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vol. LXXXIX
THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2013
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Don’t Be That Girl
Ministries at PUC Help Us Belong
Playoffs? Playoffs.
By Carlo Pean OP-ED pg. 6
By Taylor Pittenger NEWS & FEATURES pg. 2
By Austin Ngaruiya SPORTS pg. 4
Spencer Swetnam: Artistic Roller Figure Skating Champion PUC student and national champion goes to Taipei to win championship. By Taylor Pittenger The moment before he competes, Spencer Swetnam, a national champion artistic roller figure skater, will remind himself what is important. “You get out on the floor and everything is set and done,” said Swetnam. “You just have to do your best, and perform what you’ve been practicing.” He will think about the people he loves and his family that he wants to make proud. It’s not about the crowd or the judges watching his every move. Swetnam is doing it for the fun of the sport. Artistic roller figure skating is similar to figure skating; however, the only difference is one is with roller skates and the other is with ice-skates. Similar to figure skating, artistic roller figure skating can be a solo or a team competition. Swetnam was introduced to the sport by his father when he was 10 years old. He trained during the summer in his hometown, Portland, Ore., and competed for the first time when he was 11. When competing for the first time in 2006, Swetnam advanced from regionals to nationals allowing him to win one silver medal and two bronze medals that year. Swetnam continued his passion as the years went by. In 2011, Swetnam began to compete in the junior world class division, an elite division that allows you to qualify for the world championships. He also made the decision to compete with a partner. When looking for a partner, Swetnam found a good match in Katelyn Rodgers, an artistic roller figure skater from Boston. Swetnam had tried to skate with other girls prior to meeting Freshman Spencer Swetnam says, “It’s like a big family in the skating world.” Rodgers. However, Swetnam found that Rodgers “was much easier to skate to nationals. In the elite events for junior world class dance division, there are with, even though we didn’t know each other. She was able to mesh with me, and three components: compulsory dances, original dance and free dance. Scores are I was just able to mesh with her. . .It just seemed like the right fit.” received for each event and are combined to give a grand total score which will The two skaters competed to go to Brazil that year but only received a bronze determine the winners. Compulsory dances are set patterns that a skater needs medal and did not advance to the world championships. Both skaters skated solo to perform. Then skaters will be given a specific genre of music for the original the following year, but reunited for the 2013 competitions to compete once again dance event. Once given the genre, skaters are given the opportunity to choose together. It was Swetnam’s senior year of high school and he wanted take another which song to skate to. Finally, for the free dance, skaters can choose the song to shot at the world championships. “I knew I would be getting into a lot of chaos. which they wish to skate. This program will be performed longer than the other With keeping up with classes and being senior class president, it was a lot of work,” two and counts for 50 percent of the overall score. “It’s the last thing they’ll see,” said Swetnam. “I just wanted to do it again because I knew it was my chance, and said Swetnam. “You’ll want to make a good ending impression on the judges.” I could make it to the world championships.” When competing for regionals, the top three skaters in a certain category advance (Continued on page 2)
The Affordable Care Act Understanding the new Healthcare Act. By Matt Winslow There have been many misconceptions about President Obama’s health care plan and what it means for Americans, especially college students. The truth is, like everything else, there are pros and cons, rumors and facts. Rumors, such as forced implant of a microchip or the middle class paying for the lower class insurance, are just some of the ones that have circulated. First, both of those rumors are false, but many would not know that without proper research. Getting the facts can be helpful in understanding The Affordable Care Act and what it does for America.
Officially called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), it is policy law. It is, according to HealthCare.gov, a “comprehensive health care reform law” that was signed by Obama and went into effect March 2010. Its intended purpose, according to hhs.gov, is to put “consumers back in charge of their health care … [and] gives the American people the stability and flexibility they need to make informed choices about their health.” Basically, the PPACA attempts to establish affordable, high caliber health care for the Americans. According to obamacarefacts.com, it looks to “reduce the growth in health care spending in the U.S.” By Jan. 1, 2014, the PPACA requires Americans to
either get health insurance or pay a monthly federal tax fee. The PPACA attempts to change the way health care has been treated in the past and looks to improve it for the future. Health care in America before the PPACA seems to be what inspired it. The act also aspires to bring equality to Americans. Before PPACA insurance companies denied health care to those who had previous health conditions, and they raised premiums for women. Many Americans went uninsured because of high costs of health care. The US Census Bureau recorded that about 48 million people in 2012 were uninsured; about 17.8 million were young adults. (Continued on page 3)
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Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws Cast Shadow over 2014 Olympics A small list of the effects of the government shutdown. By David O’Hair Russia passed controversial anti-gay laws that cast a large shadow over the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. The current wave of celebrities, public figures and athletes coming out as openly gay has been met with general acceptance in the United States. In Russia, however, this coming out is now illegal according to the law passed by Putin on June 30. The law contains two separate provisions. The first is that all public propaganda of a “non-traditional sexual relationship” where minors can observe and be influenced by it is illegal and punishable by substantial fines and imprisonment. Public propaganda includes any pro-gay statement made where a minor can hear it, pride rallies, posters, flags or anything representing “non-traditional” values
to which a minor has access. The first provision virtually silenced Russia’s gay community out of fear of punishment and harassment. The second part of the law states any foreigners who are publicly known to be gay or even suspected of being gay can be detained for up to 14 days and then deported to their home country. Conflict arose in regard to potential problems with the upcoming Olympics in Sochi. Several LGBT organizations are currently promoting boycotts of the Games, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged people to look past these laws. “The International Olympic Committee is clear that sport is a human right and should be available to all regardless of race, sex or sexual orientation,” said the IOC in an official statement. “The Games can take place without discrimination against athletes, officials, spectators and the media.”
