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THURSDAY 29 MAY 2014
99 Problems And They Can’t Fix One
Summer Highlights in the Napa Valley
Social Media in the Workplace
By David O’Hair
By Melissa May
By Amanda Navarrete
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Wide Raising the Bar PUC Tackles Network Expansion By Nic Miller As the year comes to a close and students leave for break, PUC will aggressively tackle its major project for this summer: a $400,000 investment in campus-wide wireless network expansion and the installation of a new AT&T cellular antenna. The network expansion project — an initiative by the Administrative Council — is spearheaded by the school’s Information Technology Systems and Services department, which aims to expand the college’s wireless network by 400%. Designed to bring access to all residence halls, academic departments and select administrative offices, the project’s large scale means a two phase deployment by ITSS. Phase one of the upgrade includes running miles of new network cable to men’s and women’s dormitories along with Clark, Davidian and Irwin halls. Remaining academic departments and offices such as Enrollment Services and Records will round out phase two of the six figure upgrade. By December, the school hopes to achieve full access to campus Wi-Fi in “each and every dorm room,” according to an email dispatched to students and faculty last March. Though a majority of the network expansion project is scheduled for the months students are away on break, change is already evident on campus. At the Nelson Memorial Library, a newly-installed Wi-Fi access point projects north from the roofline of the building, providing wireless access to study areas below. “It is important that PUC expands accessibility to the Internet for all of campus,”
said Dave Lawrence, PUC’s CFO and vice president for Financial Administration. “I’m especially excited that we can do this now, and that we can do it right.” Along with expanding access to campus Wi-Fi, PUC last summer, signed a contract with AT&T to bring the network’s cellular service to the campus and surrounding community. ITSS and other key departments have already begun work with AT&T to plan the project and obtain the permits necessary for such an installation. To maximize its effectiveness, the antenna will be installed on the roof of Graf Hall. For students especially, the addition of AT&T to Angwin’s cellular network means switching plans to Verizon — which has historically been the only carrier in the community — is no longer the only option for getting service on the hill. After Verizon, which installed a cellular antenna near the airport in 2006, AT&T is the only other carrier to directly service the Angwin area. Student and faculty ability to connect to AT&T’s network on campus also means school administration will be able to expand its delivery of campus security notifications which are sent via SMS text messaging. President Heather Knight, explained how this summer’s upgrades will impact PUC and its student and faculty body: “One of my goals has been to truly create a 21st century learning environment at PUC and enhancing the technology infrastructure is definitely an important aspect of enhancing our capacity in this regard. We believe in creating a context for learning that is both high-tech and high-touch.”
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NEWS & FEATURES
World News At A Glance Thailand Military Seizes Power
After a coup, the Thailand military suspended the constitution and are imposing martial law. The nation remains in a state of unrest.
UCSB Shooting
May 24th, 22 year old Elliot Rodger went on a shooting rampage in Isla Vista, CA near the campus of UCSB. Rodger committed suicide after killing 7 and injuring another 7.
#YesAllWomen
Elliot Rodger’s, the UCSB killer, main motivation for his rampage was his deeply rooted hatred of getting rejected by woman. This misogyny and this event have caused #YesAllWomen to trend for a few days on Twitter. The hashtag shares examples of gender-based (especially women) harassment. “Not ALL men harass women. But ALL women have, at some point, been harassed by men. Food for thought. #YesAllWomen” -Adelaide Kane, @AdelaideKane
What’s Poppin’ In Culture Kimye Wedding
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are now married. The celebrities tied the knot in Florence, Italy. The wedding included a 7-tiered cake and a 20 minute speech from Kanye.
After her years at Hogwarts, Emma Watson is now a graduate of Brown University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature.
X-Men Defeat Godzilla
X-Men: Days of Future Past, grossed $90 million in its opening weekend while Godzilla squeaked out a meager $30 million. I guess it is time we move away from dinosaur movies.
Student Senate Election Results Andre Cynthia Augustin Lacy Koktavy Graf Gisella Navarro Winning Gloria H. Kim Taleah Tyrell Grainger Steven Felty Joshua Penners Newton Sergio Caishpal Village Michael Lawrence At-Large Glorianne Besana Kunwoo “Sean” Cho Marie Del Aguila Gerry Failano Hwoi Chan Kwon Kellen Robinson Aubrey Villanueva Dominic Young
Hashtags for Nigeria Combatting terrorism with social media. By Jessica Winters On April 15, over 200 high schools girls were abducted from their dorms at the Chibok Government Girls Secondary School in northeast Nigeria. The majority of the girls are still missing, though at least 53 of them have escaped and returned to their homes. The kidnappers are part of a militant Islamic extremist group known as Boko Haram, which roughly translates to “Western education is a sin.” They have been responsible for many murders and kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years, including the February abduction and execution of 60 Nigerian school boys. The kidnappers got the girls out of their dorms by dressing up in military uniforms and pretending to be part of the Nigerian military. Claimed they were taking the girls to safety. “I thought it was the end of my life,” said Deborah Sanya, one of the girls who was fortunate enough to escape. She told reporters that the girls were loaded into trucks and onto motorcycles before they realized what was actually happening. A few hours after reaching the terrorists’ camp, Sanya and two of her friends ran for it and managed to get away from their captors and to a nearby village where they could rest and call their families. Due to the fast-spreading “Bring Back Our Girls” hashtag campaign launched on Twitter, the kidnapping has received lots of attention from America’s mass
media, and it has gained many celebrities and political figures as spokespeople. Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres are among the supporters and have posted pictures of themselves on Facebook and Twitter, holding up signs bearing the hashtag slogan. Despite its good intentions, the campaign has been on the receiving end of harsh criticism from certain news stations and public figures. Many feel that the campaign is useless and just another way for America to meddle in world affairs and pat itself on the back for its activism. Another criticism is that Americans are only now turning their gaze toward Boko Haram, even though it has been responsible for thousands of deaths in Nigerian churches, bus stations and schools in recent years. Political writer Ann Coulter even went so far as to post a response photo to the campaign, featuring herself holding a sign bearing the hashtag “Bring Back Our Country.” The post outraged campaign supporters, and many people reposted parodies of Coulter’s photo, editing her text and replacing it with insulting statements about her. Still, many believe that the campaign really is making a difference by spreading awareness of the trouble in Nigeria. If nothing else, many feel that it puts pressure on the Nigerian government to increase their efforts to find and rescue the missing girls and put a stop to Boko Haram and its attacks once and for all.
