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Letter from the

Editor

“I hate people” is a common sentiment among our generation.

I get it; the kid in your class asks your prof about the homework you forgot. “I hate people,” you turn to your friend and roll your eyes.

Or the person in front of you in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru orders every single piece of chicken in the United States and you’re stuck waiting for 35 minutes. Man, I hate people, you think to yourself.

I’m just as guilty, especially before I’ve had my first cup of coffee.

It’s just easy to throw it out there.

You can make a joke out of it or generalize an entire population based on one annoyance. I’m not sure how or when the trend started, but somewhere along the line, we decided it was “cool” to trade empathy for apathy. We made Twitter accounts called Why I Hate People and funny articles titled “27 Signs You Absolutely Hate People.”

Maybe it’s just because it’s February and the month of love is on my mind, but I’m tired of “hating” people. In fact, I love people. I love their complexity, their hopes, dreams and biggest fears. Every person is living a completely different life, and that in itself should fascinate us. How could we despise such awesome creations?

This issue of the Swinging Bridge is a little bit different. It’s not only for you, but it’s also about you. There are stories about what students do on the weekends and what plans they have for Spring Break.

There are student features about a unique major, senior art projects, basketball brothers, and the women’s soccer seniors. We even talked about love on a ring by spring campus as seen through the eyes of different singles and couples. These are real people. They’re probably your friends, maybe your family and strangers you’ll want to meet.

Although Valentine’s Day is primarily a holiday celebrating romantic love, I think the same principles apply to any relationship. Whether it’s a friend, a family member or a significant other, we are called to love - not just on Valentine’s Day, not just throughout the month of February, but every day, 365 (or 366) days out of the year.

1 Peter 4:8 sums this up pretty nicely: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” Let’s stop “hating” people, starting now with the people on this campus. Read about their stories, get to know them a little better and most of all, love them as Christ called us to.

Maddie Crocenzi Editor-in-Chief

Student Life

By Andrew Weir

HUMANS OF MESSIAH Sam Brock

Sophomore Applied Health Science

Kansas Shearer

“One of my biggest goals in life is to be the best man I can be for my current family and my future family. One of the main factors that will help me attain this goal is perspective, specifically in my choices. The decisions I make do not just affect me; they are also a reflection onto my family, and I want to represent them well. The decisions I make today do not just affect right now; they have future implications on those who will be important in my life.”

First-Year Psychology

M.Ed. Assistant Director of Residence Life

“Attending a school that is both academically challenging and religiously involved has helped me to find myself. I had to learn how to manage my time by choosing the most important things in my life. I thank my roommates and other friends for creating an open-minded environment and allowing me the opportunity to be myself.”

“For anyone I interact with I hope that they experience the presence of Christ.

Not because I can do this so consistently, but because I believe in the transformative work of Jesus. So ‘hope’ is a key word; it is my hope that there continues to be more of Jesus and less of my sinful nature in my interactions with others. The potential impact of this on others is exposing them to the gospel. I hope to be Christ’s skin on my bones.”

Table of Contents

STUDENT LIFE

Page 4: HDFS: Not your Momma’s Major

Tim Ferret

C U LT U R E

Sports & Rec

Page 6: Health Column

Page 14: WYMHMLM

Page 22: All in the Family

Page 7: Lottie Life Hacks

Page 16: Appsolutely Life Saving

Page 24: Adventure Awaits in Central PA

Page 18: Debatable: How to watch a Political Debate

Page 26: Dorm Room Workout

Page 8: Spring Break around the Country Page 9: How to Adult Page 10: Commitment on Campus

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Page 20: Senior Art Show

Page 28: The Class that Didn’t go to Class

Student’s

A Messiah

Student Life

Guide Weekend

By Leah Robinson

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Check out Capital City Mall for those all-important sales and while you’re there, why not check out the cute artsy store and paint your cares away?

Visit Trindle Bowl and impress your friends with some awesome strikes.

If you’re feeling really adventurous, why not take a trip to Harrisburg and check out Midtown Scholar?

You can browse books while possibly listening to some live music (with some pretty awesome coffee).

Junior Amos Chew recommends going to Juice and Java to gain more energy after a good workout.

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Afternoon & Evening

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If you’re thinking about exploring Harrisburg*, don’t miss these amazing restaurants and places to visit while you’re there: Elementary Coffee Co. or Little Amps to get your coffee fix.

The Millworks – it can be a little pricey, but offers some of the best food in Harrisburg and supports local artists by displaying artists’ work in glass studios.

Cork and Fork - great food, great location!

Morning:

Senior Rukshani Perera recommends going on a hike in the beautiful countryside of rural Pennsylvania. Pine Grove Furnace is a great place to hike – especially for those who want to appreciate the view but tend to get a little too ambitious.

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Au Bon Lieu for some freshly-made crepes paired with unique chalkboard tables that let imagination take over.

Pennsylvania State Capitol Building – enter and see the famous building, spend a bit of money and take a tour or simply admire the amazing inner artwork of the dome.

Susquehanna Art Museum, which displays local artists’ work and is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate artwork from around the country.

Afternoon: •

Cornerstone Cafe is a Mechanicsburg jewel that offers great coffee and a wonderful place to chat, relax or have some alone time to end a busy weekend and prepare for the week ahead.

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*Messiah offers weekend shuttles to Harrisburg if you don’t have a ride there! Check out the shuttle schedule on Messiah’s website.

Senior Jon Barry Wolf recommends making your way over to Harrisburg’s Broad Street Market, where you can buy fresh food to support the local community as well as interact with the market vendors.

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Student Life

Human Development and Family Science: NOT your

momma’s major

BY ALYSSA BURD

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hroughout the course of our lives, the variety of relationships we build help influence how we think, feel and function as human beings. Relationships provide the foundation of society – and that’s exactly what the Human Development and Family Science major (HDFS) at Messiah seeks to explore.

Some may view HDFS as the “Mommy Major.” It’s occasionally mistaken for a program designed for women who wish to raise families and become the ultimate housekeeper. However, there are countless opportunities available to women and men in the HDFS major that go beyond the duties of a stay-at-home mom.

