94.3 by The Clocktower

Issue 94.3

Union College

9/25/19

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Whats Inside this week in sports

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t has been an interesting week in sports. New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has been diagnosed with mono on September 12th. He will be unable to play for at least a month because mono can cause swelling of the organs, which can rupture during physical activities such as football. Since mononucleosis is highly contagious, Darnold will be separated from the rest of his team. Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots, finally spoke out on the Antonio Brown accusations with a short lipped comment. Brown was recently accused of several counts of sexual assault and rape by his past personal trainer in a civil lawsuit. When questioned about his new receiver, all Brady said was, “Things that don’t involve me, don’t involve me.” Brady reportedly was just focusing on his game against Miami. There are also rumors that tight end Rob Gronkowski may be making a come back. After suffering around 20 concussions and other medical issues throughout his NFL career, Gronk retired in March 2019, so his retirement would be very short lived. In the Olympic world, gold medalist bobsled athlete Kaillie Humphries asked to be released from Team Canada in order Continued on page 2.

2| Clocktower Staff to compete for Team USA, but her request was denied. Editor-in-Chief Humphries filed a complaint alleging she was prevented Jovan Cross from competing. She is now suing the governing body Assistant Editor for blocking her release from the team. She states that Juliet Bromme her initial decision was not to leave but chose to leave Layout Editor Canada because she was being prevented from competing. South Korea has asked the International Olympic Committee Chrisheline Kalawo to ban Japan’s “Rising Sun” flag from the 2020 Tokyo Social Media Editor Olympic games. The country claims it resembles a Nazi Nicole Mckenzie swastika. The flag was used to remind the South Koreans Website Manager about Japanese rule in Korea for an extended amount of time. Celinda Mansilla The Baltimore Orioles’ Jonathan Villar hit a 3-run homerun in the 7th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers Section Editors on September 11th, marking the 6,106th homer in Major Max Bromme League Baseball this season, topping the record set in Katie Buxton 2017. His bat will be placed in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Claudia Bauemeister The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured their seventh Photographers consecutive National League West title, making them the first team to secure a playoff spot for this 2019 postseason. Levi Ventura- Head Enoc Teron Joseph Lee Sierra Sanchez is a freshman studying biomedical science. Adreana Ward Life Writers Alexander Nesmith Hannah Armstrong Religion Jade Covel Art Gianna Star 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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HEy Hannah

ADVICE

Hey Hannah, Are there any group exercise classes available on campus? Actually, you’re in luck! I’m currently teaching a Dance Cardio Class every Sunday and Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. in the Larson Lifestyle Center. If you’re looking for a great workout in a non-judgemental environment this is the class for you. Hope to see you there!

Hey Hannah, How do I get to know someone I’ve never talked to before? Make opportunities to talk to them and find out what you have in common. If there are shared interests, ask them to hang out! Discover if there are any mutual friends between you two. If so, have them tag along as well! It may make for an easier and less stressful time.

Hey Hannah,

Where are the best eats in Lincoln? In my opinion, some of the best places in Lincoln are Blue Orchid Thai in downtown Lincoln, De Leon’s, Mellow Mushroom and Bagels and Joe. There are many unique restaurants in Lincoln, especially in the Haymarket. If you do your research on Google, you’ll find many other places you’ve never even heard of before. I’d definitely suggest trying something new.

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Hey Hannah, I have a problem with stress eating. Do you have any tips on how to stop? It’s all about eating in moderation. We all have bad days; don’t put yourself down if you mess up every once in a while. Surround yourself with healthy options, and make the unhealthy options less accessible. In addition, exercise is a big stress reliever. Reevaluate the amount of exercise per week you’re getting and readjust your day-today schedule if you need to exercise more frequently. Exercise will help reduce stress and boost your confidence. The better you feel about yourself, the less likely you’ll stress eat.

Hey Hannah, I’m feeling bored with my life. How can I spice things up? Try out a new hobby! You’ll surprise yourself with all the things you’ve never tried before. This can be anything from art, sports, photography, hiking or cooking. Do something you might not normally do, even if this means ordering something different at your favorite restaurant. You could also try volunteering somewhere to help others. There are several options in our community such as Lutheran Family Services, Ten Thousand Villages and the Asian Community Center! Gaining a new perspective can be all it takes to get you out of a funk. Hannah Armstrong is a senior studying health and human performance.

ACA

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ecoming an ACA student isn’t quite as simple as becoming a college student. A few minor differences separate most U.S universities from ACA universities. The most common difference being opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Hopefully, this guide created from my experience will help any students planning on ACA. Step One Choose a language. This is actually pretty important to the process, as the entire point of ACA is to learn another language. Options range all across the globe, including, but not limited to, French in France, Portuguese in Brazil, Chinese in Taiwan and Hebrew in Israel. Each of these countries offers a unique experience and environment that will further your knowledge of the language. Depending on which one you choose to study, you may end up on a different continent.

