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arch is an exciting month. Why? For starters, it is Optimism Month, Cheerleading Safety Month and the last week of March is Tsunami Preparedness Week. The most exciting part about March, however, is basketball. Every year, 68 of the best teams in Division I college basketball compete for the title of NCAA National Champion. This tournament is the holy grail of basketball. This is what college basketball players dream about all year. This is March Madness.

March Madness is exactly what it sounds like: madness.

With crazy buzzer-beater shots, Cinderella stories, upsets, and controversies, it is easy to see why. The only predictable aspect of March Madness is its unpredictability. There are bracket challenges that offer thousands of dollars in prize money to the person who can correctly guess the outcomes of every game in the tournament. Think you have what it takes to win the prize money? Think again. According to NCAA. com the odds to correctly pick the entire March Madness bracket by flipping a coin are 1 in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808.

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2| Clocktower Staff Even if you know basketball and are a mathematical genius, Editor-in-Chief you would calculate your odds of around 1 in 120.2 billion.

Jovan Cross Is March Madness still fun to watch if you are not going to Assistant Editor win the money? Of course! You can support your favorite team Juliet Bromme or just watch the games out of love for basketball. Last year, the Virginia Cavaliers won their very first National Championship.

Layout Editor As a Virginia native, I was extremely happy. If you want to Chrisheline Kalawo support the Nebraska Cornhuskers, I am sorry to say they will Social Media Editor not be in the tournament. However, if you love Nebraska so Nicole Mckenzie much that you can only root for a native team, look no further Website Manager than Creighton. The team from Omaha is ranked and they Celinda Mansilla find themselves in the tournament nearly every year. So team up with your friends and family and watch some basketball!

Section Editors Put the body and face paint on and support your team’s Max Bromme colors. Maybe find some pom-poms and other crazy fans Katie Buxton and watch a game or two. Get crazy and have fun supporting Claudia Bauemeister the wonderful game of basketball. Don’t hesitate to gear up Photographers now, because March Madness starts Thursday, March 19.

Levi Ventura- Head Enoc Teron Joseph Lee Joel Shetler is a sophomore Adreana Ward studying science education.

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Lyrical Lemonade: An Artist’s Best Friend

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yrical Lemonade is a brand that focuses on making music videos. Nearly all of their videos are made by one person, Cole Bennett. The videos have become famous for their artistry and fun spirit.

Lyrical Lemonade has created a name for itself thanks to the internet and by working with artists such as Juice Wrld, J. Cole, Kevin Gates and Lil Tecca, it has built up its’ rapport with rappers and the broader music industry.

Cole Bennett, the main director behind Lyrical Lemonade, is a music director who has made videos for many rappers in many different styles. He is very animated.

All of his music videos feature monsters throughout, which is a very distinctive feature. Without him, many artists would not have gotten the reputation they have.

The reason I write on Lyrical Lemonade is because of the power they have. Because of Cole Bennett and his videos, certain artists have become famous. Artists that grew a following because they were featured in Cole Bennett videos include Blueface, Ski Mask, Juice Wrld, Lil skies and Lil Tecca. Sometimes, however, the artists lose popularity once they stop collaborating with Cole. A clear example of this is Lil Xan. This simply shows the importance

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of Cole’s work with Lyrical Lemonade.

Of course, not all artists lose fame after moving away from Cole. And some artists do choose to remain working with Cole even after they realize fame. His visual eye makes him a great person to collaborate with.

Lyrical Lemonade also has popular merchandise, including hoodies, shirts and yes, lemonade. The brand has become very recognizable to fans of all genres of rap, so much so that there is even a festival put on

by Lyrical Lemonade. Summer Smash is its festival and features different booths, merchandise tables and even lemonade stands.

I write about Lyrical Lemonade and Cole Bennett because the brand is not as well-known to audiences of mainstream music. However, they are still very active and are doing a lot.

They just recently announced a collaboration with Jordan for a new shoe, which looks amazing. They have success in their niche, but should also be recognized beyond their niche.

TJ Pittinger is a freshman studying theology.

