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“If anyone is searching for a way to ADDICTIONS express their conviction in a way “When you find yourself in a hole, that is tangible, they should con- stop digging!” sider joining this inspiring group.”
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Celebrating Faculty Research Melodie Roschman | On Friday,
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October 31st, from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m., the sixth annual Celebration of Research & Creative Scholarship was held in Buller Hall. Dozens of students, faculty, and interested community members had the opportunity to learn about campus scholars’ current research projects. The Celebration began with a plenary session, in which there were presentations by the two recipients of the 2014 Siegfried H. Horn Excellence in Research and
Creative Scholarship Award: Greg Constantine, Emeritus Professor of Art, and Roy Gane, Professor of Hebrew Bible & Ancient Near Eastern Languages. This was followed by an opportunity for attendees to enjoy refreshments while viewing 36 posters from the Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Business, Health Professions, and STEM on subjects as diverse as Millennial young adults’ opinions of women’s ordination and early childhood math testing. The event concluded
with six sections of oral presentations in which researchers shared projects and took questions on thematically grouped topics. In the program materials, Christon Arthur, Associate Provost and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, explains that the Celebration is a “recognition of the importance of research and creative scholarship to academia as well as an appreciation of the hard work and accomplishments of faculty and graduate stu-
dents.” He continues to stay that his hope for the event is that it will have inspired “scholars-to-be, as well as seasoned scholars, to dig deeper into their studies, not just for the benefit of the university, but for the community and the world around them, and ultimately for the glory and honor of God.” Beverly Matiko, Associate Professor of Communication and English, presented a poster about her most recent project, “From the Academy to the Airwaves: Essaying with National Public Radio’s ‘Listener Commentary’ Community at WVPE-FM 88.1 Elkhart, IN.” She is one of many faculty, she says, who deeply appreciate this
opportunity to share their work with their peers. “I think one of the nicest things,“ she explains, “about this particular research is that usually when you go to a conference it’s discipline-specific, so you see what a lot of people in your are doing, but already today I’ve learned about visual art and art shows in New York City, I’ve learned about archaeology in TelHeshbon… just to be able to have exposure to so many different scholars is refreshing. “
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Holiday Market and Food Drive Enactus | Need something special
for that special someone? Shop the unique items at the Holiday Market and Food Drive on November 16th, from 12:00 to 5:00 at Andrews University in the Chan Shun Hall lobby across from the Howard’s Performing Arts building. There will be hand-sewn purses and totes, knitted hats, fiber art, skin nourishing creams for men
and women, baked goods and a whole host of winter and holiday items. There will also be activities for the children. “The original idea was to host vendors who couldn’t make it to the big October arts and craft show and it just took off from there” said Dr. Jacquelyn Warwick, co-advisor for Andrews Enactus. In addition to the Market, Enactus students will also be collecting
non-perishable food on the day of the event. Dr. Warwick explained, “It isn’t an admission fee, we just hope people will bring a few cans of food with them when they come. Our local food pantries can use the extra help and it is a nice time of year to be thankful for all we have.” Pictured below are some items that will be available.
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Registration Open for Adventist Engaged Encounter Hales | Berrien Springs, Mich.— Andrews University will host Adventist Engaged Encounter (AEE) on the weekend of November 7-9, 2014. It is an enrichment weekend for engaged and recently married couples, which offers couples the insights, tools and confidence to develop their relationship and strengthen their commitment for one another. There are three main aspects to AEE’s programming: fellowship with other recently engaged and newly married couples; teaching by marriage mentors; and personal communication and connection development with one’s partner. For many, attending an AEE weekend is one of the most significant experiences of their courtship Cassandra
or early marriage. Erin Castelbuono said, “AEE taught us a different way to communicate more efficiently for our marriage. From this weekend, I became more aware of my husband’s emotions and feelings. I would positively and certainly recommend AEE to anyone who is getting married or who is recently married.” For registration information, contact the Undergraduate Leadership Program at Andrews University at aee@andrews.edu or 269-471-6636. Registration fees are $50 if at least one attendee is an Andrews student and $85 for non-students.
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Showing Our Respects Shenika McDonald | World War
I officially ended on June 28, 1919 when the Treaty of Versailles was signed in Versailles, France. Fighting actually ceased seven months earlier when a ceasefire between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” It was President Wilson who proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, a day filled with pride in heroism of those who died in their country’s service. An act approved May 13, 1938, made “Armistice Day,” the 11th of November, a legal holiday. Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but, in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen in the Nation’s history and after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, Congress amended the Act of 1938 by removing the word “Armistice” and inserting “Veterans.” On June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day
to honor American veterans of all wars. The commemoration of this day is a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of citizens. To acknowledge and honor the service of those who have served our country, there will be two events commemorating veterans
on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in the Howard Performing Arts Center at 11:45 a.m. There will be readings from the letters of soldiers writing home and poetry from the trenches, lessons from those seeking Christ after the war, as well as special music and hymns between the readings. The annual Honors
“Let us not miss out on showing our respects to those who have bravely fought for our country.” on campus. In the spirit of Veterans Day, the J.N. Andrews Honors Program will have their annual Honors Church service titled: “Remembering the Great War and Responding to Suffering.” This event will take place
Church promises to be a delightful and engaging experience for all those in attendance. As Veterans Day arrives, on Tuesday November 11th, the campus is invited to celebrate and commemorate this day in a Veter-
ans Day tribute. This event will be held in Buller Hall’s Newbold Auditorium. To begin the program, there will be the posting of colors and a welcome by retired Air Force chaplain, Chaplain James North, followed by a moment of silence, and special music from a Seminary quartet. The pledge and national anthem will follow along with a student from one of Andrews Academy’s History classes who will read an essay. Some of the other highlights of the program will include testimonies from veterans themselves, a slideshow presentation of veterans in service, gift presentations, and refreshments to end. This program will honor the many veterans who have sacrificed so much for this country. Come out on November 11th to join a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. As a community, let us not miss out on showing our respects to those who have bravely fought for our country. The Veterans Day tribute and Honors Church participants hope to see you in attendance!
Saving Oppressed Servants (SOS) Imani Anderson | Saving Op-
pressed Servants (SOS) is a brand new club on campus. We just started this year, because I felt God was calling me to do something on behalf of persecuted Christians around the world, but I wasn’t sure what. I was describing this to my friend, Senior General Studies major Jordan Burgess, who suggested we start a club, and he is now the Vice President. We soon added Sophomore Religion major Kreshona Brown as our secretary, and Sophomore Math Education major Meylin Tremols as our treasurer. Our main event this semester was the International Day of Prayer on November 2, 2014 at 3:30pm. Michael Polite spoke and Journey Ministries performed. We had spoken word, special music, and prayer. It was a wonderful experience, and, as a club, we’re happy that there is growing awareness about the atrocities taking place each day against other Christians. Our club’s goal is to help persecut-
ed Christians by raising funds and awareness, donating Bibles, writing letters, and praying on their behalf. Chaplain Michael Polite adds: “The SOS Club exhibits a courage equal to the courage of those they pray for. If anyone is searching for a way to express their conviction in a way that is tangible, they should consider joining this inspiring group.” Junior Medical Laboratory Science major Kyrk Defino and Journey Ministries member said: “I really like the mission of SOS; it brings to light the tragic things that we know are happening to Christians around the world. I love how they encouraged us to do something and take a good long moment to really think about what it means to be a Christian, free or oppressed. Pastor Polite’s sermonette, especially, brought that message home for me.”
