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The Pacifican thepacificanonline.com University of the Pacific’s Newspaper Since 1908 VOLUME 104, ISSUE 9 THURSDAY, October 25, 2012 Holiday ROAR inspiring literacy in Stockton Karla Cortez News Editor Juliene Sesar Voices of Light: The Passion of Joan of Arc film screening and musical performance at Faye Spanos Concert Hall. In collaboration with Reach Out and Read (ROAR) San Joaquin, a local nonprofit organization whose mission it is to provide underprivileged children with books, President Eibeck has announced the launch of Holiday ROAR, a universitywide book drive. Donation bins, set up since Monday, Oct. 22 in Joan of Arc: the Don and Karen De Rosa University Center, will remain until Nov. 27. The goal is to collect 1,000 gently used children’s books by the end date in order for them to be distributed through ROAR San Joaquin’s network of pediatricians who distribute he books to children in need, while volunteers work with families to encourage reading with their children. The Holiday ROAR book drive is a part of Pacific’s Beyond Our Gates early literacy campaign, which aims at addressing the problem of low literacy rates among the children of San Joaquin County. Recent data on reading proficiency in San Joaquin County showed that fewer than half of all local third graders were reading at a proficient level for their Holiday roar continued ON page 3 Chills and Thrills Amanda Wynn Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct. 20, University of the Pacific held a concert entitled Voices of Light: The Passion of Joan of Arc at Faye Spanos Concert Hall. During the past week, several events were held at the University to celebrate the life and memory of Joan of Arc and all of those lives she has touched since her death. During this Joan of Arc Festival, students were given the chance to attend a research conference that evaluated the great impact Joan of Arc had on society as well as attend films and keynote speakers that told the story of Joan of Arc. The final of several events put on last week by the University, faculty, alumni and students of Pacific’s Conservatory of Music was a collaboration performance, which included a score written in 1995 by Richard Einhorn. The 1928 silent film, The Passion of Joan of Arc, played in the background as the University Symphony Orchestra and Choral Ensembles narrated through music. The Passion of Joan of Arc, a film hailed by critics as having one of the best screen performances of all time and compared with other film classics like Citizen Kane, had been lost for years until a copy of the film was found in a Norwegian mental hospital in the 1980’s. It was remastered to be shown for the Voices of Light performance with Einhorn’s score played by a live orchestra. The Anonymous Four, an a capella quartet specializing in Medieval music, accompanied four pacific soloists. “The Anonymous 4 did an outstanding job portraying the inner feelings of Joan of Arc during the trial, and Pacific’s Choral Ensembles and the Orchestra added a beautiful sense of the pain being played on screen,” said student Juliene Sesar ’13, who attended the event. Einhorn had done a large amount of research on Joan of Arc while writing the piece and even included the recorded sounds of the bells News | 2 Japanese art and culture come to Pacific Opinion | 4 Pacific Media Relations President Eibeck next to Pacific’s Holiday Tree. Unveiling creativity Juliene Sesar Editor-in-Chief Calliope Magazine The 2011 Calliope cover. Joan of Arc continued ON page 3 Inside this issue Pacific Media Relations Children being read to. On diversity: Why WASC’s recommendation is flawed Lifestyles | 6 Finding Joan of Arc in the world of literature The 2012 edition of the Calliope will be unveiled tonight. Editor-in-Chief Danielle Procope ‘14 and staff will host the event in the River Room on the second floor of the DeRosa University Center (DUC) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Food will be catered, and there will also be performances by students and other activities. The authors of the short stories featured in the Calliope journal this year will also be recognized for their individual contributions that made this year’s edition possible. According to the Calliope editorial team, “all attendees will also receive a free copy of the journal”. Sports | 9 Pacific makes history: Men’s and women’s swimming competes Index Tiger Growls | 4 Staff Information | 5 Event Calander | 6 Sports Calendar | 10 NEWS 2 | THE PACIFICAN October 25, 2012 Japanese art and culture come to Pacific Micaela Todd Flyers for the Japanese Festival at Pacific. Micaela Todd Layout Editor All month long in the Richard Reynolds Art Gallery, the exhibition of 5 Contemporary Japanese Photographers will be displayed as part of University of the Pacific’s Japanese Festival. The show displays works from five of Japan’s most well known photographers: Tetsuya Noda, Toshio Shibata, Masao Yamamoto, Tokihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Fukui. Sato lives in Omiya, Saitama, Japan, and the other four photographers reside in Tokyo. Exhibited are 40 works of photography from the typical sense to a more experimental version of photography. Sato’s works include photographic negatives lit up by light boxes, while Noda’s works mix autobiographical photographs with wood block printing on handmade Japanese papers such as Washi. As stated in the exhibition pamphlet, “Our familiarity and understanding of the diversity and complexity of contemporary Japanese photography has matured since the first critical survey exhibitions of post-war Japanese photography were mounted in the United States during the 1970’s. The slow introduction is in large measure the result of a dominate western art market, the scarcity of recognition within Japanese cultural institutions, and scant knowledge about Japanese culture in the West before the advent of the Internet.” This show of five internationally exhibited and emerging artists is an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture. The exhibition is open from ? b o j a need Hiring! We’re Paid positions opening up this Paid positions opening up next Fall Spring Social Media Coordinator Editor-In-Chief News Editor Opinion Editor Lifestyles Editor October 1 through Oct. 25. The gallery is on the south side of campus in the Jeanette Powell Art Center and is open from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on weekdays. There are also additional artworks being displayed at the Muto Room in the Library until Oct. 27. The festival itself starts Oct.25, and continues through the 27. On Thursday, the event kicked off with a Lecture Series at 7 p.m. in the William Knox Memorial Library, followed by the film Jiro Dreams of