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JUDICIAL ACTIVISM “Perhaps the most overlooked implication of the Obergefell v. Hodges SCOTUS ruling isn’t related to gay marriage or religious liberty at all.”

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BSCF Town Hall Meeting | Black students on campus had the opportunity to gather together and discuss what they expected from a black student organization. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the Black Student Christian Forum (BSCF) held a Town Hall meeting that allowed members of the club to express any concerns and plans they have for BSCF. Although 20 students attended this event there was still a great discussion about what club members want from the organization.

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Shenika K. McDonald News Editor

BSCF Vice President and second year seminarian Corey Johnson started the meeting with prayer and began to speak about why he believed the meeting was necessary.

“I believe that we are called to be intentional about serving the black students of Andrews University,” Johnson said. “This meeting is an opportunity for us to hear your concerns and ideas for the school year and also many years to come.”

BSCF President and junior the-

ology major Jannel Monroe then spoke about what the overall mission and theme of the organization is this year.

Monroe said, “The main mission for BSCF this year is to holistically provide for the needs for the black demographic here on campus. This means that we not only help with the spiritual aspect in ways such as Impact, but also in academics, social events and many other opportunities.”

Monroe also spoke about two themes that will be included in BSCF. “This year we also have two themes; the first being #UMELANIN, which celebrates the melanin that we posses and the second theme that we have is called Chosen and it is the Impact theme for this school year. It is based on the story of David and reminds us that we are chosen by God.” After the introduction, Johnson opened the floor to any questions and concerns that members wanted to speak about. Issues of inter-

action, collaborating with other black student organizations and also creating outreach events were mentioned in the meeting.

Senior architecture major Danielle Samuel spoke about her need for connecting with black graduates of Andrews who are working in the architecture field.

Samuel said, “I wish that we could find a way to connect with black professionals who graduated from Andrews or even those who haven’t to come and speak about how they succeeded after college.

I do not know any black architects so personally I think that having an event where we can connect with successful black individuals would be helpful for students.”

Students also spoke about their need for BSCF to have more of a presence during Black History Month this school year. Junior management major Brianna Anderson voiced her concerns about this issue.

Anderson said, “ I think that in the past we have spent too much

time defending why we should have a Black History Month instead of actually having one. I think that BSCF should make sure that we are actually educating and celebrating Black History Month and have several events that highlight the achievements that have been made.”

At the end of the meeting, Johnson thanked the attendees and assured them that they were heard and the many issues discussed will be dealt with.

Johnson said, “I am very pleased with the discussion we had and we will definitely be taking them to the committees so that these goals can be accomplished.”

Senior speech pathology major Imani Anderson gave her feedback on the Town Hall meeting, especially as a new event that BSCF has brought about.

Imani said, “I thought it was very helpful and I appreciate the fact that they took the time to hear our opinions. I appreciate their efforts.”

Masters of Divinity student Michael Shelton said, “I think the meeting helped bring the goals of the club to reality. They told us what they wanted to do and you were able to sense that someone is working on your behalf.”

Senior wellness major Vanessa Cross said, “I wish there was a bigger turnout but the ideas were very good and I hope to see changes this year.”

Monroe also spoke about what she gained from the meeting.

“It really showed me as President that there is a need for BSCF and so much needs to be done here on campus and hopefully in the community,” Monroe said.

According to attendees, the meeting functioned as a safe haven for the thoughts and ideas of minority students. BSCF will be hosting another Town Hall meeting in November to allow students to once again discuss any ideas and questions that they may have.

Archaeologists Win Award for Project Book

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Øystein LaBianca , Paul Ray, Robert Bates

Khayla McDonald | The Andrews University Institute of Archaeology has won the Biblical Archeology Society Publication Award for their book Madaba Plains Project: The 1996 and 1998 Seasons at Tall al-‘Umayri and Subsequent Studies. The book was a collaborative effort and focused on digging at Tall Al- Umayri, an archae-

ological site in the country of Jordan, and surrounding areas.

Larry Herr of Burman University and Douglas Clark of La Sierra University directed the excavations, which were sponsored by La Sierra University. Published by Andrews University Press in cooperation with the Institute of Archaeology at the

University, the volume was primarily edited by Herr and Clark; Dr. Larry Geraty of La Sierra University, Director of the Institute of Archaeology and Professor of Archaeology and History of Antiquity Dr. Randall Younker and Associate Director of the Institute of Archaeology and Professor of Anthropology Dr. Oystein

LaBianca also contributed to the editing process. Archaeological Publications Director Paul Ray served as the associate editor.

Ray commented on his experience editing the book, stating all the steps that were made to prepare it for publications: “What we did at the Archaeological Publications at the Institute of Archaeology was layout and formatting. Some of the photos were originally shot on the early edge of digital photograph in 1996 and had to be enhanced. We also have to make sure that things are as even as possible throughout chapters of similar material, also making sure it is consistent with what has been done in other books in the series.”

Other contributors included Rhonda Root, Professor of Art, who did the cover artwork, L. Scott Baker, editorial and marketing coordinator at Andrews University Press, who did the proofreading, and Eric Shults, the series’ cover designer.

Insight into the making of the book was given by Robert Bates, who has a Master’s degree in Egyptian Archaeology. He handled editorial and photo cleanup, but was also very knowledgeable about all the events that led up to the publishing of the book.

In Jordan there were many dig sites, including Tall Al-‘Umayri, Tal Hisban, and Tal Jalul. All the different groups that were digging in this area decided to come together, share their findings, and piece them to-

gether in the Madaba Volumes. Dr. Younker, Dr. Herr, Dr. Clark, and Dr. LaBianca were directly involved with the digging and gathering of data.

The book got its name because all of the sites that were being dug at were close to a place called Madaba.

There is still digging going on in hopes that new data will be collected for later volumes. Although the current volume only talks about the “Al ‘Umayri” site, it is still very interesting to learn about the other sites and how it all comes together Due to their accomplishments, the Institute of Archaeology at Andrews is widely recognized. Bates attributed this prestige partly to the idea that the department recognizes that “Faith and science can inform each other but not depend on each other,” making it possible to still gain the respect of secondary disciplines while still remaining God-centered. When asked about whether or not the Institute of Archaeology expected the award, Bates responded, “It was hoped for, but not expected.”

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Senate is Back in Session Lydia Levy | The Andrews University Student Association (AUSA) Senate, officially reconvened as AUSA Executive Vice President, Senate chair and sophomore political science major Benjamin Koch called its first meeting to order at approximately 8 p.m. on Sept. 28. After attendance was taken, the meeting took on a casual tone with introductions and icebreakers.

The previous senators worked together seamlessly to create a relaxed atmosphere with lots of laughter and casual chatter as the new senators learned names and faces. Several games were played that would loosen the potential tension in the room, such as a game in which individuals had to find people with similar shoes to their own, another game in which one had to memorize the names of the other senators. All these activities were fun and served their purpose; the result was a less awkward, fun mood.

New senator and sophomore marketing major Lawrence Robinson Jr. said, “I’m pretty excited…I liked that we did icebreakers and played those games. It helped us get comfortable with each other.”

After the senators were slightly more familiar with each other, it was time for business. A select few previous senators were invited up to talk about their projects from the previous years, as well as how those

projects had impacted the Andrews University community. Projects named included the laundry project which resulted in coin-free laundry for Andrews students, a portable charging station project, and the AU Bike share, to name a few. These were brought up to shed some light on the potential of the Senate to enact improvements around campus.

They went on to discuss the budgets of the projects, as well as the protocol surrounding the projects.

Following this, the purpose of the Senate as well as the Constitution that governed it was discussed in extensive detail; it was explained that the Constitution in place is reflective of the U.S. Constitution.

A far cry from the relaxed tone initially set by the former senators, the discussion of the protocol that the Senate would follow took on a very formal, no-nonsense tone. To avoid becoming disorganized and to maintain a sense of order and productivity, the new senate members were informed that they would be following guidelines found in “Robert’s Rules of Orders”.

Luckily for the members, Parliamentarian and senior political science major Shenika McDonald had created a pamphlet that provided them with a brief synopsis of the book. Much emphasis was placed on the high expectations that existed for the new members in terms of main-

taining professionalism.

