Midterms Got Your Mind Fry-d?

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02/27/2019

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THE BE ST I NT R AM U R AL YOU HEARD IT HERE LAST

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pon reading the title of this article, you likely thought of your favorite intramural sport or tried to guess mine.

But before you make up your mind, I ought to clarify this article is about what the best intramural is, not the best sport played in intramurals (which comes down to personal preference rather than any sense of objectivity.)

I present to you that the best intramural is actually floor hockey. And before you get too defensive about your particular favorite, let me tell you why. First of all, hockey is coed. This gives everyone a chance to fairly compete and contribute to a championship that ultimately comes with campus-wide bragging rights.

Sadly, due to the ever-decreasing participation levels in women’s intramurals (basketball and football, specifically) there’s little pride for the women that “win” the championship in these sports, since for the past two years there have only been two girls teams competing in each. continued on page 2.

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SPORTS

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This immediately eliminates these two sports, leaving volleyball, soccer and hockey as candidates for best overall intramural. My second criterion for choosing a sport is its level of individuality.

To be a great intramural, the sport has to be team-oriented, since having one person who’s simply more talented than everyone else makes a sport less fun for everyone involved (including that person, unless they are happy to revel in success without companionship.)

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I would argue that of the three, soccer has the highest potential to be individually dominated. My biggest gripe with Union soccer (intramurals, class games and world cup) has always been the tendency of many players to want to play “hero-ball.”

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This style of play is often less successful in hockey due to the smallness of the court and the ability for defenders to successfully stop it.

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And in volleyball, a team must be good in all three phases and because one person typically only gets to do one phase per possession, hero-ball only exists when a great server goes on a run.

Thus, it comes down to hockey and volleyball. My final criterion is playability: how easy is it to bring someone in who has never played before and get them to contribute?

Hockey wins this in a landslide; if someone is willing to hustle and simply try to take the puck away, they can play hockey.v Volleyball has a much steeper learning curve; it takes a good bit of time to learn how to serve, bump, set or spike.

If you don’t believe me, hockey sign ups are soon. I’d encourage you to give it a try. I’d be willing to bet you’ll enjoy it as much as I have.

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Tyler Dean is a senior studying finance and math.

NEWS

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BLIZZARD BETRAYS BANQUET T he blizzard that hit Nebraska on Feb. 23 caused multiple accidents, cancelled flights and has continued to cause road problems even days later. One major contributor to the road conditions is the overnight lows being below zero degrees. According to city maintenance officials, rock salt used on city streets will not melt below 15 degrees. And according to 10/11 News, Lancaster officials reported they are running low on salt and only have enough for one or two additional storms.

During the blizzard Saturday, the Nebraska State Patrol reported three large pile-ups on Interstate 80 before it closed from Nebraska Highway 370 to Grand Island, Neb. The first accident near York Neb. involved an estimated 30 vehicles including 15 semitrucks. The second pile-up occurred near Aurora, Neb. with 15 vehicles, including 10 semis. And around 4 p.m. there was a third large accident involving 25 vehicles, 15 of which being semis.

There were no fatalities in any of these accidents. However, because of the continued icy storm conditions there was a crash Monday morning between Waverly and Greenwood that left one person dead. In total Nebraska State Patrol responded to more than 350 weather-

related incidents during and after the blizzard.

For some students who live further away, the road conditions had them staying with friends closer to campus. One such student, Chrissy Gaban, stated, “I wish I was like the Human Torch from ‘Fantastic Four,’ so I could melt all the snow around me and never be cold.”

Gaban was part of a group of students from campus ministries who had to cancel a trip to a Campus Ministries Convention in Texas because of the blizzard.

Another side effect of the storm was the cancellation of banquet. Angenita Pierre-Louis, ASB president stated, “Due to unforeseen weather and for the safety of our students we, the ASB team, decided to cancel banquet. But don’t worry, we’re hoping to give you an Italian masquerade on another date. Thank you for your patience and understanding.” The ASB officers created an alternative event for the students in Woods Auditorium. Pizza, snacks and games were provided.

The snow will return yet again Friday morning and could impede travel as students start to disperse for spring break.

Maegan Luckiesh is a senior studying graphic design.

