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editor-in-chief
After concern from Californias

religious institutions, which have
led to a nationwide conversation,
Senate Bill 1146 (SB 1146) is finalized
and waiting for Gov. Jerry Browns
approval by Sept. 30.
The bill was spurred by Los
Angeles County Sen. Ricardo Lara
in an effort to make students aware of
private institutions beliefs and rules
before enrollment. The discussion
focused heavily on the rights of the
LGBT community, as the bills goal
was to ensure that these students
knew the policies in place at religious
colleges before they committed to
attending.
APUs goal all along was to make
sure that our common concern was
and we shared [this] with Senator
Larathat students choose an
institution that is a good fit for them,
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dean Jennifer Walsh said. If an
institution didnt fully affirm LGBT
students, they would be aware of that
ahead of time, and they could either
modify their choices or go to another
institution, or at least understand
what kind of values were going to be
in play when they arrived.
APU originally opposed the bill
in its earliest form because it would
have meant changes in the universitys
hiring policies and faith integration
in general education courses. One
version of the bill said private
institutions would not be able to hire
only Christians, while another said
only biblical studies courses could
incorporate faith-related topics.
We wanted to make sure that
we had an opportunity to share how
faith impacts our history courses and
our sociology courses and biology
and even computer science, Walsh
said. That was a fun conversation
for us to have because it gave us an
opportunity to share with lawmakers
about who we are.
After these concerns were
addressed, APU moved to a position
of support for Laras final version of
the bill. This version states students
need to be notified of policies
regarding sexual fidelity and LGBT
practices in advance of admission,
which APU already does.
see SENATE BILL 4
Located on Cougar Walk,

the Cougars Den Cafe has been
undergoing renovations since June.
It is set to reopen next semester with
new kitchen equipment, furniture
and service lines.
As students eagerly anticipate the
new changes (and a wider selection of
food to choose from), APUs facilities
management team is working
diligently to ensure the Den has a
redefined look and experience.
We dont have a hard completion
date yet, said Tom Hunt,
associate vice president of facilities
management. We just finished
getting all our permits from the city,
from the planning department, the
building department, the county fire
department and health.
The contractor, Doug Giles
Construction, anticipates that the
work will take eight weeks after
all the required permits have been
received.
It will definitely be open by
next semester...[hopefully] or before
Christmas, Hunt said.
In addition to new kitchen
equipment, the Den is also getting
new cabinetry, three new service lines,
a separate area for beverages, more
seating, a new floor, a redesigned
NATHAN FOSTER PHOTO
Gina Ender
staff writer
The Cougars Den will be closed through the end of fall semester to renovate the floors, ceilings and restrooms, as well as add new cabinetry, service lines, seating, a beverage station and an updated menu.
ceiling and a fresh menu with more
options.
A lot of stuff was just outdated,
Hunt said. Other features, such as
restrooms, are being redesigned
to be accessible to students with
disabilities, in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA).
To accommodate different size
stall configurations and number of
fixtures, we are basically swapping
the restrooms, Hunt said. The
mens restroom is going to become
the womens and the womens is
going to become the mens.
The contractors also plan to
provide new floors and ceilings, redo
the electrical wiring and change the
restroom entrances.
[Before], as the door would
open, you would see people in
the restroom; there was no visual
blockage, Hunt said. [Weve]
made it so that you dont look in the
restroom and still see people.
Additionally, the Den will lose
the door to the Student Post Office.
The door was rarely used, according
to Hunt.
All new plumbing was installed
so the concrete floor had to be saw
cut to allow this. Once the new
floor tile goes in, this wont be seen
through.
Theres a possibility of a followon project next summer which
[would] involve some of these other
spaces [like] The Clause office and

the SGA office, Hunt said. If a
relocation of those is possible, we
would expand the Cougars Den,
and we would relocate the restrooms
to be accessible off of Cougar Walk.
[This is] so the restroom would be
available to people outside as well,
which is a common complaint weve
heard.
The renovations are being
funded by University Services.
Its currently contracted for
$450,000, but it is subject to change,
Hunt said. He expects to get both
a final contract, price figure and
completion date from the contractor
soon.
see RENOVATION 2
Program works alongside first-generation students
TRiO
provides APU
students with
personalized
resources
Erika Hunter
news editor
With the increase in firstgeneration college students on

campus, TRiO is a program designed
to serve those students by being
a resource to them academically,
financially and even socially. TRiO
began in September 2015 when
APU recognized a significant peak
in underrepresented students, both
first-generation and low-income.
According to TRiO Director
LaTesha Hagler, 201113 statistics
show that first-generation students
made up about 25 percent of the
institutions population. With the
expectation that this number will
grow, TRiO has built upon its
resources and has plans to continue
to do so in the near future.
The program allows for 140
undergraduate
students
who
identify as first-generation to take
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part in opportunities like academic

success coaching, faculty and peer
mentoring, financial support and
financial and economic literacy.
TRiO students are also given the
privilege of participating in a number
of school-wide events, like the High
Sierra retreat to give them insight
of what a semester would be like
outside of APU.
I have been able to go to Israel
with TRiO, said Alea Render, a
junior cinematic arts major. The
bonds and relationships formed
during that time are unbelievable.
As a junior, Render is not only a
TRiO participant but a mentor, too.
The mentorship interaction creates
a space for TRiO students to talk
about their experiences and voice any
of their concerns. It seeks to increase
their validation and show them
exactly why they matter on campus
and in the world.
I truly believe that if we fail to

support the marginalized students
on this campus, we are going to fail
to retain them, said Jennifer Godoy,
the graduate assistant for TRiOs
first-year and sophomore students.
TRiO
increases
retention,
academic standing and graduation
rates for first-generation students
through various workshops and
privileges granted to them through
their involvement. These workshops
address topics like the importance
of good credit or how to properly
fill out the FAFSA, and are open
to both students and their families.
Additionally, students get help
putting together their four-year plan
and are granted priority registration
and tutoring if needed.
Sometimes
students
feel
like theyre classified or theyre
stereotyped as being low-income or
first-generation, but we take value in
that, Hagler said.

Due to the programs success and
its current waiting list, Hagler hopes
to see more TRiO programs in the
future. Because this program is only
for undergraduates, Hagler wishes
to have a Magnar program where
graduate students can be supported,
too. In addition to these, she also
wants to see an Upward Bound
program come to life.
TRiO has partnered with other
offices on campus that also support
the needs of first-generation students.
During New Student Orientation,
TRiO hosts workshops to bring
awareness to the significance of
first-generation students. They also
collaborate with the Student Center
for Reconciliation and Diversity
(SCRD) to create a sense of unity
among their participants.
First-generation students have a
unique story, and their reality differs
from the majority of students that
actually exists here at APU, Hagler
said.
TRiO is intentionally creating
an atmosphere for first-generation
students to feel secure, welcomed and
needed on campus. TRiO is currently
located in the Undergraduate
Academic Success Center in front of
One Stop.
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Wednesday, September 28
Thursday, September 29
University Passage: Woody Morwood
Women and Mens Soccer
Lead campus pastor Woody Morwood will speak on this years university passage at 10:30
a.m. in the Felix Event Center on West Campus.
The mens team will play against Dominican University from 5 to 8 p.m. and the
womens team will play Dominican University from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, September 30
APU Jazz Big Bands
Gospel Choir: Gospel Music Heritage Concert
The APU Jazz bands are having their kickoff concert in Munson Chapel at 7:30
p.m.
The School of Music is hosting the first Gospel Music Heritage Concert of the year in Munson Chapel at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 4
Vice Presidential Debate
Womens Volleyball
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REMEMBER
1. If you see something, say
something.
2. Safety is everyones business.
3. Dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
4. Non-emergencies: Call
Campus Saftety at (626) 8153898.
5. Lock all doors and windows to your dorm, apartment and vehicle.
6. Keep all valuables secured
and out of plain view.
7. At night, keep to well-lit
areas.
8. Always be aware of your
surroundings.
9. Utilize the trolleys, safety
escorts or walk groups.
10. Avoid places where you
are vulnerable and there are
no exits.
11. Avoid texting or talking
on the phone while walking
as you may be distracted.
12. Avoid walking and jogging alone.
13. Secure your bike with a
recommended Kryptonite
U-lock.
Cougars Den closed through fall semester

RENOVATION, P. 1
Many students at APU have felt

the impact of the renovations at the
Cougars Den.
Im pretty bummed out that
the Den is closed, to be honest,
said Blake Huxell, a sophomore
commercial music major on the
business track. I used to get pizza
there a couple times a week. Im really
looking forward to it opening back
up soon.
The Cougars Den isnt the only
dining place on East Campus that
is experiencing some change. A few
doors down, Mexicali Grill has also
undergone some development. Since
the Den has closed, those employees
have relocated to Mexicali and are
primarily working during the newly
added late shifts.
We are quite overloaded
with staff, Sam Lanteigne, junior

theology and economics major and
second year Mexicali employee said.
That has had the effect of putting
many of us veterans into managerial
positions, mentoring the new Den
staff and training each one.
Mexicali is now open until 12 a.m.
from Sunday through Thursday, and
until 7 p.m. on Fridays. In previous
semesters, Mexicali closed at 8 p.m
Monday through Thursday, 7.p.m.
on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday.
I love that its open late,
freshman Christian ministries major
Garrett Davis said. I can go get
a quesadilla or burrito whenever I
want now. The other night, I went
after 11 p.m. and got nachos.
Mexicalis official hours are
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m to 12
a.m., Fridays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and
Sundays, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. It is closed
on Saturdays.
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NEWS STAFF
editor-in-chief gina ender
news editor erika hunter
lifestyle editor jamie roebuck-joseph
opinion editor hankyul sharon lee
sports editor brandon rodriguez
photo/design editor rachel wathne
copy editors meghan hui, tyler wilborn
business manager lorraine tan
staff writers alyssa burlingame, walter
cortez, nathan foster, shepherd newcomb,
tyler smith
faculty advisers jessica sherer, kent walls
The entrance into the Cougars Den Caf is currently not

accessible to students due to construction.
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campus
safety
A discipleship group smiles during their weekly meeting.
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Ethan Schrum, Ph.D. and Daniel Palm, Ph.D. will lead a discussion about the
vice presidential debate in the Cougar Dome from 6 to 8 p.m.
The womens volleyball team will play against Chaminade University of Honolulu in the
Felix Event Center at 7 p.m.
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APU community works toward unity and diversity
Faculty, staff
and students
pursue growth in
an increasingly
diverse campus
Alyssa Burlingame
APUs Office of Institutional

