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“When you just have a simple con- “[Her] point isn’t really to move FRIENDSHIPS “Pretty-boy Amante takes Dodge- versation, people say really great against the beauty industry but “If you were a pizza, what would ball championship. things.” rather to question what kinds of your toppings be? And what if you messages culture gives us and were a calzone?” how we (as women) perceive our self-worth.” P. 6 P. 8 P. 10 P. 12
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Worship and Music Conference 2015 Andrei Defino | Last Friday, the
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Howard Performing Arts Center rang with beautiful choruses as it hosted the Music and Worship Conference vesper service. For the duration of the last week of February, the Andrews University Theological Seminary presented the 12th Worship, Music, and Word Conference. As part of the Worship: Word and Music course, the program debated, provided commentary, and training on the purpose, importance, and effects of music in church worship services While intended for Seminarians, undergraduates and community members were encouraged to attend and take part in the conversation. The evening program then commenced with Nicholas Zork and his praise team leading out in with powerful worship songs honoring and remembering God and His acts of love. After the worship set, those attending were further blessed to hear Journey and University Singers render multiple songs for the rest of the service. Journey, conducted by Graduate
Choral Conducting Major Carl Cunningham, initiated the lineup with their dynamic performance of The Battle of Jericho composed by Moses Hogan. Following Journey, the University Singers continued the program with their heavenly voices under the direction of Stephen Zork and accompanied by Rachelle Gensolin, a Sophomore Music Major, on the piano. One especially moving University Singers piece featured Senior Music Major Jonathan Sharley with a French Horn solo. Singers gave an alluring and harmonious performance of their repertoire for the evening before Journey was once again invited onto the stage to conclude the concert with their rendition of If I Can Help Somebody directed by Senior Liberal Arts and History Major, Givan Hinds and featuring Senior Community and International Development major Cointe St. Brice and Sophomore Speech PathologyAudiology Major Erin Musgrove as soloists. The evening ended on a highnote (pun intended), as the audience was invited to sing with both
choirs in a final song before the program closed with prayer. After the program, Sophomore Business Major Ryan Jarvis gave his thoughts on the event saying, ”I thought the praise and worship
set was great. The orchestration was phenomenal and I appreciated the classical styles rendered [that evening] too.” Ultimately, the Music and Worship conference culminated in this
vesper program to relay the message to the conference attendees and the Andrews community that music, as Nicholas Zork put it, “tells the story of God and allow others to respond to it.”
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Spring Honors Scholars and Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium On Friday, March 6, 2015, the J.N. Andrews Honors Program and the Department of Undergraduate Research will host their annual Honors Scholars and Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium in the lobby of Buller Hall. The event will begin at 2:30pm and end at 4:00pm. Honors students will be able to pick up Honors Service Credit while viewing, critiquing,
and commending their fellow Honors peers as well as talented undergraduate researchers who will be presenting their posters. This event will be followed up later this semester by a session of presentations, at which a fuller description of each Honors thesis project will be disclosed by the researchers in thirty minute presentations. Honors Program Director L. Monique
Pittman invites all to attend this event to celebrate the possibilities and opportunities that researchers at the undergraduate level can have at Andrews University.
Women’s Ordination: We Want to Know What You Think PROVOST ANDREA LUXTON HAD THE MISFORTUNE TO BREAK HER LEG ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19. ACCORDING TO CURRENT INFORMATION, IT WILL BE IN A CAST FOR SIX WEEKS, FOLLOWED BY PHYSICAL THERAPY. MEANWHILE, SHE IS MAINTAINING GOOD CHEER, AND WE WISH HER A SPEEDY AND FULL RECOVERY.
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Next week, March 11, is our Women’s Ordination Special Issue. In an effort to make your diverse voices and opinions dominant, we want to create a collage of faculty, staff, and community ideas on this
hotly-contested issue in our church. Why does Women’s Ordination matter to you? What makes it important? What do people need to know? Send your most pertinent thoughts of
100 words or less to smeditor@andrews.edu and join the conversation! Please include your major and class standing or title.
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A Great Sentence from a Great Man Ronald Knott | Editor’s Note: The-
odore Hesburgh, president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1897, died last week at the age of 97. The Student Movement asked Ronald Knott, director of Andrews University Press, to recount and reflect on an exchange of correspondence he once had with the famous man, when Knott was a very young Andrews University public relations employee. Thirty-two years ago last week, I was a 23-year-old staffer here at Andrews, working in public relations and recruitment. The university was beginning to move strongly for the expansion of the College of Technology. New programs were soon being designed and heavily promoted with the oftrepeated refrain that technology was “where the jobs are going to be in the 90s.” My father was an English professor at another Adventist college. My two brothers had been English majors. I had been English major. Born and bred humanities elitists like me reflexively resented the reductionism that seemed to be collapsing Education (capital E) into vocation training. On the other hand, as a recruiter for the university, I also understood that tuition paying students are tuition paying students, and that tuition on the technology side of the campus also helped pay for the existence of all the liberal arts and humanities snobbery elsewhere, of which there was a considerable amount. The push for technology at Andrews in the 80s was part of a larger trend in American higher education, and it was generating some pushback from educational philosophers. Somehow, before technology gave us the internet, I managed to learn that Theodore Hesburgh, the world-famous president of the University of Notre Dame, was going to give an evening lecture on his campus about “liberal education.” So I went, by myself, probably because I couldn’t find a friend or distant acquaintance within a decade of my age who would possibly be interested in the subject and care to spend an evening that way. But I decided that just being in the same lecture hall with the famous man would be enough. I’d be listening to a counselor to presidents, outspoken supporter of civil rights, great humanitarian, institution builder, recipient of more honorary doctorates than any human being in history, an icon of the American ideal of progressive, faith-based education. From here and there I had picked up bits and pieces of Notre Dame lore, including that the famous man lived in an apartment somewhere in that grand main building under the golden dome
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and that he personally typed much of his own correspondence on an old manual typewriter in his apartment. He stood casually at a lectern on one side of an otherwise completely empty stage, dressed in his habitual black suit, black shirt and white clerical collar. Among many other interesting things, he listed off all the “practical jobs” he had had in his life, things he had to learn how to do. I don’t remember everything he listed, but I recall that he mentioned farming and auto mechanics. He spoke respectfully of good honest, “technological” work, and the means by which we learn how to do that work. But as he spoke, he gently worked toward the point that gathering the knowledge and acquiring the skills to perform those or other technological skills is not the highest use of higher education. And then he said it—haltingly, distractedly, as though it was an off-hand, throw away line while he was thinking about something else. But as it roared into my consciousness, I instinctively lurched for a pen and a scrap of paper. I scribbled as fast as I could, not wanting to miss a single word: “The value of a liberal education means learning not how to do something immediately gainful, but how to be someone ultimately beautiful.” The next morning at my office in what is now called the IMC building, I deciphered my scribbled note. Then I wrote a letter to Dr. Hesburgh. [letter on top-right] A few days later, an official Notre Dame envelope showed up on my desk: “Office of the President.” In the early 1980s, all normal business correspondence was still accomplished on typewriters, but always on efficient, precise electric typewriters. It generally was very easy to identify anything typed on a manual typewriter. This note definitely bore the character of the latter. [letter on bottom-right] I have quoted Hesburgh’s sentence scores of time since then. Sometimes my audience gets it. Sometimes they don’t. It seems that appreciation comes with age. More recently, I have begun to tie Hesburgh’s beautiful sentence together with another more famous and inspired comment about the purposes of education. “To restore in man the image of his Maker . . . is the object of education” (Ellen G. White, Education, 15). Becoming really restored into the image and likeness of Christ— spirtus, mens, corpus—that’s what both Education and education is. And what could be more beautiful than that? At Andrews. And at Notre Dame. And everywhere.
