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IT’S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL

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TRAVEL | 20

OPINION | 8


REGARDING DIVING IN HEADFIRST

RICKY

My message this week operates on a few different levels and is aimed at a few different audiences, but the principle is simple: dive in headfirst.

BARBOSA

All of us will soon find ourselves at crossroads, at the beginning of new and uncertain things. For some, like the fresh-faced high schoolers swarming the campus, college is on your horizon. Whether or not you end up here, you will certainly be dropped into a foreign environment this fall. For others, like myself, the idea of grad school or of entering the professional world is looming.

Editor-in-Chief

While being reckless is not an admirable virtue, I believe there’s something to be said for decisive action. When everything around you

Table of Contents | 2 News | 3 ASWWU | 4,5 Photos | 6 Week in Forecast | 7

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LAYOUT EDITOR Mindy Robinson HEAD COPY EDITOR Andrea Johnson PERSPECTIVE EDITOR Benjamin Ramey CONTENT EDITOR Carolyn Green

BACKPAGE & CREATIVE CURATOR Abigail Wissink

SCIENCE & TECH WRITER Daniel Hulse

CULTURE WRITER River Davis

SPORTS WRITER & PROMOTION MANAGER Alex Wagner

FASHION WRITER Alyssa Hartwick FOOD WRITER Rachel Peterson HUMOR WRITER Lauren Lewis

TRAVEL & LOCAL WRITER Shannon Pierce COPY EDITORS Tyler Jacobson Kayla Albrecht Rachel Blake

NEWS WRITERS Morgan Sanker Alexandra Buley

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Zachary Johnson

OFFICE MANAGER Melissa McCrery

LAYOUT DESIGNERS Matthew Moran Ian Smith Chloe Putnam Emily Brinley

RELIGION WRITERS Randy Folkenberg

ADVERTISING MANAGER Shandra Cady

Culture | 14 Travel | 15 CW/CW | 17 #thecollegian | 18 Humor | 19 Food | 20 Fashion | 21 Science | 22 Sports | 23 The Other Cheek | 24

ASWWU HEAD PHOTO EDITOR Erick Juarez

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ASSISTANT EDITOR Karl Wallenkampf

What we should be doing is pursuing greatness from the very start. Don’t wait until you settle down or achieve seniority to color outside the lines. Stumbling will undoubtedly be a part of the process, but you’ll emerge on the other end of the experience stronger and one step closer to legend.

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02 context EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ricky Barbosa

is changing, it may be tempting to cling to what is constant and be careful not to draw attention, lest you be shut down. I think most of us spend our freshman or sophomore years (of college and of high school) just avoiding challenges or risk, out of fear that things won’t work out.

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If you are interested in contributing to The Collegian, speak with one of our illustrious staff members. The Collegian is enhanced by regularly incorporating a wide range of campus perspectives. Cover Credit: Photos: Jill Carter, unsplash.com The Collegian is the official publication of ASWWU. Its views and opinions are not necessarily the official stance of Walla Walla University or its administration, faculty, staff, or students. Questions, letters, and comments can be sent to aswwu.collegian@wallawalla.edu or richard.barbosa@ wallawalla.edu. This issue was completed at 11:37 P.M. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. The Collegian | Volume 99, Issue 17 | 204 S. College Avenue, College Place, WA 99324 | collegian.wallawalla.edu For information about advertising, please contact Shandra Cady at aswwu.ads@wallawalla.edu.


JAMES

norton Contributor

CONTEXT

Conspiracy INSIDE RUSSIA

On Friday, one of Vladimir Putin’s leading critics was killed. Opposition leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov was shot four times in the back while he was crossing a bridge near Moscow, Russia. Nemtsov was killed by an unidentified assailant driving a car late Friday night. The attack was considered to be thug-like and the possibility of identifying the suspect is very low, according to Russian officials. Prior to his death, Nemtsov had planned an anti-war march in order to shed light on Russia’s current military aggression towards Ukraine. Nemtsov was one of Putin’s biggest political adversaries; his assassination is the

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this momentum,” said Leonid Volkov an opposition leader who had been organizing Sunday’s rally with Nemtsov.

highest profile killing to happen under Putin. President Putin, in a statement to the press, condemned the murder and offered to take personal control of the investigation. Russian authorities are investigating a wide range of possibilities, but none of these include the Russian government itself. This has led many in the opposition to be concerned for their own safety. With Nemtsov dead and Alexey Navalny back in jail, the opposition’s top leaders have essentially been silenced. “It’s not decided, but it could go both directions. Toward more cruelty or actually some change in the regime, as well, if we figure out how to use

THE FESTIVAL

OF SHORTS DAVID

crawford Communications Instructor

WWU Drama welcomes The Festival of Shorts to their stage for the second year in a row! In addition to short acts, the theatre is introducing more of a variety by incorporating films this year. This compilation of student preformed and directed productions will be showing March 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15 at 8pm in Village Hall with a total of 6 shorts for the audience to enjoy. These include:

Because of this incident many opposition leaders in Russia now fear for their lives. Instead of just being denied civil liberties, political activism in Russia now has even greater consequences. “It’s a new era in Russian opposition politics,” said Volkov. Many in the Russian government would claim that the killing was done in order to cause disruption and confusion inside the country. A spokesman for Putin, Dmitry Peskov, had this to say about the murder: “The assassination was a provocation intended to discredit the Kremlin and drive a wedge into Russian society. Government investigators are working hard to track down the suspects.”

PLAYS: An excerpt from ARIA DA CAPO by St. Vincent Millay and directed by Broderick Graves. This excerpt of a play within a play forces us to ask how seriously we take our artificial boundaries. Featuring Tyler Masden, Alex Bauer, and Brandan Patchett. THE FOGHORN ©1975 by Ray Bradbury and directed by Bradley Nelson. High in a lighthouse, you may wonder what the sound of a foghorn may summon from the depths. Performed by permission of Don Congdon Associates, Inc. Featuring Austin Thomson, Missy Murdoch, and Raiah Granchukoff. A SOCIAL EVENT by William Inge and directed by Jerry Entze. About a young Hollywood couple desperately seeks an invitation to “the event” of the year. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service. Featuring Colin Pummel, Lindsey Haffner, and Kassi Turk. WEDDING DUET by Lauren Wilson and directed by Kristen Taylor. The first step is always the hardest…so it is with marriage. Produced by special arrangement with the playwright. Featuring Matt Fennell and Meghann Heinrich.

Nemtsov had expressed both publicly and privately that he was concerned for his life, but he continued to be an outspoken critic of the Russian government. Because of this, Nemtsov had created powerful enemies including many in Putin’s inner circle. Nemtsov campaigned against the corruption inside the government and attacked Putin in a very aggressive and unusual manner. Because of his time in the Russian government as Deputy Prime Minister, Nemtsov had hoped this would shield him from possible persecution. Unfortunately, he was wrong. President Obama condemned the murder and demanded that the Russian government begin a transparent investigation. According to Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko, “Nemtsov was the bridge between Ukraine and Russia; I do not think this incident happened by accident.”

FILMS: SCENARIO PLANNING directed by Jessie Correa. A woman must face the future while still in the present. Featuring Raiah Granchukoff and Missy Murdoch. 10 PAGES ABOUT YOU by M. Robert Turnage and directed by Mitchell Kessler. If you ask an artist to create a caricature, you never know what you will get. Featuring Alex Bauer, Sabrina Tym, and Cassidi Sandefur. wwudrama is a Walla Walla University Drama program established in 1961. They produce a variety of productions each year open to the University and Community alike. Production tickets run from $8-$10. For reservations or directions visit drama.wallawalla.edu.

Many of the reforms that Nemtsov stood for have come undone, and freedom of expression has once again become undermined inside Russia. Sources: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/01/ boris-nemtsov-murder_n_6778404.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/ russian-opposition-leaders-see-kremlinlinks-to-nemtsov-murderrussian-oppositionleaders-see-kremlin-links-to-nemtsovmurder/2015/02/28/1626f9b2-bed6-11e4-9dfb03366e719af8_story.html http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/world/ europe/killing-of-boris-nemtsov-putin-criticbreeds-fear-in-russia.html http://www.bbc.com/news/worldeurope-31669061


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Senate

D ER E K GLATTS

UPDATE

EVP

Major: Theology Favorite ASWWU event: Barn Party

Short term goals: Educate students on senate, pass helpful bills, and reform procedure structure.

