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2. Get smarter Reading makes you smarter in a variety of ways. It takes focus that simply isn’t required from social media, movies or YouTube. It doesn’t offer cheap immediate gratification, instead, it pays off more in the end. You could learn more facts about the world you inhabit. We live in an age when knowledge is more readily available to the average person than ever before. You might as well take advantage of that. Personally, though, I find the most valuable payoff to be an increase in emotional intelligence. I’ll explain more in my next point. ©Joseph Lee
Please pick up a book My last chapter at Union College I always thought that my last article would be written during my senior year at Union, but the best-laid plans of mice and men go awry, I guess. Anyways, I’m not the only one saying goodbye this year. A very talented group of seniors are departing. Among them is Juliet, our head editor, and Kelina, my section editor. Best wishes to both of them; thank you for all of your hard work this semester. The Clocktower staff will miss you.Now, to close this academic year off, I decided to argue why everyone should read. I know many students have grown to detest reading after slogging through their nursing textbooks or assigned reading for literature classes. Although I too can relate to the textbook burnout, reading should still be important to you. Here are some reasons to read (knowing that most people probably won’t take the time to read this, I will keep my list brief):
The Clocktower 3 Editor’s Note 4 Lincoln News 5 Comedy 6 Outlook TURN THE PAGE The official COLLEGEUNION newspaper April 20, 2022 Issue 20, Volume 96 7 Editorial 8 Politics 9 Nebraska Talk 10 Sports
1. Do you have anything better to do? Seriously though, what better do you have to do with your life? Binge another poorly written T.V. show? Scroll Instagram envying other people’s glamorous lifestyles? Watch YouTube videos about the slap heard around the world? Picking up a book for a change wouldn’t kill you. You might even find it more entertaining.
2 Editor–in–Chief Juliet Bromme Assistant Editor Hannah Drewieck Layout Editor Chrisheline Kalawo Assistant Layout Editor Justin Anderson Lead Photographer Joseph Lee Assistant Photographer Jacob Sanchez Distributor Spencer Trana EditorNEWS Maria Kercher Lincoln News TJ Pittenger Technology News Charles Metz Politics Andrew Schwartz EditorENTERTAINMENT Annika Cambigue Sports Gabriel Sanders Pop Culture Annelise Jacobs Comedy Caleb Schaber EditorLIFESTYLE Kelina Rodgers Outlook Hannah Olin Book Briefings Sierra Lastine Health & Fitness Nicole Hardt Nebraska Talk Evan Majors
3. Interact with great minds across time Reading is time travel. Okay, so that’s a stretch, but from reading you can imagine different time periods, settings, events and various people’s thoughts. You can experience deeper empathy with others from reading. I’ve found the saying, “A reader lives a thousand lives” holds true. As this is my last article for The Clocktower, I would like to thank some of the people who taught me lessons that I will remember far beyond my college days. Thank you to Mike Mennard, Dr. Holdsworth, Peggy Shlegel, Terri and Dennis Lair and Lori Brasuell. Lastly, some words of advice (other than to read more): go outside when the weather is nice, be spontaneous, question practices, people and paradigms, stop caring about what others think and walk with God. With that, goodbye and good luck to all of you, whether you are graduating or sticking around. Sierra Lastine is a junior English and foreign language major from Grand Junction, Colo.
1. I stopped including the newspaper in my future plans. Last year at this time, The Clocktower was definitely on my mind. I was focused on finding a staff and organizing the calendar for the upcoming semester. But I just don’t see how The Clocktower can be in my future when I’m not even at Union, you know?
So, it’s time I throw in the towel. I’ve done all I can do, I’ve given what I can give, and even though it’s not going to work out in the long run, I’ll take responsibility for the majority of the warning signs. Clocktower –it’s not you, it’s me.
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Kelina Rodgers, no thank you for putting my number in the Mocktower issue for people to text possible Union College coffee shop names to. To the people who texted me, I’m sorry I didn’t respond. Thank you to all the readers and the faculty and staff who have supported us. And like all relationships that end, it isn’t all bad. There will always be someone else, and in this specific situation, someone with less senioritis fatigue. Next year, Annika Cambigue is taking over, and I already know she will be fantastic.Butfor me, it’s time I take a break. And, unlike a lot of typical relationship breakups where the person on the way out tries to ease the blow by lying there could be a chance to reconnect in the future, I have to say, it’s going to be permanent. We are most definitely, never, ever, getting back together.
won’t lie to you, there’s a lot of nice college newspapers out there and sometimes when I see them, I get a little envious. I start thinking about all the things we could do for Union’s, but with the little time I have left, it just doesn’t seem feasible.
