94.2 by The Clocktower

Issue 94.2

Union College

9/18/19

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arlier this month, six students drove for over 16 hours to spend less than a day at a remote camp nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Why? Because Union College believes in empowering people to lead. The Mid-America leadership conference was held at Flag Mountain camp near Hill City, S.D. on Sept. 5-8. The conference provides an opportunity for leaders in academies across the Mid-American Union to share ideas and learn how to become more effective leaders. Union College was asked to lead out on Sabbath. Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student chaplain, Jose Miguel Marin, spearheaded the team, which also included accounting major Allan Andino, education major Salissa Tonkin, graphic design major Nikki Hamiltion, theology major Irishura Gidioni and me. We left Friday morning and arrived in time for vespers, where we were able to start making connections with the attendees. Wev also discovered that they were responsible not only for teaching Sabbath School as originally planned, but also for organizing interactive leadership building activities in the afternoon. Continued on page 2.

2| Clocktower Staff During Sabbath School, the teens broke into groups of about Editor-in-Chief 10, and one Union student led each group in a study about a Jovan Cross story from the life of a biblical leader. Leading a small group Assistant Editor discussion was new for Hamiltion. “I would’ve never seen Juliet Bromme myself helping lead a Sabbath school,” she said afterwards. She Layout Editor also was hesitant about talking in front of people, but she ended up gaining confidence: “I’m usually not a person who willingly Chrisheline Kalawo gets in front of any amount of crowds, especially if it’s over 10 Social Media Editor people. I’m glad I did though, it gave me a bit more confidence Nicole Mckenzie to get up in front of people and speak [and] helped me to see that Website Manager being up front, or even just interacting with people, isn’t as hard Celinda Mansilla as it seems.” Even the leadership activities were successful, and a group of teens who weren’t originally intending to participate Section Editors decided to join at the last minute. Marin summed it up nicely: Max Bromme “God was working since the start of the trip. He was able to Katie Buxton inspire us and make us excited to go and help the younger kids Claudia Bauemeister learn. And God worked especially on the Sabbath when we Photographers were tasked to lead an activity that we were never told of, which ended up being the best part of the trip.” You could be part of Levi Ventura- Head something like this. Just talk to someone in campus ministries. Enoc Teron Joseph Lee Adreana Ward Jade Covel is a junior Life Writers studying religion. Alexander Nesmith Hannah Armstrong Religion Jade Covel Art Gianna Starr Entertainment TJ Pittinger Political Gabriel Zita Jacob Sanchez Sports Sierra Sanchez News Drew Hickman World News Wesley Rodriguez-Diep Social Media Instagram -@clocktowerasb Twitter - @ClocktowerASB Facebook -The Clocktower

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UNION NEWS

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his past weekend, members of the College View Church community came together to celebrate the church’s 125th anniversary. A special service was held to commemorate this occasion with songs, videos from long-standing members and a memorable sermon by Pastor Harold Alomia. The service was followed by the annual Potluck on Prescott event, where Union students and church members enjoyed a meal and fellowship together. It was a pleasant cap-off to the celebration. In an interview, several of the church’s pastoral staff shared their thoughts on the anniversary. Pastor Kessia Bennett felt incredibly inspired by the church’s extensive ministry opportunity. “Think of all the sermons that have touched hearts, all the baptisms, baby dedications, weddings, funerals, the outreach events, the service projects, Bible studies, the deep spiritual conversations … incredible! Whether people have visited for just a few Sabbaths or raised their kids and grandkids here, College View Church has been a part of God’s story in thousands of lives. I feel inspired by that legacy.” Pastor Harold commented on the physical evolution of the church: “Over the years the building has changed, it has adapted. It has adapted for a growing community. From the very first building to the latest addition, the entire purpose is to see the church become a place that can proclaim a message, The Message of the Gospel to this community. It is always satisfactory and positive to see the changes, but at the end of the day, the physical changes to the building are simply reflective of the outward changes to the consistent essence of this community of faith. The building houses the church, but the church is the people. Those changes are the ones that are exciting to see.” The Union College Chaplain, Rich Carlson, felt inclined to discuss the side-by-side nature of the church and Union. He stated, “The school started in 1891, and College View Church was founded in 1894. During the three gap years,

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‘church’ was integrated into the college. The two institutions have successfully coexisted throughout the years because of the intentional blending of the two families. We both have mutual respect and value each other’s contributions to the missions of both. We have a unique, positive relationship that others only wish they had!” The lives of these two organizations are glued together at the roots. It’s frankly incredible that they’ve both been able to survive this long through changing, growing and becoming more influential and beautiful over time. That’s something definitely worth celebrating.

