It’s knowing that Isabella Mansilla is from Chicago and that she is very proud of that. It’s also knowing that the first sport John Mugandi played was football. Union College is knowing that Tina Booton on the fifth floor is a volunteer firefighter and that Dr. Sauder is about to have two grandchildren very soon. It’s also knowing that Ruben Garcia holds every campus job imaginable (talk to him about it).
This year’s focus is on building connections. We as a team plan on showing everyone through our events and our interactactions the importance of
have been attending Union for the past three years and no year so far has been like the one before. Honestly, it’s hard to believe that this is even my last school year. Union has been a huge part of my walk for so long, and I am not sure I’m even ready to let it go. When I was asked to write this letter, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to focus on. I found myself sitting by my laptop typing and typing, but there didn’t seem to be a coherent way to express what this school year meant for me. I sit here today typing again for the fourth — maybe fifth — time this month with something to Whatsay. does Union College mean to me? To me, Union College is knowing that one of Aubrey Benton’s favorite artists is Taylor Swift. It’s knowing that Saphi McFarquhar has a ton of really cool pets at home.
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In the past month I have spent time making connections with the many amazing people around me — some from far away and others from right in our backyard. I believe that making connections with those around me is the cornerstone of my position as a leader on campus. I love getting to know you guys through conversations, classes or even events we throw as an association.
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relationship building on campus. Students, faculty, and staff alike matter to us. We’re very excited to show you all what we have in store this year and we really hope you enjoy it. This year, I encourage you to focus on building long-lasting relationships with those around you. I encourage you to make college a great experience for you. I am super excited to serve as president of your Student Association. Thank you for this opportunity, and I hope I can serve you well.
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is one of the newest additions to the Student Center as it offers a whole new range of entertainment and games for individuals who may need a break from all the schoolwork. With the creation of the arcade comes an assortment of new games that students can try out both alone or with friends. The room includes classic arcade games that almost everyone knows and loves, as well as air hockey, one of the more active arcade games. There are plenty of games to choose from and all are waiting in the arcade room.
While it all may seem great, the creation of the arcade does come at a cost. This space was used for academic purposes, where students would come to study and tutoring groups would meet. Those students have now relocated to places around campus more
Robert Tengker is sophomore nursing major from Orlando, Fla.
suited for study, including the library, atrium and the Rees Hall lobby.
Student Center renovations update old game room
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There haven’t been many people visiting the arcade yet, but eventually it will become a hotspot for student hangouts once news spreads around campus.
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ooper’s Corner has been an essential place for students studying at Union College as it provided them with the option to pick up something to drink or eat while they study for their classes or just hang out with friends. For months it was closed; however, it has recently reopened its doors to students and faculty after a lengthy renovation. Now, students are able to enjoy their favorite refreshments that are offered at the store while also being able to pass time at the nearby arcade.Thearcade
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Filled with anticipation, Union College students and staff pressed into Woods Auditorium on a warm Thursday morning. While several Campus Ministries workers had already been busy for over an hour, things had only just begun. The background music faded and Devin Schlisner walked onto stage to welcome everyone to the first live filming of the “Good Neighbor Show.”Theconcept of the new event has been months in the making. The show is part of a broader attempt to bring more variety to the college’s weekly chapel every Thursday morning. Last year, there was only uGather, a convocation service, but now each week of the month will bring a different experience. In addition, only uGather, now a monthly service, is a required event. The others are optional ways to earn one of the two types of required worship credits.
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Atuti, Student Association (SA) president, and Schlisner in a hot sauce contest as they discussed the future of SA and its events/activities for students. Afterwards, PK challenged Associate Dean Santi Fernandez to a game of Bean Boozled – a game of chance in which one person gets a good tasting jelly bean and the other receives one that is purposely flavored to be repulsive. Both ended up in turn gagging over the awful tasting candy, at which the crowd went wild.
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The show is described by Union College Chaplain David Kabanje (affectionately known as “PK” by our campus community), to be a hybrid of “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” and “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon. It features Soul-fi, a student-led jazz band with original music written specifically for the new show.
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Students enjoyed the event, which offered a less pushy religious experience while bringing many timeless truths home. “I loved how the audience was so engaged during the show,” said Payton Arnett, a freshman
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“I think it provides an opportunity for students to really have a good time, with those seeds planted here and there
Campus Ministries looks forward to seeing how the event makes an impact on our campus community, and how many people attend next month after word spreads.
“A lot of people really enjoyed it. I genuinely felt like I was in a talk audience.”show
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of the spiritual aspects that we can apply.” Arnett said. “Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I’m excited to see where it goes going forward.”