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NEWS & FEATURES
It’s Climate Change, Not Global Warming Government says climate change is the cause of weird weather, and it’s only going to get worse. By Tara Hattendorf Summer is quickly approaching, and PUC has experienced another strong heat wave followed by rapid, although short-lived, and welcome cooling. In response to this year’s strange weather patterns across the state, country and world, the U.S. government issued statements on May 13 concluding that the changes are caused by worldwide climate change. The original report, published by the Center for Naval Analyses Military Advisory Board, states that the climate changes will also have political effects, as coastal communities are endangered by rising oceans and droughts threaten food supplies worldwide. The government stresses that climate change is happening right now and cannot be reversed. In the last decade, “global warming” has been the hot issue, but in times of “global cooling” people have tended to dismiss the problems of the climate changes. According to the U.S. Global Change Research Program, “Climate change means more than hotter weather. Certain types of extreme weather events with links to climate change have become more frequent and/or intense, including prolonged periods of heat, heavy downpours, and, in some regions, floods and droughts.” Whether or not a region is currently experiencing a heat wave or cold temperatures, extreme weather is happening around the world, and it is getting worse. Tornados, hurricanes, storms and fires are only the beginning of the problems. The entire state of California is currently in a severe drought, with some of
the worst affected areas being the Central Valley and Northern California. Fires caused by dryness and excessive heat have raged on in recent weeks, including a large wildfire in San Diego that has killed a few people. California’s drought has no end in sight, and we are not alone. Around the world droughts are becoming more severe and widespread, and the increased worldwide temperatures have caused the polar ice caps to begin melting, raising ocean levels. As for the political ramifications of changing weather, US Secretary of State John Kerry says that the climate change will affect America’s own foreign relations. Earlier this year the Pentagon released statements about the connection between climate change and increased violence and terrorism. They said in the March report in the Quadrennial Defense Review, “These effects are threat multipliers that will aggravate stressors abroad, such as poverty, environmental degradation, political instability and social tensions.” Average temperature increases worldwide since 1985 have only been in 1–2 degrees F, but such increases are enough to have devastating affects on weather around the world. It is believed that the climate change in the last century has been dominantly caused by human activities, namely the burning of fossil fuels, making it more important than ever to find and use alternative forms of energy. In 2013 President Obama enacted new plans to prepare and adapt for climate change to protect the nation in the decades to come. The government hopes to lead the rest of the world by setting an example of reducing greenhouse gasses and using more environment-friendly energy. For now, all we can do is conserve water and stay safe in the heat.
Diogenes Film Festival Senior thesis films and student showcase. By Glorianne Amy The annual Diogenes Film Festival will take place on May 29 at the Cameo Cinema in St. Helena. PUC’s own students will be showcasing their films and competing for awards such as “Filmmaker of the Future,” which can be won by any student, and the best Senior Thesis by the senior film majors. The Diogenes Film Festival is meant to promote the film program here and to encourage the filmmakers to submit their best work for the year. The film festival changed the name to “Diogenes” two years ago: a namesake reflecting the Greek philosopher carrying a lantern in search of an honest man. The winners at the film festival will be awarded with trophies shaped like lamps, and for the recipient of Judge’s Choice for best Senior Thesis, a statue of Diogenes himself. Bill Raj, the Diogenes’ Producer, is excited for this year’s submissions. “There are good films and we have talented filmmakers who are developing their film skills to their fullest potential,” Raj commented. Currently a freshman, Raj
obtained his position as producer after trip to the Biola Media Conference in Southern California. “Freshmen are taking over the film department,” Raj remarked, referring to the bright future in store for the film program here at PUC. Biola was his first real film event and during the trip he was able to bond with his professor, who quickly recognized Raj’s ability and resources to produce the Diogenes. As producer he is in charge of screening all the films and making sure that they keep administration’s policies in mind, as well as other activities such as finding sponsors or putting the schedule together. The Diogenes Film Festival is divided into three blocks: two blocks divide the films competing for “Filmmaker of the Future” (both Judge’s and People’s Choice) and the third block is the showcase of the Senior Theses. After each block the audience is encouraged to participate in the Q&A as the filmmakers themselves will be available to address queries. With free admission and food, and an opportunity to dress up, the Diogenes Film Festival is a perfect way to spend a study break as the last set of finals approach.
Problems Facing a Growing Campus Is Bigger Really Better? By Charles De Guzman PUC has always taken pride in being a small liberal arts college in the hills of Napa Valley, and for the past few years, PUC has seen a large increase in enrollment. At nearly 1700 students, PUC currently has the largest student population in decades. PUC’s booming growth is expected to continue with the incoming class of 2018 projected to be one of the largest classes PUC has ever had. Though the administration has constantly boasted about the campus’s evergrowing population and increasing retention rates, many have questioned how beneficial continual growth is for the campus. Even though the next academic school year is months away, students are already feeling some of the potential adverse affects a larger student body would have on the campus. With more students comes a need for more housing. Because of this, nearly all of PUC’s seven dorms are planning to fit three people in some rooms. Some dorms are bribing students to squeeze another resident into the already small
rooms by offering a 30% discount on room cost, while others are systematically planning for some of the larger rooms to be converted to mandatory three people rooms. “It causes a lot of trouble not only for the deans, but for the students who have to find new rooms they are comfortable with,” notes Cynthia Augustine, a freshman Biology major who is being kicked out of her current room in Andre so that it can be converted to a new RA room. In Andre, RAs will be moved to other rooms like Cynthia’s so that all the current RA rooms can be used to house three students. “It’s a good thing that our school is growing,” Cynthia continued, “but [PUC] also needs to fund for extra housing rather than try and squeeze everyone into the current dorms.” Many already find the dorm rooms a tight squeeze. It becomes hard to imagine three girls sharing only two closets—some students already find it difficult putting all their clothes in only one closet. It will be interesting to see how three desks and bedframes will fit into PUC’s relatively small dorm rooms. (Continued on next page.)