Research and Assessment provides
information showing diverse growth
in the student body. This is partially
due to administrative efforts to recruit
and maintain students from diverse
communities and backgrounds.
However, some students in the APU
community wonder if the diverse
population of students is actively
receiving the support that individual
students need.
They tell us we are more diverse
by numbers; however, the support
for these types of students are not as
encouraged or as broadcasted, said
Taylor Allen, a senior graphic design
student and creative director for
Black Student Association (BSA).
Diversity has always been strength
in differences.
A fact sheet from the Office
of Institutional Research and
Assessment shows that in the 201415
school year, APU had a 38.4 percent
female population and a 20.9 percent
male population in undergraduate
programs. In undergraduate and
graduate
programs
combined,
27.3 percent of students offered
no response to their religious
preferences, and 23.9 percent
identified as Christians.The majority
of students are in the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences, coming
staff writer
in at 39.4 percent of undergraduates.

In the 201415 school year, the APU
undergraduate population was
47.1 percent white and 52.8 percent
students of color.
Its one thing to have a diverse
community, which we already have,
[but] its a whole other thing to do
diversity well, said Cole Mizel,
a senior business management
major and Student Government
Association (SGA) president.
Diversity at APU is something
that many faculty and staff have
invested in lately.
Imago Dei, for example, is a
program for student leaders, faculty
and staff to come together and
participate in difficult conversations
with each other about diversity.

These conversations allow the
participants to engage in situations
that they may not have otherwise
been accustomed to, and it gives
them room to learn and grow in
the role they play by demonstrating
diversity on campus.
Training like Imago Dei, and
ethnic organizations like BSA, the
Asian Pacific American Student
Organization (APASO), Pacific
Islander Organization (PIO) and the
Latin American Student Association
(LASA), allow the student body to
come together and participate in
life together. Imago Dei is required
training for various student positions
on campus. Participants are split
up into various groups to engage

in difficult conversations and listen
to various speakers to gain multiple
perspectives on what diversity is and
how it affects the APU community as
a whole. Ethnic groups on campus
strive to help the student body come
together by introducing students to
cultures different from their own.
You can have diversity without
unity, but you cant have unity
without diversity, said Aaron
Hinojosa, executive director for the
Student Center for Reconciliation
and Diversity (SCRD).
The SCRDs mission is to
unite and build community by
fostering an environment that
cultivates awareness, understanding,
reconciliation and appreciation in

order for cultural exchange to be
embraced and celebrated.
With the help of many diversity
resources such as the SCRD and
the Center for Diversity, Equity
and Inclusive Excellence, as well
as the investment from both ethnic
organizations and the student
body, APU is actively cultivating
a student body able to grow in its
understanding of diversity.
Some staff members believe that
APU is steadily improving in the area
of student inclusiveness.
Weve been on a trajectory
of cultivating diversity at APU,
said Richard Martinez, executive
director of the Center for Diversity,
Equity and Inclusive Excellence.
Were becoming more aware of how
diversity is to be celebrated at APU;
were becoming more intentional
about policies and practice.
APU is working toward
changing the perception that
diversity equals division.
Its about raising our awareness
and becoming more sensitive as we
look at our environments, Martinez
said.
Allen sees it as different points of
view coming together, creating one
greater view rather than diversity as
a source of division.
As the numbers of diverse
students grow, faculty and staff
hope to see the same growth in
conversation on campus.
If we can begin to have
relationships with people that look
different than us, we become closer
to understanding each others story,
Hinojosa said
BSA took me in and helped
me understand this part of my racial
identity, Allen said. Through better
understanding myself, Im able to
better understand others.
New semester, new Zuventurez competition

Pitches are
the talk of
the semester
for aspiring
entrepreneurs
Tyler Smith
In the past two years, APU
has dedicated 10 weeks of each
semester to teach, coach and mentor
students interested in becoming
entrepreneurs through a Shark Tank
like competition called Zuventurez.
Zuventurez is designed to give
students the opportunity to create,
plan and execute a vision through the
professional help of those in the field.
In the process, students are to gain a
kingdom focused compass. It is the
time to dream, build and launch.
This semesters Zuventurez
kicked off on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Now in full swing, participants meet
regularly every Tuesday night at 7:30
p.m. in Wilden Halls lecture hall.
The meetings start with
the Director of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship, Jay Sherer, who is
responsible for growing and directing
the program alongside project
manager and alumna Yuli Nagata
Perez. Together they are supervised
by Vocation, Innovation and Alumni
vice president Annie Tsai, Ph.D., as
well as Janice Orlando, a professor
and chairman on the board of
Innovation.
Sherer
typically
leads
a
discussion that occasionally features
ERIKA HUNTER PHOTO
staff writer
Two students who participated in previous Zuventurez competitions talk to students about their pitches
and suggest how they can be successful in sharing their ideas.
guest speakers and alumni. Sherer
and the judges look for great ideas
and solutions to real problems,
which eventually culminate in a pitch
competition.
Zuventurez helps students by
offering a stage to generate, test and
pitch their ideas for a professional
business model, with the opportunity
to win $15,000 to develop their idea.
The second place winner will
get $3,000 and the third will win
$2,000. The top three teams also
get assigned mentors for six months
after the competition to receive help
developing their ideas.
Zuventurez provides a way
of connecting with students and
[Zuventurez shows]
you how to make a
business plan and
how to pitch your
idea.
networking is a very important

thing, said Christian Kama, a senior
business management major.
APUs desire for this competition
is to create a diversity of teams with
the involvement of business students
to then begin the execution of their
ideas.
Sherer believes that the best way

to succeed is by thinking differently,
gaining real experience and just
getting out there and trying it. He
hopes to give students the necessary
tools to become the next business
leaders.
Most of the times businesses fail
because people arent testing them
nearly enough, not thinking in the
context of What do my customers
really care about, or they just dont
have the business acumen to resource
their idea, Sherer said.
Christian Sanchez, a senior
psychology major and last years
finalist and founder of Urban
Vinyl Headphones, believes that
Zuventurez is a good way to prepare

students who desire to take their idea
out into the real world.
[Zuventurez shows] you how
to make a business plan and how to
pitch your idea, Sanchez said.
As an entrepreneur who started
off struggling with an idea but later
turned it into reality, Sanchez and his
partner Seth Fontaine are returning
from last years competition prepared.
Although they joined late last year,
they came with a prototype and
business plan that became successful.
Through their unique and
innovative success, the duo not only
made a return on investment but
also gave back to the community
by partnering with The Childrens
Music Fund and fundraising over
$12,000 last year.
Last years winner and previous
nursing student, Maritza Grissom,
formulated a team to create the
mobile application PreceptMe,
which was intended to link health
care students to preceptors.
Compared to last year, students
and teams are now made aware of
the judging criteria at the beginning
of the competition. That criteria
is having a solution that matches a
problem, correct financial documents
to showcase what theyre doing, a
business model with the ability to
scale, having kingdom impact and
good design with a great pitch.
Zuventurez is composed of
undergraduate and graduate teams.
This year, there are also alumni
teams that are given the opportunity
to participate as well.
Zuventurez meets on Tuesday
nights from 7:30-9:00pm in Wilden
Halls lecture room.
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Bill waits for governors approval Azusa construction