Guilty pleasure: Minecraft on my iPhone

Pump up song: “The Sun is Rising” by Britt Nicole

Hometown: British Columbia

EXECUTIVES 2015–2016 RANDY FOLKENBERG

Favorite local eatery: Taco Bell

PRESIDENT

Hero/ Historical figure: Neville Chamberlin Celebrity crush: Jennifer Lawrence

Hometown: Hong Kong Favorite ASWWU event: Dodgeball Guilty pleasure: YouTube videos of people biffing Favorite local eatery: Thai Ploy

SCHWARTZKOPF SOCIAL

Hero/ Historical figure: Neville Chamberlin Celebrity crush: Sandra Bullock (she looks like my girlfriend)

Short term goals: Approach the budget with fresh perspective and build stong ASWWU core leadership. Major: Marketing Hometown: North Platte, Nebraska Favorite ASWWU event: Spring Jam Guilty pleasure: Peanut M&M’s Favorite local eatery: Taqueria Yungapati Celebrity crush: Sofía Vergara

Hero/ Historical figure: Eleanor Roosevelt Short term goals: Assemble an awesome ASWWU social team and have amazing new ASWWU events. Pump up song: “ Garands” by Young the Giant

9.1. F.L.5 – Funding for Mountain View Picnic Table 9.2. F.L.6 - Collaborative Album of Music by University Students

Old Business 10.1. F.L.4- Funding for Walla Walla University Drama Students

Major: Theology

KATHRYN

New Business

Pump up song: “My Surrender” by Steven Curtis Chapman

STEPH EN FARR SPIRITUAL VP (Unavailable for Interview)

G.L.12- Vice President Pro Tempore for ASWWU Elected Positions


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WANT TO WORK FOR NEXT YEAR?

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OPEN 2015-2016 POSITIONS:

ss MARKETING VP

Responsible for communicating ASWWU’s activities and mission to its members and the community, and for ensuring the consistency and clarity of that communication.

FINANCIAL VP

Responsible for maintaining the financial health of ASWWU, which includes setting the budget for the year and handling all major ASWWU expenditures.

ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE VP

MOUNTAIN ASH EDITOR

Responsible for preparing Senate’s weekly agenda and powerpoint, sending a weekly email to senators, and assisting the EVP by writing simple bills.

Responsible for producing a quality yearbook that represents WWU’s student body and upholds the standard of WWU.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

MASK EDITOR

Responsible for working with the financial VP and managing ASWWU funds. This entails handling credit card statements, student payroll, check requests, and reimbursements.

Responsible for producing the printed and online version of The Mask, representing WWU’s student body, and upholding the standards of WWU.

COLLEGIAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Responsible for producing a quality student publication that represents WWU’s student body and upholds the standards of WWU. The Collegian seeks to present relevant information, foster thoughtful discussion, and provide genuine entertainment to our campus community. They endeavor to offer objective news stories, diverse opinions, and relevant features to enrich student life.

OUTDOORS MANAGER

Responsible for leading a team to promote and maintain an outdoor presence on campus by organizing outdoor events throughout the area and beyond. Also in charge of Mountain Rents.

TREAD SHED MANAGER EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Responsible for taking minutes at ASWWU Cabinet meetings and working with the administrative assistants to help ASWWU pursue changes that will improve student life on campus.

GLOBAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

Responsible for building and leading a team that organizes ASWWU’s annual fundraising project. Communicates the progress of this project with the student body and provides opportunities for students and the community to contribute.

Download application from the ASWWU website.

Responsible for maintaining the ASWWU bicycles on campus and making sure that any new bikes that are purchased are ready for campus-wide use. Maintains student bicycles as requested.

WEB DIRECTOR

Responsible for leading web team to maintain the ASWWU, Collegian, and Mask websites, both on the front and backend.

VIDEO DIRECTOR

Responsible for leading team to produce short films, promotionals, teasers, etc. for the enjoyment, inspiration, and general information for the campus.

PHOTO DIRECTOR ATLAS MANAGER

Responsible for supervising activity within The Atlas, managing regular operations, communicating regular updates to the ASWWU Cabinet, and creating both short and long-term strategic plans for The Atlas.

Send your résumé, application, and cover letter to: aswwu@wallawalla.edu.

Ensures that images are selected and edited for use by the various ASWWU departments. The photo editor’s primary responsibility is to manage the photo department, unless it is absolutely necessary to work as a photographer.

Wait for your interview.

LOOK FOR MORE ASWWU POSITIONS OPENING DURING SPRING QUARTER


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07 WEEK IN FORECAST

Week in

THURSDAY

March 5

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U-Days

FRIDAY U-Days

TBAH Operation Home Church Info Session ADM 116, 7:00 P.M.

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March 6

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Timothy Torres

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Arella Aung

Caleb Riston

FORECAST 5 6

SATURDAY 2

March 7 66°

U-Days

Ministry and Leadership Interest Hangout Alumni Center, 9:30 P.M.

Music Department Showcase Concert

SUNDAY

March 8

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The Festival of Shorts Village Hall, 8:00 P.M.

Engineers Without Borders Gala 6:30-8:00 P.M.

Honor Band Festival Concert University Church, 4:00-5:00 P.M.

University Church, 7:45-9:00 P.M.

ASWWU LUNAR 7:00-10:00 P.M.

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UPCOMING EVENTS The Festival of Shorts

MONDAY

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March 12, 14, 15

March 9

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Donate Veggie Meat for Student Missionaries

Student Missions Office, by 5:00 P.M.

TUESDAY 2

March 10 64°

Rosario Beach Marine Lab Information Session RGB 220, 6:00-7:00 P.M.

Recital, “Schubert 1815”

FAC Auditorium, 7:30-8:45 P.M.

Ancient Words 72-hour Bible Reading Begins Prayer House, 8:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY

ASWWU Dodgeball March 14 March 11

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On this day in 1993, Janet Reno was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the first female Attorney General of the United States.


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RACHEL

blake Copy Editor Many children have nightmares about hairy monsters, the Boogy Man, or even falling off a 10 story building. However, as a tot, I had a hard time thinking about forever. The relationship between space and time has always been daunting, and space is not my final frontier, but rather the last place I’d ever go. The stories about hopeful Mars colonists make me wince, and I’d rather that they keep their dreams and adventurous desires to themselves. I’d rather not hear testimonies on NPR every morning about the brave girl from London leaving her family, friends, and speckled dachshund, Molly, behind to pursue a giant leap for mankind. Instead, they should stay

in their apartments, go to work every day from 9-5, drink decaf and stay the cuss away from the never ending abyss we call space. For those of us who aren’t adventurous, for those of us who would prefer to wait out the Second Coming, and for those of us who would rather not experience total and complete isolation, I will speak. I am terrified of living forever. You may say to yourself, “She’s insecure She’s afraid of Jesus coming again. Her soul should be taken to the cleaners Maybe she had a bad experience as a child with dark spaces, and Apollo 13.” Well, you’re absolutely right. Since I was a child, I’ve had nightmares about forever, infinite spaces of time, and the idea that life will never end. This fear resulted in nights curled up in my dad’s study, wrapped in arms and pajamas, while my loving father shooshed my whimpers and wiped my tears, assuring me that Jesus would help me sleep.