Step Two After you choose which language you intend to study, you need to let the appropriate people know that you will be studying abroad. Elena Cornwell is a good start as she’s in charge of ACA at Union. Speaking with your advisor is also a good idea since they have your best interest in mind. So does your financial advisor. Because of money. And we all like money. Step Three After you have contacted all the correct people, the next important thing to happen is to be approved by the school you will be studying at. If they don’t approve your application then it will be awkward explaining to people why you took an impromptu gap year. Do not worry because most applications are approved by ACA. Step Four Possibly the most important step of the entire process is this one. Negotiate with the U.S. government and the government of your ACA school to allow yourself into the country for studying. This is also the step where you must go to the nearest consulate with the proper paperwork in order to apply for the visa. Step Five Go back to the nearest consulate for another meeting. Chances are that you have everything you need. They will let you know. Step Five B Go back to the consulate. You forgot something. Brilliant. Step Six Correctly finish a consulate meeting, await for your student visa, pack your bags, buy your ticket and prepare yourself for a year abroad. You are now going!

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Alexander Nesmith is a sophomore studying communication.

WORLD NEWS

tunisia’s tr ansition the global citizen

hen Americans think of democracy in other parts of the world, they generally think of the excitement that a country must have after being newly democratic. They see it as a step in the right direction and even an extension of the American dream. They see it as confirmation that the system works and that it will survive for the good of all people everywhere. What is especially remarkable is the transition found in Tunisia from a previous system where a single party was in charge and all others were outlawed or severely limited. There was very little chance for change from within the party and no other avenues to usher in that change. This happened in 2011 after the Arab Spring uprisings and Tunisia recently held its second free presidential election on September 15. This is making headlines all around the world because this is the only democracy to emerge from the Arab Spring uprisings. For those who might be unaware, the Arab Spring was a series of revolutions that happened throughout the Middle East as well as North Africa in 2010. Starting in Tunisia, it resulted in the overthrowing of the previous government, the resignation of the prime minister, the dismantling of political police and the release of political prisoners. The Tunisian Revolution allowed for talks between the people and those in power to create a new government that was more attuned to the needs of the people. The recent death of the country’s first democratically elected president, Beji Caid Essesbi, leads to the second election in September. Now, Parliament Speaker Mohamed Ennaceur is currently acting as interim president. While there are many issues still surrounding Tunisia and its population, the people are hopeful. This is one of the world’s youngest democracies and they are being put to the test even 8 years later.

Many of the candidates have been focusing their campaigns mainly around solving the instability that is throughout the country such as the lack of growth in jobs and incomes along with promising ways to solve the socio-economic issues as well. No candidate was expected to gain the majority needed to win the election in the first round; authorities weren’t expected to release official results until Monday or Tuesday. Tunisia has hope in the democratic process and most will argue that they are going about this the right way to improve the lives of the people and the efficiency of the government. Many Tunisians are hoping that this brings about positive change and increases the number of opportunities available for the average citizen. As long as people feel they have a chance and their hard work will pay off for them and their families, they will feel as if they are improving as a country. They will feel safe knowing that they can make a difference by using the medium of democracy.

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Wesley Rodriguez-Diep is a senior studying international relations.

UNION NEWS

The power to change J ust last Thursday, Union completed it’s 39th annual “Project Impact”: a day dedicated to serving the surrounding area by sending students to various organizations. Some of the locations that volunteers were sent to this year included the Center for People in Need, the Bennett Martin Public Library, the Lincoln Children’s Zoo and Tabitha Hospital’s “Meals on Wheels” programs. The day began bright and early at 8 a.m., where breakfast was served underneath the clock tower. After the distribution of t-shirts, everyone was huddled into a large circle for the group photo. Pastor Rich prayed over the students and discussed the significance of the event. “This event has become so large that other organizations have called and said, ‘Hey, could you help us do our own Project Impacts?’ Some of them have even taken over some of

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our old sites! You’ll never truly know the reach this event has on the greater community.” After that it was off to the races! Everybody went to their respective volunteer sites and got to work. As one might expect, there was a lot of manual labor to do … pulling up weeds, laying down mulch and lifting and moving of things. But everyone did it with a big smile on their face. Erica Owens described her experience: “We went to the Center for People in Need and sorted the donated toiletries and medicines. It was an interesting experience, and I have crazy respect for the people that volunteer there regularly.” During this time, I toured each of the sites and posted to Union’s various social media platforms. I was amazed as I saw all these people coming together to create change. That’s something that can’t be seen when you only go to one site, but I was able to observe a little bit of the macrocosmic impact we had on Lincoln that day. After the rewarding community service, everyone returned to socialize and have their fill of pizza. Just like what Peter said in his epistle: “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” (1 Peter 4:10 NLT) Union College has lots of resources, but in my opinion, its greatest is people. That resource was used to its fullest potential to reach and touch the community. Drew Hickman is a sophomore studying communication.