Sushi at 8:30 p.m. in the Janet Leigh Theater. Friday’s events include another free lecture at 2 p.m. in Faye Spanos Concert Hall and will be followed by New Music for Gagaku Instruments and Video at 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s events begin with the free Tea Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. in the library. At 7:30 p.m. at Faye Spanos Concert Hall, there will be Traditional Gagaku Music. Tickets for both of the music events will be $8 for general admission and $5 for seniors. Micaela Todd 5 Contemporary Japanese Photographers exhibit at the Reynolds Art Gallery. Zumba for cancer Alyssa Lenart Contributing Writer In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the ladies of Alpha Phi will be hosting Working Out For A Cure, a fundraising event for breast cancer research. The fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Grace Covell Hall at 7 p.m. The event will include a 40-minute Zumba workout lead by Perla from Perla’s Fitness and Dance Studio and a 15-minute informational session about breast cancer. The workout is open to all Pacific students with a $5 entrance fee. At the door, all participants will be given a raffle ticket for the chance to win a one-month membership to Perla’s Fitness and Dance Studio. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase for one dollar. All profits from the events will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information, contact Katie Yakel at [email protected]. t r a p a e m Beco ! m a e t r u o f o Email [email protected] for more information! Alpha Phi Working Out For A Cure event takes place on Oct. 30. NEWS October 25, 2012 Pacific’s Holiday ROAR Holiday Roar continued from page 1 age last year. According to a study entitled “Reading on Grade Level in Third Grade: How is it Related to High School Performance and College Enrollment?” done by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, which conducts policy research that benefits children, families, and their communities, “For children, a critical transition takes place during elementary school: until the end of third grade, most students are learning to read. Beginning in fourth grade, however, students begin reading to learn. Students who are not reading at grade level by third grade begin having difficulty comprehending the written material that is a central part of the educational process in the grades that follow.” “This is an inexpensive and fun way for the Pacific community to contribute directly to Stockton and help families help their children learn to love books. The children will get these books during their check-ups—I like to think of them as a form of inoculation. Instead of giving them a flu or measles vaccine, we are giving them a shot of knowledge…” said Eibeck in regards to the Holiday ROAR book drive. During the next month, students, faculty, and staff have been asked to donate children’s books, both new and used, as long as they do not have extensive wear and tear. Reach Out and Read San Joaquin focuses on providing books to children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years, but books for older children are also welcome. In addition, books in Spanish and Asian languages are also in great need. On Nov. 27, the last day of the book drive, President Eibeck will host a holiday party which will be open to all students, faculty, staff, and their families. The event will include comfort food, music, a crazy holiday sweater contest (whose winner will receive $100 to be used for an on-campus holiday party for the organization or department of their choice), the lighting of Pacific’s holiday tree, and a ceremony marking the end of the Holiday ROAR book drive. THE PACIFICAN | 3 Joan of Arc performance Joan of Arc continued from page 1 from Joan’s hometown into the music. “However, I wish the director of The Passion of Joan of Arc did not make Joan cry as much as she did; I think it distracted from her strength,” continued Sesar. Voices of Light was a powerful experience for the performers as well; Sarah Phelan ’15 said about her experience as a soloist, “It was such a beautiful experience watching almost the entire conservatory come together and help put on this piece. It made me so proud to be a conservatory student here at Pacific. This was truly a night to remember!” The orchestra performed to a soldout crowd, and at the end of the performance, Pacific’s Conservatory of Music received a standing ovation. Public Safety Weekly Report Oct. 14th - Oct. 20th Suspicious Person Desserts and Democracy Christiana Oatman Opinion Editor In order to educate the Pacific community about the ballot propositions and other important election information, three Pacific students—Caitlin Trepp ‘14, Justine Tang ‘14 and Halima Lucas ‘14—worked with the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to present Desserts and Democracy last Tuesday. After grabbing desserts, students heard from speakers from the two political women’s organizations. They discussed all the propositions on the ballot, except for Proposition 40, which is no longer relevant to voters. Every proposition is important, but this article will focus those considered the most controversial. For more information, consult the Official Voters’ Guide. The two most relevant propositions for college students are Propositions 30 and 38. Because both raise taxes, only one can pass; if both have a majority vote, the proposition with the most votes will be passed into law. Both deal with education funding, but each pursues the goal differently. Proposition 30 was created by members of the California state government in order to balance the budget, a legal requirement passed by voters in a previous election. Prop 30 will temporarily raise the sales tax and income tax for the highest tax brackets. The money gathered from these taxes will go into the General Fund; a certain percentage of money in the General Fund is guaranteed for education. If Proposition 30 does not pass, the state will have to make massive cuts to education and other programs. Many are in favor of the proposition because it will solve the budget crisis and provide more money for schools; others are against the proposition because they believe it will only encourage overspending and does nothing to encourage government reforms. Proposition 38 increases income tax in all but the very lowest tax bracket. It will put the money earned from increasing income tax into a separate fund that will go to fund schools and early childhood education programs. It has nothing to do with the General Fund or budget issues. Proponents argue that raising taxes will greatly benefit our school’s funding and improve our schools and children’s access to a good education. Critics point out that if Proposition 38 