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The Darling Library fountain is finally filled with water.
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New year, new look on campus

From a filled fountain to a new reading room, the APU campus has fresh looks this year. 3

comprised of non-white students.

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for the first time ever, over 50 percent of the freshman class is
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Meet your new Honors College dean

Lover of country music and Indiana native David Weeks jumps from CLAS to Honors College
Rebecca Kay
lifestyle editor

Political science theory texts may encourage students to consider the new minor.

Introducing: Classics minor

Katie Brown
staff writer

Out with Blackout, in with the Zu

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Football returns

The Cougars grabbed their first conference win last weekend and look to take on Humboldt State at Citrus Stadium this Saturday.

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Cheering APU students will no longer Blackout the stands at Cougar athletic events. Instead they will become members of the new cheering section, the Zu. Concerned about previous yearslack of student energy at Cougar sports games,the Zu president, APU basketball player and junior international business major Jared Zoller partnered with the athletic department to make the name change. The Zu will feature pre-game events, raffles, giveaways and a separate entrance for Zu members at games in order to attract students and inspire school spirit. Assistant athletic director Jackson Stava said Blackout, the more than 15-year-old student cheering club, was just not the same organization it used to be. It had been around so long that I think that no one on campus knew where it came from; no one on campus knew why it was started, Stava said. It felt more like something that athletics was trying to push rather than something students were excited about. Stava and other members of the athletic department interviewed other schools, such as Baylor University and University of Oregon, about what makes a student cheering section successful. The one constant thing that we heard from every school we talked to was its got to be a student-led, student-designed, student-run idea that takes off. Its got to be organic from the students, Stava said. Zoller was selected as the leader of this new idea due to his success in leading the cheering section during volleyball games. Stava said his an-

Junior international business major Jared Zoller poses with a new Zu shirt. tics at these games, including riding a pink rocking horse named Penelope, makes him a great candidate for bringing the fresh energy the Zu needs.

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David Weeks is a man of many interests, with undergraduate majors in political science, business and religion-philosophy. After receiving a bachelors degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and a masters from Indiana State University, Weeks decided to leave his longtime home and head to Loyola Academy in Chicago. At just 25, Weeks had earned his doctorate in political science and left the Midwest to take an assistant political science professor position at Azusa Pacific University. Since that move in 1983, Weeks has been involved with numerous programs and activities, including being the mens tennis coach his first year at APU. Weeks has held the positions of assistant professor of political science, chairman of the Department of History and Political Science, director of the general studies program, director of the Azusa Semester at Oxford University, and most recently, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Weeks has dedicated a large part of his life to APU, especially to CLAS. Leaving CLAS after 17 years was difficult because the faculty, staff and students are terrific, but I was ready for a new challenge, Weeks said. When the board of trustees, the president and the

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Athletics Dept. focuses on NCAA compliance, academic support

Athletics preps for final year of NCAA transition
Steven Mercado
sports editor

Originally part of the NAIA, Azusa Pacific University began making the transition to the NCAA two years ago. Now in its final year of transition, the Athletics Department has created a compliance administrator position and added more re-

sources regarding academic support for student athletes. Compliance procedures began last year and involve not only following NCAA rules but keeping the university informed of the rules and requirements. The NCAA rules really affect the campus at large, not just the people who work in athletics, Director of Athletics Gary Pine said. Im very pleased with where we are after two years, and I would like to think we are a model Division II institution when it comes to compliance to the NCAA rules.

Following the rules because the big boss said so is one thing, but following the rules with a purpose-driven goal is another thing entirely, and this is what APU aims to do. According to both Pine and Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Academic Support Jackson Stava, the first and most important reason why compliance is important is because APU is a God First university that seeks to serve the Lord in everything it does. As a school that puts Christ first and carries the banner of Christ, its important that we abide by the rules,

that we set the example, that we set the tone, that we set the lead in this, Pine said. People who claim to be disciples of Christ yet cheat and cut corners, those are your classic hypocrites. Thats certainly not what we want to do in terms of the testimony of Jesus Christ. Pine went on to say compliance teaches the student athletes the importance of fairness. Compliance helps level the playing field for schools that claim to be a Division II, Pine said. Thats

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The following are selected incidents as reported from the Daily Media Log from Sept. 8 through Sept.14, courtesy of Campus Safety.

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Wednesday, Sept. 18

Flag Football Captains Meeting

To prepare for the upcoming season starting on Sept. 23, all captains must meet in the Cougar Dome at 10 p.m. or at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.

sunday, Sept. 8 University Park Officers noticed a suspicious subject inside of University Park A court who was possibly intoxicated. The subject ran from the scene after officers made contact. Azusa Police Department was notified and arrived on scene to assist in identifying the subject but officers were unable to locate the subject. sunday, Sept. 8 Dillon Recreational complex A guitar pick was found on the Dillon Recreational Complex. Monday, Sept. 9 Student Post Office Officer advised that a mail box was left open. Monday, Sept. 9 Felix event center Officers contacted a subject in the area who was bringing in a tool box. Officers determined the subject was clear to be on campus. Wednesday, Sept. 11 Off Campus Location Officer responded to a robbery near campus. He advised there was no immediate threat to APU. thursday, Sept. 12 Shire Mods Reporting party reported an injured bird in the area. thursday, Sept. 12 Cougar dome A set of headphones was found on the fence along the south side of Shire. thursday, Sept. 12 Trinity hall A fire alarm went off at 3:16 a.m. in Trinity. Officers responded to investigate and confirm the status of the alarm. The dorm was evacuated. Students were let back in after the alarm was cleared. Friday, Sept. 13 Off Campus Location A student worker was advised that subjects were looking around suspiciously. Officer responded, made contact with the subjects, and advised that they were playing a scavenger hunt-style game. Saturday, Sept. 14 Alosta Place Exterior Reporting party reported two individuals were smoking marijuana. Weekly Numbers Keys lost/found....................13 ID cards lost/found...............5 Cellphones found..................2 Unsecured bikes found.........13 False fire alarms.....................5

Friday, Sept. 20

Burn the Shirt

Prepare for the new face of the student section at 7:30 p.m. by burning any old Blackout shirts at a bonfire in the Engstrom parking lot. Snacks and a ticket for a new shirt featuring The Zu, the new student section name, will be provided for all who attend. Tickets can be redeemed at Saturdays home football game.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Football Tailgate

Kick off the home football season at 5:30 p.m. with a tailgate north of the baseball field at Citrus. Students can pay for food with meal cards, pick up their new student section shirt and get their face painted.

Just last week, freshmen were celebrating their first few days at APU with a carnival.

