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nion’s Student Senate has started its biweekly meetings and is already busy with efforts to improve student life at Union. The topic of discussion is a change to the holiday schedule for the 2022-23 school year. Due to COVID-19, last year’s holiday break was extended from Thanksgiving to the New Year, with school starting a couple of weeks earlier. This year, Union has returned to its previous calendar with separate Thanksgiving and Christmas break. In response, Student Senate sent surveys to the student body to gauge interest in making a more permanent change to the schedule. If the vote carries, the proposal will proceed to the Faculty Senate which creates the calendar for next school year. Student Senate works with the Student Association (SA) to represent the student body and create changes on campus. The members of the senate meet and discuss issues, solutions and everything in between. Senators can individually or collectively write bills that outline an issue, a solution and research into finances and efforts that are needed to carry out the proposal. Each bill is discussed and voted on by the Senate. When a bill is approved by the Student Senate, it is then taken to the President’s Council where it can be passed or rejected. I spoke with several senators about the issues they are addressing in the senate.
Salissa Tonkin, who represents Rees Hall 2nd Floor East and West, is interested in making improvements in the operation of the dorm‘s laundry rooms and changing the use of quarters. Village representative Kevin Jeune has submitted a bill to the senate about how students can be celebrated at graduation with more variety of cords and stoles to recognize achievements and leadership positions, not just academic accomplishments. He is
Aubrey Benton is a sophomore international relations major from Smithsburg, Md.
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2 currently working with Kim Canine to implement his proposal.TheStudent Senate is also looking for ways to address larger issues at Union. They’re concerned with improving student retention by helping individuals find a worthwhile experience at Union. On Thursday night, they met with Student Success and discussed how faculty can better serve students and ways to improve inclusivity on campus.
Kelina Rodgers, SA Vice President and Senate Chair, shared that she is looking forward to a good year for Student Senate. “We have a really great team. They came to fight and put in the work.”
Nicole suggests an analogy. “What if, rather than reaching the Sabbath with an empty cup and the expectation for it to be filled, we came already overflowing with joyful worship?”
Sophia Jaquez is a sophomore theology major from Lincoln, Neb.
Dominguez goes on to explain how many of us collapse on Saturday after a week of physical exhaustion and spiritual starvation. After six days of juggling school, work, friends and family, it’s hard to truly enjoy the one day you have to actually relax. More than that, Sabbath can be a time when we try to make up for the spirituality we lacked the rest of the week, overcompensating with prayer, Bible study and worship songs.
“Living for Christ is meant to influence every aspect of our life,” writes Dominguez, “however it is something we must balance with the chores and responsibilities of everyday life. The Sabbath is the day set aside to fully live in worship, where the things of this world can become secondary to the joy of immersing in God and his church.” As Hasel states, “It’s not vacation time, it’s time for God, and time for my neighbor, time for the human beings that He created and so the Sabbath really gives us an opportunity to reconnect to the source of life.”
Dominguez says, “By crawling to the Sabbath after a spiritual drought, we dump gallon upon gallon of ‘holy stuff’ into one day causing a flash flood that never really waters the root of our need.” This cycle of exhaustion is one that has been noticed recently by people outside Christianity. Famous athletes, for example, confess to serious burnouts at The crashpadSabbath
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increasingly young ages. So what’s the harm in using Sabbath to crash? Dominguez explains, “This is something that we as sinners all slip into unconsciously, we have all been guilty of wanting the Sabbath to abide by our schedule, our time, our desires. In making Sabbath what we want it to be, we remove the holiness that makes it so powerful.”
How to receive the most from your Sabbath rest T his week, an episode of InDepth covers the topic of Sabbath rejuvenation. An editorial in Adventist News Network (ANN) by Nicole Dominguez summarizes the key points and tells us how we can get the most out of Sabbath without wearing ourselves down. According to Dominguez, using Sabbath as a planned ‘vacation’ day is a common theme among Adventists. In her editorial, she says, “Of course we know that the Sabbath is more than just some time off work, but all of us have slipped into the belief that Sabbath is a weekly crash pad for us to fall into after a hectic week.”
