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Record Turnout for Fall Festival Kristen Abraham | The Andrews
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University Student Association held their annual Fall Festival at Barbott’s Farm in Stevensville on October 25, 2014. About 800 people showed up to this year’s festival, a record number of students since AUSA has started holding it at this venue. The farm boasts an L- shaped barn with two major rooms, just what was needed for this year’s event. Students began loading at 7:30 until 10:00, when the last bus brought students to the farm. The bus would reload every 45 minutes or so, allowing the most amount of students to have access to the night’s festivities. When students arrived to the farm, they were each given a ticket. This served two purposes: to make sure that every student was accounted for (since AUSA pays for the place per person) and to make sure that only Andrews University students were able to enjoy the activities set up for them. Upon entering the barn, students were greeted by the aroma of pizza, donuts and fresh apples and caramel dipping sauce. In order to make sure that everyone was fed, a large amount of food had to be purchased. Boxes of pizza ran out quickly with the arrival of more students on each arriving bus. Pizza was shipped in waves as boxes quickly finished one by one. Alex Gaytán, Social Vice President of AUSA, mentioned that AUSA was well prepared for an event of this magnitude. “We ordered 120 pizzas...from Pizza Hut, Papa Johns,
and Dominoes. We also had 54 dozen donuts from Krispy Kreme and 200 apples [from Andrews University Student Gardens].” Warm drinks were also provided to keep the students warm on a moderately tempered autumn night as well as water to keep them cool when the place heated up because of the amount of students at the festival. The night’s activities consisted of some old favorites of the festival, such as a caricature artist, laser tag and a bounce house, and a revival of an old favorite, the mechanical bull, which ended up becoming a crowd favorite. Excitement buzzed as friends challenged each other to stay on the mechanical bull the longest while many relived their childhood by simply jumping up and down in the bounce house. The staple of the Fall Festival was still the corn maze which boasted three mazes of differing complexities. Individuals were given a map of the mazes and a ticket to scratch off at each station, making the maze more interactive than previous years. Students could go to the red maze which was the easiest but longest maze, the green maze which was medium sized but was also the most difficult, or the blue maze which was the smallest and was created for young children. AUSA’s Fall Festival has been a staple event for some years now and will continue to be one in the future. It provided a stress free environment where students could simply enjoy a fun filled Saturday night and feel refreshed for the upcoming week. Many people worked
to make the festival happen and that work proved to be successful. AUSA Fall Festival has truly become an Andrews University tradition.
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Andrews Implements Ebola Protocols Jenna Neil | With the word “Ebo-
la” everywhere in the news in past weeks, Andrews University President Niels-Erik Andreasen met with members of his cabinet, local health officials, Campus Safety, and Student Life on Monday, October 20, to review current University protocols. In light of the recent Ebola crisis, they have established five new protocols for Andrews. First, University-sponsored travel from or through affected countries (Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone) is
prohibited for the next three to six months. Second, Andrews will follow guidelines for monitoring Ebola exposure as described by WHO and the CDC (Center for Disease Control). Third, if there is any direct contact with Ebola patients by someone from the university community, a 21-day isolation from campus will be established. Fourth, if there is a reported instance of contact, the university will work with the county’s Public Health Department and medical
officials. Lastly, Andrews will encourage the continued use of safe hygiene. On Wednesday, October 22, President Andreasen informed the student body of the outcome of the cabinet meeting and new University protocols via email. He stated that, although Andrews and its affiliates have not been affected, they were instituting several new precautions and protocols. President Andreasen concluded his email to the student body by saying “While
there is no current significant or direct risk to Andrews University in particular, please know that we will continue to monitor any and all official information releases regarding this public health emergency, update our protocols and react accordingly.” The Ebola virus disease, formally known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a severe and often fatal illness in humans. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) website, the disease is transmitted from wild animals to humans and via human-to-human contact. The average rate of fatality is about 50%, with past cases varying between 25% and 90%. The website also states that one of the keys for controlling outbreaks successfully is an involved community. While there are no specific treatments or vaccines, there are a variety of therapies and two potential vaccines that are currently being tested. Some of the symptoms of Ebola include fever fatigue, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and in some cases, bleeding. Patients have also been found to have low white blood cell
and platelet count. There is some difficulty differentiating EVD from other diseases such as malaria and meningitis, because they show many of the same characteristics. To confirm that the patient has EVD, doctors may perform several investigations including isolating the virus by using a cell culture. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, cited by the LA Times, the outbreak is reaching new heights due to conditions in the affected regions of Africa, including a lack of access to approved drugs, frequent travelling, and inability to enforce control measures quickly enough.
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tions related both to the individual presentations and the broader sphere of religion and science. The Sabbath evening came to a close with smaller breakout sessions and worship service led by Charles Reid, associate professor of voice at Andrews. Biology Junior Chris Bardan com-
mented on the conference: “a lot of times we are not aware that there these conferences of dialogues between science & faith and that there are people who know how to handle them both at the same time. So it’s mind opening to come to a conference like that.”
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Science and Faith in Tandem Shenika McDonald | The ninth an-
nual Andrews Autumn Conference on Religion and Science, “Faith and Reason: Questions at the Interface of Religion and Science” took place this past weekend. The weekend was kicked off by a Friday night vespers in the Seminary Chapel. The keynote speaker, Dr. Nancy Murphy, is a professor of philosophy at Fuller Seminary, Pasadena. Dr. Murphy received her Ph.D. in philosophy of science from U.C. Berkeley and the Th.D. from the Graduate Theological Union. She has authored nine books, one of which won the American Academy of Religion award for excellence, and co-authored twelve. Her research focuses on the role of modern and postmodern philosophy in shaping Christian theology, on the relationship between theology and science, and on neuroscience and philosophy of mind. Her message on Friday was titled “Conditional Immortality and Current Christian Physicalism.” The natural immortality of the soul was deliberated and largely rejected in the mid-twentieth century among theologians and biblical scholars, but these conclusions did not get as far as the pews. Subsequently, the nature of the person and the afterlife are now hot topics. She spoke on how conditional immortality contributes to these discussions. It does so by not allowing choice to play a role in the debate
between body-soul compositions and current popular physicalist views. Also, it puts the emphasis on God’s ability to restore us to life in the resurrection. Communications Senior Joyce Yoon voiced her perspective on this specific lecture: “I was especially interested with Nancey Murphey’s lecture as she mentioned that it was a misconception to see science in competition with Christian theology.” Sunday’s program took place from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Science Complex. Breakfast, lunch, and supper were provided for all those in attendance. Dr. John Peckham, associate professor of Theology and Christian Philosophy at our Seminary, and Andrea Luxton, the university provost, started off the program with a devotional and welcome. Dr. Murphy’s keynote address, “The Myth of the ScienceReligion Wars-and Why it Matters to your Kids” addressed the popular belief that science and religion and contradictory. Her presentation highlighted the positive relations between religion and science, a topic not often mentioned in academia. She touched the surface on the positive dialogues between scientists, theologians, and philosophers. Her conclusions ended with a charge to adults, “Tell your teenagers that there is no need to choose between science and faith.” The following presenter was John
