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We All Scream for Ice Cream Annual club and organization fair – p. 3
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BOOKSTORE IN TRANSITION “There won’t be any Starbucks.”
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DOES IT HELP? “All too often, the abuse within a relationship will actually increase rather than decrease after a couple goes to counseling. ” P. 5
FEATURED ATHLETE: A.J. POOLE “I haven’t gone a year without playing soccer.”
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ACTIVISM
AUMA VESPERS
“The student body is wanting to have this conversation”
“Each piece builds on the previous one, creating an atmosphere of reverence”
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HINDSIGHT “The School of Business will serve as the fifth school within the structure of the university.” P. 3
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AU Bookstore Transition Lindsey White | After a trouble-
some year with Tree of Life, the University has contracted with Barnes and Noble to operate the AU bookstore beginning Jan. 2015. Cindy Swanson the bookstore
manager understands the issues and challenges that arose last fall semester. “I never want to go through an experience like that again. You can’t be of service when you don’t know what you’re do-
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“I never want to go through an experience like that again. You can’t be of service when you don’t know what you’re doing.”
ing.” Swanson says. Swanson said that one week before the beginning of 2013 fall semester, the Andrews bookstore supplier, Tree of Life, changed their computer system to a new one that did not work consistently and would even shut down at times. Tree of life was unable to provide the AU bookstore with assistance since Tree of Life was also seeking help to solve these issues. With long lines waiting to buy books before school started, frustrations grew. With too short of time to partner with Barnes and Noble and still be ready for the fall 2013 semester, Swanson made the decision to stay with Tree of Life since they had most of the books the students needed. But in the end, some books were never received. Swanson explains, “Tree of Life is too small of a company for a huge university like Andrews. Their system just isn’t working for us any-
more, and that’s why there needs to be a change. However, the change might not be noticed by many. “The bookstore will not be changed to ‘Barnes and Noble’, but will remain as Andrews University bookstore, partnered with Barnes and Noble as the bookstore provider,” said Lawrence Schalk, vice president of financial administration. According to Swanson, who has worked at the bookstore for eight years, first as assistant manager, and as manager since Jan. 2014, “this opportunity to partner with Barnes and Noble will be much more efficient because they will help the bookstore with the training and teaching of sales, pricing, checkout operations, and receiving of books. Before, Swanson says she had to get approval before ordering any books. Now, with Barnes and Noble as the supplier, the AU bookstore will regain con-
trol of what books come in and how many they order. The transition to Barnes and Noble actually begins early October. From Friday, Oct. 3 to Sunday Oct. 12, the bookstore will close to remove Tree of Life products and replace them with Barnes and Noble merchandise. Swanson said there are plans to remodel the store but students should expect one thing— there won’t be any Starbucks. Swanson is optimistic for the spring semester. “Let’s not go over how bad it was. Let’s go over how good it can be. The students need to know we’re here for them, and I’m hoping that a year from now, the students will feel confident and will want to come back in the bookstore.”
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Back to “The Basics” Kristen Abraham | The Andrews
University Student Association held their Outdoor Sabbath on September 20, 2014 at Potato Creek State Park. Students loaded onto two coach buses behind Hamel Hall at 9:45 a.m. to head to the campgrounds. Upon arrival, organizers gave each student a sticker that was either a star, smiley face, or color and everyone split into discussion groups based on those stickers. A very simple service incorporated a short song service and scripture reading. Before beginning discussion, students placed anything which would distract them from the time spent in nature into a bag labeled “Noise.” Groups discussed topics such as prayer, meditation, fasting, service, and worship in each of the groups. Upon completion of the discussion, students experienced God through sound on a nature hike. They wrote down their experiences, and placed them in a bag labeled “Sound.” The students enjoyed a lunch of sandwiches, apples, cookies, chips, and donuts, and mingled with each other. Last year’s Religious Vice President Kevin Wilson started the Outdoor Sabbath tradition, and this gathering serves as a way for stu-
dents to “get away from the routine church structure and bring it back to the idea of spending time with Jesus and communing with him,” says current AUSA Religious Vice President Adrianne Magsipoc, a Junior Biochemistry major. The theme for Outdoor Sabbath this year was “The Basics,” calling for a move away from the stagnancy of the church routine and back to the basics of what Christianity is, not just for us, but also for others. In order to make sure that there weren’t any distractions from the intent of the program, AUSA chose discussion leaders who were intentional about their discussions. One of the group discussion leaders Jannel Monroe, a Sophomore Theology major, wished that there was “more time to cover the topics.” There were many perspectives on the unconventional church setting. Shantel Stuart, a Junior in the Nursing program thought that Outdoor Sabbath was “refreshing” and “wished that it was longer.” In regards to the spreading of knowledge of the program on campus, Magsipoc commented that there should be some improvements in promotion.
Rec Center Opening Gielle Kuhn | Andrews Univer-
sity’s Recreational Center has gone through many renovations, with its official reopening scheduled for this Thursday, September 25th at 5:00 pm. The new and improved Rec Center will display never before seen changes. Students, especially veteran users of the Rec Center, will be pleasant-
ly surprised with all of the recent changes. The Rec Center will welcome students after their grand opening, and begin catering to AU clubs and organizations that host activity nights, such as vespers or game nights. Community members, as well as AU students, can rent the Rec Center as a venue for office parties, birthday parties,
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and open houses. This year, the Rec Center will be a safe and welcoming place to students. The center will provide students with a venue for games, events, study spots, and social activities. Kimberly Adame, a Junior Marketing major and the Recreational Center manager, has been at the forefront of the Rec Center’s major changes. Her goal for the Rec Center this year is to “not only enhance students’ personal lifestyles, improve the quality of life on campus and develop a lifetime appreciation of the diversity of events and students, but for the Recreation Center to be a place of school pride.” The Recreational Center will be the venue for many student body activities. Popular events from past years, such as the Super Bowl event, will continue to take place; however, there will also be new events. Out of the many events Adame is organizing, she is particularly excited about “Karaoke Night” and “Valentine’s Bash.” She recommends that the best way to stay informed is to “keep your eyes out for posters for Rec Center events” to not miss out on any opportunities.
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Last week we incorrectly said that it was the 40th Almost Anythin Goes. It was the 30th.