"The nickname 'Mommy Major' sends a message that [HDFS] is only for women. There's lots of room for men in the field because men have a lot to offer in terms of support for families and youth."

-HDFS professor Paul Johns “HDFS classes have a lot to do with learning both facts and skills relating to how to be effectively nurturing. Nurturing is seen as a ‘mommy’s’ role, hence the name ‘Mommy Major,” adds Shua Wilmot, a senior HDFS major. “But the fact is, the world also needs dads and non-parents who know how to nurture, communicate, listen, resolve conflicts and love. To call HDFS, the ‘Mommy Major’ is to subtly perpetuate a harmful cultural notion that men don’t need to have good interpersonal skills.”

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Student Life

HDFS encompasses a wide variety of career opportunities for men and women alike in fields such as family intervention, social services, child development, foster care, adoption, counseling, education and ministry.

Like every major, HDFS involves rigorous coursework. Students within the department study a variety of intense subject areas such as family dynamics, human sexuality, interpersonal relationships, human growth and development, family resource management and professional ethics. Students are also expected to gain hands-on experience through internships, observation and work in the Early Learning Center.

“A lot of people think HDFS is common sense, but they don’t realize how much of it is not common sense material,” says senior HDFS major Shiloh Kail.

Distinguished Professor of Family Science and Gerontology Chair, Raeann Hamon, states, “Our students are being professionally equipped to deal with families and personal insights in order to become a better parent. This department offers bonuses for both professional and personal life.”

"Everyone is there for you and they're willing to learn and grow with you."

-Megan Leiby "You get really close to your professors because they want to get to know you. Everyone's caring, positive and willing to help," -Emily Gaillard Human Development and Family Science simply seeks to build relationships and family dynamics in a way that helps us understand life as we know it. According to Associate Professor of HDFS, Erin Boyd-Soisson, “HDFS is the building block of society.

If you build a strong family, you’ll ultimately build a stronger society.”

In addition to meaningful education, HDFS also offers a friendly and welcoming environment for students of all majors: “Helpful is the first word that comes to mind,” says sophomore Megan Leiby.

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Student Life

Engle Center Health Column

I Think I Have the Flu

BY BETSEY MILLER, NURSE PRACTITIONER

It’s a common statement people make when they’re sick. Most often, it’s used as a catch-all phrase for, “I feel awful.” But not all viruses are created equal, and they are definitely not all “the flu.”

There are important differences between viruses and how they’re treated, and although symptoms sometimes overlap, you can usually sort them out. Let’s break it down.

First, “flu” is short for influenza. True seasonal influenza is caused by influenza

viruses, which infect the respiratory tract.

Unlike many other viral respiratory infections, influenza can become severe and even life-threatening for some people. The flu comes on suddenly, and the symptoms typically include a fever, chills, headache, severe body aches and cough. The symptoms you usually get with a cold (a sore throat, runny/stuffy nose) are typically absent with the flu.

The flu is super-contagious. We can spread it to one another from up to six feet away.

It’s transmitted by droplet, so it travels through the air with coughing, sneezing and even talking. Think of the college campus as being like a giant cruise ship.

We’re all hanging out together and sharing germs. So, we need to do the best we can to protect ourselves and each other.

If you already have the flu, we will sometimes prescribe an antiviral medication, depending on where you are in the course of your illness, how sick you are and what other health problems you have. These medicines can shorten the course of your illness and help prevent serious complications. They have to be started within the first 48 hours of your illness to be effective, though. So, come to the Engle Center right away if you think you have the flu.

If you’re just not sure what you’re dealing with, the best thing to do is get checked out. Flu season is just hitting its peak here in central Pennsylvania, but let’s all try to keep our campus healthy and have a flufree semester!

Your best protection against the flu is a flu shot. It’s not too late to get one, but it does take about two weeks for antibodies to develop so that you have full protection.

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Student Life

Not Too Shabby Sandwiches

BY ELIZABETH GUTMAN Hawaiian Ham Sandwich You will need: • Two slices of white or wheat bread found in the bread section • Honey mustard found in the condiments section • Two slices of ham found in the sandwich section • One slice of pineapple found at the salad bar

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How to make: Step 1. Take your two slices of bread and pop them in the toaster for as long as you like.

Step 2. With a knife, spread the honey mustard equally on both slices of bread.

Step 3. Take two slices of ham and place them on one slice of bread.

Step 4. Head over to the salad bar and take one slice of pineapple from the fruit tray.

Step 5. Cut off the end, and then cut the pineapple into approximately 3-4 pieces.

Step 6. Place the pineapple slices on top of the two ham slices.

Step 7. Put the other slice of bread on top, cut the sandwich in half and enjoy!

Toasted Guacamole and Mozzarella Sandwich You will need: • Two slices of white or wheat bread found in the bread section • Two scoops of guacamole found at the burrito station • Two slices of mozzarella cheese found in the sandwich section • Two tomato slices found in the sandwich section

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How to make: Step 1. Take your two slices of bread and pop them in the toaster for as long as you wish.

Step 2. Walk over to the burrito station and put two scoops of guacamole on one slice of bread.

Step 3. Head back over to the sandwich section and take two slices of mozzarella cheese and place them on top of the guacamole.

Step 4. Take two tomato slices and put them on top of the mozzarella cheese slices.

Step 5. Put the other slice of bread on top, cut the sandwich in half and voila!

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Student Life

Spring Break Around the Country

BY STEPHANIE BRICKER

Spring break is that oasis in the middle of the semester to go home and spend time with family, catch up on work or nap for seven days straight. Or, for some students, Sophomore Marissa Showalter went on a service trip last year to Priority 1 Ministries in the Bronx, NY. “We worked at an after school program there and did a lot of ministry with the homeless!

It was a great experience,” she says.

Junior Ben Reinert has never had a dull spring break, as he’s traveled to the Grand Canyon and Colorado in previous years. This year, he has backpacking plans along a 70-mile Smokey Mountain trail with Andy Badgerow, also a junior.

it’s the perfect time to head on an adventure.

Check out these students’ past and future spring break experiences and start thinking about how you want to spend your break.