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FEATURES (Continued from last page.) Because of its limited amount of resources, PUC may not be able to comfortably accommodate a larger number of students. The large influx of students forces the administration to spread the college’s assets thinner. If PUC is unable to gain the capital needed to sustain the growth in student population, the insufficient amount of lodging may just be one small problem in a list of issues. Too many students can lead to overcrowded classrooms,
destroying student-teacher ratios and allotting a smaller percentage of PUC’s already meager monetary funds to each student. Though it’s exciting to see people’s interest in PUC grow, the campus needs to be prepared to support the increasing number of students that plan to matriculate to PUC. To embark on a new era of growth, PUC must first be ready with the funds to meet the needs of both current and future students.
Social Media in the Workplace There’s more to it than negatives. By Amanda Navarrete Among Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest, social media caters to every aspect of our lives. Most people are signed on to at least one social media website, sometimes even multiple services, publicly representing themselves however they choose. With all this information of their prospective employees out there, employers use it to their advantage to filter candidates during the hiring process, which may or may not be concerning for new graduates trying to start their careers after graduation. Suwanna Vatananan, a graduating senior, doesn’t think it’s an issue. “When you sign up for social media, you’re signing up to be looked at. You should present yourself in professional manner anyway,” she said. Often, employers may have a separate third party to conduct social media background checks on potential employees during the hiring process. Even small things, such as a status venting about that person who cut you off while driving or the barista who burnt your coffee, may turn off employers. If a person has a public profile full of negative statuses or provocative pictures, it may also be a concern to potential employers.
However, not all employers focus solely on inappropriate pictures or making sure that their future employee does not participate in any illegal activity. According to a Time Magazine Report, Dan Schawbel, a career expert and founder of Millennial Branding, notes that over 50 percent of employers react negatively to grammar and spelling errors. It turns out knowing the correct usage of “you’re” and “your” was important after all. Not all social media is harmful in the hiring process. LinkedIn, a social media website designed for recruiting and networking, allows individuals to create a professional profile online for employers to review. Over 300 million people currently signed up. The website explains that one can “discover professional opportunities, business deals, and new ventures.” If done correctly, it is the perfect showcase to land career-seeking individuals the job, even with seemingly insignificant things. Based on a survey of LinkedIn members, one in five managers agreed that they hire candidates because of their volunteer work experience. Stephanie Larson, also graduating in June, doesn’t see social media as harmful. She states, “I think it’s a good thing because it can give the employer an idea of what the applicant is like. A person’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter gives insight into their personal life. It would intimidate me, but I wouldn’t be against it.”
Is It Summer Here Yet? Summer Highlights in the Napa Valley. By Melissa May There is a certain magic in forgetting what day of the week it is, living in the illusion that the night is always young and being embraced by the sunshine on a daily basis. This bliss I speak of falls under one category: summertime. Oh, yes. The season that comes too slow and escapes too quickly, leaving people of all ages wanting a replay! With all this spare time and extra happy feelings burning a hole in one’s pocket, summer is the perfect occasion to be adventurous. “Angwinites” specifically have the opportunity to be both spectators and participants of summertime in the Napa Valley. Culinary excellence is a main attraction of the Napa Valley; the area is home to a plethora of places for those summertime foodies to indulge. On the first Friday of every month during summer, join the Cheers! festival in St. Helena open for a food celebration. Varieties of food vendors and musicians lining the blocked main street will ensure a delightfully casual dining experience. On those hot days where Mediterranean food seems like a summer eating solution, Small World Restaurant in downtown Napa is the stop for budget friendly gyros and falafels galore. After taking in all that glorious cuisine, there are many options for taking in the outdoors that the valley has to offer. Do as the locals do and take an
afternoon trip with the Napa Valley Bike Tours. Biking is a way to experience the vineyards up close and smell the fresh Valley air breezing past your face. After an afternoon of physical excursion, the best way to wind down could be watching a heartwarming film while eating popcorn. Yountville and Napa host free summer movie nights in parks, with flicks including Frozen, E.T., and Grease. Still, there are many additional summertime Napa Valley shenanigans to participate in. The Calistoga County Fair reminds visitors of a simpler time of pie eating contests and carnival merriments. This fair includes a Fourth of July parade and a nighttime firework show. If music suits your fancy, Robert Mondavi Winery will be hosting concerts with headliners including Colbie Caillat and Five for Fighting. The musical fun does not end there, listen to authentic local music while walking past historical downtown homes during Napa Porchfest. With native musicians and residents alike flocking to the music and food trucks, this event is the epitome of summer enjoyment. This summer provides endless opportunities to explore the Napa Valley. As a recognized holiday destination, the Napa Valley summer will not disappoint. Mix and mingle with locals, eat entirely too much BBQ and take in the once in a lifetime opportunity to spend the summer in a bustling location. My final thought of summer is, are we there yet?