Spencer Swetnam: Artistic Roller Figure Skating Champion (Continued from page 1) In July, Swetnam and Rodgers competed in the national championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The duo won the first place title of Junior World Class Team Dance National Champions. They were two of the eleven other winners, each from different elements of the sport, who advanced to the world championships. “It’s going to be a little crazy and tiring, but hopefully the training we’ve done will have paid off.” They have been in Taipei City, Taiwan since Nov. 2 and will be there until the 10th. Training for the world championship had been difficult for Swetnam and Rodgers. They are both in college, and they live on opposite ends of the country. While at PUC, Swetnam has been training at Foothills Elementary’s gym floor to go over his routines and dances. “Repetition is required to do well, because once you’re on the floor
you only have one time.” During his time as an artistic roller figure skater, Swetnam has learned to balance between being a Seventh-day Adventist and his passion. “When I’m practicing at home by myself, I choose not to practice on the Sabbath. I tried to shy away from that,” said Swetnam. “But there are many times where I had to compete on the Sabbath. I can request to change my event time. ... It’s been hard to avoid not competing on the Sabbath as I’ve gotten older.” Swetnam continued to reflect on his spiritual life through skating and said, “I’ve seen God through this sport, and I don’t think God looks down that I’ve been competing on the Sabbath. I think he sees me enjoying it, and knowing it’s been something that helped me a lot in my life.” Swetnam’s skating career will be put on hold after the championship so that he can focus on school, but
Swetnam knows skating will always be important. “[Skating] has been a huge part of my life. Without [skating] I’m not really sure what life would have been like over the past eight years I’ve been doing it. It’s like a big family in the skating world. It’s somewhat small for to people do get to know each other. I’ve definitely been able to create relationships with people that I’ll have even when I’m old.” Swetnam is excited to be part of the American team competing in the world championship in Taipei. “We are going to Taipei not to win, but we’re going to have fun and we’re going to do what we do best. We’ll skate our hearts out and accomplish our goal that was set out just to make the world team and show the world that we are skaters.”
Ministries at PUC Help Us Belong Updates on worship and ministry this school year. By Taylor Pittenger During this year’s Fall Revival, Pastor Jose Rojas, the speaker for the week, encouraged student to get involved with ministry and missions at Pacific Union College. His challenge inspired over 100 students to get involved with campus ministry. This shows that PUC is more than just a place for learning. It is a place to build a deeper relationship with God. This school year, there are several new ministries that help further outreach in our community and enrich worship on our campus. Ministry is divided into several different groups that cater to different kinds of spiritual growth. Outreach is one form of ministry that shows what PUC students can do outside of campus. Service and Missions Coordinator Fabio Maia and his team oversee this ministry. One example is the Clearlake Homeless Ministry, in which students go to Clearlake and spend time with the homeless who live in the area. Outreach also takes care of mission work that students can do during their college experience. A new outreach program this year is the Outreach Street Team, which will focus on literature evangelism. There is also a children’s ministry that is still under development. Madeline Miller, a student world missions co-director, said to students who want to get involved in missions, “Ask questions. You don’t really know what you’re looking for until you hear someone else say it. For example, I didn’t know I wanted to be a missionary until somebody said, ‘Oh, there is this need. Do you want to come help.’ And then I found I really enjoyed it.” Chaplain Laffit Cortes runs our campus ministry. Cortes and his team help with Bible studies and prayer groups. Campus ministries also include dorm worship, which is coordinated by the dorm chaplain and held weekly at each dorm. Ariana Casiano, the dorm chaplain for Winning, she explained that dorm chaplains “are trying to establish a culture within each dorm that is Jesus-centered. We want to
give people an opportunity for them to feel at home, and support them with their walk with Jesus.” One Place is another form of worship that is mainly for freshmen as a part of Fusion. New forms of in-reach this year include different Bible studies and a devotional book called Unwritten that is made by students for students. Kristen Beall and Andrew Anobile are PUC’s student chaplains. They help work face to face with students and lead campus ministries. Anobile said the other half of his job “is simply being available to students to talk and have our stories shared. We just talk to them about our experiences through the Bible and just talk about life in general.” Campus ministries are all about in-reach for students, and that is what our student chaplains and their teams do. Adam Washington, Student Association’s religious vice president, takes care of another huge component of worship in vespers and other spiritual events such as Fall Revival. SA’s theme for this year is “Belong,” and Washington’s main goal for vespers is to help students “have an experience with God and have an opportunity to connect.” People are on different parts of their walk with God, and Washington said, “for the people who already found their purpose and God, I want to give them the opportunity to get involved, whether that be vespers, the Gathering or different campus ministries. For the people that may be uncomfortable or maybe haven’t quite found God, I just want to create an experience for them and opportunities for them to connect with God.” Rojas’ challenge at Fall Revival is still something students can strive for. Students of all sorts come to help out with ministry and worship, and all students have a chance to get involved. Charlene Wang, who is part of the campus ministries team, said “It’s good to know about Jesus, but an important part of having a relationship is to go out and do stuff and share your faith.” To get involved with Campus Ministry, Outreach or worship contact Fabio Maia, Pastor Laffit Cortes or Adam Washington.
