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By David O'Hair
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As we approach the midway point of winter quarter, we all need to simply slow down. Yes, we all have tests, no one is getting enough sleep and the frequency of jokes that revolve around dropping out of college increases. The to-do list is piling up each day; as this newspaper is being released I am currently on a plane flying to Texas — not the most productive activity as we approach midterms. Just remember the reasons why you are pushing through this difficult schooling: whether you want to be the first in your family to hold a degree, you’ve dreamed about being a doctor since grade school or you are still figuring this whole life thing out. I know it is uncomfortable. I’m not telling you to love it. I’m telling you to crave the end result so intensely that the work is irrelevant. Questions or comments? Email dcohair@puc.edu Editor-in-Chief David O’Hair
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New Healthy Cafeteria Station To the delight of PUC's health-conscious students, the Dining Commons this quarter added a new meal station for lunch and dinner: the World Wellness station. The station serves unprocessed, locally grown ingredients and emphasizes health with meals made with vegetables and whole grains. The World Wellness meals are served Monday - Thursday on the left side of the cafeteria next to the deli-style sandwiches. While healthy meals and fresh produce in the Napa Valley can be quite expensive, the World Wellness meals are as affordable, and sometimes more affordable, than the other meals served in the cafeteria. Bon Appétit’s executive chef
Copy Editors Emily Mathe Jayson Paw Jessica Winters Laura Helms Pascale Pean Faculty Advisers Lynne Thew Michelle Rai
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Eddie Jarrell says that the Dining Commons wanted to keep the prices for the healthy meals low on purpose. “We didn’t want it to be where you pay more money to be healthy,” Jarrell said. “A lot of times we actually serve at a loss.” To keep food prices low, the cafeteria buys locally grown produce. They also try to buy in-season produce, which are less expensive than importing out-of-season fruits and vegetables. The World Wellness station serves healthier versions of old cafeteria favorites, like their Napa salad and the Thai peanut wrap, as well as new meals like the tropical winter fruit salad. Along with containing no deep fried or unhealthy ingredients, the majority of the
meals are also entirely vegan or can be made with vegan options. A few times a week the meal also includes a fresh, all-natural smoothie for no additional cost. For students who prefer the more hot dog and fries-esque meals, regular meal options are still served in the cafeteria in the other stations. The decision to add a healthier meal option was made in part thanks to the requests from students that were left in the cafeteria suggestion box and online. There were a few factors for why they chose to add the World Wellness station. Jarrell says that they wanted to give students a greater balance of meals to choose from, so the new station would provide a healthier option
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than what was previously being served. Another practical reason for adding the new station is that it would help reduce the length of the other lines in the cafeteria and cut down their waiting times. With the addition of a new line at main meal times, other stations now have shorter lines, however as the World Wellness station is on the side of the cafeteria the line extends through the center of the cafeteria and sometimes blocks other lines, causing traffic jams that people have to
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weave their way through. Jarrell says that they are looking into solutions for reducing the congestion in the cafeteria at popular times, such as adding ropes in between lines to keep lines orderly. If any students have further suggestions for the cafeteria, the Dining Commons has a suggestion box by the checkouts for people to leave their comments. There is also a form available on the Bon Appétit online menu, at puc.cafebonappetit.com.