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SPORTS
Brazil 2014: World Cup Preview Who will win it all? By Trent Broeckel Summer is just a few weeks away and with it comes one of the biggest sporting events in the world: the FIFA World Cup. It all begins on June 12 when Brazil, the hosts, take on Croatia. This is to be the first time in 64 years that Brazil will host the tournament. The last time, 1950, the Brazilians lost in the final to Uruguay. That loss sparked a national tragedy that even caused some fans to commit suicide. This summer represents an opportunity for Brazil to avenge that embarrassment, but there are 31 other teams that also have their hearts set on World Cup glory. Here are some of the contenders: Brazil is ranked #4 in the world and will have the significant advantage of playing every game at home this summer. The Seleção (Brazil’s national team) have won the World Cup more than any other nation, totaling five titles. For Brazil it is not just about winning, but winning with panache. They call it Jogo Bonito (the beautiful game). This Brazilian team is a bit different though, as they set up tactically to be more defensive-minded. They have a player whose actual name is Hulk. Brazil’s ultimate hopes will rest on the 22-year-old shoulders of Neymar, Jr. The Brazilian #10 will be looked at to carry his team to glory. Brazil will see anything short of winning the Cup as a total failure in front of their fans. They will not be so much footballers, but more akin to blood-thirsty honey badgers hellbent on making their nation proud by defeating all challengers to their rightful throne. Spain is ranked #1 in the world, and has won the last three major FIFA tournaments including the 2010 World Cup: a feat no other nation has ever accomplished. La Roja is incredibly strong in the midfield and can score goals with their eyes closed. Their main striker, Diego Costa, was actually born in Brazil. Do not expect this Spanish Benedict Arnold to get much love from the Brazilians. To contrast their formidable offense, Spain’s defenders are dodgy at best. Their game plan will be to outgun their opponents. Keep in mind that no European nation has ever won a World Cup in South America. Despite this, Spain is determined to defend their title in Brazil. Germany is ranked #2 in the world, and is absolutely stacked with pure
talent. They are well-disciplined and pay incredible attention to detail, as one would expect from the Germans. Their fans are sick of their team finishing as runners-up in the past World Cups and will accept nothing short of victory this summer. They believe it is theirs already, which could be their downfall. The harsh Brazilian climate could also slow down the Germans. As stated before, no European team has won in South America. Sure the Germans look like competition crushing BMW M3s on paper, but how will they fare under the expectations and heat of Brazil? Belgium is ranked #12 in the world, and is shaping up to be everybody’s dark horse this summer. Not only do the Belgians have excellent waffles, but now also a brilliant football team that is primed to make a deep run. Their roster is stacked with big names from the top leagues in Europe. Their leading man will be Eden Hazard. The young Chelsea star is one of the world’s most promising young players and will be crucial to their success in Brazil. The Red Devils have speed, technical ability, and work together as team better then anyone. Look for them to take no prisoners this summer. The United States is ranked #14, and is another dark horse that nobody wants to face in Brazil. They are managed by the legendary German forward Jurgen Klinsmann who won the World Cup as a player in 1990. The Yanks will face a murder’s row of competition in the opening group stage as they were drawn into the group of death with Germany, Portugal, and Ghana. Ghana may not sound like a football powerhouse, but they have knocked the U.S. out of the past two World Cups. Portugal is captained by their goal scoring hero Cristiano Ronaldo, who will push the U.S. defense to their limits if they wish to stop him. That leaves Germany, who as mentioned before, are bursting with Bavarian talent. Fortunately, the U.S. tends to play their best when seen as the underdogs fighting to prove themselves. The US’s main weakness is their worryingly inexperienced defensive back-line. The man who could play savior for the Americans is midfielder Michael Bradley. The 26-year-old is the backbone of this U.S. team and their success greatly depends on his play. No matter who ends up lifting the World Cup on July 13, Maracanã, Brazil will be the focus of the entire sporting world this summer.
Student Workout Spotlight Tips to look your best. By Trent Broeckel For the majority of us, committing time to exercising can be difficult. After a full day of classes it can tough to push ourselves to hit up the gym. There are students on campus who make time to workout. It does not have to be a huge event where Left: Leo before. Right: Leo after. you are exercising for hours. Even just 30 minutes can be enough. Leo Moore, a senior, is a true American swolldier that lives to pump. When prompted to give details about what his 30 minute workout would be like he answered, “If you want to look like me you are going to need more than 30 minutes.” Moore continued to point out, “If you need to pump, you will find enough time.” Despite these questionable words of advice, Moore did suggest a short Full Body Circuit workout that will get your muscles begging for mercy. Begin with 10-12 bench press reps. If you hit over 12 reps, then add more weight to the bar. Move straight into bar-bell rows. Do at least two sets of 10-12 reps. Finish off with some easy bar curls consisting of 8-10 reps. Here are some other quick tips from Moore: r “Have a long-term workout goal that you want to achieve.” r “NEVER wear gloves.” r “Always keep the body guessing.” r “Muscle makes you look cooler.”
Ariana Casiano, a sophomore, prefers the overall aerobic workout as her go to session. Her basic 30 minutes workout begins with 10 minutes of warmup. “Start out with 5 minutes of walking, followed by 5 minutes of jogging. The middle 10 minutes should consist of strenuous cardio. For the remaining time, switch between various ab workouts and weight lifting.” Casiano also acknowledges the importance of mixing up her workouts by adding in other activities such as swimming or yoga. “I enjoy yoga particularly because it relieves stress and tension.” Here are some other quick tips from Casiano: r “Consistency is key, you gotta make time to work out even if it is brief.” r “Don’t eat too much before you workout unless you want to see it again.” r “Make sure you stay hydrated while working out.”
Mattie Lake (left) and Ariana Casiano (right) at last year’s REVO Color Run.