This short statement is summed up the secret to a lifetime relationship with the creator. Rather than wearing ourselves out, we should instead spend all week nurturing our spirituality and practicing moderation in all things.
So how do we break this powerful cycle?
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Evan Majors is a freshman business administration major from Winston Salem, N.C. defeated Collegedale Academy to win the championship. These girls did their absolute best in Overall,competing.I’dsay it was a very good tournament. All teams played intense and entertaining games and performed at 102% in every match. It will be interesting to see what happens in next year’s tournaments.
Soccer, volleyball and golf, oh my! A look back at tournament
L ast week, Union was packed.
Hundreds of high school students from dozens of Adventist academies made their way to campus for both a volleyball tournament and a soccer tournament. This year was the very first time the tournament also featured golf from Forest Lake Academy and Collegedale Academy. Now, I didn’t get to see very much of the boys’ soccer tournament, as I was working the camera for the girls’ volleyball tournament, but I did see many of the volleyball matches, all of which were very intense. They never failed to keep fans and supporters at the edge of their seats. Here is a quick recap of the journey each winning team took on the path to their championship wins. In the boys’ soccer tournament, Sunnydale Adventist Academy first defeated Maplewood Academy, then went on to defeat Forest Lake Academy. Then, in the championship game, Sunnydale defeated Andrews Academy to win the championship. It was a great display of how truly talented the schools’ players are. In the volleyball tournament, Forest Lake Academy won the championship by first defeating North Tampa Christian Academy and then Midland Adventist Academy to earn their spot in the championship round. In a hard-fought match, Forest Lake Academy
Traveling over break has made me more self-reliant. After booking tickets and catching trains and checking into hostels, I feel like I can trust myself. Part of growing up is realizing that, in many ways, adults are kids, just bigger. I’m not sure if anyone else can relate to this imposter syndrome when it comes to feeling like an adult, but if someone reading this can, then give yourself some credit. Everyone is learning, no one’s perfect.
There are moments of stress and pressure, like rushing to make connections or checking if I’m even on the right train, but, overall, the feelings of wonder and excitement are overwhelming. Traveling Europe is like drinking through a firehose. There is so much to see, so much beauty to take in that it’s impossible to appreciate it all.
It is a balancing act between trying to fit it all in and trying to enjoy the moment. I am learning to accept the fact that maybe I won’t make it to all of the tourist sites. Sometimes doing more doesn’t mean it’s better. Instead of rushing through a city, maybe I spend a day or two there, try the different cafes, enjoy the views and read books. No matter how I travel though, it always feels like there is never enoughMaybetime.it’s
Thoughts while traveling through Europe
t’s fall break, and I’ve been spending a lot of it gazing sleepily out the window as the train rushes past idyllic towns and fall colors. The last few days have been filled with wandering through markets, taking in cathedrals and sitting at cafes. Life is a dream.
I hope that you enjoyed some of my travel updates and could relate to some of my thoughts. I’m headed to Prague for the next few days. Wish me luck!
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the combination of travel and the changing landscape, but lately I’ve been thinking about time. The other day I was studying at a park bench and some kids made a leaf pile and began jumping in and throwing handfuls in the air. I smiled, thinking about how it seemed like just yesterday my siblings and I were doing the same thing. Sometimes I sit back and think about the fact that I’m nineteen. It’s not at all what I expected it to be like; still, it’s good. Maybe it is just me, but as a kid, I had this misconception that I would grow up all at once somehow. That when I became an “adult” I would have it all together. I wouldn’t burn supper or forget things on my grocery list or miss my train. Now I’m nineteen and still making all of those mistakes and that’s okay.
Sierra Lastine is a junior English and foreign language major from Grand Junction, Colo.
