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Issue 94.1

Union College

9/11/19

TheCLOCKTOWER 18 year ago today on September 11th, many families lost their loved ones due to the terrible attacks at the Twin Towers and Pentagon. Before the Clocktower starts this issue, we wanted to take the time to remember those that were lost and those who had lost them.

Whats Inside Page 04 Union History

Page 08 Politics

Page 10 Hong Kong

Page 12 uConnect

Let us Begin!

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ow has the new school year begins and the semester starts, I have one common thought on my mind. I AM FREAKING OUT!!!

For one thing, I am a senior this year, which means the real world is coming at me real fast.

Another is that I am the new Editor-in-Chief of this here Clocktower. Honesty that’s the freakiest part, I never thought I would be in charge of our newspaper, especially after seeing what an amazing job Meagan had done with it.

The shoes that were left to fill were huge. She however, thought I could fill them and I do not want to let her nor you the people down. So as the start of the Clocktower, edition 94 comences, I wanted to dedicate it to you, the students of Union College.

I hope and pray that the content we produce, you will find relivant and relatable. If you feel that the Clocktower needs to make a change to something, let us know. Feedback is vital in any kind of media outlet. We are here to serve you. So sit back, take break, ignore that homework for just a little bit longer and enjoy the first issue of the 94th edition of the Clocktower!

Jovan Cross is a senior studying graphic design

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Clocktower Staff

Jovan Cross editor-in-chief

Juliet Bromme assistant editor houc writer

Chrisheline Kalawo layout editor

Nicole Mckenzie social media editor

Max Bromme section editor

Katie Buxton section editor

Claudia Bauemeister section editor

Levi Ventura head photographer

Enoc Teron Photographer

Adreana Ward photographer

Alexander Nesmith life writer

Hannah Armstrong life writer

Jade Covel religion

Jacob Sanchez politics

Sierra Sanchez sports

Joseph Lee photographer

Gianna Starr art

TJ Pittinger entertainment

Gabriel Zita politics

Social Media Instagram -@clocktowerasb Twitter - @ClocktowerASB Facebook -The Clocktower Drew Hickman news

Celinda Masilla website manager

ARTS

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Hidden in haymarket

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nique to Lincoln is the historical area of the Haymarket. Hidden within the Haymarket is a quaint little coffee shop that evolves into a lively space on Monday evenings. At that time, Crescent Moon Coffee hosts open mic poetry from 7 p.m. until the last poet has the chance to speak.

The event is open to all. For example, some choose to read the works of old great poets such as Robert Frost or Edgar Allan Poe, while others may read the contemporary compositions of Maya Angelou or Sarah Kay. My suggestion, however, is to take a chance and read a poem of your own.

My journey is simple. During freshman year of college, my roommate introduced the idea and opportunity to present poetry on stage at Crescent Moon. I have been writing poetry since middle school, but I knew I had to challenge myself.

So, I did. I wrote a passionate poem about my stage fright. My poem also included the importance of the moment, as I was the first to be participating in such an activity from my hometown. Crescent Moon allowed me to open up to new ideas and new people. I’m now a regular attendee, but I still reminisce on my poem from my first attendance: “The beginning is the sun rising in the morning Cascading rays of gorgeous light exploring Greens fields and speckled deserts Making the choices not to depart With you and me standing together How this beginning is unlike any other” Inspired by “The beginning is always today.” ― Mary Shelley

Gianna Starr is a senior studying history.

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HISTORY

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reetings! I am Bry Galloway, a 5th-year senior, majoring in History with a minor in International Relations. I’m a native of Lubbock, Texas and an alumna of Campion Academy in Loveland, Colorado. You can usually find me comfortably settled somewhere in the Humanities division, or lurking around Engel Hall waiting for one of the choir rehearsals to start.

This marks the start of my third year writing freelance for the Clocktower.

Periodically you’ll see an article featuring the uniquely neat history that Union College has, sometimes they will shed light as to who buildings like Engel Hall or Dick Administration are named after and what they did for Union that made them memorable, and before you say it, no it usually isn’t giving a lot of money. But sometimes it is being memorable enough that they raised large sums.