This isn’t a recent development, either. It’s not a product of “my generation” or a wall I need to get over in my youthful fancies. I have struggled with this since I was 8 years old. That is 15 years of lying in my bed at night, sweat perspiring on my temples eyes wide open, praying to fall asleep. And it is my biggest fear: forever. So, even today, when I think about the possibility of a never-ending story, I am terrified. I lie awake at night, praying that God will take these thoughts from me; that I will essentially not be horrified by the thought of His eternal love and devotion. It’s a lot of commitment. As of right now, everything ends: parties, marriages, churches, my college career. And as of right now, everything dies: people, our cherished pets, ideas, dreams, even the fichus plant that you told yourself will be the one to live this time. And, ironically, I’m okay with all of this. I’m okay with

knowing that one day my life will end. I mean, it’s not all glitter and roses, but it’s something we have been trained to accept. What will we do in heaven? There are only so many animals you can ride, waterfalls you can slide, and planets you can visit, right? Once we’ve bingewatched every great story of our history and the intimate details of others’ lives, will there be dead space? Will we get bored with God telling us “I love you” every morning? Your initial reaction, if you have never thought about this before, is no. Of course we won’t get bored with all the wonderful, fantastic blessings of eternity, you fool. And, I’m sure you’re right. I’m sure that God wouldn’t let that happen. But it’s not so much boredom that I fear, but the shear idea of never ending. Time doesn’t exist. I’ll never be late, on-time, or working up to anything ever again. These ideas

tie knots in my stomach and make me queasy. Honestly, I’d love to spend all my time with Jesus. But we, as humans, are so trained to live within a time period. We look forward to weddings, birthdays, and even funerals. In heaven, there is no time. There are no microwaves, or clocks, or time limits. This might seem frivolous, but I’m serious. Like forever, space scares me more than most things. There is nothing, no one, and no real responsibility of time. Going to Mars would be an unfathomable feat. With all our sci-fi novels coming to life, someone could be the next Leonard Nimoy (may he rest in peace). But before I buy some crater real estate, I need to come to terms with our universe and Creator. I need to come to terms with the idea that God loves me so much, that He would never want to constrain me to time or space. At least space will be without Spotify commercials.


PERSPECTIVE

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MATTHEW

cosaert Contributor Society often says, “Be yourself. Be who you want to be;” but is this what I really should be doing? After reflecting on this question for some time, I came to the following conclusion: I really do not want to be myself, because I am a flawed person. This sounds kind of harsh at first, but as it relates to human nature, I am a selfish being. No, I don’t go out killing or stealing like society would say is bad, but I am a sinner nonetheless. Our first parents, Adam and Eve, were created sinless, but when they took of the fruit and sinned against God, they became sinful. God had commanded them not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, yet they decided to eat from it because the devil convinced them. God told them that if they ate of the tree they would surely die.1 God was talking about the death that comes from sin. Since they sinned, they eventually died. From that first sin, the sinful nature was passed on from parents to children as shown by their first child Cain, the murderer. Through the sin of Adam and Eve, the entire human race was infected with the disease of sin.2 We are born to sin. The only human being who has never sinned is Jesus. The Bible says, “Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.”3 We are born with a sinful nature. Paul describes in his letter to the Ephesians what people are like in their natural sinful state, “We all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.”4 Paul says that each one of us, all humankind, is born with a natural inclination to sin, which is rooted in selfishness. We are selfish in thought and in action. Little children are a great example of how our sinful nature manifests itself. Children often do the wrong thing, the opposite of what they are told. Come to think of it, not only do children do this, but we also, as adults, do the same thing! We want things done our own

way no matter the cost. We tend to be self-centered in how we interact with the world. This is why we have to be taught self-control. When society tells me to “be myself,” I have to question the intentions of this “being.” We all need to question the “myself” inside of us to see if it is telling us to do the right things or not. When questioning this, I have come to the conclusion that “myself” often tells me to do the wrong things and to act the wrong way. Should I listen to this corrupt self or should I listen to the One who saved me from my sins and follow His example instead?

WHY I DON’T WANT TO BE

Myself

I have found that who I want to be is who Jesus wants me to be. Jesus was not born of man and woman, but was instead born into flesh by the Holy Spirit and was therefore perfect and sinless.5 Though Jesus’ authority as God is something many of us accept, Jesus also established his authority as a human by living a moral life and defining what moral living is like. Even many other religions and atheists have agreed the Jesus was at the least a good, moral teacher. I have chosen to work to follow in His ways and though I have made this choice, I still struggle against self in my life because it comes with being human. Thankfully, by the grace of God, there is no condemnation for those of us who are in Christ.6 The Holy Spirit can strengthen us to overcome the temptations we face in our lives. Even though people say it is important to be yourself, it is far more important to be the person Jesus calls us to be. The pages of history are riddled with stories of people who have chosen to do their own will and have ended up hurting and harming all kinds of people along the way. I’d rather be the kind of person who, like Jesus, lives his/her life for the good of others, people who follow God’s calling in their lives and do what is right instead of what is wrong. Although denying self is a constant battle, with God’s help we can be the kind of people He wants us to be. That is who I want to be, how about you? Genesis 3 Romans 5:18-19 3 Ecclesiastes 7:20 4 Ephesians 2:3 5 1 John 3:5 6 Romans 8:1 1

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FEATURE

ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES 10

IT’S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL The life of a college student is pretty contained — you can expect to spend a certain number of years spent on a specific campus. Although debt is piling up on you, at least you can be certain of where you'll be each year. You might even know what classes you'll be taking and your daily schedule quarters ahead of time.

This all changes when your college career is over. Your world instantly becomes massive and uncertain. This can be even more disconcerting if you've spent your academic life in an even more specific subculture (like Adventism). On the following pages, recent alumni tell of their experiences jumping in, and even share a bit of advice. The small world of Adventism can be a good thing, if you choose to.

THE REAL BLESSING OF GRADUATE SCHOOL If, as a college senior, someone would have told me that I would be attending divinity school one year later, I would have thought them deranged. But just 14 months after receiving my diploma from Walla Walla University, I found myself walking to class under the enormous shadow of the Duke University Chapel in Durham, North Carolina. I had stumbled upon an academic offering that was exactly what I was looking for: a program specifically designed for people interested in studying Christian theology but who were not necessarily planning to go into professional ministry. Although my educational career took place primarily in the Walla Walla Valley (Rogers, WWVA, and WWU), I had spent some time studying at other universities considerably outside the SDA-bubble. As a sophomore and junior, I had been exposed to new ideas — and somewhat more shockingly, new behaviors — that had challenged much of what I had been taught and experienced in this very unique and tremendously nourishing setting. These worldexpanding events, however, set me up for a relatively painless transition into a graduate school outside the Adventist tradition While Duke University is ostensibly Methodist, it has, like most other elite American

universities, lost much of its Christian influence — although to a lesser degree than the Ivy League schools, possibly due to its being located in the American South. As a student in the divinity school, I was surrounded by faithful Christians from almost all denominations (while about 40% of the “div” school students are Methodist, a strong Presbyterian, Baptist, and Anglican/ Episcopalian influence also exists). While most of the students came from more culturally liberal backgrounds, there were a decent number who would have felt right at home on the campus of WWU, and even a few who might have found it overly permissive. As with any graduate school, a certain nerd culture takes-hold; if you didn’t think theology nerds were a real thing, you haven’t witnessed hours of intense debate over predestinarian TULIP formulations, or whether the concept of the analogia entis is an invention of the antiChrist (yes, these are actual divinity school discussions). For someone who had come up through the Adventist educational system, I felt reasonably confident engaging with my classmates on matters where scripture was the rule, but when it came to knowledge of the breadth of the Christian tradition, a rudimentary understanding of key theological terms, or a basic

comprehension of the philosophical arguments for the Christian-worldview, I was largely uninformed. Fortunately — or perhaps, providentially — I was blessed with curious, intelligent and friendly classmates, as well as brilliant and patient professors. While some of the required reading was dry as the Gobi, most of the assigned reading was either intrinsically interesting or, at the very least, piqued my curiosity and prompted me to explore new ideas on my own time. I then discussed and debated these ideas with other theologically curious classmates, all committed to learning more about the sacred beauties of the Christian tradition.