RACHEL WATHNE PHOTO
believes Christians need to be comfortable having disagreements with

people who challenge them and with
people whose opinions are different
from their own. Ramirez said she
feels Christian colleges are in a good
position to facilitate these conversations and be an example for the rest
of the Church.
At the end of the day, we have
the same common goals: the well-being of the students and the dignity of
each individual, Ramirez said.
Board of trustees Chair Peggy
Campbell said the board is committed to its tradition of thoughtful consideration and critical thinking in all
regards, including that of their views
on SB 1146.
As APU plays an important role
in the higher education landscape in
California, particularly in our ability
to serve underrepresented groups,
theres no doubt one of the results
of SB 1146 will be an opportunity to
grow relationships in Sacramento
and beyond, giving forums to more
broadly share the powerful stories of
how we produce difference-makers
for all sectors of our culture, Campbell said.
Months after the APU/Citrus College metro goldline launched, the

construction on the stoplight on Citrus Avenue is complete.
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said she anticipates this issue will be

revisited in the future because the
decision to exclude it was rushed toward the end of the bills finalization.
APU alumna Margarita Ramirez
gave her testimony about her experience as a student who received Cal
Grant funding. Ramirez graduated
with a political science degree in 2012,
and said she was eager to speak about
her time at the university, explaining
that she would not have been able to
attend if it were not for state funding.
She said she chose to take part in the
conversation because she saw it as
critical, and she encourages others to
do likewise.
Things are happening around
you, and you need to engage and you
need to respond, Ramirez said. If
this is going to workif this is going
to be a lasting agreement and a lasting solution that honors the dignity of
all people involved, then its going to
have to come from within the Church
and within the Christian colleges and
within the LGBT community.
Ramirez said this is not an us
versus them conversation, but one
that requires grace and understanding from both sides. She said she
After Burger King was knocked down last semester, construction

workers have broken ground on the new Starbucks Coffee on Citrus
and Alosta Avenues.
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The bill also requires colleges

with a Title IX waiver to disclose information specific to their institution,
which does not affect APU.
Alongside President Jon Wallace
and Executive Director of Strategic
Communication Maureen Taylor,
Walsh went to Sacramento in June
to have this discussion with lawmakers about their concerns in hopes of
achieving reconciliation and maintaining the institutions religious
identity. Walsh said that just as APU
faculty and staff were motivated by
the protection of APUs students,
Lara was motivated by compassion
for students who identify as LGBT.
We, too, care very much about
the experience of all of our students,
including LGBT students, and are
committed to making sure their experience on campus is safe and supportive, and we are eager to demonstrate
that going forward, Walsh said.
Another concern of religious
universities in regards to the bill
was the effect it would have on Cal
Grant recipients, as one version stated it would take this funding away at
private institutions if the bill passed
and the colleges did not comply. This
part of the bill was taken out prior
to its final version after faith-based
schools rallied together to maintain
this funding before the bill was sent
to Gov. Brown.
As of now, funding for Cal Grant
recipients is unaffected, but Walsh
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The McDonalds on Alosta Avenue is undergoing a remodel in hopes of

modernizing its lounge area to appeal to students.
Lifestyle
Campus pastor TaTyana Leonard discusses generosity
Alyssa Burlingame
staff writer
TaTyana Leonard is this years

new addition to the Office of Campus
Pastors. As the associate campus
pastor for preaching and spiritual
programming, she will primarily
be speaking in senior chapel, and
occasionally during morning chapel,
on the topic of spiritual generosity.
Before beginning her time at
APU, Leonard worked for the
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
(FCA). As she felt her chapter at FCA
coming to a close, she stepped out in
faith to join the APU community in
hopes of furthering Gods kingdom.
My husband encouraged me to
write down a job description of what
I would want to do, so I wrote that
down and prayed about it, Leonard
said. So much of that job description
that I wrote for myself was part of
this position.
Leonard, who started in May
after students had departed for the
summer, expressed that she already
loves the energy that the student
body brings to the APU community.
Being able to just be around
and meet students has been so
Left: TaTyana Leonard, who began working in May, is serving as a new campus pastor. Right: TaTyana
is pictured with her husband Adam Leonard, her son and a framed jersey for her expected daughter.
exciting because Ive been planning
and praying for [them] all, but [they]
werent here, Leonard said.
Kelly Roth, executive director
and pastor of operations and staffing,
thinks that Leonards perspective is
unique and valuable for the students
she is serving.
She brings new lenses to interact
with students, Roth said. [Leonard]
has a deep, clear calling that shes
been able to articulate that she is
truly called to minister in the college
context.
Before hiring Leonard, both
Roth and lead campus pastor Woody
Morwood prayed heavily about who
they wanted to fill that available
position. Upon meeting Leonard,
both Roth and Morwood knew she

was the person they had prayed for.
When she walked through the
door, it was just like, Oh, this is what
My husband
encouraged me to write
down a job
description of what I
would want to do, so
I wrote that down and
prayed about it.
we have been waiting for, Roth said.
Senior social work major
Rebecca Bekele says she loves
TATYANA LEONARD COURTESY
New senior
chapel pastor
examines
spiritual
disciplines
Leonards openness in talking about

challenges and adversity.
[She] brings a sense of
authenticity and willingness to talk
about the struggles that come with
senior year, Bekele said.
Seniors can hear Leonard speak
in senior chapel on Monday nights at
9 p.m.
In going deeper about generosity,
Leonard believes that when we give,
and especially give with a pure heart,
thats an invitation for other people to
see God through our giving.
She believes that generosity is
about authenticity and being able
to come alongside one another
and go deeper than a surface-level
relationship. She hopes to see
generosity develop through the

hospitality of the student body.
There is so much division and so
much that can separate us, Leonard
continued. A pure relationship can
break down so many racial tensions
and break down differences.
Leonard hopes to see the student
body develop in this practice of being
generous with their time and their
relationships by being intentional.
[Just by being] present with each
other and just [being] generous with
[our] presence, so many things are
possible and can change, Leonard
said.
Leonard is overjoyed to be on
campus and to come alongside
college-aged students trying to get a
handle on life before graduating.
This is the age where everyone
is trying to figure it out, trying to
answer the question, What am I
gonna do after I graduate? Leonard
said.
Leonard believes that that
question is essential, and she desires
to help students by walking with
them and helping them become free
of their fears and apprehensions.
[I want to] come alongside
students and help them with that
whether it be just identifying fears
that are holding them back, or by
identifying the true and pure desires
of their hearts, Leonard said.
Her ultimate hope is that she can
help students live out their calling
and figure out where they fit best
after their time at APU is over.
Senior Chapel is on Monday
nights at 9 p.m. in UTCC.
Back-to-school fitness tips for the busy student
Students share
their favorite tips
to stay in shape
despite hectic
schedules
Jamie Roebuck-Joseph
The popular term, Freshman 15,

was coined as a result of unhealthy
eating habits from incoming college
students
nationwideand
the
statistics prove why.
In
2010,
researchers
at
Northwestern University conducted
a study revealing that 60 percent
of college students dont get the
recommended levels of weekly
physical activity, as stated in a U.S.
News Wellness report. The report
also revealed that 95 percent of
students dont eat the recommended
amount of fruits and vegetables.
According
to
incoming
undergraduate students, there are
many factors that contribute to an
unhealthy lifestyle when they enter
college. For some, its a lack of food
options on campus. For others, its
not having time to cook a healthy
meal or exercise due to hectic
academic schedules.
Senior applied exercise science
major Martel Norwood explained
that as he grew up, eating healthy was
a lifestyle. His parents set an example
for him by only purchasing organic
whole foods and eating home-cooked
meals.
Norwood stated that he had
unhealthy eating habits during his
freshman year because of the limited
EDGAR RAMIREZ COURTESY
lifestyle editor
Junior journalism major Ashley Lawrence sits in the Wynn Ampitheater wearing her Nike workout gear.
food options on campus.
Everything I had grown up
eating went out the window,
Norwood said. I was eating a lot of
fast food, and I noticed I was getting
out of shape.
After freshman year, Norwood
decided to cook his own meals
instead of having a meal plan.
Its all about choices, Norwood
said. For incoming freshmen, I
would advise that they...choose the
healthier option. Instead of getting
that burger or pizza, go with the
grilled chicken wrap or whatever the
healthier choice is.
According
to
Norwood,
exercising on a regular basis has even
helped improve his sleeping habits.
I work out four times a week,
regardless of my schedule, Norwood
said. It also helps with confidence.
A 2013 study conducted by
Purdue University found that

students who exercise at their campus
gyms are more likely to succeed in
their classes.
According to junior political
science major Jackie Nuez, health
and physical activity are one of
the many important aspects that
contributes to a students overall
growth in college.
Exercise and eating right
can improve your attitude toward
conquering your busy school week,
Nunez said.
Nunez added that being active
can increase self-esteem amid the
many social interactions in college.
She explained that prioritizing a busy
school schedule is the first step to
finding time for even 2030 minutes
of exercise per day.
Eating healthy can do...wonders
for your energy levels in your workouts
and attention in class, Nunez said.

Getting sleep and drinking water is
so important.
For students who dont know
what workouts they should start
with, Nunez added that Pinterest
and the free app Hot Five are a good
place to get inspired.
Junior journalism major Ashley
Lawrence, also known as Miss
Century City USA 2017, explained
the importance of her workout
routine amidst being a pageant
contestant and managing her classes.
Due to her rigorous school
schedule, Lawrence tries to take
advantage of the times she is not in
class and shared her favorite tips
for fellow students with difficult
academic schedules.
One thing [I did] was download
the Nike Training Club app, and
[I would] just select a 15-minute
program and just do it really quickly

in my room, Lawrence said. Or, I
would run around my block or do situps and squats during commercials
when I [watched] TV or just [needed]
a study break.
Working out not only has positive
affects for mental clarity, but it also
improves physical appearance.
Martel Norwoods brother,
senior communication studies major
Tyler Norwood, weighed in on his
reason for staying active.
I work out to look good, Tyler
Norwood said. I also work out
because it is overall beneficial, and I
want to have a long life.
Tyler Norwood explained that
he works out whenever he is feeling
tense or angry, because it helps
improve his mood and relieves stress.
He also advised that students
trying to find time to work out should
wake up 30 minutes earlier.
However, despite students best
efforts, there might still be times
when its impossible to squeeze in
exercise.
Even if you dont have time to
work out, eating right and walking
instead of taking the trolley [is
beneficial], Tyler Norwood said.
Despite busy schedules and
time constraints, finding time to
exercise and eat healthy can improve
a students quality of life. For those
who cant afford a gym membership
or dont have a car on campus, The
Fitness Center and Weight Room
are located on West Campus behind
the Felix Event Center. It is open
for all APU students free of charge
Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
and 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-1
p.m. and 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5
p.m.; and Sunday 1-7 p.m.
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#CLAUSTAGRAM Department of English

