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The 2014 Election Issue Be informed, meet the canditates, and help the legacy live on.

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AUSA PLATFORMS Read the candidates’ official statements.

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BOOKSTORE “There are a lot of different views on the bookstore from students and teachers on campus.”

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MEET THE CANDIDATES The 2014 candidates up close and personal.

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SHORTS GUY ““believe that swimming is a great sport, just because it works every part of your body...”

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KELLEY EXHIBITION “This exhibit provides a chance to trace the history of African American art...”

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DEAR VALENTINE “Remember... the day that I told you I love you in the school newspaper.”

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President Bryan Baldwin

Jaime Vargas Ideas Editor

Are you tired of empty promises?

Are you tired of the typical “cookie cutter mold” student leaders? Are you tired of constantly not seeing change at this university? I do not know about you, but I sure am. My name is Bryan Baldwin and I am here to represent you.

You might ask yourself, how do I break the mold and offer a fresh perspective? While pursuing my degree in Social Studies with minors in History, Political Science and Leadership, I have gained a unique skill set that enables me to approach a vast array of problems and find innovative solutions. I believe that the past gives us the keys to defining better solutions for the future. I am currently implement-

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ing my unique perspective as secretary of Phi Alpha Theta, the history honor society. Through my involvement with the leadership program, I have learned that leadership does not need to come from the “cookie cutter mold,” but that it can come from ordinary people like you and me.

However, my most important qualification I have gained from my passion of various sports is the essential value of teamwork. AUSA is an important team, as it gives voice to you, the student. I want to make sure that your voice is being heard and that you are part of the AUSA team. This is why I have chosen to run for AUSA President, to represent you.

Alex Gaytan

Andrews University is a prestigious higher education institution that has provided me with the opportunity to discover my potential for leadership. A very impressive characteristic of Andrews University is the great quantity of different organizations, clubs and ministries that are available for students to get involved and grow.

This school year, I have had the honor of holding leadership positions for several organizations on campus. Currently, I serve as the president of the Pre-Law Society, which is designed to assist its members in exploring the option of a legal profession as well as to prepare pre-law students for a career in law. Members are provided with resources that promote the understanding of law, including trips law schools, LSAT preps, and events that provide intellectual stimulus.

I have recently been elected as president of the Political Science Honor Society, also known as the Phi Sigma Alpha. Serving in this capacity for the Andrews University Political Science Department has given me the experience of working with a team to create a vision and a plan of action as well as the opportunity to work in close relationship with the faculty of this department.

During the summer I joined Free Intelligent Conversation, a group that traveled weekly to Chicago with the purpose of this promoting that people all people have the capacity of having intelligent conversations by reason that we all come from different backgrounds and therefore can share experiences and learn from one another. People we talked to embraced this vision and last semester this group was accepted at AU as an established organization, Free Intelligent Conversation, in which I

currently serve as Public Relations officer. Through Free IC, I have learned to communicate more efficiently with people of all demographics and most important I have learned that everyone is able to communicate something intelligent and knowledgeable in their own way.

As co-director of the Andrews University Vespers I have had the opportunity to gain experience in the planning and preparation of programs. The range of responsibilities in this position includes coordinating worship teams, speakers, and stage presentation. It has been a blessing to serve alongside a passionate and dedicated team. Each week the UV core team meets to discuss student needs and plan each vespers with careful attention to detail to provide students with a medium and experiences that will build faith and a closer relationship with Christ.

These leadership positions have provided me with ample experience in delegating, coordinating, communicating, and executing in a collaborative effort.

There is no better time than now to find a safe place to have revolutionary ideas in which together, we can create something unique and special by preserving the integrity of an organization such as AUSA that can be socially, intellectually, and spiritually fulfilling.

AUSA may incorporate events and projects to enrich this campus that are not only recreational but rewarding and fulfilling to students.

It is my desire for our student body to enhance the legacy of AUSA by creating a positive and long lasting impact in the community as well.

As undergraduate students we have learned to think, cooperate, listen and fulfill dreams.

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elected leaders have pursued is an integration of resources and people so that we may establish a collective approach. The question is, are we going to help or hinder this progress? If you give me the honor of serving you as President, I will continue to promote a vision that

unites the people of this school with the simple profound belief in opportunity for all students, association with one another, and a better relationship with Christ. Establishing synergy with both the AUSA leadership and the student body can only do this. Our poten-

tial and resources are vast; they only need to be utilized.

My name is Alex Gaytan, and I humbly ask that you vote me for AUSA President to lead the charge in promoting these endeavors with God as our foundation.

I believe I offer the following things to this position: Theory – As a Communication Major and Leadership student, the responsibilities that I am hoping to assume are those which I learn and study about every day.

Practice – I have served as an AUSA Senator—during which time I had a large part in drafting and editing the current AUSA constitution—and currently work as a RA in Lamson Hall. This January, I just completed a two-year term as the Executive Secretary for a nonprofit organization called GYC. Connections – I am friendly.

This has led me to be personally acquainted with a high percentage of the student body. I have also attended Andrews for 15 years (starting in kindergarten) and I have developed a good relationship with much of the faculty in that time.

Partly, I am running for president because I would love it and because I would be great at it.

Mostly, I am running for president because I love Andrews and think that we are great at it, at this place, that it exposes the greatness in us. I would love to help us continue to be who we are.

Jonathan Jacobs and the Student Association team, and have gained valuable knowledge of the inner workings of such a group - something that is invaluable for those wishing to serve as the President.

There is bountiful potential amongst the student body, and for you: potential to excel academically, for exceptional athletic ability, deep religious connection with God, and for powerful relationships that shape Andrews University. It has been the mission of the current Student Association team to facilitate the growth of this potential, and I aim to carry on this legacy so that you, as an Andrews University student, can reach your full potential. Working together, we can continue to work toward a unified campus where, instead of isolation, departments and individuals are united in a common bond.

If given the opportunity to serve you as the President of the Andrews University Student Association, I

will work tirelessly to strengthen relationships on our campus, to ensure that your time at Andrews is utilized to its full potential, and to put to use the financial resources provided to the Student Association in a way that will both achieve a balanced budget and help the student body to have the most memorable year possible. My aim is to be instrumental in establishing a culture that emphasizes sustainable change, and will better Andrews University not only now, but for many years to come.

What then is servitude? I would define it as a the selfless act of putting the interests of others head of your own, and working without ceasing to ensure that these goals are accomplished. My name is Cody Wales, and it would be my privilege to serve you as President of the Andrews University Student Association.

Olivia Knott

We are the flagship institution of the Seventh-day Adventist school system. We have a name with a legacy. We are known and internationally recognized for our diversity. We have a reputation for excellence.

We are a school of extraordinary students. We are artists, doctors, preachers, scientists, politicians, researchers, leaders.

We are smart, talented, creative, collaborative, hilarious, driven, and we are here together.

We are Andrews University.

I am running for President because I am proud of who we are.

Cody Wales

How does one characterize servitude? A dictionary would tell you that it is the lack of liberty of oneself. However, is that how it should be defined, or is there more?

My time at Andrews University has provided many opportunities for leadership. I have been privileged to serve in a number or roles that have strengthened and refined by abilities as a leader. The School of Business Advisory council has, twice, provided me with the opportunity to serve; first, as a representative, and now as an officer - treasurer. Additionally, I am currently the Chairman of the Student Academic Integrity Council, focusing on the development of a new policy for the students, by the students. Most crucially, I have been privileged to serve you as the Business Manager and Recreation Center Manager for the Andrews University Student Association throughout the current school year. I have worked closely with

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Executive Vice President

Religious Vice President

Afia Asamoah

Alex Angellakis

Hello Andrews University, my name is Afia Asamoah, and I am running for Executive Vice President of AUSA! In my capacity as social coordinator of the J.N. Andrews Honors Program, Treasurer of DMAC (former Music Club), Secretary of the Class of 2015, Social VP of the Asante Club, Pi Sigma Alpha Secretary (Political Science Honors Society), AUSA social team member (aka “the army”), and Chapel worship leader, I have seen many of the aspects that make the Andrews University student body great.