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Ideas Special Issue: Responses to Last Week’s “On Black History Month” Opinion Piece Erik Vyhmeister Ideas Editor
From the Editor-In-Chief Over the last 24 hours, the Student Movement has received an overwhelming amount of feedback in regards to an article entitled “On Black History Month,” by Nathan Davis, printed in the Ideas section of the February 25, 2015 issue. On Twitter, Facebook, and in person, readers have expressed their hurt, anger, and disgust regarding the article’s contents. Our goal at the Student Movement is always to foster a dialogue, not a monologue, and so we deeply appreciate your willingness to engage with content and make your voices heard. Because of the sensitive nature of this topic and the volume of responses, we have decided to de-
vote this week’s Ideas section to feedback on this article. In addition to printing letters to the editor and Tweets, however, I feel that it is necessary for me to respond personally. First of all, a word on context and procedure. There have been accusations made about Andrews University as an institution. The Student Movement does not express the official views or policies of Andrews University in any way, and the administration has no direct control over our publications. Furthermore, articles printed in the Student Movement do not always reflect the attitudes of the newspaper staff. Authors’ opinions
are their own. I do not say this to remove culpability from myself; in order for any article to be printed it must be approved by the section editor, the sponsor, and myself. We all approved this article for publication, and I take full responsibility for my part in the procedure. Nathan Davis’s article appeared in the context of an issue devoted to Black History Month; it was not the only one. We made a conscious effort all month, and especially that week, to amplify black voices and focus on issues affecting people of color. We strove to celebrate black history and increase an important dialogue on campus; the choice to include a negative white
voice in this celebration was arguably a poor one. Finally, I would personally like to apologize: for insensitivity, for erasure, and for my own blindness. As someone who experiences white privilege, I can never have the same insight into the daily prejudice and underrepresentation that black people face. I am safe and privileged enough to make issues merely intellectual debates because they do not affect my daily experience. It has never been the intention of the Student Movement to disregard, dismiss, or devalue anyone’s experience. Our goal is to embrace diversity, to increase tolerance, to
give voices to the silenced, and to raise the quality of discourse on and off campus. In this instance, your response was clear: we failed at our goal. We at the Student Movement still strive to make Andrews University a kinder, richer, and more positive environment for all of its students. Thank you for your voices, and thank you for caring enough to help us -- the writer, the staff, and the community -- to grow from this experience together.
times articles published in this section represent views contrary to the Student Movement’s views or those of Andrews University.
Nevertheless, we recognize that all articles published in that section should meet certain journalistic standards, and based on reader response and our own reflection we
did not meet that standard with this column. We thank the writers who sent letters expressing their reactions to this piece, which we have printed on the opposite page.
The article On Black History Month concerned me in the following ways: 1.) the definition of racism that was presented in said article does not match up to what the real definition of racism is. I understand that the writer is giving his opinion but facts are facts and need to be stated as such. 2.) As much as the writer may not agree with how black history month is presented he should have looked into the purpose of why we have this month. We also celebrate Hispanic heritage month on this campus and have various clubs that celebrate their on heritage months on this campus as well. Stating (continued )that we only celebrate
black history month and we need to celebrate other cultures as well is a demonstration of the lack of knowledge of what actually happens on our campus. Though black history month may get more “focus” applied to it for a measly 28 days that is all we have for the entire year. Is there a university course being taught about our history? Can we learn of our history as a part of the history curriculum already taught on this campus? Besides black history month are there any other opportunities where the students, faculty and staff can become aware of what encompasses African American History? The answer to all these questions is no!
3.) How can the writer claim that “at its core this month has little to do with black people ; it has everything to do with stereotyping and prejudice”. Again this is another example of a misinterpretation of what this month actually means. It is important that though we all have freedom of speak and can voice our opinions that we do so with a factual basis and a general knowledge of the topic we are “claiming “ to know so much about! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my inquiry!
music and dance is “vulgar,” and our worship is “secular” and “inappropriate.” Because of this there is a constant struggle between expressing our blackness and being accepted into society. Here at Andrews, I am constantly aware of that inner struggle. Black History Month is an expression of defiance and self-love. It is the only month when it is deemed socially accept-
able to openly express my blackness, and it is the only time of the school year where everyone is given the chance to experience blackness with me. So for Black History Month to be attacked in such an openly harsh way is hurtful, and very revealing of an attitude that is uncomfortable with the expression of blackness. The only way BHM can be harmful is if people don’t
challenge their own reservations about it. If you’re uncomfortable with the celebration of blackness, I challenge you to ask yourself why that is. My celebration of who I am should not offend you.
From the Ideas Editor The Ideas section of the newspaper is devoted to increasing general understanding of whatever topic is being discussed. This means that we need to recognize issues
as complex, with multiple (often conflicting) ways of understanding them, as well different views on how they should or could be resolved. As a corollary, some-
Letters to the Editor As an alumna of Andrews (and the Student Movement staff), I was troubled by the disregard for sensitivity one of your contributors, Nathan Davis, displayed in his piece on Black History Month. It is easy to dismiss the usefulness of something that creates a benefit for a certain segment of the population when you yourself are the recipient of it automatically. “Why do Black people need a special month to acknowledge their contributions?” is an easy question to ask if you belong to a group of people who have enjoyed ubiquitous acknowledgement of their contributions. You can talk about colorblindness when you have grown up in a
world with no lack of positive media portrayals of people who look like you. Colorblindness is not anti-racism, but racism to the furthest extreme. What you’re saying is that unless people are willing devoid themselves of the associations of anything that is distinctly different from your own attributes, there is a problem. And, yes, the experiences of Black people in this country are distinctly different, regardless of whether or not Mr. Davis would care to “see” race.
The only way I can fathom how this piece ended up in the paper in the first place, is that people must not understand why it so hurtful and offensive to black students. The best way that I can describe my feelings is this: slavery stripped black people of our culture. It disconnected us from our roots. We spent centuries rebuilding our identity, combining bits and piec-
es of what was left from home, with our experience of struggle, endurance, and eventually victory, to define a culture (various cultures in various places) that felt right to us. Now all that we ask is that that culture be respected, but at every turn, we are told that our culture is wrong. They say our dialect is “broken,” “improper,” or “ghetto,” our hair is “ugly,” our
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On black history month we remember a time when whites and blacks were separated. We remember lives that were lost in the fight for freedom. We remember how blessed we are today to live in a world where we are “more free”. Statistically, history that is not remembered, will be repeated. Which is why it’s important we, as a community, remember the oppression. I know black history month may be difficult to understand if you aren’t African American, but this month is used for education and it would be beneficial if it was used as such before articles like these
are released to the community...As to the editor of the paper-- please expand more on these thoughts. I’m hoping this is more of a misunderstanding than a true reflection of feelings.
Note: Ms. Celestin’s original 2,000 word response was received before our call for 300 word or less letters. She cut it down under 600 words and we cut it slightly from that, but are running it longer than the other letters as a service to our readers.
motion to 3/5 of human beings, followed by Jim Crow, and the mass incarceration of blacks under the pretext of a “war on drugs” from the 80s to today, after the CIA admitted to trafficking drugs and using our communities as a scapegoat (look it up). The message was duly noted. “Mainstream culture” isn’t for us.
Dear Editor,
that those 28 are still too many days of discussion.
