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GIVING BACK:APU student runs for San Dimas City CouncilTyler Fischella aims

to contribute to

community where

he grew up

Senior political science major

Tyler Fischella has lived in the San

Dimas area for 24 years and is run-

ning for city council in order to help

build his hometown, he said. He

comes with a few fresh ideas and

wants to help bring back a sense of

what San Dimas was once like.

We used to have a lot of down-

town community events that have

been moved all over the place be-

cause of various disagreements from

business owners, Fischella said. I

think if someone my age was there,

who had more energy and more of a

persuasive personality, then negotia-

tions would produce better results.

If elected as a City Council mem-

ber, Fischella hopes to bring back a

bit of the past to the present.

San Dimas used to be known

for its farmers market and other

historic events like the rodeo club,

Fischella said. Those activities

have slowly died off because the

town needs new blood. I would like

to stand up for new families, new

businesses and those who care about

the community.

According to Fischella, it is very

important to reach young demo-

graphics in San Dimas. He wants to

encourage students to think about the

things they can get involved in at a

local level.

Something I noticed in my own

city is that nobody my age shows up

to anything that is relatively fun,

Fischella said. Part of my campaign,

and if I get elected, is to really bring

these groups to people my age rather

than trying to attract them to come to

the groups.

Community building and local

events are two items he would like to

push if elected. Fischella is the only

candidate known to be walking door-

to-door in the city.

He posts daily on his Facebook

page in order to inform supporters

about his day-to-day plans. People

have been very supportive, which

I was surprised by, Fischella said.

They see that I am young and ener-

getic, and I am completely against the

status quo, in a good way, not a bad

one, and so I have been getting a lot

of afrmation and encouragement,

which I didnt expect.

According to Fischella, Dr. Keith

Reeves, an APU biblical studies pro-

fessor, has encouraged him to run for

council. Additionally, Dr. Reeves has

endorsed Fischellas campaign.

I think Tyler will bring energy

and perspective to the ofce. He un-

derstands the proper limits of govern-

ment and will not use his power for

personal gain, said Reeves. Legiti-

mate government protects the God-

given and constitutionally protected

rights of the people. Tyler will also

be a positive inuence on the com-

munity of San Dimas.

StudentsdiscussDonut ManfavoritesTiger Tails top

list, but other

doughnuts are

popular among

students

Brianna Rodriguez PHOTO

Brianna Rodriguezstaff writer

Here at Azusa Pacic Univer-

sity its very common for students

to visit The Donut Man at least

once during their academic career.

But what are students picks for

most delicious doughnut?

Although the popular dough-

nut spot gets many different cus-

tomers daily, manager Aaron

Wearp knows that APU students

usually are the ones stopping by.

He says the top ve doughnuts that

students purchase are the strawber-

ry doughnut, tiger tail, cinnamon

roll, chocolate bar and maple bar.

Why do the doughnuts cause

such an attraction? Perhaps it is

the different ingredients in each

doughnut option.

They all mostly use potato

our, which is like a potato our

mix that is unique to us, and we use

a compressed yeast, which is again

unique, Wearp said.

Dining point system rened after hectic semester

Kianna Mourerstaff writer

PREVIEW

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Tyler Fischella COURTESY

Dining Services has implement-

ed changes to the latest meal plan in

order to provide better options for

students.

These include a new policy on

combinations, posting prices for

items in the Heritage Market and

Paws N Go, reducing what some

consider the misleading market-

ing of 50 percent off food and post-

ing the correct hours of operation

of the 1899 Dining Hall on the en-

trance.

When the dining plan switched

from the block system to points,

many students felt that they were

not getting as much bang for their

buck, or in thi s case, point.

At a town hall meeting that took

place Sept. 16, sophomore psychol-

ogy major Stacey Velasquez said:

I just dont think its fair that we

went from having to pay $7 for a

meal, two sides and a drink to now

having everything separate and

more expensive. If you want a bur-

rito, a drink and chips you have to

pay at l east $10 for i t.

Many students at the gather-

ing were frustrated by prices that

seemed to rise when the meals were

broken into sma ller units.

Dining Services heard their

complaints and allowed students to

get a side and drink for $2.25.

However, students such as

sophomore biology major Morgan

Hage, a dining worker, are still not

satised and wish that the meal plan

would go back to the block system.

I think the new plan is a ripoff.

The amount of food you get now is

not worth the price. I know some

students last year, especially girls,

who didnt eat a lot, so they were

wasting meals. But I am an athlete

and because of that, I eat more,

Hage said. I would rather have a

few girls get too much food than

waste my money while feeling like

I am not getting enough.

While meal pricing was revis-

ited, the prices of food and drink in

the Paws N Go were posted so st u-

dents know exactly how much they

are paying.

Alterations made

to new meal

plan in hopes of

improvement

Kimberly Smith PHOTO

Students purchase food using dining points at Heritage Court on West Campus.

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APU Sports Information COURTESY

I think Tyler will

bring energy and

perspective to the

ofce. He under-stands the proper

limits of government

and will not use his

power for personal

gain.

- Dr. Keith Reeves, APU biblical

studies professor


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The following are selected incidents

as reported from the Daily Media

Log from Jan. 25 through Jan. 31,

courtesy of Campus Safety.

MONDAY, JAN 26

OFF CAMPUS LOCATIONReporting party reported thata window was removed onuniversity property and twolaptops were stolen.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28

COUGAR WALKOfcer observed a suspicioussubject walking through the

area and approachingstudents. Ofcers

responded, contacted thesubject and gave him

directions. The subject wascompliant when asked to

leave campus.

THURSDAY, JAN. 29

SEGERSTROMA call was made from the

emergency phone in theelevator but no one spoke.

Ofcers checked the buildingbut there was no emergency.

THURSDAY, JAN. 29

ADAMS HALLRP advised of two subjectsgoing door to door handing outyers. Ofcer responded but

could not locate anyone in thearea.

THURSDAY, JAN. 29ALOSTA PLACE EXTERIOR

RP reported hearing a whistlebeing blown in the area andwas concerned that someone

may need assistance. Ofcersresponded and determinedthere was no emergency.

THURSDAY, JAN. 29

CAMPUS SAFETY OFFICERP came in to report a

suspicious text message.

Weekly Numbers

Keys lost/found....................10

ID cards lost/found...............11

Cellphones found..................2

Unsecured bikes found.........9False re alarms.....................3

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-litareas.

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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CALENDAR

Jessie Gomez PHOTO

APU student Zac Reinke sings an original song at Just Expressions on

Friday, Jan. 30.

compiled by gina ender

Thursday, Feb. 5

Spitfre GrillBased on the award-winning lm, the musical depicts the journeyof a young woman just released from prison who decides to start

her life anew in a rural Wisconsin town. The show is from 7:30-10p.m. in the Warehouse Theater, Feb. 5-15.

Friday, Feb. 6

Wind Ensemble ConcertThe APU Wind Ensemble will perform under the direction of Dr.

John Burdett. The concert is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Munson

Recital Hall and admission is free.

Friday, Feb. 6

The GIGThe GIG will be held at the Majestic Downtown at 9 p.m. Ticketsare $20 in the Dome.

Saturday, Feb. 7

24th Annual Gospel SingThe Student Center for Reconciliation and Diversity will host the

24th Annual Gospel Sing in the Felix Event Center. Doors open at5:30 p.m., the show begins at 6 p.m. and admission is free.

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Saturday, Feb. 7

Presidents HikeCome hike with President Jon Wallace and Outdoor Adventures at

Lower Monroe Trail off of Glendora Mountain Road. Departure is7:30 a.m. from 7 Palms and transportation will be provided.

COUNCIL, from P. 1

APU political science major runs for city council

tylerfischella.com COURTESY

Top: Azusa Pacic Universitys Tyler Fischella has been endorsed by theCalifornia Republican Party. Bottom: Comparable to Fischellas vision for

city council, San Dimas landmark reads Pioneering A New Era.