If you give me the privilege of serving you as your Executive Vice President, here are just a few of the goals that I will work to accomplish: first, I want to make

your senators more visible and accessible to you. In doing so, AUSA will be better able to serve you and let your voice be heard. One of the ways in which we can do this is through improved usage of the senate website to connect with each of you.

Second, as EVP, I will oversee the Senate pass a responsible budget and make it more transparent to the student body. The budget affects you, and I want the decisionmaking process and, ultimately, the finished product to be done with your input.

I want to help create an environment that allows every student to feel represented. An Andrews University that is driven by students input. An Andrews University

where students can approach their representatives confidently An Andrews University where there is no barrier between representatives and students—because at the end of the day, we are all Andrews University. The AUSA team is an extension of you.

This year’s AUSA leaders have done a phenomenal job of establishing connections with each other and encouraging togetherness in the student body. The importance of synergy cannot be stressed enough, which is why I want to tighten the bonds that they have set in motion and continue to unite the voices of every Andrews University student into a chorus of enthusiasm for the future. Thank you and God bless.

team spirit that fosters and supports diversity, and knowhow and experience are significant qualities as is the passion that is noticeable in demeanor and one’s own life experience. These characteristics I possess, because I am passionate about my faith, Andrews, fellow students, organizational ethics, and Christian education.

Being an advocate for students and being able to present our collective thoughts about our concerns is important to me.

Some of my experiences as a student leader include: Asst. editor, class pastor, National Honor Society President, and Student Association President. I believe that my participation and success in those roles have given me the knowledge, and experience, to represent current students at Andrews, as well as make shareddecisions that will inevitably promote school pride, and benefit future students.

As your Executive Vice President I believe that the focus of SA should not just be planning social events on or off campus. While I do believe that this is an important role here at Andrews, overall student involvement on all levels is critical. I would like to see an expanded role for us as student leaders; for example, I see AUSA becoming a voice for many of the concerns that students face as dorm and commuter students.

Some of these are addressing local and immediate conditions in the dorms, creating an avenue to funnel some academic concerns, addressing issues relative to our cafeteria, and other concern about overall student life.

Addressing these concerns would require working more closely with the Senate that has already been initiated

by the current AUSA. Some attainable goals for Senate consideration may include improved communication with community students, the students in the dorm on their hall, increased attendance to meetings, and a more streamlined agenda that will bolster support and efficiency during the meetings. Finally, I envision increased and consistent communication with the general Andrews community. I believe that AUSA could be one of the most powerful student voice on campus, to inform students about on and off campus information.

As Executive Vice President, I believe that a critical remedy in remedying a disconnect is inclusion of a working agenda where various means of networking, including social media such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook will be put into action to inform students about events, thus motivating students through information continually, throughout the semester and the year.

In conclusion, I solicit your support to make me a part of AUSA. Please help me to be your representative to continue to improve the quality of student life here at Andrews University. I want to work with you to provide students with a more student-centered spiritual, social, and overall uplifting experience. It is my hope to continue some areas and change and improve other areas what will benefit us now, but to be enjoyed by the students who follow after us.

I urge you to give me your vote so that as Executive Vice President, I can take your questions and concerns to the administration of this campus.

Your fellow student, Mikal Harrington Brown

Mikal Harrington Brown

To the students of Andrews University My name is Mikal Harrington Brown; I am a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering, and am running for Executive Vice President for AU Student Government. Committed to service, I am confident my experiences and talents will benefit our campus as I participate in public office here at Andrews. Experienced as a student advocate, having served both at Northstar Christian Academy and South Lancaster Academy in student government; I am familiar with students’ concerns, and am able to listen to and share them with our school’s administration, organize and execute student activities, and garner overwhelming support of the student body to accomplish tasks and achieve goals.

I believe my skill sets and personality will be positive contributions to student government here at Andrews, in a strong but positive way.

Throughout my own educational experience, I have held leadership roles, which have helped me understand what it means to be a service leader and a positive role model. These positions have allowed me unique opportunities to share students’ concerns, understand and convey administrations’ perspectives to the students, and help to negotiate an amicable resolution. I have also had the pleasure of understanding why policies, rules, and institutional decisions are made and have helped to communicate this to the students I represent.

To be an ambassador of any group requires specific attributes: the knowledge that all things are possible through Christ’s leading, personality trait of caring, the professionalism of confidentiality, the

I know what it means to be disappointed. Some wouldn’t necessarily call my college experience a normal one. Personally this school has been one of many victories.

God has continuously helped me follow my dream of attending Andrews University, yes I said attending. Up until this year, I have never been at Andrews for two consecutive semesters. The fall semester started with faith but ended in doubt. To be honest, it has been a personal struggle financially in attending Andrews. Much like many of my fellow students, when the semester begins, so does the frantic race to get cleared (And I mean FRANTIC). For the last few years, that race has ended in last place.

There have been many let downs but even more blessings.

Physically I would cringe at the phrase “financial clearance,” but now, all that comes to mind is perseverance. Often things don’t go as we plan, but it never ceases to amaze me that God always has a plan. Through those difficulties, the Spirit works on the heart. In the midst of the journey, God has given me some crucial experiences that make me a valuable asset to the AUSA team, let me list them out.

I have learned of the many possible back spasms that occur as a landscaper, have rigorously fought over strict sale prices with custom-

ers as a grocery store clerk, discovered what the term “elbow grease” meant when a dishwasher, was reminded at how unbelievably heavy carpet is, and what it means to work with all types of character traits. Not what you were expecting eh? When I said experiences, I meant life experiences. Most of my experiences have been in my daily interactions with everyday people. Much of my walk with God has been developed through those experiences.

On campus, I have focused on supporting and tenaciously working alongside already established and effective ministries. This year I have been apart of the University Vespers follow up team and assisted elsewhere when there is a need.

There have been many opportunities to testify of God’s tender mercy and unquestionable grace, and the Lord has blessed.

My focus in ministry is synonymous with my conversion. Christ showed me His love through the compassionate and praying friendship of a Christian. My passion is in building and extending the friendship and prayer ministry of Jesus Christ. The reason I am applying is because of the call I’ve received to be unyielding, more transparent and to surrender to the will of the Lord. Please trust me when I say, I am so far from perfect. Just like

all others, if not more, I make mistakes. There are many stipulations that come with Theology majors, and I would like to explain slightly.

I do not see myself as greater than any other but simply more in need of Him who is greater.

The tract record shows that hard work is nothing new and I am available. With Christ, I am ready and excited to work alongside a group of students in leadership on this campus. The experiences I have obtained outside of Christian circles and the exposure to life on and off campus have given me practical assets that would benefit AUSA. By the grace of God I am here at Andrews to stay. Although the struggle continues, I am blessed to say that so does the Lord’s Mercy. God’s grace is unyielding and with Him I am unwilling to give up. My weakness will be outshone by God’s strength.

I encourage all students and faculty to keep us candidates in prayer. Seek the Spirit in your decision, and humbly ask the Lord to be in control. No matter who wins, know that God is in control. When it’s all said and done, our involvement on this campus is not determined by position but simply by willingness.

Your fellow (bearded) student, Alex Angellakis

able now, but I do wish we had more variety on a regular basis.

Yes, that would probably lessen attendance at University Vespers, and perhaps it will cause anxiety to those like me who struggle making decisions (which vespers do I go to??), but I believe having a variety of options on a given Friday night would be ideal. I also love it when I see a fellow student walk up to the speaker at events. I would like to see more students at the platform at vespers, chapels, etc. If God has placed a burden on your heart to share a message, I want to be able to give you the opportunity to share it. I am also more than willing to hear what you have to say about our spiritual programs, and would do my best to have programs that will best reach the student body.