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WELLNESS

HELP FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

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aving depression and/or anxiety isn’t a conscious choice. If you’ve never experienced either, it can be difficult to understand; Abraham Lincoln, said of depression, “If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole world, there would not be one cheerful face.” It’s more than feeling blue; it’s a consistent feeling of sadness, hopelessness, lack of motivation and focus. An individual cannot simply “snap out of it” as some would suppose.

Sometimes, it takes every effort to get out of bed in the morning to face the day.

Likewise, anxiety, which usually accompanies depression, can be debilitating. The individual may experience racing thoughts, fear of saying or doing the “wrong things” or panic attacks.

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One student described anxiety as, “having multiple tabs open on my computer that I can’t shut down.” This student is not alone.

According to statistics, 1 in 5 college students has a diagnosable mental illness, 50 percent are experiencing so much anxiety, they struggle in school and only 40 percent will seek help. This can be difficult to manage when adding the stress of classes, relationships and other life events.

One major hurdle to seeking help can be stigma. In a society that values independence and self-sufficiency, individuals may receive subtle messages that it’s not ok to ask for support when you’re struggling. Stigma can also come

from cultural backgrounds, family of origin and even spiritual beliefs.

While it can be difficult to ask for help, depression and anxiety are treatable and can improve considerably with counseling, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Union College Campus Health offers free counseling, referrals for outside providers when ongoing treatment is needed and contact information for faith based and community programs.

Four outside counselors are willing to see students on campus if they require consistent sessions and transportation is an issue. In addition, students also are able to schedule time for pastoral counseling and a light therapy lamp for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). www. campushealth.as.me/ Other steps towards treatment could include talking to your doctor about possible medication or beginning to utilize healthy coping skills.

Coping skills could be as simple as beginning to exercise, decreased intake of caffeine or sugar and increasing water intake, healthy foods and finding support. All of the steps combined can assist depression and anxiety recovery. Remember, you’re irreplaceable!

• On Campus: www.campushealth.as.me/ or call/text Lorie at 402.540.2354

• On Campus join: www.activeminds.org (working to diminish stigma of asking for help and building a strong supportive community)

• To find a behavioral provider in the community: www.psychologytoday.com • Free online suicide prevention information: http:// www.asklistenrefer.org/union/main

• Help available through Campus Health for insurance questions or referrals

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 • For more resources check out our website: clocktower.ucollege.edu

Lorie Escobar is a counselor with Union’s student health services.

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UNIFYING UNION U

nion College has a short, but real history of segregation.

The college didn’t start out segregated. Union ran fully unsegregated for the first 30 years of operation as students from across the world, brought to Union by mission work done by the Golden Cords, and throughout the United States came to the school Ellen White called “A light upon a Hill.”

Union’s history with segregation and students of color has not always been perfect, and problems are not always solved so easily.

There has been real pain caused to students of this college, and the college has made attempts to apologize and make amends in the past.

It’s important to keep these histories alive and remembered, so we might not make similar failures in the future.

This was Union’s mode of operation until the late 1920s, when a college president from the southern United States worried that parents of Union students from the south would stop sending their children to the college if they were assigned to sit next to a black student in the cafeteria (Cafeteria seating was assigned in those days.) He created a rule that the black students should be assigned to separate tables in the dining rooms.

The separation lasted for 14 years until a number of black students from Jamaica came in the 1940s. The Jamaican students were not segregated from the white students.

The African-American students on the campus believed it unjust that they should be segregated and the Jamaicans not, so they took their complaint to the president of the college.

The president at the time believed this was a logical argument and brought it to the Academic Dean and they agreed they should evaluate a change of policy.

They gathered together a group of around 40 students and faculty from the south and asked for their views on the matter of desegregating Union.

Some of the young men in the group spoke up, saying they had no problem with the change because they played basketball together with the African-American students and got along just fine.

This encouraged the administration, and they moved to remove segregation from Union College.

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Bry Galloway is a senior studying history.

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ENTERTAINMENT

ISN’T IT ROMANTIC NICFLIX

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’ve reviewed a few rom-coms since starting this column but never have I had the pleasure to review a rom-com within a rom-com … Romception? From annoyingly adorable meet-cutes and relationship montages to crazy drama and over-the-top apologies, rom-coms are some of the best movies out there and definitely one of the biggest and most successful movie genres. The problem is, they set an unrealistic standard for real-life relationships.