Sophomore Madison Groff is considering a return trip to the Bronx over spring break. She says of her J-Term trip there, “God taught me so much about the different ways people live and how even small acts of service can provide in big ways.”

Many students, including Amy Vorhauer, choose to relax, reconnect and regroup over break - perhaps with Netflix on their laptops. She adds, “Gotta recharge that battery!”

This spring break, first-year Frank Heberlig, will be connecting with his home church while helping with their annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser.

According to first-year Danielle Cardone, the track and field team will be traveling to Lima, Peru. “We will be doing service work, along with playing games with the kids and exposing them to sports and running,” she says.

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First-year Addison Hurst plans to travel north to Maine and hold onto the thrill of winter with a ski trip.

Student Life

HOW TO ADULT:

ASK SOMEONE ON A Date

By Sharlene Oong

Think back to that awkward moment when you were either asked out on a date or asked someone else out on a date. How did it happen? How did you even start that conversation? What were your odds?

You can watch a million YouTube tutorials, but there’s no sure-fire way to guarantee a “yes.” Here are some guidelines to follow, but remember, at the end of the day, it’s all about staying true to your style – as awkward as that style might be.

1) Keep it cool More often than not, students worry about creating the perfect moment to lessen the chance of rejection – but Anthony Johnson, a junior theatre major, doesn’t want the big build-up. “It is not something I would be thinking about, or planning weeks ahead,” he says. “If I know someone, and they do something that gets triggered, I will be like, ‘Hey, do you want to go out sometime?’”

3) Be clear about the invitation

4) Keep it confident

When it comes to dating – or the opposite sex in general – confusion abounds. Make your intentions obvious from the start and you’ll clear up a lot of potential misunderstanding.

As it is normal for guys to ask the girl out, it is now becoming more normal for the girl to make the move. “Just be bold, there should be no stigma anymore about who asks who out. Don’t let other people’s maybe more conservative opinion hold you back from going after what you want,” says Rose Talbot, a senior journalism major.

“I have been asked out on dates before, but I don’t think I have been asked out on a date that they have called a date,” says Jamie-Claire Chau, a sophomore sociology and anthropology major. “If you are going on a date with someone or you are asking someone, just say what it is.”

“If somebody else is single, they are probably waiting to be asked. The worst he can say is no, the worst she can say is no,” says Rosier.

“If we are going to develop or form a relationship . . . are we being transparent about our feelings, or are we bottling things up? The more you bottle it up, the more it will simply emerge or create disruptive potentials,” says professor of communications Dr. Mary Holloway.

2) Be creative with the date Dinner and a movie might be the classic first date – but planning a fun activity shows creativity and intentionality. “I like being competitive when I go out,” says Lauren Bontrager, a sophomore sociology and anthropology major. She suggests carnivals, fairs, bowling, or other activities.

Enjoying the great outdoors is another popular way to connect on a first date. “I would love to go hiking or camping, or something I wouldn’t normally do - like let’s go fishing; I hate fish but let’s go,” says Esther Rosier, a sophomore politics major.

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Commitment

BY ROSE TALBOT

Chances are high that if you’ve been a Messiah student for awhile – or even just attended Welcome Week orientation – you’ve heard the term “ring by spring.”

Messiah, along with Christian colleges across the nation, is known for the M.R.S. degree – and it makes sense. Put together a couple thousand young, attractive people who share the same age and faith (and a

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guy/girl ratio stacked distinctly in one gender’s favor), and sparks are bound to fly.

sometimes feel like a minefield of relationship statuses and social media PDA.

While the average age of marriage in the States is increasing – 27 for women and 29 for men, according to a 2015 U.S. census – that rising rate doesn’t really seem to be reflected on Messiah’s campus.

But what I’ve realized is that Messiah’s “commitment culture” looks very different depending on your relationship status – whether you’re married, engaged, dating (especially in a dating world turning increasingly online) or enjoying the single life. Messiah students from each stage of life offered some insight into their stories and what they want others on campus to understand.

As soon as it hit 2016, my Facebook newsfeed started flooding with “Can’t wait to be Mrs. So-and-So,” like Messiah’s culture was heralding me home for the last spring semester. As a single girl, Facebook can

Student Life

On Campus Ring(s) by Spring Campus From the Eyes of a Married Couple Imagine balancing schoolwork, social life, multiple jobs and the stress of senior year – oh, and being married, too.

Josiah and Kimberly Lindquist – criminal justice and HDFS majors respectively – started dating their freshman year and were married in July 2014, the summer before their senior year.

The couple, who met before their first classes even started, had the unique experience of walking through their entire college life together, all the way from orientation down the aisle.

The biggest struggle they encountered as married college students was the balancing act involved. “We lived pretty close [to campus], so it was tempting to spend all of our spare time off campus, which made seeing friends more difficult,” says Kimberly. “The flip side of that was being able to have friends over and do movie nights or offering a place for people who were visiting from out of town to stay was awesome.”

It’s easy to assume that married students have the benefit of spending much more time together – but for Josiah and Kimberly, that wasn’t always the case. Josiah, who had one semester of school left, was a part-time student and worked two jobs to make an almost full-time schedule.

“Thankfully we had super supportive family and friends, but we were definitely really

busy while we were seniors . . . finding time to hang out and time to spend with friends was a challenge,” Kimberly says.

One of the biggest pros of early marriage the Lindquists found was the way it prepared them for life in the “real world.” “Post-graduation we transitioned into working full-time together, which was a benefit for us because we had already adjusted pretty well to being married,” says Kimberly. “We weren’t getting married, graduating and getting new jobs all in a short period of time.”

Figuring out what works best for yourself and your relationship is crucial – while some people can’t imagine getting married in their early 20s, for others like the Lindquists, it was the perfect time. Kimberly advises students thinking about a serious relationship while in college to “let go of any expectations you had,” and also intentionally carve out time for each other regardless of how busy schedules can become.

“Nurturing your relationship and learning about each other and yourselves is so important during that time,” she says.

He Put a Ring on It Campus From the Eyes of an Engaged Couple When Caitlinn Curry, a senior journalism and cross-cultural ministries double major, stepped onto campus as a freshman, she was totally set on a year-long dating fast.