Along with Fischella, Dina Hig-

gins is another candidate for city

council member. She served on

the council in Mesa, Arizona, for

fve years and worked alongside a24-year-old who had just graduated.

It is a wonderful thing to see

young people running. I dont think

age should be a relevant thing, Hig-

gins said.

To her, the requirements of having

a passion for the community and will-

ingness to learn are two main aspects

to being a part of the city council.

Additionally, city council candi-

date and Los Angeles County Deputy

District Attorney Casey Higgins has

talked with Fischella during the cam-

paign process.

"Tyler has a lot of energy, which

the city council is always in need of,

and it would be great experience for

him to have and to bring into futureelections," Higgins said.

He expressed that for young

adults, participation in government

and the areas where they live is es-

sential in order to have a successful

democracy.

If neither Fischella or himself

are elected as city council mem-

bers, Higg ins hope s that they have

inspired the community to go out

and make the downtown area as

vibrant as it once was.

Fischella has also expressed

that "if he wins the candidacy he

would be grateful but would not

lose faith" if he lost.

"If all else fails, this is a dress

rehearsal for 2016; I would proba-

bly jus t run again," Fischel la s aid .

He has also been endorsed by

The California Republican Party

and Paul Hannosh.

Fischella manages and runs

both his campaign and webs ite

on his own. For more information

on the campaign visit www.tyler-

fischella.com. Voting will be held

March 3.

Tyler has a lot of

energy, which the

city council is

always in need of,

and it would be

great experience for

him to have and to

bring into future

elections.Casey Higgins


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Fourth-graders gear up for college through C.H.A.M.P.

The Center of Academic Service-Learning and Research COURTESY

Principals from schools in the Azusa Unied School District congratulate their students.

The Center of Academic Service-Learning and Research COURTESY

The C.H.A.M.P. graduation event is held once a semester in the Felix Event Center.

Program engageselementary

students in

conversations

about higher

educational goals

APU students have partnered

with Azusa Unified School Dis-

trict through the C.H.A.M.P.

prog ram to teach you ng chi ld ren

the benefits and realities of a

college education.The C.H.A.M.P. program, for

students who are "College Head-

ed and Mighty Proud," is also

geared to give prospective teach-

ers the opportunity to encounter

Angel Eleyaestaff writer

real-life experiences in instruc-

tion and touch on issues within

the classroom such as race and

cultural diversity.

I have been so impacted by

the C.H.A.M.P. program because

I can tangibly see the differ-

ence that is being made, said

Kristyn Hernandez, its director.

The fourth-graders gain valu-

able learning of the college ex-

pe rience and gai n a vi si on of

themselves as a college student

one day.

According to the C.H.A.M.P.

website, APU students who are

enrolled in EDLS 405 Diversity

in the Classroom get the chance

to participate in the program and

becom e a men to r.The mentors are assigned to

one of three local elementary

schools and placed into a class-

room to work with 5-7 students.

The mentors teach

C.H.A.M.P. program curriculum

that covers college admission,

financial aid, career exploration

and other higher ed-related top-

ics.

Mentors get the freedom to

determine how the curriculum is

implemented in the classroom.

It is exciting to see the

things that they are learning,

said Hernandez of the APU men-

tors. They begin to gain a deep-

er understanding of their own

pr iv ilege and how to lever age it

to support others.

Each mentor also participates

in an APU visit day when the el-

ementary school students take

a tour around campus and see a

glimpse of college life.The semester culminates

with a C.H.A.M.P. graduation in

the Felix E vent Center.

It is exciting to see the broad

range of careers that they want

to be when they grow up, such as

nurses, teachers, engineers and

artists, Hernandez said.

The students are told of their

college leader before the first

day of the program.

Junior liberal studies major

Brittany Clone was a mentor.

My favorite experience

was my first day meeting my

C.H.A.M.P. group, said Clone.

They were so excited to meet

all of us. They even made me a

poster wi th my nam e on it that

I still have to this day! It was

exciting because we knew that

throughout the course of the se-

mester we would build solid re-

lationships and inspire them to

go to college one day.APU students enrolled in

EDLS 405 are able to debrief

their experiences with the chil-

dren during their lecture.

I love the way the program

integrated what we talked about

in class into our experiences with

our small group, Clone said.

According to the program's

website, C.H.A.M.P. integrates

prac tica l si te exper ience of di -

versity in elementary school

settings into the college class-

room.

I was able to learn a lot

about the Azusa community

through this program, and my

eyes were opened to a commu-

nity of children not believing

they could go to college, Clone

said. Its awesome knowing that

C.H.A.M.P. has played a role in

inspiring kids to achieve in the

classroom so that they can attend

a college or university.To learn more about the pro-

gram, contact the Center for

Academic Service-Learning and

Research located in Magnolia

Court on East Campus.

Students reect on dining point systems effectivnessDINING, from P. 1

Blake Standal PHOTO

Students using the meal plan have the chance to order their own combos and add their own sides.

According to James Na-

sipak, d irector of universi ty

services, he feels as if las tsemester 's town hall meeting

pr od uc ed si gn if ic an t su gg es -

t ions in order to reform the

meal p lan.

"I thought our town hall

meeting went really well . We

went back and reevaluated our

pr ici ng , an d di d som e cha ng es

to our pric ing and reevaluated

some combo deals ," Nasipak

said . "We ta lked a l i t t le b it

during the break about some

of the th i ngs we could do. We

didnt change a lo t because

we dont have much t ime be-

tween the t ime students leave

and the t ime they come back,

bu t at the en d of the sc ho ol

year, in the spring, we will re-

evaluate the program again ."

According to senior com-

munication s tudies major and

dining service worker A.J .

Anderson, people who are not

on APUs meal p lan react neg-

atively to the prices posted

be ca us e th ey do n t ge t the 50

pe rc en t of f.

Working here , I see a lo t

of people come in without

dining points , and they are

surprised a t the high prices

they see , which is d iff icult

be ca us e I am so me bo dy wh o

doesnt have a meal p lan,"

Anderson said . "I see the ben-

efi t in the f lexibil i ty of d in-

ing points , but I a lso see the

more cost-effective nature of

the meal p lan.

Anderson added that even

though there are some pricey

markups, there are a lso cheap-

er , more affordable options

like chips or prote in bars .

The new meal p lan a lso gar-

nered a t tention for the mis-

leading marketing of gett ing

50 percent off your purchase

if you buy the s chools d ining

po in t pl an .

Signs were posted in Heri-

tage Court advert is ing that

one point was worth $2.

After calculations, each

po in t co st s ab ou t $2 , wi th

no apparent gain . For exam-

pl e , the W e Ha ve Go t yo u

Covered Plan includes 881

poi nt s pe r se mes ter , and th e

per sem es ter co st i s $1 ,6 95 .

"What was used in it ia l l y in

that 50 percent was not used

to pull something over the s tu-

dents ' heads," Nasipak said .

"We were just try ing to pro-

vide a way in which you could

understand how much a point

was worth . Now we found out

that that d idnt work, so we

had to reevaluate i t ."

Freshman communication

studies major Hannah Hall

said: I thought th is '50 per-cent off ' was very deceptive

be ca us e I th ou gh t I wo ul d ac -

tually be gett ing half off my

meals and saving money. Af-

ter going over the f inancials ,

I realized that th is was not the

case.

Since the town hall meet-

ing, APU has taken down the

50 percent off s igns that

were advert is ing the meal

pl an at the be gi nn in g of the

fall 2014 semester .

Dining Services a lso cor-

rected an error tha t made a big

difference to the 1899 Dining

Hall workers by posting the

correct hours on the doors .According to the APU

website , Dining Services

pr id es i t se l f on tr yi ng to ma ke

a better environment for i ts

customers and workers .

Their mission s ta tement

reads: Dining Services is to

pr ov id e a ful l li ne of ex em -

pl ar y ser vi ce s for the Az us a

Pacif ic Universi ty community

in a God-honoring way. We

pu rpo se to se rv e in a po si -

t ive and cheerful a tmosphere

to maintain responsive s tew-

ardship and to enhance the

quali ty and excellence of the

Azusa Pacif ic Universi ty ex-

pe r ie nc e.