Andrews University Ice Cream Social/Club Fair Andrei Wayne Kyrk Defino | Last
Wednesday, the Campus Green was brimming with the sweet aroma of ice cream and a variety of toppings, an onslaught of the hungry and curious student body (pun intended), offers of free apparel, and clubs, groups, and organizations eager to gain members. The Andrews University Club Fair and Ice Cream social is an annual event hosted by the Andrews University Student Activities department that exposes students to the vast array of extracurricular activities available on campus. This year was the most successful club fair to date. “We had a much better turnout than most years,” Chelsea Nelson, Assistant Director of Student Activities & Athletics stated beaming with excitement, “I mean, we ran out of ice cream in the first 45 minutes.” Nelson also mentioned that this year, many of the big clubs like AFIA, KASA, BSCF, and Adelante returned along with a good number of newer clubs, such as The
Film Society, The Theatre Wing, and Saving Oppressed Servants, all aiming to make their mark on this campus. “I think it’s a great way to bring people out, especially on a nice day like this,” Senior Biology Major John Ahn commented on the fair, “When it gets colder, no one really wants to go out.” Many of the clubs have planned events for the year that members of the student body can attend and participate in. AFIA, the American Filipino International Association, plans to host a 5K run for MRSA awareness on Oct. 5 and multiple mini-service projects throughout the year. Enactus, a club focused on developing businesses and the community, plans to host service projects locally that non-business majors can participate in. For the more artistically inclined students, the Film Society and the Theatre Wing offer a great outlet for the creative mind. The Theatre Wing plans to put on a major production of “My Fair Lady” that will
be held in the HPAC on March 2730 as well as a one-night encore performance of “The Importance of Being Earnest” on November 15. “We are a student-run, studentfounded, and student-funded theatre club, not a drama club,” club leaders Simone Weithers and Stephen Batchelor explained, “We focus on performing major productions, not skits.” The Film Society is a club established last year dedicated to lovers of motion picture where members can discuss, study, analyze and enjoy films. “We want to show that movies are more than just explosions, love scenes, and blood,” remarked club programmer and Junior Music Performance Major David Ortiz. “We’re also planning to take our members to off-campus screenings and, ultimately, the Chicago Film Festival.” Keep your eyes opened for other club events and activities to make this school year a little more exciting with extracurriculars, fun,
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and service. Many of the clubs on campus cater to the diversity of the student body. As Freshman PrePhysical Therapy Major Precious Makiling put it, “The fair was fun
and exciting. It’s nice to know that Andrews not only has a large diversity in departmental clubs but also cultural clubs.” Whether you are looking for people who are cul-
School of Business Established Here September 22, 1980 Staff | Andrews University Presi-
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Hindsight
dent, Joseph G. Smoot, has announced plans for a School of Business to be established at the university immediately. Dr. Smoot said that the development of a school of business has been one of the major goals of his administration. The action came at an executive board meeting of the university’s Board of Trustees here July 8. Named as dean of the new school is Dr. Dale E. Twomley, who has developed the concept since coming to Andrews in 1978. The full Board of Trustees approved the proposal for the School of Business one year ago on May 7, 1979. Approval by the sponsoring denomination’s Board of Higher Education was granted on June 11, of this year. Twomley, chairman of Andrews’ business administration department holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee and a doctorate from the University of Maryland. He has held teaching and administrative positions at Columbia Union College, Greater New York Academy and Takoma Academy in Maryland. He has been principal of South Lancaster Academy in Massachusetts and Shenandoah Valley Academy in Virginia. The School of Business will serve as the fifth school within the struc-
ture of the university. Andrews is currently comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Technology, the School of Graduate Studies, and the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. The major difference involved in changing from departments within the university’s other divisions to a distinct school is not one of curricula, says Twomley. “Basically, the course offerings we have now will continue. The reasons for establishing the school are to develop a separate identity, gain professional accreditation and increase the visibility of business training offered at Andrews.” According to President Smooth, specific Andrews University programs are presently accredited by eight professional organizations in addition to full 10-year institutional accreditation through the doctoral level by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The accreditation of the business unit by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) would be another step in the university’s planned effort of securing national recognition for selected programs of study. Professional accreditation has found to be of special benefit to Andrews students from nearly 90 countries, and enables the university to keep segments of the academic program under continual
review and in-depth study, Smoot explains. A degree from an accredited program gives recognition from agencies around the world. Graduates of AACSB accredited programs are recognized as having a preferred position in being recruited by employers and also in being accepted for advanced degrees in business administration. In the United States today, fewer than 25 percent of business degrees granted are recognized by AACSB accreditation. The new School of Business will not be arranged into departments, but will feature separate areas of specialization. Beginning with the 1980-81 school year, a bachelor of business administration degree (B.B.A.) will be offered, with majors available in accounting, economics, information science, marketing and management. Also offered will be the master of business administration degree, with specializations in general management and hospital administration. For the first year, fourteen teachers will be instructing in the School of Business, with eight holding doctoral degrees. Andrews has sent faculty to such institutions as Northwestern University, Arizona State University, the University of Oregon, and the University of Michigan - sponsoring professional development among the teaching staff.
Courses have been structured so that graduate students will be able to complete their degree requirements in four academic quarters if they have completed all the preparatory work. Those entering the master of business administration program can complete the program in seven quarters. Preparatory and advanced coursework in business administration will be offered during the late afternoon and evening, accommodating those with full-time employment. For more than four decades Andrews University has been offering programs in accounting and business. The department of business administration was organized in 1953, with the master of business administration degree added in 1964. Graduates are currently employed all over the world, holding administrative posts in hospitals, universities, industries, and corporate firms. According to Dr. Smoot, the university is presently engaged in developing plans for a facility for the School of Business which will provide an adequate structure for teaching, research, and other activities.
turally similar, people who share a common interest, or just supporting your own department, you can be sure to find the right club for you.
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Child Abuse Vs. Discipline Sarah Stelfox | One of the con-
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tested topics of our generation is the physical discipline of children. There is much debate over what type of discipline is appropriate, and many people can’t even agree on whether or not spanking a child is justifiable. Few states actually have enough concern on the topic to create laws prohibiting spanking, but there are similar laws such as the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), which deals with the overall manner in which we view and partake in child discipline. The CAPTA simply outlines the minimum standards (such as how to define neglect) the states must maintain when creating laws that pertain to child discipline, and it is applied to all states. While having this act in place seems like a good idea initially, many question the validity of laws like this, as well as the legal system in general, when the rubber meets the road. This was especially displayed in the case of the Minnesota Vikings’ running back, Adrian Peterson. Peterson was reported to have stripped a nearby tree of one of its branches in order to beat his 4-year old with it as a form of discipline. Here, there are several factors that need to be analyzed before any call can be made about whether or not it was a justifiable form of discipline. First of all, how heavily is the media influencing the public interpretation of the ordeal? How big was the branch and was the beating actually as intense as it’s been made out to be? We need to be aware of the influence the media has in situations like this, and recognize the fact that they are
attempting to make our opinions match their own. Another factor we have to consider is individuality. What works for some people may not work for others, since we’re all individuals with different realities who react to situations differently. Many (if not most) people in our generation were spanked growing up, and likely only a small percentage of those who experienced it would call it abuse. However, there may soon be cases where children take their parents to court to sue for emotional damage resulting from spanking. That’s the problem with the legal system trying to regulate disciplinary issues - how can you make laws based off of something that you cannot even measure? Some people can be wordy and emotionally manipulative enough to convince a jury of their apparent emotional damage and use the laws to their advantage. This makes it even more difficult when a parent actually is abusing their child. They can manipulate the legal system to avoid punishment, or even being called out in the first place. A level of responsibility obviously needs to be taken, but what level is that and by whom should it be taken? So where do we go from here? Should we just do away with all forms of legal regulation for child discipline and let it be based entirely off of the individual and their morals? Oppositely, do we keep the rules in play and make changes as needed based off of trial and error? Sometimes only time can tell.
