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It Starts Now! AUSA Celebrates Welcome Back Week
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SENATE PROJECT BRINGS FREE LAUNDRY
GC TAKES ON HOT BUTTON ISSUES
AU CARDINALS TAKE FLIGHT
ADVICE FROM A FIRST YEAR GRAD STUDENT
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THE NEST: BEGINNINGS “Every time I transitioned into another part of the medley I could hear everyone singing along.”
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It Started with a BIG BANG
Shenika K. McDonald News Editor
Regine Senior | “Spectacular,” “amazing” and “brilliant” were some of the many words students used to describe the events that took place during the Andrews University Student Association (AUSA) Welcome Back Week. In previous years, one large-scale event would take place to welcome back both new and returning students. However, this school year included a series of daily events and commenced with a bang from colorful fireworks. Sunday, the first day of Welcome Back Week, also included the first annual University Handshake, which involved the students introducing themselves to one another. However, the fun did not stop on Sunday. On Monday, 1500 water balloons were prepared for students to have a water balloon fight on the flag mall. Although outside it was only 60 degrees Fahrenheit, cool temperatures did not stop students from having a blast and splashing their opponents. Afterwards, the Warner Bros. classic movie Space Jam (featuring Looney Tunes cartoon character Bugs Bunny) was shown in the rec center. The following day “Christmas in August” was celebrated in the Campus Center; the celebration included many different activities such as Christmas cookie decorating and even a visit from Santa Claus himself. When asked about the event Ashley Neu, Social Vice President of AUSA stated, “this gave students the chance to experience the joy and wonder of Christmas without being in an icy
winter wonderland.” Wednesday offered new and returning students another chance to become better acquainted with each other. Not to be confused with speed dating, “speed friending” allowed the students to meet new people in a fast and fun way. Each student was given 60 seconds to speak and get to know someone new before he or she would continue on to meet someone else. Students claimed it allowed them to have fun while also quickly getting to know their peers. “I’m very outgoing and I really enjoyed the fact that I was given a chance to meet even more people that I may not have seen on campus before,” Emmanuel Lapoterie, an undeclared freshman, said. Thursday brought the official AUSA event for the week, a “forfun” softball game Although less attended by students overall, those who participated said they felt the event’s impact. Amante Gonzalez, a senior psychology major, expressed that he was “impressed by the fact that the teams that were created crossed class boundaries and allowed each student to work together regardless if they were a freshman or a senior.” When asked why AUSA chose to have a Welcome Back Week rather than just celebrate the arrival of new and returning students to campus, Neu said, “We wanted to make sure everyone had the opportunity to take part in each of the events and also allow the student body to experience different aspects of activities rather
than having a generic welcome.” And many students were impressed. “I feel like AUSA is very much present among the student body,” said Juanna Murrillo, a junior psychology major. Murrillo, in addition to other students, enjoyed the fact that members of the AUSA did not separate themselves as an elite group but instead went out of their way to greet students and make sure that each Andrews University student felt that they could speak to AUSA members with ease. “They surpassed my standards,” Tara Thona said. “And they did a great job of making sure people had something to do.” In addition to Welcome Back Week activities, AUSA will be sponsoring “Almouse Anything Goes” on Sept. 12, an annual class competition with games such as tug-of-war, hula hoop and other group-based activities that allows students to become better acquainted with their classmates. These fun and competitive activities help to instill class pride and this year’s event will even include a Disney theme that will be incorporated in each of the activities. Make sure to mark down the date in your calendars because this night will be full of fun and excitement and may even be the place where dreams come true.
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the selection or instruction of the new president. However, I would say that Andrews is a very special place for many people. It’s an inheritance we have received from our church, and over the years it has grown and developed. I would ask the next president to honor that heritage and push it some notches further ahead. When you do a job like that, you work for the institution, not yourself, so I would encourage the next person to work for institution and not for themselves.” Luxton agreed. “The new presi-
dent will hopefully be calm under pressure, be poised, have a sense of humor, have a passion for Adventist education, and have consideration for the individuals (he or she) works for and for the students,” Luxton said.
about it. After speaking to Dean Donnie Keele at Meier Hall and other residence hall deans about what needed to be done, Hearn enacted progress towards providing students with new laundry machines. The old system had apparently been ran by one company with whom the University had been working for years. When the contract ended, the new company behind the laundry system took the opportunity to look for new washing machines and dry-
ers. However, in order for the new system to be launched, the Senate had to help raise funds for the project. According to Joseph Hearn, the Senate raised $1,100. “I’m happy that we AUSA Senators were able to deliver on our promise,” Hearn said. “We promised change and we promised free laundry would become a reality, but to have it become a reality this soon is a blessing.”
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Andreasen: A Legacy of Leadership Lydia Levy | On August 24, Andrews University students refreshed their email inboxes to find a special message from President Niels-Erik Andreasen. Emails from the president are much like their sender: warm and personable. This particular email was no different in its tone, but the message was historic. After having spent 22 years as President of Andrews University, Dr. Andreasen would be retiring. Andrews University students were left with some questions: What was behind this retirement? What would this mean for the Andrews community? And, of course, who would fill President Andreasen’s shoes? I had the pleasure of meeting with President Andreasen to get further insight on his retirement. When asked the question “Why now?”, Andreasen’s response was simple and straightforward. “I’m not tired of it; I’m not looking for exciting things of a different nature to do,” Andreasen said. “I find my work plenty exciting. The only reason is that I am getting older, and when you get older you have to make some decisions about what is wise and proper. I’ve been blessed with good health, so I’m not burdened by the age. The way the University works is that every five years the board reappoints or appoints a president. The period I’m in now expires in the summer of 2016, which would be a natural point to say to the board, ‘Perhaps you should look in a different direction,’ simply because I’m getting older, and I should be smart about taking responsible action for
that.” I also invited Andreasen to reflect upon his proudest accomplishments as president of Andrews University. Andreasen said, “The most satisfaction has come to me from seeing (Andrews) becoming better recognized as a serious private, Christian university in this country. It has gone up in the ratings, rankings and in people’s opinions about us. It is the sense of further maturing, that improvement or advancement, that I consider the most rewarding.” What legacy does President Andreasen leave behind? Beyond statistics of Andrews’ overall ratings and advances throughout his presidency, President Andreasen also influenced and inspired many faculty, staff members and students. As I interviewed different individuals within the Andrews community, the overall response was one of overwhelming support and appreciation for Andreasen. Jean Semeleer, a graduating MSA student, expressed her admiration of his leadership. “I feel that (President Andreasen) was very personable, relatable and always willing to have conversations. He’s an inspiration because of his commitment, the length of his presidency, the fact that he gave it his all throughout the entirety of his time here, and his resilience regarding his leadership,” Semeleer said. Dr. Beverly Matiko, Associate Professor of English and Communication, felt similarly about Andreasen’s presidency’s effect on the campus, faculty and students.