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Avocado Hummus
1 Avocado, halved and scooped out 1 ½ cups chickpeas (or other white bean) from the salad bar ½ lime or lemon, juiced ½ tsp salt ¼ crushed pepper flakes (stock up on pizza days)
Home Lunches — A History Though they live and work in Modesto, Norman and Carolyn Low travel the two and a half hours to Angwin nearly every weekend in order to connect with the students on campus. They aren’t officially members at the PUC Church, but they may as well be. Norm laughs, a wink in his eye, telling me, “Our heart’s here. We love students, and students love not having to eat caf food.” When the home lunches program was first started in 2002 by pastors Tim Mitchell and Jessica Shine, there was very little excitement or support for the idea on either side – students were hesitant to enter a home they didn’t know or to intrude on the owner’s personal space; church members were afraid of being unable to communicate with or enjoy the company of students. The PUC Church and the college, up until this point, had acted as separate entities; much like the motivation behind ONE Church, this was an attempt to encourage interaction between the community of Angwin and the community of PUC. The program’s unifying effect took many years to cultivate. Now, more than a decade later, the benefits of the hard work are obvious. The central idea behind the program has spread to other schools as
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students graduate and move on, and students and professors alike carry the vision to other countries, like Argentina and Austria, through the ACA and Student Missions programs. The Lows explain their commitment: the hardest part of their job as the program coordinators is to involve more people by encouraging families to host or co-host; but it always pays off, Carolyn says. The Lows confirm that the biggest reason that they continue feeding students is that they’re able to watch them learn and grow. Having graduates come back and tell stories of their lives, explain what they have done with what they have been given and share the blessings of their hard work enables the Lows to continue investing in so many students at one time. They tell the story of one couple who first met at their home lunches and who have since gotten married, their food has been served as part of PUC’s REVO fundraisers and an entire evangelistic series was fed by their cooking. While the Lows have a passion for food and fellowship, it’s really the love of students that keeps them going. However, the Lows haven’t had this passion for students and feeding them for very long. Being PUC alums, they didn’t become involved in the
program until 2004, and Carolyn especially was hesitant to participate. “We started out with just six kids,” she began. Norman, cutting into her story, interjected, “She wanted to have everything just so. It’s so hard to feed more than a few kids that way.” Eventually, Carolyn was able to let go of the need for perfection in her place settings, expanding the hospitality of their small St. Helena home from 6 to 90. According to Norman, though, it took some time and patience to bring her hosting style from presentation to profuseness. They’ve been a part of the program for 11 years, beginning with simply hosting and eventually becoming the coordinators. The Lows let their passion for good food and a seed of hospitality grow; even with the “late start,” that seed has turned into more than 5,000 meals. Carolyn contemplates, “You don’t know what someone else will need. The best you can offer is comforting words and comforting food, and it usually will turn out all right.” With this mindset, the Lows have slowly changed church and college culture, with the patience, endurance and hard work required to feed five thousand.
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What Is A Student Ambassador? They say you can tell what you think about a person within the first seven seconds of meeting them. That’s right, seven. So you have already decided that you like this article. Most people don’t stress over this rule on a day-to-day basis, but we can all think of a point in our lives when we needed to make each second count. Perhaps it was an interview, or a first date. It might even have been as simple as that good-looking guy or girl asking you what day it is. Whatever it may be, you get the point. Though some seem to never feel comfortable while under this pressure, others are able to mask their sweaty palms, increased heart rate and the tendency to awkwardly smile a lot, instead putting forward an attitude of undaunted “coolness.” If we were to up the ante a bit, saying that in the next seven seconds you not only had to present yourself in the best way possible, but that now you were the face of an organization like Pacific Union College, how would you respond? Would you shy away from the opportunity, or would you jump at the chance? From time to time you may have spotted a very sharply dressed student walking around campus. Next you might have noticed that some unfamiliar faces were following this student around. Before you jumped up to defend this unsuspecting person from obvious stalkers, you realized or were informed that it was actually a student ambassador giving a tour to a possible