Slattery, a doctoral student at the University of Notre Dame. Slattery’s presentation was titled, “Faith, Reason, and Science? The Applicability of Thomas Kuhn to Christian Theology’s Dialogue with ‘Science.’” His presentation analyzed the major arguments of Thomas Kuhn, a historian who argued for the reconsideration of the apparent progressions in science in light of the often-missed subtleties of human behavior and human desire. His presentation also analyzed Kuhn’s contemporary counterparts, and argued that Christian theology has yet to adequately grasp and struggle with Kuhn’s philosophical argument, especially in terms of the dialogue with science. Dr. Karl Bailey, associate professor of psychology, followed with his presentation titled, “Folk Intuitions About Human Nature Among Nonreductive Physicalist Christians.” His presentation reported on recent work characterizing folk intuitions among physicalist Christians. Mateja Plantak, Issachar Scholar and Graduate Student here at Andrews, had a presentation on “Newton and Prophecy: What He Said and Why it Matters.” Following the presentation there was a panel discussion with Dr. Murphy, John Slattery, and Dr. Bailey that was moderated by Dr. Gary Burdick, Professor of Physics. The panel discussion included ques-
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Scripture & Feminism Eliel Cruz | Last week, the Gen-
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eral Conference met for their annual council to discuss, and vote on, various topics in the church. I followed along on twitter, as Adventist journalists live tweeted the event, specifically looking for when the group discussed women’s ordination. Too many of those against women’s ordination, those who espouse a “male headship” religious view, have pointed to the growing mainstream discussion of feminism as the reason it has become such a pointed issue in our church. Although there have been Seventhday Adventists members pushing for women’s ordination for decades now, it is feminism that has influenced our church. Some have even said, during a conference on “male headship,” that feminism has satanic roots. However farfetched and fear mongering those statements may seem, there are people in our church who truly believe them. There’s clearly a misunderstanding to what feminism is and how it pertains to scripture. A commonly accepted definition of
feminism, as denoted by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is “a person who believes in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes.” Seems pretty straight forward. Another definition by renowned feminist Bell Hooks is “a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.” Theoretically, these should be definitions our church could get behind. If our church truly believes we are all created equal in the image of God, then why is it that Christianity is one of the groups of people that perpetuate a sexist mentality? In my interpretation of scripture, this goes against Jesus’ model from His time here on earth, during which He broke down patriarchal roles and spoke against gender norms. When I look at scripture, I see Jesus was a feminist. Before I get labeled a heretic, please hear me out. While Jesus does not ever explicitly call Himself a feminist in the Bible, He also doesn’t technically call Himself a Christian (How could He when neither term had been invented yet?). But seman-
tics aside, Jesus’ actions throughout the gospels have strong hints of gender equality, especially in the context of what many of His contemporaries were saying and writing on the subject. Jesus’ countercultural moves contradicted the patriarchal culture of that time in more ways than one. For example, the position of sitting at the feet of a Rabbi was culturally reserved for men only, and typically, only for future Rabbis. Yet, Mary was allowed to sit by Jesus’ feet as He taught, as described in Luke, Chapter 10. This was despite the fact that Martha, Mary’s sister, asked Jesus to tell Mary to come help her in the domestic tasks. Essentially, Martha was asking Jesus to put Mary back in her place—the expected “gender norm.” Yet Jesus declined and allowed Mary to stay where she was - an affirmation of Jesus’ respect. Another example is after Jesus was crucified and rose from the grave, it was a group of several women, including Mary Magdalene, whom the angels first told about Jesus’ resurrection. The men of that time
believed their story to be “nonsense” (somewhat reminiscent of today’s conversations of women’s ordination). Even so, it shouldn’t be mistaken as coincidence that the angels, then Jesus, appeared to the women first. This suggests that Jesus trusted the opinions of the women, perhaps even more than that of His own apostles. Indeed, Mary Magdalene, a woman from a village near the Sea of Galilee, is reportedly the first person Jesus revealed himself to. She in turn was the one to spread the news of the miracle to the other male apostles. This act is the beginning of what some might call a new era - an era that begins with women, not men. The important 13th century theologian St. Thomas Aquinas called her, “Apostle of the Apostles,” noting that, “just as a woman had announced the words of death to the first man, so also a woman was the first to announce to the Apostles the words of life.” I’m a feminist. It is because of scripture that I am a feminist. I believe in full equality of all gen-
ders. While feminism is a social movement, there are clear instances of gender equality in scripture despite it being written in a time where women were quite literally possessions. Christianity should be synonymous with feminism. As the religious belief with “Christ” in its name, we should be the ones leading the bout for gender equality. We live in a privilege-ridden society in which women are still unequal to men. With wage gaps, rape culture and sexism, it is clear there is still a ways to go for gender equality. Women are clearly a marginalized group, yes, even within our churches. What we do to the least of these, we do unto Jesus. When we silence women, we silence Jesus. As the conversation of women’s ordination in our church continues, don’t allow yourself to be told that feminism and gender equality are anything but of Christ.
pease God by travelling around New England and relating it to small groups of people in the houses she stayed in. Following the Great Disappointment, prophetical misconceptions developed everywhere. Ellen felt the Spirit inspiring her to begin to correct these erroneous interpretations of the Bible, which were being popularized by various quacks and false prophets. This proved quite difficult for Ellen, for, as has previously been mentioned, she had never properly learned to read or write. As was her practice, Ellen prayed fervently for God to provide her with the strength and knowledge to accomplish His will. Indisposed and bedridden at the time, Ellen asked her sister for pen and paper and began to write. She wrote letters to individuals regard-
ing ways they were in error--a practice that she kept through the rest of her life. Many of these letters have been saved and published in pamphlets, books, and articles. James White and Ellen Harmon saw each other frequently, since they both worked as God called them to. Their friendship became close, which culminated in their marriage in August of 1846. James and Ellen’s marriage was not without its trials, but they supported each other and their ministries. As the Adventist Church evolved, the Whites were in the center of the growth. The couple traveled constantly, James preaching on popular controversial topics and Ellen relating the messages she had received from God. The newly established Adventist Church soon planted itself in
Battle Creek, Michigan, where the Whites became heavily involved in publishing. Mrs. White wrote dozens of books that illuminated the Bible, relayed the messages in her visions, and penned hundreds of letters clarifying disputed points of morality and spirituality. Not everyone regards Ellen White as a prophet, but her insight was regarded as indispensable when it came to making decisions about the fledgling church. Without her leadership, the growth of the church would have been stunted drastically. The efforts of the most prominent woman in Adventist history made possible the church that, today, is arguing whether or not women should be made leaders therein.
include the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the American Baptist Churches USA, the Northern Baptist Conference, Alliance of Baptists, National Baptist Convention, Progressive National Baptist Convention, Charismatic Church of God, Christian Reformed Church in North America, Community of Christ, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Lutheran Evangelical Protestant Church, the Mennonite Church USA, the Presbyterian Church, United Church of Christ, and the United Methodist Church. These churches have their own various theological, biblical, and practical reasons for whether or
not they have decided to ordain women as clergy. As the Adventist Church continues to debate this topic, many fears have arisen within the members. One fear is that the decision has the potential to split the church. It is true that some of these churches have split over the issue of women’s ordination, as evident by the Christian Reformed Church, as well as the Presbyterian Church in America. However, with our very exclusive doctrines and closely connected culture, it seems highly unlikely that our church will split over a non-salvific issue. The church has, in fact, split before, as exemplified by the creation of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church, whose outcome has been most beneficial. Other concerns exist in our church tradition: “this is what we’ve always done and it would be hard for people to adjust” arguments. However we personally feel about this issue, it’s important to remember that those of us who are Adventist belong to a church that believes in present truth, which gives us a half-step advantage when it comes to deciphering theological disputes. We should take comfort in the fact that the Spirit of Truth will guide us into all truth; we must only to continue to study and listen.
