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ISSUE 93.7

UNION COLLEGE

10/31/2018

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WRITE THAT NOVEL! T

he start of Nov. marks the start of National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo. The first NaNoWriMo involved 21 people in 1999; now over 400,000 people of all ages participate in this worldwide event. The goal of NaNoWriMo is simple: reach a word count of 50,000 words by Nov. 30. This can be achieved by writing around 1,667 words each day of the month. To get started, you can visit nanowrimo.org and create your profile. You’ll be able to share information about yourself and the novel that you’re planning to write. On Nov. 1, you’ll be able to start updating your word count and watch your progress throughout the month. Finding extra time to write in an already busy schedule might seem like more trouble

than it’s worth, but the experience can be rewarding. The focus of NaNoWriMo is reaching a certain word count, and your writing may be terrible during the month; in fact, it likely will be. But the purpose of the initiative is to simply write. First drafts will always contain many errors, but also many successes. You may surprise yourself with your writing! Rainbow Rowell, a Nebraskan author, credits NaNoWriMo for the development in her book Fangirl. Although she didn’t finish the first draft of the book in one month, she did meet the wordcount. By spring of the next year, she had doubled the word count and begun her revisions. She believes that the 50,000 words she compiled during the month is some of her “bravest writing” and she was surprised by how much Continued on page 2.

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of it she kept during the revisions. So have I ever reached the famed 50,000 word count? I’m almost embarrassed to say that I have not. Yet, I’m proud of the thousands of words I’ve compiled each Nov. I’ve found that simply starting is usually the hardest part of writing. The pages I’ve filled during this time have helped encourage me to keep working on the project throughout the year. NaNoWriMo doesn’t have to be a stressful race to reach 50,000 words. It’s an opportunity to write that story you’ve always had in the back of your mind. I highly encourage everyone to try and participate! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2010/11/12-reasons-to-ignore-the-naysayers-do-nanowrimo.html https://d1lj9l30x2igqs.cloudfront.net/nano-2013/files/2018/09/ Press-Release-2018.pdf https://nanowrimo.org/pep-talks/rainbow-rowell

Amanda McCarter is a senior studying biomedical science.

WHAT’S NEXT? Thursday Nov. 1 • MEME DAY Friday Nov. 2 Friday • ONESIE DAY • 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Family Worship: Steve Carlson Saturday Nov 3. • 12 - 1 p.m. Club Event: No Girl for Sale Walk • 9 - 11 p.m. ASB: World Pageant Sunday Nov. 4 • Maegan Luckiesh’s birthday • 1 - 2 p.m. uMakers - Get Creative • 3 - 4:30 p.m. Fine Arts: the Return of Ulysses - UNL Opera Monday Nov. 5 • 6 - 8 p.m. Shopping Trip • 7 - 7:45 p.m. Fine Arts: General Student Recital Tuesday Nov. 6 • 12 - 12:45 p.m. uPrepare - Making Courses Relevant Wednesday Nov. 7 • Registration for Sping Semester Opens

HOW TO

HOW TO FIND THE TREATS AND AVOID THE TRICKS T oday is Halloween and what better way to enjoy this day than to treat yourselves to some free or discounted food items? Some of you may not be into dressing up, but I suggest you give it a try because it could bring many tasty benefits. Here’s a few restaurants that offer free or discounted items that you can enjoy today only:

Pizza Hut Use the coupon code “SCARYGOOD25,” at Pizza Hut to get 25% off any regular-priced pizza. Chipotle From 3 p.m. to closing, Chipotle is selling $4 burritos, bowls, salads or an order of tacos to any customer who wears a costume. If you don’t have a lot of time, you can get this deal by using the app or ordering online with the discount code “BOORITO.” Krispy Kreme Who doesn’t love free donuts? Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts to anyone who shows up dressed up in a costume. Sonic Sonic is giving dogs–today!

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Papa Murphy’s If you go to Papa Murphy’s website you can order a large Jack-O-Lantern pizza for just $8. BurgerFi That’s right, BurgerFi is handing out a small custard to anyone who comes in wearing a costume today. P.F. Chang’s P.F. Chang’s is offering their customers 15% off takeout and catering orders when you use the code, “SPOOKY15.” Red Robin By using the coupon code “HALLOWEEN15,” Red Robin is giving their customers 15% off on their online orders. Trick or Treating Trick or treating is a classic. Put on a costume, grab your bag and go knocking door-todoor to load up on a bunch of free candy. Go ahead and enjoy a fun night of trick or treating but don’t forget to bring friends along so you can stay safe. Whether you decided to dress up or order in, I hope you all spend the day taking the time to treat yourselves!

