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In light of
worldly affairs,
the Theology
Department
The Obama Legacy
prayed for our
Coffee is what unites our common heritage...we stand ready to help and support our Mexican custom- In response to recent nationwide
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ers, partners and their families, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in an interview with Forbes. marches and protests, APUs Theol-
ogy Department held a community
see STARBUCKS 4 prayer vigil on Tuesday, Jan. 31, in
Duke 520. Directly after a Coram
Deo event, faculty, staff and students
In a twist, Matt Damon takes the continues to be a staple in the lives of Rico Vitz, Ph.D., and Karen Win-
lead in a Chinese film "The Great many to this day, and APU aims to slow, Ph.D.
Wall" to be released this year. 11 continue this celebration. Waters said that each one of us
The Student Center for Recon- has a call to respond to but that we ul-
ciliation and Diversity (SCRD) has timately answer to God and depend
quite a few things planned for this on Him in situations of powerless-
month to honor the legacy of black ness, fear and disappointment.
America. SCRD aims to bring greater awareness of African American pioneers "God is still in control," Waters
such as Shirley Chisholm (pictured) who became the first African said.
see BLACK HISTORY 5 American woman elected to the United States Congress in 1968. see THEOLOGY 3
@_nissax3 | NIssa
The fire pit is now a
legitimate pool where
people are swimming in it.
Students want more time to add/drop classes
Guess you can say that this The system is set to amend their schedule if they would for students to achieve progress and way up to the add cycle, DiClaudio
#LARain is lit. #IHeartAPU like to add or drop classes. Many success, DiClaudio said. So, we ab- said. The week of add/drop is the
#SorryForPuns up for the benefit students feel that this does not allow breviated that time by one week. Go- last time you can impact your sched-
of students, but them an adequate amount of time to
decide if their schedule is right for
ing into that second week of classes
was detrimental to their success.
ule, but you have months before that
where you can actually work on a
@yodrewlesnick | Drew
The fact that my professor
many would them. However, the schedule is set
up this way for a reason.
This semester classes started on
Jan. 9. The last day to add classes was
schedule that you want.
Pre-registration for the current
just personally texted me prefer it another This is the fourth semester under Jan. 17, with the drop date just days Spring 2017 semester started in the
and told me they prayed the current model with the add/drop later on Jan. 20. While this may seem beginning of November. However,
for me made my day way date set up a week and a half in, ac- like a short amount of time to pick not all students saw it this way.
#iheartapu cording to One Stop Director Angie and choose classes, DiClaudio says I understand the concept of
Nathan Foster DiClaudio. that in reality students had much lon- them not wanting to get too far into
opinion editor The feedback we were receiving ger to change their schedule. the semester and people still switch-
If you want to see your tweets from our academic partners was that Technically a student can im- ing, but I don't feel what we are given
featured in The Clause, tweet us From the time the semester doing adds into the second week of pact their schedule from the time of
starts, students have a week and a half add/drop was becoming challenging registration or pre-registration all the see ADD/DROP 2
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safety Wednesday, February 8
report Supporting Under-represented First-
The following are selected incidents Generation Students
as reported from the Daily Media Log The Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence is starting
from Jan. 30 through Feb. 4 cour- their diversity special speaker series in Wilden 119 from 3:30 p.m.
tesy of Campus Safety. to 5 p.m.
MONDAY, JAN. 30
STUDENT STANDARD OF Thursday, February 9
CONDUCT-WEAPONS Information Meeting: School of Business and
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Referred to Student Life.
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Pacific, come out and learn more. Call (714) 935-0260 for more
MONDAY, JAN. 30
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Friday, February 10
Referred to the Azusa Police International Chapel
Department. International Chapel will take place for students throughout the
Two girls photographed after the opening of the Great Divorce play.
