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monday, april 7, 2014

volume 42 | issue 20

Students could live at hotel

ASB stipends reviewed by Senate BY BRITTANY NAYLOR STAFF WRITER

PHOTO BY AMY WILLIAMS Students will have the option to live in a hotel room at Days Hotel 12 miles from PLNU’s main campus in Mission Valley due to not enough space on campus or in the Colony apartments. Room draws begin April 7. BY AMY WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Students wanting to live on campus next year have learned there might not be enough spots available for them, but that they do have another option: to live in a hotel. Friday, Residential Life announced that, in addition to Colony, its other offcampus housing option, it will offer an option for students to live 12 miles from campus in Days Hotel in Mission Valley. “All along as we’ve kind of seen this increase in the demand on housing we’ve been trying to find alternatives for people just to give them

something,” Dean of Students Jeff Bolster said. When students register for rooms from April 7-18, there is a possibility they could log onto the portal and find there aren’t any on-campus rooms left. So, their options will be: apply to live at the Days Hotel, opt to live offcampus or be put on the on-campus wait list. Residential Life is anticipating that all beds on campus and in Colony, PLNU’s other off-campus housing option, will be filled up. All students who have requested to live off-campus have already been approved. Bolster equates the increased

number of students wanting to live on campus to students’ desire to be involved with campus life and the difficulty of finding affordable housing in the area. He said he could not comment on the university’s move to increase enrollment in recent years that could have led to the overflow for campus housing. “It’s pretty much simple numbers,” said Bolster. “The last two freshman classes…were a little bit larger than what we had been used to but over the last few years…we’re seeing more and more people wanting to live on campus. And it’s a great problem to have. I love it and I know it’s convenient and

I know people are just enjoying the campus experience more and so this is the first year where we’ve tipped over where the demand kind of far exceeded our ability to supply it.” Residents of the Days Hotel will be able to buy a meal plan just as the residents of the Colony apartments can, but it will not be required. The hotel rooms do not have kitchens. “The same amount of beds are available to everybody,” said Bolster. “As a matter of fact, we increased the number of beds available to guys in Flex. We increased it by three apartments this year. So it’s really important that people wrap SEE HOTEL, PAGE 2

ASB’s newest position, Director of School Spirit, will earn a stipend of $1000, as part of a large number of students who work for ASB and are paid by ASB for their work. But is there any form of checks and balances for those paid by ASB? ASB stipend awards range from $100 to $1000 and this stipend is one of the highest awards for this kind of position. ASB offers stipend amounts to its board of directors and any staff that is a part of ASB, including members of the Campus Activities Board, the Student Senate and the Media Board. Positions in the Media Board are the heads of the five campus media organizations, Point TV, Point Radio, Driftwood, the Mariner and the Point Weekly. The stipend each position receives is based on the hours that position is expected to work each week and how much responsibility it holds. The staff members to receive the largest stipend pay are the board of directors; each of the eight positions—soon to be 10 with next year’s additional positions director of school spirit and director of activities and design—receives the equivalent of room and board for pay. Room and board cost for this year, including the highest meal plan option, was $4,905. Half of this money is provided by the university and is to be used exclusively as a scholarship. The other half is given through ASB’s budget and a director can choose to either receive the latter half as a stipend amount, SEE STIPENDS, PAGE 2

Gift cards offered for Liberty Station again next year BY VANESSA DOTINGA STAFF WRITER

Gift cards for Fashion Valley mall were distributed to students who took classes at the Liberty Station campus on April 1. This incentive was to reward upperclassmen that took courses at the supplemental Liberty Station campus. The underclassmen of the off-campus program gained a priority slot in course registration, which begins this week. “The incentives have helped us to keep our classes full. We have

upped our attendance by 25 percent or more since last semester,” said coordinator of the Liberty Station program Taylor Hertel. The gift card and priority registration incentives will be offered again this fall semester for students who want to take a class at the Liberty Station campus. There will also be a wider variety of classes being offered there. Roughly $30,000 worth of gift cards were given away this semester were meant to encourage attendance at the Liberty Station campus which allowed more students to get the class-

es they need by freeing up time and space on the main campus. “It’s often hard to get the students motivated to come down here until they have seen it for themselves,” said Hertel. “So this incentive helped us to bring down many more students this semester.” Students who have already taken Liberty Station courses have mixed feelings about the value of going off campus for class. “I felt the experience was worth it, because change is a good thing and we should all break free of our comfort zones.” said sophomore

Chiara Mahoney. “I would recommend it to others because it is a nice break from the campus life to have classes somewhere different.” But some students like sophomore Hannah Torrey don’t think that the reward is worth taking a class off-campus. “It was fine for one class one semester, but I’m not planning on taking any more classes there unless I need to,” said Torrey. “It is what it is and it’s bearable, but living on campus makes it annoying.” Both Mahoney and Torrey emphasized the opportunity of getting their

morning Starbucks as a benefit of the location. The Liberty Station campus also has restaurants nearby like Subway and Smashburger. Buses were provided for transportation to and from the main campus. Students were welcome to drive themselves, which takes about 25 minutes total according to students who drive themselves. For those who have the additional time, the commute may be worth it. “I was able to get out of my normal routine and explore a new area off campus,” said Mahoney.

