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vol. LXXXIX

THURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2013

no. 1

Advice from your SA

Women’s Volleyball

General Ed. Guide

By Taylor Pittenger

By Austin Ngaruiya

By Araya Moss

NEWS & FEATURES pg. 2

SPORTS pg. 4

OP-ED pg. 6

Student Senate: 2013-2014 Introduction to the Student Senate

By Alex Blum Sept. 25 marked the first student senate meeting of the 2013-2014 academic school year.

SA Executive Vice President Arve Lloren presided over the assembly, while Financial Vice President Kristy Guy stepped in as parliamentarian. Overseeing the proceedings was Dr. Lisa Paulson, senate advisor.

Senators serving the campus at large as well as those elected to the Andre, Winning, Graf, Grainger and Newton residence halls were present. A total of 19 senators were in attendance. In addition, Nichol Hall was represented by senate hopeful and senior business major Graham Allen.

SA officer reports were discussed in order to brief senators of the year to come. This also provided returning and new senators with perspective regarding the many tasks of the Student Association officers.

Senate also addressed nominations for parliamentarian and pro tempore. Parliamentarian duties center around

SA officers Kristy Guy, Ivan Ovstrovsky, and Arve Lloren deliberate on tough issues recording minutes in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. The position of pro tempore is nominated based on a candidate’s willingness to fulfill the SA Vice President’s responsibilities should they be absent during a scheduled meeting.

Further nominations will take place in upcoming

meetings when senators are chosen to represent offcampus interests of the Village and other jurisdictions.

For further information, view the official minutes at www.puc.edu.

Free Parking – Is It Worth It? PUC’s tuition increases and students recieve bonus of free parking.

By Tara Hattendorf Planning college finances can be a tricky task. Scholarships can only go so far towards tuition and few have the ability to pay out of pocket. Many students take out loans, figuratively signing away their lives for the next twenty or more years. A tuition increase is the last thing students want, but unfortunately, that is exactly what Pacific Union College students received this year. Between the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years tuition rose over 3 percent, a small value on the surface, but one that amounts to an $810 increase for the year.

Since 1984, PUC has steadily raised tuition. The only time that tuition did not increase was last year, in the 2012-2013 school year, when tuition was “frozen.”

The reprieve was welcome and received much fanfare and publicity, but it could not go on forever. Tuition increased again this year.

Yet along with tuition increases, PUC has also achieved a recent high in enrollment. “We celebrate a remarkable achievement,” said Dr. Heather Knight, president, at the opening convocation on Sept. 26, “the highest enrollment in the last 14 years.” PUC currently has over 1,600 registered students.

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Other Adventist schools have similarly raised tuition. La Sierra University, the Adventist institution with the highest tuition, raised tuition at almost the same rate as PUC, while Walla Walla University’s tuition increased less than 2 percent.

PUC’s tuition increase is just a mirror of the nation-wide trend. A 2012 Bloomberg study calculated that since 1978 the average cost of college tuition rose 1,120 percent. To put it into perspective, food prices have only risen 244 percent.

The Christian Science Monitor looked at a smaller time period, examining the college tuition changes from the 2012-2013 and the 2013-2014 school years.

Their research found that community colleges increased tuition about 6 percent, public four-year colleges increased by 5 percent, and private colleges increased by 4 percent. The price of college education inflated in recent years far more than the rest of the economy.

Although PUC cannot be blamed for raising the tuition again after keeping it the same for a year, the increase nonetheless hurts the pockets of both current and future students.

[Statistics taken from Bloomberg, The Christian Science Monitor, and the websites of respective Adventist universities.]

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NEWS & FEATURES

Student Ambassador Program

By Bonnie Thew

Daniel DeCaires Student Ambassador

Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel DeCaires about the new Student Ambassador Program at PUC. This exciting new organization deserves some face time, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it progresses throughout the year.

How long has this program been around?

Although it was attempted a few years back, this year will be the first year that Pacific Union College will have an active Student Ambassador Program.

Who is/are the current representative(s)?

