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Thinking Out of the God Box Lydia Levy | This week Andrews
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University students were challenged to take a journey towards viewing God in a new light by Ty Gibson, co-director of Light Bearers, a self-described “full-throttle gospel ministry, urgent to hasten the second coming of Christ,” as well as pastor of the Storyline Seventh-day Adventist Church in Eugene, Ore. Starting on Monday, Sept. 7, students attending week of prayer were given the opportunity to see God for whom He actually is, a Savior whose character is good versus cruel and domineering and whose love for humanity is endless. Gibson used his own testimony as the baseline on which his sermons stood. He described his unbelief as a teenager and the view that he had of God: cruel, angry, and the main cause of everything that was wrong with our world. Gibson’s conversion only came when he realized who God really was and since this conversion his personal mission has been to
“paint a picture of God that people would be glad to believe in.” With each new day, Gibson unfolded another aspect of God’s loving character for the students. One example was when he painted the mental picture of God as a creator. Gibson used scriptural evidence found in Psalms 90:2 to give support to his claim. Moses, who wrote this song states, “Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” This was used as support for the fact that not only is God an everlasting, timeless God but He is also a God who delights in His creation. In addition to this, Gibson also answered the question of “What is God like?” in a revolutionary way that more than likely caught students off guard--infinitely fun. He used Isaiah 42:1 as evidence of God’s enjoyable, lively nature, ““Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will bring justice to the nations.” This text was given as a descriptor of the type of relationship that God the Father and God the Son had, prior to the creation of humans. According to Gibson, God the Father and God the Son, before the creation of the human race, had existed in an everlasting, delightful relationship full of love. The statement that probably best encompassed the picture that Gibson was trying paint of God would be “God is…a social unit of other-centered bliss...” a being with whom humans can have an “eternally childlike friendship.” Each description Gibson gave was a far cry from the image a number of students had already formulated in their minds when it came to God. For this reason, many students had nothing but positive reactions to share concerning week of prayer. Camille Depluzer, who is a Junior Nursing major, said, “Prior to this week of prayer I already had
my own personal ideas as to who God was. When I heard the title of week of prayer, Reimaging God, I was hesitant. Why would I want to reimagine God? Was I viewing God the wrong way my whole life and didn’t realize. As I listened to Ty Gibson day after day, I felt like God was truly revealing his actual character to me. Who knew that week of prayer would cause me to alter my views on God?” Freshman biology major Lisa Hayden also shared the way she felt God speaking to her through Gibson. “I didn’t expect to actually listen to anything he was saying. I was told by some upperclassmen that week of prayer was just a way to gain some fast, convenient chapel credits. I dragged my feet to the first one and then found myself hooked on the word He was bringing. I hadn’t ever heard a preacher describe God the way Gibson did. It was revolutionary and refreshing,” Hayden said. Jisoo Ahn, a senior biology
major said, “I was honestly surprised how well Pastor Ty Gibson spoke this week. He reshaped my view on how I see God, even though I was born into the church, and he spoke about a topic that I don’t think has ever been done by other pastors. He really brought something new to the table. You always hear about the Son and how He saved us, but not that much about the Father, who’s the one that started it all. I actually put my phone away to listen to him.” Gibson’s week of prayer sermons caused many students to reevaluate who they thought God was. As the title suggested, Gibson used his own personal testimonies to conceptualize God in a brand new light. Students were able to see God, through Pastor Gibson, for who He is: a Creator, driven by endless love.
Sophomore international agriculture development major Conner Smith said, “This is a very classy
HPAC preparing for a concert that very evening. A meet and greet was arranged and many people were very excited to meet her and talk to her about her music. Most of the attendees from the party filed inside of the HPAC eager to meet the artist. Heller was very kind and enthusiastic and even allowed for an interview to learn a little more about her music. After the meet and greet, everyone filed outside to continue with the festivities and continued socializing and swaying to the music. Sophomore social work major Ashley Porterfield said, “This is a beautiful set up and I was very excited to meet JJ Heller.”
The garden party was a great time to catch up with friends; the sun was shining and there were a couple bees swarming but that did not affect the cheery mood. Senior Spanish and international Business major Akim Young said, “It felt really tranquil and serene.” Porterfield said, “I can’t wait for next year’s garden party to see what new surprise they come up with. The food was great and I am extremely glad I came.”
AUSA Garden Party McDonald | Andrews University celebrated the beauty of its campus with the AUSA Garden Party on Sunday, Sept. 20. The event was located on the Howard Performing Arts Center (HPAC) lawn and brought people attending in formal and casual attire alike. Upon arrival there was soothing music and a beautiful set up done with standing tables with delicious refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Everyone seemed to be in great spirits and fellowship. The catering team did their part in the event, as everyone kept coming back for more refreshments. The drinks were Raspberry Mint Aqua Fresca and Apricot Berry Lemonade. Everyone seemed to Khayla
enjoy the Apricot Berry Lemonade as confirmed by AUSA Social VP Ashley Leu, who exclaimed, “Go
“This is a very classy event. It has a Pinterest feel to it...” for the lemonade, it’s delicious!” The finger foods provided included vegetables with hummus, caprese skewers, and cupcakes. They were the center of the attention near the beginning because people couldn’t stop going back for more.
event. It has a Pinterest feel to it. AUSA also provided a photo booth where the attendees could take pictures by themselves or with friends. This garden party had a different twist to it than previous ones, because artist JJ Heller was in the
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run. There were also a few people with family members who have MRSA. They were all very appreciative of what AFIA was doing. One woman’s son found out that he had MRSA when he was 16. By the grace of God, he is now 21 and surviving MRSA. Another woman’s God son got MRSA when he was 6 months old. He had to be airlifted to a hospital. It was a very scary time for her family but now, he is two, turning three in January. The last person who had a family member who had MRSA passed away last week. His funeral was on September 19, 2015 and she did the run in his memory. MRSA is a very dangerous bacteria that can break families apart. By doing the rice run, AFIA is exposing MRSA to more and more people and possibly saving lives in the future.