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LifestyleAmerican Sniper pulls at

both nerves and heartstringsOscar-nominated lm

brings life of former

Navy SEAL sniper to big

screen

Camille Frigillanaguest writer

If youre looking for a movie that will keep

you on the edge of your seat and trying to hold

back tears, then American Sniper is it.

Directed by Clint Eastwood, the lm por-

trays the life of Chris Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL

who is hailed as being the most lethal sniper

in U.S. military history. The lm is based onKyles autobiography of the same name, which

was released in 2012.

From the Southern accent to the intense

mental concentration that a sniper needs on the

job, Actor Bradley Cooper perfectly portrays

Kyle in the movie. Cooper excels at acting out

Kyles raw emotion as he deteriorates mentally

throughout his four tours in Iraq. It is this role

that has landed Cooper an Oscar nomination for

best actor of the year.

After his rst kill as a sniper, the audience

instantly sees a part of Kyle chipped away. He

begins to develop some sort of savior complex,

feeling that it is his duty to protect all of the sol-

diers in the eld. When he fails, he falls deeper

into post-traumatic stress disorder, something

that he ultimately struggles with long after he

nishes his time in Iraq.

His wife Taya, played by Sienna Miller,

plays an important role in Kyles li fe, as she

keeps him grounded while still being rm with

regard to whats best for him, her and their fam-

ily. Taya takes over as head of the house even

when her husband is home, because he cannot

seem to move on from what he went through

during his deployment.

Two of the lms most pivotal scenes in-

volve phone calls between Taya and Kyle while

he was in the middle of a reght. It is during

these that the audience experiences two differ-

ent emotions at once: grief and anxiety. On one

hand, the audience sympathizes for Taya as she

is forced to only hear what her husband is going

through without actually seeing it. On the other

hand, the audience is anxiously watching Kyle

maneuver his way to safety, wondering if he is

going to make it out alive or not.

Of course, one cant go without mention-

ing the controversy behind the movies message

and what it may or may not be trying to portray.

An article published by the Wall Street Journal

argues that though snipers usually dont need to

shoot half of the time, they still add great value

on the battleeld.

But even with an unbiased mindset coming

into this movie, one will nd themselves leav -

ing with a dilemma of conscience. Were all of

Kyles kills justied? Could there have been

another way?

Ultimately, it is these emotions that the au-

dience leaves with that make the movie so great.

And when you shed all that extra baggage, the

movie simply portrays a man who struggles

from PTSD and cant shake off the ghosts of

the men he failed to save. Though not many canrelate to the story, most can sympathize with it.

Because of the amazing performances by

both Cooper and Miller, this movie gets a three

out of four President Jon Wallace heads.

Wikimedia Commons COURTESY

APUs top choices at Donut Man

DOUGHNUTS, from P. 1

Sophomore English major Kara Higa

stated that the strawberry doughnut, which is

only available for a limited time each year, is

her favorite. This treat is made up of a glazed

doughnut containing a fresh strawberry lling,

which is then covered in more glaze.

I love the glazed and the extra strawber-

ry inside, so its like a double dose of straw-

berry in, like , a litt le doughnut sandwich,

Higa said.

Even though the strawberry doughnuts are

one of the main attractions at The Donut Man,

APU students nd great interest in the Tiger

Tail. Wearp believes Tiger Tails are a favorite

because they are large nearly one foot long and unique. The Tiger Tail is a twisted, glazed

donut with a bit of chocolate mixed into it.

Sophomore Lauren Vehrs is one of the

many students who favors the Tiger Tail.

Its sweet and tasty, Vehrs said.

Junior Bo Steele also said the Tiger Tail was

his favorite doughnut from The Donut Man.

Theyre usually fresh when I get there, and

it just tastes really good, Steele said.

Wearp shared that APU students tend to

go at night to get their doughnut x. The Do-

nut Man is located in Glendora and is open 24


The popular Tiger Tail doughnut at The Donut Man.


The Donut Man in Glendora not too far from APU.

Josh Holm COURTESY

Josh Holm takes a photo with some children he met during his time in Thailand over winter break.

Student visits Thailand to ght against human trafckingHolm joins club

of international

evangelizers

Josh Holm, junior theology major and pres-

ident of the Free the Captives club at Azusa Pa-

cic University, took a 2 1/2-week mission trip

to Thailand during Christmas break in order to

help ght human trafcking.

Free the Captives is a student-led club on

campus that advocates against slavery locally

and raises awareness on an international level

as well. Holm started the club three years ago,and it has grown each year. Free the Captives

offers students the chance to learn about and

stand up for social injustices.

Allies Against Slavery, an organization ded-

icated to creating solutions to human trafck-

ing and slavery, states that human trafcking

is a form of modern slavery that occurs when

one person exerts control over another person

in order to exploit them economically. In this

scenario, the victim is controlled through ma-

nipulation, violence, or the threat of violence

and cannot walk away.

Human trafcking can target anyone at any

age, and can be divided into two categories:

labor trafcking and sex trafcking. Southeast

Asia is a major hub for human trafcking, with

Thailand always being a big player in the mar-

ket.

Josh is incredibly driven. He uses the story

God has given Him to pursue those on the mar-

gins, senior psychology major and a friend of

Holm Micah Morris said. I know Josh is going

to be a world changer in the area of human traf-

cking, beginning with his work here at APU.

Holm partnered with another service club at

APU, My Rescue, which consists of business

majors. Both clubs served together in ministry

Alex Perezstaff writer

and had the opportunity to help to the people

of Thailand. Their mission was to evangelize

and create a short lm in order to bring it back

to school to raise awareness and inspire others

to get involved. Producers anticipate the video

will be released this semester.

This was a trip where we went to the red

light districts in Thailand, and we wanted

to create two things: a program and a short

film to get educated about human traffick-

ing in Thailand, Holm explained. Every

day, we would go on night outreaches and

go into bars where we would rent prostitutes

who worked there, and would talk with them

and tell them about Jesus and ask them about

their lives.

During the trip, Holm was able to establish

connections with local groups and organizations

that were doing the same ministry. This mission

was as much about gaining contacts and open-

ing doors for students to return to Thailand in

the future as it was helping put an end to human

trafcking.

Ninety-eight percent of the country [Thai-

land] is Buddhist, and so a country that lacks in

Christianity or even hearing about the message

of God is hard to present a lifestyle or a mes-

sage of hope when that has been so absent from

the country, Holm said. When talking to these

girls that work in the bars, when you ask them

what they wanted to do in life, its almost as if

it doesnt register with them because no one in

their life has ever asked them that ... it is so dif-

ferent from American culture.

If youre interested in learning more about

human and sex trafcking or other social jus-

tice issues, Free the Captives Club leaders meet

Saturday nights and club members meet once

a month.

I have become more educated and more

passionate about the issue, and its such a spiri-

tual issue as well. I love the spiritual growth

that has happened here at APU because I would

have never been ready for an experience like

that [Thailand] without it, Holm said.

hours perfect for college students with crazy

schedules.

I like going to Donut Man right after

dinner when you ate all your good food,

and then if you ate he althy, you can go and

eat a good, juicy, unhealthy doughnut,

Higa said.

These customers say if you havent been to

The Donut Man yet, make some time to stop by

and see what all the fuss is about. Your sweet

tooth will thank you!


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Hollywood costume designer displays work at APU


A collection of different lms that Fernandez work has been in.


The title of Jose Fernandezs exhibit The Pursuit of Giants.


Two different masks that Fernandez created for Hollywood.

Jose Fernandezs The

Pursuit of Giants art

exhibit features pieces

from The AmazingSpider-man, The

Avengers

Arianna Ruvalcabastaff writer

When you think of superheroes, the rst

thing that comes to mind might be the new-

est Avengers ick or the slew of new lms

based on their rival comic book heroes in The

Justice League. Azusa Pacic Universitys Art

Department brings these larger-than-life char-

acters a little closer to home with Jose Fernan -

dezs The Pursuit of Giants display in the

Duke Gallery.