passes, the government will need to make massive cuts in order to balance the budget, and that increased funding may or may increase school quality. Proposition 32 would, according to the League of Women Voters, “prohibit any corporation, labor union, government contractor or government employer for using payroll deductions for political purposes.” Proponents argue that this proposition will keep people from having money taken from their paycheck for political purposes without their consent. However, critics point out the numerous exemptions to Prop. 32, such as Corporate Super Political Action Committees (SuperPACS) ,and claim the proposition targets unions, since corporations and others listed rarely use payroll deductions. The proposition is limited to state political purposes,and has nothing to do with federal election funding. Proposition 34 would end the death penalty and change the maximum sentencing to life in prison with no chance of parole. Proponents believe that this will save millions for Californians; those on death row are guarded on maximum security and go through a lengthy and expensive appeals process before their execution. The vast majority of those sentenced to death row die naturally in prison. Critics argue that the death penalty is justice for vicious crimes. Proposition 37 would make labeling foods based on whether or not they are genetically modified mandatory. Genetic modification has been cleared as healthy by many organizations, such as the FDA (Food and Drug Adminstration), but many consumers are still suspicious of the process and want to know more about what’s in their food. Proponents argue that it provides more consumer education and lets them do research and make better decisions about their food choices. Critics claim the labeling is not necessary for people’s health and will make food more expensive. After the discussion, potential voters were encouraged to seek out more information on each proposition and become as educated as possible before voting in November. Townhouses, Oct. 14 Officers responded to a report of two subjects jumping off of the roof and into the pool. The officers contacted both subjects, who were warned. Weapons Violation PIKE House, Oct. 15 Some officers responded to a report of a male subject with a knife in the area. An officer located the subject responsible and referred him to judicial review. Theft Wendell Phillips Center, Oct. 20 Public Safety officers responded to a report of a suspicious male yelling obscenities at people. The officers located the subject, who was interviewed and revoked from campus. Suspicious Incident De Rosa University Center, Oct. 20 Some officers responded to a report of a suspicious male urinating on the side of a residence. The officers located the subject who was removed from the party. Aided Stockton PD De Rosa University Center, Oct. 20 SPD reported a male calling 9-1-1 regarding a disturbance in the Lair. The caller reported a subject using racial slurs towards him. An officer contacted the caller, who had been previously contacted on a prior disturbance. The subject was revoked from campus. Burglary Tool Arrest Off campus, Oct. 20 Public Safety officers responded to a report of a male subject on a bicycle carrying another bicycle under his arms. The officers located the subject, who was arrested for possession of burglary tools; both bicycles were confiscated. For more information, or to access the full weekly report, please visit: http://www.pacific.edu/Campus-Life/Safety-and-Conduct/ Public-Safety-and-Services/ Crime-Statistics/Crime-onCampus/2012-Weekly-IncidentLog.html October 25, 2012 OPINION 4 | THE PACIFICAN OPINION Why WASC’s recommendation is flawed Pacific’s diversity still ahead of the competition What is the best Halloween costume you have ever seen? “The coolest Halloween costume I have ever seen was one of my friends who made a Pac-Man costume out of cardboard. He could see out the mouth, and his arms were on the inside, so it was basically a Pac-Man with legs!” @Emily Marien, c.o. 2015 “I had a friend in high school who had a costume called ‘mauled by a lion’.” @Trust Hilton, c.o. 2014 “I saw someone dressed as Mario and thought she was really cute.” @Ally Vierra, c.o. 2015 “Last year, my friend went on a retreat where all the groups that go dress up in costumes. My friend’s group was all girls, and he was the one guy, so they did Snow White and the dwarves. He dressed up as Snow White and wore a dress and a bow, and all the girls dressed up as dwarves; it was really funny.” @Eric Takemoto, c.o. 2014 “The most memorable costume for me was actually something that I wore because I lost a bet. I had to dress up as a cheerleader, which was very embarrassing, but it was fun and I got a lot of laughs, but I definitely learned my lesson after that.” @Andrew Sugano, c.o. 2014 “A friend of mine once dressed up as a taco.” @Ben Contois, c.o. 2014 “I saw a guy wear a shirt that said ‘Go Ceilings!’ Turned out he was a huge ceiling fan.” @David Searles, c.o. 2014 Francisco Gonzalez Contributing WRITER I don’t know of many undergraduates who have read the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)’s 45page Educational Effectiveness Review report about the University of the Pacific, but after taking a break from Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics, I decided to read it. WASC made specific recommendations to Pacific at the end of their review. One recommendation is on diversity. WASC states, “1. Under the leadership of the most senior levels of the administration, the team recommends that Pacific pursue diversity relentlessly to be reflective of its local community and the composition of the Pacific family.” WASC contends that Pacific is not doing enough to bring in underrepresented students (specifically African-American and Hispanics) from Stockton and the surrounding counties in the Central Valley. Though well intentioned, WASC overlooks many factors that explain Pacific’s alleged “shortcoming.” It could be the case that the majority of local students want to leave Stockton (and the Central Valley) to attend other universities. Most high school students do this. They leave their parent’s home to attend a college hours away. That’s what I did. I left my Southern California town to come to Pacific because I wanted to try something new in northern California. It could also be the case that the local schools are not preparing students for college. This is beyond the control of our university. Pacific cannot accept students who are not prepared for college-level work. To accept a student simply to meet “diversity standards” would do more harm than good. This is why WASC’s “relentless” pursuit deeply concerns me. I’m afraid WASC’s stringent recommendation may pressure our university