MARS’ HILL vision
TWU As a Creation Care Centre | Pg. 8
TWU Students Represent Canada at Global Peace Summit in Bangkok | Pg . 18
Transforming Vision into Reality: A TWU Outdoor Experience
(HKIN 216 Course) | Pg. 20
MEET
THE TEAM MARS’
Katie Vermeulen Editor-in-Chief
Sadie McDonald Managing Editor
Mari Kadri Copy Editor
Arkitt Martinez Operations Manager
George-Philip Dumitrascu Arts & Culture Editor
Netanya Castillo Community Living Editor
Wilfred Elah Humour Editor
Joshua Olafson Sports Editor
Esther Jungnickel Staff Writer
Rachel Kehler Visual Editor
Stocia Ocon Illustrator
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Mars’ Hill
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR HEY!
Thanks for being here. We can’t wait for you to check out everything this issue has to offer. This magazine is the collective work of students—thinkers, dreamers, and creators—engaging deeply with faith and culture.
If this is your first time encountering us, allow me to introduce the origin of our publication title. Mars’ Hill comes from Acts 17, a biblical account of Apostle Paul engaging thoughtfully with contemporary ideas in Areopagus. In that same spirit, this magazine offers a space to explore truth amidst differing worldviews, emphasizing dialogue, perseverance, and the many ways we respond to the gospel.
This fourth issue of Vol.29 is an invitation: to reflect on how far you’ve come, recognize your roots, and connect with your vision. As Christians, Vision is more than sight—it is perspective, purpose, and the courage to look ahead with faith. Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12). Vision calls us to be fully present while stewarding the future for those who come after us.
Through these pages, discover what God is unfolding at TWU—the expanding vision for creation care, the ongoing journey of reconciliation, wisdom from our university leadership, and the artistry of all student disciplines shaping our community. As February draws to a close, may Black History Month continue to stir reflection and informedaction in each of us.
God is refining our sight. “It all comes down to love. Don’t dismiss this as cliché. As you make space for [God’s] heart, your eyes will truly perceive—seeing beyond appearances to glimpse souls, compelled by [His] Spirit to love on [His] behalf. Pay attention—truly pay attention—to those [He] bring[s] before you.” (God Show Me What You See, Merri Ellen Giesbrecht, 2024.)
I believe that God brings certain people into our lives to guide our direction, or plant new perspectives. Sometimes it is hard to discern this, but remember, Mark 6:31: “Let’s go off to a quiet place and rest awhile.” In stillness, in listening, your vision will be revealed each new day and in each new encounter.
From Mars’ Hill to you—highlight sentences, share with friends, and tag your favorite pages on Instagram @marshillmagazine.
There is a place for you here. Be a part of the vision.
Too scared to ask out that hot girl from Rels class? Have a thought you’re dying to share? Did a professor say something strange or funny? Do you have some information that you want to get out to the student body? Whatever it is, the declassifieds are here for you.
Submit yours at www.marshillmagazine.com/declassifieds-section
You could be cool. You could be having a laugh every Tuesday night at improv workshops. You could be growing your confidence, creative thinking, and public speaking in a fun and relaxed space in RNT 237, every Tuesday night at 10:00 p.m.
Guys, DND on campus is actually so fun.
Nearing the end of my time at TWU, I have gained significant experience working with all three major citation styles: MLA, APA, and Chicago. And, man, APA is the WORST. Sciences and education are torturing themselves with that one.
Attention! Hot Pastors’ Kids are in your area! Local PKs are ready to debate with each other about theological concepts they think they understand just because their parent is in ministry.
Oh, no! The egg broke!
Lisa Olding keeps me going.
Thank you, Lisa!
I know it’s McDonalds but I actually feel nouris hed.
Yep.
Try me, I’ll make you famous.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
The DM has died from psychic damage inflicted by players meta-gaming too close to the sun.
“Physical” education.
“I’m in my ESL era”.
Guys I love One TWU so much!
HELP
I’ll throw a fireball at your face, because I’m a freakin’ WIZARD!
Move faster Pokey.
Oh my brother, TESTIFY!
Forgive me if I hesitate.
RIP David Lynch
Improv workshops! Every Tuesday night at 10:00 p.m. in RNT 237!
If you are eating a sandwich and listening to music does that mean there’s jam in it?
I’m eating seafood because I seafood (see food).
ACKNOWLEDGE ME!
Say his name and he appears…
I don’t run from demons. I beat the (bleep) out of them.
If you think you are too small to make a difference, remember it only takes an ant to close a restaurant.
Katie you are so amazing, keep up the great work <3 Matthew 5:8
Imagine meeting your dream person but being in your healing era. Brutal.
Find a person from Ukraine YAY
I live on the second floor, I take the elevator, be like me.
Happy birthday February babies!
Live life
We need more Chappell Roan influence on campus LOL Gooby is my dad.
Put God first and He will make a way for you.
Put that cookie down.
Take your time, beautiful things will happen.
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DECLASSIFIEDS
I LOVE TOMI T.S.