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Along with the addition of the costume party, the Social Committee has also decided to transition from the standard two banquet format to
only one. This topic was under a lot of discussion in committee meetings, but when they finally came to a conclusion, Sanchez said, “From what we have seen, people feel as if having a single banquet with the resources combined would be a more memorable evening than two banquets.” Another positive that the Social Committee sees is a more relaxed end of semester in the fall. “Fall banquet is surrounded by finals and major breaks,” said Sanchez. The committee stated they hope to apply resources typically used in the second banquet across more events.
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This first major event is going to start at 8:00 p.m., and the goal is to create a fun and relaxing way to end the week by creating a very casual environment. The event is going to be held on campus, so transportation will not be an issue. While speaking with Sanchez about the upcoming event, he said, “When meeting with social committee, we were looking for an opportunity to invite the campus to an engaging, exciting night, and a costume party seems like the perfect idea” He went on to say that he is “looking forward to the opportunity to connect with students and faculty outside of school and work. The idea sprouted from a conversation I had with a staff member who expressed they would enjoy seeing a costume party again” The Student Association team sees this as a great opportunity to connect campus further, and to build a stronger community.
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As the new school year gets underway, Sanchez, along with the rest of the Student Association team is working to plan the best events possible. They plan on hosting more large scale events, such as lake day, than previous years to try and achieve the best student experience.
he Union College Student Association is shaking up the event schedule this year by providing more large scale events. To start off the new trend, the new Social Vice President Jacob Sanchez and the rest of the Social Committee is planning to have a costume party on October 29th. Everyone on campus is welcome to attend.
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Upcoming events from the Student Association
The Warriors have a game coming up, another chance to prove their famous title. Will they make it? I guess there is only one way to find out.
Warriors lose to the Kansas City Falcons
In a race against time, the Warriors advanced, pushing the Falcons back
t looks like a tragedy,” a tense fan yelled last Monday evening as the ball was kicked off at the 49ers Field.
As the ball spiraled into mid-air, making its way past the Warrior’s defense, Ben, playing center, tried to redirect the ball but missed by an inch. In that moment of speed, Number 10 from Falcons fired the ball into a nettearing goal!
10 from the opposing team propelled the ball to what would have been a third goal had it not been countered by athletic midfielder Jeremy Matando. However, Matando, in an attempt to kick off the ball, missed the goalpost by a breath.
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into the goal area. Having the weight of the game and feeling the pressure on him, Sidiane kicked the ball, hoping to score. But the ball hit the bar as if in rejection to Sidiane’s feet. It was Aboma Olana who scored the goal that caused a shout of joy amongst viewers. Despite being a penalty kick, the Warriors couldn’t help but yell, “Aboma! Go Ben!”
What’s next?
“It’s all love over here,” said Warrior midfielder Mickaelti Lalanne at the end of the 3-1 game.
The Warriors, in their glistening red jerseys, faced the away team, Kansas Christian College, on Monday in the second game of the fall semester. Less than twenty minutes into the game, the Falcons landed their second goal. This put the Warriors in a state of earnestness as they kept forging ahead.
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As Tarec Sidiane, right winger for the Warriors, shuffled and dribbled two opponents, he advanced towards the goalpost and fell for the fifth time in a row.The skill of trapping the ball, an essential part of soccer, seemed to have escaped the minds of the Warriors. Most of them couldn’t hold the ball long enough to make a powerful pass or sound dribble. This was to the advantage of the Falcons, who were fast on their feet and stayed in absolute communication throughout theNumbergame.
Even though there might have been drastic changes from book to film,
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I’ve saved my favorite for last. I have seen and enjoyed all eight movies, but as for the books, I only recently started listening to the audiobook Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. I can safely say that the movies differ dramatically from the book series. For example, Harry’s time with his abusive aunt and uncle is explored more in-depth in the novel. Characters like Peeves, who didn’t even appear in the movies, played a major role in the book. These changes, however, have not seemed to have had an effect on the success of J.K. Rowling’s work ... obviously.
Three notable examples
I’m sure most people have watched or at least heard of Forrest Gump, and rightfully so. The film is a classic and is one of Tom Hanks’ most recognizable performances. The 1994 film was an adaptation of a novel published in 1986 by Winston Groom. There are significant changes between the book and the adaptation. Many of Gump’s adventures were cut, most notably his stint as an astronaut, accompanied by
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Since I’ve only watched the first film, I would’ve never guessed that the legendary Steven Spielberg’s dinosaur classic was based on a novel published in 1990 and written by Michael Crichton. Of course, the main plot point is a not-so-bright scientist resurrecting the dinosaurs, only for disaster to ensue. The main thing that was changed from paper to screen was the ages of the children. Much of the gore was also cut, as it wouldn’t have been suitable for a more family-oriented movie.
an extremely aggressive ape, and crash landing into a jungle where he is almost eaten by cannibals. Cutting this part was understandable, as this might have alienated audiences as opposed to the actual plot. Less explainable differences included the director’s decision to have Forrest wear leg braces as a child and the iconic “Run, Forrest, Run!” sequence.