Ideally, we all are. The student ambassadors’ primary focus is to be good representatives of our school, and we all share an equal responsibility in doing so. There are currently 20 students who have been selected to serve PUC in an official capacity.

What is the main purpose of this program?

The main purpose of this program is to build a bridge between potential students and our current student body. We really want to be able to have dialog with those who are interested and offer the answers to many questions they might have about attending PUC. Those who are curious about Pacific Union College might find talking with a current student is much more relatable than solely talking with an enrollment counselor, who they know are trying to “sell” them on the college. One of our biggest goals is to get to know the students during their visits,

tours and during college days. We achieve this by working with our enrollment counselors to help these students choose PUC. The better we get to know them, the greater the sense of belonging they will have when they start school here.

Is the student ambassador part of student senate/ how does the student ambassador interact with the student senate?

Student Ambassador Program and Student Senate are entirely separate entities, but there are a handful of student ambassadors who serve on the senate as well. This allows the goals and interests of the Ambassador Program, to be voiced and considered within the Student Senate, and vice-versa.

How do students become part of the program?

Students interested in serving as official ambassadors can fill out an application online. If they meet the criteria, they will be asked to interview for the position. The program is very selective in that only the most outstanding student representatives are chosen to fill the positions. Those who are interested should visit enrollment services, and ask where to find and fill out the application, or check for the information on our PUC Facebook page.

Grainger Renovations An update on a total makeover in progress

By Matt Winslow All should be excited to experience the much needed renovation of the dorm at the center of PUC: Grainger Hall. The men’s dorm is currently in the final stages of completely remodeling the dorm. The work began late this past summer as multiple areas of Grainger Hall began to be ripped apart and rebuilt in a new, refreshing way. The lobby has been re-carpeted and the parlor has been completely redone into a family room type setting. Yet that is not even the finished form, the finished product looks so much more productive and creative that surely the residents can’t wait.

Grainger Hall is one of the oldest buildings in the Angwin area. It was formally known as the Angwin Hotel when it was then acquired by PUC in 1909 and was given the name Adelphian Hall. It was women’s dorm at first, but after the acquisition of land to build Graf Hall, the men obtained the building and rebuilt it in 1923. In 1930 the dorm was given its present name Grainger Hall. Each year after, primarily in the summer, the dorm gets a chance to do some minor repairs to keep it up and running. This year the plan was to fix up the kitchen, toss the vending machines, and repair both bathrooms on the first floor. That is reasonable for a summer fix up, but plans changed and fresh ideas sprung to life when President Knight and the Board of Trustees went through the dorm.

It turns out that one of the members on the Board of Trustees was a former resident of Grainger Hall.

Now if one does not live in Grainger Hall, but visits dorm worship, attends the yearly MOGtober Fest event, or even watches them go Boxer caroling, one will see first-hand the camaraderie of the residents.

The men truly connect in spiritual brotherhood that encourages pride, passion and dignity. The remodeling of Grainger Hall is a reflection of these traits and

The Grainger renovation has residents excited about what is to come. shows the willingness of a resident to encourage the brotherhood that has always run through Grainger Hall. When President Knight and the Board visited Grainger Hall, one of the members remembered his pride and passion, he still held the dorm close to his heart and that is the reason it is getting the much needed attention.

Clyde Holland is the man that has pushed for the remodeling of his former dorm. As a graduate from Pacific Union College in 1983, he resided in Grainger during his college career. Holland is the chairman of Holland Partner Group, which is an investment and development firm who specializes in building urban apartment complexes. It is his company that is spearheading this amazing blessing. In coordination

with President Knight and Grainger Hall Dean Jonny Halversen, the decision was made of what was needed to be done. All of the bathrooms and shower areas in Grainger Hall were completely remodeled in a fresh new style. The kitchen, the desk receptionist area, the women’s bathroom, and the parlor, which is still being worked on, were also completely remodeled. Along with all the remodeling, the light fixtures are to be redone and the front porch carpet was redone to match the lobby. The lobby area is also still being worked on and the finished project will soon be unveiled in the near future. Stay tuned.

