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THE WIRE TEDx returns to APU Food truck hits campus

APU Dining and basically, ours is the latestthe
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Ferrari of the food truck, Hakobian

Services is said.
As far as the menu goes,
gearing up to Hakobian said that he wanted The

welcome its Truck to have a menu that was

different from all the other venues
newest member: on campus.
Were experimenting now.
Muslim Misconception The Truck Were trying to put stuff on there that
nobody else has on campus, that way
On March 30, the Department Alexis Nagem the food truck is unique, he said. I
of Biblical and Religious Studies news editor just found out from a company that
invited Omar Ricci of the L.A. theyre going to bring in battered

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Islamic Center to speak at a After three years in the planning
session called Everything you and developing stages, The Truck
wanted to know about Islam and is finally making its appearance on
Muslims but were afraid to ask campus. Although The Truck has
not had its official opening day,
in the LAPC. 5
it can still be found parked and
operating around campus.
Dining Services Senior
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and fried Twinkies. I special ordered
them. I have ten cases coming in.
Basically, everything that is unique,
its going to be on the truck. I want
all the students to look for the
truck...Its going to be interesting
and I want them to be excited. Were
excited.

Manager Abraham Hakobian said Although the menu is still in

Criminal Justice Professor Deshonna Coller-Goubil presents on the that the inspiration for the food the works, things such as grass-fed
TEDx stage about reimagining justice in todays tense social climate. truck came from the colleges APU beef burgers, natural chicken breast
corresponds with, all of whom have sandwiches, Korean barbecue
Innovation in conjunction with Don Isaak, their own food trucks. beef tacos and funnel cake fries are
Ph.D. to receive licensing for the Recently we went to a available.
permeated TEDxAzusaPacificUniversity event conference [where] colleges come Grether said that The Truck
together once a year, its called the
UTCC on this semester.
Under the theme of innovation, NACUFS conference. National
will continue to operate under the
values held by Dining Services.
Christian Dating Apps
March 28 APU faculty shared breakthroughs
in neuroscience, mindfulness prac-
colleges and universities come
together, and we showcased our
[Our goal] is to serve high-
quality food that no other venue
Yes Im on Tinder and Bumble,
tices, the power of growth mindsets, truck there, Hakobian said. There offers, thats served hot and fresh,
an APU student said. Dating Hankyul Sharon Lee
editor in chief cultural resiliency in the oldest city of were other schools, colleges, that has appeal and taste, he said.
apps work. 8 Mexico, the value of low-point con- they had trucks also. So it was Were not varying away from any of
versations, foster care advocacy and interesting to see that everybody that, even though its on wheels.
From speakers of diverse dis- standing in the middle in the midst of liked our truck, our concept, our Abbie Porter, a first-year
ciplines to livestream viewing par- our tense national climate. ideas. graduate student in the Marriage
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Baseball strong
APU Baseball ties the school
record for best 30-game start,
while remaining first in the
PacWest and continuing to climb
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ties and swag bags, the biannual
TEDx event aired for the second
time since its debut at APU in
2015. The first TEDx event her-
alded the most viewed livestream
in university history, and it re-
turned for an encore performance
last Tuesday.
This independently organized
TEDx event was fully funded by
the Center for Research on Ethics
and Values (CREV) directed by
Mark Eaton, Ph.D. who worked
The event was hosted by Journal- The Truck boasts all of the
ism Professor Kent Walls who paced latest equipment models, including
the afternoon with a light hearted au- fryers, an oven and Panini presses.
dience participation game called Is It presses in 30 seconds, up
It A Title of a TED Talk or A Tweet to 50 seconds depending on the
From A High Schooler? thickness of the bread. We have two
There were so many aspects of of those, which is the latest, highest
hosting that were exciting, Walls quality one, Hakobian said.
said. It is tough to pinpoint just one. The truck also features a
That said, it was a blessing to get to PA system and a vehicle back-
know all the incredibly talented up camera, two non-standard
additions suggested by Dining
see TEDX 3 Services Food Truck Manager
Paul Grether.
Most trucks, they just have
and Family Therapy Program at
APU and student manager for
The Truck, has been working with
Dining Services for three years but
said that working the food truck was
a different experience from the other
venues on campus.
Its a lot of trial and error
because its a food truck and many
of us, probably all of us, have never
worked on a food truck before and
there are limitations that you learn
as you go, but just learning how to
overcome those limitations has been
a group effort, she said.

Mama Rwanda viewing [the] minimum. As we go, every year

theyre going to create new ideas, see TRUCK 3

Department starting their own businesses.

APUs Department of History
of History and Political Science partnered with
Pi Sigma Alpha, the AEI Executive
and Political Council and Hope International to
@Briannar0see | Bri Science hosts host this event. The screening was
followed by a Q&A session with
That skit was an in-depth
analysis of every #APU a screening of Regional Representative for Hope
International Haley Smith, M. A.
student during dead week:
panic and freak out.
documentary Smith spoke about
organization and the work they
her

#zukeeperslive #iheartapu and Q&A are doing to help communities like

those depicted in the film. Hope
Micaela Ricaforte International focuses on investing in
@allisonoster | Allison guest writer and providing the financial means for
Great to see so many these women to start their businesses.
@azusapacific women Tien Thai These women are taking
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guest writer
representing at the
Advancing Women in On March 28, students of all
Leadership conference majors gathered in Upper Turner
today! Campus Center (UTCC) for
the screening of a documentary
called Mama Rwanda about
If you want to see your tweets
women in Rwanda, Africa, who
featured in The Clause, tweet
have become empowered to help
us at @apuclause #iheartapu. the poverty in their community by
ownership over not only their families,
but their entire country, Smith said.
They are creating businesses and
jobs for their community members.
Theyre working very hard and
theyre working with one another. By
creating a living income, theyre using
The Truck has frequently been seen in front of Segerstrom, much to
see RWANDA 2 the delight of APU science majors who praise the short commute.
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safety
report Wednesday, April 5 - Sunday, April 9
APU Theater Godspell Play
The following are selected incidents
The classical musical Godspell returns to the APU Stage. Godspell
as reported from the Daily Media Log
from March 27 through March 31 is a family-friendly muscial that examines the Gospel of Matthew in
courtesy of Campus Safety. a modern day song and dance style. Written by Stephen Schwartz
(Wicked & Pippin), the musical explores Jesus parables and
teachings with his young disciples in the last few weeks of his life.
MONDAY, MARCH 27 Showtimes Wednesday through Friday start at 7:30 p.m., with a 2
PETTY THEFT p.m. matinee Saturday in the Warehouse Theater.

@APUWRITING COURTESY
HERITAGE CAFE
Referred to Azusa Police Thursday, April 6
Department. This is Your Brain on Bias: The Neurobiology
MONDAY, MARCH 27 of Microaggression and How Diversity
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Changes Your Brain Lecture
ADAMS HALL Invited speakers present special topics around issues of diversity
Referred to Azusa Police during these three afternoon sessions. Refreshments are provided.
APU Writing Coaches offer aid to #anystudent for #anyproject.
Department. 3:30-5:00 p.m. Wilden Hall, Wilden 119.
Friday, April 7
MONDAY, MARCH 27 Thursday, April 6 Senior Recital: Kimberly Sahagun, violin
PETTY THEFT
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE
Final Cut Kimberly Sahagun will present a recital in partial fulfillment of
Twelve student vocalists compete for top honors before a live the Bachelor of Music in Pre-Techer Certification. 4:30-5:30 p.m.
EXTERIOR Munson Chapel
audience and panel of music industry professionals in APUs annual
Referred to Azusa Police
student-run singing competition. Cut finalists include Camille
Department.
Smith, Alyssa Tepper, Sam Denton, Hannah Gertenrich, Jamie Hart, Tuesday, April 11
Katherine Hall, Melanie Tierce, Katelyn Hernandez, Seth Velez,
TUESDAY, MARCH 28 Astyn Turrentine, Moxy Mohr and Aja Grant.
Battle of the Interviews
NO CRIMES REPORTED. Wynn Ampitheater 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Six APU studens compete in the Battle of the Interviews.
Upper Turner Campus Center 7:00-8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
GRAND THEFT
LOT A
Referred to
Department.
Azusa Police
Film celebrates women entrepreneurs
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 RWANDA, P. 1