Modern-Day Slavery Jonathan Doram | The levels of
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slavery and human trafficking today are higher than at any point in history. The estimated number of slaves today worldwide is between 20-30 million. Human trafficking is estimated to be the third largest international crime industry, behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking. 46% of the victims knew their recruiter personally. All of these facts and more can be found online at The CNN Freedom Project, http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs. cnn.com/, which is working to end modern-day slavery. CNN released the documentary, Every Day in Cambodia, detailing the stories of mothers who sold their daughters into sex slavery, usually due to extreme poverty and debt. Don Brewster, founder of Agape International Missions commented, “I can’t imagine what it feels like to have your mother sell you, to have your mother waiting in the car while she gets money for you to be raped,” he says. “It’s not that she was stolen from her mother—her mother gave the keys to the people to rape her.” These desperate mothers usually feel as if they have no other option due to their crippling poverty. Two years ago, the annual Andrews University Summit on Social Consciousness focused on sex trafficking in order to raise awareness. Various presenters like Annie Lobert and state politicians gave personal testimonies and sto-
ries about the victims they try to help. Stephen Erich, who recently graduated from Andrews University with a degree in International Business, was one of the coordinators. He commented, “A lot of the students were greatly impacted. Not a lot of people realize it’s happening here at home.” The hotline in the United States for human trafficking victims is 1-888-373-888. CNN is asking people to use the hashtag #enditmovement to help spread awareness. Another way to raise awareness is to draw a red X on your hand, and explain the cause to anyone who asks about it. The crucial first step to overcoming the issue is to be educated about it. You can learn more at http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/.
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Recognizing Addiction, and What to Do About It Emily Cancel | Whether or not we
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like to admit it, there are certain things that we are all especially susceptible to. I don’t know about anybody else, but glazed donuts are possibly my biggest superficial weakness. When I see an entire tray full of glazed donuts in the cafeteria on Sunday mornings, I could honestly eat all of them. Fortunately, for my health, my self control does not allow me eat thirty glazed donuts in one morning. For whatever reason, some people’s self control fails them. They are unable to control their desire for and intake of whatever stimulus it is they crave. This dependency on an inessential stimulus is what is known as an addiction. It’s not always easy to recognize an addiction, especially in our own personality. Even though we may begin recognizing signs of an addiction, like an inability to func-
mit to themselves that they have a problem, it will only get worse from there, because no one wants to admit they there is something wrong with them. Having friends that are close enough to us to recognize an addiction is instrumental in rectifying the problem. A close friend will notice when someone they care about is beginning to spiral out of control, and will tell you, but only if you are willing to listen. Listening to that friend does not only entail hearing the words they say. It also means hearing the meaning. Once an issue has been brought to your attention, you may initially be upset about someone telling you you’re flawed. Yet, it’s imperative that the advice is internalized. Every aspect of a friend’s warning should be considered. Specific instances in which the addiction has been a problem should considered; what led to those situ-
every time they see them, that person should avoid places that offer donuts. Becoming very aware of an is-
an addiction, especially in our own personality.”
sue is the biggest step one can take to rectify it. Simply admitting to yourself that you have a problem and being willing to take active steps to fix it is so incredibly im-
will not do anyone involved any good.”
ations, and most of all, how those situations could be avoided in the future. If a person has an addiction to donuts and they eat donuts
someone who can help you overcome it. Nothing is easier alone, especially something as difficult as overcoming an addiction. Some-
“It’s not always easy to recognize
“Downplaying the gravity of an addiction
tion in daily life without the thing one craves, one may not seek any help for it before it becomes debilitating. If one is not willing to ad-
In their minds they hear “damaged” stamped on their character. Damaged goods may be too harsh of a label, but an addiction
portant. Any addiction is at least partially a psychological issue. Hearing the phrase, “psychological issue” makes people freak out.
is a serious flaw. Downplaying the gravity of an addiction will not do anyone involved any good. An addiction is nothing less than a fault in a human being, but the good thing about faults is that they are fixable. They say a mistake is only a mistake if you don’t try to fix it. That’s not completely true. A mistake is a mistake, whether you fix it or not. If you don’t try to fix it, then you’ll have two mistakes when there could have been only one. For some reason, people are afraid of people who are there to help--people such as therapists. They’re not there to judge you-no one else has to know it you don’t want them to, and they’re a complete stranger. A therapist or counselor is there to listen to your situation, determine how you got into it, and provide pointers on how to get out of it and keep yourself from going back to it. Never be afraid of admitting a weakness to
one who is concerned about your well being will be happy to see you free from it. If you trust them enough to express your weakness to them, and value all the support they give you, a friend will move mountains to improve the quality of life of someone they care about. Keeping all of these things in mind, and never forgetting what you’re working towards, is the key to overcoming any obstacle, not just an addiction.
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Last week, in the article “Peculiar People”, we accidentally implied that the SDA church split at its creation. It did not. The article should have read that “The church has, in fact, split before, as exemplified by the splitting of the Creation SDA Church from the Seventh-day Adventist Church”. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
Building Habits: How Is it Done? Erik Vyhmeister | Whether you’re
trying to work out more often, wake up earlier (wake up on time for some of us), have regular worships, or simply be more positive, so many things contribute to the creation of a new habit. Habits are automatic processes that we do without conscious thought. It can be a physical action (going to the gym) or a mental state (optimism). Habits take time to form. Depending on what it is and the individual’s personality, this could be
anywhere from three weeks to a year, or possibly longer. A quick google search of “how to build habits” yields a myriad of results. Almost all of them start with the same recommendation: start small. Why? Because you need reinforcement. As much as we like to believe that we all have free will, the truth is that we may not, at least in the immediate sense. Recent research has shown that when it comes to motor motions, our neurons fire before we make
the decision to move. What does this mean for habit formation? It means that on a biophysical level, pathways have to be made from scratch, possibly removing others that were there before. Let’s think of a habit like a canal being dug – you are the farmer. Your life is the water. On flat ground, the water will go everywhere – or nowhere. As the farmer, you need the water to get to a specific place, not just soak into the ground wherever it comes out
(that’s the entire point of irrigation). Therefore, you’ve got to dig/ build a canal. The problem is, you can’t control how much water is coming out, just as we can’t control how fast time flows (stay with me). You start making a path for the water to follow: at first, it’s going to be a shallow trench and the water will overflow and most of the water will be wasted. If the trench is left at that level, the water will soon flatten the banks and our poor farmer will be back to where
he started. He’s got to make a bigger trench. Depending on the soil, the appropriate method may vary, as will time to completion. Also, without trenches, the farmer can’t simply ‘will’ the water to go in any one direction – have you ever tried diverting even a small stream with just your hands? Good luck! Forming a habit is not simply a matter of willpower – our understanding of neuroscience makes that clear. Creating a new habit is a matter of repetition of whatever
you are trying to make into a habit. Your state of mind at the time matters – this is what will help reinforce the action. Habits are incredibly powerful. As Will Durant says, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Building a habit is basically training your mind to do what you want it to do without having to ask it (sounds like kids, right?). As for bad habits, as my grandfather says, “when you find yourself in a hole, stop digging!”
