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LETTER from the EDITOR T
his is my favorite time of the year — when spring is in the air. I can practically feel the warm sun and the gentle breeze, a welcome change after what always seems like an eternity of gray winter days. I find myself awestruck by nature all year long, but especially in the spring. The tulips stretch up to the sun and open wide, soaking in that beautiful light that reflects off their petals with a radiant glow. What just looked like nothing more than a decrepit tree, is now bursting with green and white buds, it’s new leaves swaying the wind. The bees start buzzing again and I start to see baby geese toddling after their moms. Nature is so lucky. It gets to have a ‘glow up,’ if you will, every single year. With April just around the corner, I’m already thinking about Earth Day, one of the most meaningful holidays to me. I usually spend the day carrying a “Renewable, it’s Doable” sign, or a “The Earth is Not for Sale,” banner as a part of a Climate Change march in Washington D.C. At no other time do I feel so invigorated by democracy as when I’m among thousands of people, all taking to the streets to say we care about sea ice and endangered species. But, as much as Earth Day feels like a celebration of our incredible planet, I also can’t help but feel a little sadder on this day than most, when I think about the state our planet is in. And
I wonder, how long can we keep this up? Can I just challenge you guys to do one thing while you’re walking along the breeches on the next warm, spring day? Look around and imagine our world without this annual spring revival. Imagine there are no bees, so there are no beautiful flowers. There are no trees with fresh green leaves, just stumps remnant of hundred-year-old oaks. Spring might not be so pleasant if we push our planet to the point that there’s nothing left to keep it that way. John Muir, wilderness man and founder of the Sierra Club, once said, “The world is big and I want to have a look at it before it gets dark.” Maybe our society can’t agree on policies that help or hurt the environment, but I do think we can all agree that we don’t want to see this world get dark… Okay, rant over. But, with that, I hope you guys will read the articles in this magazine and think about how your actions affect the people, and the world around you. We have been intentionally trying to publish more and more content that will really make each student here think about their place in this world. Don’t forget that you and your actions are important! See you between the pages.
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LOST FILMS Head to Parmer Cinema to see “Wonder” as a part of SAB’s Lost Films
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CONCERT Come out to see Audrey Assad in concert at 7:30 pm
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Head to Harrisburg and grab coffee or lunch and enjoy it along the river
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Try your hand at making a fresh and healthy smoothie bowl (and put it on your insta story of course)
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M A T T K O VA C H Vintage is in, and Junior Business major Matt Kovach is embracing the trend with this throwback shirt from the 80’s. The patchwork striped shirt is actually Kovach’s father’s from way back, but a similar style could totally be found hanging on the rack at Urban Outfitters today. Kovach adds a pair of distressed jeans rolled up to show off his suede desert boots. He adds handmade bracelets that not only add interest around the wrist and ankle, but have a deeper meaning behind them. The outfit is the perfect blend of casual yet dressed up, which Kovach likes to call “fancy skater,” a style he himself has developed.
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E M I LY KO O N T Z With this fickle winter weather, it seems that layers are a must. Sophomore Emily Koontz has done just this with her casual, sportswear inspired outfit. She pairs a distressed, army green sweatshirt with black leggings, tying a flannel around her waist for interest ― or if she gets chilly. With winter weather comes snow, making Koontz’s choice of Timberland boots perfect for walking around campus. They also happen to be her favorite shoe. As for accessories, Koontz chose a trendy set of gold hoops and a Cleveland Cavaliers hat to finish the look. The hat pays homage to her uncle who lives in Cleveland, but also completes this comfy outfit ― the perfect athleisure look.
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J O S I A H N I S LY Finding himself in between seasons, Josiah Nisly has combined his winter and spring fashion philosophies with this ensemble. He too has embraced layers with the uncertainty of the temperature. In the winter, Nisly tends to wear darker colors, as seen with the plum patterned button-down he is wearing. To bring in the spring vibes we’ve been experiencing as of late, he adds a pastel-colored undershirt and light wash skinny jeans. He pairs a subdued tan shoe to keep the attention on the upper half of the outfit.
H A N N A H PA L M First-year student Hannah Palm is seen mixing colors in a Frey studio, working on a paint project in this perfectly comfortable, yet artsy ensemble. Donning a floral patterned top and black distressed jeans, Palm looks put together for any campus event. The shirt adds interest beyond a plain white t-shirt with the floral back detail. She has a sweet deal with her roommate to share any clothes in their closets, including the jean jacket Palm has layered over the shirt. To finish off the look, Palm chose her go-to slip on sneakers. Palm also adds a few delicate jewelry pieces, because what outfit can’t benefit from great accessories?
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If you were to ask Ibinabo Braide a computer science major, also known as Ibi, and Ukamushu Undieh, a biology major who’s nicknamed “Kammy,” how they identify themselves, they will beam with pride as they inform you that they are in fact Nigerian. So how is it that two individuals who can trace their ancestry to the same state in Nigeria end up walking two very different paths of life? Nigerian-born Kammy is treated like a first class citizen in her country and is given special recognition in the U.S. because most individuals value her “exotic” nature. Meanwhile, halfway across the globe, Maryland-born Ibi is considered “lucky” if he successfully makes it out of high school — let alone college. So, what is the difference? Is it totally gender based? Is it society? Is it our government?