make it to the end. By relying on God, we can accomplish anything. As long as we stay strong and look to Him, we can finish strong.” Dawn Rosalio, a junior medical laboratory science major, as well as AFIA Treasurer, said that
this year’s run was better than last year. According to Rosalio, last year’s run was cold and windy; this year’s run, on the other hand, was perfect. Junior Evy Borabon, a SPLAC and Audio major and AFIA Social Vice President, also said that this run was better than last year’s. This year, it was warmer, there wasn’t very much sand, and the path was runnable. While last year, it was cold, and there was sand everywhere. Fares Magesa, Senior Financial Advisor at Andrews University and AFIA sponsor commented that the weather was good and the run was organized well. He also said that he wants more people to run or walk in the 5K next year because it is a good cause and anyone can join in. Sarah Duvivier in Explore Andrews said that the experience was great and she met a lot of great people. She also told me that when a girl was running on her way to the finish line, she was trying to hand her a cup of water, but instead of taking the cup, she handed her a sunflower and thanked her for giving her water the first time. After telling me this she said that it really made her day special and that she would do it again if she doesn’t
dent body of this month could aid all of us in learning more about the diversity within Hispanics and it is a great way to honor the heritage of this month.” Senior documentary film major Nina Vallado said, “Andrews could celebrate it more than just serving Mexican food on their Independence Day. Andrews could make a bigger deal about actually acknowledging it: talking about it in chapel, celebrating how diverse each Latin American country is, discussing immigration, especially with Donald Trump’s ridiculous and outrageous comments in the recent years. Talk about what it means to preserve your language and culture and adapt to another and discuss how American government has done many awful things to the Latin American governments–Panama, Chile, etc.” The Department of History & Political Science has already began its celebration of National
Hispanic Heritage Month. Department Chair Stephanie Carpenter has decorated the department’s display window in Buller Hall with books focusing on the history and heritage of Hispanics and Latinos. The department is also quizzing students on how many Hispanic and Latin American flags they can identify in celebration of this month. Some Hispanic students, such as Vallado, would like to see Hispanic culture more prominently celebrated elsewhere in campus. “I would want there to be a greater respect to Latin Americans other than showing appreciation for Taco Bell and Mexican cuisine,” Vallado said. “To this day, I still have pride in my nationality. I struggle to accept myself as Latina, even though that is my classification.”
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AFIA 5K Rice Run
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Charis Glanville | On Sunday, Sept. 20, the Andrews Filipino International Association (AFIA) held its “Rice Run” for Methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) awareness in St. Joseph, Mich.
Many students ran. The fastest female was Kayla Schenkelberg in 27:03, and Gideon Moyo was the fastest male in 20:19. Sophomore LJ Robinson, a marketing major, said, “(The Rice Run) wasn’t actually as bad as I thought
it would be. I did pretty good, I’m proud of myself.” Jessica Stelfox, a sophomore psychology major, called the Rice Run a spiritual experience. Stelfox said, “It’s just you and God, so you have to rely on his strength to
MRSA results from an antibiotic-resistant staphylococcus that has mutated in the past 50 years and can affect people of all ages.
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2015 Shenika McDonald | The period
from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, a period in which the United States recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to American history and culture, as well as celebrating the group’s heritage and cultural differences. Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. All declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16, Sept. 18, and Sept. 21, respectively. Andrews University’s 2014 ethnic report stated that 16 percent of its students were of Hispanic heritage. How does a university ranked second for campus ethnic diversity by U.S. News and World Report celebrate its students and their
unique heritage? Latino and Hispanic students were asked about their personal traditions at home when celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Senior psychology major Leslie Sandoval said, “My family and I celebrate this month by making traditional foods at home. Growing up my parents would tell me stories about what it was like living in their countries and reminding me of the importance of our presence in America, as well as the many contributions of those who share my same heritage.” Hispanic and Latino students alike recognize the importance of National Hispanic Heritage Month and its role in their lives. Senior theology major John Gonzalez said, “As a Latino-American celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is extremely important for the education and acknowledgement of the diversity that is found throughout the Hispanic population.”
“Personally, I grew up in a Dominican household,” Gonzalez continued. “Although my parents were the first to leave the island out of both of their families, they didn’t want to leave behind the important parts of their culture. Growing up, I was constantly reminded of ‘where we came from.’ It was important to my parents for their children to recognize and understand their heritage.” Conversely, senior religion major Josias Flores said, “In all honesty, my family doesn’t celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, nor do they even know it’s happening when it does. The Hispanic community that I live in doesn’t talk about it either.” Junior biology major Randy Sanchez said, “Hispanic Heritage Month is not really observed in my household. My family is straight from Mexico so we really never do anything special; to be honest I don’t really know when that
month is.” Understanding how to celebrate this month starts with understanding what Hispanic and Latino students expect from their school. “I think it would be nice to add a little more emphasis to (Hispanic Heritage Month), Sanchez said. “It’s a nice way to remember your roots, especially if you’ve never visited your home country before and I think that’s why many Latino-Americans observe the month.” “Andrews as an academic community should celebrate this month by learning about the diversity among Hispanics and implementing it in different ways. For instance, Tuesday, Sept. 16 was Mexico’s Independence Day; the Terrace Cafe honored the holiday by serving Mexican food and drinks...I thought that was a great idea,” Sandoval said. “Showing movies that depict different Hispanic countries or perhaps small clips at chapel to remind the stu-
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The Internet: Bane or Boon? Daniel J. Fults
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The Internet and Relationships Jaime Vargas | I remember when my parents had the weekly habit of purchasing phone cards just so they could make calls to Honduras and Nicaragua. About $5 per card, it sometimes seemed like a gamble, my mom and dad getting anywhere between 20-45 minutes of call time. Whatever they got, though, I’m certain they would make the most out of the communication that those $5 cards afforded them each week. Fast forward a few years later, and things like Skype and FaceTime come into existence. Go ahead a few more years, and my family in Nicaragua was able to afford Wi-Fi in their home. Add the two together, and $5 phone cards became a thing of the past. The
funny thing is, I never recall ever seeing my mother have that moment of discovery in which she realized that international communication was not only free, but could also allow her to see her own mother’s face on her computer. It may have been a single moment or a gradual dawning upon her mind, but whichever it was, there came a day when my mother found that, through the Internet, the distance between her and her loved ones had been closed by a considerable amount. One must admit that it is a blessing to know that distance is no longer as big of an obstacle to human relationships as it once was, and that is due in large part to the Internet. Social networks and email
facilitate mass communication, and no longer do we have to plan days in advance if we want to either tell our friends that there’s going to be Ultimate Frisbee this Friday at 5 p.m. or that we’re headed to Silver Beach in 20 minutes. Facebook allows me to see how my baby cousin has grown into a rather tall and skinny 10 year old. Instagram allows me to keep up with my friends’ adventures as they experience new places and activities. Snapchat gives me the opportunity to tell my best friend in Chile how much I miss him with more than just words. Just last week, a fellow youth worker in Hawaii was able to Skype me during a vespers he was having with the youth I worked with. I was surprised by
how the simple act of seeing their smiles and hearing their voices reminded me of the love I have for them. All of these textual, visual and auditory experiences have, in a way, helped maintain and solidify many of my interpersonal relationships. Updates on Facebook, however, will never come close to the experience of hearing my 10 year old cousin have a mature conversation with me, Snapchat will never be able to exactly reproduce my best friend’s hearty laugh, Skype will never be able to replace the joy of being in person with my youth and hearing them call me “big brother” and FaceTime will never bring me the comfort and love that I feel when I give my mother a hug. Yes,
the Internet has done so much for us in terms of supplementing the various relationships we all have and in drawing all of us closer despite the distance between us, but I challenge you to spend a little less time merely supplementing your relationships this week and spend a little more time giving more hugs, looking your friends in the eye, and truly listening with full focus. There’s relational depth that can only be found when we lay down the screens and the headphones and choose to be with people in the most radical sense of the word.