But during the first week of classes, she met Luke Betteridge, currently a senior mechanical engineering major.

“He held the door open for me, and told me ‘Nice shoes,’” she says. “I wasn’t wearing any shoes. I was so sure about not wanting to date, but then here was the most beautiful man I’d ever seen - I knew this whole not-dating thing was going to be really hard.”

After a semester of being pulled toward each other yet trying to wait until the right time, both felt God telling them to pursue a relationship.

Last February, less than a year after they started dating, Luke kneeled down in the snow and asked Caitlinn to marry him. “People joke that ring by spring is probably the only stereotype either of us has ever fit into,” Caitlinn says.

With the wedding set for August 13, and their graduation only a few months later, the future is wide open for Caitlinn and Luke. They both feel a calling to missions – Caitlinn using journalism to share people’s stories and work particularly with women and children, and Luke to help communities empower themselves through engineering tools.

Because of the length of their engagement, both say they haven’t found it too difficult to juggle college with the stress of planning a wedding, although being in a serious commitment can come with its own stresses.

Luke’s advice for students wanting to date in college is to look for solid mentorship early on. “Mentors can help you make sure dating this person is the right decision and that you’re not rushing into something that’s going to hurt you,” he says.

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Student Life “I would want people to know that you’re not a societal reject if you’re single,” says Caitlinn. “There’s so much beauty in being single. The truth is, being engaged doesn’t magically solve all of life’s problems – whatever stage you’re in, you often find yourself wishing you were in a different stage.”

The real beauty of whichever stage you’re in is using it to love others and draw close to God – whether or not that also involves drawing close to a special someone. For Luke and Caitlinn, there’s no question that their future of serving God is made stronger through each other. “We don’t want to go not having lived our lives to the fullest potential and made the most of every day – we were made for right now, for this moment,” says Caitlinn.

“There’s so much beauty in being single. The truth is, being engaged doesn’t magically solve all of life’s problems – whatever stage you’re in, you often find yourself wishing you were in a different stage.”

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Tinder flame Campus from the Eyes of an Online Dating Couple Online dating, for all its misconceptions, is now the second most common way for people to meet a significant other, according to KWTX News. Not only is it a fast-growing and wide-reaching medium, it can also be a genuinely successful way to start a relationship.

Rachel Chopka, a junior biopsychology major, met her boyfriend by swiping right on a screen. She says she originally got Tinder as a joke, but once she matched with her current boyfriend and they began talking, it became more than just a fun way to spend time. “Turns out I was just really awkward and I matched with a really cute guy who liked how awkward I was,” she says. After talking through the app for a month, they decided to meet in person in a public space – with a few of her friends subtly sitting a few rows back

“I was embarrassed to tell people how we met at first because of the notions associated with Tinder.” to be safe. They got to know each other for seven months before officially dating, and have now been together seven months.

“I was embarrassed to tell people how we met at first because of the notions associated with Tinder,” she says. “I did get some negative responses about meeting someone on the Internet especially from my close family.” Some common objections Rachel faced were “Why can’t you just find a nice boy at Messiah?” and “It surprises me you had to find someone online when you’re in college.”

Student Life This line of thinking implies that there is a level of inferiority to meeting someone online, and meeting in person is the optimal way to have that “meet-cute.” But as Erin Zakin, a senior public relations major, points out, “There are only so many people you can meet on a college campus, so online dating opens up a new world of possibilities for a relationship. I don’t think you should judge others for the way they find their partner, as long as they love who they’re with; that’s all that matters.”

Rachel says that for the most part, people who heard her story were accepting and supportive. “A lot of people told me other stories about people they know who met their boyfriend/girlfriend online and how happy they were for them. It made me realize how common it is becoming to meet someone online and gave me some peace about how I met my boyfriend.”

Single and Owning It Campus through the Eyes of Singles For all the talk of ring by spring, there are plenty of people on this campus who flew solo this Valentine’s day – and while there are countless reasons why someone might choose not to date in college, it does come with its own unique set of struggles and benefits.

“Being a girl at Messiah feels like you’re in a very competitive dating world,” says senior Andrea Yong, a psychology major. “It’s partly because the gender ratio’s against us, but also because of the pressure of this ‘ring by spring’ ideal.

Sometimes, it feels like if you’re single, people are thinking there must be something wrong with you. And if you choose not to date, people usually have a hard time understanding that, because dating culture is so perpetuated here.”

Andrea hasn’t dated during most of her time at Messiah, and as any single person can relate to, she says there have been plenty of moments when she’s wanted to experience a relationship.

“Even though there have been the lonely moments, I really think being single helps a person grow individually. I know and understand a lot more about my-

“Even though there have been the lonely moments, I really think being single helps a person grow individually”

self now because of it. I know who I can and can’t date, and who I want or don’t want to date, because I’ve had the time to get to know myself really well.”

Andrea went on to explain that while college can be a good time for some to meet their significant other if they’re able to balance everything well, she believes that at this age we’re all in a formative stage of self-discovery – and the idea of a serious relationship can be scary. “Andrea in the working world is probably going to be totally different than Andrea in college, in the same way that I feel so different than the person I was in high school. The kind of guy I would choose to date now might be totally different in a few years.”

The “pressure cooker” atmosphere that Messiah’s culture can create is certainly relatable, with multiple students echoing a similar sentiment.

“As a senior looking back on the pressure, I don’t understand why I felt it – I realize I’m not the only one leaving Messiah single, and there’s a bigger world out there,” says Jodie Howard, a senior public relations major.

One of the major benefits she listed was the ability to approach major decisions independently. “Being single through college has meant getting to decide my future for myself,” she says. “I’m open to living anywhere in the world, and I think it was planned that way, because I have big dreams and not having to think for another person will allow me to pursue them anywhere and anyhow I want.”

photo by roberto nickson While Messiah’s commitment culture can feel overwhelming no matter where on the relationship spectrum you’re currently sitting, at the heart of each story came a similar message: being happy exactly where you are and with yourself is the first and biggest step. Both relationships and singlehood have their own difficulties, and the other side can often look tempting, but appreciating the stage you’re at in the moment is key.