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new member of the PUC family. Starting in 2013, the PUC department of enrollment enacted a new program that allows students to have direct access to potential new students and their families. This program has come to be known as the Pacific Union College Ambassador Program, and has seen tremendous growth in interest over the past year. The job of an ambassador is to be the student bridge between all the paperwork of PUC and the real life of PUC. This mission is accomplished through many different ways. Aside from giving tours around campus, ambassadors participate in College Days, take trips to high schools and are present at different sports tournaments hosted by PUC Prep. Ambassadors deal with people who are legacy students of PUC, and we deal with those who don’t really like PUC but are forced to check it out (these ones usually end up loving it anyway). The ambassadors’ clientele includes skeptical dads, cautious moms and their “ready to get out of the house” students. While discussing the role she plays in the program, senior communications major Kate Mayne noted, “An ambassador is a student in whom prospective students can trust to share PUC from the perspective of a current student, and ingrain interest to come back and explore for themselves!” The awesome thing is that many of you reading this have had a College Days or tour experience with an ambassador. We like
to think that this experience only helped you make your decision to come to PUC. For whatever reason you decided to come to PUC, we are glad you are here to give us something to brag about. Ambassadors are ambassadors because we love PUC and we want to show other people the great things about our school. So, if you ever see one of these fine individuals walking around campus giving a tour, don’t feel like you have to ignore them—be friendly and show PUC for the welcoming environment that it truly is. The hard seven seconds have been taken care of by the ambassador; all you have to do is smile and wave boys, smile and wave. 2015 Student Ambassadors: Krista Bathan Timothy Giang Juan Hidalgo 3rd Christopher Lawrence Genevieve Ligan Maggie Matye Kate Mayne Madeline Miller Lindsey Orellana Bradon Schwarz Christy Solis Dominic Young
"No Cities To Love" Sleater-Kinney
Music Spotlight By Josh Mendez
You might know Carrie Brownstein from the hit-comedy show Portlandia, but this talented comedian is also the gifted guitarist and vocalist for the Portland-based band SleaterKinney. Sleater-Kinney’s new album, their first in ten years, is a thrilling ride into the loud and eclectic post-punk scene. In the album’s title track, “No Cities to Love,” the all-girl trio produces a catchy tune that engages with some pretty heavy existential themes. Sleater-Kinney has never shied away from exploring deep issues through their lyrics and their latest release continues in a trajectory that has long defined their career.
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The Best Spots For Valendining
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By Katie Berridge
If you’re in search of a solid dining experience this Valentine’s Day, look no further. Below is a list of decently affordable, critically acclaimed restaurants in the St. Helena area. Restaurants in St. Helena are great for dates because not only do you save gas, but also most St. Helena restaurants also offer a PUC student discount, so don’t forget your student ID cards!
The Farmer and The Fox
Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen
Market
Goose & Gander
Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen
This modern European restaurant’s dishes are on the smaller side, but pretty gourmet-looking and the pricing is fair. You might not choose this place if you’re vegetarian, as most of the menu is made up of meat dishes with names like “Rabbit Wellington” and “Game Pie.” That being said, the vegetarian popovers are one of the most pop-ular items on the list. Don’t forget your monocle, top hat and your jolly good spirit.
If you have not been here yet, it’s about time you should go. This Himalayan cuisine is beyond delicious and the atmosphere is fantastic for a two-person date or even a group of people. The restaurant is completely vegetarian/ vegan friendly and has, hands-down, the best garlic naan bread I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. I would personally recommend the tikka masala — one of the more popular dishes — with a side of rice and garlic naan. Don’t forget to say “Namaste” when you leave!
If you’ve walked down Main Street in St. Helena, you’ve probably seen the “Market Sunday Brunch” sign hanging over by Baksheesh and Model Bakery. While Market is on the more expensive side of the two-dollar-sign rating, you get what you pay for. Depending on what you get, that is. The atmosphere is perfect for a Valendining experience. They turn down the lights at 6 p.m. and you can almost hear smooth jazz in your head. Some of the more popular items are the burgers and fried chicken, with fries that are cooked to golden perfection. However, I do not recommend the fish and chips. It’s too expensive for the quality.
