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Welcome to Winter Quarter, 2014! Some people might see this time of year as depressing, dark, and melancholic. I see it as an opportunity to get everything done I need to so I’ll be ready once spring rolls around. And in the case of The Collegian, we are taking the opportunity to highlight the life of an important figure in our history. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t until the 20th of the month, but with the Centennial of ASWWU taking place next week (stay tuned), we’re taking the opportunity now. In this first issue of the new year, the feature dives into the life of the great humanitarian, leader, and hero, discussing how his contributions helped us move forward to a better society. We also take a look at how things aren’t quite equal yet — how we aren’t yet in a world free of racial discrimination. With any important issue, discussion is only useful if possible solutions are discussed, so The Collegian has highlighted why putting an end to stereotypes and racial discrimination matters and how to go about doing it.
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The topic of racial discrimination is a difficult one. Often, people are afraid to discuss topics like this because they are so complex. The outcome of discussion on racial discrimination can have a lot of influence, it’s personal, it speaks to people’s experiences, and involves mistreating people based on their identities. I struggle with the discussion of racism because I can feel like I don’t know enough, meaning I can appear ignorant or offend people. I’ve learned, however, that it’s okay to not know everything and still engage in discussion as long as you know you don’t know everything and are open to learning. I invite you to read this week’s discussion of King and racial discrimination. A better understanding of this history and the role King played in fighting it helps us better know how to engage current social justice issues.
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Staff Writer With Martin Luther King Jr. Day coming up on Monday, January 20, many of us get visions of passionate speakers reminding us of that revolutionary’s vitally important dream. For the January 20 CommUnity program, Bill Knott, editor and executive publisher of Adventist Review and Adventist World, will be giving a presentation titled “He Freed a Lot of People.” The title comes from the 1968 song, “Abraham, Martin, and John,” which commemorates the sacrifices made by Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Robert Kennedy.
Although Knott was not present when King delivered his world-changing speech, he deeply wishes he had been. Knott recalls how even some Adventist schools, like the one he attended as a child in Texas, were segregated or for whites only. Knott told the Adventist Review on August 27, 2013, “To be six, White, and living in Texas — and Adventist — 50 years ago meant to be oblivious to the issues of race and justice and national reconciliation. ...” Today, church members are not so oblivious. In an age of immediate information, Adventists are able to be aware of issues and events as they are happening in real time. As Knott described to the Adventist Review, “Fifty years later, Seventh-day Adventists in the United States and
celebration of the century // carolyn Green
News Editor Happy birthday, Associated Students of Walla Walla University! 2014 marks the 100th birthday of ASWWU, and in celebration of a century of service to WWU students, ASWWU is throwing a birthday festival that cannot be rivaled. Starting in mid-January, ASWWU will begin its celebration with parties involving the entire campus, student-made videos, and the launches of an ASWWU apparel line and ASWWU’s annual fundraiser. And for the first time in the existence of ASWWU, its officers are compiling a timeline of the milestones the student association has reached over the last 100 years. Essentially, ASWWU is a business in and of itself. It is run by a student-voted president and his or her cabinet, houses 12 departments, sends representatives to university administration committees, and publishes an annual photo directory, a picture
yearbook, and a weekly newspaper. Through these avenues, ASWWU is currently able to employ 115 students. “Over the last 100 years, ASWWU has provided a strong voice for students to administration committees,” said Jono Pratt, ASWWU president. This access to administration allows students’ needs to be met and goals to be accomplished.
around the world are still in the business of trying to remember the dream.” Rather than simply remembering the dream, we should be striving to keep the dream alive and growing in our world today.
Portland Update NEW QUARTER; NEW OPPORTUNITY
It’s a whole new quarter! Here in Portland that means a new nursing class, which brings all new clinicals and patients, new challenges, and building on knowledge. As future nurses, we get this rare opportunity to meet people when they’re at major turning points in their lives. We never know what our clinical day has in store for us, but here’s to another quarter of all new opportunities. There are many events being planned this winter quarter so stay tuned for news, stories, and updates. Till next week! — Taylor Higdon
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fundraiser raised funds for wells to be built in Africa. In 2012, ASWWU raised money to help support the local public elementary schools.
Since its establishment in 1914, ASWWU has been a driving force for student life on campus. ASWWU offers several programs, events, and opportunities for the student body. The spiritual team puts on a special weekend of worship each quarter, which encourages spiritual growth on campus. The ASWWU Outdoors program provides weekend trips and teaches skills for surviving and even thriving in the wilderness. For entertainment, ASWWU’s social department hosts several large and small events each quarter.
The celebration of ASWWU’s 100th birthday will continue throughout the rest of the year. “We are hoping to see a large amount of alumni involvement over alumni weekend in the spring when so many graduates are on campus together,” said Eric Weber, marketing vice president for ASWWU.
Aside from providing the student body of WWU with on-campus services, ASWWU has worked to foster a spirit of generosity beyond the WWU campus. Each year, ASWWU chooses a cause to support. Last year ASWWU’s Mission Mozambique
To learn more about upcoming anniversary events, visit www.wallawalla.edu.
We are grateful for the student leaders who formed ASWWU 100 years ago and those who continue to lead.
SENATE UPDATE New Business F.L. 6 — Giveaways for ASWWU Old Business G.L. 8 — Employment Authorization and ASWWU Hiring G.L. 9 — Cedric Thiel for ASWWU Justice
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+A Decade of Sabbath Jubilee // lauren lewis Staff Writer
Walla Walla University will pursue a vision, A Decade of Sabbath Jubilee. This is a 10-year biblical program seeking to celebrate, practice, and progress the University’s commitment to excellence in economics, thought, service, expression, and faith. In Westwind magazine, President John McVay describes A Decade of Sabbath Jubilee: “During the next 10 years, in service to our mission and core themes, we will enact bold strategies that advance God’s invitation to thrive in the pursuit of balanced, satisfying and service-oriented lives.” A Decade of Sabbath Jubilee introduces five commitments or core themes to enrich the University.1
“Ten years of Jubilee will promote our faith in God.”
Economic Jubilee
• Adopt “keystone habits,” mirrored from Charles Duhiggs book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business. • The University will aim to achieve “an annual budget margin of 10 percent by the year 2022–2023.”
• Raise $30 million in a comprehensive campaign to grow university endowment. • Management will determine an “appropriate student population size” and aim to enroll that many students to produce year-to-year economic stability.
Excellence in Thought • Focus on student balance and wellness. • Prioritize students with a “structured success strategy that will feature an invigorating academic advising process.”
Generosity in Service
• Create a community-service and mission project department to organize worldwide and local service projects. • Develop a unique, community-based, long-term service project. • Financially support students through a low-debt and no-debt trajectory.
Beauty in Expression
• Renovating existing structures on campus. • Revamp a program of professionalism, to engage excellence, expression, and leadership in students in academic and non-academic situations. • Bring art and music to children in under-served communities in the Walla Walla valley.
• Faculty will be subject to heightened accountability.
former pastor returns // Lester biggs Staff Writer
On December 10th it was made official that former Pastor Alex Bryan would be returning to Walla Walla University Church as head pastor. Last year Bryan accepted a position as president of Kettering College
“This was not something that anyone could have predicted,” Dean of Theology Dave Thomas said, “when it [became] a possibility we moved him to the front of the list.”