#IHEARTAPU
welcomes new chair
Windie Petrie
joins APU
from Colorado
Christian
University
Nicole Johnson
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Name: Casey Kim
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After longtime chair David

Esselstrom, Ph.D. stepped down
from his position last year, the English
department
welcomed
Windie
Petrie, Ph.D. as the new chair and
professor this semester. Petrie joins
APU this fall after having served as
a professor of English and adviser
of a student-run literary magazine at
Colorado Christian University.
Some of Petries areas of expertise
include Civil War to World War II
American literature and nineteenth
and early twentieth-century British
literature. She holds a Doctorate
and a Master of Arts in English from
the University of Delaware and a
Bachelor of Arts in English from
Pepperdine University.
[My goals are to] build

synergy in the department, to build paths and
processes that help those
diverse energies not only
reach out but also circle
back strongly into the department, into our undergraduate program, and
into our majors.
Petrie has attended and presented

at the Christianity and Literature
conference at APU for years, so she
was familiar with the campus culture
prior to her recent hire. She said she
aims to strengthen the department
and its effects on campus.
[My goals are to] build synergy
in the department, to build paths
and processes that help those diverse
energies not only reach out but
also circle back strongly into the
department, into our undergraduate
program, and into our majors, Petrie
said.
Petrie said she loves the English
departments cross applicability and

diversity.
Our English faculty is large and
diverse, and their energies and gifts
extend into other disciplines and
programs and organizations across
APU, she said.
She said she already feels at
home in the department, as the
thoughtfulness and enthusiasm of
APUs English majors remind her
of her former students at Colorado
Christian.
Senior English major Maggie
Dumphy said she looks forward
to what Petrie has to offer the
department this year.
It is great hearing that a woman
is now in the chair position and I am
excited to see the things Dr. Petrie is
going to do, Dumphy said.
Assistant professor of English
Kristen Sipper-Denlinger, Ph.D.
said she thinks Petrie will succeed in
her role and better the department,
especially in its effort to make its
students employable.
[We want to] make the English
department
more
marketable
because there is so much you can
do with an English degree, SipperDenlinger said.
Successful open mic night

reveals students talent
Students
showcase skills at
campus event
Cole Stevens
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Communiversity hosted an Open

Mic Night in the Rose Garden on
East Campus in front of a large,
standing-room-only audience on
Friday evening. The event lasted a
full 90 minutes with about 18 acts
total.
The popularity of the event drew
more participants than anticipated,
so the original plan was expanded
with the help of the event coordinator,
Kayleigh McNaughton.
Originally we were looking at
maybe 10 [acts], and then we got an
overwhelming amount of people
wanting to do it, McNaughton said.
So [eventually] we had to stop it
because we had too many people.
Along
with
being
a
Communiversity event-coordinator,
McNaughton is also a preforming
arts intern. She said this was the first
time she had ever worked on this kind
of event.
As far as turnout, Im feeling
really good about it compared to
some of the other ones, she said.
There were a lot of moving
parts and pieces to this event.
McNaughton highlighted that the
planning and setup process of the
event was definitely a big part of the
night.
Our big thing is to try and get as
many people as we can from the entire
school reach out to us, McNaughton
said. Then after that, its all logistics
of timing and how many people we
can fit and editing performances in
and things like that.
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guest writer
Open Mic Night performers go in front of a live audience on Friday,

Sept. 23 in the Rose Garden.
McNaughton explained that a
lot of planning and brainstorming
happened prior to the event. John
Christiansen, another performing
arts intern, McNaughton and their
supervisor, Jacky Rios, worked
together to create the event
Another member of the staff,
junior allied health major Daniel
Choi, helped with moving and
placing things for the event.
I think John and Kayleigh and
Jacky, the performing arts crew,
did an amazing job, Choi said.
They planned ahead really well,
[and] just letting people do their
thing and showing everyone their
talents, whether it was comedy or
[whether] it was singing, it was a
blessed opportunity to see something
so beautiful and gathered as a
community.
One student performer was
sophomore ministry major Jordanne
Clark. Clark was supposed to be in
a duet with her roommate, but she
could not make it to the event last
minute.
Clark, who just picked up playing
guitar over summer, performed the
song Someone Like You, by Adele,
with an APU remix to it. She said she
and her roommate chose the song in a
spur-of-the-moment scenario.
[It was] the other night, when
my roommate and I were hanging
out in the apartment...We were just
having fun, Clark said.
Despite her eagerness, Clark said
she still experienced some nerves,
especially the day of the event.
I was so nervous because I got
off work at 8:30 p.m. and then went
on at 8:45 p.m. I was so afraid, and I
was like, You know, God, its meant
to be funny, Clark continued. If I
ruin it, it will be funny and if I nail it,
it will be funny. I like to make people
laugh.
Some upcoming events to watch
for are the homecoming dance (Oct.
28), and an event coordinated by the
performing arts interns called Jazz,
Art, Coffee.
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Gotta catch em all: Pokmon Go on campus
Tips and tricks

on how to be
the very best
Pokmon trainer
at APU
Danielle Herrera
With more than 75 million

downloads since its release,
Pokmon Go has hooked all ages
from young adults who grew up
watching Pokmon to kids who
simply couldnt resist the new fad.
Even parents have used the app as a
tool to connect with their children.
Although the hype may have died
down, according to active players at
APU, there are still a few tips and
tricks for those who faithfully train
and are determined to dominate
both East and West Campuses.
The first thing you should
know about is Pokstops. If youre
running low on Pokballs or need
more berries for Pokmon that keep
escaping, head over to one of the
eleven Pokstops at APU.
Pokstops can be found in
Trinity Lounge, Munson Chapel,
the APU seal, the Rose Garden,
the Student Post Office, Adams
Lounge, Wynn, Dillon Recreation,
Cornelius P. Haggard Memorial,
Wynn Amphitheater and the APU
Stadium. Drop a lure module and
make friends with those that flock to
the stop!
If youre confident about your
Pokmon, its time to challenge a
gym. Head over to the seal of APU
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guest writer
or to Darling Library and claim it for

Team Instinct, Mystic or Valor.
Event Services staff and Team
Mystic member Cory Kephart shared
some tips on the best places to catch
Pokmon around APU.
Enjoy it. Dont

take it too
seriously.
If you want to catch good

Pokmon, you should go off campus
and even out of town, Kephart said.
The best Pokmon that I caught on
campus was a Hitmonlee.
He also hinted that there may be
an Oddish Nest somewhere in the

radius of a half-hour drive from APU.
Freshman
biology
major
and Team Mystic member Ben
Reigsecker explained that he
began playing Pokmon when
he was younger, which is why he
downloaded the renowned app when
it was released.
It was my childhood. I
sometimes still play the Gameboy
versions, he said.
Reigsecker recommended going
to West Campus to catch Pokmon.
I have most of my classes in
Segerstrom, so I go there to catch
Pokmon, Reigsecker said.
He admitted that he has yet to
see any strong or rare Pokmon on
campusmost sightings are only
of bug, normal and flying Pokmon
types.
The trainer life isnt for everyone,
though. Junior computer science
major Brian Lewis, another
childhood player, admitted that he
has turned in his Pokdex for good
despite having played when the game
first came out.
I gave it a shot a couple of times,
Lewis said. I see why people like it,
but it just wasnt for me.
If you have a few minutes to spare
on the way to class or are waiting for
the trolley, use that time to explore
campus and look for Pokmon.
Regardless of whatever team youre
on, Pokmon Go is a great way to
initiate positive interaction across
campus.
To both new and current players,
Reigsecker offered this advice: Enjoy
it. Dont take it too seriously.
Keep an eye out for Pokmon
Sun and Moon for Nintendo DS due
to release this November.
Opinion
Dress to express: Who we
dress for and why it matters
Dinner Conversations:
Reversing heartburns
In response to the
adage No politics
or religion at the
dinner table
How a thrifted alien

t-shirt brought on
an ironic, convicted
moderately punk
feminist response
Hankyul Sharon Lee

opinion editor
Elena Ender models the thrifted shirt (on right) with the displayed sexist tag label (on left).
cause I am passionate about... I think

that it is important to be conscious
of where you invest your time and
money.
It is noble to give up a trendy
wardrobe and go through the hassle
for a more simple, guilt-free one.
I definitely see clothing and
fashion as a way to express who
you are, Brackbill added. I would
say that who I am is in some way
represented by the clothing that
I wear. I tend to clothe myself in
simple but quality clothing. Her
personal representation in her style
is reflected in the fact that it is as
respectable and respectful to others
as her clothing is.
However, as it is a gray area for
those who dont see it to be a passion
point, I dont think its necessary for
us as Christians to swear off less-thanChristian brands. Kezziah Costello,
student leader, shared her fashion
philosophy.
I think clothing acts as a visual
representation of your personality,
Costello said. Its often your first
chance to communicate to others
who you are, and people can learn a
lot about you simply from looking at
how you dress. In a way, your clothing
speaks for you before you ever have a
chance to open your mouth. Her
idea is honest and empowering. I
place a lot of value in clothing that
makes me feel happy and confident,
Costello added.
This is the mindset I believe we
all should have: Dress to be the best
version of yourself. Style is an art and
form of expression. So if you love
a bit of art that isnt blessed by the
Pope, you should feel free to enjoy it
regardless.
After a mental moral debate, I
wore the alien shirt. I wore it, not