On the surface, these two groups seem like they would have very little in common, but when you look a little deeper, you can see just how similar they both are. Both groups have their own splinter groups that are obsessed with the smaller or larger varieties of their respective object of fascination. For horse girls, this would be those who are more obsessed with ponies/miniature horses than regular horses. For car guys, this would be the infamous Motorcycle Michaels and Dirt Bike Darylls that plague the streets whenever the weather permits it. Another commonality between these two seemingly opposing groups is their obsession with specific types of cars or horses. We all know of those car guys who are ride-or-die for a specific brand of car and will borderline crucify those who dare to drive anything else, but this is also a problem that can be seen within the horse girl community. Some will only ride a certain breed of horse and would rather die than so much as touch any other kind. This exclusive obsession with only one type of car/horse is by far not the norm within these two groups, but it is an ugly similarity that they sometimes share. The question of why some people develop obsessions like this may be on your mind, but the answer is not an easy one. The simple solution would be to say that it is merely a hobby and that they are simply showing their love for something they enjoy, but that can’t be all there is to it. After all, if everyone expressed their interests in the same way these two groups do, then we would not view them as the obsessionists we do. Although we may never truly know the reason behind why they act the way they do, it is nonetheless fascinating to see how these two groups continue to flourish in nearly every community out there. Caleb Schaber is a freshman communication major from Lincoln, Neb. ©Joseph Lee
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I ’m going to describe a certain type of person, and I want you to think of someone you know or used to know who matches this description. They constantly talk about their interest or post incessantly about it on social media. They are able to recognize very specific details about things pertaining to their interest even if they only catch a glimpse of it. Given the option between choosing which was their favorite, the journey or the destination, they would immediately say, “the means of transportation.” I, of course, am referring to horse girls and their male equivalent, car guys.
Saving a restaurantlocal A taste of Louisiana F ood has an incredible way of bringing people closer together, and Cajun food is no different. A local Cajun restaurant recently has done just that. Taste of Louisiana is a Cajun restaurant off First and Cornhusker Road. Chef Pokey Black came straight from Louisiana to try something new in a different place. He wanted to escape from a location that had little opportunity. So, he came to Lincoln to start cooking food he loves to make. Pokey started the restaurant and brought foods like gumbo, jambalaya, fried catfish and other comfort foods to life. “Everything I do, I put my heart and soul into everything. Especially when it comes to cooking because that’s really what I’m passionate about,” Pokey said. Along with cooking comfort food, Pokey reached out to the community. Every last Wednesday of the month and every holiday, he would close his restaurant to feed the homeless out of his own pocket. Throughout his short time here in Lincoln, he has made a name for himself in making some amazing food and being an incredibly nice person. Unfortunately, things would not be fantastic forever.Opening a restaurant in 2020 was a difficult battle to fight. He was denied a small
7 business grant the city was giving out because he had passed the due date. Following this, COVID-19 brought challenges in bringing in customers and staff. For a long time, Pokey was the only member on staff, working as both the cook and the waiter. Eventually, he needed to look for a second job on top of handling the restaurant just so he could make ends meet. He brought in family from Louisiana to help. The high rent and the skyrocketing prices of food became a big issue in keeping the restaurant running. Hearing about this, the community that Pokey helped decided to help him out in return. A close friend of his, Carrie Kiene, began a GoFundMe page with a goal of $10,000 to help Pokey. This started a chain reaction, leading to the story being picked up by news channels. Shares have climbed high. The attention from the news brought many people through the doors of the restaurant. “I look around and I think this can’t be real,” saidAtPokey.thispoint, the GoFundMe is expected to be a success. Pokey came to Lincoln to help and cook for a community that he didn’t even know. So far, he has done both. Now, the community is working to help him keep his doors louisiana-owner-pokey-blackhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/a-taste-of-open.
TJ Pittenger is a junior theology major from Gilson, Ill. ©KLKN-TV
I’m done Beating the mid-semester slump
7. Stare blankly at the ceiling again for a while.
3. Contemplate working for McDonalds because they are probably paying more per hour than the career for which you are currently going to school.
I’m sure you know what I mean, right? The feelings of burn-out begin creeping in until they are very real and overwhelming. Even though you have been working so hard thus far to keep on top of assignments, projects and work, now you are feeling just kind of done. Every morning feels like you are starting the same day over and over again. All your energy goes into squeezing every last drop of motivation out of your academically wearied brain. Don’t worry though. Misery loves company, and I think I can safely say that there are many on campus who are also sharing in this misery. As someone who is also currently dealing with the dreaded slump, here are some tips and ideas I have found 1.helpful.Give up.