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STUDENT LIFE WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING EXOTIC AND A MINORITY? When talking about encountering preconceived notions, Kammy expressed the great times she had visiting family, as well as attending school here in America without much, if any, racist or biased interactions. “Nothing has felt negative to me personally as a black African woman,” she says. Ibi, however experienced a slightly different version of America. Growing up, Ibi was not unaccustomed to society assuming his education would not go any further than high school, and if it was to be furthered, it would be due to some form of athletic scholarship. “Everyone assumed I was going to start my career or join a team,” he says. “But my parents respected the academics. While Americans assumed sports, my parents wanted education.”
“In Nigeria, we were told America was almost like the ‘promise’ land,” Kammy states. “But upon arriving here in 2016, I realized there was a class of worlds. There were first, second and third world countries, and apparently mine was third. People here are so concerned with first, second and third word problems, but when I came here I was more surprised at how not everyone who lived here was treated like a first class citizen. In Nigeria, I can speak and vote without consequence. My teachers always told me to remember there is no place like home.” The culture shock of the American classes to Kammy is one that many minorities have accepted as their normal. Many domestic students have never had the privilege of feeling like a “first class” citizen because the title “minority” is bestowed upon them at birth. Ibi commented on how the word ‘exotic’ feels like “something foreign or out of reach.” Ibi is reminded of the irony in which visitors who look just like American citizens are valued as exotic, while those born in the U.S. are automatically considered “less than.” Both Kammy and Ibi can attest to how culture has impacted their lives, as well as how different their celebration of culture is compared to how Americans celebrate. “Respect [especially of elders] is a staple in my culture,” says Ibi. “There is much to be said about the way we show respect to each other.” Kammy says. “In Nigeria, members of my church and community act if I was theirs because we had a mindset of belonging to each other.” “The way we celebrate culture feels more colorful than the way Americans celebrate culture,” says Kammy. “American culture feels themed to me. Because of the tension in this country, your culture doesn’t feel unified. America has many different cultures that [have] been separated into what [feels] like social blocks.” For Ibi, he feels as though American culture is more holiday based, not a way of life. “Culture in America is reserved for a single day, and if you’re lucky you will get the shortest month of the year. For Nigerians, culture is celebrated everyday in the way we live,” he says. In connection with of a way of life, Messiah is known for living as an open-minded, diverse community. When asked what the words “diversity” and “open-mind” actually mean, Kammy and Ibi almost tripped over each other with their interpretations.
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“When I think of being open-minded, I think of the ability to accept others and adapt to your surroundings,” says Ibi. “When I think of diversity [on U.S. campuses] I can’t help but think about the ratio of black, hispanic and asian students to ‘other’ students. Diversity is so much more than race. We often forget to include language. Nigeria alone has over 200 languages, but we would still all be placed under the same ‘black’ or ‘African American’ umbrella.” Kammy says, “I think of not letting [your] point of view affect the way you view how others feel. Worldview plays a huge role [in] how we react to one another. Being open minded doesn’t mean agreeing with how everyone else feels, it’s simply valuing other opinions. Also, diversity is not just race or languages. It is about differences. Diversity includes social, political, and religious differences, not just skin color.” It is no secret that skin color, more often than not, has the power to determine how others will perceive you. Sadly, in America today, skin color has the power to build strong bonds or create instant enemies. For Kammy, her accent sets her apart and makes her “safe” because being considered exotic is desirable and intriguing. For Ibi however, he can recall the numerous times people will turn away from him for simply adjusting his hood. Despite the discrepancies within the two descriptions, both Kammy and Ibi have shown society exactly who they’ve decided they will become. “Am I exotic?” asks Kammy. “I wasn’t aware. I was just an African until I left Africa. People would ask where my love of science came from and would be surprised when I would tell them it stemmed from my teachers back in Africa. Americans will throw statistics at me when they realize I don’t fall into a certain category. Statistics are just numbers. What if I did something that sparked change in society? What would happen to your numbers?” “I [was] raised to not to let things hurt me. To let comments roll off my back,” says Ibi. “People want our differences to be so prominent but they do not matter. The mindset to feed into stereotypes has always made people feel like they can determine who I will be. I choose to let my education be what I make of it. I will accomplish what I want to accomplish and not let others tell me who I can become.” After sharing their stories and what has carried them through life thus far, both Kammy and Ibi hope readers will walk away with awareness. Their desire is for readers is to learn to recognize similarities, but to always keep in mind that we are to respect each other as unique individuals.
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The Human Library at Messiah College is a one day event designed to promote community conversations that will challenge stereotypes and prejudice through dialogue. A select group of students and employees from the campus community will become “living books” and share their personal experiences with you, eager “readers,” from the campus.
W H Y : The Human Library is
part of a worldwide movement to promote social change that encourages people to move beyond surface understandings of others, and instead learn to go deeper in dialogue realizing that while we are different, we are also more alike than initial impressions may lead us to believe. If you are interested in learning more about this event feel free to contact either Todd Allen or Liz Kielley. This event is free and open to the campus community. A more detailed schedule of events will be posted soon.
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hat if you had to walk over half of a mile to fill up your water bottle, take a shower or brush your teeth? Living in the United States, we may take the availability of water for granted in our day-today lives. But, for people in developing countries, access to water is not a given. With these people in mind, the Engle Center staff ran the Harrisburg Marathon in November. They used the marathon to raise money to provide water wells for communities in India, through the organization Global Partners in Peace and Development. The team named themselves the Water Well Warriors.