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One Realm, One God, One King Religious parallels in Game of Thrones. By Gabriel Riojas and Joshua Mendez Sound familiar? From its reign as one of the fantasy genres’ best book series to a powerhouse of the TV industry, Game of Thrones (GoT) has captured fans through its deep characters, intriguing plot and copious amounts of nudity. At its surface level, Game of Thrones is already a fairly respected and complex television series. However, after peeling back some of its layers, the show proves to be even deeper than it already seems. A perfect example of the series taking on deeper subjects is its portrayal of religion, more specifically, monotheism. In Westeros, the primary continent in which GoT occurs, there is a multitude of “old and new gods.” At the beginning of season two, both the viewers and some of the series’ characters are introduced to the “Lord of Light” by the foreign priestess Melisandre. The Lord of Light represents a strict form of monotheism that is apparent in his relation to the pantheon of other gods already present in the show. In contrast to the other deities in the series, the Lord of Light demands attention. Through Melisandre the Lord of Light calls for radical change that uproots the whole sociopolitical and religious status quo. The biblical tradition of reformation found in the kings of Judah— Joash, Josiah, and Hezekiah— draws hard parallels to the fire religion of Westeros. All four kings are noted by scripture to be exemplary in their zeal for the Israelite God, Yahweh, when they eradicated foreign deities (1 Kgs. 15:12-14; 1 Kgs. 18:4; 2 Kgs. 12:4). In the eyes of Yahweh and the Biblical writers, these reforms were finally a step in the right direction for the Israelites’ religious identity. The world of the Ancient Near East shares religious similarities, primarily polytheism, with that of Westeros. However, the Lord of Light in Westeros seems like a negative force to the viewer and some of the characters (e.g. Ser Davos). In contrast, the Israelites’ monotheism is painted in a positive and welcoming light. As the king appointed by the Lord of Light’s prophetess, Stannis Baratheon is a disliked character by many of the show’s viewers. His lack of judgment coupled with his dictated authority from Melisandre calls into question the stability of his rulership. However, Scripture points to this dynamic of government at the birth of the Israelite monarchy and throughout its history (e.g. Samuel/Saul, David/Nathan, Ahab/Elijah, Josiah/Huldah). It’s interesting that in both the fictional universe of Westeros and in the historical context of the Israelite government, the role of the prophet/priest becomes the moral voice of earthly hierarchy and the heavenly realm. Essentially, the priest speaks for God. Under the guise of “reformation,” we see that the ethical landscape of Stannis’ kingdom and the nation of Israel dramatically change. It is hard not to imagine a reign of
terror brought by an emphasis on “one truth,” “one religion,” and “one God.” Yahweh and the Lord of Light both represent the idea of a “one true God.” Interestingly enough, audience members of GoT are cautious of this conception because we see frightening actions in the form of burnings. As the “God of Light’s” prophetic voice, Melisandre has several times in the series killed those that refuse to accept his divinity. Meanwhile, the primary religious voice in Westeros (polytheism) exhibits a degree of religious tolerance. For example, whenever oaths are taken, as a general formality, the words, “I swear it by the old gods and the new” are spoken. It’s not just the old gods, and it’s not only the new gods; it is an acceptance and a respect for different religious paradigms. Do we see a lack of this in the biblical account? After analyzing the religious phenomenon of GoT, the show reveals a different perspective on the traditional reading of the biblical account of Judah’s reformation period. This brings to mind the question of whether the Judean temple reform period was ultimately a positive thing. Conversely, it also challenges our current negative perception of Melisandre and the Lord of Light’s role in Westeros’ religious climate. Another important question arises: which type of monotheism has been apparent throughout the history of Christianity? Which form of monotheism are we practicing today? Although we do not believe that George R.R. Martin is explicitly comparing Yahweh and Israel’s history with his own series, we do think that there are significant parallels between the two. The author is undoubtedly pushing the viewer to question the idea and practice of monotheism. The commentary George R.R. Martin implicitly brings out speaks to the current condition of monotheistic faiths and ideologies today. Yahweh speaks through the prophetess Huldah of the post-reformation scenario saying, “I will gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes will not see all the evil which I will bring on this place (2 Kgs. 22:20). Meanwhile, Melisandre’s strict monotheism asserts, “The night is dark and full of terrors…but the fire burns it all away.” But after this fire burns the world, what will be left?
The Senior Thesis Model A necessary capstone? By Conor Russell It is 3:00 in the morning. I’m surrounded by the various debris that comes with the horrors of writing extensive research papers: crushed coffee cups, microwavable burrito wrappers, and dusty books that nobody in their right mind reads. A teetering tower of books threatens to literally crush me, while the prospect of not finishing the combined work of nearly four years studying American history promises to flatten what remains of my sanity. As the books finally fall onto me in a hail of paper, dust, and pointy edges, I wake up in a cold sweat. I discover that I still have one month left in my third year at Pacific Union College, and one beautiful summer between me and the thing that every history major dreads in their academic career: the senior thesis. For those of you who don’t have recurring nightmares of being crushed by books the size of small dogs like I do, the senior thesis is the final project for students working towards a bachelor’s degree in either American or European history here at PUC. In an extremely generalized sense, it involves carefully constructing a 30-page research project and defending the research to a panel of professors who will kindly inform you of your inadequacies before sending you back to the library. Most of my friends, upon discovering what awaits me next year, react in utter horror at such a prospect. Many of them believe that the time spent working on such a large project would be better used in a greater amount of upper division classes, and I tended to agree with them. I thought, “Well yeah. Let’s learn more things, write more papers, and get more practice
for what we intend to do in graduate school.” The reality of the thesis’ purpose turned out to be quite different from what I imagined. Dr. Hilary Dickerson, the chair of the history department here at PUC, calls the senior thesis “a capstone for the student’s education.” Dickerson continued, “The thesis is a way for us (the professors) to evaluate that a major is prepared to enter the field of historical research it teaches them to create an argument, write an appropriate amount on the subject, and learn how to defend their findings while meeting the standards of the field.” History majors spend their four years at PUC learning the proper way to write a research paper, the intricacies of historiography (historical methodology), and what to expect in their years following graduation. The earlier courses on topics such as American, African, Asian, and European history simply expose the student to a large amount of information in order to provide them with possibilities for their thesis. “The thesis is often where we see our majors become historians, seeing a passion in writing a thesis from their own motivation that does not appear in lower-division coursework,” says Dr. Dickerson. “The thesis allows a student explore a level of depth that a nine to ten week course just does not allow for.” So why should those of us who have to write these monstrous reams of paper remain excited about the prospect? Because it allows us to become personally invested in the subject we currently pay tens of thousands of dollars to study. Because it teaches us that, even though something appears horrifically difficult, it undoubtedly improves our character in ways we cannot possibly predict.