The exhibit from the costume designer

and creative director at Ironhead Studio con-

sists of masks and costume pieces seen on

characters like Loki from Thor, Batman

from Batman Returns, Wolverine from the

X-Men movies and French music duo Daft

Punk.

An enormous collage made up of pictures

of Fernandez sculpting in the workroom takes

up one wall of the exhibit. Through the photo-

graphs, viewers can see the wide range of proj-

ects he has worked on since his career began

in 1989 as a sculptor on the lm Gremlins.

[His] reputation for subtlety and a clas-

sic aesthetic have continued to put him in de-

mand in more recent years, and can be most

readily seen in characters such as the Silver

Surfer and Hellboys Abe Sapien, as well as

the designs and construction of the specialty

costumes for X-Men United and Fantas-

tic Four, according to the Ironhead Studio

website.

The other walls are dedicated to quotes

that have motivated him and that he hopes

will inspire future artists. These words re-

volving around themes of success and de-

termination encapsulate the exhibits focus

on superheroes and what they mean to theartist.

I was thinking about what I feel superhe-

roes represent and it occurred to me that, for

myself anyway, they are in a way modern-day

giants, if not in physical stature, then by the

sheer magnitude they have on screen and in

the minds of the fans around the world, said

Fernandez on how he thought of the title, The

Pursuit of Giants.

Other than movie theaters, Jose Fernandez

has had his work displayed in art studios and

museums, including the Los Angeles County

Museum of Art. This partnership with Azusa

Pacic University came to pass due to his

friendship with the schools exhibitions direc-

tor, professor Stephen Childs.

Jose Fernandez has been a friend of mine

for a long time, Childs said. I have wanted to

bring him to campus for a while, and Im glad

he was gracious to let us show a fraction of the

phenomenal work that he has produced in his

career.

This partnership was equally as re-warding for Fernandez as for the univer-

sity.

I feel that I have been given a lot of help

in my life, so its nice to be able to give some-

thing back and hopefully inspire the next gen-

eration of artists, Fernandez said. What I

bring into each p roject is the dr ive t o del iver

something that I can be proud of, and then

trying to build upon what I have learned from

past projec ts to hopefull y always be grow-

ing.

If you are a superhero fan, a lm acionado

or someone looking for inspiration, it may be

worthwhile to visit the free exhibit. It will be

on display in the Duke Gallery on West Campus

through Feb. 6.

How to get away with

morning classes

Angel Eleyaestaff writer

Waking up is hard, but

staying awake during

class is even harder

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School is hard, but when you have to begin

classes at eight in the morning, it i s near impos-

sible! Although waking up at the crack of dawn

is daunting, here are a few tips that can perk you

up and get you going.

1. Set an alarm.

Normal, right? Good, but here is the trick:

Put it across the room. Its a great way to wake

up, and if your alarm doesnt wake you up, then

your begrudged roommate will. Its a win-win

all around.

2. Say goodbye to Snapchat, Instagram,

Facebook and Pinterest.You dont have to say goodbye forever, just

while you are trying to get some shuteye. Going

to sleep is a lot easier if you dont have a bright

screen in your face.

According to an article, 9 Easy Ways to

Wake up Earlier and More Refreshed, pub-

lished by Business Insider, the light on the

screen imitates the sun. When that happens,

your body stops producing an essential hor-

mone, melatonin, which is essential for a good

sleep.

So, place the device down, and if you are

still having trouble sleeping, start counting

those sheep.

3. Get a pocket of that sunshine.

You need melatonin to go to sleep, but you

also need it to shut off in order to wake up alert,

and morning sunlight does that for you. Dont

be afraid to open those blinds.

4. Dont go too hard at dinner.

Eating right before you go to bed can pro-

hibit you from having the restful sleep you

crave. Eat several few hours before go to sleep,

rather than midnight snacking. In an article,

Too Early to Get up, Too Early to go to Sleep,

Harvard Medical School suggests that if you get

hungry between dinner and bedtime, eat some-thing that is easy on your digestive system like

applesauce or yogurt.

5. But then go ham for breakfast.

Plan a delicious breakfast the night before

so you have something to look forward to and

help get you out of bed.

6. Cheer for yourself.

When the alarm goes off, sit up, clap for

yourself and shout YES! because you woke

up and made it to the next day. Everyone de-

serves afrmation for that.

Now get on going! Have that breakfast that

you love, grab your books, get some sunshine

and hit the road. You are now ready and pre-

pared to conquer your morning classes.


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Opinion

Landon Trokaassistant sports editor

American Sniper in shades of gray

American Sniper is a sensa-

tional movie. Its a gripping story

that pulls you in and takes you on a

two-hour thrill ride. Bradley Cooper

delivers an exceptional acting perfor-

mance, and the movie is deserving of

its many Oscar nominations.

American Sniper is a recently

released movie directed by Clint East-

wood. Cooper portrays Chris Kyle, a

real-life Navy SEAL that served four

tours of duty. The movie is generally

based on Kyles life, although the story

arc is created for the movie.

The movie has quickly become atopic of debate after Michael Moore

ridiculously called Kyle, the real-life

American sniper on whom the movie

is based, a coward. In reality, he put

the label on all military snipers.

Moore tweeted, My uncle killed

by sniper in WW2. We were taught

snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in

the back. Snipers arent heroes. And

invaders r worse.

Further adding fuel to the re was

Seth Rogen, who tweeted, Ameri-

can Sniper kind of reminds me of the

movie thats showing in the third act

of Inglorious Basterds.

The movie hes referring to is a

ctional Nazi propaganda lm, seen

within the 2009 lm Inglorious

Basterds.

Rogans tweet was picked up by

multiple news organizations, and he

was faced with a great amount of

criticism in response.

He later claried that he enjoyed

the movie and tweeted: I wasnt

comparing the two. Big difference

between comparing and reminding.

Apples remind me of oranges. Cant

compare them, though.

Rogens tweet was a tongue-in-

cheek comment about the movie, but

the subsequent controversy and po-

liticization of his words are truly out

of touch with America.

Many have responded to the lm

with a sense of patriotism and pride

for dear, old America. The problem

with this is that if someone made a

gripping war movie about a soldier

from Kazakhstan with the same writ-

ing, acting and budget, people would

walk out of the theater having a great

amount of respect for Kazakhstan, la-

beling it an incredible movie.

Others have decided to call into

question the man upon whom the

movie was based.

In Kyles version of the Iraq

war, the parties consisted of Ameri-

cans, who are good by virtue of be-

ing American, and fanatic Muslims

whose savage, despicable evil led

them to want to kill Americans sim-

ply because they are Christians,

wrote Laura Miller, in an an article

published on salon.com.

Eastwood didnt make the movie

so people could thump their chests

and chant USA, just as he didnt

make it for people to be hung up on

the Iraqi war or Kyle. He made a lm

that addresses the issue in shades of

gray, even though many have chosen

to see it in black and white.

Can you praise it without being

called a fascist? Can you criticize it

without being branded a commie?

wrote Jon Eig, reporter for the Huff-

ington Post.

Like so many other things in our

society, the movie has devolved into

a shouting match, as people are trum-

peting their point of view as loudly asthey can just to drown out their op-

position.

Instead of being a fantastic piece

of entertainment, it has become an

unnecessary political issue that con-

tinues to drive a wedge between

Americans.

The reality is that the movie is in

middle ground, like most controver-

sial matters. As much as both sides

want to make this a left versus right

issue, the world operates in the gray

area.

If both sides cant agree to look

at the movie for its entertainment val-

ue and nothing more, they should at

least look at it with reasonable lenses.

Someone should be able to ques-tion Kyle without being called un-

American. There is nothing in this

world that is deserving to be above

reproach and by many accounts, it

seems as though theres ground to

question some aspects of his life.