Koch humorously quipped, “If we’re talking about Bike Share…you can’t stand up and say ‘donuts’…I like donuts’”. While this comment lightened the mood, it reemphasized the fact that this year’s Senate would not be wasting valuable time.

When all was said and done, most members walked out of the meeting feeling optimistic about being a part of this year’s Senate.

Community Senator and junior Spanish for translation major Angie Rubin de Celis said, “It was very productive. We discussed a great amount of information that will be useful in the future.”

Other members were excited but realized the work that being a part of Senate would cause. Sophomore business administration major Noreena Ogidan was one of the senators who had this reaction.

“A lot goes into the logistics of being a part of Senate. I know that it will take a lot of professionalism,” Ogidan said. “However, I am excited to serve my fellow students in this way.”

AUSA President and senior management major Jason Shockey, said, “I am very excited for what Senate has to bring to campus this year.”

Lunar Eclipse Lydia Levy | Andrews University students, as well as much of the rest of the world were able to witness a lunar eclipse on Sunday, Sept. 27 at precisely 9:07 p.m. The Department of Physics and Andrews University’s Astronomy Club invited students to observe the eclipse from the lower parking lot of the Lake Union Headquarters, located just off of US 31.

Students were advised to bring their blankets and hot drinks. They were also informed that a telescope and binoculars would be available for their viewing convenience.

By definition a total lunar eclipse, often called a Blood Moon, is when the Earth casts its shadow on a Full Moon and eclipses it. This shadow is actually composed of a pair of cone-shaped components, one being nested inside the other. The outer or penumbral shadow is a zone where the Earth blocks a portion of the Sun’s rays from reaching the Moon.

In contrast, the inner or umbral shadow is a region where the Earth blocks all of the direct sunlight from reaching the Moon. All of this might cause the moon to give off a red glow.

This intriguing astronomical event caused many students to take time out of their busy schedules, last minute studying and Gazebo runs, to

look up and take notice of the heavens.

Junior animal science major Dana Swan was one such student who took time out of her schedule to watch the lunar eclipse.

Swan said, “Watching the lunar eclipse was definitely exciting and even reminiscent for me. I had not seen one since I was a little girl and I was with my mom. So when she texted me the other night telling me to go watch, I felt like a little kid again— like in the way I was anticipating it and eventually staring in awe. Getting out the telescope and watching the moon, planets, stars, and meteor showers was something I always did with either of my parents so I still look out for these types of events.

This time though, I was with my bestie who also has a love for extraterrestrial happenings. Overall it was fun to see how beautifully amazing God designed our solar system.”

For others the experience evoked mixed emotions. While the eclipse was something that would be remembered for years to come because of the rarity of the event, there were those who felt that at its peak, the eclipse was slightly on the anticlimactic side.

One such student was junior fi-

nance major Bruce Banner, who said, “After having such high expectations waiting to watch the lunar eclipse, I was a little disappointed that it was cloudy during its peak. Despite it being cloudy it was really interesting watching all that took place before the peak of the eclipse as the moon slowly faded and then turned a bright reddish hue. I will be interested in watching the next one in 2033.”

The fact that the next lunar eclipse promises to take place in 2033 provides students with some internal questions; “Where will I be in 2033?” one could consider, as well as “Who will I be in 2033, and in what context will I be watching the eclipse?”

For most Andrews students, by the time this next eclipse takes place, Andrews will be a distant, hopefully fond, memory.

So which astronomical events can we look forward to witnessing in the near future while still attending Andrews? The year 2016 promises several astronomical events, such as a Quadrantids Meteor Shower on January 3 and 4, a New Moon on January 10, and a Full Moon on January 24.

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New Campus Safety Director Appointed Danni Francis | Andrews University announced the appointment of Benjamin Panigot as new director of Campus Safety. Panigot started as a volunteer firefighter in 2004. Since then, he has worked in the field of emergency services. During this time he received formal training in the fire service, law enforcement and occupational safety. Panigot has worked for the Office of Campus Safety since 2007 and has been brought through the ranks to his current position as Director.

Campus Safety’s former director, Chief Dale Hodges, managed the Office of Campus Safety for seven and a half years until early September when he accepted a position in Louisiana to be nearer to family.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to continue the work started by my predecessor, Chief Dale Hodges,” Panigot said. “I believe that God has blessed me with experiences and mentors that have prepared me for this position. The safety of this campus is a serious topic and as I start in this new role, I ask the campus to continue their prayers for this office and the safety of our campus.”

Recently, the Office of Campus Safety has published the 2015 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report as required by the Department of Education under the Jeanne Clery Act. The report contains statistical information on criminal activity and fire-related incidents. It also contains University policies with regards to the safety and security of the campus.

In response to the report, Panigot said, “The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report covers statistics on specific criminal and fire related activity on the campus. While we strive to prevent anyone from becoming the victim of a crime or fire, it is the un-

fortunate reality of living in a sinful world.”

Panigot continued, “The consolation to take from this statistical report is twofold: 1. The victims of these incidents received the best care that we could offer; from the support services offered by the University to the victims, to the impeccable response and thorough follow-up offered by our local emergency services.

2. Compared against other equivalent institutions, Andrews University’s statistics are on the lower end of the spectrum.”

“My leadership is the culmination of the work done by this office and in this reality of a sinful world, crimes will continue to occur. At the office, our team’s responsibility is to ensure that the campus is educated on how to prevent crimes and secondly knows how to respond to them,” Panigot said. “Outside of an individual incident, we want to make sure the campus understands how the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is compiled and how to use it as a resource for their future decisions when it comes to safety and crime prevention.”

Printed copies of The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report may be obtained at the Office of Campus Safety on campus, located at 4355 International Court, or by calling (269) 471-3321.

With regards to the future safety of the campus, Panigot said, “Internally we plan to continue to improve our training and meet the professional standards established by Chief Hodges. Externally, we hope to improve our communication with the campus. Safety is a team effort and can only be accomplished by having a campus that is educated on the topic of safety.”

“In the last year alone, Campus Safety “conducted 60+ related public education events to raise the safety awareness on campus. Even with these events, we still have been unable to reach the entire campus. To address this, we plan to create online safety related courses in Learning Hub,” Panigot said. “It is our hope that through the use of online safety courses, we can create a resource center for the campus to access when it is convenient for them.”

Several students wanted to share their opinions on the new director that would be directly affecting their safety and well-being.

Senior biology major Aliz Jimenez said, “What I like about Panigot is that he’s visible. I can put a face to the name. He is in the girl’s dorm each week teaching us different ways to quickly defend ourselves and get away.”

“While I do feel the safety of the campus has improved each year, I do wish certain places were more well lit,” senior music, pre-med major Sarah Dominique said, “Specifically, the path from Damazo Hall to Lamson Hall or from the Science Complex to Lamson Hall.”

Panigot said he would like students to know: “As the adage goes, great leaders surround themselves with great people. The Office of Campus Safety in of itself is staffed by great people. Our team shares experiences and backgrounds in the military, law enforcement, fire service, education, and legal/judicial system.

Outside this Office, we also have the experiences and backgrounds of the great people that God has called to Andrews University. My leadership will draw on these resources to ensure that the decisions made by this office will be in the best interest of the safety of our campus.”

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Continuing the Discussion...

Daniel J. Fults

Ideas Editor

Disclaimer: This week’s Ideas section focuses on the personal responses of students and staff to Pastor Dwight Nelson’s sermon, The Pugwash Factor: How to Respond to the Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Decision, given at Pioneer Memorial Church on October 3, 2015. As always, our disclaimer is as follows: The Student Movement is the official student newspaper of Andrews University. However, opinions

How Do We ‘Get It’?

Kahte Burghardt | “I recognize that this morning’s subject is going to be painful for some of you here.” That was Pastor Dwight Nelson’s opening sentence for his sermon, “The Pugwash Factor: How to Respond to the Supreme Court’s Same Sex Marriage Decision” this past Sabbath at Pioneer Memorial

kindness in a church that struggles with its reception of this group.