administration into admitting applicants that are not prepared for Pacific. As a Hispanic student, it would break my heart to hear of any local student dropping out because he/she was unable to handle the rigors of the Pacific curricula. They will leave with low-self esteem, possible loan debt, and ire towards higher education. We cannot let this happen. WASC needs to back off, both literally and metaphorically, from Pacific’s diversity requirements. The diversity of Pacific’s student body is not flawless, but it is one of the best in the U.S. Our campus is more diverse than most of our peer institutions. We are more diverse than Pepperdine, Santa Clara, Loyola Marymount, University of Redlands, and University of San Diego. We are more diverse than all of the UCs except UC Riverside. According to U.S. News & World Report, Pacific ranked 17th for campus diversity. We truly are the envy of California institutions. President Eibeck’s ‘Pacific 2020 Vision’ is committed to the “changing higher education environment.” This includes campus diversity. However, we cannot seek diversity “relentlessly” as recommended by WASC. We must seek diversity thoughtfully, meticulously, and avoid being haste. This will ensure that the students who matriculate, succeed at Pacific, graduate, and then go on to lead successful careers and lives. As a Hispanic Pacifican, I believe the Office of the Provost has done an exceptional job in regards to campus diversity. Many students may disagree and think Pacific needs to do more. I agree that it should do more, but also believe the administration can only do so much. That is why I challenge Pacificans who are passionate about diversity at Pacific and in higher education to volunteer in local Stockton schools by encouraging the youth to pursue higher education. This is where it starts. A University of the Pacific education is the vehicle to a successful and more prosperous life, but a proper K-12 education is where students begin to learn to pilot this vehicle. TIGER Banking at Premier Community Credit Union! TIGER Checking With Freebies* Textbook & Computer Loans First-Time Buyer Auto Loans VISA Credit Cards All of these with NO credit required! SCAN and find out about additional student benefits like FREE Fee-Forgiveness! ® PremierCCU.org 209-235-1100 Benjamin Holt Service Center – 3255 W. Benjamin Holt Dr., Stockton, CA 95219 Federally Insured *Some restrictions apply. Delta-UOP_5x7_ad_FNL.indd 1 9/17/12 10:35 AM October 25, 2012 OPINION Props 30 and 38 affect education funding Hiram Johnson IV seven years, there would be a higher income tax on On the night of Oct. 16, people with over $250,000 2012, social norms pertaining of taxable income per year to politics were set aside for and couples filing jointly luscious dessert and the well- with over $500,000 of organized presentations on taxable income per year. California propositions equate Prop 30 would generate $6 the usually dissociated words, billion in revenue to fund “sweet politics.” The American K-12, community college, Association of University and public universities. Women (AAUW) and the Every year for the next League of Women Voters of five years, these temporary San Joaquin County (LWVSJ) increases would add an partnered with Pacific estimated 6 billion to the students and staff to talk about state General Fund. Propositions 30-39 that will be If voters do not approve coming up on the 2012 ballot Prop 30, then the budget Justine Tang in less than two weeks. has required “trigger cuts” The poster for Desserts and Democracy, The two hottest of $6 billion, to public an event which educated those interested about propositions on the California propositions on the 2012 education. ballot. ballot are Propositions 30 and Pros: Prop 30 taxes 38. Each proposition deals are temporary, balanced, control spending, but not with adding an additional tax and necessary for our state’s make meaningful reforms for Californians to subsidize students. Prop 30 is the only (stopprop30.com). funding education. With that initiative Proposition 38, if passed, which protects being said, a good duration school and safety funding, and would increase personal of the event was spent talking addresses the state’s unending income tax rates on all but the about the pros and cons of budget mess (yesonprop30. lowest income take bracket. these propositions. Tax rates would increase by com). Proposition 30, if passed, Cons: Prop 30 has 0.4 percent up to 2.2 percent would temporarily increase no assurances that tax depending on income tax sales tax and personal income increases will actually benefit bracket. The highest income tax, to mainly fund educational classrooms. Politicians and tax bracket would be at 11.5 programs. Sales tax would special interest groups want percent. This tax increase be increased by ¼ cent (0.25 to continue their out-of- would last for 12 years. percent) for 4 years. For Initially, 60 percent of the increased revenues would go to schools, 10 percent to early childhood programs, and 30 percent to state debt payments. PHONE In 2015-16 and 2016-17, a Main: (209)946-2155 Ad: (209)946-2193 higher share could be used for state debt payments, and after FAX (209)946-2195 that, roughly 85 percent of the funds would go to schools, and MAILING ADDRESS The Pacifican roughly 15 percent would go to 3601 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95211 early childhood programs. Pros: Prop 38 makes EMAIL pacificaneditors@ schools a priority again by pacific.edu guaranteeing to restore OFFICE education funding. Early Smith Lounge childhood education is much Grace Covell Hall ADVISOR GENERAL MANAGER underfunded, and Prop 38 Prof. Dave Frederickson Jesse Voelkert MEETINGS helps more students get the Noon every EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ADVERTISING MANAGER Thursday in the start they need to succeed Juliene Sesar Jeremy Hixson Smith Lounge (ourchildrenourfuture2012. NEWS EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER com). Karla Cortez VACANT Editorial policy Editorial comments Cons: Taxpayers would OPINION EDITOR CIRCULATION MANAGER reflect the views Christiana Oatman Tiffany Ting be locked into higher taxes and opinions of the majority of until 2024, with very little LIFESTYLES EDITOR CIRCULATION STAFF The Pacifican Kelly Asmus Tri Nguyen accountability as to how editorial board, unless personally money is spent. Under Prop 38 SPORTS EDITOR ADVERTISING REPS. signed. The views Ruben Dominguez Lauren McDermott of The Pacifican there are no requirements to are not reflected in improve school performance LAYOUT EDITOR WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR advertising, letters to Micaela Todd Tiffany Ting the editor, or in any or get ride of bad teachers articles. COPY EDITOR SOCIAL