Leaving Isn’t Simple Isabel Stafford | The story of do-
mestic abuse in American media is both simple and pervasive: the always-male abuser is a drunk, has a psychological condition that his family just doesn’t understand, or is a terrible person who enjoys kicking puppies. The always-female victim tries to stay with her
tional and verbal abuse. In many cases, abuse doesn’t start dramatically. There isn’t a moment when the victim realizes their partner is abusive. After the first few instances of abuse, the victim may continue the relationship because they believe that things will improve. By the time the victim realizes
“They may avoid getting help because they fear being mocked by people who perceive them as weak” abuser. In many cases, she reforms her partner at the end of the third act, as dramatic music swells and she delivers a line about the power of love. Otherwise, she stays in a hopeless relationship or leaves her husband, to the criticism of her well-intentioned neighbors. But instances of abuse are rarely so simple. Abusers don’t change at the end of the third act, and abusive relationships are never easy to leave. Many reasons for staying in abusive relationships are similar for both men and women – 85% of domestic violence victims may be women, but both men and women are likely to be victims of emo-
that the abuse wasn’t an isolated incident, they may be too deeply entrenched in the relationship to leave easily, particularly if the abuser distanced the victim from their friends and family before the abuse started. A second common case is when abuse starts after a couple has children. Often, a victim of abuse feels that it’s more important to keep a marriage together for the sake of their children than it is for the victim to escape a dangerous relationship. Other reasons for staying in an abusive relationship are more nebulous. Abused men may not leave the relationship because they be-
lieve that women can’t physically or emotionally victimize men. They may avoid getting help because they fear being mocked by people who perceive them as weak, not to mention that there are very few organizations prepared to help men escape domestic abuse. By contrast, many women in American society are taught that they are responsible for a man’s actions against them, and that any abuse must be their fault for angering their partner. Women who internalize this concept may never seek help because they believe their abuser can’t help hurting them, or because they expect society to blame them for their abuser’s actions. One last reason for staying in an abusive relationship is fear. Abusers, particularly males, often tell their victims that they will hurt or kill them if the victim should ever leave. Sadly, many abusers follow through on their threat. Women who leave abusive relationships are at extremely high risk of attack by their abuser. The risk even extends to murder: husbands, exhusbands, and boyfriends kill 41% of all murdered women, while only 7% of murdered men are killed by a wife or girlfriend. There are dozens of reasons as to why victims stay in an abusive relationship. Whatever their reasons and choices are, all victims have something in common: their situation is the fault of the abuser, and leaving is never simple.
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Does Counseling Work? Nathan Davis | In an abusive re-
lationship, the abused partner will likely feel trapped. Feeling intimidated, he or she will most likely feel unable to openly express their opinions, which is the method needed to put a stop to the abuse. After several years of being unable to change the situation on their own, the abused partner may turn to a marriage counselor to aid them. Most couples who go to marriage counseling do so in order to attempt to fix a known problem usually one they have been struggling with for several years. Yet, does counseling fix the problem? All too often, the abuse within a relationship will actually increase rather than decrease after a couple goes to counseling. The reason for this is most likely due to the abuser feeling criticized and therefore becoming defensive. Many couples only talk about the faults and issues during sessions. In an abusive relationship, a large portion of faults will likely fall upon the abuser, who may feel mistreated. On the other extreme, a victim may be too scared to share openly with the counselor if the abuser is in the room.
Some marriage counselors have tried to bypass this quagmire by having separate, individual counseling sessions, perhaps even having the two partners go to separate counselors. This allows the counselor to be able to listen to the abuser’s point of view, to understand the underlying reasons behind the actions, without having to accuse the abuser of being in the wrong and thus putting a halt to open communication. This type of counseling is not criticizing the abuser, but is instead seeking to help the abuser understand him or herself. At the same time, individual counseling would help the victim have better self-knowledge as well, helping the victim work on any issues he or she may have. In couples’ counseling, the obvious issue of abuse would inevitably take center stage. In individual counseling, the abuser is not made into the “bad guy” who needs to be fixed. This approach has been seen to be less likely to result in defensiveness and retaliation on the part of the abuser.
Why Is Philosophy Important? Erik Vyhmeister | First of all,
some terms you should be familiar with. Philosophy: Originally from the Greek “φιλοσοφία” (philosophia) which literally means love of wisdom – philo (love) sophos (wisdom). Philosophy deals with answering fundamental questions – those of the nature of reality, knowledge, values, etc. Its methodology is based on systematic and rational thought. Worldview: The foundation upon which your beliefs are built. A comprehensive worldview includes statements on origin, purpose, the nature of truth and perception. When we talk about philosophy, some of us picture a bunch of nerds sitting in a circle, discussing whether or not said circle is actually truly circular, and whether it matters or not. Now, while there may be some truth behind this mental picture, I propose that philosophy, even “pure” philosophy (whatever that may mean) is something that is both accessible and useful to the general population (you). Why should you as an individual even care about philosophy? Short answer: because life is complicat-
ed, and the main purpose of philosophy is to gain understanding (wisdom). To expand on that: people are complicated and no matter how much we try to view people as one-dimensional (especially those we haven’t met) the truth is that
questions in order to reach. It should come as no surprise that people disagree with each other. Conflict between people is generally caused by disagreement or miscommunication. Miscommunication can happen either
agree. Possible reasons include: One or both persons have made logical errors in their thought process The dispute concerns importance, and our two people’s values do not align perfectly
sic example of a type C disagreement: A street preacher is having a conversation with an atheist passerby. “Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God?” says the preacher. The atheist responds, “No, I don’t.”
“Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God?” says the preacher. The atheist responds, “No, I don’t.”
every person is a very complex being. If ever you wonder why people don’t understand you, remember that understanding a person is no simple task. Also, just knowing what someone does habitually is not true understanding – true understanding comes when you understand why it happens. One goal of philosophy is to ask the right
accidentally or because of a misunderstanding of how the other communicates. Conflict over a disagreement is usually because one or both parties cannot “agree to disagree”, that is to accept the other’s view as valid. But rather than discussing exactly what kinds of things are commonly disputed, let’s instead look at why people dis-
Their foundational assumptions (worldviews) are different, and so their starting points for logic do not align. In the situation described in A, the conflict can be resolved by careful open discussion. The situations in B and C are similar. In both of them, neither person is “in the wrong”. Let’s take a look at a clas-
“But look at all the overwhelming evidence the Bible has!” You can see where this is going – nowhere. Why? Because they don’t agree on the basics – the atheist obviously doesn’t believe the Bible is a valid source of truth, but the preacher does. Their worldviews are different – in this case, drastically so.