Ellen White: Adventist Pioneer Emily Cancel | There are always
extreme sides to any debate, and an extreme side of Adventism believes it is wrong for women to bear an authoritative role in the church. Usually, these extremely conservative individuals are also the ones that ostensibly hold the writings of Ellen White as equivalent to the Bible. Every child who grew up Adventist received quotes from Mrs. White through tongue-lashings, typically from their grandparents. Some Adventists holding very traditional views concerning women’s roles in the church seem to have forgotten that one of the most influential pioneers of the early church, the very person whose words they quote in response to any religious argument was, in fact, a woman. Ellen Gould Harmon was born
into a large family of a hat makers in Gorham, Maine, and suffered a grievous injury during her childhood that prevented her from attending school. She never learned to read; she wrote very poorly and was frequently ill and always weak. It was a miracle that she lived at all. She was baptized into the Methodist church when she was twelve, but became permanently discharged from the church after her family accepted the teachings of William Miller in 1842. A few years later, at the age of seventeen, she was praying with a group of women when she was taken into vision--the vision where she saw the journey of believers to the Holy City. She felt that God was calling her to relate this vision publicly, but she felt that she was too deficient and attempted to ap-
Peculiar People Shastri Lloyd | The Seventh-day
Adventist Church has three levels of ordination: deacon, elder, and pastor. Currently, the Seventh-day Adventist world church is debating the ordination of women as pastors. Although women have been serving in the church as pastors for years, they have yet to be ordained ministers. This means that women serving as pastors will not be able to utilize the benefits for the same work that they have been doing, one being equal pay. The question of whether to ordain women as ministers exists in order churches as well. The Catholic Church, for example, does not ordain women for priestly roles. The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints also does not ordain women. In American Christian Protestant denominations, churches such as the Southern Baptist Convention, the Free Reformed Church of North America, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod, the Mennonite Brethren Church, United Reformed Churches in North America, the Presbyterian Church in America, and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church currently do not ordain women as pastors (or pastor-equivalents) either. However, American Christian Protestant Churches that do ordain women
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in the Lord, come and stay at my house” (Acts 16:15). Not much is known about Lydia, in spite of her title as the first european convert. Even her name indicates the place she was from (Thyatira was a city in the province of Lydia). No husband is mentioned, and the fact that she was able to invite Paul’s company to her home without consulting any male figure has led some scholars to think of her as a widow. Nevertheless, her hospitality and ready acceptance of the gospel message peg her as an influential player in the early days of the church of Philippi. In his letter to the Romans, Paul commends a woman named Phoebe. She is described as a deacon of the church in Cenchreae, and a
benefactress of “many people, including me.” (Romans 6:1-2) Some scholars speculate that she took Paul’s letter to Rome. This mention of a woman in a leadership position—and a mentor of Paul— speaks to the important involvement of women in the church. After the New Testament, few women are alluded to in the early church, save as martyrs such as Blandina and Perpetua. Even so, the tradition of women’s leadership, passed down from people like Dorcas, Priscilla, and many others, continues to impact and inspire Christian women today.
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Women in the Early Church (50-200 AD) Alexi Decker | Chances are that
when a person thinks of the early church, they think of men, primarily: Peter, Paul, John, Barnabas, etc. Although women may not be the first to come to mind, they are sprinkled throughout the history of the early church--throughout Paul’s ministry, the Book of Acts, and the persecutions of Rome. Women such as Dorcas, Priscilla, Lydia, Phoebe and many others who lived and died unmentioned in the annals of history played important roles in the development of the early church. Dorcas (Tabitha in Aramaic) was a charitable disciple in Joppa who was “always doing good for the poor” (Acts 9:36). But while the apostle Peter stayed in nearby Lydda, Dorcas became sick and
died. Upon her death, the widows and disciples she had helped sent for Peter and, weeping in sorrow, showed him the clothing she had made for them. “Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, ‘Tabitha, get up.’ She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up” (Acts 9:40). News of her resurrection spread all over Joppa, and many people joined the church as a result. Dorcas’s impact on the Christian church is obvious. Societies emulating her good works are to be found nearly everywhere, and many of them have taken her name. Her charity, leadership, and influence on the church in Joppa continue to inspire women’s ministries.
Priscilla and her husband Aquila were Jewish tentmakers who hosted the apostle Paul when he stayed in Corinth (Acts 18:2-3). When Paul left Corinth on his second missionary journey, Priscilla and Aquila went with him. They were influential leaders in the churches they were a part of. They explained the way of God to the gifted preacher Apollos (Acts 18:26), they hosted a church in their home (1st Corinthians 16:19), and were true friends to Paul: “…they risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them” (Romans 16:3-4). Although never mentioned without her husband, it is interesting that in four of the six times Priscilla is mentioned in the New Testament, her name comes before Aquila’s—a
rare event in not only the New Testament, but within the entire Bible. This speaks to the significance she must have had. Some scholars have even speculated that Priscilla is the author of the anonymous book of Hebrews. Whatever the details of the rest of her life, the New Testament makes it clear that both Priscilla and Aquila were godly church leaders and vital parts of Paul’s ministry. A God-fearing businesswoman from Thyatira, a trader of purple cloth known as Lydia lived in Philippi when Paul, Silas, Luke, and Timothy visited. She and her entire household became Christians and were baptized. After her baptism, she convinced the missionaries to stay in her home, saying, “If you consider me a believer
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What Does the Church Have to Say? Erik Vyhmeister | Women’s or-
dination has been a hot topic of discussion in the church for a considerable amount of time. Recently, however, the General Conference organized an official committee to study the theology of ordination. This committee, aptly named the Theology of Ordination Study Committee (TOSC) published the results of their study in a 126-page document available online (link below – I recommend pp.120-end for a good summary). I will do my best to summarize their findings here. There is a general consensus on what ordination is: Ordination is “the action of the Church in publicly recognizing those whom the Lord has called and equipped for local and global Church ministry.” Biblically, there were two ordained positions – elder and deacon. Or-
dination gives “representative authority to the individual for the specific work to which they are ordained” (emphasis mine). “Ordination… neither conveys special qualities to the persons ordained nor introduces a kingly hierarchy in the faith community.” “The foundational model of ordination is Jesus appointing the twelve apostles” The closing statement on ordination is that ultimately, our model should be Jesus – always focusing on serving rather than being served. While everyone (or at least a very significant majority) on the TOSC agrees on what ordination is, there is no consensus on how to proceed. Everyone agrees that the Church must proceed cautiously, but as far as what it should do, there are 3 distinct positions. Position #1: Women are called
to ministry, but should not be ordained as elders or pastors. This is in accordance with the Biblical tradition of ordaining men to these positions. However, the Church needs to provide more and better options for women to be involved in ministry. Allowing regional differences in practice will fracture the church “and set a dangerous precedent” so the decision must be made as a Church body, once and for all. Position #2: There is no distinction between the ordination of a deacon and that of an elder or pastor – both are the Church acknowledging that God has called a person to a ministry. The Church affirms the equality of people in the eyes of God, and that “all spiritual gifts are gender inclusive.” However, “the Church acknowledges the need to adapt its prac-
tices to the needs of the people it seeks to reach.” The proposition is that calling organizations be given the choice of having both women and men as pastors. Also, each Union will be able to decide whether to ordain women or not. The rationale behind allowing multiple views is “disunity and fragmentation will be the inevitable result of enforcing only one perspective in all regions.” Position #3: Women need more and better opportunities and resources for ministry and leadership, regardless of ordination. Christ is the head of the church, and while the Bible presents a pattern of male headship in the office of ordained minister, this is not to be seen as a moral absolute. First, the Church as a whole must make the decision of whether or not to allow regional diversity. Then,
“denominational leadership at a proper level” would decide whether its region would benefit from any adaptation. In addition, “such regional adaptations, wherever they are allowed, should not negate the general pattern of male-ordained leadership as understood and practiced by the world Church.” However, it’s important to remember that ordination isn’t local– it is “’a sacred calling . . . for the world church.’” Final decisions (whatever they may be) will happen at the General Conference session in San Antonio this coming summer. I have my personal hopes for what the outcome will be, but I also pray that we as a church are lead to the correct decision, whichever it may be. In the meantime, and regardless of the results, let’s remember that we all need to spend more time
learning how to serve as Jesus did, wherever we find ourselves. -Erik P.S. The AU Seminary faculty released a document in September entitled “On the Unique Headship of Christ in the Church”. I recommend you read it for yourselves (link below). http://www.adventistarchives.org/ final-tosc-report.pdf https://www.andrews.edu/sem/919-14-updated_web_versionunique_headship_of_christ_final. pdf
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Everyday YouTubers Rebecca Coleman | “I was ner-
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vous. I was talking way too long; everything you’re not supposed to do, I was doing!” Crystal Holness says about the first video she uploaded on her YouTube channel. Since then, she has uploaded more than 150 videos focusing on healthy hair care. YouTube is a place where millions of people upload, watch, share, and like videos every day. Danielle Samuel and Holness, both Andrews University students, have their own YouTube channels and share about their experiences since their first uploads. Samuel says she got involved in YouTube a little over a year ago, through the encouragement of her friends. Her channel focuses on fashion and DIY (Do it yourself) projects. Samuel believes that YouTube is the platform that will help launch her career after college. She
wishes to have a show on HD TV in the future and believes that the experience she is gaining on YouTube is helping her in preparation for that. When asked about her favorite thing about being on YouTube, Holness says that editing the videos is what she enjoys the most. She loves seeing the progress she’s made in the presentation aspect of her videos. Both Samuel and Holness agree that presentation is everything with YouTube. In Samuel’s words, “No one wants to watch a sloppy YouTuber.” Recording, editing, and uploading videos takes time, and with their busy college schedules, both Samuel and Holness have had to be intentional in finding time to upload new videos to keep their subscribers happy. Both YouTubers try to record and edit videos in advance so that when they are especially
busy with school they can still upload a video in a timely fashion. “With more subscribers comes more responsibility,” Holness explains; the more subscribers you have, the more companies look to you to review and advertise their products. “I have a business email and they (companies) will email me asking me to try one of their products. I don’t accept money payments for my product reviews because I want to use my honest opinion on how I feel about the product.” Both Samuel and Holness agree that connecting with subscribers is important. Samuel says that it’s ok to be vulnerable. One of her favorite uploads is a video of her talking about her experiences and sharing a little bit about her life with her subscribers. “You never know what people are going through, sometimes you think ‘Oh,
Wait ‘Till Next Year: Cardinal’s Soccer Wrap-up Justin Walker | The soccer sea-
son ended for both the Men’s and Women’s teams last week as the Men’s team finished with a 3-11-2 record while the Women’s team finished their season at 2-8-1. By even the most humble expectations, this year has been a disappointment for both teams. The Men’s team regressed by two wins this year while the Women won one more game than last year. The Cardinal men’s team had to adjust to a new coaching staff this year. On the Women’s side, the huge turnover in the amount of players served the biggest challenge this season, but towards the end of the season, many play-
ers started fitting together better, which leads fans to believe that next year can be promising. Both
Men’s and Women’s team will be eager to improve on their records next year.