Alaysha Harris is a senior studying communication.

NEWS

STUDENTS SHINE WITH ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES O n Friday, Oct. 19, students in this semester’s watercolor class were given the opportunity to showcase their artwork at Noyes Gallery, a professional art gallery in downtown Lincoln. Julia Noyes, the adjunct professor who teaches oil painting and watercolor classes at Union, is the owner and director of Noyes Gallery. For the past several years, Noyes has invited her classes to present their work in her gallery. The students have a chance to experience a professional art show atmosphere and can even put a price tag on their pieces in hopes of earning some cash. John Michael Sagarra, a junior psychology major, explained the assignment. “We were asked to do, I think, five techniques for this. And we had to do something with light coming down. So I decided to go with the holiday season and I named it Spooky. For the background, I used gradation where I gradually out in light. We had to use a letter somewhere. I actually printed out the witch.” His other works include the Miami skyline, which he has a direct connection with because he was born there. A couple of students were able to sell their paintings at the exhibit. Kiana Tuilaepa, a freshman general studies major, sold her piece rather quickly to an interested art enthusiast. “The reason I drew that is because I’m so interested in elephants and I have a passion for them. So for this last project, I just drew an elephant! It’s a great experience that it got sold for $15.” LaFawna Teseny, a freshman general studies major, also sold her painting. “My watercolor painting is called ‘Leaves’. I liked the different shapes and colors. I used a black background and it’s kind of like tye-dye

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around the leaves.” Although Union students only show work at the gallery once a semester, the gallery is open every first and third Friday for volunteer artists to display their work for local community members. The pieces range from paintings to handmade trinkets and most are available for sale. In the past, Noyes has required this event for her classes, but if a student truly doesn’t feel comfortable with the event, he or she has the option to sit it out. Spring semester registration is opening up soon, offering students more opportunities to get creative and potentially show their artistic talents to Lincoln.

Yeimy Rodriguez is a junior studying business administration.

POLITICAL OPINION

THE VERY HUNGRY CARAVAN Y ou’ve probably heard the talk about immigration in our country (unless you live under a rock.) America is kind of divided into two stances: do whatever it takes to keep those dirty, illegal rule-breaking aliens out of our country. And hey, let’s acknowledge these are humans and they’re looking for asylum from their unsafe countries. Unfortunately, to combat illegal immigration, Donald Trump’s policy is to take children away from their parents and put them in the custody of a government that apparently doesn’t care about their well-being. As in the words of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, “if you are smuggling a child then we will prosecute you, and that child will be separated from you as required by law.” Reforming our border is necessary, but the way the president is going about it is disgusting and frankly, inhumane. In recent developments, there’s a caravan of about 7,000 people that’s been working its way up to the US from Central America (mostly Honduras and Guatemala) and is currently in Mexico. Trump is urging Mexico to stop the migrants before they get to the US-Mexico border. Most of the people in the caravan are seeking asylum because of the horrible conditions from which they come, especially because Honduras has one of the highest murder rates in the world. *They’re also trying to leave behind gang violence, poverty and the seemingly lack of interest from their government about these issues. There’s already been around 1,000 applications for asylum in Mexico, though who knows how long those could take to get approved. Unfortunately, stories have already surfaced of these migrants being beaten and detained while being threatened with deportation.

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Some of these migrants are seeking asylum from the US, but judging that Trump has some questionable, discriminatory views and tactics, I don’t see that going over too smoothly. Additionally, Sessions tweaked the definition of “asylum” to constrict eligibility for it, so the odds of having a successful (and timely) approved application are slim. Trump is using this caravan to encourage his conservative base to vote in midterms. He’s playing on their fear of the unknown and the stereotype of immigrants being drug lords and criminals. Immigration is a big deal with Trump—building a pointless and expensive wall, heartlessly repealing DACA and taking children from their parents at the border—and this caravan came at the perfect time to get his voter base to the polls. So please, counteract the hate and VOTE. You can look up your state’s ballot online to view their stances then vote with an absentee ballot or in-person on Nov. 6. Your vote does make a difference; don’t let it go to waste. https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails. aspx?cid=23798

Ashley Bower is a junior studying English language arts education.