3. I started putting more energy away from the newspaper. Prioritizing the relationship should be important, but this semester I’ve been distracted by other obligations and assignments, which has made it harder to give The Clocktower the attention it deserves.
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2. I started disregarding the newspaper in little ways. I used to write down “edit Clocktower and send to print” on my list of things to do. But towards the end, it just feels like routine and doesn’t even make the list. Not a good sign for a sustainable relationship, right?
EDITOR’S NOTE
So, just like all good relationships that crash and burn, my breakup with The Clocktower isn’t mutual. And to be clear, I’m the one ending it.
I want to especially thank the editorial team. You all make running The Clocktower so muchHannaheasier.Drewieck, thank you for being convinced to be assistant editor. You’re one of the best writers I know.
I first took over as editor of The Clocktower halfway through my junior year. Now, with graduation three weeks away, that seems like forever ago. This semester, I’ve been slowly picking up on those warning signs that the relationship is hitting a wall:
hen a relationship ends, a common question the ex-couple gets is who broke up with whom. And sometimes, in order to make yourself look better or just because you’re a kind person and don’t want to make the other person feel pitied, the answer is, “Oh, it was pretty much mutual.” It’s never mutual. One of you brings it up. One of you is more bummed than the other. One of you wants to make it work more than the other. And whether or not you both think it’s ultimately the right move, it’s never mutual.
Don’t get me wrong though, I have loved being editor of The Clocktower. I am truly so thankful for the opportunities and experiences it has presented, and I am so appreciative to all the Clocktower staff who have been a part of the team while I’ve been leading – more than you all will ever know!
4. I’m jealous of what others have. I Taking a permanentlybreak,
Saying goodbye to The Clocktower
Juliet Bromme is a senior communication major from Longwood, Fla.
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ince the end of 2020, seven police officers have come forward from the Lincoln Police department accusing individual police officers and the police station as a whole of misconduct against female officers. Chief Teresa Ewins very recently became Lincoln’s new police chief in 2021. She arrived in a situation where several of her officers, who have been around longer than she has been, are conducting themselves in inappropriate ways to others.
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The accusations were made of several officers, some who had left LPD and some that are still on the force. Sarah Williams was the first officer who made allegations in December of 2020. This was before Ewins was hired as the police chief. “I always swore that if I ever became chief that I would do exactly that — fair across the board,” Ewins said. “You weigh the evidence, you hear both sides, and then you make a decision.”
Three of the police officers accused of misconduct were kicked out of the police department, but the official reasons given were not all related to the allegations. When she was an officer, Ewins had made complaints to the former chief but nothing was done. One of the earliest incidents involved in this case occurred in 2014 to officer Erin Spilker. She was assaulted within her home but said nothing out of fear.
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The large amount of corruption within the LPD has been around for many years. Ewins is starting to make small changes to make a department that is easier for her officers to come forward. Her attempts could lead to a safer department.
TJ Pittenger is a junior theology major from Gilson, Ill.
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©KETV report, Spilker continued to face assault throughout her time on the force. Ewins has made strides in working internally to bring out the corruption in her department. She started by creating a place in Internal Affairs that specifically deals with situations like this, involving misconduct. She also wants the cases of misconduct to go all the way to court for the facts to be revealed. She has also made a portal for anyone to make complaints of police misconduct directly. This portal is specifically for the general public, whereas the department within Internal Affairs is for complaints made by police officers.
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espite much visual evidence to the contrary, our home state of Nebraska is surprisingly not the country’s flattest state. It is not even within the top ten; however, our neighbors to the south are. Kansas is the seventh flattest state in the nation. In fact, Kansas is so flat that scientists discovered the average topography of the entire state to be 99.97% flat, while the surface of a pancake was found to be only about 95.7% flat. This information comes from a study done by the geography departments of Texas State University and Arizona State University who used a mathematical analysis to determine the flatness ratio of both Kansas and a pancake purchased from IHOP.