Here’s the basic principle to remember: you can’t change someone’s worldview. You can present new information or opinions, but you cannot force a change in their fundamental assumptions. The truth is that everyone (with very few exceptions) believes that their opinions are correct. So telling someone that they’re wrong is really counterproductive. If you truly want to change someone’s mind, first you have to understand why they’ve come to the conclusions they have. Then, and only then, can you address the root of the disagreement. Whether or not you end up agreeing, you will have learned something about the other person, making future conflicts easier to resolve and actually bringing the two of you closer together.
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Nolan Roy | Ever feel like you have
4. Dress Down Your Suiting
no clothes, even though your closet is absolutely full? You know, like when you go through your closet and all you can see are repeat outfits. This article is not about what you should throw away or what you need to buy, or even what new trends are out there. This is a wearwhat-you-got kind of article. Here are seven easy steps to breathe new life into your style.
No one appreciates a well put-together suit ensemble like yours truly, but every now and again it’s ok to dress your suit down. Ditch that tie! Unbutton that collar! There is something slightly rebellious about mixing two styles. Try mixing casual with formal: next time you wear your suit, try wearing a long-sleeved Henley underneath with a pair of low-top converse shoes or a turtleneck sweater with some loafers on your feet.
1. Wear A Blazer With Almost Anything
Now when I say almost anything, I mean almost anything: jeans and a t-shirt, chinos and a shirt, shorts and polos. It really doesn’t matter if you are wearing joggers and a hoodie - adding that one navy blazer you have floating in the corner of your closet can change up your look completely.
ditching those sock and exposing a little ankle while its still warm is a bold styling move. It works with literally everything from jeans to suits and should only be done if your pants are already slim or cuffed. However, this does call attention to your feet, so please wear your “good” shoes. 7. New Layering
Yes, I’m sure you know how to wear that graphic tee and cardigan combo, but let’s turn our attention to some new and unconventional
How about a jacket on top of a v-neck sweatshirt on top of a turtle neck?
2. Go Basic
Most of us feel as though we need to wear a shirt with a collar, long sleeves, or generally anything “smarter” than a t-shirt, but aside from a full suit, most men usually look the best when they go simple. Classic and masculine can also be stylish. Try wearing your basic white/black/grey t-shirt with some jeans or chinos. If you choose to layer, add a jacket, cardigan, or pea coat.
5. The Classic Sweatshirt
Not the oversized sweatshirt you only wear when you’re sick and/or completely out of clothes to wear. I’m referring to the well-fitted crew neck that you like wearing to UV or Impact. You know, the one with that triangle stitching detail underneath the collar? Yep, that one. It looks great with nothing underneath, paired with some chinos, trousers, or jeans.
3. Dress Up Your Jeans
No, seriously, dress them up, with a shirt and tie, a vest and/or blazer. Don’t be afraid to wear some dress shoes or dress boots. Every once and a while, standout from the chinos and trousers crowd.
types of layering. Fall is quickly approaching and here in Berrien, the more layers, the better. How about a jacket on top of a v-neck sweatshirt on top of a turtle neck? Or a shirt and tie underneath a shawl neck cardigan, all under a denim jacket? Try adding an element of surprise to your layering, something that usually wouldn’t go but is now acceptable or viceversa.
6. Free Those Toes!
Some like to say it looks sloppy, but PHOTOS PROVIDED BY @NOLAN_ROY VIA INSTAGRAM
Health and Fitness Expo Rebecca Coleman | This Sun-
day, September 28, The School of Health Professions will be hosting the second annual Health and Fitness Expo in Johnson Gym. Gretchen Krivak, Director of the Program in Nutrition and Wellness explains the School of Health Profession’s goal in hosting this event: “We want to give the campus and community the opportunity to get information about health and fitness and to present it in an exciting way.” Attendees can look forward to several different door prizes and a grand prize of an elliptical trainer, which anyone is eligible to win. Booths at the expo range from
cooking demonstrations to health screenings, as well as a variety of kids activities and an inflatable obstacle course. Krivak says that last year, the health expo was a success with over 150 attendees and that they are hoping that this year will be even better. “This year, we would love to get a lot more community members involved and we have been working with IMC to get the information out there.” Doors to the event open at 10:00 a.m. and students can expect to receive co-curricular credit for attending.
Don’t Forget the Spiritual Bethany Morrison | Attending
college is important. Having a career and being a somebody in life is what we should aim for. In addition, college provides us with both knowledge and experience that we don’t receive from secondary education. Although the tuition may be high in cost, it pays off in the long run. At any Christian institution like ours, we must be careful about letting school or our career get in the way of our spiritual walk. Without a doubt, there are many people paying nearly $36,000 to be at Andrews, just for the sake of it being a Christian school. Unfortunately, many of them still end up leaving without really knowing Christ. The fact that we are a Christian does not mean that we don’t get affected by temptations. It’s a spiritual war
for so many of us. The bad news for students who are truly followers of God is that we will always have an invisible
what can we do to win over the feelings of doubt we have when it comes to God’s goodness? Just because we’re in a warfare doesn’t
“We must be careful about letting school ... get in the way of our spiritual walk” enemy--an evil one. Invisible enemies can’t be fought with logic. We won’t know what this so-called spiritual warfare looks like because of its invisible nature. So
mean that we automatically lose. Be fearless and prayerful. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
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Schedule:
Men’s Soccer:
Men’s Soccer:
September 9, 2014 Cleary University - 5 Cardinals - 0
September 26, 2014 @ 4:00 pm Robert Morris University-Lake vs. Cardinals
September 11, 2014 Great Lakes Christian College - 0 Cardinals - 3
September 28, 2014 @ 12:00 pm Robert Morris University-Springfield vs. Cardinals
September 16, 2014 Kuyper University - 5 Cardinals - 3
October 2, 2014 @ 7:30 pm Great Lakes Christian College vs. Cardinals
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Featured Athlete Name: A.J. Poole Class: Sophomore Major: Information Systems Sport: Soccer Interviewed by: Justin Walker How did you get involved with playing soccer?
My dad was a very sporty person, so he got me into a local soccer league when I was six. I haven’t gone a year without playing soccer. So as a kid I just grew up playing soccer and it became a part of my life. How does it feel to play soccer at the collegiate level?
It feels great to be playing for a college. To be representing a school and all its students is a responsibility and opportunity to do my best. It’s definitely harder, but I like the challenge. What are your thoughts on being the “star” on the team and how do you handle that role?
I don’t know if being the star of the team is the best way to describe it, but one of the more knowledgeable [players] on the team. I’ve been practicing with the AU Cardinals since I was a junior in high school, and by the time I got into Andrews, I had a good understanding of the team. So now with five years of experience with this team, I take [the] lead and do my best to help
my team do well and at the same time put my experience into effect. How do you approach each game? Any special rituals?
I go in with a positive attitude, but no special rituals, although I do try to pump up my teammates. What are your expectations for yourself and the team this year?