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Domestic Violence Shastri Lloyd | Domestic violence
can happen to anyone. It can happen to the middle-aged housewife with three kids living in Idaho, the newly-wed business executive from Los Angeles, the working class father of two in Mississippi, and the Andrews University student in Michigan. Specifically discussing the problem of domestic sexual abuse, the American Psychological Association defines sexual abuse as “unwanted sexual activity, with perpetrators using force, making threats, or taking advantage of victims not able to give consent.” The Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness lists the signs of sexual abuse as treating a partner as a sexual object, unwanted touching, demanding sex, forcing sex, withholding sex,
forced prostitution or pornography, forcing a partner to have sex with others, refusing to have safesex, preventing the use of birth control, name-calling with sexual epithets, controlling decisions about pregnancy or abortion, and telling you that the law says that you must have sex whenever your partner wants to as long as you’re married. Sexual abuse is never the victim’s fault, but the thought that it indeed is makes it incredibly difficult for victims of domestic sexual abuse to seek help. Living in a society that perpetuates a culture of rape, where we tell women how to avoid sexual assault instead of telling men not to assault, often leaves victims in fear of the repercussions of reporting abuse. “What if no
one believes me? What will happen to my kids? What if I speak out and it only escalates?” Victims who do choose to speak out may be presented with responses such as “Maybe you were asking for it,” or “Why did you stay so long if you were being abused?” along with other forms of victim blaming. Victims who are male are faced with the stigma of being seen as less masculine, or liars, which causes many of these cases to go unreported. Because of the culture of Andrews University and Adventism, it becomes even more difficult when addressing the issue of domestic sexual Abuse. A sexually active partner who is having sex may fear going public with his or her abuse, due to the possible ensuing judgment of having sexual
activity outside of marriage. “Maybe if you weren’t having sex in the first place this wouldn’t have happened to you!” Same-sex couples in sexually abusive relationships have to face being “outed” of their sexuality and the subsequent persecution. On-campus bullying, professor retaliation, ostracizing from friends, family & loved ones, and church retribution are all possible concerns for LGTBQ students. Married couples will have to face the possible stigma of divorce in the Adventist church, and the fear of rejection or disbelief if their spouse is a prominent and highly respected member of the church. Pastors’ wives who experience sexual abuse may meet hostility from the church; church members have to fear being shunned by the
ones they once called their church family. There is also the fear that the university might execute academic discipline for breaking the “student code of conduct.” All these concerns, and others, exist for students who are victims of domestic sexual abuse. However, pretending that domestic sexual abuse cannot happen at Andrews doesn’t aid the situation at all. Although it might be difficult, if you feel that you are experiencing sexual abuse, there is help for you. Talk to someone you trust, or even a counselor at the Counseling and Testing Center--someone who is bound by law to keep your conversation confidential. Call a sexual assault center: The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800799-SAFE, The Rape, Abuse and
Incest National Network 1-800656-HOPE, and other local assault centers who are more than willing to help. File a police report, or seek out law advice from an educated professional. Before you can do any of this, you must make the personal decision to seek help. Find the strength today to get help, and don’t let fear keep you from taking control over your own life.
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NBA Preview Justin Walker | The NBA season
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Eastern Conference: 1. Chicago Bulls - The best defensive team in the league just got the added boost on offense they’ve needed with the return of Derrick Rose. Also, the additions of Pau Gasol and Doug McDermott have this city dreaming of a possible title. 2. Cleveland Cavaliers - The return of Lebron James and acquiring Kevin Love have the Cavs back to being contenders in the East. The only question is: can the Cavs figure out how to play together well enough to actually conquer the East? 3. Miami Heat - A lot has been said of Lebron leaving Miami, but don’t be fooled. This team can still compete in the East and look for them to make a serious run towards their fifth, straight-conference final. The biggest question at this point is whether or not Tim Wade can stay healthy. 4. Toronto Raptors - After storming to the third seed last year, the Raptors will look to win their first playoff series since 2001 after falling to the Nets in seven. The good news is that this team has more experience and should see improvements as the season progresses. 5. Washington Wizards - You can’t measure leadership, especially not throughout the season, as the eventual adversity hits each team. This fact should make the addition
of Paul Pierce a good value to the young Wizards. 6. Charlotte Hornets - The Dark Horses of the East could easily jump as high as the fourth seed, but do expect the trio of Kemba Walker, Lance Stephenson, and Al Jefferson to make some noise, come playoff time. 7. Brooklyn Nets - If Brook Lopez can stay healthy for a full season (and that’s a big if), the Nets could surprise a few people and climb the standings out in the East. 8. New York Knicks - This will be the first full year for Phil Jackson as GM and for Derek Fisher as coach. Along with that, there’s a shaky roster expected to create a bumpy road to the eighth seed, with Melo helping them secure that last playoff spot. 9. Atlanta Hawks - This team will compete for the last playoff spot until the bitter end, but the crystal ball shows them falling short in the end. That being said, a front court of Al Horford and Paul Millsap will be interesting to watch. 10. Indiana Pacers - Losing Lance Stephenson was bad enough before Paul George suffered a seasonending leg injury. Add to that the growing list of injured players and Indiana’s inevitable slow start will cost them a spot in the playoffs. 11. Boston Celtics - It’s going to take some time to get used to the Celtics being in rebuild mode, considering their history. True, they will play some very tough opponents this year. The biggest question out of Boston once again is the trade rumors surrounding Rajon Rondo. 12. Detroit Pistons - It will be interesting to see what Stan Van Gundy does with this roster in the next couple of months as Josh Smith or Greg Monroe could be used to bring in other assets for the future. 13. Orlando Magic- Nobody has
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tipped off last Tuesday with the Spurs hosting the Mavericks as San Antonio raised yet another banner after beating the Heat in 5 games, last season. With the new season under way, it is again time for the annual NBA Predictions for all thirty NBA teams. With a few games into the season, here’s what the crystal foresees.
November 1st, 2014 @ 8:00 pm Cardinals - 43 Grace College - 76 Crossroad League Classic Women’s Basketball November 3rd, 2014 Cardinals - 21 Glen Oaks Community College - 76
more young pieces than the Magic, but in year three it’s time for these players to start stepping up and winning some ball games. The preseason injury to Oladipo, which has him out indefinitely, has put a cloud over early season hopes. 14. Milwaukee Bucks- The focus out of Milwaukee this year will be to develop Jabari Parker and Greek the Freak while at the same time trying to be competitive this year. The Bucks could be sellers around the trade deadline. 15. Philadelphia 76ers- Philadelphia should have no worries about anyone challenging their stranglehold on having the worst record in the NBA. Being able to watch Nerlens Noel and Joel Embiid, when healthy, play together, will be Sixers’ fans’ highlight this year. Western Conference: 1. San Antonio Spurs- The defending champions were able to bring back their entire championship winning squad from last year. Arguably the deepest team in the league the Spurs are the favorites to win yet again this year. 2. Los Angeles Clippers- Expectations are at an all-time high for this team, with the general fan base expecting a conference finals appearance at the very least. The addition of Spencer Hawes was a sneaky good pickup 3. Portland Trail Blazers- Winning a playoff series, in dramatic fashion, will do wonders for this team’s development as they look to take another step forward and start to challenge the top teams in the West. 4. Golden State Warriors- Golden State has developed a unique culture as they are one of the few professional arenas that give you a college like feel. Add to that factor the splash brothers with a hungry front court and this team will defi-
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advantage being the source of most of their wins this year. Despite having a down year they still should be fun to watch especially at home. 13. Sacramento Kings- It’s going to be another long year for the Kings as they will once again be whipping boys in the West. Biggest question will be what do they plan to do with DeMarcus Cousins. 14. Minnesota TimberwolvesTrading away Kevin Love left this team without a proven star, but they will hope Wiggins and Bennett will develop into NBA quality starters in the upcoming seasons. Utah Jazz- Another rebuilding year for the Jazz as they will spend most of the season focusing on developing their draft picks. They will be near the top of the lottery come season end 15. Los Angeles Lakers- Whatever hope Laker fans had of making the playoffs went out the window when Julius Randle went down with what looks like a season ending injury. Dark times for Laker nation. Eastern Conference Champion: Chicago Bulls- If Rose can stay healthy they will win the East as they are the best team when he plays. If Rose suffers another major injury you could see a number of teams claiming the East. Western Conference Champion: San Antonio Spurs- Expect the defending champions to once again conquer the West as they have too much depth and can hurt you in a multiple of ways. NBA Champion: Spurs over Chicago in 6.