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NEWS & FEATURES

Advice By Your Student Association Officers

By Taylor Pittenger

Left To Right: Kelsie Nielsen, Zach Josse, Webbo Chen, Micaela Ballew, Arve Lloren, Kristy Guy, Ivan Ovstrovsky, Allison Regan, Adam Washington

The 2013-2014 SA officers have made our school’s yearly theme Belong. Here is their advice for students to have a successful year and how to help make others feel that they Belong.

Ivan Ovstrovsky

Micaela Ballew

President Advice to students: “Do not be discouraged. Go out there and participate. I am wishing and praying that students continue to have school spirit and love PUC. Our theme is Belong and I want everybody to try to make another person’s day.”

Funnybook Editor Advice to students: “Go out of your comfort zone and try to meet new people.

That’s what my publication is about – trying to find and meet new people. Reach out to someone you might not normally meet. It’s really important.”

Arve Lloren Executive Vice President Advice to students: “Do something. Don’t just stay inside your room. Life is short, and college is even shorter. Follow your four-year plan, but also enjoy things outside your room. You’ll never know when you’ll meet the greatest individuals.”

Webbo Chen

Kelsie Nielsen

Campus Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Advice for students: “Talk to people. I feel like the friends you make in college are probably the ones you’ll have for the rest of your life. Find that good group of friends to hang out with. Talk to professors because they’re there to help you succeed. The relationships you make here are the ones that will impact your career and the rest of your life.”

Social Vice President Advice to students: “Do something that scares you, because that fear is just you Zach Josse getting in your own way.”

Video Yearbook Editor Advice for students: “Keep going for it. Don’t give up. There are going to be Kristy Guy hard times, but don’t give up at all.”

Financial Vice President Advice to students: “Look for leadership opportunities and get involved. It can Allison Regan make or break your college experience.”

Adam Washington Religious Vice President Advice for students: “Find your purpose here at PUC.”

Diogenes Lantern Editor Advice to students: “Get involved in the school, whether it be going to events, being in sports intramurals or clubs, so that you’re not drowning with school work.”

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SPORTS

Pioneers Fall To Strong Opponents Tough weekend has pioneers searching for first win.

By James Shim In a weekend stretch where the men’s soccer team hosted two strong opponents, the Pioneers were unable to earn a victory, despite their great efforts on the field. The Pioneers started the weekend against Arizona Christian University, a non-conference opponent. Going into the game, the Pioneers knew that a maximum effort had to be given to earn a victory against the team that ranked number one in NAIA division I in goals per game with five, and assists per game.

The Pioneers found themselves in a hole early, as three different players scored early on for Arizona Christian University. The Pioneers would continued to play with a fiery edge, which ultimately led to

Keoni Real, Senior

three yellow cards, and also some frustration with the officiating. The Pioneers were able to contain Hanzel Rodriguez, the NAIA leader in goals this season with 16, to only one goal in this game. However, they could not contain Milos Dragic, who led Arizona Christian with three goals.

The Pioneers made some great opportunities to score, as Ruben Gonzalez lead the team with three out of the six shots on goal. While the Pioneers played with great effort, the Pioneers could not climb out of their early deficit, as they fell 7-0.

Looking to bounce back from a loss against the Firestorm from Arizona Christian University, the Pioneers had short time to recover, as they found themselves playing another game against conference opponent Embry-Riddle, from Arizona.

Against another tough opponent, the Pioneers put out another great effort on the field. Embry-Riddle, who were undefeated in conference play heading into this game were the strong favorites, as they ranked in the top 15 in the division in shots per game with almost 20. The Pioneers were unable to stop the attack of Embry-Riddle, as they were able to get off 34 shots throughout the game. As the Pioneers only trailed the first half 3-1, they could not gain any more momentum, as they allowed the visiting team to score two more goals in the second half, as the Pioneers fell 5-1.