How the Internet Can Handicap Your Success Nathan Kim | How well do you know your followers on Instagram? How about your followers on Twitter, or your friends on Facebook? Despite seeing these people almost daily on our phones, computers or tablets, chances are you have barely had any type of interaction with them recently outside of these social media platforms. Given the massive technological advances we have grown up along with as millennials, it is unsurprising that our generation has become the first to have so much of our information online, accessible to complete strangers as much as it is to our close friends. This makes it more astonishing that it is harder to get to know people now. Despite our advances in communication allowing us to “get to know” more people than ever before, technology has robbed us of the interpersonal skills that we need to succeed in the real world.
We all have those friends on Facebook or on Instagram who are literally posting something every day—regardless of whether or not it is something interesting.
Sharing has become easier than ever. Now, we have hundreds of “friends” who have our views and opinions at the top of our newsfeeds, whereas before, the plat-
lost the concept of what is important for people to know, and what is unnecessary or even inappropriate. It was once considered etiquette not to disclose your political
The line has become blurred between what is actually important and what is just interesting. form never existed unless you were popular and well known. Our generation has become one of oversharing. Before social media, a lot of the content that was being circulated was actually worth reading. There were no clickbait articles, no unhumorous and overused memes, and little to no petty arguments about politics; we have
views to strangers or even acquaintances, but now it is a simple task to find the party you support or the candidate for which you want to vote. The line has become blurred between what is actually important and what is just interesting, something that social media can be blamed for. Quite often, social media can
create insecurity in oneself. Comparing your life to the perceived lives to those you follow on Instagram is can be a very dangerous practice. The things that people share are usually the highlights of their lives, instead of what they’re like on a daily basis. Depression comes when you compare your “lowlights” to other peoples’ “highlights.” Confidence is key to being successful in the working world; lacking confidence could be a detriment to you doing your job properly or even getting a job in the first place. So, if you find yourself comparing your content and your life on social media to others’, it could be time for you to delete your social media accounts altogether. Real, meaningful conversations can be hard to come by nowadays. It used to be that people didn’t have any cellphones to get in the way of having conversations in the car or at dinner time, but now everything has changed. Imagine what you’ve been missing out on
in the real world while you’ve just been looking down at your phone. The people you could have met and the conversations that you could have had with them. So, try to have a conversation today. It could be with someone you already know quite well. Much of success is who you know rather than what you know (a cliché, but one that is often holds true). Don’t let your phone get in the way of learning something meaningful about another person or about life—it could be a detriment to you in the long run. All of this boils down to a single question: what have you been missing out on in life because of technology? You could have missed out on learning skills that could be important to you later on in life, and also meeting people who could have made a positive impact on you. Don’t miss out on your real life anymore—make the decision to have a real life instead of one online.
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How Has the Internet Changed the Way We Learn? Erik Vyhmeister | The Internet has revolutionized human communication. Instead of having to wait weeks for letters to reach their destination, and weeks more to hear back, we now know exactly when someone has received our message; hence the automated response, “Seen at 4:27 p.m.” With the Internet, we can communicate with people we’ve never met, nor will ever meet, across thousands of miles and many time zones instantly. The Internet is a tool, and while its merit is sometimes debated, the Internet is unlikely to disappear from use anytime soon. The most loved aspects of the Internet are also the most often criticized. Anyone with an Internet connection can post content— whether on their own website or on one of many open forums. In most places, the flow of information is not moderated, meaning that if you want information about any topic, you can probably find it on the Internet. While this is awesome for students who are stuck on their homework, more questionable content is also available. What does this abundance of in-
formation mean for how we learn? The structure of schools and education varies across cultures, but also across different periods in history. In the time of Plato and Socrates, schools were centered around the professors who taught there—you picked a school because you wanted to learn from the instructors there. To some extent, this still happens today, but almost exclusively at the graduate level. So what is different about the schools of that era? For the student, the source of learning was his teacher. Books were not easily or cheaply made, so not many were available. Students trusted their teacher to have learned well from their respective teacher, and so pass the knowledge on. Libraries did exist, but there were not many of them and most people did not have access. After the Middle Ages, and especially after the invention of the printing press, books became more widespread and affordable, and so they could be relied on (to some extent) for learning. This did not negate the need for teachers,
as simply reading a book does not typically impart perfect (or even good) understanding of the material. The Internet has increased the accessibility of information to al-
untrustworthy source of information. My point here is not to argue whether or not the Internet is a valid source of information, only to point out that when additional sources of information were intro-
Due to the Internet, a vast amount of information is now readily available. Not all of it is correct or true, but it is there. most everyone, at least in the developed world. When it comes to learning, the Internet can be considered a kind of “book,” and yet it is one that is fluid: any and all websites are subject to change or removal at any point, which has led many people to consider it an
duced, schools have had to change the way they operate to utilize those sources appropriately. The Internet has changed the way we think—if we don’t know the answer to a question, we can just “look it up.” I myself am guilty of regularly looking up articles on
Wikipedia on my phone in the middle of heated discussion. Some say that this rapid access to information is making our generation lazy. In a sense, they’re right—we don’t have to remember trivia, we can always look it up again. Memorizing large amounts of information is no longer very valuable, as anyone could look up that information. Our society is moving from valuing people for their knowledge to valuing people who can figure out solutions to problems they’ve never encountered before. Because so many answers exist on the Internet, it is becoming more important to know how to find the answer than to know the answer. Memorizing information is still valued in school (as anyone memorizing taxonomy can tell you), though it is falling out of favor with some teachers. Is it still useful? Having information committed to memory allows for easy, rapid access to it. It makes one self-reliant, and if the source of the information (in this case, the website) disappears, it doesn’t matter. It also means that if your Internet connection goes
down, you don’t break out in a cold sweat. Due to the Internet, a vast amount of information is now readily available. Not all of it is correct or true, but it is there. Because of how early in life people are exposed to such a wide variety of ideas, it is much more important to learn how to discern what a good source is. As far as education is concerned, it is important to not over-rely on a source that is not guaranteed to be consistent. It’s a beautiful thing to have access to so many answers at our fingertips, but there is also a danger to learning about so many things only on a superficial level, such that we think our understanding is deeper than it actually is.