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W Y M H M L M

By Megan Hess

(What You May Have Missed Last Month)

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Student Culture Life Not to invoke #FOMO, but you missed a lot last month. In fact, we all have. As busy college students (and just people with lives), it’s hard to keep on top of everything. No worries!

Here’s a list of “can’t-misses” you may have overlooked during J-Term:

1. “FloriDada” by Animal Collective.

A single off of the band’s album Painting With, “FloriDada” evokes the state of Florida’s sunny, giddy, Disney-esque brilliance - perfect to chase away the winter blues. It’s equally fun, and frenetic music video comes with a seizure warning, but it’s safe for everyone without photosensitive epilepsy.

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BY LINDSEY LONGORIA Every February, stores across America overflow with candy hearts and teddy bears. In any Walmart on February 13th, you’ll encounter scores of significant others frantically searching for last-minute, “perfect” gifts.

Whether celebrating or dreading Valentine’s Day, we must remember how complete love looks. 1 John 4:18 reads, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out

2. #WasteHisTime2016

This Twitter trend turns the patriarchy on its head, with women brainstorming ways to waste the time of wannabe-baes - some clearly a joke, others downright vicious. While it seems cruel on the surface, it’s only pushback against the games some men play with women’s hearts, and harmless as long as the truly hurtful tweets stay hypothetical.

fear…” No dozen roses fulfill our hearts’ innermost desires. No cynical approach to the season can displace the anxiety of seeming alone. Yet perfect love isn’t compatible with these fears.

As we become more Christ-like, we learn to love each other through more than just eCards. We don’t fear rejection because we know we’re already fully accepted. The per-

3. Undertale

Released in September, the minimalist RPG (role-playing game, for non-gamers) created by Toby Fox has become explosively popular. Some of its unique qualities include its three endings (which a player receives depending on his or her actions during gameplay) and gender-neutral protagonist.

fect gift isn’t marked half-price on the 15th; it requires offering ourselves fully as living sacrifices. In self-giving, we find the One who will never leave or betray us; Jesus, the one called True Love.

4. Duck Donuts

Dillsburg favorite Frosty Llama will get some competition this May when a new Duck Donuts franchise opens in Mechanicsburg. Founded in 2009, the franchise has expanded beyond its original Outer Banks locations. The Mechanicsburg store will be the second Duck Donuts in the state; Lancaster gets a Duck Donuts in April.

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Appsolutely Life Saving: 10 Apps to Get You Through the Semester

by Leah Robinson Are classes wearing you down already?

Have you broken your New Year’s resolution when it’s only February? Are you in need of a new app to fuel your procrastination?

Opening up iTunes or even the App Store can give some of us less tech savvy students anxiety. For those of us who are more experienced with the latest Google watch apps, or social media trends, you may still be interested to know there are great apps out there for college students like you and I. Here are some apps Mashable recommends to help you along your rocky road to a degree.

1. Benchprep

This app is wonderful for tests such as the LSAT. It comes with flashcards and an interactive course library. With over 600 study lessons and quizzes to test your progress, you’ll be ready for those dreaded tests in no time!

2. Evernote

It’s basically a free master database for all your pictures, documents and videos. The app helps you organize your work, and get your life together in ways we never knew were possible. It’s free for most devices unless you want to splurge and go Premium.

3. Easybib

Many of us may have heard of EasyBib during our last minute citation madness, yet this app takes citations to a whole new level of laziness. All you have to do is take a picture of a barcode and the citations come up for you.

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4. Babylon

With comprehensive dictionary results and translation for dozens of languages, it includes 75 languages and 1,500 glossaries. No need to worry about last minute Spanish translations with this app!

5. Dragon Dictation

Tired of typing too many essays? Don’t sweat. With this app, all you have to do is talk! With accurate voice recognition, Dragon Dictation instantly brings your words to text.

6. SelfControl

Fed up of trying but failing to stop browsing on Facebook when you have a very important exam coming up? This app helps you block websites on your laptop for however long you choose. Not even resetting your computer will override the app, so be prepared for some serious study time.

7. Studious

This app will help your embarrassment level by stopping your phone from interrupting classes. The smart app automatically silences your phone based on your inputted class schedule.

8. Sworkit

Working out is something many of us would love to be able to fit into our schedules, but sometimes life gets too crazy.

With this app, you can choose from endless exercises that only take 5 minutes.

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9. CamScanner

This app lets you take quick pictures of readings and save them for later. As well as managing your documents, it allows you to easily scan things to your iCloud.

10. Xmind

If you’re like me and greatly enjoy mapping out all the crazy thoughts and information you’ve stored throughout the day, you’ll love this mind mapping application that plans for projects and studying.

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Murray Library Reading List

BY MIRIAM THURBER All the Light We Cannot See

By Anthony Doerr Suggested by: Beth Mark

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All the Light We Cannot See is a WWII novel set in a small French town. The book goes back and forth between a young German boy recruited by the Hitler youth and a 14-year-old blind girl whose paths cross.

“It is beautifully written and kept my attention to the last page,” says Mark.

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Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption

By Bryan Stevenson Suggested by: Lawrie Merz This book is an autobiography of a lawyer who uncovered racial injustice in the south. While working on his first case, a man wrongly accused of murder, Stevenson realizes the charade of justice.

“It’s fascinating, and I would highly recommend it,” says Merz.

Pride of Baghdad

By Brian K. Vaughan Suggested by: Sharon Berger This is a stand-alone graphic novel based on a true event. During an American bombing raid, the animals of the Baghdad Zoo escape and begin roaming the streets. The story is told from the animals’ perspective and according to Berger is “a really poignant reflection.”

The Walking Dead

By Robert Kirkman Suggested by: Sharon Berger

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The Walking Dead is the graphic novel series preceding the popular TV show.

It’s a graphic zombie story, but “it really discusses morality, ethics, politics, the breakdown of how humans treat one another when facing the direst of circumstances,” says Berger.