With more than half their season in the books, the Pioneers look to get back on track and end the second

Ruben Gonzalez, Freshman half of their season on a positive note. After one away game at Simpson University, the Pioneers will have a three game home stretch, dating from October 18 to November 2, where they look to gain some ground in conference play.

Women’s Volleyball Personifies Greatness Lady Pioneers gives PUC athletics hope. the tournament with an unblemished record of 4-0.

As a team, the Pioneers played spectacularly, but the play of one individual specifically drew attention from coaches across the Cal-Pac conference. Junior Outside Hitter Jenna Glantz was awarded Cal-Pac Player of the Week honors for her dominating role in the Pioneers impressive start to the season. Glantz accumulated nine aces and 47 kills over the four-game span.

Over the course of their next nine games the Pioneers would struggle, going 3-6 during that span. However, they have since righted the ship and are currently on a four game winning ship. The winning ways of the Pioneers once again resulted in a player receiving CalLeft to Right: Ali Santanello, Adriana Pac Player of the Week honors with Senior Lauren Particelli, Kourtney Davidson, Courtney Secchitano receiving the honor for the first time.

Clark, Madison Brenk Secchitano has been excellent all season with her stabilizing play in the back as the libero. Her 265 digs

By Austin Ngaruiya lead the entire Cal-Pac Conference and are an Greatness is not a word that is often thrown around example of her stellar when speaking about the athletic department. More defensive play. often, buzzwords like competitive and effort are A large portion of used to exude a positive demeanor amidst mediocre the credit for this results. However, the performance of the 2012-2013 remarkable season women’s volleyball team can be described by no word should be directed other than greatness. The Lady Pioneers are currently towards Head Coach having their best season in school history. Their record Brittany Brown. In sits at 1-6, which is twice the number of wins from her four years as head previous season in school history. coach, Brown has been Nearly six weeks ago the Pioneers began their slowly cultivating season with a cross-country journey to Iowa for the the culture and Mount Mercy University Invitational. The Pioneers Jenna Glantz environment necessary mowed over their opponents that weekend leaving Junior

for a winning program through scrupulous management of team operations and excellent recruiting. Building a winning program is not an instant process; it takes months and years to set the right parts in motion.

T he Pione ers’ historic season is a culmination of months of diligent work by the players and years of strategic planning by their head coach. There is nothing flukish or lucky about this Lauren Secchitano Pioneers women’s Senior volleyball team.

They are an excellent team; a team you should be very excited about.

The Pioneers are heading into the heart of their conference schedule as a favorite to win the conference.

They’ll play games against Simpson University, William Jessup University, Cal-State Maritime, Embry Riddle University, and Menlo College. After their performance during their non-conference schedule, the Pioneers have every reason to have an optimistic outlook towards conference play. This team deserves full support through their conference journey because they truly personify greatness.

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Who The Heck Said Trays Aren’t Cool?

Not using trays is so mainstream. It’s cooler than Kony — Trays 2013.

By Luke Thornburgh Seriously, who? I hate that guy. Trays are awesome.

Do me a favor, the next time someone tells you not to use a tray, just tell them they’re so ugly that Hello Kitty said goodbye to them. Proceed to yell “BUUUURNNNNN” and swagwalk away backwards.

When I was a freshman, we all were told how uncool it was to use a tray. And as a direct effect of that, I’ve seen maybe ten actual PUC students using trays. But I want to tell you something – trays are freakin’ cool.

How is it uncool to have a convenient place to put your food, drink, napkins, utensils, condiment cups and desert on? Or to have another barrier between your food and the unwashed caf tables? Here’s four reasons why I am pro-tray.

Caf food isn’t gourmet, and that only multiplies when you inevitably spit out your first bite onto your plate and remorsefully return back to the refrigerators to pay $12 for a can’t-go-wrong Digiorno Pizza. Seriously, what made you think that the eight-day-old curry line with no one in it would be a good idea? After your meal is over and you recover from the shock that the DiGiorno pizza you just poorly microwaved and burned your mouth eating wasn’t delivery, a handy-dandy tray let’s you avoid using your hands to pick up your filthy, mangled food remains. It’s all on one easy-to-pick-up

throwing overripe caf bananas whilst simultaneously using his tray as a makeshift riot shield?