The pancake-ification of Kansas
Why we should make one of the flattest states even flatter
You may be wondering then, why do we need to flatten Kansas if its average topography is already less than that of a pancake? The answer: Why not? That number is just the average topography of the state. Imagine if the entire state of Kansas was that flat. The roads would be some of the smoothest in the world, there would be a huge increase in the amount of farmable land, and you would never have to worry about buying a bubble level again! The pros of this endeavor are absolutely undeniable. Despite the work necessary to pull this feat off, the process itself is quite straightforward in execution. We would simply need to start from the border of Colorado and push the 5,501 cubic miles of earth across the state to Missouri. The minor hiccups involving rivers, existing towns and cities and extreme population displacement are mere trivialities when compared to the idyllic nature of this new and perfect Kansas. Many people might not be on board with this plan at first, namely those living in Kansas, but the results will speak for themselves. As it sits, Florida is currently the nation’s flattest state. Given that they are already quite well known for Florida Man and crocodiles, I think it’s time we give Kansas a win. Imagine the prestige that will come with knowing that not only is your state flatter than a pancake, but that it is now the entirety of the state that is flatter than a pancake. This plan of pancake-ification is nearly flawless. Sure, it would come at immense cost financially and it would have untold amounts of environmental devastation, but I think the aesthetics of a perfectly flat Kansas make up for all of it. Just watch out for the 900-foot cliff bisecting Kansas City.
©National Geographic Caleb Schaber is a freshman communication major from Lincoln, Neb.
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for hours? Then it’s time to get up and get your creative juices flowing again! Stand up, stretch out, put on your favorite song and dance away the stress. Take a walk around campus. Take a 10-minute social media break. Do whatever you need to clear the fuzz and reset before going back to work. Keep the end goal in mind
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Everything you need to make it to the end F inals are almost here, which means only one thing: panic! Don’t worry, I’m just kidding ... kind of. As we all know, along with finals come those long study sessions. It could be writing that excruciatingly long paper, cramming to memorize the list of vocabulary words for the final test or summoning all your creative juices for a project. As we enter study session season, I have put together a few tips on crafting the ultimate study session for maximum productivity and success!
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This is the time when the going seems to get tougher and tougher. It feels as if you are trying to pull the last strands of motivation and determination you have left together to make it into something resembling a passing grade. However, keep the end goal in mind. You have made it this far. Now is not the time to give up. You can do it!
Misery loves company. Location is everything Choose a spot where you can focus the best. If you like complete silence, try booking a study room at the library. Enjoy a bit of background noise? Student Success or The Mill are great options. Want a place that feels cozy and safe? Your room may be the perfect spot! Assemble the team Make sure that you have everything you need to get started — laptop, textbooks, highlighters, notes, pens, etc. You don’t want to waste time searching for the things you need. This will just distract you and make it harder to get started. Crank the tunes Play some background music that will get you in the zone. Music platforms often have a wide variety of study playlists to choose from. Finding the perfect soundtrack for your study session can help minimize distractions and make the process a little more enjoyable! Keep a snack handy
If you are starting to feel a little foggy and distracted, you might need a snack! Keep some of your favorite goodies nearby to refuel your brain and help keep you focused on the task at hand. Take a break Have you been working on that final paper
Grab a study buddy
©Joseph Lee Hannah Olin is a junior History Education major from Princeton, IL.
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What concerns me the most about autoimmune diseases is the lack of public attention toward these diseases and finding better treatments, or maybe even cures. More and more people are being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, and it seems like few people are talking about it. Chances are many of you know someone living with an autoimmune disease whether they or you know it or not. Some people are open about their struggle, or you can notice some of their physical symptoms. Others may be fighting their daily battle quietly and may appear perfectly healthy, even though they’re struggling with a serious threat to their health.The month of March has been designated as the National Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, which coincidentally coincides with Women’s History Month. Women are two times more likely than men
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Why there should be more public attention toward autoimmune diseases to develop an autoimmune disease in their lifetime. I encourage anyone reading this to do your own research into autoimmune diseases so that you can learn more about an issue that’s becoming more and more prevalent in our society. If you have an autoimmune disease, you’re not going through this alone. If you are struggling with your daily battle, please consider joining a support group that can connect you with other patients and families and friends of patients and caregivers. If you know someone with an autoimmune disease or just want a way you can help, please consider making a donation to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) this month. You can help the AARDA in their goal to eradicate autoimmune diseases and to alleviate the suffering and socioeconomic impact of autoimmune diseases.
Evan Majors is a freshman business administration major from Winston Salem, N.C.