Drew Hickman is a sophomore studying communication.

SPORTS

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ello Union! It has been a busy few weeks in the NFL. Over the weekend, the Oakland Raiders released WR Antonio Brown, which caused some major disappointment. The New England Patriots decided to pick him up with a $15 million contract. Although Brown is an amazing player, he can be somewhat of a liability because of his personality and history. He was recently accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit and though Brown has denied the accusations, we will see how the lawsuit progresses. On another note, Tom Brady, the Patriot’s star quarterback, began his 20th season with a 33 to 3 victory over the Steelers. He believes that the Pats will be unstoppable now that they have Antonio Brown. We can only hope to see a team other than the Patriots in this next Super Bowl. Don’t get me wrong, we know

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the Pats are a great team, but it’s a privilege to see some underdogs win once in a while. Recently in the MLB, New York Yankees player Gary Sanchez re-strained his groin causing him to leave their second game in Detroit. This isn’t his first time with this injury. Earlier in the season he missed 16 games due to his strain. The New York Yankees manager, Aaron Boone hopes Sanchez can return before the end of the regular season. Odell Beckham Jr. recently made some accusations towards the New York Jets’ defensive team saying that they are trained to use cheap shots to purposely injure players. Since then the defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams, has denied such allegations. However, Williams was caught on tape a couple years ago telling his players to purposely injure their opponents. So maybe he is still training and using his players to give dirty hits and cheap shots. Next issue will touch up on more regular season news with some intel about the civil lawsuit that includes allegations against WR Antonio Brown. And I hope to get more information on a player who may seem to be making a come back, and more interesting stories. See you next time. Sierra Sanchez is a freshman studying biomedical science.

ADVICE

Hey Hannah Hey Hannah, How do I stay focused on my school work when all I want to do is hang out with friends? Plan ahead! Finish your assignments first. Then you’ll have the rest of the night to hang out with your friends. If you’re a procrastinator, set alarms on your phone for designated study breaks. Having a routine may help keep you on task. Utilize your Saturdays by making plans with friends so that when Sunday rolls around you’re ready to get serious.

Hey Hannah, How do I find love? Yikes. That’s not an easy question. “Finding” love is complicated. You have to take chances on people and let people take chances on you. Invest the time to get to know someone. They might surprise you! But, remember that love can’t be forced. Don’t feel pressured to fall in love. Focus on you first boo. You’ll find what you’re looking for.

Hey Hannah, I think my best friend is into my ex. That’s totally uncool, right? Have you talked to your friend about it? I wouldn’t make any assumptions until your friend talks to you. Set boundaries and explain to your friend how you’d feel if the situation became a reality. Your feelings are valid, and it’s okay to be uncomfortable. However, make sure you talk with them and sort the situation out together.

Hey Hannah, Where should I take my girlfriend out on a date? There are many places in Lincoln to take your girl out. Go to the Haymarket and buy her a cup of coffee, take her to her favorite restaurant, or try someplace new! You could take her to the Sheldon Museum of Art and then get a bite to eat afterward. There are many options around town. No matter what you decide, she’ll love it because you put in thought and effort. *Do you have questions for Hannah? Look for the box with a gray question mark and drop a question in !

Hey Hannah, I’m not happy with the grade I received on my paper. What should I do to resolve this problem? Talk to your professor. They’ll be more willing to change the grade if you take the time to sit down with them. Most teachers want to know that you’re prepared to put in the effort. If that doesn’t work, take advice and constructive criticism for your next paper. PC: Joseph Lee

Hannah Armstrong is a senior studying health and human performance.

DEMOCRATIC

talk is cheap J ay Inslee dropped out of the presidential race a few weeks ago, resulting in a massive loss for the Democratic Party. Now, several people won’t know who Inslee is - he wasn’t one of the most popular or well-known candidates - but he did make his central campaign issue focus on climate change which is a contrasting one compared to his opponents (think Trump’s wall on the Southern border or Obama’s healthcare initiative). That’s not to say that Democrats aren’t concerned with climate change. In fact, last Wednesday, CNN hosted a marathon of a town hall with ten of the candidates so that they could publicly talk about their plans to combat climate change. It was full of memorable statements with Buttigieg going as far as to say that fighting climate change might be “ the hardest thing we will have done in my lifetime as a country.” Several candidates endorsed the controversial Green New Deal, while others brought forth their own policies. In short, Dems were anxious to show that any one of them would be the right person to fight climate change. If not the right person, certainly better than the alternative. However, none of these candidates inspire particular confidence when it comes to climate change. Inslee’s “Climate Change Agenda”, a comprehensive, detailed package of policies