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“A water well costs $2600 to put in. The original idea [came from] a man from [New Life Church in New Cumberland] who saw the 26 miles and the $2600 and put those ideas together,� Betsey Miller, nurse practitioner at the Engle Center says. The church now sends many teams and individual runners, and the Water Well Warriors are a part of that. In the 2017 marathon, 100 out of the 1,000 total participants were running to raise money for GPPD to build water wells.
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“God has really knitted our hearts together. It so ties in with our individual life missions, our Engle Center mission and the Messiah mission. It’s just seamless for our lives,” Michelle Lucas, coordinator of health services, says. Lucas has a deeply personal reason for running: God miraculously healed her from asthma that had prevented her from running for 25 years. “If I’m going to run, let’s do it for a good cause. I just love how it combines this miracle in my life with this love that I have for missions and other countries,” Lucas says. The Water Well Warriors raised enough money for two water wells, and the story does not end there. Miller had the opportunity to go to India in January to dedicate the two wells and see the well that they had donated from the 2016 marathon.
“ I HONESTLY WAS LIKE ‘OKAY, GOD’S GOING TO PROTECT US. HE BROUGHT US THIS FAR. HE’S g o i n g to p r o t e c t u s ” “In India right now there is a lot of persecution of Christians because they don’t like that people are being converted from Hinduism to Christianity,” she says. Before traveling to the well, she was warned that it might not be safe and was given the option not to go. Deciding that she was going to do what she came to India to do, she went forward. “I honestly was like ‘okay, God’s going to protect us. He brought us this far. He’s going to protect us,’ which is weird because that would not normally have been my response,” Miller says.
“I just can’t explain how overwhelming it was. You know you’re running for a cause, but until you’re actually there and you see the people that you’ve actually run for and the benefit of that…” Miller says.
After Miller gave a short gospel message and prayed over the well, a group of motorcyclists drove up to the well. Miller and her team were escorted to their car very quickly and drove off through the rally. Later she would find out that three of her friends in the United States were awake and praying for her even though it was 2 a.m.
The 2016 well was installed in a village where between 100 and 150 families were walking a kilometer to the river to bring back one pot of water that had to be boiled before it could be used. Because of the well, the people in the village are much healthier since the water is clean.
“This water well was strategically placed beside a church where this pastor is boldly proclaiming the gospel in the middle of being persecuted by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, [or RSS], which is basically India’s ISIS,” Miller says.
And not only does GPPD attend to physical needs, they attend to spiritual needs as well.
Miller came back to the United States with fresh eyes to see the problems that wealth and privilege can cause.
“There’s a pastor that’s responsible for all of these different areas and as a result, they are able to preach the gospel. Then this unreached people group is able to hear the love of Christ as well,” Miller says. Miller witnessed God in action on the trip when she dedicated a well that was close to where a Hindu rally was taking place.
“The Bible talks about how difficult it is for the rich man to get to heaven, and I think we have so much that we end up relying on ourselves and on our stuff,” she says. “It becomes a stumbling block for us to get to God.” The Water Well Warriors are planning to continue their work by running in the 2018 Harrisburg Marathon.
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Two teams of four people from the Engle Center ran, with each person running a segment of five to eight miles. This was the second year Engle Center staff raised money for GPPD. A team of four ran in the 2016 Harrisburg Marathon and raised enough money for one well.
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s b i r u r rg a Neighborhoods BY MAEGAN NEGRON & BECKY KIMMEL
THE YEAR WAS 1812. Harrisburg had officially replaced Philadelphia as Pennsylvania’s capital city. As the capitol building was being constructed, politicians, businesses and residents were beginning to dot the quiet streets of this young city. At its dedication in 1904, then president Theodore Roosevelt, remarks, “This is the handsomest building I ever saw!” Harrisburg has seen its share of difficulties in the 200 years since its start. But, the iconic dome of the capitol continues to stand tall as the heartbeat of this state. As Harrisburg has evolved, so has its culture. Harrisburg boasts houses, museums, mansions, annual art fairs, bookstores and parks that preserve the city’s natural beauty and intrigue. Instead, many people see Harrisburg as a place ridden with crime and danger. This reputation can sometimes keep the people of Pennsylvania from entering their capital and sharing in its history. Those working behind the scenes in the city of Harrisburg have been committed to preserving and progressing the city, while continuing to represent their truths, promote local vendors and preserve the nature that still thrives in its parks. Harrisburg provides a marketplace for local vendors, and culture that can’t be found in the rest of central Pennsylvania — for those who seek it. This city, brimming with opportunities for students, is just a quick ride from campus. Keep reading to find out some of the best, and some of the most unknown, places to go, things to see, spots to eat and ways you can volunteer in all of Harrisburg’s neighborhoods.
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Things to see: 1. Gamut Class ic Theatre: See live performances ranging from MacBeth to Improv. shows.
2 . Midtown Cinema: See a movie that wouldn’t come to a regular theater at this independent art-house.
3. Mural Walk: Take a self-guided tour of the vibrant murals dotting the city.
4 . Susquehanna Art Museum: Peruse both local
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and traveling art exhibits
1. River City Blues Club: Hear some of the best live
5. Wildwood Park: Great for nature lovers and the
music in the city, featuring their staple River City Big Band - a 16-piece band playing contemporary and classical jazz.
perfect spot for aspiring photogs
6. The Capitol Building: Most of us have seen it from afar, but the inside of this prominent building is where it really gets good.
2. Riverfront Park: Grab a couple friends and walk along the Susquehanna River, making sure to stop and learn the meaning behind all of the monuments dotted along the path.