Thoughts on the Pros and Cons of Internet Culture Emily Cancel | The rise of the Internet brought with it an age of social evolution, the likes of which
has not been seen since the invention of the telephone. It has made it so easy to keep in touch with ex-
tended family and old classmates, discuss ideas and opinions with like or unlike-minded peers, and share
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media information both publicly and privately. Opening up such an easy platform for communication and expression comes with the same downsides on the Internet as it does in person. Bullying, public shaming and other forms of abuse abound, perhaps with more viciousness. Any social media site is a breeding ground for material to use for abuse in social settings. A pastime of many diehard gossips is using awkward or embarrassing material from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to fuel their conversation. Beyond that, with the ease the Internet brings to sharing images and videos, nothing is safe anymore. Viral videos of individuals whose antics or mistakes are caught on camera are plastered across the Internet every day, to the chagrin and shame of the individuals involved. The comments sections of such clips are the open soapbox on which many either condemn or encourage the subject of ridicule. The anonymity provided by the Internet encourages behavior like this, because one can say what one wants without fear of immediate or person-
al repercussions. Being safely behind a screen and tangles of wires gives us more boldness than we would have in person. Unable to see the effect our words have, and unable to be confronted in person, we feel secure and often do not consider that our words may be misinterpreted, even if they were not typed with malicious intent. I would be remiss to leave only the negative aspects of the social world of the Internet discussed. This past week, a young man attacked an older gentleman in what was apparently road rage. Authorities posted a picture of the man on Facebook, and within days, he was identified and arrested for assault and damage of property. This is not the first time such a case has occurred. Social media has become a method by which criminals can be identified, or missing persons found. When I first got a Facebook account, it was to keep in touch with my family while I was out of the country. Through Facebook and Skype, I was able to post pictures and stories and talk to my mother regularly, assuring her that I was safe and having an excellent time.
To judge the Internet as either “good” or “bad” would be foolish. It is a tool, and a tool is only as bad as those who wield it. Though it has become a pastime to ridicule individuals on the Internet, social media keeps far-apart families consistently connected, and it helps spread important information much more quickly than word of mouth or the evening news. It is possible that the positive potential of the Internet in social culture outweighs the negative but that it is simply slower in coming to fruition than the more negative factors.
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Fitness Expo Coming this Sunday Becky St. Clair | Andrews University’s School of Health Professions, Department of Public Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Counseling & Testing Center, and Student Activities invites the community to its
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annual Health and Fitness Expo on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission for the event is free and includes activities for the whole family. Activities include mini workouts,
cooking demos, nutrition information for everyone, games, local health service information, community health and wellness opportunities, inflatable jump-houses for the kids, health screenings and more.
The first 200 participants will receive a reusable shopping bag with goodies from participating sponsors. Attendees will also have a chance to win a spinning bike, just for participating.
For more information, contact Gretchen Krivak at 269-471-3371 or krivak@ andrews.edu.
Men’s Cardinal Soccer Team Defeats Illinois Tech Liz Dominguez | With approximately two minutes of the game left, the Cardinals’ goalie flew to the side stretching out his hand to keep the ball from going in, and barely touching the ball with his fingertips; the ball shifted a bit to bounce off the far post. His unbelievable save caused everyone to erupt in a complete frenzy. The Men’s Cardinal Soccer team exhilarated the home crowd with its triumph over the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT); it is not just any victory, however, it is the team’s first victory against IIT in over five years. After losing 12-0 against Holy Cross, and therefore, kicking off the season with a rough start, the Cardinals regained control by beating IIT 3 to 2; a team that they had lost to a whopping 10 to 1 last year. This win is not only welcomed because of past losses against IIT, but also because it lifts the spirit of the Cardinals who needed this win to kick off the season after losing badly against Holy Cross. Keith Wakefield, Men’s Cardinal Soccer Coach, noted that “change of formation and finding more fitting roles for each of the players by getting to know them (and) seeing where they naturally play and where they don’t naturally play and trying to let them play to their strengths” were important contributors to the Cardinals’ victory over IIT. During the first half of the game, the victory seemed out of the Cardinals’ reach as they were down two to nothing for the majority of the first half; however, the crowd was ecstatic as they determinedly bounced back to not only tie up the game, but scored three goals to put them in the lead by one. The team had to rigorously hold their ground as IIT urgently attempted to tie up the game with 16 minutes left. The Cardinals had to continue pushing their limits until the very end in order to seal their victory. The whole game was definitely summed up in the last ten minutes when each of the goalies of both teams had miraculous saves. IIT’s goalie came so close to tying when the team’s striker shot the ball on the opposite post of where Carl Rittenour, the Cardinals’ goalie, was attentively standing. “The last five minutes, I was nervous; I just wanted the ball to stay up top, so that I wouldn’t get shot at again, [but when] I saw him coming, I figured he was going to shoot to the outside and I guess I got lucky,” Ritternour said.
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and I really like the people there.
that family there, and making new friends. Being a part of the team is more fun than work, and that’s the best part about it.
major and being on the team? Time management is how you juggle both of them. I need to study efficiently, make time, prioritize, and then work really hard out on the field.
Name: Kristen Proctor Class Standing: Freshmen Major: Biology
What are you looking forward to this season being a part of this team? I want to ultimately have a fun time. Being a part of this team is nice because you get to meet different people, and make more friends. I like soccer a lot, and so far being a Cardinal has been a lot of fun.
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in my hand. I went to Crawford in Canada, and played for their basketball team. The funny thing is, I knew I eventually wanted to play for Andrews University when I went to the Cardinal Classic Tournament when I was a junior at Crawford.
How does it feel being a Cardinal for the first time? I feel great playing for Andrews University. I feel in the zone when I step out on the court, and this is only practice. I’m looking forward to playing when the season actually starts.
How have you adjusted to this new school year while being on the team? It’s all about time management. I choose to make time for school, basketball, and friends. Those are my top three this school year.
Tell me a little bit about your basketball journey. Well, I was introduced to the sport ever since the fourth grade. Since then, I loved it. I always had a ball
What do you hope to gain from playing with the Cardinals this season? I hope to get better physically and mentally every day. Playing basket-
ball not only helps me to remain in shape, but it also is a lot of fun. I hope we win a lot of games this season! Name: Daniel Martinez Class Standing: Freshmen Major: Documentary Film Andrews University Gymnast
How does it feel being a part of Andrew’s very own gymnastics team? Ever since I was young, I always wanted to be on a gymnastics team, but I never had the chance to. My brother and I taught ourselves how to do flips, and we kept on doing them every day since. Now that I’m finally on a real team, it feels like home. It feels like something that is fun to do,
Now that the school year is in session, how have you adjusted to this new environment, while being on the team? I honestly think that being on the team helps my studies. It helps me stay in check, and deal with time management because I know that I have to be in practice at eight so it makes me want to finish all my work during the day. It motivates me to work really hard outside of practice so that I can work even harder during practice. What are you looking to gain from being a Gymnast? Other than working on my skills, I’m looking forward to growing with
Women’s Cardinals Soccer – Center Mid Fielder How does it feel like being a Cardinal for the first time? It feels great. I always wanted to play for this team ever since I played soccer at the academy. Now that I’m on it, it is definitely fun. How do you juggle being a bio
BSCF Host Game Night Justin Walker | This past Saturday night, Johnson gym was the site of the Black Student Christian Forum (BSCF) game night, which featured a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The team of juniors Andrew Simpson (nursing), Robert Moon (accounting) and Mayke Oliveira (wellness) defeated graduate student Tim McGuire, senior Jeffrey Emile (design) and junior Zachary Mottley (information sys-
tems) 8-5 in the finals to capture their first championship. Simpson expressed his delight in winning by saying, “It felt good to win with the boys.” He did take note that their opponents were at a disadvantage, adding, “It would’ve been nice to play Tim’s team when they were fresh.” The respect that both teams have for each other is refreshing and could be the start of a nice ri-
valry going forward. The fun began around 9 p.m. as students quickly filled up the gym to participate in various activities. For those looking to compete in basketball there was the three on three tournament, the three-point contest, and the slam dunk competition. In the three-point contest, each contestant had one minute to attempt to make the set number of baskets.