I’m taking this year as a last learning experience to see [what] I need to work on. So for myself, I want to contribute as much as I can so that we may win as much as possible. Any special predictions for this year?
I know we have a young team this year and it might be a tough season, but we will come out with a lot of energy and determination. For me, I want to do my best as a player and a leader and contribute as much as I can so that we will have a successful season.
Women’s Soccer September 7, 2014 Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods College - 7 Cardinals - 0 September 11, 2014 Grace Bible College - 10 Cardinals - 0 September 16, 2014 Cleary University - 8 Cardinals - 0
Women’s Soccer:
September 26, 2014 @ 2:00 pm Robert Morris University-Lake vs. Cardinals October 1, 2014 @ 6:30 pm Cardinals @ Cleary University October 1, 2014 @ 6:30 pm Cardinals @ Cleary University
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Humans
A Model Student Chris Wheeler | Jonathan McLane,
Dakota Hall Humans Editor
currently studying Physical Therapy, used to be a fitness model. McLane said that when he was 20, the summer he lived in Portland, Oregon, he was approached by a friend about the job. “He told me that he modeled and he was telling me it was really fun. He basically just referred me to his agent saying ‘is it okay if he contact me. He asked for a full body digital. I sent him that. The next day he asked me to come into the studio. He said I had good features, and I could make money modeling. Within a few days I had my first job with Nike.” McLane described what his first modeling experience was like. During the first part of the shoot, he worked together with other models. “There were four or five of us, and we were supposed to be a basketball team.” In the second part, Nike photographed McLane in multiple athletic outfits. “I just had to stand there, and I had an outfit on, and they took picture of me with a ball in my hand. Then they switched outfits, then did that again, switched outfits, did that again. Very repetitious.”
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When the pictures came out online, McLane’s athletic gear could be customized. “It was really neat, because I basically was standing there in the picture, and you could click different things and you could dress me. It was the weirdest thing. It’s my body, but you can click “green jersey” and the green jersey appears.” Since then, McLane has modeled in L.A., New York, and even China. He has worked with Adidas, Under Armour, and Abercrombie. “I did a running shoot one time. It was the
A Dream Come True Kari Logan | Becky St. Clair is a
married mother of two from Vancouver, Washington. She moved to Berrien Springs with her family last year and, though she enjoyed her first Michigan winter and finds snow beautiful, she loves the fall season and wishes it would last longer. “Sweaters, boots, and scarves are my favorite!” Her desk already has a garland of fall leaves on it and a dish of candy corn for visitors. St. Clair works for Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) as the Media Communications Manager, where, among other things, she is in charge of sending out the weekly agenda and picking which pictures make it into the “This Week in Pictures” section. St. Clair loves traveling and says that some of her favorite pictures are from students and faculty who have gone on the summer’s study tours. She herself studied in London during college, which was a lifelong dream of hers. She worked hard and saved her money so she could afford the time abroad. She even got a scholarship through an organization called The American Heritage Association. At the age of 20, it was her first time out of the Adventist bubble and her second time off the continent after a mission trip to the Philippines during high school. St. Clair is a self-proclaimed anglophile, but the one thing that she cannot love about the British is their food. “They do tea and desserts and those are great, but
beans on toast is as far as I can go with the food. Mincemeat pie is a nope, blood pudding is not happening. Haggis? Why? That’s not food. Whatever it is, it’s not edible. I do love their culture and their language and I just love how elegant they sound and I know that’s so American, but to sound like a hipster, I loved British culture before it was cool, just saying.” During her time in London, she went on many field trips with her classes to museums and plays almost every week. “I don’t think I could have a favorite place there, everything was so wonderful. On the second day of classes, we were taken for tea and then to Parliament and as we were walking, we turned a corner and all of a sudden there was Big Ben. I literally wanted to jump up and down like a little schoolgirl. I couldn’t believe that no one else was fazed. All I could think was ‘Don’t you realize how cool this is?’” Going to London was quite literally a lifelong dream come true, after watching countless British TV series while growing up, to see all these places in person was overwhelming. St. Clair loves to see pictures of other people’s travels and to hear their stories.
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middle of the summer. It was supposed to be a winter running ad. They turned summer into a winter wonderland. They sprayed everything white, they dressed me head to toe in winter running stuff. I was dripping with sweat. The whole experience was awesome. I looked at the pictures later, and it looks like I’m running in a blizzard.” McLane said that one downside to modeling is that during interviews, he’s “interviewing to be owned by them for two weeks. I’m giving my next two weeks to these people,
hoping that they’ll do right by me. They fly me to New York for three days, but they only meet me for an hour. They send me my itinerary, my plane tickets, my bus tickets, anything to get me over there. I’m in my hotel room all night, freaking out. What’s going to happen tomorrow? I’ll get big bucks if I get the job. I get there, there’s ten of us guys all looking the same. We try to be nice, but we know we’re all competing for this job.” McLane further explained the process of getting hired for a photo
shoots. “They’re called castings. You go to a company that says, ‘I need this.’ You go there, see if they like you. If they like you, you get the job. If they don’t like you, you don’t get the job. I did numerous castings all the time, but I only get a few jobs. You learn how to interview and how not to interview. You learn what clients want, and how to answer questions. After two years, I’m tired of going to these castings if I don’t know if I’m going to get the job.” McLane mentioned part of what it was like being a fitness model among friends. “I’ll have people all the time say, ‘Dude, you know you’re on this website, right?’ People give me the title of model. That’s not what I am, that’s not what I’m here for. I work on cars. I build things. I make things. I play sports all the time. I have a truck and a motorcycle that I’m working on. I like being outdoors, biking, hiking, running, going to the beach. I mow my lawn; what model mows his lawn? Right now it’s all behind me just because I’m trying to finish school. Once I get my doctorate I’ll have a full time job, and I don’t know if I’ll have time or not.”
More Than Just a Gardener Jordan Price | So, what’s there
to know about Kalyn Fennig? Her love for agriculture and gardening? Maybe her interest in travel? Or could it be her yearning to help people in need? Perhaps, it’s all three. Hailing from Indiana, this Andrews University sophomore had some very interesting facts to share. Fennig takes a lot of pride in majoring in International Agriculture Development. “I want to go overseas for several years to work in Asia or the Middle East to help the people there develop their land.” As farmers in many countries overseas do not know the proper way to take care of their land, Kalyn believes that she could be one to go and address their needs. “My thought is that I’d go there, help them set [their land] up, and then educate them how to use it effectively and move on.” Whether that be with various groups or with a company she sets up herself, Kalyn would just be happy to be a part and do what she can. Tying into the “international” portion of her major, Fennig expressed just how much she loves to travel. “I went overseas one summer to Nepal and to India. It was very interesting to see the people working in the rice paddies and up in the mountains where they grow the tea.” In addition to those places, Fennig has also been to Greece, Rome, and her next destination she’s planning is Jordan, which will be for an agricultural study abroad tour. “I’d be willing to go
anywhere… I just love to travel.” Kalyn stated that she has really enjoyed her time here at Andrews. “I love the beautiful campus because I’m really an outdoors person. I also love how hands-on my program is.” Currently, Fennig serves as one of the supervisors for the AU Student Gardens which are located between Apple Valley and Neighbor-to-Neighbor and also off of Shawnee Road. They also have some greenhouses on campus. Kalyn and the agricultural crew do
work very hard pruning, planting, watering, and working in the greenhouses. Although the Student Gardens have enough people for jobs, they are still taking volunteers and offering ten co-curricular credits. It is clear that Kalyn’s agricultural work here on campus is preparing her greatly for the work she’ll do overseas one day for many people in need.