3. The Champ: Come hear all kinds of alternative bands just starting out in the local music scene.
4 . Midtown Scholar: Grab a coffee, browse the impressive collection of books or listen to a visiting speaker on an array of interesting topics.
5. The Millworks: Along with the great food, you can also find a marketplace of quirky, local artisan products.
6. Provisions: Skip the chain grocery stores and try this neighborhood market.
7. Evolution Power Yoga: Try a new kind of yoga that’s a guaranteed killer workout. MARKET
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Lend a Hand: 1. Bethesda Mission: Provides shelter, food and counseling for homeless men, women and children in Harrisburg
2. Salvation Army of Harrisburg: Volunteering throughout the community in various ways like holiday programs, food pantries and school programs
3. Humane Society of Harrisburg: Giving food, shelter and love to local stray dogs and other abandoned animals
4 . Downtown Daily Bread: Emergency
food kitchen for homeless Harrisburg residents
5. Chesapeake Bay Foundation:
Protecting and maintaining the Susquehanna River and surrounding natural areas
The Good Eats: 1. Pastorante: A small, Italian spot making their pasta fresh, daily with authentic sauces, desserts and that strong Italian espresso
2 . Cafè 1 5 00: One of the top-rated brunch destinations 3. Ad Lib - C raft Kitchen
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Bar: Offers unique
options for breakfast, lunch and dinner
4 . Au Bon Lieu: The City’s premiere crepe destination 5. Front Street Diner: Perfect for those late-night comfort food cravings
6. Grilled Cheese Plus: Boasts dozens of variations of this staple sandwich
7. Passage to India : Try something new here with authentic Indian atmosphere and cuisine
VISIT PULSE.MESSIAH.EDU FOR THE ADDRESS OF EACH LOCATION
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IS AMERICA GREAT AGAIN? A N E D I T O R I A L B Y TA R A K L E I N M A N N S
A little over a year ago, an election that captured the world’s attention placed an unlikely candidate at the helm of the nation. Now that Donald Trump has spent a year in the oval office, many Americans are wondering, “So, when will America be great again?” There’s no question that this national figure redefines the presidential image and pushes some boundaries. The chasm between supporters and opponents seems striking, with Americans choosing to view Trump’s language and promises as either transparent and honest, or deceitful and crass. The “Make America Great Again” slogan propelled him through the campaign and election process, but can seem somewhat subjective. To Trump, restoring America’s greatness meant “transferring power from Washington D.C. and giving it back to the American people.” It meant “protecting our borders from other countries making our products.” It meant “buying American and hiring American.” Now that we are officially one year in, it seems appropriate to analyze the ways this untraditional American leader has both lived up to, and fallen short of his promises. TRUMP WAS INAUGURATED ON JANUARY 20TH, 2017, AND OUTLINED SOME HEFTY GOALS: “TRANSFERRING POWER FROM
WA S H I N G T O N , D . C . A N D G I V I N G I T B A C K TO YO U , T H E A M E R I CA N P E O P L E . ”
“ W E W I L L G E T O U R P E O P L E O F F W E L FA R E A N D B AC K TO WO R K . ”
“ W E W I L L E R A D I C AT E R A D I C A L I S L A M I C T E R R O R I S M CO M P L E T E L Y F R O M T H E FAC E O F T H E E A R T H . ” “WE MUST PROTECT OUR BORDERS FROM T H E R AVA G E S O F O T H E R C O U N T R I E S
MAKING OUR PRODUCTS, STEALING OUR
C O M PA N I E S A N D D E S T R O Y I N G O U R J O B S . ” “ F R O M T H I S M O M E N T O N , I T ’ S G O I N G TO B E A M E R I C A F I R S T. ”
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With many of these claims comes criticism about Trump prioritizing egocentrism and economy over the value of human life. His prioritization of the economy led to a boom in the stock market. According to CNN, the market has climbed 27% since Trump took office last January. Historically, by this time in a new presidential administration, the stock market grew about 10 percent, on average. With these economic benefits come other less impressive figures, though, with student debt rising $47 million according to National Public Radio. Do these numbers reflect a promise to spread wealth beyond the walls of the White House? In many ways, yes, they reflect a flourishing economy under the nation’s new leader. However, as is the case with any governmental policy and procedure, the positive or negative effects are impossible to predict for each and every citizen. Trump promised to “get people off welfare and back to work.” How has he worked to address this so far? Unemployment rates are down from 4.8% to 4.1% after one year with Trump in office as reported by NPR. Trump promised to “protect our borders from the ravages of other countries making our products, stealing our companies and destroying our jobs.” According to NPR, refugee admissions are down from 84,995 to 53,716. For some, this means more jobs going to Americans, and therefore, a promise kept from Trump. For many others, this reflects the enforcement of an American supremacist agenda with little respect for diversity. Trump’s initial inaugural promises reflect a president with goals of putting the interests of America first in all things. However, some would argue that his methods and means of returning to greatness do not necessarily coincide with the greatness all Americans long for. Whether or not the changes of 2017 directly correlate to Trump’s leadership is almost impossible to determine. The combination of economic dominance and growth, and thoughtless tweets, comments and seemingly overall disregard for traditional presidential conduct, leave many American citizens with some of the most divisive opinions toward a presidential figure. As Trump’s presidency continues, it will be interesting to see how, when and if his goals are met, and with what resistance from those citizens he was elected to lead.