only because I still found it to be an
amusing shirt, but because I didnt
want my choices to be made for me
by this company or by the society
around me. I wore it to empower
myself in a simple way and to say
a polite: Screw it, screw them, I
bought it and washed it, I get to
wear it.
It was ironic, feminist and even
slightly punk, the way I chose to
represent myself in it, so I dont regret
not burning it or returning it. Other
people could have come to another
conclusion and thats fine, but the
fact that I put in the thought and felt
comfortable in my own outcome was
enough to settle my debate.
Above all, Id advise you to follow
your convictions.
If you do feel convicted to sell
your meaningless clothes to make
room for an ethical wardrobe, do it.
It would be a rewarding journey to
help a plethora of people. But if you
feel convicted to express yourself in
whatever clothes you like and feel
confident in, without regards to
societal pressures to do the former,
then do that. Ignore the judgement of
peers or the marketing of companies
and feel comfortable in your own
fabric. Other people should not be
the reason you arent representing
yourself authentically. It should be
that simple.
Elena Ender is a junior
English major with a writing
concentration.
Her
hobbies
include: busting out spontaneous
haikus, building IKEA furniture,
screaming Fall Out Boy lyrics in
the dead of night, drinking an
abundance of coffee with sugar,
and pondering the science of how
glow-in-the-dark stars work.
A scrumptious meal, drinks,

silverware, family and friends and
Settlers of Catan may sound like the
perfect recipe for a successful dinner
party, but one crucial, invisible
ingredient may ensure a better
night than all the food and games
combined: the absence of politics.
Dismissing
politics
as
a
conversational topic at dinner has
increasingly become a popular
practice, as the saying no politics or
religion at the dinner table limits the
discussion of controversial topics in
intimate settings.
Notorious family members like
haughty Aunt Irma or extremist
Grandpa Karl bring about either
uncomfortable silences or explosive
arguments, making dinners a
prelude to heartburn, as NPR host
Neal Conan puts it.
However, dismissing politics as
a viable topic of conversation leads
to the faulty belief that political
engagement stimulates frustration
instead of change.
Ultimately,
the
lack
of
conversation contributes to the
pervasive thought that there is no
productivity in discussing political
topics, and ultimately no productivity
in politics itself.
Dinner Conversations as a
weekly column seeks to bring politics
back into our daily conversations on
campus, not in an attempt to sound
politically correct, but in order
to foster sincere communication
between diverse people in an attempt
to understand each other.
As
former
CIA
officer
Amaryllis Fox reflected about
her experiencefrom conductting
interrogations in the Middle East,
The only way to disarm your enemy
is to listen to them. Communication
is a powerful means to break social
barriers.
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Like many moderately hip young

people, I go thrifting for parts of my
wardrobe. Its a great way to find
pieces no one else has at a great
price. During one of my excursions,
I came across a like-new T-shirt that
I couldnt resist getting: black with a
simple white star pattern and a green
alien head with the words We out
here on the breast pocket.
Sick as frick, I whispered
to myself gently, profoundly,
enthusiastically as I paid a measly two
dollars for it.
It wasnt until I took it home and
flipped it inside out to throw in the
laundry did I notice the shirts tag. It
read: If washing becomes completely
necessary give to momma or gf then
go skate.
I was stunned by the lack of
necessary commas and capitalization
as well as the sexist values this
company possessed. I wondered if
I could wear this shirt with a clear
conscience, if my values as a feminist
and my values as a Christian would
be compromised by wearing this
silly shirt, or rather, if my image as
those would be compromised by
this. If someone saw my shirt, liked
it and decided to do further research
on how to obtain one of their own,
would I be okay representing what
they found?
In the simplest of concepts, I
wonder if what we consume should
matter to us or to others. There
are so many deep layers to ethics in
consuming certain products, but
with clothing it is far more blatant
who and what you like, and what you
want to say through your image.
We all speak through our
clothing, even if that statement is:
Im cheap, lazy and bad at fashion so
I got this at Target and am hoping
for the best. The most Christian
thing to do might be to buy free-trade
textiles and make your own shapeless
clothing with your mom. The most
practical thing to do is see an item
that fits and buy it.
The common APU conversation
is: Buy local and support brands
that have mission statements you
wholeheartedly believe in. This is
ideal, but seemingly unrealistic.
Psychology
major
senior
Sarah
Brackbill,
director
of
communications within the Student
Government Association (SGA),
decided to, as @helpsarahsimplify,
her Instagram pages bio says,
Reduce the amount of stuff [she has]
and focus on supporting brands that
benefit those in need. She created
the page this summer to sell the
clothing she owns that have no true
significance to her.
I do stay away from brands that
I know do not treat their employees
fairly, Brackbill said. I am more
willing to pay a higher price for
something that I like if it supports a
ELENA ENDER COURTESY
guest writer
CREATIVE COMMONS COURTESY
ELENA ENDER COURTESY
Elena Ender
That being said, today marks

42 days until the 2016 Election Day
as the nation looks to both major
party nominees for responses to the
New York bombing and more police
killings in Oklahoma and North
Carolina.
In turn, both major party
nominees look to overcome major
barriers as November nears.
Trumps campaign has launched
an outreach to African Americans to
ensure more votes in his least polling
demographic.
Clinton, on the other hand, has
attempted to reach the millennial
voters by appearing on Internet
shows like Between Two Ferns
with Zach Galifianakis and speaking
at colleges around the nation.
Both candidates face obstacles in
their last attempts to leave their mark
before Election Day.
Trump faces continuous racial
controversy as more people raise
concern about the practicality of his
stances on issues like the refugee
crisis, immigration policy, and
supporting controversial measures
like stop and frisk.
Clinton faces a battle for the
millennial vote, who are increasingly
considering third party candidates
Jill Stein and Gary Johnson.
Though Clinton and Trump
can be perceived as privileged, both
nominees can also be considered
underdogs in some respect.
So many times we make the
mistake of thinking that simply
looking presidential and having
a charismatic personality are
requirements for our Commander in
Chief.
However, we desperately need
perspective when looking at our
nominees. Trump is not solely full
of hate spews, and Clinton is not
defined by her scandals.
When looking forward to the
future debates amongst the election
mayhem, may we not forget to
humanize the leaders who represent
us.
Each of the eight installments of
Dinner Conversations as a weekly
column will strive to stimulate
dialogue throughout campus that
will transform politics from an
avoided and taboo topic to many
essential conversations.
Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in their first of three
debates on Monday, Sept. 26 in New York.
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APUs freeze tag

record helped me
set goals for the
semester
Tien Thai
guest writer
GOOGLE CREATIVE COMMONS
On Aug. 30, APUs freshmen,

transfers and Alpha Leaders broke
the Guinness World Record for the
largest single game of freeze tag.
Introduced as part of APUs
New Student Orientation, the game
consisted of 551 students, which
communicated a strong sense of unity
and connection on campus.
We have a lot of traditions at
APU, so maybe this will become
one of them, Stephanie Gala,
associate director of orientation and
transitions, told The San Gabriel
Valley Tribune.
The broken freeze-tag record
serves to remind us all of the
excitement that new traditions bring
to a season of life, especially to a new
school year.
Personally, my new school year
resolutions aim to bring different
experiences to the table, whether
it is to fully engage in my classes or
learn about different perspectives
by joining ethnic organizations on
campus.
For my new adventure as a
freshman this year, I spent many
moments in contemplation about
my social and academic involvement
in high school. I then came up with
new goals to make my university
experience a positive one, such as
learning about the subjects that I
have always desired to study but
never got a chance to learn while in
high school.
I purposely chose to take

intellectually mind-opening and
academically enriching university
classes. In fact, the wealth of
information that I was given in the
orientation sessions about my major
was invaluable, and I would attend
orientation every year if I could.
Following in the footsteps of my
passions and dreams, I also desired
to get connected with the social work
club, guest write for The Clause,
participate in community service
events with the Rotaract club, learn
to make a difference through Free
the Captives and also educate myself
to look at the world from a different
cultural perspective by joining Latin
American Student Association
(LASA).
Ever since I stepped foot on
campus, I have been able to practice
new traditions that were even better
than I imagined them: Chapels, Bible
studies and discipleship groups.
Prior to APU, I have never had
a chance to actually worship the
Lord or participate in any ministry
activities that prioritize God, other
than reading the Bible and praying
by myself in my bedroom.
I am grateful that I now have set
a brand new tradition to practice,
which is prioritizing God in
everything that I do, say or think, and
also getting the spiritual support and
motivation for me in following God
and growing in His grace and mercy.
Overall, my new school year
traditions have been insightful,
fascinating and eye-opening to me,
because they have created within
me the practice of self-reflection for
growing throughout this new season
of my life.
Tien Thai is a freshman social
work and journalism double
major who hails from San Diego,
CA.
This moment marks the first time a world record was broken during APUs New
Student Orientation in August.
Caput Mundi: New territories