APU community in Upper Turner Campus Center (UTCC) from
TUESDAY, JAN. 31 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, February 14
TRESPASS OF PRIVATE
PROPERTY Sunday, February 12
Sakai Drop-In Sessions
The Office of Innovative Teaching and Technology will be
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University Choir and Orchestra answering any Sakai related questions from students. Call (626)
The School of Music will be hosting a university choir and 387-5730 for more information.
Department.
orchestra concert at Presbyterian Church of the Master from 4 p.m.
to 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1 Tuesday, February 14
STUDENT STANDARD OF
CONDUCT-WEAPONS Monday, February 13 Faith Integration Spring New Faculty
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE STEM Pre-Internship Workshop Foundations Seminar #4
APARTMENTS The Center for Research in Science is having their second part There will be a multi-session seminar designed for first year faculty
Referred to Student Life. workshop focused on the elements of being successful in a as they begin the faith integration process in the Felix Event
professional workplace. Call (626) 815-6480 for more information. Center, VIP Room from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
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point, it's already too late to add an-
APARTMENTS other class. It is neither helpful to the
Referred to Student Life.
students time or education."
Gomez is not the only one who
SATURDAY, FEB. 4 has had this problem. DiClaudio
STUDENT STANDARD OF noted that One Stop has seen many
CONDUCT-ALCOHOL/ cases like this in the past where stu-
WEAPONS is long enough to make decisions The add/drop dates are too only have a week and a half to decide dents want to drop a class because of
TRINITY HALL such as dropping a class or add- soon; you may end up stuck in a class on whether or not we want to add or a conflict with the professor. Howev-
Referred to Student Life. ing more units, freshman psychol- you thought you could handle until drop the class, Gomez said. I mean, er, DiClaudio has a different perspec-
ogy major Alyssa Mellor said. I was a few weeks pass and the workload tive on the issue.
REMEMBER thinking about adding a class but I catches up to you, Hinds said. "I was thinking about One of the things we encourage
1. If you see something, say didn't because I wasnt sure of what Another issue students face be- students to consider is that some-
something. the workload for my other classes sides uncertainty about workload is adding a class but times they will be in a class where
2. Safety is everyones busi-
would be like. I recognize now I
could have done it, but didn't when it
conflict with professors.
Junior journalism major Hailey
I didn't because I they might not love the faculty mem-
ber, but that is in itself a learning op-
ness. was so early in the semester. Gomez had a bad experience with a wasn't sure of what portunity for people, too, DiClaudio
3. Dial 911 for life-threaten- Mellor, a student in the Honors professor last semester. She, along said. You might be in a workplace
ing emergencies. College, noted that she would have with over half of her classmates, the workload for my environment where it's not ideal for
4. Non emergencies: Call benefitted from a later add date.
A fellow Honors College stu-
dropped or withdrew from the class
because of challenges with the profes-
other classes would you. How are you going to navigate
that? Are you equipped to manage
Campus Saftety at (626) 815-
3898. dent, freshman math major Hannah sor. be like." through a situation or scenario that
Hinds, had a similar experience. I think it's ridiculous that we isn't always perfect for you?
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Prayer takes place for our nation, city and world
THEOLOGY, P. 1
I, for one, think that many times pursuit of being active in her spiri-
God allows these things to happen tual life and prayer life to submit
just as a wake up call to us that we prayerfully before God in pursuit of
need to trust God and not any hu- peace, liberty and love for our nation.
man being and not any assembly of I think its very important to take
human beings ultimately," Waters time to process it, to think through it
said. In the end we should not de- and what the Lord wants to remind
spair or capitulate, fear or discour- me of is to refocus my attention on
agement, theres always tomorrow. what really matters," Junior Allied
Tomorrow is as full a mystery as yes- Health major, Rachel Christensen
terday but God is still God." said. "I also think that when we take
The prayer event was about seek- time for something like the vigil, we
WIKIMEDIA COURTESY
As of December, the Counseling Newland said. "We are saying 'it's
Center has received funding from the okay to struggle, and we can struggle
Body Project to start a new initiative together'."