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New on the Block: Oliver Glanz Oliver Glanz Assistant Professor, Old Testament Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary PhD, Vrije Universiteit
tion of language reception: what, in the end, does the text mean?
Welcome to Andrews. Where did you arrive from?
Okay. When we do theology, we don’t like to speak about a God we are afraid of. So when you have in Hebrew the word “jaré,” which means “to fear,” in English “fear” could mean “have respect” or “be afraid of.” Which of those meanings is active depends upon the particular valence or syntactical construction in a given clause. Research shows that there are two different patterns available: “jaré” with the preposition “et,” which is usually translated “to have reverence,” and “jaré” with the preposition “min” is translated “to be afraid of.” So once we have established these two patterns, we see whether both or just one are used with God as the [grammatical] object. From a statistical perspective, most of the time the valence construction “to have reverence” is active. However, there are five times when it comes with the construction which means “to be afraid of,” but the translations all say “reverence,” because our theology
Amsterdam. Originally I’m from Germany, my mother is Dutch, my father is German. We see that you’re in the Old Testament. What is your area of specialization?
My major interest is philosophy. My PhD is interdisciplinary between hermeneutical philosophy and Old Testament. My research expertise is in Semitic linguistics, particularly computer-assisted analysis of languages, developing what is called a “context-free grammar,” trying to put aside our Latin-dominated bias towards, in my case, Hebrew, and we use the computer to detect patterns on the morphological level, the phrase level, and the clause level, up to the text level. Then you develop a grammar based on the patterns that the computer has detected. The other side of my expertise is about the hermeneutical applica-
What would be a specific textual application of this kind of study?
by Scott Moncrieff Faculty Advisor
does not allow us to think of a God who creates fear. He’s only our loving God. Now the interesting part comes: where do those instances occur? All in two sections of Leviticus (chapters 19 and 25), where God speaks about how we should support the widow, not let an elderly person stumble over a rock, and not oppress the oppressed more, these kinds of social laws; otherwise—and then comes this phrase—“you better be afraid of me!” This shows that God is ready to be a threat to us at the point where we touch the vulnerable.
construction work in Nebraska that year.
Have you lived in the United States before?
What have you climbed?
Yes. After I graduated from high school in Germany, I decided I needed some more practical skills, like how to fix cars, repair toilets, grow crops. I also wanted to improve my English, so I went to North Dakota for a year and worked on a farm. I enjoyed it very much. What did you do there?
Harvesting, cultivating, driving the John Deere 875 tractor, or occasionally the giant 8440, with 4 wheels on each axle. I also did
I see you have a bicycle helmet in your office. Do you ride to work?
Usually I ride in one week and run in the next, three times a week. How far?
Eleven miles round trip. It’s my form of commuting. But, for exercise, my passion is mountaineering. The exercise I do getting to school helps me keep fit and at a good endurance level.
My dream is—I should probably say “was” because I’m living here now—was to climb all the 4,000 meter peaks in the alps. Mont Blanc I’ve climbed several times, and a number of other peaks. I also like climbing as a missionary activity, going with people who are on the edge of the church or who have left the church. The mountain brings you quite close because of the extreme conditions. You become friends on a very deep level and you can have serious talks.
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Eliel Cruz: Writer and Activist Mercedes McLean | Eliel Cruz is
not waiting until after his undergrad years to begin making his imprint on the world. Eliel is an International Business major with
a minor in French, but during the course of his five years at Andrews, he has already accomplished a lot. Many people on campus know him for being a major voice for social
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change and are also familiar with his blog posts on the Huffington Post website. However, he’s done many things outside of campus as well, including having an internship with a fashion photographer in New York City, traveling the country to speak at conferences, and helping found a non-profit organization. When asked about his experience writing blog posts, Eliel says, “I never thought that I would be a writer. It all started during my internship in New York. I interned with a well-known photographer working on social media things, going to fashion shows. While I was there, I wanted to make money, so I applied to an internship at the Huffington Post and I got it. Unfortunately, the timing didn’t work out and it wasn’t possible for me to do both, but the editor liked my writing samples and told me that I could do blog posts.... It’s funny because my writing samples were just papers from my classes at Andrews, mostly stuff about feminism and Shakespeare I wrote for Dr. Pittman’s classes. My first blog post was about Seventh-Gay Adventists, a documentary that came out a while ago. Since then, I’ve posted about various thing relating to LGBT issues,
sexuality, and religion and interactions between sexuality and religion. I’ve been blogging for three years now. I don’t get paid, I do it because I enjoy the conversation and I want to contribute. I have recently been picked up as a paid writer by other places, but I’m going to have to wait a little bit to make sure that everything goes through before I can talk about it. But I’m really excited.” When asked about the responses that he has had to his blogging, Eliel explains that as a whole, the students of Andrews have been great. “The student body is wanting to have this conversation,” he says. However, he has had some negative comments about his views on sexuality from some religious people, and occasionally negative comments about his theological stance from the LGBT community, a group that often feels alienated and hurt by religious communities. When asked about the intersection of these two conversations, and whether he considered these conversations to be his “mission” in a religious sense, Eliel remarked that “Jesus continually raised the voices of the oppressed; that’s what the gospel is about.” When asked about what things
he’s excited about in the near future, Eliel talked about Bisexuality Celebration Day, which occurs on September 23rd. This event raises issues of bi-invisibility in the media and education, bi-phobia, and prejudice that bisexual people face. “I have to write so much in the next week,” Eliel says, explaining that he is a strong voice in the bisexuality conversation, which has given him the opportunity to speak at a number of conferences around the country. He recounts an especially nervewracking speaking engagement, saying, “I had the chance to speak at Harvard Law this past February. I was on my way to another conference I was speaking at when someone from the conference at Harvard contacted me and asked me to speak about bi-invisibility. I was the only non-lawyer speaking.” Eliel says that he was nervous, but, in the end, he felt that he had connected to his audience. Like his blog writing, Eliel mainly focuses his speaking engagements on issues relating to bisexuality, LGBT issues, and religion. He is especially interested in finding ways to make religious bases and campuses safer for LGBT people. One of the ways that Eliel has worked to make the Andrews cam-
pus safer for LGBT people was by founding AUll4One, the unofficial gay-straight alliance which is now in its fourth year. When talking about AUll4One, Eliel says, “It has blossomed into more than I had thought could happen. It’s been great to see the people there prosper.” After establishing AUll4One, Eliel went on to make connections to the other gay-straight alliances associated with other Adventist campuses. Eventually, Eliel helped found the non-profit Intercollegiate Adventist Gay-Straight Alliance Coalition (IAGC). IAGC helped create a supportive network for the gay-straight alliances, and it also provides scholarships for student leaders. The IAGC now includes eight Adventist schools and is still growing. In the future, Eliel plans on getting out and doing things, which comes as no surprise when considering what he’s accomplished so far. “I don’t want to be a full-time writer. While I do want to continue writing blogs and eventually write books, I want to work in the field and then write about it.” Eliel’s dream job is to work with non-governmental organizations or the UN to help marginalized groups and LGBT people internationally.