While a lot of popular films are based on books, these adaptations tend to vary drastically from the source material. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable examples.
’m sure if you’re reading this, you probably have a favorite book series. If you’re like me and not really into reading, then you might have a favorite film franchise. What if I told you that many of the most popular movies are based on books?
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After driving about a half hour, I peered out the windows and noticed that I had somehow gone from suburb
up at the road and gently put my foot on the gas. The phone said to turn right in 200 feet, 150 feet, 100 feet, 50 feet ... I put on the brakes and spun my steering wheel to the right, but when I looked up mid-turn, all I saw was green. No, it was not a giant interstate sign or even the color of my friend’s house. It was the only thing I had seen for the past 20 minutes: CORN! I will never put my faith in technology over a handheld map ever again! That taught me never to call our handheld computers a “smartphone” ever again.
am someone that gets lost very easily. I try to counter this weakness by becoming familiar with a city and knowing the ins and outs of it. I mainly do this by using the GPS on my phone. In the early stages of getting to know a city, I am very reliant on my GPS. For example, when I came to Union College as a high school student, I had no clue where anything was. But little did I know, that was the least of my worries.
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it doesn’t make these works any less enjoyable. Whether you prefer reading or watching, each one has something amazing to offer.
Smartphone? I think not
I had just turned 16 and could finally drive by myself. However, on this day, my phone had died, which meant no GPS. I was with my cousins and asked if I could use one of their phones. They gladly offered it to me, and I searched through the phone to find the maps app. I swiped again and again. I started to get frustrated. I couldn’t find the map app on the phone! I somehow managed to find the search bar, found “Google Maps,” and entered my new friend’s address.
9 Lincoln, Nebraska, to country Nebraska. As we got closer, I heard the phone say, “Turn right in 500 feet.” I slowed down and looked at the phone in deep confusion. I was completely in the middle of nowhere on a slightly paved road in the middle of Southeast Nebraska, lost. I looked at the phone again and said, “I have faith in you.” But at this point, there was no faith to be had in this piece of technology. This so-called “smartphone” was at the end of itsInamesake.lookedback
NMM submitted over 90,000 signatures for the initiatives, but after the validation process, both initiatives were around 10,000 signatures short of the stipulation. The signatures also did not consist of five percent of registered vot ers in the required number of counties.
n initiative for the legalization of medical marijuana will not appear on Nebraska’s NovemberTheballot.Medical
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The campaign was led by Nebras kans for Medical Marijuana (NMM), an activist group and registered ballot campaign committee. Crista Eggers, campaign coordinator for NMM, led the effort to collect signatures for the initiative. The issue is personal for her, as her son is diagnosed with severe epilepsy and experiences seizures.
Medical marijuana initiative fails
NMM previously attempted to introduce a medical marijuana initia tive to the 2020 ballot. After collecting enough valid signatures, the initiative was disqualified by the Nebraska Supreme Court for violating the state’s “single-subject” rule for ballot issues, which is why the 2022 attempt includ ed two motions which separated the protection of doctors and patients from businesses.
Nebraska activists continue to campaign for legalization of medical marijuana
Cannabis Patient Protections Initiative and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Initiative failed to receive the number of valid signatures needed to qualify for the ballot on Nov. 8. To qualify, the two initiatives each needed 86,776 valid signatures. The signatures also needed to include at least five percent of registered voters in 38 of Nebraska’s 93 counties.
Before the signatures for the initia tive were submitted, the county-level threshold requirement was challenged by NMM and Nebraska’s ACLU chapter in federal court. NMM and the ACLU argued the law is unconstitution al because it violates the Equal Protec tion Clause of the 14th Amendment, and gives disproportionate power to the smaller, rural communities of Nebraska. These communities are more isolated, which makes it harder for activists to gain support for their initiative and obtain signatures from residents. The requirement was temporarily suspended by a district court, but was reinstated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit and is still being applied.
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ollege is full of so many new, exciting opportunities. This experience, while seemingly full of fun, is also a huge investment in your future. Since so much time and money is put into getting an undergraduate degree, there’s no reason not to take full advantage and maximize your academic performance. While there are many keys to succeeding at school, one factor that is commonly overlooked is caring for your health. Stress, physical activity and sleep have all been proven to have some correlation with scholastic achievement.A2007study, conducted by the University of Minnesota, compared the GPAs of 24,000 college students with their responses to questions about their general health. When asked about their sleep, the students who reported getting inadequate sleep had an average GPA of 3.08. In comparison, students who received adequate rest had an average GPA of 3.27. Between hanging out with friends and working on homework, it can be challenging to fit everything that needs to be done into a day and not sacrifice sleep. Fortunately, making some simple changes, like using a planner to be more efficient with time or simply prioritizing bedtime could be the key to improving your health and, potentially, your grades.