And I know at least one of us is going to end up with our $120,000 degree, jobless, and dance/spinning some Little Caesars sign at a stop light while trying to stave off the crippling depression and overwhelming sense of failure by earblasting Daft Punk, so why not get a head start and begin practicing now? And what better thing to practice with than a tray?

The list doesn’t stop there. It has snowed one week of the four years I’ve been in college. But I was in Spain last year, so really I was only at PUC for three years.

And if I learned anything from Benton’s statistics class besides to sit by Kunal Patel, it’s something about the bell curve. Mathematically speaking, from the above unbiased methodology, there is a 33 percent it is going to snow while you are here at PUC, so you better well Luke Thornburgh, Senior be prepared with your tray sled.

“Ain’t nothing but a tray thing.”

Now, one thing that trays should never, under any platter that you have no excuse not to take over to the circumstances be used for, is for cafeteria theft. The washer. You say trays aren’t cool? I say leaving behind prices are already fair, and it just wouldn’t be right to betray Bon Appetit’s kindness by finger-dangling all your gross mess isn’t.

Your tray potential is only limited by your imagination. a few bags of Doritos under your tray in the cashier’s If we’ve learned anything from television and movies blind spot.

That’s all I’ve got to say about trays. growing up it’s that a food fight could literally break out at any second. And when it does, tell me who’s going to look uncool – you getting quinoa-plastered tray-less and defenseless, or the dude one-armed

Guide to General Education Courses A compilation of student perspectives on different teaching styles

By Araya Moss

information or if you just memorized it.

Floyd Hayes can be corny, but is very straightforward It’s the start of a new school year. Summer is a distant in what you need to know for his classes. Also, he has memory and fall quarter has reared its ugly head. For a deep fascination with birds.

Robin Vance is very informative in his lectures so underclassmen and transfer students, questions arise regarding which general education classes to take and be sure to pay attention. which teachers to take them from.

I’ve written this guide in an attempt to make that Business (Microeconomics ECON 265 and Personal decision easier. This is not a comprehensive list. Rather, Money Management BUAD 118): it is an overview of some of the most commonly taken John Nunes is straightforward, realistic and general courses. understanding. He uses real-world applications in classroom and his lectures contain PowerPoint slides.

Expect daily quizzes and group work.

Biology (BIOL 118): Lary Taylor is known to go off-topic, but always circles Bryan Ness focuses on PowerPoint lectures. If material isn’t covered in the slides, reading the book back. Like Nunes, he uses real-world applications, just is your best bet. He also gives students opportunities more toned down. He clearly cares about his student’s success. Expect daily quizzes. to turn in reading reports for extra credit.

Keith Neergaard is very knowledgeable and Aimee Wyrick uses a combination of the book and sometimes goes off on tangents about a particular PowerPoint slides. She is known as a strict teacher and has high standards in order to bring out the best in topic because he knows a lot about it. He is very kind her students. She also uses field trips to enhance the and his workloads are manageable.

Rodney Hardcastle is a fun teacher who cares about learning experience.

Scott Herbert focuses on PowerPoint lectures. the financial success of his students. He uses PowerPoint He tries to make lectures humorous so students can lectures and there are weekly quizzes. Remember the remember the information better. He also tells you 10 Commandments of “P-Money” for the final. what to study and look out for on tests.

John Duncan goes through material fast, but he uses Communication (Introduction to Communication weird mnemonic devices to help students remember COMM 105): the material. He is lively, eccentric and enjoys debating Michelle Rai is lively and very personable. She with students in class. Watch out for his tests, since teaches straight from the book and will make it clear he sometimes uses tricks to see if you really know the

what you need to know with review sessions. She uses guest speakers to offer insight from real-life situations to complement what you’re learning in class.