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We Got 99 Problems And They Can’t Fix One Dorm maintenance . By David O’Hair The cost of attending PUC for one academic year is $35,616. Out of that large amount of money, $4,380 is allotted for dormitory fees. The combined seven dorms on campus contain 603 student rooms. This year there are 1,105 students who live in the dorms, as confirmed by PUC Student Services. That means that the combined tuition fees for all current residence hall students that were collected by PUC are approximately $4,839,900 for dorm fees alone this year.* That is the raw fiscal data and, as a student, certain implications can be extrapolated from it. I fully understand that dorms require money allotments to remain functional: electricity, water, equipment, etc. However, I cannot comprehend as to why our dorms have such lagging maintenance repair timelines. In Grainger Hall the third floor has had a broken water fountain since the beginning of fall quarter. It has been reported to maintenance several times and alas, the residents are still parched. I am not the only student that recognizes the lack of maintenance. It has become the laughing stock of the dorm and is the landing spot for printed out memes and jokes that mock the fact that the fountain is still broken after such an extended period of time. I am not an accounting major, but I hypothesize that we can afford a new water fountain. That is just a fraction of the dorm related complaints that I hear that can be easily fixed. Should I even bring up the fact that Grainger has only one dryer that works? No, that one is fun, I love waiting in line for several hours to make sure my clothes aren’t soaked. Water fountain aside, as inconvenient as broken appliances are, there are actual safety issues in play that need to be addressed. The morning of May 10th, freshman social work major Emilio Castillo was rushed to the emergency room because the top bunk of his bed fell through the frame and landed on his head, causing a concussion. Castillo was laying on the bottom bed when his friend shifted his weight on top and the boards slipped through the space, proceeding to crash down. Upon further examination, the bed boards that support the weight of the top bunk were too short for the frame. This means that with certain movements, disasters can and have happened because the beds have inadequate parts on them. When asked about the event, Castillo recalled the experience by saying, “No one really expects a bunk bed to fall on your head, much less in your dorm, that’s that stuff you see in movies. It was just really unlucky, you know? I’m glad it was just a mild concussion though, it could have been a lot worse.” With dangerous incidents happening that could be prevented by simple dorm upgrades, I feel the dorms need more financial attention brought to them. I am not asking for PUC to build us new dorms, that is unrealistic and unwarranted. However, I do feel as if the exorbitant amount of money that the dorm fees amount to needs to be spent in a way that reflects the needs of the students. As students, we need to report every broken item in the dorm to
maintenance, because I am aware that sometimes we see inadequacies and just complain without taking the proper steps to finding a solution. The school, on the other hand, needs to either hire more maintenance workers or prioritize fixing dorm appliances and features, because if PUC spent as much time fixing the dorms as they do planting flowers on every inch of this campus, the dorms would be in satisfactory condition. *All financial and dorm figures were obtained from the official PUC website. condition of monotheistic faiths and ideologies today. Yahweh speaks through the prophetess Huldah of the post-reformation scenario saying, “I will gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes will not see all the evil which I will bring on this place (2 Kgs. 22:20). Meanwhile, Melisandre’s strict monotheism asserts, “The night is dark and full of terrors…but the fire burns it all away.” But after this fire burns the world, what will be left?
Internet “Slacktivism” I clicked Share, so I’m a good person, right? By Tara Hattendorf In today’s world with its increased dependence on social media for obtaining and spreading news, a new trend has emerged called “slacktivism.” This word may not be familiar to many people, but others will: Kony, Trayvon Martin and #BringBackOurGirls. Social justice activists and organizations have found in recent years that social media can quickly spread word about their cause, and through it they can gain widespread sympathy and support to put an end to the injustice in the world. People show their support by tweeting certain hashtags on Twitter, liking and sharing posts on Facebook, and for those who are willing to put forth a little more effort, wearing certain colors for different occasions. For a week or a month at most, the issue is in the public’s eye and around the world people lend their support for the cause from the comfort of their computers. Then the cause fades back into obscurity and everyone forgets that it ever happened as another cause takes its place. People like to be activists. We like to feel like we are making a difference in
the world, even if it’s only a minimal difference. We also like recognition for our good deeds. “Slacktivism” is one of the easiest ways to do this, and because it is done almost entirely through social media, we receive a badge for our work for all to see. People see what we are doing when we share posts on our pages, and then others do too, to also feel like good, caring human beings. In the end it becomes more of a show of who appears to care the most than actual concern for the issue at hand. “Slacktivism” has a few major flaws, one of which is that it does almost nothing for the actual cause that it advocates. Maybe a couple thousand dollars will be raised by individuals donating funds online, but most causes require government action to put an end to the injustice, and that requires valuable time from legislators as well as funds from the government. Translation: tax money from the stingy American people. We feel good for watching and sharing 30-minute videos about the horrors facing people around the world, but we cannot do anything to actually stop it, and neither can the government. A show of support for issues ultimately out of our hands can do almost nothing. (Continued on next page.)
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OPINIONS & EDITORIALS (Continued from last page.) The real problem with “slacktivism” is that we think so highly of ourselves for participating in it that we forget that there is more we can do than just clicking a few buttons or wearing hoodies on one day in memory of someone we know nothing about. Because we feel so good about ourselves, we do no actual thinking about the problem or consider other ways to help the cause. We take no action that will help to alleviate the injustice. Yet we feel that our good deed for the day is done when we show our support for a cause — a cause that in reality we know nothing about beyond what we are told to believe — on our social media outlets. In “slacktivism”, we jump on the bandwagon of justice and spread the word of the cause, feeling happy with our work, but then we jump off again before we reach our destination. I think that we have become so hardened to the world’s problems outside our own lives that when we do hear about injustice, all we can do is feel a few moments of sadness
before returning to our own lives. As important as we believe the injustices around the world are, the troubles in our own lives are infinitely more important. But I will say this for “slacktivism:” it gets the word out. It increases the public’s and the world’s knowledge of the pain and poverty that people have to live with around the world. In America, we live in a house with blackout drapes covering the windows. We can hear the sounds from the world outside, but we can’t see it. We refuse to open the blinds, but we have to step outside. And when we do, our eyes are opened and we are scared. We retreat back into our homes of ignorance. “Slacktivism” is like a door-to-door salesman or our neighbor knocking at the door. It forces us to consider the world that exists outside our own homes. But even then, we only see and learn what our neighbor tells us. There is so much more out there, and we refuse to see it, but participating in “slacktivism” is a start. We are opening the doors, and maybe one day we will leave our homes.