This, however, doesnt mean some-

one is disrespectful or hates America

and the military.

On the other hand, enjoying the

movie and taking pride in Kyles mil-

itary service doesnt make someone

ignorant, racist or any of the other

labels that are being thrown around.

Refusing to let anyone speak out

about these things is what brings us

much closer to the Nazi regime that

Rogen referenced, and I believe we

can all agree thats something from

which we want to stay away.

But seriously, its a movie. Just

enjoy it.

Film hits mark,

many miss point

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Unfortunately, universities all

over the world have become a com-

mon setting for crime. A place that is

designed to educate and help students

grow is not immune to the bad things

of this world. This is why most col-

leges are equipped with some sort of

on-campus security, and Azusa Pa-

cic University is no exception. With

a team of trained ofcers located on

campus, the Department of Campus

Safety strives to create a safe working

environment for students and staff.

With this said, whos to say stu-

dents shouldnt always be prepared

to defend themselves? Some students

choose to carry self-defense weapons

such as pepper spray or a Taser, while

others simply keep these items in adesk drawer to ease parental concern.

Junior liberal studies major Kel-

sie Spoelstra admits to owning a

pocket-knife, Taser and pepper spray,

all given to her from family members

who worry about her.

I dont feel I am an intimidating

person, so if I was ever faced with a

scenario where I had to ght for my

life, Id like to have something to de-

fend myself with, Spoelstra said.

She explained how she doesnt

always carry an item of defense in her

purse, but l ikes to be prepared when

she is off campus.

Here at APU, there are students

everywhere, and campus safety is

always roaming around, so I feel its

just up to us to be smart about it,

said Spoelstra.

Campus safety consists of both

professional ofcers and student

workers. Junior communication stud-

ies major Stephanie Fuentes is an em-

ployee there and has worked as two

different positions within the depart-

ment: parking coordinator and com-

munity service representative.

This job has taught me how to

think quickly and be aware of my sur-

roundings, Fuentes said.

Fuentes feels that even as a stu-

dent worker, her job still contributes

to the safety of the school. She ex-

plained how students generally are

unaware that there can be danger at

any time, and feels a sense of respon-

sibility to be an extra set of eyes and

ears for the campus community.

I do think students should be

allowed to carry weapons of self-

defense, but I think students should

be trained how to use them rst, so

they dont put anyone else in danger,

Fuentes said.

Fuentes encourages students to

learn about how to use self-defensemechanisms properly.

There is concern from the uni-

versity that these weapons could be

a threat to innocent bystanders. These

gadgets are not allowed on campus;

Campus Safety Department Chief

Terry Meyer said Tasers, pepper

spray and other weapons are strictly

prohibited.

But should students be allowed to

carry these items at all times? Some

could argue it isnt necessary and the

responsibility is too much of a bur-

den. It all depends on the person, but

either way I believe its important to

make smart choices when it comes to

safety and to not be completely clue-

less.

Cautious or Clueless?Students should

decide whether or

not to carry items

of self-defense

Melissa Quinterostaff writer

Experts say, LinkedIn or your lossPlatform for

students to make

connections and

have professional

online presence

Faith Vander Voortcopy editor

Students are increasingly hearing

about LinkedIn and wondering, Do I

really need it? The answer is simple:

Yes.

LinkedIn is a social network-

ing site unlike any other. You wont

nd memes of cats or have to read

peoples complaints about Mondays.

It is a strictly professional site that

serves as a networking tool for over

300 million people, according to the

LinkedIn website.

LinkedIn is where all the HR

managers and recruiters are now

hanging out, according to The Re-

sume Center website. It gives youthe opportunity to connect with a

company or a person within that com-

pany directly like never before.

The rst step in making an ac-

count is creating a prole. This is a

far more in-depth process than any

other social media site, but there is

good reason behind it.

LinkedIn offers a summary sec-

tion that appears directly beneath the

prole picture. This space enables

users to pitch themselves in a profes-

sional setting. Some people tell their

life story, while others boast of their

personal strengths and accomplish-

ments. This is also an area where a

resum can be attached.

The skills and endorsement por-

tion of LinkedIn allows a user to add

certain skills he or she has, and fol-

lowers can then vouch for and en-

dorse the listed skills. This gives

credibility to the users name and

prole. Not only do users say they are

able to complete a task, but others are

validating that statement.

Dr. Brooke Van Dam, a commu-

nication studies professor at Azusa

Pacic University, is a rm supporter

of LinkedIn and believes that stu-

dents should be proactive in building

their professional prole.

I think one of the biggest mis-

takes you can make as a college stu-

dent is to not be thinking about your

future throughout the four years,

Van Dam said.

Van Dam shared that as a mem-

ber of LinkedIn, she receives weekly

emails with job openings and that

alone is benecial to someone near-

ing graduation.

Today, many job recruiters rely

solely on LinkedIn to secure job

openings. It is easy for managers to

simply type in a certain career eld,set of skills, region or position to

come up with a whole list of people

suitable for the position.

LinkedIn is also very useful in

securing an internship. Having a pro-

fessional presence online gives an

edge in the application process.

APU social media specialist Al-

lison Oster agrees with Van Dam and

uses LinkedIn to connect with people

on a different level that other social

media facets dont necessarily offer.

LinkedIn eliminates the clutter that

comes with other social media sites,

such as Facebook and Twitter, and

has a more narrowed focus for users,

said Oster.

Senior biblical studies major

Kyle Hahn thinks its paramount for

students to start building a LinkedIn

prole before graduation.

Its all about networking, said

Hahn. The people Im connected to

on LinkedIn, the broader my job pos-

sibilities are.

Both Oster and Van Dam have

made connections on LinkedIn that

have either furthered their career or

helped them assist someone else fur-

ther in their career.

Paul Anderson, a professor in

APUs School of Business believesthat the sooner students begin work-

ing on their personal prole, the bet-

ter. That thing [LinkedIn] is so wide

spread you never know what you can

come up with and what it can do for

you, said Anderson.

Anderson noted the importance

internships play in setting up a suc-

cessful career, and LinkedIn is an

invaluable asset when it comes to

securing an internship. APU students

belong to a generation that is com-

fortable with the idea of living in

the now, but as graduation quickly

approaches, students will wish they

spent less time concerned about Ins-

tagram likes and focused more time

on making connections via LinkedIn.

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American Sniper, a lm based on the life of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, is now ranked one of the top warmovies of all time. Opening on Friday, Jan. 16, the movie brought in over $100 million to the box ofce.


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Searching for a Soules-mate is now a physical gameThe Bachelorcontestants

forced tophysicallycompete forstars love,attention

Lauren Duranstaff writer

This season will be unlike any-

thing we have ever seen before, said

Chris Harrison, host of The Bach-

elor. Although he has used this same

phrase on the past 18 seasons, the

statement always proves to be true.

This seasons bachelor is Chris

Soules, a handsome farmer from Ar-

lington, Iowa, whom many remember

from Andi Dorfmans season of The

Bachelorette. Hearts across Americabroke for Soules after watching him

profess his love to Dorfman, only to

be sent home immediately afterward.

I believe in the process, he said

in an interview with ABC News. I

believe in what I went through on the

previous show, and thats why I am

doing it. I wouldnt do it if I didnt

see the potential.

Although the process does in-

clude dating 30 women at once, it

was surprising to see the sexual ten-

sion begin on the rst night as well

as the dramatic progression over the

past ve weeks.

If women are not busy making

out with Soules, they are making

sexual innuendos or sneaking into his

living area, doing just about anything

to have time alone with him.

I think this has a lot to do with

Chris, said Chandler Nolan, a junior

cinematic arts major. [On the rst

night] he kissed a girl, and that put

pressure on all the other girls to make

a physical connection with him,

How could this setting possibly

build a loving and lasting relation-

ship? It seems as though the women

are seeking physical connections

with him before making emotional

ones for the sake of the game and the

competition.