Rosemary Collins is eccentric and teaches straight from the book as well. She provides opportunities for students to talk to her for further explanation of concepts and always keeps class vibrant.

Music (Survey of Music MUHL 105): Rachelle Davis is enthusiastic and uses class demonstrations to involve students. Expect daily quizzes.

I would encourage freshmen and sophomores who still have the option to get your generals out of the way. Be sure to sign up for core classes required for your specific majors. You don’t want to end up with only PE and religion classes during your senior year when you could otherwise be focusing on graduation and senior thesis projects.

Disclaimer: This is in no way meant to bash any teachers and their teaching style. In college you have many options, more so than you did in high school. So take advantage of that! If you know a certain teacher matches your learning style, then go for it.

Read our next issue for advice on PE, Religion, Pyschology, English and more!

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Article for Freshman

By Carlo Pean Hey you. Yes, you… the freshman. How’s it going? I wanted to be the first to welcome you to PUC. Now, I know that college can be a new and scary place.

However, I just want to make sure that you’re making the most of your time here. So let me help you out and give you a bit of advice for surviving. As you will be graduating in 2017, here are 17 tips on becoming the perfect college student.

1. You need to have your whole life planned out.

What your major will be, what job you want, who you will marry, how many kids — the whole nine yards. If you don’t know all of these crucial facts, what answer will you give to your parents and friends when they ask you the questions that they didn’t know at 18?

2. Look for a spouse. Now, I’m not talking about getting close to someone and realizing that you like them enough that you’re willing to tolerate his or her weirdness for the rest of your life. No, I need you to think of nothing but getting married, having an extravagant wedding and starting a family. Be honest, it’s the only reason you came to an Adventist school.

Education can wait — making out with someone who was a stranger last month can’t.

3. Only hang out with your high school friends.

Once you’re finished with high school, your beliefs, lifestyle and personality are all permanently stamped.

If you don’t believe me, watch any ABC Family movie.

High school was the best time of your life and you will never make better friends. So don’t try. You will never again make an inside joke with anyone else.

4. Don’t travel. America is obviously the greatest nation this side of the Mississippi. Anyone who would want to see cities older than our nation, learn another language, see wonders that drove men to write poetry and risk death, or make friends from around the world through experiences that you will never be able to properly describe because English doesn’t have enough words is crazy. Whatever you do, do not talk to Dr. Gregorutti about Adventist Colleges Abroad.

5. Going to class is completely optional. Credits, grades, learning, jobs — these are all just words. What’s important in life is beating your roommate in Call of Duty:Black Ops (or whatever the heck you children are playing today). You don’t need to go to English

A group of freshman in the Campus Center seeking good advice class because, if you remember number four, you’re never going to England. Math? Please, that’s what a calculator is for. Science classes are for nerds who are too smart for college and you have WebMD for everything health class is going to teach you. History is over, and as for all the other classes I can’t remember, it’s clear that they’re not necessary anyway.

6. This is all about you. Now that you’re away from your nagging parents, feel free to live for you!

You’re never going to make everyone happy, so don’t waste time thinking about others. Play your music as loud as possible so people three floors down will know what great taste you have. Clean your room only when you’ve lost sight of the floor. Now I know what you’re thinking, “What about my roommate?”

If they love you, they’ll love all of you. Even the dead skin cells.

7. Move to Newton.

8. You can’t change your major. If you remember, you need to have everything planned out. This is college, not the place to find your “passion” or God’s “calling.”

If you picked the wrong career, you can always change after four years of medical school.

9. YOLO. The beautiful song that became an anthem that defined a generation speaks the truth.

This is your time to shine. You’re never going to have this much free time again to do whatever you want, so spend it really living.

10. Vespers is unnecessary. There’s really no reason to waste a perfectly good Friday night in church, especially when there’s so much happening in Angwin. This constant obsession that PUC has with preserving, evolving and growing your spirituality is an overreaction. As long as you buy everything that you need, you’ll never have any life crises. Besides, you can create spiritual habits after you graduate. You know, when you have time.