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A taste of Central America: APU celebrates Independence Day

Friends celebrated over food, fellowship and lots of Spanish
Annie Z. Yu
editor-in-chief

Students, faculty, alumni and other friends gathered on campus Saturday, Sept. 15 to celebrate Independence Day Central American style. Associate professor of Spanish Marcela Rojas kicked off the second annual event in LAPC with a prayer and a few announcements, all entirely in Spanish. As the adviser of Hispanic honor society Sigma Delta Pi, she worked with the APU Spanish Department and the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Los Angeles to coordinate the event. Every year we try to put together some activities that can embrace the culture part of learning a second language, and to share our experiences in Costa Rica last summer, Rojas said. Vice President of Sigma Delta Pi and senior Spanish and English double major Andrew Soria said the event brings a different perspective to the word Hispanic, especially in the Los Angeles area. Its cool to promote other Hispanic cultures Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala other countries people tend to forget about, said Soria. Just promoting an awareness that not all Hispanics are Mexican. Sorias sentiments were echoed by alumna Lynda Murillo, who graduated from APU in 2006 with a biochemistry degree. Murillo, now

Attendees snacked on traditional Central American dishes as they mingled and watched a Costa Rican film together in celebration of Central American Independence Day. a medical device consultant, is half Costa Rican. This is one of my most frustrating seasons, because its all geared toward Mexicos Independence Day, Murillo said. Its nice to remember there are other countries involved, there are other countries celebrating. Five Central American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua) celebrate Independence Day on Sept. 15, while Mexico and Chile celebrate on Sept. 16 and 18, respectively. Despite the non-Mexican focus of the event, Rojas husband Valentin Gonzalez said the event was a little too oriented toward Costa Rica. Im encouraged that we will be more representative of the whole Central America in the future, said Gonzalez, a Biola University Spanish professor from Columbia. Gonzalez did, however, emphasize that too many people associate Hispanic with Mexican. In Columbia, we dont eat tortillas or enchiladas. We have another kind of food, said Gonzalez. We dont even know what a tortilla is. Its totally another food. Many of the attendees had previously volunteered or studied abroad in Costa Rica. Dina Navar, vice president of RPCVLA, currently works in Los Angeles but spent three years volunteering in Costa Rica. A close friend of Rojas, Navar came to share about her Peace Corps volunteer experience. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life, Navar said. Its great to talk about some shared experiences and to be together with the Central American community. Sophomore applied health major and Spanish minor Suzanne Fox said similar cultural events are important for a university that emphasizes diversity.

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[The Spanish department] puts on really excellent lectures with great professors, called Chicano/Latino Experiences, Fox said. Attendees mingled over traditional food such as arroz con pollo (a rice and chicken dish), gallitos de papa (a tortilla and potato mixture dish) and gallo pinto (a rice and beans dish) before watching A Ojos Cerrados, a Costa Rican film about a girl who is reminded to slow down and enjoy life after a family tragedy. It was a good film, senior liberal studies major Liana Brakband said. It was made by a Costa Rican director and set in Costa Rica, so that made it appropriate for this Costa Rican celebration day. Brakband studied abroad in Costa Rica over the summer and said the film reminded her of pura vida, a Costa Rican motto which reminds her to live life to the fullest. Getting plugged into international events and service is life-changing and essential, said William Ripley, an assistant professor of Spanish. Ripley was 20 years old when he went to Peru in 1964 to serve in the peace corps for two years. I was going to go into international business, and I ended up teaching a little community 13,000 feet up in the Andes mountains, with 8,000 Indians, my partner, myself and five bathrooms, he said with a laugh. I loved it. It was great, but it wasnt fun. Its a lot of hard work, but incredible. Sigma Delta Pi will be presenting a three-movie Hispanic film series to examine the topic of silence. The first movie, Argentine film La antena, will be shown in Wilden on Oct. 24.

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APU gets reinvented, rearranged and reconstructed

1. Pop of color added to Bowles apartments
Every year, several Azusa Pacific University buildings are scheduled for a repainting session. This year, it was Bowles turn and not only did it get a new paint job, it got a new rich, tan color as well. The colors at Bowles are the same colors used at three or four of the exteriors in University Village, said Dave Bomba, project coordinator for the Office of Facilities Managements Design and Construction Services Department. Bomba said the colors were chosen by APUs design consultant and that the hues pretty much just go with it. It helps sustain not only the life of the stucco and the wood and the metal that was repainted, but also its an opportunity to have a new, fresh look, Bomba said. According to Bomba, Bowles has not been repainted in the five years that he has worked at facilities management. Its nice that they repainted it because it just looks better repainted, said MBA graduate student Kim Koetterheinrich, who lived in Bowles two years ago. But I think a more terracotta or orange color would have been prettier than the current color. Annie Z. Yu

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2. Peaceful pool filled outside Darling Library

Another addition to West Campus is the filled pool and fountain located outside Darling Library. Students can now enjoy the peaceful sound of running water while they sit outside near the Duke Academic Complex and Mary Hill Center. Additionally, the sun reflects off the water inside the library, creating moving patterns and reflections on the ceiling. The Student Government Association pushed to have the pool and fountain filled last summer. Hunter Foote

Not only did the exterior get the new paint, but the interior of Bowles also recieved the fresh paint. This photo shows middle court.

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3. Reading room renovated in Marshburn

East Campus transformed in a small way this year as well in Marshburn Memorial Library. A small reading room, called the Hansel Exhibit, used to hold books written by Azusa Pacific University faculty. Recently, however, the faculty collection was removed and placed with the other books to make room for new decorations. The room now encompasses a spirit of the outdoors and adventure with hiking apparel on the walls and a sign that says Walkabout, the hiking trip all students working in residence life go on in early August. The room is not available for student use yet, but will be as soon as it is finished. Hunter Foote

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4. New Landscaping covers West Campus

Students walked up the stairs on West Campus to find the newly constructed Kresge Plaza near the entrance to the Felix Event Center. Joining the new plaza is an assortment of landscaping with more trees around Heritage Court and flowers all along the building walls. Hunter Foote

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Counseling Center watches for higher demand

Jeena Gould
staff writer

As distress rates rise among APU students, the University Counseling Center (UCC) has made plans to serve higher numbers of students seeking counseling this year. If the number of students seeking services continues to rise, the Center has two options: One is to hire more staff, which requires more financial resources from the university. The second and preferred option is group counseling. We at the UCC are trying to make a diligent effort to demystify group counseling and to help students to become more aware of this service offered through our office, said Joel Sagawa, assistant director of clinical services.