“Isn’t It Romantic” capitalizes on the predictability of rom-coms and turns it on its head.

Rebel Wilson plays Natalie—a young woman raised to resist the illusions of love—who finds herself trapped in a PG-13 romantic comedy. The best part is, out of all the characters—Liam Hemsworth, Priyanka Chopra and Adam Devine—she’s the only one that’s completely aware of it!

I was kinda getting “17 Again” vibes while she figured out why she was in there and how to get back to reality, but in “Isn’t It Romantic,” instead of a spirit-guide, she has a gay best friend that somehow appears every time she needs a pep talk. Natalie uses her ironically large database of rom-com knowledge as she goes through the story pointing out the flaws, inconsistencies and unrealistic aspects of her new reality while simultaneously fulfilling all the romantic comedy cliches.

How good can a fully realized and self-aware romantic comedy really be? Pretty dang good.

The script was hilarious and the cliches were dialed WAY up which contrasted Natalie’s cynical sarcasm perfectly. There were flash-mob-like musical numbers, magical first dates, insane drama and so much more—all made better by the main character being so over it and rolling her eyes the entire time.

There’s always some sort of lesson in these movies, right? Someone learns to let go of his or her past or they recognize love was in front of

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them the whole time—or they realize they’re in love with their assistant and marry them to keep from being deported to Canada. You know, the important lessons in life. If you haven’t caught this by now, this isn’t your typical rom-com so the message is a little different than usual. Will the cynic be brainwashed by the perfection of a romcom world? Or will everything she feared about love prove true? There’s no way to know until you watch it yourself!

I try not to put any spoilers in my articles so people can come talk about it with me after they watch the movies. Hint, hint: Come talk to me!

-Your Friendly Neighborhood Movie Guy

Nicholas Morrison is a senior studying graphic design and business administration.

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THE PERSISTENCE OF EDMONIA LEWIS MEMENTO ARTEM

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lack History Month highlights heroes who’ve shaped not only United States history, but the history of the world. Iconic figures from Nat Turner to former president Barack Obama have created lasting impacts on society.

Their contributions have both made us take a hard look at racial injustices and come together as fellow human beings full of respect and companionship.

One figure who has become more prevalent and recognized in history is Edmonia Lewis, one of the first African-American sculptors.

and Florence before settling in Rome where she learned Italian and rented a studio. There she met other ambitious American sculptors drawn to what Rome could offer. During this time she made sculptures of slaves newly freed from the slave trade as well as Native American subjects based off of her experiences in the United States. Then, after the abolishment of slavery in the United States, she began to create sculptures of religious subjects. However, what remains as one of her greatest masterpieces is “The Death of Cleopatra” (1876) which was created to celebrate the United States centennial.

Lewis’ life began with the cards stacked against her. She was born into a chaotic United States during the Civil War to a freed African-American slave father and an Ojibwe Native American mother. Unfortunately, the Lewis family didn’t have a happy ending and both of Lewis’s parents died before she was 5. Lewis, along with her older brother, were raised by their Ojibwe aunts until she was 12. Later, the siblings picked up and moved to California where her brother became a gold miner.

Despite her rough beginnings, Lewis didn’t give up on her dreams. She pressed on and made a name for herself. Her persistence led her to become both an American and artistic hero.

Lewis’ brother was responsible for funding her education to the abolitionist Oberlin College in 1859. However, her college career was cut short and she was unable to enroll for her last semester when she was accused of theft and poisoning her two white roommates. She was tried for these accusations and was acquitted.

In 1863, she moved to Boston and met amateur sculptor Edward Brackett, who gave her basic lessons in sculpture. This was extremely rare and bold for women of the time. Women were expected to pursue only the more delicate of art forms such as watercolor and embroidery. However, despite her limited training and exposure, Lewis began making medallion portraits of abolitionist figures of the time.

In the summer of 1865, Lewis chose to continue pursuing her passion and further her skills in Europe. She traveled to London, Paris

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Cameron Cizek is a senior studying computing.