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T here are approximately 23.5 million Americans living with an autoimmune disease. Many professionals have referred to this increasing number as an “invisible epidemic.” Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s natural defense system can no longer tell the difference between your body’s own cells and foreign cells, causing your body to attack normal cells. Examples of autoimmune diseases include lupus, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, Type 1 diabetes and alopecia. Symptoms of these diseases can be moderate or severe. They can be treatable or untreatable. Most autoimmune diseases typically come in pairs, so if someone is diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, there is a chance they’re living with a second, undiagnosed one. What I’m trying to say is that autoimmune diseases can be very unpredictable in nature, and they affect everyone who has them differently.
Inflation is defined by Investopedia as “a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.” The biggest area that has been hit by this inflationary period is fuel. The Consumer Price Index indicates that fuel oil prices have increased 70.1% in the last year. This has been expected to rise, due to the United States halting the import of Russian oil. Prices for other items and services such as electricity (11.1%), cereals and bakery products (9.4%) and fruits and vegetables (8.5%) have all increased by at least that 8.5%. There are different things that cause inflation. We are at a time when we have multiple things contributing to the price increases. The first factor to account for is the printing of money. It is generally understood that when the Federal Reserve prints more money, prices will go up. Since January of 2020, the Federal Reserve has printed about 80% of all United States dollars in existence. Other contributors to this issue are supply chain shortages. The price of cars The effects of inflation has increased 12.5% largely due to shortages of semiconductor chips that are typically imported from Taiwan. The last large contributor is the obvious gas price increase. Online shoppers are about to see the effects of inflation in a different way. According to documents put out by Amazon, there will be a 5% fuel and inflation fee when merchants use Amazon’s shipping and fulfillment services. This charge is expected to begin on April 28. Merchants have often complained to regulators about the power Amazon enforces upon them, having a damaged relationship with the company that likely will be further damaged due to this charge. How will the Federal Reserve fight inflation? Typically the key to inflation is to raise interest rates but in the perfect way. If the Fed raises rates too much, they increase the risk of a recession hitting, but if they don’t raise them enough, inflation will keep hammering consumers. Economic data is currently suggesting that rates will rise more than usual in May, and then potentially in June and July. Federal Reserve Board Member Christopher Waller suggested that this may be the peak, and it may start coming down, which would be a great reality for consumers. Andrew Schwartz is a junior adminstrationbusinessmajor from Lincoln, Neb.
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How the price increase will affect us all I n 1986, many things happened such as the nuclear reactor accident at Chernobyl, the Oprah Winfrey Show debut and the Soviet Union’s space station launch. That was years ago, but there are some things we have in common with the world of 1986, such as inflation going up 8.5% this year. What is inflation, and how will it affect all of us?
this is probably your best bet. Just don’t go after dark, unless you want a Bear Gryllsesque encounter with the wildlife, namely the coyotes. Bowling If you’re not like me with an arm in a sling, then another fun option is bowling.
T his school year is coming to a close and exams are coming up. Chances are you’ll be trying to get home as soon as possible, and I don’t blame you. This has been a long year. However, if you’re having to stick around for a bit, there are some things you can do in Lincoln when you’re finally (or temporarily) free from your hectic class schedule: Holmes Lake This is probably the most obvious option. It’s free, and it’s a good natural setting, if that’s what you like. You can get some good exercise in, whether you go on a walk, go on a run or go cruising along with your bike. Or maybe you just want to relax somewhere there, which is also a good choice. If you don’t want to spend much money going out,
How to pass time with your family over graduation What to do in Lincoln
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Nebraska State Capitol Easily the most recognizable building in the city is the Capitol Building. With a 400 foot high tower and observation decks, you can easily have a fun tour at this structure and have a nice view of the entire city. This is a good choice if you’re into sightseeing or historical monuments. Just go home If none of these appeal to you, then just go home for the summer. It’s been a long, busy and stressful year. Go home and get some rest. Reward yourself. Now that this semester is coming to an end, you can finally spend some time doing some other activities besides schoolwork. So please, once finals are over, reward yourself and go do something fun, whether it’s here or at home, or just rest up. You’ve earned it.
Evan Majors is a freshman business administration major from Winston Salem, N.C.
The closest alley is on 48th Street, just north of campus. If you can recall, the Student Association hosted an event there at the beginning of the school year. It’s a fun pastime you can do with friends and/or family before you go home for the summer.
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For many franchises, this means the decision to trade, resign or let go of players is the forefront of their decisions to make in this time of the NFL offseason. For many teams, this means rebuilding their team, whether that be around a particular player or a skill set that they think their team might have.
10 the Buffalo Bills. This All-Pro pass rusher will get $120 million out of his new contract.
Gabriel Sanders is a sophomore English major from Apopka, Fla.