The person who had the most three point baskets in the final round was the winner. Many students tried their luck, and while some contestants turned some heads, senior Gati Wankyo (family studies) was the only woman to advance out of the first round and graduate student Josh Faehner proved to be the most deadly beyond the arc. The slam dunk contest consisted
of eight dunkers who all were ready to showcase their best dunks. The top four dunkers would move on to round two and would be cut down to two before the final. The first round was a bit disappointing, as the dunkers had to get warmed up, but the show began in earnest during the second round. In the end, freshman Jeremiah Irby (pre-physical therapy) rose above the rest and captured his first
of what could be many more dunking titles. For students who were not playing basketball, BSCF had provided multiple options such as Uno, dominoes and even double dutch. All in all, the night can be considered a success, as everyone seemed to go home happy.
Supermoon Lunar Eclipse: A Once in A Red Moon Event Konner Dent | Gathering outside a religious building to watch the skies for celestial events does not hold the best reputation among Adventist circles. However, when the full moon is blood red and nearly 50,000 kilometers closer to earth than it was two weeks ago, the conference building’s hilltop parking lot may be the best
spot for a view. The “supermoon” lunar eclipse, scientifically known as a perigee-syzygy eclipse, is an astrological event that has not happened since 1982, and will not occur again until 2033. Yohan Lee, president of the Andrews University astronomy club explains that this happens when three oth-
er events happen simultaneously, “when the moon is closest to earth, when it is a full moon, and also (when) there is a lunar eclipse.” The earth’s exact position between the moon and sun is the reason for the moon changing from its lovely shade of white to a creepy dark red. “Light that is going to hit the moon…
has gone around the earth through the earth’s atmosphere,” states astronomy club member Professor Steven Thorman, “and the atmosphere scatters the blue away to make someone blue sky in the daylight side, which means there is red light going through the atmosphere…on towards the moon.”
Though the viewing is an astronomy club event, Professor Thorman assures the invitation is open to everyone who wishes to attend. “We should have some telescopes set up,” he said, “ and it should be … a chance to get together with other people who are interested in watching the eclipse. It will be a good time
to ask people questions if you don’t understand what’s going on with this eclipse, there will be people there who will actually be able to tell you about it.”
it is no surprise that he has decided to retire. Retiring while remaining undefeated after a highly lauded career like Mayweather’s is something that very few athletes have the opportunity to do, which makes it an even more impressive feat. It should also be noted that given his active participation in the sport of boxing for almost 20 years, one could hardly give credence to his critics who argue
that his retirement is simply a copout to keep his record. Mayweather is a very strategic and talented boxer whose athleticism and prowess in boxing is reflected in his legendary achievement.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Retires Undefeated Tim McLean | Sept. 12, 2015 became the end of an era for the sport of boxing as Floyd Mayweather, Jr. won the final fight of his career against American boxer Andre Berto. Having never lost a fight in his career, and ending with a 49-0 record, Mayweather is considered by many fans to be one of the greatest boxers of his generation, and perhaps of all time. Making his debut on the box-
ing scene in 1996, Mayweather has been a driving force in the sport of boxing throughout his career. He is best known for his defensive fighting style, which commentators argue has allowed him to maintain his undefeated record. Mayweather’s defensive style served him well during the final fight of his career, as he was able to last all 12 rounds with Berto, allow-
ing him to achieve his final victory. He was declared the victor after the judges called the fight unanimously. Adalaide Byrd scored the fight at 120108, Steve Weisfeld scored it at 118110, and Dave Moretti scored the fight at 117-111—a close but overwhelming victory. When asked about his retirement in a post-fight interview, Mayweather said the following to George Wil-
lis of the New York Post: “You got to know when to hang it up. I think it’s my time to hang it up. I’m close to 40 years old. I broke all records. There’s nothing else to prove in the sport of boxing. Now I just want to spend time with my family and children and take Mayweather Promotions to the next level.” At almost 40 years old, Mayweather is considered an older athlete, so
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Inside Scoop with Ty Gibson Ali Reiner | Pastor and author Ty
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Gibson is a storyteller and a creative illustrator of God’s love, who believes in the power to reach people by means of revamping the message of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Originally from Los Angeles and Washington, Gibson now lives and preaches in Eugene, Ore., at Storyline Adventist Church. Gibson focuses his passion on sharing the character of God with people all over the world. His ministry has led him from remote villages in the Amazon to spending a few weeks in Australia and New Zealand, sharing the message of the gospel and God’s love for the past 20 years. “It’s based on the idea that scripture is a narrative,” Gibson said when asked about the core of his ministry. “ It’s not a proof-text document, it’s not a systematic theology document—it’s a story. The Bible is a story and people’s lives are also individual stories that intersect with the bigger story of God.” However, Gibson didn’t start out preaching—instead, he began as a writer at the age of 18 and had his first book published by his early 20’s. “I just formulate and clarify my own thinking on paper, so I did not begin writing in order to be a published author,” Gibson said,“I began writing because I think it’s
a very good discipline for processing reality.” Gibson is not only continuing to write more books, but he also writes online at Light Bearers (a ministry which he co-founded that aims to enlighten people about the love of Christ) and scripts for video production, including another one of his online projects, Digma.com. What makes Gibson unique from other Seventh-day Adventist pastors is that his greatest passion revolves around emphasizing the notion that the Seventh-day Adventist church needs to change the way in which it interprets doctrine and reaches others with its message. Gibson said, “I really believe that for us as Seventh-day Adventists, we need to completely reframe our whole message in the light of God’s love. Everything that we teach and believe needs to be an extension of, and expansion of, and an explanation of God’s love, or it’s not worth believing.” Reflecting on his concept for the Week of Spiritual Emphasis, Gibson feels that every human being has a concept of God—even those who say they don’t believe in God are just reacting against a particular picture of God in which they don’t believe. Gibson said, “The ‘Re-imaging God’ concept is basically saying, ‘Hey, what if God is…’ and then I’m filling in the blanks: ‘What if God
is more beautiful than you imagined? What if God is everything you would hope he would be? What if God is infinitely beautiful and good?’ Then what are the implications of that?” When I asked Gibson how the church can accomplish this reimagination and reframing of its understanding of God and the Gospel, he told me this can be done by intentionally taking our fun-
damental belief system, our doctrines, and looking at them in the light of Christ, the Gospel, and the character of God. Gibson said, “The Sabbath is not simplistically a right day versus a wrong day. It’s about something deeper. It’s a revelation of God in some way. It’s a window into the character of Him.” Gibson’s advice to Andrews University students is to avoid judg-
ing God on the basis of how people represent Him. Instead, Gibson said, “Investigate and ponder God on his own terms, in His own self-revelation.”