ENTERTAINMENT

VENOM NICFLIX

arvel’s “Venom” has gotten a lot of mixed reviews since its release, and I’d like to add my two cents to the mix. I DO think we should recognize my two cents are LAW because you respect me as a movie critic … or at least tolerate me as a peer. Either way, this article is all you need to read before watching “Venom” and I don’t believe in spoilers so proceed with zero caution! My two cents: Is “Venom” the hottest movie to come out this year? Absolutely not. Is it the best movie to come out this month? Still no … BUT it is dope. The coolest thing about “Venom” is that it’s Marvel’s first ever antihero movie! If you’re not sure what an antihero is, think “Deadpool” and how he’s not really a good guy but he has relatively good intentions or at the very least he’s only mean to bad guys. “Venom” has no influence over the Marvel Universe, similar to how “Deadpool” doesn’t affect the X-men Universe. You might notice that Marvel steps away from Venom’s original backstory from the comics, removing the Spider-man story arc completely which might have taken away from some of the action sequences because without the Spider-man-like powers, Venom ended up being more Hulk-y—just jumping around and smashing people. The trailers had me expecting a lot more people-eating, but instead they took a more light-hearted approach to an otherwise gruesome story, only eating like three heads— weird flex, but okay. Marvel also replaced the inner dialogue of Eddie Brock with the actual voice and consciousness of the symbiote, Venom and while some characters were overdeveloped for the insignificant role they ended up playing or just poorly cast, Tom Hardy was the perfect choice, playing both Eddie Brock AND the voice

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of Venom. His talent brought both characters to life and convinced the audience that his body was actually out of his control and he was conversing with a voice in his head when in reality, he was just an actor flailing around and shouting at nothing. THAT takes skill. The fresh take on the relationship between Eddie Brock and Venom had less of a parasitehost vibe and felt more like they were just “bros” which allowed both characters to develop together—Eddie as the relatable “loser” and Venom as the creepy, funny and always hungry wingman we all wish we had. -Your Friendly Neighborhood Movie Guy Disclaimer: I’d spend $5 or less on this movie, but it’s definitely worth a watch and make sure you wait for BOTH end credit scenes.

Nicholas Morrison is a senior studying graphic design and business administration.

ARTS

THEY DID THE MONSTER MASH MEMENTO ARTEM

very generation has different ideas that come to mind when they hear the word “monster.” Especially this time of year, “monster” makes people think of the spooks, creepy crawlies and ghouls.

Most of the time, classical literary monsters come to mind like Frankenstein’s creature or Count Dracula. Yet, both the modern and classical depictions differ quite a bit. Frankenstein’s monster has been through multiple makeovers. The modern representation most people imagine is a stitched and stapled figure with a square head and bolts in its neck. This version of the monster stems from the classic 1930s film starring Boris Karloff who wore the infamous makeup created by Jack Pierce. However, its original story can be traced back to the 19th century. Frankenstein’s monster first appeared in “Frankenstein,” which was a fictional novel written by Mary Shelley in 1818.

It was hard, and cruel, and sensual, and big white teeth, that looked all the whiter because his lips were so red, were pointed like an animal’s.” However, the original paperback edition of the novel in 1901 featured a very different image. The figure is shown, almost reptilian like, scaling down a wall with a batlike cape. A year later, a new cover illustration was released that better fit the author’s original description. Here, Dracula appears dramatically with a beard, clad in all black and accompanied by a bat and wolf during a windy night. It’s intriguing to see how these iconic monsters have evolved over time. Perhaps they transformed in order to become a spookier representation? Maybe it’s because humans are too weary to view each other as something scary. So, in turn, they create monsters that are more grotesque and terrifying.

The original visual depiction of the monster was in 1831 in an illustration created by Theodor von Holst. Apparently this illustration represents the monster much closer to what Shelley had in mind when she wrote the book. Count Dracula has had different iterations since the inception of the vampire in Bram Stoker’s novel, “Dracula.” The modern version of Dracula wears a tuxedo and a cape, is extremely pale and has fangs. This stems from the play, turned movie, version of the vampire from the 1920s and early 1930s. This is a far cry from the original description of Dracula in Stoker’s novel. Stoker describes him as, “a tall, thin man, with a beaky nose and black moustache and pointed beard….His face was not a good face.

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Cameron Cizek is a senior studying computing.