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ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
SHIRE EXTERIOR
Referred to Azusa Police dignity and work to eradicate
Department. poverty in their communities.
The film chronicled the journeys
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 of Christine and Drocella, two
Rwandan women with their own
NO CRIMES REPORTED
successful businesses. After the 1994
genocide, the population of Rwanda
FRIDAY, MARCH 31 was 70 percent women. Christine,
UNDERAGE POSS./CONS. a mother of four, needed a way to
OF ALCOHOL support her family after her husband
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE died, so she took a family recipe for
APARTMENTS. banana wine and started her very
Referred to Student Life. own company. Today, she has the
leading banana wine company in Crew works during the filming of Mama Rwanda (left). A poster depicting the hard-working women
FRIDAY, MARCH 31 her nation with over 40 employees. that helped their neighbors in post-genocide Rwanda (right.)
THEFT Christine believes that her role is to behind the conflicts of our past. and microfinance institutions as well circumstances these women face each
LOT C empower her colleagues to become Drocella also taught co-op as discipleship and education. They day, yet we can take the story of these
Referred to Student Life. entrepreneurs themselves. members how to save their money work throughout Africa, Eastern Rwandan women and apply their
I show them how to develop an and invest it back into the crops. In Europe, Asia and Latin America. perseverance and hard work to our
idea and figure out how you can sell the documentary, she asked each co- Associate Professor of Political own circumstances particularly when
it, she said in the documentary. My op member to contribute $1.30 so Science, Abbylin H. Sellers, Ph.D., we need to overcome lifes difficult
role is to raise people from down low they could borrow a loan to invest in said, HOPE International models challenges. she said.
REMEMBER tomato crops. what can be done to help those from Maya Maley, a sophomore
to a higher level.
1. If you see something, say Drocella saw a need for unity and Unfortunately, they were turned impoverished countries. HOPE political science major, said Bringing
something. financial stability in her community down for the loan because they did empowers the citizens of the country this event to campus really shows
2. Safety is everyones busi- after the genocide. She started an not have enough to make the down to take ownership of their own lives APUs heart for the community and
ness. agricultural co-op with 20 of her payment. instead of just receiving a handout reconciliation.
3. Dial 911 for life-threaten- neighbors and set up a joint bank Organizations like HOPE from a developed country. Ultimately, HOPE International is planning
account for them. She said that a International, however, are designed HOPE is able to assist over 11,000 two Experience HOPE trips
ing emergencies.
major challenge was reconciling her to work with groups like Drocellas communities in the country. to the Dominican Republic this
4. Non emergencies: Call neighbors to work together, as some that need loans to invest in their Seller said the purpose of hosting summer, one to take place June
Campus Saftety at (626) 815- were perpetrators of the genocide businesses. such an event on campus was to spur 8-10 and another July 5-8. For more
3898. and some were survivors. As a Christ-centered conversation and inspire students. information, visit their website:
5. Lock all doors and win- In the documentary, co-op organization, HOPE International We here in the United States www.hopeinternational.org/take-
dows to your dorm, apart- member Bernard said, We have left offers savings and credit associations do not face the grave survival action/trips.
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The Truck cruises around campus Innovation at TEDx
TRUCK, P. 1
Porter also said that the student
responses to The Trucks food have
been positive.
People really like it. Our food
is differentits unique. We have a
lot of almost festival food, she said.
People really like them because
its not something that you can get
everywhere and its really good.
Hakobian is hoping that The
Truck will be present at special
events on campus.
We want to do special events,
like a block party type of thing, he
said.
Were planning something with
live music, a lot of excitement, on
a weekend, a Friday night type of
thing where kids can hang out on the
lawn somewhere with lawn chairs.
The Truck is also looking to
attend sporting events such as
football games, soccer games and
softball games.
Depending on the departments,
if they want us there and if it doesnt
conflict with other schedules, we
want to do those also, Hakobian
said.
Hakobian explained that one of
EmpowHer inspires women workers
Center for Career
and Calling hosts
event for building
womens self-
confidence as
professionals
Elena Ender
copy editor
About 40 women and four
men packed into the LAPC for the
EmpowHer event on Wednesday,
March 29. The workshop aimed
to provide insight and wisdom
on what its like to be a successful
woman in the workforce and build
self-confidence as a step forward in
helping bridge the gender gap.
The event was meant to aid
working women who are constantly
pressured to ask themselves: Who
am I to be in this position? Who
am I to ask for a raise or to seek
a promotion? EmpowHer was
designed to provide them with advice
on how to combat their insecurities
and uplift them, acknowledging that
there is a deeper societal problem
against them but that it is on its way
to finding equality. However, in the
meantime, the Center for Career and
Calling provided more tangible tips
on how to thrive despite it.
The event started with a
presentation from Tabatha L. Jones
Jolivet, Ph.D., an assistant professor
for the Department of Higher
Education, then transitioned into a
Q&A panel with four professionals
from various career backgrounds:
Amy Thompson, M.A., Luz Rivas,
Ed.M., Regina Chow Trammel,
Ph.D. and Rochelle Woods, Ed.D.
Joviet kicked off the event
by quoting and unpacking the
importance of Beyoncs Shining. of a good worker, some qualities
From there, she explained her
main piece of advice in entering the
workforce.
The antidote to inaction is
action, Joviet said.
Meaning, women entering a job
with petrifying low confidence or a
feeling of inadequacy despite their
proper qualifications, need to move.
They need to do their work to the
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Foodtruck workers utilize the Trucks PA system (left). Sophomore
Communications major DJ Chaffin orders at the food truck (right).
the challenges faced by food trucks is
inadequate storage.
One of the major issues with
food trucks is [that] you cannot store
a lot of stuff on there. So your limited
service window is about an hour, hour
and a half, two hours maximum, he
said. If you dont have [resupplies],
youre going to run out. If we run out
of one item, thats normal.
Hakobian said that it would take
approximately a half hour to fetch or
make more food for The Truck from
the storages and main kitchen, then
come back.
But, again, baby steps, he said.
Were going to figure out how to do
them slowly.
Hakobian also said that he
would like for students to follow
EmpowHer panelists offer support and solidarity for students.
best of their abilities and let their
work speak; the confidence will come
and they will shine.
The panel featuring Thompson,
Rivas, Trammel and Woods,
emphasized the importance of self-
care, mentorship and persistence.
The panelists agreed that self-
care is incredibly important in being
well-rounded and successful. Each
expanded on the necessity of taking
time off, not burning yourself out,
getting enough sleep and spending
quality time with female friends.
Rivas specifically noted that she
needs to schedule time to say no
to other things, and fill that time
being with people who fill her up.
She also noted that she sets healthy
boundaries by not talking about work
while with her friends.
All of the panelists stressed the
importance of having mentors. They
all have more than one mentor,
Trammel even somewhat-jokingly
noted that she has mentors who dont
even know they are her mentors. The
main point was to seek advice from
people you trust and aspire to be like,
all for different stages and situations
in life.
Be tenacious, was Rivas
constant piece of advice. The
panelists added to an ideal definition
gain an understanding of different
being: passionate, in pursuit of
something personally fulfilling,
courageous, supportive and open to
listen and grow from criticism.
Sheyla Peinder, the Career
Consulting Graduate Assistant for
the Center for Career and Calling
and one of the coordinators of the
event, explained how the speakers
were chosen and how they connected
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Dining Services on their social media
accounts.
Information about The Truck
and other venues on campus can
be found on the departments
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
He encouraged students to share any
ideas they feel could improve their
experience with The Truck.
Any ideas, anything the students
like, let them come and see me or
send me an email, text, or just stop by
and give us ideas, he said.
Anything they want us to carry.
Were open for ideas. I go around and
go to different food truck gatherings,
if you want to call it [that], get ideas,
and research online, but, still, maybe
somebody has a better idea and we
can use it.
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to APU life.
The women on the panel and the
guest speaker are professionals who
either teach on campus, have been
referred by someone, or attended
APU for graduate school, Peinder
said. We wanted to get women
from different cultural backgrounds
and areas of work. They bring years
of experience outside of APU in
fields such as STEM [Science,
Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics], business, higher
education, psychology, and social
work.
Peinder reflected on the events
impact on the group.
Based on the feedback we were
receiving at the end of the event
and surveys that were collected, the
women seemed grateful to have the
opportunity to hear professional
women talk on topics regarding self-
confidence and self-care.
She continued, explaining the
specific feedback that the attendees
gave.
A student shared that she felt
inspired from the stories and advice
that was given, Peinder said. One
of the men that attended the event
also expressed being grateful to hear
women in professional fields and their
experiences which has helped him
face-to-face path with resistance.
perspectives and how entering the
workforce may be different at times
for women than men, especially in
STEM fields.
For more advice and information
about entering the workforce after
graduation, The Center for Career
and Calling will be hosting Battle of
the Interviews on Tuesday April 11
from 7:008:30 p.m. in UTCC.
TEDX, P. 1
A new feature of the TEDx event was the inclusion of live painting.
speakers at the rehearsal the day prior
and backstage the day of the event. It ability to recover from childhood
was such a sharp, yet approachable/
humble group of leaders.
Social Work Professor Regina
Chow Trammel, Ph.D. began the
event with her talk titled Stressing
Less: Using Mindfulness to
Deal with Everyday Pressures
emphasizing the importance to
breathe and be mindful.
Then, Keith Hall, Ph.D.,
executive director of APUs Academic
Success Center, gave a speech on the
value of fostering a growth mindset
culture that believes in the capability
of others and inspires optimism.