• Form a center for Sabbath celebration. • Student teams will partner with local congregations and schools of the North Pacific Union Conference to promote Adventism. • Theology courses and religious instruction on campus will be “considered carefully ... to ensure each student has opportunity to consider Christian faith thoroughly.” The Sabbath Jubilee Commitment is not changing the University but is “sharpening the best of who we are and what God has called us to be.” As McVay states in the Westwind, “Together, we can ensure that our students are fully prepared to recognize and celebrate its rewards, and, in turn, richly bless others in Christ’s name for generations to come.” Ten years of Jubilee will promote our Faith in God, our success in classes, and our lives beyond graduation. 1. All quotes from "A Sabbath Jubilee." Westwind Magazine. www.wallawalla.edu/fileadmin/ user_upload/college_relations/Westwind/ Fall_13/2013_Fall_Westwind_Web.pdf (accessed January 6, 2014).
• Curriculum will emphasize critical thinking and encourage sustainable goals.
in Dayton, Ohio. A search committee was in the process of filling the position when they learned that there was a possibility he would be interested in returning. The search was halted until it was confirmed that Bryan was interested.
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He will be fulfilling his term at Kettering College, which ends in April, and he is expected to return as head pastor in May. Until that time he will be making trips to Walla Walla at least once a month. Bryan will be preaching this upcoming Saturday, January 11, at the University Church.
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An Identity WISDOM Crisis // collegian
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Our ethnicity is at the heart of our identity. Often it becomes nearly impossible to separate the two. We may not be able to know the exact genesis of our identity, but we can become more aware of its interaction with our ethnicity. Discussions of identity raise a dilemma all too familiar in biology and psychology: nature or nurture. Our identity is molded and shaped by our genetic makeup throughout the entirety of development. We share similar “nature” traits, often physical, with members of our own race, and most of our early developmental experiences are
probably within our culture and with people of a similar ethnic background. On the nurture side of things, we are also affected by those apart from our family; these people influence our emotions, decisions, and perspectives. These two reasons help us understand why ethnicity is so inseparable from who we are. From the day we are born, our identities are shaped by our ethnicity, culture, and race — biologically and culturally. Knowing how closely ethnicity ties to our identity, what might cause ethnic prejudice such as racism? Here’s how I like to think of it. Racism is prejudice shown towards someone because of his or her race, and the root cause of prejudice is a failure to identify with others we perceive as unlike ourselves. It is ignoring others’ similarities and instead seeing them as foreign, unfamiliar, or alien. Then that all-too-familiar resistance to the unknown takes care of the rest, creating labels of hate, contempt, and fear. “I just hate the way they say that word.” “I would probably be more accepting if they just learned English.” “They are probably just going to
Adventist Activity // REBECCA WILLIAMS
Opinion Editor Seventh-day Adventists are notorious for their lack of activity when it comes to social issues. In the book Seventh-day Adventists and the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Samuel London gives an overview of the denomination’s involvement, or lack thereof, in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Basically, according to London, the majority of Seventh-day Adventists avoided participating in the movement. Today, issues like homosexuality are continuously swept under the rug in Adventist congregations, and the denomination is currently experiencing difficulty deciding on whether or not women should even be allowed to be ordained. The church is treating these issues with the same apathetic attitude as it did the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Not only is the issue of female ordination a church policy issue, but it is also a social issue. If the church decides officially that women are not to be ordained, are they not preventing women from having equal
employment opportunities, and thereby promoting the superiority of men over women? The church needs to decide what its stance is in that arena quickly, or it will be subject to social criticism. As far as other social issues are concerned, the Adventist church has pages and pages of statements that relate to the treatment of homosexuals, women’s issues, birth control, gambling, etc. Now, I can understand the church not wanting to get involved in government politics, especially in a country where church and state are separate. Also, I can see why some church leaders in the U.S. are hesitant to make decisions about policies that may be considered radical in other divisions. However, for this church in this country, may I just say that perhaps it is time to get with the times? There are several theological arguments that one could make for or against the issues that are mentioned above. However, the point of this discussion is not so much the opinion of the church as it is the activity of the church. This should not just be any kind of involvement, but meaningful, personal contributions to society. I recently listened to a sermon at my home church that urged Adventists to be more evangelical, to go out into the cities and preach the third angel’s
take over all our jobs now.” The goal of all of these stereotypes is to dehumanize and dissociate from the person. Racism is a serious issue, yet I don’t believe color blindness is the answer to the problem. Race is an external cue, an obvious reminder of the fact that other people are unlike ourselves. We should embrace racial, ethnic, and cultural differences. Acknowledging someone’s differences can also be positive, sparking curiosity and interest. I think the solution to racism is learning to identify with others despite any perceived differences. For those who have demonized individuals who don’t look and act like them, this will be a hard lesson. But it’s necessary. There is no good excuse for America’s ongoing struggle with racism. A country this diverse should celebrate its polyethnicity, not clique-up like a highschool cafeteria. We are all different; true. But beneath our differences, at the heart of our identities, there is far more that unites us than divides us.
message, the health message, and the end times. However, I’m not sure if that is the approach we should be taking. What about the central message of love? At this time, I do not believe that the best way to reach out to people is to preach complicated topics that have little-to-no bearing on the daily existence of the average person. Of course, I am not trying to undermine the church and its purpose, but I am suggesting that the church prioritize a little bit better. The message of love is relevant to everyone, whether or not they have had a religious experience. Creating relationships, conveying compassion, and showing interest in current social issues should become the activities of the church. Many non-Adventists I interact with have this idea that we Adventists are snobby and exclusive. By actively involving itself in projects that improve our communities and by caring about the well-being of people outside our small circle, the Adventist church can show our society that it is ready to contribute to and actively take part in the caretaking of the world and the fight for human rights.
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The Church and Civil Rights // We might like to think that the Bible has provided a basis for supporting equal rights in our society, or that the church has been a leader against systems of oppression. But neither of these beliefs are very true. In terms of civil rights movements, the church has been a band-wagoner at best, outwardly supporting causes only when it became acceptable and necessary to do so. It seems strange: If we look at the verses and proof-texts that were formerly used to substantiate oppression — against blacks, women, and interracial couples — and we see those texts as absurd, outof-context, and contradictory to the core of the message of Jesus Christ.
The sad truth is that much of the late-comer tendencies can find their roots in misplaced cautiousness — not wanting to upset the systems and common practices already at play, like the segregated churches in the south during the civil rights movements. We’ve had opportunities in our history to take a stronger stance in leading causes for the basic rights of the oppressed. And we’ve missed them. In terms of civil rights it took us longer than it should have to really come around.
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We may look at our church now and suppose that we’re in a fairly good position — a position with moral report, backed by thorough Biblical exegesis, and influenced by the love of Jesus. But are we? The church’s official stances reflect what society has already laid out. We didn’t lead, we agreed. Society even now is trying to combat the problems that racism, prejudice, and profiling present. Women and minorities across our country are still fighting to have equal opportunity. Poverty is rampant and stigmatized by the social elite. The LGBT community, accounting for over 300,000,000 people1, is largely rejected by churches. Women are held back from equal opportunity for employment. And the church? Well ... our church is pretty quiet. Maybe it’s time we become the activists who lead the cause for equality. You know, like Jesus asked us to. 1. This is assuming five percent of the world’s population is LGBT, a low estimate.
Campus Ministries hello, walla walla! It is good to be back among friends, faculty, and even the dreaded pile of homework.
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Against Racial Equality Genesis 9:25* Acts 17:24–26 Jeremiah 13:23 *Noah’s curse and the origin of the “burnt” race.