The Counseling center is located in Magnolia court in the Shire Mods. Group counseling allows the UCC to maximize their time by serving multiple students and is also shown to be an effective treatment

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option for many APU students. All students are zation rates are increasing is in reality a good encouraged to explore the option of counseling, thing as suicide rates on college campuses have particularly group counseling, throughout their been falling, [which suggests] that university time here at APU. counseling centers are making a difference in According to a 2010 UCLA study, stu- the lives of those who visit us. dents across the country are feeling more overThe UCC offers a number of free brief whelmed than ever before. This same trend is counseling options to students, including Urseen at APU with a 29 pergent Care Counseling, cent increase in the number The fact that utilization rates time-limited counseling, of students seeking counselcounseling and are increasing is in reality a group ing over the past two years. several therapy and supAccording to APUs most good thing as suicide rates on port groups. recent National College college campuses have been We would love to Health Assessment survey, see every student on an students are reporting high- falling... open-ended basis but er levels of stress than the -Joel Sagawa given our limited renational average. sources, brief counseling We dont know exactly [why this is options allow us to serve more students over the happening],Sagawa said. The fact that utili- academic year, Sagawa said.

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APU welcomes most diverse freshman class

Changing demographics have boosted the Class of 2017 into APU history books
Bianca Ontiveros
staff writer

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For the first time since its founding in 1899, Azusa Pacific has a freshman class with more than 50 percent non-white students, a demographic that admissions counselor Johanna Deras attributed partially to the school's relative affordability compared to some public institutions. For the first time, more minorities are viewing college not only as an option but [a financially] possible [one]," said Deras, who is in charge of diversity outreach. Deras said the freshman class reflects changing demographics in America and that APU events like "All Access" help educate first-generation students and give them the confidence they need to choose the school. U.S. News & World Report's annual list of best U.S. colleges includes "campus ethnic diversity" as a factor that helps students choose colleges. This is broken into several categories: black or African-American,

Hispanic, American Indian, Asian, dent adviser. Pacific Islander, white (non-HispanAPU faculty and staff undertake ic) and multiracial. a 16-hour diversity training session The report then ranks colleges every year modeled after "imago on a diversity index from 0.0, very dei," a Latin phrase meaning "in the low, to 1.0, very high. APU re- image of God." ceived a score of .58 last year, com"Imago Dei [training] seemed pared with Rutgers University, the like a huge step up from last year nation's highest, at .77 and Stanford it was more of a conversation," University, CalStrickling said. ifornia's high"The facilitaest, at .74. tors made sure APUs webthe topics were site has a secabout uswe tion on diverwere able to sity that states it hold the mirror supports "a diup to our faces verse university and realize we across lines of are all part of race, ethnicity, this issue, and culture, gender, [to] figure out socioeconomic how to fix it," status, class, Strickling said. age, and abilAs an RA ity. of a freshman As diverhall, she knows sity on campus Alyssa Strikling, senior global studies that she and her grows, student major and resident adviser staff are going leadership will to be dealing be having conwith completeversations about ly different ishow to practically serve higher num- sues than others have had to deal bers of minority students. with in the past. Compared to my last three My resident director wants to years at APU, now everything is rep- have more conversations about every resented here. ... After I graduate I kind of diversity in hopes that it will can say the school I went to is more flood over to our residents so they are and more reflecting the kingdom of aware that it is something that needs God, said Alyssa Strickling, a se- to be talked about and constantly nior global studies major and resi- worked on," Strickling said.

After I graduate I can say the school I went to is more and more reflecting the kingdom of God.

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An introduction to the new Classics minor

Scott Jacob
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New minor in history and political science department

Azusa Pacific recently added a Political science students are new classics minor to the expanding often drawn to classic works. array of educational opportunities, an intriguing field of study that essenI have always been fascinated tially takes students back to the artis- by the Roman Empire," Strigglers tically saturated period of Mycenaean said. "Even as a kid, I used to read Greece and continues its research on- books about the Colosseum and preward into the fall of Rome. tend I was a gladiator, or, more acDr. Christopher Flannery, who curately, given my weird delusions of was instrumental in the creation of the grandeur, Caesar." program, classified the specific areas Strigglers political science backof study for the minor: languages, his- ground helped spark a deep interest in tory, laws, literathe subject. ture, philosophy, What is good? What A lot of the art, archaeology foundational politand religions. The is just? What is ical theory texts classics minor con- beauty? What is true? Plato's 'Republic,' tent is much more Aristotle's 'PoliDr. Christopher Flannery focused on the unitics,' and 'Nicomaversal perplexities chean Ethics' of life than on practical lessons. hail from this period, Strigglers said. It deals with the philosophical The official information link for issues raised by the ancient Greeks the classics minor was added to the and Romans such as: What is good? APU website on Thursday, Aug. 15, What is just? What is beauty? What marking the official, solidified inauis true?" Flannery said. guration for the program. Dr. FlanIn addition to Flannerys contri- nery has high hopes that the field of bution to the program, there were five study will eventually grow into a maother professors, including Dr. Mike jor, as he firmly believes in the benRobbins and Dr. Alice Yafeh-Deigh, eficial impact of struggling with the whose work both served as inspira- timeless ideas of the ancient Greeks tion and played a vital role in the co- and Romans. operative creation of the minor. This classics minor is for the Jerry Strigglers, a senior political student who desires a liberal arts eduscience major on track to be one of cation, not primarily as a credential, the first students at APU to graduate but as a basis for a life well lived and with a classics minor, said his infatuation with ancient civilizations pro- a lifetime of liberal learning, Flanpelled him to pursue the new minor. nery said.
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Meal zones a thing of the past

Jeena Gould
staff writer

Azusa Pacific Hospitality Services announced that it has officially removed meal zones from the meal plan policy. This has been a popular request of APU students over the last couple of years and Hospitality Services decided it was time to adopt the change. As we looked at it and re-evaluated it, it was a decision that we decided was positive and would be something that the students really wanted, said Hospitality Services Business Manager Jonathan Teague. Hospitality Services had created the meal zone policy as a way to ensure that students were not abusing a meal plan that was bought specifically for one person. Complaints typically revolved around the issue that students said they were not able to eat more food than what was given in one meal. Furthermore, they added it was inconvenient to work around the vari-

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ous meal zones. It was just way too difficult to keep track of when meal zones began and ended, sophomore nursing major Megan Telfer said. Its much more convenient now that we dont have to worry about them." Hospitality Services officials said

as they examined the situation and asked students what they wanted, meal plan abuse became less a concern to the office than it had been in the past. The freedom of spending [meals] more freely is more important than making sure that students meal plans werent being abused by other people, Teague said. According to Hospitality Services, APU can expect this to be a longterm change with primarily positive outcomes. It just gives every student that freedom, Teague said. They may only need to use it once or twice a semester, but we want to make available the freedom to be able to eat whenever students want. Junior marketing major and Hospitality Services marketing intern Kandice Quintana described the change as a relief for students with large appetites. The no meal zones will help those students who are always hungry, Quintana said.