RELIGION

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL HARDLY WORTHY

utumn has arrived bringing with it chilly days. The trees are wearing fiery coats of red, orange and yellow. The squirrels are scurrying around campus trying to find hiding spots for their treasured food. Most birds have taken off for their summer homes in the Caribbean and college students run to early morning classes, regretting the choice to not grab a coat. All these beautiful things are happening in the harmony of fall. Now, do the trees wake up every morning wondering if their color is the right shade because they aren’t the same as everyone else’s? Does the squirrel ask his friends if his hiding spot is adequate? Maybe the birds flying south wait around only to realize they aren’t made for snowy winters. Instead, each of these were made with an innate knowledge of what they were created for. Why then do we sit around wondering what we were made for and called to do? God has put you on the path that is right. He has positioned you in a place for success. Think of a pilot. He has a plane full of people that he’s trying to land safely, yet he doesn’t have a clear sight of the ground. He’s not going to turn around and ask all the passengers, “Well guys, what should I do in this situation?” even though some may offer sound counsel. He’s trained to land the plane and has all the knowledge he needs. He’s not impaired, yet he cannot safely land without the guidance of an air traffic controller. The controller may not have all the aero specific knowledge, but they rely on the pilot to guide the plane to safety. God is our ground control. Sometimes we’re taxiing on the ground fine, safe and sound on solid ground, taking off for

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another spiritual journey. And other times, we’re in unsafe conditions, relying on our controller to guide us to the runway. He has created us with the innate ability to connect with Him in any situation. He has provided opportunities to learn and grow in knowledge of the world. We don’t have to rely on what our friends’ opinions are or what the latest trends are. Yet what we do and say also impacts who is around us. All we have to worry about is the condition of our plane, ourselves and the guidance of our Air Traffic Controller, God. Kasondra Reel is a senior studying nursing.

NEWS

WORSHIPPING WITH SELAH U

nion College’s Campus Ministries team plans many events throughout the school year, including concerts by various Christian artists. The first concert of this school year was performed by Selah, a gospel vocal trio comprised of Amy Perry, Allan Hall and Todd Smith. The concert took place on Oct. 19 for Family Worship which was a special night because some high school students were visiting Union for the soccer and volleyball tournament. College View Church was packed full of people for the concert. Only standing room was left in the sanctuary by the time the group was introduced. After Selah was introduced they immediately jumped into the concert. Selah fed off the energy and interacted with the crowd, encouraging those attending to sing along. Selah sang their most famous arrangements including, “In the Sweet By and By,” ”Swing Low, Sweet Chariot/I’ll Fly Away,” “You Raise Me Up,” “Amazing Grace” and “I Got Saved.” In addition, Hall sang Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” and Perry sang “This Is Me” from “The Greatest Showman” as a duet with her niece Samantha, who Perry called on stage from the audience. Halfway through the concert, Selah asked if there were any students from Union that were from the Congo. Smith had spent time in the Congo growing up and knew the native language and some of their Christian songs. Two students said they were, and later they were invited to come on stage and sing a song with Selah in a language native to the Congo. Selah also invited two other students to join them on stage for the song. After the concert, Robert Leslie, a junior business administration major, was emotional and excited for the opportunity to sing with

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Selah. “I got to sing with one of the greatest Christian music groups of all time, which I’ve listened to for my entire life, and made my life dream come true,” Leslie explained. This year’s concert coordinator is Cole Yeager. This Selah concert was his first for Campus Ministries. “I think it [the concert] went really well. Honestly, I don’t think it could have gone any better. I’m really excited; I was very nervous because I hadn’t planned anything like this before,” explained Yeager. Campus Ministries has several other concerts planned for the remainder of the school year. The next concert will be on February 15, when Tim Timmons will visit Union. There is also a concert in the works right now for sometime in March. Jordan Judge is a freshman studying business administration.

10 | SPORTS

THE ANNOUNCERS’ JINX YOU HEARD IT HERE LAST

n case the title of this article didn’t strike a chord immediately upon reading it, the announcers’ jinx is when an announcer brings up a statistic that relates to the next play and then the player in question immediately does the opposite. If it did, then I’m sure you know exactly what I’m talking about. This past weekend, while watching the Saints vs. Ravens game, I witnessed one of the worst jinxes I’ve ever seen. Justin Tucker, the consensus best kicker in the league, had been having a decent enough day. He hadn’t missed a kick yet. The announcer was emphasizing how accurate he always seems to be and how he’s never missed an extra point, but how he just looked a little off on this particular day.