After, History and Political Science
Professor Veronica A. Gutierrez,
Ph.D. spoke about Cholula, the
oldest standing city in the Americas,
and its bearance of cultural resilience
despite colonial takeovers.
I chose my TEDx topic by
thinking about what I had to say
that would interest non-specialists,
and potentially, a global audience...
In 2007, I received a Fulbright to
live in Cholula for a year to conduct
research, Gutierrez said. It was a
fantastic experience and I am still in
contact with several good friends in
Mexico I met that year.
Though faced with an emotional
and physical challenge, Gutierrez
was proud to speak at TEDx this
year.
I was happy to be pregnant on
the TED stage because too often
motherhood remains in the shadows
of professional womens lives even
though its a very important part of
who we are and affects our work in a
myriad of ways, Gutierrez said.
After a short intermission,
Communication Studies Professor
Ryan Montague, Ph.D. spoke on
You Never Asked: The Game
Changing Conversation You Never
Had based off of a transformative
assignment where Montagues
students exchanged impactful
conversations with their friends
about low points in their lives for the
first time.
I believe people are going to be
missing more and more opportunities
today than they ever have in the past,
Montague said. The more we take world and have people really listen
the keyboard path of least resistance
the harder it becomes to take the
deserve as they grow older, Cain
Nowadays people arent building
up the social callus to handle more
challenging conversations and
instead of engaging people they
simply walk away.
Afterwards, Biology and
Chemistry Professor Skyla Herod,
Ph.D. spoke about the moral
imperative for building resilient
brains, evaluating the neuroscience
HANKYUL SHARON LEE PHOTO
behind neuroplasticity, or the brains
trauma.
To close out the event, Robert
Duke, Dean of the Haggard School
of Theology, and Criminal Justice
Professor Deshonna Coller-Goubil
spoke about the communitys
responsibility for ensuring the path
for foster care children to higher
education and the problem solving
innovation thats found when viewing
criminal justice from a balanced and
empathetic perspective, respectively.
To raise the bar for the returning
event, a team of volunteer students
added a livestream viewing party in
the Cougar Dome for community
members with giveaways and gift
bags.
APU student artists also live
painted during the TEDx event.
Sophomore art major Violet
Del Cid was inspired to live paint
while hearing Dean Dukes speech
concerning foster care.
The painting I created reflects
this, showing a blank figure in the
center wearing a graduation cap
and gown, surrounded by multiple
figures, all gathered into a uniting
membrane, Del Cid said. The face
is intentionally left blank, which
symbolizes a call for this graduating
position to be filled. I wanted
to communicate this due to the
unfortunately low statistics of foster
children that graduate college. I
painted this in hopes of showing that
when a child doesnt have the privilege
of having their biological parents or
adequate support, the community
should step up. We all can influence
the lives of foster children.
Junior biblical studies and
humanities major Logan Cain also
showed support of Dean Dukes
speech, giving a standing ovation at
its end.
I am planning on going into
Child Advocacy Law for my career
because the foster care issue is a
social issue that has spoken to me
pretty strongly, and I was just really
encouraged to see someone with
prominence and a good reputation
stand in front of future leaders who
are going to make a difference in the
to the concerns about foster kids not
being able to get the education they
said.
As the second TEDx event
at APU concluded, the student
volunteer team desires that the
community step away with a
newfound appreciation for the
professors and speakers that APU
has to offer as well as excitement at
the potential and capability of APU
as an innovative university.
 Shedding misconceptions
Omar Ricci of the
Islamic Center
of Los Angeles
addresses students
and faculty about
the truths about the
Muslim faith
Yasaman Khorsandi
staff writer
On Thursday, March 30, the De-
partment of Biblical and Religious
Studies hosted a session called Ev-
erything you wanted to know about
Islam and Muslims but were afraid
to ask in the LAPC. Omar Ricci is
the National Chairman for the Mus-
lim Public Affairs Council and a rep-
resentative of the Islamic Center of
Southern California spoke.
LAPC was filled with 40 stu-
dents and faculty who gathered to
listen, learn and ask honest questions
about a religion that has been often-
times demonized and simplified to
terrorism generating from the Mid-
dle East.
The session involved an informa-
tive lesson on the fundamental beliefs
and practices of Islam, Jesus relation
and involvement in the faith of Islam
and an anonymous question and an-
swer panel to conclude.
In reference to the Muslim ex-
tremists carrying out terrorist at-
tacks, Ricci asked, I have to wonder,
are they reading the same book that
Im reading?
During the Q&A portion, many
questions revolved around terrorism
in the name of Islam and how Chris-
tians and Muslims can move forward
in terms of reconciliation.
One question that came from a
place of hurt, as the mediator said,
asked for justification in the name of
Islam for the burning of churches re-
cently in the Middle East.
The root cause of terrorism is
poverty, geopolitics and the lack of
social and economic opportunity,
Ricci said. There is nothing in the
Bible, Torah, or Quran that pro-
motes terrorism. It is not Islam that
has given rise to the barbarity.
But it is in the the name of Is-
lam? an audience member asked.
Yes, these terrorists may claim
the name of Islam, but that doesnt
make it true, Ricci said.
Some students that attended the
session walked away with insight
and respect for a religion that previ-
ously carried misconceptions in their
minds.
One of the most impactful things
is recognizing how respectful of a re-
ligion Islam is and highly they regard
the inclusion different religions and
gender, senior business marketing
major Janie Gallagher said. We are
much more of allies than I thought.
Similarly, junior communications
major Emily Maguire experienced
her misconceptions being corrected
in the midst of learning.
You dont always get to hear the
other side, so this experience has re-
ally encouraged me to research and
study alternative religions--not for
the sake of being divisive but to find
the common thread of humanity that
runs through us all, Maguire said.
One audience member asked
about Riccis thoughts on Trumps
recent travel ban and whether or not
it was extreme in his opinion.
Its a Muslim ban, Ricci said.
Lets call it what it is. If you think
otherwise, youre not awake. The
purpose of the ban is to put a chill
down the spine of every Muslim. Its
just the start of that process.
The last question of the night was
focused on forward thinking: How
can we, as Christians and Muslims
in the same community work better
together, despite our differences?
Where do we go from here?
Riccis answer diverted attention
from the two religions themselves.
The reason for our inability to work
and live in harmony is due to our in-
ward perspective on our differences.
How can we work together?
Lets talk to each other not about
each other. Come to my mosque and
Ill go to your church. Lets break
bread together, Ricci said.
Whats in your brain?
Biology and Chemistry Professor Skyla Herod speaks at TEDxAPU
about brain resiliency as apart of Brain Awareness Week.
APU observes
Brain Awareness
Week during the
last week of March
Anna Ruth Ramos
asst. lifestyle editor
This past week, March 27
through March 30, the Depart-
ment of Biology and Chemistry, in
partnership with the Department
of Psychology hosted APUs annual
Brain Awareness Week sponsored by
CLAS (College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences).
Founded in 1996 by the Dana
Alliance for Brain Initiatives, Brain
Awareness Week is yearly event ob-
served in over 82 countries world-
wide on the same week of March.
The purpose of brain awareness
week is to promote the progress and
benefits of brain research, Associate
Professor of the Department of Biol-
ogy and Chemistry Skyla M. Herod,
Ph. D. said.
Herod, who founded Brain
Awareness Week at APU, partnered
with both Teresa Pegors, Ph.D. and
Danielle Reitsma, Ph.D. of the
Department of Psychology for
the organization of the events this
year.
Herod was instrumental in con-
necting APU with the Dana Alliance
five years ago and has since then or-
ganized the campuss observance of
Brain Awareness Week.
Typically its marked by activi-
ties that are designed to engage the
public in educating them on what we
have discovered about the brain with
research and how that applies to their
lives, Herod said.
Week-long events from movie
presentations to discussions and case
study presentations all relating to the
study of the brain throughout APU
marked just that from Monday to
Thursday last week.
The opening event was on Mon-
day, March 27, where Teresa Pegors
Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psy-
chology presented a screening of the
animated movie Inside Out at the
LAPC.
The film screening was followed
by a round table of discussions re-
garding how terms of neuroscience
research is presented in the movie.
On Tuesday, March 28, Herod
gave a talk titled The Moral Impera-
tive for Building Resilient Brains at
ANNA RUTH RAMOS PHOTO
the second biannual TedxAzusaPaci-
ficUniversity event in UTCC. Herod
centered her speech around building
resiliency in the brain from early life
trauma.
The single most important fac-
tor is at least one stable nurturing
relationship with a parent or other
committed caregiver, Herod said.
On the third day, Wednesday,
March 29, Danielle Reitsma, Ph.D.
of the Department of Psychology
gave a presentation about brain dis-
orders.
My talk was about bringing
awareness to why neuroscience re-
search is important for the general
public, Reitsma said.
Reitsmas presentation was about
the work that she did at the Medical
College of Wisconsin and the study
of neuroplasticity in the brain which
involved brain mapping.
Bringing awareness to this
whole week is hopefully just to get
[students] to be able to appreciate
[current research found on the brain
to help improve patient care which
could be themselves in the future or
family members] and perhaps them-
selves even become interested in it,
Reitsma said.
Then, on the final night, Thurs-
day March 30, David Roalf Ph.D.
from the University of Pennsylvania
gave a keynote address titled Scents
and Non-Scents: How the Sense of
Smell May Help in the Detection of
Early Alzheimers Disease.
For Senior Chemistry major
Carolyn Saba, Brain Awareness
Week is the celebration of the prog-
ress and importance of brain and re-
search studies.
It is also our way to gather many
scientists, students, professors and
schools all over the world that work
together to further research in the
brain, Saba said.
Herod said theres a little bit of
disconnect with non-science students
who feel that the awareness week
doesnt pertain to them when it actu-
ally impacts their daily lives or that of
someone close to them.
In the future, Herod plans on
centering Brain Awareness Week
with a theme similar to a talk she will
be giving on April 6: This is Your
Brain on Bias: The Neurobiology of
MIcroaggression and How Diversity
Changes Your Brain.
My goal would be for students
to start paying attention to those
events so that they get excited about
learning things that do impact their
lives, Herod said.
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Pacific Islander Organization presents APUs Luau 2017

