frenzy drew crowds of undergraduate students looking to let their hair down one more time before the impending finals week.

Reggie Cutliff, senior social work major and campus life crew intern, stated that the Last Dance was Azusa Pacifics first organized dance in the Felix Event Center.

We cant break anything in there, but theres a lot of potential for the space. Cutliff said. We have access to media services, the lights, and we have the catwalk that we can work with.

The setup crew utilized the catwalk by dan-gling a balloon drop and bright, star-like inflat-ables that waved overhead as crowds of dancers rocked the floor to pumping and pulsing music.

In Felix, we dont have to worry about noise ordnances. Cutliff stated. It is always good practice to be courteous to your neigh-bors.

Praise Ching a freshman business manage-ment major and a member of the campus life crew, helped promote the Last Dance.

We did an advertising campaign through Instagram where each day we released a photo

exemplifying what people can wear, she said.We wanted a more mysterious theme. We

also wanted something that was crazy and color-ful, Ching said. That perfectly describe the Last Dance. Bright, icicle-like structures lined the margins of the dance floor, where elated crowds amassed underneath flaring and swirling lights.

We want to have an electric, exciting envi-ronment, Cutliff said. Whats going to draw you to that?

Kaia Moos, freshman, explained that the free ice cream given out on Cougar Walk pushed her over to attending the dance. Moos also discussed that the event was a great way to let out stress, especially with finals coming up.

Cutliff explained that Frenzy was different in being more of a concept than a theme. Its about getting caught up in a frenzy, he said.

Sporting a vibrant tutu, senior math major Cassie Sokach said its her last dance at APU: I love dances so much, and this is my last one ever.

She successfully insisted that her date, se-nior math major Ryan Ellison, should come along. Im graduating this year, so I thought I should at least come to one, he said. Ive never been to a dance before.

Participants were told to expect the unex-pected.

Frenzy brought the noise all through the night, with vibrant balloons dropping from the ceiling in a radiant and exciting finale.

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In hopes of attaining the best rest-room experience possible, we visited each public bathroom on APU's East and West campuses to see which is the best.

Taking into consideration atmo-sphere and ambiance, each bathroom is ranked based on its smell, clean-liness, location and visual appeal. Bathrooms are ranked on a scale of one to five toliets. We have compiled a list of the top 18 toilets of APU.

18. Portable (near One Stop): Preceded by a crooked walkway and a sticky door, this four-stall bath-room is plain. The ambiance and paint chips are something out of one's nightmares. 1/2 toilet.

17. The Den: Though the color scheme conflicts with itself, this two-stall restroom's greatest feature is that it always faintly smells of french fries. 1 toilet.

16. Darling Library: While the library it belongs to is gorgeous, this two-stall bathroom is somewhat lack-luster in comparison. 1 toilet.

15. Ronald: This three-stall bath-room is the victim of an outdated col-or scheme. The poor air circulation makes the room stuffy. 1 toilet.

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14. Marshburn's Outer Lobby: This is in the perfect location if one needs to use it after filling up on Na-ked Juice at Cornerstone Coffee. This one-person stall is fresh and incred-ibly well lit. 1 1/2 toilets.

13. Marshburn Interior: This odorless bathroom has tile that is outdated. While there are only three stalls, there is a conveniently located full-length mirror on the right side of the wall. 2 toilets.

12. Warren: Though this restroom only has two stalls and outdated tile, it makes up for these shortcomings in its ambiance. This pleasant atmo-sphere is provided by a countertop plant, abstract painting reminiscent of a neighborhood garage sale and the faint sound of a choir in the distance. 2 toilets.

11. The Dining Hall: Tucked in the back of the cafeteria, the four stalls of this bathroom are in great condition and are complemented by serene colors. 2 1/2 toilets.

10. Mary Hill: This bathroom's greatest feature is its dual entrance, as it can be approached from opposite sides of the building to reach any six of its stalls. 2 1/2 toilets.

9. Felix Event Center: Though the ceiling is low enough to induce claustrophobia, this bathroom fea-tures nine stalls and is incredibly clean. 3 toilets.

8. Segerstrom: This six-stall sweet spot has earthy colors perfect-ly suited for its home in the science building. 3 1/2 toilets.

7. Duke (by Mail Services): A fan favorite, this nine-stall bathroom has a unique layout, high expectations and a high archway. 3 1/2 toilets.