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Tips to Successfully Watching a Political Debate

by Michael Scinto

One of the most important aspects of campaigning is debates. Since the days of Lincoln and Douglas, these spectacles have always drawn crowds and generated interest among the politically inclined.

They are great ways to measure both a candidate’s electability and hear about his or her platform firsthand. That said, it is important to be informed when listening: not all candidates are completely truthful, and the format often lends itself to generalizations, misunderstandings and sometimes, outright lies.

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Here are some tips to make the most of your time watching a debate:

1. Look for short and sound responses Senior politics major Rebekah Glick stresses the importance of conciseness and coherence when gauging the value of a candidate’s response.

“One good thing to look for is consistency in messages and issues. Don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to under-

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stand every single stance a candidate has, but watch how they talk about four or five key issues. Also, make sure they answer the question—if they’re 30 seconds into their answer, and you wouldn’t be able to jot quickly down the gist of it, then they didn’t do a good job.”

2. Take notes Jeremiah McCoy, a sophomore politics major and Treasurer of the MC Democrats, suggests taking notes to better comprehend the candidates’ points.

3. Observe Satchel Johnson, another sophomore politics major and officer for the MC Republicans, recommends a different approach.

“When watching a debate, I use the time not to listen to the views or try to figure out what their policy stances are, but to see how they interact with other highly qualified individuals. The more mature they are, the better fit they would be working with other legislators and cabinet members, which is a huge part of the President’s job.”

Regardless of how one watches, or who one roots for, it is important to stay knowledgeable. Understanding a candidate’s history, knowing their stances on hot-button issues and recognizing their connections (both in government and the private sector) are all integral to becoming a well-rounded voter. And in this increasingly contested election cycle, America needs those voters more than ever!

“Notes help you systematically compare issues without reliance on the media. If foreign policy is an interest, you can compile various stances that can later be accessed.”

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Jennings, example of her love box (below)

Here I Am:

BY MYRIAM PEDERCINI

Senior Art Show W

ith spring around the corner, seniors are filled with the anticipation of graduation, figuring out their future in the rush of the last semester here at Messiah. For senior art majors, their spring doesn’t only hold the promise of graduation, but the excitement for the chance to showcase their talents in the Senior Art Showcase on March 19.

With the show in March, seniors spend their hours engulfed in their artwork in the studios throughout campus. A handful of artists gave a glimpse into their creative processes.

In the depths of Frey’s basement sits Amaris Wilkins, a studio art major with a concentration in 3D, patiently forming leaves and branches from cardboard she has been soaking for several days.

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Wilkins favors experimenting with materials such as cardboard and loves working with her hands, such as through metal smithing. She is constructing a site-specific installation, a piece of artwork that interacts with a specific area/space. Her finished piece will hang from the lower and higher level of the atrium in Climenhega. It represents the idea of amputated nature as cardboard leaves will litter the floor beneath, and silver cast leaves will be “growing” from the branches.

“I love the idea of taking something straight from nature and putting it in a gallery setting using formal materials and methods. I love using God for the inspiration of my artwork, especially with His work. I work with God a lot on my artwork, co-creating with God. It’s my way to bring

Wilkins, example of her cardboard tree (above)

God’s glory to earth. I ask Him ‘How do you want me to express You through my art?’ and it’s usually through nature.”

Meanwhile, graphic design major, Victoria Jennings, has been working away at her pieces that reflect some vital questions in the marketing world.

We see, almost every day, advertisements for products that promise the intangible.

Jennings explains that graphic designers do a lot of packaging and help create brand identity. For her piece, she focuses on the products that companies try to sell to consumers, specifically through their advertising method of promising you something intangible, such as love, with their tangible products. Her artwork is a critique on what graphic designers sometimes do.

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wcase “It’s not about the piece itself; it’s something bigger; the company representing who they are and marketing them.”

Holding a white box with the word “love” carved on it, Jennings opens it up to reveal a pop of color as images with brand slogans stand inside. McDonalds’ “I’m lovin’ it” and Kay Jewelers’ “Every kiss begins with Kay,” are some examples she uses to show how marketing “love” with materialistic products can give promises to buyers.

“It questions buyers’ motives. Hey do you purchase these things because there’s an intangible void? Is the company persuading you because they promise they will provide you love? I don’t want to be immoral about what I’m selling or branding.

I want to stand fully behind the company I am with,” says Jennings, reflecting on her future career.

Groff uses the text in both English and Italian in what she calls text dualism. She is incorporating a marble paper scan to help emphasize the mood of the message.

“I’ve been digesting a lot, like my faith, in this past year and a half. I have really been challenged with my roots in Catholicism that I grew up in and having them reunited in Italy, re-experiencing them deeper and then coming back here where I identify as a Protestant, “ says Groff of her inspiration.

Julia DeNardo, a studio art major with a concentration in 3D, enjoys altering a medium with her hands or with a tool in her hands. She is building a structure that contains smaller sculptures. The piece addresses the issue of mass incarceration and how it affects children.

“I worked with children who had incarcerated parents last summer, and they were just some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. My artwork has a delicate synthesis of different materials representing different children’s stories; they can be pretty traumatic.”

Seniors from various concentrations throughout the art department have the spotlight to display how they have grown as an artist. The artists spend hours creating installations, sculptures, paintings and pieces that exemplify the peak of their career. Family and friends are invited to the exhibition to witness the hard work and dedication of the students.

Working with birch wood for her final boxes, she is focusing on three intangible promises companies promote: love, confidence and happiness.

Another graphic design major, Carly Groff (also concentrating on digital art) focuses her project on the nature of graphics and physicality as she works with the ideas of text, color and special dimension with layers. Groff is working with plexiglass and screen-printed text to produce three prayers; Hail Mary, Apostles’ Creed and the Lord’s Prayer.

Groff, example of Hail Mary, Apostles’ Creed, and the Lord’s Prayer (above)

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All in the Family

BY ASHLYN MILLER

Each year, the scoreboards behind each basket in Brubaker Auditorium are updated with the new rosters for each basketball team. This year’s update on the men’s side had an interesting feature—some of the names seemed to be doubled. A typo? No, it’s actually quite accurate. This year’s men’s basketball roster has three sets of brothers: Jonah and Micah Meredith, Luke and Noah Cable, and B.J. and Garrett McHenry.