Results:
Schedule:
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Men’s Basketball:
October 23rd, 2014 Cardinals - 1 Grace Bible College - 3
October 31st, 2014 @ 3:30 pm Cardinals vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Crossroad League Classic
October 19th, 2014 Cardinals - 1 West Virginia Institute of Technology - 9
Crystal Holness can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/ lilmizsh0rtstuff Danielle Samuel at can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiwfOUNhvTB4urUq-3WaVnA
November 1st, 2014 @ 8:00 pm Cardinals @ Grace College Crossroad League Classic November 5th, 2014 @ 7:30 pm Cardinals @ Bethel College Women’s Basketball:
Women’s Soccer October 26th, 2014 Cardinals Mount Mary College October 19th, 2014 Cardinals West Virginia Institute of Technology Canceled
Trick OR Treat? coming to an end and the 31st is that one day where millions of people dress up for the yearly excitement of Halloween. From putting on costumes and going house to house to get candy or even hosting a party, people thoroughly enjoy this spooky holiday. In addition to that, Halloween is also a time celebrating ghosts, witches, goblins, etc. Because of this, many see Halloween as a demonic-inspired time that should be avoided, while others see it as harmless fun. When it comes to Christianity, the question is if we should take part in the traditions of Halloween. Is it okay to allow your children to go trick or treating? Is it okay to dress up in costumes? If we do this, does that mean we are celebrating it? What is Halloween and where did
When asked what advice they would give to someone wanting to start their own YouTube channel, Samuel says to not overlook the influence you have on your subscribers. Use your influence for something positive. Holness suggests that staying true to yourself is the most important aspect of starting up a YouTube channel. Samuel sums up her experience on YouTube by saying; “I love that I have something that is mine - I feel like my YouTube channel is my own little business. It makes me happy!”
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I have the hardest life in the world.’ When I made the video, it made me connect with people on an emotional level that I have never had before. I don’t need to be famous, but if I can make someone feel better about themselves through a video, it’s worth it.” Holness says that her YouTube experience is a very positive one. She appreciates the ways in which she has grown since starting her channel. She says YouTube has given her “tough skin” because not all of her interactions with her subscribers have been positive, but that it’s helping prepare her for real life. Samuel says that being on YouTube is an easy way to let people know how good you are at something. Everyone has unique talents but sometimes it’s hard to show it. When you upload a video, you are putting your talents out there for everyone to see.
it first begin? The word Halloween is derived from the word, “All Hallows Eve,” which occurs on October 31st in Northwestern Europe. The following day, November 1s, is “All Hallows Day” or “All Saints Day” (As a side note, a lot of devoted Christians today celebrate “All Saints Day” and tend to dress up as angels). To continue, Halloween is historically the eve of All Saints Day. The origins of Halloween trace back mainly to Scotland and Ireland, around the time of Jesus Christ. This was a time of crop harvests and the change of the season was very important to the Celts. Along with all of this, there was an incorporation of superstition. There was the belief that spirits of the dead wandered around looking for bodies to possess. The living didn’t want to be possessed,
so they dressed up in costumes to confuse these spirits. Later on during the 5th century, several Catholics moved into the area and November 1st became “All Hallows Eve,” which was a time for them to honor all the saints of the church. Another custom soon developed in Northwestern Europe, where people would go door to door on November 2nd, wishing to exchange cakes for the promise of saying prayers for the dead. When we think of Halloween, we think of dressing up, getting/receiving candy, and most prominently, the Jack-O-Lantern. Basically, the Jack-O-Lantern came from the folklore of a man named Jack who misled the devil into climbing a tree. Once the devil made it into the tree, Jack carved a cross into the tree which prevented
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the devil from coming down from the tree. After that, the devil made a prearrangement with Jack that he wouldn’t go to hell if took the cross out of the tree. When Jack died he couldn’t go to heaven nor hell. So where was Jack? He was coerced to wander the Earth with one single light to illuminate his way. Along with all these customs and traditions of the Celts and Catholics, the perception of a black cat was considered to be reincarnated spirits. Going back to Christianity and the question of whether or not we should celebrate Halloween, the solution is a little iffy. The Bible says nothing about Halloween, though it does speak of paganism, witches, and just plain evil. Additionally, the Bible often men-
tions how occult activity is wrong and that we should have nothing to do with it. Yet, the question still remains: will these ancient pagan connections to Halloween find a way to come in between us and God? Should we then celebrate Halloween? The answer can be both yes and no. No, since celebrating Halloween can be centered on devils and spirits. Yes, because we wouldn’t be at fault necessarily to dress up and go trick or treating. At the end of the day, trick or treating is more for kids to have fun than anything else. As a Christian, if you aren’t comfortable with certain things, then you shouldn’t be a part of it. As we approach Halloween this upcoming Friday, ask yourself: is it a trick or a treat?
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Men’s Cardinal Preview Evan Rorie | The Men’s Cardi-
nal Basketball Team is one week away from opening night and we are all eager to see what this new team will bring to this upcoming season. With new players and a new head coach coming together this year, we can expect some differences as they try to build their team chemistry once more. We got a chance to briefly see this Cardinal team in action as they faced alumni players for the annual Alumni Weekend Basketball
Game. Since then the Cardinals have been in Johnson Gym practicing and getting ready to make their season debut. With the graduation of four key senior players last year as well as some other role players and the departure of head coach David Jardine, a lot of positions had to be filled for this new team in preparation for this season. Stepping in as head coach is Assistant Coach Michael Pallas, who has been with Coach Jardine during the four championship seasons.
This new year we are expecting to see some roles changing for some old players as they help lead this team on and off the court. Although Forward Robert Moon has only been with this team for one year, he has been a part of Cardinal basketball all throughout his years at Andrews Academy. “Last year we had a sense of complacency because the guys there already had everything down,” said Moon. “This year we realize that we have a lot to learn so there is a lot more
energy at practices and it’s just a different atmosphere.” Moon quickly blended with the team last year; being the only freshman starting gave him a key role under Jardine’s leadership. This year a lot is expected of him to help lead the Cardinals. “It sucks to lose Dave,” says Moon, “but if you had to have someone step up it’s definitely Coach Pal. I think he is ready to go.” Some other roles are still being filled on this team with new play-
have to miss out on things that would be social, and also probably a lot of sleep. Next semester is going to be so much harder, the hardest semester of architecture. I only have two more years of eligibility though, so it’s now or never.”