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President Obama on Immigration Reform Abandoning bipartisan rifts in favor of reform. By Alex Blum President Barack Obama addressed immigration reform from the White House on Oct. 24. In light of the recent government shutdown, Obama appealed to Americans’ strained faith in the abilities of Congress to pass important legislation. Lending a positive spin to the situation, he argued that “we should be able to work together on a responsible budget that invests in the things that we need to grow our economy and create jobs, even while we maintain fiscal discipline.” Obama emphasized that immigration reform is “good for our economy. It’s good for our national security. It’s good for our people. And we should do it this year.” Obama’s insistence on reform within the year excited listeners and invoked bipartisan support from America, which he referred to as a “nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.”
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Obama cited further bipartisan support among senators in recent years, as well as former President George W. Bush’s “proposed reforms like [the current proposed reforms] almost a decade ago.” He stressed that “the Senate has already passed an immigration reform bill by a wide bipartisan majority. . .[the legislation] would continue to strengthen our borders. . .[and] it would level the playing field.” Specifically, the senate-approved bill would “make sure that everybody plays by the same rules by providing a pathway to earned citizenship. . .one that includes passing a background check, learning English, paying taxes, paying a penalty [and] getting in line behind everyone who is trying to come here the right way.” Obama’s strong emphasis on financial and social responsibility is important, given current financial and social tensions within the federal government and at local levels. Obama was careful to underline that immigration reform would help shrink the deficit, a problem preeminent in the minds of millions of
Americans, Democrats and Republicans alike. Drawing upon statistical figures, Obama stressed that “independent economists have shown that if the Senate bill became law over the next two decades, our economy would grow by $1.4 trillion more than it would if we don’t pass the law.” This would account for a drop of “nearly a trillion dollars” in the deficit. Three phrases were prolific across Obama’s speech, tying together larger themes of fiscal responsibility, national security and accountability to the American public. He reiterated that “it’s not smart; it’s not fair; it doesn’t make sense” to leave current immigration laws unresolved. Obama concluded his speech with an appeal to timely bipartisan cooperation: “Whether you’re a Republican or Democrat or an Independent, I want you to keep working, and I’m going to be right next to you, to make sure we get immigration reform done. It is time. Let’s go get it done.” Read the full transcript of Obama’s remarks at http://goo.gl/SB8OM2.
Fighting the Freshman 15 How to be healthy in college. By Michelle Nguyen For many incoming college students, adapting to university life can be a challenge when faced with the threat of the freshman 15, a term used to refer to the weight that college freshman tend to gain during their first year away from home. Gena Philpott, dean of Andre Hall, became of a victim of this phenomenon. During her freshman year at Southern Adventist University, she felt obligated to eat the refreshments that were provided at the various gatherings. “Instead of 15 pounds, I gained 50,” Philpott said. “It was a huge wake up call for me because I realized how it was affecting my lifestyle.” Philpott learned to be cautious of the items she was putting into her body. She stopped drinking high-calorie drinks when she became aware of the amount of sugar condensed in a single bottle. Philpott encourages students to replace sweetened beverages with a glass of water, especially because “we had the best tap water in Napa Valley.” In a recent study conducted at Ohio State University, researchers stated that the average weight pain per freshman is cloer to three pounds versus the sterotypical 15. The data also revealed that attending school does not directly influence weight gain, as college students were only half a pound heavier than young adults not in college. While weight gain may be the result if poor dining choices, a significant part can be attributed to growth. Unlike most school systems, Pacific Union College serves vegetarian meals in the commons, advocating the Seventh-day Adventist lifestyle. This diet is typically lower in fat and higher in fiber, providing students with more energy to last throughout the day. However, maintaining a nutritional value, overall caloric intake and portion sizes is still key.