Vision
A Curated Playlist
Red Bones Sleep Is What It Is
You Can Let Go
I Walk on Water
Only Love
Thin Thing
Shanghai
Image
Jammin
Sweet Disposition
Wake Up
Lisztomania
New Shoes
Live Well
All My Friends
The Path
GOLIATH
Kangaroo
She Wants To Go Dancing
Follow Your Dreams
You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
Calling
First Light
Light As Anything
Midnight Hour
Back Pocket
SOS
Epigram
Final Days - Bonobo Remix
Won’t Cry
Shine
Catch Me
So Sure
Work
Truth
Shuffle
Reposo
Night Must End
Two Notes And A Beat
Carry Me
Simply Won’t Do
Over Tage
Superkilen
Flown
Cavalier
Peacful Place
DtMF
Jaguar Sun
HAFFWAY, Bo Staloch
Chance Peña
Half Moon Run
KALEO
Mumford & Sons
The Smile
King Kizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Magdalena Bay
RUBII
The Temper Trap
Arcade Fire
Phoenix
Paolo Nutini
Palace
LCD Soundsystem
Lorde
Jessie Reyez
Remi Wolf
Mt. Joy
Michael Kiwanuka
Sylvester
Annatoria
Alfa Mist
Cory Wong, Robbie Wulfsohn
Praise Lubangu
Vulfpeck
Little Simz
Tycho
Michael Kiwanuka, Bonobo
Amber Mark
Leon bridges
Elyssa Figueroa
Colorvault, Young Oceans, Alex Taylor
Sencha
Shallou
Bombay Bicycle Club
Matsu
Sleeping At Last
The Lonely Forest
The Rocketboys Disclosure
Svaneborg Kardyb
Svaneborg Kardyb
Kiasmos, Olafur Arnalds, Janus Rasmussen
James Vincent McMorrow
Leon Bridges
Bad Bunny
FEATURE
TWU as a Creation Care Centre
Sadie McDonald & Katie Vermeulen
“Avery simple way of thinking about creation care theology is the belief that humans, made in God’s image, are called to be stewards of the Earth. It emphasizes our interconnected relationships—with God, others, the natural world, and ourselves—and sees creation care as part of God’s work of reconciliation and restoration through Christ, in whom all things hold together (Colossians 1:17),” said Dr. Katharine Bubel, assistant professor of English. On March 25, 2024, Dr. Katharine Bubel, Dr. David Clements, and Dr. Bob Wood will speak on a panel discussing sustainability on campus. They will share their vision for Trinity Western University (TWU) as a center for creation care under the interdisciplinary academic banner of Planetary Health and Sustainability.While the panel is designed to present their vision to faculty, students and staff also are welcomed to attend.
Dr. Clements, chair of the Ecological Stewardship Committee and professor of biology, is also an invasive species biologist. For more than 30 years, he has advocated for expanding the scope of stewardship at TWU. He is excited that “now the vision is enlarging to include other departments.”
Dr. Wood arrived at TWU 33 years ago. He was the university Provost from 2012 until 2022, and has a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Regina. He describes theoretical physics as “a discipline [where] we try to understand nature at a very fundamental level and describe the phenomena we observe in the world.” Wood was asked to pick up the sustainability conversation when his position changed to assistant dean of the Faculty of Applied and Natural Sciences. With his experience in both the sciences and academic leadership, Dr. Wood is a passionate advocate of the development
“[I]t’s about the reconciling of, first, our relationship with God, and that all of creation will be, will be healed and reconciled, and our relationships with others as we are being transformed back into our proper image, the image of God.”
and implementation of the university’s academic programs.
In 2019, Dr. Bubel, Dr. Clements, and Professor of Art Dr. Erica Grimm discussed an idea. “[We] were riffing about how we might find interdisciplinary common ground in this concern for creation care in relation to our work as teachers and as researchers at [TWU], and we just started dreaming,” said Dr. Bubel.
The interdisciplinary nature of TWU as a creation care centre means that many voices are involved in shaping the conversation about sustainability. This collaborative effort brings together gifted leaders from various disciplines, each contributing their unique expertise and perspectives. Among them are Dr. Maxwell Ofosuhene (Co-Chair, Department of Geography and Environment), Dr. Grimm (Professor of Art and Design), Dr. Barbara Astle (Nursing Faculty, RN), Dr. Richard Chandra (Associate Provost, Biology, Research and Graduate Studies), and Patti Victor Switametelót (TWU Siya:m and School of Education).
Dr. Bubel described Switameteót’s multifaceted involvement: “She works across all disciplines and administration, serving the university with both pastoral and Stó:lō Elder wisdom. She carries the Indigenous knowledge of her people about this land—the land where our learning takes place—while also bringing a Christian perspective to creation. The combination of Indigenous and Christian commitments to the land reflects the idea that when God so loves the world, His love extends beyond humanity; He is restoring all of creation. Switameteót is an extremely important voice in this work.”
This holistic approach to creation care and stewardship is not just a philosophical discussion but one that is actively shaping initiatives on campus. February 5 was the launch of the $5,000 grant funded by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations awarded to Trinity Western Environmental Club student leaders Sarah Demian, Rea Klar, and Lauren Mckenna and Dr. Clements, who mentors the sustainability initiatives these students are implementing on campus.
There is a rich history of creation care at TWU, but in the last five years there has been a watershed moment as described by Dr. Wood: “Over the past five years, faculty and students have shown a growing passion for sustainability, creating a pivotal moment to harness this enthusiasm and formalize sustainability efforts on campus..”
Trinity Western University hosted several interdisciplinary conferences over the past year, bringing together scholars to explore themes of faith, sustainability, and health. Among them, the Depart-
ment of English & Creative Writing organized the 2024 Western Regional Conference on Christianity and Literature, titled ConVersing/ConServing: Care, Creation, Communion, which was held on the Langley campus. This conference examined the relationship between storytelling, environmental stewardship, and Christian faith. Similarly, the School of Nursing and the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences led the TWU Planetary Health Conference, which focused on the intersection of human and environmental health and the importance of sustainable practices for global well-being. There are plans to make a five-course sustainability certificate available to students of any major, consisting of a lower level course, three courses in one discipline, and a capstone at the end. “The purpose of the March 25th panel meeting is to unpack some of the details around that certificate,” said Dr. Wood.
As conversations continue around the creation of a sustainability institute at Trinity Western University, which would house research, teaching, and campus operations, the commitment to sustainability remains deeply rooted in the university’s unique theological perspective. Dr. Wood emphasizes that, unlike public institutions which often reference the UN Sustainable Development Goals, TWU’s new strategic plan integrates sustainability through a lens of faith. This connection between sustainability and Christian theology is what sets Trinity apart in its approach to environmental stewardship and care for God’s creation.
This approach, as Dr. Bubel shared, is grounded in Trinitarian and incarnational theology. For Christians, creation care is not just about environmental protection—it is about restoring relationships. It begins with reconciliation with God, which in turn heals our relationships with creation and with one another. This holistic view of sustainability invites us to embrace our calling to care for the world around us, knowing that in doing so, we are also becoming more fully who we are meant to be—the image-bearers of God. As TWU continues to forge ahead with these initiatives, it offers a powerful reminder that sustainability is not only a practical pursuit, but a deeply spiritual one that aligns with our mission to live out God’s love and care for the world.