“I have been a faculty member at Andrews University for all of Dr. Andreasen’s years of presidential service. I remember how surprised he was when he first came here to interview; he was greeted by ‘Say Yes’ buttons and banners at every turn,” Matiko said. “For more than two decades, I have appreciated having someone at the helm whose languages, education, upbringing and employment history all contribute to the broadening of this institution’s view of itself, its global responsibilities and its opportunities. Dr. Andreasen’s very presence here reminds us that while we are a very fine American university, we are much more than that. We are a university whose influence reaches well beyond the borders of one state and one country.” Matiko added, “On a more personal note, I always feel affirmed in my specific discipline whenever Dr. Andreasen speaks publicly. He frequently quotes from a wide range of classical and contemporary literature. Each time he does this, he reminds us of the importance of beauty—in words, in landscape, in all endeavors—to the soul’s health and well-being.” Dr. Andrea Luxton, Andrews University Provost, also commented on President Andreasen’s legacy and influence on Andrews University over the last 22 years. “President Andreasen has contributed largely to creating a campus that is recognized and valued for its high quality and spiritual focus,” Luxton said. “He created an environ-
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ment in which people feel safe and free to go about the business of education.” What possibly makes Andreasen’s upcoming retirement so difficult for Andrews University faculty and students to swallow is that fact that he has become so beloved for his warm spirit, humility and excellence in leadership. When asked if there were any words of wisdom that he could offer Andrews University’s next president, Andreasen said, “I promised myself that I would not become involved in
The New and Improved Laundry System Charis Glanville | When students asked, the Andrews University Student Association answered. All students now live in residence halls equipped with brand new washing machines and dryers. Each of the Andrews University residence halls have a new, high-efficiency, coin-free laundry system for their residents. “The new system is amazing and convenient because the washers and dryers are stacked on top of each other, ” freshman Miracle
Richardson said. Freshman Jessica Bujor, a business administration major, agreed, citing the app that can tell you the amount of time your clothes will be in the washing machine or dryer as an added bonus. “I think it is nice that there is no loose change students have to deal with,” Bujor said. Stephan Brett, senior nutrition major, said, “I enjoy the new system because it is free and because the washing machines and dryers
look more reliable than the older machines. The old machines used to eat money students would put into them, so I am happy the laundry budget was put into our housing cost.” Chris Da’Costa, a sophomore theology major, said he feels the new laundry system is a sign of University administrators responding to students’ desires. “I want to try the app, and believe that the new system makes being a student easier by not adding the stress of finding
loose change,” Da’Costa said. “The new system makes me, and possibly other students, feel like the University cares about us and our experience here.” Last school year, senior aviation flight major and AUSA Senator Joseph Hearn, noticed that people strongly disliked the old laundry system and that complaints among the students about how bad and unreliable the machines were grew. Hearn decided he wanted to do something
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The Adventist Imposition: Revisiting the Topic of Ordination Daniel J. Fults
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Michael Polite | Most summaries
of the vote on women’s ordination will read similar to this lead: “Delegates turned down a motion that would have allowed each division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to decide for itself whether to ordain women to the gospel ministry in its territory.” But if you read closely, taking small bites of each word to ensure proper digestion, some of the language seems out of place, a tad arrogant, and surprisingly profane. It’s true; on July 8, 2015, delegates of the 60th General Conference session of Seventh-day Adventists voted not to authorize continental regions (better known as Divisions) the power to contextualize their ministry and ordain women where the pervading culture deems it appropriate. It was the hot button of the session! That’s why we cleared our schedules; that’s why we tuned-in for over six hours; that’s why we booed or cheered each speaker’s passionate monologue, and that’s why we held our breath as hundreds of delegates plodded past limpid receptacles, placing their conviction into neatly arranged Tupperware bins. We knew what the pomp and circumstance was all about, but the violent swirling of tradition and ceremony may have distracted us from asking the most important question of the day: Does any human-made institution have the right to decide whether to ordain a woman or a man? The answer to the previous question will vary based on one’s definition of the term ordination. Traditionally, the term has been defined based on the ritual found-
ed by our Catholic forefathers (although Seventh-day Adventism has been critical of Catholicism, you’d be surprised how many Catholic practices we still embrace). It is derived from the PostAugustan, Latin word ordinare which means “to appoint to office.” For centuries, Catholic leadership has assumed certain inalienable rights under the guise that God has endowed them with such authority. This authority has been used to excommunicate (determine the fate of the soul), change the divine law, and to determine who has or has not been called to serve as clergy within the institution (the term “clergy” is also a Catholic invention). They assume this authority without apology and believe that God favors their decisions. Although we may be startled by such bombastic claims, I struggle to separate our vote on women’s ordination from the aforementioned tradition of claiming divine authority where the Spirit alone should lead. The early church left us an example concerning the ultimate ordaining authority: “‘If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could withstand God?’ When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, ‘Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life.’” The Holy Spirit ordains and the church gives witness to what God has established. The church does not choose; the Spirit chooses, and the church supports who God has chosen. Ordination, as practiced today, more closely reflects
of women in ministry or should they be gathering to see if God has already ordained any women in their midst? Should men be accepting this practice or should we start boycotting it until it reflects the Biblical ideal outlined in the New Testament? These were the questions arresting my attention while voters marched to the tune of hymns carrying while voting cards that meant so much to so many. This past July we all argued for, or against, gender inclusion, but it may be time to argue for, or against, ordaining anyone—male or female—as long as the ceremony uplifts the decisions of men above the confirmation of the Holy Spirit.
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im•po•si•tion (noun) Definition—“the ceremonial laying on of hands, as in confirmation.” Catholic tradition than it reflects the ceremonious “laying on of hands” described in the New Testament. While many publically debated over whether women were
fit to serve as ordained ministers, I waged a more private war within the confines of my heart. Should we be ordaining at all? Should delegates be determining the fate
Affirming Women in Ministry Emily Cancel | While I was not present at General Conference this year to witness the monumental decision made concerning women’s ordination in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, it would take some severe isolation to have avoided knowledge of it completely. Prior to the vote, Facebook and Twitter were swamped with dozens of opinions on the issue, some of which shocked me in their vehemence. It struck me that many people I knew had not previously had strong opinions on it were very vocal about the sexist and misogynistic implications of the subsequent vote. I do believe they’ve missed the point. Ordination itself is not specifi-
cally addressed in the Bible, though man as the head of the family unit and congregation is. I do believe that the traditional male-female roles were designed to produce one perfect team, but at the same time, I believe some things in the Bible become obsolete as culture and societies change. The mixing of fabrics in clothing is one such example. I am not prepared to say whether or not women in leadership positions in the church is one of these outdated practices, but it is something to be considered. I also believe that those roles are flexible and that there is more than one way to meld two personalities
into one successful dynamic. That dynamic may involve women in leadership positions. God has blessed us each with specific gifts and opened many doors by which we can use those gifts for the greater good, and many women do possess the gift of spiritual leadership. Saying, “We appreciate that you are gifted in this area, but can’t support you in its fullest capacity,” may discourage more women than we care to admit. Any woman feeling called to do so will preach and teach with as much dedication as their male counterparts regardless of whether or not she possesses a piece of paper giving her that right, but it would hurt me being told
that I could never quite be a pastor because I happened to be born with the wrong set of chromosomes for the job. Seeing the amount of uproar and divisive argument caused by no change in the system caused me to wonder how much of a war zone would have resulted from a decision to ordain women? It seems to me that if the church cannot handle the idea of significant change, it would not have handled actual change any better. As much as I would love to see a world church united in their goals and achievements, this particular issue is not going to be the one that cat-
alyzes such unity, at least not yet. Not every division in the church is ready for the idea of women holding positions of authority in their churches, because there are too many different cultures on earth trying to do what they think is right. Women’s ordination will need to be readdressed, and one day may pass, to the great joy of all women seeking ordination, but now is not the time. Until such a time, women will continue doing what they have done for years, and pray for God’s continued support and guidance.
