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vol. LXXXIX
THURSDAY, 14 March 2013
Yahoo Demands A Physically Present Workforce
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Special Issue
Ben Speegle
Alex Blum Malaysian Troops Attack Occupied Borneo Monday, March 4, 2013
In an age when technology trumps all,
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has turned the tables. Her employees must be physically present in the office rather than telecommuting (working from home via e-mail, phone, etc.) during work hours. Beginning June 1, 2013, all staff will be heavily discouraged from office absenteeism. A recent Yahoo memo states that “to become the absolute best place to work, communication and collaboration will be important, so we [Yahoo employees] need to be working side-by-side.” Mayer’s actions have stirred debate among workers, researchers and the public. According to studies conducted by Stanford University in 2011, telecommuting has a positive effect on the workforce. In a collaboration between Stanford and a Chinese travel agency, those who telecommuted were about 15 percent more efficient in quantity and quality of work performed. In addition to overall worker performance, other studies have been conducted in order to gauge practical factors that affect productivity in the workplace. Texas A&M Transportation Institute released a study on Feb. 5, 2012 that linked commuting to excessive fuel and time wastage. Despite these findings, Mayer has steadfast supporters. After all, meeting in person with fellow employees creates a sense of camaraderie impossible if the office is divided between living rooms and cubicles. Author Bill Davidow, a former Hewlett Packard manager,
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commends Mayer for her strong stance on employee presence in the office. He believes that “Mayer’s challenge is to create a winning culture at Yahoo … we know how to create winning cultures when people work remotely in virtual worlds but not in physical ones.” Opinions may differ regarding Mayer’s policy, but one fact is incontrovertible: the 37-year-old CEO’s impression on Yahoo is an impressive one. Mayer joined Yahoo in July 2012. At the end of that fiscal year, the company reported a profit boost of 35 percent, to which Mayer replied, “I’m proud of Yahoo’s 2012 and fourth quarter results [up two percent].” Following a famously brief two-month maternity leave, Mayer said, “Children shouldn’t impact time spent at work any more than a bad case of the flu.” The high-profile CEO applies the “work comes first” philosophy to all aspects of company life at Yahoo; whether she will gain support and be successful in her campaign against telecommunication has yet to be determined.
The Malaysian military launched airstrikes and mortar attacks against members of a Philippine Muslim clan in a seaside village in Borneo. The assault, which took place on Tuesday, was Malaysia’s response to a surprise invasion of the fishing village by nearly 200 Filipino militants in February. Since the invasion, firefights in Malaysia’s eastern Sabah state have left at least 27 dead, eight of which were Malaysian police officers. The clansmen, who maintained they had an ancestral claim to Sabah, refused the Malaysian government’s request to leave peaceably from the tiny village after sneaking past boat patrols. No Malaysian security forces were killed in Tuesday’s incursion. No information has been released about the Filipinos.
Dennis Rodman Visits North Korea amid New Sanctions Monday, March 4, 2013
BottleRock Music Festival Comes to the Napa Valley By Alex Blum
Napa Valley’s first major music festival, BottleRock, will
be held May 8-12, 2013. BottleRock’s venue is the Napa Expo and will feature popular bands, including The Shins, The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, Iron & Wine, the Grateful Dead, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Train, Cake and more. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis will kick off the event on May 8 with a highly anticipated performance. Saturday boasts an unprecedented lineup of 16 artists. Daily comedic performances will feature newly announced talent such as Jim Gaffigan and Demetri Martin. In addition to experiencing the live music, those who attend are encouraged to sample the culinary offerings from a variety of famous local businesses. The event will feature 60 Napa Valley wineries. Restaurants like Gott’s Roadside, C Casa, Morimoto and Farmstead are featured on BottleRock’s website as a few of the many eateries that will be serving up food over the course of the event. The website states, “BottleRock injects the ultimate fusion
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of music, food and wine straight to the heart of the Napa Valley. Throw in some of comedy’s most guffaw-inducing headliners…and you have a feast for the senses only Napa could conceive.” Three-day festival passes are on sale for $299. Four-day passes are listed at $399, and the four-day VIP pass is priced at $599. The latter includes admission for all four days in addition to Wednesday’s opening show. BottleRock has partnered with WillPower Entertainment and founded Autism ARC, a charitable endeavor established to aid the children and families effected by autism. The music festival will also donate proceeds to other not-for-profit organizations in the Napa Valley and surrounding areas. To learn more, visit http://bottlerocknapavalley.com or visit BottleRock Napa Valley’s FB page at www.facebook. com/BottleRockNapaValley.