Take for instance the Everett Dick Administration building or as we usually call it the Dick Building. It isn’t named for Dr. Dick because he donated so much money, or even because he is the foremost authority on the history of Nebraska and the Great Plains.

When the college needed a new Administration building to be built in the 1970s, they were struggling with raising funding.

They had tried campaigns and had gotten little response. This was until Dr. Dick got involved. He was a much-beloved professor, who almost every Unionite had taken a class from for the last three decades. When Dr. Dick began reaching out and asking alumni if they could please donate so that the current generation of Unionites could take classes in a modern building with air conditioning, elevators, and larger classrooms the money

began to pour in. In honor of this dedication shown the administration building that was erected in 1975 was christened after him.

Stories such as this, are what I love about Union College. During my first four years here I worked in the Heritage Room of the library and became deeply acquainted with many of this college's best stories, which I’ve learned the current generation usually knows little or nothing about. I hope these articles help bridge the gap between the current Unionites and the Alumni and strengthen our community through one of our greatest bonds: our shared history.

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Bry Galloway is a senior studying history.

ENTERTAINMENT

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Lecr ae, zultron and the prince of egypt

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y name is T.J. and I am the new entertainment writer. I love music, movies, T.V. and video games, which is a good thing because that’s what I plan on writing about!

I am a Theology major and I enjoy hammocking, biking, hiking and working out. In this column, you will be able to read my reviews of weird movies, T.V. and rap albums. If you’re wondering why a Theology student enjoys these topics and you are interested in having a deep theological conversation about it, I get out of Greek at 3:00 p.m. This column is my way of sharing my opinions about these different niches of media and I am so excited to talk about, and even maybe introduce you, to a new artist or movie.

WinterJam is a large annual Christian concert. My family attended every year, and one year Lecrae performed. Lecrae is one of the most popular Christian rappers and he performed two of his songs. After hearing those songs I wanted to hear more.

His music is different from the rest of the Christian music I was accustomed to.

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I began to listen to more rap spanning all types of rap in existence. Eventually, I got old enough to appreciate artists like Kung Fu Kenny and Zultron. However, as a theology student, I do not condone everything these artists rap about. I try to surround myself with more positive messages, and ultimately that is how I want this column to be.

Entertainment and media are forms of art and I am super excited to be writing about these topics. I will cover different subjects within this artform, emphasizing the areas I most enjoy. When a new trailer for Star Wars drops you will be able to read my thoughts on it. However, remember that all my writing is opinion. Media is subjective, except for “Prince of Egypt.” That movie is objectively great.

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TJ Pittinger is a freshman studying theology.

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ADVICE

HEy hannah Hey Hannah, I really want a new pair of glasses but the ones I have, I bought a year ago. Should I buy new ones or just wait for these to give out?

Hello! If you’re looking for new glasses but not sure where to start, Warby Parker is an excellent website to look into. Their website features quizzes you can take that help narrow your search to find the perfect pair. After you’ve taken the quiz, Warby Parker lets you pick five pairs to be sent to your home with free shipping. You’ll then have five days to decide if you want to purchase a pair. This might be an option for you to consider! If not, try looking online for other options. It’s okay to want to switch up your look! Do you boo.

Hey Hannah, What did you do this summer? Did you have fun?

My summer consisted of summer classes, internships and the sun! I’m sad that the summer is over, but I’m excited to be a senior!

Hey Hannah, I sorta followed my girlfriend here to Union. I like the school, but it doesn’t have the major I want. Should I leave and go to a school that does offer it?

Follow your passion first. If you were willing to follow your girlfriend here, shouldn’t you be willing to make long-distance work? If you are both in this for the long haul, longdistance won’t keep you apart. If she’s not your future, then why settle for a life you don’t want? Don’t waste your time or money on an education that doesn’t cater to your needs.

Hey Hannah, I miss the mountains of Colorado, why should I stay in Nebraska?

Exactly, why stay? Go to the mountains, my friend.

Hey Hannah, I have a hard time making friends, what should I do?

As hard as it can be, try to put yourself out there! It can be discouraging when the potential friendships aren’t reciprocated, but keep your head up! Ask someone out for coffee or to a movie. Chances are that they’re looking for a friend too. Friendships take work; don’t be afraind to put in the effort .