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Letters to the Editor (continued) I just wanted to share my utter disappointment with the article, “On Black History Month” published in last week’s student movement. Not only was the article downright disrespectful but it was extremely
people to create a communal bond between all blacks.”? I’m really annoyed that you guys chose to publish this article, I understand freedom and speech and censorship issues, the article just wasn’t
“To give platform to such problematic views was in really poor taste in my opinion” insensitive. It’s bad enough that when February rolls around, we hardly want to celebrate Black History, but for the student movement to give platform to such problematic views was in really poor taste in my opinion. Instead of affirming the significance of the month, the article did the exact opposite. The article was filled with so many problematic statements; to downplay the 500 plus years of oppression black people have suffered in this country and group it in the same category as “Rednecks” or “Midgets” is outrageous. I’m just not sure what was the point of publishing this article? To see offensive statements like this “... it is equally prejudicial to cite statistics of injustices against black
necessary. In lieu of recent social events across the country, I just don’t understand why you guys thought this particular article would add anything of value. I value the Student Movement, and the work that you guys have done throughout the semester, with many great articles published! Although we may not all agree on certain topics, I think sensitivity especially in these times would be greatly appreciated! I hope that responses to this article will be posted in an upcoming article, so that students realize that offense was taken.
In the opinion-themed portion of the Andrews University Student Newspaper, the ‘Ideas Editor’ and author provided his opinion on Black History Month. My assumption as a reader was that this article was to provide informed ‘ideas’ that aimed to improve Black History Month. Upon finishing the article, the ideas presented, in my opinion, were based on a few beliefs around Black History Month that are incorrect. It seems the author is unaware of what Black History Month was designed to do, therefore, my goal is to address this oversight succinctly employing a numbered format:
UK, and Germany. 2. Educate all on the history of Black people. 3. Providing and instilling pride into Black people.
Black History Was Not Designed To: 1. Degrade and separate the population into their assigned races. 2. Eradicate racism. 3. Exclude the Black Race from the White Race in the name of elitism. Black History Was Designed To: 1. Praise the otherwise ignored or marginalized achievements Blacks have made in the respective countries of America, Canada, the
Have a great day! Cointe W. St Brice, Community & International Development. Senior
It is logical, by way of the beliefs listed under the section “Black History Was Not Designed To” that one would assume that the month’s purpose is irrelevant and destructive. However, given that midgets have not been systematically raped, tortured, enslaved, and generationally marginalized in an otherwise white supremacist society, such a comparison is unsatisfactory and illuminates a poor understanding of the month’s true purpose. Therefore, given that there is a rather obvious distinction between systematic racism/ marginalization and bullying, in the spirit of Black History Month, it has been my hope to illuminate and educate my readers on the true history of the month so that in the future, such a misinformed and grotesque comparison will never be made again. Justin Smith
You green-lighted an article which implied that a disparaged, stigmatized minority group shouldn’t celebrate their being. This article by Nathan Davis trivialized and dismissed all of black history, while never even taking the time to discuss the origins of Black History Month and why it came to be. [His] op-ed lacked integrity and was filled with misinformation, discrimination, and lazy journalism. This decision to publish this article showed your lack of care, interest, and empathy for the hundreds of black persons who have poured thousands of dollars into your institution and, ultimately, this newspaper. Its a dismissal of thousands of years of history - something that is already occurring in mainstream America. We spend 10 months - 337 days - discussing white history. We have, from youth, been indoctrinated with everything in white culture. Discussion of black history - on a global scale - is crammed into 28 meager days and yet the the article opines
On a campus where diversity is strongly promoted, the heartbreaking truth remains that there will be those here annoyed with the celebration of Black History Month. While the opinion of the author is respected, the blatant ignorance and the lack of respect for black history cannot be ignored. While Mr. Davis would like to pretend that he is “raceless” (which to me sounds uneducated), I would like him to know that I cannot simply ignore my “blackness.” What he also needs to understand, as well as everyone else who shares his sentiments, is that Black History month goes well beyond “blackness.” Black history month goes far beyond the negro’s skin. One’s blackness has nothing to do with celebrating a month that highlights overcoming racial op-
Thank you for your time. Looking forward to your response. Tyler Brown, Oakwood University Student
While I understand Nathan Davis’ potential interest in social justice and easing the tension between the races, his approach and your encouragement (because you approved and published it) of that mindset is extremely disheartening. There is a clearly a lack of knowledge concerning the interest and history of black heritage. His perspective attempts to erase persons of color as a means of bringing about change, which is extremely harmful. As a group associated with Christian institution, I would hope that you aim to consider and represent the ideas of Christ in all you do. I’m not sure what the best practices to remedy this situation is but I pray that it involves series of cultural competency courses for, at the very least, staff writers and editors of your newspaper. May this incident be a stepping stone for change. best, jana-lynn louis, mph
pression and racial injustice. Black History month is not just a month where only blacks come together. Everyone comes together. Mr. Davis’ views also highlight the fact that there are others as well who believe that Black History month is simply to celebrate being black. That is not the case. Every day of the year, we wake up black. We do not choose when to take off our “blackness” and become “raceless.” While we get to celebrate our “blackness” every day, you only get to hear about it for twenty eight days. For so many years of slavery and oppression, I say we deserve those twenty eight days to celebrate publicly. Sasha Thompson Senior, Psychology
Dear Editor-in-Chief, In response to Nathan Davis’ article “On Black History Month,” although I’m not surprised that this article was written published, I will just say a few words as to why this article is problematic. The writer claims, “I am raceless by choice and I can feel people labeling me “white” without my consent.” Choosing to not be associated with our “assigned races” is not a privilege that people of color in America can enjoy, and the holier than thou attitude associated with this statement is ignorant. Men like Amadou Diallo who are racially profiled, shot and killed because four police mistake a wallet for a gun, can’t claim racelessness. Societies for centuries have insisted on labeling our color as evil and to be feared, taking away the privilege of “choosing racelessness.” “People shouldn’t be proud of the shade of their skin, though of course people shouldn’t be ashamed of it either. They should be indifferent, apathetic.” The skin lightening industry makes close to 10 billion dollars worldwide. Black people have been taught to be ashamed of the color of their skin, while fair skin has been associated with beauty and holiness because of European Imperialism. This is why we choose to be proud of the shades of our skin. Because it is counter-cultural and necessary for the esteem and emotional health of us and our children. “Communities should be built around shared ideologies and belief systems, around shared experiences….” Great idea! Much of Black American history and being black in america, is indeed a shared experience. That is precisely what brings us together. “By making a black identity during BHM, “black” people are encouraged to see themselves as separate from “mainstream white culture,”...as outsiders intruding on someone else’s land.” Uh, separation was not our doing. After 500 years of brutal slavery, being bred as cattle, then our pro-
“Why don’t we have a White History Month? As good little American children, we are required to learn white history at just about every level of our academic career. Yet black history is reduced to learning about Harriet Tubman, and a few key black activists for a week during middle school and perhaps in high school. If you’re going to be mad about “governmental approval” for black history month, then you should be equally upset with not getting the whole story. Millions of black people built this country with their blood and sweat while white slave owners whipped and raped us. And yet we rose up and became inventors, scientists, innovators, writers, musicians, advocates and educators who will never be spoken of. If you’ve heard of Thomas Edison, but not Lewis Latimer....you need black history month. “Because statistically black people have experienced more discrimination and prejudice ….than white people have.” This is simply a disrespectful downplay of people’s history. Might I suggest some light reading. “Sister Citizen by Melissa HarrisPerry and Dog-Whistle Politics, by Ian Haney López. I promise, it won’t kill to read some books by women of color. “Why don’t we have Redneck History Month...., or Midget History Month?” If you don’t know why both of these statements are insulting….. “….we should expect and pressure historians and history teachers to give more well-rounded tellings of the past.” We have been doing this for years…. This article’s greatest accomplishment was to enlighten us on just how ignorant some of white America has chosen to remain in the midst of this age of information. Leila Celestin, Senior, Fine Arts & French Studies
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Dodgeball Tournament Jordan Jackson & Justin Walker | “Remember the 4 D’s of Dodge-
ball: Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge.” If you can remember those five things, then you are a shoo-in to win. AUSA’s second annual dodgeball tournament took place last Saturday night, as over twenty teams registered and competed to see who the best team on campus really is. Unlike last year, which had a best two-out-of-three setup for each matchup and the tournament itself being a double elimination, this year had featured single elimination and each matchup consisted of one match. Teams that lost were immediately eliminated and were done playing for the night, making the tournament progress a lot quicker than last year’s. Upon the arrival to Johnson Gym, all players gathered their teams and signed in at the door. Inside the gym was a table packed with milk and a variety of cereals, in-
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cluding my favorite, Fruit Loops. While munching on cereal, the teams waited in anticipation to be called on the court to play their first round of an intense but fun filled game of dodgeball. A total of six teams were on the court at once and were all assembled behind the green line. The silence that once fell over the gym was interrupted by the blows of every referee’s whistle and the tournament had officially begun. Dodge balls were now flying everywhere, including into the crowd of people that were sitting down and watching. One of the tournaments consisted of one girl who was the only person left on her team. She was doing her best to stay in the game and help her team win, but it wasn’t until the three guys left on the opposing team decided to simultaneously throw balls at her, making it impossible to dodge, that she was eliminated. I guess all is fair in love and war! A little over two hours after
the competition started, a new champion was crowned as team Pretty Boy Amante took the title rather convincingly as they showed throughout the night that they were the best team. That team consisted of Amante Gonzalez, Maggie Gutierrez, Yaw Brefo, Brandon Vondorpowski, and AJ Poole. The winning prize consisted of $40 awarded to each person. The only question is: will they be able to defend their title next year with the target squarely on their backs? Along with a great win were all the pajamas worn and the great idea that went along with them. One team had superhero themed pajamas whereas others did an animal theme, such as a bumblebee, zebra, and bunny rabbit that had ears attached. For those of you who took photos, don’t forget to add hashtags to the pictures you post so you can share the fun!