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Arts & Entertainment
Shop Small, Shop Flyleaf Shoots for the Stars Local at the Howard Demetri Kirchberg | Flyleaf has
Joyce Yoon | The Shop Small,
Shanelle Kim Arts & Entertainment Editor
Shop Local Small Business Showcase featuring the Lake Effect Jazz Big Band was held at the Howard Performing Arts Center on Sunday, September 21, from 3 to 6pm. The showcase was free for the community to attend with businesses offering samples and giveaways. Howard Center manager Erica Griessel says that because “potential clients forget about the many perks of shopping local, individualized service, convenience, and the money they spend benefiting their community,” the showcase was organized as part of the Howard Center’s community engagement program to help local businesses network and reach a larger audience in the community. There was a variety of representation from product-based to service-based vendors: Mary Kay, doTERRA Essential Oils, and USBorne Books & More to Kreis Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, PC of St. Joseph, Berrien Family Chiropractic Wellness Center, ProShop Building Products, LLC, and Advanced Dermatology, PLLC.* Businesses offered samples and giveaways; vendors ranged from the familiar to the new. The Howard Performing Arts Center, host of the showcase, offered the first twenty-five people to attend a Howard tote bag. The booth displayed the construction timeline of the Center and photos from the inaugural concert. Do It Best Hardware served fresh, warm, buttery popcorn from their recognizable popcorn machine. Newly opened Studio 269 (located behind Baguette de France) advertised a variety of services from haircuts,
heat styling, waxing, treatments, up-do’s, perms, and coloring. Ashley Bowhuis, owner and stylist of Studio 269, offered a drawing for 50% off haircut and a $5 coupon for any service until November 30. The Melendez Imports booth boasted an array of international food products. Joey Melendez, owner of Melendez Imports, says he is expanding his international food market to a “student-friendly” Mexican and Caribbean restaurant that will offer traditional and vegetarian items, as well as coffee and Wi-Fi. Located across from the University entrance, Melendez says that the store and restaurant is “convenient for local customers.” Judy Christner, the Tastefully Simple team mentor for Berrien County, offered a dill pickle and creamy buffalo dip mix with pretzels. Christner mentioned that the customer base was predominantly young mothers but that the “simple, fast, easy foods” concept of Tastefully Simple could be attractive to a collegiate group. The hubbub and activity of the Small Business Showcase transitioned into a relaxing concert by Lake Effect Jazz Big Band, a group of local area musicians, and was successful in connecting the university to the community. *For full list of businesses, contact Howard Performing Arts Center at hpac@andrews.edu
AUMA Vespers Emilie Scott | The Andrews Uni-
versity Music Association (AUMA) organizes an annual welcome back dinner and vespers on a Friday in mid-September, every Fall Semester. It takes place in an informal setting, typically in the Howard Performing Arts Centre (HPAC). Faculty and staff prepare a delicious meal of soup, garlic bread, juice, fruit, and cookies for the students in the Music Department as well as other guests. There are several beautiful pieces that are performed on various instruments, such as the viola, saxophone, voice and others, often accompanied by the piano. Each piece builds on the previous one, creating an atmosphere of reverence, allowing all attendees to feel at peace within a more open, prayerful state to welcome the Sabbath. Anne Loura, an accompanying pianist performer, says that the event gives students a “great
encountered one of the biggest hardships any band can face. In 2012, after the release of their third album, New Horizons, lead singer Lacey Sturm abruptly quit the band to spend more time with her infant son. Flyleaf quickly announced that they would not be breaking up, but rather replace Sturm with former Vedera vocalist, Kristen May. On September 16, they released their first album featuring May, Between the Stars, to polarized reactions. The first single, “Set Me on Fire,” proves to old fans that, though May is bringing something vastly different to the table, the rest of the band can still provide the deeppocket, brooding soundscape that we’ve grown to expect from Flyleaf. Unfortunately, this style is seldom heard throughout the rest of the album. Another highlight is “Platonic,” a story of two friends attempting to make their relationship something more. Lyrically, this song is really intriguing, ending the chorus with the narrator calling herself and her partner “platonic jagged knives.” This album is not filled with love or breakup songs - in fact, very few of them deal with romance at all - but an obscure look at an unsure relationship that is very unique. Between the Stars definitively marks a new direction for Flyleaf, and the tracks “Blue Roses” and “Sober Serenade” illuminate exactly what that direction is. May’s clean vocal style comes through in the chorus of “Blue Roses,” while the rest of the band’s performance is, at best, standard, adding nothing special. “Sober Serenade” tackles the struggle of substance abuse, but immediately makes audiences forget that they’re listening to Flyleaf. The pop melody is matched with equally mainstream
opportunity to perform something other than classical pieces in a new environment,” since it allows people to “feel more relaxed” and
form pieces from their repertoire… [and pieces] that they practiced over the summer.” One of the performers, Emily Perkins, a piano
at ease. Jessica Link, president of the AUMA, reports that it gives the returning students a chance to “per-
soloist, said that the musical piece from the Romantic period that she performed was one that she had “been working on for a while” and
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performances from each of the musicians. The track sounds like it belongs in Paramore’s last album and is discouraging to old fans of Flyleaf. These old fans should hear a bit of hope in “Well of Lies,” which delivers a song that could have been pulled straight out of Flyleaf’s second album, Memento Mori. A simple guitar riff with heavy distortion, paired with May’s recitation of pleas of salvation make up
a different background and style altogether. They traded Sturm’s screams for May’s clean belts. No vocalist could replace Sturm’s guttural style, so May has a lot of work ahead of her to prove herself-- which she doesn’t quite accomplish in Between the Stars. My biggest qualm with this album may also be its biggest selling point. Between the Stars never reaches any extreme: neither peaceful and minimalist,
the verses, followed up by a demanding and passionate chorus. May really highlights her vocal prowess here, and the guitars really cut loose. This is where we can best see what she will contribute to the future of the band. So did this member change work out for the better? They tried to replace one of the most unique voices in the industry, which was no easy task. Instead of choosing a singer with comparable abilities to Sturm, they chose someone with
nor heavy and powerful. Rather, it sails down the middle for all twelve tracks. This could be a strategy to increase radio play, which they are already achieving, or even an attempt to appeal to different tastes. Between the Stars never quite builds to the place fans want Flyleaf albums to go. All considered, this album gets a 6 out of 10 from me, and I would recommend it to all of my pop rock-loving friends.