A family tradition— Luke and Noah

For the Cables, basketball and family were already synonymous before either brother started attending Messiah. Their father played at Bloomsburg University, and their two older brothers played at Elizabethtown College and Messiah, respectively.

“Basketball is a huge part of our family.

I can’t see it being any other way; even my little sister who is 12 now is starting to get involved. It’s something we can all relate to together,” says Luke Cable.

Before this year, Luke and Noah had only played a handful of games on the same court. Most of their time came outside of practice and competition.

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Luke, a junior, came to Messiah last season as a transfer from Eastern. Noah spent that year commuting to Penn State York for his freshman year while taking a year off from basketball. Soon, the itch to play basketball came back and Noah started talking to Luke about the possibility of coming to play at Messiah.

Both brothers were elated when playing on the same team became a reality.

“At home, we would play pick-up all the time. I’m especially close with Noah, so it’s awesome to have him on the team. He brings some entertainment to the team,” says Luke Cable.

The brothers say it’s easy to move around and spend time with different members of the team.

“It’s not like we’re always together. I think the fact that we have multiple sets of brothers gives us that feeling that it is a brotherhood, whether we are biologically close or not,” says Luke Cable.

Over the summer, the worlds of family, friends and basketball collide with a Cable family tradition: competing on a summer league team. The Cables’ father coaches—It’s all in good fun as the Cables wait for another season.

“If you know you’re in it with your siblings, it gives you more reason to want to push your teammates toward success and play for your brother,” says Luke Cable. “If I’m struggling or doing well, my brother is always the first one to encourage me, keep me level-headed or boost my confidence.”

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A Bond Strengthened: Jonah and Micah

Similar to the Cables, an age difference kept the Merediths from playing on the same team earlier in their basketball careers. “This is the first legit time we have played together,” says Jonah Meredith.

Jonah was able to walk on to the team at Towson University, a Division I school in Maryland. He wasn’t able to get as much experience on the court as he had hoped, so Jonah began looking for a new college experience.

“I actually found out after the fact that Micah was interested in Messiah too.

Coach Van Pelt called me and told me he was trying to get a package deal with my brother and I,” says Jonah Meredith.

The brothers’ time at Messiah has brought about some additional positives off the court.

“I think our relationship has definitely grown. I have a twin, so me and my twin are probably closer than anyone else in our family. But I’ve gotten a lot closer with Micah on and off the court with us working together,” says Jonah Meredith.

With Jonah entering his junior year, he wanted to share his experience thus far with Micah. “I help him out with study habits and time management and things like that. He has really learned a lot,” said Jonah Meredith.

For the Merediths, the Falcons provide them a second family away from home.

“I think the great thing about Messiah is that (the fact we are siblings) doesn’t stand out much more than the relationships people already have on the team.

The entire team is a brotherhood, and the fact that there are sets of brothers is even better for the program and the community,” says Jonah Meredith.

A new family — B.J. and Garrett

While some say competition creates hard feelings, B.J. and Garrett McHenry bonded over their shared love of sports, even before basketball became their focus.

When they were young, the brothers gravitated toward baseball. Once they tried basketball, B.J. had more interest in staying on the court, while Garrett sat out from basketball season his freshman year of high school to focus on baseball.

“We had something to relate to still, without being compared to each other,” says Garrett McHenry.

The following season, Garrett decided to give basketball another try. Then the McHenrys had the opportunity to play together for one year at Boiling Springs High School, a small public school about 15 minutes away from Messiah.

“After that, basketball pretty much took over for both of us,” says B.J. McHenry. “I think it made us a lot closer because we are always competing while playing basketball. When you are competing with a person, you really get to see what they are made of.”

Despite the close relationship, B.J. and Garrett have learned that sometimes there will be tension—but ultimately, the kind that brings positive results.

“Today at practice was an example… we feel comfortable telling each other anything—good or bad. I get after him; he gets after me,” says B.J. McHenry.

B.J.’s additional year of experience has particularly helped Garrett. “This being his second year of college basketball, he openly comes to me and tells me stuff I can do because he’s seen it,” says Garrett McHenry.

“Before practice, we’re up getting shots together, afterward, we’re making shots together. You always have someone to work your skills with and work out with,” says B.J. McHenry.

Not just brothers, but a family

The team hasn’t seen a “band of brothers” quite like this since the 2013-2014 season when Aaron and Christyan DeVan took the court alongside Scott and Brad Bolen.

The timing seems especially appropriate since all of the players mention that the team has a special focus on community, trust and leadership this season.

“Even though we haven’t had the best record this year, it’s definitely been an enjoyable season.

We are building the culture that we want, and it can only get better from here,” says Luke Cable.

Many of the players have fond memories of things they’ve done together as a team this year—ranging from the typical eating out and hanging out in the dorms, to spending a day over their Christmas tournament in Florida trying to catch lizards on the beach. “The guys still talk about that day,” says B.J. McHenry.

“When I’ve played on other teams, sometimes you get cliques of guys. This year, it would be really easy to have cliques of brothers, but I’ve never been on a team like this where everyone is a brother to one another,” says B.J. McHenry.

Jonah Meredith points out a team cabin retreat as one point where the team committed to making brotherhood not just an exclusive set, but a team value.

“It expanded where we are doing things on our own simply from being close with one another. It has benefitted everyone. It’s the type of thing where these friendships last for a lifetime.”

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Adventure Awaits in Central PA

BY KELLY WEBBER

Messiah is a wonderful campus with a plethora of opportunities for adventure, from kayaking in the Breeches to ropes course challenges, or simply just enjoying the picturesque nature trail. However, there are also nearby places to explore off-campus. From hiking to rock climbing, the Mechanicsburg area has an adventure for you.

The Climbnasium in Mechanicsburg is a popular go-to for rock climbing. In fact, the Outdoors Club organizes outings for students interested in climbing. “Any trip is really fun with them,� says first-year and Outdoors Club member Rachel Ware.