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Kevin Hines, Mental Illness, and Me

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n February 25th, Union had the opportunity to have a very special guest speaker: Kevin Hines, a filmmaker who’s also notable for another reason. He’s among the sliver of individuals who’ve survived jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. The talk drew quite a crowd, and even though I wasn’t able to go at the time he spoke, I was able to catch it on livestream.com/ utv. The talk was absolutely phenomenal, and it had a big impact on me and a lot of other people.

If you haven’t already, you should definitely take the time to watch it and hear what he had to say.

Essentially, in summary, he retold his struggle with mental health and the events leading up to his attempted death by suicide. He ended by telling some anecdotes about his time recovering in a psych ward, including meeting his future wife. His life really turned around for the better because he chose to actively fight back against his mental illness. It was an uplifting talk, and Kevin is a very charismatic speaker.

It especially meant a lot to me for a reason I’m sure a lot of my peers can relate to. Depression is not something that’s easy to fight on your own. I deal with it every single day. I obviously don’t want to freak anybody out; I’m far from being suicidal,

but being depressed is an everyday reality for me.

It makes it difficult for me to feel close to people.

As a result, it makes it difficult to feel wanted or necessary, even though I know I have like a bazillion friends and prominent roles at three different jobs. Even while I’m writing this, I’m in the midst of fighting a very deep depressive episode.

Kevin Hines’ talk really hit home that despite the fact that I might feel that way, it isn’t true.

He mentions that all he wanted was for someone to reach out and make sure that he was okay.

That’s something that I really connected with, and fortunately, I do have a loving family and a massive friend group who actively look out for me. But I know not everybody can confidently, objectively feel that way for a number of reasons.

I want those people to know that they aren’t alone and that I can be here if you need me to be.

I’m sure a lot of people reciprocate that feeling.

Basically what I’m trying to say is Kevin Hines is easily the best worship speaker Union has had all year. He made me feel like it’s okay to be vulnerable, and I hope other people can begin to feel that way too.

Drew Hickman is a sophomore studying communication.

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A Brief Overview of the Church of the Latterday Saints

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dreana Ward is a sophomore theology major. As a former member of the Church of the Latter-day Saints, she agreed to tell me a little bit about them.

Jade Covel (JC): You were a Latter-day Saint, correct? Can you give a description of Latter-day Saints?

Adreana Ward (AW):Yes! Latter-day Saints are Christians, but their beliefs vary from those of Adventists. Along with the Bible, they hold other books as scripture. These are the Pearl of Great Price, the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants. These were written by Joseph Smith, who is believed to have received the teachings from inscribed golden plates left by a man named Mormon, a Native American whom Jesus appeared to in what was called the New Gospel.

This is why they are referred to as Mormons!

JC: What are some similarities between Adventists and Latter-day Saints?

AW: As mentioned before, Latter-day Saints and Seventh-day Adventists are both Christian.

They both value service and ministry. Latterday Saints and Seventh-day Adventists are also immediately similar in that their names both refer to a specific time period when Jesus will return.

JC: Some differences?

AW: There are significantly more differences between Latter-day Saints and Seventh-day Adventists than there are similarities. Latter-day Saints have a multitude of rituals that Adventists don’t practice, such as baptism of the dead, celestial marriages and family sealing. They also send out teenagers on two-year missions when they turn 18, which isn’t necessarily mandatory, but it’s considered pretty “weird” if someone doesn’t go. The most striking difference between beliefs is that Latter-day Saints believe that after death, the soul goes to the spirit world and waits for the resurrection of Jesus. They believe in three heavens referred to as the celestial, terrestrial and telestial. The more you followed God’s laws,

the higher up you got to go. They believe that when Jesus comes, he will establish the New Zion specifically on the American continent.

JC: What does a Latter-day Saint service look like, and how does this compare to an Adventist service and what is your favorite part of a Latter-day Saint service?

AW: For Latter-day Saints, church service happens on Sunday and is called sacrament because they practice communion. They do this every week, unlike Adventists, who only do it once in a while. They start out with three hymns and there are usually two or three people that have prepared mini-talks. My favorite service was the first Sunday of the month when church members gave their testimonies. There were never lukewarm or boring testimonies. Every time someone got up and told their story, there were always people in the congregation crying or praising God. It is incredibly powerful. Sometimes I still attend Latter-day Saints chapels just to hear it.