on campus. In an effort to get more These leaders will also be
students to feel comfortable about responsible for creating different
voicing their concerns related to activities for their groups to actively
body image, they are looking to start engage in.
student led groups which will assist Junior Criminal Justice major
in this process. "It's been really a step of faith the orchestrated the plan of creating [and other students] to compare Kenberly Ferguson thinks that this
Last year, Angel Duncan, Psy.D. whole time because I was like 'I don't this initiative, their desire is for themselves to the rest of the APU initiative is taking a step in the right
an APU psychologist, attended a know if this will happen' but we were students to run these groups. The population. direction for the Counseling Center.
conference that made mention of the able to win a partial funding for it," only role that the center will have is "It's hard not to compare," "I think it's a wonderful idea for
Body Project. Duncan said. to act as facilitators who will provide Duncan said. "I think it's just so the counseling center to go outside
The Body Project is a national With the financial help of the students with resources to help in the important to be around a community of the tradition of the normal one-
program that has been developed by Body Project, Duncan is now execution of their vision. that has an awareness of that and on-one sessions and do something
other researchers who decided they looking for students who are "I think students are much more for us to be able to mirror back and outside of the box that would reach
wanted a curriculum that targeted interested yet sensitive to the topic open with their peers and I think say, 'you are okay the way you are - out to so many people," Ferguson
adolescent age to young adult of body image. She hopes to find what's unique about this too is its whatever shape or size.'" said. "I think self-acceptance is
women in order to challenge the thin leaders who are passionate about a different way to talk about the The center is looking to create extremely relevant to us as students,
body ideal. people and their ability to thrive and things that people may be thinking groups of approximately 10-14 leaders and Christians and I would
Excited about the project's who want to spread the word about and feeling about their bodies," students who will meet in four week personally love to see more people
mission, Duncan decided to speak the insignificance of their exterior Duncan said. "I think peers are less increments. love themselves at APU."
with the Body Project speaker and the heart of their interior. threatening in many ways, too." "Students can expect a 4 week For more information on how to
afterwards, who she remained in The Counseling Center will Duncan also made mention of peer led group that will focus on get involved with the Body Project
contact with after the conference. begin its extensive training by the her concern for freshmen who are rejecting the thin ideal and seeking as well as the Counseling Center,
Upon finding out that there was Body Project in March and hopes new to campus and trying to find what it means to embrace and accept contact Angel Duncan at aduncan@
grant funding available, Duncan to start their student led groups different ways to navigate their eating themselves," Clinical Psychology apu.edu or by phone at the University
applied. in the fall. Though the center has schedule. She said it's easier for them graduate student, Mallorey Newland Counseling Center at (626) 815-2109.
Alexis Nagem
me to speak up about how black courage, because Ching encouraged people to Relf also acknowledged the
men, women, and children are all remember the humans behind intense overwhelming feeling people can
lifestyle editor
discriminated against," she said. " I courage is what gives systemic issues. get when discussing such impactful
together as a
community
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Looking back at Obamas eight years in the Oval Office
Four of President years for programs focused on young
men of color, according to a report by
Obama's most Carolyn M. Brown of Black Enter-
prise. Obama even claimed to make
talked about issues this project his main focus after his
presidency.
Michael Ayetiwa Obama didn't enact any immedi-
staff writer
ate executive orders to ease the racial
tensions in our country.
Yes We Can was the hallmark However, I did see him hav-
role of Li Shang.
problems cannot be The internet exploded with the The Great Wall is just another
of many Hollywood films that has
solved by increased hashtag #MakeMulanRight almost
immediately after the news spread. caught the eye of fans and the media
by being accused of white-washing
parking fines Fans were outraged at the mere ru-
the cast.
mor of casting a white actor for the
Emily Praske role of Shang. Ghost in the Shell," a sci-fi film
photo/design editor set to be released in March, replaced
a role meant for an Asian-American
Any APU student with a car Casting a white actor with white actress Scarlett Johans-
knows the parking situation on cam- wasnt allowed to park there. Vehicle Code, which requires four
pus isnt exactly congenial. The lack According to the APU Vehicle offenses. to play the lead role in son. The movie is based off the Japa-
nese manga comic book where the
of adequate parking spaces, particu-
larly on East Campus, is well known.