11. Finish everything that you do. In all seriousness, college is not the place to slack off. Here, you need too chek you’re work and and edit eberything. Spellchekc should be enough. If you stay focused, work hard and remember my 17 tips, you’ll get through college without any problems.

PUC Crash Course

By Ari Duran Starting college can be quite intimidating, so here is some advice that I feel students attending PUC should know.

While attending Fusion my freshmen year, our SA officers showed an educational video on the do’s and don’ts of PUC. The first big no-no was using the cafeteria trays to carry a student’s lunch. Not only do you look like a visitor on campus, but everybody will know that you are probably a freshmen. Sadly, I felt that this rule was implemented right after the SA officers noticed me the weekend before Fusion walking around the cafeteria holding my tray all high and proudly. So note to oneself: if you want to appear “cool,” no trays in the cafeteria.

Being part of a student body at a smaller college gives students the opportunity to get involved and join various events on and off campus. If you are ever bored with sitting in your room and playing videogames or watching Netflix, a suggestion would be to actually read the weekly PUC announcement emails, check out the posters around campus and “like” the SA Facebook page to see what is going on.

Don’t be the person who misses out on a fun opportunity because you think you

are “too cool for school.”

Now that everyone has completed their first couple of weeks of classes, students have a good idea of how the rest of the quarter is going to play out. Students are very good at reading their professors and knowing what assignments count against their grade and which assignments they can afford not to complete. One key thing to remember is: don’t bite the hand that gives you a grade. Professors are not here at PUC to torture students and make their time here a living heck.

Professors are here to give guidance and to (hopefully in the future) write you a recommendation that will land you an interview for your dream job. Bottom line, professors are not the villains in college. They are here to help give clarity and not to cause grief — well, maybe only during finals.

Here are a few helpful tips that will make your stay at PUC more enjoyable: don’t wear shorts in the men’s showers, remember to set your alarms to a.m., and have fun!

Always remember that college is supposed to be the best four, five or even sometimes six years of someone’s life, so do not forget these rules: Don’t use trays.

Get involved in school activities. Respect your professors!

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Meet Your 2013-2014 Campus Chronicle Staff

Webbo Chen Editor-In-Chief Super Senior Journalism

James Shim Assistant Editor Senior Marketing Comm

Lynne Thew Brittanie Sigamoney Advisors

Cameron Mitchell Head Layout Editor Junior BFA Graphic Design

Jose Lopez Assistant Layout Editor Sophomore BFA Graphic Design

Alex Blum News Editor Senior English/Pre-Law

Taylor Pittenger Features Editor Sophomore Journalism

Austin Ngaruiya Sports Editor Senior Comm/Pre-Law

Luke Thornburgh Op-Ed Editor/Sports Copy Senior Comm/Spanish

Suwanna Vatananan News Copy Editor Senior Public Relations

Tara Hattendorf Features Copy Editor Sophomore Political Studies

Jayson Paw Op-Ed Copy Editor Sophomore Public Relations

Daniel DeCaires Writer Junior Business

Ari Duran Writer Senior EMS/Public Relations

Araya Moss Writer Senior Public Relations

Amanda Navarrete Writer Junior English/Comm

Michelle Nguyen Writer Freshman Nursing

David O’Hair Writer Junior Political Science

Carlo Pean Writer Senior Comm/English

Matt Winslow Writer Super Senior English

Bonnie Thew Writer Junior Math/Teaching

Angie Casas Video Crew Senior Journalism/Photography

Llyod Pressley Video Crew Senior Marketing Comm

John “JJ” Reynolds Video Crew Freshman Marketing Comm

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Landscape Department – Maintaining campus flowers, irrigation system maintenance and repair, cleaning up litter, replacing shrubs, trees and re-landscaping.

Multiple shifts available. Contact Art Goulard at 707-965-7205 or agoulard@puc.edu.

House Keeping or Yard Work – House keeper needed once a week in local Angwin home on Thursdays/ Fridays for $9.00/hr. Contact Yvonne Koller at 707965-3685.