Vessels in Christ other at first, but by the end of Luau,
after all the long hour of practice and
performed to a rehearsal, everyone felt so close.
PIO advisor Denise Gleason has
packed audience in been assisting students in providing
Felix Event Center APU with a remarkable Luau experi-
ence for 16 years. In her show-closing
speech, PIO president Amanda Ma-
Emily Praske honi called Gleason a second-mom
photo design editor for PIO and APU student partici-
pants alike.
This past Saturday evening, Luau performer and sophomore
the Felix Event Center (FEC) was international business major Justus
packed with APU students and League described the extraordinary
families attending one of APUs big- experience.
gest events of the year, the Pacific My favorite part was the hype
Islander Organizations (PIO) Luau. and support the guys gave each other
The one-night event functions as a through the performance, League
demonstration of Islander culture said. A bunch of manly men danc-
through a narration and series of ing for God, what could have gone
dances executed through PIO and wrong? It was extremely rewarding
participating APU students. for all the hard work put in. It was my

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The event featured a dinner and
performance, both of which were
completely organized by the PIO and
APU students of all class standings.
Doors to the event opened at 5
p.m., and dinner attendees were wel-
comed with leis and ushered to their
tables. Friends, family and APU staff
and students attended the hour-long
dinner served by student volunteers.
On the floor of the FEC, tables
decorated with flowers filled the
room. Buffet stations lined the back
of the room, where an array of differ-
ent foods were served.
I was totally wowed by every lit-
tle detail in the show, Jess Paschen,
a junior Christian ministries major,
said. It was clear to me that so much
time and effort was put into making
every second of the luau great!
One of the more notable aspects
of the event was the food especially
for Daniel Groff, a sophomore ap-
plied exercise science major, who
considers Luau one of his favorite
APU events.
Members of the Pacific Islanders Organization display the results of countless hours of rehearsal.
The people I was working with
and for were really nice, Groff said.
Getting to serve and interact with
those in line was a lot of fun.
Student volunteers had the op-
portunity to sit at the back of the
room and watch the show after the
dinner portion of the evening came
to an end.
I also really enjoyed getting to
see my friends on stage having a good
time and do their best performances,
Groff said. I was really proud of all
of them.
This years Luau theme was Ves-
sels in Christ. The show featured a
story-like performance with Chris-
tian ministry and family values at the
We were dancing
for Jesus and not
necessarily for
ourselves.
core.
This theme held true for Luau
performer and sophomore psychol-
ogy major Joanna Young.
I think it definitely helped that
we were constantly reminded that we
were dancing for Jesus and not neces-
sarily for ourselves or for the people
in the audience, Young said. My
favorite part of participating in Luau
was getting to see the progress we
all made in learning our dances and
watching it all come together beauti-
fully after all the hours of work we put
into it.
Dancers and performers spent
countless hours rehearsing the Luau
for the duration of the spring semes-
ter.
Rehearsals were held once a
week and sometimes multiple times a
week leading up to the event.
Luau has definitely reminded
me of how proud I am to be of an is-
lander culture, sophomore commu-
nications major Wisdom Mira said.
My favorite part about Luau was the
family atmosphere among everyone
involved. Not everyone knew each
first time participating and definitely
wont be my last.
Luau performers gathered on
stage after the performance to show
gratitude for their advisor and for all
leadership involved in the prepara-
tion. They offered special thanks to
the PIO president and coordinators,
leadership staff members and senior-
standing participants.
My favorite part of participating
is seeing the luau come together be-
cause at the beginning of the semes-
ter, it is just a vision someone had,
sophomore accounting major Bai-
ley Hagino said. As we continued
through the eight weeks, the perfor-
mance stands to come to life and be-
ing a part of that is something special
that cant be put into words.
Gleason completed the show by
expressing her love for her kids, as
she called APU Luau students dur-
ing her closing remarks.
She closed in prayer and thanked
audience members for their atten-
dance of Luau 2017.

APU Theatre presents the thrilling new musical Godspell

The spring musical
Godspell takes
a modern day,
musical angle on
the ministry of
Jesus through the
Gospel of Matthew
Katrina Williams
staff writer

The teens of the hostel (entire cast) sits with Jesus in preparation to take Jesus (Matthew Bolden) preaches the gospel message to young
the last supper together before His death. students in an international hostel.

Jesus (Matthew Bolden) and Harper

Covely (played by Hannah Sulak)
act out the parable of the woman at
the well who was saved by Jesus A confused but elated John the Baptist (played by Meredith (played by senior, BFA Acting major Allie Roberti) sings out to express her
grace. junior, BFA Acting major, Ryan Barnes). newfound joy in the love shared and taught by Jesus.
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profiles.
Jesus did more There is also an option to add
than swipe right for the persons denomination affiliation,
favorite Bible verse and how often
you, should you do they go to church.
Yet, the app itself is no different
the same? than Tinder except that it has
thousands of less people with a few
Ayzia King Christian aspects. It is supposed
staff writer to a progressive app for Christians,
but is easy to think that the app will
Tinder isnt the first dating app eventually turn into a secular product
that caused faces to blush at the first as time goes on.
mention, but its the most successful But is that wrong? Taking
dating app. Christian Mingle and Collide and Tinder and bunching
eHarmony were tucked away in them together as hookup apps may
the dark for Christians looking for just be because they are marketed
love online. Then four years ago, towards those who are younger.