Code, section 6001, APU has an
escalating parking fine structure in
All students would benefit from
better education on the vehicle code,
Mulan to me is like leading lady, named The Major is
an Asian-American woman.
Additionally, APU designates place. The purpose of an escalating especially the prices of parking fines. casting a bunny to play George Takei, an Asian-Amer-
specific lots and spaces on campus fine is to deter the offender from com- Information about the fine structure
that are for the use of faculty and staff mitting the same offense. But this should accompany the citation for the Mushu the dragon; not ican actor known for his role in the
original Star Trek series, is very vo-
only. Students are prohibited from
parking in these areas from 7 a.m. to 5
policy in action is excessively punitive
for students.
first offense. The tickets for the sec-
ond and third offenses should also be
only does that make cal about the lack of diversity in Hol-
lywood.
p.m., APU's business hours. If the same car is illegally parked accompanied by a warning regarding zero sense, it changes Hollywood has been casting
Sometimes in desperation for a in a faculty-designated spot every day towing for habitual offenders.
place to park, students still use these of the week, the first day's fine would Neither Biola University nor the whole meaning of white actors in Asian roles for de-
cades now, and we cant keep pre-
spots, which often results in parking
fines. This has been generating nega-
be $35, but escalating to $275 by the
sixth day. That amounts to $840 in
Point Loma Nazarene University
have as extreme of a parking fine
the character and the tending there isnt something deeper
at work here, Takei said on his Face-
tive conversation about the price of fines for the first six days of violation. structure as APU. According to their story. book page.
parking tickets as well as the lack of Parking is at a premium at APU. vehicle code information available on Other Asian-American actors
parking on campus for both students It is crucial for faculty and staff mem- their websites, Point Loma chargers Disney quickly shut down the stand in solidarity with Takei, start-
and faculty. bers to be able to park in order to get a flat fee of $55 per offense, and Biola rumors and promised that all the lead ing hashtags such as #whitewashed-
Kirra Bento, a sophomore pub- to their classrooms and offices. So has a minimum additional fine ($20 roles, including Shang, will be Chi- OUT. One of my personal favorite
lic relations major, expressed her it actually makes more sense to tow 40) for repeat offenders. nese. Disney fans around the world hashtag trends is #StarringJohnCho,
concerns regarding how quickly and a car to make space available for its Ultimately, the ideal solution to breathed a large sigh of relief. But a photo-shop frenzy that reimagines
surprisingly the tickets are issued to proper use. It would get to the root of deter students from parking in the "Mulan" is just one of many movies the Korean-American actor, John
students. the problem by immediately opening wrong spaces is for the university to that has cultivated injustice for Asian- Cho, as the lead in popular Holly-
I have a medical disability that a parking space instead of fining stu- provide adequate parking near uni- American actors in Hollywood. wood movies.
made me hesitant to move away from dents repeatedly for hundreds, even versity housing. New parking struc- The Great Wall is a movie set Hollywood is not only being
my parents support, but knowing thousands of dollars. tures would provide a long-term solu- to be released this year, and it takes discriminatory in their methods, but
that I had a car if needed helped," Section 1004 of the APU Vehicle tion and allow students to keep their place in China. This film is a mix of is truly missing out on some of the
Bento said. "Once I actually moved Code gives APU the authority to cars close by. action and science fiction, as Chinese most talented actors in the field. In
into Trinity, I was shocked to find tow and/or relocate vehicles from In the meantime, better vehicle warriors fight off creatures trying to order for us as consumers to change
out that I had already acquired two APU property per the California code education for students and destroy the wall. And the leading star this discrimination, we need to ac-
parking tickets for the two hour time Vehicle Code. Towing can occur if stricter enforcement by towing cars is none other than Matt Damon. knowledge that this is happening and
span that I had parked my car in the the violator is deemed a habitual of- would help prevent students from Yes, Matt Damon. demand accurate and diverse repre-
Engstrom lot, not knowing that I fender as stated in section 5000 of the paying an obscene amount of fines. One of the trailers shows Da- sentation in movies.