“As a vegetarian, I believe that abstaining from the consumptin of meat is the way God made us, working to help us reach our full potential,” exercise science professor Robert Paulson said. Living on campus, students have easy access to treats stocked on shelves of their dorm rooms. It is possible that this newfound independence has prompted them to turn to empty calorie alternatives: namely chips, cookies and ramen. With the stress of schoolwork, students might discover themselves developing unhealthy eating habits, such as indulging in late-night snacks. “I am usually pretty good about avoiding sweets, but sometimes that midnight craving causes me to eat ice cream at irregular hours,” freshman Tiffany Brus said. Finding a balance between a social life, healthy living and studying can be a problem for some students. Once active in high school, they no longer get the exercise needed to ward off those extra pounds. Using a planner to organize fixed periods for physical activity can ensure good time management. “Physical activity helps keep my brain attentive, so I make time for it before doing homework,” freshman Tochi Nwosu said. Students should aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, five times a week to keep healthy. Mike Hellie, department chair of exercise science, suggests that students substitute their hours of social networing, television and video games with physical activity. PUC offers a wide range of health benefits that students can use to their advantage, like intramural sports, a fitness center and of course, a plethora of stairs. “Students need to enjoy physical activity in order for them to want to fit into their busy schedule,” Hellie said. “Rememeber, the best exercise is the one that you will do.”
The Afforadable Care Act (Continued from page 1) A major benefit includes joining their parents’ insurance plan until they are 26 with no lifetime cap. Catastrophic plans, which are emergency plans with straightforward costs, are also available to students under 30. The downside to PPACA is that premiums will be higher for young adults. Older adults will have lower costs. According to obamacarefacts.com, this “is the evening out of premiums due to pre-exiting conditions and health status not affecting what a company can charge anymore.” Although premiums for young adults will go up, some may qualify for reduced premiums depending on the state. The Health Insurance Exchange Marketplace was set up by state for everyone to purchase a plan. This service provides four standard health plans; the terms and details of tier plans offered can vary by state. CNN reporter Jen Christensen explains the tiers best in her article: “What’s up with Obamacare and my health
care?” She states, “The bronze level is basic, silver is midrange and gold and platinum are higher-end.” The basics for the plan in California are simple. In bronze, the premium is low and the actuarial value, the average cost of covered benefits, is 60 percent. That first percentage is what insurance companies will pay in medical expenses. The second is what an individual pays — in this case, 40 percent of the costs. Silver is 70 percent of actuarial value, and individuals pay 30 percent. Gold is 80 percent, and individuals pay 20. Last, platinum is 90 percent, and the cost for individuals is 10 percent. These are only averages; the cost could be higher or lower depending on individual needs and terms of selected plan, which vary by state. The bottom line is the PPACA is attempting to do what its name implies, giving Americans more affordable and protected health care. Only time will tell how Americans will continue to respond to the PPACA and whether it was the right move for America. For more information visit HealthCare.gov or hhs.gov.
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Tim Lincecum is Back in the Game Lincecum resigns a 2-year contract for $35 million with the San Francisco Giants. By Ari Duran Two-time CY Young Award winner, Tim Lincecum, is planning on staying with the San Fransico Giants through 2015 with a $35 million contract. Lincecum has completed his seventh season in Giants uniform. In 2013, this 29-year-old had 193 strikeouts in 32 starts and went 10-14 with a 4.37 ERA. Lincecum made San Francisco Giants history by becoming one of four pitchers to have 10 wins in six consecutive seasons along with Gaylord Perry, Juan Marichal and Kirk Rueter. According to USA TODAY, “Among [General Manager Brian Sabean’s] top priorities was bringing back the two-time NL CY Young Award winner, who also indicated he cherishes familiarity and wanted stay with the only club he has known.” According to NBC Sports, Lincecum thought about signing with his hometown team the Seattle Mariners before re-signing with the Giants, but he would rather finish playing for the Giants on a high note rather than this years disappointing season.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Lincecum said he felt freedom playing with the same group. “I feel like we can do it again, and personally I feel like I can succeed there again.” He continues, “As a group, I feel like we have the right tools to make another push. Those are the kind of things you look for when going after an organization. When I’m already plugged into one, I don’t have to look too far to see what they’ve done and what I’ve been able to do with them.” Lincecum thinks in a day-by-day mentality, never wanting to think about the what-ifs. “I’ve never been a guy who thinks too far ahead with my future,” said Lincecum. “I think Lincecum resigned with the San Francisco Giants for $35 million. I’ve made that clear with my contracts. I’m still the same guy. It doesn’t mean I game as an obligation. I want to play for my team and don’t want to be a Giant any less or anything like that. for passion and to always have that feeling inside. I’ve I just like to see where I am at the end of the year.” always played this game with my heart.” “I just didn’t ever want to feel like I’m playing the
Playoffs? Playoffs. Women’s Volleyball earns a Conference Tournament birth for the first time in school history.
Pioneers Inspire Optimism for Upcoming Season Strong first half is not enough, as turnovers cost Pioneers in first non-conference home opener. By James Shim
PUC Pioneers Men’s Basketball team.