Attend the panel March 25th, 2025. Ask around about it, and stay connected to the conversation.
ARTS & CULTURE
Journeying in
Relationship: A Conversation with Switameterlót
Esther Jungnickel
This semester, I am enrolled in Indigenous Perspectives in Education, a course led by Patti Victor Switameterlót and Dr. Matthew Etherington. I have become more curious about hearing Switameterlót’s vision for TWU and our journey towards reconciliation. Switameterlót shares that there are more commonalities between Stó:lō ways of knowing and being and biblical teachings than many would recognize. As two worldviews come together, reconciliation is about finding common paths rather than forcing a teaching into a system that already exists. The call to reconciliation comes from the heart of God. He has reconciled us to Himself, and He calls us to reconcile with one another, being ministers of reconciliation. How we act in community and care for one another is part of decolonizing. When asked to state her vision for our campus, Switameterlót expresses:
“My vision is to have TWU be a place where everyone that comes on campus—whether staff, faculty, or student—see[s] each other as being image bearers of God. Then we can honor and respect everyone, even people that may have a different faith background or hold a different worldview than we do and not be so judgmental. What I find a lot
of times is we get entrenched in our truth and can’t create space for people to hold what they know to be true. Rather than making a judgment on either side, let’s walk together as humans and accept each other for who we are.
“I’m not asking others to become Stó:lō. I’m not asking them to change their worldview, but I’m asking them to learn, to understand and accept that we’re different, and walk together anyway. That’s the vision that I have for indigenization, for decolonization, or reconciliation. We’ve started well. It’s been a slow start, but anytime that you’re looking at institutional change, it’s slow, and not everybody’s on board. And that’s the reality of different people and their journey of learning. So, we just journey together, and as we journey together well that will always honor God.”
As the student body, we are part of creating that shift. We can do this by asking ourselves, “Where is God already working?” “How can we join God in what He’s doing?”
Here are a few things to keep in mind: God did not create us all the same, and in His joy and wisdom He has a purpose for us all to be different. By walking together, loving each other, respecting each other, understanding each other,
CULTURE
Interview Recording
“I’m not asking others to become Sto:lo. I’m not asking them to change their worldview, but I’m asking them to learn, to understand and accept that we’re different, and walk together anyway.”
we honour God with our mindset which translates into our actions.
Can we be curious to connect with the Sto:lo community—being willing and humble enough to walk in relationship with them by attending or volunteering at their events and taking time to connect with them? You can find out more about upcoming events by following Hobiyee 2025, and Pow wow trail on Facebook.
Sto:lo teaching holds that the land is a gift–one to be lived on, cared for, and preserved for the next seven generations. Perhaps such a teaching can help influence others in how to live on this land. How are you caring for the next seven generations? How are you caring for the land? How are you building good relationships so that this world is a better place for the next seven generations?
Exploring Lament Through Music: An Artist’s Journey in Worship
Netanya Castillo
Producing an extended play (EP) that combines deep theologi al reflection with various musical styles is no small feat. One artist, Grey Zander, has done just that by creating a series of compositions inspired by the structure of lament and sorrow as seen in the Psalms. This year, on January 24, Zander published his EP titled, Lament of Self-Made Sorrow, and invited the world to experience the four movements of repentance through his songs “Invocation,” “Complaint,” “Petition,” and “Hope.”
“The title is very honest to what it is since sorrow is the proper response to human sin,” said Zander. “When dealing with sin, it’s not about not having any hope at all, but it is to be sad. It needs to have that weight–to understand what sin is doing, how it’s bringing you further apart from God.”
“This EP was a chance for me to express to God that I want to enter into His redemption,” said Zander. “I don’t want to be just a reader in His story – I want to be a participant.”
Drawing from themes of sin, mercy, and redemption, his work prompts listeners to experience the raw emotion of lament in fresh and unexpected ways. The project was born during a Lenten service last year, where Zander was encouraged to plan a worship session on lament which included ideas of calling out to God, describing our distress to God, asking God for help, and acknowledging God’s faithful character. These elements, as well
as Zander’s written prayers, became the backbone of the musical journey: each one representing a unique movement in the EP.
“For the first track, “Invocation,” I just wanted a raw and authentic sound. I wanted it to ask God, His whole self, Father, Son and Spirit, to have mercy on us,” said Zander. “Just to be with us and want to reunite us back to Him.”
The second movement is “Complaint,” where digital and fragmented sounds mirror the shattered state of humanity apart from God. The lyrics express the idea of humans as God’s image-bearers and the ways that they fall short of faithfully representing Him:
Broken, bent, and twisted, unpolished and misted, a shattered mirror, this image-bearer is dim and unclear. And overcome with fear, I’m brought to tears by the death that sears, the very basis of what my faith is, and takes my life away and shakes it, demolishing the heart that You’ve created, breeding hatred upon the sacred.
“Petition” follows third and features a rock-inspired sound with screamo vocals. It channels despair, asking God for transformation. “I wanted to figure out how to embody the full extremity of desperation. The point I wanted to open is that it’s aggressive, but it’s not angry,” said Zander.
The final piece, “Hope,” reflects God’s sovereignty and peace amidst chaos. The resurrection was equally as necessary to the gospel narrative as the crucifixion. However, understanding the full depth of the crucifixion brings believers to a fuller understanding of God’s love. “I was trying to enter into the story of the crucifixion in a way that I hadn’t before and not immediately jump to the resurrection. To reflect on the pain it caused Christ, the
grief, and why it had to happen,” said Zander. And in it all, he found that God also came to bring hope in the chaos of the self.
Overall, there is no purpose to the season of Lent if it is not followed by Easter, for Lent is a time of preparation. The same God who raised Christ from the dead will do the same with sin which (as proclaimed by St. Paul) is death itself. God promises to resurrect the dead parts of ourselves and to restore us. Thus, the four songs challenge their audience to engage with lament as an act of worship, emotionally honest yet grounded in hope. It serves as a reminder that lament is not merely an expression of grief but a path to deeper connection with God. Zander hopes it inspires others to embrace the complexities of lament, praise, and transformation.