A sneak peak of
heaven found on
the streets of Los
Angeles
GOOGLE CREATIVE COMMONS
Broken world record

encourages new thinking
Laura Lacombe
guest writer
Author Ray Bakke in A

Theology as Big as the City
refers to Rome when he says:
It was called Caput Mundi
the head of the worldand if
all roads went there, so did all
the sewers as well. As time has
passed, Los Angeles, the modern
capital of the world, can now be
held to a similar description.
Over the course of the
semester, APU students on
Los Angeles term will reveal
their insights into the heights
and pitfalls of the inner city.
Sophomore global studies major
Laura Lacombe speaks to the
diversity of Los Angeles in the
first column below.
Its just over a week that Ive
been living here in L.A., and it really
feels like its been way longer. There
has already been a whirlwind of
emotions, and I know that its just the
beginning.
To begin with, I have the
blessing of living with a woman who
is different from me in almost every
way. Theres the age difference
about 57 years, to be exact. Theres
the fact that shes from a different
country and shes a vegetarian. She
follows a different religion than I do.
And anyone who knows me knows
that I am not a neat person. Yet here I
am, living with someone who expects
all aspects of cleanliness.
Different can seem like such a bad
thing. It can seem like our comfort
and familiarity is taken away from us,
which we like to think were entitled
to. But the thing is: Difference is so
good for us.
Different means new experiences,
new perspectives and new ways to see
God. Yes, its hard. But I try to think
about the fact that I am getting an
inside perspective of what its like to
move to a new country as a young
immigrant, and face discrimination
for the rest of your life because of
it. Or I think about the fact that I
get to try a whole new type of food
(homemade!) for a whole semester.
I get to hear new tidbits of wisdom
every day from someone who has
Los Angeles, whether one views it as La La Land or the entertainment capital of the
world, embraces humanity at the core, everything from the beautiful to the broken.
many more years of life than me and

who truly grew up in a culture of
wisdom.
And most importantly, I get
to discover God in unconventional
ways. Yesterday, Prabha (my host
mother) asked me what I learned
in church that I didnt know before.
How cool is it that we can share about
God across different religions? Ive
learnedand will keep learning
how God is not confined in a box.
He isnt strictly a part of Christianity,
but He is in every spiritual realm and
is part of all things. I can still learn
about the character of God through
someone who is not a Christian. Only
looking to Christians to find God is
limiting the parts of Him that we can
discover.
Apart from living in someones
home, L.A. is a whole new world.
After such a short time here, one of
the biggest difficulties for me is how
much we tend to glamorize L.A.
Usually, people like to think of the
good food, the endless museums, the
amazing street art, famous people,
you name it.
Yes, L.A. is all of these things.
But it is also so much more.
Its the struggling family on the
brink of becoming homeless. Its
the kids who think they cant break
the cycle of poverty because thats
all they know. Its the girls who are
tricked into human trafficking. Its
the endless number of people slowly
losing their sense of identity.But
with all of this brokenness, there is so
much room for Gods light to shine
through. And thats my favorite part.
My heart has been breaking for
the homeless this past week, and
I dont think thats going to end
or get any easier. I think God has
been planting this in my heart for a
while now, and He is going to keep
growing that. When you ask God to
break your heart for what breaks His,
be prepared.
Im learning that we cannot keep
turning away because we dont want
to see it. We cant stare up at the tall
buildings, look at the nice art and
tell ourselves how great L.A. is if we
dont take a look down at the people
lying on the streets and at least offer
them a smile.
I want to end with challenging
this idea of being comfortable. We
so badly want to be comfortable, but
God calls us to be pushed out of our
comfort zones to love those who are
hard to love. Christians are called
into the mess instead of away from it.
When you read the Bible, its pretty
clear that Jesus and His followers
were never really comfortable. They
moved around without possessions
or a place to stay. God called them
to go into cities that had previously
persecuted them, and He called
them to become part of new cultures
for the sake of the Gospel. So why
do we think thats not still true for us
today?
L.A. offers such a beautiful
picture of diversity, and I believe that
its a glimpse into what heaven could
be like. When people of different
races, ethnicities, backgrounds and
languages come together in worship,
its truly representing the people of
God in this idea of unity.
So here we are, a group of 11 APU
girls in L.A. for a semester. I pray for
strong relationships built and for
never-ending opportunities to share
Gods love. I pray that we will gain
influential knowledge as class starts
this week, and I pray for internships
for each girl that will allow her to do
Gods work in the area. Lastly, I pray
for each of us to see the hope of the
Lord in this great city.
This article has previously
been published as a WordPress
blog on September 5, 2016. It has
been edited for length.
Trump. I just think it

would be kind of fun and
unpredictable.
Daniel Takanishi
Junior
Physics
Who would you rather

go to Disneyland with:
Clinton or Trump?
Sharon Lee
opinion editor
Clinton. Shes more tolerable. I think if I went to

Disneyland with Trump
there would be a lot of negativity. You want to have a
good time when youre at
Disney.
Janet Cisneros
Junior
Music Education
Thats really hard. I really

like Disneyland, and I dont
want to defile it with either
of them. I think Clintons
too corrupt to be in the
happiest place on earth, so
Id rather go with Trump.
Osvaldo Zarate
Sophomore
Music
Sports
Azusa Pacific journalism graduate hired by ESPN
Katie Richcreek
explains her
transition into
the professional
sports world
Brandon Rodriguez
In May, Katie Richcreek was

graduating from Azusa Pacific
University with a bachelors degree in
sports journalism. Now, Richcreek is
working for the worldwide leader in
sports, otherwise known as ESPN.
She is currently stationed at
ESPN headquarters in Bristol,
Connecticut, and is serving as a
digital media associate. It has been
quite a journey for Richcreek, who
has passionately pursued a career
in sports journalism for many years.
Her rsum over the past four years
speaks for itself.
Richcreeks first job in journalism
was with The Clause student
newspaper at APU, where she served
as opinion editor in her sophomore
year, and then as sports editor in
her junior year. In addition to The
Clause, she commentated sporting
events with KAPU radio as a
sophomore, and worked with APUs
sports information desk.
Going into her junior year, she
applied for her first internship with
Bleacher Report. It was a paid
12-month internship, but they hired
Richcreek as a writer for their digital
team directly after the internship
ended.
Last summer, Richcreek began
her second internship with The
Orange County Register sports
desk where she shadowed the
beat reporters for the Los Angeles
Dodgers and the Los Angeles
Angels.
As a senior, Richcreek became
the news director of Capture, APUs
television broadcast, and in the spring
semester, she interned at KABC.
This past summer, Richcreek had
another internship with the Los
Angeles News Group (now known
as the Southern California News
Group).
Earlier this year, Richcreek also
received an invitation to the Sports
Journalism Institute at the University
of Missouri. It is a summer
Katie Richcreek at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, where she works as a digital media associate.
program that helps set up college
students, specifically minorities,
with internships and jobs in sports
journalism.
In addition to all of the
professional organizations that
Richcreek has worked with, she
is thankful for the educational
experience she received at APU.
My experience on campus
gave me a lot of opportunities to try
a lot of different things. APU is a
relatively small program, but I had
the opportunity to build a portfolio
for news writing, news editing,
radio and for broadcasting through
Capture. So I was able to bring all of
this together, and I noticed that even
though we are a small school, my
rsum compared to other applicants
was strong because I had a wide
variety of experiences, Richcreek
said.
The news of ESPN hiring
Richcreek excited many of her friends
and fellow students here at APU.
Mandy Mayfield was thrilled
when she first heard; however, she
wasnt surprised. Mayfield graduated
with Richcreek and worked with her
as an executive producer for APU
Capture.
I really enjoyed working with
Katie. As a colleague, her work ethic
and knowledge encouraged me to be
a better journalist, Mayfield said. In
life, I think its important to surround
yourself with people who challenge
you in the fields youre passionate

about, and thats something Katie did
for me.
Mayfield also appreciated how
much of a team player Richcreek was.
She described Richcreek as someone
who was easy to work with, and
would do anything she could to help
others.
When Katie was news director,
she never made those that were
working under her feel as though she
was above them. She empowered
them and created a space where
everyone could grow, Mayfield said.
Richcreek is aware that she
wouldnt be where she is today if
it wasnt for faculty and staff that
mentored her at APU. There were
two people in particular that helped
her the most through her journey in
sports journalism.
With APU, there were people
who were willing to invest in me.
The two biggest influences there for
me were Joe Reinsch and Brooke
Van Dam. They both were willing to
foster my skills and help me grow by
giving me opportunities, and working
with me, Richcreek said.
Brooke Van Dam, Ph.D,
worked at APU for the past five years
as a journalism professor, and was the
head adviser for KAPU radio and
Capture.
Van Dam left APU after the
201516 school year to become faculty
director and associate professor of
Katie Richcreek COURTESY
sports editor
the practice of journalism program at

Georgetown Universitys School of
Continuing Studies.
She always took opportunities.
She right away started working for
sports information, and right away
started working for KAPU radio
and The Clause. She had multiple
internships. She didnt just do the
one thats required [for journalism
majors]; she did a bunch of them,
Van Dam said. Thats what I think
is the night-and-day difference. She
wasnt waiting for us to find them for
her; she found them by herself, and
thats a huge difference from a lot of
other students that Ive seen.
Van Dam went on to explain
why Richcreek was a perfect fit at
ESPN, and why her work ethic and
personality made it easy for her to get
hired within such a competitive field.
What I do now, I work with
a lot of top-tier journalists, and the
thing that they are always telling me
is that at a certain stage, everybody
is talented, everybody has the ability
to do something and when it comes
down to it, people want to work
with people that they like. So if thats
a tiebreaker, Katies going to win
because shes really easy to talk to,
very upfront about where shes at
in a story, she can hold her own in
a tough conversation and she takes
feedback really well, Van Dam said.
All of those qualities make her ideal
for something such as the ESPN
fellowship that she has.