By Austin Ngaruiya The Pioneers are saddling up for the home stretch of their season with four games remaining. Over the last month, the Pioneers have steamrolled their competition, winning nine of their last 10 games. The recent hot streak has placed the Pioneers third in conference, which secures their position for the Cal-Pac Conference Tournament. Their overall record currently sits at 15-6 with a 5-3 conference record. UC-Merced will host the tournament on Nov. 15 and 16 in Merced, CA. The Cal-Pac Tournament selects the top four teams by their conference record. The tournament is a two-round, single elimination tournament that will feature La Sierra University, Menlo College, PUC, and either UC-Merced or Simpson University. There could potentially be an all Adventist conference championship game featuring La Sierra and PUC. La Sierra won both games against the Pioneers this season, but the Pioneers hung tough in both matches. The Pioneers’ next match will be Nov. 9 at 6:30 pm against Simpson University. This will be the Pioneers final home game, so make sure to go out and support before they head off to the conference tournament.
The Pioneers kicked off their first home game of the season against non-conference opponent West Coast Baptist University on Halloween. With a handful of new recruits and players added to this year’s roster, plenty of question marks surrounded the expectations for the Pioneers this season. The men’s team started the first half strong as they showed great offensive potential by going on a numerous amount of runs, which resulted in a 48-43 lead at the half. However, the Pioneers could not maintain the same consistency in the second half, and they had 16 turnovers and were outscored 25-39. The inconsistent play in the second half resulted in a 73-82 loss for the Pioneers in their first game of the season. Although the Pioneers were faced with a loss, their home opener inspired optimism for the upcoming year, as four players scored in double digits. Transfer student Jordan Greenwell played exceptionally in his first game as a Pioneer, finishing with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Returning guard Trevor Nogueira finished right behind Greenwell with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Transfer Gurpreet Sangha also played well in his Pioneers debut, as he finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds. PUC Pioneers Men’s Basketball team. The first game of the season is always a test to see how far a team has come through offseason training and practices. Although the Pioneers were hit with a loss in their first non-conference game, they showed many positive signs as a team to give PUC hope about the upcoming season. With multiple players that have the ability to score, the Pioneers offense has the potential to put a lot of points on the scoreboard if they continue to gel throughout the coming weeks. With conference games beginning in about a month, the Pioneers will have time to improve on their weaknesses, as well as improve as a team.
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Cool Runnings An in-depth look at the cross country team. By Bonnie Thew Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the crosscountry team gets up at 6 a.m. and heads out for a run. Coach Dan Muhic leads a grueling regimen that includes interval training on the track, hill runs and a varied high/low intensity 4-5 mile run. The runners are expected to get 50-80 miles of running per week to get in peak condition for the season. This regimen has paid off though, with 10 of the 11 female cross-country runners qualifying for the championship in Fresno. This has been an incredible year for the cross-country team, with a new coach and 22 members total. The team is the only co-ed team on campus. Boys and
girls go to meets together, but compete in separate events, with the boys running five miles and the girls running three. This unity makes the team feel more like a club, and the no tryout policy means anyone can join the team. Coach Muhic is very proud of his team and has been impressed by their maturity and commitment to academics, citing instances where his runners have emailed him to let him know they couldn’t make practice due to exams. Since Coach Muhic works in Napa as well, the female team captain, Kristen Beall, keeps him up to date on anything that happens outside of the 6 a.m. practices. It’s not all work for the cross-country team though. Coach Muhic mentioned one practice where the team
ran from the airport in the dark with flashlights to Inspiration Point to watch the sunrise. The team loves to go on adventures, and even though they “did lose somebody on the run,” they “found him” afterwards — he followed the chalk markers back. Though they are nearing the end of their season, they will continue practicing throughout the year. Practices will take place two days a week, but the regimen will still be tough. Team member Evan Smith will be competing in the Napa marathon this winter, and Fabio Maya is planning on organizing a triathlon club. These dedicated students are committed to their team, and maintaining a standard of excellence for PUC athletics.
Campus Spotlight: The Weight Room What’s going on in the weight room right now and what you can expect in the future. By Bonnie Thew PUC’s weight room has a great deal to offer students. It is a small facility that has a wide variety of equipment and machines. According to Coach Hellie, the weight room was remodeled four years ago, and was given $10,000 for new equipment from the student senate two years ago. Senate plays a big role in adding new equipment to the weight room, and Coach Hellie appreciates the support from Student Senate. This year Venita Espinosa, PUC’s new Student Health Coordinator, has some great plans for improving the gym to support student wellness. She is currently working with senate writing a proposal to request
bumper plates, power-lifting platforms, Bosu balls, more weights and a computer check in system. Since many students come to lift during the evenings, sometimes there are not enough weights. She would specifically like to get more 5, 10, and 15 pound weights because there are only one set of each. The powerlifting platform and bumper plates would provide the floor and equipment with more protection and allow students to power-lift more efficiently and safely. In light of recent events, the weight room temporarily banned deadlifts because of improper equipment and safety regulations. Due to student’s concerns about not being able to perform certain powerlifting exercises, a senate bill was passed in order to provide
new equipment that passed safety regulations. A new platform, as well as two barbells was provided for students to perform deadlifting exercises safely. PUC offers beginning and intermediate weight training classes, but anyone is welcome in the weight room. Most students that work in the gym are exercise science majors and are happy to offer advice. Venita loves working in the gym and stated that the coaches are really supportive and try to give us all the opportunities they can to get real life experience. Check PUC’s website for gym hours. It’s busiest in the evenings, so get up early to miss the crowd. If you’d like more information on the weight room, contact Coach Evans or swing by the gym to see for yourself.