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From student to staff member: Alumna returns home Expanded food
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options on campus
Allison Thompson
staff writer

Hunter Foote
assistant news editor

Favorite on-campus eatery: Mexicali Favorite color: pink Favorite professor: Karen Sorensen-Lang Favorite animal: peacock Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon With an intense passion and excitement for the university, class of 2013 alumna Shayna Youngs makes the leap from student to staff member as she takes on the position of the newest Freshman Admissions Counselor for the 2013-14 school year. Youngs graduated with a degree in communication studies with an interpersonal emphasis, and a journalism minor. She was actively involved in campus life. She served as a resident advisor in two different living areas, a community advisor in Trinity Hall, an admissions receptionist and a campus tour guide. During her freshman year she was also on the cheerleading team. During her brief period away from APU after graduation, Youngs pursued a managerial internship with Nordstrom in Santa Barbara but also applied for the job of admissions counselor. It had always been something that intrigued me, [to be] able to bring people to a place I love so much, Youngs said. I was contacted by a mentor about a month into my Nordstrom internship saying that there was an opening in the admissions office and that I should apply. After much prayer, Youngs applied and got the job within a month. Youngs chose APU for very specific reasons when she was a prospective freshman and is excited to help new prospective students make the decision themselves. The reason why I chose APU as a student was because I was looking at a bunch of different private Christian schools, and I was really new in my faith, and I knew that APU would be the perfect culture for me to be able to grow within my faith with the resources that they offered, Youngs said. Youngs said she was so transformed by her experiences at APU that at first she was scared to leave the place she called home.

With every new semester comes changes: temperature adjustments, the re-emergence of homework, the introduction of new courses, and for APU, new on-campus food and drink options. As students entered the sunny campus on Sept. 4 for the fall semester they noticed that their meal options had expanded. There are now extended weekend hours at all locations, a new build-your-own pizza option and New York deli-style sandwiches at Cougars Den, and a take-out option at the 1899 Dining Hall. There are also morning omelettes at Canyon Grill, late breakfast options at Mexicali Grill on Saturdays, and Peets Coffee and Tea at both Hillside Grounds and Cornerstone Coffeehouse.
Shayna standing in front of her new office, hoping she doesnt have deal with a dysfunctional phone again.
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The thought of being able to come back and serve is a really exciting transition for me, she said. Youngs said that her work in admissions changes depending on the season. In the current season of recruiting, Youngs job is

I would much rather sell APU over a pair of shoes any day.
Shayna Youngs, admissions counselor to make presentations at high schools and at college fairs in both the Bay Area and the Central Coast to promote and answer questions about APU. Youngs frequently gets questions about APUs transition from an NAIA school to an NCAA school, and about specific major options offered here. Youngs said her biggest piece of advice for prospective freshmen is to visit the campus. Its really important for them to come to the school and understand what the culture is

like, and if that culture will be a culture that will enable them to grow as a student at the time that theyre done with their four years, or if it will not be the best fit for them, Youngs said. Although Youngs is excited about the transition from student to staff member, it doesnt come without its difficulties, which at least have turned into great stories. I am learning how to use an office phone and just yesterday when I was dialing 91 to call an 800 number, I called 911 twice by accident and the dispatcher called me back, Youngs said with a chuckle. With a new challenge and new career path, Youngs is excited for the opportunity and growth ahead despite the difficult office phone. Im really excited to develop relationships with potential students about a place that I have loved for so long, and then also grow in my professionalism and being a staff member on campus, which will be a completely different role for me, Youngs said. At the end of her job interview, Youngs was asked why she wanted to work at APU instead of furthering her future at Nordstrom. According to Youngs blog, she said, I would much rather sell APU over a pair of shoes any day.

A student orders new Peets Coffee in Heritage Court.

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Hospitality Services is hoping to seek feedback about these changes from students by using Text and Tell. Through Text and Tell, students can text in their opinions and thoughts about the food and service to a hospitality number at different on-campus eateries. Late last semester, Hospitality Services set up a coffee tasting with four different brands outside the Felix Event center and had students vote on which brand they would like to see on campus. Based on these votes, they chose Peets Coffee and Tea as the schools new coffee brand. I think were really listening to students a lot more, said Nikki Moriguchi, a marketing student supervisor for Hospitality.Were trying to accommodate them with later hours.

Dr. David Weeks

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and the provost started talking about a new humanities-based Honors College, I knew it was a good fit for me. Academic deans are responsible for all aspects of a college or school, including overseeing faculty, curriculum and budgets. As the founding dean, I have an opportunity to do more develop curriculum, fundraise and recruit students, Weeks said. Plus, Ill be in the classroom more often, which I love. This will be especially important this year because the previous honors program has made a symbolic and institutional transition to an official Honors College. The new college will implement a common core curriculum and more advanced courses. Weeks is dedicated to make the Honors College more attractive to applicants. There are already changes, such as special Honors College housing and a required honors thesis. The special housing began this year in Engstrom Hall. We aim to become the preferred destination for even more highly motivated students who love learning and crave challenge, Weeks said. A well-crafted Honors College will elevate APUs reputation, which will benefit every graduate. The honors program has been a part of APU for 20 years and weeks is looking at making it even more established and prestigious. The college is open to students of all majors and looks at incoming students GPAs, SAT and ACT scores, and assesses applicants leadership abilities and

The Zu to revive school spirit

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Zoller calls himself a Zukeeper and says that the new group will have multiple events to incorporate and excite students, including pregame tailgates, giveaways and special themed games at which students will dress in costume. Stava says that the athletic department will play a minor role, letting Zoller and the students decide where they want to take the Zu. The department is going to do its part to help make events happen, but planning and organizing will be left to the students. The first event for the new organization is a bonfire in Engstrom lot Friday, Sept. 20th. Students will have the opportunity to burn old Blackout or high school shirts to get a voucher for a new Zu shirt. If students do not have a shirt to burn, they can buy an old Blackout shirt to burn for $3. The bonfire is going to be more symbolic than anything, of how were transitioning into this new era, Zoller said. The athletic department end of somesignified the end of something old and the beginning of a new

Rebecca Kay photo Dr. Weeks sitting at his desk during a busy days work

character. The college currently has 300 enrolled students, and Weeks is looking at doubling that number in the next few years. When Weeks is not working in the APU community, he goes back to his roots as a Hoosier and cheers for the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana University basketball team. After being at APU for 30 years, Weeks still enjoys the atmosphere of campus and getting to work with and teach students of all majors. I was drawn to APU because of its Christian mission, Weeks said. That mission and its people keep me here.

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donated 2,000 shirts for the event. Stava hopes the donation will spark student interest and jumpstart the new endeavor. We wanted to create an event that was different, that was unique, and signified the

end of something old and the beginning of new, Stava said. Were hoping to give out 2,000 free tshirts. I hope the Zu is a loud, crazy bunch of maniacs, Stava said. What that lookslike? I have no idea.