Hannah Armstrong is a senior studying health and human performance.

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Beginnings

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eginnings. A new school year and for some, a new school. Most people think of January as the time to start fresh, but the start of a new school year is just as good if not better.

This semester is a new beginning for me. As a bit of an introduction, I am a junior and just started a new major: you guessed it, religion.

For four years I felt called to ministry, but still started out my college career as a pre-nursing student. Then at the end of last semester I received my acceptance letter into the nursing program and realized that I should have been excited, but was instead ambivalent. That was the last bit of proof I needed to realize that God had other plans for me, so I finally switched.

As a pastor’s kid, I moved a lot while growing up, and have lived in N.C., Tenn., Kan., and Alberta, Canada. I have had a passion for pastoral and prayer ministry for several years and have attended many prayer conferences and witnessing seminars. I also enjoy using horses as object lessons

to teach about Jesus and His grace to us, which I was able to do at North Star Camp this summer. With all that said, I will be the religion writer for The Clocktower this year.

I am going to cover a wide range of topics: practical advice on how to grow a relationship with God, some stories of personal struggles in the lives of real people here at Union, ways God is working at Union College currently and biblical advice on problems you are facing today (on that note, if you have a story to share, email me at jade.covel@ucollege.edu). Some of you may have heard of the antitrinitarians’ argument, or the belief that the trinity is not as it has been traditionally understood, and other challenges to traditional Adventist beliefs. Watch for articles exploring issues such as this throughout the year. I am excited to be writing this year and I welcome feedback on any of my articles.

Jade Covel is a junior studying religion.

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REPUBLICAN

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elloooooo Union! My name is Jacob Sanchez.

I am the new Republican writer for the Clocktower. It is my honor and privilege to write about some of the great Republican morals and be able to share it with you all here at Union.

Here is a little bit about myself: I am from one of the few great Republican towns left in Calif.--Bakersfield. I strongly support and have great respect for the Republican party and their values. I look forward to having civil conversations and debates with my fellow political writer on the Democratic side and with all of you.

I hope that I can bring understanding to some of the current issues facing our great nation. I will try my best to bring you full coverage of these issues and avoid any fake news. I will share my investigation of the good, the bad and the ugly that is prevalent in our country today. I believe that with the political state our country is in, I will not be in short supply of material to share. I will cover the

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presidential race that is starting to pick up pace as well as the ongoing debate about the border wall and the push for harsher gun control.

The constant attacks and false claims brought against the president by the media and those who wish to see him fail will also be covered.

I know both political parties have been called liars, hypocrites, money-hungry and more, which unfortunately in many cases is true. My desire is to write about and reflect the core values that are not only held as Republicans, but as Americans. We must refuse to let emotions outweigh the facts and we must continue to hold our views and beliefs to the highest standards. We must not let the U.S. Constitution be treated as though it is nothing more than a worthless piece of paper.

We must uphold the American values that our great leaders put in place so many years ago.

I ask that no matter which side you are on that we all pray for the leaders of our country, so that we will once again be one nation under God. I look forward to this new year. May God bless each and every one of you.

Jacob Sanchez is a freshman studying general studies.

DEMOCRATIC

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ey all! Allow me to introduce myself: my name is Gabriel Zita and I am excited to be your Clocktower Democratic political reporter this year. I am a born and raised Chicagoan, and I’m proudly French-Latino (My dad is French Caribbean and my mom is Puerto Rican/ Dominican). I was raised as an Adventist and I graduated from Hinsdale Adventist Academy after being in the Adventist education system most of my life. I am currently a junior studying psychology, and I hope to become either a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist once I finish a doctorate program.

If you choose to read this column, you are probably interested in what is going on in the Democratic Party. To condense the biggest stories into digestible pieces, I created a Democratic Summer Summary (DSS), starting off with: 1. Everyone and their mama. Due to this administration's policies on topics from climate change to gun control, 2020 is an imperative election for Democrats, and everyone in the party is acting like it. Over twenty candidates started their campaigns to

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challenge President Trump next November.

With wide and varied backgrounds - from a former Vice President to Oprah’s spiritual advisor - it is clear voters have choices. The candidate pool waned as the summer went on. Household names such as Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren soared to the top of the polls.