Introducing Your Football Intramural Champions
Left to Right: Keith Hicks, Michael Abandy, Finster Paul, Jordan Khoe, Tim Morita, Jeremy Romero, Domingo Baroro, Geo Siguenza, Jon Jaye, Timothy Buell, Andrew Leung, Nick Dalida
Left to Right: Edreann Galicinao, Natasha Carrasco, Yolanda Noriega, Sophie Gairon, Brooke Day, Sheyla Precado, Elizabeth Mendoza, Caitlin Terukina, Erica Sormin, Ainee Baraero, Kaitlin Kaatz (not photographed)
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Don’t Be That Girl How to avoid putting people in the friend zone. could never date him! It’s best to just think of him as a eunuch.” 4. Don’t think of guys as eunuchs. I am Carlo Péan and I speak for the assumed geldings! Thou cruel-hearted wenches would have us drained to be nothing more than an emotional punching bag — well I say no! You can’t just act romantic and intimate with people and then laugh off the returned love, pretending that this person you’re dealing with doesn’t have feelings. That’s just a lack of manners. I guess overall what I’m saying is, if you’re going to call someone your friend, treat them like a friend; nothing more, nothing less. Maybe I’m being too hasty. Maybe there are legitimate reasons for keeping a guy who likes you in the friend zone. Perhaps they’re ugly or fat. If that is the reason, I sure am glad that women have evolved past the shallowness that guys are accused of. Maybe it’s because he’s rude, smells or swears too much. In that case, I want to know why you hang out with vulgar, unwashed, and insolent miscreants? Or maybe this guy has touched your heart and you’re scared because this is certainly not how you had seen your life unfolding. Can I tell you a secret? The best times of my life — the most adventurous, daring times I wouldn’t trade for the world— have all been unplanned. So give the shmuck a chance. It’s only a date, not marriage. Maybe you’ll be surprised by his love and wonder how you’ve missed it all this time. Maybe you’ll see that life is best taken with a flexible spirit. Or maybe I am wrong and you should’ve followed that feeling in your gut because now we have a creeper on our hands. Oops. Oh well, I’m a student writer, not a therapist.
By Carlo Péan
But wait, there’s more. If you read my article from the last issue, it was addressed to men who complain about being put in the friend zone. This one goes out to all the ladies driving men mad for want of attention. I know that I should be fair and write an article for girls in the friend zone and for the guys who friend zone them, but maybe what I write can be used for the opposite gender, though it is not pronoun sensitive. So without further ado, here are a few tips to stop yourself from being the person doing the friend zoning. 1. Don’t be the girl who’s always baffled, asking “where have all the good men gone,” when you have this great guy friend spreading his dignity before you just so you can trample over it. Actually, don’t even ask where all the good men have gone. When were these good men here? When you were in high school? Before? 2. Don’t be flirty! You know good and well what you’re doing. I get that some people read too deeply into body language or what you say, and those people need to stop. As for you, you’ll say that you were only being nice, but there’s a limit. And that limit is touching for longer than you would your cousin or being too open about your personal life. Also, remember that you might be dressing for the really cute guy in class, but that weird guy that mouth-breathes sees you too. 3. Don’t be the girl that complains that all men are jerks. Really? All of us? Abraham Lincoln. Mahatma Gandhi. Mister Rodgers. They were all jerks? I’m guessing you probably think of them the same way you think of the poor sap breaking the First Commandment for you. You say, “He’s just a big teddy bear to ‘There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but no friendship.” -Oscar Wilde complain to, but in the end, never to receive my love. He’s like a brother to me, I
Becoming Mavericks for Mavericks Apple’s new Mac OS is worth the upgrade. By Tara Hattendorf After many months of impatient anticipation in the Apple community, OS X Mavericks, the 10th version of the Mac operating system, was finally released on Oct. 22. I myself am a devout Apple fangirl, so get ready for a very biased, but still hopefully levelheaded, review of the new OS! First of all, Mac users should know that as a major OS update, Mavericks is an intense download in size and time. I may or may not have slowed down the entire campus’ Internet speed by downloading it the afternoon it was released. The download itself is over five gigabytes, which, if you’re not familiar with file sizes, is more than a 2005 iPod Nano could hold. The successive updates for programs like iPhoto and iMovie are over one gigabyte each. Downloading the update itself can take a few hours, and the installation process will take about one hour more. It is so worth it though. The following are just a sampling of Maverick’s new features. While nothing is particularly revolutionary, there are many features that Macs have needed for many years, so fans should be glad to finally have them. Tag, you’re it! This new ability to tag files with colors and names to find and organize them more easily is slightly redundant, but it’s cool as well. I say it’s redundant because locating specific files should be easy already if you use descriptive file names and organized folders, but not everyone is so organized, and being able to use tags is a blessing for the messy. If only we could tag tangible objects in real life. Oh well, it’s only a few more years until Apple takes over the world and implements that. Power enhancements: If you say so One of the best new features of Mavericks is the
way it saves power by not keeping every open program active when they are not in use. This preserves RAM, meaning that your computer should experience speed improvements along with a better battery life. I can’t say I’ve really noticed if my laptop lasts longer per charge than it did prior to Mavericks, but then again, I play Minecraft on it during all my free time and it’s a severe power-drainer no matter what. The graphs from the presentation unveiling Mavericks showed significant improvement in battery life, and graphs can’t lie, right?