Dennis Rodman, in a bizarre interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s This Week, described his strange “friendship” with Kim Jong Eun, the 28-year-old North Korean leader, following Rodman’s twoday trip through the secretive Asian nation. Rod ma n traveled w ith several members of the Harlem Globetrotters to shoot an episode of an HBO TV show in North Korea. While there, Rodman became close to Kim, even carrying back a message from him for President Obama, saying that the North Korean dictator just wanted Obama to call him. All this came just before the United States and China reached an agreement on new sanctions against North Korea as punishment for its latest nuclear test. The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a press statement denouncing North Korea’s continued nuclear tests following the country’s Feb. 12 test.
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A conversation with Chair of PUC’s Communication Department Michelle Rai on the ins and outs of the brand new social media class. Austin Ngaruiya @staycalmaustin
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the upcoming spring quarter, the communication department will offer a three-credit course on social media. The course will be taught by Communication Department Chair Michelle Rai. I sat down with Professor Rai to discuss what components the class will include, who will benefit from the class and how this class will shape the communication major going forward. Austin Ngaruiya: What will the social media class exactly cover?
of a social media plan: how to look at a business and see what their objectives are and how to meet objectives through social media. A big component of that is measurement. A lot of people will know how to implement a plan but not how to measure it. AN: There has been talk about the class meeting in an interesting way. What are your plans for how the class will meet? MR: One thing I’m toying around with — maybe on Fridays — is a mobile class. That means you have to be online during class — kind of like a Twitter chat. One scenario I had in mind was managing a crisis online, through social media, with students playing as the target audience or the public — commenting on posts and how they respond to feedback in real time.
Michelle Rai: The class will cover implementation
AN: How would this class benefit a non-communication major? MR: Everyone is using social media now. Businesses are being told, “It’s not whether you should use social media; it’s are you doing it right.” Businesses cannot afford to say, “We don’t really have people to do that.” Concerning your own personal brand, companies are conducting Twitter interviews without you knowing it. They will check what you are posting, who you follow and who follows you, and they’ll do all of that before the actual interview. Through social media, you have the ability to shape who you are and who you want to portray. Social media skills give you an edge in [terms of] how you present yourself. In the business world, everyone has a Twitter or LinkedIn account. If you understand how to manage that and how to connect people to the company, you become more valuable to the organization.
How the Classroom is Evolving with Technology Lindsay Valenzuela
Teaching in the classroom has become increasingly
better due to available technology. Whether people agree or disagree with that, anyone can agree that technology is part of the everyday classroom. Often, one of the first rules listed in a class syllabus is in regards to electronics and might look something like this: “Students are not allowed to use cell phones, iPods or any other electronic equipment during class.
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No recording of lectures, or videotaping is allowed. Permission must be granted from the teacher for a student to take notes on their laptop.” Typically students are well aware of these rules and usually disregard them. When students look down at their crotch and smile during class, the teacher knows that they are texting. Not only are students using electronics in class, but teachers are also using them as well. And while PowerPoint lecture slides may be cringe worthy, they still offer teachers the new ability to illustrate their lessons to students through video clips on YouTube or DVDs. This not only gives the audio/visual students a chance to better understand lectures, but it also
provides students a break from often confusing, textheavy PowerPoint slides. In an effort to be more “eco-friendly,” teachers have begun to assign homework that can be submitted electronically through Canvas or even email. This has cut down the volume of paper used for each assignment while also streamlining the organization of files and documents. Because word processors on laptops seem to have replaced binder paper, having assignments due electronically may be more sensible. Technology has changed the way people teach and learn. In the current age, technology is an easier way to connect with the world where students can apply and practice what is being learned in real time. There are downsides to technology being so readily available. Because nearly everyone has a smartphone, which is essentially a miniature computer, the Internet is at the hand of every student, sometimes offering the temptation to cheat. For this reason, strict rules regarding cell phone use during tests are implemented, especially during standardized tests like the SAT or ACT. The development of spellcheck has also allowed people to avoid learning to spell while Google and other search engines have removed all effort to research information. So while most people will agree that technology has been a great asset in today’s education, others may argue that these advances in the use of technology have limited our ability to learn and memorize in the same capacity that previous generations did.