MEDIA (stopthemiddleclasstaxhike. Teryn Porter COORDINATOR The Pacifican com). Natalie B. Compton reserves the right to So folks, here are the facts on edit all submitted STAFF WRITERS materials for length, two of the most controversial Jamieson Cox, George Do, Drew Jones, Danielle Procope, factual information, Mitchell Woerner, Amanda Wynn libel, and clarity. propositions on the 2012 All letters to the ballot. Do some fact checking editor must have a Interested in advertising? verifiable signature, and research. No matter which Contact [email protected] address, phone proposition you favor, be sure number, and email All advertising submissions must be in each Monday by 5 p.m. address. to get out and vote! unless otherwise negotiated. STAFF WRITER The Pacifican THE PACIFICAN | 5 Instead of guessing, make an educated decision Danielle Procope STAFF WRITER It is important that we exercise our right to vote. It is also important to be an educated voter. A ballot may be a piece of paper, but the choices we choose amount to real life policy decisions for Americans. These decisions will impact all of our lives. It can be difficult to become an educated voter in the midst of partisan and special interest analyses of candidates and propositions. It is imperative that we identify sources of reliable information. A good source for bipartisan election information is the Official Voter Information Guide. This is a great start because it gives both sides and an objective analysis of the issues. There are many other sources for bipartisan information about candidates and propositions, but many sources can claim to be bipartisan and in actual fact support a specific agenda. A bipartisan source should state only the facts. This can include quoting what partisan sources have said about the issue, but this should be done equally and neither side should be taken. Partisan sources can provide firsthand information about the viewpoints of different people and why they support the ideas that they do. All politicians and all propositions claim to be for public good. Through partisan sources it is possible to see their rationale for supporting their particular views. Then it is up to us to individually decide whether or not we agree. It is always good to look at the viewpoints of both sides before a final decision is made. As educated voters, we need to disconnect media hype and sensationalism from the issues. Oftentimes, the media will spend more time focusing on a politicians’ tone of voice, attire or simply misquote them. It is important to stay focused on what the politicians say about the issues and what their plans are if they are elected. We should also be aware of who supports various candidates and propositions. It is important to look at who is funding campaign advertisements, which can give a good indication about who a specific candidate or proposition will benefit. We need to also keep in mind what communities we are a part of and what issues are important to us. For example, as students we may have specific concerns that other Americans who are not students may not have. We are also a part of California, and more generally the United States. It is our responsibility as citizens to support measures that best support the public good. This means equal opportunity and support for all citizens. We need to look beyond ourselves when we vote. We are all privileged as people who have access to higher education, and while it makes sense to vote from this perspective, it is also imperative to consider those who are less fortunate or those who have been historically discriminated against or are currently members in marginalized groups. There are many different ideas about how to obtain a good society. Not all of these different viewpoints are equal. We need to use our critical thinking abilities to discern which of these methods are truly for the public good, and then it is our job to educate others about these issues. It is also important to keep in mind that all issues on the ballot impact everyone. Every proposition or law that does not directly impact us will impact us indirectly by virtue of the fact that is changing the dynamic of our city, state, and/or country. Politicians have the power to make decisions that impact both us and our communities. This is why it is not only crucial that we vote, but we do so in a manner that is thoroughly educated. October 25, 2012 LIFESTYLES 6 | THE PACIFICAN LIFESTYLES Finding Joan of Arc in the world of literature Nanxi Tang Contributing Writer From Oct. 16 - 20, the William Knox Holt Memorial Library at The University of the Pacific displayed a Joan of Arc book exhibition. This display is a part of Voices of Light: The Passion of Joan of Arc, a Pacific Arts and Lecture event for the month of October. The Joan of Arc exhibition is located near the front entrance of the library and provides a multitude of books about the history, life, and trials of Joan of Arc. The Maid: A Novel of Joan of Arc by Kimberley Cutter, Joan of Arc: the Image of Female Heroism by Maria Warner, and The Trial of Joan of Arc translated and introduced by Daniel Hobbins,are just three of the books that are provided for curious readers. The exhibition is able to provide a brief introduction to the history and life of Joan of Arc. Nanxi Tang University of the Pacific’s library exhibit on Joan of Arc. Upcoming Student Events Thursday, Oct. 25 Muto Lecture Series 7 p.m. Library Japanese Festival Exhibit Library Friday, Oct. 26 Jon Schamber Invitational Oct. 26 - 28 University of the Pacific Autumn Wind Lecture 2 p.m. Faye Spanos Concert Hall Club DC: Halloween Havoc 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. DeRosa University Center Saturday, Oct. 27 Guided Photography Walk Nanxi Tang Books on display for the exhibit at William Knox Holt Memorial Library. 9 a.m. - noon Burns Tower Japanese Tea Ceremony 4:30 p.m. Library Sunday, Oct. 28 Not that far to nature A little Hocus Pocus? Kelly Asmus Juliene Sesar Lifestyles Editor geolocation.ws Cranes are popular on the Cosumnes River Preserve. Interested in wildlife? Like taking photos? Well this Saturday is your perfect chance to put those skills to use. Pacific’s Wondrous Outdoor Women are hosting a Guided Photography Walk this Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Cosumnes River Preserve. This trip is free of charge; they just ask you to bring a camera and take photos; everyone is welcome. They will be exploring the Cosumnes River Preserve with its beautiful cranes and great views of local nature and wilderness. For those who need a ride, 8 a.m. at Burns Tower is the place. If not, meet at the Cosumnes River preserve at 8:45 a.m.; the address is listed on the website that can be found at http://www.cosumnes.org. At 9 a.m., a guided tour will begin that will last approximately an hour and a half to two hours, after which snacks will be provided. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact Jen at [email protected] before Oct. 25, or look online at their Facebook page at facebook.com/WondrousOutdoorWomen. Editor-in-Chief “Come little children, I’ll take thee away, into a land of enchantment.” Halloween can not be properly celebrated without watching the Disney classic, Hocus Pocus again and again. Due to the recent rumor by Moviehole this summer that there would be a sequel, Hocus Pocus 2: Rise of the Elderwitch, the popularity of the 1993 witchcraft movie has been revived. However, Disney firmly stated that they are not developing a sequel. I don’t understand why, after all, they chose to end the first with a last look straight into the eye of Winifred’s magic book and her screaming “book!” before being turned to stone and exploding into a puff of green sparkle. That seems like the implication of a sequel, and from the response this summer to the fake rumors, I suspect that it will retain a large following. Hocus Pocus is the story of the three Sanderson sisters, Winifred, Mary, and Sarah. Winifred has sold her and her sister’s souls to the devil for the magical spells and recipes contained in the human flesh bound book that she uses to create a potion to suck the lives out of the children of Salem. The first time the sisters make the potion, they suck the soul out of a young girl named Emily Binks in 1693 as her brother, a boy named Zachary, looks on helplessly. Zachary dumps the rest of the potion before the sisters can use it on Hocus Pocus continued ON page 8 Friends of Chamber Music Intersection Music Trio 2:30 p.m. Faye Spanos Concert Hall Monday, Oct. 29 Over Troubled Waters 1:30 p.m. Janet Leigh Theatre Tuesday, Oct. 30 Resident Artist Series - Rex Loper, piano 7:30 p.m. Faye Spanos Concert Hall Saturday, Nov. 3 Stravinsky’s “L’histoire du soldat” 7:30 p.m. Faye Spanos Concert Hall Tuesday, Nov. 6 Pacific Election Day Health Fair noon DeRosa University Center Election Night Coverage 4:30 p.m. DeRosa University Center, The Lair Wednesday, Nov. 7 2012 Etiquette Diner 5 p.m. Grace Covell Dinning Hall Friday, Nov. 9 Julis Caesar by William Shakespeare 7 p.m. Long Theater Movies This Week Thursday, Oct. 25 Jiro Dreams of Sushi 8:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday, Oct. 27 - 26 Cabin in the Woods THE PACIFICAN g n i v li f o ay w a n a E h F t I e L r o F O m s ’ Y It A W A S ’ T I You Could Be Here! October 25, 2012 THE PACIFICAN | 7 LIFESTYLES 8 | THE PACIFICAN October 25, 2012 Stay safe this Halloween Kelly Asmus Lifestyles Editor This weekend, and into early next week, many people will be out and about causing a ruckus over the Halloween celebrations. To help you stay safe, here are a few things to keep in mind before heading out to the party. without face masks for the guys help make things a little easier to move in, but each person is different, so just find a costume you feel most comfortable in. Also, keep in mind bright colors help make you more visible at night, which can be important if something What exactly is in that witches’ brew? Costumes: Your costume needs to be functional, nothing is worse when your entire night is ruined because your costume was blocking your groove. Costumes without heels for the ladies and costumes squidoo.com were to go wrong. Defiantly get creative; Halloween gives us a unique opportunity to become somebody else, so why not make the most of it? Cars: A lot of people drive under the influence of alcohol and other drugs on Halloween - don’t add to those numbers. Always have a designated driver and make sure they keep to their promises, it is not just their own life they are putting at risk. Also, keep a look out for children when in residential areas. There are kids everywhere, and you never know when one, all dressed in black, may all the sudden run out into the road. Drinks: It is a party, and people are going to drink, but make sure you are making the right decisions. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Make sure to eat before going out; this will help your body react better with the alcohol and possibly prevent you from getting sick. Also, don’t forget to space out your drinks well, and keep an eye on your drink. This will help you pace yourself and make sure that no one is tampering with your beverage while you are not looking or are not there. As always, have a buddy set up to help you if things get out of hand, and never leave that buddy behind; you never know what may happen, and it is the group’s responsibility to look after its members. Choose a good friend you know you want to spend the whole evening with, so that no matter how late you stay out or how much you drink, you know someone is there that really cares about your welfare. Hocus Pocus “Come little children, I’ll take thee away, into a land of enchantment.” Hocus Pocus continued from page 6 anyone else. Winifred, as punishment, curses Zachary to become a cat that can never die and must live on without his family ever knowing what happened to him. The good townspeople of Salem hang the sisters, but before they do, the book falls open and Winifred declares, “My ungodly book speaks to you. On All Hallow’s Eve, when the moon is round, a virgin will summon us from under the ground. Oh Oh! We shall be back, and the lives of all the children of Salem will be mine!” Of course, the only way to accomplish this is for a virgin that doesn’t believe in the witchcraft to light the black flame candle. In walks Max, his sister, Dani, and Max’s crush, Allison. Max lights the candle and the whole movie goes underway as Zachary Binks the cat leads them around the city trying to stop the impossibly ridiculous Sanderson sisters from succeeding in sucking all the souls of the children of Salem. This movie is always an entertaining watch for Halloween, and you can get a copy of it for only $5 at Target right now. Have fun this weekend, and beware of the virgin that lights the candle. NUTRICAT’S CORNER Facts: High Fructose Corn Syrup Alexandra Caspero Campus dietitian Facts about High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) What is it? HFCS is syrup made from corn starch. It is a mixture of two common sugars, glucose (table sugar) and fructose. High-fructose corn syrup, cheaper than other sweeteners, is used in yogurts, baked goods, packaged foods, jams, beverages and many other foods. Manufactures use them to prolong product freshness, product stability, flavor, and enhanced browning in baked goods. In the past 20 years, our consumption of HFCS has doubled, in line with our obesity and Type II diabetes growth. This has caused some speculation on the safety of HFCS, but because of conflicting