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Women’s Ordination: The Shifting Culture of the World Church Identifying the Source of the NAD’s Diminishing Influence in Church Policy Making Samuel James Fry | The 60th
General Conference session in San Antonio underscored a unique phenomenon taking place in the Seventh-day Adventist church. It is common knowledge among the Adventist community that the growth of the church in various regions around the globe is fast outpacing membership growth in North America. Yet, the extent and rapidity of this growth, and the resulting diminishment of influence that the North American Division (NAD) wields in church policy making is easy to overlook. Historically the birthplace of Adventism, the NAD is finding its once unparalleled influence waning in what is surely a sign of the cultural shift taking place within the world church as a whole. One way to examine the recent change is to evaluate the 2015 Annual Statistical Report, compiled by the church’s Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research (ASTR), which provides an in depth look at this phenomena. ASTR is responsible for producing the Annual Sta-
tistical Report, an analysis of areas of church growth, membership trends, and attendance rates. ASTR’s 151st annual report contains many significant findings—including one of the most undeniable evidences of change—the increasing proportion of tithes and offerings contributed from outside the NAD. According to the report, until recently, the majority of the church’s funds came from the NAD, but a new trend is emerging. In 2013 the NAD contributed 43 percent of world tithes and offerings, and the South American Division contributes 35 percent, with the rest of the world providing the remaining 22 percent, in what ASTR called “a sign of growth and development in the world church.”
controlled a massive 19 percent of delegates at the 2015 General Conference in San Antonio. Perhaps for the first time in Adventist history, the NAD is being forced to
More revealing than tithes and offerings is the membership of the SDA church. The NAD boasted only a mere 1,201,366 members at the end of 2014, compared to the Inter-American Division (IAD) which has the highest membership of any division in the Adventist church—3,686,255 members—and
admit its role in church affairs has been greatly diminished by the increasing influence of the world church.
“Is it acceptable for division executive committees, as they may deem it appropriate in their territories, to make provision for the ordination of women to the gos-
“The Inter-American Division ...controlled a massive 19 percent of delegates at the 2015 General Conference”
No more compelling argument can be demonstrated than the vote on women’s ordination. The question delegates voted on—
pel ministry?”—was a major policy question, and the NAD simply lacked the number of votes necessary to swing the vote either way. Dr. Lawrence Geraty, former president of La Sierra University, recognized that the question of women’s ordination would ultimately be decided by the world church, during
his appeal to delegates at the Alamodome: “We in North America are appealing for the world church to recognize the need in our division, to allow us to use women, since men have already been granted recognition. We are not forcing other divisions to have ordained females. We are asking for the graciousness to be allowed to make our own choice. The mission field in the 20th century was the Global South and the Global North facilitated that. We now ask that the Global South help the Global North in mission in the 21st century.”
elements of Adventism it was first given when it was the focus of extensive mission efforts throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. How this cultural shift will continue to affect the church’s policy remains to be seen, but one thing is abundantly clear: we can expect the world church to continue to take a more active role in shaping church policy in 2020.
While the 41 percent of delegates who voted in favor of women’s ordination in San Antonio comprised a much larger number than in 1995, when it was voted on in Utrecht, Holland, it is apparent that the majority of the world church continues to oppose women’s ordination. It is imperative that the NAD starts to recognize that they are at the mercy of a larger, more dynamic, and growing world church that retains many of the conservative
Defining the Delegates by the Numbers Daniel Fults | This July, the General Conference Session in San Antonio made some landmark decisions affecting the policy of the Seventhday Adventist Church around the world. This policy was decided—in historical fashion—by a group of delegates. These delegates made up the conglomerate representation of all members of the global church as well as the General Conference itself. Taking a closer and simplified look at the specifics of who these delegates are and how they are chosen yields some interesting, and perhaps surprising, results.
The process to select a delegate is outlined by the General Conference. There are two distinct classes of delegates: delegates-at-large and regular delegates. The difference, simply put, is that at-large delegates represent the General Conference (and institutions), while the regular delegates are selected from each Union, intended to be based partially on membership. In San Antonio, there was a grand total of 2566 delegates with 1559 regular and 1007 at-large delegates. Interestingly, according to the 2013 Statistics, the church is 57 percent fe-
male and 43 percent male (according to most recent membership numbers) while the delegates this year reflected 17 percent female and 83 percent male, respectively. Particularly striking is that while 45% of the church’s members are under the age of 30— only six percent of delegates selected were aged under 30. Many have cried foul at this seemingly large disparity in representation, and maybe rightfully so. The reason for the discrepancy lies in the process itself. The executive committee of each union selects the delegates, and the General Conference constitu-
tion dictates that delegates must be composed of at least 50 percent lay members, pastors or other front line workers, while the other 50 percent usually consists of administrative roles within the union. The way the current selection system is set up inherently favors more of those in administrative or ministerial roles, and as things stand currently, the pool of availability does not include a great number of either younger or female individuals. The General Conference recognizes this and claims to “(make) special efforts to include young adults, women and frontline
workers in the delegate mix.” Their belief is that this will change over time, with the hope that both women and younger people will get placed in those positions. Therefore, in analyzing this system, one could favor a system more representative in its demographical makeup, or, the current model which prefers those in administration who are supposedly more knowledgeable with the inner workings of the church. One must ask themselves a few questions in thinking along either line: Do I trust those placed in administrative positions to be demo-
cratic? Would a complete overhaul of an already complex formula be a bigger headache? Is there anything that I may overlook, strength or weakness, in the current or an alternative system?
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How to Plan Simple Fitness in Your Everyday Schedule: Evan M. Rorie Pulse Editor
Jordan Jackson | How to plan a simple fitness in your everyday schedule:
mercials. You could also do leg exercises and lifts with appropriate weights.
Turn your commute to class into a workout. Instead of a sluggish, slow walk to your classes, run! Running is a great form of working out and fitting in your cardio for the day. Not a runner? You can bike to class or even board.
Downtime is Playtime. Every moment counts, so don’t waste them. Don’t squander your time; use every opportunity you have to your full advantage and work those muscles. Hydrate. Drinking lots of water helps speed up your metabolism. Think twice the next time you have to choose between water and soda. Vacuum. Studies that show that the average student can burn about 75 calories every half hour while vacuuming his or her room. So get up and go clean.