The World’s Worst Secret Society How the conspiracy defaces the artist. By Gabriel Riojas and Joshua Mendez Is a secret society still secret if everyone knows who their members are and what their plans are? YouTube intellectuals seem to think so. We all have that friend who is more than willing to link us to the truth found in a reliable YouTube video. Next thing we know we’re sifting through blogs that reveal Justin Bieber’s allegiance to the New World Order (NWO). That blog links us to a sermon that further reveals the NWO’s plan to take over the world banking system. We follow another link, and we’re right back at the original YouTube video. For the serious, it’s an endless cycle of clicking, reading, and fearing. But the rest of us heretics have a hard time seeing the ‘clear’ connections that ‘just make sense.’ Although most of us have a good laugh when the Illuminati is taken seriously, we don’t stop to think of some the effects it has on pop and visual culture. Take Jay Z for example. What is literally a ‘rags to riches’ story turns into a satanic conspiracy against society. Essentially, Jay Z couldn’t have made it without the help of the Illuminati. Jay Z responds in the song, The Devil is a Lie in collaboration with artist Rick Ross. Jay Z’s lyrics often comment on socio-political-religious structures through the eyes of a black American. But these lyrics aren’t taken seriously when the artist is labeled as a member of a secret society. The conspiracy then becomes the main element that defines the
artist. What happens to Jay Z’s call to racial and economic equality found in songs like “99 Problems” and “Murder to Excellence”? Now we know what you’re thinking, “Jay Z’s music is full of triangles and other occult symbolism! There’s no way he’s not serving an evil, higher power!” However, even Jay Z’s own image is a part of his artistic statement. He raps, “He without sin shall cast the first stone / So y’all look in the mirror / Double-check your appearance (parents) / I said I was amazing, not that I’m a Mason (Rick Ross – Freemason ft. Jay Z). Jay Z’s incorporation of triangle imagery draws from art itself and not from a secret society. The triangle has a history of association with power. Within mathematics, it is the strongest geometrical figure. Jay Z’s imagistic message is to raise the awareness of black consciousness in America that minorities can indeed rise to a status of influence, “Power to the people, when you see me, see you [.]” (Murder to Excellence – Jay Z and Kanye West). Even though we only mentioned Jay Z, imagine the number of other artists who have not been taken seriously. Their art is ignored by thousands who actually need to hear it but are instead searching for triangles on every album cover and street sign. But if it is one thing the Illuminati as a “secret society” has accomplished, it’s the defacement of the artists and their art. Jay Z has “99 Problems,” and the Illuminati sure is one.
I Don’t Need A Hero Stick to the book, not the screen. By JC Carreón There’s a colloquial proverb that goes, “If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.” While I wouldn’t normally conform to an aphoristic expression with poor grammar (refer back to “ain’t”), there is truth behind it. I am an avid participator in the comic book community. Yes, I’m proud to know the difference between how many Green Lanterns Earth has had, or in what issue Spider-man makes his first debut appearance into the comic continuity. My connection with this fictional universe is a personal escape. Like many of my peers, fulfillment in literature is also a similar experience. Translating any novel/comic book narrative into a film medium is a challenge that is hard to make perfect. It would be nearly impossible to fully encapsulate elements of literature onto the big-screen. Each film takes certain creative liberties that the crowd expects in order to create a narrative suitable for an entertaining project.
However that shouldn’t be the case. In theory, if a narrative is already preserved in greatness, why would a director attempt to “fix what isn’t broken?” The answer is simple; it’s all about the money. There is a lot of cash to be made out of these super hero movies. For the true fans of the written narrative, the movie-adaptation always becomes a let down. The story is more often than not changed in order to make it more appealing to the audience and diverges away from the true essence of the story. The truth is if the screenwriters would simply translate the exact story from the comic, they would have a better cinematic adventure and the integrity of the source material wouldn’t be altered. All audiences are satisfied—the traditionalist and newcomer. I admit the modern-day comic movies are aesthetically pleasing to the people in the audience but the story is always wrong. I am a lover of literature and comics happen to be one of my favorite types. I understand the need to make money off of the franchise, but please I beg of you Hollywood, don’t be a hero and try to “save” the story because it can stand on its own.
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The “Avengers Effect” Keep the movies coming. By Kenneth McKelvie Since the release of the first X-Men film in 2000, comic book movie genre had steadily gone on the rise. It had dissolved the belief that only comic-book readers would actually enjoy a comic-book movie. Despite the piqued interest, it wasn’t until The Avengers (2012) that the genre began to skyrocket into popularity. Better technology has allowed such giant blockbusters to grace our screens, entertaining the masses, and proving, once and for all, that a combined universe was indeed possible. Such increased fervor for Marvel movies is proving to be precious not only for the industry, but the moviegoers themselves. Die-hard fans are able to see their favorite characters come to life and given justice, fulfilling their childhood dreams. The heroes are not just wonderfully portrayed, but amazingly written. Even the most ethical hero of the Marvel universe, Captain America, is given some complications in his life, presented a dilemma caused by his high moral standards. The characters—including the villains—are made believable and relatable, increasing the quality of the films themselves and, ergo, increasing the demand for such movies. This increased desire for Marvel movies has spilled into the increased interest in
their source material. Reading comic books is an activity that has stereotypically been attached to “nerds” or “geeks.” Marvel movies have started to change this by introducing the complex stories and characters into the flow of the mainstream, increasing the fan-base, and bringing about a deeper understanding of the medium—maybe even changing people’s minds about how old one has to be to be reading them. The success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is being referred to as the “Avengers effect,” with other studios suddenly scrambling to catch up with their competition, and prove that they are able to expand their own cinematic universes as well. Suddenly, studios are more daring with their movies, unafraid of what the audience will find believable or not, be it a talking alien raccoon or a Norse god. Studios are now more open to seemingly outlandish ideas, opening up doors for more creativity and originality in the film industry, and removing the borders and restrictions that had previously been in place. It is, in a way, a circle of life: this increasing demand for quality comic book movies ushers in a new set of fans, magnifying the interest in comic books which—as you may have guessed—increases the demand for quality movies even more.. Since the comic books have telling these original stories for decades (literally), it will be a long time before Marvel’s well even begins to dry up.