“This EP was a chance for me to express to God that I want to enter into His redemption,” said Zander. “I don’t want to be just a reader in His story – I want to be a participant.”
Credits to Abigail Broadhurst for album art
Artist Spotlight: Sim
Esther Jungnickel
Many may know him to be the unassuming mailman on campus who goes about his day assisting customers at the TWU Campus Store, and delivering tax receipts to their mailboxes with a love letter mixed in there if they’re lucky. Little do they know, he is a multi-talented artist with a heart for the Lord who has the ability to juggle many projects at once —a true visionary. If you cannot get enough, make sure to listen to the full interview via the QR code.
MH: Who do we have the privilege of meeting today?
S: My name is Sim. I am a second-year linguistics student. My areas of interest are music, photography, tailoring and sewing.
MH: What do you value in art?
S: Honesty, there’s something about being vulnerable that really resonates with people, so that’s what I attempt to do in my music. I’m more of a lyric person than a music person. People say Taylor Swift is a good lyricist–like, no–Ryan O’Neal is much better than Taylor Swift. I will say that.
MH: A controversial opinion to have nowadays. Who inspires your music?
S: Music wise, [King] David, the way he writes the Psalms. I’ll be inspired by the Holy Spirit. I’ll turn my prayers into songs. Musician wise, Michael Kiwanuka, Leon Bridges–I really like his first album. My music is more like indie, soul, jazz fusion, and a little bit of house in there.
MH: House music? I didn’t expect that.
S: Yeah, I’m really into House right now, because it’s so easy, relatively. I have a little recording studio in my room.
MH: Can we find your music anywhere?
S: I have a SoundCloud: Yismemani.
MH: Who inspires your photography?
S: I’d say Joe Greer, Garry Winogrand and Joel Meyerowitz—both street photographers from the 70s. Phil Sharp and Dorothea Lange capture light in portraits beautifully. The emotion I am capturing in a portrait is an embodiment of my own feelings; photography is what I use to process. With still life, I just like things that are beautiful. It’s fun to capture life as it is.
MH: What got you into sewing?
S: I just want to make clothes that fit me properly, that look nice, and are a style that I like. Some of that is expensive, so it’s a bit cheaper for me to make my own clothes. It’s good learning and it’s hard work. It takes a lot of time, but it’s rewarding. I want to know what my clothes are made of, [and] where the fabric is sourced from.
MH: What projects are you currently working on?
S: I’m making a coat with a shawl collar for a friend. I’m trying to launch a brand—just a few items that’ll cycle in and out with the seasons. Mostly coats and pants, linens, wools, cotton. Stuff that’s good quality. I just don’t like how fabric these days is all plastic. Like, why am I wearing this?
MH: Any new music?
S: I’m working on a worship song with a friend. It’ll have some house elements in it. I want to start working on personal devotional songs again—I did that over Covid. I’m also working on some instrumental classical stuff because I enjoy classical music a lot. It’s mostly what I listen to.
MH: That sounds peaceful. What about photography?
S: I didn’t really take any photos last year, so I’m trying to start again. I’m trying to do a portrait a week, or go out and shoot once a week. I have a monochromatic project that I’m trying to work on where the outfits and the environment are all the same color. It’s proven to be more difficult than I
thought, especially if I’m doing it outside in nature. Another idea I want to explore is building a set in my home, just like having a studio. I also just like building things. I built a large format camera over Covid because I didn’t want to buy one. It’s workable. I just need to figure out the focal distance. I’ll have to test that, maybe this weekend.
Interview Recording
I’ve realized that if I partner with the Holy Spirit, then He is able to use my art.”
MH: What is your vision for all your endeavors?
S: My short term vision for music is to impact people spiritually, to encourage them. In the long term, I want to change the way modern worship songs are written. They’re vague, and we’ve shifted away from hymnal music which was there for the purpose of educating the listener and the singer on who God is and what He’s done, and actually worship Him. I think we need to get back to that place of writing about who God is, his attributes, what He’s done, and how great He is. Then the congregation is learning at the same time as worshipping.
Photography wise, the dream is to be a photojournalist for missions work. And then sewing, I mean my brand: just making quality clothes for myself and others.
I’d say I try as best I can to incorporate the Holy Spirit into whatever it is I’m doing. I had an epiphany the other day that God made the world, and so He’s a creative being. I struggled with this question: is art valuable to God? I’ve realized that if I partner with the Holy Spirit, then He is able to use my art. That’s what drives me now, that beautiful collaboration between the physical and the spiritual.
MH: It was such a pleasure speaking to you and getting a glimpse into the vision you have for your work moving forward. Your honesty and vulnerability is apparent and showcases the intentionality you take in your work. When you commit your vision to the Lord, he will bring it to fruition. I’m excited to see it happen.
S: Thank you! Let’s do this again, in a longform podcast next time.
TWU Students Represent Canada at Global Peace Summit in Bangkok
Netanya Castillo & Katie Vermeulen
TWU students Zachariah Galloway, Marko Zolotarov, and Gabrielle Goh attended the 4th Global Peace Summit in Bangkok, Thailand from January 15-17. The summit, which was organized by Humanitarian Affairs Asia and the United Nations, had approximately 400 delegates from 45 countries to discuss global peace issues, political conflicts, and the role of youth in fostering international peace.
The summit brought together delegates from countries around the world with 20 students from Canada representing Trinity Western University, the University of the Fraser Valley, The University of Manitoba, the University of Ottawa, the University of Winnipeg, and the University of Toronto. Over the course of the conference, the delegates attended discussions ranging from political peace to personal forgiveness.
Each student learned how they, as a generation of future global leaders, could promote peace and understanding on the world stage. Galloway, a psychology student, explained that his interest in the summit stemmed from his passion to make an impact in politics and peacebuilding. Zolotarov, a political science student, spoke fervently about his commitment to international advocacy and the responsibility young diplomats have in shaping global conversations. It was a critical opportunity for him to represent Ukraine on the global stage amid its ongoing, unjust war.