PT Marketing Assistant – Need someone computer and social media savvy three afternoons a week (and some weekends) in St. Helena. Preferably Windows 8 knowledgeable. Able to create brochures and post cards. $15 per hour. Contact Gina Papale White at 707-322-1620.

PUC Church - Need help to clean the church Sanctuary and Sabbath School/college class rooms. Ask for an Howell Mountain Elementary School – Various employment application from the Church Treasurer positions available throughout the week. Activities on Tuesday or Thursday mornings. include: sports, iPad activities, cooking, art etc. MonFri, 3-6 p.m. and 1:45-6 p.m. on Wed. Send resume Men’s Residence Halls - Maintenance office needs and cover letter [PDF format please, and include secretarial work done. Applications available at Newton availability] to Diana Ochoa, at dochoa@hmesd.k12.

Desk. ca.us or call 707-965-2423.

Tutors – “A+ Educational Center” is offering tutoring jobs for after-school/weekends. Hours are flexible.

Looking for someone who is good with kids and has good subject matter knowledge including math, reading, science and test prep. For more information look at flier posted on payroll window.

Oak Avenue Catering - Seeking hard-working, responsible and confident people to join our ranks NON-PUC EMPLOYMENT Boys & Girls Club of Calistoga - Looking for as we enter a busy season. If you are looking for partenthusiastic, fun, energetic people to help in various time employment this summer and fall, we can work A TO Z CAB – A luxury transportation company areas of club including basketball gym, gameroom, with your schedule. We are looking to fill positions serving St. Helena and surrounding areas. Looking for homework club, computer lab, etc. 12-16 hrs. per week, such as cooks, bussers, and food servers. Experience honest, responsible drivers with clean driving records starting at $9.50-$10.50 per hour, 3-6 hours are after is recommended. If interested, please contact Ellie for the last two years and excellent communication school, usually 3-6, and there are 3 positions available Molinari at 707-963-9278 or Ellie@Knixcater.com and driving skills. Pays $9 - $18. Contact Peter at starting immediately. If interested, please e-mail or call peter@atozcab.com or info@atozcab.com. for an interview: (707) 963-8944, adrian@bgcshc.org.

Letter from Your Editor Hey PUC! You’re probably wondering…

Why are there pictures of ourselves, Student Association officers and student senators, in the first issue? It’s like Funnybook the Prequel, but not really.

The reason for all the photos is to put a name and purpose to a face. The Campus Chronicle is your journalistic voice. We tell your stories. SA officers are your representatives in their various respects; senators are your enablers for change on this campus.

Our staff of 25 people shares my vision and mission for this year’s Campus Chronicle. They share it so closely that sometimes they almost read my mind — pretty crazy stuff. The vision is to tell our story. The mission is to exemplify quality and consistency as your storytellers.

To reiterate, the Campus Chronicle is our journalistic voice. The truth is paramount to our beliefs — closest to our core. Objectivity and impartiality is imperative. Public Relations may do a better job with promoting PUC than we can, but we are not PR, and we are not a complaint forum.

In my letter last year I developed a philosophy, and I’ll develop it further.

It takes one person to be a part of the problem, which is a good thing. We need people to recognize life’s problems. However, the buck cannot stop there. It takes

another person to be a part of the solution — to struggle, to seek depth and to stick your neck out for the solution.

I’ll stick out my neck for you, PUC. My neck is yours for good journalism.

My staff feels the same way. We’re here for the story, my friends.

If you’re reading this, we’re taking our first step toward a great year together.

I’m looking forward to it. You should too.

This is your story. Let me tell it with you.

Good talk, Webbo Chen Campus Chronicle Editor-in-Chief If you have story ideas or want to get involved, contact me at wechen@puc.edu!

Or find me around campus — tall, skinny kid with a funny name, fake Ray Bans and a pretty cool jacket.

Photo credits: Allison Regan (everything else), Dr. Robert Paulson (sports), PUC webpage (sports), Cameron Mitchell (freshman)