I have always loved people and wanted to help, so when I was in high school I ran, and won, for class pastor freshmen, sophomore, and junior year. While holding this office, one of the most important experiences I had was planning class vespers services. The reason I was not class pastor my senior year was because I went the next step up to being student council

pastor. In this role, I learned responsibility, in planning consistent, weekly chapel programs.

Another important thing I learned was to rely on others for help. One man cannot do it all on his own, he needs a good team, and through this I learned to be a good teamplayer. I worked with them about what parts of chapel they wanted to help with. I did my best to attend to their talents so that God would be able to use them in the best way possible. This was incredibly helpful in that it opened up my time to work with our youth pastor, who was our campus ministries sponsor, regarding speakers and larger events, for example spiritual retreats and week of prayers. This helped me open my mind to thinking on a larger scale than I had before. It also helped my team see their potential and rise to become great leaders.

When I graduated from high school, I have helped with the junior division in my local conference’s camp meeting, the Village Church’s Pathfinder club, and the Well Sabbath School, where I have led out in worship talks and discussions. This past summer, I worked at my home church as the

Ryan Comeau

First things first, I want you to know what type of person I am before you decide to cast your vote my way or not. I am a junior this year and I am studying theology to be a pastor someday. I love listening to and making music. You will realize this soon after meeting me because I often put things into song (life needs to be a musical). I always enjoy a good story.

Whether I am telling it, hearing it, reading it, or seeing it, I love it. If elected, you will undoubtedly hear quite a few stories from me when I get up in front of you to speak. I love spending time with people, so you are more than welcome to get to know me, whether I am elected or not, or even if you decide to vote for me or not. I love people due to my love for God. This is my third year at Andrews, and I would say I have been around long enough to have a fairly decent opinion about activities and programs that this campus has to offer. Before I begin, I would like to state that any change I hope to make changes that will be best for the students, because I care about their walk with Christ. Honestly, I have relatively few complaints about the services that are avail-

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temporary youth pastor during their search for another one. During this experience I was able to lead out in Sabbath Schools, organize teaching schedules, write curriculum for certain Sabbath Schools, plan a number of events, and receive more experience

speaking in front of people. I also got experience with the “boring” stuff, such as emailing leaders, filling out reimbursement forms, and other office-like business. Even though it was not all excitement, I loved every minute of it.

Ultimately, I am praying for this

campus, and I want God to place the right people in the right positions. Whether that is me or someone else, I still wish the best for this campus and will follow God’s will for what my role on campus will be.

ists in but a few.

Christ’s challenge to the rich, young ruler was not a test of works, but of intent. Jesus was not asking the ruler if he could, but if he would. This university is not short of daily programs and events that allow us to be fed corporately, but where does our intent lie in terms of our personal spirituality? I believe in order to move toward the mission that our university bears, we must first find a personal relationship with Christ important.

Personal spirituality must be a matter of salvation.

We were promised a new thing on this campus, but first we must draw that circle around ourselves.

New things will not spring up until we are jealous of the time we spend with God, and we carry a burden in our heart to draw nearer to Him. What if our mission is self, and our new thing is personal initiative to pray and study the Word?

What if we were not products of programming, where prayer is an element and the Bible, a reference?

I believe a new thing looks like students who dare to learn the power of prayer, and who pick up the sword of the Spirit not only when the speaker invites them to. A new thing looks like a campus that

surrenders vices and comfortable seats on the pew for the Cross.

As an advocate for Christ but a sinner who struggles with you, I would like to remind you of the Image you bear. I would like to focus the university’s endeavours in creating opportunities for each student to return to God’s Image, through personal study and meditation. University worships and programs will be organised to challenge the lukewarm to wake up and carry out the great commission. There will be opportunities for people who have ideas about increasing Biblical literacy or encouraging the student body to find importance in intercessory prayer. I want to network with the spiritual leaders, so that we work, in one accord and discipleship, for each soul in our university. I believe in a campus that earnestly seeks the relationship of Christ, not just credit. I believe in a campus in which faith is fought for daily, and not taken for granted in chapel, vespers or Sabbath service. I believe in a campus desperate for revival and reformation that begin at the heart.

And I have nothing to offer you but my devotion to the cause of Christ. Will you do the same?

we students will be able to attain a more fulfilling and successful Andrews University experience which will also equip them for the world. My main philosophy or equation that I live by and would really love to enforce is Human Effort + Divine Power = Success.

Extra Curricular Activities I am currently the school of Architecture Art and Design; I work closely with campus ministries and my department.

I currently one of the leaders in the American Institute of Architects Andrews University Chapter I am part of the Andrews University Social Justice Summit I am part of the Meire Hall door to do ministry and Friday Night Tea. I was the Voice of Prophecy Di-

rector in high school and I was the first person to have 136 graduates and 28 baptisms.

I was a pathfinder captain in high school How My Involvement would benefit AUSA. I am confident that my leadership skills and experience will help me help other develop a personal relationship with Jesus.

This opportunity will help enforce the concept of Human effort + Divine Power =success I want to try and have all Andrews University students put God first in everything.

Create programs that will attract students but also be beneficial for their salvation.

Adrianne Magsipoc

Emmanuel Missionary College.

That was the name of our university. The pioneers, including whom our university is currently named after, envisioned that every avenue for the spreading of the gospel would be employed, even in higher education. Emmanuel Missionary College was meant to foster a mission-minded campus so that out of it, radical graduates would go ye out into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Our campus is fully equipped with resources, and not short of souls, when sufficiently aroused, would not sit in apathy. Why, then, have we forgotten?

Much like the rich, young ruler who asked Christ for the pathway to eternal life but walked away with the same earthly possessions he came with, our most important purpose has been reduced to that of self. For a faith that calls us to a most solemn and important commission ever given to mortals, our works are more in accordance with nominal Christianity, mediocrity, and complacency. In full view of the fact, we have little sense of our accountability to God. The lusts of the flesh and the love of ease separate us professed Christians from God, and the missionary spirit exWandile Mthiyane

Why am I applying?

I honestly had considered applying for this position but just not anytime soon but the last 3 days before the deadline I felt this strong conviction to apply.

With no intention to be an apple of discord by telling my story, but personally my experience with Jesus has shaped and molded me to who I am today, I have managed to overcome impossible obstacles through Him, hence it pains me when I see my fellow AU collogues suffer without Jesus in their life.

I am not perfect but I have one agenda and that is to help people help themselves by finding and choosing their own Jesus (not their mothers) as their personal savior. And I believe by so doing

Social Vice Andrews University has blessed me with opportunities to lead the student body and to make an impact. This past year I was appointed as the public relations officer for Adelante, the Hispanic club on campus. My responsibility in Adelante is to let all the members know of the events approaching, along with informing them of any updates. Adelante officers work together as a little family. We each have our specific roles in the club, and additionally take each other’s roles if needed. The president may have the title of president, but they share their responsibility with every officer in the club.

I have had the privilege of not only being the PR officer, but taking a little part of each role, opening my eyes to the potential that I have creating and organizing events, and communicating with our members, as a whole. Being part of an organization that commits fully to their members has been the most fulfilling part of this experience. It has taught me how to communicate

effectively with our student body, delegate, maintain everything organized and structured, and plan recreational events that simultaneously reflect our love for Christ. I have used my talents and gifts for the glory of the Lord at Adelante and I would now like to take this new path enabling me to expand and share what I have to offer with the student association.

The role of Social Vice President calls for someone who wants the best for this campus in all aspects.

The main objective of anyone taking on this position should be planning, scheduling, organizing and coordinating events. My main objective is to not only do that, but also plan events that will make an impact on the Andrews student body’s lives recreationally, physically, academically, and spiritually.

“Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours.” (1 Kings 3:9

NLT) God has called me to fill this position. I had to figure out why God wanted to use me this way.

He wants nothing but the best for me, and for all of His children for that matter, so i do not, for a second, doubt His plan. I now hope to execute His plans and interlace my goals and ambitions in them.