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Managing Your Online Presence
Kenyan Election Draws Millions to Ballots amid Violence Monday, March 4, 2013
Janet Morales @janetmorales04
As summer nears, many students will begin applying
for summer jobs, but before they submit an application, they must make sure their online presence matches their cover letter and resume. Research shows that 37 percent of hiring managers use social networking sites when reviewing job applicants. This study also shows that 11 percent of hiring managers said they too would start to use this method. The social networking site, Facebook, is the leading resource for this new trend. So, what are we to do in an era when social-networking sites are the norm, or even a necessity? Over one billion users access Facebook monthly, many of which are students who are posting pictures of weekend activities and checking account activity during study time and class. The fact is, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and other social media accounts are a window into who a person
really is. Students post about topics they like or dislike, and speak their minds about various issues. However, a potential employer may not feel that the prospective employee is right for the job after checking their social media sites. A few employers may even require the prospective employee to provide the password for their personal accounts. However, some states have taken steps against such actions— California, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan and New Jersey have all banned employers from requesting passwords. This new direction in business and social media doesn’t have to be all bad. In fact, many organizations have embraced the use of social media to enhance their marketing, making it possible for employees’ experience in this field to become an asset. Experts suggest that students create social media accounts and develop an expertise in their area of interested. This includes following companies and influential leaders, staying current on events and reading news in their field of interest. However this new medium is used, it is here to stay, providing students two options: Use social media to grow their career, or have their career damaged by online faux pas.
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AIA Update: Walla Walla Makes Difference with Mission Mozambique Christiana Robbins
Walla Walla is finishing winter quarter by fundraising for
a worthy cause. Walla Walla’s fundraising event is Mission Mozambique, an attempt to raise $20,000 to build and sustain wells in the arid Zambezi Province where many people survive on eight ounces of unsanitary water a day. New wells decrease infant mortality rates by 35-50 percent and prevent thousands of unnecessary deaths each year.
The SA of Walla Walla wants to build 10 wells, which would provide enough water to change the lives of over 15,000 people. Generous donors in the community have agreed to match Walla Walla’s contributions two-to-one so that the ultimate goal of $60,000 can be met.The SA has several events planned to fundraise, including an international food fair. PUC SA wishes Walla Walla success for this cause.
Election officials in Kenya estimated nearly 10 million Kenyans voted on Monday, despite long queues and a spattering of violence. This included a Mombasa attack that resulted in 19 deaths, four of which were police officers killed by machete-wielding separatists. This election is the first since 2007, which was followed by tribal disputes and bloodshed that claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people. Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, the top two presidential candidates, condemned the violence following the voting on Monday. However, Kenyatta faces International Criminal Court charges for allegedly having a hand in orchestrating Kenya’s post-election violence in 2007-2008. If elected, Kenyatta and his running mate, William Ruto, who also faces ICC charges, could spend substantial time away from Kenya. The foreign media has focused on the elections, fearing that violence harking back to 2007 could erupt following the results. However, Kenyans have reacted to foreign media coverage with good-natured mocking. Taking to Twitter —with the hashtags #someoneTellCNN and #kenyadecides going viral— Kenyans tweeted reports of peaceful voting experiences and foreign reporters being disappointed by the lack of bad news. Proud Kenyans stood in long lines to vote, with some waiting more than two hours to cast their votes. But the record voter turnout supports Deputy Prime Minister Kenyatta’s assertion, “This nation will have a president, and that president will represent all Kenyans.”
HIV-Positive Baby Apparently Cured Sunday, March 3, 2013 A two-year-old Mississippi baby, born with HIV, appears to have been cured by aggressive drug treatment. The baby, whose gender has not been released, was put on antiretroviral treatments within hours of birth. It is still unclear whether the cure is permanent, but if found to be complete, it will be the first time drugs have cured the infection. More than 300,000 babies are born HIV-positive worldwide each year. Even if the case is found to be solid, further research and testing must be administered before the cure can see widespread application.
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Social Media in the World of Professional Athletes Austin Ngaruiya @staycalmaustin
Have you ever wanted to eat Chipotle with your
favorite professional athlete? Social media has made this interaction possible, and it is overtaking the sports world. Professional athletes use Twitter as their primary social media platform. Twitter allows athletes to communicate directly with their followers using 140 character messages, called tweets. Fans can tweet questions or comments to athletes, and athletes can respond directly. Twitter has provided a direct source, accessible by fans, for athletes to express their thoughts and opinions. Interestingly, an athlete’s success on the field does not always correlate to having an engaging Twitter account. However, there are several athletes who really let their personality shine through Twitter — giving fans more insight into their personal lives. Some of the more interesting athletes on twitter
are JaVale McGee (@JaValeMcGee34), Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) and Chris Kluwe (@ ChrisWarcraft). None of these athletes would be considered star players, but each one of these athletes is either very insightful or humorous on Twitter. JaVale McGee plays center for the Denver Nuggets and is a social media darling. On Instagram, JaVale uses a cartoon version of his face and calls this his alter ego, Pierre. On Twitter, JaVale is known for tweeting in all caps and inviting his followers to Chipotle. Brandon McCarthy, a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, provides continuous comedic relief for his followers. He once tweeted after a head injury, “Bad news: doc says I might be one of those people who posts motivational nonsense all day on Facebook now :(” Chris Kluwe is your average American male who plays World of Warcraft all day and plays in a garage band — oh, and he happens to be an NFL punter. Kluwe is possibly the wittiest athlete on Twitter, commenting on both politics and sports. He once tweeted this gem about the Pope: “Is there a second string pope?” However, the king of social media is none other than Kobe Bean Bryant (@KobeBryant). Having only recently joined Twitter at the start of
2013, Kobe had been one of the few remaining athletes that still primarily used Facebook. What makes Kobe so interesting are the subtle insights he gives about games and practice, and the humor that only an ultracompetitive narcissist like Kobe could provide. After watching his 81-point game, Kobe tweeted, “Watching the game now, the easy shots I missed, I could of had 100 pts! #countonkobe.” Count on Kobe to hold the social media title belt for quite a while. Social media has given fans the opportunity to know professional athletes on a personal level, thereby enriching the fan experience. Athletes using social media has been, and will continue to be, infinite amounts of fun.