Make sure to set an early alarm. Wake up early and get in a quick workout so you can start your day right. At the end of the day, you won’t have to feel guilty about missing your daily workout because it was the first thing you did. Take the stairs. Let’s say you’re sitting in your room waiting for class and you want to fit in a quick workout. You realize that you wouldn’t have time for a full workout so you decide to use the stairs instead. Running up and down the stairs in your residence hall is a quick way to fit in a quick workout and burn calories. So let’s get to steppin’. Workout and watch TV. Multitasking allows you to get the best of both worlds. While watching your favorite show, jog in place in between com-
Dance, Dance, Dance. Put on your favorite song and bust a move. Thirty minutes (about seven or eight songs) of fast dancing can burn up to 266 calories. Play a game of tennis. Grab a friend and decide to take advantage of the warm weather before fall by playing tennis. It doesn’t matter if you’re good or bad; all that matters is the exercise you’re getting and the fun you’re having. In addition to burning calories, playing tennis can improve bone health and prevent cardiovascular disease.
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AU Cardinals Soccer Justin Walker | The beginning of the fall semester signifies the start of a new school year for many students; for others, however, it also means the beginning of a new soccer season. This year, the Andrews University Cardinals men’s soccer team is looking to bounce back from a disappointing season after finishing last year’s season with three wins, 11 losses, and two ties. Despite having experienced what was described as a disappointing season last year, the atmosphere surrounding this year’s team could be described as one of optimism and
confidence. “This season is looking more promising than ever,” senior defender Nathan Amankwah said. “We have a new coach, one (who) took the women’s soccer team to nationals a few years back. We have new team members from all over the world with different skill sets that can definitely contribute to our game play. And we also have a good schedule that holds many potential (wins).” This year’s team will feature 25 players, intended to ensure that the team will have the numbers to overcome injuries, fatigue, possible suspen-
sions and even the occasional conflicting extracurricular commitment. With so many new faces on the team, team veterans will be expected to lead to allow for a smooth and successful season. Amankwah said, “We hope to bring the school victories through soccer and raise the awareness and support for our soccer team through the course of this season.”
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Featured Athlete: JoDee Fairbanks Bethany Morrison | This issue’s featured athlete is senior JoDee Fairbanks from Jamestown, New York. Fairbanks is a Spanish Studies major and Religion minor who plans on continuing her education after graduation by pursuing a master’s degree in Social Work. In her free time, Fairbanks loves to play soccer, and plays midfield on the Lady Cardinals soccer team. When did you first discover your love for soccer? Fairbanks: “I’ve always had a love for sports but it was (during) my junior year of high school and my first year at Union Springs Academy that I was exposed to soccer. I fell in love right away. I played on the team, took the soccer class and played every rec period I got.”
team.” What do you love about the game? Fairbanks: “I love that soccer brings people together. I enjoy knowing that I can go to any country in the world and have a social bonding experience without speaking the(other players’) language.” What do you least and most like about your position? Fairbanks: “I like midfield because I am involved in both offense and defense.” What are some things the Lady Cardinals want to do differently this year? Fairbanks: “Our goal is to work better as a team, to keep the ball circulating.”
What’s the most important thing to know as a member of a team? Fairbanks: “If you don’t play as a team or trust your teammates, the game falls apart and we get frustrated with each other.” What brings your team together? Fairbanks: “As a team we can keep morale up and lift each others’ spirits.”
How do you feel when you play soccer? Fairbanks: “I feel free. I am usually not a runner but when I’m in soccer I feel as if I could run for hours.” What thoughts run through your head when you play? Fairbanks: “I am very attentive and aware of what is going on; I become very focused.”
What are some ways your team is preparing for your first game this Thursday? Fairbanks: “We are working on knowing our own positions as well as the positions of our teammates in order to play more coordinated as a
Intramurals
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Tim McLean | Now that the first week of school is over and everyone has had a chance to get a feel for their semester, it is time to bring up one of Andrews University’s favorite pastimes: intramural sports. Intramurals are much less formal than the official Andrews University Cardinals athletic teams and are a great way to get active, meet people and have a great time. Whether one wants to create a team with their friends or join one with players they have never met before, intramurals provide the opportunity to break a sweat and burn off that extra scoop of ice cream from the cafeteria, all the while providing a healthy distraction from classwork. To be eligible for intramural sports, one must be either a cur-
rent full-time student of Andrews University, a full-time faculty or staff of Andrews University, or an alumnus of Andrews University who has received his or her diploma.
Two intramural sports whose seasons are quickly approaching are softball and outdoor soccer. Sports to be offered later this year include flag football, volleyball, indoor soccer and basketball.
Intramurals provide the opportunity to break a sweat ... all the while providing a healthy distraction from classwork.
In order to create a team with friends or register as a free agent, fill out the following form online: http://www.aucardinals.com/SIDHelp/form/2.php. If you find yourself technologically challenged, paper forms can be found in the Intramural Office within the office of Student Life in the Campus Center. If you have any additional questions, contact Student Activities Director Joel Griessel at 269-4713215, Event Coordinator Chelsea Nelson at 269-471-6568, or Athletics Director David Jardine at 269471-3965 or djardine@andrews. edu.
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Andrei Wayne K. Defino Humans Editor
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Chelesia Anderson Year: First-year grad student Major: Physical Therapy Interviewed by: Megan Ehrhardt Are you considering PT? First-year grad student Chelesia Anderson has a few suggestions for you. “Oh man, I was so excited when I received my acceptance letter from the Andrews University Department of Physical Therapy graduate program; I love the whole body and learning about it isn’t a chore!” Chelesia exclaimed once the interview began. “I love how it all works and how the muscles connect and move.”