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2 | NEWS

Hotel FROM PAGE 1

their head around that we’ve not decreased availability to juniors and seniors. That’s still the same.” Molly Petersen, assistant director of student housing could not be reached for comment. PLNU partnered with Bartell Hotels to arrange for 50 rooms (two students per room) to be available, depending on the number of students who choose this option. Students will receive all the amenities of the hotel, including free wifi, TV, a refrigerator, microwave, a heated pool and cleaning services for the bathrooms. Bolster said the number of resident directors and resident assistants

will be determined by the number of students who sign up to live there. “All conditions of the Student Handbook will apply to students who reside at Days Hotel,” said Petersen in an email to students on April 4 outlining the housing selection process. “The cost to live at the Days Hotel is the same as living in our Colony Apartments (room charge only) and can be covered by financial aid.” Bolster said no one will be assigned to live at Days Hotel unless they volunteer to. “I just really want the students to know we’re trying to do everything we can so that they’ve got a positive experience next year,” Bolster said.

Study Abroad hosts Origami Night

Panel talks global poverty BY AMY NORDBERG STAFF WRITER

Global development means lifting people out of povery, accoding to a panel of speakers hosted by the Center for International Development. The panel, focusing on global development, was held on Thursday, April 3. The panel discussed what it really means to improve the lives of people in poor countries. The event was facilitated by the Center for International Development Director and Professor Rob Gailey. The panel featured Lindsay Morgan, Jamie Gates and Brian Becker. Lindsay Morgan is a PLNU alum who is now a senior health analyst coming from a Washington D.C. based consultancy, where she specializes in programs dealing with lowincome countries. Facilitator Rob Gailey said the speakers were chosen because of their experience and knowledge in this field. He knew PLNU would especially benefit from any ideas Morgan had to share. “The timing of the event was chosen because Lindsay is in town as a visiting scholar for PLNU,” said Gailey. “PLNU has always cared about the needs of people living in poverty, both here and abroad.” Morgan opened up the discussion by offering broad thoughts about what exactly global development is and what the intended goals are. She defines global development as “lifting people out of poverty” by creating a lasting change. Morgan closed her commentary by giving her audience three thoughts about global poverty to ponder: the fact that big inequalities still remain

within global development, how social norms and behaviors and cultures affect how we think, feel, and participate in development and the main question, does aid work or not? Jamie Gates, a professor of cultural anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Social Work, brought up the questions of anthropology known as the “who” questions about global development, such as who is involved and who is being helped? From a cultural anthropology standpoint, Gates said that “anthropologists, instead of standing on the outside as critics, spend time within these villages and communities and assist directly with the development.” Brian Becker was the last on the panel to offer his insights about global development and began by mentioning that first-world nations must continue to learn about global poverty and global development. Sometimes ideas that seem great to the people who are trying to help are not as useful to the nations that actually need the help. He believes the empowerment of a local population to create their own responses is very important. There were about 30 people in attendance and a short question-and-answer segment followed the discussions. Megan Christensen, a junior international studies major, attended the event and enjoyed all the ideas that were presented, but wished there was more time to hear from the students. “The only thing that would have made it better would be if each presenter spoke less upfront and we had more time for questions and answers,” said Christensen.

PHOTO BY OLIVIA STAFFORD Students, Savannah Lee and Christine Licata, participated in Origami Night hosted by the Study Abroad office on April 1. Students were able to create their own origami while drinking Japanese tea. “This event involved learning about a different culture and I love cultural experiences,” said Lee.

Stipends FROM PAGE 1

$2,452 in their pocket, or take the full amount as a scholarship. The stipend amount board of directors receive is determined by a conversation “worked out between the university, the [board of] directors, and the ASB Advisor, Melissa,” said AJ Wolf, ASB president. “I would assume that if we wanted to change how much the board of directors got paid, it wouldn’t be something that would be implemented until after we’re paid, so we wouldn’t be able to increase our own pay,” said Wolf. Stipends for all ASB positions, however, must go through a process of review, which falls under the Student Senate’s responsibility. These responsibilities include discussing issues brought before the Senate, forming subcommittees, budgeting funds for clubs and societies, acting judiciously against ASB members who broke the ASB Student Leadership Lifestyle Agreement and writing initiatives. As outlined in the constitution, each member of the Media Board that is in charge of a publication must “submit a bi-semester report specifi-

cally stating how they have accomplished their duties for the semester” to the Student Senate. These review sessions can determine whether a staff member receives a full stipend pay or not. “If Senate reviews someone and feels that there is reason to reduce their stipend after completing the review process, there is room to do that,” said Haley Courtney, vice president of ASB, via email. “That reduction amount is at the jurisdiction of the Senate.” Student Senate members submit a one-page, bi-semester report to the Board of Directors for their own stipend review, as per the constitution. Stipend reviews for the Student Senate are largely based off of attendance, the constitution stating that for each meeting missed, five percent is deducted from their semester stipend. Stipend amounts for each staff position are decided upon in the fall when the board of directors votes on their budget. From this budget, the Board of Directors, Student Senate, Media Board and Campus Activities Board are all paid. Funds for this budget are taken from the $300 student fee on every bill. From the $300, ASB receives

$125, according to Nicholas Erze, ASB director of finance. From the money of the initial budget, the Board of Directors and the Media Board separately allocate how much each sect of the board will receive. For example, the Media Board was given $70,000 for its budget $25,000 dollars was budgeted for the Point Weekly while $5,000 was budgeted for Driftwood. Other members of ASB staff, like assistants to board directors are paid by the hour, excluding them from ASB’s stipend pay. Gracik explained that pay is given to each position according to its nature. For those positions that are of a clerical nature, the pay is hourly, but for positions that are more project based, those staff members will get their pay in a stipend amount. “It works out better for the student, in terms of pay, when it is stipend based,” Gracik said. All ASB personnel are currently in the process of review for stipend pay.