Christian Bell

Class of: 2010 Graduated With: History Current Occupation: Special Projects Manager, University Church; Accounts and Business Development, CM Bell Company

The real blessing of graduate school for me, then, was threefold: the chance for focused study on a topic of real interest; the opportunity to be surrounded by intellectually curious and motivated classmates who were as eager to discuss and debate as I was; and finally, the chance to experience a new culture with new friends — and occasionally a Blue Devil basketball game. For me, graduate school was a special time in life to collide with new ideas, wrestle with unique perspectives, and to fundamentally rebuild my worldview. I can say for sure: I would do it again. Photo Credit: newsworks.org


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ADVENTIST JOURNALISM I had no intention of working for Seventh-day Adventists post-graduation. After sixteen years in Adventist education, I was over it. No more Adventist legalism, no more Adventist politics. I had big dreams and I was blowing this Popsicle stand once and for all. About a month after graduation I accepted a position interning for Spectrum Magazine, an independent news publication that fosters conversation about contemporary issues in Adventism. If you had told me that I would be taking this job I would have laughed at the absurdity of it. And then laughed some more. If I hadn’t accepted, I might have been where 4 out of 5 of you will be at your college graduation: jobless. According to an article published by the Washington Post in January 2015, only 17% of students graduate from college with a job. One explanation cited for this phenomenon is that students are not engaging with the resources on their campuses that will help them find a job. At a state school or larger public university, these resources may be the career center; for you, at Walla Walla University, the best resource may be the Adventist community. Read: you need to start cozying up to your professors and networking. Sure, you might not want to work for Adventists, but in reality, most Adventists don’t work for the church. Adventists run businesses. Adventists work in the film industry, in finance, and in science. Adventists are literally everywhere and they want to help you: “Oh you went to Redwood Camp meeting? I used to take my grandkids there all the time. In fact, my grandson Jonny is a friend of the editor at the San Francisco Globe. Let me give you his email and I’ll tell him to look for your message.”

Last spring my editor at Spectrum Magazine was looking for an intern and my name surfaced as a candidate. Instead of calling me, she called her contacts in the Walla Walla University English Department and asked around. Fortunately, strong relationships with my professors had allowed them to recommend me for a job I didn’t even know existed. Because of their words, I was positioned to interview for a job at Spectrum Magazine. My job is incredible; I am paid to do what I love. Conducting interviews, fact checking, researching, and working under tight deadline pressure are some of the tasks I perform on a regular basis. I’ve learned what it feels like to get shot down for a comment from the General Conference office and also what it feels like to be the first one to break a story. Some of my pieces have been shared thousands of times over social media, and some articles have only a handful of views. The following is a summary of an article written for Spectrum Magazine that I particularly enjoyed working on. “Lack of Adventist Community Pushes Some Millennials to Marry Young” analyzes the trend in Adventists to marry at a young age.[1] The idea came from some of my own questions about the social norms within our Adventist collegiate communities. After posting a survey that asked questions about social pressures, sexual pressures, and religious pressures, I realized that many students attending Adventist campuses felt an urgency to find someone while in school because they worried this might be their only opportunity to find “a good Adventist partner.”

over 65. I determined this trend could be the result of the lack of community available to Adventists post college graduation. While in school, students have access to a large pool of Adventist peers, but after graduation students often move to pursue various careers, and are thrown into a non-Adventist world where fellow Adventist contemporaries are few and far between. Research compiled by youth pastor and Bible teacher Tim Floyd indicates that 40-75% of baptized millennials will leave the church after their last Seventh-day Adventist educational experience. If this is accurate, then even a church attending college-graduate would be unlikely to find his or her Adventist partner at church because so few millennials continue attending.

Rachel Logan

Class of: 2014 Graduated With: English Current Occupation: Writing ......Intern, Spectrum Magazine

There is a lot of speculation surrounding the future of journalism in this age of evolving media, but for me Internet journalism has worked to my advantage. Because I am just starting out in my career, I can’t afford to move to the established publishing hubs, such as New York or San Francisco. At Spectrum Magazine I am building my portfolio, and as I move forward into the future, I hope to continue expanding my portfolio by freelancing. Sometimes writers have to work for little to no money to gain handson publishing and writing experience. I am so lucky to work in a paying writing job, but in the future I know I might have to work for free for the opportunity to write for high traffic by-line. It’ll all be worth it in the end; do what makes you happy! http://spectrummagazine.org/article/2014/12/10/ perspective-lack-adventist-community-pushes-somemillennials-marry-young 1

My research included responses from hundreds of Adventists ranging from age 16 to

“If I hadn’t accepted, I might have been where 4 out of 5 of you will be at your college graduation: jobless.”

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ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES 12

SITTING IN THE MESS: HOW TO NOT GO INSANE AFTER GRADUATION Life is pretty planned out from age five until you walk across that stage and snag your college diploma. At all times we know what the next steps in life are, we learn lots of facts and hopefully some skills. Then post-college life hits, and it is like a bomb. All that heady, knowledge stuff? Well, let’s just say it doesn’t matter if you can diagram a sentence and analyze a chart if you can’t even figure out who you are. In the summer of 2012, I graduated college, got married, moved to a new city, joined my husband at the two churches he had been pastoring for six months, and found myself unemployed. I didn’t feel like I had control over any aspect of my life, and I just felt like I was losing myself in this big messy mess. For me, church got especially messy. In theory, the Adventist church is very diverse in belief and practice. Up until your early twenties you don’t really experience that because church for you is Sabbath school, youth group, and school. You’re surrounded by Adventists very much like you in age and life experiences. But after college, you start to experience that diversity like never before. Diversity is great, but sometimes it’s a lot like oil and water. It’s easier to deal with the “other liquid” when you’re in your own little glass and your only brush with them is through the comment section of a blog post.

But after college, you’re no longer in your own glass. You’re thrown into this great big bowl of diversity that is the Adventist church, and it can be a little bit of a shock. Some members are at the other end of the age spectrum and believe vastly different things than you. It’s easy for them feel threatened by your experience of Adventism, just as you may feel threatened by theirs. They may even say things that make you question who you are and what you believe about God. This bowl is simultaneously a disaster and a beautiful thing. Marriage is a lot like the church in that way too. It’s two vastly different people trying to mold their lives together into one. It’s both the most beautiful and the messiest experience that humans can have, and it takes a lot of work to make it happen. It’s easy to lose yourself when you’re married to somebody else because you’re spending so much time figuring out who you are together. I can go on, but you are probably getting the picture. Life is messy. The “real world” is messy. Careers, relationships, church: it’s all messy. Usually when we see a mess, our first impulse is to clean it up. Trying to clean it up just makes things worse though. It just spreads the mess. Trying to “fix it” is our way of trying to control just how messy and out of control our lives feel.

So here’s the twist. Jobs, church, relationships, identity — it’s okay if we don’t have it all figured out. It’s okay if you don’t have a clue who you are or who you want to be; it’s okay if your marriage isn’t the fairytale you hoped for; it’s okay if you’re not sure if God is real right now or if you want to be an Adventist anymore or even if you don’t get Jesus. Sometimes we just have to sit in the mess for a while. After some time things start to make a little more sense and we can piece the mess into something more beautiful. And that is something that we will be doing for our whole lives.

Heather Moor

Class of: 2012 Graduated With: Mass Communications Current Occupation: Film .....Producer/Video Editor

After graduation, I found myself looking around and believing that everyone around me had it all figured out. The truth is, everyone’s life is messy. I’m pretty sure life would be much easier if we all just admitted that and sat in the mess together. So when you enter “adult” life and things feel like they are just so out of control and unbelievably messy, remember that it’s okay that it doesn’t all make sense. Life is a beautiful mess. It’s time for us to stop trying to control it so much, and to just sit there and enjoy it a little.

“...it doesn’t matter if you can diagram a sentence and analyze a chart if you can’t even figure out who you are.”

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13 ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES

“Here’s the truth: people don’t really care that you’re an Adventist.”

“There is nothing more irresistible than a young person with a positive attitude and a good work ethic who wants to learn.”

A CAREER OUTSIDE OF ADVENTISM My colleagues don’t eat Big Franks — in fact, they don’t even know what they are. I think you all know what I mean, so I don’t want to belabor the point. Basically this — I am not employed by Adventists or with Adventists. Most of the Adventists I know have “Adventist jobs” — they work in Adventist schools, Adventist hospitals, or Adventist churches. It’s what my parents do. It’s what my friends’ parents do, my grandparents, my aunts and uncles, my cousins — our Adventist community is shaped around Adventist careers. And Adventist careers are great, but I could never really find one that fit for me. When I was 10 years old I stayed up all night watching the Presidential election results come in for the race between George W. Bush and Al Gore. You’ll recall the election was incredibly close — the final result wasn’t known until many weeks later, and I was enthralled. As I got older, my interest in politics and government grew. I had a hard time admitting it, but I knew, if possible, I would love to work in politics. Here was my problem: I didn’t know how to pursue a career in politics, and I couldn’t find anyone who had done it and could give me advice. Here is my disclaimer: I just turned 25, so I like to think I’m still pretty young, and I certainly don’t have everything figured out, but … Here are a few things that I’ve really come to believe about following unpaved career paths: Invest time.