I know Ive maybe kissed more

girls at this point than the average

bachelor, but I was taking things se-

riously, and isnt kissing a huge part

of any romantic relationship? said

Soules in the weekly Bachelor blog

on people.com.

Aside from the amount of kiss-

ing going on, this season has also re-

quired women to physically compete

against one another for individual

time with Soules.

During the second week of com-

petition the contestants had to com-

pete in a barnyard obstacle course.

This was different from the shows

past obstacle courses because the

ladies had to shuck corn and wrestle

greased pigs in record-breaking time.

Aspiring dictator believes you can trust mediaAzusa PacifcUniversitystudent says

media outletswill help her onher journey todomination

Brooke Seipelstaff writer

Ive always wanted to be a dic-

tator. Unfortunately, that never went

over well when elementary school

teachers asked, What do you want to

be when you grow up? Eventually, I

decided to go for the next best thing:

journalism.

My logic behind this was that ev-

ery great dictator must have control

over the media. Becoming a promi-

nent journalist was just the start.

I took other factors into consid-

eration, such as becoming a student

at Azusa Pacic University. Who

doesnt trust a well-versed Christian

girl? I joined the Student Govern-

ment Association and spent two years

observing the ways in which power

distribution occurs, practicing my

skills in manipulation and trying to

unknowingly get the administration

to back my movement.

I have made one fatal assumption

in my pursuit of total world domina-

tion: the news is easy to lie about.

As it turns out, stories have to go

through multiple phases of approvalbefore they are published. Not only

do editors fact check the numbers,

data and assertions made in an article,

but they also get in contact with ev-

eryone quoted in a story to make sure

they actually said what was written in

the article. Tricky.

I didnt let this stop me at rst. I

thought about the infamous StephenGlass, a journalist for The New Re-

public in the late 90s who published

41 articles for the magazine with half

of them falsied. His story inspired

me. He let down his entire team of

writers and editors, just to create a

catchy story.

But he was red and shamed

across the United States, as New York

and California refused to even let him

practice as a lawyer. It seemed this

route only provides short-lived glory

instead of full control over the media.

According to a Pew Research

study, the press, though widely criti-

cized, is trusted more than other

sources of information. People gen-

erally believe their local and national

news organizations as opposed to in-

formation that comes from big busi-

ness, politicians or the state and na-

tional government.

This trust isnt blindly made. It

is because news, in less politically

polarized stations like FOX or CNN,

is focused on providing unbiased and

well-balanced coverage of facts.

This makes it extremely difcult

to accomplish my original goal when

rst choosing to become a journalist.

But there is another option I missed

out on: lm and television produc-

tion. The real goal should have been

to join one of the few corporations

that entirely control the media and

brainwash the public.

It seems clear that the way inwhich people get attached to televi-

sion, sports, lms and comics should

have been my original goal. Brain-

washing seems to be a tactic boast-

ing both positive and plentiful results

worldwide.

A prime example of this is The

Bachelor. Just about everyone on

campus is talking about this show,and Chris Soules pursuit to nd love.

Well, not everyone, mostly females,

which at APU is over half of the pop-

ulation. This show (as well as The

Bachelorette) has managed to con-

vince people and students at APU that

a man or woman dating 30 people at

one time is totally acceptable.

These viewers are accepting of

the fact that the nal three contestants

are given keys to the fantasy suite, es-

sentially so that the bachelor or bach-

elorette can decide whom he or she

sexually prefers.

Cinematic Arts Professor John

Hamilton explains how our people

watch reality shows such as The

Bachelor because people are com-

forted to see that there are individuals

out there who are more idiotic than

we are.

The word reality is misused

here, said Hamilton. A show like

The Bachelor is contrived and

staged not raw reality. True reality

would be a direct cinema documen-

tary... and even here it is never neutral

or unbiased, because of selectivity

and editing. One analyst noted that

whenever the camera cuts, you have

introduced falsehood.

To each their own with regard

to television consumption. I ad-

mit, my guilty pleasure is Game of

Thrones, which is probably worse.

The point is, these shows have man-

aged to completely skew reality andmanipulate viewers into agreeing

with something they normally would

fundamentally dislike.

Why couldnt I do that with my

dictator regime? Convincing viewers

they want to be controlled by me? It

was a rookie mistake to pursue jour-

nalism over a career with much more

brainwashing opportunities.

According to research in 2012

by Business Insider, only six corpo-

rations own 90 percent of the media.

Those companies are Comcast, News

Corp, Viacom, Disney, Time Warner

and CBS. In 1983, 50 companiesshared ownership of the media.

This means that controlling one

of these companies means millions

of people globally are at your nger-

tips. It also suggests that there isnt as

much diversity in the marketplace as

we like to think.

Its not worth being super-para-

noid about the news or starting cults to

take down the Illuminati. However, at

the end of the day, you should always

be wary of what you choose to trust,

and, if you can, do your own research

and fact-checking. If you dont, you

might end up letting people like metake control and, trust me, that isnt a

great idea because I cant even gure

out how to overcome Mondays.

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In the end, Carly, a cruise-ship singer

from Texas, won the challenge, but

did not win the one-on-one date with

Soules that night.

Fast-forward a week later when a

group of women were own to San

Francisco, where they were to com-

pete in a mud run while wearing wed-

ding dresses. Jillian, a highly compet-

itive woman, won the group-date and

continued on a romantic one-on-one

date in the city, while the losers re-

turned home to the mansion.

Winning a date with Chris

should not be determined by a test

of strength, but rather by who Chris

wants to pursue further, said Nolan.

On the other end of the spectrum,

Dr. Daniel Pawley, an associate pro-

fessor in the Communication Studies

Department at Azusa Pacic, sees the

necessity of the competition.

If you want to make strides in

Hollywood, you have to play Hol-

lywoods games and abide by its

rules, said Pawley. The competi-

tion for what passes as love, as you

say, is the game thats being played,

and the contestants are governed and

measured by how well they play the

game.

While it is true that contestants

are measured by how well they play

the game, its a concern that this is

the foundation of an engagement and

presumably a marriage.

Love cannot be determined by

physical strength, and especially not

by how quickly you can wrestle a

greased pig. I understand that the pro-

ducers must provide entertainment

for the viewers, but at some point it

must be acknowledged that time is

valuable.

You spend about a total of 12hours together in the rst two months

of the show and its under very

strange circumstances, wrote former

bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky on her

E! News blog.

Twelve hours is nothing com-

pared to the eternity they are com-

mitting to one another by accepting

a proposal. The time they are given

should not be snatched from them

simply because they didnt physical-

ly perform to the extent of the other

women.

With only 11 contestants remain-

ing, it will be interesting to see what

the upcoming weeks have in store as

Soules continues his journey to nd

his future wife.

Lauren Duran PHOTO

People across America are joining Chris Soules, currently known as Prince Farming, in his pursuit to ndlove on the 19th season of The Bachelor, by completing fantasy Bachelor Brackets.

American citizens are trusting the media to provide them the in-formation that they need to be researching themselves.


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Sports

Azusa Pacic softball opens its

2015 campaign today, coming off a

successful season that ended with a

40-19 overall record (22-10 PacWest).

The team was selected to n-

ish third in the PacWest preseason

coaches poll behind Dixie State and

California Baptist, which shared the

conference championship last year.

The Cougars return the core of

their 2014 roster, which had no seniors.

Normally, at the start of a sea-

son, you have to teach people, This

is how you do this, or, This is how

you do that. But now we have experi-

enced, smart ball players, said head

coach Carrie Webber. Were trying

to take that next step in our game and

be conference leaders instead of con-

ference almost-leaders.

Among the 13 returners is Pac-

West Preseason Player of the Year

Nicki Sprague. The sophomore third

baseman earned co-Player of the Year

and Freshman Player of the Year

honors last season after setting three

single-season program records in bat-

ting average (.492), hits (87) and runs

scored (63).