The ColorChanging Dress PHOTO FROM JOSHUA MARTIN
Featured Athlete: Kayla Schenkelberg Year: Sophomore Major: Psychology Sport: Dodgeball Interviewed by: Tim McLean
Were there any special preparations you made beforehand to give you a special edge?
Was this your first time playing dodgeball?
Yes. We practiced a little beforehand. It didn’t help, but it was the best part.
I’ve played it at school before and over the summer. What caused you to want to participate in the Dodgeball Tournament?
Looking back, is there anything you would have done differently to prepare the tournament?
Serge.
Coordinate outfits so we look more like a team. I probably should have gotten a onesie.
Did your team consist friends or strangers?
What is the biggest in-game challenge?
I was friends with most of the people there, but there was one guy I didn’t know.
Throwing the ball. I’m not good at throwing the ball.
What was your favorite thing about participating in the tournament?
Getting ready for it. Not the actual playing for it, but getting ready was fun. Was there a specific theme for the tournament?
Pajamas. Why Pajamas?
I don’t know but it was fun.
Would you participate in the event again?
Yep. Anything else that you would like to comment on?
There was ice in my milk. That was the only weird thing that happened at the tournament. Also, come support Pygmalion.
Jordan Jackson | On February 25,
2015, a picture of a striped dress made its way onto Tumblr and later began to circulate the Internet. This worldwide phenomenon has people of all ages arguing with each other on whether or not this striped dress is blue and black or white and gold. The two women behind this Internet-crashing phenomenon are Sarah Weichel and Caitlin McNeil. McNeil explained that the dress was worn to a wedding by the bride’s mother. When a picture of the dress was sent to the daughter, the daughter and her friends immediately realized something was wrong with the dress: its color. Since there was so much debate over the photo, McNeil decided to post the picture to a Tumblr fan page, which was dedicated to Sarah Weichel, and in no time the dress went viral. One of the reasons as to why no one can agree on the color of the dress is due to how light enters the eye. Adam Rogers, who recently wrote an article on the color-changing dress said, “When light hits the retina in the back of the eye, pigments fire up neural connections to the visual cortex, the part of the brain that processes those signals into an image.” What he is trying to say is that without you having to worry, your brain figures out what color light is bouncing off the thing your eyes are looking at. Keep in mind that your brain also subtracts the color that you see from the actual color of the
object, which sometimes tricks our eyes into seeing something different. As I continued my research, I learned that the actual color of the dress is black and blue. Rogers concluded by saying, “At least
we can all agree on one thing: The people who see the dress as white are utterly, completely wrong.” There you have it ladies and gentlemen! The dress is indeed black and blue.
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Get Toned Abs! Rebecca Coleman | Summer is
just around the corner! Here are a few quick ab workouts to get your core nice and toned for the warmer months. Remember as you are doing these workouts to put quality before quantity. Slowly go through the movements, making sure that you contract your core and feel the workout. Side Crunch: Instructions: Lie on your left side with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder and legs stacked. Place your right hand on your left shoulder or on your right hip. Brace your abs and lift your hips off the floor until you’re balancing on your forearm and feet so that your body forms a diagonal line. Hold your form for 30 to 45 seconds. Switch sides and repeat. Walkout from Pushup Position: Instructions: Start in pushup position with hands two inches wider than your shoulders. Lift one leg and then you walk your hands back towards your feet and stand up. Then bend back down and walk your hands back to push up position. Do 10-12 reps.
Stability Ball Tuck: Start in plank position; rest your ankles on top of the stability ball. Use your core and pull your knees toward your chest. Your hips should lift as the ball moves toward your arms. Roll the ball back to starting position. Do 10 reps. Lower Ab Leg Lift: Lie with your back flat on the floor and lift your legs straight into the air, squeezing your inner thighs together. Gently support your head with your hands and lift (do not yank) your neck. Contract the core to keep your lower back firmly on the ground, then slowly lower your legs until your feet are six to 12 inches from the floor. Keep your legs straight her as you slowly lift them back up to starting position. Do 10 reps. Consistency is key when working out if you want to see change! Repeat these workouts three to four times weekly.
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Gearing Up for Spring Break Anna Bugbee | Spring break is
only a week and a half away, and because of all this snow and cold weather there hasn’t been much motivation to keep up with the normal exercise routine. Whether you’ll be traveling to someplace with sun and beaches, or if you are staying and enjoying the snow, it is time to get back on that true workout grind. One of the areas that seem to suffer the most during the winter is our waist. With the cold weather, we enjoy a lot of warm comfort foods that go straight to our abs (or what used to
be abs). One of the little things you can start to do everyday is work on your posture. There is a website (juststand.org) that is dedicated to educating people on just how much time we spend sitting. They averaged it to be about 7.7 hours a day. That is almost half of your day. Slouching causes the muscles in the stomach and back to disengage. Keeping your posture in your mind as you walk and sit will help improve that beach body. Next is exercise. There are so many abdominal workouts online and in all the magazines, each claiming
to be the miracle one. What I would suggest to you is to not do the same thing all of the time. There are a plethora of workouts that will keep your muscles guessing, making the exercise more effective. Interval training, where you are increasing the difficulty in fast, intense spurts will burn calories and fat around the waist area as well. My favorite place to find ab workouts is on Youtube. Fitness Blender has a long list of quick and effective videos. There is no miracle for abs; you have to put in the work to get the results. The
same applies to your diet. Foods such as beans, spinach, almonds, are rich in nutrients and can curve cravings, boost metabolisms, and build muscle. Drinking green tea also boosts your metabolism as well as helps your skin to clear up. It is a wonderful agent in losing that extra fat hiding those abs you have been working on. As spring break and summer get closer, try these little things to help you reach your goals.