One of my personal ambitions is to always have fun with people, as simple as that. As God’s people we are called to lead others and bring them to His feet for His glory. The most effective way to carry out our purpose is by making friends and spending time with them; show them love in the best way we can.

As your future Social Vice President I wish to do just that with you, the Andrews University Student body. I aspire to have the pleasure of bringing the students together and organize events catered for the students to create a loving bond with one another, our community, and most importantly God.

Student Movement Editor Melodie Roschman

It’s easy to forget that change takes time. When I got up on the HPAC stage at the beginning of the year I had a collection of big promises about this year’s Student Movement, and it took me a semester to realize how hard some of them were to achieve. We didn’t break a revolutionary story every week. Our plans for technological integration were continually delayed. I dealt with missed deadlines, distribution problems, bad weather, lost interviews, and all the struggles that I was warned would come with the job.

I still think, however, that we’ve had a fantastic year so far. Circulation is higher than it’s been in years. We’ve broken records for

social media involvement and increased student feedback. We premiered a brand-new section, Humans, which has profiled dozens of students and made quieter voices heard. We even beat every local news agent to covering the Honor Credit Union bank robbery and campus lockdown!

We couldn’t have done any of it without the team of more than 50 writers, photographers, editors, and designers that work to put out this paper every week. They are what makes the Student Movement great.

If I’m re-elected Student Movement editor, I’ll start the job with a year of experience. We’ll hit the ground running together and be

able to build on the quality and innovation developed this year. My experience working with both my newspaper staff , the AUSA, and the administration means that I’ll be ideally equipped to communicate your concerns, questions, and ideas to whoever needs to hear them. Together, I hope we can focus on becoming more digitally integrated, covering aspects of campus that are often ignored, and digging below the surface to talk about what really matters on campus, whether it’s PRapproved or not.

In August this year, I dared you to move. Now, my request is simple: together, let’s keep moving.

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News

Evolution vs. Creationism Debate D’mitri De Castro | This past Tues-

Timothy Hucks News Editor

day, February 4, The PMC youth chapel hosted a special live streaming of a debate between Bill Nye and Ken Ham, talking about whether creationism is a viable model for explaining the origins of earth.

Bill Nye, famous for his show Bill Nye, The Science Guy, stated that creation is not a viable scientific method to explain origins because there is no evidence that can prove it. He also stated that if the

United States began teaching creationism in public schools, then the U.S. would fall behind other nations and science would dumb down. Nye stated that he loved the “joy of discovery” and felt that creationism would diminish that joy by providing answers like “the Bible tells me so.”

Ken Ham, president of the Answers in Genesis Creation Museum in Kentucky, countered this statement by providing a few ex-

amples of scientists who believe in creation, but have still contributed greatly to science, including Herman Carr, creator of the MRI. Ham’s position during the debate maintained that evolution was not a viable means of explaining origins because the past cannot be observed, meaning that theoretical events such as the Big Bang, or humans evolving from apes cannot be observed and thus cannot be proven. He also maintained

that people don’t have to be evolutionists to be good scientists. Ham explained that there is a difference between observational science and historical science, which he went into great detail to explain.

“We need to define our terms,” he said, when explaining his view on why secular scientists were “hijacking science.”

The debate lasted for nearly three hours, with each participant first giving a PowerPoint presenta-

tion of their arguments followed by a long period of arguments and counterarguments. The debate ended with Ham imploring America to not teach the belief of evolution as fact, and Nye imploring America to keep “real” science in schools.

To watch the debate online, go to debatelive.org, where it will be archived for a limited time.

Campus Safety Update

Tawanna Persaud | Southern Ad-

ventist University, in Tennessee, one of Andrews’ sister schools, found itself in a peculiar situation a few weeks ago. According to Chattanooga Times Free Press and Southern’s website, a former student of Southern was trying to enroll in Chattanooga State Community College, but was told he couldn’t because they hadn’t receive his transcript from Southern.

He discovered that because his bill was still unpaid, Southern could not release his transcript. Frustrated, the former student made a comment and gesture that were taken as threats, and the police were alerted. He was later arrested and kept in jail for approximately 15 hours. The county police charged

him with making a false report, although the FBI understood it to be a misunderstanding. After he realized the enormity of his words, the man profusely apologized and was deeply saddened by the ruckus that erupted.

The response to what authorities saw as a threat was immediate.

The police came, took him away, placed him in jail, charged him, and he was able to explain himself.

Some may say that the officials’ reaction was extreme, but perhaps it was necessary, even though the result was that of a misunderstanding. During these proceedings, Southern responded with a precautionary lockdown. Also, the rumors circulating about gunshots being fired was false, according to

Southern’s campus news.

Similarly, last semester, AU responded to an outside threat by locking down the campus. Someone robbed Honor Credit Union, but got caught months later. So it seems that campus safety, in general, is diligent and serious about their responsibilities. Although both threats came from outside, both campus’ regarded the occurrence as a potential threat to each school, taking precautions.

AU’s Director of Campus Safety, Dale Hodges, encourages students to sign up for AU alert to receive messages about weather warnings and lockdowns. In the event of a threat, AU campus safety can electronically lock down the buildings.

There is also an emergency operation plan in place for different circumstances, and faculty and staff are given guidelines on what to do in the case of an emergency.

For more information check out the following sites: www.timesfreepress.com/ news/2014/feb/04/falsest-reportof-all/ http://www1.southern.edu/ news/lockdown.html

A New Leaf from Tree of Life?

Fonda Mwangi | The Andrews Uni-

versity bookstore has been under the new management of Tree of Life since last summer. This semester the bookstore has had more time to prepare, according to Lawrence Schalk, Vice President for Financial Administration.

There are a lot of different views on the bookstore from students and teachers on campus. Desrene Vernon, a communications professor, recalls, “Prior to the new administration [of the bookstore] the experience [with the bookstore] was more positive.” Vernon adds that she has trouble with textbooks not

arriving on time or not being ordered at all. She also mentions how there were a lot more resources and supplies available in the bookstore previously. Furthermore, she says, under the new management of the bookstore there is a policy that the bookstore does not order books for classes with a low enrollment.

However, Vernon says, “I think it takes time for any new administration to learn and we should give them the benefit of the doubt and see if things will improve for the next school year.”

Hope Claire, a junior Behavioral Science major, says, “This year I no-

ticed that they do not have school supplies like they had in years past.” But said she enjoys the rental system because it saves money.

On the contrary, Rufaro Musvosvi, an sophomore Engineering major, says that she has seen improvement in the bookstore since last semester and thinks its much better this semester.

For the future of the bookstore Schalk shares that they are planning to implement the butler plan that will give students the opportunity to order their books and have them delivered to their dorm rooms before they arrive on campus.

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Remembering Steaven Timothy Hucks | Recently, Andrews

University lost one of its former students. Steaven Lichtenwalter was born on November 1, 1989 and died on January 31, 2014 of a drugrelated overdose. Steaven, a Spanish Studies major, was a student of Andrews until last semester, when he left to California to tend to his ailing grandmother. A Facebook page for Steaven has been created, and has since garnered close to 600 members, with students, faculty, parents, and others posting memorable moments from Steaven’s life.

These include videos of him attempting a backflip with a chicken suit on, skateboarding down the aisle of a moving bus, and throwing a football over 50 yards for a completed touchdown in his senior year of high school. Steaven was also known around campus for his work on Grounds, which he took great pride in while here at Andrews, so much so that his mother, Kathie Lichtenwalter, has requested that in lieu of flowers, people donate to the Andrews Arboretum.

She writes, “He was terribly proud of how he helped keep the campus beautiful. The outdoors was a place of peace for him.”