One group that keenly listened to Pastor Dwight’s words was the members of AULL4One, the unofficial Gay-Straight Alliance on campus. The sermon sparked debates among the members about what was said and not said. One

mon multiple times, I, as an out LGBTQ+ person (I identify as bisexual) don’t know if I’m truly welcomed in the church. While I was appreciative of the language Pastor Dwight used, I, along with many members of the LGBTQ+ community, feel that many Christians just don’t get it. Having to

expressed in The Student Movement are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors, Andrews University or the Seventh-day

No matter how delicately this particular

Adventist church.

It is the sincere hope of The Student Movement that readers can engage in an amicable and produc-

topic is approached, there are always going

tive discussion (note letters to editors policy on back page). Thank you to those who contributed and otherwise assisted in making this issue possible.

to be those who take offense.

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Church (PMC). As a prominent Adventist pastor, I find it impressive that Pastor Nelson tackled such an intense and multifaceted topic.

No matter how delicately this particular topic is approached, there are always going to be those who take offense. However, Pastor Nelson’s affirmation of the struggles LGBTQ+ individuals face was a

thing noted was the overwhelming lack of talk about areas of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Bisexuality and pansexuality went without mention, prompting those who identified as such to wonder if they were being passed over in the church’s message of inclusivity, and to ask whether their identities mattered.

Even after hearing the ser-

deny a part of yourself for years and causing untold mental and emotional harm to yourself is bad enough. And even when one comes out, and trustingly puts his or her heart in the open for all to see, there are still multiple harms that can come as a result of exclusion and disgust.

In the Seminary’s document re-

government and Scripture stated, “I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted, and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. May God help me. Amen.”

Nevertheless, when Christians struggling with homosexuality hear the stern condemnation of Scripture, it often becomes overwhelming. However, Scripture does not condemn only the practice of homosexuality as “wicked,” an “abomination,” “shameful act,” “unrighteous,” and “lawless and rebellious.” In Num. 20:15 the Egyptian oppression of the Israelites is described as “wicked.” Proverbs 6:16-17 identifies proud eyes, a lying tongue and hands that shed innocent blood as an “abomination” to God. Committing incest also qualifies as a “shameful act” in Scripture (Lev. 20:21). “Unrighteous,” “lawless and rebellious” are qualifiers for a list of vices the apostle Paul enumerates in 1 Cor. 6:9-10. Among those are fornicators, idolaters, sodomites, thieves,

the greedy, drunkards, revilers, robbers, etc. The list makes it unmistakably clear that heterosexuals are not excused from the same stern condemnation of Scripture, although with regard to different vices.

The good news, though, is given

by Paul himself when he declares, “And such were some of you” (1Cor. 6:11a). The Greek makes it very clear that these vices, which exclude both heterosexuals as well as practicing homosexuals from the Kingdom of God, were habitual actions in the past. But because the Corinthians allowed themselves to be washed free from those sins, they were sanctified and justified through Christ. God offers a power greater than natural tendencies both inherited or acquired that can free one from whatever separates him or her from Christ.

When Christians deny that power they are serving a pitiful God, who might encounter huge difficulties resurrecting anybody.

How then should we at Andrews University deal with the practice of homosexuality? First, Christ died

leased a few days ago in regards to homosexuality, this sentence has caused a great deal of confusion. “All persons, including practicing homosexuals, should be made to feel welcome to attend our churches while non-practicing gay persons should be welcomed into membership and church office.”

Again, I applaud the Seminary and the SDA Church on its use of inclusive and appropriate language, but in Pr. Dwight’s sermon, he failed to give a definition of how the church defines practicing and non-practicing. Is a ‘practicing homosexual’ someone who is in a homosexual relationship? This is one of the many questions that have arisen in the wake of this no doubt controversial sermon.

Undoubtedly, the church still has a long way to go. As Pastor Dwight prayed, “Let us get it.” And this is the prayer of all LGBTQ+ people, whether they are religious or not. We only want to be understood and loved for who we are. We want to ‘get it.’

Legal vs. Moral Erhard Gallos, Ph.D Assistant Professor of Religion | On June

26, 2015 the Supreme Court decided that all states have to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and to recognize them validly performed in other jurisdictions.

The legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States was determined in a five-to-four decision and was supported by the following four reasons: first, the right to personal choice is inherent in individual autonomy; second, the right to marry is fundamental in a two-person union; third, the right to marry safeguards children and families of same-sex couples; fourth, marriage is a keystone of our social order for heterosexual as well as homosexual couples.

As Adventist Christians, we understand that there is an overlap in what is legal and what is moral.

For example, driving on the correct side of the road implies respect for life and property. At the same time, we have to understand that what is legal is very often the bare moral minimum. Obeying the law is the beginning of our moral obligation,

not the end. Scott Ray summarized it concisely by stating, “[The Law] is the moral floor, not the ceiling!” For example, there are many things that are immoral but not illegal. Adultery, at least in the western world, does not get one into jail, and no one is prosecuted for lying, unless it is under oath.

Sandwiched between the decision of the Supreme Court and the high ethical demands of Scripture, Adventist Christians have to position themselves. On the one hand, Christians should be subject to the governing authorities (Rom. 13:1), yet on the other hand, they have to obey God rather than human beings when the laws of government contradict the laws of God (Acts. 5:25). Civil disobedience is legitimized by the example of the apostle Peter when forbidden to preach and teach about the resurrected Christ. Howard Marshall concludes, “It is the price of being a Christian that one must be prepared to obey God rather than men—and bear the cost of doing so.” Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms when sandwiched between

not only for the sins of heterosexuals, but also for those of the homosexuals, in fact for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2). Second, it is not the healthy who need the doctor but the sick. Christ says, “I have not come to call the righteous but the sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:32). Third, if Christ came to call sinners to repentance then we cannot, should not, and must not counteract what Christ is doing. Any encouragement to continue practicing homosexuality would be diametrically opposed to Christ’s work of calling sinners to repentance, and at the same time we would discourage practicing homosexuals from being saved.

Condoning persistent sin is everything else but love, even under the umbrella of tolerance. If you really love someone you will do all you can to save that person. True love cares for the other person regardless if they are committing sexual immorality, heterosexually or homosexually. Love cares because morality eclipses legality.

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The problem with this new assumption is that it upends two centuries of how a system of rights works under our constitution and law. Previously, the classic liberal view, based on a Protestant natural rights outlook, envisioned a sort of multipeaked landscape of rights, where rights to speech, assembly, privacy, religion and the rest were balanced with other rights and societal concerns of their fellow citizens in a careful and judicious manner.

But in the last decade, this mountainous landscape, which harbored and protected a wide array of religions, ideologies, and outlooks, has been flattened into a featureless plain, scoured and ruled by the powerful, inescapable winds of a new secular, sexual, egalitarian ideology. Anything that has the temerity to stand in its way must be pulled down—or so the media, celebrities, and business elites have declared.

The secular sexual ideology contains elements of the oppressive and absolutist medieval approach to morality that the Protestant view of rights replaced.

One can envision a more traditional approach of rights that would be acceptable; where sexual minorities were protected in employment and housing, but religious freedom of institutions and individuals were also protected; where these rights and freedoms were balanced in a fair

and reasonable way. Such legislation has been passed in Utah, where the Mormon Church worked with the LGBT community to pass legislation that did both these things.

If this legislation had been in place in Kentucky, Kim Davis would not have had to have her name on same-sex marriage licenses, but the same-sex couples will still have gotten their permits. As Adventists who believe in bridge-building, peacemaking and standing for principle, we should be involved in seeking these cooperative solutions, so that true pluralism, both of identity and moral choice, is preserved.

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Same-Sex Marriage: A New Kind of Right Nicholas Miller, Ph.D., Professor of Church History and Director of the International Religious Liberty Institute | Last summer, the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is a Constitutional right. This result was viewed by many people as a logical extension of the 20th century Civil Rights Movement. If marriage is a fundamental liberty, then it should be extended to all people equally; just as fundamental rights were first extended to women, then racial minorities, the disabled, the elderly and other marginal groups. The LGBT community is just the next logical addition, the argument goes, to society’s march towards greater fairness, tolerance and equality.