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Sports Town Showdown Jordan and his six titles. America’s Team. Showtime in Los Angeles. Which sports town gives its fans the most to cheer for? In this four-part series, CC
Chloé RoblesEvano
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be honest, this sports town showdown isn’t quite fair to the other cities represented in this issue. Chicago wins hands down. As reported by U.S. News, Chicago has 27 championships under its belt. Chicago has six major sports teams—White Sox, Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks and Fire. These major sports, respectively, are baseball, football, basketball, hockey and soccer. In fact, Chicago is so awesome it has two MLB teams. Not only do each of these teams represent the most awesome city ever, but they all have at least one championship to their name. While I must concede that the Bears and Fire only hold one title each, at the end of the day, a ring is a ring. It’s also important to note that “da Bears,” as they are fondly known, won eight championships before the Super Bowl was established. So don’t forget to add that number to the tally. One more interesting thing to note is that, before immigrating to Arizona, the Cardinals were actually based in Chicago. During this time they won two championships (again, this was before the Super Bowl era). The White Sox have three World
Series titles, the Cubs have two and the Blackhawks just won their fourth Stanley Cup in 2010. Total championships so far: 21. Don’t worry folks; I saved the best for last. Yes, that’s right, my personal favorite, the Bulls. Before the early 80s, save for 1976, the Bulls were NBA proles. Although Michael Jordan was drafted in 1984, the franchise didn’t win its first championship until seven years later in 1991. The Bulls made their dynasty in the 90s with two three-peats. If not for Hue
Austin Ngaruiya @staycalmaustin
Football is unarguably the most popular
sport in America. The NFL generates $9 billion in revenue each year. Not to mention the billions that college football brings in. Texas is the proverbial Mecca for football. At the high school level, Texas has been the star every other state is reaching for.
VS. Hollins, they’d probably have one more ring to add to their collection. But past grudges aside, within a decade the Bulls became NBA royalty and made Michael Jordan a household name. Now let’s add tally up all these Chicago championships. Total: 26. Do I really need to argue this further?
Every year they produce the best high school recruits. There has even been a major feature film called “Friday Night Lights” that documented the season of a small town high school football team in Texas. The movie was so popular that it was turned into an NBC television show that ran for five seasons.
There also happens to be an NFL team that happens to play in Texas that you may have heard of: the Dallas Cowboys. Since the 1970s the Cowboys have been called America’s Team. The star on their helmets is the most recognizable logo in sports. You either love them, or hate them; there is no in-between. The franchise has won five Super Bowls. It also has the most playoff wins of any team in the NFL, even though they have only won one playoff game in the past 16 years. Despite being mediocre for the past decade, the Cowboys have remained the most popular team in the NFL. Every year they have multiple national TV appearances, including their annual Thanksgiving game. Forbes lists the Dallas Cowboys as being worth $2.1 billion, which makes them the most valuable franchise in American sports. In 2009, Cowboys Stadium was built. It is the largest domed structure on Earth. The stadium features a 60-yard HD videoboard that hangs above the field. Football is the most popular sport in the nation, and Texas owns it. This clearly means that Texas is the best place for sports in all of America. As they would say on “Friday Night Lights,” “clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.”