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FEATURES | 3

features

THINK ON THAT

“We need to abandon evangelicalism because it has no credibility left with those outside the church – the very people we’re supposed to be evangelizing.” Zach Hunt, of Red Letter Christians

When Lawrence visits campus

PHOTO BY JONATHAN PICKETT BY JONATHAN PICKETT STAFF WRITER

Lawrence Wishneff is an elderly gentleman who always seems to be on PLNU’s campus. Students may

see him hanging out and some talk to him regularly. However, most people do not know his story, they only know what they have heard from others. This has given Lawrence a mysterious overtone

PHOTO BY KAYLIE PULLIN Making use of an old fashioned bristle brush, “dry brushing” is a new skin care fad. BY KAYLIE PULLIN STAFF WRITER

When most people think “skin care,” they usually think of only the face and acne-fighting products — but the skin is the largest organ of the human body and everything but the face tends to get neglected. Dry brushing is by far one of the best and simplest ways to care for your skin and it requires nothing more than a natural bristled brush, which can be found at most stores for $8 to $10. As the name suggests, dry brushing is simply using a dry brush on dry skin. For such a straightforward and easy habit, dry brushing reaps some incredible benefits. First of all, ladies, it is one of the number one ways to decrease the appearance of

cellulite. In fact, Huffington Post did an experiment where twelve different women tested twelve different home remedies to soften the appearance of cellulite and dry brushing came up on top. After picking up the dry brushing habit again after being in Italy for a semester, I can attest to this great skin care trick. Body brushing is also great for exfoliating dead skins cells away, leading to smoother, softer, tighter skin and increased circulation which leads to faster cell turnover. Dry brushing also helps flush toxins out of the lymphatic system and aids in digestion and kidney function. On top of all this, your skin will be left glowy and baby-butt soft without expensive creams and lotions. Dry brushing leaves both you and

on campus. Lawrence is an autistic man who was born in The Bronx in New York City. He always jokes that he is 21-plus years old. After coming to San Diego five different times to visit his grandfather, he eventually moved to Ocean Beach several years ago. Lawrence loves sports, reading, people and Jesus. He is very passionate about the Giants and the Yankees. Lawrence says that while sitting on a park bench 20 years ago, he accepted Christ. “It was a mix of divine intervention and knowing amazing people that I came to know Jesus,” he said. Lawrence attended Mid-City Church of the Nazarene for a few years and was involved in the ministries there. For many years Lawrence’s housing situation has been difficult. He was homeless for a number of years and his current house is in terrible condition, so sometimes, he just sleeps on the streets. His autism has also been a challenging obstacle in his life but regardless of this circumstance, he has still been able to find joy.

your skin feeling invigorated and refreshed. Some people have even started replacing their morning coffee with dry brushing because it gives them such a great kickstart to their day! While drying brushing your body is effortless and takes no more than one to two minutes, there are a few steps and guidelines to help you get the most out of it: 1. Try and find a brush with stiff bristles but not hard and scratchy. One that comes with a long handle is good too for hard-to-reach spots like your back. 2. Always dry brush before a shower to rinse off dead skin cells. And since it helps open your pores, it will actually help any skin care you use during and after your shower work more effectively. Once out of the shower I like using coconut oil to moisturize. 3. Start at the feet and work up towards your heart in long strokes (because the blood flows toward the heart), avoiding circular and side to side motions. As you reach your chest and neck (avoiding the face), use the same motions but downwards, again, towards your heart. 4. Don’t apply too much pressure; the skin should feel tingly and invigorated, not irritated and red. 5. Dry brushing can be done daily but at least two to three times per week is best for getting the most benefits. The beauty of dry brushing is that it’s not only inexpensive, it’s effective for not just your outside, but also your insides.