Against Women’s Rights Colossians 3:18 1 Corinthians 14:35 1 Corinthians 11:7–9 Leviticus 12:1, 2, 5
But if you are dreading a long winter, have no fear! Campus Ministries has different opportunities to mix things up. Things on the horizon from Campus Ministries:
Against Interracial Marriage Genesis 28:1
Portland Mission Trip (February 14–17): contact Paddy.McCoy@wallawalla.edu.
Leviticus 19:19
Small Groups: contact Travis.Sandidge@wallawalla.edu.
Deuteronomy 7:2–3
Volunteer Opportunities — blanket drive, downtown ministries, and more: contact Rychelle.Willis@wallawalla.edu. Want to get involved with Fireside? Contact Michael.Moore2@wallawalla.edu or Kylia.Clark@wallawalla.edu.
Against Gay Rights Leviticus 18:22 1 Corinthians 6:9–10
Interested in the One Project? (Seattle, February 10–11): Contact Paddy.McCoy@ wallawalla.edu.
Leviticus 20:13
We are more than happy to plug you in to ministry on the Walla Walla University campus. Always feel free to come into our office (located next to the U-shop) to sign up for things, ask questions, or say hello. Once again, welcome back! — Rachael Coon
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Romans 1:24–27
Genesis 2:24
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The Parable of the ABC Gum //
It was one of the most humid and stifling moments I have endured since I arrived here in Belize over a month ago. There was no use trying to wipe the beads of sweat that were accumulating on my forehead because it was only a matter of seconds until they would reappear. Nonetheless, it was a beautiful Sabbath day and I was grateful to be gathered with the rest of The King’s Children’s Home to praise God’s name.
Normally, I like to sit towards the back of the church and attend to the babies. However, this particular Sabbath I decided to sit in the front with some of the smaller boys and help eliminate the perpetual pestering that goes on. Little did I know I would be learning two lessons that day. One from the sermon I was listening to and one from my buddy, Jason. Jason is in the third grade and is a very loving and sweet boy. I was sandwiched between him and another one of the younger boys in the very front pew. As I mentioned previously, it was extremely hot and sometimes the heat can make you sleepy. Halfway through the sermon, Jason proceeded to lay his head on my shoulder and take a nap. He remained there, completely comfortable with his sweaty head resting against my arm until it was time to say closing prayer. Suddenly, Jason spotted the gum that I had spit out in its original wrapper moments before we knelt down for prayer. I left it wadded up there on the edge of the pew, waiting until I could find a garbage can to throw it in. My eyes were closed, but apparently his were not. He had another agenda.
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After the prayer, I opened my eyes to find my empty wrapper with gum residue staring back at me. I looked to my right and then to my left only to find Jason nonchalantly chomping down on my spearmint ABC gum. “Jason,” I said. He turned his gaze from the tile floor to my questioning eyes. “Did you just eat the gum I was chewing during church?” I asked. He quickly looked down at the floor once again and slowly nodded his head. I couldn’t help but laugh to myself, even though it was just slightly disgusting. “I would have just given you a new piece!” I told him. “All you had to do was ask!” The gum incident stuck with me late into the night and I pondered why Jason felt the need to pounce on the opportunity to take my ABC gum while my eyes were closed. It occurred to me that many of these children I am working with don’t know how to ask for something the right way. They automatically take things or resort to “stealing” because they are afraid of rejection. As Christians, I feel like we often repeat this with God. It’s easy to bypass asking Him for help or telling Him the desires of our hearts because we figure we already know the answer to the question. It’s simply more convenient to take matters into our own hands and chew on that piece of ABC gum. As I continue to serve in this place, it is my prayer that God will be able to use me to show these children the proper way to “ask before you receive” especially when it comes to using other people’s things. But more importantly, I want to instill the concept of seeking God’s counsel, even if it’s with something as insignificant as a piece of gum. He’s got better things in store.
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Martin Luther: Man of Mystery //
Micah Hall Columnist
I enjoyed Christmas break. Sadly, I cannot show you all the fun we had firsthand. However, I was forced/asked/ mostly just forced by my mother to pose for professional photos at our local J.C. Penney’s. It was terrible. However, the photographer did her best to portray us naturally. In the photo included, we look exactly as we always do. Lonna is lying in the center, her legs to one side so that it doesn’t look like she has bunny ears. Jesse and I are on either side of her in a “V” shape, kissing her on the cheek. The photographer was perfect. We do that so much we hardly notice it anymore. In fact, we watched Chopped the day before the photos were taken in that same position. It was incredible. Then I received an email stating that this issue is about diversity and Martin Luther King Jr. I was very excited about this. I was just reading about monastic life in my free time because I am smart and I like cultural things. I think that I am a fairly well-read person. Last Saturday, I read a whole book in one day; that is because I am smart. Not that I believe I am smarter than others — I am not conceited. It is just that I think I am very intelligent. Sorry if you don’t understand, sometimes people don’t understand when I have these sort of discussions. If you aren’t a fan of reading, culture, or knowledge, you should probably stop reading here. I did not research any of this; I simply wrote it out of my own vast base of knowledge — be impressed. Martin Luther was a monk who lived approximately 200 years after the time of Christ. No one knows the exact date of his birth, but they do know that he was born. That is important. He never married, since that isn’t what monks do. In fact, it is rumored that he was such a devout monk that he only rarely allowed himself to drink alcohol and when he did, it was only a little glass of wine or something. He wasn’t an alcoholic or anything. I mean, Jesus made wine and he said not to judge. You have no right to judge him for an occasional indulgence, he was a monk. He did good, appropriate monk things most of the time; He deserves to relax.
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WRITING
Anthem I’ve been told “This is real life” But I won’t believe that until Every avenue of adventure has been Exhausted, I won’t soon give up, It’s harder for me to understand Than to explain, it’s human, Do we sleep long enough for Weariness to leave our bodies
He was an enigmatic figure and had some controversial viewpoints. He did not believe that celibacy for monks was necessarily a good idea. He thought it could lead to fornication and homosexuality. Many of the acts associated with him actually were performed by Martin Luther King Jr., an acclaimed civil rights activist. I might have lied. (I did a little research and learned that Martin Luther did not perform the famous “I Have A Dream” speech. That was spoken by Martin Luther Jr. and plagiarized a little by Martin Luther King Jr. from Archibald Carey.)
And for wakefulness to claim
In conclusion, Martin Luther was a great man, a scholar, and a visionary. I am glad we could take one issue out of the year to celebrate his legacy.
To make a real difference,
Our minds, do we sleep long enough For our thought-provoking dreams
Some see all restrictions as chains Shackles around their freedom And of all the things that are branded, Freedom is fireworks and Ball-Park franks But its meaning is not lost on its icons However, by those that give up. — Savannah Kisling
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WELCOME BACK BASH
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PERSPECTIVE DIVERSIONS | 13
Eric Weber
Diversions Editor & Pontificator
America: The Motherland // Welcome back, comrades and peers! It's winter quarter and I am geared up and ready to go. Who knows, I'm so excited I may go buy a gun for no particular reason other than showing Hussein (or as the democrats like to call him: Obama), that he can't deny me my firepower. As you can see, I'm starting this quarter off with a bang, or several successive bangs if we're talking about my new semi-automatic killing machine. Contrary to what you think, this article has nothing to do with gun control, but it has everything to do with cultural awareness (I would like to dedicate that transition to Professor Wehtje — thanks bro). I love this country, I love this school, and I love waking up and watching Golden Girl re-runs with my demented Me-Ma (it's really Hulk Hogan montages, but she can't tell the difference without her glasses), but what I don't like is when people believe their culture is better or the best. I’m sorry to "Miley Cyrus" your dreams, but it's not better, it's probably worse. Life and culture aren’t like football games; painting your face, wearing a jersey, and having rivalries makes you look really, really silly. Now don't get me wrong; I'm the first person to say that America is an awesome country — I mean, who doesn't love 24-hour fast food? I do! We just need to realize that there is no hierarchy of culture, there is no base measurement, and it's not a matter of cultures being the same, it's a matter of all cultures deserving respect. Now, you'll have to excuse me — it's noon, and Me-Ma and I are going to watch FOX News’ latest special: America's War on Childhood Memories.