Reinsch
helped
mentor
Richcreek in the sporting world. He
serves as APUs sports information
director and helped encourage
her through the past four years to
continue to pursue her dream as a
sports journalist.
He believes that she carried
herself to a higher standard, a
standard that all APU students
should have.
She represents the best of APU
students in that she asked a lot of
questions and truly wanted to learn
things. Not just to know the answer,
but to know the why behind the
answer, Reinsch said. She wanted
to know how to continue to get
better, continue to improve, and be
the best that she possibly could be.
Reinsch knows that Richcreeks
talent, desire and rsum is what
led to her becoming part of the
worldwide leader in sports.
Its a foot in the door of a
company that has proven they can
do sports better than anybody
else, and thats not disputed. For
them to recognize in her, that this
person can contribute to this overall
great product, speaks a lot to her
personality, intelligence, skill set and
motivation, Reinsch said.
Over the next 12 months,
Richcreek will be part of a rotation
with four different development
teams. She is currently working
with the content development
team, which oversees fantasy sports,
combat sports and e-sports.
Richcreeks goal after the 12
months are up? To earn a permanent
job with ESPN.
She is aware that there is still a lot
of hard work that needs to be put in
in order for her to reach that goal.
Her best advice for other
young journalists is to gain as
mush experience as possible, while
also networking and building
relationships with others.
Its so important to get as much
experience as you possibly can. It will
help students find out what they want
to do, and help groom their skills,
Richcreek said. Also, find people
that can help you along the way.
Every single one of my internships
that I ever had, including my job
now, I got because I had people who
were willing to help me grow, and I
had networked a lot, and that made a
huge difference in the long run.
APU mens and womens soccer seeks strong finish

Men and
womens soccer
teams work
toward ending
season on a
positive note
Walter Cortez
staff writer
Mens Soccer
Coming off a series of ties and
losses from the past four games, mens
soccer hoped to capitalize against
Dixie state in their PacWest opener
last Thursday night. Despite a goal
in the second half from sophomore

midfielder Mathias Thomsen, the
Cougars were unable to secure the
win and lost to Dixie State by 2-1.
Hoping for a better record at this
point in the season, head coach David
Blomquist emphasized the need to
refine the teams offensive strategy
for more in-game opportunities and
better finishes on plays.
I think when we step on the
game field, we just need to finish
our chances, Blomquist said. In
practice, weve been sharp and a lot of
[goals] have been going in, and weve
been creating opportunities. We just
have to find a way to push past that
and get some Ws, but in terms of
who we are as a group, we are where
Id thought wed be. We just need
that little extra.
Senior midfielder Raul Martinez
expressed the same sentiment toward
the morale of the team.

We played well, but the fact
that we gave them two goals is very
upsetting, Martinez said. Were
looking to bounce back. Weve been
playing well.... Our main thing has
just been finishing. We were the
better team, but we just have to show
it on the scoreboard next time.
The team is currently 0-4-2 and
will play Cal Baptist on Tuesday,
Sept. 27, before taking on Dominican
on Thursday, Sept. 29 at home.
Womens Soccer
The Cougars achieved victory

in their PacWest opener, beating
Dixie State2-0 on Thursday, Sept. 22
and collecting their third win for the
season.
Despite a quiet first half, goals
from senior midfielder Victoria
Kovatch and freshman defender/

midfielder Kelsey Bushman sealed
the win for the Lady Cougs early on
in the second half.
Despite mixed results for the
womens team in the first five games,
the team left Thursdays contest with
a positive attitude.
I think were still trying to figure
out who we are as a group, head
coach Jason Surrell said. At the
second half, I think we saw the old
APU, just the mentality that we are
going to get this done, whatever it
takes. That was a good second half.
Surrell did make the point,
however, that even in a win there is
always something to improve upon.
There were moments when we
were too direct, when we could have
possessed the ball more, so were
trying to keep that mental aspect
of trying to keep possession of it,
Surrell said.
Senior midfielder and defender
Lindsey Ryals believes that the
team made huge strides during their
victory over Dixie State. Confident
that the morale of the team has been
boosted, Ryals believes that offense
will be the focus for the womens
team this season to solidify an already
promising record.
Today I think we finally found
our rhythm, Ryals said. We calmed
down in the second half, and its been
a good season because weve learned
a lot, but we need to keep learning
and keep getting better. I feel that
after this game were going to be
better united.
The women are currently 3-3-1
this season. They will also play at Cal
Baptist on Tuesday, Sept. 27, before
taking on Dominican on Thursday,
Sept. 29 at home.
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APU hires first ever full-time

Cross country team
strength and conditioning coach begins season strong
staff writer
Its hard to believe that in over 60

years of Cougar athletics, 48 national
championships and 113 conference
championships, APU has never had
a full-time strength and conditioning
coachuntil now.
After a thorough, nationwide
search during the summer, APU
athletics ultimately found that the
best candidate for the job was in its
own backyard.
Enter Nate Nasca: a certified
strength and conditioning specialist
with experience as an APU two-way
athlete and as an assistant coach for
APU football and track and field
during the past six years.
Nasca attended APU for his first
three years of college during which
he played football and ran track. As
a Cougar, Nasca helped lead his
team to an NAIA indoor track and
field national championship in 2007,
where he was an All-American in the
60m hurdles and a member of the
distance medley relay team. At the
same time, he was also hauling in
passes as a wide receiver forat the
timethe new Cougar head coach,
Victor Santa Cruz.
Nasca finished his college career
in his home state at the University of
Hawaii and played football for the
Hawaii Warriors.
After studying physical education
at APU and graduating with an
interdisciplinary studies degree in
coaching from Hawaii, he was called
back to Southern California, this
time to pursue professional football.
After basing himself back in Azusa,
Nasca had several tryouts with teams
from the Canadian Football League,
Arena Football League and the now
defunct United Football League. He
earned a spot on the UFLs Hartford
Coloniels in 2011, but in preparation
for the 2011 season, the league folded.
I think [my] biggest takeaways
from those experiences were how
hard it is to make it in professional
sports and how many talented
athletes there are, Nasca said.
Coming to that realization is part
of what motivated me to learn more
Sports Information COURTESY
Coach Nathaniel Nasca
about training.
That was when Nasca began
his college coaching career as an
assistant coach for APU football
and the sprints and hurdles coach
for APU track and field. Nasca
used his experience working with
other professional athletes and
organizations to kick-start his passion
for college coaching and training.
April Hoy, director of sports
medicine and wellness at APU, led
the committee that ultimately hired
Nasca.
Strength and conditioning back
in the day was you ran an arbitrary
amount of sprints or distances and
often this was based upon discipline,
Hoy explained. Theres so much
science to it now. To have hired
someone who this is their study, this
is their passion and they know the
science behind implementationthis
is where we need to be because this is
where the field is now.
In addition to his certified
strength and conditioning specialist
(CSCS) certification, Nasca also
holds the United States Olympic
Weightlifting Level 1 certification
and several U.S. Track & Field and
Cross Country Coaches Association
certifications.
However, Nasca believes that
implementation and practice are
just as important as keeping an open
mind.
I think one of the things that
I enjoyed about my journey with
coaching is that I was doing it and
learning how to coach, but at the
same time, I was also doing it myself
for my own training, Nasca said. It
gave me some insight as far as what
worked, what didnt, what I liked
and didnt like, and it gave me some
understanding as to what the athletes
go through, too. One of the things I
Senior midfielder and defender Lindsey Ryals tries to get past Dixie State defender during a game.
Cougars look
to continue
strong season
with returning
leadership and
rising talent
Kiyhanna Dade
guest writer
The APU cross country team

is dedicated, determined and are
looking to have another successful
season.
In their season opener at the
Lancer Invitational, the Cougars
placed second in the womens 4k race
and fourth in the mens 6k race.
Despite the strong start,
members of the team acknowledged
that they still have a lot of work to do.
So far, this season is powerful
because we are putting more into
this season than I think we ever
have before, sophomore Elise
Larson said. Not just physically, but
spiritually too. The result of what
we have been putting in is just...
powerful.
With the power and experience
of returning runners Larson
and junior All-American Eileen
Stressling, the women were able to
compete in their second meet at the
UC Riverside Invitational on Sept.
17, finishing 12 out of 20 teams. At the
same meet, the men finished 18 out of
29 teams with juniors Cody Drisko
and Jeremy Porter leading the way.
Based on the first two races,
head coach Preston Grey agreed
that this years returners are strong
and enthusiastic with how they are
leading the way for the rest of the
team.
We really want our returners to
always take the step in front of the
newcomers, whatever that might
be, Grey said. We think our top
returning guys are ready to take that
step.
Because there are only a few
returners, the upperclassmen on the
mens team will have the opportunity
to take on leadership roles as the
season continues.
I think that theres a lot of hard
work that our main group has put
in this summer, Porter said. Were
ready to just race pretty well.
On the womens side, freshmen
runners Isabelle Moran, Kristina
Capello and Annie Ware finished top
five in both the first and second meet.
For the mens team, Kurt Hake and
Alex Nienaber contributed to a top
five finish as well.
We have some solid freshmen
that have stepped in, Grey said.
Annie Ware has been a big
contributor right away. The freshmen
have been doing a great job, especially
with how young they are.
Along with the high expectations
and results for the season, the
Cougars admit they have been facing
a few of the struggles typical of teams
at this point in the season.
We have had a challenging
season so far, Stressling said.
[Its] just the usual struggles of
new teammates, getting to know
everyone and figuring out everyones
personalities. Its a rough time in the
season; everybody is just exhausted.
With some big races coming up,
the teams are preparing mentally
and spiritually to do their very best
and be better than last year. Both
teams acknowledge that their mental
toughness is what gets them through
their hard-hitting practices.
All of these races [are] pretty
much we have done before, junior
Cody Drisko said. We just have
to think about it, envision it and
know how good we are. Trust your
training, and know that you can keep
up with the top guys out there.
Along with Drisko, Grey believes
that with the talent these teams have,
they can and will compete well.
I think our biggest strength is
just being solid every day, Grey said.
Not getting too high or too low,
just being solid and going out there
every day, getting the work done and
moving forward.
On Oct. 1, the Cougars will head
north for the Stanford Invitational.
Coming off a less-than-their-best
performance at last years meet,
the teams are looking forward to a
chance at redemption.
Sophomore Elise Larson after a cross county invitational.
Sheppard Newcomb
enjoy is doing the training myself and