Her favorite part of the program thus far is the PT Assessment class where graduate students learn how to assess patients. Chelesia reported that in order to succeed in Physical Therapy one must really like people, be okay with touching the body, and have a passion for helping others. Originally from Maryland, Chelesia Anderson chose Andrews University for its highly-acclaimed Physical Therapy program, calling it “the best PT program in all of the SDA Universities.” She said, “Even though the winters here are brutal, I had no doubts about returning to An-
drews for grad school.” Anderson summarized the program, saying, “The DPT degree (one walks out of Andrews with) cuts out the extra step of acquiring a Master’s degree that so many are going back for,” tipping the acclamation scales in AU’s favor. Seeking to give advice to the Pre-PTs out there or anyone seeking to go on to grad school, Anderson noted, “Make sure physical therapy [or other graduate program] is really what you want to do... Learn to retain rather than memorize and purge information to pass the classes.” “Each graduate level class is
like a fire hydrant of info,” said Anderson, adding that, “Exams are gigantic.” Not wanting to scare aspiring PT majors, though, she quickly followed that up with how much of a family the Department of Physical Therapy is, saying, “You’ll always have support and friends, especially since we all are typically in class together from 8:30am to 6pm all week.” Chelesia provided a quick list of things to consider before applying to a physical therapy program like the one offered at Andrews University, listing the following: The rigor of the 3-year, all yearround program
all these bright, young minds, sharing ideas.” Mthiyane admitted that he initially expected of the other students at the Grassroots Conference to be arrogant and uninterested in the interdisciplinary effects of architectural design. Mthiyane stated he was pleasantly surprised, however, to discover that the other students present at the conference were, according to Mthiyane, “a conscientious generation of architects.” According to Mthiyane, one student said at the conference said, “We are doctors; we are here for service. It’s not about us architects leaving our signatures in buildings, it’s about building buildings that will shape the future of the next generation.” While he was in Rome, Mthiyane had an opportunity to witness to others. After purchasing non-alcoholic beverages in a bar, the only place where he and his friends could watch a game on television, Mthiyane and his friends piqued the curiosity of other patrons. Both a man and his daughter expressed much interest in their religion, and Mthiyane has remained in contact with them since. “That girl from Italy,” Mthiyane said, “she wants to come over to Andrews and check it out. She’s very spiritual—it’s funny how we
met in a bar.” Mthiyane stated that his last benefit of traveling this summer was being able to visit his family. “I’m South African, and I got to go home after two and a half years. My inspiration is looking at people like Nelson Mandela who made such a difference in the world. My education isn’t just general education; people had to fight for me to get that opportunity.” Throughout his travels this summer, Mthiyane was eager to communicate his intentions, his
The fast pace of the program The importance of maintaining a balanced life while in the program The need to visit PT clinics and shadow, shadow, shadow! For her final remarks, Anderson dished on her secret to success. “I am always studying in my spare time,” she stated, “But I do make it a point to do devotion every morning; it’s really important to give it all to God every morning before going to class,” which is great advice for all college students.
Wandile Mthiyane Chris Wheeler | Wandile Mthiyane, a fourth year architecture major, spent his summer in eight different countries. From the time he left Andrews at the end of the school year to when he returned on July 7, he visited The Vatican, as well as the cities of Rome, Siena, Pienza, Monticello, Florence, Turin, Milan, London, Stockholm, Munich, Stuttgart, Durban and Johannesburg, among many others—27 cities in all. A highlight of his summer, in addition to visiting in South Africa, was the School of Architecture, Art & Design’s annual analytical summer abroad—a European study tour offered to allow architecture students to study historical architectural styles in person. “I don’t think I’ll ever be grateful enough for having the opportunity of touring this summer,” Mthiyane said. “It’s just a blessing from God.” Mthiyane described how the tour also helped him learn about faith. He mentioned being able to trace the path of the reformers, including John Wesley, John Wycliffe and Martin Luther. “In Paris, we learned about the Huguenots—very skilled artisans and architects,” Mthiyane said. Mthiyane explained how many Huguenots were persecuted by hostile French Catholics, compel-
ling them to leave Paris; because of their architectural prowess, however, the Huguenots were often brought back to Paris. Mthiyane said, “Although the world might be secular, God has created a place for us to make a difference. And that’s what I want to do: I want to be a Huguenot of today, standing for the truth biblically but at the same time making a difference.” In addition to learning about architectural history, Mthiyane also studied the many different styles of architecture found across Europe. Mthiyane was very intrigued by the correlation between architecture and European cultural trends. “What’s interesting is that baroque art and baroque music all came out of architecture; it’s the architecture period that determines it,” Mthiyane said. As president of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) student chapter at Andrews University, Mthiyane was also able to attend the AIAS Grassroots Conference in the District of Columbia this summer. Mthiyane said, “Grassroots is where all the schools of architecture in America come together for training on how to run the AIAS student chapters. It was really exciting to be at that conference with
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belief that throughout his experiences he should remind himself of his greater purpose—helping others and sharing the gospel. Mthiyane said, “(I am) grabbing every opportunity that will put me in a better position to make a difference for others and respect the gospel in the process.”
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roots? I am from Germany, born in Düsseldorf, raised in Hanover, and when I was 17 I came to the United States as a foreign exchange student to improve my English. It turned out that America was the land of opportunity, so I ended up staying here to go to college. I played competitive tennis, and I had a chance to develop that here. And then I met my husband, who is an American, so we got married and stayed here. But I should mention that in 2006 we moved back to Munich for a year and a half so my husband could learn German. I also have a Master’s degree in Teaching International Languages: German as a foreign language and English as a second language. I enjoy languages and culture.
tapped into gamification to get
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Dominique Wakefield Director for University Health & Wellness Adjunct Faculty, School of Health Professions M.A., Certified Personal Trainer; Certified Wellness Practitioner Ms. Wakefield was previously a faculty member at Andrews from 2008-2012. She is pictured with the proposed site of the Health and Wellness Center behind her, partly occupying the PMC circle. Welcome back to Andrews. Thank you very much. We haven’t had a person with your job title before. What will you be doing? I have two main areas. First, to oversee and lead the charge for a new health and wellness initiative—on this campus, for students, faculty and staff, but also for the community. Everything with health and wellness that happens on this campus I’m supposed to help pull together, redevelop, start new things. We want to really bring attention to health and wellness through research, through Student Life, through Human Resources, to be able to touch people and transform their lives— and hopefully help save some lives in the process. The second area is to play a vital role in the continued planning, development and building of the new Health and Wellness Center. And once that’s up and running, to oversee that operation. What will we be able to do in the new building that we can’t do now in Johnson Gym? We hope to develop a large “fitness space” that will have equipment that goes beyond what we can provide now in our small, gender-
separated venues. For instance, the new move is into “functional training,” including the TRX system, a suspension training system. We don’t currently have a large enough space for a large Bosu class. We hope to have nice spinning class experiences with men and women—not possible now. Expanded racquetball courts; an indoor track; an expanded aquatic facility, where we could have hydrotherapy; maybe even a saltwater pool experience—we have a lot of ideas about how to use the wellness and healing possibilities of water. Are the Freshman or Sophomore students currently at Andrews likely to be able to enjoy this facility before they graduate? We’re working toward that goal, but we don’t have a firm timeline yet. What are some things that can be done in the mean time, before the new building? First and foremost, we’ve established a Wellness Council, with representatives from faculty, staff and students. We hope to have the first meeting within the next couple of weeks to start discussing and developing a strategic plan for how to proceed with our Health and Wellness initiatives. We’ll be taking stock of what we already have going on, thinking about how we can use that in a more comprehensive way. Then we need to finalize a detailed vision of our mission and objectives. Once we’ve done that we’ll get down to the nitty gritty of “this is what we want to achieve and here’s how we’re going to do it.” Even though I’m the director, I’ll be relying heavily on the Wellness Council to come up
with the vision, so that the whole campus is really a part of this venture, so that people feel that this is “our thing.” I’m excited about the idea of increasing the connection between the campus and the community. What are some initiatives that could help in this relationship? First of all, I need to get to really know this community better. I want to connect with different churches in the area, Adventist as well as of other faiths, to see how we can work together. Health interest is a common denominator among all different organizations, including the Rotary Club, the local schools, public and private. Just within Berrien Springs we have a number of entities that are looking for connections with Andrews University. I envision us being able to send out students to these different venues to conduct classes, offer individual personal training, and individual wellness counseling. We’ll try to tap into existing campus academic programs to give students internship opportunities in the community. With the President I’ll be visiting some of the bigger entities in the area, such as Whirlpool and Lakeland, to see if Andrews can deliver some of the worksite wellness needs that they have. Just this past week, by the way, at the PMC health tent at the Berrien County Youth Fair, we were able to collect 550 surveys from the community to get a better idea of what they would be interested in participating in, in our Health and Wellness facility.