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Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

Ephesians 4 leads residents toward Life Together

Living areas interact with the university passage through shirts, events, and in one case, a paper mache ship
Allison Thompson
staff writer

After hours of careful planning and prayer, the campus pastors and staff decided on Ephesians 4 as the university passage for the 201314 school year. Focusing on the cornerstone of community, the passage is being incorporated into living area themes, decorations, events and discussion topics. With each living space representing Ephesians 4 in a unique way, students are able to look deeper into all aspects of the passage and absorb its lessons about community. All living areas, made up of students, resident advisors, and resident directors, unite in their representations of the verses. There were no restrictions on what particular part of the passage each area could choose to focus onResidence Life leaders had the freedom to creatively represent any of the verses in ways that would share the truths most effectively. Each staff has the freedom to choose a theme and tshirt design, Associate Director of Residence Life Jen Fleckenstein said. Most decide to incorporate the university passage into their work. By displaying aspects of Ephesians 4 through living area themes and community tshirts, the Residence Life staff hopes to remind students of the importance of uniting as the body of Christ. We hoped that students would not only be reminded of the truth of scripture in chapel but in their residence halls as well, Fleckenstein said. Ephesians 4 features lessons including, walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, speak the truth in love, and be kind, tenderhearted, forgiving toward one another. The goal of Ephesians 4 and ultimately of the APU community this year is unity in the body of Christ.

For University Village staff, the intention behind choosing Ephesians 4:2 and the phrase Bear in Love was to represent the opportunities that students and advisers have to be humble and to support each other, and to simply act in love. We all reflected on Ephesians 4 and meditated on this passage to see what stood out and resonated with hearts, and Ephesians 4:2 was the common theme, UV Resident Advisor and senior Christian ministries major Sam Aguirre said. In fact, this theme, in my opinion, goes well with the RezLife theme for this year, which is life together. They are intricately woven together. Between the nine communities, students will be able to focus on the importance of different pieces of the university passage. Smith Hall will focus on Humble Confidence, while Adams Hall seeks to walk in a manner worthy of the calling. Trinity Hall, on the other hand, will focus on being United in Purpose. The large life preserver above the entrance to the hall is a daily reminder to residents of the importance of helping each other and uniting in the purpose of spreading Christs love. When I see the life preserver hanging in the entrance to Trinity, I think, oh, thats a Trinity brother or sister, and Im reminded of home, freshman pre-engineering major Ken Beard said. The symbol of unity is seen in decorations that cover the halls, including a paper mche ship in Trinity hall and on the several items of clothing that are offered. The incorporation of Trinitys United in Purpose theme will also be included in weekly group share nights. Residents across campus are recognizing the importance of engaging with the university passage. Whether students strive to unite in purpose, bear in love or walk in a manner worthy of the calling, all actions will be for the glory of God.

Allison Thompson PHOTO The men of Smith Hall are learning to have a humble confidence in light of Ephesians 4. Each living area is focusing on a different part of the university passage.

outside of Trinity Hall, RezLife has made a scene of Uniting in Purpose.

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Why being informed is your spiritual duty
Scott Jacob
staff writer

Eradicate your ignorance

Vast seas of information, slanted news networks and compulsive social media compete for the attention of students all across America, yet there is very little stress put on the education of our youth with regard to current world issues. Any one of the 5,412 undergraduate students at APU could tell me about the promiscuous behavior of the VMAs, but blank stares and vacant faces are the norm when kids are asked about the complexities of the Syrian conflict, the political unrest of Egypt and the vilification of gays through Putins anti-propaganda law. An argument may arise that even if students do keep themselves current on these issues, theres nothing they can do about it, therefore making their self-education obsolete. There is a dangerous theme woven deep into this kind of thinking, as it suggests that there is no reason to be informed on the decisions our government is making, or the implications of its actions. The problem is that average Americans do not allow world events to impact them, at least consciously, global studies professor Paul Hertig said. And if the world is having an impact on people who do not realize it, then that is a dangerous kind of passivity. Hertig, who has a doctorate and masters degree in theological studies, said we are all connected more than we realize. The worlds response to the deadly chemical weapons deployed in Syria, for instance, sets in motion a whole series of counter-responses by nations and individuals around the world, he said. Hertig brings up a vital point in saying that every action that takes place throughout the world has an immediate or eventual ripple effect that reaches not only every American family, but also families worldwide. Rather than just watch these foam finger. The only downside of being informed is the tendency to think that the answer is simple to many of the worlds leading problems, senior political science major Justin Hyer said. We, as average citizens, are not privy to inside information or backroom discussions. However, such realization of intricate complexities should never be a deterrent for students. There was never a promise from our Creator that life would be clean and easy. We must take one side of an argument into acnothing about and dont value enough to understand? In order to truly care for another human being, there must be a mutual understanding, an understanding that starts with education. To sit idly by and pretend as though God will wash away all the struggles and pressingly controversial issues is not only juvenile, but an insult to your own intelligence. Stand up. Understand that these bombs are being dropped on flesh and blood, children of Christ just like your family and my family. If our

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Its week three. By now youve learned that it would probably be easier to breach a bank than it would be to get into Engstrom without your ID card, and that despite hearing all of your classmates 30 second life stories upon meeting them, you cannot remember half of their names to save your life. Youve probably learned that anything anyone ever told you about college was a lie. You do actually have to go to class, and no you cant just sleep through it. And your professors actually do know your name. Youve probably learned that waking up for that 8 a.m. on West is 50 times more difficult than it was getting to your first period in high school. But it might just end up being your favorite class this semester, despite the whole having to drag your body out of bed and onto the trolley at an ungodly hour thing. So try to stay awake. Youve probably learned that college means a lot less sleep and a lot more coffee. But college also means being able to choose that late night Donut Man run over that extra hour of sleep, and learning that Tiger Tails go pretty well with coffee three hours later when the sun comes up and youre working on that homework you never finished. Youve probably learned that those ten alloted chapel absences will be lifesavers, but sometimes waking up an extra hour early to start your day off worshipping alongside hundreds of your peers can be a lifesaver too. Youve probably learned that Housing did an okay job of pairing you with a roommate who likes the same music as you and isnt completely obnoxious. But you probably havent yet learned theres a good chance shell also end up being one of your best friends by the end of the year. Youll learn so much about yourself and so much of your life will change in this semester alone, and all of the above will have been a contributing factor of that. So be open to not only all of that, but everything else that crosses your path this year. Take advatage of all of the opportunities you are given. There will be times where those opportunites to learn and grow arent so great. College wont always be like orientation weekend. You might have to pull an all-nighter in week 15. You might not always get along with your roommates. You might get homesick from time to time. You may not get an A on every paper you write. Your computer might crash during dead week. But its okay. Those are all part of the lessons too. Whether you spend all four years here, or you dont return in the spring, this year and these peeople and the experiences you will have will be with you forever. So be open, be willing to learn from everything life throws your way these next fifteen weeks. Go get em, Cougs. Katie Richcreek is a sophomore journalism major and political science minor. She is the opinion editor of the Clause and sports producer of KAPU. She enjoys music by Johnny Cash and lives life vicariously through Casablanca.