studies, the jury is still out. The position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is that HFCS is a safe ingredient; however, moderation of this and other sugars are advised. NutriCat recommends limiting not only foods containing HFCS, but all foods containing added sugars and sweeteners. Balance is essential! Eating a variety of nutrient rich foods in moderate portions will help in maintaining a healthy weight. Looking to cut back your intake of the sweet stuff? Check your drinks first, as this is where most of our unnecessary calories come from. Want more information? Facebook Nutricat or email [email protected]. ladyjart.deviantart.com The three Sanderson sisters, Winifred, Mary, and Sarah. SPORTS October 25, 2012 THE PACIFICAN | 9 SPORTS Pacific makes history: Men’s and women’s swimming competes Ruben Dominguez sports editor Pacific’s men’s swimming team made history over the weekend, claiming the school’s first ever Pacific Invitational title. In the twenty-first edition of this swim meet, the Tigers tallied 1,079 points, good enough for first place over Stanford (1,063), BYU (681), and UC Santa Cruz (179). Friday’s races commenced with the 200 Medley Relay, which saw the Tigers take second place with a time of 1:33.16 set by Dai Wilson ‘14, Cameron Franke ‘15, Casey Fleming ‘15, and Cooper Rogers ‘15. Rogers capped off a fantastic first day with a second place finish in the 200 Free (1:52.39) and third in the 100 Back (51.80). Oliver Simkovic ‘14 also came in second in the 400 IM with a time of 4:04.74 while placing fourth in the 100 Back (52.36). The second day saw the Tigers do battle with a very touch Stanford squad. With the Cardinal sweeping each event, Pacific needed to pick up points where they could. Though none of the Tigers finished in the top five in any races, Friday’s strong showing was enough to keep Pacific in first place and claim the program’s first Pacific Invitational championship. Meanwhile, the women’s swimming team put on an impressive showing of their own, taking second place overall with 706 points. The Tigers finished behind invite champion San Diego State (1,349) and ahead of BYU (484), UC Davis (422), and UC Santa Cruz (125). The first day began with a second-place finish by the 200 Medley Relay team of Becca Wyant ‘13, Mallory McGowan ‘13, MarElla Randall ‘14, and Dekel Shahaff ‘16, who stopped the clock at 1:44.41. McGowan earned another top-3 finish in the 100 Breast (1:04.75), while Randall finished third in the 50 Free with a time of 24.20. Saturday’s races showed other top performances by Pacific. Cristina Mardones ‘16 had a spectacular showing, placing third in the 200 Breast at 2:22.00 flat while also finishing fourth in the 200 IM with a time of 2.09.14. Allie Vetterlein ‘13 recorded Pacific’s other top-3 finish on the day with a third place finish in the 100 Fly (2:09.14). The men’s team will look to ride the momentum into this weekend’s showdown against CSU Bakersfield and Seattle, which will take place on the Bakersfield campus. The women’s team will remain at Kjeldsen Pool as they host Nevada Friday at 1 p.m. Senior Jonathan Alves (above) racing in the 200 Breast. Natalie B. Compton Tennis takes on ITA Regionals Jamieson Cox staff writer This past weekend, St. Mary’s College hosted the Men’s ITA Northwest Regional Tennis Tournament in Moraga, Calif., where nine members of the men’s tennis team competed against some of the top teams in the country. The field consisted of teams such as Washington, Stanford, Cal Berkeley, Gonzaga, and about ten more teams from the Northwest region of the United States. The weekend was a very positive sign of the Tiger’s recent hard work on and off the court with wins from every member of the tiger streak. Some of the highlights include Denis Stolyarov ‘15 earning a win over Kyle Koetje from East Washington, Trevor James ‘16 over Tom Miller from Sacramento Statem, Daniel Alameh ‘16 over Roy Brandys from Cal-Berkeley, Ben Mirkin ‘15 over USF’s Jon Knowlman, and Sem Verbeek ‘16 beating Dragos Puscalau of Washington. With many doubles wins in the mix as well, the Pacific Tiger stand-out of the tournament was definitely Alex Golding ‘13, who made a run to the round of 16. In the round of 64, Golding came back from a one-set deficit pacific tennis continued ON page 10 Pacific RecSports So, you want to get involved in RecSports? Micaela Todd Layout Editor Intramural sports are a great way to get involved on campus, but it is not always so clear how to get signed up. So, here are some helpful hints on how you can get involved. RecSports is the name that Pacific uses for all of our intramural leagues. There are two seasons of sports each semester that offer a wide variety of options, including basketball, indoor and outdoor soccer, indoor and outdoor volleyball, dodgeball, floor hockey, flag football, softball, and more. Within each sport, there are different divisions for more competitive or recreational players as well. The seasons usually last about for about a month and have four to six games plus a playoff season for the teams at the tops of their divisions. Games are played from 7-11 p.m. on mostly weeknights. The winners of each division get championship prizes along with the title. It is important to remember that anyone can make a team! Brackets are often dominated by Greek organizations and residence hall teams, but if you are not affiliated or in a residence hall with a team, you can get any group of people to play. Try gathering a group of 10 to 12 friends together or get a club to put together a team. Once you get a group of people who are interested, you can get forms from Baun Fitness Center to register your team. Teams can also now be signed up by creating an account at http://www. imleagues.com/Pacific/ Registration. There is a team fee of $35 for most sports, but when you split that cost 10-12 ways it is pretty reasonable. The team fee can also be paid at Baun Fitness Center. One person will be designated as team captain and will be in charge of receiving information regarding the team and attending the preseason meeting. If you ever have any questions about RecSports, the staff at the front desk in Baun are always happy to help out If you can’t seem to get enough interest for one of the team sports, you can always enter yourself in one of the individual or partner tournaments as well. RecSports is offering a doubles badminton season, as well as singles racquetball, ping pong, and a bag toss tournament this season. Whether you used to be an athlete and want to play again or you just want to try something new, RecSports are a great way to stay active and be involved! Forms for the team sports are due Oct. 26, 2012, and the other tournaments are at varying dates depending on their competition date. Check