A memorial was held for Steaven this past Saturday at the Village Church in Berrien Springs. Attend-

ees were instructed not to wear black, but to wear bright and festive greens and reds and purples and other colors, because Steaven would have preferred that everyone look that way. “It’s just so surreal,” says Simone Weithers, a junior Graphic Design major and a friend of Steaven’s. “The positive impact that he had on so many people…it doesn’t seem real that he’s gone now.” Following the service, people launched upwards of 30 paper lanterns into the sky above the church in honor of Steaven, and they could be seen long after they had been released. Steaven is survived by his parents, Larry and Kathie Lichtenwalter, and his brothers Erich, Ehren, Ethan, Evan, CJ, and Mason. A fund has been created for the Lichtenwalter family in order to mitigate the cost of the funeral as well as the traveling required for his parents to be at his memorial service in Michigan from their current home in Beirut, Lebanon. Friends and family of Steaven donated over $10,000 within the first day of the fund’s inception. In the wake of losing his son, Mr. Larry Lichtenwalter writes, “I pray that we will each experience [peace] individually and, as a family, share it together as a precious gift.”

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Humans

Candidates for President

Candidates for Executive Vice President

Bryan Baldwin

Alex Gaytan

Olivia Knott

Cody Wales

Afia Asamoah

Mikal Harrington Brown

Major: Social Studies Year: Junior From: Baltimore Maryland Interviewed by Ryan Logan

Major: Political Science, Pre-Law Year: Junior From: Berrien Springs, MI Interviewed by Chris Wheeler

Major: Communication & Religion Year: Junior From: Berrien Springs, Michigan Interviewed by Jordan Price

Major: Marketing Year: Junior From: Berrien Springs, MI Interviewed by Scott Moncrieff

Major: Political Science & Music Year: Junior From: Somerset, New Jersey Interviewed by Chris Wheeler

Major: Mechanical Engineering Year: Sophomore From: Rochester, NY Interviewed by Isabel Stafford

Platform in under ten words:

Platform in under ten words:

Platform in under ten words:

Platform in under ten words:

Platform in under ten words:

Platform in under ten words:

Representing you through a new social agenda

Andrews University: By the people, For the People

To deepen Andrews University’s sense of corporate identity.

Creating an environment where students can identify with their leaders.

Enlarging AUSA’s role as a movement: spiritually, socially, and academically.

Favorite movie?

What influenced you to run for president?

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Experienced leadership, working to maximize potential through a unified campus.

I believe that God has orchestrated things in my life that have led up to this leadership opportunity. I love communicating with others and working in collaborative efforts to reach our goals. AUSA provides a perfect setting to work in synergy with the student body and have revolutionary ideas with God as our foundation.

In spare time I like to spend as much time as possible with people—and to listen to Radiolab, play badminton, or work on side projects.

As AUSA President, what could you do to prevent us from having another brutal winter like we’re currently experiencing?

What inspired you to run for Executive VP?

Finish this sentence: “Life is like a ”

For me, it’s the idea of being a part of the AUSA team. This is my third year here, so I have seen a few administrations come and go and leave legacies that have an impact on everyone’s school experience. I want to be a part of the team that leaves a positive impact on the 2014-2015 school year. It’ll be an exciting experience that may not be easy, but ultimately will help me grow as a leader, finding the balance between my ideas and what will make the majority happy.

Life is like a turtle: you can’t go anywhere unless you stick out your neck. –August Eugene Mansker

I would say my favorite movie would have to be Saving Private Ryan. This movie shows how essential working together and trusting one another can be, plus the action is fantastic.

Best part of Berrien Springs?

My favorite thing about Berrien Springs, other than AU, is the mountain bike trails we have just off campus. It is a wonderful escape into nature.

If you could pick an actor to be U.S. president, who would you choose, and why?

Can we pretend that constitutional presidential requirements are not a factor? If so, Natalie Portman.

She is a Harvard graduate, a humanitarian, speaks six languages and has twice been published in scientific journals. I would love to see a woman as President of the United States!

What is your dream job?

My dream is somewhere between senator, waitress, actor, treehouse architect, children’s book author and illustrator, small business owner, and radio show host.

As AUSA President, I don’t believe that I will have any special “in” with Mother Nature. However, there are certainly steps that can be taken so that students can have a more enjoyable experience during the inevitable colder weather.

We have a diverse student body.

What experience do you have working with people of other cultural backgrounds?

I have been extremely blessed to be able to travel with relative frequency and be able to experience a wide variety of cultures. I also have experienced a diverse student body since attending Andrews Academy where the student body’s diversity is very similar to that of the that of Andrews University.

What is your favorite food that has been served at Terrace Cafe?

SAM’S CHICKENNNN!!!! WITH TARTAR SAUCE!!! (can I get an “amen!” one time?...) ...and those GIANT doublechocolate chip cookies (that show up on Saturdays haha)

If you found yourself in a horror movie, how long would you survive?

I believe that I would survive to the end using my God-given abilities to assist others, and find a way of escape—however long that takes.

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Humans Dakota Hall Humans Editor

Candidates for Religious Vice President

Candidate for Social Vice President

Candidate for Student Movement Editor

Alex Angellakis

Ryan Comeau

Adrianne Magsipoc

Wandile Mthiyane

Lilian Galindo

Melodie Roschman

Major: Theology Year: Junior From: Calgary, Alberta Interviewed by Ryan Logan

Major: Theology Year: Junior From: Silver Spring, Maryland Interviewed by Mercedes McLean

Major: Biochemistry Year: Sophomore From: Piscataway, New Jersey Interviewed by Scott Moncrieff

Major: Architecture Year: Sophomore From: Durban, South Africa Interviewed by Jordan Price

Major: International Public Relations Year: Sophomore From: Woodstock, GA Interviewed by Isabel Stafford

Majors: Literature & Journalism Year: Junior From: Hamilton, Ontario Interviewed by Mercedes McLean

Platform in under ten words:

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Platform in under ten words:

Platform in ten words or less:

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Involvement is not determined by position but simply by willingness.

More variety in student involvement and vespers.

Personal spirituality must be a matter of salvation.

I want to help others help themselves.

God called me to fill this position; I will obey.

Moving forward, and speaking with more voices.

If you could live in an historical period, when would you choose and why?

What made you want to be a pastor?

What was a religious program on campus this year that was a special blessing to you, and why?

What is your favorite hobby:

If you found yourself in a horror movie, how long would you survive?

If you were a holiday, which holiday would you be? Why? What are some of your favorite memories of this holiday?

I wouldn’t particularly want to live in a certain time, but be present at a certain period with my knowledge and understanding now. Being mostly Greek, I would want to see my ancestors during the time of Christ and the early church. I want to see whether they rejected Him, and or even crucified Him. I want to see whether my relatives met Paul or any of the other disciples.

What is your favourite place on campus to sit and think and why?

My favourite place on campus to sit is the garden of prayer behind PMC. Although this winter has been a challenge in terms of fighting the elements, it is one of the most peaceful places I’ve come across. I love the simplicity of the area and to be honest, the standing cross is a reminder of my daily need of my saviour. The location is one of personal humbling, surrender and life changing prayers for me. It is my favourite place to just dwell with God.

On the last day to run for class officers during my freshman year, one of my friends was debating whether they should run or not, and I told her that I thought she would do a good job and that she should run.

She said that she would run if I ran for something too. I figured all a class pastor would do was pray at meetings, and I figured I could do that, so I decided to run. I then found out someone else was running for pastor, and was excited because that meant that person could win and I’d be off the hook!

But my class voted me in. As the year went by, I planned vespers, and learned that I loved it, and over time it became my career goal to be a pastor.

As a theologian, what are your thoughts on Valentine’s Day?

Well, as someone who has never exactly had positive experiences on Valentine’s Day, it hasn’t ever been that big of a deal to me, but I do like the idea of focusing on the ones you love, whether that’s romantically or simply friendly.

AUSA’s Outdoor Sabbath. We relied on the Word, the Spirit, and creation to set our program. This made it a raw and intentional conversation about Christ; how it should often be.