Summer Movie Guide Make sure to hit the hits and miss the misses. By Katie Berridge May is the start of summer, which is the season in which the best movies of the year come out. This is a guide that highlights some of the best and worst movies coming out this summer. This way, you don’t have to spend money on the wrong movies and can enjoy the right ones.
6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (August 8) – Why, Michael Bay? Please stop with these horrible adaptations already and leave them where they should be: children’s cartoons. The fact that it is about teenagers being secret turtles makes it so great for children, but Michael Bay keeps trying to make these things into movies that adults would want to watch. Can we just stop and think about the fact that they wear eye masks and still look like giant turtles? You are not going to win any Oscars with this idea by simply adding Megan Fox and a bunch of explosions. This is nowhere near being on my summer to-do list, even if Will Arnett is in it.
1. The Fault in Our Stars (June 6) – Based on the best-selling novel by John Green, this film is no doubt going to be a tear-jerker. I know because I almost cried while watching the trailer. I am glad Shailene Woodley is finally landing roles that will help her break away from her awful performance on Secret Life, 7. The Hundred-Foot Journey (August 8) – If you’re into the Eat, Pray, and I think this role will definitely give her a generous nudge in that direction. Love; Julie & Julia; or The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (which has a sequel You can count on seeing me at the theater for this one. coming in 2015), then this looks like your type of film. Produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg, and starring Helen Mirren, this one seems like 2. 22 Jump Street (June 13) – As if the first one wasn’t great enough, they a promising mom date movie. went and made a sequel. The trailer makes it look extremely promising with all its ridiculous humor. Be there or be square, because this will be perfect. 8. The Expendables 3 (August 15) – I didn’t watch the second Expendables movie because I was disappointed by the first, so this one is not happening. 3. Transformers: Age of Extinction (June 27) – I’m honestly just done with Also, what in the world are Mel Gibson, Kelsey Grammer, Kellan Lutz, and the Transformers thing. What is this, the 28th movie? The only things that Victor Ortiz doing in this movie? These people do not fit the description of a might save this movie are the seemingly decent graphics/sound mixing and character from these movies. It’s a no. our friends Stanley Tucci and Marky Mark. Other than that, it looks horrible. 9. The Giver (August 15) – I cannot wait to see this one. Based off the book by Lois Lowry, the film features a nearly perfect cast (minus Taylor Swift as Rosemary. Excuse me?) and based off of what has been nominated these past few years, this one is likely to land an Oscar nomination. I will definitely be seeing this one. While these are not all the films coming out this summer, they are among some of the most talked-about ones. Some create excitement, and some create 5. Hercules (July 25) – I am going to avoid this at all costs. However, if angry confusion. We’ve had better summers as far as movie releases go, but if you are into movies that feature Dwayne Johnson’s overly-sculpted body paired you choose right, your movie experience this summer could be marvelous. with his painfully heinous acting skills, then you will love this film. To each their own. 4. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (July 18) – The idea of this movie is really stupid. However, seeing it actually played out might be surprisingly amazing, especially considering the A-list cast consisting of Gary Oldman, Judy Greer, and Andy Serkis. Regardless of how it may turn out, I think I will save my money and see this one when it comes to Netflix.
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The Final Word “The Final Word” Editor: Rachel Oliver Hey, PUC-ites; I think that is what our school song refers to us as. Welcome to the back page of the Campus Chronicle! I will be the editor of this grand page (I must be such an awful writer that I am glued to the backside of the newspaper), but do not fret. This page will likely have the best content on it, and, yes, I will spare you…it will not be written by me. Just a heads up on what to expect when you turn to the final page of the CC next year: FREE FOOD! Yes, you read that right! Everyone has an equal opportunity to win free money to cover the bill at a variety of restaurants in the Napa Valley. Throughout the year, I will create riddles that most likely will require you being proactive. In other words, you won’t be able to just “GOOGLE” it. The lucky winner of this issue will win a $30 gift card to La Condesa, located in St. Helena right off of Main Street. If you like gourmet Mexican food followed by delicious ice cream, then be sure to answer the question first for your chance to win. Besides having the opportunity to win some free food (to satisfy the needs you have that the café food cannot fill) check back here for Q&A’s with your fellow peers, as well as some awesome
Instagram snapshots from your life and the students around you (If you would like your Instagram pictures to be displayed in the Campus Chronicle, be sure to include #PUCchronicle). Now that you know what to expect, let’s take a moment to reflect on this past year. I don’t know about you, but I cannot believe the school year is only a few weeks away from being over! Hats off to you Freshman for finishing the year strong and, hopefully, figuring out what major you will return to school with in the Fall, and an even bigger congratulations is in store for the graduating Seniors. I am finishing up my Sophomore year, and let me tell you, I long for the day to have tortillas thrown at me on Graduation weekend. As we proceed into summer, I wish you all a very safe and sunny three months of rest. If you are getting a job like me, then good for you, and if not, then count your blessings. Other than that, well done, PUC, for finishing another year. Hope to see you all next year as we endure another year up on this hill together.
Questions:
What is one thing you are looking forward to doing this summer? Matt Dopp
Senior, Chemistry “Going to Pohnpei this summer for a mission trip”
Kristine Maxam
Junior, Environmental Studies “I’m looking forward to no school and camping”
Spencer Swetnam
Freshman, Health Sciences/Pre P.T. “Working at summer camp and hopefully going to Hawaii”
Makana Kaaikala
Health Communications/Pre Pharmacy “Spending time with my family and friends on the beach”
Jessica Aldred
Sophomore, Education “Spending the summer in Yosemite sharing God’s love with little kids at summer camp”
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Three Riddles/Quests What is the name of the largest aircraft permitted to land at the PUC airport?
In what year and how much did the Church purchase the Angwin Resort in the mountains above St. Helena? What is the year the school song was created? The first person to email dcohair@puc.edu the answers to these three questions will recieve a free $30 gift certificate to La Condesa! All answers can be found on PUC’s website: puc.edu. Enjoy!