Foods that Will Boost Your Immune System Bethany Morrison | Winter is
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nitely make some noise come playoff time 5. Houston Rockets- Arguably the biggest losers of the offseason not only whiffing on Chris Bosh, but somehow allowing Chandler Parsons to go to hated rivals Dallas as this team looking weaker than last year. The addition of Trevor Ariza does help minimize the blow and it still doesn’t hurt to have the James Harden/ Dwight Howard duo. 6. Memphis Grizzlies- The duo of Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol means no easy buckets down low. Add to the fact that this team is one of the toughest to score on in the league and that they like to grind out victories make them one tough opponent everytime. 7. Oklahoma City ThunderLengthy injuries to Durant and Westbrook are the reasons why this team falls down to the seventh seed. They should be able to grab one of the last playoff spots making them a very dangerous first round opponent for the top seeds. 8. Dallas Mavericks- Dallas was busy this offseason acquiring Chandler Parsons, Jameer Nelson and getting Tyson Chandler back. This team should be of good value this year as they grab the last playoff spot. 9. Phoenix Suns- Phoenix has to be cursing their bad luck of being in the West as they could’ve easily made the playoffs in the East last year and look for that same scenario to repeat itself this year. 10. New Orleans Pelicans- Anthony Davis is a stud and could cement himself as the third best player in the NBA this year. That being said the Pelicans are still a year away from competing in the stacked West. 11. Denver Nuggets- This looks to be another down year for the Nuggets with their unique home court
around the corner! It’ll soon be time to take out those winter coats, along with lots of other layers to keep warm in this soon-to-be Winter Wonderland. Most importantly, it’s a time to take care of your body to prevent getting sick. I’ve come across six important foods that I’ve learned will boost one’s immune system. For this winter, stock up on oranges! Everyone should be aware that there is nothing that oranges can’t help you with. Oranges help repair tissue and bone strength, give electrolytes, and fight off viruses. Studies have shown that oranges actually prevent a cold from happening. Even if you get a cold, oranges will help. Most importantly, we can’t forget the sweet flavor it
gives to our taste buds. A second food item that will boost your immune system this winter is kale. It might not be someone’s first choice, due to its hearty greenness and acquired taste. However, kale is stored with plenty of immune boosting antioxidants. Avoid mixing it with cheese as they do in local restaurants. Instead, give it a little olive oil or some garlic, which will be a lot healthier and beneficial for your own needs. Next on the list of immune boosting foods is yogurt. Personally, I enjoy eating yogurt for the probiotic intake it supplies me. The thing about probiotics is that they keep you in balance, mainly when it comes to your digestive tract. Along comes garlic, a cancer fighter that is filled with plenty of an-
tioxidant compounds. Garlic is also good for preventing and getting rid of urinary tract Infections. Tea with honey is another immune booster. If ever you become sick this winter, drink some tea with honey because it helps with congestion and loosens up any mucus. Last on the list - soup! Who doesn’t love soup? The heat from soup loosens up any congestion, the protein repairs your cells, and the vegetables inside the soup are filled with antioxidants. So, when I mean soup, I mean actual homemade soup! None of that pre-made nastiness. Making the soup yourself will help a lot more than soup filled will preservatives. Be ready with these items before the season of sickness hits!
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Fashion Tips for the Professional Woman Joyce Yoon | L. Monique Pittman,
J.N. Andrews Honors Program Director and Professor of English, is well-known and admired by students for her sartorial choices. Many comment on how stylish yet professional her selections are. As we all are about to enter the working field, it is important to modify the collegiate look of jeans and sneakers to translate into more professional attire. Appearance is critical to first impressions and office attire remains a challenge for most women. Personally, I have always admired Pittman’s classic American and English style, so I found it easy to approach her for tips and advice concerning the working professional woman. Dressing for Your Audience Pittman was so very mindful of budget, age, and profession. She noted the importance of developing a “personal style that reflects character.” Professional attire is driven by context. The field of work, office culture, and the individual’s personality and age will set different demands for attire. Women should convey professionalism and be mindful of ap-
pearance, she advises, as it is the first thing people notice. Appearance and clothing should reflect the level of competency and the seriousness in which one takes their work. Ultimately, attire should convey the privilege of working as a professional. Professional wear means “dressing in a way that reflects the gratitude of having full time employment.”
a dress, pants, or a skirt. Supplementing suits with “dresses in solid colors from the neutral palette” like navy, black, and grey is recommended. Fit “A disappointing combination or ill-fitting item can drain the joy from any day.” Ill-fitting and overly revealing clothing should
“Buy quality, and in exchange, buy less.”
Wardrobe Basics “Buy suits.” While suits are not generally known to be a trendy piece, this does not necessarily equate to wearing dowdy clothes. Well-made suits provide a structure that can be driven by pattern with variation. Women can “add color with well-made dress shirts and blouses” and vary suiting with
be avoided. “Avoid the too-tight trap—tight is not flattering nor is it appropriate for the work environment.” Attire should not take away from one’s work; instead, it should allow for attention to be focused on your ideas. Poor sizing and fit can be detrimental to work, overshadowing work accomplishments. To avoid too-large, shapeless clothing, Pittman advises tailor-
ing items. “Invest in tailoring. [It] makes even a modestly priced suit look more luxe.” Quality over Quantity “A great work wardrobe doesn’t need a huge number of items. Buy quality, and in exchange, buy less. Shopping sales can help elevate the quality of items purchased,” says Pittman. Shopping There are various vendors at different price points to express creativity and personal style—within a budget. While style is not limited to labels, certain vendors are notable for producing affordable pieces. Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, J.Crew, and The Limited carry student-friendly, budget-friendly attire. Most stores offer a 15 to 20% student discount on purchases with a valid student ID.
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Working out on a Busy Schedule
Thanksgiving, New Traditions Anna Bugbee | As the weather
Rebecca Coleman | College stu-
dents are busy. We all know that there are hardly enough hours in the day to fit in classes, studying, homework and work. Because of jam-packed schedules, exercise can sometime get pushed to the side. Unfortunately, not making exercise a priority can have adverse affects on your day and overall health. Studies show that exercise increases energy and positivity. This means that something as simple as a 20-minute jog can make you feel happier and give you a clearer mind. It is important to fit working out into your schedule, no matter how busy you are. Here are a few tips to getting that workout in, even on a cramped schedule. Realize that you don’t have to go to the gym The gym is not the only place you can break a sweat. That’s right--you can get a full workout on right in your room. A few exercises that can be done in a small room include jumping jacks, pushups, sit-ups, and many varieties of squats. Set a schedule No matter how much (or little) time you have to work out, make sure you set it aside each day and make sure that nothing else gets in the way.
Make a Plan If you are serious about putting in the work, be organized. Get a notebook and plan out your exercise sessions. Write out what you are going to do and be specific about the number of sets and reps. This will ensure that when the time comes to work out, you will move smoothly from one workout to the other, keeping your heart rate up, instead of pausing between each one to wonder what you should do next.
to work out during the week, save your intense workout for the weekends. You can give your body that little extra push that you weren’t able to during the week. Remember that a little exercise is better than nothing and your body will thank you for it. Getting yourself in the routine of working out, even if for short amounts of time, helps you create good habits and ensures a healthier future.
starts to get colder, more people will retreat to the gym or just bundle up in their rooms. With Thanksgiving and Christmas family feasts coming up, the time for people to slack on their workouts is soon ending as the New Year approaches. It is important that we find a way to make healthy eating and exercise a part of our lifestyle, even during the holidays. One way to change it up is by making new traditions.
keep everyone exercising during the holiday. As for eating healthy, avoiding eating between meals. In doing so, you can be more aware of what and how much you are eating. If you wait until the meal, you won’t be overstuffed at the end of dinner. Don’t let Thanksgiving become a time where you feel bad at the end of the day, but a time that you can enjoy completely as well as staying in great shape.
Cardinals Drop a Pair on the Road
Push Yourself Not breaking a sweat? Jog a little faster. Not breathing hard enough? Do a few more push-ups. The more tired you feel during your workout, the better and more proud you will feel when you’re done.