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PERSPECTIVES ON RACE AND DISCRIMINATION // Have you ever treated someone unfairly because of his or her race? In the 1960–70s I grew up in Northern California in an area that was predominately white. However, there was a large East Indian population — the largest in the United States at that time. They had large families who owned and worked the many orchard farms. Their customs were radically different from mine and we definitely did not interact much. I suppose the unfair treatment would be the presuppositions and judgements I made about them — lack of cleanliness, poor, unfriendly — when in reality I did not really know them. The spices they used for cooking smelled “bad” to me at the time, and come to find out, they were actually some of the richest people in the area — they just knew how to save money and were not inclined toward consumerism. Ironically, Indian foods/curry are now some of my very favorite dishes.
Has your race influenced your values? If so, how? Race has influenced my values because being in the minority makes me more sensitive to struggles faced by all types of people who find themselves in minority positions — be it race, age, gender, etc. Although my experience is different from that of African Americans because I come from a West Indian background and haven’t faced some of the same issues, nor have the same history and socialization as they have, still I have found ways to take on their struggles and be sensitive to their needs as well as other races with a history of racial injustice. Specifically, I’ve worked hard to increase the African-American and Hispanic representation on the faculty, administration, and staff, and increase the percentage of students of color on the campus. — Pedrito Maynard-Reid
— Debbie Muthersbaugh
Of course I have, and it’s so much more complicated than unconsciously treating someone unfairly, as opposed to doing it because of actual racism. In my life, I have discovered racism as a disease passed through family experiences, which I have called “accidental racism” before. There are kind, loving, Christlike people in my life who, because of their parents’ perception of race or otherwise, will make assumptions of those who are different than them without meaning them harm. It’s just what they have grown up with, much like I have grown up with the idea that because I am half Latina, people will make assumptions about me. It’s a complicated circle of assumptions, perceptions, and expectations. — Becka Hanan
As a person with a Japanese father and Caucasian mother, race has definitely influenced my values. While I try to embrace both sides of my heritage, it is obvious to me that being Japanese has had a greater impact on my current ideals. For me, this would be best exemplified by the foundational importance placed upon family. In my household, upholding and protecting the family’s reputation is a top priority. This is accomplished through academic achievement, avoiding the appearance of weakness, and preventing any situation which could result in loss of face. Everything that I do is a reflection upon my family. My dad often says, “Being a part of the Iwasa family does not define who you are, but everything that you do affects how others define the Iwasa family.” — Andralyn Iwasa
What is a misconception you think others have about your race?
How do you demonstrate racial equality in your everyday life?
I remember in school my classmates would always ask me what I got on tests, and if I ever did well they replied, “Oh it’s only because you’re Asian.” People assumed academics came naturally to me and they would discredit the fact that I spent hours studying. Also, when people hear I’m Korean, the first thing some ask is if I eat dog. Yes, some people in Korea do eat dog meat, but not everyone. As far as I know, no one in my whole family has ever tried dog meat and out of all the Korean people I know, only one person has (but he’s eaten everything imaginable).
The best way to promote racial equality is to value people for their character, not their race. Special treatment for anyone based on his or her race, positive or negative, does more harm than good. I don’t consider race to be a determining factor in my decisionmaking; there is no reason for me to treat one person differently from the next based on the color of his or her skin. — Tyler Sherwin
— Jassica Choi
“In my life, I have discovered racism as a disease passed through family experiences, which I have called ‘accidental racism’ before.” The black race has had several misconceptions that other races tend to believe and pass judgement: that all black people act, behave, or think in a certain way. Some misconceptions are that black people are lazy, hate education, are always in prision, die early due to involvement in criminal activities, are thieves, and are liars. On a broader scale, some other races think black people all come from Africa, are less than likely to succeed, and are very poor. These misconstrued conceptions have hindered the black race, and other races tend to first think and believe these perceptions when they are asked on their view of black people. — Kofi Twumasi
As a white, middle-class, Christian male, I feel that I have little place to talk about issues of diversity. I view race as just another physical feature; it is what it is, and I attempt to avoid biases in my own life. However, I am also cognizant that my attitudes of more or less ignoring race are not necessarily the most productive; it is easy for me to say that we live in a postracial society because I am not personally affected by the remnants of a long history of prejudice in our nation. I believe that my best course of action is to stop the perpetuation of a culture of prejudice while not discounting others’ experiences with it. I think it wise to remember that just because I don’t feel the effects of racism does not mean that I should pretend they don’t exist at all. — Cedric Thiel
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A SELECTED
1783
1808
1857
1863
OF BLACK AMERICAN
Massachusetts outlaws slavery within its borders.
Importation of slaves banned; illegal slave trade continues.
Dred Scott Supreme Court decision rules that slaves do not become free when taken into a free state, that Congress cannot ban slavery from a territory, and that blacks cannot become citizens.
President Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, freeing “all slaves in areas still in rebellion.”
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CIVIL RIGHTS
1960
1962
Four black college students begin sit-ins at lunch counter of a Greensboro, North Carolina, restaurant where black patrons are not served.
President Kennedy sends federal troops to the University of Mississippi to quell riots so that James Meredith, the school’s first black student, can attend.
1957 Arkansas Gov. Orval Rubus uses National Guard to block nine black students from attending a Little Rock High School; following a court order, President Eisenhower sends in federal troops to ensure compliance.
1956 Coalition of Southern congressmen calls for massive resistance to Supreme Court desegregation rulings.
1962 The Department of Defense orders full integration of military reserve units, the National Guard excluded.
1963
1968
1968
1983
Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. James Earl Ray later convicted and sentenced to 99 years in prison.
Poor People’s March on Washington — planned by King before his death — goes on.
Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday established.
1963
1983 Civil rights museum opens at King assassination site in Memphis.
1965 New voting rights act signed.
Race riots prompt modified martial law in Cambridge, Maryland.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers the “I Have a Dream” speech to hundreds of thousands at the March on Washington.
1965
1965
1964
Malcom X assassinated.
March from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to demand protection for voting rights, in response to the slaying of two civil rights workers earlier in the year in Selma.
Congress passes Civil Rights Act declaring discrimination based on race illegal, after 75day long filibuster.
1865 Civil War ends. 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery, added to the Constitution.
1868 14th Amendment, conferring citizenship to African Americans, is added to Constitution.
1870 15th Amendment, barring racial discrimination in voting, is added to Constitution.
1896 Supreme Court approves “separate but equal” segregation doctrine.
1955
1954
1943
1923
1909
Federal Interstate Commerce Commission bans segregation on interstate trains and buses.
U.S. Supreme Court declares school segregation unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka ruling.
Harlem and Detroit riots occur.