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Stay Healthy & Fashionable Through the Spring Transition Bethany Morrison | Spring is just
TWO WEEKS AWAY! It is the time of year where many things change, including the weather. Spring is that time of year where temperatures swing back and forth. One minute nice and tropical, the next minute its freezing cold. So how can we all prepare for these extreme changes? Because of these unexpected changes during the Spring, you should always have a jacket on just in case. Nothing too heavy, nothing too light but a jacket that will suit the weather just right. It tends to rain a lot in the spring, so some rain boots and a rain jacket would be quite helpful. Springy colors are a must for this Spring 2015. So colors such as a black, brown and grey aren’t really appropriate for the season coming up. Every year fashion gets a little switch up and everyone is interested in knowing what the latest trends are. This spring prints such as Gingham(plaid), black and white prints seem to be very much
in. In women’s fashion things such as shirtdresses, silhouettes, Kimono style trench coats, obi belts, one-shoulder cuts, denim, polo styled shirts and many others are in for the Spring 2015. As for the guys stripes, double denim, shades of reds and even florals are in style for this Spring. Whatever you’re comfortable with will suit you and your well being. Stay energized as well as flourished this Spring!
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Humans
Humans of Andrews Facebook Page Jordan Smart Hometown: Rochester NY Year: Junior Major: Psychology
Dakota Hall Humans Editor
Kevin Leong Hometown: Singapore Year: Junior Major: Architecture Interviewed by: Rebecca Myshrall Why did you start Humans of Andrews?
KL: I originally wanted to start it as a fashion blog, but then, inspired by Humans of New York [the Facebook page, run by Brandon Stanton], it turned into Humans of
Andrews. There are so many stories behind everyone, and I wanted us to have a real platform to share these stories. It’s also a form of school spirit. You can connect with people and relate to others through stories. When did you start Humans of Andrews?
KL: Spring Semester 2014. JS: I got a new camera over the summer, so this year, I decided to join and help Kevin out. What is your method in picking people?
KL: For me, it’s a visual thing. If I see someone who dresses really in-
teresting or they seem interesting, I’ll interview them. JS: I’m more drawn to people who give this aura of having some kind of story or they seem like someone who would say something interesting. I approach it in a philosophical way. I prefer people I don’t know at all. I want people who will say natural, deep things. Do you enjoy doing Humans of Andrews?
KL: I enjoy doing it a lot. I love it. I spend a lot of time in the architecture department, so it’s nice to be able to go out, meet people and do something different. I enjoy taking the photos, reading the comments
and hearing feedback from people. JS: It’s nice because people get to appreciate the strangers around them. It makes Andrews seem more expansive through people’s different stories. Like a small New York, it gets smaller and smaller when you find that people are more like you through their stories. Do you feel like Humans of Andrews has been successful?
KL: It’s been a steady success, it’s been on and off. It’s a slow, steady stream of people. It seems to be picking up now, and people are getting to know it more. What is the hardest part of running Humans of Andrews?
KL: I’m an introvert, so approaching people makes me nervous, and it brings me out of my comfort zone. JS: The hardest part is being consistent. I have to carry my camera around everywhere. Consistency is important because the pace slowed down, it took a couple of photos to pick back up again. Do you see this progressing into anything more?
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KL: I’ve been talking to a couple people from AUSA to make it more of an official group through the SA. I would love to have it become an official club and start forums, organize discussions and plan events.
JS: I want to see it still going even when we graduate. It would be amazing to come back for Alumni weekend, and see people still running it. How has starting Humans of Andrews affected your personal life?
JS: It makes me happy because it helps me appreciate others more through hearing their stories. You can go through life and do everything you’re supposed to do, graduate, get a job, start a family, etc. With this, it allows me to expand my own worldview beyond myself and appreciate others more. KL: It’s really interesting hearing everyone’s stories. It’s helped me become less judgmental and see people in a different light. What is your method in interviewing people?
JS: I do take lessons from the guy who does Humans of New York. Sometimes it is just conversation. Sometimes I’ll just take someone’s photo and take a piece of a conversation from someone and share it. KL: I started off really straight forward and asked people questions. Then I realized people don’t really think well on the spot. So, I started having normal conversations with people. When you just have a simple conversation, people say really great things.
Julie Young Kari Logan | Julie Young is a senior
Mathematics Education major and English minor that serves in Lamson Hall as a Resident Advisor and also as a nanny for Dean Burrill’s son Timmy. How did you get the job as Timmy’s nanny?
When Dean Burrill first adopted Timmy, she was setting up babysitters because she knew her nanny wasn’t going to be able to cover all of the hours she would need her for and she knew I loved babies and I have experience with babies because of all of my nieces and nephews. She asked me if I could babysit a couple hours a week, so that’s what I did last semester and loved it and loved him. When her nanny decided to switch schools, she asked a group of us to come up with suggestions for a replacement and I said I’d do it. I said it like a joke but I actually meant it. After we had the meeting, though, she came up to me and asked if I was serious and I was like “Yeah!” Then I had to get permission so I could do it.
Why did you have to get extra permission?
Technically as an RA you’re only allowed to spend a certain amount of hours doing other activities so that they can be sure you’ll have time for the residents. They approved it, though. Now I’m her nanny! The room that you are currently in connects directly to her house, correct?
This is part of her apartment, so she decided to use it as part of her nanny’s room. It connects to the dining room, but it’s mostly an open space.
nected. I also change diapers too, and other normal baby stuff. What’s the funniest thing about Timmy?
He is a miniature baby daredevil— he doesn’t get scared. If he crawls up on something, and falls down, he’ll do it again, he just doesn’t get scared. It’s cute and funny, but also like “Seriously, child?” I like the pictures you have of him up on your walls.
He’s part of my family and he’s so cute. He was giving me hugs the other day and he gave me a kiss. His kisses are so sweet.
What are your responsibilities as Timmy’s nanny?
I babysit him about sixteen hours a week. During the day, I play with him, feed him, put him down for his nap, and take him on walks. I babysit him on Friday night a few hours while he is sleeping and I am there in case he wakes up, to rock him back to sleep. Since she [Dean Burrill] is on call Friday night, I’m there so if she needs to leave I can be there for him. That is why it’s important that my room is conPHOTO PROVIDED BY JOELLE ARNER
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Rahel Schafer by Scott Moncrieff Faculty Advisor
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies PhD Candidate, Wheaton College also has BS and MS in Biology You received an undergraduate degree in biology, an MS in biology, and an MA in Religion, in addition to the PhD you’re completing. What was the roadmap there?
It has been a circuitous path. My parents are both in theology [Richard and Joanne Davidson, who teach at the Andrews University Seminary], and so while I always grew up loving to study the Bible, I thought of it as kind of “their thing.” They got me to really love creation and nature. We’re big backpackers and we love being outdoors, and I had lots of animals growing up, so I’ve always been interested in science. I was “undecided” my freshman year of college, then ended up being a biology major/religion minor, still not sure which direction to go. It seemed like the Lord was leading me towards biology because I felt like in the church we had a lot of theologians, but not many scientists who understood Scripture, so I said “all right, I’m going to go into science, but go to the Seminary first and get a degree there, so that I have some background and credibility in the theological realm. So I did the MA in Religion. Then I talked with Tom Goodwin [chair of Biology] and I said “I’m thinking of applying for a PhD in biology, but I just want to do some research for a year first, and he says “Oh, you should just do a Master’s,” so I did that and still didn’t know what I
was going to do, and I ended up applying to both biology and religion PhD programs. Wheaton was the only program that liked the idea of me having degrees in both areas and being interdisciplinary. None of the other programs I applied to cared about my “other” field, so that’s kind of what made me ultimately decide. It was kind of a crazy path, back and forth, back and forth. I tell people “I don’t know where God is leading me in the future. Right now I’m clearly where he wants me and I love what I’m doing.” But I’m open to whatever direction he takes me. I’m still very interested in both areas. I understand you defend your dissertation in April. What is the topic of your research?