Although Lawrence regularly uses many campus facilities, Public Safety has never intervened. “PLNU’s campus is open to the community,” said Kaz Trypuc, a Public Safety supervisor. “Lawrence is a nice, harmless and interesting guy and he’s never been up to any mischief.” Lawrence says he keeps coming back to PLNU because of the students. “There are some truly amazing people on this campus,” he says. He comes to visit three to four times a week and will even walk from Ocean Beach if he cannot find a ride. Whenever he does find his way on campus, he often attends chapel, relaxes on Sunset Deck and reads in the library. Sometimes, he even dozes off and starts snoring and the librarian has to wake him. But most of the time, he is enjoying the company of the hospitable students. Freshman Megan Sommers says that seeing Lawrence always brightens her day. “It’s so nice to take a homework break and talk to such a nice guy,”

she says. “He’s such a genuine person and he really cares about how your day is going.” Sometimes Lawrence will stop to pray for the students and encourage them. Freshman Ashley Pfenning says that she and Lawrence are best friends. “He is the nicest guy I know and he has a huge heart,” Pfenning said. It is evident that Lawrence blesses the students on campus just as much as they bless him. One of the main goals of many people at PLNU is to create a community atmosphere. This is just one example of how that goal is being achieved. Lawrence says he meets new people almost every day and is constantly building friendships that have so much value to him. “Students at PLNU really show God’s love,” he says. The seemingly mysterious man wondering around is actually a loving and caring man of God whose positive and evident impact among students is heart-warming for many.

Interested in submitting a senior reflection? Contact Features Editor Kimberly Miller at kmiller0116@pointloma.edu

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4 | FEATURES

Surf culture meets Mexican food

GREY AREA the black the white and the in between

A new housing option will be provided for Junior and Senior students beginning next school year. Accommodations are now offered at the Days Hotel, with two students to a room. Being that the hotel is in Mission Valley, some students are wary of the distance. Others think hotel living could be fun and would make great use out of the pool. As an upperclassman student, would you live in the Days Hotel?

PHOTO BY SHANNON BARR Steps from the beach on Mission Boulevard, authentic Mexican food is served in the surfboard decorated restaurant, Taco Surf. BY SHANNON BARR STAFF WRITER

Sometimes the best food is presented in the simplest manner. At Taco Surf, meals are served on Styrofoam plates and bowls, plastic forks and knives are divided in a tray and if you ask for water, the cashier will point to a large orange jug by the entrance, with Styrofoam cups face down beside it. OK, so it’s not very eco-friendly, but such is the case with affordable surf and turf. This taquería has become a tradition in my family — it’s also tradition for us to continue to mistakenly call it “Surf Taco,” even after all these years. With sand in our hair and skin still warm from hours in the sun, we always make sure to stop there after a day in Pacific Beach. Surfers, beach-goers and anyone who enjoys reasonably priced, delicious Mexican food frequent Taco Surf. Located at 4657 Mission Blvd.,

this quick fix of authentic Mexican food serves nothing over $10. Taco Surf heavily implements surf culture into the restaurant, with the owner’s many colorful surfboards covering the ceiling and multiple autographed pictures hanging on the walls of surfers who have had the good fortune of devouring one of the carne asada-packed burritos or crispy rolled tacos smothered with guacamole. This family-owned business has established itself well in the area. Sam and Cindy McLarty founded it in 1989. When you come into the shop, chances are you will see one of them behind the counter. In fact, Cindy was at the cash register and happily took my order last weekend. I got one of my favorite menu items, ceviche and chips ($4.25). The ceviche is made of pollack, lemon juice, jalapeños, cilantro, tomato, onions and spices, served in a to-go bowl sealed with a lid. Almost as soon as the order was placed, an orange tray

STUDY ABROAD PHOTO OF THE WEEK

containing a healthy serving of crispy golden tortilla chips, salsa (really spicy!) and ceviche emerged. And of course it didn’t disappoint. The ceviche was fresh, a perfect companion to the crunchy chips. Though the service is quick, there’s always a line of customers, whether it’s early or late afternoon. This trip was no exception — it’s a popular lunch spot. The menu is quite extensive — others at my table ordered beef rolled tacos, a large platter of carne asada chips ($7.25) and fish tacos ($2.75). If you go to Taco Surf on Tuesday or Thursday, you can grab certain tacos for $2.00. Taco Surf is arguably most known for its burritos. It is $3.25 for the standard bean and cheese burrito (but really, it’s never standard — Taco Surf raises the bar on all menu items). Most burritos, from carne asada to chicken, average in cost from $4.50 to $5.50. The shrimp tips the scale at $8.75

— around the price of a combination plate. You can even create your own burrito by choosing the ingredients for around $6. You can stop by any day as Taco Surf is open from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Even if you don’t surf, you should drop in and enjoy a taco…and you’ve got to try the ceviche.

Taco Surf Address: 4657 Mission Blvd. Hours: Mon. through Sun. 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Turf and surf foods for less than $10

F A N TA S T I C

FRANCE

The past seven months have made me into a more independent, grateful and ultimately more loving person. This world has so many beautiful things to discover and my favorite place to experience these treasures is, by far, in France.

-Allison Davis PHOTO PROVIDED BY ALLISON DAVIS Junior French major Allison Davis has spent the past seven months studying in France. She spent her fall semester in Grenoble and is now living in Antibes. She is pictured here during a trip to Avignon, France where she visited the Papal Palace, home of six Catholic Popes during the 14th century.