iCloud Keychain: Now more ways than ever for your identity to be stolen! Convenience always comes at a cost. With Mavericks, Apple introduced its new iCloud feature that allows users to save nearly every login detail in the cloud. This makes filling in passwords across different devices, including iPhones and iPads, easier. They are also kept safe in case your computer crashes, and if you need the passwords that were saved on it, there’s no
need to stress (about the passwords, at least). Apple claims that the data stored in the iCloud Keychain is encrypted and secure, but I’d still be wary before letting it save your credit card information. Using only a four-digit security code, users can allow Keychain access on other devices. In other words, hackers are four numbers away from having access to your life. Potential security threats aside, one very useful feature of the Keychain is the updated Safari browser. Safari can now automate secure passwords when users create new accounts on different websites. It gives a prompt when the user wants to use the suggested password, and then it saves this information as it does with a normal password. Theoretically, it would be possible to never know a password at all and just let iCloud do its thing. iBooks wherever you go Apple first introduced iBooks for iOS devices in 2010. In 2012, they released a Mac app to let authors write iBooks, but there was still no actual iBooks app for Mac until now. By simply signing in with an Apple ID, users can now access their entire iBooks library, including all of their highlights and notes, directly from their computer. The app is fast, responsive and scrolling through pages is easy to do. Text can be reformatted into different fonts and sizes, allowing more text to fit on each page by resizing the window. Multiple books can even be open at once, so students doing research can compare different sources on the same screen. Alternatively, students can read a book in one portion of the screen while browsing Facebook in another. Mavericks is an essential update for every Mac user. Sure, the features might not be bright and dazzling, but the little additions make it better. Most importantly, unlike previous versions of OS X, this update is free! Mac users running Snow Leopard or more current versions can upgrade to Mavericks for no cost.
vol. LXXXIX
THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2013
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OPINIONS & EDITORIALS
Be In the World, But Not of the World My response to Advent Herald Ministry’s examples of worldiness in Adventist higher education.
By Araya Moss The other day I was scrolling through my newsfeed on Facebook, avoiding my homework as usual, when I saw that a friend had shared an article that sparked my interest. And by friend I do not mean the PUC Memes page that resurrected from the dead by also sharing said article — I’m talking about a real life friend. But that’s beside the point. The article I’m talking about came from Advent Herald Ministry, a religious website that is operated by Seventh-day Adventists. This article is featured on the SDA Membership page, which was created to share information for those who want to learn about the current changes taking place in all things Adventist. In short, it’s written by Adventists, for Adventists. Entitled “Music/Dance in Adventist Schools and Universities,” the article is about none other than music and dance in Adventist schools and universities. The second line stating that contemporary worship is utterly wrong, and indicated that things were going to take a negative turn and make a lot of young people confused and upset. To add insult to injury, it was complete with videos supporting their claim of how much Adventist education was failing. Southern Adventist University, La Sierra University, Walla Walla University and our very own Pacific Union College were on the list of Adventist higher education that, according to Advent Herald Ministry, are heading in the wrong direction with our “wordly” and secular music influences. PUC’s highlights included a vespers, fall revival, worship practice and three acts from PUC’s talent show over the years including an Etta James cover of “At Last,” a dance duet and a Lollipop Girls rendition. After my initial shock and annoyance at yet another example of nitpicking Adventist beliefs, I began to see an underlying — or not so underlying — theme of “wordliness.” This anonymous author kept circling back to the idea that we as Adventists are continuously falling short, claiming that “We’re losing our young people, and yet it seems they are being driven to the world by some of our schools.” If that’s the case, then I understand where this author is coming from in terms of
“being in the world but not of the world” as mentioned in John 17: 14-19. I just don’t agree with the way it was presented. My problem with this article was the “us” vs. “them” mentality. It seems as though the author had an attitude of superiority directed not at non-believers, but at fellow believers. I understand the author’s basic concerns, but I feel like this is a bit much. If you’re making judgments based off of these videos, then I think you’re focusing on minor details and missing the bigger picture. I wonder if this person has any strong ties to any of these schools, such as being an alumnus or having a family member or close friend that is currently attending or has attended these schools in the past? Have they held or do they currently hold a leadership position of any kind associated with these schools, or is all of this this hearsay taken from a quick Internet search of videos via YouTube? I don’t think it’s fair to make such accusations against the administration, claiming “leadership lacks discernment between the Godly and the ungodly,” based off of these videos alone. So what does it mean to be in the world, but not of the world? I think it means not letting worldly things influence us in ways that detract from our relationship with God or distract from our mission to spread the Gospel. If our goal is to spread God’s word to non-believers and “be a light unto the world,” we have to know our audience. We cannot seclude ourselves and say, “What I’m doing is right and what you’re doing is so wrong that you can’t even see it clearly.” We are to be in the world in a positive way. The videos were directed toward Seventh-day Adventists, but I believe that being a positive influence is the attitude we need to have not only while interacting with non-believers, but also with fellow believers as well. In the end, this unknown author and I may have a difference of opinion in the interpretation of worldly and unworldly things, but I know where I stand and am certain that God does too. But who am I to talk? Obviously I am a product of an Adventist institution that is so mindlessly and deeply rooted in secularism that my judgment must be clouded. (Scan QR Code for link to article)