New NFL season, new NFL rosters NFL teams reflect on their past season and try to fill their positions before the new season comes in September T he 2021-2022 NFL season has ended. We now have a new champion, and we are expecting new players to join the veterans in the NFL with the draft coming up on April 28.
The Dallas Cowboys decided to also join in the trading with the deal of wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns. This trade costs the Browns a 2022 fifth-round pick and a swap of trades in the 2022 sixth round. Then out of the blue, the Chicago Bears sent linebacker Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers. This trade only cost the Chargers a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 sixth round pick.Apart from the Chargers, Raiders and Broncos, a fellow AFC West team also did some deals. The Kansas City Chiefs decided to make the trade of wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins. This deal was expensive for the Dolphins, as they gave up a 2022 first round pick, 2022 second round pick, 2022 fourth round pick and a 2023 sixth round pick. That may not be all the trades, but it is the biggest we have seen this NFL offseason. There still could be plenty more trades in the future with defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., cornerback Stephon Gilmore and Tyrann Mathieu, to say the least. Who will be the next big trade?
For the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos, this meant switching things up for a change. The Broncos gave up a 2022 firstrounder, 2023 first-rounder, 2022 secondrounder, 2023 second-rounder, 2022 fifthrounder, tight end Noah Fant, defensive tackle Shelby Harris and their own quarterback Drew Lock for the legendary Russell Wilson. All the Seahwawks gave up was their own quarterback and a 2022 fourth-round pick. This trade happened for a two-year contract for $51 Whilemillion.talking about the Broncos, linebacker Von Miller, a previous Bronco that just signed with the Los Angeles Rams for the 2022 season, is now a part of the Buffalo Bills family. This now two-time Super Bowl Champion is now in a six-year contract with ©ESPN
lon Musk announced recently that he would forfeit his seat on the Twitter board, taking many by surprise. This decision was unexpected as he had reached the qualifications necessary and had even expressed desire for reforms to the popular yet controversial social network. Everyone thought that the legendary American business mogul would wield the power of his shares in the company to make changes expected to inspire controversy. But no one is surprised anymore after recent breaking news that the Tesla CEO has offered to buy the entirety of Twitter stock at $54.20 a share, reports The New York Times. This unsolicited bid, potentially worth over $40 billion, now has everyone scrambling to their feet again with their opinions, praise and
Jason Miller, CEO of GETTR, a right-wing competing network, said that “Musk has made clear that in order to be saved, Twitter needs a wholesale tear-down to the foundation—its leadership must be removed.” But this is exactly the reason that others are worried. According to The Hill, Max Twitter in the balance Reform or reprobate?
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Becausecriticism.of Musk’s commitment to what he deems “free speech,” conservatives are rallying behind his efforts—not surprising since he has been able to garner the support of practically all of them (except for those conspiracy theorists who believe that his robots will take over the world).
Boot, a columnist for The Washington Post tweeted that he is “frightened by the impact on society and politics if Elon Musk acquires Twitter. He seems to believe that on social media anything goes. For democracy to survive, we need more content moderation, not “Freeless.” speech” is not the only change Musk has theorized making. In addition, he wants to create an “edit tweet” button. He also plans to take the company private and allow as many private shares as the government will allow.
Charles Metz is a freshman theology major from Center, N.D.
Tech often involves making difficult decisions of balance, and this looks like it will be no exception. Where is the line drawn between moderating a political opinion or moderating inappropriate and violent content? These lines are often blurred, and there’s no telling how it will turn out from here. It’s up to the Twitter board and its shareholders to decide if they really want to entrust the blue bird to the hands of the richest man in the world to do with it as he sees fit.
Beginning with a little bit of pressure in the nose, eyes start burning, lips involuntarily form themselves into a pursed position and then, of course, tears begin to flow. Somehow, crying has managed to sneak its way into the most important moments of our lives. From the second we entered the world, to the first day away from our parents, to the moment we felt the sting of harsh words, to the time we lost someone important in our lives – sobbing is an inescapable reality. Despite the commonality of crying, there is a sort of shame that follows these emotional outbursts. We nickname people who share these vulnerabilities externally as crybabies, weaklings and wusses. Yet, it is an undeniable truth that crying is a purposeful mechanism and suppressing such an innate response is bound to become damaging.