“I think it’s not fair because students didn’t know about this option when they started the process of applying for housing. Also, it’s too far away to make it worth it to live in a hotel. I also think it’s more important to make it known that housing is not guaranteed to Seniors.” - Audrey Hiatt, Sophomore “Honestly, I think it could be fun to live in a hotel and have that new experience. But I think more students would be interested in living out there if the school helped pay for gas.” - Josh Haar, Freshman “I think the hotel is too far away but I think it sounds cool. You could meet new people every week!” - Corrie King, Junior “I am already really frustrated with housing on campus being that males are a minority and never get equal housing rights to females. When I was a freshman, students got to look forward to living in Flex, upperclassmen were privileged. Now, seniors won’t get that privilege. If I was in my last year of college, I would not want to live in a hotel and not have the privilege of living in a great place on campus.” - Dylan White, Senior “I personally wouldn’t want to live there. Being in a hotel for a year would be weird, it would be fun for like a month. One perk I would like though - if we had access to a pool and hot tub.” - Zayne Johnson, Junior “I think the distance would be the biggest negative factor for me. Traffic in the morning could get really bad, it could take almost 30 minutes to get to school.” - Maika Adair, Senior Compiled by Kimberly Miller

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A&E | 5

PLAN YOUR WEEK

Preview: ‘See How They Run’

PHOTO BY BRITTANY NAYLOR The cast of “See How They Run” rehearses for their show opening on Tuesday in Salomon Theatre. BY AMY NORDBERG STAFF WRITER

Next week, the Salomon Theatre stage will be shining its lights on the hilarious British farce “See How They

Run” by Philip King. Directed by Ronda Winderl, a professor of communication and theatre and director of the London Program, the play can easily be described as a madcap British farce.

Winderl notes that although some components of the play were difficult to master, she has an incredibly talented cast that has been exceptionally hard-working. “It’s a very physical show and the

lines are complex and delivered at sonic speed so it takes great concentration,” Winderl said. The play takes place in England at the home of Lionel and Penelope Toop just after the close of WWII. “The show will have you in tears from all of the classic British quips, physical comedy and the sheer hilariousness of the ensuing action,” said Alyssa Salter, a senior theatre major. Stage manager Dillon Kane says the whole cast and crew is working hard to make the show as funny as possible. British farces indicate a large amount of physical comedy. The physical humor in “See How They Run” includes characters fainting, rolling around and getting knocked out. Kane, who has participated in PLNU’s theatre productions for the past year, said the most challenging and rewarding aspect of the process has been adapting the blocking — the way the characters move on stage — in a way that “makes the interaction or the scene more hilarious.” “In this show, I am falling and being dropped, as well as stage-punched,” Salter said. “This requires me to be fully aware of my body, so I know how to do these stunts without hurting myself; but also it requires trust because I am falling into the arms of my fellow actors or being carried by them across stage.” According to some cast and

crew members, the preparation for the show has been running fairly smoothly. Samantha Watkins, a sophomore theatre and broadcast journalism double major, plays the character of a sergeant who enters the play in the very last act. Watkins has been enjoying the process, however there have been a few hurdles to overcome. Aside from the common struggle of line memorization and getting off-book, she said another aspect of the show that has proved to be slightly more difficult. “We have a variety of accents in this show from British, to Cockney, to Russian and when we are all on stage speaking in them, it has been a challenge to make sure you stay with your accent — but we have got it now,” Watkins said. Winderl has directed a total of 115 shows in her career, about 21 of them at PLNU. She says “See How They Run” is one of the funniest shows she has directed. The show runs April 8-12 at 7 p.m. each night. The April 11 show begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be found online or bought at Salomon Theatre the night of the show. Tickets cost $10 for faculty, staff and students and are $8 on April 8.

A feast of music, fellowship and food

PHOTOS BY SAM CHRISTOPHER The Point Loma Singers sit atop the stage during the annual Madrigal Dinner. Performing shows for two audiences of about 100 people on Friday and Saturday night, the singers opened the show with songs and trumpets. The performers intermittently walked between audience tables to loud applause throughout the show that lasted one hour and 30 minutes.

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6 | SPORTS

sports

UPCOMING EVENTS

4/7: Golf @ Sonoma State Tournamen 4/9: W. Tennis vs. UC San Diego 4/11: Baseball vs. Fresno Pacific (DH) 4/12: Baseball vs. Fresno Pacific (DH), M. Tennis @ Claremont-Mudd-Scripps

Thornton named associate athletic director

PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIAN THORNTON BY LOUIS SCHULER STAFF WRITER

The Point Loma Athletics Department added an integral piece to their sports marketing staff in hiring Brian Thornton as Associate Athletic Director in late March. Thornton was contacted via email about his thoughts on the new position, as well as some of his goals and aspirations he looks to carry out to the Athletic Department. “I am really looking forward to

helping take PLNU athletics to a new level on all fronts with the jump to NCAA Division II. The athletes and staff here are tremendous and there is a natural excitement already,” Thornton said. “Next season, when the defending NCCAA champion Sea Lions men’s basketball team takes the court, I expect the rafters at Golden Gymnasium to be rockin’.” Prior to joining PLNU, Thornton worked for Relativity Sports, a management company that is designed to provide assistance to professional ath-