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POLITICAL OPINION

A NATIONAL EMERGENCY REGARDING THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY

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strongly believe President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration to build a border wall is a grave mistake.

Personally, I’m rather ambivalent about the wall. I think both extremes are silly—the border wall isn’t racist or a morally repugnant idea, but neither do the justifications used to argue for its construction constitute a national emergency.

Regardless of how one feels about the wall the method the president is employing to construct it should be worrisome.

No room exists in the American tradition for leaders who unilaterally legislate their policy agenda in defiance of established government institutions and procedures, and Democrats need look no further than the present to understand this.

But for Republicans who might be tempted to support the president’s decision, I’d encourage them to consider this simple fact: if Trump can declare illegal immigration a national emergency, so too could President Sanders, President Warren or President Harris declare gun violence, climate change or healthcare national emergencies.

Following Trump’s precedent, it’s reasonable to imagine a future Democratic president unilaterally outlawing AR-15 rifles or taking meaningful steps toward a national single-payer healthcare system—all without congressional approval. I argue that even for Republicans who might be in support of the border wall, such a cost is far too high a price.

Still, Trump isn’t creating a constitutional crisis.

In the scope of historical presidential action of a similar nature, this declaration is nothing out of the ordinary. Increasingly, presidents have been given the latitude to determine what constitutes a national emergency.

Regardless of 16 states filing a lawsuit challenging Trump’s action in the Ninth Circuit—a

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historically liberal appellate court—it seems likely the Trump administration will eventually prevail in the Supreme Court, aided heavily by the legal concept of precedence. For me, this represents a far deeper problem than an impulsive president with an aggressive policy agenda. Rather, it stems from a fundamental misunderstanding by our elected leaders about the role of the legislative and executive branches of government.

In the simplest of terms, the role of Congress is to make laws while the role of the president is to enforce those laws. But this isn’t at all how our political system works today. For years, the legislative branch has slowly ceded more and more authority to the president, including the authority to declare and act upon national emergencies.

For Democrats, the bad news is Trump is seizing on this opportunity now. For Republicans, the bad news is a Democratic president will inevitably do the same in the not-so-distant future. For all of us, the bad news is that the problem is much deeper than a single person—we’re so engrossed in political theatrics, we’re missing the forest for the trees.

Jonathan Deemer is a senior studying business administration and international relations.

RELIGION

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ANANIAS AND SAUL HARDLY WORTHY

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ave you ever been in a situation where your friend’s upset and you want to comfort them, but any mention of God is out of the question?

It’s uncomfortable and painful, because you want to share that comfort God gives out freely.

When this situation happens in my life, all the right words seem to leave my mind. I don’t know what to say and my mouth goes dry.

They’re struggling and I feel like I can’t help.

They don’t want to hear “it’ll work out” or “God has a plan.” Instead, I’ve learned to just sit with them. Let them know through your actions that you’re not leaving them and you’re there as long as they need.

be restored and you may be filled with Him.” Immediately, his eyes shed their lining and he could see again. He praised God’s name and began his well-known journey for Jesus as Paul, reaching out to many hearts to restore their faith in God. Now this story was quite an amazing occurence that rendered results in less than three days. Unfortunately, we don’t often get to see the fruits of our labor, or prayer and intercession for another person.

Because Ananias had obeyed God and followed His instruction, Saul became one of the greatest witnesses of what God can do. Even in the most hardened of hearts, our prayers, time and care we give to another person is used

by God in a myriad of ways.

Though they may not want to hear words of encouragement, a simple offering of prayer may help. Asking if you can pray for them in “this moment,” may show you’re supporting them and care for their feelings. If they say no, that’s okay, but either way, let them know you will be praying for them and thinking of them.

Prayer’s something that goes beyond words.

It’s an emotional tie between you and God and in some situations, a friend. His comfort and peace overpowers even the walls we build in our heart against him.

In Acts 9, Saul, a hater of all followers of Christ, was on the pursuit for Christian blood.

As he was travelling, he was approached, well more like struck, by God and blinded him saying, “Why do you persecute me?” A stunned Saul was commanded to go into the city and wait for instruction.