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Jade Covel is a junior studying religion.

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ADVICE

HEY hannah Hey Hannah, Is TikTok really that good?

-Reluctant Randy If you were a fan of Vine, you’ll be a fan of TikTok. It’s slightly different, but you can find the same type of humor if you look for it. It’s pretty addicting once you get into it!

Hey Hannah, My friends all love sports but I find them super boring.

How do I relate to my friends in this area? Or should I just keep my mouth shut and let them have their thing?

-Sportless Sammy It’s okay to have different interests. Don’t dismiss their interests, but you don’t have to force yourself to be into the same things. Focus on the things you have in common instead.

Hey Hannah, Why are Adventists so scared to “shake what their mama gave them?”

-Dancing Damian It’s hard to have confidence in something that you’ve been told is wrong your whole life. That’s a completely normal thing. People are afraid of what they don’t understand, and that tends to make individuals cling to what they were taught. Try not to take it too

personally. Today’s Adventists are different than previous generations. Things that are normal or accepted now, weren’t back then.

Hey Hannah, How hard is adulting exactly? Because my parents seem to be killing it.

- Skeptical Sally Think back to all the times you’ve faked it till you made it. Your parents are no different. I think we’re all trying to figure things out dayby-day. Your parents have more practice, so when hard things come their way, they know how to deal with it. Keep your head up; you’ll figure it out too. Don’t be afraid of not “succeeding” at adulting, because I don’t think adulting is something you can perfect.

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Hannah Armstrong is a senior studying health and human performance.

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eet Becca, a sophomore Social Work major from Minnesota. Becca is also a gymnast who was on the team at Maplewood Academy for two years before coming to Union. She noted differences between the two experiences. For one she was surprised how many guys were on the team at Union. In high school there were six guys in a team of 30, as opposed to an even split here at Union. She also noted how in college people are on the team because they actually want to be on the team, and the people are enthusiastic about the sport.

Becca says that she is thankful for the people on the team here at Union. She said that it has become a second family and a support system. She has fun doing what she does and with the people she does it with. Becca suggests people should take on extracurriculars, whether it be other sports or music, because having that joy has been helpful in her college days. She also advised that it’s important to have time management skills so you can balance everything and stay on top of school, but outside families, like a team, can be big blessings.

Francisco Campos is a senior studying Computing & Photo Video Imaging.

Embarr assing – but Hilarious – Stories from Your Friends

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mbarrassing moments happen to all of us. The hope is that someday we’ll be able to look back at those moments and laugh. Here are some anonymous stories from Union students that are sure to make you giggle.

“When I was 14, I ran a 5K. As I was walking to the start line, some kids behind me started laughing. I soon discovered that my shorts had a huge hole in them. Why the hole?

Well, I’d accidentally left my shorts next to my gerbil cage and they chewed them up.”

“During my senior year of high school, two of my friends were dating. In a class we all had together, I made a joke about them getting married. Turns out they had broken up a month earlier and no one told me about it.”

“When I got to Union my freshman year, I thought I saw an old friend from high school.

So I ran up behind him, hugged him, and yelled, “What’s up bro?!” Then I realized

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it wasn’t him, but was actually someone I didn’t know. I just kind of walked away.”

“One Saturday afternoon, my boyfriend and I were looking for a place to make out. Somehow we ended up in a church stairwell. There was a large window, but it faced the back parking lot, so we weren’t worried about it. We were standing really close together but hadn’t started kissing yet when something caught my eye.

Turning my head toward the window, I locked eyes with a fellow student outside. When I say he had the most shocked expression on his face, you don’t even understand. Jaw to the floor and eyes wide, he knew what we were doing.”

“As I was on my way to class, I noticed one of those thick Nebraska squirrels. I walked over to it to see how close I could get and it actually attacked me! It started running towards me and never have I been in such a hurry to get to class. I even spilled all the food I was holding.”

I hope this made you laugh! If you have a story to share, DM or email me and I’ll write a part two!

Hannah Drewieck is a sophomore studying business administration.

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midst all the issues surrounding the Coronavirus in Southeast Asia, there is another troubling epidemic that has also been plaguing the nation of India.