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Rachel Cacho Alex Gallardo
@rachelcacho
Gabby Alvero
Major: Biology Hometown: Port Coquitlam, BC Position: Point Guard
Derrick Brown
Major: Exercise Science Hometown: Tampa, FL Position: Forward Proudest sports moment: “Beating La Sierra at their house in overtime, and scoring my career high of 24 points and 8 rebounds.” What you’ll miss most about being
Will Bell
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Proudest sport moment: “Playing the whole game at OIT, and only having 3 turnovers at the end.” What you’ll miss most about being a Pioneer: “Having my parents watch me through video since they’re in Canada.” Career goals: “To become a pediatrician.” Professional athlete you look up to and why: “I look up to Steve Nash because he does his best for the team, and makes his teammates better. He is an unselfish player who has great vision on the court.” Favorite sports quote you motivate yourself with: “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.” - Luke 1:37.
Major: Nursing (Starting Spring Quarter) Hometown: Sun Valley, CA Position: Point Guard Proudest sport moment: “Playing in the Notre Dame De Numar Tournament this year because our team
a Pioneer: “I will miss my brothers on the court the most. We are a family now. It’s deeper than just basketball; it’s a brotherhood.” Career goals: “I plan to get my degree and start towards helping to build PUC’s basketball programs as an assistant coach.” Professional athlete you look up to and why: “Jean-Pierre Tan...is so cool. And Will Bell, a.k.a. LL Cool Will!” Favorite sports quote you motivate yourself with: “You will miss every shot you don’t take.” - Larry Bird What a teammate said: “Derrick has been one of my role models this season. Being a freshman, I looked to the seniors for advice, and Derrick was always there for me. He’s a great teammate, friend, and person. I wish him the best in whatever he chooses to do and I thank him for everything he’s done to help me better myself as a player and person.” - Ben Vincent, Fr., Wing/Forward
Major: Business Management Hometown: Salinas, CA Position: Point/Shooting Guard Proudest sports moment: “Scoring my first touchdown playing pee-wee football. I was (and still am slightly) pigeon-toed, so I would always trip over myself. After that first [touchdown], my Pops told me he was proud of me and that he knew I had it in me. Then he told me, now that I knew what I was capable of, I could either be satisfied with it or do it again the next week.” What you’ll miss most about being a Pioneer: “I will miss the bonds
Marcus Carter
Major: Social Work Hometown: Vallejo, CA Position: Guard/Forward Proudest sport moment: “Winning MVP at an AAU tournament in Las Vegas.”
you get to build with the teammates you battle with everyday. I will also miss seeing the “Young Bucks” grow and develop into the dynamic players I know they have the potential to become. Overall, I will miss coming together with 15 guys to achieve one goal.” Career goals: “I just want to maximize and develop all of the gifts God has given me and impact lives for the Kingdom. As of right now, I can honestly say I don’t exactly know where I am being led, but I’m okay with it. As long as He’s doing the leading, I’m sure I’ll be alright.” Professional athlete you look up to
morale and camaraderie was high. It brought us closer together as a team and also as friends.” What you’ll miss most about being a Pioneer: “I’ll be here for another two years because of nursing but I’ll miss the sport. There is no better feeling than getting ready for game day.” Career goals: “I want to continue going to school until I receive my masters of science in nursing.” Professional athlete you look up to and why: “Manu Ginobili because he is everything that I strive to be as a basketball player. He can take control of the ball as point guard, take it to the hole and shoot from anywhere.” Favorite sports quote you motivate yourself with: “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” - John Lennon
What you’ll miss most about being a Pioneer: “I’ll miss all the support from the students and seeing my family at the games.” Career goals: “To be ballin’!” Professional athlete you look up to and why: “I look up to Allen Iverson because he played every game like it was his last.” Favorite sports quote you motivate yourself with: “If tomorrow wasn’t promised, what would you give for today?” - Ray Lewis What a teammate said: “Marcus is a triple threat: he can drive, shoot and he’s left-handed. He never gives attitude and is always giving his all. He is a great teammate and an even better friend. When he is asked to do something, he does it no matter what it is. He is a great and funny guy to be around, and his presence will be missed next year. Especially by the ladies, because they’re all up on him!” - Tee Maxwell, So., Center
and why: “Growing up, naturally it was Kobe for his sickening work ethic and will to win. Wrist bands, the ‘fro, the “Kobe 4th Quarter Scowl,” I mimicked it all! Now, I would say I admire any athlete who approaches their craft with relentless hard work and embodies the balance of humility and supreme confidence.” What a teammate said: “Will is a hard worker, a great teammate and a leader. I think his leadership will be missed the most, because that quality is hard to come by. It’s hard to imagine what our team would be like without him.” - Kalle Pascal, Jr., Guard/Forward
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OPINIONS & EDITORIALS Note from the assistant editor: Initially, editor-in-chief Colleen Uechi and I were hesitant to even address PUC Confessionals. However, during the next staff meeting, our writers insisted that we discuss some of the issues that arose from the short-lived page. What can PUC learn in the aftermath? Here are a few opinions.