I was so nervous. Now it’s really awesome, I feel like we are building chemistry. I think we are going to do really well this season. If we can be mentally strong, we will push through every game, and I think we will do a lot better this season.”
ers coming in, and now is the time for them to show that they have what it takes to fill those roles. Guard Kevvin Thaw is one of the many new players that are looking to blend in. “I’m a competitor,” says Thaw, “so whenever I’m on the court I can bring a lot of energy to the team, whether it be a nice play on offense or defense, or even verbally. I’ll make sure I’m a presence on the court.” Opening night is scheduled to take place at Johnson Gym on Friday,
October 31st at 3:30 pm against Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Featured Athlete Name: Rebekah Gaines Class: Sophomore Major: Architecture Sport: Basketball Interviewed by: Tim McGuire
the girls hang their heads will say “no, we will not give up, not until that last buzzer goes off.” Someone who’s there to always be pushing [us] to be better, to push us to go beyond the limits of what we ever thought we could do.
What has been your past basketball experience?
I played throughout middle school and high school. At Burton Academy our coach ran a really good program. My Senior year, we became the first girls team at our school to have a high enough position to host a home playoff game. After that, I went to Walla Walla University where I played for a year and a half. How has your past experience prepared you for this year?
It’s taught me to be mentally tough and calm. It’s taught me a lot about preparing myself before a game. Perfect practice makes perfect play; you can’t just practice and be perfect. What do you see as your role on the Cardinals?
I see myself as being a motivator on the team. Someone that, when
What are your goals this season, for yourself and as a team?
“The first day of practice I don’t think I spoke to anyone, I was so nervous”
What kind of sacrifices are you making to be on this team?
“Academic, sleep, emotional, everything. Once games start I will [sometimes] have to miss class; in order to make up for that i will
“My goals are to be consistent. As a team I want us to be consistent as well, but I want us to grow. I want us to take every game as a learning lesson. I want us to be closer together as a team, the closer the team the better they play together.”
How is the team shaping up?
“It’s actually going really well. I was nervous coming in, just because I know things have been rough before. The first day of practice I don’t think I spoke to anyone,
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Why Are You Here? Brittany Stern Class: Junior Major: Speech Pathology Interviewed by Kari Logan So, Brittany, where are you from?
Dakota Hall Humans Editor
I am from Jamaica. Lots of people don’t believe that, but I am from Jamaica. People think I don’t fit the stereotypical look, I guess. I don’t know if there is a stereotypical look, but I guess I don’t have dreads. I usually get questions like “so is one of your parents not from Jamaica?” No, they’re both from Jamaica.
Andrews must be quite a change of scenery for you, what drew you here?
wanted to be part of the Speech Pathology program.
I went to a public school in Jamaica, but I had started out in Adventist education when I was a small child and I moved into public school during elementary and high school. I always wanted to have that Adventist education that I hadn’t had the opportunity to experience, but Andrews is really expensive and I was supposed to go to University of Nebraska, but the Lord wanted me here. It all just worked out; my sister was nearer to me since she’s in Vermont. The Lord just led me here, and I really
What made you so passionate about speech pathology?
Well, I’m from Jamaica and our island is really small. There are very few speech pathologists and audiologists, so there aren’t a lot of services for speech. I visited a rehab center with one of the only people at the rehab center who worked with the voice, my voice teacher. She had very little training, but she was doing what she could. There was a ward of kids with cerebral palsy and a lot of them had speech problems. Then you had
The Dictates of Conscience | “Justice is important. For me, if someone isn’t being treated fairly, it isn’t just their plight, but mine as well. What happens to others affects everyone. It’s important to recognize the need for justice and not turn a blind eye” says Veronica Penny. Veronica’s thirst for justice has led her to strive to work in a field that allows her to bring justice to the world. She is a third year political science major and is in the process of deciding what her next step in grad school will be. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Veronica says that she’s been familiar with the Andrews area for a long time since her parents and siblings all attended Andrews as well. When asked what it was like to attend a school that her family was so familiar with, she replied “It was pretty nice. I used to run into people who knew my siblings, but not as much anymore. Most of them have graduated. My freshman year I had family on campus, which was really helpful.” Veronica went on to say that one of the reasons that she was so fond of Andrews was her department, the Department of History and Political Science. She says that being a student on a small campus, and in a relatively small program, gives her a lot of opportunity to get to know her professors and work for them as well. “I also really appreciate the diversity here and the religious aspects. I think that the part of religious life on campus that I appreciate the most is how many forums for discussion and debate there are. I like being able to engage with people who have different viewpoints,” Veronica says. Accomplishing things that can change people’s lives for the better is a tall task, but Veronica is especially interested in improving educational opportunities and reducing the detrimental effects of poverty. When asked about her future career goals she replied “I would really love to work for a nonprofit organization. But I really want to do something more than Mercedes McLean
just sitting behind a desk, I want to be out helping people.” And she’s beginning to get to work on these goals already by being a part of the Religious Liberty Club. The Religious Liberty Club is a relatively new club on campus. Andre Weston, a seminary student, founded the Andrews branch of the North American Religious Liberty Association with the help of their faculty sponsor Dr. Nick Miller. “The purpose is to raise awareness about religious liberty issues, to educate, advocate, and get students involved,” Veronica says. And undergraduate students have gotten involved already. A few weeks ago the Religious Liberty Club held a petition drive for a Christian pastor in Iran who was imprisoned for his faith.
opportunity to worship according to the dictates of conscience,” Veronica says. Religious restrictions are common in many places, and Veronica sees advocating for religious freedom as one way to help people. When asked if the Religious Liberty Club focused on only Christian issues, Veronica asserted that they have a broad focus on religious intolerance, encompassing the interests of many different faiths. “I think everyone should be able to worship to the dictates of their conscience,” Veronica states. She mentions that issues of religious liberty should be of particular interest to Adventism. “It is also important to Adventists because we believe that at some point we will face serious religious intolerance, we should be aware and
victims of gunshot wounds to the head, which would destroy their speech centers, and a lot of them would come because they couldn’t afford the expense of a speech pathologist on the island. So you would have people driving miles and miles and when I saw that, I thought “This is ridiculous, these people’s lives have been shattered, they cannot be charging this much!” Once I saw that, I realized there was a major need for people to help.
I was talking to my voice teacher about what I wanted to do with my life. I told her that I love Spanish, but I still didn’t know what I wanted to do. She told me that she was working with kids that had speech difficulties. I had also heard about speech pathology from a friend that I grew up with. So I asked my teacher if I could go with her, and during my visit, as I said, I saw a lot of suffering people.
That’s an amazing opportunity to have. How did that door open for you?
Studying the Bible Lands Isabel Stafford | Scottie Baker,
a PhD in Archaeology student at Andrews University, is the Museum Exhibit Manager at the Siegfried H. Horn Museum. If you have
partment has been holding their own yearly excavations in the Middle East for several decades. Many of the artifacts at the museum were found by students and faculty on
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“We held an informational meeting and then gave students the opportunity to find out more and sign a petition.” The Religious Liberty Club hopes to work more with the broader North American Religious Liberty Association in order to organize bigger projects. “I think it’s crucial that we understand the importance of having the
educated about current events in order to see the signs of the times. As a church, if we want people to respect our religion we should be willing to respect and protect other religions.”
never heard of the Horn Museum, it’s one of Andrews University’s coolest and least well-known locations, holding archaeological exhibits from the Bible lands. As the museum’s exhibit manager, Baker manages the archaeological exhibits open to the public, as well as the artifacts kept in the museum’s vaults, and oversees everything related to handling and studying the actual objects. Since the museum houses over eight thousand archeological items, many of which are used for research, the job is timeconsuming. According to Baker, while the museum is open to the public, it receives more use as a research collection. Many archaeology students at Andrews study the museum’s artifacts, which can bring to light valuable information about biblical places and times, going as far back as the city of Ur, thousands of years before Christ, and the museum is in the process of putting images of the artifacts online for other researchers to reference. While excavating ancient artifacts in the Bible lands sounds like something out of a movie, Baker explained that the archaeology de-
these excavations and brought back to Andrews. While the museum has an impressive selection of public exhibits, thousands of other artifacts used for research are kept in the museum’s vaults, including ancient jewelry, pottery, and a collection of baseball-sized slingstones. Although Baker enjoys all of the exhibits, his favorite part of the museum is the simulated Egyptian tomb. According to Baker, the Horn Museum’s building used to be a bank, complete with high-security vault. Instead of ripping the vault out or using it for artifact storage, it was converted into a tomb, complete with mummified animals, Egyptian pictures and hieroglyphs on the wall, and a replica of a human mummy. Visitors can enter the tomb and feel as though they’re stepping into a preserved piece of ancient Egypt. The museum is happy to schedule tours on any weekday, according to Baker, and anyone who wants to experience history is welcome to drop by. The museum is located behind the University Medical Center, across the parking lot from Apple Valley.