Ananias, a Christian, was called upon by God to pay Saul a visit. Three days after Saul’s collision with Christ, messenger Ananias stumbles in to find a praying Saul. He places his hands on Saul saying, “Brother, the God who blinded you sent me that your sight may

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Kasondra Reel is a senior studying nursing.

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CUISINE

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MIDTERMS GOT YOUR MIND FRY-D? DANICA DISHES

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ith midterm season upon us, you’ll likely see a fun blend of emotions and actions as you walk across campus: some students tiredly cramming for tests, others who are just now realizing how much they should be cramming for their tests. There’s many with multiple group projects due this week, and yet still others who aren’t skipping a beat on their television binging.

Whatever your midterm mantra is, I find it fair to say it’s a time in the semester when “self care” becomes especially important.

Let’s be honest, we all stress eat during midterms. Really, just me? Doubtful. If you refuse to acknowledge the fact that your caffeine consumption has spiked in the past week or you can’t remember the last time you ate a fresh vegetable, it’s okay. Your secret is safe with me.

To ease your troubled, stress-ridden mind and save you some much-needed potential study time this midterms week, I’ve compiled a detailed breakdown on the french fries at six fast-food restaurant chains across Lincoln. You can thank me later.

A small fry was ordered from the drive-thru at each location and eaten hot out of the bag as soon as it was received–for fair and quality testing purposes, of course. Each order was judged on the following:

• Texture: A good fry is all in the texture, amirite?

• Flavor/Saltiness: Because a bland french fry is basically just a baked potato.

• Price: Was it worth the dollars?

• Freshness: Did they taste fresh-out-of-the- fryer or like they’d been sitting for quite some time?

• Time: Was my order speedy-quick, or at least worth the wait?

Wendys My first stop of the day was Wendy’s. In preparation for this fry run (crawl?) I hadn’t eaten all day, so I was pumped. A small order of fries came to a total of $1.89 and for the price, I received what could easily be considered a medium at some other chains. The flavor was light, but salted well and the fries were served fresh, almost too hot to eat initially. Overall, it’s a simple potato with a good crunch. The only downside was the 2:34 wait time.

Freddy’s What I’m about to say may come as a surprise, and maybe it’s because it was a lunch rush, or maybe just a bad day for Freddy’s, but the fries I was expecting to win the flavor category were, in reality, pretty bland and pretty light on the seasoning. They weren’t bad, but they weren’t to die for either. It was a solid three minutes before

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I received the order, so that wasn’t ideal either, but they were fresh and hot … just not quite up to par for the $2.39 I spent.

in only 1:06, but they also came in at the cheapest, a small fry being only $1.52. Count it as a win, right?

Eh, maybe not.

Burger King

While the fries were HOT, thus definitely fresh, they had an odd crunchy, yet simultaneously soggy, texture to them. On top of the strange texture, this particular batch had a very green taste. I felt almost as if I was tasting a raw potato, despite these fries being well-cooked. This was not it, Sonic. This was not it.

I grew up as a Burger King kid, so I may be admittedly a bit biased, but the fresh, warm, satisfying, salty crunch that I was expecting didn’t disappoint. I received my order in just two minutes and two seconds, and paid $2.06. No complaints here.

McDonalds I’ve never enjoyed McDonalds and have only eaten there a handful of times in my life, two of which being when I was out of the country, so take that as you’d like. I wasn’t excited to include them in my review, but I figured it was only fair for the readers. Oh, the things we do for The Clocktower.

The fries may have only cost me $1.84, but they were even worse than I remember.

I even brought along a friend who frequents McDonalds regularly, planning to share the order with her, and even she was unimpressed. The fries were overly crunchy and far too oily, like they’d been sitting around for awhile. Yet somehow, they still were piping hot–maybe they were double fried? Who knows. Regardless, neither of us could finish them, so they went in the trash. It wasn’t worth the money or the 2:14 wait time.

Sonic Sonic is often, in my mind, a hit or miss. It’s someplace I go when I’m wanting a greasy french fry. Not only was Sonic the chain to give us our fries

Chik-fil-a Chik-fil-a was my final stop of the day and, as usual, they didn’t disappoint. The fries had that typical slight waffle fry crunch and were sufficiently salted. They were served warm and were clearly fresh. My wait-time came to 1:16 and a small fry cost me $1.69. What surprised me the most was how quickly the drive-thru lane moved.