that she had never really thought of as a religious piece. However, after speaking to a peer, she felt reassured that it was perfect for vespers because of its meditative mood. As a result of this, Emily says that she “changed [her] thoughts during the performance” and shifted from thinking about what people thought about the piece to hoping that they would “get something out of the piece,” which they did. It was obvious that people left feeling more at ease than when they entered. Many were truly blessed. Furthermore, Kenneth Andrade, a student in the music department, said that the program provided an opportunity for the music department to “bring music into the community and allow [students] to see people that [they] don’t see often.” One of the main reasons why they hold this event is because, as Jessica mentioned, it is a “great place for new music students to meet old
music students” and it also allows freshmen to get an idea of who to go to if they have questions or need help. In addition to this, there are not many opportunities given for both music and non-music majors and other people in the community to see students play outside of the usual ensemble performance. As Jessica said, “this is one of those chances.”
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good-size book into less than two hours of cinematic magic. The Maze Runner, as a stand-alone movie, was very good. Much like the book, the movie gave audiences very little information whatsoever. We know about as much as the character does. As Thomas learns more and more about his situation, we’re enlightened as well. We find that he, along with a number of other young men, is stuck inside something called “The Glade.” Surrounding The Glade is giant maze which is continuously changing. We discover that the one way in which people enter The Glade is through a delivery box in the center, which brings those inside a new “greenie” and more supplies to survive; it is the only way out is through the Maze. Each new person who enters The Glade has no recollection of who they are or what has brought them
to this point. Thomas goes through several events which result in him falling into the role of a Runner in his “community.” The job of the Runner is to navigate the Maze and search for some kind of exit, escape, or clue to tell them who they are or why they’re there. The movie brings audiences through the story with the characters in such a way that lets viewers feel as though they are experiencing the characters’ trials alongside them. Those looking for a brilliant depiction of the book will be disappointed with quite a few scenes (this is where the spoilers come in). First off, in the book, the Maze code was not comprised of a number sequence. It was a far more complicated algorithm of letters, coordinating with the movement of the Maze. Second, the movie did not depict Teresa’s interactions as they were in the book. Not only
did she and Thomas communicate with each other telepathically, she also spent a lot more time in the coma and had a completely different flow of memories. Third, their escape was not accurate at all. Towards the end, the breakdown of the Maze became very different. The act of making it quicker and more concise skewed the details quite a bit in comparison to the slow and arduous process they went through in the novel. The Maze Runner was excellent as both a film and a book. Even through the inconsistencies, viewers can easily get caught up in the story and have a great time stewing in suspense!
meaning of true agape love and exactly how God shows this to us. As students, faculty, and friends communed with each other, Dr. Long shared, “I hope this Agape Feast reminds us that we are seated at a bigger table,” reminding everyone of the One who shows true agape love. This unconditional love shared within the Honors community is one of the reasons the Fall Honors Agape Feast is a celebrated event. Sophomore Mathematics major
Karel Marshall, who recently transferred into the Honors Program, received a positive impression of the event, saying “I think this Agape Feast was lovely and simple. I’ve been to other agape feasts and this was the most ‘agapest’ one I’ve been to so far. Also, at first I did not understand the theme and tables, but then it all made sense. I really enjoyed it.” Students transferring into the program such as Karel were able to socialize with their classmates and teachers and
spend some extra time with their Honors family. There were also a few Freshmen in attendance that were new to the Honors Program. These Freshmen were able to experience their first Honors Agape Feast and were quite pleased with their first impressions. Freshman Political Science major Benjamin Koch commented, “I enjoyed the program. There was a very good variety [of] fruit and cheese to choose from. The special music was also good. Overall, it was a success.” Benjamin was one of the many students who could see the hard work put into the event. Sadly, this Honors Agape Feast would be the last for many students. Senior Mathematics Education major Juliette Young found that “the people [at] the event were very close. We were able to talk with each other and that was [a] really great part of the event.” Many perspectives were represented at the Honors Agape Feast. The event was put together by Honors Officers, volunteers, and Honors Director Dr. L. Monique Pittman. It is one that will be remembered by all.
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The Maze Runner Reviewed Movie: The Maze Runner (2014) Director: Wes Ball Genre: Action/Mystery/Sci-Fi Key Actors: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter, Thomas Brodie-Sangster Reviewed by : Janelle Aguilera
WARNING! THIS REVIEW HAS SPOILERS!
It’s been a few summers since I read the book, but I was anticipating the movie since I had seen the advertisements. When I go to see a movie that is “based on” a book, I try to keep my expectations low. I’ve never directed a movie or written a script, but I assume that it’s particularly difficult to compact a
Fall Honors Agape Feast Joyce Yoon | Many students are
already feeling the full force of the semester. Not even a full month of school has passed, and we are busy as ever. To unwind, close to 150 Honors students, friends, and faculty gathered together on Friday September 19, 2014 in Chan Shun Hall for the annual Fall Honors Agape Feast. The officers of the J. N. Andrews Honors program hosted the event--an evening filled with worship and good food. Those in attendance enjoyed soup from Catering Services, bread from Panera Bread, fresh fruit, good conversation, praise singing, and a worship thought. The evening began with individuals helping themselves to the selection of food and drinks available. An assortment of bread, fruit platters, as well as printed quotes and artifacts from relative departments were displayed on each table. Nelson Starkey, Senior Biology major and Honors President commented, “we wanted to celebrate the immense academic diversity that is found in the Honors family. To do this we gathered quotes and items submitted by Honors students in various different disciplines and displayed them.” A large selection of cheeses along with hummus and dried fruits were available for attendees as well. Shortly following, the new officers for the 2014-2015 academic year were introduced: Honors President Nelson Starkey, Senior Biology major, Vice President and Senior Management major Khelsea Bauer, Spiritual Vice President
and Senior Engineering major Michael Hess II, Secretary and Junior Biochemistry major Irene Hwang, Public Relations Officer and Sophomore English major Alejandra Castillo, Academic Officer and Sophomore Biology major Randy Sanchez, Academic Officer and Junior Biology major Chris Bardan, and Social Coordinator and Senior Biology major Douglas Van Putten. Leading out in the worship songs to bring in the Sabbath were Senior Political Science major Afia Asa-
moah, Sophomore Elementary Education major Melissa Ruhupatty, and Senior English major Stephen Batchelor. Senior Music majors Kristen Abraham and Michael Momohara performed a special musical selection entitled “Blessings,” with the accompaniment of a few fellow students. The speaker was Dr. Kanya Long, Assistant Professor of Biology, whose worship thought highlighted the importance of bonding as a community. She explained the
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