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Going Vegan Name: Jacqueline Dohna Class Standing: Senior Major: Psychology Interviewed by: Sarah Stelfox
How do you feel like your study habits have developed over the years? Freshman year my mentality was, “What am I doing with my life?” There was no structure at all. I went to a community college, which was only a little step up from high school, so I didn’t take it as seriously as I should have. It wasn’t until I came to Andrews University that I started taking my academics seriously. I know I still need to developed them further, especially since it’s my senior year. I need quiet, seclusion and jazz music. If I listen to words, I want to sing, especially if I know the song. But instrumental jazz just gets me going. How do you spend your free time? I love cooking. I love being creative in my cooking and then sharing it with other people, especially with
vegan food. People have a bad idea about what vegan food tastes like. They think it’s bland, tasteless and really earthy, which people don’t like. So I like cooking them vegan food, but then not telling them it’s vegan until afterwards. It opens up a whole new world for them. What triggered your passion for the vegan lifestyle? My father has a lot of health conditions: diabetes, stroke, a heart attack—you name it. But he wasn’t really looking to get help or willing to change at all. So I prayed about it, did some googling, and came across the documentary Forks Over Knives. I watched it, got through the entire thing, sat there quietly thinking about my life, and from that day on I never ate meat again. I was already on a health journey before that—I’d lost nearly 80 pounds, and even though I had made a lot of progress, I realized that there was still a lot of work to be done. The documentary was just a confirmation for me. And honestly, I love it.
Is it difficult not eating junk food and candy? Honestly, I don’t even see that as food anymore. In the beginning, the difficulty is learning to cook for yourself. That, and knowing that a lot of times you’re going to go places and have to bring your own food. In a way, it kind of disconnects you from people, because you’re not experiencing the same thing they are. But it also brings you together because it’s a great conversation starter and it definitely gives you an opportunity to open them up in ways they might not have been exposed to otherwise. What’s the number one question you get as a vegan? “How do you do it?” or “What do you eat?”—which is probably my favorite one. Literally, my first reaction is “grass,” and then I just give them this awkward stare. Is it ever a struggle? When I first became vegan, I struggled with being too strict. I left no room for cheating, like at all. Now, I’ve definitely become looser, and I
compare that to my walk with God. When I first became a Christian I was very legalistic. “Do this, don’t do that, stay in line, never do this on the Sabbath”—I tend to become very passionate, but it also just all became so legalistic. As time went on, though, I realized why I was doing what I was doing; not because it was a burden, not because I felt guilty, but for my health. There’s such a deep parallel between my health journey and my love story with Jesus. There’s still a struggle every now and again, especially as Adventists, because we like to know exactly what we can and can’t do. But it wasn’t until I came to Andrews that I learned what a real relationship with Jesus was like, and I totally get it now. What are you reading right now? I just got this really good book from a friend called “Afraid to Love,” and I’m afraid to read it. He told me it changed his entire perspective. And I mean, I think we’re all afraid to love. With love comes vulnerability, opening up, and potential
hurt, potential chaos. I’m scared to read it because I’m scared to love. I’ve been feeling like I need to be more vulnerable with people, but it’s hard, it’s opening up yourself, and I feel like this book is going to begin that process. I don’t think I’m ready, but I don’t know that anyone can ever be ready. How else are we going to show love if we don’t open ourselves up?
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do you start something? How do you network? How do you get buyin? How do you promote? What does it take to actually get something done? And I think that in the long run that helps to seal their commitment to serve other people, and also helps them professionally.
really blessed: this last summer someone practically gave me a red 1990 Mazda Miata convertible, and I have loads of fun taking that car out. There’s nothing cooler than driving out at the break of day or on a starry night, perfect temperature, and having no roof over your head.
There’s no rushing to get anywhere else. You just hang out, and I appreciate that about the Hispanic experience.
What specific responsibilities are under your hat? I lead and coordinate Thursday chapels, University Vespers on Friday nights (and) second service at Pioneer Memorial Church on Sabbath mornings. I work with the spiritual programming for Preview Weekends, when students come to check out Andrews University. And I also work with Friday night Elements, which is a student-led post-vespers experience. On Friday nights everybody’s got all kinds of energy, so what can we do afterwards that’s constructive, that’s creative, that’s innovative, but spiritually-minded at the same time? I also do counseling in the office, crisis response and interventions.
You chaplains are a young and diverse team. Yeah, it’s really cool. I’m enjoying the energy of the room. And it’s not just the energy; there’s a deep commitment to be faithful to God, and there’s a serious passion to see that manifested in our students. When we’re sitting and talking through vision ideas or new ways of doing things it’s really awesome to see the different perspectives that are brought in. And I’ve also found that it’s an extremely healthy team. We really have figured out how to support each other and complement each other and push each other to grow and develop. That’s just a really nice atmosphere to be a part of.
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Jose Bourget Associate Chaplain, Campus Ministries I assume that some of your undergraduate classmates never fully engaged with the Christian faith, or left Christianity after graduation, but here you are in a position of ministry, mentoring young people who are ministering to others. What has made a faith difference for you? Having a deep connection to Jesus Christ. There’s a passage in Colossians that says “Our accountability is to Him,” (Colossians 3:23-24). I’m investing in my relationship with Him. Many of my peers have struggled with challenges when they look at the institution of the church and feel frustrated or disappointed, but for me it hasn’t been about placing myself outside of the church, but recognizing that my presence is representative of the church. The way I live out and the way that I am is the church that I believe in, not so much what others are projecting. What’s a story in the Bible that especially resonates with you? The story of Jonah. I find it refreshing. God makes his will perfectly clear to Jonah, but Jonah decides he doesn’t want to follow it. He doesn’t want to partner with God. He decides to go his own way, but God still pursues Jonah. It’s really beautiful to think that God isn’t going to impose or command or make us do anything, but he’s also not going to sit in a corner and watch
us self-destruct. And he saves the Ninevites in spite of Jonah’s desire not to save them. At the end of the story Jonah is upset with God because God is merciful. God desires our best good. He wants everyone to win. Even the sailors get a testimony about God. God works all the angles to make himself attractive to people. What’s new in Campus Ministries these days? We used to be a very programheavy office. That kept us busy, but not necessarily productive in kingdom growth. I grew up in Detroit, in a Hispanic church. It was a small church, 30-35 people. By the time our family left there were over a hundred. At this church, everyone was useful. Everyone needed to do something in order for the church to thrive. And they gave me a lot of opportunities to be involved. I preached my first sermon when I was in fifth grade. It was having that belief that I could accomplish something, being able to learn and grow and actually do things, that really inspired me to get into a calling of serving people. So at Campus Ministries, we still provide some core programming that is important for faith development: vespers and chapels and Sabbath school and missions. These are some big responsibilities. But really we wanted to create the space for students to step up and do what their gifts and talents are. For them to come to us and say “Hey, I have this idea,” and for us to be able to mentor them through that idea. To help them learn how
You have Friday night duties, Sabbath duties. What do you do to relax and de-stress? I enjoy music very much. I’m trying to hit one concert a month, whether that be at the Howard Center or in Chicago. I recently got Bella, an eleven-week-old black poodle. She’s a joy and my kids love her. She’s very relaxing. I’m training her to be a therapy dog. I’ve seen students interact with her and that’s a lot of fun. And I was
It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month. How has your Hispanic heritage been important in shaping your life? Some things about me are very Hispanic: my palate; the music. I love being bilingual. I’ve done a lot of mission trips where my Spanish is extremely useful. How I view family and community. Plus how we experience time is different. If an event “starts” at 10 a.m., that’s when you start to arrive. And then you just settle in for the day.