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their performance in school had an average GPA of 3.12, while students who didn’t feel as stressed had an average GPA of 3.23. Additionally, students who reported that excessive screen time affected their ability to study had a difference of 0.23 between their GPA and their counterparts. These numerical differences seem small at first glance, but on an individual level, they can have a very largeAttendingimpact.college is valuable on so many different levels. Growing relationships with people, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, learning and challenging yourself mentally are all critical at this point in our lives. Grades are just one aspect of this big picture that makes up academic success. For some, it may be a critical area to work on, but for others it may not be a concern. Regardless of how important we might find our grades to be, there’s never not a reason to push yourself to perform to the best of your abilities. Putting care and effort into your work and health will reward you in the long run. Living a well-balanced lifestyle has too many benefits for us to not try improving our health.
The same study found that students who believed that stress was impacting
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Celebrating diversity in Nebraska’s communities
Sometimes there is major confusion about the difference between Hispanic and Latino identities. This difference is simple. Hispanic refers to people who speak Spanish, or are descended from Spanish-speaking areas. Latino refers to people who are descended from or are people from Latin America. Ty Picard, a senior at Union College majoring in International Relations, identifies as an
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appy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Feliz Mes National de Herencia Hispana! You might ask, “What is National Hispanic Heritage Month?” This month, from September 15 through October 15, we observe and celebrate the cultures, contributions and stories of citizens that live in America who came from the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain and Central and South America. September 15 is a very important day in history because it’s the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries such as Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and
El Salvador. Through this month, other countries also celebrate their independence. The observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month was first celebrated in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was then extended by President Ronald Regan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period, being enacted into law on August 17, 1988. It is important to acknowledge this month because of the contributions people of Hispanic culture have contributed to The United States of America.
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Afro-Latino and is a proud Panamanian. “I think it’s important to acknowledge black ‘Hispanic’ descendants because they are still a part of the culture,” he says. “Afro-Latinos have their own set of cultural experiences that I think are important to be acknowledged for not only inclusion purposes but also educational ones as well.” If you would like to celebrate Hispanic culture, there will be a Latino Festival that is open to the public on Sept. 17 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Antelope Park, 1650 Memorial Dr, Lincoln, Neb. This event will have live music, art, food and traditions.
Some notable figures to remember this month are Cezar Chavez, a civil rights activist and the first Hispanic person to hold a U.S. cabinet position. Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic
female astronaut to go into space. Joseph Marion Hernandez was the first Hispanic American to serve in Congress. Antonia Novello was the first Latina Surgeon General. Roberto Clemente was the first Hispanic baseball player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Also, be sure to support your local Hispanic-owned businesses and organizations this month. I would like to acknowledge all of the Hispanic students on Union College campus, and hope everyone can be more openminded to this topic and learn more about it
n Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 11:15 a.m., an intruder entered Rees Hall through the southeast corner door. She spent nine minutes in the building before Associate Dean of Women Emily Patterson discovered her in the Four West hallway. This is not the first time this woman has gained access to the building; she is known to have spent considerable amounts of time in Rees Hall last spring.
The intruder was an AfricanAmerican female wearing scrubs with a UNL shirt and carrying a small satchel. Unlike last spring, she was unmasked. The woman waited on the bench by
the southeast door for a large group of residents to enter. She followed them into the building, catching the door right before it closed.
Patterson was making a routine round of the building when she met the intruder in the Four West Hall community. She asked the woman what her purpose was in Rees Hall. The woman claimed that she was here to visit a certain resident. Patterson explained that not only was no resident by that name living in the building currently, but also no resident by that name lived in the building in the past. The intruder asked Patterson to identify herself, to which Patterson replied she was one of the deans responsible for the building. As the conversation continued, Patterson recognized the woman from camera footage taken last spring. The woman said she would call the person she was looking for and proceeded to make a phone call to an unknown individual. Patterson then escorted her out of the dorm.
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Campus Safety was called at 11:24 a.m. They followed the woman off of campus in their golf cart to ensure that she truly left. Unlike last spring, the intruder did not enter any other building on campus. There have been no reports of missing items in Rees Hall, although this woman is known to have entered resident rooms left unlocked in the past.
If you meet someone in a residential hall who shouldn’t be there, contact your dean or report the incident to Campus Safety at 402-486-2911.
“We as a residential life team work hard to make sure our dorm is safe,” said Dean of Students Stacy Stocks. “We have an open file with the Lincoln Police Department about the situation with this woman. All exterior doors are kept locked, and desk workers screen the people they let into the building. But residents in all dorms need to be mindful about who they are letting into the building. Don’t be afraid to ask strangers who they are. Also, I strongly encourage residents to keep their internal doors locked. We know that this stranger checks dorm room doors. Keeping your door locked is the best way to keep your things safe.”
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