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Joyce Richardson by Scott Moncrieff Faculty Advisor
Professor, Department of SpeechLanguage Pathology & Audiology (SPLAD) So this is the first year with the new Masters in SPLAD. How many students are in the first cohort?
Fifteen. What are your specific responsibilities in the department?
I teach three graduate classes: Preschool Language Disorders, Articulation, and Graduate Diagnostics. And I like all three of these classes. I love this field. I’ve taught all the classes over a span of forty years, because I’ve travelled so many different places.
undergraduate [grade point] average. And within two weeks I was at Ohio State with a full five-year doctoral scholarship. Didn’t have to pay a dime. All I had to do was to prove that I could pass. When I arrived on the Ohio State campus there were tanks there, because of all the Vietnam protests, and a student had just been killed at Kent State [also in Ohio]. It was a brand new experience, coming from Oakwood to a place with 50,000 students—and tanks!
the program. And one other thing. The senior level African Americans gave me “the secret” for success at that time. They said “you will pass if you smile and do your work—but you don’t ever correct anyone. Don’t ever say anything about your grade. Just be complacent and nice. Do that, plus make the grade. Then they will let you through. Once you finish, you can go back and say anything you want to say, but wait ‘till you have your PhD in your hand.”
much of myself. But a black female fit two of the diversity criteria.
Did you feel well accepted there as a person of color?
And what year did you graduate?
No. There was a quota at that time—one African American per year in the program.
1973. And in the year I graduated, there were only eight blacks in the country who had a PhD in my field, so I was offered all kinds of jobs. I came to Andrews, persuaded by Dr. Elaine Giddings. However, Andrews didn’t have a Master’s degree in SPLAD at that time, and they weren’t going get one, so I considered other offers. The offers I was getting were so profitable.
Later I came back to Ohio, with my husband’s work as a pastor, and worked with NCATE accreditation. That was one of the best experiences with higher education that anyone can have. It’s an institutional position, where you work with every department, every program, every chair, every dean, every syllabus.
Was that an official policy? How did you get into the field of Speech Pathology?
Coming out of Oakwood [as an undergraduate], I was offered a PhD scholarship at Ohio State University in the field of Speech Communication. Our president [at Oakwood], who was moving to Ohio State, talked to me about going into the field of Speech Pathology. He gave me [a standard textbook in the field] by Charles Van Riper, and I read it, and he said “now if you like this field, then I can try to get you a scholarship,” because I had a pretty high
No, it was just the “prevailing” policy. It was one [person] a year and you either made it or you did not. They let you in, but they didn’t promise you’d get out [laughs]. That’s why I’ve always been against affirmative action. Because if you open wide these doors but you don’t supply a support system for these minority kids then they’re not going to make it. My support was my church. The prayer meetings, the African American community that I could visit and relate to. They kept me bolstered to actually continue in
But it makes sense for you to want to be at a place that has a program in your area that’s well equipped and well-funded.
That’s right. And it was, at Alabama A & M. And I got a chance to actually start a Master’s program there, build it from scratch. And the program became ASHA accredited, the students were passing the Praxis [test].
I bet that really broadened your experience.
Oh my, yes! It seems kind of crazy how you would be under a limiting quota in getting admitted to a PhD program, but once you had your degree you were sought out as a minority.
The laws on diversity and funding changed. A black female? It didn’t have to be me. I didn’t think THAT
That should put you in a good position to help the SPLAD Master’s here get off the ground.
Yes, my background with NCATE and working in different institutions has helped me to see what a program needs to be successful. PHOTO PROVIDED BY IMC
The Gaming Computer Science TA Emily Scott | Lucas Kontes is a Se-
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nior who recently turned 23 years old. He is from Sacramento, California and came to Andrews University to study Computer Science. Lucas mentioned that he chose Computer Science because, when he was 16 years old, he had a “couple of ideas about what [he] potentially wanted to do… so [he] took some classes and looked into fields that [he] was interested in to then see what [he] wanted to do in the long term.” When he graduates, he plans on working for a few years due to the fact that those with a Computer Science degree tend to not require further education. He also stated that he plans on pursuing a career as soon as he graduates because he is “tired of schooling and [he] wants to feel like [he is] actually doing something,” which is something a lot of college students can relate to—especially those with senioritis. Lucas has considered becoming a Computer Programmer. However, he plans on having a job where he will be able to work at “more of a manager level where [he] can lead
a team by guiding people in the right direction, but at a business level.” Because of this, when he plans on starting graduate school to do his master’s, it will be in Business. In addition to this, Lucas is Professor William (Bill) Wolfer’s teacher assistant for the CPTR151: Computer Science I class, and has been doing this since his Sophomore year, during Fall 2012 semester. He stated that he finds it advantageous to be a TA because of “the interaction within the department,” which allows him to “see a lot of things that other people don’t get to see” that help him excel in his major and potentially his practice in the future. He said that he also enjoys interacting with students, although that does not occur as often. He stated that depending on the situation and setting, “this is a great job because [he] has more email correspondence instead of having to have direct face-to-face conversations; and depending on a person’s style, it can either be a good or bad thing.” He mentioned that the job is a bit time consuming because of the
amount of assignments that Professor Wolfer gives out. Also, because the class is a freshman level class, there tends to be a larger than average number of students. He also does the grading for CPTR152: Computer Science II during the Spring Semesters. Lucas even taught a class for Professor Wolfer when he was out sick or had to be elsewhere. Lucas is a gamer. He has several gaming systems, such as the Xbox and Wii. However, he has been leaning more so to online PC gaming. He stated that he tends to “deviate more towards either strategy or shooter games” and that he is currently playing League of Legends and Hearthstone, which are both competitive online games. He said that he started playing when he was 7 or 8 when his uncle bought him his first gaming system, which was a Nintendo 64. Since then, he estimates that he has played approximately 300-400 games in total. Lucas is a positive example of how one can balance the social, academic, working, and hobby-filled aspects of one’s life.
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Sweet Citi Fundraising Event
Shanelle Kim Arts & Entertainment Editor
Joyce Yoon | On Saturday night, Cindel Hollancid hosted Sweet Citi’s pre-grand opening fundraiser event. Located on 9180 U.S. Highway 31 next to Chemical Bank, Sweet Citi is a “Berrien Springsbased retail specializing in Candy, Chocolate, Hot and Cold Beverages” by Andrews University alumna Cindel Hollancid. The evening was an opportunity for Hollancid to receive feedback on the items she displayed. There was a table with an array of color swatches for guests to vote on a paint color for the interior of Sweet Citi. An architecture intern circled the room, asking guests about what they envisioned for their ideal candy shop space. A live DJ played music while guests mingled and sampled treats. The program included a live auction with proceeds going to Young Life Southwest Michigan. A variety of samples were placed around the open floor space on round tables. Each table had a stack of cards for comments and votes. Classic candy items like Claey’s horehound hard candies, caramels, and chocolates were
available. Young children expressed their excitement to be able to sample the candies in a glass jar. Other items included jumbo donuts, cupcakes, chocolate-dipped pretzel sticks, marshmallow coconut toasties, chocolate covered cherries, flavored mousse cups, Turkish delights, and bread pudding. Cindel Hollancid mentioned other plans for her sweets shop to have a “more Internet café feel” and be open all Saturday and Sunday night for students to have a place to study and purchase snacks and specialty drinks. Hollancid’s “got a ton of really great plans” said Alana Gonzalez, community member and parent of an Andrews student. The grand opening of Sweet Citi is set for November 21 and Cindel Hollancid hopes to see many Andrews student faces. Hollancid detailed plans to network with Andrews students by showcasing artwork on the walls and “having events to highlight students’ artistic work.” She expressed her desire to receive support from the University community. “I would really love support from the Andrews community. I’m an Andrews alumna and my passion is to give back to my alma mater.” More information about Sweet Citi can be found on Facebook at www. facebook.com/sweetcititreats or online at www.sweetciti.com.