Sure enough, the Saints go up by seven with two minutes left and Baltimore starts driving. They end up scoring and need just the extra point to force overtime. The announcer once again mentions Tuckers’ impressive never-missed-an-extra point status and talked for what seemed like an eternity about how impressive it was since they’ve moved the extra point back. He also mentioned how it had been a rough year for kickers around the league.On cue, Tucker pushes the kick to the right and a strong headwind causes the ball to slice wide right. I sat in my room in disbelief and for a brief second wondered if announcers—particularly in football—do this sort of thing on purpose. After all, announcers in many other sports seem to know better. Take baseball announcers for instance. They don’t mention a no hitter or a perfect game until the chance for one has ended or the game is over. They don’t bring up “cold spells” and “hot streaks” at critical junctures in games. To be fair, it’s pretty easy to forget when an announcer “jinxes” something that doesn’t end up happening. Tucker has made plenty of kicks amidst talk of his accuracy, including three on the day prior to the big miss. In addition, typically announcers are so isolated in their booth that there’s seemingly no way what they’re saying could possibly have any effect on what’s actually going on in the game. But I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t care what they said about my team on game day.

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Tyler Dean is a senior studying finance and math.

LAST WORD

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“THERE IS NO GOD,” SAYS ONE OF THE SMARTEST MEN EVER THE LAST WORD

here is no God. These four words have been declared by some of the most brilliant individuals who have ever lived. Stephen Hawking, the theoretical physicist who became even more well known for refusing to let his paralysis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) hinder his work, passed away earlier this year. In his final book, which was published posthumously, he proclaimed there is not even a possibility that God exists. Of all the words Hawking could’ve left the world with, “There is no God” are the ones he chose. This is quite a confident statement. It’s true that even for those who have faith there are moments of skepticism and unbelief. But if I were to ask most atheists, I wouldn’t be surprised if many refused to rule out the mere possibility of a God. Everyday people are told to find reasons for their opinions. So you support gun control? Okay, why? You don’t support Trump? Cool,

you and most of America, but are you actually able to list things he’s done that you don’t like? Developing reason is encouraged, because even if people disagree with you, it’s better to have a reason for an opinion than to hold an opinion backed with no reason at all. Since denying God’s existence was one of the final bombshells Hawking left behind, it must have been something he was pretty adamant about. As a scientist, he found no logical explanation for a God and therefore decided there mustn’t be one at all. In an interview he stated, “God is the name people give to the reason we are here, but I think that reason is the laws of physics rather than someone with whom one can have a personal relationship.” But, I wonder. I wonder if Hawking yearned for a God. Not as a scientist who needs cause, but as a man who needs God. I wonder if he was so wrapped up in finding evidence for existence that he missed out on discovering a God that exists as well. I wonder if he was so Continued on page 12.

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focused on looking at the world around him, that he forgot to look at himself. Hawking lived 50 years longer than he was supposed to with his disease. During this time he became a household name and a modern day Einstein. Yet out of all the things he theorized, nothing proved why he had lived so long on borrowed time, allowing himself to contribute to the scientific world in the first place. To me, there is a simple explanation. There is only One who can defy the laws of medicine and science alike. And maybe, just maybe, if Hawking had allowed himself to discard reason for just a moment, he would’ve realized that too. Juliet Bromme is a freshmen studying graphic design.

SUDOKU

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recently changed my major. Last year I was studying biomedical science, but I was like, “Am I going to value this later in life?” I decided to change my major, and I’m actually happy with it now. I’m now studying communication with an emphasis in public relations and I have a minor in sports management. I feel like this will be a better career field fit for me because I love being around people. I realized that this past summer when I was working in retail at Dick’s Sporting Goods. I know a lot of people say that retail isn’t great, but I loved it. It was great being around people all the time–it didn’t feel like work. I think communication will be a great field for me, for sure. I guess my dream job would be working with a professional sports team in some aspect. We’ll see. I’m trying to keep my options open. I’m just gonna let God lead and see where I end up. I’m a sophomore this year. I feel like I still have a lot of time in college, but I really don’t want to waste it. I’m open to opportunities. I’ve even thought about possibly studying abroad next year. I’m looking forward to going wherever life takes me.

Tre Harris is a sophomore studying public relations.

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