Tinder drastically simplified the love
algorithm with its swipe right and
swipe left function.
The public information is still out
there, but its associated with a much
more casual setting of just swiping
swiping left is for un-liking the
person, while swiping right is for
liking a person. If both individuals
swipe right, then each of them are
notified and have the opportunity to
message each other on the app.
The Bible is unclear about
whether you should swipe right or
left, but it is very clear that you should
walk straight, Joshua 1:7. Swiping
straight is a possibility in Tinder,
but you would only want to use that
if youre looking to Super Like
someone which means that they
get a notification that you swiped
right on them.
Yes Im on Tinder and Bumble
where girls start the conversations
first. My experience has been pretty
good, Cole Stevens, a junior sports
journalism major, said. Im meeting
and matching with lots of girls.
Dating apps work for you when you
cant work yourself.
Stevens highlighted the
convenience of Tinder for new
relationships.
I cant meet girls from Cal Poly
Pomona easily but they can find me
on Tinder or Bumble and if they like
my bio and pics, they can match to
talk to me and get to know me more.
Its just another way to meet friends,
date people, and maybe find a special
someone, Stevens said. they will easily fall prey to sexual
Everyone is talking about the
dating app culture these days and it
has many Christians shaking their
heads.
Countless articles have been
written about the hook-up culture
that has cultivated from dating apps
and the sexual tendencies that have
transpired in young adults because
of them.
This shouldnt be a factor for
people to not use the app. People still
need to be cautious if sexual sin is an
area where they struggle. For many
people, that is the case and I think
it would be smart to not open the
door for the pursuit of holiness to be
derailed by it.
A deeply committed Christian
who is looking to stay celibate, but
knows that in a moment of weakness
be a challenging balancing act to stay
relations shouldnt open the app.
I find no temptation because if
you are truly into your faith, sex wont
control your viewpoints, morals, and
values, Stevens said.
Because in my mind, sex
isnt what marriage, dating, or
relationships are about. Its about
spending time with a special
someone and caring for them as a
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great individual person.
I would say its smart for people
struggling with temptation because
a lot of things are tempting but you
have to know whats important to
you.
Christians even tried to copy
the Tinder algorithm with the
Christian dating app, Collide. For
religious millennials looking for love,
mainstream dating functions tend to
having a right head could help with
committed to their relationship with
the Lord, or to risk it by being on
dating apps like Tinder.
Collide is trying to help break that
balance. The app launched in April,
sporting a dove logo and the tagline
Christian Dating. Reimagined.
Collide markets itself as
Christian Tinder, which plays into
the swiping feature and photo-heavy
I think Christians are joining
Christian Mingle and Collide
because they think they are more
likely to find Christian partners
with similar beliefs and thoughts,
Stevens said. I think they just feel
it is safer since you feel like they are
more honest and looking for a real
relationship rather than just hooking
up like other apps sometimes are
associated with.
If anything, its not about the app.
Its about the individuals that are on
it.
Christians can use the app, but
their faith must stay strong.
There are many things in the
world that could test ones faith, but
the temptation that the app may or
may not bring.
Religious millennials on these
apps are making it work in a very
secular world.
To really hit the mark, dating
apps need to reflect that complexity
of the differences in others all
while keeping that important ability
to swipe right.

Spotify killed the radio star... and Apple Music

With digital music probably only use or anticipate using
the radio five weeks out of the year.
services competing When listeners get the option to
choose their favorite songs or scram-
against one ble through various radio DJs picks,
its obvious that radio is crushed in
another, radio is comparison to these medias. But
left in the dust which service is actually better?
For both listeners, familiarity
plays a significant role in what they
Elena Ender continuously choose to use. How-
copy editor ever, for a newcomer like myself, I
My mom once showed me a wouldnt know that difference. And
meme that said: Opinions are like both listeners said that their digital
music service was worth the money
EMILY PRASKE PHOTO

mixtapes: I dont want to hear yours.