The roster also features ve se-

niors, including Katrina Oviedo, who

is one of three players in the program

for four years.Oviedo and Sprague each empha-

sized the signicance of the chem-

istry this team has, having already

played one season together.

Weve brought back the vibe

and the chemistry we had last year,

and it works really well with our

team, Oviedo said.

The Cougars also welcomed to

their 2015 roster several new players,

who Webber says complement the

13 returners.

Among the seven newcomers are

transfers Jacqueline Carlin and Ally

Wimer.

Carlin comes to APU from the

Division II program at University

of Charleston, where she started 46games her sophomore season (2013),

recording a .292 batting average as

the Golden Eagles leadoff hitter.

Wimer joins the Cougars after two

seasons at Shasta College, where she

helped her team to two consecutive

undefeated league titles as a two-time

all-conference catcher. She also batted

.355 in her two years with the Knights.

The transfers add to the return-

ing rosters strength behind the plate.

In addition to Sprague, the Cougars

bring back junior catcher Madison

Hernandez and junior rst baseman

Jessica Melcher. Hernandez led the

team in home runs (six) and RBIs

(46) with a .354 batting average

while Melcher tabbed 40 RBIs andfour home runs last season.

Were really building on our hit-

ting, Webber said. Were going to

have one through nine that can actu-

Softball looks to pick up from successful 2014 seasonCougars return

13 players, picked

third in PacWest

Baseball team looking to exceed expectations

ally hit and bring in runs.

Sophomore Carly Xepoleas re-

turns to the Cougars pitching staff

after starting seven games and ap-

pearing in 11 others in 2014, nish-

ing with a 2.01 ERA. The team also

returns two veteran pitchers, junior

Narissa Garcia and senior Destinee

Levesque.

Experience and condence are

the two things that are going to bring

us to the next level, Webber said.

The talent is there. Once they un -

derstand whats expected of us andwhats expected of the league, they

can really go after their goals.

The PacWest features tough com-

petition in softball, which Webber de-

scribes as a dogght. The Cougars

split 10 of 16 conference double-

headers last season.

You have to be mentally tough

in this conference. You have to be

physically tough in this conference,

Webber said. You have to go out

with a mindset that youre going to

score runs and play well every single

game. If you dont, youre going to

lose.

The Cougars are looking to build

off their strengths from last season

to again contend for a top spot in thePacWest.

Were not going to skip a beat

this season, Sprague said. Were go-

ing to pick up right where we left off.

1. Dixie State (10) 120

2. Cal Baptist (1) 1103. Azusa Pacic 98

4. Hawaii Pacic 84

5. Dominican 68

6. Hawaii Hilo 64

7. Chaminade 56

8. NDNU 50

9. Academy of Art 39

10. BYU-Hawaii 23

11. Holy Names 14

*First-place votes in parentheses

Home opener:

Feb. 10 vs. Cal State San

Bernardino

PacWest opener:Feb. 20 vs. Academy of Art


Preseason PacWest Player of the Year Nicki Sprague at bat in a home game last year.

PACWEST COACHES POLL

Cougars looking to

improve on 2014s

third-place nish

The Azusa Pacic baseball team

commenced its rst season as full

NCAA Division II members Feb. 2.

The team is hoping to surpass ex -

pectations after being picked to n-

ish fourth in the PacWest preseason

coaches poll.

We are certainly excited to get

the season started, head coach Paul

Svagdis said. We are looking for-

ward to playing other teams, seeing

how we match up and seeing the

things we do well and the things we

need to improve on.

APU lost three junior players

who were selected in the 2014 Ma-

jor League Baseball First-Year Player

Draft. Joseph Daris was picked up by

the Atlanta Braves in the 14th round,

Adam McCreery by the Los Angeles

Angels of Anaheim in the 22nd and

Zach Hedges by the Chicago Cubs in

the 26th.

The Cougars welcome several

additions to the team and are return-

ing some key players from last season

expecting to make a big impact.

Josh Staumont and Joel Belk are

two pitchers that had a good year last

year and hopefully are primed up to

improve this season, Svagdis said.

Our rst baseman, Jordan Brower,

and catcher, Joe Huthsing, have been

playing for a while, and we have a

high expectation that they can help

lead the team on and off the eld.

Brower will be returning this sea-

son as the starting rst baseman after

receiving a third-team all-conference

nod last year. He led the Cougars in

home runs (eight) and RBIs (41).

Getting prepared for this sea-

son through the California Collegiate

League really helped a lot. We heard

we were picked fourth this season,

and its just more motivation because

we dont deserve to be in fourth

place, Brower said. We have higher

expectations for the team. I am con-

dent and our team is condent that we

will nish higher if not rst. We are

going to play hard, stick to the pro-

cess and have fun doing it.

Junior pitcher Belk is expected to

make an impact. He appeared in 12

games last season, starting 11 and n-

1.California Baptist (5) 82

2.Dixie State (2) 72

3.Fresno Pacic (1) 65

4.Azusa Pacic (1) 62

5.Hawaii Pacic 53

6.Point Loma 41

7.Hawaii Hilo 26

8.Holy Names 23

9. Academy of Art 9

*First-place votes in parentheses

Home opener:

Feb. 13 vs. Cal Poly Pomona

PacWest opener:

Feb. 27 at Academy of Art

PACWEST COACHES POLL


Ace pitcher Josh Staumont is looking to build off a strong summer perfor-mance in the Cape Cod League.

ishing with a 5-3 record and 3.46 ERA.

Im excited we have some new

and young players that are stepping

up in pretty important ways, and we

are coming together as a team, Belk

said. We have a great rotation. I

think its a productive one and it will

produce results, but more importantly

its about the team, relationships andcamaraderie.

Staumont will be another pitcher

to keep an eye on. Last season he hit

high-90s with his fastball, and over

the summer he helped the Yarmouth-

Dennis Red Sox win the Cape Cod

Summer League Championship.

Staumont had eight strikeouts in ve

different games last season.

APU won its opening game

against Cal State San Bernardino

6-2 on Feb. 2. The Cougars PacWest

schedule starts on Feb. 27 with a four-

game set against Academy of Art.

Womens Basketball (14-7)

Last game: W, 81-67 vs.Hawaii-Hilo*

Upcoming: @ Cal Baptist* at5:00 p.m. on Saturday

Mens Basketball (19-3)

Last game: W, 109-79 vs.Hawaii-Hilo

Upcoming: @ Cal Baptist at7:00 p.m. on Saturday

Track and Field

Upcoming: Westmont Sun-shine Invitational @ Santa

Barbara on Saturday

Water Polo (2-4)Last game: L, 14-8 vs. Cal

State NorthridgeUpcoming: vs. Occidental at

9:00 am on Saturday

Swimming and Diving

Upcoming: @ Concordia/Biola

on Saturday

SoftballUpcoming: @ UC San Diego

on Wednesday

Baseball

Last Game: W, 6-2 @ Cal State

San BernardinoUpcoming: @ Cal State Mon-

terey Bay on Thursday

Womens Tennis

Upcoming: @ Cal State Ful-

lerton on Wednesday

Mens Tennis

Upcoming: @ UC San Diego

on Friday

AROUND THE DEN

Katie Richcreeksports editor

Stefany Romerostaff writer


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Tomek Czerwinski

was the picture-

perfect athlete,

until he quit

Faith Vander Voortcopy editor

Tomek Czerwinski takes the

phrase super senior to a whole new

level. In his last year on the mens

track and eld team at Azusa Pacic

University, his story of overcoming

adversity and relentless perseverance

sets him apart from the typical col-

lege athlete.

Czerwinski competes in the hep-

tathlon during the indoor season and

decathlon during the outdoor, spe-

cializing in multiple events. He won

the heptathlon at the 2014 NCCAA

indoor national championship meet.

Czerwinski attended Rio Mesa

High School in Oxnard, California.

He ran varsity track his freshman

year and played varsity football his

sophomore year. Athletics were a

central part of his life.

My sophomore year I was like

[in the] top ve in the county in the

long jump and in both hurdles races.