There are two problems with this argument that spoil the analogy with race, gender and other rights. First, the former rights had to do with what lawyers call essential characteristics and immutable traits. One cannot choose one’s race, ethnicity, sex, disability or age. Sexual behavior, however, is a choice, a moral choice.

Now many will be quick to argue that sexual orientation is not a choice, and this may indeed be true.

But that does not change the argument that the choice to engage in certain kinds of sexual activity is itself a choice. This distinction between orientation and identity, and moral choice, is a critical one.

Christian institutions, including Andrews University, do not generally discriminate based on sexual orientation, but on moral choice. People who identify as same-sex attracted may attend or even work at Andrews, provided they make behavioral

important human behavior, or face a penalty from the state. It will actually inhibit and limit the range of moral choices and views in society, and marginalize almost all traditional religious viewpoints regarding moral behavior.

nificant change in its tenor and tone.

And this is not just in theory. Christian businesses have been targeted for harassment, fined tens of thousands of dollars, their employees ordered to go to “re-education programs,” and been forced out of busi-

Questions about the balance between religious liberty and sexual freedom are not new. choices consistent with Christian standards of conduct. But if we give moral choices the same protection we give immutable or essential traits, then we will actually extinguish moral choice for parts of our community, including religious institutions and Christian business people.

The protection of other civil rights actually creates greater diversity in the community: more women, ethnic minorities, handicapped and older people in various professions and jobs. The privileging of a moral choice, like same-sex behavior, actually has the opposite effect. It will force various institutions and people to either give up their moral views, often grounded in religious belief, on

Presently, religious liberty lawyers believe that Christian churches and institutions will be protected in their moral, religious choices by the United States Constitution. But there is some reason to be concerned that this may not continue to be the case.

And that is because of the second reason to be concerned about this decision: that rather than adding a new right to the existing system of rights, it actually represents the implementation of a new kind of system of rights altogether.

Questions about the balance between religious liberty and sexual freedom are not new. They have been raised for about two decades now.

But there has been a recent and sig-

ness, all for refusing to support same sex marriages.

One state employee, Kim Davis of Kentucky, recently went to jail for her convictions regarding marriage.

(She probably should have resigned rather than refusing to follow the Supreme Court’s ruling; but there were other remedies than sending her to jail for her conscientious beliefs.)

The underlying assumption of all these events has been that if protection of religious freedom has any chance of even remotely impacting gay rights, it is indefensible bigotry that must be boycotted, shamed, vilified, and hounded beyond the bounds of polite, commercial and even civil society.

A Millennial Adventist Reacts to Pastor Dwight’s Sermon John Gonzalez AUSA Religious Vice President | On Oct. 3, Pioneer Memorial Church Pastor Dwight Nelson touched upon a very important topic. He spoke on how to respond to the Supreme Court’s same sex marriage decision. As a millennial Adventist I found it encouraging for Nelson to speak up on a topic that to many in the church is taboo. I can imagine many in the church may label Pr. Dwight as being either too liberal or not conservative enough.

As Seventh-day Adventist Christians, our main concern should be to be Biblicists, not politically correct. Labels such as conservative or liberal often cause division and separation. When we, Seventh-day

Adventist Christians, listen to others’ points of view on a tough topic what we should consider is whether a person is being Biblical or not.

So as I listen Pr. Dwight’s sermon, I found it refreshing that he strived to be Biblically correct above being politically correct. As Christians, we have no obligation before God to be politically correct. Rather, we have a divine obligation to be Biblically correct because if we are Biblically correct, people’s lives will change and the Kingdom of God will be advanced in some way.

Being Biblically correct should always go hand and hand with being practical. I believe Pr. Dwight did both very successfully.

As Pr. Dwight started his ser-

mon, he made it clear that he understood that this topic is an extremely difficult one because of the real life struggles that many LGBTQ members go through on a regular basis. He also made the statement that, “the subject of that Sabbath morning was not to discuss whether God loves gays or lesbians, because of course He does; He loves all of his children.” Pr. Dwight continued: “Moreover God is intensely focused, with deep compassion, on those who have been marginalized by society or pushed to the edge and alienated by the church.” Pr. Dwight emphasized that he was not negating the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s view on gay marriage, but wants

us to realize that this isn’t an arbitrary concept that we are dealing with, rather one which deals with real life Christians who have real life problems and struggles.

Once we consider a familiar face, of a friend or someone we know, the topic at hand takes on a different look.

At the heart of Pr. Dwight’s sermon was a deeper concern. How does a LGBTQ member fit in within the Church? What role should they have in the Church? He referred to the SDA Theological Seminary’s extensive study on homosexual practice and pastoral care. In this study, the authors state, “While being faithful to biblical teaching about homosexuality, we must

also seek earnestly to understand and empathize with the struggles and challenges that face those who struggle with sexual immorality. . . . All persons, including practicing homosexuals, should be made to feel welcome to attend our churches while non-practicing gay persons should be welcomed into membership and church office.

All should receive spiritual care from the church (Gal 6:1). We stand against any antipathy toward homosexuals as well as any cultural biases that fuel a lack of Christ-like love for them. . . We strongly affirm that homosexual persons have a place in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.”

What the church needs to of-

fer gay members is a listening ear, instead of bashing them over the head with our beliefs and views.

This is something that the Church hasn’t been particularly good at.

God is the one who transforms and sanctifies the heart, not us.

Our duty and requirement is to love God and love people with a love that is genuine, compassionate, civil, empathetic and Christlike. The prayer on our hearts and lips should always be that of Henri Nouwen: “God, help me to see others not as my enemies or as ungodly but rather as thirsty people.

And give me the courage and compassion to offer your Living Water, which alone quenches deep thirst.”

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AUSA Provides Bike Repair Name: Brian Shockey Class: Senior Major: Engineering & Math Interviewed by: Tim McLean

Evan M. Rorie Pulse Editor

This year’s AUSA team noticed the deteriorating condition of some of the bikes around campus and decided to help. They purchased tools and repair supplies includ ing chains and tires and found a student who had worked at a professional bike shop as a repairman. On October 3, 2015, they set up shop outside the Student Center for anyone who needed a repair or just a tune up before winter. During the course of four hours they serviced over twenty bikes and saw enough interest that they are planning on holding a

similar event in the spring.

How long has this biking been part of your life?

My family and I have gone bike riding together ever since I could ride a bike. I started getting into mountain biking at the end of high school.

I worked at a bike shop the summer between my sophomore and junior years of college, as well as during the winter of my junior year.

What would you say was your favorite aspect of the AUSA bike repair event?

Bike-wise, since I had worked at a bike shop before, nothing was really surprising. I was used to charg-

ing an arm and a leg to fix bikes at the bike shop. It was very refreshing to see people grateful to get their bikes fixed for free.

What was the most difficult aspect of bike repair?

There are a lot of bikes that need fixing, so getting everyone in and getting their bike fixed in a timely manner was the most difficult.

Would you say that the bike repair helped out the students of Andrews University?

I think so. We had some bikes that were not ridable and now they are; other bikes needed their gears to be repaired. Now, students have func-

tional bikes to get to class.

Do you think another campus bike repair should take place sometime in the future, and if so, would you participate in it again?

I think it was a good first event, because people were surprised for the free repair. I think that if we did it again I would definitely want to participate. I think it should happen again because it is a way for AUSA to help out and engage with the students on a more personal level.

Were there any life lessons that you took away from the bike repair?

Yes: it is important to use the abilities and skills that you have to help someone out. Sometimes you take what you can do for granted, and you use it for your own benefit and keep it to yourself. When you can use your skills and time for others, it makes it feel a lot more worthwhile.

Is there anything else that you would like to say?

I would like to thank AUSA for funding (the bike repair), as they bought quite a bit of equipment. We will try to do another one in the future; if not this semester, then next semester.

Thank you to everyone that brought their bikes out to be repaired.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE: 1. San Antonio Spurs—Last year was more of an off year than a future trend for this team. Expect them to compete for the number one seed and a championship.