Goose & Gander is the cutest little restaurant on the block. It’s small inside, but there is also really nice outside seating. The décor and style of the place is sort of reminiscent of the Snuggly Duckling in Tangled, just with no ruffians or thugs. One of the most highly recommended meals at Goose & Gander is the burger with the duck fat fries. A lot of people also recommend the flat iron steak. They are open from 12 p.m.-12 a.m. every day, so it is easy to remember.
Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen is a lovely little place with plenty of options to choose from. Some of the more highly recommended items include the duck burger with polenta fries. Quite a few of people, including Whoopi Goldberg, go to Cindy’s for their decadent desserts.
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Sick Tricks: Cold Season Myths and Tricks “Put a sweater on or you’ll catch a cold.” “Oh, you’re sick? Make sure to take a lot of vitamin C.” “Lemon and honey will help your sore throat.” The winter season seems to be filled with various health tips coming at us from every which direction. Some of these tips are helpful, while most, including the ones above, fall under the category of myth and pseudoscience. So let’s wade through some of the falsities and go over some useful ways to stay healthy this year. Drink Water: While guzzling H2O after coming down with a cold won’t magically heal you, staying properly hydrated is always a good idea. Water helps replenish bodily fluids. The Center for Disease Control recommends 11 cups a day for women and 15 cups a day for men, on average. And don’t worry about cold water making you
sick; this is also a widely believed myth. Tip: If you feel thirsty, you are usually already dehydrated. Wash Your Hands: The myth that cold weather causes colds is perpetuated by the fact that more people develop colds during the colder seasons. The reason for this correlation may be linked to the closer proximity people have to others during cold weather. People spend more time indoors during winter, and this leads to spreading germs. A cold is a virus and it passes from person to person with the help of inanimate objects. To help stop the transferring of germs, wash your hands frequently. Tip: Carry a small hand sanitizer on your keychain.
Pioneer Basketball Update By the time winter quarter rolls around, the men’s and women’s basketball teams have already played over half of their games. However, the most important part of their schedules is just ahead: Conference play. As of Jan. 28, your Pioneers women’s basketball team has a record of 3-13 overall and 1-2 in the Cal-Pac Conference. Senior forward Amber Washington led the team in points, rebounds, steals and blocks, while sophomore guard Rachel Han led the Pioneers in assists. In a tightly contested conference game, the women beat La Sierra University 55-50 on Jan. 17. However, they have suffered losses in Conference play to both UC Merced and Menlo College. The Pioneers have been fighting hard in the Cal-Pac despite being troubled by injury and illness. The next home game is on Feb. 7 against Menlo College at 6:30 p.m. The women’s team played a tough pre-season schedule but had strong showings against Arizona Christian in the San Diego Classic,
By Cristina Fariaz
Eat Well and Sleep Well: Sorry guys, but vitamin C with not cure your cold. This myth began by the simple thought by one doctor that vitamin C could cure colds. This unsubstantiated claim was published and republished, and there you have it. But, alas, there is no scientific data showing that vitamin C affects colds. In fact, there are substantial studies and data that show the only effect vitamin C may have on a cold is a placebo effect. What will help your body prevent and fight colds is your immune system. So in order to ensure it’s in its best shape, you need to eat a balanced diet and get adequate sleep. Make sure to pile some dark, leafy greens on your cafeteria plate and to schedule solid sleep hours. Tip: Broccoli contains much more vitamin C and other important nutrients than oranges.