And you have been working on a PhD degree? Yes, I’m starting my fifth and hopefully final year of my PhD in Health, from the University of Bath, in the UK. My emphasis is on physical activity, human motivation, and behavior change. My research revolves around the psychology of game design and how it relates to human motivation. I particularly focus on sedentary individuals. My passion is to get everybody moving.
Andrews prides itself on being an international community. What are your international
How will game research help you to get people moving? There is a pull during game play to engage in certain behaviors that you otherwise wouldn’t do. What makes that happen? There are factors of enjoyment and engagement. Could we extract those factors and implement them in non-game contexts to positively impact people’s health? The current term is “gamification.” Business has hugely
Being from Arizona, one of Marsollier’s greatest apprehensions about attending Andrews are the notorious Michigan winters. However, she is enthusiastic that she can endure it like her father before her. Her dad’s praise for Andrews University has proved to be true for Michelle as well in her experience here so far, particularly concerning matters of spirituality. “I’ve
never been prayed for so many times by the RA’s while moving in,” she said. “The worships with Pastor Dwight spiritually feed you to the point where your cup is overflowing. The Lord is definitely on this campus.” Marsollier has already started making an effort to get involved on campus by participating in events like AUSA’s first week of school social gatherings and helping to wel-
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people to do things, as in credit cards and rewards points. When “gameful” design is applied to taking prescription medication, research has shown that people are much more adherent to their prescribed regimen. Now I have a question, for our campus, students, faculty, and staff Let’s hear it. What do you want to see on this campus as it relates to health and wellness? Please write me at wellness@andrews.edu
Michelle Marsollier Interviewed by: Sarah Stelfox “My expectation is that this year is going to be one of the best years of my life”, says Michelle Marsollier, a freshman this year at Andrews University. Marsollier graduated this past May from Thunderbird Adventist Academy, and is pre-med, currently pursuing a degree in business administration.
“Andrews also has a program specifically and strategically designed for business students who are pursuing a pre-professional program ” Marsollier said. “The program allows us to fit all of our classes in 4 years. No other school has this. Also, my Dad is an alumnus from here. He always told me how great Andrews was for him and how it is still a wonderful school.”
come people at UV this past Friday night. Her involvement has resulted in a sense of belonging and family here at Andrews. “From day one I felt welcomed.”
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Arts & Entertainment
Jaime Jorge Comes to the Howard
Shanelle E. Kim Arts & Entertainment Editor
Nicole Hwang | When Jaime Jorge was a child in communist Cuba, he was offered the possibility of studying music in Moscow on the condition that his family renounce their Christianity. They refused. However, five years later, at the age of 10, the Jorges received the opportunity to emigrate to America, where Jaime was classically trained under the guidance of Cyrus Forough. Jorge, however, initially had no interest in pursuing music as a career. Instead he chose medicine,
following his long-held dream of becoming a medical missionary. He continued to play the violin for leisure, but slowly came to realize how powerfully his music blessed those who attended his weekend concerts. After two years in medical school, Jorge made the decision to commit to a full-time ministry in music. As a continuation of this offering to God, Jorge gave a benefit concert for Cuba in the Howard Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Aug. 29. The performance was
preceded by hymns played on the guitar by a student musician, and opened with a prayer for transcendence, for passage into the presence of God. The hosts of the venue spoke of how music can be not only a means of self-expression, but also a way to commune with the holy and eternal. The hymns that Jaime played to close Sabbath reflected thoughts of praise and love for our Lord, featuring songs such as “To God Be the Glory” and “Holy, Holy, Holy.”
Jorge also addressed the audience, pointing them to faith in God’s abundant grace, saying, “Great is the Lord and worthy of glory; great is the Lord and worthy of praise.” Jorge’s extensive use of backtracks and accompanist recordings certainly limited his ability to interpret the music differently in the moment than he had at other performances, and would be frowned upon in a strictly classical setting, but illustrate his self-presentation as more of a crossover artist with
classical roots. However, his music has always been able to touch hearts, and his motives have been pure. A love offering was collected after the concert to further God’s work in Cuba, Jaime Jorge’s childhood home. So ended the first Sabbath of the year, with praise and worship, with kindness and hope.
maintained throughout the event, and for the first time ever, performers sang not only original music, but covers of popular songs as well. Performer Ryan Jarvis (Junior, Business Administration) said, “It was truly awesome to have the opportunity to perform at The Nest for freshman week. I was initially asked by Simone (Weithers) to sing and I thought that I should do something that everyone knew. I ended up performing an original song along with a cover arrangement I called the “Dance Medley,” consisting of “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon, “Forever” by Chris Brown, and Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Every time I transitioned
into another part of the medley I could hear everyone singing along, which is my personal goal whenever I am on stage.” The introduction of song covers to The Nest proved a hit, bringing forth the reaction of whooping, hollering, and cries for encores. “I wanted to show the freshman that everyone has their personal style and that they can contribute to the vast musical culture that Andrews has to offer,” Jarvis said. “I hope they got my message and now I am anxious to see what the freshmen have in store for us.”