For Galloway, the summit showed the importance of prioritizing conversations and communication over conflict. A memorable quote from speaker Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya resonated with him: “Talk, talk, talk is better than war, war, war.” This quote emphasized the need for leaders to engage in diplomacy and conversation to avoid unnecessary conflict.
One of the summit’s key themes was the concept of peace, which was explored from multiple angles. One speaker, Marina Cantacuzino, founder of The Forgiveness Project, delved into the concept of individual forgiveness and empathy and how they can contribute to healing societies scarred by war.
“It was amazing and startling to see that all these people from different countries that we’ve seen as the enemy are people who are just like us with wants and dreams and desires,” said Galloway. “They want to go to school, they want to go to college, they want to grow up and have a family. The young people don’t want war. They just want to live.”
COMMUNITY LIVING
“The young people don’t want war. They just want to live.”
Both Galloway and Zolotarov expressed excitement about the future of peacebuilding, noting the importance of initiatives like Ignis Creo, a startup founded by Jeremy Joosten and Daria Furtak, a student from uOttawa, which equips young people with the tools to navigate their careers while creating positive social change. The Global Peace Summit not only provided the students with valuable lessons on diplomacy, but also reaffirmed their commitment to advocating for peace through dialogue, education, and collaboration. Galloway and Zolotarov agree that everyone can be peacemakers by using the following as a starting point:
1. Start from a place of faith and do what God calls you to do; 2. Remain committed to your personal peace initiatives; 3. Build relationships with people who have different perspectives; 4. Be proactive in your causes and make strides locally; 5. Be in a state of continuous learning.
“Our generation has an opportunity to be proactive in meaningful ways that bring real change,” said Zolotarov. “As young diplomats, because we engage in these difficult conversations, we can work towards peaceful solutions together.”
Interested students are encouraged to contact the Centre for Calling and Career Development at TWU.
Transforming Vision into Reality: A TWU Outdoor Experience (HKIN 216 Course)
Katie Vermeulen
Vision is the starting point that sets a larger adventure in motion. For Journey: A TWU Outdoor Experience, the vision began when Jared Ginter, previous staff from TWU Recreation, came to the TWU Outdoor Centre with the dream of creating curriculum for a canoe trip. But like any significant vision, it wasn’t just one person’s dream. In collaborative effort with José Larochelle, the Director of the TWU Outdoor Centre, his team helped scout locations, manage logistics, and provide the necessary staff to bring the vision to life. Together, they created a transformative experience that continues to grow and evolve.
“We want people to look at the world differently than they currently do. One of the limitations of being human is that we only truly view the world through our own perspective. But when we work hard to understand how others see the world, something transformative happens,” says Ginter.
What exactly is this course? Journey, an HKIN course is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be guided, mentored, and challenged by not only staff leaders, but fellow peers you may never have had connected with before. With extensive experience in outdoor leadership, and wilderness skills, Outdoor Centre staff offer a 3-credit course that takes students into the wilderness of Wells Grey Provincial Park for eight days of canoeing and camping. The trip crosses both Azure Lake and Clearwater Lake; surrounded by mountain peaks of BC’s alpine meadows, forests, waterfalls, cliffs, wildlife and rivers.
As highlighted on the Trinity Western University website, preparation for the trip includes group meetings, orientation, readings and assignments based on core principles like well-being, resilience, and self-reflection. The course encourages deep personal exploration, asking participants to con-
sider who they are, what they believe, and what they are called to become. The website further explains, “The rich, distraction-free environment in this course provides a unique opportunity for you to process more than you would normally have the capacity to. This allows you to create new ways of being and to imagine your future in a new way.”
Sitting in the TWU Outdoor Centre office, surrounded by topographical maps, ropes, and equipment, a quote on the whiteboard caught my attention:
“TRADE. Affirmation for Accomplishment. Security for Significance. Immediate Pleasure for Personal Growth. Exploration for Focus. Addition for Multiplication. Acceptable for Excellent. The First Half for the Second Half. What is the next level worth?”
When asked about a moment that defines the program, a TWU Outdoor Centre staff member recalled the first Journey trip in 2021. “One memory stands out: the final day of the trip at Diver’s Bluff. There’s a high cliff there, and while I hadn’t planned to jump, I went up to support others. At the top, I made the leap too. I remember the long fall, the rush of hitting the water, and the clarity that came after.”
From its beginnings as a 200-level course, Journey has now expanded into the Outdoor Pursuits (HKIN 336) course, drawing in more participants each year. As the staff member noted, “The next level is always possible. It’s about seeing potential, putting in the work, and making it happen. Whether it’s a higher jump, designing a program, or running a department, the limits we place on ourselves are often in our own heads.”
“There’s a cool moment,” the staff member shared,
“because it goes from this macro scale—the vision of creating the program, executing it, debriefing it, and then recreating it so it can happen again—to this micro scale, where the vision becomes personal.” The staff member continued, describing the moment on the trip: “I had this idea to go somewhere new, to explore something unexplored. But you have to do it with people. You get to those clutch moments where you’re asking, ‘Are we going to make this happen?’ And then, you just jump. You’re at the mercy of gravity, and then, you splash down. And you’re like, ‘I made it. I’m alive.’ I feel more equipped for the future, stronger, closer to others, and more connected to myself for having done it.”
Looking ahead, Journey will continue to evolve. In August 2025, the course will return for its fourth year as a 300-level offering, now available for upper-level credit. For those ready to trade comfort for growth and urban life for wilderness, Journey offers a transformative experience that connects participants with themselves, others, and creation.
Visit marsillmagazine.com for student testimonials and a video interview with last year’s participants. Do not miss the chance to take the leap. What is the next level worth?
Waiting for the next cliff jumpers
Enjoy the Ride
Reilley Kellner
No two university experiences are the same, and a lot can change over the course of five years.
Ideally, you will arrive at university feeling the same way you would feel standing in line for a new rollercoaster ride: full of anticipation and enthusiasm for what is ahead. Stepping foot on campus for the first time, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed; and after five years, leaving campus as a better version of yourself, filled with even more excitement for what is to come.