God’s response to animals’ vocalized need, in the Old Testament. Like Balaam’s donkey?
Animals pervade Scripture, obviously, but there are not many places where they’re said to vocalize their needs. Balaam’s donkey is one of them; in Psalms and in Job there are several passages where baby animals cry out to God for food; the lion cries out to God for food. I’m looking at need for food, sustenance, shelter and water. That covers most of the times. But then there are a few times when they cry out for rescue from abuse, like Balaam’s donkey, and a few more places where they cry out for relational needs. Sometimes they call to each other for relationship; sometimes they call to God for relationship. In Joel they long for God. The deer longing for the wa-
terbrooks—the same word is used for the animals’ longing for God. So there’s an element of relationship with God that they have. They serve him, they worship him, they honor him. The same verbs are used for animals and humans. You’re a female Old Testament scholar. Some say the Old Testament is pretty patriarchal, perhaps even hostile to women. What do you say?
There are a lot of passages in the Old Testament which seem to denigrate women. I think many times the Bible portrays “what happened,” not “what ought to happen.” God gives us an ideal, in Genesis 1 and 2, of equality. The word used there for “helpmeet,” that’s only elsewhere used for God. It doesn’t imply a lower or subservient status. [Male and female are] both equal images of God, given the same instructions by God. It’s only after sin where you have problems. But God is always seeking to bring people back up to the ideal. So, for instance, in Genesis it says “the woman’s desire shall be for her husband.” In Song of Songs it says “the man’s desire shall be for his wife.” Even though there are negative results of sin, and as a result of that frequent mistreatment of women, God’s perspective is always seeking to bring us back to equality. So I don’t see [negative treatment of women in the Old Testament] as something God desired or designed. It’s just the reality of life in a sinful world. When you sin, these are the results. People get hurt.
PROFESSOR SCHAFER (CENTER) WITH SOME OF HER STUDENTS FROM ADVANCED STUDIES IN OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS
I saw you cross country skiing into campus the other day. Tell us about your interest in fitness.
I love exercising. I’m a huge backpacker, camper, hiker. I walk to school almost every day, a couple miles. In the summer, I climb mountains in Colorado. I’ve climbed 30-some of the 54 “14ers” [peaks that are 14,000 feet or higher]. My picture up there [points] is on top of Kilimanjaro. That was a year ago, up at 19,000 feet. I’m a runner—a couple marathons— biker, swimmer. I’m a crazy exerciser. I probably exercise too much sometimes [laughs]. I’d rather be outside than inside—even when it’s cold. It’s often my prayer time too. As I’m walking, or hiking, or
biking, I pray. Things come together better, make more sense, when I get good exercise. I sleep better. Sometimes I’ll memorize Scripture while I walk. In the fall, I have my Personal Spirituality and Faith class memorize three chapters, so I’ll memorize it with them. How are the devotions of a theology professor like or unlike those of us rank and file people?
I’ve struggled with that, actually, because I have a tendency when I open Scripture to think “study!” As much as I have not in the past liked paraphrases, I often read a paraphrase for my devotions, because it gets me out of my “study” mode. I journal. Sometimes I just read one verse, and write and think and
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pray about that. Sometimes I sing a song. Sometimes I just pray the whole time. It’s a journey and process. I try to tell every class this: I’m no different from any one of you. I seek to share in classes some of my own struggles, and the hard parts I have with God. That keeps me real. Otherwise, it’s easy to get in that mindset of “I know more because I’ve studied more.” [Doing devotions well] is a challenge, but it’s a fun challenge. God keeps helping me every day, and I don’t always do it well, but I try. A second part of the Schafer interview will appear with our Women’s Ordination Special issue next week.
Luminary Flux Sam Fry | Luminary Flux is a vi-
sionary dance group with a mission. The brainchild of Andrews University senior Omar Melendez is not just a dance crew, but a selfdescribed “movement.” Melendez is studying social work and youth ministry, but beyond that he has an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for community—something that is evident in the community he has created. Community is an important aspect of Luminary Flux, which currently has around ten members, although that number fluctuates. Melendez says that Luminary Flux is “a group of dancers and people who want to learn how to dance. We get together, we’re a little community. More than that, I like how it brings people from different friend groups together. We’re pretty diverse. I believe that if this crew didn’t exist the people in it would have never socialized
with each other.” While Luminary Flux was founded last year, it is still a relatively recent addition to the many student-founded groups on campus. Melendez described the reason he got the idea to start a dance crew, citing his love for dance as his main cause. “It was last year, during the spring semester, when I got the idea. I used to dance a lot when I was younger. It was my creative outlet.” After not practicing his passion for dance for a while, he rediscovered his interest and wanted to start dancing again, and this time with a group. Since “dancing by yourself is kind of boring,” he found a couple friends at lunch one day and asked them if they wanted to learn to dance. After they enthusiastically said yes, he began to set up practices and Luminary Flux was born. During a typical practice the group learns or invents choreog-
raphy. “We try to make it original, but sometimes we mix and match with different styles.” The practices help prepare them for their big performances. Luminary Flux mainly performs at the NEST— a platform for students to share their creativity through various art forms. While Luminary Flux is known for their talent in dance, Melendez envisions them as much more than just a dance crew. “The big vision is that it wouldn’t just be dance. The word luminary actually means someone who inspires or influences another. The word flux means a continuous flow or motion of something. I’m hoping for this group to be a continuous movement of people who inspire and influence others… I would like to see it grow into other art forms, whether that is songs, or poetry, video making, photography, just to send a message.”
This vision is a result of his love for storytelling, and sharing experiences: “When we create dances, I prefer that we tell a story. I believe that stories are essential for connecting with one another. Everyone has a story to share, and I think it’s important for us to find our own voice in order to share that story. Your experiences could help someone else who is going through similar situations and motivate them to overcome their struggles.” The success of the group has garnered much praise, and they are consistently a student favorite when they perform. The ultimate showcase of Luminary Flux’s recent recognition and talent is their invitation to perform at the AUSA banquet this year, where they will be dancing to a mix of music. The group is looking forward to wowing students on Sunday. PHOTO BY RICHARD ULANCGA
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Arts & Entertainment
Orbit Music: A Home for Music
Shanelle Kim Arts & Entertainment Editor
Demetri Kirchberg | “I asked
Like piracy?
somebody one time, he was like 18 and really passionate about records, and I’m like ‘Why? I don’t get it. Why are people your age’ And he’s like ‘Well, I just can’t believe music is on that disc, and then you play it, and it just jumps off.’” From the moment I stepped into Orbit Music, I could sense the air of authenticity that permeated this independent shop in Mishawaka. Everything from the orange media stands, to the hanging planetary signs, to the border made of hundreds of vinyl 45s, gives off the sense that this is the place for genuine music lovers. Owner Doug Zimmerman had kindly agreed to answer a few questions for us about his experiences both as a businessman, and as a record enthusiast. In July 1989, Doug and his father started Orbit Music right across the street from its current location. When I asked him what it was that attracted him to this business, he gave an answer that I’m sure most independent shop owners could empathize with. “I was just a big record collector, and I just got into it cause it was like a big hobby of mine. I thought it would be a good thing to do, you know? And it was, for a while.” Though the store has seen better days, he still loves “finding that particular song or that particular album that somebody’s been looking for for a while. You can see the passion that they have for it.”