Lauren Armstrong
What is cyberbullying? The term is thrown around
a lot, but let’s stop for just a moment to nail down a working definition. “Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites or fake profiles,” according to www. stopbullying.gov. When you post something hurtful online, you’re hiding behind the anonymity it awards you. Using a smartphone or a laptop as a barrier to separate you from those reading what you post makes it seem like it isn’t all that bad. But it is. What you don’t see is the victim’s reaction. Would you say the same thing if you knew it would cause the person to cry, or worse? Those are things you don’t want to face, but the myth that goes with cyberbullying is that those consequences somehow don’t exist if you don’t see them. Many statistics about online bullying deal with teens, but the issue is not isolated to this small age group. Because the numbers I found say “teens” or “ages 15-17,” that doesn’t at all mean that colleges and universities are immune to these issues. Though bullying may look different or take different forms on a college campus than in a high school classroom, it’s still as present as ever. The tendency to associate cyberbullying solely with high school is especially dangerous because it can seemingly take away the need for resources and accountability. Who needs help if we don’t have a problem, right? According to www.pewinternet.org, “88% of social media-using teens say they have seen someone
be mean or cruel to another person on a social network site. 12% of these teens say they witness this kind of behavior ‘frequently.’” This is saying that nearly 90 percent of teens, and almost 70 percent of adults age 18+, using social media have seen bullying take place over the internet. According to the email sent on March 1 by PUC Vice President for Student Services Lisa Paulson, it’s important to save any evidence of cyberbullying, as it is a reportable offense. There are a number of departments to which you can report cyberbullying here at PUC, anonymously or otherwise. Aside from on-campus resources, online and cell service providers are other places you can report cyberbullying. In her email, Paulson reminded students to review the terms and services or rights and responsibilities of sites like Facebook, as acts of cyberbullying often violate them. As a general note about bullying — cyber or not — understand that the person you are putting down
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to make yourself feel better is first and foremost still a person, not just a tool for inflating your ego. Don’t forget that those words you sent off and forgot about soon after could have had a profound negative effect on someone else’s life. So, think before pressing send. Would you say it to someone in person? If you wouldn’t, then please don’t post it on a public domain.
Representing More Than Just Yourself Online Araya Moss @arayaxpapaya
PUC Confessional, now a distant memory, was
once a Facebook page that allowed students to make anonymous confessions or comments about anything they wanted. And while I admire what I assume could be the initial reasoning behind the page — freedom for students to express themselves, voice concerns, etc. — the discussion on the page quickly escalated into much more. Everyone knows that once identity is taken out of the equation, people become extremely bold. I believe we have a responsibility to represent this school online. I think the PUC Memes Facebook page sometimes pushes the boundaries, but PUC Confessional took it to a different level. Granted, some of the posts were obviously fake and had to be taken with a grain of salt. Seeing as though we do go to an Adventist school, Christian values are against displaying vulgar, offensive and lewd comments publicly, whether it’s about yourself or others. I mean really, we don’t need to know the innermost thoughts of the students on this campus.
True, people are going to do whatever they want to do. But a lot of those thoughts aren’t something that should be put on a public web page, with PUC’s name attached, for everyone to see. I am not writing this to bash on the activities of the students who participated in these anonymous posts. No, that is your prerogative. I just don’t think that this is an acceptable representation of what PUC stands for, which is to promote a Christian atmosphere and Christ-like behavior. I see there have been other anonymous Facebook pages that have tried to counteract PUC Confessional. I commend whoever is responsible for the PUC Compliments and PUC Prayers pages. While these are positive representations of what this school stands for, I can’t help but point out the fact that these pages came up only after the constant negativity that surrounded the PUC Confessional page. At the end of the day, we attend an Adventist school. I understand that we all may be here for different reasons: for better educational opportunities, to get away from home, for sports or to grow in our relationship with Christ, to name a few. Some students may not have even chosen this school for themselves. However, we must remember that this school has certain beliefs and
values to uphold. Although we may not all agree with the values that Seventh-day Adventists hold dear, we need to respect the school that we attend and what it stands for. I cannot respect people who complain about a situation over which they have total control. College is not a prison — we’re fortunate to have choices about where we want to receive an education. And for those who say their parents forced them here, the student should not censor themselves but talk honestly to their parents about why a Christian college is not the right place for them. The PUC Confessional page even had rules against such behavior: “We want all types of confessions: crushes, compliments, admissions, and everything else. Just don’t specifically attack any students or imply/ threaten to hurt yourself. We won’t post anything that’s already been posted on another page so don’t double submit. Cannot be a student’s real name–we have no way to verify; faculty, celebrity and other names okay–we assume it’s not really them.” But when you give people the ability to write messages without revealing their identity, it becomes harder to monitor the posts.