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focused on fighting climate change, has been lauded as the gold standard. Nevertheless, even though a few candidates have incorporated parts of Inslee’s plan into their own - such as Elizabeth Warren and Julian Castro - no candidate has put forward policies as exhaustive as Inslee’s. Most candidates are focusing on other issues, such as economic inequality and healthcare, which puts fighting climate change on the backburner. In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report outlining the urgency of the task at hand in fighting climate change. The panel of scientists reported that, at the current rate of pollution, we have until about 2030 for the planet to be irrevocably impacted. That’s why the lukewarmness of the candidates on climate change is concerning. It’s not enough to simply bring back the environmental regulations the Trump administration rolled back or to push new carbon taxes. Whoever is elected President next year needs to be aware that they need to reverse decades of inaction on climate change, which will only be done with big ideas. Gabriel Zita is a junior studying psychology.

REPUBLICAN

and the winner is... W hat do you get when you put ten Democrats on a stage for the world to watch? Well, one thing you don’t get is a straight answer. The Democratic presidential debate in Houston covered some of the most important topics on the minds of Americans as they wonder who is going to be the next president, or if President Trump is going to remain in office for another four years. The questions ranged from health care to gun control, racism and more. Healthcare was one of the biggest topics of the night that took up a lot of energy from the candidates. Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders engaged in an energetic debate about health insurance, which is high on the list of concerns for voters. Biden brought up cost. He compared his $740 billion plan against the “Medicare for All” proposal backed by both Sanders and Warren, which costs a staggering $30 trillion over 10 years. When asked about how they planned to pay for their policies none gave straight answers. Senators Sanders and Warren were asked multiple times if taxes for the middle class would go up and they did not answer. Perhaps the highest point of the night was when Castro had accused Biden of contradicting himself and wondered whether the former vice president’s memory was leaving him in what appeared to be an attack on his age. “Are you forgetting what you said two minutes ago? Are you forgetting already what you said just two minutes ago? I mean, I can’t believe that you said two minutes ago that they had to buy in and now you’re saying they don’t have to buy in,” Castro said to Biden. “You’re forgetting that.” Castro was later scolded by his fellow Democrats for the attacks on Biden. Pete Buttigieg said to Castro, “This reminds everybody of what they cannot stand about Washington.” “That’s called an election, Pete,” Castro responded. On the other side of the stage, Kamala

Harris showed she is so insecure about her policies and herself that she uses most of her time attacking President Trump. (As if she has to devote her time to a room full of Democrats and convince them not to vote for Trump.) Beto O’Rourke made one of the most horrific statements of the night when he exploited the horrific event that occurred in El Paso, Texas where 22 lives were taken by a sick individual. O’Rourke openly blames President Trump for this event. Whether Democrat or Republican, how sad is it to blame the president for an act so heinous against the American people? Rather than acknowledging this horrific time and showing our resilience as Americans, O’Rourke uses it to bring more division and hate into our country. I think Michael Goodwin sums the debate up the best: “And the winner is … Donald Trump. The Democrats’ third presidential debate was a long-winded, platitude-filled disaster where no single candidate could claim a clear victory. Instead, the seven men and three women took turns displaying why they are all probably unelectable.” Well, there you have it. I’m sure the next few months will be very entertaining as we come closer to the election. 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. May God bless each of you.

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Jacob Sanchez is a freshman studying general studies.

ENTERTAINMENT

moonchild’s “little Ghosts” Album REview M oonchild is what happens if Norah Jones made music in 2019. The band’s sound is very moody, smooth and easy to listen to. Moonchild has a partelectric, part-acoustic vibe, with vocals that almost seem like they are from outer space. “Little Ghosts” is Moonchild’s newest album and is very similar to the rest of the band’s discography. It features very raspy vocals and mixed production that sounds like gold. The lyrics from this album provide an incredibly innocent vibe. I was looking forward to this album, given Moonchild’s past success in mixing amazing elements. However, we don’t always get what we want. This album is flawed. It is too long and its songs are insanely repetitive and offer nothing special. “Little Ghosts” features 14 songs and a 54 minute runtime. This is its first problem. We