What’s an example that speaks to you about how God is working on campus this semester? I’ve heard a number of stories this year—and this happens every year—where it’s a miracle that students are here to begin with. Whether that was financial clearance, or “I was going somewhere else and two weeks later I’m at Andrews University.” Another evidence is the student leaders I’m working with—from the Student Association, club leaders, the Campus Ministries Proximity Vision, Ty Gibson’s “Reimagining God.” There are some things that fell into place that we’d like to say were orchestrated, but they weren’t orchestrated by us. There is a serious passion among students to take our faith commitment to be deeper, more distinctly Christian. What’s a good book you’ve read lately? David Brooks’s The Road to Character (2015). Check out his thoughts on “resume virtues” versus “eulogy virtues.”
Mom on Duty Name: Tatiana Correa Class Standing: Senior Major: Spanish for Translation What is your goal with this major? I’m working to get this degree to further my goals in pursuing my graduate studies in social work and youth and young adult ministries; I want to combine what I learn to make a positive impact on the mental and spiritual health for young people, primarily in the Hispanic community. What do you on campus? I am the President for the Adelante Spanish club, also the Chaplain for the Makarios Ministry, and a member of the prayer team for New Life Fellowship. This year I will be a part of the Lighthouse experience in one form or another.
What is Makarios? Makarios is Greek for “blessed.” It is a ministry that is composed of Hispanic college students from Andrews University who wish to work for the Gospel and take the message of His soon coming to the world. We participate through drama, music, and poetry, preaching and community outreach. It is a ministry whose main goal is to share blessing to Spanish churches in the area and around the world by motivating youth in Spanish churches. What hidden talents do you have? Is cooking a hidden talent? Cooking, singing, catering and wedding planning. I was a wedding planner in Florida. And Motherhood… motherhood is a talent too! What do you enjoy doing on a
daily basis? My time alone with God. Homework time with my kids. That is always very enjoyable—and doing research on single parenting and blended families. What breaks your heart (what are you passionate about)? Broken homes, because I know what it’s like. It can be one of the most challenging and at times traumatizing experiences as a child and as a parent. And to see young people lose themselves in substances abuse, promiscuity, and trouble with the law because of those broken homes. It doesn’t necessarily have to be that they are coming from a broken home but that they may also have uninvolved parents. My passion is youth and the family and spreading the good news about God to those who seem hopeless.
How is it having children and being in college? It’s only by the grace of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit! (#mercy) I think I’m one of the few people who is seen around campus with my kids. I take my kids everywhere. I am very resilient; My resilience and faith in Jesus compel me to believe that failure is not an option for me. Plus, i’ve been blessed with my capacity to balance my life—time management, lots of organizational skills, sticking to my agenda and the great support system that God has blessed me with. Counseling helps too. Oh my goodness, that has saved my life! There is a stigma about counseling, and how it is believed that counseling is for crazy people but it is extremely beneficial and I highly recommend it. What would your advice be to
someone who has experienced coming from a broken home? Coming from a broken home doesn’t define who you are nor does it mean that you need to continue with that cycle. You can make a difference by making sure you are holistically growing and taking advantage of the many resources that are out there. Do not be afraid to seek help if you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed or like life is not making sense to you at one point or another. Put your full trust in the Lord and claim his promises in scripture because he will never leave you nor forsake you.
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JJ Heller Comes to the Howard
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Nicole Hwang | On Sunday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m., JJ Heller graced the stage of the Howard Performing Arts Center. As a distinguished and beloved Christian folk artist, her gentle lyrics, whimsical tones, and warm heart have touched many audiences. She and her husband, David Heller, write their music in collaboration and mainly out of love for their daughters, Lucy and Nora, for whom they’ve written and recorded at least an entire album of love songs. Their music, at its core, is about unconditional love. This is manifested in different ways in each of the songs they shared during the
evening, and in the stories they told between pieces. For instance, just as she was graduating from college, JJ was at a significant transition in her life—she was preparing to leave school, anticipating her wedding, and moving to a new state. She explained to her audience that as weakness is common to humankind, her personal shortcoming is fear. Especially during that time of her life, she began to experience panic attacks and unreasonable anxiety. She prayed desperately for God to relieve her of her worry, but shared that instead of removing it from her, He used it for something good. Out
of her struggles with anxiety, she wrote her first well-known song, Your Hands. It eventually gained a prominence that prompted people to write and email her, saying how her song had touched their hearts and eased their worries. In JJ’s own words, God was able to turn “(her) brokenness into something beautiful.” Another way which love made itself manifest was simply in the artist’s family, who write songs and stories for each other. As they sang and played their guitar and harmonica, it was also evident that David and JJ share a deep bond, both as parents and as co-musicians. As David Hell-
er described it, “We write songs for our daughters, but she married me.” Laughingly, JJ added that she once attempted to write a love song for her husband, but even then was unable to finish it without the contributions he typically makes. However, in the artists’ opinion, the song that truly encompasses the heart of their ministry is one they wrote ten years ago, entitled What Love Really Means. It tells the story of people who all live unfulfilled lives. One is a little boy who cries, feeling alone and unloved; another is a woman whose husband has left her for no discernable reason; the last is a con-
vict seeking forgiveness. All three ask if there is someone who will love them—not for what they have done or what they will become, but for who they are. God’s voice responds in the end, saying that He is the answer: He is the one who will show us what love really means. The evening ended with the title song from their new album, Sound of a Living Heart. In presenting their new set of music to the audience, the Hellers concluded their program by reminding us that through love, “we are called to live in freedom, to live life with a whole heart.”