My argument in favor of shedding tears contrast, crying has been shown to increase closeness, empathy and support among friends and family. Researchers have also established that crying releases endorphins and oxytocin, chemicals that can ease physical and emotional pain. Besides the puffy eyes and the runny noses, there aren’t any reasons to avoid crying. Of course, most people would cite embarrassment as one of the greatest deterrents for this behavior, but I would argue that the destigmatization of crying should start with the individual. Instead of looking down on ourselves for displays of emotion, we should applaud our courage to showcase our vulnerabilities and present them honestly. As the school year comes to a close and change is on the horizon, many are dealing with an array of emotions – sadness for leaving friends behind, happiness for graduating, anxiety over summer plans or the daunting unknown of the future. Adjusting to the fluctuating course of life is always a challenge, but maybe the burden could be lessened by being present and acknowledging the feelings experienced in the moment. So offer a shoulder for someone to cry on or just allow yourself to sob into your pillow if needed. Freedom and health can be found when we express ourselves to the truest extent.
Crying: weakness or therapy?
Nicole Hardt is a sophomore biomedical science major from Apopka, Fla.
Harvard Health states that psychological thought concurs that crying is a functional behavior that participates in the release of emotional pain and stress. Releasing difficult emotions through such a medium can be an optimal way to prevent repressive coping. Inhibiting the expression of negative emotions has been linked to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, a weaker immune system and mental health disorders. In
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13 WRITE?WANNA Contact us on social media or email us at clocktower@ucollege.edu for more information about Clocktower positions and editorial opportunities for the 2022-2023 school year. UNION NEWS THURSDAY 04.21.22 uGather @ 10:35 a.m., Woods Auditorium FRIDAY 04.22.22 Family Worship @ 7:30 p.m., CVC SATURDAY 04.23.22 Summer Luau @ 9:00 p.m., 49er’s Field SUNDAY 04.24.22 Concert on the Lawn @ 3:00 p.m., Engel Hall Movie Night @ 6:00 p.m., Student Center
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T he new worship policy came as a shock to some students when it was announced at uGather March 31.The changes may seem extreme in our context, but let’s compare the other Adventist universities and how they have chosen to handle the situation. These are sourced from the student handbooks of the respective institutions.
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For undergraduate students, Andrews’ “co-curricular policy” requires monetary penalty for non-attendance. The handbook says, “There will be a fee of $25 for the first credit short of the required number and $15 for every credit short thereafter.” They offer similar worships for credit as Union, but they also give worship credits for volunteer work. Our campus ministries department should take notes.
Let’s start with our own. After two semesters of incomplete worship credit, leadership positions and varsity sports are forfeited. The new policy gives students four (consecutive) semesters of missed worship credits before they are required to reapply to Union to return the next semester.
Union College just adopted a new policy; let’s compare
If anyone knows why they call it cocurricular rather than campus ministries or something similar, let me know!
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Washington Adventist University WAU (wah-oo) chose a vague route for their policy. “If a student does not fulfill … requirements, the consequences could include: outside research assignments, loss of leave privileges, charged a $25 fee per convocation/student missed, community service hours, and/or suspension for excessive absences.”
Annelise Jacobs is a junior communication major from Peru, Maine. outcome in this situation.
Southern Adventist University Southern’s Worship and Convocation Program has a specific line-up similar to our new policy. The severity is metered by how many credits are missed by the end of the semester. Similarly to Andrews, Southern has a monetary penalty: $5 per each credit missed. If there is a continued failure to meet requirements, the offender would be required to meet with the VP for Student Development. After four semesters of missed credits, the student faces a onesemester suspension, after which they would be allowed to return.
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Walla Walla University For reference, Walla Walla divides their school year into four quarters. They refer to their campus ministries as the CommUnity program. If a student misses the requirements for one quarter, they are subject to registration restrictions and are put on probation. If they miss requirements for another quarter, consecutive or not, the student is “subject to dismissal from WWU for one quarter.”
16 the official COLLEGEUNION newspaper The Clocktower The Clocktower encourages reader feedback and strives to maintain accuracy. If you have comments, please email juliet.bromme@ucollege.edu or hannah.drewieck@ucollege.edu. The Clocktower, established in 1927 and sponsored by the Student Association of Union College, is published weekly during the fall and spring semesters. The opinions expressed are the opinions of the writers and are not to be construed as the opinion of the editors, Student Association, Union College, or the Seventh-day Adventist Church. 5 9 7 9 8 5 1 8 1 7 4 7 8 4 1 6 5 6 2 8 2 4 6 6 7 9 8 https://www.puzzles.ca/sudoku/instagram:@uc.clocktower