Surprise candidates - like South Bend’s Pete Buttigieg - simultaneously gained traction.

2.A headache of a debate. CNN and NBC had a conundrum. As they hosted the Democratic debates, they simply had too many people on the ballot to put into one night. So, instead of having everyone on one stage, the networks split up the debates and the candidates into two nights, which resulted in four debates over the summer. This approach developed into a smaller nightmare. From Bernie Sanders’ “ I wrote the damn bill!” outburst to Kamala Harris’ impassioned questioning of Biden’s history with bussing, all four debates had their moments. However, the format that the networks chose led to incomplete and unclear answers from the candidates as well as moderators clashing with the candidates for valuable speaking time. ABC you’re up next on September 12; please do better.

3.‘Go back home’. To round up a summer that included several headlines in the political arena, one particular discourse (via tweet of course) dominated the news cycle. Trump attacked “The Squad” a group of ethnically diverse freshmen congresswomen in the House - claiming they were wrongly criticizing the U.S and should go back to their countries (only one was born outside of the U.S). This launched a firestorm of divisiveness, with Democrats universally condemning Trump’s rhetoric and many Republicans remaining silent.

This xenophobia finally culminated with a rally full of Trump’s supporters adding a disturbing new chant to their repertoire: “Send her back! Send her back!” Nice.

Gabriel Zita is a junior studying psychology.

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WORLD NEWS

Hong Kong Strong the global citizen H

ello, and welcome to my little part of the Clocktower! My name is Wesley and I’m hoping that this year I can show you a little bit more of the world through my eyes. My goal for this column is to stray away from the political atmosphere of the United States as much as possible. Obviously, there are many issues that happen around the world that either affect America and I will be inclined to report on those events as well. But overall, I want you all to feel like you can learn more about what’s going on, not only outside of Lincoln or Neb. but outside the United States as well. It’s important to stay informed so you can have your own opinions on the world and its events.

That being said, let’s talk about Hong Kong.

If you have Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook or really any kind of social media that has adopted some sort of news outlet, you’ll know that it is getting wild over there. For a bit of reference, Hong Kong is an autonomous region/city state in Southern China, known as a Special Administrative Region (SAR).

They are a perfect example of how capitalism and democracy work, right in the hands of Communist China. In a nutshell, the city is under a different legal, administrative and judicial system than that of the surrounding Chinese government. However, the people are still Chinese and have Chinese citizenship.

It attributes its success to the fact that it has been allowed to continue to operate almost completely independent of China.

So why are there protests? Hong Kong is classified as an Alpha+ city, meaning they hold a world wide influence. Everything was relatively calm until China tried to enact a bill. The Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation (Amendment) Bill of 2019 is essentially China’s way of extraditing people

who are in territories that China does not have an extradition agreement with. This is an especially sensitive matter due to the previously mentioned difference in the legal and judicial system. There will be and already is a clash in differences of ideology.

Not only will China have more control and power in these territories if the bill is passed, but the citizens, businesses, and anyone with actual ties to these SARs will have much more restrictions and lose different aspects of their autonomy. Almost everyone in Hong Kong will have their lives affected in some way.

Hence, there are thousands of protestors, day in and day out that have been demonstrating, marching and organizing since as early as March. People are hearing about this more now because tensions are escalating. The government is getting scared and desperate as they deploy riot police to contend with the violence that is also on the rise. Social media has been a great way to share information about the stories being told and the risks being taken to make sure their way of life will not be threatened anymore than it has.

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Wesley Rodriguez-Diep is a senior studying international relations.

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The True Memoirs of an International Union Student O

r TTMOAIUS for short.

I’m still working on an appropriate title. My name is Alexander Nesmith and as my Clocktower involvement may imply, I am a student from Union College. However, this coming school year I will be registered as an international student studying abroad in France. The school I will be attending is a university known as Collonge-Sous-Saleve.

This roughly translates to School On The Mountain. It is located on a mountain just

outside the city of Geneva about five miles from the Swiss border.