I love the Walla Walla University community — now that I live elsewhere, I come back to

Walla Walla every chance I get. But, if you want to do something that is out of the ordinary for Adventists, you need to invest some time with the people who do it. Embrace community beyond your comfort zone. Find people who have the same goals or interests as you, even if they’re not Adventist — befriend them, learn from them, and identify characteristics you want to emulate. Here’s the good news: There is nothing more irresistible than a young person with a positive attitude and a good work ethic who wants to learn. Here’s the truth: people don’t really care that you’re an Adventist. Yet they do care about the bi-products of Adventism: passion to help others, cheerful attitude, honestly, diligence, humility — these things, which we learn from our faith, will set you apart in the best way possible. Hard working people are valued. Thoughtful people are valued. Educated people are valued. People who are community minded, and people who care about helping others succeed more than simply climbing the ladder — these kinds of people are valued in every field. Accept uncertainty.

I’ve grown fond of the saying, “the one guarantee in politics is there are no guarantees.” We find comfort in stability, and I think we crave stability especially when it comes to our source of income. Traditionally Adventist careers provide a great sense of stability. Here’s the catch: one of the bedrock principles of Adventism is the idea that we don’t know what will happen tomorrow. We live in uncertainty, and I think that may be why I really like that phrase. Because it really is life in general, not just

the career I’ve chosen, that has are no guarantees. Be persistent.

Failures and setbacks are disappointing, but don’t let them discourage you. Here’s the corny platitude (forgive me if you’ve read it on a poster in the dorm): Every day, lives are saved by doctors who didn’t get into Loma Linda the first time they applied, and Abraham Lincoln lost more elections than he won.

Ian Field

Class of: 2013 Graduated With: History Current Occupation: Campaign .....Manager for Congresswoman .....Cathy McMorris Rodgers

My lucky break came midsummer 2012. I was randomly hired to work as a paid staffer on a congressional campaign — a dream job for me. However, previously, during the spring of that year, I had unsuccessfully pursued several campaign positions — including unpaid internships. In retrospect, it’s clear that the position I ended up with was far more beneficial to me than any of the others would have been. Here’s the surprise: I found that investing time in a non-traditionally Adventist career has also introduced me to thoughtful individuals who have enriched my life. To my own surprise, I came to see that the differences were mostly superficial. The people I meet are passionate about their faith and making a significant impact in their community. Often times I think to myself — wow, that’s just the sort of life I feel called to live. So if you’ve dreamed of a career that is not traditionally Adventist … Here’s the takeaway: Don’t be timid. Don’t think that you won’t be successful because the way forward is murky. And don’t for one second think that your Adventist education hasn’t prepared you to bring a valuable contribution to whatever field you choose.. Photo Credit: ramonaosche.com


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CULTURE 14

THEATER #7 RIVER

davis Culture Writer I had always heard Portland culture was weird. But I think there are different levels of weird. First, you have the “Wow, that’s weird in a cool and unique way!” and then you have the “That’s weird and I need to get out of here right now.” This encounter was of the latter. It all started when my girlfriend, Haley, and I were searching for an open coffee shop to study for the evening. We finally found a little hole-in-the-wall joint called Common Grounds. “Does this place look okay?” I

asked, asqueezing into a tiny parallel parking spot. Upon entry, we instantly felt the classic “Portland hipster vibe.” A young man in jean shorts and suspenders stood behind the counter, sporting a waxed, curly mustache and thick glasses. A record player spun in the corner, playing the music of a band you have never heard of.

a knit hat reading a book that appeared to have been read many times before. In front of us, the barista had sparked a conversation with another hipster wearing a scarf and a significant beard, who would occasionally give it a slight stroke. To the right of us sat a woman with a mustache enjoying some coffee cake.

“What can I do for you?” The young man’s mustache curls bounced with every syllable.

The door jingled. In walked a tall man with a bowler hat and a long, black trench coat. He walked slowly and villainously, as if he had just walked straight out of a 1940s film noir. Approaching the counter, he paused.

“Um, yeah, I’ll take a blueberry scone and a small latte.” “Fantastic. Be just a sec.” His lanky arms went to work on our order, brushing coffee grounds onto the floor and steaming milk, carefully crafting a famous Portland latte. We found a little table in the middle of the room and looked around. The joint was alive with all different kinds of people. Behind us, there was a lone woman with long dreadlocks and

the kaleidoscope New discoveries, far and near. Songs, books, and art, it’s shared right here.

“When does the show start?” he asked the barista in a low voice. “7:30 tonight. Half an hour,” barista replied. “Back by the restrooms.” Haley and I looked at each other. Perhaps it was time to leave. Just then, a mysterious looking woman walked through the door.

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“Excuse me, where is the show?” She asked the barista. “Just around the corner by the restrooms,” the barista replied once again. That was it. I had to go explore around the corner by the restrooms. I peeked around the corner, and sure enough, in a cramped dark hallway there were three doors each with a sign on it, reading: Door one: Men’s restroom Door two: Women’s restroom Door three: Theater #7 Just then, the theater door swung open and out walked a midget wearing leggings and a leopard print top. Following her was a tired looking young man wearing sweatpants and looking pale as a sheet, holding a bucket close to his face. Behind him was who I assumed to be his mother.

lately. He’s been puking all evening. We’re just going to head home I think,” the mother explained matterof-factly. And with that, it was obviously time for us to go. More people filed into the little coffee shop and disappeared into the Theater #7 as we scrambled back to the car as fast as we could and drove away from the strange, strange scene. Do I have a deep and meaningful moral to this story? No, I sure don’t. Except for the fact that art is truly everywhere. You might find it during a Taylor Swift concert in a superdome, a symphony in a historic concert hall, or even a creepy theater in the back of a coffee shop. And you can be certain that someone, somewhere will find joy in expression in any one of these places, no matter the setting.

“Oh, he hasn’t been feeling well

TELESCOPE Trevor Hall: At Maddy’s memorial, the song “The Promised Land” echoed through the sanctuary of the University Church. Sleeping at Last: This musical group has During such a moving and been my recent intrigue. emotional time, the song lent This artist creates musical a comforting tone of hope for pictures with songs titles the eternal world ahead. Close Microscope: KWE: such as “Moon,” “Saturn,” your eyes and reflect as you Our local on-campus rapper haS done it “Pacific,” and “North.” So listen to the crisp and honest again with his new song “1+1”. As an ode to that get in your car, drive to lyrics of Trevor Hall’s “The special someone, Kevin Ellis lays down a plump the mountains, turn up the Promised Land.” speakers and check out beat and graces it with his smooth lyrical mastery.

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the soundscape wonders and soothing vocals of Sleeping at Last.

I dare you to try and listen to it without bobbing your head in some fashion. Check it out at www.kwemusic. bandcamp.com.


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15 TRAVEL

ARGENTINA ADVENTURE

Heidi Sayegh

COURTNEY

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I was sitting in the airplane at the Miami airport, relieved to finally be on my flight. As we coasted out to the tarmac, my mind focused on what lay ahead. The next time I see the U.S. will be eight months from now, I thought. When I arrived at the Buenos Aires National Airport, I was greeted by smiling ACA staff and a huddled group of American college students who looked slightly out of place and weren’t quite sure what to say to each other either. I’m gonna be just fine. I smiled to myself. The task of setting out to another country to learn Spanish with a group of people I could not yet call friends was far beyond my comfort zone, but it was the situation I found myself in five months ago. Libertador San Martin is the tiny Argentinian town I chose to call my home for the year. I must admit that the journey has brought difficulty, loneliness, and struggle. My eyes filled with tears when I learned a church friend had passed away from cancer, who, to my knowledge at the time, had been healthy before my departure. My heart ached for familial togetherness at the news of my brother’s engagement. It seems silly, but I had to learn that life moves on while you’re away.