The Nest: Beginnings Janelle Aguilera |The Nest is an integral part of one’s experience at Andrews University. It’s something that everyone should experience once, if not many more times. Fostered by Andrews’s Simone Weithers (Senior, Visual Communication), The Nest is an original arts experience where individuals get to showcase their creativity in a safe and nurturing place. Weithers said, “The Nest is a great source of entertainment, and more of a non-talent show, judgment-free, safe zone, where Cardinals can come to have their art nurtured when they might not have shown it otherwise. On Thursday, August 20, The Nest took place the first time this year to welcome incoming fresh-
men and to provide them with an unforgettable experience. When rainy weather hampered original plans to hold The Nest on the International Flag Mall outside the James White Library, Weithers and her team had to figure out a new way to bring The Nest to life. Because the freshmen were already expected to be in the Howard Performing Arts Center (HPAC) for an assembly that evening, Weithers and her team decided to hold The Nest in the HPAC’s lobby. The team spent two days readjusting plans and transitioning The Nest into its new venue, but created a space which allowed those who attended The Nest to get up close and personal with performers. The stage and instruments
were in one corner of the lobby, decked out in Christmas lights that shone off the glass walls around it. The other corner was reserved for foods and drinks, including a churro bar, popcorn, Agua Fresca punches, and other fair-like foods. The whole room took on a very Boho-chic vibe as the floors were layered with blankets and pillows for a comfortable feel. Andrews University Student Association’s Social Vice President, Ashley Neu, said, “I loved the atmosphere of our first Nest of the school year. From the ambient lighting to the comfy blankets to sit on, the chill vibe created became a very laid back setting with good friends, and great music.” A constant buzz of energy was
Throwback: Imogen Heap’s Album of Independence and Innovation Demetri Kirchberg | In 2005, while artists like Kelly Clarkson, The Black Eyed Peas and Fall Out Boy were striving for higher slots on Billboard charts, a young woman in London was forming new ways of composition and musical engineering. Imogen Heap’s Speak for Yourself was, in multiple senses of the phrase, ahead of its time. Having made her start with the 1998 experimental, electronica album iMegaphone (an anagram of her own name), Heap was snathced up by Islander Records, who paired her with producer Guy Sigworth, creating the duo Frou Frou. Together, they had moderate commercial success, but the constrictive grips of the large, controlling record label were apparent both in the squeaky clean image of Frou Frou and in their sonically
plastic, and not altogether exciting music. After only spending a few years on that project, Heap cut ties with any label, and went her own creative way. Free from any puppeteers, Heap set out alone to create a full length album in which she would fill the roles of songwriter, producer, vocalist, instrumentalist and engineer, an undertaking that few other artists could accomplish. Her compositions, being heavily electronic, did not rely on samples created by others, like many of her contemporaries (Armin van Buuren and David Guetta). Instead, Heap took to creating unique sounds and unprecedented sonic practices. In the album’s most successful single, “Hide and Seek,” Heap combined her knowledge of classical theory and knack
for technology to produce an acapella track like none other. Expertly using a voice encoder, she was able to manipulate her voice into an augmented melody that audiences simply hadn’t heard before. On top of this great technical execution is a lyrically beautiful and melancholy poem. This style and engineering has been borrowed and used by other artists such as James Blake and Monarchy, but never executed quite as complexly or smoothly. A great accomplishment of Heap’s career has been in fighting ideas that “electronic” musicians aren’t “real” musicians, or that they are in some way inferior to more organic instrumentalists. Songs like “Clear the Area” and “The Moment I Said It” are interwoven with Heap’s classically trained
and contemporarily intuitive piano playing. Part of the greatness of Heap and Speak for Yourself lies in the fact that, though her songs are often vastly complex and include numerous unconventional instruments, if Heap was only given a piano, she could play anyone of her songs promptly. While being known more for its sweeter, mid-tempo tracks, Speak for Yourself contains moments of high energy, arena-ready Electronic Dance Music that rival anything by popular artists like Zedd or Calvin Harris and predates their work by nearly a decade. “Daylight Robbery,” “Loose Ends” and “The Walk” show Heap flexing some of her prowess when it comes to allout, high energy production. It’s this level of skill that earned her the Grammy award for Best Engi-
neered Album. The body of work in Speak for Yourself solidifies Heap’s position as an artist’s artist, a real expert of her craft. “Hide and Seek” has been used by hip hop artist Jason Derulo for the chorus of his hit “Whatcha Say” and by David Guetta in his live shows. More musicians in multiple genres, such as DJ deadmau5, hard rock vocalist Kristen May, and pop titan Taylor Swift (who has a track produced and featuring Heap on her most recent album) have noted Heap as being inspirational to them. The album behind all of this inspiration, independence, and innovation just turned 10 years old; if rereleased today, Speak for Yourself would sound as relevant as ever.
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Whisk Review: Sophia’s House of Pancakes Benton Harbor (269)934-7688
Carlyle Tagalog | Benton Harbor Vibe: Sophia’s House of Pancakes is a quaint breakfast diner that provides customers a very warm and welcoming feeling mixed with an old-fashioned classic diner atmosphere. The intimate feel of community and breakfast food comes together here, allowing one to start his or her day on the right foot. Student Friendly: With its classic breakfast recipes and vintage atmosphere, Sophia’s seems to cater more to the senior citizens of the community. There are no private rooms where students can meet or study, and the Wi-Fi had some connection problems. Nevertheless, breakfast is served all day, so the hungry college student who can never find time in the morning to eat classic hot breakfast foods can satisfy their longing at Sophia’s. Originality: Sophia’s House of Pancakes may seem plain on the outside, but once you step inside you are immediately transported to a different time period where people love breakfast food. There were already quite a few people eating when we arrived, which
added the vibe of liveliness and excitement for breakfast. The warm aroma of pancakes, waffles and omelettes greeted us before anyone else could. One thing we noticed was that there were lots of advertisements: in the menu, on the placemats, on the mugs, etc. Although the advertisements distracted from the restaurant’s aesthetic, it gave the place a unique sense of being involved and invested in its community. One can feel a nice sense of community at Sophia’s House of Pancakes. Menu: The menu serves typical breakfast foods such as french toast, pancakes, waffles, eggs and omelettes. In addition to breakfast items served all day, Sophia’s has some lunch options (burgers, sandwiches, etc.). There are vegetarian options from various omelettes to the scrambled eggs and more. They even offer egg substitute or egg whites for a small fee of $1.95. It is difficult to find a vegan option in a breakfast place, but Sophie’s offers oatmeal and fruit. The food comes in large portions, and it tastes good as well. Like many other breakfast diners, they serve bottomless coffee.
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Price: The average cost for eating breakfast at Sophia’s House of pancakes is $9, depending on an individual’s appetite and tastes. And as previously stated, they serve a good amount for the price.
Service: The service at Sophia’s House of Pancakes is exceptional. Although they advertised their need for more workers, we felt as though we were served well. The staff did not make us feel rushed to finish our meals, and their service
added to the overall good breakfast experience. Score: 3.5 of 5 Whisks Sophia’s House of Pancakes is a sweet and homey place that serves warm, hearty food for a reasonable
Watch Out. Harper Lee’s ‘new’ novel isn’t what it’s cracked up to be Douglas Jones | The July publication of Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee, the best-selling author of To Kill a Mockingbird, was undoubtedly the most anticipated event in American publishing in the last half-century. For several decades, Lee remained a one-hit wonder in the literary field; critics and fans of To Kill a Mockingbird, a powerful narrative of childhood in the racially charged South of the 1930s, continued to speculate as to why she didn’t publish a second work. Over the last few years, editors at HarperCollins Publishers announced that another manuscript by Harper Lee (her name should not be connected to or confused with the name of her publisher) had been found in their files. The possibility of reading another story by Lee delighted and excited her fans, and the possibility of her fans buying Lee’s hardcover novel for $27.99 delighted and excited publishers. Essentially, Go Set a Watchman
is a draft submitted by Lee to HarperCollins Publishers in the 1950s. At that time, her manuscript was rejected and publishers suggested that Lee rewrite the story, possibly from a child’s point of view. The result of that rewrite is To Kill a Mockingbird. Thus, it is impossible—or nearly so—to discuss Watchman without connecting it to Mockingbird. However, the two are different books. And Go Set a Watchman suffers in comparison. The title comes from Isaiah 21:6—“For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.” A twenty-something Jean Louise returns to Alabama after living in New York for awhile, and the attitudes about race that she encounters back home surprise and anger her. Most of the book centers, then, around her declaration of what she saw. Many of the same characters that readers remember and love from To Kill a Mockingbird appear
in this book—Atticus, Aunt Alexandria, Uncle Jack, Calpurnia—but their portrayals strike very different notes in Watchman. Most significantly, Atticus lacks the insight, benevolence, and righteous indignation he exhibits in Lee’s earlier novel. Jean Louise’s brother Jem and sidekick Dill are only remembered, and the vividly drawn Mockingbird characters Boo Radley, Tom Robinson, and Mayella Ewell don’t appear at all. Harper Lee, however, includes another character, Hank Clinton. A young lawyer and protégé of Atticus, Clinton is also a long-time friend of Jean Louise with marriage on his mind. The plot—and I thought it was weak—centers around their relationship, Jean Louise’s ambivalence of returning to small town life, and her distaste for the racial prejudice so evident there. But it’s her discovery of how close to home the bigotry resides that drives much of the book’s narrative. And it is Jean Louise’s railing against
the status quo embraced by her father and suitor that lends itself to a preachy tone. In spite of its shortcomings, Go Set a Watchman is interesting—but it’s not compelling or gratifying reading. I’d say its literary worth lies primarily in its existence as Lee’s early attempt to tell about an important time in white America’s coming to terms with civil rights. I could wish that the Watchman manuscript had been made public as a research document in some library’s special collection rather than heralded as a lost literary gem worthy of readers’ time and money. It hardly does credit to Harper Lee’s abilities as a novelist; however, it does portray the power of a good revision if you follow it up by reading or rereading To Kill a Mockingbird. Douglas Jones, professor of English, teaches classes in American literature. He directed the theatrical adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird on the Andrews University stage in
the early 1990s. He has been invited to participate in a panel discussing Go Set a Watchman at the St. Joseph County Library in South Bend on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6:00 p.m.