Experiencing Obamacare An insider’s perspective. By Daniel DeCaires In addition to being a student at Pacific Union College, I also have the distinct pleasure of working at Kaiser Permanente on the weekends and during vacations. Working at the largest non-profit hospital on the West Coast has provided me with some unique insight pertaining to the true effects of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. I strongly urge pre-med students who plan to start their own private practice to take some time and read the actual bill. It is crucial to realize that private practices will most likely not exist in about 10 years. Without private practices, hospitals will gain a huge percentage of patient volume, which means heavier patient loads per healthcare provider and inevitably poorer service. But wait, does this affect us as college students here at PUC if we aren’t pre-med? We don’t care about anything that goes on in the world unless it has a direct effect on our lives, right? Well I hate to break it to you, but one day you will have to pay for your own medical insurance. And by your own, I mean
yours and a few million others as well because they can’t afford their own. Not only that, but we all have to visit the doctor’s office from time to time. Certain hospitals that advertise a “No Wait ER” will not be able to uphold their promise because patient volume will just be too high. Another thing to think about is when we graduate, we will have about one year to either get a job that has benefits with some sort of health insurance package, or start paying a monthly premium for our own health insurance plan. If we don’t want to do either of those things, then we will end up paying a penalty fine. Either way, we will have to pay something more than we do now. It is really important to understand that this system has quite a few physicians and other healthcare professionals worried about the future of our healthcare system. Mandating medical insurance may seem like a great idea to the average humanitarian with no understanding of how a hospital operates, but everyone can agree that socialism is not optimal for businesses. The entire structure of our economy depends on the competitive market otherwise known as the free market enterprise. When a socialized
system is brought into the free market, it disrupts the competition among firms and can have lasting effects that stretch much more than our wallets. This is on the news every single day. It is an important topic and might actually change the way this nation operates forever. If you don’t know anything about Obamacare, you should start paying attention and learning about it since it will affect you one way or another.
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The Backpage REVO Is Back! Not That It Ever Left Gold, Glorious Gold! Koalas make bank. By Jayson Paw
A preview of things to come. By Araya Moss REVO has returned from its summer hiatus, kicking off the school year with its first appearance at Fall Fest on Sunday, Nov. 3. REVO, short for “Revolution,” is a student-run philanthropic movement on campus that partners with a different cause every year to raise funds and awareness through various events. Stay tuned for the next event, the ROCO Art Show, on Nov. 14. Look out for an announce email and like the Facebook page, facebook.com/revopuc, for more details. If you’re interested in helping out with REVO this year or would like to know more information, email Nithi Narasappa at nlnarasappa@puc.edu.
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It is now true that money does indeed grow on trees. Scientists in Australia discovered gold deposits on the eucalyptus trees of the Outback. According to researches from the CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Evaluation, the eucalyptus trees were actually growing about 35 meters above known gold deposits near Kalgoorie, Western Australia — an area that the Freddo Gold Prospect controls. Though eucalyptus trees are known to absorb minerals through their leaves, this is unique in that it instead absorbed gold from deeper underground as opposed to the usual surface soil deposits. How the trees dug that deep with their roots could be due to the plants’ search for water during droughts. The scientists comment that the study “promotes confidence in an emerging technique that may lead to future exploration success and maintain continuity of supply” and can be utilized as a new way of discovering new gold resources around the world.
Astronomers uncover an intriguing region of space.
Scan for galaxy article
what the universe looked like long ago. Scientists posit that the galaxy is 700 million years old, which is quite young — roughly five percent the projected age of the cosmos. The hydrogen that surrounds UV rays emitted by z8_GND_5296 Astronomers discovered the most distant galaxy known to man, located about indicates that the galaxy was formed before hydrogen had a chance to ionize 30 billion light-years away. completely in this region of space. Clues like this aid scientists in analyzing the Though it is only one to two percent the mass of the Milky Way galaxy, conditions present when galaxies come into being. z8_GND_5296 boasts surprisingly heavy elements. This fact alone is of interest The likelihood of discovering a galaxy that produces stars 150 times as fast as to astronomers who will study the composition of the region in order to learn the Milky Way is improbable; the fact that its light takes over 13 billion years about galaxy formation. to reach Earth adds all the more improbability. Astronomers and scientists have The discovery of z8_GND_5296 is important because it provides insight into struck gold in the search for clues about a galaxy far from the Milky Way.
By Alex Blum
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