As most know, there are two major religious groups in India: Hindus and Muslims. Of the two, Hindus are the dominant group. They are in control and have great influence in Indian culture and society–especially whenever it comes to issues of government and state. According to custom, Indian government is very secular. Due to a heavy focus on Hinduism and a fear of other religious threats, Indian culture attempts to subdue the influence of Islamic teachings and ideals. It is a very fine balance, because there are supposed to officially be laws set in place to protect both religious groups. Currently, there is an issue that has sparked unrest and riots–the National Register of Citizens. It’s processes affects Indian citizens, especially poor and Muslim, and the requirement of proving legal Indian citizenship and legal immigration status.

Unfortunately, only about 70% of births are officially documented and granted a birth certificate which creates an issue for those trying to process applications to be on the National Register of Citizens for official voting. Most of the places people might be able to go and verify

their ancestry are inaccessible for lower class citizens who can not afford such services Though these new policies are bringing in a backlash from people of all faiths, the new registry would especially ostracize Muslims. By putting them in a similar category as illegal immigrants or illegal residents, the state would be able to do things such as take away their voting rights and citizenship.

Despite many people opposing this act– including both Hindus and Muslims–there have been some violent outbreaks with some targeting news reporters. The instigators are mostly Hindu nationalists rioting in favor of a more Hindu state with less emphasis on minorities, both religious and ethnic. They have attacked homes and mosques, and used the National Register of Citizens as a sort of justification to beat and kill Muslims. Many reporters and media sources have been caught up in the violence. Especially as extreme government officials will lay blame on the media for lack of unity and unrest due to claims of reporting false news (sound familiar). As this continues to develop, hospitals are predicting an even higher death toll as riots continue to break out.

Wesley Rodriguez-Diep is a senior studying international relations.

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his is a quick recap of the Coronavirus. Coronavirus or Covid-19 was first spotted in 2019 and originated in China.

The earliest documented cases were assumed to be oddly dispersed and highly contagious forms of pneumonia. It has now been discovered that this new disease is in fact not pneumonia but one of the most explosive growing viruses of the new century. With over 100,000 confirmed cases spread over each populated continent, it is projected to be rapidly spreading by at least 7 percent everyday.

Currently, there are 706 confirmed cases of the virus in France–the bulk being centered around Paris (which is well north of where the ACA campus is located, thank you for being worried). However since Europe is Europe (a chunk of land crammed with diverse countries in close proximity), only reporting documented cases in France would be like only reporting documented cases in Kansas as a representation of the US. A better overview of Europe would be accounting for the 260 cases in Switzerland and noting the worst concentration of cases in Italy with 5900 cases recorded which includes cases from Milan (one of the most impacted cities in the world).

What can be done to slow the advance of Covid-19? So far, treatment and preventative measures seem to depend on each country.

China has sent multiple cities into total lockdown. Countries nearest to China are closing borders in an attempt to stop infections from spreading. Here in Europe, mandatory screenings, restricted travel and quarantines are being put in place.

A quick breakdown of all of these: mandatory screenings at airports stop suspected infections and people traveling from infected zones, restricted travel for travelers coming from infected zones or from the countries who have been hit the worst and quarantines for

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those who have traveled and been screened and have either failed or passed on suspicion.

Stepping away from statistics and into personal thoughts, we face more danger from hysteria surrounding Covid-19 than the virus itself. With a mortality rate of 3.4%, the amount of fear and panic that has risen isn’t all necessary. Ebola had a mortality rate of 90%, the bird flu mortality rate was about 60% and the black plague had a mortality rate of 50-100%.

If you are still worried about contracting the coronavirus, the French government has a lovely set of rules to keep you and your loved ones safe.

1. Wash your hands. Basic hygiene is the first step to avoiding any disease.

2. Avoid physical contact with people.

Somebody might be infected? Stick to a wave over a hug.

3. Don’t touch your face. Covid-19 enters the body through respiratory droplets sprayed when a person sneezes or coughs. Avoiding touching that will avoid the virus, which leads us to...

4. Masks. Masks eliminate the spread of the coronavirus to a certain degree. While nothing is perfect, masks may be the best bet.

Have a great week! Stay safe! Stay healthy!

Alexander Nesmith is a sophomore studying communication.

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