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According to the Outdoors Club’s website, the Climbnasium offers indoor rock climbing for all experience levels. There’s a $6 special on Friday nights (not including rentals if you need them) to climb for the whole night. They also offer great beginner classes on Friday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

Other rock climbing locations include White Rocks (only five minutes away from campus), Pole Steeple, White Rocks at Pond Banks and Shaffer Rock.

City Island, approximately twenty minutes from Messiah on the Susquehanna River, is a perfect adventure for group get-togethers. According to Pennsylvania.com, here you can go boating, play miniature golf or just relax on the “beach.” You can also visit the Harrisburg Senators’ home baseball field, Metro Bank Park, while you’re there.

If you’re up for some hiking, the Appalachian Trail is an ideal location. Along the trail is a local bouldering area called Whiskey Springs.

“It’s really fun, and there are a ton of boulders to just climb and explore all around,” says Loft member Benton Rafiki.

The adventure doesn’t stop there. In an area surrounded by so many opportunities for adventure, it’s impossible to be bored.

Tell us (@MessiahPulse) what some of your favorite central Pennsylvania adventure sports are.

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By Willie Hope

Do you ever want to work out, but don’t have time to go to the gym? Maybe you’re intimidated by other people seeing you work out.

Whatever the case may be, we’ve got a workout you can do all from the comfort of your own room.

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2. Toe Touches Toe touches are another easy abdominal workout. Simply put your legs up against the wall and reach for your toes. You can also work your obliques by reaching to the right or left of your toes.

1. Push-ups Push-ups are a great way to work on your upper body strength. “Pushups can be done anywhere, and they work multiple muscles in the upper body without weights,” sophomore track and field member Aaron Gray said. They work one’s chest, shoulders, triceps and core simultaneously, according to md-health.com.

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4. Planks Planks are a great way to work the core, as well as the lower back and shoulders. Planks can be done for any amount of time depending on the strength of one’s core.

3. Squats

5. Jump Rope

Whether single leg or traditional, squats work multiple leg muscles. They help strengthen your back, quadriceps, hamstrings and your butt as well. “Squats are the best exercise you can do,” says Head Athletic Trainer Jeremy Kauffman.

Jump ropes generally cost around $2 at your local Walmart, and are a great workout for your calves. Not only does it work your legs, but also boosts your endurance and works on your arms when turning the rope.

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The Class that Didn’t Go to Class How the 2016 Women’s Soccer Class has Grown

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ne National Championship, four MAC Commonwealth titles, 88 total wins, two Final Four trips and four NCAA tournament appearances. The women’s soccer class of 2016 has done it all.

“We’ve grown together so much, it’s unreal,” forward Holly Burgard and goalkeeper Audra Larson laugh. The senior class consists of Burgard, Larson, midfielders Macaulay Soto and Marisa DeMonte, forwards Nikki Elsaesser, Kyele Bridel, and Trisha Tshudy, and defender Kate Shults.

One would think the class clicked since the first day of their freshman year.

However, that was not the case. “We were a hot mess,” Burgard says.

“We came in with a lot of different personalities and a lot of different backgrounds, and so it took us until junior year to really connect with each other,” Larson adds.

Ugliness, rather than beauty, came from the success of winning the National

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Championship their freshman year. “We expected to be in the National Championship every year,” says Burgard. “We didn’t see all the work we had to put in to get to that point.”

Head Coach Scott Frey backs up Burgard’s statement. “The class was sometimes dysfunctional, and people didn’t get along. The question wasn’t ‘Were they good soccer players, it was would they survive together?’”

“We kind of had to fight through sophomore year,” Larson adds. Conflicts hindered the team from reaching their potential both on and off the field. After winning the National Championship their freshman year, the team bounced in the Sweet Sixteen, earlier than what they expected.

Rather than folding, the class grew together and learned from their mistakes. “Once we saw that was done with, we understood what it’s really like, and we really have to fight for what we want to be next year,” Larson explains.

Even as rising juniors, the team had a significant voice on the team, as the class ahead of them contained only four members. Together, the 2016 class figured out how they could help the team go further as a whole.

“Their response was the turning point,” Frey says. “Ultimately what happened was the team became the most important thing. It’s never about them.”

Just three days after their NCAA tournament loss, the team was back on the field training. Bridel was making workout plans for the team, Coach Frey recalls.

“They were mad, like this couldn’t happen again,” says Frey of the team’s lack of preparation. “It wasn’t about them becoming the best player on the team, but becoming the best player they could be.”

The new mentality paid off. Elsaesser was named the 2015 National Player of the Year according to The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). “Some of our best players became our hardest workers,” Frey says.

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“One National Championship, four MAC Commonwealth titles, 88 total wins, “There aren’t many players that will out

two Final Four trips and four NCAA tournament work Nikki in training and preparing.”

appearances. The women’s soccer class of 2016 has But it wasn’t just individual achievements that helped the team. “Together this class done it all.” became special,” Frey continues.

“Somewhere along the line, they learned to appreciate each other’s differences instead of having each other’s differences drive them nuts.”

Team success ensued in the following years. A trip to the Elite Eight their junior year and then to the Final Four this year displayed the hard work the team put in. Even though there was not a storybook ending, the class took away something bigger than just hardware.

“The relationships that were formed and the core values that [Coach Frey] instilled in us is what I’m going to take from my experience here,” says Burgard.

“I try to think of games we played, and I can only think of a couple,” Soto adds. “But I remember more of the stupid things we did.” _____________________________

“Together this class became SPECIAL. Somewhere along the line, they learned to APPRECIATE each other’s differences instead of having each other’s differences drive them nuts.” _____________________________ Burgard, Soto and Larson give credit to Coach Frey for what he has done for their class and the program. “He really focuses on getting us ready for life,” says Burgard.

Coach Frey hopes the class will leave behind two legacies. “One, I think how we played the game. They played the game the way we envisioned it; speed of play, tactically, selflessly. The second is having leadership without somebody being in charge,” says Frey.

Nicknamed the “class who didn’t go to class” their freshman year, the 2016 women’s soccer senior class has grown into something bigger than themselves.

The class has surely left their mark on the program and Messiah as a whole.

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