6. Memphis Grizzlies—Not much offense, but they love the “tight-defense-at-all-costs” approach.

thing the city of Denver has the Broncos. There is a long season ahead.

2. Golden State Warriors—The biggest question for this team is how well will they play after reaching the top of the mountain.

8. New Orleans Pelicans—Anthony Davis (“The Brow”) and company will look to build on their playoff appearance from last season.

3. OKC Thunder—A healthy Westbrook and Durant makes this team one of the most dangerous in the NBA.

9. Portland Trail Blazers—The loss of Aldridge leaves Lillard with a serious lack of help.

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NBA Season Predictions Justin Walker | The return of the NBA season is almost upon us. That means it is time for the Student Movement’s yearly season predictions.

EASTERN CONFERENCE: 1. Cleveland Cavaliers—LeBron James and company are just about a virtual lock to grab the number one seed and are the favorites to represent the East again in the NBA Finals.

2. Atlanta Hawks—The team that surprised everyone last year with the number one seed will have to settle for less this year. They still could be dangerous come Playoff time.

3. Toronto Raptors—Is this the year that Toronto finally makes that leap from a really good regular season team to Playoff warriors?

4. Chicago Bulls—Injuries derailed this team last year, and news of a DRose injury already causes concern.

5. Miami Heat—Key to the Heat’s season is the health of its starting five. If healthy, they can compete for a first-round home court advantage.

If not? Well, they can enjoy the lottery again.

6. Washington Wizards—Another team that could make a leap over the course of this season. A Playoff upset would not be out of the question.

7. Milwaukee Bucks—Say what you want about Kidd, but he has gotten this team to overachieve and reach heights no one expected.

8. Boston Celtics—The youth movement reaped some positives last season with their late Playoff push.

Full credit goes to Brad Stevens.

9. Indiana Pacers—What a fall from grace. Only a few years ago, this was the team tabbed to take down Miami’s “Big Three.”

10. Brooklyn Nets—The ugly break up with Deron grabbed most of the headlines this past year. Can Joe Johnson carry the team?

11. Orlando Magic—Orlando’s roster is filled with young talent that cannot shoot. Thus, they will rely on their defense to generate points.

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Charlotte Hornets—Last year’s biggest disappointment in my eyes. They will not fool me twice.

13. Detroit Pistons—I actually think that the Pistons can compete for a Playoff spot, but you get the feeling that something always goes wrong with this team.

14. New York Knicks—In Phil We Trust.

15. Philadelphia 76ers—Draft high, then tank and repeat.

4. LA Clippers—Doc Rivers getting reunited with Paul Pierce will be nice to see in what might be his last year as a player. Oh, and can this team erase its Playoff demons?

5. Houston Rockets—Biggest hitor-miss team in the NBA. They can be great or head-scratching.

7. Dallas Mavericks—We will enjoy Dirk while we still can.

13. LA Lakers—Once again, the Lakers will not play a part in the Playoffs and will be hoping on the ping-pong balls for their way.

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Sacramento Kings—Will George Karl and Boogie Cousins get along?

15. Minnesota Timberwolves— Better catch up on some college basketball to see who can potentially be a T-wolf next year.

10. Utah Jazz—This is a young team that will have many growing pains throughout the year but good times ahead.

11. Phoenix Suns—The Suns will most likely have another down year as they look to rebuild the team.

12. Denver Nuggets—It’s a good

Gimme a Break Shannon Kelly | After six weeks of homework, studying, papers, quizzes and tests, most students are ready for a break. Berrien Springs and the surrounding towns may not seem to offer many options for fun excursions at first glance, but there is more to do than meets the eye. Some students and locals were asked to share some of their favorite places and activities to help inspire those who may not know how to spend their free time.

Downtown St. Joseph, not more than a twenty-minute drive from the Andrews University campus, offers a variety of attractions. Its beaches are a popular destination, as well as the sculptures positioned on various street corners. Exploring all of the unique little shops and boutiques and stopping in at local cafes and restaurants makes for adventure in itself. You never know what hidden gems you will discover. Long-time St. Joseph resident Onalee Hartman was more than happy to share some activities.

“Warren Dunes State Park is a very popular place for students,” Hartman said. She also recommended attending events at the Box Factory, the Silver Beach Carousel and Krasl Arts Center. Lastly, Hartman recommended Silver Beach Pizza Restaurant for eating out.

Visiting Chicago is another recreational option. “Chicago is a very socially perky city,” said Andrews student Ashley Peterson, who lived

in Chicago with her family before coming to Andrews University.

“The Chicago Botanical Gardens,” Peterson said, when asked about her favorite places to visit. She loves wandering through the plethora of different gardens there, including the Rose Garden, the Water Lily Garden, fruit and vegetable gardens, and many more—so many, in fact, that it would take more than one day to stroll through them all. “Choose two or three,” Peterson advised.

If you are up for an overnight stay, gather some friends and take a trip to Mackinac Island in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. Park on the mainland and take the ferry across to the island. To find information about Island activities, such as horseback riding, carriage rides, biking, hiking, eating, museums, the Grand Hotel and more, as well as ferry ticket prices, go to www.mackinacisland.org and www.sheplersferry.com Some students may simply with to go home for a little rest and relaxation. A mass e-mail from Emily Carlson, Assistant Director of Student Activities and Involvement, announced: “If you are going to be traveling and would like some company, or need a ride to your destination, visit the AU Ride Share forum (https://orgsync.com/46545/forums/22089/topics/102399) and post your travel plans to make connections with other students headed to the same place.”

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Representing Belize at Andrews Name: Jaunna Murrillo Major: Psychology Class Standing: Senior Interviewed by: Paris D. Rollins

Andrei Wayne K. Defino Humans Editor

Tell me about Belize.

I love (that) country. I get so excited when I’m talking about Belize.

You know, no country is perfect. But someone asked me the question, “If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?” And my answer was “Belize.” I’m so serious. It’s a melting pot of culture. You see how diverse Andrews is? We are just as diverse there. You’ll see Caucasians, Hispanics, Indians, Muslims, Africans and Asians. I can get Indian food or Spanish food just by going around the corner.

The weather is just beautiful, too. All year round, we experience probably an average of 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit. I don’t think it has ever gotten colder than 60, maybe 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

What languages do you speak?

Belize is the only English speaking country in Central America. Guatemala is at the west and the south, and Mexico is at our north, and the Caribbean Sea (is) at our east. Every single country in Central America was colonized by Spain, but the British came to Belize, and they’re the ones that colonized us. We’re the only English speaking country in Central America, but we’re also considered a part of the Caribbean. So, we identify a lot

more with the Caribbean than with the Hispanic cultures. We do speak Spanish as a second language, because we’re surrounded by it. I can speak some Spanish—not very much, but enough to not get lost in Mexico. We also have another language; some people say it’s a dialect: Creole.

It’s broken English. It’s like Jamaican Patois but different.

So you mostly identify with the Caribbean?

Yes. We listen to soca music and reggae music; the kinds of music that you hear in the Caribbean are the kinds of music that you hear in Belize. The culture, some of our major foods, the way we talk and interact with each other, are all similar to the Caribbean. And Caribbean discipline definitely happens in Belize.

Do you also identify as Hispanic?

I should probably be able to because of my last name; my great-greatgrandfather was from El Salvador or Honduras. I don’t know what I am. I just say I’m black or Caribbean. I like (Hispanic) food, the kind of food we have in Belize, but I don’t know if I identify myself much with Hispanic culture.

Have you experienced any culture shock?

If you ever ask someone about the kind of people that are in Belize, they will tell you that they are very sociable people and that they are very

friendly. They will just start a random conversation with you. If I am walking down the sidewalk (here at Andrews University), my first instinct is to say to myself, “Lift your head up, someone is coming; say ‘hello,’” but that person doesn’t say hello, they just keep on looking down. People stick to themselves a lot. I find that people are in cliques. People are friendly, but to their friends. Not all the time, but sometimes. I think that was the major part of the culture shock. I’m not saying no one says “Hi” here, but it’s different. I’m so used to saying “Hi” to everyone.