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If our government launches guided missiles into Syria, there should be an impressive number of citizens questioning, if not condemning, this choice of action.
events unfold, we can be involved in shaping them: first of all, by awareness, second by understanding, third by communicating and fourth by taking action, Hertig said. News sources in the U.S. were initially created to act as a direct connection between the people and their elected leaders. They were originally to keep those in power accountable, and to inform the masses with raw, genuine facts. When individuals claim that hard news is less important if they cannot directly change a situation, they are essentially silencing their own voice in crucial matters. A students apathy then sends a personal message to individuals outside the United States that foreign trials and tribulations mean less than a suggestively utilized count, while keeping the opposing side close at hand for balance. Anyone can have an opinion and anyone can start a blog, Hyer said. It therefore becomes important to seek multiple sources, understand bias and critically analyze news. I think it is really important to formulate your own set of values and morals, and establish principles you hold to be true. Our responsibility here at APU is even greater; those of us who consider ourselves Christians are called by our God to look after orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world (James 1:27 NIV). How can we pick and choose which orphans and widows for whom to care? How can we embrace people we know government launches guided missiles into Syria, there should be an impressive number of citizens questioning, if not condemning, this choice of action. Karl Barth, a prominent theologian and force of rebellion against the oppressive reign of Hitler, spoke a beautiful piece of truth when he called for Christians to read the Bible in one hand, and the newspaper in the other.

Scott Jacob is an English major and global studies minor. His passion for literature and the written word will one day lead him to write fiction novels, own a bookstore, or be a vagabond writer.

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The moral of the Wrecking Ball story

Miley Cyrus is not the trashy pop star everyone thinks she is, but a role model for young children
Kayla Landrum
design/photo editor

Miley Cyrus broke records on Vevo this week when she released her new music video, Wrecking Ball. Within 24 hours the video had more than 12.3 million hits. In the comments, many viewers expressed shock that the former Disney pop star had taken a new approach to the phrase less is more. Critics rave that Disney has a track record for graduating Wild Childs, when in reality Disney teaches us to follow our dreams and to be ourselves andMiley Cyrus is doing exactly that. Her music video is filled with lessons that todays youth can learn. In a recent interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Cyrus said: I do not have hobbies. The only thing that I am good at is what I do. This teaches children all over America the importance of the work ethic. The pop star has been criticized for lack of artistic creativity due to the nudity shown in her music video. But in an interview with Z100s Elvis Duran she rebuffed her critics, saying she thought her video was much more than that. If you look at my eyes, I look more sad than actually my voice sounds on the record, Cyrus said. It was a lot harder to actually do the video than it was to even record the song. It was much more of an emo-

Mileys video for her most recent single Wrecking Ball demolishes Vevo records with 12.3 milltion hits and stirs up controversy among viewers. tional experience. Parents should encourage their kids to watch Wrecking Ball because it is a deeply moving performance of being honest and true. What many do not know is that each scene represents an insecurity with which Miley Cyrus deals. The wrecking ball shows that Miley is hurt by the way society views her, because ultimately she is just trying to be herself. And while viewers think making out with the hammer was unnecessary, it shows her addiction to destructive love. The public has been relentless in its commentary on her and fianc Liam Hemsworth. However, she is just trying to love the best that she can in this broken society. The last scene of the video shows Cyrus practically naked on the wrecking ball. Her nudity symbolizes her vulnerability. Cyrus is not on drugs, or trying to break out of the Disney shadow, but she is truly just being herself. This video is so powerful because it teaches society to stop judging and start loving. Children need to know that they can be whoever they want to be, and Cyrus is the perfect role model to show them just that. She has accomplished everything society wants out of life: her wardrobe is cost-effective; she knows how to twerk; shes rich; she owns a nice house and car; shes engaged; and most importantly, people cant stop talking about her. Sometimes it is better to listen to the lessons our parents teach us rather than the morals society imposes on us. Next time someone wants to talk about how her performance was degrading and offensive to women, take a look at Robin Thickes Blurred Lines video or Justin Timberlakes Tunnel Vision video. At least when Miley gets naked she is not somebodys object of sexshe is simply being herself.

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Kayla Landrum is a sophomore journalism major and political studies minor. She is the design/photo editor of the Clause this year. She likes long walks on the beach and enjoys drinking cappuccinos at hipster coffee shops.

Cougar Walk Talk Mileys dash from Disney

I think either her or her producers are extremely intelligent, because the fact [is] that were talking about her right now. She obviously wants popularity and recognition, and shes getting it.
sophomore international business major Brandon Morales

If she stuck with her Disney Channel career I think she would have gone a lot farther than she is now, because the attention shes getting now is so negative.
freshman biochemistry major Shannon Patterson

Shes gone down the deep end. Done some things that I dont think maybe even shes proud of. Doesnt seem like shes making the best decisions for herself.
sophomore youth ministry major Nolan Henslick

I think that a lot of people are still looking at her as a Disney Channel star, and thats not what she is anymore.
senior mathematics major Sara Ryan

Sports
Developments with compliance and academic support
COMPLIANCE, from PG. 1
such an important part of competition of athletics teaching fairness and playing by the rules because as you go out in life there are rules youre going to have to follow. The way NCAA compliance affects the university as a whole is primarily through the bridges athletics has built between itself and other offices. Offices the Athletics Department works with includes the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Provosts Office, the Learning Enrichment Center, and One Stop, which includes the Office of Student Financial Services and the Office of the Undergraduate Registrar. Every faculty and staff member on campus, every student athlete, every coach and every person in the registrars office all have something to do with NCAA compliance, Stava said. A lot of people think its a couple of folks who sit in athletics with a rulebook, but really, compliance is setting up systems that reach across campus so that the entire university can function within the NCAA regulations that are laid out for us. Stava works with academic compliance and regulates the rules along with Compliance Administrator Shelby Stueve, whose position is brandnew this year. Stueve works with coaches, players and the other offices around campus, making sure they understand the measures that come out of NCAAs 355-page rulebook. Its not a 9-5 job, Stueve said. In order to continue improving academic performance, the student athletes need academic support. This year, Stava is heading a brand-new system that includes study halls and academic mentors. These mentors include Stava, Stueve, assistant coaches, the two graduate assistants who work in the athletics office and volunteers from all around campus. I think its a great start. [But,] its not near what we need it to be, Stava said. I would love if APU athletics were known for being a place that not only was dominant on the field, on the court and in the pool, but was also dominant in the classroom. I would love for this to be a place where a coach brings a recruit on campus and they could brag about how well that recruit was going to do in the classroom because of this robust support system that was available on campus. The campus-wide effort with compliance to help the school improve as a whole is continuing to grow. With Stava, Stueve, the Athletics Department and the school taking major strides to make this happen, their efforts are resulting in progress. [The transition to the NCAA] has been nothing but positive, Pine said. Has it been challenging? Yes. [Have] there been choppy waters so its been hard at times? You bet. But as we carry on and continue in this transition, theres no forlorning for our past. We are so excited about the future.