Some people might argue that spiritual life should consist more of private devotions, study, and prayer, and less communal stuff. Why is campus religious programming an important part of spiritual health?

I believe programs and worships foster Christian fellowship and community that private devotions cannot. They prevent spiritual isolation, and cause believers to exercise the unity that Christ calls us to.

I enjoy football and hanging out with friends.

Until the credits.

Where do you see yourself in ten years:

If not in Heaven, I see myself as a leading Architect by profession, entrepreneur by birth, biblical archeologist by study, and preacher by calling.

Finish this sentence: “Life is like a ”

Balloon. You are lifted up by the hard work you put in.

I’d be Halloween, because I love making up stories, dressing up, and trying to see the world through other eyes. When I was 16, I dressed up as Aragorn from Lord of the Rings, complete with foam sword and beard stubble. When old ladies answered their doors they were confused and slightly horrified by this weird teenager dressed up as a man from a fantasy movie.

When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Ballerina, scientist, secretary, actress, and Peter Pan. I actually wanted to be the character. I was a little obsessed. I wanted to fly and have adventures. I would run around the house, crowing and jumping off furniture. I dressed my little brother up as Wendy and made my dad hold a coat hanger and be Captain Hook.

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Sports CARDINALS HIGHLIGHTS

For a full schedule, visit www.aucardinals.com

RESULTS

Men’s Basketball:

Women’s Basketball:

Jan. 28 Cardinals vs. Rochester College POSTPONED Jan. 30 Cardinals vs. Olivet College W 92-50 Feb. 4 Cardinals vs. Indiana Dabney University CANCELLED

Jan. 28 Cardinals vs. Indiana Dabney University POSTPONED Jan. 30 Cardinals vs. Grace Bible College L 29-68 Feb. 2 Cardinals vs. Saint Mary Of-The-Woods College L 24-83

Men’s Basketball:

Women’s Basketball:

Feb. 13 Cardinals @ Moody Bible Institute 6:00 p.m.

Feb. 18 Cardinals vs. Indiana University Northwest 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 20 Cardinals vs. Olivet College 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 Cardinals @ Moody Bible Institute 6:00 p.m.

Feb. 18 Cardinals vs. Indiana University Northwest 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 20 Cardinals vs. Grace Bible College 5:30 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tim McGuire Sports Editor

Swimming through Winter Robert Rivers | Sophomore Angie

Figueroa is a dedicated Architecture student from California, who loves to swim. Because of her busy schedule, she tends to show up at the architecture studio fresh out of the pool, still with wet hair.

Figueroa started swimming at the age of five when her mother put her in swimming lessons. She admits that, at the beginning, she had a fear of drowning, but her mom still encouraged her and pushed her to learn. After a while, Angie began to love swimming and became part of her school’s swim team: the AHS Bulldogs. She also swam for her country team: the

Terrapins. “I swam for the Terrapins, but because all the events were scheduled on Friday and Saturday, I didn’t compete.”

Even with one of the busiest majors, Figueroa makes time to swim. She tries to swim at the Beaty Gym Pool four days a week, although she admits that it has been a real struggle this semester because of the walk in belowfreezing temperatures.

When asked why she swims, she explains, “I believe that swimming is a great sport, just because it works every part of your body, and it is good on your joints. It also pushes me to do my best even when

I’m just doing my cool down laps.”

Although Figueroa admitted to her fear of drowning and that swimming began only as a result of her mother’s prodding, she has learned to overcome her fear and swimming has become a sport that she loves. “I love it now, because you build endurance, and you feel like you are getting a workout.”

As Figueroa said, swimming is a great way to exercise, and if you would like to include swimming as a part of your fitness routine, the Beaty Gym pool is free for all AU students.

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Featured Athlete: Chi Chi Duncan Athlete: Chi Chi Duncan

Sport: Indoor Soccer Class: Sophomore Major: Behavioral Neuroscience Pre-Med From: Indiana Have you played indoor soccer before?

Have those different things made you feel differently about indoor soccer?

No way, soccer is soccer, and I still like it.

How do you feel about the team you are playing on?

It is the best ever!

I have but not for a team; just to play around.

What is the name of your team?

Do you like indoor soccer or is there another form of soccer you prefer?

Do you think you guys have a chance to make it to the finals?

Samba Squad.

Yes we do!

I prefer outdoor soccer.

Would you encourage anyone else to play indoor soccer?

Since this is your first time playing indoor intramurals, do you like it and how is it different compared to outdoor soccer?

Well, you slip around a lot more.

It takes time to adjust to the ball because it is heavier, and the field is smaller.

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Yes I would.

What would you recommend to someone who is just starting out to play indoor soccer?

Skill wise I would recommend them to work on ball control. Then get shoes...because [sometimes it is] a struggle to get a pair.

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Sports

Cardinals move up to #4 in the latest USCAA coaches poll.

Reprint: aucardinals.com

On Friday, February 7, 2014, the most recent USCAA Coaches Poll was released. The poll ranks the top 20 teams in the nation of some 100 USCAA teams. The AU Cardinals, previously ranked #5, jumped one spot to the #4 ranking in the nation after winning 12 of their last 13 games. The Cardinals, 16-4 for the season, are looking to make history and win their third USCAA National Championship in 4 years. No other USCAA men’s or women’s basketball team has accomplished such a feat.

“I’m excited about this op-

portunity for our seniors,” states head coach David Jardine. “Another championship would be the ultimate graduation gift to four seniors that have committed themselves to their team and the Cardinal program.”

This would be the fifth time the men’s basketball team has received an invitation to the USCAA National Championship in the nine year history of the Cardinal program. The top eight men’s and women’s basketball teams in the nation are invited to the Championship tournament.

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Tim McLean | If you have recently

PHOTOS BY JOELLE ARNER

Cardinal Classic Champions Justin Walker | The largest Car-

dinal Classic, which included a record 42 teams, concluded this past Saturday night with the Georgia Cumberland Academy Jaguars (Women’s Div II), Kingsway College (Men’s Div II), Ozark Academy Skyhawks( Women’s Div I) and Spring Valley Academy (Men’s Div I) all coming away as champions in their respective divisions.

Championship night started off with the Women’s Division II final pitting the Collegedale Adventist Youth in Action Eagles against the Georgia Cumberland Academy Jaguars. From the opening tip-off, GCA took control of this game and at halftime the score-

board displayed their lead of 21-8.

However, in the second half, CAYA roared back to make the game interesting—unfortunately it wasn’t enough as GCA was able to hold on for a 39-30 win.

The second game of the evening saw Kingsway College take on Union Springs Academy for the Men’s Division II title. This game saw a closer first half than the earlier game. Both sides traded buckets and played good team basketball, but with a 20-13 lead at halftime, Kingsway College refused to be comfortable with their lead. This showed in the second half where they dominated for most of the period. They ended up

winning 37-19 even though only two of their players scored in the entire game.

The third game featured the Women’s Division I finalists Ozark Academy against Michiana Christian. This game was probably the most defensive game of the night, as both teams defended with a full-court press. This created a lot of turnovers for both sides, but Ozark Academy was able to handle the pressure and jumped out to a 19-14 lead at halftime. The trend would continue in the second half as Michiana looked to fight their way back into it, but Ozark Academy was too much for them this year winning 40-33.

The final championship game of the night showcased the battle between Spring Valley Academy and Crawford Academy. Right off the bat, this game became electric as both teams traded scores consistently. Just before halftime, SVA started pulling away, and led at halftime 29-21. Both teams continued to score basket after basket, easily becoming the highest-scoring game of the night. But despite both teams’ offensive outburst, there could only be one winner, and on the night, it was Spring Valley Academy who ran out as 68-58 winners to erase last year’s disappointment of being runners up.

walked in the main entrance of the Student Center, then more likely than not, you have seen the snowman sitting where there used to be picnic tables.

“George,” as he was named, was built on January 31st by three energetic students: Cassandra Chlevin, a junior psychology major, and Nathalie Borges and Melissa Baptiste, who are both senior pre-med psychology/behavioral science majors.