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winning 62-60, and against William Jessup University at the Simpson Classic in Redding, California, winning by a margin of 18 with a score of 70-52. The PUC women’s basketball team gained some recognition for work they did off the court on the Cal-Pac Conference website. They took time out of their practice and game schedules to help the Holiday Assistance Program at Calistoga’s community center. Meanwhile, the men’s basketball team is possibly having their best start to a season in program history. As of Jan. 28 they are tied atop the Cal-Pac Conference with Simpson University, holding a record of 3-0, and have won some other key non-conference games. They have defeated UC Merced, La Sierra University and Menlo College to open the Cal-Pac schedule. The Pioneers men’s basketball team has an 8-12 overall record and a 3-0 record in the CalPac. They are led in points and steals by junior guard Greg Brown, rebounds by senior forward
Jordan Greenwell, assists by junior guard Jarron Crump and blocks by senior forward Jordan Monteith. Crump also leads the team in buzzer beaters (2) with Brown right behind him (1). In earlier non-conference games, the men’s team defeated two NCAA Division II schools: Sonoma State with 86-67 and Holy Names University with 75-71. The men have played many close games, with the majority of their wins in pre-season play coming down to the final few possessions. The men’s team also gained recognition on the Cal-Pac website for their trip to San Quentin State Prison, where they scrimmaged against the inmates. If you want more information on PUC’s athletics teams, follow: Twitter: @PUCPioneers Instagram: @pioneersathletics Facebook: PUC Pioneers
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Book Spotlight
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Thor Aagard professor of English A Farewell To Arms – Ernest Hemingway. This novel is “beautifully written, and so unbearably tragic. Any time I’m a little depressed I read it again, because the purity of Hemingway’s prose blows the cobwebs out of my mind, and because the ending forces me to feel sympathy for someone else, which makes me feel less sorry for myself.”
Vicki Saunders professor of Health Sciences The Last Battle – C.S. Lewis. “I first read The Last Battle when I was about 10 years old and read it just as a gripping story. When I grew older and started engaging with theological concept, all of the Chronicles … would kick in illustrations like light bulbs going on.”
John Nunes, professor and associate chair of Business Rhetoric – Aristotle. “Timeless teachings on ethics, economics, logic and persuasion from the incredible mind of Alexander the Great’s personal teacher.”
Five Reasons To Run for Student Government You Can Add It To Your Resume Whether you run for SA or Student Senate, taking part in student government adds to your list of experience - something employers want to see a lot of these days. Think of your resume as your own personal Carfax report. In much the same way that a Carfax report gives prospective car buyers a good picture of a vehicle's service record, a resume lined with work experience demonstrates your reliability, stability and ability. Because student government requires leaders who can embody the best of these traits, adding a year (or more) of student leadership to your resume can be very attractive to prospective employers. You'll Develope Your Professional Skills Not only does student government add great work experience to your resume, but it also helps sharpen your professional skills. Regardless of office or seat in Student Senate, taking part in student government requires a professional level of expression, planning and management. For instance, the social vice president might sharpen his or her event planning skills by working with commercial vendors and the religious vice president might develop a rapport when communicating with guest speakers or artists. By developing your professional skills, your product will improve and marketing yourself
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to future employers or clients will be less about A quality officer or senator is in constant the “how” and more about the “do.” conversation with the student body, receiving feedback about what works and what doesn't. You Can Make a Difference On This feedback is crucial for providing answers Campus and initiating positive change. Serving as an SA officer or senator places the power of change in your hands. Earlier this year, Your Events Will Create at-large senator Dominic Young [www.puc.life/ Lasting Memories senators/#dominic-young] headed a bill that College is about more than just academics; called for online access to food spending on it's about building friendships and sharing student cafeteria cards. The bill passed, allowing experiences that are kept for a lifetime and get students to receive daily balance notifications filed away under "The Good Old Days." via email. Other senate bills power projects like As an SA officer, you and your team are tasked REVO and enhance residence hall life with with creating something worth remembering. upgrades and renovations. For the social vice president, that might mean The beauty of powering change is that it can an all-nighter spent perfecting a banquet. do more than create a sense of pride and self- Meanwhile, the cinematographer might take accomplishment. Improving campus life means a little extra time getting the clips just right leaving PUC better than when you found it, or picking a great song. You will spend a lot creating a sustainable, high-quality environment of time working out the details and adding for future students to enjoy. in the “wow” factor, but it's worth it—that's guaranteed. You'll Directly Represent the Student Body This goes hand-in-hand with making a difference. Being a leader on campus means giving a voice to your fellow classmates. Imagine this: someone has a great idea for improving campus life but feels that he or she isn’t in a position to make it a reality. This is where you, an SA officer or student senator, have the power to give the new idea a chance.