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hink back some 150 years to the start of America’s bloodiest and most divisive years — the Civil War, with one of the deadliest battles happening just down the road from campus in Gettysburg, PA. There have been discrepancies throughout history over the cause of this war. Some textbooks will say this was a battle for “states’ rights,” while others posit that slavery was at the core of Southern secession. Though the North did win the war, making all 36 states one indivisible Union, these resolute views of the South were not easily shaken. And over 150 years later, the bell of our country still rings of the challenges plaguing those Reconstructive years.
Some tangible reminders of a painful chapter in the nation’s history still remain. Among those growing in controversy are the Confederate flag and monuments — specifically monuments erected in honor of Confederate generals. Recently, these controversial reminders of our nation’s past have sparked an important conversation about how to interact with history, which beg the question, what does it mean to realize not only the pride, but also the shame, that comes with the history of this nation?
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John Fea, historian and professor of History at Messiah College says, “History is complex and complicated, so I tend to approach this case-by-case, rather than a universal condemnation. For this Confederate flag issue, I think there’s two ways to think about it. You think about it in terms of what the symbol meant in its historical moment, and what [it] has become.”
“What people have to understand is symbols have power. If they didn’t, then why are people mad about kneeling [during the anthem]… I agree there’s heritage, but it’s a heritage of hate,” Allen says.
Allen would suggest that it is an erasing of a past that we choose to remember. He also compares these Confederate figures to historically prominent figures in other countries.
He thinks in the case of the Confederate flag, both are pretty bad.
Fea too sees this expression as a powerful symbol.
“You see statues of Jefferson Davis [today], but not of Hitler,” he points out.
“The Confederacy was pretty much a society interested in defending white supremacy… as much as people [in the South] want to say, ‘this is our heritage, or our pride,’ well, [yes] that’s true. Your heritage and pride of the South is, though, deeply embedded with racism at every level,” he says.
“It’s a sign of fear to me; a sign that the world is changing rapidly. The demographics of even central Pennsylvania are changing rapidly and becoming less white, and it scares people to death,” he says. “You see this all throughout American history; whenever there’s times of intense cultural change, especially when new people come into the neighborhood, there’s always a strong, Pro-American reaction — in this case a Confederate reaction to that.”
“[They] say they are for America, but [they] fly a flag that represents a division in the United States,” he says. Driving outside of Messiah’s campus, you might see the confederate flag waving off the back of a car, or flying over a front yard. Pennsylvania, being a Union state during these tumultuous years, may not be able to lay claim to a “southern heritage” that they feel connects them to the flag. So many wonder, why is it there? Historians, politicians and everyday citizens have debated the meaning of this gesture. Is the flying of this flag as a result of this national conversation a mere coincidence, or is it some kind of a statement? If so, what exactly is the message being sent, and are we okay with it?
In 2017, when the city of New Orleans decided to remove three statues of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and P.G.T. Beauregard, all erected as a part of a movement called, “The Cult of the Lost Cause,” President Trump responded with a question, “Will it be George Washington next?” Many Americans expressed their fears, which aligned with Trump’s — are we getting to the point where we are erasing history by removing these monuments?
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Fea reminds us that in the example of Robert E. Lee, he wasn’t known historically for much more than leading the Confederate army — an army that is supposedly the antithesis of what the country wanted for America’s future. Whereas for people like Washington and Jefferson, though they did hold slaves, they were responsible for much more than that. In the course of this conversation, though, many people might ask who exactly gets to decide what we pick and choose to remember? Civil War Reenactor and Pennsylvania resident Gary Peacock takes a stance that may address the concerns behind that question. “Civil War monuments, both North and South, were erected to honor the men who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. They are all Americans! . . . These monuments are a part of our American heritage. We have no right to dishonor them or remove them under any circumstances,” he says. Donald Trump called the taking down of these kinds of monuments a “changing of history.” A history that he believes we, as
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Todd Allen, special assistant to the President and provost of Diversity Affairs, sees a thread of irony in these defenders of the flag for the purpose of preserving our history.
When author and historian Jon Meacham spoke at Messiah College, he fielded this question of monuments from an audience member. Meacham suggested if the figures being honored with a monument didn’t share this idea of a “more perfect Union” that our Constitution lays out, then should we really be honoring them at all?
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Americans, should all take pride in. During his campaign, he aligned his presence and his campaign with a sentiment we all know — “making America great again.”
Fea would respond to that by asking, “But state’s rights for what?” He believes the answer is states’ rights to be able to have slaves.
Hearing this phrase, Fea tends to gravitate towards that word “again” and wonder “when were we great?”
No matter where each of us may fall on this issue, Allen feels there’s really something larger lurking beneath the surface of this conversation.
“That’s why I think we need historians more than ever. Our current president is making all these appeals to some time that we need to get back to. These celebrations of these monuments are an attempt to go back,” he says. And he draws an important distinction between history and heritage.
“It’s easy to take flags down, and to take monuments down. The difficult thing is having these conversations about how race [still] affects us today,” he says. “We have spent far more time dividing people than we have being a United States of America. We [as Americans] do history well, but we don’t do mistakes and ‘I’m sorry’ well.”
“When you hear the word heritage, red flags should go up. Because heritage is really close to nostalgia. Heritage is always invoked as a positive good. People say, ‘It was great back then, that’s my heritage,’” he says. “History, however is an act of interpreting the past and seeing the past in all its complexity and fullness. You may have lived in the South in the 1950s and loved your Southern heritage, but history tells us that well, there are other people there who weren’t having such a good time.”
