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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
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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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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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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
Brianna Rodriguez PHOTO
The popular Tiger Tail doughnut at The Donut Man.
Brianna Rodriguez PHOTO
The Donut Man in Glendora not too far from APU.
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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
Kimberly Smith PHOTO
A collection of different lms that Fernandez work has been in.
Kimberly Smith PHOTO
The title of Jose Fernandezs exhibit The Pursuit of Giants.
Kimberly Smith PHOTO
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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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.
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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
APU Sports Information COURTESY
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
APU Sports Information COURTESY
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
APU Sports InformationCOURTESY
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
APU Sports InformationCOURTESY
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.