Tim McGuire | It was a rough start
Multitask Maybe you don’t have the time to put aside every day for a workout. What if you combine your workout session with your study session? Do ten pushups for every vocabulary definition memorized. Grab your notebook and walk a few laps around the dorm. There are many ways that you can sneak being active into your day without even going out of your way. Maximize on the Weekends If you don’t have a lot of time
One tradition that is popular for a lot of people is participating in the Niles/Buchanan Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, which is a great way to work out as a family as well as make your Thanksgiving meal that much more delicious. Hundreds of people enjoy the Thanksgiving Day race, and many make it a tradition. It is a 5k or 10k race, with each winner receiving a pie. Football is always a sport that families enjoy playing at Thanksgiving and can help
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on the road for the Men’s Cardinals as they dropped two on the road in the Crossroads League Classic. The first game took place against Mount Vernon Nazarene. The game saw Nazarene jump out to an early big lead. The Cardinals chipped away at the score throughout the game and would eventually get the score down to 8. Nazarene proved to be too much, however, as the Cardinals dropped their first game 69-52. In the second game, the Cardinals faced the hosting school Grace College for the main event. The Cardinals traded buckets for
the most part in the first half until Grace went on a mini run to go up to 10 at the end of the half. The second half turned into a disaster as the Cardinals were outscored 4421. The final score was 76-43 in favor of Grace. The Cardinals will look to have a rebound performance tonight as they take on powerhouse Bethel College at 7:30 in Johnson Gym.
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The Custodial Warehouse Emily Scott | Located to the right
Dakota Hall Humans Editor
of the Physical Therapy building, the Custodial Warehouse is little known by Andrews students. This warehouse stores almost everything furniture-wise that is needed by Andrews University, ranging from a large paper shredder to plywood used in the annual International Food Fair. The easiest question to ask is “What does this warehouse not store?” Dean Snow, the manager of Custodial Services, has been working in the warehouse since 1978. He has contributed many constructive ideas that have helped to improve the warehouse. For example, he has suggested ways to “rearrange the warehouse so that more furniture can be stored.” He, along with his team, came up with the idea of “the newly created dock where large trucks can be reversed in to drop off material, making it extremely convenient to bring in and get rid of materials.” He mentioned that the workers use golf carts and trailers that are attached as methods of transportation around campus, which can “transport anything from a certain number of chairs to grand pianos.” However, if there are any “larger than usual items, [they] get [the
Department of] Transportation to rent large trucks to transfer the items.” They also store items from various departments on campus in the warehouse, one of which Snow specifically mentioned was the
directly, which will almost always agree to allow people to use it.” Historically, Snow said that the new Cadaver Laboratory used to be the old custodial warehouse until it was remodeled into what
went on to state that whenever the university is in need of new carpet, they do not particularly have to order one because “a lot of it is just smaller rolls that were left from a new project.”
“There are some people that appreciate antiques and there are others that do not tend to want to devalue the furniture whilst trying to make it beautiful again; however, if that is not done, people just view [the furniture that is not refurbished] as ‘junk.’” Music Department. If anyone is in need of certain items from the Music Department, he stated that the warehouse “cannot freely allow people to use the items, but tells them to contact the department
it currently is today. “The carpet rack and other supplies used to be stored in the Cadaver Lab; some were recycled, others thrown away, and the rest were stored in the Griggs warehouse.” He then
Snow stated that the tent and poles that are used for events, such as All Fired Up, are also stored in the current Custodial Warehouse. “The workers from the warehouse place the supplies outside and
Plant Services picks them up and organizes the setup using a machine called a skid-steer or Bobcat, which they also use to clean the sidewalks during winter.” There is a specific part of the warehouse where they store only desks, file cabinets, and other miscellaneous furniture that is no longer required. Snow mentioned that these items “come from people on campus and are available to anyone [for university use].” In this section, they also store large round tables that are usually used by Student Life for other events. Furthermore, Snow mentioned that there is a doctor who lives in the area, who donated some furniture, known as the “Benson Antique Collection,” to the campus. He said that “there are some people that appreciate antiques and there are others that do not tend to want to devalue the furniture whilst trying to make it beautiful again; however, if that is not done, people just view [the furniture that is not refurbished] as ‘junk.’” As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so you will never know what valuables can be found in the Custodial Warehouse.
Journey International Ministries Jordan Price | We see them sing
around campus and for various events locally. We hear about them through word-of-mouth, through the papers, and through websites. We know of them, but who, really,
is Journey? “We’re a group who wants to be able to minister to people through song and testimony by sharing God’s message and the gospel with them,” says current Journey
member and Spanish for Translation senior, Kalifa Alexander. For over 10 years now, Journey has been enriching this campus with their choral music. Under the direction of Marguerite Samuel and
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management of Wanda Cantrell, Journey has traveled near and far ministering in various churches, concerts, and events. The ministry also has a couple of student conductors, Givan Hinds and Nathaniel Cogen. As Alexander previously stated, Journey not only ministers through song but also through testimonies: “The testimonies are what I like most about Journey,” Kalifa says, “Those, coupled with the songs, make a dynamic duo.” As of now, there are about 22 members in the choir and while there are auditions every year the choir typically stays within number of 20-25 people. In Journey, there are a total of eight sections including a first and second soprano, alto, and tenor section as well as a baritone and bass section. Kalifa, who has been a part of the group of three years now, sings as part of the second- alto section. “The original reason I joined... which had nothing to do with inspiring people and spreading God’s message, Kalifa said, “...was just because I wanted to sing the same music I sang in high school. Once I got into Journey, however, I realized what they did and what their purpose was and that became my purpose, too. I realized that I could share my story as others are sharing theirs as well as inspire people. It’s the sweetest thing after concerts when people much older or younger than yourself come up to you tell you that
they were inspired. Just knowing that the simple or big thing that happened in your life had an effect on someone else’s life.” One of Kalifa’s testimonies was and is her hip dysplasia and hip dysmorphia. When explaining her story to various audiences, she assumed it wasn’t too big of a deal but soon realized that others could relate to her story. “Sharing all those elements of myself and being vulnerable with the crowd and the crowd being vulnerable with you is something that I didn’t even think about getting when I entered into Journey. The ministry aspect is probably the main reason that I fell in love with Journey.” Journey will be hosting their CD release concert, which will include the singing of most of their repertoire, testimonies, and Journey talent spotlights, on November 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the PMC sanctuary. In finality, Kalifa wanted everyone to know the most important aspects of the ministry: “Journey Ministries International is our full name because we are a melting pot of different backgrounds and cultures. We come together as brothers and sisters to minister to our other brothers and sisters in Christ. Journey is a family. Above everything else we are a family ministering to the world.” Filled with great voices, amazing testimonies, and exceptional people, Journey is a ministry to keep on your radar.
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Greg Constantine by Scott Moncrieff Faculty Advisor Professor of Art, Emeritus You’re giving a talk at the Celebration of Research this afternoon. What’s your topic?
The story of my life [laughs]. The story of my art life, my professional art life, from 1964 to today. Were you born an artist?
That’s hard to answer. I’ve always enjoyed drawing, but all kids like to draw. Many kids stop drawing when they’re forced to do academics. I have parents that have come to me and said “all my son or daughter wants to do is want to draw; doesn’t want to do the academics.” And I say “well, I know what that’s like.” My pencil and paper were taken away from me, so I would do the math and the reading and whatever else, but it didn’t daunt me [from drawing]. I just kept on going. I tell these parents and teachers who come to me, “Did you ever think of giving them homework in art?” We’re talking about eight-year-olds, nine-yearolds. “No, because they love to do it already.” So I say “you give them homework in art, and they will start considering that you consider art to be as important as the other subjects.” I’ve always drawn. Every scrap
of paper, my workbooks, my textbooks, were just filled with drawings. And when they took them away I started drawing with my finger in the air. I started drawing with chalk underneath my table. I drew airplanes—this was during World War II. Soldiers. I drew all the sports, baseball, basketball, football. And I wasn’t copying from the magazines or newspapers, from two dimensional images. I was just making it up, and that’s very, very important, because there’s something that’s not there when you’re copying. There’s a big hitch right there, a “leap” I should say. I discourage copying from two dimensions. How much did formal training help you as an artist?