ARTS

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hidden Gem I n 1931, a new piece of architecture graced the city of Omaha, Neb. at 2200 Dodge St. The building itself is considered a masterpiece encased in marble. The design served as a pioneer for modern architecture in America during the 1930s. One of the permanent pieces on display is Mrs. Rotch’s dress. One may find it random for a clothing garment to be on display at an art museum, especially from the person who sat for the painting. The painting itself is called Mrs. Abbott Lawrence Rotch. The dress and painting are positioned next to each other. Another piece of art that is permanently housed at the Joslyn Museum is a painting done by Wiley, Three Girls in the Woods.

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Wiley is an artist based in St. Louis, who has a traditional European style of portraits. The centerpiece of the collection is Return of Spring, 1886. William Adolphe Bouguereau’s is the creator of this masterpiece. Most of his paintings are of gorgeous madonnas and spotless peasant children. Currently, there is a temporary art exhibit on display at the Joslyn Museum. It includes Everyday People by James E. Ransome. This exhibit will be available until February 9, 2020. Ransome is known for the promotion of works focused on black culture and society and the paintings range from oil and watercolor to acrylic. This exhibit consists of moments that any ordinary person may experience. Some examples of these experiences include being with one’s grandmother or pitching at a baseball game. He also showcases significant historical figures from critical moments in time. Two of his most famous paintings include Fredrick Douglass writing by the sea and Louis Armstrong playing his trumpet while leading a march forward. Some other work Ransome has done involves children’s literature illustrations as well as three memorials to represent the Underground Railroad in Ohio. Gianna Starr is a senior studying history.

RELIGION

uncompromisng for the kingdom I f I had to guess, I would say there’s still a multitude of faithful warriors for Christ in this world, preaching and teaching and doing everything they can to stay true to the Him. That’s awesome and wonderful and I’m pretty confident in that assumption. Now, imagine that a cocky king attacked these God-fearing people’s country and forced them to trek five-hundred-miles to a new land. Certainly their faith would be tested, but I’d guess the vast majority would not let sore feet be the last straw. But what if the king’s staff provided food and drink that wasn’t only foreign to their culture, but their conviction? If I had to guess, I would say that the majority shrinks into a minority as only a few are willing to risk their lives over a dinner plate. The kings come and go, but during each reign, the minority is faced with the egos and self-absorption that accompanies rulers who distance themselves from a God of mercy and love. So, they are cast into hot furnaces and lions’ dens, forced to interpret dreams and bow down to statues. And if I had to guess, I would say that the furnace seemed a bit too hot and bowing down seemed a bit too easy and somewhere along the way, the minority shriveled away. I doubt there is a more uncompromisable sojourner than Daniel. He was kidnapped, renamed and faced the realities I only hypothesized about. But I wonder what I

would do if I was in his shoes; He shouted, “Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power,” but would I? If I had to guess, I would like to say yes, but I’m definitely not as confident in that assumption. The difference between Daniel (along with his friends) and the majority is that he was not indifferent to eternal injustice. He remained certain of the Lord he was serving and what that Lord loved. In the words of preacher John Piper, “most indifference to injustice among professing Christians is not owing to convictional impartiality or convictional opposition but rather to the moral stupor that comes over us when we are satiated with the comforts of this world.” More often than not, blending in is easier than standing out. When King Nebuchadnezzar constructed a statue, it was Daniel’s friends who chose a fiery furnace over a god made of gold. When King Belshazzar assembled a sacrilegious feast, it was Daniel who decoded the writing on the wall. Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin, it read. He confronted the bewildered king and delivered the fateful news: your days are numbered, you have been weighed on the balances and found wanting, and your kingdom will be divided. Not many kings want to hear that. When King Darius signed a law sentencing anyone who worshiped other gods to the mouths of lions, it was Daniel who refused to shut his windows and continued to pray so all could see.