What do you miss the most about Belize?

My family. Belize would not be what it is without my family. I’m really close to them. I speak to my mom every day, and if I don’t it is like something is missing. One of the most exciting things when I think about going home is being with my cousins, being with my brother and sister; we’re going to go around the city together and just be together. That’s what’s exciting about being home.

I do appreciate the flags (at Andrews).

I love passing by and seeing my flag on one of the poles. I’m like, “Yes! Belize!” I think I’m the only person from Belize here, actually. It’s interesting to think that what I do pretty much represents my country. It’s scary to think about it, but hopefully I’m doing a good job.

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Murrillo hopes to graduate from Andrews in spring 2016. Post-Andrews, she will pursue a career in community psychology with additional training for addiction counseling. She plans to live and work in Belize.

The Hair Necessities: Kevvin Thaw Chris Wheeler | Kevvin Thaw has been a hair cutter for the past several years. Ever since he gave his first haircut about four years ago, he has been offering his services to students in Meier Hall.

“I started officially cutting hair with my own clippers my junior year.

I came to school here planning on cutting hair in my room. I was just cutting friends until I saw David Semeleer cutting hair in the stairway. I brought my chair out there and started cutting there ever since,” Thaw said.

Thaw explained that he first became interested in cutting hair when he was a freshman at Pine Forge Academy.

Thaw said, “For those who have ever gone to Adventist boarding academies, they know that that getting off campus every single time they needed a haircut wasn’t feasible.”

After seeing the other barbers in the dorm, Thaw thought he could do that as well. Now, many years later, Thaw is ready to expand his hair cutting into a full business.

When asked why he felt it was time to expand, Thaw replied, “I’m that kid that everyone thought was delusional for believing that I could

seriously make it into the NBA. I dream big and unconventional.”

Thaw further explained that he had watched YouTube videos by wellknown hair cutters such as Vick the Barber and Ricardo the Barber. He doubted his ability to make a living from barbering because it seemed like it would not make enough money.

“But these people seem to be doing fine,” Thaw said.

Thaw thinks what makes him successful is his unforgiving drive, curiosity, search for new challenges, professionalism and fearless attack on new skill and ideas.

“Every time a person sits in my chair, whether I’m fatigued from standing for a long time or not, it doesn’t matter. It’s all about the customer sitting in my chair,” Thaw said.

And Thaw strives to give his best haircut every time.

“I enjoy seeing the surprised customer’s face after they see the cut that this college kid that they were so apprehensive about produced,” Thaw said. “I love creating something beautiful out of something not so beautiful: fades, hair lines, designs.”

Thaw shared some of his hopes for expansion: “I would be content with

owning one shop. But my big goals are to own a chain of shops that focus heavily on customer service and professionalism. I want to own my own clipper brand, start a clothing line. I also would love to be an educator to other barbers.”

Starting with increasing his clientele from people he knows and local shops, Thaw plans on gaining exposure on social media sites. Thaw has even taken the initiative of starting his own YouTube channel, where he posts Sundays and Wednesdays, “trying to practice those educational skills and build a fanbase.”

Thaw said he eventually would like to join competitions and meet other well-known people from the industry. He might even be a barber for a television series’ cast.

“The possibilities are vast,” Thaw said. “I’m focused on perfecting my craft and positively impacting my clients right now.”

As optimistic as Thaw is, he is also aware of the risks and possible downsides to expanding.

“I wouldn’t be able to be as personable with everyone who comes in contact with my brand,” Thaw admitted. “The more a business expands, the less the customers tend to have faith in the quality of service. I want

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to maintain expansion and customer satisfaction.”

However, Thaw is willing to attempt expanding so that he can make enough money to continue doing what he loves.

Thaw added, “Being able to offer jobs, that’s a dream of mine as well.”

Thaw expressed his desire that readers take away from this article the point that everyone should do

their best and believe in themselves.

“Work at what you want relentlessly,” Thaw said. “You can pass that class, you can learn that new skill, you can go to the next level. God willing, you will achieve. I haven’t done much yet, but I will. I believe that.”

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while. I did one this summer down at the Chesterton Art Center.

So do you see yourself doing this for the rest of your life?

I’ve gotten into other things throughout my life. It’s not that I burn out. I refocus. I’ve done woodworking; I still do a little of that. I did stained glass for a while.

So I’ll go through phases, if you want to call them that. But the nice thing about watercolor is that I can do it for a short period. Even 10 minutes. I can do this in front of the TV. One night I’m doing watercolor and watching bull-riding on TV, and my wife says to me, “This doesn’t seem to match.” And I say, “Yeah, but I like both.” Once you have your paints and your brushes, it’s really not that expensive.

The framing is what kills you. I can get a piece of paper on sale for seven bucks and that might take me a few weeks to finish, whereas stained glass is pretty expensive to play with.

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Herbert Helm Herbert Helm, Professor of Psychology Watercolorist I always appreciate anyone who can draw/watercolor/ paint because I’m so bad at it.

Why don’t you try putting a few thousand dollars into attending workshops and several hundred hours into working on your technique, and then you’ll know whether you can do it or not?

Point taken. So how did you get into watercolor?

I started in my mid to late 40’s, maybe 13 or 14 years ago. I hate winters (laughs). One winter I built a kayak, and I found that the winter went a lot quicker, so I thought maybe I would try painting. I like the look of watercolor, the transparency and luminosity. It’s cheaper and easier to work with than acrylics and oil. It can sit for weeks, but you throw a little water on it and it’s ready to go again. And I don’t like the smells of turpentine and oil. I think my first lesson was up at the Krasl Art Center. I knew nothing. I asked my son, who had done a little of this, “Is the paper supposed to be wet or dry?” My first class was very broad: people brought oils, watercolors, whatever. The teacher was very supportive—whatever you did was “good,” even if it wasn’t.

What kept you hanging in there and working on your art through the long apprentice period?

There were a couple of people at the Krasl Art Fair whose art I really liked. One was watercolorist Joe Fettingis, and after a couple of years of lessons I was talking with him to see if I could take lessons from him—he does workshops around the country. And he really discouraged me from taking one of his workshops, but I did it anyway and it didn’t go too badly. When you walk out of a Fettingis workshop you have a Fettingis painting, because he physically contributes to your painting. Anyway, I figured out that I’m not too bad at being able to copy other people’s style, if I can watch what they’re doing.

There’s only one teacher I’ve had who I’ve watched and can’t even get close to. I took some lessons and three or four multi-day workshops a year during the early stages. Eventually I got to the place where the workshops I took were all from pretty well-known artists, the top people in the country, the judges of various shows. So you get their view of what a good painting is, and you get to see their technique.

What is it about doing watercolor that so engages you?

There’s something about taking a pure, blank piece of paper and

trying to create something on it.

About 80 percent of my paintings I want to throw away at some point.

I say to myself, “This is not working. I ought to toss it.” But what I’ve learned with some of them is you just keep pressing through it and see what you can do. It’s not like acrylic where you can just put on a new layer. So you end up constantly adjusting your ideas as you go along. One area of the painting doesn’t turn out like you thought it would, so you think what can you to do make it work. You adjust.

How would you compare the work of writing a research paper to doing a watercolor?

There’s parts of research I don’t like. Like literature reviews. They can be slow going, boring. Doing watercolor you’re going to see some kind of result immediately— whether you like it or not. I also like the “turn in” process. I’ve had research articles sit at a journal for a year, waiting for a response. I’ve had articles I had to rewrite three or four times before they’re accepted. If you enter an art show you either make it or you don’t. Nobody says, “Redo this part of the picture and we’ll see what it’s like.” It’s in or it’s not in. It wins a prize or it doesn’t.

I understand you’re teaching workshops now yourself.

I’ve been doing one a year for a

Do you look forward to winter these days?

Here’s the irony. When do you think most workshops are taught?

Summer. So I end up doing a fair amount of painting in the summers. And I usually try to get into a few shows a year, so a lot of times I’m painting for a show.

How do you compare the satisfaction of getting into a show, or winning an award, to the satisfaction of making or having made the artwork itself?