10. Sit down at your desk. 11. Look at the first item on your seemingly endless to-do list. 12. Decide that you may as well do it. 13. Complete it and then move on to the next. 14. Realize that you are being productive and rejoice.
Sincerely, your slumped author.
2. Lay on your bed and stare at the ceiling.
4. Scroll through social media and think about how influencers are able to make so much money.
5. Think about becoming a social media influencer.
15. Go back to step one and repeat as often as necessary. You can even switch it up a bit if you want and start with step four or eight. Whatever you feel like. Hope this helps.
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Hannah Olin is a sophomore history education major from Princeton, Ill.
W ell folks, as hard as it is to believe, the semester is well over halfway through. However, this milestone often brings with it the infamous mid-semester slump. This is the part of the semester when the going starts to get rough.
6. Realize that, to be a social media influencer, you would have to have a life. But you don’t have a life, so, therefore, you have no content.
8. Get out of bed and wander around your room for a bit. Maybe look out the window and look at the squirrels.
9. Think about how uncomplicated a squirrel’s life is. They never have to get degrees.
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A s winter closes in, the outdoor activity options start to dwindle.
While it may be getting too chilly to comfortably explore a new park or stroll through a farmers market, Nebraska still has plenty to offer during this new season. As we wait for the inevitable snow to fall and mark the official start of winter experiences, there are still new places that can be explored. One that might be perfect for this awkward, inbetween-seasons phase that we are currently in can be enjoyed from the warmth and comfort of your own car.
Hidden about 35 minutes northeast of Lincoln is the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. This conservation park offers a unique way to explore American wildlife. The warmest option is their four-mile drivethrough wildlife safari. This allows you and your friends to stay in your car, yet still experience the nine different exhibits that the park offers. The animals are very used to visitors, and it is common to have close encounters with them as you cruise. The wildlife that calls this vast property home includes bison, wolves, elk, deer, prairie dogs and numerous species of birds. If you are less fazed by the cold than I am, then driving through the wildlife park might not be enough adventure for you. If that is the case, there is also the option to hike throughout the conservation. There are multiple trails that vary in level of difficulty and add up to a total of two miles if you decide to traverse them all. Whether you hike through the Wolf Woods or around Frog Lake, the natural beauty of the preserve might just make the chilly weather worth it.
Kelina Rodgers is a senior business administration major from Apopka, Fla.
The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park also offers a few backstage experiences for anyone wanting an inside look at how the conservation is operated or a closer encounter with the animals. Guided bus tours, hosted by one of the caretakers, are an educational way to see the park. The Cheetah Conservation tour is another behind-the-scenes encounter that allows you to meet some of the animals and take a tour of the cheetah breeding center that they run with the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo. While both of these premium options are very neat experiences, they do cost extra. The wildlife park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for the drive-through option and hiking trails is only $8 per person, making it a great activity for broke college students. If you choose to visit the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park, make sure to respect the property and the animals that call it home.
A wild drive Nebraska’s very own safari
Charles Metz is a freshman theology major from Center, N.D.
macOS Monterey, according to Apple, brings “groundbreaking new features that help users connect in new ways, accomplish more, and work seamlessly across their Apple devices.” The upgrade makes improvements to FaceTime and Maps. It also brings in exciting new services like Universal Control, AirPlay to Mac, Focus, Spatial Audio and more.FaceTime now sounds much clearer, and SharePlay allows you to share your screen with others in your call, much like Zoom. Also, the revolutionary new feature (first introduced in iOS 15) allowing you to share an invite link to bring Windows and Android users to your FaceTime call is now available on macOS.Mapsnow offers a cool 3D globe to users along with many other visual improvements. Spatial Audio is improving AirPods users’ experience by using head-tracking to make the sound feel like it’s coming directly from the screen. Universal Control allows Apple ecosystem devotees to seamlessly use their mice and keyboards between their Macs and iPads.This is just scratching the surface of the subtle new features in Monterey. The new release does not feel much different than macOS Big Sur (the previous version). However, it comes with a sad note – many of these features are only available on Macs with the M1 chips (the name for Apple’s silicon). Thus, it is becoming apparent that Apple is slowly phasing out the older Intel equipped devices that it has only recently put on clearance. Many users that have 2 or 3 year old Macs won’t be able to enjoy many of these upgrades.