Yeah that was really big. I never dreamt that nobody would stick up for copyrights on the Internet, but nobody really has. Piracy kind of took the wind out of my sails.
What are the biggest struggles or challenges of this business?
If you could go back and give yourself one piece of advice at the beginning of this venture, what would it be?
I would have cut back on [new] media quicker. I held on and it hurt. I was using capital on something that wasn’t making much of a return because I just figured it would come back around, and it would be more difficult to acquire pirated music, and it has just gotten easier. Indie music CDs, they don’t sell at all, it’s terrible. But Rap and R&B, and Metal, I should have focused on the ones that actually sell. It’s no secret that the number of millennials that buy the music they consume is frighteningly low. Stealing music is often justified with notions that the huge, commercial pop superstars are unaffected by a drop in sales. While those kinds of artists are still going to be able to buy their mansions in Malibu, the majority of the music industry, including oases like Orbit Music, is feeling the collapse of something great. In a recent interview, Stevie Nicks compared internet piracy to someone walking into a painter’s home, liking the masterpiece over the fireplace that the painter created with their own effort and passion, and walking out with it. It comes down to integrity.
The internet.
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What was the first album you bought?
are pretty nice too.
A 45, Indian Reservation by Paul Revere and the Raiders. I thought that was pretty cool. Mom went to K-mart and I couldn’t believe they actually had that.
Why do you think people should care about vinyl records? What do they have to offer?
This would be the hardest question for me, but what’s your favorite album of all time?
Captain Beefheart, Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller). There you go. That’s true. Oh nice! The world is so digital that we want something we can touch and hold on to.
It’s comforting to look at your book collection on the shelf. It’s like, Kindle’s really handy, but books
It’s just nice to have your music in your hands. The tangible, intrinsic value of piece of plastic and cardboard. For people my age, it’s nostalgia. To get that Peter Frampton or that vintage stereo that I couldn’t afford with my paper route, back then when paper was delivered by little kids and they collected money every month. Then it’s people your age and it’s the first time they ever had my music in my hands, and I like that. Typically I don’t think people consume it as their only way of consuming music, but they’ll
go and buy, if they really like Jimi Hendrix or the Beatles, they’ll go buy those things that they really, really like a lot. It’s really hard to beat when you can just have it in your hand. Doug and I fell into a conversation of Jack White’s Lazaretto “ultra LP” and our personal collections, before I fell into an indulgent search for something new to take home. Orbit Music is a perfect example of the kind of shops that first made us fall in love with music.
Professor Kari Friestad Exhibits Her Work at Smith Hall Joelle Arner | In today’s society
there is a plethora of distractions presented to us in various forms, at times preventing us from developing healthy relationships with those close to us and even with ourselves. Over the past couple of years Kari Friestad, an art professor here at Andrews University, has been working on two series of paintings; one illustrating her perception of one such distraction and the other illustrating its effects on women specifically. They are works from her years spent studying at the University of Central Florida and then at Kendall College of Art & Design in Grand Rapids, MI, where she graduated with her MFA in December. After leaving college, Friestad says her entire network became digital and she became more interested in what we are absorbed in online. In her first series, called “Proximity,” she looks at the effects of social networking as an
isolating factor. In these images you see isolated figures absorbed in the use of their smartphones and laptops, their faces illuminated solely by the screens they hold in their hands while the space around them is pitch black. A lot of the paintings from “Proximity” are derived from situations that Friestad observed by watching the people around her. The second series is called “Lookers and Glass Slippers,” which looks at the messages that women receive from the beauty industry and from other women around them. While in Florida, Friestad worked with junior highlevel girls in Pathfinder clubs. The girls were between the ages of 11-13 and “they were working through a lot of body and self-esteem issues, the pressures of dating at the age of 12,” Friestad says. Some of her inspiration also came from seeing the way that her five-year old niece is raised (when she started
the work, her niece was 3). “She’s a tall girl…so she’s forced to wear clothes that might look a little older for her,” Firestad says.“I’m not against the beauty industry, but… I think when it starts to trickle down and there’s lace on the clothes I want to buy for my five-year-old niece, it’s a little weird.” The first painting she did was that of a beauty queen and the series evolved from there. Friestad doesn’t use models but rather uses photos of real girls whose parents have strongly encouraged them to pursue a lifestyle of beauty pageantry that she finds online. She treats these images with respect, keeping in mind that they are real girls, and then goes on to create a new image from her perspective. “Lookers and Glass Slippers” is meant to provoke viewers to think: what kinds of body messages are we giving to young girls? “We want people to be empowered,” Friestad says, “but when you’re judged
based on how you look by the standards of a hundred different women, it’s not empowerment.” Friestad’s point isn’t really to move against the beauty industry but rather to question what kinds of messages culture gives us and how we (as women) perceive our self-
worth. “Proximity” and “Lookers and Glass Slippers” will be displayed in Smith Hall until March 6.
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swells that carried Déjà vu to over 7 million sales. 1970 marked the coming of age for many Baby Boomers wanting to establish their new society in peace. In the wake of Woodstock, CSN&Y captured the thoughts of their generation. “Teach Your Children” became an anthem among the flower children who wanted to give the next generation a life apart from war. “Our House” continues that thought, telling the story of a young couple establishing their new lives and finding independance. The style of this track is a clear inspiration and precursor to the solo career of Paul McCartney. Over the 45 years since Déjà vu, CSN&Y have seen plenty of peaks and valleys, but this album still represents some of America’s best songwriting. The highest point is “Almost Cut My Hair” by Crosby. The freedom in both guitar and voice create such a powerful and momentous performance that
it may be the best recording in CSN&Y’s career. This album is a 10 out of 10 in my book, and I’m sure
audiences will love it for another 45 years.
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Throwback: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Déjà vu Demetri Kirchberg | One of the
closest ways of coming to an objective critique of music is to examine its staying power. Can you put on an album and years after it was released, still hear a relevant voice? This timelessness is a characteristic of music that many in the 21st century have abandoned for the quick rewards of mainstream pop. What’s playing on the radio today will hardly exist come summer. Thankfully, however, we have certain bands like Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young who have produced music that is impervious to time. Their 1970 album Déjà vu turns 45 this year, and shows how timeless music can be when grounded in the authenticity of the human experience. Crosby, Stills & Nash was among the very first supergroups (a band composed of members from other successful careers) to take the scene when they released their self-titled album in 1968. David Crosby came from The
Byrds, Stephen Stills from Buffalo Springfield, and Graham Nash from The Hollies. Their first album received a strong amount of commercial praise, but to create its follow up, the trio became a quartet by adding Neil Young, who had also gained success from Buffalo Springfield and his own solo endeavors. Different from the other members, Young offered a musical style heavily steeped in the folk, which would soon ground him as one of America’s greatest songwriters. Stills reported that Déjà vu took over 800 hours to record, and was filled with internal struggle between the members. Young’s folk style and attitude clashed with Still’s modern rock vibe, and with Crosby, the moody hippy who loved the blues. The conflict came to the point that only two tracks on the record were true group efforts-“Carry On” and “Woodstock.” Each individual of CSN&Y would come into the studio to work on
their own songs independently, ending up with an eclectic collection of their abilities rather than a cooperative melding. After having to fight for their individual voices to be heard, CSN&Y were able to release an album so deeply in touch with current political and societal concerns that audiences latched on and haven’t let go yet. Those 800 hours went into creating one of the most detailed and precise albums of the era. In 1970, there was no such thing as Pro Tools or digital recording, where mistakes just take a few clicks to correct. Déjà vu was tracked live, so every take that made it onto the album had to be a perfect performance. That means that the perfect harmonies on Young’s “Helpless,” or the complex guitar work by Crosby on the title track became huge tasks in the studio and feats of great musicianship. “Carry On” opens the album in a moment of pure brotherhood with all four men contributing to vocal
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The Fault in Our Stars Janelle Aguilera | Next time you
feel like experiencing every emotion in the span of about 300 pages, you should pick up The Fault in Our Stars, written by one of the most well-renowned authors of this generation, John Green. The story follows the witty Hazel Grace Lancaster, a sixteen year-old girl who suffers from lung cancer. Let me just say that as someone who has dealt with cancer in the family as so many of us have, this book was kind of tough to get through, but it makes you feel. It brings you along the unlikely and incredible love story of Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters, a boy in remission. Their relationship is powerful and potent, and it centers around more than their illnesses. We see several aspects of their relationship, including love, life and death, and their shared love of reading. The story takes you through the most important moments in the characters’ lives and shows two people who embrace every step in their lives in the biggest way possible. They live because they know not to squander the gift of life, and they love even though their time together is shorter than it should be. I would recommend this book very highly to everyone. It’s not only a beautiful story--it is an eye opener to how valuable life is and
shines a broader light on some serious subjects. The story brings you on a ride through courage, despair, humor, and literature to a place where you are hooked in at every point and ready to keep going. I personally read this book in one sitting (and went on to regret it because of the lack of sleep that kicked in the following morning), and it does not surprise me that many others have done the same. A film adaptation of this book has been done and is beautiful as well, but I suggest starting with the book. I was skeptical about reading the book at first due to the abundance of praise it had received by such a wide group of people. Could it really be that good? And it was. The gorgeous plot twists and exceptionally created characters will make you laugh out loud in public places, see pain and suffering from a new window, and want to use more metaphors and symbolism in everyday diction. The words tease you and play with your mind and give you something relevant, raw, devastating, and captivating to enjoy. You will be pulled to feel this story and will lose the desire to ever resurface, as well as feel inspired to think about the life you’ve been given.