Both are rewarding. I’m fairly critical in looking at what I have done. There’s always parts of every painting where I say, “I wish I had done this a little bit differently.”

But it’s really nice when other people acknowledge your work is at the level appropriate to their show.

How do you deal with all the solitude necessary for painting?

That doesn’t bother me at all. People ask me how long it takes to do a painting. I have no idea. I walk into my painting room, turn on a CD, and usually paint the distance of the CD. Sometimes I want to paint a little longer, so I hit the CD again.

I’m listening to music; I’m painting. It’s not really quiet in there.

What’s your advice for someone who wants to get into watercoloring?

Find somebody who’s really good at it to teach you. A lot of art is expressing yourself, but if you don’t have good technique there’s only so far you can go.

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by Scott Moncrieff Faculty Advisor

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Arts & Entertainment

The Wedgewood Trio

Shanelle E. Kim Arts & Entertainment Editor

Maria Wixwati | I walked into the Howard Performing Arts Center and immediately saw that I was out of place. Trying to blend into the crowd was just not an option. This was brought home to me when, standing in line for a ticket, Dwight Nelson told me I was too young to be at a concert like this. There was so much excitement in the air as people greeted each other and looked forward to the feelings of nostalgia that they were anticipating from this concert.

Standing in line and hearing the jovial camaraderie among the crowd, I realized that the Wedgwood Trio concert was more than just a concert for those in attendance; it was an oppor-

tunity to relive a wonderful memory.

Fifty years is a long time for a trio to be playing together. Since practice makes perfect, I guess it isn’t a surprise that the Trio’s music was full of flawlessly blended harmony, swinging rhythms and varying moods. Just like the voices joining together so well, the different instruments combined to make a great sound. In the song “Just a Closer Walk with Thee,” the guitars played with the fiddle and a harmonica, which really seemed to capture the melody in a beautiful way. Some of my favorite songs were played nearer to the end. They played one called “Into the Woods,” which had a lovely melancholy solo

by the fiddle and words that really touched me. A more swinging song called “O Sinner Man” came a couple songs later and included again a lovely fiddle part and an upbeat chorus that made me think. After one of their songs, the trio explained that one of the main reasons The Wedgwood Trio sings folk music is because they feel that music can allow the Gospel to touch the common man. As a common woman, I can confirm that listening to the Trio’s music brought the Gospel very close to me.

Looking around during the concert, it was obvious that I was not the only one thoroughly enjoying myself.

The dynamic between the crowd and

the performers was very comfortable and fun. Apparently, quite a few people in the crowd knew members of the trio personally. Some had even gone to school with them. One of the group members even pointed out a couple on the balcony whose first date had been at a Wedgwood concert. Their comfort on stage was clear to see along with the enjoyment they took in the performance. They would swing into their rhythms while singing or playing and constantly crack jokes between songs. When they introduced their young fiddle player, they very proudly asserted, “She brings our average age down to 58!”

The crowd responded to every joke

with laughter, and many people sang along to the songs.

There was a standing ovation after the last song, and the Trio agreed to perform one more song in response.

They played a lullaby that one of the trio’s members had written with his late wife before she passed away from breast cancer. It was very touching, and again the crowd responded with loud and appreciative applause.

As the performers left the stage and the crowd dispersed, I left with another wonderful memory to treasure.

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Part 2: The Scorch Trials *This is the second of a two-part review of The Scorch Trials installment of the Maze Runner saga, by James Dashner, and its film adaptation, currently playing in theaters.

Warning: Spoilers ahead!

Janelle Aguilera | I was anxious to see The Scorch Trials, not only because I loved the book, but also because there was a lot of chatter about it being more risky and on-the-edge than the last movie. I was worried, as readers usually are, about how true the film’s plot would stay to James Dashner’s original story. Having now seen the movie, I am okay with the differences in the film adaptation, simply because even though the

two are very different, they are both equally entertaining.

Just like in the book, the second movie picks up just moments after the first installment of the series, The Maze Runner, ends. A group comprised of Thomas and the Gladers have just escaped from a maze full of horrifying tests and trials and find themselves helping the creators of the Maze in order to find a way to control “the Flare,” a virus that has taken over a large part of the population over portions of the earth. To this end, they must journey through the Scorch—a part of the Earth that has been burned by the sun—in order to find a safe haven and the cure for the Flare. This is not an easy quest; all the characters, especially Thom-

as, must face much difficulty in the search for the cure.

One detail from the book that I wish they would not have omitted from the movie is how the Maze in the first film is supposed to help the state of humanity in the face of the Flare. The books explain that “The Creators,” as the Gladers call them, who are part of an organization called WCKD (an acronym signifying World Catastrophe Killzone Department), are behind not only the Maze in part one, but also the whole trip of our characters through the wasteland to the possible cure on the other side in part two.

Although you don’t learn a lot more about the characters in this film, you do feel great sympathy as

you watch them slip from one horror to the next. As someone who had read the book series, I was not bothered by the omissions the movie made, I could see how someone without that extra context could be very confused. Unlike in the books, Thomas and Aris (a new boy from a different group of Gladers) crawl through an air shaft when they want answers about where they are and want to find out more about these new people who saved them, whereas in the books, the answers unfold in a different way. Another huge change in the film is that we see how they leave the facility. In the books, Thomas and the Gladers are sent out by the creators in hopes of getting the cure and they go through a series of pitch black tun-

nels. This would have been hard to translate into film. In fact, a big reason for many of the changes that we see in the film is simply that certain features would be difficult, if not impossible, to capture on camera. Invisible force fields, pitch black tunnels that go for miles and miles, telepathy among some characters, and many more things would be incredibly difficult to show in film.

Though as a book adaptation The Scorch Trials leave a lot to be desired, as a film it was exciting, engaging and action-packed story that will bring viewers back for the third installment—The Death Cure—which should deliver the answers for which it left the audience of The Scorch Trials waiting.

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Department of Music Vespers Nicole Hwang | At 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, the Department of Music held a vespers service in the Howard Performing Arts Center lobby. To preface their service, the faculty offered a selection of breads and homemade soups paired with cookies and apple cider. Both music students and those from other departments were welcomed by an atmosphere of fellowship encouraged by round tables.

At 6:45 p.m. Richard Clark, president of the Andrews University Music Association (AUMA), announced that vespers would commence, and programs were distributed to each table.

As might be expected, the vespers service employed musical talent to offer worship and praise to the Lord.

Eighteen students participated during the program on nine different instruments, which also including selections of spoken word presented

by Andrew Gagiu, Letitia Bullard and Anna Rorabeck.

The readings were themed on the Beatitudes—eight blessings spoken

by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:3-12—and a quote from C.S. Lewis, chosen by Letitia Bullard, a freshman Design major.

Bullard read “The Intolerable Compliment,” which says that, “Whether we like it or not, God intends to give

us what we need, not what we now think we want. Once more, we are embarrassed by the intolerable compliment, by too much love, not too little.”

Christine A. Rorabeck, an ESL Supervisor, spoke about Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Instead of focusing on our human, everyday sorrows and trials, Rorabeck pointed the audience to The Desire of Ages, p.

300, which reads, “By every sin Jesus is wounded afresh; and as we look upon Him whom we have pierced we mourn for the sins that have brought anguish upon Him.” Rorabeck further expressed her amazement at a God who, “Loves and forgives humans despite the pain that we inflict on Him; who will receive us no matter how many times we’ve already left Him.” The musical pieces performed varied in their styles, though the dominant genre was of the sacred musical tradition. However, Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 28, Op. 101; Glière’s Op. 39 No. 3, Berceuse; Moszkowski’s Suite for Two Violins, Op. 71; and Haydn’s String quartet Op. 76, no. 3 were also presented. Interestingly, the Moszkowski Suite for Two Violins in G minor, Op. 71, mvt. III, was

performed earlier in the semester in a concert given by faculty member Carla Trynchuk, guest violinist Olga Kaler and guest pianist Beilin Han. The theme from Poco Adagio of the Haydn quartet is also used as the melody for the hymn “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken,” making it doubly appropriate for a vespers in that it is both a song for a king and a hymn to the Lord. This movement is arranged in five pieces, as a theme with four variations. Each of the instruments in the string quartet plays a solo in one of the variations—the second violin, then the cello and the viola, with the first violin finishing the movement.