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Trading a Wall Post for a Real Life Greeting Daniel DeCaires @dwdecaires
If Facebook was its own country, it would be the
third largest country in the world. At just over one billion users, it is arguably the most popular entity in the entire world. With one out of every seven people on earth using Facebook, the potential for networking is virtually limitless. Since its creation in 2004, Facebook has actually helped tens of thousands of businesses network and advertise. It is such an expedient commodity and is right at our fingertips almost everywhere we go. Unfortunately, this article is not about the positive potential of the world’s largest social network. Instead, I endeavor to open others’ eyes to the fact that such a useful and readily available tool is being grossly misused. Antisocial behavior is defined as behavior that lacks consideration for others and may cause damage to society, either intentionally or through negligence. When considering the actual purpose of social networks—bringing people closer together—it is asinine to say that this purpose is ultimately being fulfilled. The last decade has shown a gradual shift towards sharing things almost entirely electronically, rather than physically, with one another. People subconsciously feel they are an active part of someone’s life, simply by clicking the “like” button every now and then or commenting on someone’s picture expressing how much they miss them. A rudimentary and inarguable example of this would be removing your birthday from your timeline. Who would remember to wish you a happy birthday? If you would argue that birthday wishes are not indicative of true friendship,
then why is your birthday displayed as a reminder and what is the purpose of wishing your friends a happy birthday? Facebook has turned birthdays into an appreciation of the quantity of wishes received rather than the quality. It has also convinced a lot of people that simply typing “Happy Birthday” makes them a good friend in some way. Regardless of your opinion on the matter, the point I want to emphasize is that society has become so dependent on social networking to communicate that we are beginning to lose our affinity for faceto-face interactions. While this might be irrelevant to some naïve college students whose entire world is a vacuum, it is absolutely crucial for everyone to acknowledge that face-to-face interactions have the most profound effects. When I see something like the PUC Confessional page, it literally makes me hang my head with disappointment. It makes me lose faith in society when people I know are secretly and anonymously attacking others solely for the pure entertainment of doing so. It makes me even more disappointed to see so many people passively accepting such obscenities. On the other hand, there are things like PUC Compliments,
which are great. However, this is my question: Why in the world do you have to remain anonymous to give someone a compliment? Imagine how incredible you could make someone feel if you said those amazing things to their face. Imagine a world where people compliment each other every day in broad daylight for all to hear and see. Imagine if, instead of setting trends with ridiculous hashtags (which wasn’t long ago referred to as the pound sign), we physically did things and set the examples ourselves. At the end of the day, real life requires real interactions. It is the shaking of another person’s hand that makes a true introduction. It is the empathetic hug that shows genuine care from one to another. It is the appropriate and timely apology that can fix almost any wrongdoing. It is not a poke. It is not a like or a comment. It is not a lengthy message riddled with typos and grammatical errors (which is absolutely unacceptable for college students, by the way). Real life happens outside of a social network. We are by no means defined by how many Facebook friends we have and how many likes we can acquire from a single post. It is what we do that defines us, so let’s start acting like adults and take some initiative.
Find Courage Taylor Pittenger
It’s easy to talk to someone through social media
nowadays, and, because of that, it makes real life interactions difficult. Something that our generation has lost is key face-to-face communication, but thankfully the awkward “check yes or no” years are behind us. In high school, if you liked someone, it was a big ordeal for you and your friends. If that person liked you back, the normal way of things would automatically put you two into the boyfriend/girlfriend stage. However, in college, there is no consequence for asking someone out on a date. This is the time to get to know yourself and to get to know who you are in the dating game. If you find someone of the opposite sex attractive or
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interesting, there is no harm in going up and talking to them. If you are genuinely interested in someone, the goal should be to get to know the person through personal interaction. It is not always the best idea to go off of what other people say or even what their social media activity says. Although it may be easier to get information from other sources, the best way to really get to know a person is to actually talk to them. It may be scary to talk to a person whom you want to get to know, but, if you feel that person is really worth it, you’ll make the effort. Remember, the goal is to get to know the person. Try your best to not talk to them through any form of technology. When you are getting to know a person, it is better to keep things face to face. It may be tempting and handy to message someone or text someone, but the problem is that people can act
however they want through technology. Let’s face it, you can’t read honesty through a text message. The way you present yourself is also a very important factor. If you want to attract nice people, be nice to other people. Be the best you can be, but be yourself. Do not try to impress anyone. If they don’t notice your good qualities, they are not worth it. In the end, if you want to pursue a relationship with someone, ask them out. If they say “no,” at least you can get over it and move on rather than always wondering the “what ifs”. This all may be common sense, but if dating were easy we would all have a significant other.