Its tough to balance athletics and school work. The Athletics Department created new academic resources this year for student athletes, including study sessions and academic mentors. Its always going. If there are students and coaches out there, your job is always running. Me just being here helps to have another layer of eyes, ears and compliance to be around campus. Stueve has worked with compliance at several Division II schools in the past. Having her experience in the Athletics Department has made monitoring compliance much easier, officials said. Ive been very impressed with [Shelby] in the two months shes been with us, Pine said. The great thing about Shelby is shes grown up in the Cal State system and shes been connected with three schools in that system. As we talk about NCAA rules, legislation and regulations, she sees them through a different lens than we do as a private Christian school and that diversity of viewpoint has been great. Student athletes live two separate lives: the life of an athlete and the life of a student. Most people only see them as athletes but do not realize that their lives as students are just as important. The mindset of athletics follows the philosophy of emphasizing academics: the current overall GPA of APU athletes is 3.07. According to Pine, the department plans to continue raising that bar as much as possible.

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Cain looks to end with a smash

Finding early success this season, key player Christy Cain looks to make her final year on the team her best
Jamie Garcia
staff writer

The Cougars played their first home match Tuesday night, starting a five-game homestand, the longest of the season. Check www.theclause.org for a recap. Conference play begins on Saturday.

saturday, sept. 21 fresno pacific @ azusa, ca

Fresno Pacific has always been a tough opponent for the Cougars. The Sunbirds have won nine of the last 10 matches, winning the overall series 65-9.

thursDAY, sept. 26 holy names @ azusa, ca

The Cougars have never lost against Holy Names, leading the series 9-0.

If there is one thing other volleyball teams have to fear about playing the Azusa Pacific Cougars, it is the senior 6-foot-4 middle blocker with the ability to command the front of the net and take over the game: Christy Cain. Cain brings a killer game to the volleyball court, covering a lot of room and putting up kills. She is currently second on the team with 81 total kills on the year and a .405 attacking percentage. 30 of those 81 kills came in back-to-back matches during the first day at the Seaside Invitational two weekends ago. She matched her career high in the win against Texas A&M International on Friday and topped that with 16 in the close loss against Cal State Dominguez Hills on the same day. Head coach Chris Keife thinks Cain will be a big asset to the team this year both literally and figuratively. She is 64 and always looks to her length and her size as an advantage, Keife said. She hits a high ball and has been improving a lot this year. Cain credits the early success to the amount of balls they have been setting her up with. When the ball is served up to Cain good opportunities present themselves. Coach has been stressing the fact that we need to establish the middles from the beginning of every game, which is nice, Cain said. The setters have been feeding the middles and we have been trying to put the ball away. Cain continues to rack up the kills thanks to her teammates sets. She said other teams began to fear their game plan because it is an attack that

saturday, sept. 28 dominican @ azusa, ca

The Cougars have also found a lot of success against Dominican, leading the series 5-0.

Senior middle blocker Christy Cain looks to make the most of her final season with the Cougars. She is currently second on the team in kills with 81. is tough to stop. It stresses [teams] out when we have every position hitting instead of just focusing on the outside, so they have to mix up their game, Cain said. It makes it hard to block if you have a middle going as well. In the midst of competition and after four years of life as both a volleyball player and a college student, it is starting to hit Cain that this is her last season. I just know that there is an endpoint and so its the final stretch of consistently wanting to do really well and nailing that tournament and looking at ... every game that we have, because its all coming to an end, and its sad, Cain said. Being on a team for four consistent years has shaped Cains relationship with her teammates and drastically improved her volleyball skills. As a teammate you learn to love your team. I love these girls so much, Cain said. Just as a

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player from freshman year I had no idea what I was doing. And now I can look on the other side of the court and I can see whats going on and I can read whats going on. Your understanding of the game increases because you play so much. Your speed of the game increases a lot because as a freshman youre coming in from high school and dont know the speed of the game. By your senior year, its just naturally what you do. According to Keife, Cains biggest contributions to the team are her ability to get essential kills and her perseverance. She will be a big loss, just her presence and ability to get kills, Keife said. She is doing a great job at the net so anytime you lose somebody like that its going to be a loss. Until then, Cain looks to continue to be a big threat on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Her presence in front of the net will cause problems in the gameplans of many other teams.

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New soccer players make their mark

With 16 newcomers and 13 returners, the Cougars have found success early and look to keep their composure down the stretch
Steven Mercado
sports editor After losing their first road game to Cal Poly Pomona, the Cougars begin conference play on Thurs., Sept. 19 in Oakland vs. Holy Names.

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thursday, sept. 19 holy names @ oakland, ca

The Cougars lead the all-time series, 3-0-0.

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saturDAY, sept. 21 academy of art @ san francisco, ca

The two teams have only faced off once before; the Cougars picked up the win

Often, youth correlates with inexperience. Occasionally, you will find young players who are the exception, unwavering in the face of pressure. Enter Azusa Pacific Universitys womens soccer team, comprised of 16 new players and 13 returners. Fourteen of the new players are freshmen and the other two are sophomore transfers. This very new and young group of soccer players jumped straight to work, earning a successful start to the season. The Cougars currently hold a record of 21. Their most recent game against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos resulted in a 10 loss while freshman goalkeeper Sarah Klinkenberg allowed her first goal that was not a penalty kick. There is a freshman at every position putting her work in to the surprisingly surging squad, and according to head coach Jason Surrell, the newcomers bring many qualities that are beneficial to the team. Its not about trying to find kids that can do the job, but its about trying to find the best ones for the job, Surrell said. Its one of those good problems to have. Theres a lot of talent and the quality of the players are good, so thats one of the reasons we have had some early success. The teams quality players range from seniors who are playing on the team for their fourth year to juniors who have continued to improve since day one to freshmen who just arrived and are putting in hard work. It sounds simple and clich, but

thursday, sept. 26 byu-hawaii @ azusa, ca

The Cougars have also only face BYU-Hawaii once before and the game also resulted in a Cougar victory.