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I Am Cait: The New Reality for American Television Demetri Kirchberg | It started with blurry photos on the front of tabloid magazines and websites. Remarks on her long hair, manicured nails or changing facial appearance became headlines. Next, a confirmation was made in front of journalist Diane Sawyer and watched by millions. It was then that Caitlyn Jenner posed for a photo shoot with Vanity Fair: the pictures are modest when compared with other covers by that publication, yet they were criticised as scandalous and over-sexualized. Finally, an eight-part docu-series, shedding light on the new life of an American Olympian trying to navigate autonomy, was released. Since Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne allowed cameras into their home in 2001, creating The Osbournes, broadcasting the lives of wealthy families
has become a staple of American television. The most watched of this genre has been Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Laughingly called “Reality TV,” the show follows the non-realistic lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner clan. Pillar of the family and father figure Bruce Jenner appeared for years on the show, all the while keeping the secret of her identity. After the most public and publicised coming out story in history, Caitlyn Jenner has returned to TV, but this time without secrets. The finale of the season aired Sept. 13 as 1.3 million viewers tuned in. Though keeping multiple producers from Keeping Up with the Kardashians, as well as retaining the same sort of formatting and shooting style, I Am Cait is vastly different in
its tone. The former focussed heavily on drama and inner turmoil of the family: who was fighting or having sex with whom. But Jenner’s show was altogether more positive in its choice of content, not relying on vain endeavors for entertainment. Instead, I Am Cait spent its eight episodes exploring the real issues that people face when transitioning from one gender to another. From the daily elements of how to dress or socialize comfortably, to major issues of parental rejection and suicide amongst the community, the show was fearless in its openness. Multiple episodes documented Jenner visiting with transgender youth and listening to both their heartbreaking struggles, and learning from their experiences of coming to terms with self.
More mature issues were aired, such as discrimination from acceptance to universities based on gender history, or the hardship of finding proper medical care. These investigative episodes made the series feel like an exposé at times, and made it about more than just a single woman’s life, but about a hidden world that so many must navigate every day. The significance of this show cannot go unstated. For American broadcasting, still dominated by heteronormative males, to give a primetime show to a member of a community which has historically been tabooed and marginalized is sign of major change. Steps were made to educate the public, and Jenner herself was educated on certain topics. These topics were ones that have never before been voiced
on major television shows, such as how to retain Christian faith while being transgender, or how gender identity is completely separate from sexual orientation. Jenner speaks on how she always felt biologically out of place, but says that her attraction to women has always felt right. These are unexplored areas for TV, but through the careful, respectful and non-sensationalized nature of I Am Cait, they are finally receiving a platform. Whether or not a viewer sympathizes with Jenner, whether or not they are directly connected to a transgender person, I Am Cait is an eye-opening series. Audiences will walk away with a fairer, more educated view of a community that is now being given a voice like never before: a new reality.
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Student Spotlight: Joelle Arner “It is okay to make mistakes in your work, and it is okay to be proud of them.” Class Standing: Senior Major: Photography Interviewed by: Janelle Aguilera How did you become a photographer? I first became interested in photography after seeing a friend continuously post new photos as part of her “365-day project” on Facebook. Her photos were so good, and there was a new one every day, so I began doing the same thing and my interest only grew from there.
What advice do you wish someone would have given you freshmen year about this major? I would have to say, “It is okay to make mistakes in your work, and it is okay to be proud of them.” If you could be anywhere doing anything in your career in 10 years, where would you be? I want to be a wedding photographer! I would love to be somewhere nice with the people I love .
Tell us something about you that most people don’t know. I might have a small obsession with mugs.
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also means that there is no space available for eating or studying with others. Nevertheless, one can easily go by themselves or with a group of friends to grab food and eat anywhere they would like without being bound indoors.
What do you do when you’re not taking amazing pictures? Study, study, study, study, spend time with the special people in my life, and on very rare occasions I’ll watch something on Netflix.
classes? I photograph weddings, graduations, portraits and other events. What’s a good memory you’ve made at AU? The best memories have always been the people. All of these beautiful people who have become my friends and family—they have been my greatest memory here.
What kind of things do you do photography for aside from
Whisk Review: The Neon Grill Carlyle Tagalog Vibe: The Neon Grill is an exclusively drive-thru eatery located in St. Joseph, Michigan. It resembles the American vintage style of fast food. Located near quiet neighborhoods, the Neon Grill is definitely a cool place to go for a quick bite with a nostalgic twist. Student-Friendly: The Neon Grill is certainly a student-friendly place. Because it is exclusively drive-thru, any rushed student can pass by to grab an easy meal without much waiting time for food. Like many other drive-thru booths, The Neon Grill does not offer Wi-Fi, nor do they accept credit or debit cards. Perhaps such services are not offered in order to keep the vintage feel of the classic drive-thru of decades past. This
Originality: The Neon Grill strives to stay true to the classic way of the fast-food atmosphere. Their quaint booth is decorated with neon lights, a vintage car on the roof, and 1950’s rockabilly music that take the customer back to the era when fast food restaurants became popular. Even the outdoor drive-thru menu, the pamphlet and the paper bags are all reminiscent of a simpler time. Menu: The menu itself offers the usual classic fast food options such as burgers, fries, hotdogs and milkshakes. While the food options may not be unique, The Neon Grill aims to “bring back the wonderful flavor and quality of days gone by” by getting
their meat from the local butcher and braising it on a sizzling grill. Their burgers are simple yet authentic, and even more appetizing compared to most of the fast food burgers in the local area. Unfortunately, because it is a fast food drive-thru, they don’t offer many vegan or vegetarian options. For the avid meat-eater, there is a double meat addition for $2.30. Nevertheless, their old-fashioned burgers are the best option and are definitely worth getting. Price: The prices are very affordable. All the menu options are under $5. Service: The service at The Neon Grill is good. Because it is a drivethru, one receives his or her order promptly. You never feel rushed. Score: 4 of 5 Whisks
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Duo Violins Featured at the Howard Center Maria Wixwat | This past Saturday night at 8:10 p.m., I wandered into the Howard Performing Arts Center (HPAC) for the Duo Violin Recital featuring Olga Kaler and Carla Trynchuk on violins and Beilin Han accompanying on the piano. As I walked in the lobby, I was quickly surrounded by a crowd of music majors who all seemed to know the drill. The small crowd found their seats, and I prepared for the concert, which turned
out to be full of passion, musical prowess and harmony. The program started out with several pieces by Jean-Marie Leclair. Kaler and Trynchuk played these pieces in beautiful harmony. The sounds from the two violins seemed almost to dance with each other, complementing every tune in a way that filled each corner of the room with the delightful, bouncing melodies until coming quietly to a stop.
As the applause died down, a completely different type of piece began. Sergei Prokofiev’s “Sonata for Two Violins, Op. 56” has a very different style from that of Leclair. The first piece, “Andante cantabile”, was much more mournful than the harmonious dance from the first pieces. Prokofiev’s music is much more dissonant than the more predictable style of Leclair in general. This stood out as the performers started to play
the second piece by Prokofiev: “Allegro.” It was very fast and dramatic and full of delicate passion; this piece reminded me of a beautiful sword fight with all the drama and emotions involved. The music continued with Maurice Moszkowski, and the constant harmony with which they played greatly impressed the audience. Despite fast tempos and dissonant notes, Kaler and Trynchuk never
seemed to struggle. The addition of Han on the piano added another dimension, but detracted nothing from the unity with which they were playing, despite the incredible difficulty of the last piece, “Navarra,” by Pablo de Sarasate. They continued playing with mastery, never missing a beat or pausing awkwardly. Overall, what made this concert superb was the enjoyment the performers seemed to take in their mu-
sic. There were smiles on their face between the looks of intensity and concentration. I am not a particularly musical person; thankfully, however, enjoying a performance done with passion and pleasure requires no specific knowledge or skill.
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