letes from a variety of different sports in elevating their marketability to other prospective teams. This can range from dealing with contract negotiations, media relations strategies, PR consultations and many other forms of advisory services. “In dealing with athletes, I always tell them, you have a personal brand whether you know it or not. We all do actually, even if we are not professional athletes,” Thornton said. “If you are not creating and cultivating your brand, then someone else is doing it for you or without you. The same thing applies to PLNU athletics. We need to tell the stories we see everyday that make the athletic department and the university so great.” The Athletic Director, Ethan Hamilton, described the process of hiring an ideal applicant who fit the identity of the university as well as retaining sufficient experience required for the position. “The keys we wanted to pursue were the fundraising and marketing areas, but we wanted to make sure he fits the mission here at the school,” Hamilton said. “I think he also was looking for something that was fulfill-

ing for him spiritually.” As a marketing professional who has worked with marquee NFL athletes such as Devin Hester, Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Crabtree and Ndamukong Suh, Thornton is well equipped to complement Hamilton as the associate athletic director of PLNU’s sports marketing branch, according to Danny Barnts, an alumni and current employee for PLNU sports media. “Thornton has been in both management and external roles throughout his time in athletics. His skills should transfer flawlessly to collegiate athletics and bring another perspective to the PLNU Athletic Department as it becomes a full-fledged member of NCAA D2 next year,” said Barnts. Barnts also said Thornton’s skills in thinking about the big picture with sports marketing projects in relation to the university will be vital to the department. “Brian’s marketing skills will be a major asset to the PLNU Athletic department because he is always thinking externally and how to engage both the community and the students,” Barnts said. “He also has great ideas to

Intramurals offer athletic outlet for students outside of NCAA BY TAVIS ROBERTSON STAFF WRITER

Soccer and softball, basketball and volleyball; The PLNU intramural department provides a variety of sporting opportunities for students and these are only a few options. In the fall semester, over 500 students, faculty and staff participated in the various leagues, according to Alisa Ward, director of PLNU intramurals. And while PLNU Intramurals has always facilitated various competitive sports for students, this year it added a new ultimate Frisbee league, and held short weekend tournaments. Also falling under the purview of PLNU Intramurals is the facilitation of open gym hours. Every night of the week, the gym is kept available for all students, supervised by student workers. “Many changes have been made over the past few years, mostly subtle changes as far as how we run open gym. We are now open later on weeknights and offer two extra weekend sessions to better meet the needs of our students,” said Ward. But having competitive sports and gym time available to students provides a bit more than just a fun afternoon or evening activity. “We provide an environment for students, faculty and staff to participate in recreational sports and activities throughout the school year that are both competitive and fun,” Said Ward, via email. “We enable students to be active, which has so many physical and mental benefits without having to make too big of a commitment.” Former student and current resident director, Bethany Denny said that

feature student-athletes in ways I had not thought of before. I believe he will bring new perspective to the office as he has not worked in college athletics before but I see that as an opportunity because he maybe will be able to apply those skills he learned in the professional field to collegiate athletics.” As the 2013-2014 sports collegiate season draws to a close, Thornton expressed his eagerness to help PLNU improve its sports’ marketability, school spirit and charisma for its athletes in the future. “I want to help oversee the growth of PLNU athletics on all fronts. That includes growing attendance at games, growing community and corporate support, re-energizing the alumni base and, of course, winning national championships.” Thornton said. “But most importantly, I want to ensure that the student-athlete experience at PLNU is unrivaled and we foster an environment where every studentathlete experiences growth in all facets of his or her life, physically, mentally, socially, emotionally and spiritually while pursuing their athletic dreams.”

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

HELLEN BAVIN PHOTO BY TAVIS ROBERTSON Students, faculty and staff gathered on the soccer field for the co-ed intramural soccer games on sunday.

her experience playing intramurals as a student were a really important part of her experience as a student. “I had played volleyball and basketball throughout high school and volleyball in my first two years of college, so PLNU’s intramural program seemed like a great fit for my interests,” said Denny. “Through intramurals, I developed some awesome relationships with other students who ended up becoming some of my best friends at PLNU.” Senior Orin Mozon said that intramurals have helped forge relationships that might not have existed otherwise. His soccer team, ‘Kickin’ it Old School,’ also referred to as ‘Orin and Friends,’ is a perfect example.

“When I was putting together a team, I was just thinking of people I knew that played soccer and then I realized that most of them didn’t know each other, and so the joke became, ‘oh, it’s just Orin and a bunch of his friends,’” said Mozon. “At first we weren’t a unit, but now we’re a unit. It’s just great seeing people become friends that didn’t know each other before. I see them around campus talking, and that wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for this team.” “There’s a lot of people wouldn’t get to play any sports outside of intramurals, or wouldn’t get to play on the school’s teams that get to play,” said Courtney Wood, a co-coordinator of various intramural sports including women’s

volleyball, co-ed soccer, women’s soccer and softball. “It’s a total de-stressor and gives students an opportunity to get out of their busy schedule and have fun.” “The most exciting thing for me is to how incredibly proud the students are of their championship shirts,” said Ward. “Winners of each league are awarded a shirt that cannot be bought—only won. I also love how students from different majors, backgrounds and levels of experience are brought together for friendly but competitive leagues.”