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Campus Chronicle
no. 8
Congratulations, Noel Aguilar on winning the Giugni’s Sandwich Contest!!!
Financial Report: Interesting Facts The operating budget for the SA officers is 45.83 percent when it should be close to 66 percent, equating to roughly $61,485 in savings for winter quarter and which could be used in the following spring quarter. The SA Wine Train Banquet cost SVP JP a total of $10,800.00. RVP Cameron has raised $8,240.60 in revenues, most of which has been poured back into paying for vespers. Funnybook Editor Will's biggest expense was $1,910.46, which was for the purchase of equipment for both Funnybook and Diogenes Lantern yearbook teams, current and future. The package includes an image scanner, printer and inks for proofing. FVP Kevin has written more than 400 checks to date. The SA Senate has passed $18,450.17 worth of bills, with the specifics as follows: 10.24.12 - Student Missions Bill…………………………… $5,000.00 12.04.12 - Andre TV Bill ……………………………………….. $281.94 12.12.12 - Newton Billiard Bill…………………………………$250.00 02.15.13 - Andre TV Accessories Bill …………………….….. $74.91 02.13.13 - Winning 2nd Floor Furniture Bill………...…… $700.66 02.13.13 - McReynolds Ice Machine Bill…………………….. $359.99 02.13.13 - Arc Trainer Bill……………………………………… $2,593.42 03.06.13 - College Media Association Bill………………... $3,500.00 03.06.13 - REVO Bill……………………………………….…….. $4,816.16 03.06.13 - Graf Television Upgrade Bill……………………... $223.09 03.06.13 - Graf Time Clock Bill……………………………..… $650.00
Financial Report: President Samantha Angeles …………………………....... Executive Vice President Danielle Hagood …………. Social Vice President J.P. Tan ……………………………. Religious Vice President Cameron Haley ……………. Financial Vice President M. Kevin Iyechad …………. Campus Chronicle Editor Colleen Uechi …………... Video Yearbook Andrew Lloren ……………………....... Diogenes Lantern Rachel Wuerstlin ………………...... Funnybook Editor Will Yoshimura ……………………. Campus Center Doug Wilson …………………….......... World Missions Ben Speegle ………………………………
Total:
$148,633.08
Expenses Budget
% Spent
$34,747.38 $2,213.54 $32,644.09 $32,963.11 $4,993.87 $11,037.37 $231.49 $3,383.09 $15,195.64 $9,604.19 $1,619.31
60% 27% 50% 81% 93% 53% 5% 7% 58% 93% 16%
$304,765.24
$57,757.29 $8,229.71 $65,081.92 $40,537.41 $5,365.18 $20,943.78 $4,492.75 46,467.09 $26,126.08 $10,357.12 $10,263.82
48.77%
Madness is here! Students of PUC, test your basketball knowledge and luck by filling out a March Madness Bracket! For those who do not know, “March Madness” is the term coined for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Division I Tournament. The rules are simple... On “Selection Sunday,” March 17, a total of 68 colleges will be announced and placed into a tournament style bracket. This is where your brackets come into play. Once the matchups are set, you will predict which teams will advance in each round until the championship match.
On our Facebook page there will be a link that leads to the PUC group where you will be able to fill out your brackets. Through your “March Madness Bracket” you will be able to guess the outcome of every match. The Campus Chronicle will give a $25 Safeway gift card to the participant with the winning bracket! The Tournament starts on March 19, so fill out your brackets quickly! Good luck to all!
Support for the Annonymous By Matt Winslow Several recent posts on the now defunct PUC Confessional page expressed loneliness, depression and suicidal thoughts. This is a reminder of the helpful, on-campus services available to all students, whether they anonymously shared their feelings or not. The Campus Chaplain’s Office provides prayer and spiritual counseling for students who feel disconnected from God and/or life. It is a “safe place where ideas are launched, hurts are dressed, and God is central.” The Career & Counseling Center’s purpose is “to assist each individual client, regardless of race, creed or gender, to work toward reaching his/her potential academically, personally, interpersonally, spiritually and occupationally.” The center also has a career counselor who can work alongside teachers and the TLC to aid students in achieving academic success. So remember, services are available on campus to help you enjoy your college life and make the most of your college experience.
Career & Counseling Center Phone: (707) 965-7080 counseling@puc.edu
(707) 965-7190 lcortes@puc.edu