And then, my junior year, I was [inthe] top three in the state in those

three events, Czerwinski said.

All this paints Czerwinski as the

picture-perfect high school athlete,

until he nishes his sentence with ...

and then I quit.

Growing up in Ventura County

did not always prove easy for Czer-

winski.

I basically got involved with the

wrong crowd of people, he said.

He ended up getting injured and

often found himself in the middle of

ghts.

I had scholarship offers to mul-

tiple Division I schools, and I just

disappeared and stopped showing up.

And I barely graduated high school,

Czerwinski recalled. I completely

lost interest. ... I never stepped foot

on a track again for like ve more

years.

Czerwinski went through many

of what he would call incidents in

those ve years. One day he woke up

in a hospital bed after a ght that al-

most cost him his life. It was then he

decided to make a change.

Watching Bryan Clay, a former

APU track star, compete in the 2008

Olympics is what sparked Czerwin-

skis desire to become a decathlete.

I didnt do anything about it for

another year, year and a half. I just

kinda, I dont know, didnt move on

it. But then, I got a job and had a boss

that dug into me about my goals, Cz-

erwinski said.

His boss got after him to contact

the community colleges in the area to

speak with the coaches, and the ath-

lete did as he was told.

In 2011, he enrolled at Ventura

College to compete on the track

team. Unfortunately, one month into

practice, another struggle stopped

Czerwinski in his tracks. Two of his

best friends from home died, and his

track career went on hold due to a

torn hamstring.

After recovery, Czerwinski re-

turned to Ventura College and had

a decent season. When his coach

left the school, so did he. Czerwin-

ski transferred to Mt. San Antonio

College, where he became a national

champion in the decathlon.

I watched the second-place

guy get a full ride to Washington, I

watched the third-place guy get a

APU Sports InformationCOURTESY

Tomek Czerwinski competes in a sprint event at the Mt. SAC Relays hosted at Cougar Stadium.

60 meter dash: 7.27 sec

60 meter hurdles: 8.43 sec

1000 meter run: 2:56.92

Pole vault: 14-02.75

Long jump: 22-05.00

High jump: 6-00.75

Shot put: 40-11.75

Heptathalon total: 5124

*at 2014 NCCAA Indoor Track & FieldChampionships

CZERWINSKIS 2014 STATS

National champions unconventional road to APU

The acrobatics and tumbling

team is coming off a runner-up nish

to Oregon in the National Collegiate

Acrobatics and Tumbling Associa-

tion Championships last season. The

team is ipping its way into the new

season, set to begin Feb. 4 against the

Ducks.

The roster is young, featuring

11 freshmen and eight sophomores.

Only four seniors return to the team

this season.

Its bittersweet because this

[sport] has been my life for the past

four years. Its something Ive poured

a lot of time and work into, said

senior base Falynn Martinez. Thisbeing my last season is sad. Not hav-

ing this team environment anymore

is going to be a difcult adjustment

for me.

Martinez and the other three ath-

letes competing in their nal season

have one last opportunity to bring a

NCATA Championship title to APU,

a challenge which Martinez describes

as a nervous, exciting feeling.

The four seniors have adopted

leadership roles on the squad.

Asia Desamito has really

Acrobatics and tumbling opens new seasonCougars set for big

year coming o

second-place nish

Sam Quintanillastaff writer

full ride to Cal-Berkeley, I watched

the fourth-place guy get a full ride

to Boise State, Czerwinski said. I

watched everybody below me get full

rides to all these big DI schools, and I

still hadnt had anything yet. No one

was interested in me.

At this point, Czerwinski had

given up on track and eld. It was a

surprise when his coach at Mt. SAC

called to tell him hed spoken to

Kevin Reid, APUs mens track and

eld coach. Reid was interested and

so was Czerwinski.

Matt Nash, a senior multi-sport

athlete at APU, has been training

by Czerwinskis side for three yearsnow. Nash emphasized that the latter

is like an older brother to him.

He has inspired me to work hard

and keep persevering even in hard

times, Nash said.

Both Nash and Reid use the word

perseverance when describing Cz-

erwinskis main strength in both ath-

letics and personal life.

Hes a great teammate, great

leader. He leads by example, Reid

said. He is easy to coach. He listens.

When practice starts, I dont have to

look around and wonder where he is.

Hes one of those guys that are the

rst to come and last to leave.

After graduation, Czerwinski

plans to attend graduate school for

physical education. He wants to use

the hardships hes gone through to

impact young childrens lives in a

positive way.

stepped up and has led the team in

trying to get them to work together

and rally together, Kassurd said.

Triana Leal, one of 10 juniors,

expressed her thoughts on the up-

coming season.

I feel like its gonna be where

we match up, and how we play out

the season, Leal said. But were ex-

cited to compete again.

The team has additions who are

adjusting to competing at a collegiate

level and working in Kassurds sys-

tem.

It depends on the skills they

come in with, said Kassurd on the

difculty of learning the choreog-

raphy. We have quite a few [up-

perclassmen] that are doing a good

job making sure [the freshmen] un-

derstand the whole process of going

through a meet.

Ashleigh Pitts is one of the ad-

ditions to the team. She competes as

both a top and base.

As a freshman, the transition tothe team has been really fun and not

hard, Pitts said. I have a bunch of

teammates that are supporting me and

helping with stuff. Its awesome.

After ending last season with a

national championship nal meet, the

team is condent the upcoming sea-

son has good in store.

Weve hit skills for tumbling

that we had not been able to hit yet,

so thats a big deal for us, Kassurd

said.

The second-place nish was a

statement for APU. I think it proved

to a lot of people that we are a team to

look out for, Leal said.

At the same time we have a

lot of room [for] improvement,

sophomore base Hannah Welander

added. Having come in second,

we have more motivation to come

in rst.

The Cougars look to maintain

that high level of competition.

Were anxious [to start the sea-

son], Welander said. Having come

in second, we have more motivation

to come in rst this season.

APU begins the season Feb. 4

at home against Oregon. The Ducks

won the season series 2-1 last year

against the Cougars, capping the se-

ries with a win in the NCATA Cham-

pionship meet.

Katie RichcreekPHOTO

Azusa Pacic competes in the 2014 NCATA National Championships hosted in the Felix Event Center.


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Rivalry renewed: Biola to le for NCAA

Biola University announced Jan. 29 it would start the process of ending their aliation with the NAIA, and will

begin applying for membership with the NCAA Division II. According to the announcement, the application will

be led February 2016. The Eagles will seek aliation with the Pacic West Conference, where the programs

former Golden State Athletic Conference competitors APU, California Baptist, Fresno Pacic and Point Loma

now compete. Other former GSAC member, Concordia, will begin competition with the PacWest in 2015-16.

All-time records:

Baseball 113-63

Womens basketball 43-34

Mens basketball 54-48

Womens soccer 22-5-4

Mens soccer 31-17-5

Volleyball 33-43

vs


Azusa Pacic tips off against Biola at a home game in the 2006-07 season, when both teams were members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the GSAC.

Cougars hold 58% combined winning percentage

Athletes qualify for nationals

Seven Azusa Pacic track and eld athletes

posted national-qualifying performances in 10

events at the Moutain Ts and UW indoor invi-

tationals on Jan. 30 and 31.

Staci Foster earned the Cougars rst auto-

matic qualier for a Division II championship

in the mile run, coming in a half-second under

the qualifying time at 4:45.19.

The other six athletes tabbed provisional

qualiers. Eileen Stressling is another distance


Staci Foster earned an automatic qualier in the mile event at the UW Invitational.

Senior Megan VanWinkle nabbed three

provisional qualiers in the pentathlon, long

jump and high jump while Sydney Eaton

joined her in the high jump. Fellow multi-

event athlete Justin Balczak claimed another

in the heptathlon.

Shujaa Benson recorded provisional qual-

iers in the 60 meter hurdles and long jump.

Amber Panapa wrapped up the provisional

qualiers in the weight throw.

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