the website or head over to Baun Fitness for more information. SPORTS 10 | THE PACIFICAN Cross country runs for Big West crown Drew Jones Staff Writer The women’s cross country team will fight to keep their season going as they head down south to Riverside, Calif. to participate in the Big West Championships this weekend. So far, Pacific has participated in seven invitational competitions this season, placing seventh overall out of 21 teams in their most recent outing, the Bronco Invitational. Seven out of the nine that competed in the Bronco Invitational on Oct. 13th set a new personal record time in the 5,000 meter course. Leading the team, freshman Lindsay Wourms finished eighth individually and set a personal record. Pacific has a very young racing team this year composed of one junior, two sophomores, and nine freshmen. “This is a very good and hardworking group of young ladies. Being so young hasn’t been a factor as far as training and working together,” stated Coach Joshua Jones about his team. Pacific has placed within the top three overall in two of their seven invitationals, improving on last year’s team record. Looking forward to the Championship race, Coach Jones is very optimistic on how his team will perform. “As far as team placing goes, we should do better than recent years,” Jones predicted. “This is the best team Pacific has ever had and will most likely run the fastest as a team the program has ever seen.” Along with Wourms, freshmen Becky Grabow, Mia Knipper, Lauren Nakaso, Grace McManus, and sophomore Rebecca Tuttle will be representing Pacific this weekend in the Championships. Last year, Pacific placed last overall in the Big West Championship; this year, they look to set the record straight and run away with the title. Tennis strong at ITA Regionals Pacific tennis continued from page 9 against Sean Kolar from Sacramento State, taking the second set 7-5 and the final set 6-1. After gaining confidence and using the momentum from the come-back win, Golding came back into play with a major upset against the number four seed, Marton Bots from Washington, in a very quick fashion with scores of 6-3,6-4. Golding’s run ended against Tuomas Manner, a member of Saint Mary’s College who had some home-court advantage, with scores of 6-2,6-4. Some highlights from the three members of the women’s team who competed in regionals include, Iveta Massarova ‘15 who faced Saint Mary’s Danielle Flores in her first round match. Here, Masarova won in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2 ,after cutting it close in the first set; she continued to roll with confidence and took the second set very handedly. In the second round, Masarova faced nationally ranked Klara Fabikov (12) of California but fell just short after battling back in the second set. During the second day, Christiana Ferrari ‘16 made a comeback, defeating Eastern Washington’s Chelsea Patton in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1. With only having a few members competing due to some injury setbacks, Head Coach Charlotte Scatliffe stated, “The weekend showed some more steps forward as the women have been working on playing more aggressively and being more active at the net. These improvements will definitely help out confidence as we head to Fresno next weekend for the Bulldog Classic. With the many positives from the weekend, the Tigers will continue to push themselves as they prepare for the Pacific Invitational here on campus in two weeks. Be sure to come out and support your classmates the weekend of Nov. 3rd. For more detailed results, check out Pacifictigers.com and the Pacific Tigers Tennis Facebook page. October 25, 2012 News and Notes Athletic Media Relations WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Pacific suffered two tough defeats over the weekend. Friday, the Tigers battled back from losing the first two sets to force a fifth set against CSU Northridge, only to fall 3-2 (23-25, 19-25, 25-18, 25-21, 11-15). The following night, Pacific looked to have its defining win of the season, as the team took a two-set lead over No. 9 Hawai’i. However, in reverse fashion from the previous night, Hawai’i would come back to force a fifth set and win 3-2 (25-14, 25-22, 16-25, 14-25, 11-15). In defeat, Koala Matsuoka ‘13 (pictured) was spectacular, grinding out 23 digs against Hawaii and 40 total digs on the weekend. MEN’S WATER POLO: The No. 5 Tigers began Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play over the weekend, falling to No. 8 Pepperdine 9-6 at home. A trio of Tigers--Kevin Oliveira ‘14, Casey Fleming ‘16, and Aleksandar Petrovic ‘16--kept Pacific in the game, scoring a pair of goals apiece. It was Pacific’s first loss at home this season. Athletic Media Relations WOMEN’S SOCCER: Pacific ended its 2012 road schedule over the weekend. Friday night, the Tigers were felled 6-1 by CSU Northridge despite outshooting the Matadors 22-19 and having a 5-2 advantage on corner kicks. In defeat, Kayla Villalpando ‘13 (pictured) scored her first goal of the season. Sunday night, the Tigers suffered a tough 2-1 defeat to Hawai’i. After a scoreless first half, Pacific found itself down 1-0 in the fifty-fifth minute. However, Brittni Beeman ‘14 scored her first on the year to tie the game 1-1 in the sixty-second minute. Unfortunately for Pacific, Hawai’i would notch the game-winner in the seventieth minute. FIELD HOCKEY: The Tigers travelled to No. 14 Stanford over the weekend in the penultimate game of the regular season. After an opening score by the Cardinal, Melissa Maultsby ‘14 tied the game up 1-1 in the fourteenth minute. However, Stanford would proceed to score four unanswered goals to win by the final count of 5-1. PACIFIC SPORTS SCHEDULE HOME GAMES IN BOLD SATURDAY @ UC Riverside Big West Championships Riverside, Calif. CROSS COUNTRY FIELD HOCKEY NOV. 1-3 NorPac Tournament Farmville, Virg. SUNDAY @ UC Davis noon Aggie Stadium Longwood Athl. Complex MONDAY-WEDNESDAY Pacific Invitational Brookside Country Club Stockton, Calif. M. GOLF W. SOCCER FRIDAY UC Riverside 7 p.m. Knoles Field SUNDAY CSU Fullerton 1 p.m. Knoles Field M. SWIMMING SATURDAY @ CSU Bakersfield vs. Bakersfield, Seattle Hillman Aquatic Center NOV. 17 vs. UC Santa Cruz, Fresno Pacific noon Chris Kjeldsen Pool W. SWIMMING FRIDAY vs. Nevada 1 p.m. Chris Kjeldsen Pool SATURDAY @ CSU Bakersfield vs. Bakersfield, Seattle Bakersfield, Calif. W. VOLLEYBALL FRIDAY @ UC Riverside 7 p.m. SRC Arena SATURDAY @ CSU Fullerton 7 p.m. Titan Gym NOV. 7 vs. Long Beach State 7 p.m. Spanos Center M. WATER POLO OCT. 27 @ USC 2 p.m. McDonald’s Swim Stad. NOV. 2 @ UC Irvine 7 p.m. Aquatics Complex NOV. 2 @ Long Beach State noon Campus Pool October 25, 2012 THE PACIFICAN THE PACIFICAN | 11 12 | THE PACIFICAN THE PACIFICAN October 25, 2012