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Gold Line parking structure overflows The Azusa Pacific University/ Citrus College terminus spills into student parking lots BY STEPHEN IM STAFF REPORTER SIM@CCCLARION.COM
Metro Gold Line patrons looking to park and ride will face consequences if they park in the Citrus College parking lots, moving forward. The APU/Citrus Metro station’s parking structure, which often fills by 7 a.m., does not match the need a terminus requires. The former terminus at Sierra Madre Villa station in Pasadena has 841 free on-site parking spaces, while the APU/Citrus station has 200 free on-site parking spots. Since the completion of the extension March 5, 2016, riders have purchased daily permits and utilized the student parking spaces on campus to travel elsewhere. Jordan Nielsen, psychology major, said she typically arrives a half hour early for class to find parking and was not happy Gold Line riders have taken up spots. “That’s frustrating, ‘cause college parking sucks as it is,” Nielsen said. Campus Safety has began cracking down on Metro riders using the Citrus parking lots. Approximately 30 feet from the crosswalk that leads to the the APU/ Citrus Metro station on the corner of Citrus’ campus is a sign on a wooden frame with a warning in red bold letters stating there is no Metro Gold parking at Citrus College. In addition to the multiple signs in the S1 parking lot, which is the closest lot to the Metro station, Campus Safety has also issued verbal warnings to drivers before they park their car. Campus Safety supervisor Ben Macias said if they can establish cars are not affiliated with the campus, drivers will be cited and could have their vehicle towed. Nielsen said the consequences are fair. “I would be cited and towed if I didn't park somewhere I was really supposed to be,” Nielsen said. Since the completion of the Gold Line extension, the added convenience for students to get S E E PA R K I NG • PA GE 5
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I played two tournaments in the States before and I came here to play basketball and compete. Just like how rugby is popular back home in New Zealand, basketball is more competitive out here.” -QUINTIN BAILEY
Citrus College basketball player
chasing a dream
Basketball player from New Zealand moves to America to pursue athletic career BY KATE LIMING SPORTS EDITOR
KLIMING@CCCLARION.COM
Quintin Bailey knows first hand how difficult it can be to leave family and move to a new country to pursue dreams. Bailey, a freshman on the Citrus men’s basketball team, came to the United States from Stratford, New Zealand, in order to pursue his basketball career in an environment where basketball is popular. Bailey packed up his bags and traveled approximately 6,668 miles to Glendora, California in October of 2016. Citrus College welcomed Bailey,
a kinesiology major, with the opportunity to play on the men’s basketball team, where teammates and head coach Brett Lauer have supported him on his new journey. “They’ve been great on and off the court,” Bailey said. “I was nervous for the first few days, but now it’s great.” Lauer credited Bailey for his impact on the team during the season. “There hasn’t been one negative moment,” Lauer said. “He has great body language, he cares about his teammates and most of all, he cares about winning only,” Lauer said. “He doesn’t care how
the wins happen or who scores the baskets. All he cares about is helping the team win, which makes him effective.” Athletes from around the world come to the U.S. because of the reputation American athletes have for their respective sport, such as NBA players Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Aron Baynes of the Detroit Pistons, both from New Zealand. The transition of leaving one's home in a different country can be difficult, but not for Bailey. “I played two tournaments in the States before and I came here to play basketball and compete,”
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Bailey said. “Just like how rugby is popular back home in New Zealand, basketball is more competitive out here.” Freshman guard and teammate Andrew Ammann said in a Twitter message the team has enjoyed having Bailey as an international player and has learned more about his home country. “Throughout the year we have all asked him about his home in New Zealand and what it's like there compared to here in the United States,” Anmann said. “It's been interesting for us to learn more about New Zealand and about a culture S E E QUIN T IN • PAGE 1 4
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