Softball starts new spring season strong
Filled with new in a three-run first inning. Sprague
was named the Pacific West Player
and returning of the Year in 2016, making her
the first three-time recipient of the
players, the conferences top honor. Being a
leader and one of the teams top
teams came players, Sprague has set team goals
together to for the new group of girls this season.
I think the team goal is cohesion.
foreshadow a We have a lot of new people on the
team, and chemistry is nothing you
powerful season can really force, but its something
you can encourage, Sprague said. I
think the best thing to do early in the
Yasaman Khorsandi season is to come together and learn
the season, playing three consecutive said. "For us, we wanted to take the from behind both times, and they did a
games at Cal State Monterey Bay. opening game, but it was also kind good job at that," Svagdis said.
The Cougars took the series, going of personal to go win at their place. Last year, the Cougars finished
2-1 against a very good Monterey Bay We're happy that we won two out of the season with a 30-20 record, and
team. three, but I think we also very well players admit that they had a slow
"It's always great to win on the know that we could of had three out start, along with some struggles
road and take a series from a team," of three if we could have locked some throughout the season. This season is
head coach Paul Svagdis said. things down in that second game." already poised to be better.
"That's a tough place to play...I think However, the Cougars fully "This year our work ethic and the
there was a sentiment that was well understand that they have a long team mindset is more unified," Svagdis
Senior pitcher Michael Fairchild aims to strike out a Point Loma batter.
deserved and we were really happy." season ahead of them with 47 more said. "We understand the talent that
In their opening game on Feb. 3, another four players and only allowing fifth inning, the Cougars were down regular season games, and fully expect we have, but we also understand that
the Cougars produced a 8-0 shutout three hits. 8-2. Yet, the Cougars were not out. to see CSMB in the playoffs. talent doesn't win championships.
against the Otters, dominating the "This group in general, are a APU roared back with six straight Cal State Monterey Bay, an It takes a good mindset and being
game with great pitching and solid lot of players that have a chance to runs to tie the game 8-8, where a back- NCAA West Regional qualifier last great at the little things. It's all about
defense. With Junior pitcher Bill impact the game and added value to and-fourth battle would continue. season, swept the Cougars at home winning everyday. This team is special
Oxford making his first start for the this weekend," Svagdis said. "There's After the Cougars would momentarily last year, going 4-0 in the series. That because we have the components of
team, worked around five hits and two depth there and a lot of guys who are gain the lead, the Otters edged them experience did not sit well with many what I believe to be a championship
walks in 5.0 frames, while also striking working hard. The whole team had out for their first win of the season, of the players, and gave the Cougars team."
out four CSMB players. Senior an impact on the results this weekend. winning with a score of 13-12. extra motivation going into this series. The Cougars will begin their
pitcher Michael Fairchild came in They all did a very good job." "Cal State Monterey Bay is a very "Last season it was our first heated first-of-four game series at home
after Oxford, and held the Otters However, the next day, the Otters' good team, and I'm sure that we'll be encounter with another team. In my against Cal State San Bernardino on
silent in four innings, striking out offense went on the attack, and by the seeing them again later on in the year experience as a senior, I think there's Thursday, Feb. 9.
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Siblings encourage each other on and off the court AROUND THE DEN
Corey and
Melissa
Langerveld have
been cheering
each other on
from the sidelines
their entire lives
Kristin Miller
staff writer
Junior forward Corey Langerveld hugs his sister and freshman Cougars cheerleader, Melissa Langerveld before a game against Hawaii Hilo.
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