Oklahoma placed under martial law because of Ku Klux Klan activities.
National Congress on the Negro convenes, leading to founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
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honoring his legacy: CONTINUING THE WORK OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Katherine Pekar Feature Editor
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Over half a century ago, Martin Luther King Jr. began his work to eradicate racial discrimination in America. What started with protests to eliminate segregated seating on public buses soon grew into a national movement for equality in both legislation and action. Over a period of 11 years, King traveled six million miles, spoke upwards of 2,500 times, and was arrested on over 20 occasions as he labored to bring civil rights into both the national and global spotlight.1 Now, 50 years after he delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, King is remembered and honored as a major force within the civil rights movement. His work represents a large part of the progress toward a new era of equality in America. Today, we enjoy the benefits of King’s work. However, the social progress we enjoy has led many to question the relevance of continuing King’s efforts. As a generation born into increased civil rights, the visible horrors of Jim Crow lie in the past. Black and white students are no longer separated in the classroom, buses are no longer divided based on skin color, and America has elected a non-white president. The days of racial segregation and discrimination often appear to be over, and Jim Crow legislation seems a relic of America’s past. Unfortunately, ideologies of racial discrimination did not end in the sixties. Today, discrimination is more subtle, often sneaking undetected into our music, movies, and lifestyle. Although the immediate results of racism now appear less extreme, the idea that certain groups of people should be treated differently because of their skin color is still prevalent in America. This attitude is often expressed in ways that prove problematic for minority groups.
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One example of problematic discrimination is the way current blockbuster Out of the Furnace portrays the Ramapough Mountain Indian community. Set in Mawtah, New Jersey, the home of the Ramapough Mountain tribe, the movie includes several derogatory comments about the Indians, as well as a fight-ring subplot. Following the movie’s release, tribal leaders and local officials held a press conference to explain how the film’s depiction of the tribe as violent backcountry drunks was discriminatory. In an interview with The New York Times, Ramapough Chief Wayne Perry even stated that the depiction of the Ramapough tribe in Out of the Furnace constitutes a “hate crime.” Beyond negatively portraying the Native Americans, it uses the derogatory term “Jackson White” to refer to unnamed characters in the cast list. This term, which is the approximate equal of the “N”-word, is extremely offensive to the tribe. Perry also stated that the movie distorted the tribe’s public image and would create trouble for members of the tribe. According to the local public schools, Perry’s assertion was correct: there have been several incidents of racial discrimination as well as increased aggression toward Ramapough students since the movie’s release.2 Although the filmmakers’ depiction of Ramapough natives as violent bumpkins was arguably unintentional, the response to Out of the Furnace in Mawtah shows how derogatory racial depictions in the media can impact a community.
FEATURE 17 Miley Cyrus’ use of black women in her VMA performance last year provides another example of problematic behavior. Although many publications (including The Collegian) have extensively discussed why Miley’s performance may or may not have been offensive to women, little effort has been made to discuss her disturbing use of black women as props. Miley’s on-stage back-up consisted of an entourage of black, curvy women dressed as teddy bears with whom Miley mimed one-sided sexual acts. Some critics have claimed that this perpetuates the idea of black women as objects and primarily sexual beings. Historically, black slave women were considered the sexual property of their owners, and Miley’s choice to use black women as stage props perpetuates a culture in which black women are considered objects for sexual use rather than human beings. Furthermore, by using black women and black culture to create a public image of social deviance, Miley associates black culture with misbehavior. As Miley has endeavored to create a sound and image that sells, she has increasingly utilized aspects of black culture such as ratcheting and twerking.3 In doing so, she presents herself as a cultural deviant — spiking her publicity and notoriety. But what Miley might not realize is that by using black culture to shape her own image, she also influences how America views blacks. As she associates blacks with her own social deviance, she contributes to the stereotype that minority groups such as blacks commonly misbehave.
Recent allegations that retail stores Macy’s and Barney’s are guilty of racial profiling also provide examples of the association between non-whites and misbehavior. Two times in the past month, black customers were reported to New York City police after purchasing luxury items. After leaving the store, the customers were detained and searched by NYPD on suspicion of credit card fraud, although neither Macy’s or Barney’s — or the NYPD — were able to provide evidence for these suspicions. In both cases, the customers have claimed they were suspected due to their race.4 This is not the only time the NYPD has been accused of racial profiling. The NYPD often utilizes the stop-and-frisk policy, which allows police officers to stop and search suspicious residents. Often, these “suspicious residents” are members of minority groups. Recent numbers show that although the black and Hispanic communities in New York City comprise about half the city’s population, 83% of those stopped by police officers are black or Hispanic. Notably, of all citizens stopped, less than 6% of frisks resulted in arrests.5 NYPD officers’ easy suspicion of black and Hispanic residents confirms the latent cultural association between non-white residents and dangerous or suspicious behavior.
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In addition to stereotyping and racial profiling, which provide examples of racial discrimination, the economy provides evidence of racial inequity. Throughout America, the distribution of wealth remains roughly equal to that at the time of King’s famous march on Washington, with the poverty rate for blacks roughly three times the rate for whites. William Darity Jr., a professor of African-American studies at Duke University, states that “the relative position of blacks has not changed economically since the march.”6 Since 1979, America has seen a drastic income shift, but 63% of the income growth has occurred for earners in the top 10%. While Obama states that providing education opportunities for minority students will diminish these gaps, many economists feel that without policy changes, the same economic gaps that limited black and minority populations in the sixties will continue to grow. This gap is a white culture’s most effective way of controlling and limiting a minority group, according to Bayard Rustin, the organizer of the march on Washington: “Since the roots of discrimination are economic, and since, in the long run, the Negro, like everyone else, cannot achieve even dignity without a job — economic issues were bound to emerge, with far-reaching implications.” These implications have indeed lasted half a century and today one aspect of racial inequality is economic inequity. While economists state policy changes are the only solution to economic inequity, Stanford psychology professor Claude M. Steele’s findings on stereotypes may present another solution. In his book Whistling Vivaldi, Steele discusses the tangible effect
stereotypes, such as the belief that blacks are less intelligent, have on actual performance. Steele shows that when a certain stereotype is in mind, the individual is more likely to exhibit the markers of that stereotype. For example, in a study done at Princeton University, white students performing a golf test measuring “natural athletic ability” tended to require three additional strokes to complete a course. When told that the same test measured “sports strategic intelligence,” black students required four more strokes. In both cases, the common stereotypes that blacks are more athletic and that whites are more intelligent clearly influenced performance.7 This same idea can be applied to economic inequity. It is possible that the erroneous stereotypes that minorities are less intelligent and less capable of responsibility have influenced how minority groups view themselves. This has may influence their ability to gain better educations and jobs — and may create situations in which it is difficult for those minorities to perform to their highest potential once those jobs or educations are in progress. Stereotypes thus may limit minority groups’ ability to close the economic gap. It is too simplistic to suggest that stereotypes are solely responsible for the inequity in America. However, stereotypes are almost certainly a contributing factor. More importantly, stereotypes are a factor we can influence. We may not have direct control over economic policy, but we do control the way we think. By actively choosing
to be aware of stereotypes in both our daily lives and our thinking, we begin to deny stereotypes their power. When we deny stereotypes their power, we begin to create a cultural attitude where equality is finally possible. This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honor his legacy by actively shifting your thinking. Continue his work by promoting a culture of equality. We can also continue King’s movement by service. King once stated, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” This January as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honor the man who devoted his life to serving his people and his country by becoming involved in the community. Search for local projects online at mlkday.gov. 1. http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html. 2. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/12/nyregion/new-film-out-of-the-furnace-accused-of-stereotypi ng-ramapough-indians.html. 3. Ratcheting is a dance style that incorporates publicly shaking the rear end and a wearing a weave hairstyle. Twerking is a dance that incorporates shaking the rear end. 4. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/13/opinion/racial-discrimination-in-stop-and-frisk.html?_r=0. 5. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/50-years-after-the-march-the-economic- racial-gap-persists/2013/08/27/9081f012-066-11e3-8cdd-bcdc09410972_story.html. 6. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/50-years-after-the-march-the-economic- racial-gap-persists/2013/08/27/9081f012-0e66-11e3-8cdd-bcdc09410972_story.html. 7. Whistling Vivaldi, p. 8—11.