The thing about rollercoasters and university is they tend to look a lot scarier, and a lot longer from an outside perspective. So, while you are here, make some friends, strap in, hold on tight, and most of all enjoy the ride, because as Emma says, “it goes by fast.”
At Trinity Western University, students are provided opportunities to grow in multi-faceted ways. Although each student’s experience and growth are unique, there is room to compare experiences and find commonality between people at different stages of their university journey. Riley Vanderveen is a first-year Human Kinetics student, whereas Emma McElrea is a Media and Communications student in her fifth and final year attending TWU, with Spring graduation in sight! Through these short descriptions, you may have already made a baseline judgement of Emma and Riley, asking yourself what these two students have in common? It turns out, a lot more than expected.
Challenges are a big part of the university experience, and over the course of five years, there have been many obstacles Emma has had to overcome. However, it is the lessons you learn about yourself when faced with adversity that carry forward. “For most of my life I’ve been a big people pleaser and push over to be honest,” Emma says, “but during my time here through relational conflict and different situations, I’ve learned to stand up for myself, but also to communicate, be bold, direct and really grounded.”
Comparatively, one of Riley’s big takeaways from his university experience thus far is being pushed
to improve his critical thinking skills. Learning how to critically think is a huge life skill that develops while attending university—and a part of critical thinking is self-examination and being self-aware. Qualities Emma has shown through her ability to reflect on her past experiences and learn through hardships.
Like a rollercoaster, it is no surprise you will be tossed around and go through many highs and lows along the way. Occasionally, you might even be thrown for a loop and lose track of which way is up for a second before regaining your bearings. Other times you will begin to feel comfortable enough in the security of your seat to look around, enjoy the ride, and feel a deep sense of joy.
“If God has brought me into a role He’s done so for a reason and He is going to do something through me if I trust Him, because through Him incredible things happen.”
TWU is well known for its campus involvement, with a strong correlation between dorm-life and community. Emma says the campus life community has “…exceeded my expectations to be honest, I heard the community was good but I didn’t have any image in my mind of what that would actually look like and it’s so much better than I pictured.” Likewise, “there are a lot of opportunities to get involved,” Riley says, “you just have to be open to it. There are always events going on, but part of it is being intentional with getting involved.”
Another large aspect of community involvement is student leadership positions and team sports. Riley plays on TWU’s club volleyball team and is aspiring to be an RA next year. While Emma has been highly involved with discipleship and currently serves as the devotion coordinator. With her key leadership roles, Emma feels she has grown a lot. “Being in leadership has helped me feel more comfortable leading people, but I think the biggest lesson I’ve learned is realizing that there isn’t as much pres-
sure on me as I think there is.” Emma continues to say, “If God has brought me into a role He’s done so for a reason and He is going to do something through me if I trust Him, because through Him incredible things happen.”
Both Riley and Emma grew up with strong Christian backgrounds and are deeply rooted in Christ. Although, it was interesting to hear each of them speak about what their faith journeys look like and how they are still growing in relationship with Jesus while attending TWU.
On Mondays, Riley regularly attends his D-group meetings as well as leading a Bible study every morning in his dorm, as Riley believes that stewardship is how he has grown a lot within his faith. “In the area of serving other people,” Riley says, “I have the opportunity to serve through some of the programs Trinity puts on.”
Likewise, Emma says her faith has grown immensely throughout her time spent at TWU, although in different ways than Riley explained. “I grew up a Christian” Emma says, “but it was all head knowledge, it wasn’t a personal relationship with God. Faith was something I chose but didn’t feel necessarily.”
However, during her time at TWU and being immersed in a Christian environment surrounded with like-minded people has really helped Emma’s relationship with God flourish. “Before it was a separate thing” says Emma, “I had my life and then my religion, but since coming here it’s grown so much that everything I do is centered around my faith.”
The journey between your first and fifth year of university is a time of rapid growth in a wide range of areas. There is no doubt you will be stretched beyond your limits, only to realize you are capable of far more than you ever thought possible. You will meet new friends, outgrow people, become part of a community, learn, flourish, be humbled, laugh, fail, and succeed.
You will also discover new interests, be presented with opportunities to lead, and serve others. You might even change degrees half-way through; but no matter what path you choose or what year you are in, only one thing can be promised through a university experience: Growth. Growth in every way possible.
“The university experience has been a rollercoaster” Emma says, “but a beautiful one, I wouldn’t change it for anything…”
Faith, Family, and Vision with Interim President Todd Martin
Netanya Castillo
As the Provost and Interim President of Trinity Western University, Dr. Todd Martin intertwines his faith with his leadership roles. His journey from theology and business studies to family studies and sociology reflects a lifelong commitment to following God’s lead, wherever it took him.
“I was interested in business initially but had a strong conversion experience and I wanted as much theology and biblical studies as I could at that time,” said Dr. Martin. “Theology ended up being my major and that led me into full-time pastoral ministry, which wasn’t on my radar. However, I was completely open to God’s leading in my life and said, ‘Here I am.’”
When Dr. Martin decided to pursue post-secondary education, his mother gave him a Bible and only wrote one thing in it: John 8:32 which says, “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free” (Christian Standard Bible).
“Christ frees us from our own need to put ourselves as creator and sustainer of our lives. We need to understand that Jesus is truth, and in Jesus, we are freed from self, we’re freed from ignorance, we’re freed from bias, we’re freed from prejudice, and we’re freed from sin. We’re freed from the old person,” said Dr. Martin.
isolation,” said Dr. Martin.
His studies culminated in a PhD in sociology at the University of British Columbia, equipping him to integrate academic research with a ministry-minded heart. Dr. Martin has worked at TWU as an associate professor of sociology since 2012. From 2017-2022, Dr. Martin served as the dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Now, his current role as provost oversees all academic operations such as the strategic plan to have “every graduate equipped.” His concurrent role as interim president started in July 2024, which involves leading the executive team of the university.
“God opened doors for me to be here at TWU – I’d like to think that’s how I can contribute to His renewal of the world,” said Dr. Martin.