monday, sept. 30 hawaii pacific @ azusa, ca

The Cougars lead the series against Hawaii Pacific, 2-0-0. Sophomore midfielder Allyn Brown, freshman forward Katelyn Rogers, and freshman defender Courtney Camden have filled key roles as new additions to the Cougars roster. its really us putting in the work and wanting to improve and wanting to get better, Surrell said. The talent is here, but were all trying to get on the same page of what we all want to do together. There are a good number of freshmen who fill a key role for the team. Forward Katelyn Rogers has started two of the three games and is tied for the most shots taken, eight. Forward Lindsey Ryals has also taken eight shots and has started in all three games. Midfielder Haley Williamson, defender Courtney Camden and sophomore midfielder Allyn Brown, a transfer from Pepperdine University, are among the key newcomers for the Cougars. The Cougars understand the importance of chemistry and what it does for the team. They wasted no time getting acclimated to one another both on and off the field. When they are on the practice field, the veterans help the freshmen at their position and give them pointers. When they are off the field, they hang out with each other and go out for meals together. Someone that plays the same position [as another player] will come alongside them, explain some things and work with them, Surrell said. Theyve got a good coaching staff that does a good job of that as well. Instead of different players standing out and getting the spotlight, the Cougars try to do a good job of playing together as one unit. You dont see a lot of individuals out there; its more of a cohesive group first and foremost, Surrell said. A lot of these kids come from good club experience, and a lot of the players that have been here have been doing a good job in getting the younger ones ready for this level of soccer. A number of freshmen have
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thursday, oct. 3 hawaii hilo @ azusa, ca

This will be the first time ever that APU will play against Hawaii Hilo. stepped into big roles, whether it be as a starter or coming off the bench. These first-year players understand the challenge that stood before them and that lies ahead of them on this long road of a season. Camden has filled her starting role strongly, facing a few dangerous strikers during the first three games. She has embraced the opportunities she has been given so far and is grateful for everything that has been given to her. Coming on to this team has been the greatest transition I could have expected; it couldnt have gone smoother, Camden said. The girls have been so welcoming and inviting and weve really connected over the last few weeks. From the outside looking in, I dont think somebody could tell that we have so many new people because we have just really clicked and brought it out on the field.

Klinkenberg stepped into the role of starting keeper and has filled it nicely to say the least, only allowing one goal in three games and saving the ball 17 times. Klinkenberg earned Pacific West Conference Womens Soccer Freshmen of the Week honors last week due to her stellar performances between the posts against Lee University and Cal State Dominguez Hills. As a freshman, obviously its a little intimidating, but the girls have been so welcoming and really positive with me [both] on the field and off the field, Klinkenberg said. It was hard stepping into big shoes with the keepers that have been here before, but I felt good once I got here. The Cougars have four days until they begin conference play against Holy Names (1-2) in Oakland on Sunday. The young team seeks to continue its success on the field as the most crucial part of their schedule begins.

Mens soccer takes winning streak into conference play

A game-winner from Kelly caps off the five-game homestand; the Cougars hit the road to begin conference play
Steven Mercado
sports editor

On Saturday night, the Azusa Pacific Cougars (3-2) looked like they were headed to extra time for a second straight game. Sophomore forward Keyran Kelly had something else in mind. With 16 seconds left to play against the Concordia Eagles (1-3), Kelly finished the game-winning shot on the left side of the net via a set piece from senior defender Garrett Mehrguth on the other side of the box, winning the game 21. A score for the Cougars seemed inevitable as they continuously chipped away at the tough Concordia defense by pushing the ball aggres-

Sophomore forward Keyran Kelly scored the game-winning goal with 15 seconds left, boosting the Cougars to their third straight win. sively into the Eagles zone. They shot the ball 18 times compared to the Eagles seven shots. Seven of the Cougars shots were on goal compared to the Eagles four. We were getting some chances in the second half and I think the momentum was with us, said head coach Dave Blomquist. They were great defensively all night, but I thought if we could keep the pressure on that we would break through. A huge contributing factor to the Cougars breaking through was not only their shots, but their eight corner kicks throughout the night. The Cougars earned many good scoring chances through corners. The Cougars turned on the jets during the second half, raising the

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intensity primarily on the offensive side of the ball with 13 shots in the period. Each scoring chance got the Cougars closer and closer to a score, which eventually led to senior midfielder Oktay Bulut getting a chance in the box and getting clipped by a Concordia defender. This resulted in a penalty kick that Bulut finished with ease with 8:05 left in the game. Senior midfielder Trenton Titus returned to the field for the Cougars Saturday night. He had a few big scoring opportunities late in the game: one was a header in the box that sailed just left of the post and another was a line-drive strike from just in front of the box that was stopped by Eagles freshman goalkeeper Jordan Brinkley. The Cougars grab their third straight win as they close their homestand on a high note. They are now looking forward to Thursdays road game against Holy Names, which will be the first game of conference play. We know that were not quite there yet, but we are getting better, Blomquist said. Our mindset is that we want to continue to strive for greatness and we feel like were making progress towards that.

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Rebuilt offensive line looks to impress this season

Taylor Schablaske
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saturday, sept. 21 humboldt state @ azusa, ca

Football games are won and lost at the line of scrimmage. If the Cougars want to be successful this season, they must get great play from a completely revamped offensive line. Heading into the first week of conference play, the offensive line consists of four new starters, including two newcomers to the program, a former tight end starting at left tackle, and a former guard now playing center. The new-look offensive line will have senior former tight end Paul Flores as the starting left tackle, freshman redshirt Jordan Wernet at left guard, senior Lance Barker at center, freshman Ahmad Sunda at right guard and junior college transfer Cody Clay at right tackle. These five will have their hands full, replacing four graduating seniors from last years team, which included left tackle Luke Marquardt, now a member of the San Francisco 49ers. With the complete overhaul of the line as a unit with members who have never played together before, they will face many challenges as well as adjustments that must be made as the season goes on. Barker, who is also the team captain and the lone returning starter, believes the offensive line can be a strong point for the Cougars this season. Every day we are getting better as a group, and I feel that we have the potential to do a lot of damage, Barker said. That potential has much to do with the two freshmen guards, Wernet and Sunda. The two have their work cut out for them, and living up to that potential is key. Theyre having to grow up fast, but they definitely understand that at any time they will have to be depended on, Barker said. Another key member of the offensive

This Saturday will be a big game for the Cougars against Humboldt State, who is normally a strong team in the PacWest Conference. Humboldt State leads the alltime series, 17-8.

saturDAY, sept. 28 central washington @ azusa, ca

The Cougars will play the second of back-to-back home games against Central Washington. The Wildcats lead the all-time series, 5-2. Senior center Lance Barker (left) and senior left tackle Paul Flores (right) block for junior running back Terrell Watson. line is new to the trenches: senior left tackle Paul Flores. Flores, who originally came to APU as a quarterback, was switched to tight end for his first three years. Now playing left tackle, he has a great responsibility at one of the most important positions on the field. Its a different mindset going from tight end to tackle. Its more of a grind, more physical, and you have to bring it on every play, Flores said. Rounding out the starters on the offensive line is junior transfer student Cody Clay from Fullerton College. Clay, who had multiple scholarship offers from different schools, including the University of Tennessee, will also be relied on heavily this season. NFL Hall-of-Famer and Cougars offensive line coach Jackie Slater expects this years line to be just as successful as years past. I feel really good about this group of guys, Slater said. Im excited about where they are right now but Im even more excited about where they can be as the season goes on. By the end of the season we will have a very good group.
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