price. It is definitely a place worth giving a shot!
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The Last Word
A Century Later: The Student Movement Lives On
Samuel James Fry Editor-in-Chief
Last spring, I was approached about my interest in The Student Movement by former editor-in-chief, Melodie Roschman. At the time I was seeking only an opportunity to write for the newspaper, but she graciously mentored me as I wrote for our Humans section and attended layout nights and editorial meetings. Eventually, her persistence won out, and I prepared for AUSA’s spring election. I had no idea that I would eventually be elected as a freshman—the youngest editor in The Student Movement’s history. Now, as the mantle is passed, and most of last year’s team of many bril-
liant editors and writers are entering a new phase in their lives, a new page of The Student Movement is ready to be written by a new staff. The Student Movement has been a proud tradition at Andrews University since its founding in 1915—tying together our diverse community by informing, entertaining, and embodying the character of all of us. As I have had the privilege of watching our first issue of the paper make its journey from the voices of the students and staff to the thoughts and ideas of our writers, one thing has become apparent—The Student Movement is truly a movement, led
and orchestrated by students who love their university, their peers, and their faith. I have been blessed with an incredible staff and mentors who have guided me along this far, and our journey is just begun. Through reading our newspaper you have joined the movement—and through your readership we offer you shared ownership of our work. This is your campus, and as tuition-paying students, you have a right to stay informed of what transpires here. This is why we believe that The Student Movement has a responsibility to tell hard truths with integrity when necessary—because we know that
an informed student body is an active and involved student body. Our commitment to student journalism at Andrews University is only possible with your support, and it is my earnest hope that you will assist us by lending your voice to The Student Movement. This year, as we celebrate our 100th year anniversary, I am both proud and grateful to be editor-inchief because I too, like those who have been a part of the movement before me, want to continue our proud tradition. Your editor-in-chief, Samuel James Fry
Mission Spotlight Joshua Ahn Year: Junior Major: Biology Interviewed by: Andrei Defino What did you do over the summer?
I volunteered at several leper colonies in different parts of China for about seven weeks. Wow. How did you end up getting all the way there?
Haha, that’s a long story.
To make a long story short, I missed a lot of deadlines and there were no opportunities or programs that really stuck out to me. Basically, all of the doors closed for me and all I was left with was, well, China. When I decided to stay in the States for the summer, my dad had told me to contact Grace and let her know that I wasn’t going, but being the procrastinator that I am I didn’t contact her. Actually, I hadn’t talked to her for months. In short, I didn’t want this summer to end up like last summer where I did nothing.
Hit me with your best shot.
I first heard about China from a testimony that a Korean American volunteer, Grace, gave at East Coast Korean Campmeeting and again at my home church. At the time, the testimony didn’t have a very profound effect on me. I was intrigued, yet indifferent. Although the thought of going the following summer crossed my mind, it didn’t really appeal to me. But summer mission trips have always been a thing for you. What inhibited you this time?
There were other plans and ambitions that I had in mind, and after making that first contact with Grace, I kind of just forgot about it for a while. Nathan (Lee—a Junior music major at Andrews University) and I had also originally planned to go together, but throughout the school year, the decision was on and off. Fast forward to second semester and my dad and I both decided that it would be better for me to just stay in the States for the summer to participate in research and start studying for the MCAT. However, I started to look into different research programs and internships around January and realized I started way too late. But it’s funny how God can use our shortcomings to point us in the right direction.
So you just got up and went?
Initially, I took the opportunity because it was the only thing I had left, but it became so much more than that. How was your experience there, being out of your comfort zone and obtaining the chance to help leper communities?
It was surprising, most definitely not what I expected. I went there predominantly worried about the physical conditions. I was expecting hard, unpleasant manual labor and difficult living conditions. I was preparing my body, but when I look back, I now realize how little attention I gave to the preparation of my heart. Sure, there was still work. I cleaned a lot of windows and took care of several grandmas and grandpas, but what truly struck me was the nature of these people. Lepers and volunteers alike were not only so focused on others, but they were so focused on God. As a result, they were happy, they were at peace. To see myself juxtaposed against these people who were in many cases less fortunate than I truly magnified the selfishness that I never really knew I had. Not only did it make me question what I was doing and why I was there, but it struck deeper. It made
me ask myself, “Why am I even a Christian?” It’s a question that I soon came to realize I never had to really answer for myself. And it hit me pretty hard. You see from birth, Seventh-day Adventist had been a title that I was simply given and honestly, I think it was I title I wore because it was all I knew. Wow, this just got really deep. It sounds like your time there really tested your faith. What was the hardest part and the best part?
The hardest part was definitely my struggle xwith myself. Overall, it was a very humbling experience and through many different experiences, I felt exposed and ashamed. I realized how truly selfcentered I was and how powerless I was to change that. That’s where the best part comes in. The best part of the trip was the chance to experience what it truly means to fully depend on God and to walk with Him from
day to day. Moreover, to see Him working, not just in other people’s lives, but in my own life was incredible. Not to sound selfish but I realized that Jesus loves me and that He died for me and that He wants to save me. That’s something that I now realize I had never truly grasped before. I thought God was bringing me to China to save others, but little did I realize that God was bringing me to China to save me as well. Finally understanding that was powerful and humbling. If you could do it all over again, would you?
Although at times, I wish certain things hadn’t been revealed to me, I realize that God only wants the best for me. So the answer would be absolutely. Joshua Ahn is planning on continuing his work in China as a missionary this upcoming year.
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