Dr. Martin emphasizes participation over passivity when asked about his vision for the university. As such, TWU’s strategic priorities include: advancing Christ-centred learning, cultivating master learners, accelerating academic innovation, and demonstrating operational excellence. Students are encouraged to be part of this story as well.
With this mentality, Dr. Martin’s academic journey was equally shaped by faith and a desire to understand the human condition, especially within the context of relationships. He pursued higher education in sociology with a focus on family and its intersection with faith. “We are created for relationships. God calls us to love Him and to love our neighbour, so it’s really impossible to live out the gospel in
“TWU is the kind of place where we want to see people moving from observer to participant,” said Dr. Martin. “It’s very much participatory as opposed to observing from the sidelines. God calls us into His work.”
The Well: A Space for Rejuvenating the Mind, Body, and Soul
Netanya Castillo
Nestled in the heart of Douglas Centre is The Well, a place of retreat designed to return students to an equilibrium of peace. The Well’s coziness comes across as a curated living room that restores stillness to the mind, body, and soul. In a fast-paced culture, The Well offers a countercultural invitation to pause and embrace genuine rest with its amenities and close-knit community.
“The Well aligns with the missional values of Trinity Western University in that it is a space to remind yourself of what your mission and purpose is,” said Jong Woo Choi, a psychology student and The Well Coordinator.
Walking into The Well, students are greeted by a calming atmosphere filled with tools for relaxation. The massage chairs and foot massagers provide physical comfort, while the essential oil diffusers, Zen garden, and fidget toys help students reach a state of internal calm. The space also has a selection of books on mental health and spirituality, including works by Gabor Maté and John Mark Comer.
One way that The Well aspires to build community is by making the space an electronic and homework-free zone. In doing so, The Well allows students to be present in the moment. Other community resources include a chessboard and a large table designed to nurture connection.
“What The Well tries to do is to love ourselves and others,” said Choi. “It reminds me of 1 Cor. 13:1-2, ‘If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing’” (New International Version).
On January 22, The Well hosted a campaign in partnership with Bell Let’s Talk, a national initiative focused on creating spaces for individuals to safely discuss mental health. The initiative highlights that 1.25 million young people in Canada need support
and that one in four adolescents have considered suicide. One way students can assist with this crisis is to help remove the shame of mental health struggles by becoming a sincere, listening friend to others. However, trust can take time. In spaces where friendships are commonly built on proximity, lasting friendships can be difficult to build. As such, Choi advises that being a true friend requires intentionality.
“I think it’s very easy for us in our culture to want to stand out and be attractive and charismatic but to actually help people, it’s the complete opposite.
I think of Jesus washing people’s feet and I try to mimic that attitude of serving others,” said Choi.
For any weary souls or those looking for a place to unwind, The Well offers its services and can redirect students to resources that can support them further. The Well’s three R’s of Relax, Restore, and Reconnect exemplify exactly what the space aims to do. As such, people from all backgrounds and faiths are always welcomed at The Well. Their hours of service can be found on their Instagram @ thewelltwu. Whether students want to make a new friend or need a place to recentre, The Well team looks forward to meeting you.
Photo taken by Pillar
HUMOUR
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The TWUSA Election Saga: A Tale of Promises, Plots, and Possible Tears
Wilfred Elah
Intro: The Stage is Set
Ah, election season. It’s that time of the year when campus turns into a Netflix reality show, and everyone suddenly has a media production team. The candidates? Selling dreams and promises in videos worthy of America’s Got Talent high-definition montages, dramatic voiceovers, and editing done so well you’d think Mr. Beast directed them himself.
If you missed the TWUSA election speeches this year, congratulations—you have successfully dodged a level of chaos only rivalled by group projects.
But fear not! As your dedicated humour correspondent, I embarked on the noble quest of watching those speeches (with friends, snacks, and a lot of confusion) to bring you the ultimate breakdown of this wild ride. So, grab your popcorn, and let’s meet our contenders (anonymously, of course—because of privacy and also drama).
Episode 1: The World Promiser
First up, we had The World Promiser. This candidate treated the election like a Kickstarter campaign, except instead of funding a niche indie game, they were single-handedly reshaping the future.
“I promise…” they began, and then they never stopped.
At first, it was simple: better student events. Cool. Then, it escalated: free coffee for all. By the end, I was half-expecting a promise to “cure campus WiFi.” Ambitious, yes. Possible? We’ll see. But hey, you have to respect the optimism. If nothing else, they’ve got confidence, and in student elections, confidence is half the battle.
Episode 2: The Watchdog
Next, we met The Watchdog. Unlike the others, this candidate wasn’t here to make promises—they were here to make sure other people’s promises got kept. Basically, the election equivalent of the kid in class who reminds the teacher they forgot to collect homework.
“Vote for me,” they declared, “and I will personally ensure that whoever wins follows through on their plans.”
I had questions. First, do you even need an official title to do this? Second, what happens if you win? Do you just…watch yourself?
Nevertheless, an interesting strategy. Bold. Unexpected. Slightly terrifying.
Episode 3: The Vote Converter
Now, if you thought election season ended with speeches, think again. Enter: The Vote Converter. Unlike the others who relied on big promises and big speeches, this candidate had a different tactic—door-to-door campaigning.
Picture this: It’s late at night. You’re in your dorm, minding your business, when suddenly—knock knock. Open the door, and there they are, standing like a political trick-or-treater.
“Hi, have you voted yet?”
It was like encountering a very determined salesperson, except instead of selling vacuum cleaners, they were selling themselves. And look, I respect the hustle, but unfortunately for them, they picked the one room full of no voters—and I mean people who have not voted in years. Long story short, we saved you from an awkward conversation about elections at night.
Final Episode: And the Winner Is…
Episode 4: The Strategist (A.K.A The Alleged Tear)
Now, let’s talk about the true mastermind of this election. The one with strategy. The one who allegedly—and this is still under investigation—shed a tear during their speech. Was it genuine? Was it rehearsed? Was it a tactical emotional appeal straight out of a political playbook? We may never know. But here’s what we do know: it worked.