Not at all. I got help from encouragement; not from training. I had a high school teacher who was my favorite teacher. She taught geography and art. And she didn’t tell us how to do anything. At least not that I remember. When I got to college we had drawing classes: drawing from the figure, drawing from still life, painting and all that other stuff, and I learned. I don’t know if I had any guidance there. I just did it. There was an environment that allowed me to “do” and
to get proficiency. You practice, and you get confidence that you can do it. I always used to tell my beginning drawing students, especially the ones in architecture, that I wanted them to be able to make a drawing for their boss some day. When the boss says “make a drawing of that building from another angle; we’re in this meeting and I need it in ten minutes.“ And they can do it [snaps fingers]. How did you move from being an artist—someone who could draw or paint well—to being able to make a living at doing this?
I got a degree so I could teach [laughs]. I’ve had students who say “I want to be a painter,” and I say “no, you can’t do it, there’s no future in it.” It’s like trying to be an actor in Hollywood and trying to be a star right away, and being self-supporting. It’s just a dream. So what do you do? You wait on tables, you do carpentry work, you do anything [to support yourself while working toward your dream]. I remember an interview with Harrison Ford where they asked him, “To what do you attribute your success?” He said, “In drama school, there were students
who were much better than me. But they dropped out.” Not out of school, but after school. They just didn’t last, because you just can’t get a job. He said “I was determined and I stuck to it, and that’s what I attribute my success to.” All of this stuff contributes to your career. Sticking around. Networking. Getting a break. I determined that I was going to be an artist, even though my father didn’t want me to be. He was an Old Country person and he said “get a trade; then you have a dependable income.” And it’s true. But I just couldn’t do that. I knew I wanted to be an artist. Tell me about the license plates.
These things come to me, just in my daily living. The license plate idea came to me in 1980 as I was driving down the road looking at a license plate in front of me. I asked myself a question: “What would it be like if every state and every country asked their most famous artist to design their license plate?” A Seurat license plate would be made out of dots, because he painted with dots. And when I got back to my studio I had to try to create one. The plates formed into sentences, that you see on my wall now, are a much later development. PHOTO BY SCOTT MONCRIEFF
Standing on a Pile of Math
Candy and Costumes
Kari Logan | Mylanah Sampson is
Isabel Stafford | Ah, Hallow-
a very social person with the incredible ability to make everything she does fun. Mylanah, a sophomore Elementary Education major with an emphasis in Mathematics, is a Resident Advisor for the basement of Lamson Hall as well as the treasurer for the Education club and the choir that she is part of, but even with these responsibilities that require her time and attention, she also manages to plan birthday outings for many friends and maintain control over her responsibilities for her classes. Mylanah went to Pine Forge Academy in Pennsylvania, and states that she was greatly influenced by her teacher, Mr. Norman Niles. “You know how you have some people who are really smart in one topic, but they can’t teach it at all? That wasn’t him—Mr. Niles was a genius and when he taught, he actually made sense.” Mr. Niles helped Mylanah when she was deciding on what to major in: “I knew I wanted to teach elementary education, but I wasn’t really sure what subject. Mr. Niles said that there hadn’t been a lot of students that furthered their math education after graduating, so that sounded interesting since I had al-
ways liked math.” This semester Mylanah is taking two math courses, Linear Algebra and Calculus III, which she says seems to be set up in a way that would have Linear Algebra follow Calculus III, “But I’m taking them at the same time, so it’s a little weird. They both use the same notations for different things, and even if they aren’t exactly the same, they’re similar, so I get confused a lot. I have to take extra time to think ‘Okay, what does this question mean for this class?’” When asked about her study habits this semester, Mylanah responded that though she can’t
ever listen to music while she studies, she also can’t have complete silence, because she might fall asleep. The creative alternative that Mylanah has found since she doesn’t need to devote all of her concentration to her work, she can lend it to other things as well: “I typically just put on a cartoon for background noise. It’s always dumb stuff like Adventure Time, The Regular Show, or Sanjay and Craig. I literally go to Netflix or Hulu, in the children’s section and look for Nickelodeon cartoons; they’re actually kind of funny sometimes, but it’s mainly for background noise.”
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een: the one day of the year when it’s socially acceptable to subsist entirely on candy and go about your business dressed as a fictional character. Halloween may be a polarizing holiday on Adventist campuses, but whether you love it or hate it, you have to admit that there’s something deeply satisfying about spending a day dressed up as a favorite character, be it a superhero, brilliant Hermione Granger, the Grim Reaper, or Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation. And indeed, anyone wandering Andrews University on Friday afternoon would have caught glimpses of all of these characters and more. One of the most memorable and detailed costumes on campus was Taylor Huffman’s rendition of Harley Quinn, a long running Batman character. Harley is a somewhat insane villain who dresses like a deranged harlequin with bleached-white skin and hair – as Huffman puts it, Harley Quinn is “the crazy that everyone has in them.” Huffman made the costume herself over the course of two months, and the effort was definitely worth it. Her costume drew a lot of attention as she roamed campus, from comments on how
scary her costume was to admiration about how accurate and detailed it was. A second costume that received a lot of notice belonged to Cassie Chlevin, who, instead of dressing up as a character, made a costume based on the brightly-colored, human-shaped balloons that car dealers often use to call attention to their shops. Like Huffman, Chlevin made her costume herself: “I took red plastic tablecloths, foam sheets, and two cylindrical laundry baskets, and took a needle and red thread and sewed everything together.” Chlevin’s costume inspired delight and laughter in everyone who saw her, and many students took selfies with the friendly Halloween balloon person. Less obvious but just as delightful were the students who went reverse trick-or-treating, travel-
ing through Lamson Hall in costume and handing out candy to everyone they met. Anna Rorabeck and Hannah Cheung decided that, since everyone needs some candy to cheer them up sometimes, it would be fun to visit dorm rooms and give away candy while dressed as Little Red Riding Hood and a college student from the 1950s, presumably brought here via time travel. Rorabeck reports that “reverse trick-or-treating was more fun than traditional trick-ortreating,” and hopes to make it her new Halloween tradition. Although Halloween is now over, it’s never too early to start preparing to bring a character to life next fall. After all, the chance to wander Andrews University while dressed as your favorite superhero next Halloween is too good to pass up.
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Arts & Entertainment
Andrews Academy Whisk Review: Concerto Night Wood Fire Restaurant
Shanelle Kim Arts & Entertainment Editor
Joyce Yoon | On Sunday, November 2, the Andrews Academy Select String Orchestra performed works by Johann Sebastian Bach, G.F. Handel, Edouard Lalo, Peter Tchaikovsky, and Antonio Vivaldi at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The afternoon featured eight Academy student performers: Grace Joo and Grace Yoon, seniors; John Byeon, junior; Caitlin Jankiewicz and Ruth Burn, sophomores; Nick Tumangday and Dominique Tan-Ng, freshmen; Mutungi Menani, home school. The orchestra was joined by Academy band director Byron Graves, Andrews University concertmaster Pablo Sanchez, principal violist Bryan Urbina, and other University violinists, bassist, and woodwind players. Under the direction of Hector D. Flores, the fourth edition of the Andrews Academy Concerto Night began with Marche Slav by Tchaikovsky. The first soloists of the program, Ruth Burn, Mutungi Menani, and Grace Yoon, violins, performed the Allegro from Vivialdi’s Concerto Grosso, Op.3 No.3. Of her solo, Yoon said she was “glad I didn’t mess up because Mr. Flores gave me a very easy part.” Burn, Menani, and Yoon practiced together about three to four times, “maybe more or less” during regular morning orchestra rehearsals Tuesday through Friday. Nick Tumangday, violin, per-
formed the Andante and Allegro moderato from Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor. The orchestra transitioned to Todd Parrish’s arrangement of “Scenes from Vivaldi’s Winter” from Vivaldi’s Inverno. Handel’s Concerto Grosso in C Major, the “Alexander’s Feast” arranged by Harold Popp, featured Caitlin Jankiewicz and Dominque Tan-Ng, violins, and John Byeon, cello. University concertmaster Pablo Sanchez mentioned that he was impressed with orchestra and soloists. “One . . . kid after another, playing these pieces surprised me” Sanchez said. The finale of the concert featured violinist Grace Joo, a student of University Music Professor Carla Trynchuk, for Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole. Joo played the Spanish-themed symphony with drama and flourish. Joo said she put in “a lot of time for individual practicing.” She felt the orchestra did not have enough time to put it together and “didn’t think we could pull it off, but we did and I feel good about it,” said Joo. Hector D. Flores has led young musicians, including Ruth Murdoch Elementary School students, to perform challenging pieces. Andrews Academy music department has great potential as showcased by the talented select string orchestra and young soloists.