I had probably three-four cars in front of me when I finished my order, and I still managed to get my fries in under a minute and a half. That’s service.

There you have it—a comprehensive review of six of the top fast-food french fry options in Lincoln.

If money, time, my newfound (albeit temporary) distaste for french fries and my sensitive, acneprone skin hadn’t stopped me, I would’ve added a few other spots to the list. But, alas, I decided to stop at six. Care to share your go-to locale for fries in Lincoln? Shoot us a tweet!

Danica Eylenstein is a senior studying communication.

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LIFESTYLE

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STOP TALKING AND START DOING

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omething that really bothers me is when people get caught up in the problem more than the solution. You can see examples of this all over society. The majority of the news focuses on all the problems in our world but rarely on the positive deeds that people do.

This subconsciously teaches our society to focus more on the negative aspects of life instead of focusing on the good. It also teaches us to complain about our problems instead of fixing them. How do we change this mindset?

One place I think we can start involves the word “initiative.” Initiative means seeing an issue and taking it upon yourself to find a solution. Many times, we think we’re entitled to things. With a society full of fast food, same day shipping and where everything is virtually done for us, this can be an easy mindset to fall into.

Because of our entitlement, we begin noticing all the problems and start voicing our complaints.

A lot of times, we spend more time talking about the issue then trying to figure out how we can fix it.

However, we must remember things don’t change themselves. If we want to see a change, we must act. We must start getting involved instead of complaining. Do something, anything! A perfect

example of taking initiative is the story of Bert and John Jacobs. The Jacobs brothers saw a problem and did something about it. They were fresh out of college, needed money and found a solution to thier problem.

They noticed how the world focused on negativity and decided to help people think more optimistically. And so began a clothing brand I’m sure many of you are familiar with, “Life is Good.”

It started out small with only about 50 T-shirts but today, “Life is Good” is a huge company that has affected many lives.

This is just one example where someone saw a need and took action. You can do it too. You can get involved in many ways, from becoming part of ASB or Student Senate to becoming a student missionary. You can also make a difference by voting at each election or volunteering for your favorite nonprofit organization.

Everyone has a different role to play, a different calling so don’t be scared to step out alone. Life is all about making a difference. Stop talking about all the problems in our world and find a way where you can make a difference!

Lena Wilkie is a freshman studying international rescue and relief.

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ROOMATES, FASHION AND RELATIONSHIPS HEY HANNAH H ey Hannah,

I have a crush on my best friend but he’s in a relationship. How do I get over him when I’m around him all the time?

—Friendzoned

Hey Friendzoned, Distance yourself from this person. You don’t need to spend all your time with him, especially if you could possibly cross a line. Find someone who’s available and ask them on a date if you’re into it, or spend some quality time with yourself!

Hey Hannah, My girlfriend won’t stop calling her dad, “daddy,” and it really creeps me out.

How do I nicely ask her to stop?

—Daddy Issues Get over it. Her relationship with her dad is way more important than you being creeped out.

Get your head out of the gutter and accept that that’s what she calls her father.

Hey Hannah, How do I have better fashion?

—Fash-unned What up Fash-unned, Experiment with styles you’ve never tried before, but make sure you’re comfortable with your clothing choices. You don’t need to wear what other people wear to have better fashion. If you like your clothes then rock your style!

Hey Hannah, My roommate wants to get an apartment together this summer but I don’t really want to be her roommate anymore. How do I tell her but salvage the friendship?

—Vacancy Be straight up with her. It’s better to tell her sooner rather than later so she has the chance to find a new roommate. She’ll get over it, and your friendship will be stronger because of it.

Not all friends are compatible roommates. Be intentional about making plans to hang out with her. Invite her over to your new place and have a sleepover!

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Hannah Armstrong is a junior studying health and human performance.

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HOW TO

HOW TO GET FIT

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ne of the most common goals each New Year is to exercise more. Unfortunately, now that we’re almost to March, there are factors that can prevent college students from staying motivated like, the cold weather, lack of time or simply not knowing where to start. I want to share with you some creative and useful tips you can use to make sure you’re staying fit.