Throughout the upcoming school year, I plan to share my adventures and misadventures while attending Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA). I also hope to share advice and shortcuts on how to complete the ACA process efficiently and quickly, which will hopefully guide you around pitfalls that I had the misfortune of falling into. I will draw upon the knowledge I gain from my own experience, as well as two more Union students who I know will be going. Two of my sisters will join me on this adventure to another continent. They also may have stories to recount and advice to give.

I opted to go to France because, in a way, I already have a head start. My parents attempted to raise my siblings and me to be bilingual in both English and French. I cannot speak for my sisters, but for me, the process was a noble yet failing effort. This led to me having a basic understanding of the language interspersed with random bursts of fluency that quickly decayed into mournful confusion.

While I may have more fluency than someone who has never attempted to learn French, I am not content. I believe that if I were in an environment that focused specifically on learning the language, then it would be possible for me to become fluent. This is the reason I have chosen to go to France. I plan on becoming bilingual in French while creating a memorable experience. One which I plan on sharing with you.

Alexander Nesmith is a sophomore studying communication.

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UNION NEWS

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he middle of August signals back to school for everyone… students, parents, people watching clothing ads against their will. Packing up all your junk and hauling it to Lincoln is a pretty familiar routine for most Union students, but every year brings a new batch of freshmen who need to learn the ropes. This year’s “uConnect” orientation occurred between Aug. 20-25, and with it came a slew of new personalities to Union’s campus. Each brought their own, unique perspective on the events.

Abby Logan appreciated the flexibility the schedule allowed as she familiarized herself with the campus. “The events have been really good! There’s enough freedom to do the things that I want, but there’s also a program to follow. I really like that.”

Other students appreciated the varying events that introduced and involved them with other new students. “We participated in a lot of different ice breakers that intermixed us. And we were able to meet new people.

Which, I mean, obviously, that’s the whole point,” said Jayden Anderson.

Zachary Hyde echoed this sentiment.

When asked if he felt welcomed on campus, he immediately said, “The involvement in activities allowed us to talk to a variety of people. Everyone has been very welcoming and friendly.”

Taryn Rouse, the Executive Director of Student Success, was part of the team that planned the orientation. She was incredibly satisfied with the results. She mentioned during an interview, “‘uConnect’ is one of my favorite events of the year. This new class of

students brought an incredible amount of positive energy and seemed to thoroughly enjoy connecting and engaging with each other. The uConnect team learns every year about how to improve for the next. We have already met to debrief. Our goal is to make students’ introduction to Union be as smooth as possible, while also helping them discover all the amazing people and opportunities this campus has to offer.”

It looks like the Student Life team can rest easy … this year’s orientation was a success!

All their hard work paid off. While there are many more things in store this year from ASB, clubs and courses: more events, friendships and even homework, the program positively welcomed everyone into Union’s optimistic atmosphere.

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Drew Hickman is a sophomore studying communication.

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Who i am s.s. sports H

ello Union! My name is Sierra Sanchez and I am from Vista, California. As a freshman, I am not quite used to the college or Nebraskan life. I am an 18 year old and am majoring in Biomedical Sciences. I try to be positive and share it with those around me. I am reliable and am always PC: huskers.com willing to help. I am told that I am very soft spoken and very respectful to everyone, but I tend to overthink things I do. The main reason I came to Union was to experience a new environment where I could focus on my studies without any distractions from back home. I am excited to write for the Clocktower because I see it as an opportunity to get to PC: huskers.com know my peers and expand my writing skills.

My favorite sports teams include the Oakland Raiders, New York Yankees, Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles

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Dodgers (but that is a secret one). This semester, I will be writing about world-wide, national and Union sporting events. I will write about the NFL Playoffs, the NBA Finals, the World Series and the World Cup, as well as Union sports such as volleyball, soccer and intramural football. I will mention upcoming Union varsity games so that you may attend and support our Warriors. The Nebraska Cornhuskers, the pride and joy of Nebraska, will also be covered for the college football lovers out there.

Sports is a big part of the college experience.

Attending games to experience school spirit and support those who play make great memories. This coming semester will be a good one for the Clocktower sports section.

So hang tight.

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Sierra Sanchez is a freshman studying biomedical science.

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The opinions expressed are the opinions of the writers and are not to be construed as the opinion of the editors, Associated Student Body, Union College, or the Seventh-day Adventist Church.