6. Duke (near Theology Depart-ment): This conveniently located, spacious six-stall bathroom is perfect for a stop on the way to Christian Life, Faith and Ministry class. 4 toi-lets.

5. Heritage: This five-stall beauty is delightful and has a great array of blue hues. 4 1/2 toilets.

4. Wynn: This open, five-stall re-stroom is home to gorgeous tile, nice countertops and a fresh atmosphere. 4 1/2 toilets.

3. Wilden: The wall tile is so im-maculate and the light fixtures are so ostentatious that the Queen of Eng-land would be comfortable using this restroom. This five-stall castle has an atmosphere of freshness. 5 toilets.

2. Building 1: This hidden gem is pretty enough to live in. Though the colors are more masculine, the light-ing is perfect for selfies in the enor-mous full-length mirror. This incred-ibly clean four-stall restroom is nicer than most motels. 5 toilets.

1. Turner Campus Center: Per-fectly located behind the East Cam-pus trolley stop, this four-stall bath-room is ideal for use when you are not able to wait to return to your living area in time. This restroom features automatic lights, beautiful tile and a color scheme your mom has chosen for her dream beach house Pinterest board. The golden throne.

Have a favorite on-campus bathroom? Let us know by sending us a tweet at @apuclause or by using

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Dominic Toretto and company are back with the latest release in the Fast and Furious series. Released April 3, Fast 7 has made over $800 million and counting worldwide, bypass-ing the last movies total income during its re-lease.

When looked at from a chronological view, the movies are out of order. In the last movie, Toretto (played by Vin Diesel) has a crew that tracks down a terrorist, Owen Shaw (Luke Ev-ans), in London. The events of the last one, however, take place right before the events that occur in the third movie, Tokyo Drift, where theres the death of one of the major characters, Han (Sung Kang).

Fast 7 seems to tie up loose ends from both of those movies. The events in the film happen right after Tokyo Drift, when the audience finds out that Han was murdered by Shaws older brother, Deckard (Jason Statham). This sets the whole plot in motion, as Dom and what he calls his familia avenge Hans death.

A lot of what the movie is riding on is the much-anticipated appearance of Paul Walker, who died suddenly in a 2013 car accident. Walker was a main cast member in the fran-chise, playing ex-cop turned street racer Brian O Conner. Walker passed away as the movie was filming, so producers asked his younger brother, Cody, to finish his scenes as a stunt double. For closeups, producers decided to digi-tally superimpose Walkers face.

With a chance to see Walkers last perfor-mance as well as how the franchise would pay

tribute to him, fans are sure to pack the theaters. But take away that factor and the movies plot and character development comes up short.

Along with tracking down Deckard Shaw, the crew must also rescue an intelligent com-puter hacker, Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel), who developed a software called Gods Eye that is able to track down anyone in the world using any kind of camera. Ramsey is captured by a mercenary named Jakande (Djimon Houn-sou) who wants to get his hands on Gods Eye. The whole reason why the group needs to track down Ramsey is to get help from the people who want her to find Deckard Shaw.

This essentially leads the team on a wild goose chase, with the group traveling all over the globe while also fighting off two enemies, Jakande and Shaw. This can leave the audience confused at times, as the plot is convoluted and drags on. The action scenes are drawn-out, and cheesy jokes and soppy one-liners are overdone.

One character in particular, Letty, has the potential of being developed further but is un-fortunately merely brushed over. In the last movie, Letty lost her memory and had a hard time remembering her close friends, especial-ly her husband, Dom. By the time this movie comes around, Letty is still lost and confused and decides to simply leave in order to find her-self, only to come back later with a new sense of identity. This may be seen as a gaping plot hole, as there is no portrayal of what the process of finding herself looks like.

Fast 7 does an excellent job paying trib-ute to one of its fallen characters and beloved actors, but it seems as though thats the only thing the film focuses on. The film lacks sub-stance and because of that, this movie gets 2 1/2 out of four Jon Wallace heads.

Finals survival guideFaith Vander Voort copy editor

short naps will give you the midday energy boost you need. A nap is a far better solution than coffee because you wont have a crash a few hours later.

Its the morning of test day, and you cant bear to look over your notes anymore. Success then often extends past studying. According to Livestrong, eating a protein-rich breakfast can help boost brain activity. Suggested foods are eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese, nuts and fish.