I laugh because its true: I only want
to hear my own mixes.
I have been making mix CDs for
the past few years as time capsules of
my life, freezing who I am and what
Im listening to at the time, many
also co-compiled by my best friend. I
grow attached to these mixes, eager
to bring them anywhere I go.
When I came to the disappoint-
ing realization that I cant always
bring tote bags full of CDs every-
where, I downloaded Spotify. This
was just about two months ago. Now
I can pull up my mixes in anyones car
at any time, circumventing ever hav-
ing to turn on the radio.
While still figuring out the ins-
and-outs of Spotify, I have grown to
appreciate it and see why it surpassed
50 million paying subscribers in early
March.
Spotify now has almost 30 million
more paying users than Apple Music.
I havent cared to try Apple Music for
myself. However, Cheryl Tettelbach,
Spotify makes it easy to create and share playlists with friends, one of the many reasons it is celebrat-
ing 50 million paying subscribers last month.
a junior accounting major, is a firm
believer in it.
I use Apple Music every day,
Tettelbach said. Its my primary
method of listening to music in the
car or when studying and I cant
think of a day where at least one of
those hasnt happened. For me Apple
Music is number one, the ability to
build off of my iTunes account, an ac-
count Ive been growing since around
2007/2008, meant I wasnt starting
back at the beginning.
Tettelbach still has Spotify, but
uses it far less frequently.
Not being able to download
and save music on the free account is
a huge disadvantage and I probably
wouldnt have the app on my phone if
it wasnt connected to my friends ac- like, and Wathne and Tettelbach
count, Tettelbach said.
Rachel Wathne, a junior graphic
design major, has had her Spotify ac-
count for three years and uses it daily.
I would use it over any other mu-
sic-playing app, Wathne said. Ive
heard things about Apple Music, but
havent really been curious enough to
feel it out. Spotify is old-reliable for
me.
With these apps playing such a
prevalent role in young listeners daily
routines, I wonder if they are com-
pletely replacing actual, old-school
radio. I personally hate trying the ra-
dio for an alternative hit that I might
me when all the artists I listen to are
agree.
I used to listen to the radio in my
car when it didnt have an aux cord,
but now it does, and I use Spotify
for music in the car, Wathne said. I
would say that listening to the radio
has slowed down.
Tettelbach also weaned off of ra-
dio, and is selective about where she
tunes in.
I still use radio when Im back
home in Ohio, Tettelbach said. Not
being a local student means that Im
not aware of the local stations...so I
to pay to subscribe, especially with
the student discount.
I do prefer Spotify because it pro-
vides a greater connection with my
favorite artists. Many put together
their own playlists for fans to listen
to and some have their own exclusive
live, acoustic or reimagined Spotify
Sessions to enjoy.
I love their new edition of the
concerts tab, Wathne said. It tells
having concerts in the area, so I dont
have to go searching for it. I would
say that better connects me to the art-
ists.
We cant get that from radio or
my ripped-from-YouTube mixes.
It obviously comes down to per-
sonal preference. I would still choose
CDs over Spotify and Spotify over
radio. Spotify is currently at the top
spot among digital music services,
but all options have their own pros
and cons. Except my fire mixes. Then
again, those are just my opinions.
THECLAUSE.ORG/OPINION
Raiders: Vegas is ready for you Lavar Balls madness
Vegas locals rejoice
after historic
franchise move
Ciera Cypert
staff writer
On March 27, the NFL ap-
proved the Oakland Raiders to move
to Las Vegas after an overwhelming
31-1 vote. As a Vegas local, my eyes
lit up like the neon lights on the strip
when I heard the news.
Raiders fans are, for the most
part, pretty distraught over this
decision. Toph Buzzard, a junior
sports journalism major and die hard
Raiders fan, was saddened, but not
shocked over the news.
I think what makes me the most
upset, is the timing, Buzzard said.
Its hard how good theyve become a tourist city and its time for that
and now were leaving? It feels like a
slap in the face.
In the past year, two major NFL
teams have also made big moves.
The St. Louis Rams already moved
to Los Angeles and the San Diego
Chargers are right behind them.
Football teams relocating to different
cities is not new to the business, but it
is still very touchy for dedicated fans.
Many Raiders fans do feel be-
trayed and some are considering not
rooting for the Raiders at all. One
photo on Twitter showed a group of
Raiders fans holding a sign that said
If you build it, we wont come. This
refers to the Raiders stadium that is
set to be built in Vegas in 2020.
Earlier this week, an article was
published in the Washington Post
with the headline Raiders should
leave their name behind in Oakland.
How about Las Vegas Sinners?
How original.
Since Vegas rose from the desert
dust, it has been known for its lights,
casinos and endless gambling. But
Vegas has so much more to offer.
Over 600,000 people call this place
home. This may come as a shock to
many, but there are locals who are
Vegas born and raised.
My home has been far over-
looked, simply being labeled as just
What does it mean to be a Christian journalist?
Deciphering the
difference between
a Christian
journalist and a
journalist who is a
Christian
Anna Ruth Ramos
asst. lifestyle editor
In the age of fake news accusa-
tions, rampant click-bait headlines
and the Head of State referring to
journalists as the enemy of the Amer-
ican people, I believe its getting
less and less popular to be a reporter
these days.
How can the public truly know
the difference between real news and
fake news when there is no other fil-
ter than a catchy headline providing
partly true facts?
Moreover, as a Christ follower
who is also reporter, what is my
personal responsibility in having the
power of the press and handling in-
formation to convey to the public?
As a journalist breaking into
the field of entertainment news, it
almost seems like a contradiction to
be a Christian. Ive learned that it all
depends on your own moral code.
Clause WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017
The Raiders stadium in Las Vegas is still being planned
near future, Vegas residents are also
stigma to end. Vegas is where fami-
lies are raised, kids go to school and
people make a living. And we deserve
a professional sports team.
Vegas has always been missing
something, a common thread that
would weave our communities to-
gether. Earlier this year, the NHL
introduced the Las Vegas Golden
Knights, making them our first of-
ficial professional sports team. But
now with the Raiders headed our
way, maybe people will actually start
to take our city seriously.
Theres no denying that a sports
team unites a city and cultivates a
strong sense of community. The
Raiders will give us something that
we can all stand on, something that
will bring our city closer together.
Not only is this going to help
strengthen our city pride, but the ef-
fect this will have on our economy
is another big reason to celebrate.
Vegas lives off of tourism, and when
we get the Raiders, we get the whole
Raider Nation, which means a flock
of visitors coming our way. This will
boost our economy and help locals
keep their jobs.
With both my dad and brother
working in casinos on the strip, this is
definitely something for me to smile
about. With a new stadium in the
Journalism is evolving at an extremely fast pace. The definition of a Christian journalist has changed.
There are stories I know I wouldnt
write simply because they would un-
necessarily infringe on someones pri-
vacy. This doesnt mean I will restrict
what I write to only incorporate sto-
ries about Christian artists or Chris-
tian movies.
It is a common misconception to
equate our beliefs with our work. If
Christian reporters only focused on
Christian and non-secular things, are
we really influencing anyone at all?
Or are we just preaching to the choir?
Last fall, Sky News correspon-
dent and Irish journalist David
Blevins visited APU and shared with
journalism and communication stu-
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outrageous comments concerning
looking forward to new jobs.
Members of the laborers union
stood in front of the famous Wel-
come to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
after the announcement, holding
posters that showed their excitement
as they are looking forward to more
job opportunities and substantial
economic growth.
Derek Carr, the quarterback of
the Raiders, tweeted an emotional
response to his fans in wake of the
move. I dont know how we should
feel. I feel the pain of our fans in Oak-
land. I also see the joy on the faces of
our new fans in Las Vegas.
One fan, @kaiasirena, tweeted,
Im ride or die til the end, while
another fan, @mpottsnyc, jumped
on the bandwagon of Vegas stereo-
types and responded, the only thing
Raiders are getting in LV is personal
issues, hangovers and TMZ reports.
Carr concluded his tweet, ex-
tending support and hope to his fans,
new and old. Las Vegas, you can
count on us bringing a piece of Oak-
land with us and you are getting a
tough, loyal and competitive fan base
and team.
So, to the die hard Raiders fans,
know that you did not lose your team
completely. The Raider Nation is
now bigger than ever.
dents. The thing he said that most
resonated with me was: Its not my
job to convert my audience.
Whatever your calling is, I be-
lieve you can be of use to God there
Its important that you recognize that
your role there is to do your job well.
Your priority is not to evangelize
that just may be a bonus, Blevins
said.
For Jim Willis Ph.D., a veteran
news reporter and journalism profes-
sor, the search for truth and helping
people in need were the two main de-
termining factors for choosing a post-
college career. He felt it came down
to either ministry or journalism.
LaVar Ball raves
exaggerated praises
about his sons in
order to publicize
his brand
Isaiah Vargas
staff writer
If you have been paying any atten-
tion to college basketball this season,
then the name LaVar Ball should
ring a bell. He is the controversial
and hyper-confident father of the
Ball brothers: Lonzo, LiAngelo and
LaMelo.
Throughout March Madness,
Ball made sports headlines with
der to help his family out so I see no
himself and his son, Lonzo, the one-
and-done point guard from UCLA.
In a recent interview, Ball boast-
ed that in his playing days he would
kill Michael Jordan one-on-one. In
his playing days, LaVar Ball averaged
two points a game in college.
Michael Jordan is arguably the
greatest basketball player of all time.
Would Ball really beat Michael Jor-
dan in a one-on-one game? Of course
not. It is a borderline blasphemous
statement to say the least.
In another interview, Ball said
his son, Lonzo, was better than
Steph Curry.
Put Steph Curry on UCLAs
team right now, and put my boy on
Golden State, and watch what hap-
pens, Ball said.
To say Lonzo Ball, 19, is bet-
ter than Stephen Curry, a two-time
reigning NBA Most Valuable Play-
er, is laughable.
Yes, LaVar Balls comments are
controversial and plain ridiculous.
With that said, I dont think the con-
tent of his comments are what we
should be focusing on.
Balls unfiltered comments make
sense when we focus on the effects
of them. He doesnt rant for the sake
of being reasonable. He rants for the
sake of being noticed. Ball knows the
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For me, journalism was the right
choice because I felt I could devote
more of my time to that search for
truth and for producing stories that
could help people, Willis said.
I never tried to use journalism to
convert readers to my faith, although
I sometimes would write about how
an individuals faith inspired them or
helped them through rough times in
their lives.
Junior journalism major Brandon
Rodriguez has a similar viewpoint.
To me, a Christian journalist is