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live in a time when some of the best albums are the shortest. “Daytona,” “ye” and “Kids see Ghosts” are three of the best albums of last year and they all have fewer than eight tracks. “Little Ghosts” is the opposite. It’s too long and has too many tracks. Every song on the album sounds the same. They sound like they were all written within the same ten minutes the morning after the writers got engaged. It’s not bad to feature a few songs with this mood, but the album offers no songs to balance these out. Nothing makes the songs different from each other. This album is a disappointment. After listening to the singles before the album release, I was looking forward to it. When the album was finally released, I was let down. If you want to listen to an amazing RnB album with a healthy mix of modern and real instruments, then listen to “Ventura” by Anderson.Paak. It is easy to vibe with onlyv 11 songs it is 40 minutes long and each song sounds different. Tune in next week to read my thoughts on this masterpeice. TJ Pittinger is a freshman studying theology.

ARTS

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upcoming plays T here are a plethora of affordable activities to do in Lincoln. Plays are one of those activities. There are several coming soon near Union College. Opening night for “Newsies” at Wesleyan University is September 26. “Newsies” is a Disney On Broadway play. It is loosely based on a true story that is set in 1899 which follows a group of boys who sell newspapers. When the prices of newspapers increase, the boys form a labor union to fight for prices to remain affordable. Acrobatics and dancing are included among the variety of theatrics. Following “Newsies,” the Lied Center of Performing Arts will host “Phantom of the Opera.” The opening night is October 23. “Phantom of the Opera” is set in the Paris Opera House in 1875. The storyline follows two main characters: a young girl who’s gifted with the ability to sing, and the Phantom who’s determined to keep her by his side. This play is filled with outstanding music and dramatic effects to bring the iconic story to life. “Now. Here. This.” is an experimental

musical with the intention of bringing humor into life’s toughest questions. Opening night is Nov. 21. Put on by the production and performing art department of Wesleyan University, this play has all the punch needed to reach the heart. However, the most iconic production coming to Lincoln at the Lincoln Theater is the “Blue Man Group.” This performance has been revamped to target a new audience. While the men are still blue, and the stage is decorated with a slew of colors, there’s a fresh take on the comedic portion. It is incorporated with recent developments in technology. “Blue Man Group” exposes us to a completely new world. Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait until January 29 to see this masterpiece. Gianna Starr is a senior studying history.

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WORLD NEWS

founding father facade the global citizen

or anyone with friends or family in Zimbabwe, it is apparent that the death of former president Robert Mugabe and the current state of its government has left the country in a decades-long state of chaos. His death leaves many things open to change, although many worry that it might not be for the betterment of the people. Instead, they worry that this transitional period might create more instability in an already unpredictable country. Before understanding the impact that President Mugabeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death had, it is important to understand the impact he had on the country. In his youth, Mugabe joined African Nationals in calling for an independent state from the British Empire, back when Zimbabwe was still known as Southern Rhodesia. Many young adults at the time were joining protests and movements pushing for an African-led government instead of the decisions being made by the small white minority. Eventually, after years of struggling for independence and autonomy in the hands of the African people,

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they finally achieved liberation from the British Empire. A year later, after the Lancaster House Agreement called for ceasefire, Mugabe was sworn in as the Prime Minister and announced that Southern Rhodesia would now be known as Zimbabwe, claiming this as a step towards racial reconciliation. Today, most people, both in Zimbabwe and around the world, will agree that Mugabe was a very controversial public figure and individual. On one hand, he is celebrated as a revolutionary who fought on behalf of the African people and against institutional racism and colonialism. Unfortunately, on the other hand, he is also considered a dictator and the cause of many maladies such as corruption, economic instability, strong anti-white sentiment and even crimes against humanity. So most are torn between enjoying the independence from white minority rule while dealing with the plethora of issues within the country and its government. When even members of Mugabeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own party ousted him in a coup, maybe he should have considered exactly what kind of path he was going down. Whether Mugabe had done a lot of good for the country does not dismiss or negate all of his negative political, social and economic impacts. It is important to acknowledge both sides of Robert Mugabe. Acknowledge and celebrate all that he did for the sake of his peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freedom and how he played a crucial role in shaping Zimbabwe into the country and society it has become today. But at the same time, it is difficult to ignore the corruption and human rights violations that he has allowed or even enforced. The good he is praised for cannot excuse the bad. Now that he has passed, attention should be paid to those who are in power to make sure that the intentional and radical changes inspired by the life of President Mugabe should always be done in favor for the Zimbabwean people. Wesley Rodriguez-Diep is a senior studying international relations.

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