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FOLLOW YOUR HEART TO THE LIVING ROOM // Chad Aufderhar Arts & Media Editor Josiah Johnson of The Head and The Heart met fellow lead singer Jon Russell almost five years ago at an open mic in Seattle. In the years that have followed, the band has seen many changes, from playing at pizza parties to playing at large theaters. On Tuesday afternoon, I talked with Johnson a bit about his feeling of a personal creative resurgence that has prompted him to go out and share some of his new songs on his own.
straight from individuals. Johnson said this was partly because their rigorous touring schedule led them to see each other less during off time and work more on their own. That is where he found the time and space to work on his own songs and find his creative identity apart from the band coming back to him. These new songs that he is working on may someday be on a THATH record, but for now they are his to share.
I asked him what has changed about his creative process with the band’s success. He said that it can be hard not to think about all the people who may hear a song as he writes in his bedroom. That can be good and bad because he wants to maintain his own voice and not worry about the audience, but it also can provide immense confidence in his creative abilities. He told me that According to Johnson, when he played a couple of his new photo by flickr user dillsnufus THATH released their first songs at a house show recently album, many of their songs were and realized how much he missed that. For combinations of bits and pieces that members information about Johnson’s upcoming show in of the band brought to the group. During that town, email me at chad.aufderhar@wallawalla. time they spent a significant amount of time edu. I am excited about what this new year together working and reworking songs. This holds for art on this campus and I always look was contrasted by their sophomore album forward to seeing what you are creating. released last year where more of the songs are
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songs for the always unlucky Koufax “Roll the Dice” They have been making music since the late 90s, but were new to me. It just goes to prove that there is way too much good music in the world to hear it all, which is great, but don’t miss this one. tiny.cc/fg7c9w
The Details “Always, Always, Always, Never” This is a song and a band that I heard for the first time just last week despite the fact that it dates back to 2007. Halfway through my first listen they were added to my “good canadian rock” playlist. tiny.cc/segc9w
Cataldo “In Now and Then” This new track has been a long time coming. Their last album, Prison Boxing, converted me to a Cataldo evangelist. I still strongly encourage you to spend an afternoon with it while we wait for the new album. tiny.cc/wggc9w
Eef Barzelay “What is That?”
That awkward moment when a girl asks you to try some of her horrible Christmas cooking. ... Save her pride, or be brutally honest? Check out many hilarious encounters in this week’s Thursday release.
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He wrote this song for John, a man madly in love with a woman he could not be with because she was not his wife. Eef’s somewhat frenetic yet romantic songwriting style works beautifully with this kind of tragedy. tiny.cc/obgc9w
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FOOD | 19
Andrea Johnson Food Editor
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I’m going to be up front with you; I don’t. This is mainly because I don’t like to set myself up for failure. Instead, I say, “Self, we’re doing okay. Things have been going pretty well for us so far, but let’s just try something new. If we don’t like it, we don’t have to do it again.” That’s essentially my advice to you for 2014. I don’t want to give you unrealistic goals. We’re just going to keep things simple and delicious. Deal? Deal.
Andrea’s Edible Resolutions
1. Eat the rainbow In case you didn’t know, food (I’m speaking specifically of produce) comes in all sorts of beautiful colors. A simplified guideline is that similar colors offer similar nutrients. So, if you’re looking to get all your nutrients, eat all the colors.
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Edible Resolutions
2. Eat more whole grains Whole grains are pretty much the best things ever. They are great for digestion, they lower the risk of cancer and heart problems, and they improve weight management — yay! Whole grains include: brown and wild rices, amaranth, barley, kamut, millet, oats, quinoa, and spelt. Delicious recipe here: http:// tinyurl.com/abundance-bowl. 3. Eat seasonally Produce offers better nutrition when they are in season. It’s as simple as that. Current winter favorites include apples, beets, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, garlic, kale, kiwi, leeks, onions, pears, potatoes, turnips, and winter squash. 4. Buy locally Doing this helps ensure that your foods are in season. It also helps you understand where your food comes from and you have the opportunity to check if it’s worth eating. (Is it organic? Is it genetically modified? Do the farmers have ethical business practices?) Here’s a list of locations that sell local produce: http:// wallawallafarmmap.com. 5. Drink more water You know why you need to do this. But if you’re tired of plain water, try infusing your water with fruits in delicious combinations. Inspiration here: http://tinyurl.com/infused-water-inspiration.
And now, a recipe that has a variety of colors, has many ingredients in season, contains a whole grain, and could potentially have local ingredients. Oh, and it has water. But this doesn’t count as drinking water, just so you know. This recipe makes 10–12 servings, so unless you’re having everyone over for dinner, consider freezing it — or eating it for every meal.
minestrone
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@julieskitchen
INGREDIENTS 1 medium onion 2 celery stalks 3 carrots 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 medium zucchini
2 cups green beans 1 28-oz. can crushed/diced tomatoes 6 cups water 1 can kidney beans 1 cup quinoa 2 cups kale, de-stemmed
1 tsp. turmeric (or to taste) 1 tsp. paprika Sprinkle of cayenne (opt.) Salt and pepper (to taste) Parmesan cheese (opt.)
In a large pot, place olive oil over medium heat. Cook diced onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cayenne and cook for a minute more. Add chopped zucchini and green beans. Stir in salt, pepper, turmeric, and paprika and cook 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and water, raise heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat, and gently boil about 15 minutes. Add quinoa and cover for 15 minutes. Add beans and kale (and water if needed) and cook until kale is tender. Garnish with Parmesan if desired.
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TRAVEL| 20
Travel 2014 //
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#WWUTravel
Jon Mack
Travel Editor
I’m all about being spontaneous, but at the core of almost every successful trip is a solid plan. Someone always sits down and makes the next decision on where to stay, what to eat, how to get from point A to point B, and what there is to see and explore at the next destination. I’m here to help. Make 2014 the year you celebrate life and joy in another country and culture. Here in this section I’ve outlined three international travel ideas over a spread of financial requirements that you could integrate into your life this year.
Want to see your travel adventures here in The Collegian? Hashtag your Instagram with #WWUTRAVEL and you may just see your post right here in Travel!
Spring Break: Mexico
Graduation Escape: Europe
Fly Around the World
Carnival Cruise Lines® offers some excellent deals to get you under the Mexican sunshine almost any time of the year. Currently, they’re offering some great deals on cruises for under $300/person. Their destinations include Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. As soon as finals are over, grab a group of friends and road trip down to Los Angeles to catch your ship for a chance to spend your spring break basking under the sun, eating delicious food, listening to live musical performances, honing in on your mini-golf skills, and making your friends jealous via Instagram.