Saturday night, March 28 at 8:30 pm, in the Newbold Auditorium, will be Andrews University’s first annual “Group-Off.” The GroupOff is going to be a television-styled talent show, aimed specifically towards groups, and will include a judging panel, hosts, and eliminations. The purpose of the Group-Off
is to showcase all the different acts and talents on campus, whether it be singing, comedy, movement, acting, etc. Admission for The Group-Off will be free. Auditions will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, March 4 and 5, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm, and Friday March 6, from 2:00
pm-5:00 pm in the Lamson Hall Chapel. The only requirements for the auditions are to consist of a group of three or more, to be creative, and to have fun! We are especially looking for creativity in the auditions. We want to see some of the talents that have not yet been showcased on campus. The
acts do not need to be official clubs on campus in order to audition. Groups just need to be of three or more persons. Hope to see you there!
THE STUDENT MOVEMENT
The Last Word
Pizza, Calzones, and Friendship
Melodie Roschman Editor-in-Chief
If you overheard a conversation between my friends but didn’t speak English, you might be justified in thinking that we really don’t get along. Sitting forward in our chairs, calling each other names, raising our voices and occasionally pounding one fist into another to emphasize a point, we often look like we’re in the middle of an intense political debate. If you did speak English, however, you’d realize we’re fighting about the Avengers. My friend group often feels like a bunch of pre-law candidates sharpening their skills as we gleefully contest important issues like Starbucks drinks, the pronunciation of “esoteric,” and what Hogwarts houses we would sort our professors into (if you’re reading this, Dr. Jones, you’re in Gryffindor). We enjoy taking sides, playing devil’s advocate, looking for nuances and counterarguments, and creating elaborate explanations to maintain our quickly crumbling stances on such important issues as how old Aragorn would have been during the Hobbit movies. Though these arguments are mostly just silly ways to celebrate our nerdiness and simultaneously sharpen the actual skills we use in our literature classes, they occasionally lead to us stumbling on real truths. This past Saturday night, several of us were hanging out at a friend’s apartment, sitting on the couch watching YouTube videos and talking about nothing, and
the recent series finale of my favorite sitcom, Parks and Recreation, came up. My favorite character, Ben, is obsessed with calzones— pizza-like pockets where toppings are cooked inside of the crust instead of on top of it. The mention of calzones led, naturally, to my friend Mercedes asking an extremely important question: “If you were a pizza, what would your toppings be? And what if you were a calzone?”
see them at first glance.” I laughed, but as her face stayed serious I realized that, as weird as the conversation was, as weird as our conversations always are, she was right. So often we think that we can tell who people are by the face that they show the world, by their superficial characteristics. I’ve made snap judgments about people before because of the way they did their makeup, or their accent, or their love of a cer-
“So often we think that we can tell who people are by the face that they show the world.” The personal pizza toppings came quickly and easily: she would be pesto with truffle oil and bleu cheese, I would be spinach and goat cheese, Dakota would be stuffed crust with Skittles. I paused at the second part of her question, however. “Why would the calzone thing be any different?” She looked at me exasperatedly, as if I had asked something obvious. “Because people aren’t pizzas,” she said. “They’re calzones. They act like their toppings are on the outside, but they’re really on the inside where no one can
tain genre of music—and I’m sure they’ve done the same to me. After all, most people are not nearly as interested in the gender dialectics of Pirates of the Caribbean as I am. I should caution that, despite frequent advice to the contrary, working by first impressions isn’t always a bad thing. As much as we want to treat everyone as deep and nuanced individuals, we cannot functionally live that way. That’s why we craft our images, after all: to give a quick picture to the world of who we want them to see. You wear a tie to a job interview
so they’ll think that you’re professional; you wear a Bulls cap so people know you love your team. The important thing, however, is to realize that these carefullycrafted images are just that: images. Every person is different than they first appear, and will often seem inconsistent when you get to know them better. We only discover this when we get close to people, when we take time to talk and listen and understand them as nuanced and complicated and unique individuals who are often hiding their most important parts from most of the world. Reaching out to others and accepting that they’re different from who they initially appear is challenging. It requires vulnerability. But it is also the only way to really make connections, to form relationships that last. Because the best friendship is arguing about Hogwarts houses and knowing you’re talking about individuality and community. It’s reading to each other and learning that someone’s parents never told them stories. It’s arguing about pizza toppings and realizing that your friends see you as a calzone: cheesy, complicated, occasionally prone to burn them, but always worth it.
Hindsight
dreasen, current president of Walla Walla College, will visit the university campus this week, before deciding whether or not to accept the AU presidency. He and his wife, Demetra, are scheduled to arrive on Wednesday afternoon, March 9, and conclude their visit on Sunday, March 13. Andreasen was chosen to be the next president at the February 21 meeting of the Board of Trustees. He was selected after Board members listened to and discussed the work of the presidential search committee.
Robert Kloosterhuis, chair of the Board of Trustees, will be on campus to acquaint Andreasen with the campus and its facilities. Kloosterhuis will also introduce Andreasen at the various events during the week. During his visit, Andreasen will be involved in various meetings with administration, including deans of the various schools and vicepresidents, faculty and staff, and students. His first appointment is a town hall meeting with faculty and staff at Lamson Hall on Wednesday evening. Andreasen will be intro-
duced to the faculty and staff and then answer questions. Andreasen has expressed his interest in the student body by requesting a meeting with students. This will place through a student forum, to be held at 7:30 on Thursday, March 10. The forum will take place in the University Towers Auditorium and all students are encouraged to attend. After a brief introduction, AUSA President Adam Rose and AUSA President-elect Dan Purdy will conduct an interview. Rose will then serve as a mod-
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erator during a question session where students will be able to bring their positive comments and constructive questions regarding Andreasen’s possible presidency. During Andreasen’s visit, faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to wear “Say YES to Andrews” buttons circulating around campus.