On the contrary, I have also experienced utmost beauty that I would not trade for anything in this world. I have encountered so many dedicated, good people shining so brilliantly with their love of Jesus that any semblance of a language barrier is immediately dissolved when all come together in service. Their praise songs are sung loud and full of spirit, and it makes me feel so happy. Many of these people have opened up their hearts and homes to me. I was honored by their kindness, generosity, and hospitality. The late Saturday nights surrounded by new friends, food, games, and laughter have made for happy, memorable evenings. A new, dear friend even invited me to spend the holidays with her family at their home in Bariloche, a tourist town in the south of Argentina. The loving hospitality I received during those weeks is a gift I will never forget. An important part of the experience is becoming involved in the new culture in which we find ourselves. Early on, we were all introduced very early to the traditional Argentina drink, yerba mate. It consists of a tealike substance, yerba, and hot water is added, and then one drinks through a special filtering straw called a bombilla and the cup is passed around while hanging out in small social groups. Speaking in Spanish to those around me is often a difficult task. After some practice, I have developed

answers to common questions. Outside of that repertoire, I can try, but often end up just having to laugh at myself. Although it took a process to understand and remember the formality, I embraced the cheek-kiss greeting. The gesture brings feelings of familiarity amongst strangers, and it makes me want to understand these new people with every encounter. Adventure draws each of the dear friends I have become lucky enough to be acquainted with. In Bariloche, my three adventure buddies and I spent hours one afternoon zip lining from tree to tree deep within the mountain woods. On another day we found ourselves on a clear blue lake kayaking and viewing the mountainous scenery. Buenos Aires introduced our ACA group to beautiful, old buildings such as the prestigious Teatro Colón and the beautifully detailed Palacio Paz. We visited parks spilling over with foliage, fountains, statues and history. On a recent trip to Peru the ACA group took in the bright colors, interesting people, and the historic streets, shops, and alleyways that make up this fascinating city. In the city of Cuzco, street venders crowded the streets, pushing to sell their merchandise. A memory that holds strong within my mind was a young child, approximately eight or nine years of age. Many of the children milled amongst the older venders,

Heidi Sayegh

Courtney Palmer

calling out for tourists to pay for a keychain or bracelet. This particular child looked up at us with pleading eyes. He knew his business. Our programed response came out, “No gracias.” The boy realized he had caught my attention, because I had been looking for a good deal on keychains such as the ones he was vending. Oh please, miss. While I ended up buying one or two of the keychains, his sad eyes stuck with me. Of course, the excursion to Machu Picchu the next day was unbelievable. However, if I went back to Peru someday, I would want to spend my time meeting and listening to the people. Each person seemed to have a story that I had somehow come ready to hear. South America has taught me so much about the diversity of people, yet also how in the end, we are the same. We all want to be loved, to provide for our loved ones, to trust in something greater than ourselves, to make significance from our lives. We want to feel a part of something, such as culture, religion, society, or organization. If we take the time out of our lives to look around and see how people across cultures handle issues in life that are surprisingly relatable, we may learn something valuable about ourselves and the others around us in the process, bringing greater understanding to our viewpoint of life. Courtney Palmer

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CALLING ALL Spiritual Leaders ALEXANDRA

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News Writer Whether you are conscious of it or not, you are a spiritual leader. We all are. The problem is that many of us have let fear step in the way of realizing our greatness. Fear tells us that spiritual leaders are only those specifically chosen by God, those who have been deemed holy enough, or those fighting on the physical frontlines of injustice. Fear tells us that we are unworthy of being a spiritual leader. The truth is that God has chosen each us of to lead by gifting us with a luminous and holy love that can never be hidden or wiped out, despite our desperate attempts to curtain it with our egos. Furthermore, the war that is being fought is not an outer reality as fear would like us to think, but an inner one. We are at war with ourselves, battling against fear for love. It is easy to ignore this inner turmoil with the sedative lifestyle modern society tempts us with. In order to assimilate, we try to appear as if we have everything together, so as to avoid being labeled weak or sensitive. We push away our feelings and numb ourselves with food, sex, self-serving relation-

ships, drugs, material possessions, and the mindlessness of digital technology. No one wants to feel pain, humiliation, rejection, or failure. No one wants to be vulnerable. But everyone wants love, and everyone wants to see the world change for the better. We search for love when we already have love here and now. We pray for peace, but we do not allow ourselves to be a channel of this peace. How do we expect God to change the world if we aren’t willing to ask Him to change us?

Now, more than ever, we need love. This is not by any means an original declaration, nor do I think of myself as a “visionary” for voicing this thought. Rather, this is a reiteration of what many spiritual leaders like Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, Thomas Merton, Marianne Williamson, and Thicht Naht Hanh—to name a few—have already voiced. It is an essential truth, arguably the only truth, and it originates in the heart of God Himself. In John 14:12, Jesus tells us “whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” God is not going to just do all the work for us, but He will work through us. It’s not a matter of if; it is a matter of when, and the time is now. The only way we can hope to change the world is by changing our perception. Instead of fixating on the evil and

corruption that is daily publicized by our media, we must “fix our eyes on not what is seen, but what is unseen,”1 for what is unseen is the power of love. We must ask God to clear away everything that hinders us from assuming our true identity in love. Our ego, that nagging voice of fear and hate, must be destroyed. In doing so, we will be brought to the precipice of our fears and asked to take a leap of faith. However, God grants us free will, so it’s up to us to jump or not. Let me assure you, though, that while the rocks below look jagged and deadly and the water, black and unforgiving, it is all just an illusion. When we allow ourselves to fall we will be greeted with a comforting stillness as we prepare to break the surface of love. What we will experience is not death like the ego claims, but in fact life. We are reborn, and every time we choose to jump, we are transformed. We will know true love, by which I mean ego-breaking, soul-shaking, breath-taking, miracle-making love. Once we taste its sweet waters, we will never recover. Like the prophet Isaiah, we will cry out, “Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.”2 After that we will know that anything but love is an impostor. Once we experience this personal revolution, we will be able to see through the eyes of love, which are the eyes of God. We will see others as

they truly are—innocent and holy. We will know that any pain or suffering they may seemingly cause is only in our minds. We will realize there is no separation between us and our brothers and sisters, but that we are truly One in the Body of Christ. It is then that our love can have a transformative and lasting effect. It is then that we will know peace. So how can we help others along this path? We help others by doing what they are unable to do for themselves. We see them. We take the time to see beyond their behavior, their words, the silly masks they insist on wearing, and we see God. We believe in them. We help them remember their innate truth. We know that in order for them and ourselves to succeed, they must not be criticized unnecessarily or put on trial for their sins, but rather supported in the pursuit of their own destiny. For their destiny is our destiny, which in turn is a part of a greater Divine destiny that we have no way of comprehending. We must love selflessly, not selfishly, forgiving freely and trusting that while the form of love may change, the content always remains the same. Lastly we must be there for them. We must be fully present in the moment. We must give others our undivided attention regardless if they are speaking or not, while offering them the assurance that no matter what, we love them. We must always steer them in the direction of love, and make choices that serve not just us, but all people.

We must acknowledge that the choice to love is a choice we must continually make, and that our love is not limited to those we have exclusive or personal relationships with. Love must be freely given to all people, even if we never meet them. The desired effect of our collective efforts to choose love over fear can be best summed up as the “Hundredth Monkey Effect.” In this study, a team of scientists observed a group of monkeys on a Japanese island. They watched as some of the monkeys learned to wash sweet potatoes, and over time the younger monkeys followed suit. Eventually, with what was declared to be the hundredth monkey, the custom of washing sweet potatoes immediately spread to all the monkeys on nearby islands without any ostensible reason. While the story has long been debated and debunked, the message holds true: when we evolve, the world around us evolves too. My fellow spiritual warriors, if you must surrender in battle, may it not be to fear, but to the One who loves you with an Everlasting Love. May He transform not your fight, but you. I stand by you. I believe in you. I love you. 1

Paraphrase of 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV

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Isaiah 6:5 NASB

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Creative

WRITING

ABIGAIL

wissink Creative Curator

The poetry featured this week is written by a student who has always dreamed of writing under the pseudonym Anna A. Mousse. Since we function here on the CW page to make your wildest writing dreams happen, here you go, Anna!

If you’d like to submit your poetry, prose, songs, or any kind of creative writing, email me at abigail.wissink@wallawalla.edu.