You’re done with life at WWU for the year or maybe forever come graduation 2014. Where are you going to celebrate this incredible achievement? I vote backpacking through Europe. Flights across the pond vary in price so I’ll leave that part up to you, but I will tell you to make sure and visit the Cinque Terre in Italy. The Cinque Terre is a small strip of rugged hills nestled along the northwestern Italian coastline. It’s famous for its outgoing residents and their vibrant houses to match. Each of the five towns has its own story and unique feel. For the hardcore, take the walking trail called the Sentiero Azzurro that connects these five Italian gems. Take a break in each town and try some local gelato, focaccia bread, or homemade Italian pesto or olive sauce. If a new culture is what you’re after, you’ll find it in the Cinque Terre.
Just for the sake of fun, I advise everyone take a trip around the world, mainly just to say you did it. To make it more intense, let’s say that we aren’t going to leave and visit any places we fly into. I would start in Seattle because it’s the largest airport in the state of Washington, and let’s start by flying west towards Asia. I went onto Kayak.com and mapped out a logical flight itinerary for this journey, and this is the shortest duration to accomplish this feat: Seattle, Wash., to Vancouver, B.C., to Hong Kong, China, to Mumbai, India, to London, England, to Reykjavík, Iceland, and back to Seattle — a total duration of 45 hours and 5 minutes and a price of $2,614.
DESTINATION OF THE WEEK:
COSTA RICA Capital: San Jose Population: 4.6 million
World Cup Group: Group D, matched up against Italy, England, and Uruguay. Famous for: Beautiful beaches, excellent waves, gorgeous national parks, wonderful people, diverse climate, and milk trucks with armed security guards.
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FASHION | 21
FAVORITE 2014 FASHION TREND INSPIRED BY THE RUNWAY
Style Challenge // Brenda negoescu Fashion Editor
Brenda: How did you feel about the style challenge process?
This quarter, Alyssa Hartwick and I have teamed up to style students with a budget of $35 or whatever amount each participant wishes. We try to buy as many fashionable items as possible with a minimum of 3 items per $35.
Hannah: “I think the whole process was fun. College makes shopping difficult and there are days where you don’t really feel like trying to put together an outfit. So having someone put together an outfit for me was fun. I enjoyed being surprised with an outfit. Definitely worth it.”
This is one of our Style Challenge participants, Hannah Vyhmeister. Hannah loves fashion and has a classy-rocker-girl look. During her consultation she said that one of her style inspirations was Cara Delevingne. After our consultation with Hannah, Alyssa and I ventured off to find her the perfect look for $35.
B: Did we match your style while still introducing you to a new twist on your wardrobe?
“HAVING SOMEONE PUT TOGETHER AN OUTFIT FOR ME WAS FUN.”
B: Were you happy with the items you received for what you paid?
Bomber jackets have taken on a whole new role. They’re more feminine than ever! It’s about pretty prints, sporty silks, and noticeable nuances. Plus, the bomber is versatile and looks super cute with just about anything, from a mini skirt to leggings!
H: “Yes! I thought you guys did a fantastic job. Not sure if this was intentional or not but you guys picked darker colors which is what I love and I didn’t even mention it! I think you did a great job picking sizes and the style looks good on me.”
H: “Very happy with Especially the necklace.”
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STYLE PICKS Knit Top Forever 21 / $16 Jeans H&M / $11 Necklace Forever 21 / $9 Shoes Chinese Laundry / Her Own Budget Given: $40 Total Spent: $36
Bomber jacket / $27 / Target.com
Tracy Reese Spring 2014 Ready-To-Wear
When choosing accessories such as this necklace, try layering similar shades to create texture. Here we’ve chosen a black necklace to add texture to this black speckled knit top. For more photos from this shoot, vist www. chiffonandcherries. com and www. diarylamode.com.
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OUTDOORS | 22
Types of Sleds
Outdoors
There are several types of sleds you can choose from, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
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The Snow Saucer
These dizzying, plastic discs are simple and fun. Unfortunately, they only hold one rider and due to their tendency to rotate, the rider may find him or herself flying down the hill backwards.
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Toboggan
These sleds are fast, tend to travel straight, and hold more riders than the saucers.
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Tire Tube
Sledding is one of winter’s greatest pastimes, providing a great way to get outdoors despite the cold. This article is designed to make a sledding trip a possibility for you during the following weeks.
Places to sled
These bouncy tubes make for a lot of fun and can travel fast in the right conditions.
Homemade
Many items can be used for sledding, such as boogie boards, canoes, tub lids, food trays, shovels, etc.
National Forest
The national forest can be reached by heading up Mill Creek Road off Highway 12 east of Walla Walla, or by driving up toward Tollgate, Oregon. However, never try driving in snow conditions beyond your car’s capabilities.
Andies Prarie
Located on Highway 204 in the Umatilla National Forest, Andies Prairie is the only designated sledding area in the Blue Mountains. A Sno-Park permit is required to park in the parking lot.
Walla Walla
There is a great hill next to the BMX track at Fort Walla Walla park.
Where to get a sled Don’t have a sled? Here are some places you can find one:
New
Both Sears and Walmart offer several types of sleds ranging from $15–$40. Also, Big 5 offers several models with a snow saucer for only $10.
Used
Although availability varies, check thrift stores such as Goodwill for used sled options.
Free
I have heard rumors that some tire shops may have old tire tubes they wouldn’t mind giving up. The tubes may need some work, but it’s worth a shot.
Some Sledding Safety To avoid becoming a victim to the many dangers of sledding, follow these safety tips:
Location
Find an area with few trees or rocks, a straight path, and a long run out at the bottom.
Gear
Weekly Winter Warm-up
In future articles this quarter, I will include one way to get active during these winter months. If you want to share one of your ideas, email me at Justin.Mock@wallawalla.edu.
Wear warm clothes and have a change of clothes available in the car. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen and drink water. Also, a helmet is a good choice.
Accountability
Always sled with a buddy, and let someone else know where you will be going.
This week's warm-up:
Join intramural basketball. Hurry, registration closes Thursday, January 9.
Future warm-up:
Plan to join CABL for a weekend of cabining from Friday, January 31, to Saturday, February 1. Come prepared for some sledding, cross-country skiing, food, friends, and fun. The group will then join Biology club on Saturday for some sledding at Andies Prairie. The cost of the trip is $10 per person. The first 60 people to sign up and pay in the Chaplain’s office can go.
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Hamster Power // Joe Hughes
This is a little more than enough to run four LED lights.
Science & Tech Editor This week we are taking on another write-in question: How many hamsters would it take to power the Large Hadron Collider? —Trevor Iwata I am really happy about this question — powering the LHC, a 17-mile atomic bobsled track, with hamsters is the type of practical scientific inquiry that we should be spending our time on. Although our last article on Santa was fun, I am happy to get back to serious green energy research. The first step in implementing this green energy solution is to find out how much usable electric power a hamster can produce by running on a wheel. Like most physicists, I started the problem by making wanton assumptions and then about halfway through figured that it might be worthwhile to see if anyone had done this before. My assumptions were that a 140 gram hamster could spin a 15 cm wheel at 100 rpm while staying at 20 degrees up from the bottom. This gives me about half a watt, but people on the Internet have done experiments with real hamsters and found that about 0.15 watts is pretty standard if the hamster is going to keep up the pace for a six-hour shift.