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Do You Know What The SDA Church Believes? If you grew up Seventh-day Adventist, you were probably told what you could or couldn’t do in order to be a “good” Adventist. Adventists have 28 fundamental beliefs that make up the core of the faith. However, within the denomination there are stances that Adventist take on certain social issues. Here are a few stances Adventists have and their reasons behind it. Health Message: The typical view people have about the Adventist health message is you need to be vegetarian. However, the health message covers more than what you should or shouldn’t eat. Adventists also believe that smoking, drugs and alcohol inhibit individuals from having a healthy lifestyle and such choices should be avoided. Maintaining all around health by exercising, using medicine prescribed by a health care provider and brushing your teeth help contribute to good health. These are thought to be practical for living a long and happy life.
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Relationships: We joke about how Adventists get married early and have lots of children, but Adventists value having successful marriages. Adventists believe it is practical to be financially secure and to seek out marriage counseling prior to the commitment. Marriage is seen as a holy bond between two people in the sight of God and is a lifelong commitment.
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“sacred music” cannot have secular themes or promotion of worldly behavior. In the case of secular music, Adventists are allowed to enjoy this type of music outside of worship. Music is intended to uplift the mind, body and spirit in a creative fashion.
Christmas: Technically Adventists don’t “celebrate” Christmas as a holy day because the Sex: Sexual relations outside of marriage are only holy day is the Sabbath. Also Adventists not promoted. Adventists promote having safe don’t consider December 25 Jesus’ birthday. In sex preferably with your spouse, and encourage a way Christmas isn’t a holiday in Adventist’s safe sex whenever having sex. However, the book. However Adventists do take time during church is wary about promoting safe sex and the Christmas season to reflect on Christian birth control because it can lead to immoral themes. sexual activity. Different types of birth control such as hormone pills, injections or implants are Choice: Ultimately it’s up to you! Adventist acceptable as long as these things are discussed believe that we were given the gift of free will, with a physician. and that it is up to you to decide what you want to do with your life. Music: Adventists use a term called “sacred music.” This implies that the music is created and intended for worship purposes. However,
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On Jan. 15, the Oscar nominations were announced, only to face backlash for the “whiteness” of its nominees. For the third time since 1995, all 20 acting nominations were for white actors. Most of the Best Picture nominations featured films dominated by a white cast, and the same can be said for the Best Director nominees. Outraged bloggers blame prejudice within the Academy; however, such sentiments might be coming from the wounds of the tumultuous events of the past year. While the Oscars has never been the most diverse aspect of the film industry, critics of this year’s nominations are particularly irked by complete ignorance of “Selma,” a biographic film on Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches. In a nutshell, “Selma” was a beautifully directed biopic with brilliant cinematography, a great
cast and even greater acting. David Oyelowo did not just play Martin Luther King, Jr., he transformed into him. Oyelowo gained weight, adopted an accent and embodied the despair and determination the civil rights leader had at the time, truly showing off the rising star’s acting talent. The same can be said of the rest of the cast; from Carmen Ejogo’s levelheaded Coretta King to Oprah’s formidable Annie Lee Cooper, not a single flaw could be found. All the acting was skillfully directed by Ava DuVernay, the black female director of “Selma,” whose attention to detail, capturing of violence and oppression without exploitation made the film all the more worthy of the awards that it did not receive. With rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, it is difficult to understand why the film was snubbed, making the annoyed public’s
perception of the Academy understandable. With the events that gripped the nation during the year 2014, “Selma” captured the similarities between past and present, highlighting the effects of racial prejudice and intolerance. Though the other film nominees — filled with white actors and directors — are deserving of their nominations, their movies don’t quite capture the social turmoil of the past year. While we can’t say for sure if this year’s white Oscars are the result of racial prejudice or the simple film preferences of the Academy, we should take note that 93 percent of the Academy is white, a reflection of the predominantly white industry that its awards are presented to.