According to Chlevin, the snowman took roughly four and a half hours to build, due to the nature of the snow. The snow was too light and too cold to pack down, so the traditional “snowball roll” method could not be applied. Instead, they piled up handful after handful of snow, making a giant pile and adding definition later. After all the details were formed, these three women poured, little by little, water all over George to try and freeze

him. This was a new experience for everyone. Neither Nathalie nor Melissa had built a snowman before, as both are from warm climates.

Even though Cassandra has built many snowmen in her time, she had never tried the “ground up” method mentioned earlier.

The time at which the snowman was built is also an interesting aspect to this story, as the snowman was finished at 4:30 in the morning. This was able to be accomplished due to the fact that all three ladies wanted to be completely finished with Friday night programs that evening (necessitating the late hour), none of them have a curfew, and the concept of building a snowman at midnight was too tempting to pass up. And, as no surprise to anyone reading this article, the entire time while building George, the group sang “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” from Disney’s Frozen.

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Arts & Entertainment

The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works on Paper Tirza Rideout | Currently the Krasl

Matthew Chacko Arts & Entertainment Editor

Art Center in St. Joseph, Michigan is playing host to an astounding collection of African American artwork. A portion of the comprehensive Harmon and Harriet Kelley collection is on display.

These works span the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first- centuries. The exhibit includes work by groundbreaking artists such as John Thomas Biggers, Romare Bearden, Hilda Wilkinson Brown, and Jacob Lawrence, among others. The artists use a variety of mediums and styles, including watercolors, lithographs, screenprints, pastels, acrylics, gouaches, and linoleum cuts. This exhibit provides a chance to trace the history of African American art and allows viewers to appreciate the span and scope of these artists.

The earliest work in this exhibition is that of Grafton Tyler Brown, recognized as the first professional graphic artist on the West Coast.

His delicately created lithograph

was colored by hand. Onlookers have to get close to appreciate the intricacy of this piece. Next, there are several early twentieth-century etchings by Henry Ossawa Tanner depicting subjects from his travels abroad. Gallery-goers might notice a change of tone as the exhibit moves into the Great Depression era of African American art. Several of the artists on display were hired by the W.P.A. (Works Progress Administration) during the 1930s. This art focuses on African American subjects and the contribution made to the country’s revitalization during the depression. Several artists of the Karamu House workshop of African American Printmakers are represented here, including John Wilson, Charles Sallee Jr., and Allan R. Freelon.

Another tonal shift is marked as one moves into the work of midtwentieth-century artists. John Thomas Biggers, a master of nearphotographic drawings and prints, is represented by his famous

lithograph “Morning is Here, No Dawn”. It depicts an elderly man in overalls covering his face in apparent despair; the reason for his despair is up to the viewer to infer.

Also included is Elizabeth Catlett’s famous print entitled “Malcolm X Speaks for Us.” The exhibit is rounded off by the work of modern artists, such as Whitfield Lovell, Alison Saar, Lionel Lofton, and Charles Criner.

This free-to-the-public, seventy-piece exhibit will be on display through April 20, 2014. For hours and directions, visit krasl.org.

Demetri Kirchberg | With the

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Wind Symphony Winter Concert

PHOTO PROVIDED BY IMC

Nelson Starkey | On February 8,

the HPAC featured the Andrews University Wind Symphony and the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band. The evening was filled with tunes reminiscent of the past as multiple movie numbers were performed.

The night started with the SMC Brass Band. Under the direction of conductor Dr. Jonathan Korzon, the Brass Band began with the theme from the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. The band continued with pieces such as Ralph Vaughan Williams’s “Prelude ‘49’

Parallel”, “Cute” by Neal Hefti, “Tara’s Theme” from Gone with the Wind, and “Stop the Calvary” by Jona Lewie. The SMC Brass Band’s final piece was “Seize the Day” by Peter Graham.

After a brief intermission, the Andrews University Wind Symphony took the stage, beginning with “Silverado” by Boughton and Bass, an exciting, western-themed piece.

They continued with a medley of selections from the 2012 motion picture Lincoln. Soprano Stephany Recinos joined to perform “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz.

Is There Anybody Out There?

Other songs included selections from films like War Horse and Raiders of the Lost Ark. The SMC Brass Band joined the Wind Symphony for the evening’s final song to perform the loud and fast “Mambo” from West Side Story.

The next Department of Music Event will be the Symphony Orchestra: Young Artists Concert on February 22, at 8:00 pm. For a complete list of events at the HPAC, please visit www. howard. andrews.edu/events/.

huge success of their single “Say Something”, which climbed to new heights after it was re-released featuring Christina Aguilera, A Great Big World had listeners anxious for their debut album Is There Anybody Out There?, released in late January.

The album quickly reached top three on the Billboard charts, taking indie-pop fans by storm.

The opening track, “Rockstar,” lays out a simple piano riff, cheerful and clean, that flows through the whole song. This upbeat tune sets the tone for most of the album, quite the departure from the somber “Say Something.” The highpitched male vocals and overly enunciated phrasing from band members Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino are reminiscent of Fun’s Nate Ruess. Like Regina Spektor, Axel plays simple piano chord progressions in many of the tracks. Fans of Spektor’s album Far would easily enjoy Is There Anybody Out There?.

Much of the album explores the theme of encouragement. Simple and hopeful songs like “Cheer Up!” and “You’ll Be Okay” relate to many situations. Innocent pickme-ups are scattered through the album, quickly dissolving any sad feelings left by “Say Something”.

While the lyrics are accessible, most songs, a few excepting, don’t express much meaning or depth, but rather snapshots of feelings.

Listeners can relate to the emotions in each song (mostly exuberance), but finding substance or thought is nearly impossible.

A second or third listen to songs like “There Is an Answer” brings questions as to what Axel and Vac-

carino had in mind when writing the lyrics. Every time I’ve someone what they thought “Say Something” was about, I’ve gotten many different answers. This lack of cohesion could be a marketing ploy to bolster radio popularity, with the majority of pop songs being shallow. It seems the pop songs that make listeners feel but never think are in highest demand. Is There Anybody Out There? fits this mold quite well.

The highlight of the album is “Already Home”, a dialogue between two people in love but separated by distance. The line “If only New York wasn’t so far away” is repeated and the rest of the chorus shows the struggle of keeping a relationship alive when two people can’t be together. The harmonies here are the most beautiful of the whole album, and listeners are left feeling sentimental.

A Great Big World’s debut album is a solid pop record that is likely to receive lots of radio play, but will probably be forgotten in a few years. It offers an indie feel and style, but with the production of a large record label. I’m sure this isn’t the last we’ve heard of them, but they certainly have plenty of room for growth.

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Arts & Entertainment

Big Star Shines Bright Kathleen Wilson | Whether a Mid-

west native or a semi-permanent resident, I’ve yet to come across someone who does not enjoy visits to Chicago. With its many opportunities for culture and sightseeing and endless dining choices, the Windy City has pretty much anything for anyone. Of course, as college students, enjoying all (or even just some) that the city has to offer comes at a price. Unless you have a.) a place to stay, b.) some mode of transportation, and/or c.) a surplus of spending money, you’re going to

find yourself enjoying McDonald’s in Millennium Park. Fear no more, fellow penniless pupils — Big Star is there for you.

A Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant, this eatery, with its hipster (Yelp’s word, not mine) ambience and friendly servers, will make you feel right at home the next time you find yourself in Wicker Park.

Big Star lives up to its reputation for its excellent fish tacos, lively atmosphere, and availability. Open until 2 a.m. Sunday-Friday and until 3 a.m. on Saturday, this place is

awesome for anyone hankering for some late-night Mexican food cravings. Tacos all fall under the $4.00 mark and all other dishes fall under $10.00 — a definite plus for those of us trying to pinch pennies.