While perhaps not the most efficient or safe way to harness multiple hamsters in the same power supply, the most amusing method to me is to build a pyramid on a treadmill. The hamsters on the bottom layer would all be instructed to run to the right, and those on the second level to the left alternating all the way up the pyramid. As long as all the hamsters ran at the same rate and none decided to run the opposite way or stop, the entire pyramid could spin the treadmill and generate power. If one of the hamsters decided to slow down, the whole pyramid would topple and send hamsters and wheels careening through the power plant, rolling their way to freedom. This is no way to run a power company, so strict discipline would be required.
A normal-sized treadmill with a pyramid about two meters high would have 120 hamster wheels and produce about 18 watts, which is enough to power a dim CFL bulb. To run a 100 watt incandescent bulb, you’ll need 670 hamsters, which translates to a pyramid 4.7 meters tall, or a little taller than a London double decker bus. To run a microwave, you’ll need about 6600 hamsters, or a pyramid taller than a five story building. To power a house (1,300 kw average) you’ll need almost 35,000 hamsters, or a pyramid 34 meters tall, which you can probably guess would not fit inside the house.
With all the buzz about green energy, this seems like a great idea to me. Let’s get started!
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2014 Starts with Force // Grayson Andregg Sports Editor
Well, we’re barely a week into the start of this year and we’ve already seen so much excitement in the world of sports. The NFL playoffs are in full swing, and there have already been a few surprises. One out of four of the home teams were victorious this week, all of which were favored to win. The Indianapolis Colts were the only home team that came away with a win, on the second-biggest comeback in the history of the NFL. This can only mean one thing: We are in for a wild ride. Also in store is a series of great home games for the Wolfpack.
This week’s games are over, but the Wolves’ games for the month of January are just getting started. Our men’s basketball team has four home games 1. Arizona in a row: on 2. Syracuse the 7th, 18th, 3. Ohio State 20th, and 22nd. I’m going to 4. Wisconsin try to make it 5. Michigan State to all of them, and so should 6. Wichita State all of you. The 7. Baylor lady Wolves 8. Villanova also have four home games on the 14th, 18th, 19th, and 25th. Ask your friends about
The LHC, which pulls 180,000,000 watts of power at peak, would require 1.2 billion hamsters to run. This makes a pyramid 6.3 km tall, which is about ¾ the height of Everest. So we have our answer: It would take 1.2 billion hamsters to power the LHC. This is a lot of hamsters, but why stop? On average, Hoover Dam produces 456 megawatts. To match this with hamster power, we would need 3 billion hamsters in a pyramid about 10 km tall. To try and top this, let’s look at the Saturn V. At peak power, the engines provide about 39 gigawatts of power, which engineers often quantify as “stupidly huge.” This translates to 220 billion hamsters. Since there are only 7 billion humans on earth, they would outnumber us 31 to 1. This pyramid is 86 km tall, which is almost to space.
club hockey, which often has games in Tri-Cities. They are very exciting, so try to make it to those too. This should be a very eventful and improvment-focused winter for Wolves sports.
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nba Basketball Rankings 1. Indiana Pacers 2. Miami Heat 3. Golden State Warriors 4. Portland Trail Blazers 5. Oklahoma City Thunder 6. San Antonio Spurs 7. Phoenix Suns 8. Houston Rockets
and they had to work for it. Down by 11 at halftime, they won by a score of 34–31. I’m very excited that there will finally be playoffs in college football next year; I’m sure it’s going to be very interesting.
In other college sports news, Auburn Well anyUniversity and Florida State way, keep an eye out for more news about University were in an absoon-campus sports, and try to get out there lute death match on Monand support your Wolves. day night over the final BCS Championship trophy. But in the end, Florida State came away with the win, photo by bleacherreport.com
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Surviving Football Season* Football season is my worst nightmare. All I heard during Christmas break was: “When is the next game?” “We can’t go to the movies right now because the game is on.” “I promise if you let me watch the game we can eat wherever you want.” I swear it feels like I’m dating the NFL without the benefits of their multimillion-dollar contracts. Dinner dates at Buffalo Wild Wings. Shopping trips ending in sport stores. Here’s a question: Why do sports stores always smell like sweat? Do they buy used jerseys? After two and a half weeks of more football than I ever could have wished for/dreamed possible, here is a list of all the things I learned you can’t do while watching football with a diehard fan: Don’t ask the score. Just don’t.
Actually, it’s probably best not to ask questions at all. Smile and nod. Unless their team is losing — then frown and shake. When they start screaming at the screen, don’t remind them that the players can’t hear them. On the other end, don’t overcompensate and start screaming senseless words at the screen with them. It’s not appreciated either, apparently. Resist the urge to ask them if they want to take pictures with you. Evidently this is not the time. #sundayselfie Don’t attempt to calculate how much longer the game will take. Just assume that it will take all day — because it will.
verbatim “I killed a beaver to make this coat.” — Josh Jamieson, on Canadian customs, eh?
“Sing the E through the 'Ah' hole.” — Kraig Scott
“I must put the best on this Thor-like body.” — Josefer Montes, on wearing Nike®
“I'll give Bill Gates a second chance before I send him my virus.” — Mihail Motzev, on Microsoft Excel problems
“Don't make any legal decisons today; we've given you some really splendid drugs.” — Linda Emmerson Have something funny to report? Email me at: Rachel.Logan@wallawalla.edu
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BackWord Editor Don’t try to interview your boyfriend about why it is annoying to watch football with women whilst he is watching his team in the playoffs. He isn’t concerned that this is your job and that he is watching “just a game.” Oh, and Lord help the woman who is stuck in the house with a man who is watching his team lose: Man: “I don’t think you understand how serious this is. Feel my heart.” (It beats wildly.) Woman: “Is that even healthy? Take some deep breaths. I learned in yoga —” Man: “Ah come on! Did you see that? Why did he call a timeout right after the two-minute warning? What is he doing?!” Woman: “Maybe it’s best not to look. Do you want a kiss as a distraction?”
On the other hand, if his team wins, no end of goodness and mercy will fall upon you. Don’t feel shy in asking for the following: 1) Dinner and movie of your choice. 2) Dinner at an expensive restaurant with hors d’oeuvres. And if they win the Superbowl: 3) Dinner at the Eiffel Tower. Really, don’t underestimate the power of a post-football-winning high. *Certain unnamed boyfriend would like to point out that his girlfriend is prone to exaggeration and we did not just watch football all break. **This may or may not have been a real conversation — neither party wishes to confirm or deny.
Man: “Can’t. Too nervous.” Woman: “Unbelievable.”**
What is the worst present you have ever recieved? “Someone once gave me a sponge, complete with dish soap.” — Melissa Guzman freshman, nursing
“My grandma gave me underwear.” — David Dilger freshman, undecided
“I got one of the singing fish that attach to the wall. I don’t even know why — I don’t even like fishing.” — Grace Won freshman, nursing
“My girlfriend gave me socks — but I love socks! I wish I could say an Obama bumper sticker, but I’ve never gotten one of those …”
— Tyler Sherwin sophomore, business administration
confession My friends and I were sitting in the SAC and we noticed a super creepy guy walking around the building. We watched him for a while, and then finally decided to call campus security. When security answered, we described the situation. “Is he sitting on a bench?” security asked us. “Yes,” we responded. “Hmm, well that’s me.” Sincerely, Called Security on Security To submit anonymous confessions, type: wwuconfessions.tumblr.com into your browser and click the Ask Me Anything button at the top.