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Music, Equity and God There are two tracks on Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On that deal directly with God. The first is “God Is Love,” and the second is “Wholy Holy.” Both are explicitly and undeniably informed by Gaye’s Christian faith, but perhaps more surprisingly—and more useful for the purposes of this article—both songs are blended seamlessly into the fabric of the album, extending the musical motifs, thematic elements and supreme moral sovereignty of the LP. What’s Going On is widely considered to be Gaye’s opus—his finest and most influential work. This is so, not simply because of its impeccable production (go on Youtube and watch the video of Questlove unpacking the album), but also in large part because of the saliency and timeliness of its themes. Over the course of about 36 minutes, Gaye addresses police brutality (“What’s Going On”), the Vietnam War (“What’s Happening Brother), drug addiction (“Flyin’ High in the Friendly Sky”), pollution (“Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)”) and economic inequality (“Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)”). Underscoring each song is a sense of sodality—togetherness even in the face of moral and political division. In other words, the afflictions of human life and experience were not just happening to Marvin, the individual—they were happening to us. It was only as a collective, as a unified whole, God’s children arm in arm, that humankind had any kind of power or vibrancy. Consider the lyrics of “Wholy Holy”:
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People we all got to come together “Friend of God” proceeds no further than Because we need the strength, power and all the to say, redundantly, “I am a friend of God.” feeling This mode of worship—highly individualistic, self-absorbed and apolitical—is persistent This sense of togetherness is also what allows throughout contemporary Christian music, Gaye to deal explicitly with his faith: it’s God and indeed, is endemic to Western Christianity. who unifies us, and it’s on His authority that Put simply: social justice is not a theme that’s Gaye exhorts us to treat each other with love discussed in contemporary worship music, not and to act with empathy. If we consider this prevalent in the American church, and not seen message in the wider context of the album, as central to the life of a Christian. it’s clear that Gaye believes it is his faith that Art serves to both reflect and contribute to the provides the moral impetus for his protest. ethos of a culture. When Gaye released What’s This is clear in “God Is Love,” where spiritual Going On in 1971, America was in throes of salvation opens the door to human love and the Vietnam War and the Black American understanding (and not the other way around): community was crippled by poverty after decades of systematic and institutional racism. Worship Don't go and talk about my Father music has largely ignored these kinds of social Because God is my friend issues, instead insisting that it concern itself He loves us whether or not we know it only with matters of spiritual salvation. Such And He' ll forgive all our sins notions—that you can separate matters of the And all He asks of us, oh yeah, is we give each spirit (salvation) from matters of the body other love (suffering)—reveal a deep moral failing in the Christian church. To say absolutely nothing Such is Gaye’s genius that he does not merely about inequality or injustice is to acquiesce to incorporate his faith into his music, but he also their existence, and a spirituality that ignores uses it to inform the album’s central conceit. human affliction is a spirituality that is empty Now, compare the lyrics of “God Is Love” and impotent. It is spirituality without spirit. with the popular contemporary worship song, Faith without conviction. Mirrors that reflect “Friend of God.” Underlying both songs is nothing. the same sentiment—appreciation for the personal relationship between God and the subject—except that, whereas “God Is Love” uses that authority to promote brotherhood (and in the context of the album, social equity),
February 14 Throughout History 1853 Oregon admitted as 33rd state
1948 NASCAR holds its first race in Daytona Beach
1920 League of Women Voters is founded in Chicago
1967 Aretha Franklin records “Respect”
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Four Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day By Amanda Navarrete
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, finding the right gift can be tricky. Besides the traditional flowers and chocolates, there are also other great gift ideas that do not have to break your budget.
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