The only drawbacks? It’s cash-only and can get pretty busy towards the late-evening/night hours. So, if and when you decide to try out this fun Taco Bell alternative, make sure you come with some dollar bills and good company, as well.

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Honors Agape Feast Shanelle Kim | The Honors Agape

Feast, held in the Chan Shun Hall lobby on February 7 at 6:00 p.m., provided community, food, and vespers for over 140 people. Traditional Agape Feast foods, such as cheese, bread, fruit, and soup, were provided. After a filling meal, complete with dessert and fruit, honors students Afia Asamoah, Givan Hinds, Josh Ahn, Michael Hess II, and Alejandra Castillo led out in song service.

Special music featured a cello, flute, and piano rendition of “In Moments Like These” performed

by Irene Hwang, Josh Ahn, and Nathaniel Lee. Afterward, Professor L. Monique Pittman, Professor of English and Director of Honors, introduced Professor Sonia Badenas, Assistant Professor of French, as the evening’s speaker. Badenas spoke of love’s nature and its ability to connect people across cultures and barriers. She spoke of the Tower of Babel and claimed that although the people building the tower eventually separated themselves due to communication barriers, misunderstanding and miscommunication existed be-

tween people long before. Love, Badenas emphasized, is the only thing that can bring people together. Where people build towers, love builds bridges. Using her own background in foreign languages (she speaks French, Italian, Spanish and English), Badenas expressed the importance of overcoming differences through communicating love. The Honors Agape Feast embraced this message, as many students and faculty of many different backgrounds came together to eat, sing, and celebrate together.

The Oscars are Coming Tanner Compton | The Academy

Awards are less than three weeks away on March 2, and Hollywood is abuzz with excitement. Though it appears that 12 Years A Slave is set to win Best Picture, I wouldn’t rush into that assumption too quickly. 2013 was a packed and impressive year for film, and the nine nominees for Best Picture would, in any other year, be considered frontrunners.

However, I believe the Best Picture race will boil down to the top three nominees: Gravity, 12 Years a Slave, and American Hustle. While 12 Years A Slave has received nine nominations, and has won a lion’s share of the precursor “Best Picture” accolades, including the Golden Globes and the Broadcast Film Critics, the film’s chances aren’t as strong as it would be in a different year. Gravity and American Hustle actually lead in nominations, with ten apiece (the generally correct assumption is that whichever film/films lead nominations are the most likely to win). Gravity greatly leads the pack in terms of broad technical support. Director Alfonso Cuaron is all but guaranteed the Best Director award, and awards for visual effects, sound editing, original score, and editing. However, the

film suffers from a lack of a screenplay nomination; no film has won Best Picture without a screenplay nomination since The Sound of Music in 1965.

American Hustle is part of a unique pantheon, as is its director, David O. Russell. It is one of only fourteen films to receive nominations in all four acting categories, and Russell is the only director to achieve this feat twice. Even more amazingly, he’s done this in two years (his Silver Lining’s Playbook achieved this last year, with leading Actress Jennifer Lawrence taking home the gold). It’s fair to say that support within the Academy for Russell’s films is only growing.

Within the acting categories, Cate Blanchett is all but guaranteed her second Oscar for her leading role in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine. However, since Dylan Farrow’s accusations of sexual molestation against Allen, support for the film could waver, potentially blocking Blanchett from winning. Watch out for Amy Adams as the dark horse upset for her role in American Hustle. Meanwhile, Jared Leto has picked up every major televised and critics award for his supporting work as a transgender AIDS patient in Dallas Buyers Club.

Watch for him to win outright.

Many believe Matthew McConaughey will win Best Actor on his first nomination for his transformative role in Dallas Buyers Club.

However, I think that Leonardo DiCaprio will upset and win for his role as Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street. This is his fourth acting nomination and his fifth overall (he’s also nominated as a producer for Wolf). As DiCaprio has not won an Oscar yet, I believe he is poised to win.

The Supporting Actress front is a two-way battle between Lupita Nyong’o from 12 Years and Jennifer Lawrence from American Hustle. Lawrence has picked up critics’ awards and a Golden Globe, and Nyong’o has won the Screen Actors Guild, Broadcast Film Critics, and a share of the critics awards. I’m putting Jennifer Lawrence slightly ahead in this race, but it could really go either way.

In other categories, look for Frozen to win both Animated Feature and Best Song and The Act of Killing to win Best Documentary. In all other categories, expect a fight between 12 Years a Slave, Gravity, and American Hustle.

THE STUDENT MOVEMENT

The Last Word

Dear Valentine

Melodie Roschman Editor-in-Chief

To Lisa Carrington:

Dear Kristy,

Tranquil are your words which gently stream out of your soft lips Disarming my most inner fears of not being worthy of this Heaven couldn’t have created an image so perfect For painters (Davinci) can’t even seem to discern it If human beings could live for a millennia or forever Then what’s life without you in this era

Thank you for sharing your life with me. Our challenging uphill battles and our fun downhill rides. Through the scenery painted before us, theres no other I’d rather ride shotgun.

As synonymous as air is to sustaining life Lisa your deep Bajan gaze is fixed in my sight Causing my hollowed heart to heave with every restless thump Waiting for your words to engulf me like a seedling to a stump One day i’ll map out our lives one day at a time But for now will you be my valentine

I love you, Bryan

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Kyle Abacan, do you have a BandAid? I skinned my knee when I fell for you. :”) -yourtheseaweedtomyeye@gmail. com

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I love you!

To Professor John Rorabeck: Thank you for being my best grapefruit-prepping, drivewayshoveling, in-the-cold-dog-walking husband.

I’ll bake bread for you again next week!

Love K2

Love, Mrs. Rorabeck

MisterFortuneCookie, Let’s keep this forever. Look back on it when we are old, and smile. Remembering the day that I told you I love you in the school newspaper.

— You make my heart race faster than Hecarim with Boots of Mobility. ;P —

Tim, You’re always ready with a smile, a laugh, and a big hug. Thanks for everything.

Honey Bun,

-M

I see your beauty often on my computer screen, wish I could see you at least once on campus. If I’d send you a rose for every time I miss you, you’d be walking in a rose garden.

I am blessed to have you, and I love you with all my heart. Happy Valentine’s Day Beautiful <3

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Yours truly, Pimple

- Megan

Your smile brightens up my day whenever I see you. Thank you for being such a caring, lovely person.

— To C, 108 days left until we start our new life together. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love you. :) V

— Bryan,

PS – Today is Valentine’s Day! — Totes-Dakotes, Whether it’s telling me everything will be okay when I’m sobbing on the phone, bringing me Starbucks on a bad day, or making me laugh with your forehead-licking, overthe-top brand of lovable crazy, you’ll always be my favorite bear with bat wings.

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— Steven E.,

Dear Jonathan, Every morning when you walk into class you brighten up my day.

Never underestimate how happy your smile makes me.

Ryan, Fezzes are red The TARDIS is blue Custard is sweet And so are you

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Love, DK —

Cassie W., Beyonce ain’t got nothing on you, girl! Never forget how incredible, beautiful, and valued you are.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

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— Excuse Miss I know your name but I wanna know you better pardon my shame I’m just an average Joe with a simple flow just wanna let you know you’re bad nah you’re good nah you’re indescribable stop I’m going too far but I’m tongue tied fighting my fears ready to fly it’s just my imagination running away from me or is it just a forecast of cloudy thoughts I got to start somewhere no room for being a coward though my spine might feel like jello I’ll say one word hello . . .

Spade Fortress

The brave few from TAA,

Krissy Savage,

PS: You are my rock. CL - “That Rock!”

Mi Amor!!!! I love you MUCHO GRANDE! One and a half years is just the start.

Always, Tu Princesa

I’m so glad you came to Andrews!

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s day!

Love, DK

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Ethan Conklin,

Hey kid,

Happy Valentine’s Day!

You’re nice.

We love you!

–kid

Love, Mommy and Daddy

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