“I’m not asking you to apologize for slavery, but to challenge and confront that legacy of racism that is perpetuated through policies that promote housing, education and employment discrimination,” Allen says.
These monuments represent a time when the South felt their rights as states were in question. Allen aligns the Southern fight for state’s rights with a “take back our country” mentality, and he can’t help but see a similar narrative between that sentiment and this “Make America Great Again” attitude today.
“Reenactors, North and South, stand united in protecting and preserving our true American history and heritage,” Peacock says.
The question may always remain, though: was this war over these states and their rights, or was it all about this idea to which they held so steadfastly, that man could also be property? “The War between the States was about states’ rights, freedom and liberty. The slavery issue was raised by the Abolitionists of the North, mostly the New England States,” Peacock believes.
“If you care about loving your neighbor, your neighbor may be a person of a different color, [an] immigrant or a refugee at some point. You can’t say, I’m going to defend a racist Confederate general in the town square, but I’m also going to love you, my African American neighbor,” Fea says. No matter where you fall on this issue, there is the continual challenge of appropriately presenting and interacting with history. There is the concern over choosing what to remember and how to tell America’s story. And there is the on-going process of reconciling our values today with the actions of our ancestors. In the midst of this national conversation, we find that we are all on our own journey of figuring out how we square what we want our country to be, with what it has been. And finding that commonality may just be the first step.
Neither Fea, Allen or Peacock though, say this debate should affect historical or educational spaces. Fea says the best place for these monuments is in museums where skilled professionals can be trusted to tell the whole story of their history.
Maybe this national debate will lead our country to have discussions of new ways to talk about education and remembrance, keeping the good and the bad of our past in mind. Putting aside partisan politics and divisive comments from one side or the other, Fea urges us to remember our common humanity and the most basic of Christian values.
“It’s easy to take flagsdown, and to take monuments down. The difficult thing is having these conversations about how race [still] affects us today.”
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hen you walk into Larsen Student Union, the first thing you might notice is the colorful array of flags hanging on the wall. These flags represent 54 different countries and cultures that Messiah students come from. This beautiful mix of diversity on campus is not limited to students from different countries. Messiah students represent a variety of denominations, states, religions and worship styles.
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Psalm 96:1-4 says, “Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise... let them say among the nations, ‘The Lord reigns!’” Observing the extensive diversity in worship and culture on campus is a tangible reminder of this call to praise.
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Siya Jojo, a sophomore music and worship major from South Africa, has unique worship experience that is drastically different from the one he experienced in the U.S. Despite the differences in worship style, he finds it still serves the same purpose. During Jojo’s time at Aurora Primary School in South Africa, a team of missionaries from West Shore Evangelical Free Church came to do ministry at his school. Both the students and the missionaries lived in dorms together. “The team lived in a room that was attached to our dorm. The [wall was thin]. A normal thing for me to do [was] sing worship songs as I clean the dorm.
In this team there was one guy who had doubts about his faith. He had doubts about whether God existed. [One] morning as I was singing, this guy was asleep and while he was asleep he saw the heavens opening up and felt like the angels of God were coming, welcoming him. He felt peace about his spirituality, and from that day on he proclaimed that God was the real God,” Jojo recalled. Worship styles and experiences around the world remind us of the ways God continually moves, at all times and in all places. The diversified worship moments and styles He provides help us appreciate just how varied worship can be — even when it does not look “traditional” to us. Tuesday and Thursday morning chapels bring more to the table than traditional worship. Alongside the music of Hillsong United, Elevation and Bethel Music, the Chapel Community has brought the sounds of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, South Africa and Malaysia to the stage.
“On days where we sing African songs, it just makes me think of home and I end up realizing that I can worship God wherever I am. At this point, Messiah is where I am, and I am worshipping the same God,” Jojo says. “God has given us lots of different kinds of styles, forms, cultures and expressions. [ I ] think we learn about who God is, and about who we are as Christians from around the world when we expose ourselves to, and engage in, those other styles and forms,” says Doug Curry, worship pastor at Messiah College. Though it does not always come naturally for most students to sing in Zulu at a Tuesday morning chapel, it honors the call God has placed on each one of us to worship among all nations. “We gather to hear the truths of God, to hear from God, to respond to God,” says Curry. “The most effective worship is worship that enables the people of God to, very simply, sense and hear how God is being revealed in our midst.”
Psalm 22:3 says that God dwells within our praises. There is power in worship, no matter what language it is or where it is coming from. Jojo is one of the many Messiah students whose practice of worship has helped build up God’s kingdom.
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is International Women’s Day — a time to recognize the achievements of women from every nationality, ethnicity and culture. It’s also a call to action in the fight for gender equality. The first National Women’s Day was created by the Socialist Party of America. It was celebrated across the United States on February 28, 1909. An International Women’s Day was proposed at the International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen in 1910. It was officially introduced on March 19, 1911, when people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland rallied for women’s rights. The United Nations celebrated for the first time on March 8, 1975, marking this as the official date we have today. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Press for Progress.” In the wake of movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp, there is a lot of momentum for change. The theme encourages women to press forward for progress now while there is growing awareness and support. “I didn’t realize how much women are treated unequally until just a few years ago,” says sophomore Zhuang Lin Mok.