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THIS WEEK IN THE OCEAN BY WILL FRYE COLUMNIST

Last week was windy, too windy to surf on most days. There were a few windows of opportunity on Thursday and Friday morning for clean-ish waves at the cliffs and fun peaks at OB. Saturday afternoon I snuck in a windy session at Ab with only two other guys out. The waves were sloppy, but going overhead on sets and had some interesting sections if you picked the right ones. In general, conditions last week were less than ideal, but for those dedicated to surfing mediocre waves, it was fun and uncrowded. The forecast for this week looks pretty average. Onshore winds in the afternoon will be a problem and the swells in the water will be modest sized. There are a few different groundswells forecasted, coming from both the North and South. Mixing in will be some local wind swell. This combination of swells will yield less-than-classic conditions at the cliffs. In general, there will be

lots of waves in the water, but the better ones will be difficult to pick out. There are some low afternoon tides that help concentrate wave energy. With that in mind, doubleups and funky waves do produce the odd barrel/cover up section on occasion. A good bet will be the local beach breaks in the mornings before it blows. Because of all the wind, diving has not been possible the past few weeks. Late next weekend it is supposed to be flat in the ocean, and if winds cooperate, good visibility might be available. A better bet would be taking a kayak out to the kelp beds, as there are rumors of white sea bass hanging around. In the shallows, keep an eye out for halibut, which may still be spawning. Exactly a year ago I shot a 42 inch 23 pound halibut at the cliffs, so there is definitely the possibility of seeing a monster out there. As always, have a great week in the ocean!

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• 4/1 Win 3-2 vs. San

• 3/ 31 Win 9-0 vs. Lewis-

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• 3/31 Win 7-2 vs. Lewis-

The madness ends BY AUSTIN CHALLIS COLUMNIST

As quickly as the madness began it will come to an end. The championship game will be played Monday night between 7-seeded Connecticut and 8-seeded Kentucky. This matchup has now become the lowest seeded matchup in a championship game, but don’t let this fool you into thinking this won’t be a good game. Both these teams have proven that the gap between the top seeds and middle-of-the-road seeds has diminished and anyone is capable of making it deep into the tournament. Along with Kentucky and UConn, Dayton, Tennessee and Stanford brought down top seeds this year making 2014 one of the most upset happy years the tournament has seen. As a fan, it was a perfect year; we always root for the upset and we got it. This year has proven that we can expect the same for future years, a March Madness dream in my opinion.

This game will be the end of exciting stories for both teams. Kentucky started the season ranked as the top team in the country and has a chance to end the season at the top of the polls while also tying Villanova’s record as the lowest seed to win a national championship game. Kentucky’s youth has made them the youngest team in the NCAA with some of the top NBA prospects. Julius Randle will be a top five pick next year, James Young and Willie Cauley-Stein will go early and Aaron Harrison has moved up in many scout’s minds because of his clutch play down the stretch. Unfortunately for us, we won’t see Cauley-Stein in the championship game due to injury and Alex Poythress, another key player, may be sore after possibly injuring himself during the celebration after Kentucky’s Final Four game. It will be interesting to see if coach John Calipari can win without a few key players. UConn, on the other hand, uses experience to win. They

have five seniors, most notably Shabazz Napier, the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year and already national champion from 2011. And if UConn can capitalize, their experience will win the first title for UConn since Jim Calhoun left the team. UConn’s victories over top seeds have been nothing short of impressive; after escaping past St. Joe’s they have defeated numerous top seeds including beating top-seeded favorite Florida decisively. Watch out for UConn to have an equally decisive win over Kentucky, but also watch out for Kentucky to make it a fight and possibly to see another clutch shot from Aaron Harrison. Although this National Championship features low seeds, both teams deserve to be there and it will be well fought—something we should all look forward to.

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How to look like an athlete BY GISELLE MITCHELL FRESHMAN CONTRIBUTOR

Do you ever get tired of your mom calling you lazy? Does your doctor give you the “eye” when you tell him how (in)frequently you exercise? If so, it may be time to change your lifestyle. No, not really! But it may be time to make people think you’ve turned over a new leaf. By refining a few of your every-day habits, it will be easy to trick people into seeing a more athletic you. Once your loved-ones are convinced that you’re working toward a healthier you, the compliments will come rolling in. From the polite “You’re simply glowing!” to the laughable “Have you lost weight?” your ego will get enough of a boost to keep you off the elliptical for a year! And little do these foolish people know, you’re still spending the majority of your life holed-up in your room, watching Jersey Shore reruns. Sound appealing? Wait until you hear how simple it is. The first step to seeming more athletic is looking more athletic. When shopping for sporty clothing, the most important thing to look for

is logos. Pick one brand and stick to it. That way, you can get into heated debates with fellow shoppers about how much more effective your polyester t-shirt is than their polyester t-shirt. This will build your Sports Authority street cred. After you choose your brand, things get a bit more gender specific. If you are a girl, you can only wear neon colors. If you’re worried about concealing your figure, don’t. The reason that girls wear these bright clothes is that they tend to blind passers-by. No one will see your muffin top, or the pizza stain on your chest. If you’re a guy, you have two options: ridiculously tight and overpriced compression shirts, or old t-shirts from your sporting glory days. If you go the t-shirt route, it is your responsibility to cut away the majority of your shirt. You need to be as close to naked as humanly possible. No sleeves, no sides, think “bib.” Men must also wear a thin headband around their neck or on their head regardless of hair length. Once you’ve got the look, don’t be afraid to share it with the world. When posting pictures online, less is