Reviewed by: Tanya Thomas 134 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 (269) 782-0007 www.woodfiredining.com
Vibe: The Wood Fire Restaurant is probably the hottest spot to dine in Dowagiac, Michigan. From the upscale outer appearance to the fine dining presentation inside, this extravagant restaurant provides an atmospheric as well as welcoming feeling for everyone who comes in. Student Friendly: This is definitely a student-friendly place to dine. Whether one wants to reserve a table for a meeting or study group, or wants to get a bite in between classes, this is one place that all students should stop at. The Wood Fire offers both private and open dining, so it is sure to provide a comfortable atmosphere whatever the occasion. WiFi is also offered - a definite “must have” perk for college students. Many of the staff at Wood Fire are college students as well. The best part that makes this perfect for students is their all-you-can-eat lunch buf-
fet for $8.00. The lunch buffet is open from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, and offers a selection of soups, salads, hot pastas, sandwiches, and breads. This is a great deal that is sure to please the pallet.
appetite and palate.
Originality: The Wood Fire stands out among other restaurants nestled in a small town. From its upscale design and atmosphere to the traditional wood ovens in which over half the menu is prepared, the restaurant provides a unique place for a dining experience. The restaurant also offers monthly lineups of entertainment events. With formal dining, a bar and lounge, and their most private Pompeii room, this is truly a unique experience, even for those on a tight budget. Everyone is sure to find something for them here at the Wood Fire Restaurant.
Atmosphere: At The Wood Fire, there is a very warm and welcoming atmosphere, mixed with the fine dining feeling. Since the staff are younger college students, other students will feel comfortable being surrounded by colleagues and the fine dining appearance and experience, as though they are dining on someone else’s budget in a big town.
Menu: The menu is full of pastas, pizzas, salads, and of course entrees. For the vegetarian, there is the Butternut Squash Ravioli, Traditional Minestrone Soup, any one of their many salads, and even the Veggie Pizza. There is much more offered, depending on one’s
Price: The average cost for dining at Wood Fire Restaurant is $8.00, depending on the appetite and tastes of the individual.
Service: The service at The Wood Fire is very exceptional. Staffed with just enough people, one is guaranteed not to wait long. There are minimal errors and they are very good about compensating for any inconvenience.
Score: 4 of 5 Whisks
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John O. Waller Lectureship on the Arts Janelle Aguilera | Monday, the
27th of October, was marked by the seventh annual John O. Waller Lectureship on the Arts, hosted by the English Department. Before the lecture, Dr. Scott Moncrieff went over the impact Professor Waller had on the campus, and a number of the current English professors. Professor Douglas Jones, a classmate of the guest lecturer in grad school at Michigan State, introduced the speaker. The lecture, “The Reader as Artist: Imagination, Creation, Surprise,” was presented by Nancy Johnson, a Professor of English at Western Washington University. Johnson specializes in children’s and young adult literature, as well as English Language Arts. She has also served on the Newbery Award and the Caldecott Award committees, as well as the Amelia Walden Award committee. In the lecture, Johnson made several key points: We are here to create. It is in our nature. We are
created to create; that is, until the grownups and the critics step in. Our very presence in this world along with our navigation through it as adults is simply to create. Yet somehow, it has come to be that participating as an artist makes people raise their eyebrows. So the question we ask parents and teachers should be, “How do we raise artists?” Or perhaps, “How is the act of reading an active process of making art? What are we discovering and tapping into?” For Johnson, it began with a Golden Book she picked up and brought home from the library. She started with Margaret Wise Brown’s children’s book, Wise Dog. She asked us a lot of questions, such as where our own journey through literature began. She read to us from “Out of the Dust” by Karen Hesse and had us answer the questions: “I think…,” “I feel…,” “I wonder…,” and, “What’s bubbling up for me?” Johnson said we all read things
differently--some aesthetically, some vicariously. There is a transaction continuum; the readers have some sort of an active response. A text is static until it has been read. When it’s read, it becomes alive. We can assign shapes, colors, and feelings to simple words on a page. How do you sketch thoughts? How do you use “golden lines” or “power phrases” to create a visual to accompany the words you have? Why do words get the most attention in reading? Why not the vision and the things we can see and re-see? She gave us a lot to think about, and a new way to see books.
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ety of public places and buildings they visited on the trip, with equal focus on architectural details and complete structures. Each of the students had their own poster, with their picture, a quote, and their sketches. In the photos, they all look very pleased to be in Europe while admiring jaw-dropping buildings and landscapes. Since,
at the moment, most of us can’t join them in this activity, it seems we’ll have to settle for staring enviously at their exhibit instead.
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‘A Sense of Place’ and ‘SAAD European Study Tour’ Exhibitions WayAnne Watson | “Why do we
make art?” Okay, I’m not actually going to answer that question in this column, but it did cross my mind while I was at the latest Smith Hall Art Exhibition, which opened on Tuesday, October 28, in the Art & Design Gallery. Until it closes on Friday, November 7, half of the gallery space is dedicated to the artwork that makes up the official Andrews University Calendar for the 2014-2015 year. The other half is a display of photos and sketches by students who traveled on the annual Architec-
ture European Study Tour during the summer. Even if you have an Andrews University calendar hanging in your home or office, it is kind of intriguing to see the actual pieces on display in a gallery setting. If you’ve already flipped ahead through the whole year, you’ll notice that the works are each by different artists (all connected to Andrews as students, alumni or faculty) using different media (mostly watercolor, with some ink, pencil, and oil paint). Maybe sometimes you get tired of see-
ing the same buildings every day while desperately sprinting to class. If so, you might appreciate the change in perspective that comes from an artist’s view of the campus. At the very least, it is either encouraging or demoralizing (depending on your point of view) to look at these visions of an idyllic campus with green grass and blue skies while suffering through the freezing rain and sleet outside. The other half of the exhibit is mostly photos of people looking contemplative with Europe in the background. The architecture stu-
dents who went on this study tour spent a total of five weeks exploring the continent, first in Pienza, Italy, then Paris, London, Stockholm and Rome. This trip was, as Fourth Year Architecture student Cesar Rojas put it, about finding out “how [the spaces] worked.” The sketches on display are the tour participants’ responses to the vari-
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V for Vendetta: A Modern Revolutionary Demetri Kirchberg | Today, No-
vember 5, is Guy Fawkes Day, and when it comes to “Arts and Entertainment,” the most notable and relevant work to this holiday is V for Vendetta, the 2005 James McTeigue film. Set in a future dystopian Britain, the plot follows a young woman named Evey Hammond, played by Natalie Portman (Black Swan), as she becomes involved with a revolutionary who goes by the name “V,” (Hugo Weaving, The Matrix). Though it was released nearly a decade ago, this film still holds its own in popular culture. Halloween being just behind us, many can attest to the ever popular V costume, a tribute to the film’s masked protagonist. The story of the movie is taken from the graphic novel by Alan Moore, originally published in 1982 under the same title. The narrative follows V as he tries to recreate the 1605 “Gunpowder Plot,” an attempt by Guy Fawkes to destroy the British Parliament building and assassinate the current king - a plot to dethrone the Protestant monarch and regain Catholic control of the government. The revolutionaries were found out, including Fawkes, who was guarding a large stash of explosives in tunnels underneath the
building. To celebrate the king’s survival, legislation was passed that allowed bonfires throughout the city. This tradition is still observed today. One of V for Vendetta’s greatest triumphs (and an aspect that keeps audiences and critics returning to watch the film) is the fact that there is no definitive answer as to what V’s role in society truly is. Whether he is vigilante or anarchist, freedom fighter or terrorist, is completely left up to the audience to decide. The film’s main character, Evey, doesn’t even have a solid opinion when it comes to V. The government portrayed in the film locks up specific groups, such as homosexuals, Muslims, and protestors, and conducts medical experiments on them around the year 2020, under the excuse of protecting the nation from terrorists. McTeigue’s intention of making an extremist church the antagonist was clear, and at certain points it feels like kicking a dead horse to get a reaction from the audience. The tyrannical government is explained as being highly conservative and Christian, and religion is shown in a negative light. Church officials are shown as being corrupt, even to the point of pedophilia. The church is depicted as