RELIGION

It seems there is something about Daniel’s uncompromising faith in God that actually made standing out easier than blending in. Each king quickly acknowledged Daniel’s confidence, principles and allegiance, but there’s a good chance they misinterpreted whose allegiance that was to. For in the end and all along, it was not their kingdoms which he served. In Daniel 12, an angel revealed to

god guides D o you want to improve your relationship with God? There are many ways to build a relationship, and no two relationships will look exactly alike. However, there are some aspects that are universal. For two people to get to know each other, they must spend time together. They could research all about each other, but if they don’t spend time together they will never learn what each other are really like. They must also share about themselves and listen to each other. These guidelines apply to a relationship with God as well. No one can expect to have a relationship with God if they never spend time with Him. Here are some ways to connect with God: 1. Ask God to live in you on a daily basis. When you wake up, simply take a moment to ask God into your life to and guide you during the day. Submit your desires to Him and spend a minute just talking to Him. 2. Read a verse from the Bible. Just pick one, or use one of the many reading

Daniel that when he is risen from the dead, he will receive the inheritance, eternal life. What an incredible promise. And until we too see the Savior, we have this promise: “His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.” Juliet Bromme is a sophomore studying communication.

plans that are available online. A popular plan is the YouVersion Bible app’s verse of the day, which provides a short Bible verse that is relevant to everyday life. 3. Find a place in nature and think about how the nature around you can teach you about God. Ask God to show you His character through His creation. Romans 1:20 says that God is revealed in nature even to those who don’t have access to a Bible or ‘know’ about God. “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made.” 4. Sing. Singing Christian songs can draw you closer to God, especially when you think about the lyrics. 5. Pray. Spend time telling God about what’s been going on in your life. He likes to hear from you. Hopefully this list has given you some ideas about how you can spend more time with God. Enjoy the journey! Jade Covel is a junior studying religion.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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entura is Anderson. Paak’s latest album and was released in April. Ventura is my alternative suggestion for Moonchild’s Little Ghosts RnB album, which I reviewed last week. Ventura is an example of how to do RnB correctly, because unlike Little Ghosts, it doesn’t overstay its welcome. Each song has its own purpose and is memorable in its own way. Ventura is a love letter to old school RnB with elements of funk. Utilizing real instruments and romantic slice-of-life lyrics, it is Anderson.Paak’s most mature album so far. He is able to bring to life ideas of the domestic parts of marriage and romance. It feels like Anderson made this album after he got married and had two kids. He writes about worrying if his wife will come home on the song “Come Home,” and if she even wants to stay together on the song “Make it Better.” Addressing real topics is part of what makes Ventura great. This album was his baby; you can hear how much passion and inspiration he put inton it. Ventura experiments with the ideas that make real life interesting. In “Make It Better,”

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Anderson sings about keeping things new and exciting. He makes the different parts of life that might be considered boring, interesting. The production on this album is incredible. It’s a melting pot of jazz, funk, and RnB. The production has a way of adding to the romance as the music becomes its own character. The music feels like it has a heartbeat. When the sound mixes with Anderson’s rich voice, a musical masterpiece is created. Copmared to his last album, Oxnard, this one feels more true to his style. The features on Oxnard remind listeners more of Dr. Dre, who produced the project. Ventura feels like his own album. The features on it only add to its greatness. Ventura is about love, lost love and marriage. There is not a bad song and you’d be missing out if you didn’t listen to them all. TJ Pittinger is a freshman studying theology.

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Be Money Smart: Why Credit Unions are a Wise Choice for Union College Students Creature comforts like smartphone bank deposits and rewards on credit cards are nice, but how much are they costing you? Your statement might not show the costs directly, but there’s an old adage about situations like this: If you’re not paying for a service, you’re not the customer. You’re the product. In this case, corporate banks use slick technological bells and whistles to get you in so you’ll be more likely to take out loans and use other for-pay services. If you’re tired of being treated like a product, you’re not alone. Last year, 2 million people between the ages of 18 and 35 joined a credit union. In fact, 28% of credit union members are under 35 while 54% of them are under age 50. The tools of technology are making it easier to see the value that credit unions offer. Here’s a fun game. Call a corporate bank with a simple request, like checking the balance of a savings account. Count the number of irritating phone tree menus you have to sift through before you could talk to a real person who could answer your question. You win when you get frustrated and slam the phone down in anger! For-profit banks have earned a reputation for cumbersome customer service and out-of-touch policies. Getting information on financial services, like credit repair or auto loans, means sitting on hold for hours. Credit unions, on the other hand, provide easy-to-use services and real, live human beings who can answer questions, make recommendations and help you understand the complicated world of finance. The Lincoln SDA Credit Union on Prescott Avenue (across from The Mill) is here to make your financial life a little more friendly. Give them a call (402.489.8886) or drop in and say hi sometime. Lincoln SDA Credit Union – Like A Bank Only Better!

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MISC. CORNER

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