To close the vespers program, all voices in the room joined in singing “A Mighty Fortress” and “Come Thou Fount,” selected by the faculty members. The singing was accompanied with instrumental improvisation as well as vocal harmonization to this musical offering for the Lord of the Sabbath.

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Howard Center Presents…

Euclid Quartet Provided by Howard Center | BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich.—On Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m., the Howard Performing Arts Center will present Euclid Quartet, a chamber string ensemble with a multinational mix of members representing four continents of the world: violinist Jameson Cooper of Great Britain, violinist Jacob Murphy of the United States, violist Luis Enrique Vargas of Venezuela, and cellist Si-Yan Darren Li of China.

The Euclid Quartet, the first American string quartet to be awarded a top prize at the prestigious Osaka International Chamber Music Competi-

tion, has captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to school classrooms to radio and television broadcasts for 15 years. The quartet regularly performs on Chicago’s Classical station WFMT, has been featured on Performance Today, and has collaborated with internationally renowned artists such as Joseph Silverstein, Alexander Toradze, Paul Katz, James Dunham, Warren Jones and Gregory Fulkerson.

They will be performing Haydn’s “String Quartet No. 64 in D Major, Op. 76, No. 5,” Debussy’s “String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10,” and “String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3 ‘Razumovsky’” by Beethoven.

For the past eight years the Euclid Quartet has held the prestigious string quartet residency at Indiana University South Bend, where its members teach private lessons and coach chamber music.

Tickets are $15 for reserved seating and $5 for students. No children ages 5 and under are permitted. Tickets can be purchased online at Howard.andrews.edu or at the box office by calling 888-467-6442. This concert is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Whisk Review: Clementine’s Too 1235 Broad St, St Joseph, MI 49085

reservations.

By: Carlyle Tagalog

Originality: Its location next to the St. Joseph River definitely makes Clementine’s Too a unique restaurant. Making the most of its views, the restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining areas, is furnished with antique woods and decorations and even offers mellow music which contributes to the nautical aesthetic of the restaurant. High ceilings and tall windows take in natural light and make the room feel bigger. Even though there is a fancy bar section in this restaurant, the place is smoke-free and kid-friendly with toddler chairs, kids’ menus and crayon placemats (which can be fun for any age). This strange blend shows that the nautical diner is a family-friendly restaurant that caters to any age. The restaurant also offers special menus on a regular basis, assuring that there is always something new to enjoy.

Vibe: Clementine’s Too is a welcoming sailor’s restaurant located right beside the St. Joseph River.

The restaurant provides a great indoor and outdoor view and emanates a nautical vibe that creates an enjoyable and unique dining experience—one you would experience if you were next to the ocean itself.

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Student Friendly: This is a decently student-friendly location, as the restaurant lies at a 30-minute distance from the university and the prices are a little higher than average. Thus, this place may not be ideal for a spontaneous gettogether or a study group session.

On the other hand, Clementine’s Too does does offer free Wi-Fi and is willing to accommodate groups, despite the fact that it does not take

Menu: The menu consists of a variety of options catered to any hungry customer. With options ranging from salads and fish to burgers and steaks, Clementine’s Too caters to meat eaters, pescatarians, vegetarians and vegans.

While the menu categories may seem cliché, the different options within those categories—such as Old Man Tucker Salad and the Red Rooster steak—are definitely unlike those anywhere else. In addition to allowing vegetarians to substitute meat burgers with veggie burgers, Clementine’s Too even has gluten-free burger bun options. For the average price paid, one can definitely get a satisfying and tasty meal.

Price: The average meal costs about $11.

Service: Waiters attend to their customers’ needs punctually, and the food is served before one

can complain. One does not feel rushed at this fine diner.

Atmosphere: The restaurant boasts a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The unique seafaring vibe certainly brings any customer to an enchanting fine-dining experience, despite being miles away from any salty body of water.

While the restaurant may not be ideal for study group sessions, Clementine’s Too surely is the place to go to either start off the weekend or celebrate any special occasion.

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Obergefell v. Hodges: A Redefinition of the Constitution Samuel James Fry Editor-in-Chief

Perhaps the most overlooked implication of the Obergefell v. Hodges SCOTUS ruling is not related to gay marriage or religious liberty at all.

Rather, amidst the two camps of arguing ideologues (those in favor of the SCOTUS ruling and those opposed), is a not-so-subtle absence of dialogue related to the constitutional role of the Supreme Court.

Since the Supreme Court’s ruling, all of the news and media coverage has focused on the LGBT community celebrating what seems to be a hard fought victory, and bitter conservatives Bible-thumping and reposting verses of Leviticus.

Even more interesting, and somewhat absurd, is that the dissenting Justices have been lambasted as everything from “ignorant” and “juvenile,” to an article on The Daily Beast going so far as to say the four dissenting judges “suggest treason.” Inside this inflammatory rhetoric there is an apparent condescension on the part of many liberal commentators as to how these four justices could possibly dispute such a clear-cut case— one simply about giving everyone equal rights. What seems to further this fire of indignation is nothing other than the clear discrepancy between the dissenting opinions of Justice Roberts, Scalia, Thomas and Alito. After all, if four conservative Justices couldn’t even agree on why gay-marriage shouldn’t be legalized across the fifty states, then clearly

they don’t deserve the bench.

However, discerning the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution is not something that the dissenting justices in Obergefell v. Hodges callously decided to base their dissent upon. Rather, it has always been an issue at the very heart of the American experiment. “Judicial activism”—a term coined by Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr. in 1947, has been subsequently used to refer to despotic overtures of the judicial branch, and is often traced to the Jeffersonian view that Federalist judges systemically exceeded their rightful power. The Heritage Foundation, a prominent conservative think-tank, defines judicial activism as “[occurring] when judges write subjective policy preferences into the law rather than apply the law impartially according to its original meaning. As such, activism does not mean the mere act of striking down a law.”

Judicial activism portends a particularly unique problem for Americans. Academic discussions on judicial activism rely on American constitutional theory, as most nations have parliamentary systems of government—where legislative supremacy prevails. Robert Bork, the late Constitutional scholar, sought to reconcile the judiciary against what he called the “Madisonian” dilemma—that is the judiciary legislating from the bench and making laws without popular approval.

Bork emphasized judicial restraint when deciding cases, and believed that court’s role was to frame “neutral principles,” and not simply pronounce ad hoc judgements.

Yet, in Obergefell v. Hodges, as Justice Scalia points out in his dissent, “to allow the policy question of same-sex marriage to be considered and resolved by a select, patrician, highly unrepresentative panel of nine is to violate a principle even more fundamental than no taxation without representation: no social transformation without representation.”

Notably absent within the Constitution itself, is a right to marriage or definition of marriage, and rightly so. Our founding fathers did not believe that the government had any sovereignty over the institution of marriage, In reserving “the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States,” to the States and the people—this Constitutional truism makes it abundantly clear that the definition and regulation of marriage lies outside the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and federal government. The history and context of the framing of the Constitution clearly illustrates that both federalists and antifederalists together feared the power of the judiciary to usurp the power of the legislators.

Regardless of one’s view on the legalization of gay marriage—the ju-

dicial activism displayed by the Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges represents a serious setback to Constitutionalists, and textualists. Chief Justice Roberts, in his principled and balanced dissent, eloquently expressed both the victories and losses that resulted from of the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, in a passionate call against judicial activism. “If you are among the many Americans—of whatever sexual orientation—who favor expanding same-sex marriage, by all means celebrate today’s decision. Celebrate the achievement of a desired goal. Celebrate the opportunity for a new expression of commitment to a partner. Celebrate the availability of new benefits. But do not celebrate the Constitution. It had nothing to do with it.”

The judicial activism of the Supreme Court has always posed a difficult challenge to the rule of law in the United States. Perhaps when we are done celebrating or lamenting the Obergefell v. Hodges SCOTUS ruling, we can have a discussion about the Constitution in its proper context.

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