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“When we move in the direction of equity, we’re more aligned with a picture of heaven.” Born and raised near the capital of Malaysia, Mok experienced a lot of diversity. Her childhood and cultural background have a lot to do with her appreciation for the women who came before her and fought for the rights she enjoys today. “I think my upbringing has developed self-worth in me as I have been around people, especially women, who have forged their own way,” she says. “[International Women’s Day] is a time of learning about the women who have gone before me and their strengths and weaknesses, and realizing the potential I have and the person I want to be.” Since coming to the United States for college, Mok thinks more about her identity as it relates to her experiences, family and culture. These moments of identity reflection often come at times when she is one of the few — or the only — minority students in a class. “Sometimes I feel burdened because others may mistakenly take my actions or words to form a concrete view about Asia or Malaysia although there is so much diversity within both,” she says. Laura Almeida, a sophomore Sociology and Anthropology major, has similar concerns. “Being from a different culture here at Messiah means that…most people will not understand you,” she says.
Growing up near Sao Paulo, Brazil, and later moving to Mozambique has given Almeida a lot of perspective. “I feel like almost everything that I am reflects on the culture I come from and my background,” she says. Almeida talks about the difficulty that comes with being part of a minority group in America, but also appreciates what she has learned, especially about advocacy and empowering others. As for International Women’s Day, Almeida hopes that someday a need for a holiday like this will no longer exist. “I look forward to the day when we [will] not need an International Women’s Day because women will be seen and celebrated throughout the whole year,” she says. Marcelle Giovannetti, a counselor at the Engle Center, would agree with many feelings expressed by international female students on campus. She remembers “being the novelty” when she came to the United States from India for college. “Sometimes the thing that was harder was when people didn’t ask questions but made assumptions,” she says. Giovannetti also lived amidst a lot of diversity. She comes from a family that has immigrated to various countries
across the globe, with a father who worked in Saudi Arabia while she grew up in India. Giovannetti says it was common for families to be split up in this way so children, specifically girls, could have better opportunities. Giovannetti was able to get an education in India — something she as a female wouldn’t have been allowed in Saudi Arabia. “Women’s rights were kind of nonexistent, so living in that environment, but being raised by parents who wanted to see me educated…that was an interesting experience,” she says. She recalls one of the most significant events in her life — volunteering at an orphanage in India the summer after tenth grade. Most of the orphans were girls. Giovannetti explains that because of the dowry system in India, females were seen as a drain on rural family’s resources. “Seeing how many girl babies were abandoned just because of their gender…it was like the bedrock of advocacy for me,” Giovannetti says. Giovannetti feels a personal connection to International Women’s Day. She says that taking time to hear powerful stories of women is inspiring to all people. “For me, International Women’s Day is a beautiful way to pay tribute, and appreciate and honor the lives of some incredible women.” she says. “When we move in the direction of equity, we’re more aligned with a picture of heaven.” THE SWINGING BRIDGE
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recent sermon reminded me of the magnitude of Christ’s invitation to the table — an invitation for all people. Christ’s invitation symbolized His eagerness and excitement to dine with those He considered friends. Keep in mind that those friends consisted of some of the lowest of the low; sinners and saints alike found spaces beside the Savior.
It’s a place where life pauses for just a moment, and conversation can flow freely. It’s a place where Christ spent many important moments with His followers and friends.
There is something powerful about the image of coming to the table. It’s a place of vulnerability.
He says, “People will come from east and west, north and south, and recline at the table in the kingdom of God.”
Luke paints a picture of the feast Christ urges us to partake in. He writes, “When you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind.”
Christ made it very clear that everyone receives an invitation to His table. Not only this, but He is also excited and pleased when His children surround Him at the table. He invites us — all of us. Do we extend that same invitation to others as their basic human right and privilege as children of Christ? What would it look like if we did? As spring approaches and a renewed sense of life seems to enter campus once again, take time to accept Christ’s invitation to the table. Not only this, but also extend the invitation to all who were created by and for His glory. You may find that these moments of conversation with God and others provide a lifegiving source all their own.
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BY MADDIE CONLEY fter years of moving from house to house, it was finally time to settle into a permanent neighborhood and get connected. A nervous nine and ten-year-old were pushed into a neighborhood club swim team by their parents in hopes of building friendships. With one practice down, tears streaming down their faces, Eli and Nicea McCabe decided they hated swimming.
This is not the origin story you would expect from two collegiate swimmers, but many dives, strokes and practices later, the tears ended and the duo ended up on the Messiah men’s and women’s swim teams, an experience that has brought them closer than ever. “After a while we realized it was such a community that we built with our team and our neighborhood and it was something we didn’t want to give up,” Nicea said. The McCabe siblings moved from summer to year round club swimming and then to swimming for their high school team. But even with all of the time in the water, the siblings were not sure about collegiate swimming. At first, just looking at Messiah for academics, Eli quickly got interested in the swim team and was easily welcomed in. Nicea attended her brother’s meets while still a senior in high school and loved what she saw. “I decided I would love to be a part of the team and be a part of that community,” Nicea said.