someone who simply wants to help
people by reporting the truth to
themreporting news that is impor-
9
media loves controversy. So, hes go-
ing to keep making outrageous state-
ments because he knows that all pub-
licity is good publicity.
As with any big personality, Ball
has attracted many critics and sup-
porters. Sterling Bennett, a sopho-
more sports journalism major, said
Ball is only in it for himself.
It seems like he is trying to make
himself look better because his col-
lege career was so bad, Bennett said.
Now hes trying to get a reality show;
it feels like hes in it for the money and
trying to make himself famous.
Blair Lewis, a sophomore com-
munications major, is a big supporter
of Ball and thinks he is smart for say-
ing controversial things.
Its a good business move. I dont
think he literally takes it seriously.
Hes just promoting his brand in or-
problem with his comments, Lewis
said.
Theres no question Ball loves
the limelight, but he uses the atten-
tion to promote his boys and his
family brand, the Big Baller Brand.
Thats not being selfish, thats being
opportunistic and business savvy.
For the most part, I agree that
publicity is a good thing and I ap-
plaud Balls utilization of the atten-
tion. However, I can see how too
much of it could be a problem.
Publicity is good but too much
publicity is not good. At times, he
takes it too far and it makes people re-
sent him and his kids, Bennett said.
People might take their hatred for
him out onto his kids.
Its very possible that Ball and his
comments could cause future prob-
lems for his kids on the court.
Him talking too much will add
pressure to his kids. The pressure
wont come from LaVar, but it will
come from players who dont like
what their dad says, Lewis said.
At the end of the day, the media
attention should be on LaVar Balls
kids because they are the ones play-
ing, not him. But if the media contin-
ues to give Ball the spotlight, I see no
problem with him using it to advance
his family and his brand.
tant to their daily lives and showing
Gods love through their actions,
Rodriguez said.
He said that as a Christian jour-
nalist, the main things to consider
are: ethics, wisdom, asking tough
questions, seeing through lies, avoid-
ing bias and sometimes even facing
danger.
Remember who your loyalties
go tonot corporations, money or
any other human, only to God, Ro-
driguez said.
As once said by late New York
Times journalist John McCandlish
Phillips in his 2001 Faith in the Daily
News Chase speech, God gave us
the core ethic in the words, You shall
not bear false witness...In journalistic
usage, you shall be as accurate and
balanced and fair, and faithful to facts
as you possibly can be.
McCandlish Phillips believed it
true that sometimes we are called to
work in mainstream or secular media
to be an influence. Our job, he said,
is as Scripture states: to humble our-
selves in where God places us while
remaining in faith.
Be willing to go wherever God
wants you to go and to do whatever
He has for you to do, even if it is more
than you can handle, McCandlish
Phillips said. Give Him unfettered
sovereignty over your future course.
He may take you far higher than you
expect.
APU baseballs Mychael Goudreau stands out as a leader
Quiet, competitive
and dedicated,
Goudreau is a
natural leader
despite his young
age
Ciera Cypert
staff writer
Win the day, is a piece of advice
sophomore shortstop Mychael
Goudreau lives by, both on and off
the field.
For me, it kind of means, every
day, whether thats in school or in
your relationships, just anything, win
the day, give it your best, Goudreau
said.
Goudreau is a business
management major from Elk Grove,
California, and has had a tremendous
impact this year for the Cougars.
Only those who know him well,
however, are aware that he was
actually born in Racine, Wisconsin
and loves to play golf.
Goudreau has been playing for
the Cougars since his freshman year,
and started 25 games last season,
quickly proving his place on the team
as a strong player. This gave him a
sense of confidence heading into this
current season.
Over summer, I was mentally
preparing myself to be better. I had
to get bigger, be quicker and work on
stuff to help me improve to be better
from last year to this year, Goudreau
said.
Goudreau played for a summer
league team in New York called the
Spark of momentum propels softball for remainder of season
After a rough
stretch of games,
the Cougars are
hoping to get into
the swing of things
Caitlin Slater
guest writer
As the season is under way, the
Cougars softball team weaves in and
out of some tough losing streaks.
Last week, after losing 3-4 to Dixie
State, they won one game and lost
the other in a doubleheader at home
against Concordia on March 29.
This weekend, they won one out of
the five games in the non-conference
Tournament of Champions.
Senior pitcher Ariana von
Zboray was packing the heat on the
mound last Wednesday night against
Concordia. With it only being her
fourth pitching start of the season,
she offered a four-hit shutout.
Hold em, hold em, hold em,
von Zboray said as she explains what
goes through her mind while shes on
the mound. Stay consistent. Dont
do anything I wasnt already doing
before.
Another notable player, junior
first baseman Kayla Jimenez, had two
hits and the one and only RBI during
the sixth inning of the second game
Wednesday night, taking the victory
from the Eagles.
Jimenez is always working
towards improving her hitting, and
Despite his youth, sophomore shortstop Mychael Goudreau is rising as one of the leaders for APU.
Albany Dutchmen. There he was
able to work alongside Division-I
players and sharpen his skills,
preparing to head back to Azusa for
another season with the Cougars.
I played over 55 games in
Albany, Goudreau said. We had
the chance to do infield every day
and I got to work on my handThe
repetition really helped me.
Before Goudreau was ever a
Cougar, he played three years of
varsity baseball at Jesuit High School
as a shortstop. In his senior year, he
was voted captain of his team and
led them to the Division-I playoffs.
Today, Goudreau still claims that as
his biggest achievement.
Ever since then, Ive felt that I
wanted to be a leader for the players
and be someone that they can look up
Junior first baseman Kayla Jimenez has been an impactful player for the Cougars throughout the season.
with a .393 batting average prior to
the tournament, her hard work is
paying off.
Im always trying to get better at
my hitting, Jimenez said. Like pitch
selection, confidence up to bat, and
just basic fundamental things.
The Cougars currently stand
with an overall record of 22-16,
and a 13-7 PacWest record. They
are working towards cleaning up
mistakes and building up momentum
for the remainder of the season.
Coach Carrie Webber reflected on
some things she has ingrained in the
team this year.
We try to emphasize them
to, Goudreau said.
Being at the top of his game
as a senior in high school, then
transitioning as a freshman at APU
did not stop him from wanting to
be a leader, because he did not feel
discouraged by his age.
No matter how young you are,
you can always be a role model for
others and be a leader, Goudreau
said.
Goudreaus leadership skills do
not go unnoticed by his teammates
or his coaches. Junior outfielder
Pablo OConnor sees Goudreau as
someone that the players look up to.
Hes definitely one of the leaders
on the team, OConnor said. He
leads by example, more than he leads
by words, and he leads by working
hard.
working hard in practice as far as,
not really changing anything, not
being too eager, but having a sense
of urgency, Webber said. We talk
a lot about momentum. Work ahead
and score first. Sometimes its hard
to create momentum, but thats what
you have to do to really get things
rolling.
After some tough losses this
weekend, the team hopes to get the
ball rolling as they head back into
PacWest play this week.
Over the weekend, the team
traveled to Turlock, California, where
they battled some fierce opponents
including No. 2-ranked Humboldt
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Coach Paul Svagdis has seen
Goudreau grow as a player and a
leader on the team because of his
hard work and dedication.
He wants to get better, so he
works at his game everyday, Svagdis
said. Hes a quiet worker, a quiet
leader and a competitive guy. Theres
a level of consistency and toughness
that he brings to the team.
Even from a coachs perspective,
Svagdis sees how Goudreau has
stepped up as a leader, and he only
sees more potential for growth.
Hes still young right now,
but hes in a position that requires
leadership. I really see him stepping
into that role and doing a great job
at it.
Goudreau said coach Svagdis
has taught him to play for the
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State, No. 7-ranked Chico State, Cal
State East Bay, Stanislaus State and
Northwest Nazarene.
Prior to the tournament, the team
set their sights on the opportunity to
play against such tough teams.
A lot of times we dont get
the opportunity to prove ourselves
outside of our conference, Webber
said. What weve been telling the
girls is that this is a great opportunity
to prove yourself to the people that
dont get to see you all the time and
make a statement.
It had been a long time coming
for these match-ups. The last time
the Cougars faced Humboldt State
team because baseball is not an
individualistic sport, but this isnt the
first time someone taught Goudreau
the importance of teamwork.
My dad played a big role in
teaching me that. He kind of taught
me that its not all about yourself; you
definitely have to play for each other,
Goudreau said.
His dad also played college
baseball, and Goudreau remembers
playing as many sports as he could as
a child, loving the competition. His
parents are a big source of support,
often showing up at games and
cheering him on.
There is a lot to cheer about these
days, as the Cougars are nationally
ranked and the team is 26-4.
Goudreau expressed that the teams
great season is due to their ability to
stay focused.
Every day at practice we want
to keep improving, but we dont
want to just go through the motions
and settle, Goudreau said. It forces
us to push harder, but it feels good
winning. It helps us to keep grinding
every day, to push forward and
improve.
If Goudreau wasnt playing
baseball now, he said hed be
spending more time at the beach
and more time with his family, but
with his dedication, toughness and
natural leadership skills, it looks like
Goudreau wont be quitting baseball
any time soon.
I have no doubt that he has a
long career ahead of him, OConnor
said.
With the support of his
teammates, coaches and family,
Goudreau is proving to be a
promising player for his next few
seasons at APU.
and Cal State East Bay was back in
2015.
At the start of the season the girls
were working towards a common
goal of cohesion. With half of the
team being returners and the other
half all new, team chemistry has
played a major role in lifting each
other up when need be.
We are one unit, von Zboray
said. We are going to do good
together and we are going to do bad
together.
With such a fresh and new team,
von Zboray, Jimenez and others have
had to learn and adjust to leadership
roles.
As returners we are here to help
them in any way we can and I feel like
weve picked up that responsibility
and just working together as a team
in all is really helping us with some of
these tough wins, Jimenez said.
The growing bond is even
noticeable from the stands. You
can see the girls cheering on their
teammates from the dugout as they
walk up to bat, and hear the sound
of laughs and chants throughout the
game.
You can start to see they are a lot
more comfortable with each other,
Webber said. I think that comfort
level transfers over to the field as well.
Its taken some time, but I think we
are in a really good spot right now
and Im just enjoying the season, the
girls are great.
Next up, the Cougars will play
a four-game series at home against
Dominican on April 7-8.
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Water polo rebounds with another OT win AROUND THE DEN