Livestrong suggests students not drink cof-fee on the day of an important test, as it can cause nervousness and interfere with the abili-ty to focus. Other foods to avoid are those with a high carbohydrate count. While these foods provide energy, the energy boost is very short-lived, leaving you with a crash.

Dr. John Ratey, a Harvard psychologist, suggests that students spend the time just before their exam at the gym, taking 10-40 minutes, to be exact.

A short, sweaty session of jumping rope, running in place [or] squat bends can quickly improve blood flow to the brain, helping to improve the transmis-sion of signals through the nerve cells, Ratey said.

Although doctors are not sure how long these effects last, Ratey recommends that stu-dents exercise within one hour of beginning the exam.

This doesnt have to be done at the gym or on the track, either. Take a bit of time to do some crunches, pushups or jumping jacks in your dorm room before you pack up your backpack and head for your test. Try your best to get blood flowing and your heart pumping within an hour before the start of your exam.

Finals week is stressful for everyone, but with substantial studying, enough sleep, a protein-rich diet and a bit of exercise, you may perform better on your final exams than you ex-pected.

The infamous finals week is no lon-ger a faraway thought; it cant be avoid-ed any longer. For some Cougars on cam-pus, this is the last week of spring finals ever, but for others, this is the first to date. While the exams can seem like an all-consuming dark cloud and never-end-ing to-do list, when theyre approached with the correct mindset, they can be manageable.

College students have an affinity for pulling all-nighters. Dr. Philip Alapat of Harris Health Sleep Disorders Center sug-gests that this could be detrimental to a students performance on an important exam.

Memory recall and ability to main-tain concentration are much improved when an individual is rested, Alapat said. By preparing early and being able to better recall what you have studied, your ability to perform well on exams is increased.

With that said, cancel your all-night cram sessions the night before your first fi-nal. Dr. Alapat hit the nail on the head when he encouraged preparing early. Waiting until the last minute to crack open your notes does not have your best interests in mind.

When you allow yourself to take in little chunks of information at a time, you wont feel swamped the night before your exam, leading you to an all-night study session. Dr. Alapat recommends eight or nine hours of sleep the night before a test.

Utilize taking naps. They will defi-nitely help you have more energy, said senior Christian ministry major Crystal Reed. If getting eight to nine hours of sleep just isnt fitting into your schedule,

Sports

Sometimes God blesses kids in certain ways, and Josh has been blessed with the ability to throw 100 miles an hour.

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With a killer fastball that hits well over 90 miles per hour consistently, its not hard to understand why rows of professional scouts can be seen watching Cougar Josh Staumont pitch.

But Staumont said his fastball has only been developing in the last few years especially after he transferred from Biola to APU.

Its kind of like grown over the years, Staumont said. The veloc-itys spiked up within the past two years. I think in general. ... what happens is, pitchers will kinda reach a stage where their body catches up with everything else and maturity-wise, it just kind of clicks.

Staumont began playing baseball in the third grade, though he didnt start pitching until attending high school at La Habra High School in La Habra, California. He played two seasons of varsity baseball there, fin-ishing with an 8-2 record and a 2.12 ERA in his senior year. He said there wasnt a possibility of getting drafted out of high school.

I was kind of off the radar in high school, he said. I didnt do too poorly, but I wasnt one of the bigger guys in Southern California.

After high school, he decided to attend Biola University, which he was familiar with because his mom works there and it was close to home. In his one season playing there, he threw 102.1 innings with an ERA of 3.96.

You could see he was going to be a very good pitcher, it was just a mat-ter of command of the strike zone, but you knew he was close, said former Biola head coach and current APU pitching coach John Verhoeven. Hed have some good games, and he was primarily a one-pitch pitcher. When he was throwing strikes with it, he would win, but when he was throwing balls with it, he would lose. Hes made dras-tic improvement since then.

He transferred to Azusa Pacific

Josh Staumont turns up heatUniversity just as Verhoeven left the school to become APUs pitching coach.

It was a year of transition, it just seemed like a little bit of anarchy, and it seemed like a good time for change, Staumont said.

According to Verhoeven, the way it happened was that when he decided to retire as head coach at Biola, officials told him that he needed to tell the team on Feb. 1, 2013. He was hesitant to tell the players, but Biola told him he had no choice. A few weeks later, Biola played APU, and