more: a close up shot of your suspiciously clean Free Runs surrounded by the grass in your front yard? You easily could be at a park or your local football field, ready to get your workout on. Just don’t press your luck by tagging your location. At this point, some people will probably be onto your hoax and may offer to “join you”. This could result in actual exercise and may be bad for your health. What people see you put into your body is just as important as what they see you put on it. This means if you are a male, you should have a gallon of water on your person at all times. You and your water should be one. This gallon of water should also be at least half empty 90 percent of the time. The other 10 percent, it should be filled to the brim, so people know what a water gladiator you are. When no one’s looking, don’t be afraid to help out the environment by watering some nearby plants; this way, you don’t actually have to drink anything other than soda. If you are a girl, stick to the neon color trick and simply invest in a hot pink or yellow water bottle with a built-in chewy straw. You don’t actu-

ally have to drink from the bottle, just frequently talk about how pretty it is. As far as eating habits go, confidence is key. Be sure to constantly point out how hungry you are and attribute it to the fact that your metabolism is just “so fast.” Never eat healthy, ever. This is a dead giveaway. People who exercise rarely eat healthy food because a) it tastes bad and b) they like to brag about how much junk food they can eat while still looking “this good.” It’s not so difficult being athletic, is it? You get to wear comfy clothes, eat lots of fast food and hang out with a bunch of people that will probably make you feel like Albert Einstein. You never know, maybe their athleticism will actually wear off on you; maybe you will be inspired to run and jump and lift and grunt… or not. While any real lifestyle change is pretty doubtful, this “new” you will be a lot more respected in the community than the bump on a log you were yesterday. When it’s all said and done, why wouldn’t you want to be an “athlete”? Giselle Mitchell is a freshman engineering major. She likes eating, procrastinating, hanging out with her dog and reading on the beach.

The new scarlet letter BY JULIANNE VALLERA JUNIOR CONTRIBUTOR

Over the past few years, I have seen many newspaper articles and Facebook posts from people who believe purity lies in virginity, tearing down nonvirgins and creating a type of bashing which, in think-pieces and public discourse, is starting to be referred to and commonly known as “slut shaming.” The Urban Dictionary, a site that defines commonly used slang terms according to public understanding, defines slut shaming as “sham[ing] someone, male or female, for sleeping around…” In an article titled “Christians, Victim Blaming, and Slut Shaming” by Jordan Michelle Blaylock on the website We Occupy Jesus, Baylock contends that this type of bashing is prominent in strict Christian communities and supposedly, the intended outcome would look like every nonvirgin wearing something like a proverbial scarlet letter. In the Bible, Jesus says it is wrong to act as if you are better than someone else because you sin less. In John 8:2-11, when a woman is about to get

stoned for committing adultery, Jesus says, “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her,” proving that we are all equal as sinners. Unfortunately, what slut shaming does is bully unmarried people who have lost their virginity and send a message to them that they do not deserve to be in the presence of God and receive his grace because they are not good enough. There are many times when people frown upon pregnant teens and unwed mothers at church. When Jesus came to Earth, He came to save the broken and imperfect instead of the perfect. One of the negative effects of slut shaming is it can put down women who are naturally curvy and makes them feel shameful of their bodies, as it harder for them to find modest clothing that hides their curves and are therefore accused of tempting men. At times, as a girl, it seems as if I am faced with a double standard because girls are told to be sexy and eye candy, yet at the same time, my friends and I can be called sluts if our clothing makes guys think sexual thoughts. In the first high school I went to, I

remember hearing the upperclassman say, “The freshmen girls get sluttier and sluttier each year,” as if it was our fault that popular clothing stores don’t commonly sell clothes that are both fashionable and modest. When we look through fashion magazines, we learn to compare ourselves to sexy models wearing push-up bras and showing cleavage, normally posed next to a hot guy. Even though men know that most girls want to have sex at some point in their life, it is wrong for them to assume that a girl wants to have sex at an inconvenient time or when they don’t feel ready. Blaylock also added one of the unintended consequences of slut shaming is that some rape victims don’t tell anyone about being raped and isolate themselves because they don’t want to be labeled as a slut. Slut shaming also has a negative effect on the conversations about rape and women. In the past, many women have been blamed for their rape, called derogatory terms, have been made to feel ashamed and guilty for what happened to them. Most times, we don’t do anything about it besides posting an anti-rape

article on our Facebook page, creating a culture of victim blaming; teaching girls to not get raped instead of telling boys that non-consensual sex is wrong. In the church, when people ask why they should wait until marriage to have sex, the church normally uses what some Christians call the “God Card”, without giving any in depth explanation. On a negative note, young churchgoers today are witnessing people who waited until marriage to have sex get divorced. This has lead to doubts concerning the real reasons why people waited until marriage to have sex during Biblical times. In all, the state of someone’s virginity shouldn’t define him or her—for it is wrong to assume that non-virgins have no standards. They should not be treated worse than virgins are. Julianne Vallera is a junior writing major. In her free time she likes to write fiction and is currently in the process of writing a book. More of her writing and artwork can be found on www.jmvallera.com.

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