seeing how it makes me feel. I think
theres a benefit to that in the strength
and conditioning field.
In the midst of training 19
varsity sports programs, managing
the weight room and laying the
groundwork for future of APU
strength and conditioning, Nasca
always tries to incorporate personal
exercise into his days at the gym. He
has a passion for what he does, and
hes effective at it. Cougar athletes
attest to that.
Senior Michael Ayetiwa finished
his last year of NCAA eligibility
in 2016 and worked with Nasca
both in the gym and for his 400m
hurdles event during his two-year
APU career. In the final month of
his college career, he set a personal
record in his event with Nasca as his
coach.
Just being able to lift specifically
for my event and exercise the muscles
that I needed the most for the 400m
hurdles...[Nasca] was able to provide
that and my legs didnt give out,
mostly from going into the weight
room [with Nasca] and [exercising]
every single Monday, Wednesday
and Friday morning, Ayetiwa said.
While certain programs have
worked with Nasca before, many of
the 19 sports programs at APU are
just beginning to work with him.
The mens and womens tennis
teams started training with Nasca
earlier this month. The teams work
with him three early mornings a week,
and theres an excitement among
them about working with Nasca
during the offseason, including where
his tennis-tailored workouts will take
them during spring competition.
Working with our fitness trainer
even just in the past three weeks has
benefited me, senior tennis captain
Sasha Kingsley said. With his
knowledge, I think its clearly going
to benefit us to be moving very well,
striking the ball very clean and being
able to play at a higher level with such
physical fitness.
Nasca is already dialed in and
focused on his goals for the program
and what hes been hired to do.
Its a big responsibility in
the sense that youre training 400
something athletes, Nasca said.
[Like] making sure that...Im doing
a good job, [that athletes] are getting
what they need and that the program
continues to get better. I just want to
make sure everyone is getting what
they need to be successful.
Cougar athletics
welcomes Nate
Nasca back to
APU
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APU football builds on success and remains undefeated

A strong bond
carries the team
into a season of
success
Caitlin Slater
Freshman wide receiver Brandon Jackson hauls in a touchdown pass against Simon Fraser in a 64-14 victory, helping the Cougs improve to 4-0.
APUs football season has had

an impressive start. With four games,
all wins, already under their belt, the
team will head into this weekend to
play Western Oregon. As they strive
to keep up their winning streak, the
team agrees that its their bond that
sets them apart this year.
Last season, the young team
finished 6-4 and struggled to find
their identity. This year, however,
the 4-0 team has discovered who
they are with the help of strong team
leadership. Head coach Victor Santa
Cruz gave his perspective on why
leadership is an important priority
this year.
One thing we have done
different this season is [we] have a
more intentional collaboration with
the players when it comes to the
whole program, Santa Cruz said.
Weve flattened out the organization
so theres more voice coming out from
players of all different classes, not just
seniors. Weve intentionally involved
the younger classes when it comes
to creating culture and creating
influence, without undermining the
leadership that the seniors are.
These changes could be what
brings the team together and
closer to a Division II title. Junior
quarterback Andrew Elffers sees this
change as being rooted in a positive
team culture and attitude.
You can have all the athleticism
in the world, but if your culture isnt
sound and you dont have guys that
love each other, youre not going to
be playing for one another when you
get out there, Elffers said. We love
each other, and thats why we play so
hard on the field.
The team finds time in their busy
schedules to bond even outside of
practice.
We love being together both on
and off the field. Whether it is at the
weight room or the pool, we have a
great time, senior cornerback C.J.
Broussard said. When were on the
field, we can trust each other because
we have developed such a tight
bond.
Despite many returning players,
this years receiving core and offensive
line consists of all first-timers.
However, Santa Cruz is adamant
that the entire offensive line has
hugely impacted the teams recent
success.
Its impressive [because] theyre
all brand-new players, Santa Cruz
said. In a sense, some are returners,
but its the first time theyve played.
Also impressive is the success
that the offense has had in the rushing
game with such a young offensive
line. Sophomore running back Kurt
Scoby, senior running back Samuela
Fanua and quarterback Elffers have
all proven to be effective threats on
offense.
Our offense has yet to reach
its full potential, Elffers said. We
are working toward that and thats
whats driving us right now.
During a game against Central
Washington, Elffers completed 12of-22 passes for 169 yards and scored
three touchdowns, helping bring
in the win at 27-17. Elffers has been
spending a lot of time with offensive
coordinator Rudy Carlton, who is
helping him improve in the offensive
gameplan and lead the team.
A lot of the time, people think
practice makes a perfect game, but
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The Cougars defense lines up to block a field goal attempt by West Texas A&M in their first game of the season, taking down the ranked Buffs.
its perfect practice [that] prepares
you for perfect game, Elffers said.
As quarterback, my responsibility is
to lead the offense and distribute the
ball to our playmakers. As a team, we
need to make sure every rep counts
and play as if it was a game. We are
doing a good job of that this year, and
I am excited to see that continue.
The Cougars defense has
been dominant so far this season
by stopping high-powered ranked
teams like West Texas A&M and
Humboldt State. This defensive
effort has been led by defensive backs
Broussard, senior Tyree Davis and
junior Taliuaki Suliafu.
Broussard was just named Great
Northwest Athletic Conference
(GNAC) defensive player of the
week following his six tackles and
one interception performance against
Central Washington on Sept. 17.
Broussard gives credit to a
defense that has come a long way
over the past few seasons, noting that
the players were encouraged to stay
all summer and work out together in
order to create a better culture and
closer team bond.
[That goal] shows the maturity
of our defense, Broussard said. In
the past years weve had a younger
group of guys, but this year weve
really stepped up. I think our
leadership on and off the field has
played a lot into it.

Regarding
future
success,
Broussard has his sights set on
helping the team win another GNAC
title. Santa Cruz is proud of how far
this team has come and is excited to
see what the rest of the season holds.
This is the first time in Santa
Cruzs career as APUs head coach
where the team has started the season
4-0.
Winning is a culmination of
all the hard work that goes into it,
Santa Cruz said. They sacrifice way
more than anyone will ever know, and
just to win these victories together is
a real sign of who theyve become as a
team, so Im excited for them and for
the rest of our season.
The Cougars crushed Simon
Fraser University by 50 points on
Sept. 24, beating them by a score of
64-14. Both Elffers and senior Chad
Jeffries had success as quarterback,
throwing for three touchdowns
each and combining for 347 yards
through the air. Redshirt freshmen
wide receivers Weston Carr and
Brandon Jackson stepped up in that
game, combining for over 200 yards
receiving and four touchdowns.
APU is currently ranked 14th
in the American Football Coaches
Association Division II Coachs
poll and will play their next game on
Saturday, Oct. 1 at Western Oregon.
AROUND THE DEN

Cross Country
Last meet: UC Riverside
Invitational
Upcoming: Stanford Invitational
at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1
Football (4-0)
Last game: W, 64-14 vs. Simon
Fraser
Upcoming: @ Western Oregon at
1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1
Mens Soccer (0-4-2)
Last game: L, 2-4 vs. Concordia*
Upcoming: @ California Baptist*
at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 27
GNAC STANDINGS
Team:
Conf.
Azusa Pacific
Overall
3-0
4-0
Central Wash.
1-1
2-2
Western Oreg.
1-1
2-2
Humboldt St.
1-2
2-2
Simon Fraser
0-2
0-4
SCHEDULE
Date
Opponent
9/1
WEST TEXAS A&M
W, 28-10
Volleyball (5-7)
Last match: W, 3-1 vs. Notre
Dame de Namur*
Upcoming: vs. Chaminade* at 7
p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 28
9/10
*Humboldt St.
W, 38-27
9/17
*Central Washington
W, 27-17
9/24
*SIMON FRASER
W, 64-14
10/1
*Western Oregon
1 p.m.
10/8
S.D. Mines
11 a.m.
Womens Soccer (3-3-1)

Last game: L, 1-2 vs. Concordia*
Upcoming: @ California Baptist*
at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 27
10/15
*HUMBOLDT ST.
6:30 p.m.
10/22
*Simon Fraser
1 p.m.
10/29
*CENTRAL WASHINGTON 6 p.m.
11/5
*WESTERN OREGON
6 p.m.
11/12
Colorado Mesa
12 p.m.
*Denotes PacWest Match
HOME GAMES IN CAPS

*Denotes GNAC games
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