One of my friends, who had previously been indifferent about the election, came storming in after the speeches, passionately declaring, “They’re so genuine!” The next thing I knew, she was ready to join the campaign team like a soldier answering the call to battle.
Listen, I’m not saying the tear was planned. But if it was? Flawless execution.
By the time you read this, the election results will be in, and a new president will have risen. But deep down, we already knew who had it in the bag. If you don’t, just ask your friend. And if your entire friend group is clueless, well…just wait.
Elections are unpredictable, like soccer matches. One minute, you’re winning; the next minute, you’re down 4-0, and nobody knows what happened. Regardless of who won, one thing is certain—TWUSA elections will never be dull.
And if you need me, I’ll be here, waiting for the next saga to unfold.
Stay tuned.
End of Season One.
Illustration credits to Maizie Hanschke
CREATIVE WRITING
BLAXPLOITATION
Justin Brown
Black bodies hanging from the trees
While those who lynched them
Now try to learn our dances
For the For You
The killing was easy
Easier than the footwork BLAXPLOITATION
Black squares
Black lives
Black music
Black love
Reposted and retweeted by White hands in
White spaces
Hands too white to get dirty BLAXPLOITATION
The ones who “make it”
Will always make more
The ones who fall behind
Will either barely live or
Surely die
Since when did money matter
More than the mission?
Maybe you forgot while you were Having your talents enslaved for The connoisseurs BLAXPLOITATION
@jb.offthepage
BLAXPLOITATION
Our ancestors fought to break
Their chains and step into Freedom
Now they sell those chains
Back to us
New ink marks independence
But back then ink sealed our fate
Upon our ebony skin
Perhaps this means we’ve
Moved forward
But are we making sure
We don’t chain ourselves once more?
It’s drip but we used to drown in them
Unable to swim with the link around our leg
BLAXPLOITATION
They opened the doors to us
Accepted the dream he had
But did they welcome us
Or did they snatch out
Housewarming gift
Pass it around for free
And promise is a future
That’s still just a dead man’s dream?
BLAXPLOITATION
Blaxploitation is tiring
But i feel like its all we know
Let’s reclaim it all
For real this time Past Present Future
Let’s fight against it:
Black Liberty and Xcellence
Prosperity, Love
Over
Intolerance, Thievery, And Triflin’
It’s Our Need
Why is it that some Enter the new year With the tears of unfulfilled desires And relinquished hopes?
Why is it that some Must always feel loss, Feel the emptiness Of necessary and good choices?
Why is it that some Experientially know That dreams must die, That hearts do not go on, That time does not heal, That pain changes a person?
Why do we know That freedom costs, The loneliness aches, That friends cannot fill
All the holes that family did not provide?
And why do we make peace
With what our heads know, And what our hearts feel, But it was nothing we wanted, Expected, or desired?
And why do we learn That while peace surrounds us
The ache remains Even if the breaking does not,1 That the freshness of a new year Changes nothing of the past?
So the pain, the loneliness, the ache Cradles the peace of new choices: A new way of living and remembering
Goodbye 2024
Knowing there is good, just realizing it might not be mine
Letting dreams die
Surviving again
Braving 2025:
Seeing that faith, hope, love remain
Lingering with 2024: Holding the pieces, unmended
Keep the scars
Open your emotions
Let go.2
Lissy Grey
One World Was Never Enough
Parnika Trivedi
“I was never made for this world,” was her favorite line growing up. How could it not be?
When, as a child, a library card was her most precious possession.
The worlds she found between the pages were magnetic, and she fell in love with words that lingered long after the book was closed.
Her eyes often wandered over each line, finding her own reality plain in comparison— so vast and dull beside the vivid realms built from ink and paper.
In those enchanted spaces, she met roses and beasts, strong female leads making hard choices, finding magic in the smallest things.
Fall leaves crunched beneath her feet as she walked with her nose buried, lost in yet another story. And when a leaf danced down, resting on an open page, she glanced around and really saw, for the first time, how beautiful her own world was.
“Magical” was the first word that came to her mind.
She realized she was part of a world equally enchanting, remembering the courage it took to untangle herself from the arms of those she loved, to travel far and rediscover herself after failing.
It was magnificent how she cried herself to sleep,
only to show up the next day with a smile. It was courageous how she battled each day against her toughest competitor— herself—
navigating a journey of losses and wins.
“One world was never enough for her,” she typed behind the computer screen, bringing to life stories that danced in her imagination.
But with peace in knowing the world she lived in was nothing short of magical.
How does God’s eternal Vision shape or challenge the way you see the world?
Aida Amini
God’s eternal vision shapes how I see the world because it helps me understand that, even in challenges or moments of fear, I am never truly alone. When I close my eyes and trust in God, I’m reminded that I am on a journey of growth and healing and that Jesus is my guide and protector. I believe that God created us to experience life on Earth, and while we may forget who we are as His children as we grow older, God’s eternal vision always leads us back to the truth of our worth. We are loved, and we are safe when we trust in Him.
As Florence Scovel Shinn says, “My eyes are God’s eyes, I see with the eyes of spirit. I see clearly the open way; there are no obstacles on my pathway. I see clearly the perfect plan.” This resonates deeply with my belief that when we trust in God, He opens our spiritual vision to see beyond earthly struggles, to the greater purpose He has for us. Having a bold vision, as I’ve learned from those
who’ve followed God’s call, means embracing that divine guidance with courage, even when it’s not logical or easy to understand. It’s a spiritual path that requires faith, trust, and an open heart. I’ve seen that when people follow God’s vision, their courage and bravery are not their own—they are empowered by Jesus. His love and presence help them do what seems impossible. Whether loud or quiet, God speaks and acts through them, showing that boldness is a gift that He gives us.
From those in pursuit of bold vision, I’ve learned that our power comes from God and that we are never unworthy of His love. Even in moments when life seems overwhelming, Jesus walks with us, providing strength, wisdom, and love. This belief is what shapes the way I view the world—I choose to see it through the lens of faith, knowing that God’s eternal vision provides purpose, healing, and guidance.
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