Find a buddy When you a find a friend to join in on the fun, it makes the process easier.

By holding each other accountable you can ensure that you both are staying on track. Having a fitness buddy also makes going to the gym less intimidating.

Use creative spaces You don’t always have to hit the gym to work out. You can use fitness apps or go online and find workouts that you can do in your dorm room, the hall or by using the stairs. You can start by doing lunges, jump squats or skipping a stair or two to work on those glutes. Even something as simple as taking the stairs, parking further away or standing for part of your study time can help keep you in shape.

Limit your time As college students we have a limited amount of time because of homework on top of school and work. However, you don’t have to spend hours working out.

Anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour every day is good. I encourage browsing YouTube and Pinterest for short, effective workouts.

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Use Larson I used to be someone who shamed Larson for their tiny gym, but since the start of January, I’ve been working out there more often and I haven’t been disappointed. While supplies are limited, they have the essentials. Larson also offers free workout classes such as dance cardio and water aerobics. Utilize the pool because swimming can also serve as a great workout.

Download an App There are plenty of fitness apps available for your phone and the majority of them are filled with workouts you can do in your dorm, no equipment needed.

Find an app that works best for your fitness goals. I suggest trying Nike’s training app” they have good potential workouts and most of them are free.

I challenge you to incorporate these few tips within the next few months to make a happier and healthier you.

Now get out there and reach those fitness goals!

Alaysha Harris is a senior studying communication.

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here’s a sort of unspoken stigma about going out and doing things by yourself.

All too often we skip outings simply because we have no one to go with. When we miss out on opportunities because we don’t want to go alone, we only cheat ourselves.

When sitting at a table for one or purchasing a single movie ticket, it can easily feel like every pair of eyes in the vicinity has fixed a judgemental glare on you.

And perhaps some are, though most likely aren’t. You won’t be on their minds for more than a few seconds, and they’ll be on your mind only as long as you allow yourself to dwell on them.

There are several advantages to going out alone that you don’t realize until you’re actually out. One of these is that you get to do what you want to do at your own pace.

You can explore a museum as quickly or as slowly as you’d like, or choose to see a movie without having to worry if the other person will be interested in it.

It can also be easier to talk to others when you’re by yourself. When you’re not surrounded by your friend group, you may find yourself more open to get to know other people.

There’s no shame in telling someone that you went to an event alone, but there can be regret in telling someone that you decided not to go to the event after all.

During one of the first times I went out alone, I saw a show at the Lied Center. Admittedly, I was nervous walking into the theatre alone, but that nervousness soon turned into excitement. I was surprised how easily my self-consciousness wore off as I allowed myself to relax.

I found myself talking with others and enjoying myself. By the end of the night, I realized that I could have a good time by myself and I would’ve missed out on a great experience had I decided not to go out alone.

I find myself looking forward to outings by myself nearly as much as I look forward to going out with friends. This isn’t to say you should only ever go out alone or that it’s always safe to — it’s important that you always let at least one person know where you’ll be.

But it’s important to realize you shouldn’t let the stigma and your fear of going out alone stop you from enjoying yourself. I encourage everyone to take a step outside of their comfort zone and try it at least once.

PC: Levi Ventura

Amanda McCarter is a senior studying biomedical science.

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MISC. CORNER

Interested in a job where you get paid to work with friends and make an impact on campus? There are still available ASB positions for the 2019-2020 School Year: Executive Secretary—Assist the executive officers with secretarial duties.

Serve as Senate historian by maintaining and keeping all record and minute notes of every meeting.

Religious Vice President—(Union for Christ) Coordinates with both campus ministries and ASB to bring you a special spiritual program every month.

ANNOUNCING THE ASB EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR THE 19-20 SCHOOL YEAR: President • Cesar Grijalva Executive Vice President • Aksana Buster Financial Vice President • Hophni William Social Vice President • Annabelle Harper Public Relations Vice President • Ramsey Mesnard

Clocktower Editor—Manage the, mostly bi-weekly, school newspaper by working with ASB and your staff of 10-20 students. As Editor-in-Chief you get to hire your staff, pick your layout and plan a newspaper that works for your school.

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Photographer—Capture the moments at ASB events.

Media Coordinator—Advertise events through social media.

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