Looking for Alaska Looking for Alaska by John Green Review by Janelle Aguilera
WARNING: Spoilers ahead!
John Green is a beloved and accomplished author. He has received the Michael L. Printz Award as well as the Edgar Award, and he is the New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, and The Fault in Our Stars. Green graduated from Kenyon College with a B.A. in English and Religious studies. Although I love all of his works, I enjoyed Looking for Alaska just a bit more than the rest (yes, even more than The Fault in
Our Stars). The story takes place at a little boarding school in Alabama during Miles Halter’s junior year of high school. The book is split into two parts: before and after. We do not learn what moment or event separates these two segments until it occurs. The book follows the high school adventures of Miles, referred to primarily as “Pudge” by the other students, ironically, because he is so thin. Pudge spends a majority of his time with a group of friends consisting of the Colonel, Takumi, and Alaska Young, who welcome Pudge into their little group and show him the “ways of boarding school.” Pudge goes through several adventures--being hazed, an awkward triple date, pranks on the “Weekday Warriors,” homesickness, confusion, and the inevitable poetically passionate longing for Alaska, who is dating a college boy named Jake. Months of deep conversations, emotions, and beautiful mistakes go by, and then “it” happens. I remember the moment we learn what happens when I was reading it for the first time. I actually cried. I felt so many things that I cannot even describe. John Green has a way of making you fall deeply in love with his characters. If I had a dollar for every character in Green’s books that I’ve fallen for, I would have enough money for the therapy that I clearly need after reading his works. His
books just all seem to make you feel. Although Looking for Alaska is a pretty heavy book at times, there is humor sprinkled among the anguish and heartache. These humorous moments are the ones that you feel almost upset about getting enjoyment from. One specific thing I thoroughly enjoyed about this book was the interesting hobby that Pudge enjoys. He is addicted to famous last words. Throughout the book, he often quotes the last words of Francois Rabelais: “I go to seek a Great Perhaps.” The entire book refers back to this “Great Perhaps” and what it may mean or point towards. This hobby is especially meaningful because John Green also has quite the addiction to memorizing famous last words. This book will leave you thinking, crying, doubting, and feeling so many emotions that you won’t know what to do with yourself. This is a book that I completely recommend for any college-age or young adult reader. It is an easy read and is a nice break from textbooks - a break that is beautiful both thematically and as a work of literature.
City who you can bet will be defending the guilty every time. His reason? “The innocent can’t afford me.” However, on the morning of one of his trials he receives a phone call from his brother back home. After listening to the voicemail he learns that his mom passed away that morning and he leaves the courtroom to go be with his family. As he’s packing up his bags to leave, we meet his daughter, who we immediately fall in love with because she’s absolutely adorable. We also learn that his marriage is falling apart. After Hank arrives back in his hometown, we see that it’s in the middle of nowhere and suddenly we see a flashback of a car sitting on its side beside a tree. The flashback is no more than four seconds long and nothing more is shown (I actually forgot all about it until later on in the movie when it was addressed). Eventually, we meet Hank’s father, who has been a judge in his town for forty-two years. He is highly respected by everyone except for Hank. When I mentioned that they hate each other before, I meant
that they really hate each other. For example, when they see each other face-to-face for the first time after about twenty-five years, Judge (literally everyone calls the father “Judge”) gives everyone around Hank a hug and then offers him nothing more than a handshake. The tension is real. The plot only thickens when the Judge is accused of murder and Hank chooses to represent him (father-son bonding time!). Because Hank has to stay in town longer now, we find out even more secrets that shock us and take our minds for a spin (you don’t even know). Through trial and error, The Judge takes the man who plays a familiar superhero for the world and turns him into the superhero in his family’s life, fighting for justice and mercy. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll possibly make you cry, it’ll make you gasp, it’ll make you angry, and it’ll definitely shock you. But, all in all, it is a superb film. It really is.
Movie Review: The Judge Joelle Arner | Family isn’t perfect.
Sometimes, family even sucks. For many people, family isn’t what they want it to be. The Judge, directed by David Dobkin, is a perfect mix of all of the emotions we feel towards our families in the different stages of life. Stubbornness, pride, humility, love, hate, forgiveness, and acceptance are all big emotions that are addressed in the film. Here is a list of a few pros and cons of the film:
Pros • Robert Downey Jr. (need I say more?) • No explicit sex scenes (there was potential, but nothing ever happened - yay!) • Robbie’s very adorable onscreen daughter • Hits on real family matters and portrays the very bumpy path towards reconciliation • Lots of emotions • The messages, “Family will always be family,” and, “Make every day count” (I’m a huge family girl and so I definitely
approve of these mantras). Cons: • Green screen. (It was too obvious in the scene where Robbie goes on a bike-ride, nostalgic over finding his old shirt from high school. For a production that cost $50 million, I’m sure they could have made it look a little more realistic) • Not kid-friendly. (Please, don’t watch this with any children. it’s too dramatic and sad for them to handle and they’ll be lost about the events in the film). • Sad (Again, lots of emotions. I’m not sure how I didn’t cry). • Some vulgarity/profanity (It is Robert Downey, Jr., after all) • Not enough promotion - the theater was completely empty (not that I minded), but maybe that’s just Benton Harbor. The film did profit $4.35M over this weekend. Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall star in this new drama as a father and son who absolutely hate each other. Downey Jr. plays the role of an accomplished lawyer named Hank Palmer in New York
*This film is rated R
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end without ceasing. This concerto is known both for its beautiful melodies and its remarkable demand for technique. One example is the double stops required in the cadenzas, which Ms. Trynchuk’s solo performance achieved. This piece puts a skilled violinist to the test, but also features some of the beautiful music Russia is known for. The composition is so unabashedly emotive and creates a pairing between musician and instrument that is impressive to witness. The expressions go everywhere from the jovial soloist leading a band-like orchestra to lyrical, melancholy cries. The last five minutes kept everyone holding
their breath, and there was a collective sigh at the conclusion of the performance. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 is not as popular as his Swan Lake or Nutcracker, but offers a different side to his writing style than some of his listeners are acquainted with. The first movement can be described as nothing less than grandiose, and with each musician fully warmed up from the first half of the evening, it soared. Melodic themes in this piece can easily be seen as influences on modern cinematic scores as the symphony orchestra painted its lush soundscapes. Many in the performance hall closed their eyes, and with a
smile on their faces swayed their heads to the rapture of the score being showcased. The rest of the composition flowed with the drama and lyrical expression that characterizes the best of Tchaikovsky’s work. Pablo Sanchez, a senior violin performance major, is this year’s Concert Master. He had this to say about Saturday’s performance: “I felt good about the concert. It’s the first concert of the year, and it’s always complicated because we lose some people that graduate or that, for other reasons, can’t stay in orchestra. But we also get new musicians, And I feel like we all did a good job. I’m really happy
with the group we have and look forward [to] more concerts in the year.” This concert proved that, along with Mr. Sanchez, the rest of our campus and community have much to anticipate from our symphony orchestra.
catering option, Zeke’s makes for a good choice for parties, get togethers, reunions, etc. When entertaining a large crowd at Zeke’s, one can expect minimal interruption from servers, as well as privacy and comfort. The outward appearance of the restaurant creates an atmosphere of an original small town, even to big city folk. Zeke’s is a one of a kind find and is highly recommendable to everyone, especially students.
and meals arrive in a timely manner and mistakes are minimal.
ductory taste of what Zeke’s has to offer. Spinach dip with tortilla chips is another great appetizer. As for the main course, Zeke’s taco salad or the Caesar salad will surely satisfy. One cannot forget about dessert! Zeke’s fried ice cream is the ideal ending to a splendid meal.
With good prices, good food, free Internet and welcoming environment, Zeke’s is sure to be the go-to place for many a college student.