Subtle but exclusive changes
A pple announced during an Apple Event on October 18 that their much-awaited update to macOS would arrive on October 25. For me, the update did not launch at the expected time of 10 am PT, but I was able to upgrade later that day, bringing new features to my already capable MacBook Pro.
I’m looking forward to using macOS Monterey more for daily tasks, pro-level creation and more! What will be intriguing is to see how the OS runs on Intel-based devices – and how long it takes the users of those devices to upgrade to Apple silicon.
Should you update? That depends on your usage of your Mac. If you’re bent on getting the latest features and have an M1 equipped device, then you will definitely want to upgrade to the new OS. If yours is older, you may want to wait for a bit and do some research to make sure that other devices like yours run smoothly on the new OS. If you run industry-specific software, you should also check if it is compatible with the new system.
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“The Christmas Can-Can” says, “Christmas season, starting sooner every year.” The stores had their first Christmas trees on sale before September was over. Decorations and gifts stack the shelves as Halloween comes and goes. Now, November has arrived, and Project Christmas is in full swing. The dates get earlier and earlier every year, but one date is secure. The radio does not play Christmas music until 12:00 a.m., the day after Thanksgiving. A wonderful tradition idea would be to stay up on Thanksgiving Day until midnight to hear the first Christmas song on the radio. We have reached a new era when the radio is becoming more and more obsolete. Streaming platforms have taken mainstream for how we listen to music. We are not controlled by the radio anymore. We can play Christmas music whenever we want. This is where the debate begins. Most people agree that Christmas music is seasonal and should not be played year-round. Then when should the “season” begin? I come from a snowy state, and we take Christmas very seriously. The Christmas Countdown has been pinned on my browser since the 100-day mark. I spent the evening of Sept. 30 creating my Christmas playlists, so they were ready for Oct. 1. Since then, I have been listening to Christmas music nearly nonstop. I listen while walking to the cafeteria, doing homework, driving around and even while I write this article. Why deprive myself of the serotonin Christmas music brings me? I won’t get tired of it. I am a strong exception to the majority (so my friends have told me). My solution to this is to ask around campus, including both staff and students. My anticipation of answers was incorrect. I expected a variety of answers. Here are my estimated results: About 75% believed that December was the ideal time, starting Dec. 1 (What do
they listen to on Black Friday?!). Twenty percent believed that Thanksgiving Day should stand alone and then Christmas music was acceptable. The others had opinions ranging from early to mid-November dates. My favorite and most detailed response came from Shelby Jongema, a junior in business administration: “I think you should start listening to Christmas music while you’re doing the dishes to clean up from Thanksgiving dinner.” That’s an ideal way to keep Thanksgiving special and to jump straight into the Christmas season. Evaluate your thoughts and decide for yourself when your right date is. Do not be influenced by your friends, your parents or me. This decision should come from your soul.When you do start listening, you should check me out on Instagram @ sincerely_lise. Starting at 50 days until Christmas, I will be posting a new Christmas song recommendation each day until the big day. I would also love to hear your recommendations! New music is always great.Merry Christmas! Annelise Jacobs is a sophomore communication major from Peru, Maine.