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DIVIDE AND CONQUER

City Seams where people teem and carry on in any weather

The talking heads are placed in power Each enforces a different plan No unity, not at any hour

Beams of steel and crackly paint’s peel are holding it together Yet through it run tracks and sidewalk cracks that rip the seams apart Grass pushes out and green is about to reveal its beating heart

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WISDOM DOJ finds Ferguson police force engaged in rampant racism.

In a government jungle, it’s man ...versus man

- Who would have thought? Passengers of damaged plane get to use emergency escape slides. - Who hasn’t wanted to do that?!

A divided democracy Leads to bureaucracy Blatant hypocrisy Chaos: the new aristocracy

Egypt warns women against marrying ISIS fighters online.

A house divided Cannot stand Yet power once provided Defies this command

- While it might seem obvious to some....

Pelican attempts to bite Russian tourist’s head off at Egyptian resort.

Divide and Conquer

- Probably going to lead them astray.

by Anna A. Mousse Kim Jong Un orders country to prepare for war with U.S.

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lewis Humor Writer

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This week The Collegian’s theme is “Adventists: A Small World,” and indeed the world is small. Adventist world infiltration is wonderful for jobs, awkward when hiding not so Adventist activities, and convenient for traveling and mission work. I ran into a couple from Walla Walla in Patagonia, Argentina two years ago, thousands of miles away, and they bought me a waffle. Good people. Despite my love for waffles and pancakes as my favorite host to peanut butter, this week we will talk about another iconic food: the haystack, my salivating friends!

to our side. This is the only way to bring them to Jesus. Missionaries, you have a new assignment!

In the Adventist world, the word haystack is synonymous with a mouth-watering pile of fried corn chips, hot frijoles, and a mixture of veggies smothered in condiments. They are delicious, nutritious and conveniently at the DX! You may hear newbs, heathens, or uncultured pagans refer to this Adventist delicacy as “taco salad.” These are lies, it is and will always be a HAYSTACK and together we need to convert the taco salad devotees

• The Haystack Project: MIT Computer Science and Artificial intelligence laboratory uses the word to name an interface system. Smart people and nerds like haystacks, too.

However, we must concede that the word haystack has been used before the existence of the Adventist delicacy. Everyone has heard the idiom “finding a needle in a haystack” right? Well, I Google-ed “haystack” and according to Google its official definition is “a packed pile of hay.” Google also provided other very interesting tidbits about the word haystack(s). Enjoy the following haystack related things from around the world:

• Famous painter, Claude Monet, named one of his impressionist paintings “Haystacks” in 189091. Even the artsy cannot defy the deliciousness.

• A heavyset white man from Nashville, Ten., claimed to be a Southern Rapper and called himself “Haystak.” Unfortunately the Adventist missionaries never reached him and he not only was arrested for sexual assault in 2014, but also assaulted many ears with his (air quotes) music. This was a dark stain on the holy relic of Haystack. • Eminem (the other white rapper) and Rihanna, sing about haystacks in their song titled “The Monster.” They sing, “I will spin Rumpelstiltskin in a haystack, maybe I need a straight jacket.” At first I thought, Oh, NO! Slim Shady was dissing our beloved meal. But really he was making fun of the southern rapper Haystak and the south. I like to believe there is a double meaning, and Eminem is saying that haystacks are so crazy yummy that he needs a straight jacket. Right? • Haystacks.net is a website and brand name of a design studio in Suttons Bay, Mich. Though it is in the same region as Andrews

University, the Adventists have not infiltrated their studios officially. Get it together Andrews University, what are you good for? • And finally, there is the iconic Haystack Rock in the City of Cannon Beach, Ore. This rock is pretty cool and very pretty, but still not as iconic as the Adventist haystack of mouth watering wonders. We should build a church on Haystack Rock — can’t get more Adventist than that. If this article has done anything, I hope it has made you hungry. But beware of the haystack. Once, David Olson was laughing and eating a haystack at the same time and lodged a jalapeño up his sinus. We thought about calling 911 after he wailed and twitched on the floor for five minutes, but decided against it, laughing too hard to use our phones. He probably committed a sin that day and this was God’s way, or Karma’s, of teaching him a lesson. Blessed and vengeful, Haystacks are the best. Yay, Adventists!

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“THE SECRET OF SUCCESS IN LIFE IS TO EAT WHAT YOU LIKE AND LET THE FOOD FIGHT IT OUT INSIDE.”

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THAI CUISINE

RACHEL

PETERSON Food Writer

I’d love to get feedback from you! Send me an email if you have any comments or suggestions for recipes you’d like to see featured at rachel.peterson@ wallawalla.edu

CRAZY ABOUT CASSEROLE This brown rice and lentil casserole recipe was shared with me this past week and I can’t believe how wonderfully simple and delish it is. I almost always have the ingredients for this recipe on hand — it’s perfect for the winter months. Serve with cooked broccoli, sweet potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

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RECIPE BROWN RICE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE I N G R E D I E N TS 3 c. vegetable broth 3/4 c. lentils 1/2 c. brown rice

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3/4 c. chopped onion

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

2. Mix all the ingredients except for the cheese in a baking dish.

1 c. grated cheddar cheese

3. Cover the casserole with foil and bake.

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4. After 1 hour 20 minutes remove the foil and layer the cheese on top of the casserole.

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5.Return to the oven and bake for 20 more minutes. Recipe adapted from: food.com


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21 FASHION

THE BUSINESS OF FASHION HIGHEST-PAYING FASHION SALARIES ALYSSA

1. Chief Marketing Officer: $204,500 2. Design Director: $177,560 3. Photo Director: $161,500

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5. Designer: $127,260

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6. Senior Social Media Manager: $123,810

SHORT STORY Courtney Palmer

FACTS

The fashion industry of New York employs 180,000 people, pays $11 billion in wages, and generates $2 billion in annual tax revenue.

The highest rate of occupational injury in the fashion industry, at 7.6% of workers, is the manufacturing of men’s footwear. The first issue of Vogue was published on December, 17, 1892, in the United States of America.

8. Bookings Director: $121,140 A woman walked into the famous New York department store Bergdorf Goodman. She walked to and stared at a gorgeous fur coat, which must have cost thousands of dollars. From what the associates could see, the woman was homeless, and in legend became known as “the bag lady.” She carried around a large black plastic trash bag and dressed in clothes that had not been washed for days, maybe even months. However, she was not kicked out or asked to leave. Instead, a Bergdorf sales associate approached the woman and asked her if she would like to buy the coat. The woman inquired about the cost, and upon hearing the price, started to pull out stacks of dollar bills. By the end, she had enough to purchase the coat. Nobody knew who this woman was, and she had appeared destitute. Despite this, she was treated with kindness and respect, and the store successfully sold her an elegant coat.

No matter what industry we may be in, let us not forget to treat people well.

Courtney Palmer

7. Stylist: $121,920

9. Marketing Director: $120,490 10. Senior Marketing Manager: $106,750

1. Fashion is not always functional nor practical. Stop wondering if that looks comfortable and just accept that it’s not.

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2. Fashion is sometimes ridiculous. Don’t even try to comprehend it. 3. As first said by Yves Saint Laurent, “Fashions fade, style is eternal.” Learn how to differentiate. 4. A person who is too much of a trend follower is referred to as a “fashion victim.” This is not a name you want to make for yourself. Be an individual. 5. Loving fashion does not always mean loving the limited perspectives presented in the pages of magazines. Simply put, it is about loving the art of self-expression through clothing.