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Being involved in the same sport has given Eli and Nicea a special bond that could only be formed from the common interest they share. “We just got back from our championships last night and it was so cool, after our races, to be able to give each other a big hug,” Eli said. “When she wouldn’t have a great race she could just come cry on my shoulder.” The two believe that their shared love for swimming lets them have something special that other siblings might not have. “We’ve been with each other so long with swimming, we know how to handle each other if we have a bad race or a good race,” Nicea said. This bond is something that can be found in other sibling athlete’s relationships as well. For Dan and Taylor Wiederrecht, the relationship grew over time. With Dan already being at Messiah and playing baseball, Taylor wasn’t so sure about attending the same school. “Growing up in sports I was always Dan’s little sister and so I wanted to finally get away from that, not that it’s a bad thing. He’s a great athlete and I’d love to be compared to him,” said Taylor. Despite her initial hesitancies, Dan persuaded his younger sister to come to Messiah. Taylor quickly realized she could be her own person and have her own athletic identity through field hockey and track, while still looking up to her brother’s achievements. Between the Wiederrecht siblings, the schedule doesn’t exactly make it easy to attend each other’s games and meets all of the time. Dan realized he would need to be intentional about getting to his sister’s games if he wanted to support her. He reached out to her field hockey coach about being a ball boy for her games.
CULTURE SPORTS & REC “This year I made it a priority to make it to her home field hockey games,” Dan said. “When Eli first started swimming he couldn’t even dive into the pool, he would just kind of flop,” Nicea said. “He went from not being able to dive to being able to swim the mile; it’s really cool to see.”
Through getting to watch his sister’s games, Dan gained a respect for his sister as an athlete. “Even though I’m the older brother, I look up to her for all the success she’s had,” Dan said. “I want to be like my sister and push myself towards being the best I can be, not just as a baseball player but as a follower of Christ, a brother and a family member to her.”
Dan saw a transformation in his sister as well. “In the past I would describe Taylor as this tall lanky girl that was shy, but now she’s very outgoing, loving and strives to be better,” Dan said. “She’s a team player.”
When being at each other’s games and meets is impossible with conflicting schedules, the Wiederrechts text each other and encourage each other beforehand.
Sharing the same blood and a love of the game has made these siblings more than just brothers and sisters, but friends.
“Before my last meet he wrote me a really nice note and I almost started crying it was that nice,” Taylor said. This unconditional support and encouragement is something of value to volleyball players Logan and Lanae Hunsberger.
“We would always play basketball in the driveway and we’d end up covered in sweat,” Logan said. “Lanae would sometimes beat me and I wouldn’t know what the heck just happened.” “Logan would be swatting every ball that I shot right back at my face,” Lanae said. While there may be competition in their driveway at home, when it comes to the court they aren’t looking to be better than each other. “There’s not really any competition except everybody knows the Hunsbergers as the people that just hit the ball as hard as they can,” Logan said. “It’s the ‘Hunsberg way.’ So I guess the only competition is who can hit the ball the hardest.” Having a commonality to talk about, the pair spends a lot more time together than they might have otherwise. “It’s a cool similarity that we have to share together,” Logan said. Lanae admits that her brother has influenced her in many ways. “He’s someone that I can look up to and strive to be like,” Lenae said. It’s obvious that sports have brought siblings a relationship of unending encouragement and support. Growing up playing sports together has given them the opportunity to see each other grow in a way that spectators or teammates might not have.
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Growing up in a family of volleyball players, there was always someone to give them tips and help them to be better athletes. Logan and Lanae grew up playing in co-ed summer volleyball leagues together and practicing around the house. Whatever sport they spent their free time doing, it was always together.
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BY MEGAN BOMBA he last Senior baseball player BY time MEGAN BOMBA Zach Luman appeared in The Swinging Bridge, he was coming off Tommy John surgery on his UCL in his elbow. Luman had no hopes of playing baseball as a Falcon again. After realizing that he could not end his career on such a sad note, Luman decided to redshirt his senior season to make a comeback the next spring. “I’ve played baseball my whole life, so I didn’t want to end my career on an injury,” says Luman. Luman took the fall semester of last year off to focus on rehab, and come back strong for a final season on the mound. His regimen was to follow the three-day-a-week plan the doctor had for him, but Luman also chose to do the exercises another three days of the week for five months. This determined attitude has Luman almost back to his full throwing potential just 12 months after surgery. “I’m at about 80-95 percent throwing-wise, but I hope to be at 100 percent by spring break,” Luman says of his hopes to pitch when the team plays in Florida in March. Without his dedication to the rehab process, Luman believes he would not be so far along in his recovery.
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“I have a friend with a similar injury, but he hasn’t been putting in the extra work that I have,” says Luman. “He’s nowhere near as close to being back as I am.” He sees his fifth year as a chance for redemption since the Falcons did not make playoffs in 2017. He wants to help make the difference for the team, on the field and off. “I want to have a good comeback, and I want to serve in the way the team needs me,” says Luman. Pat Lightle, head coach of the Falcon baseball team, plans to use Luman as a relief pitcher, which is a different role than he played in the past. “We need someone with his experience,” says Lightle of Luman’s new role. “He is a rock out there, he won’t be shaken or get nervous when we put him in tight situations for relief.” Luman has tried to be a model for the younger players on the baseball team, mentoring and leading them by example. “When I graduate, I won’t have 40 guys to support me. It’s important to have those intentional relationships now,” says Luman.
The team is excited to have Luman back, according to Lightle. “They were cheering for him at practice when he finally got to throw outside,” Lightle says. “It cheered me up to see him throwing too.” Although the injury was a battle for Luman in many ways, he recognizes it as an experience that he has been able to learn from. “I learned a lot about myself and grew closer to God,” says Luman of his journey coming back from injury. “It taught me patience and perseverance.” Luman offers advice to athletes who find themselves in a similar situation. “It always seems tougher in the moment than it really is when you’re going through a trial. You have to take it one day at a time and the hard work will pay off.” Catch Luman on the mound for his fifth and final season with the Falcons this spring.
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