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Dr. Shane Lopez dedicated his career to the study of hope. He wrote that, “It’s hard to be successful without being hopeful. When you think the future will be better than the present, you start working harder today.” Research indicates that hopeful and successful individuals have some things in common. Here are some practical tips you can incorporate today: Goals: Hope needs an object. Charles Snyder and his team at the University of Kansas found that hopeful people approach life in a goal-oriented way. Begin to list some short, medium and long-term goals in your life. Track your progress along the way. Energy: Hope needs engagement and motivation. A number of research studies from Gallup,
Tim Simon is Institutional Effectiveness Director of Institutional Effectiveness Use it well, beginning today Mayo clinic and others show that 20-30 minutes of exercise boosts our mood for the entire day. Ideas: Hope needs strategy and creativity. Hope needs creative collaborators. Find some partners on campus who can help you “stretch and grow.” I think of powerful partnerships like Dr. Martin Luther King and Ralph Abernathy or Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton. Jesus can be a great partner. I appreciate the words of wisdom found in Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (NIV).There is a song titled the “Class of ‘57,” and part of one line states, “Things get complicated when you get past 18.” That is certainly true. The good news is you have practical research to help you thrive now and into the future. Today is a good day to begin. ©Integrated Marketing Communications
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Hope.Hope is the belief that the future can be better than the past or the present. Hope is a powerful motivator when you have something to look forward to.
My mind somersaults through complex mental gymnastic routines, trying to land on the answer to my questions on my own, all to no avail.
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“Oh,” I exclaim, the sweet relief of insight. “The walls, I must go to the walls.” I dash out of my room. I contemplate taking the elevator, but my query is too urgent to wait the eons it takes for it to be summoned. My bare feet slap the stairs, slippers having slipped off after the first five steps. “Quick, quick, to the walls;” all that runs through my troubled mind. After an excruciating dance with infinity, I see the bottom door. With nothing else in mind but my burning desire to know, I slam open the doors and burst out into the Therelobby.they stand, the Walls of Memory. The angst pooling in my gut escapes my body through the exhale of a single sigh. A tear escapes in pursuit, as I am reminded of the graces of those who knew, somehow knew, the blessing of having these Walls of Memory, for moments like these. Before me, the words “Prescott” and the Union logo. - Anonymous
I wake up in a cold sweat. The world is spinning and my brain feels foggy. Shaking, I spring up out of bed, narrowly avoiding banging my head on the top bunk. As hard as I try, I am unable to orient myself to place. Think, think, think. Who to ask? What to do? When will I know? Where to look? Why don’t I know?
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Women’s Final Score: 60-47, Warriors Men’s Final Score: 77-60, Warriors A win for both our teams!
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Goldfish - iykyk I’ve done some digging, and I think Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, is the date of the last victory for the Men’s Warriors basketball team. We’d almost lost to Doane. Carry the one, use PEMDAS, and recall
SOH-CAH-TOA: you’re left with 1,098. That’s how many days Union College Warriors’ basketball has been without a single, solitary win. Think about all that has happened since 2018! Here are a couple things: Blake Essex utilized the nutrients from a couple Thanksgiving dinners to grow to an astounding 8’16”. He was a sophomore in high school on that date. In fact, most of the team was still enjoying their high school years. Crazy. I’ve switched majors – twice. I’m trying on all of them. Email me with suggestions for what I should switch to next. Tanner Forde has been across the U.S.: Maryland, Nebraska, California and back to Nebraska. I guess he realized this really is “the good life.” He was in his first semester of playing for the Warriors when we last won. Coincidence? Not at all. Chris Heard was an opponent playing for Ozark Christian College. Now he’s playing for Union. We like him better in the Red and White. Union College, I write to you today in full confidence that Union’s next win is just around the corner. In all my many years at this school watching this team, I have never been so confident in any squad until now. We’ve had guys that can barrel through the defense and finish at the rim. We’ve had smooth, savvy post players. We’ve had academy stars that have come to play Union ball. We’ve had good, dedicated coaches. What’s different this time around? Why should you believe in us?
From what I can tell, we haven’t had dedication to this extent. We haven’t all been on the same page as these guys are this year. We haven’t all cared this much before. And we have never been this hungry for a win. This is a tight-knit brotherhood. We’re a family. We play for each other. We understand the goal and we’re working hard to attain it. On Sunday, October 31, we played Doane JV. We did not beat them, but we did outscore them by 15 in the second half. All in goodAlmosttime…eleven hundred days since our last taste of victory...“Warriors on three, family on six! One, two, three, Warriors! Four, five, six, family!” Let’s get it. Ryan Dieter is a senior biomedical science and pre-allied health major from Clarkston, Wash.
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