having the aggression of the Crusades backed by morals that would make even King Richard III cringe. V had been a victim of such a state, but he escaped, suffering from intense burns (the reason for the Guy Fawkes mask). It isn’t until going through her own struggle, a series of purposefully uncomfortable scenes, that Evey takes on V’s purpose. The film leaves it up to viewers to make their own decision regarding the nature of the masked man. The artistic direction McTeigue takes is immediately conducive to the themes of the narrative. The dark and cold schemes of black, grays, and blues continue throughout, but beautiful splashes of red (signifying V’s rebellion) are scattered and very strong, be it roses, blood, or his personal take on the anarchy symbol. V for Vendetta still stands as one of Portman’s best performances, including the transformation from a low-level employee at a television network to a proper revolutionary. Her evolution is complete with a shocking, tear-filled, headshaving scene. Though her English accent is not the most convincing at some points, the majority of this intensely demanding role is truly believable. There are few films like V for
Vendetta, with such a large budget, A-list cast, and public backing, that are willing to make such large statements about current issues. Though it had been four hundred years since the initial failed attempt to blow up the British Parliament building that inspired V, the topics of modern civil rights and equality in legislation were, and are, still highly relevant. There were terrorist attacks on the London underground the year before the film’s release, and the actions by both Guy Fawkes and V took place in those very tunnels. McTeigue created V to be a romantic, Shakespeare-quoting, Renaissance man, but he pairs this charm with the aggression and violent skill of a soldier. But no matter if he is a freedom-fighter or a terrorist, with that amount of charm, plus his passion for equality, you can hardly help rooting for him. Christianity Today’s review says the film has “much to admire and enjoy,” but calls it out for its “numerous cheap shots at Christianity.” In conclusion, whether you are looking for a casual viewing of a thriller/drama, or an intellectual portrayal of ethics, extreme piety, and revolutionaries, remember, remember V for Vendetta is a film to consider.
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Food for Thought
Melodie Roschman Editor-in-Chief
One of the best things about being a multicultural kid is the variety of food I get to eat at holidays. Every Christmas, we go to visit my dad’s family and celebrate a traditional North American meal with mounds of creamy mashed potatoes, sour-sweet cranberry sauce, and perfectly latticed pie. We’ll spend another day with my mom’s extended family, where saffrontinted basmati rice and spicy, aromatic Sri Lankan curries share the table with Japanese sushi and pepper-spiced flatbread from Panama. The flavors are diverse but the meaning is the same—celebration and togetherness. One of the most basic uniting factors of all humans is our need to eat. Whether we are coal miners or business CEOs, kindergarten students or residents of retirement homes, we must all pause from our busy schedules and take time to restore our strength. Sometimes this means sitting down to a luxurious three-hour dinner in a Paris restaurant—sometimes this just means swinging by a favorite deli on the way to work. Eating brings us together. It gives us opportunities to share conversation and bond over what we have in common—even if that’s just an ice cream cone. More than just a commonly shared experience, however, food can be a tangible expression of love. Think about the feeling of getting a care package from home
with a bag of your grandma’s chocolate chip cookies in it, or going home and having your dad cook your favorite meal. My friend Sumiko says that food is her favorite way of showing love, because it literally strengthens the person you love and makes their life better physically and emotionally. For my friend Amy, a culinary student at Johnson & Wales University in Denver, Colorado, food is often art. Her Instagram feed is filled with incredibly plated confections with chocolate butterflies, delicate curls of orange peel, and swirls of berry compotes. It almost seems a shame that anyone should eat her creations and ruin them— but therein lies the delight of artistic food, because its taste is just as nuanced and wonderful as its appearance. Perhaps the most startling thing about food, however, is the way that we tie it to memory. Though it is neither beautiful nor carefully prepared for me, eating Smartfood White Cheddar popcorn always reminds me of the first time I slept over at my roommate’s house in high school and we stayed up late eating junk food and watching Lord of the Rings. The smell of fresh bread takes me to baking with my mom when I was only 4 or 5, shaping small pieces of dough into creative shapes that inevitably came out of the oven rock hard. With all of the power and associations that food holds, it is no
surprise that it has become intimately intertwined with cultural traditions around the globe. In Jewish tradition, the first meal of the Shivah, or mourning tradition, is called the “Seudat Havraah”— literally, the “meal of recuperation.” In a gesture that shows the grieving that they are not alone, their friends and neighbors bring them a simple meal of bagels, hard boiled eggs, and lentils that they eat as a symbol of their resolve to go on living. In China, people welcome the New Year by eating niango, a rice pudding that represents good luck. Norwegian brides and grooms take their first bites of kransekake, a stacked almond and egg white ring cake, to symbolize their unity. You’ll often notice in dystopian books and movies that one of the first aspects of society to be distorted is food—either by its reduction to an impartial nutritional input, such as in Soylent Green, or its absurd elevation that highlights decadence, waste, and inequality, such as the Capitol’s bingeing and purging banquets in The Hunger Games. In contemporary society, we seem to be slipping into both of these extremes at once. On the one hand, there is mass-produced processed food churned out by factories and fast food restaurants that consists mostly of preservatives, sugar, and profit margins. On the other, fine dining has been elevated to such absurdly grotesque
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heights that at Urasawa, the second most expensive restaurant in the United States, you can pay over $500 for a 30-course tasting menu. In college, we often face a third danger—reducing eating, regardless of the quality of the food, to another irritating task to complete. Last year I remember seeing meals as inconvenient moments where doing homework became slower. Food was drained of its beauty and its rejuvenation. British author Virginia Woolf famously said that “one cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well”—a sentiment that I cannot help but share. Food is too integral a part of the human experience to not affect every other aspect of your life. This year, I’ve made rules for myself that make food positive again. I eat breakfast with my best friend three times a week, and whenever I eat lunch I get to watch an episode of a TV show at the same time. It seems small and arbitrary, but it’s incredible how much I look forward to meals now—how much they’ve been restored as oases within my hectic schedule. At a basic level, food is what keeps you alive. If you let it, however, it can be something that helps give you life.
A few words from our “Declaration of Independence” as an introduction.
Hindsight
“We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created…” (but what about women?!!). Apparently most American men have taken these words too seriously. As a result, many women have been subjected to regulations handed down from all-male committees.
Certain faculty, staff, and students have transgressed the law of the Medes and Persians by wearing pantsuits during working hours, only to be ostracized by superiors for misrepresenting the university. The strange dichotomy arises when a student can wear a pantsuit to class and on campus, but when she goes to work in “an offi-
cial position representing the University” (library, business office, etc.) she must change into a dress. This sometimes brings a greater revelation than the pantsuits. I am not sallying forth in total participation and endorsement of Women’s Lib. To me, certain aspects contradict Christian principle and philosophy. But on non-moral matters, such as pantsuits, how can a male-dominated administration, on the basis of their own limited application of policy (themselves being only
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men), continue to decide personal preferences for hundreds of wellmeaning, pant-suited women? It is time for a “great reformation.” It is time to stop “nit-picking.” Ted Wilson, Seminary