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Arts & Entertainment
Russia’s Finest at the Howard
PHOTOS BY BRIAN TAGALOG
Demetri Kirchberg | At the men-
tion of Russian classical music, many minds imagine magical ballets, or the folk traditions of the Mighty Five. It is undeniable that Russia’s contributions to classical, especially romantic, music have given accessibility and staying power to the genre. Two of the greatest testaments to this fact are Alexander Glazunov and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Last Saturday, October 25, the Howard Performing Arts Center featured our very own AU Symphony Orchestra, who showcased two of these composers’ most beloved works. The evening began with the popular work by Glazunov, his vio-
lin concerto. The twenty minutes that followed flew by in a flash of strings. The soloist was Carla Trynchuk, professor and director of the string program at our music department. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Juilliard School of Music. Being the orchestra’s first concert of the year, it was a chance to set the tone for this group, now featuring some new faces and position changes. The late-romantic concerto uses a technique rarely heard, in which the movements are seamless and fluid, without break. This gives the entrancing melodies full ability to grab the audience and carry them to the
Whisk Review: Zeke’s Restaurant Reviewed by: Tanya Thomas
109 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 Vibe: Zeke’s is a very inviting place to dine. Whether dining in a group or alone, there is an option for everyone. From family (large group) dining to more quiet (private) dining for couples and even to the bar and grill folk, everyone is sure to dine comfortably. With the younger, friendly, bubbly greeters and servers, it gives the hungry student the feeling of dining around colleagues. Student Friendly: This is probably one of the most student friendly places to dine. It is a relatively short drive from Andrews University and is right around the corner
from Southwestern Michigan College. Zeke’s has been a hot spot for college students for quite some time. It gives off the big restaurant dining feeling, but also provides an adequate student atmosphere. The tables are large enough to both dine and study on and the free Wii really adds to the student experience. There is also the option for carry out for the student on the run. The prices are also very budget friendly for the student. All-you-can eat soup and salad for only $6.96. Originality: Zeke’s provides a wide array of choices, satisfying everyone from vegetarians to burger lovers. The menu accommodates preferences for American, Italian, Mexican, seafood, sandwiches, pizza, etc. Also, with the
Price: The average cost for dining at Zeke’s is around $7.00, depending on one’s appetite. Service: The service at Zeke’s is exceptional. The staff are young, friendly, and have bubbly personalities, giving the dining experience an added bonus. Both drinks
Menu: Zeke’s has everyone’s appetite covered. For starters, the finger sampler is a great choice. With chicken strips, mozzarella sticks, potato skins, and onion rings, no one should be left out of the intro-
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The Last Word
O Canada
Melodie Roschman Editor-in-Chief
I am usually only a patriotic Canadian when I am in the United States. I don’t play hockey, I hate Tim Hortons coffee, and I have never actually seen a moose, but put me in a room of Americans and I suddenly realize how much I love my country of universal healthcare, bilingualism, and vinegar on our French fries. This past week, however, more than ever, I was so proud to be a Canadian. On Wednesday, October 22, shortly before 10 a.m., the first successful terrorist attack on Canadian soil since the 1980s occurred. A Montreal man identified as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau arrived in Ottawa, the nation’s capitol, and opened fire on the ceremonial guards of the National War Memorial. One soldier, 25-year-old Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, was gunned down and killed. The gunman then hijacked a car, drove it a block to the central Parliament Building, shot the guard, and entered the halls shooting but not killing anyone. Government leaders, including Prime Minister Stephen Harper, barricaded themselves in the caucus room and waited, in fear. Then the Sergeant-at-Arms, Kevin Vickers, a man who fills a ceremonial position but is also a former Mountie (a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police), took what is widely being called heroic action. He calmly walked to his office, removed his gun from its safe, located the attacker, and, amidst a hail of gunfire, shot him dead. For hours, downtown Ottawa was in lockdown, with increased military presence and heightened security ensuring that no further violence occurred. The country was in shock—journalist John Ivison wrote that morning that “Canada
has just lost her innocence.” What I am so impressed by, however, is how the citizens of my country, both prominent and ordinary, reacted to this tragedy. Moments after Nathan Cirillo was shot, instead of rushing away in terror, six different people rushed towards him to help. As an army officer and nurse worked to control the bleeding from four gunshot wounds, lawyer and former paramedic Barbara Winters comforted him in his
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home.” Meanwhile, regular government activities resumed the day after the shooting. When Kevin Vickers entered Parliament Thursday, he received a standing ovation from every person in the House. A moment of silence was observed for Nathan Cirillo during proceedings, and when Prime Minister Stephen Harper got up to thank Vickers, he took the opportunity to hug rival political leaders Jus-
“‘You are loved,’ she repeated over and over. ‘You are brave. You are a good man…’”
last moments. “You are loved,” she repeated over and over. “You are brave. Your are a good man… Your military family loves you. Look at these people, we’re all here helping you. We’re all trying to do what we can for you. We all love you.” On Friday, Cirillo’s body was transported by motorcade from Ottawa to his hometown of Hamilton on the Highway of Heroes. Thousands of Canadians turned out to line the entire route, waving flags, honking their horns, and singing our national anthem to show their support and “see Canada’s son
tin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair in a gesture of unity. “We are never enemies,” he emphasized. “We are all Canadians.” Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was a recent convert to Islam, and in the wake of a tragedy like this, it would not be surprising to see backlash against Muslims. In Cold Lake, Alberta, vandals broke windows on a mosque the night after the shootings and spray-painted “GO HOME” on its walls. The next day, however, members of the community arrived by the dozen. They filled the broken windows with
flowers, cleaned the spray paint from the walls, sang “O Canada” while linked arm-in-arm with the mosque’s members, and held up signs that said “This is your home.” Canada’s leaders also made statements emphasizing that this isolated act of extremism, hatred, and tragedy would not change Canada’s values of peace, tolerance, and multiculturalism. “These acts were driven by hatred but also designed to drive us to hate,” said NDP leader Thomas Mulcair. “They will not. We will stand up and we will stand together.” Liberal leader Justin Trudeau echoed, “We should remember who we are. We are a proud democracy, a welcoming and peaceful nation, and a country of open arms and open hearts. We are a nation of fairness, justice and the rule of law. We will not be intimidated into changing that.” Whenever tragedy strikes, whether it’s personal or political, on an intimate or global scale, it can be easy to react in fear and anger. We want desperately to understand why terrible things happen, and in our urgency to seek out causes for suffering, we often only increase the devastation done. This past week, my quirky, dorky, and often overlooked country taught me an important lesson: There will always be evil, there will always be violence, but when it comes time to react, we can strike out in vengeance, or we can reach out to each other in love.
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is being dedicated this morning in the Pioneer Memorial Church with Elder W. R. Beach, Secretary of the General Conference of Seventhday Adventists, delivering the dedicatory address. Graduate and undergraduate students are meeting together during the 11 o’clock chapel hour to witness the dedication of the library, which opened its doors for public use on September 24. The combined music of the University Chorale and a Brass Ensemble is being provided under the direc-
tion of Gerald I. Ferguson, Assistant Professor of Music, and Dr. Paul Hamel, Professor of Music. Actual construction of the James White Library began in April of 1961, according to H. H. Hubbard of Berrien Springs, a builder. Open House for all of those interested in viewing the new library will be held next Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Public Relations Office in charge, according to Mrs. Mary Jane Mitchell, head librarian. The five reading areas provide sitting room for over 650 students, and the library contains more than
120,000 books. The Seminary Library on the ground floor of the building seats 100 students and contains 36,000 books. Use of this study room is reserved for seminary students and junior and senior religion majors of the undergraduate school. The two reading areas on the first floor are the reference room which holds 15,000 books at the present time and 150 students, and the periodical room, with 16,000 books and sitting room for 80 students. The second floor has two reading areas with a total of 80,000 books
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and accommodation for 300 students. A classroom for library courses is on the ground floor. Also located there are a multi-purpose room and the Heritage room, which contains a collection of many rare books and historical items such as William Miller’s hatbox and Uriah Smith’s old desk. Display cases are found throughout the library for other items of public interest. The library is open Sunday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.