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SCIENCE 22

RECREATIONAL MATHS 2: FERMI ESTIMATIONS DANIEL

hulse Science Writer Sometimes the most useful maths are often the least precise. One such tool is the Fermi estimation. Fermi estimations are used in physics to gage* the magnitude of something difficult to calculate or count. From estimating the number of civilizations in the Milky Way (the Drake equation) to the classic problem — estimating the number of piano tuners in Chicago,1 Fermi estimations are used in a wide range of discussion from serious scientific conjecture to entertainment for nerds. Let’s look at a few ways Fermi estimation can be used to estimate some numbers close to us: the number of red bricks on campus, the number of items at Walmart, and the number of problems in an Engineering degree. How many red bricks are on campus? I’ve had a weird curiosity with how many bricks are on campus for a while. Counting the exact number of red bricks on campus would be a painstaking, time-consuming process. Luckily, a fairly good estimate of the number can be achieved with some educated guesses and just a little bit of multiplication. Looking at a wall

of solid bricks can give the following data: 10 ft of length is about 10 bricks, and 10 ft of height is about 30 bricks. Therefore, a 10×10 area of bricks has about 300 bricks. Looking at a fairly large face of a brick wall suggests that one of those walls has roughly 15 of those 10×10 areas. Finally, the number of those walls on campus can be estimated based off of an estimate of the number of those massive-walls for each building: Kretschmar

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The total of those massive walls is about 120. Multiplying the number of walls times the number of 10×10 areas times the number of bricks in the area gives the Fermi estimation for the number of bricks on campus:

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How many homework problems are done in an Engineering degree? One number I’m interested in knowing is the number of homework problems that are written up in an Engineering degree. Fermi estimation works for this too. Estimating three problems per assignment, two assignments per week per class, four classes per quarter, and 10 weeks per quarter, gives:

So, based on this estimation, there are about one half of a million bricks on campus. Neat! How many individual products are contained in the College Place Walmart? Everyone knows Walmart is a big store, but our familiarity with it may skew the amount of products we think are sold there. I was interested in looking at how many items are sold at Walmart, so, in order to figure it out, I decided it would be best to just go to the store. After wandering in, I found a representative-looking aisle and found that the aisles were made out of panels, which made a fairly good base unit for the estimation. One panel had about 150 products. Each aisle had about 25 panels.** One department had about five aisles. The store had about 40 departments. The number of products can then be easily estimated using, again, just some simple multiplication:

or 240 problems per quarter. Then, estimating a threequarter year and a four-year degree gives a total number of homeworks of:

As a result, it can safely be said that Engineering majors have far more than 99 problems. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_problem

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* PSA: Gage is a moronic but perfectly acceptable spelling of gauge used in engineering textbooks around the world. See: http://www. merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gauge

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Based on this estimation, there are over 600,000 individual items for sale in a Walmart. That’s quite a few, certainly more than I was expecting.

**A literally impossible estimate, since each the number of panels in an aisle must be even — otherwise there would be an awkward gap with no products. ***Not quite half a million, although it may seem close.

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23 SPORTS

WOLVES RUNNING RECAP ALEX

wagner Sports Writer It’s been a busy few weeks for sports and athletics on the campus of Walla Walla University. Both men’s and women’s basketball teams wrapped up their seasons with a bundle of games last month. The men’s team went 4-1 in the month of February, winning over Portland Bible College, Multnomah University, and New Hope College. Seniors Jordan Spady and Tyreek Luckett were honored before the start of their final evening game, sharing hugs with teammates and receiving a standing ovation from the crowd celebrating their contribution to the athletic program.

In that senior night game, both Spady and Luckett played well. Spady had a game high of 21 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks, while Luckett scored 12 points and handed out three assists. After the game Spady spoke about his time as a Wolf, saying “It’s been lots of fun and a really big learning experience, not only for basketball, but for a lot of aspects of life. I’m really grateful for this opportunity to play basketball and improve as a person.” Luckett echoed those comments, adding, “It’s been great. It’s been fun playing, and I love my teammates. It’s a good program and I’m glad I decided to play.” While the women’s season didn’t go quite the way they would have liked, they proved to be an enjoyable group to watch. The team worked hard, showing lots of resilience and refusing to quit when things got difficult. While losing is not easy, the Wolves handled all of their games with class and grace. It was not an uncommon

sight to see players after a game with a They play against other college club smile on their face, knowing they had teams from around the northwest, ingiven it their best that night. cluding the University of Washington, Softball is the final school-sponsored Washington State University, Whitathletic program that will run this man, Gonzaga, and the University of year. The team plays doubleheaders Idaho. They play in tournaments hostand there will be several opportunities ed through an organization called the to come out and catch some softball Pacific Intercollegiate Volleyball Asaction. The first of which comes this sociation (PIVA) and have performed Friday (March 6), when the team hosts well in competition.

Blue Mountain Community College at Earlier this month, they took 5th noon and 2:00 P.M. place out of 12 teams at a tournament Did you know that Walla Walla hosted at the University of Seattle. University has a club volleyball team? Last weekend in a tournament held at They have been competing in tourna- Gonzaga, the team lost in the quarterments over the past few months, and finals after defeating Whitman and the their play has really warranted some University of Idaho. Statistical leaders include Patrick McGee who led the recognition. way with 25 kills, James Thorn with The squad’s coach, Greg Rogers 24 kills along with five aces, and Trae ,told me, “Our program is big. We Riddle, who provided 45 assists to go have nearly 20 guys involved. We’re with six aces over the course of the not just six guys that get together. We tournament. are also very young: we have five reFinally, this week marked the beturning players, with several rookies ginning of the intramural basketball making significant contributions and playoffs. A time of hope and optigetting playing time — this makes our mism for teams who had more regimmediate future very bright.”

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ular season losses then wins. A time of trying to decide if you should eat at the caf 20 minutes before your game, or wait to eat until afterwards when it will inevitably be closed. A time of trying to decide if you can get away with wearing that pair of socks again. Most importantly, have a great time competing, participating, spectating, and enjoying the game of basketball.

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SPECIAL K CONNECTION I’m a big fan of words and phrases. There are words that describe most anything you can imagine, even if those words aren’t in English. For instance, the French have a phrase for when you think of the perfect comeback only after the conversation is over (esprit de l’escalier), the Germans have a word for that poor sod who gets stuck carrying everyone else’s bags on a trip (packesel), and the Scots apparently understand the struggle and have the word to describe that moment when you are about to introduce someone and you can’t quite remember their name (tartle).

ABIGAIL

wissink Backpage Writer

We have a lot of special words within the SDA world that describe our own traditions and food, which I don’t really need to list because you probably just thought of a number of them from me bringing up the idea. Even though we’re pretty spread out across the world, our community is still so tight-knit that we can all pretty much understand each other, and you’ll probably find out that you have mutual friends with

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VERBATIM

“We’re all gonna get stoned in lab today!” - Professor Jim Nestler

“The number 666 is great; it has some –Professor Tim Tiffin interesting properties!”

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any Adventist you meet. My interaction with the size of the Adventist world is more limited than most; I do not have the typical long family history of pastors and doctors. However, through time in the SDA school system and summers spent at camp and camp meetings I have come to make connections that many of you have probably experienced. You remember coming to U-Days and running into your best friend from first grade that you haven’t seen in over 10 years? Talking to someone in college for the first time and realizing that you’re actually second cousins through marriage? Adding someone on Facebook and realizing they are mutual friends with someone you were in a cabin with at camp when you were 12? Most of us have encountered similar experiences on multiple occasions and this deserves some recognition. Usually when I’m talking to someone and we realize we’ve made a connection like this we tend to just exclaim “Adventists!” and give a good laugh. However,

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Send in your guesses to Abigail.Wissink@wallawalla.edu

LLAMAS!

“Stay out of my body!”

“The answer is always either Jesus or the Catholics. Don’t get ‘em mixed up!” – Meghann Heinrich

If you hear something funny, cringe-worthy, or that could be hilarious out of context, send the quote to me! abigail.wissink@wallawalla.edu

Overall, I think adding this phrase to our vocabulary is necessary because it fills the void of the termless phenomenon that it so very common to many of us. (Although making another obscure term to describe ourselves will probably make it more difficult to convince non-SDAs that we’re not weird. Oops.)

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- Jaucelyn Carter, studying diseases in Biology

I think this phenomenon deserves a name of its own that is understood in our subculture. Let’s call it a Special K Connection. Besides the obvious alliterative awesomeness, it holds another meaning special only to us. Who else in the world besides us products of the Adventist system know what the heck Special K loaf is? Nobody. Next time you learn that your classmate’s parents were best friends with your dad in high school or that you’re actually cousins to that person who lives across the hall from you, call it what it is: a Special K Connection.

I present you with what I’ve been distracted by this week.

www.llamafont.com (I don’t have an explanation for this beyond the fact that I like it a lot.)

These haiku should leave you spinning. The answer is Primarily a reference to a thing that is never there when you need it the most Last issue’s winner: Chandler Edmister Last issue’s answer: ASWWU Elections


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