Acro & Tumbling (2-2)

Cougars get a Last meet: W, 286.435-253.155
needed win after vs. Concordia (Wis.)
Upcoming: @ Oregon at 6:00
two tough losses as PM on Saturday, April 8
they near the end of
Baseball (26-4)
the season Last game: W, 12-2 @ Academy
of Art
Nathan Foster Upcoming: vs. Hawaii Pacific

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asst. sports editor
The Azusa Pacific water polo
team has already outmatched their
win total from last season with three
weeks left to go in the season. They
currently sit at 12-10 overall. After
piecing together a five-game winning
streak, which was followed by two
losses, the Cougars are back on the
right track.
The Cougars last loss came
against Hartwick, the 18th ranked
team in the country. They held tight
with Hartwick through the first
three quarters, behind only one goal
7-8, before Hartwick rallied for four
straight goals to win 12-8.
We played really well. We never
gave up and kept fighting throughout
the whole game and I think we had
good teamwork and communication
throughout, senior center Alex
Paxton said.
Paxton was one of eight players
to score during that game.
Were not just a one-man team,
junior goalkeeper Erica Marquez
said. That goes to show how were
pretty evenly spread across the board.
We have a strong team.
Marquez did not score a goal,
but she had more steals than the rest
of the team combined with five, and
seven saves in total. She noted the
significance of teamwork that APU
played with. This aspect of teamwork
was seconded by head coach Julie
Snodgrass.
Tenacious would be a good
Junior goalkeeper Erica Marquez prevents a goal, serving as one of the Cougars top defensive players.
word to describe how they play,
Snodgrass said. They play with good
teamwork, and it shows on the stats.
Junior attacker Britt Harris
noted how physical Hartwick played,
something typical of east coast teams.
Theyre one of the most
aggressive teams weve played. Its
like you have to play water polo and
fight for your life, Harris said.
Harris noted that this game was
very challenging, but not the hardest
that theyve played. During the five-
game win streak, the team had several
players suffer injuries.
Everyone felt like they needed
to step up in a sense because we had
a few starters out, Harris said. Its
a group effort. We never felt like we
were down and out of it. We played
to the last second.
During the win streak, the
Cougars outscored their opponents
50-19. They had wins over Claremont-
Mudd-Scripps Colleges, University
of Redlands, Concordia (twice) and
Villanova.
We had a lot of challenges come.
Not only the wins were great, but we
overcame a lot of obstacles as well,
Marquez said.
Marquez noted how different
this year was than last year for the
team.
This year our team is really
small but mighty. Weve really
banded together. I think overcoming
obstacles has brought us closer,
Marquez said. We just have a lot of
trust in each other. Weve spent a long
time training together throughout
the season.
This year has also been a lot
different for the Cougars because
they havent played as many UC to watch.
school opponents compared to
previous seasons. earned a much needed win against
Last year we played a lot of
Division-I schools and just tried to
stay alive. This year we had teams
that we could compete with and
beat, Paxton said. We honed in our
skills. Were a lot closer together.
The team has five games left on
their schedule, including three teams
in the Top-25. Players such as Paxton
believe they have a much better
chance against top teams this time
at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April
6
Mens Tennis (14-3)
Last match: W, 8-1 vs. Point
Loma
Upcoming: @ Biola at 2:00 PM
on Thursday, April 6
Softball (22-16)
around.
Last game: L, 1-4 vs.
All of the teams in the conference
are going through struggles, not just Humboldt State
us. I think we can pull together as a Upcoming: vs. Dominican at
team and power it out and beat a lot 4:00 PM on Friday, April 7
of teams that we havent in the past,
Paxton said. Track & Field
Snodgrass stated that she Last meet: @ California
is proud of her teams effort and Collegiate Invitational
tenacity, and that shes excited for the
Upcoming: @ Pomona-Pitzer
rest of the season.
As a team, were just focused Invitational on April 8
on playing the best water polo we
can play, Snodgrass said. I think Womens Tennis (11-5)
theyre on that trajectory and its fun Last match: @ Cal State
Fullerton (results not available
On March 31, the Cougars at time of print)
Upcoming: @ Cal State
Santa Clara University. In a close
Los Angeles at 1:30 PM on
battle, APU won 10-9 in overtime,
which is the Cougars fourth overtime Wednesday, April 5
game of the season.
Now the Cougars will look Water Polo (12-10)
to use their recent win to re-gain Last game: W, 10-9 (OT) @
momentum as they head down the Santa Clara University
final stretch, with only four more Upcoming: vs. Fresno Pacific at
regular season matches remaining. 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 6
On April 6, APU will play Fresno
Pacific at Charter Oak High School.

Baseball continues strong season campaign

Baseball ties school good spot now because weve already
played 30 games and have worked
record for best 30- out the kinks, so were ready to play
hard every game, no matter who we
game start, remains play against.
Bennett scored three runs and
first in the PacWest, one RBI in the final game against the
continues to climb Academy of Art.
However, the series against the
the national ranks Academy of Art wasnt perfect. The
Cougars lost one of their four games
and are more in the series to the Urban Knights on
March 31. The loss broke a nine-game
focused than ever winning streak.
We definitely came out focused
before
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and ready to play. Unfortunately, the

Brandon Rodriguez
sports editor
The Cougars continued their
strong season after winning another
series and matching one of their
strongest starts in school history.
The team is currently ranked
ninth nationally, and after their most
recent 12-2 win over Academy of Art,
the Cougars wield a 26-4 overall
record. This record is currently
tied for their best 30-game start in
program history since the 2001 and
2007 seasons.
The Cougars continue to
remain in first place of the PacWest
conference, with a 13-3 league record.
Their strong performance has many
of the players feeling confident of the
team.
We feel a lot more confident in
our abilities and believe that we can
compete with any team, regardless of
what their record is, senior outfielder
Cam Bennett said. I think were in a
one loss we had just didnt go our
way, junior outfielder and second
baseman Pablo OConnor said. We
hit well, pitched well, and balls just
werent falling for us, but its baseball
and it happens.
Both OConnor and junior third
basemen Adrian Tovalin touched
home plate once for a solo score and
added two RBIs each on the day
against the Knights. Sophomore
catcher Justin Gomez led the team
on the evening with two runs scored
and four RBIs.
Head coach Paul Svagdis was
proud of his teams effort and hard
work this past weekend. After their
one loss, he admitted that he wasnt
concerned because he knew how
focused and determined his players
were.
Our guys did a good job in
staying focused, staying disciplined
and well-coached. I was really proud
of the way they handled themselves
this weekend, Svagdis said. All
Junior third baseman Adrian Tovalin has been a consitent part of the Cougars success this season.
of the guys were pretty locked in
mentally, and it was one of the first
weekends that we did that for four-
straight games, so I was pretty happy
with that.
The Cougars were terrific
offensively against the Knights, and
the team had a strong performance
on defense as well. After two runs
were given up early, junior pitcher
Layne Henderson came in at relief,
where he would play for the majority
of the game (5.2 innings), recording
seven strikeouts and earning the win.
After the series win however, the
Cougars are making sure that they
continue to play aggressively as the
season progresses. They are cautious
not to get too comfortable with
where they are.
Its easy to sit back and think of
our record, but the reality is that its
harder to win four [game-series],
OConnor said. We just need to
come out every day like its the last
day of the season, like were fighting
against the best team in the country,
and we got to go get one game at a
time.
For the entire season, the
message that has been preached
within the bullpen is to take one game
at a time, and to only focus on the next
opponent. With only 20 games left in
the regular season, the Cougars are
looking to avoid all distractions, with
a philosophy that has worked all year.
Were just taking it a game at a
time and trying to get as many wins as
possible, Bennett said. Hopefully,
we put ourselves in a good position
for playoffs, to make it all the way,
and get that PacWest ring as well.
The Cougars will take on Hawaii
Pacific at home in a four-game series
from April 6-8, which will be followed
by a series against Cal Baptist on
April 13-15.