Shield Magazine | Volume 16 | Issue 4 | Spring 2016

SHIELD MAGAZINE

T H E I N D E P E N D E N T S T U D E N T P U B L I C AT I O N O F R O C H E S T E R C O L L E G E

finding your way in a world of opportunity

A LETTER from the editor FAREWELL Well, RC. It’s been a wild ride.

During my time on Shield Magazine’s staff, I’ve seen the publication go through several editors-inchief, redesign its aesthetic and add additional components. (We have a beautiful, new website now!

It’s like we’re living in the 21st century or something.)

On my side of the publication, I’ve fought and I’ve scrambled and I’ve pushed: for content, staff and morale.

I’m proud of how far our publication has come, even in the last few years.

Balancing out these high points, of course, are the numerous tears and sleepless nights that the magazine has also given me. I’ve wanted this publication to improve and live into its full potential.

These changes have required a fair bit of hustle, so hustle we have.

During my time as editor-in-chief, I hope I’ve made a difference to Shield Magazine. And I hope Shield Magazine has made a difference to you. Only time may tell, I suppose.

Until then, here we are for one final issue.

Be well and take care,

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Shield Media is the independent student media of Rochester College. As such, we are committed to engaging in thoughtful dialogue over issues relevant to our culture. Shield Media relates to our audience by providing them with bold stories that are intended to entertain, inform and provoke.

Shield Media participates in Rochester College’s faith-based mission and believes that, as ethically-minded journalists, we have a responsibility to engage each story with open-mindedness, compassion and nuance.

Along with Rochester College’s Department of Mass Communication, Shield Media helps prepare young professionals for work in media-related fields by teaching and honing their skills in writing, reporting, graphic design, videography and photography.

Shield Media is a student and not a college publication. Views expressed are diverse and do not correspond to all views of RC’s board, administration, faculty, staff, students or other constituency.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

NATALIE REDMOND

CO-CREATIVE DIRECTOR

NICK SIMONIS

CO-CREATIVE DIRECTOR

AMBER JOSEPH

CO-ASSISTANT EDITOR - DIGITAL MEDIA

ALYSSA YAKEY

CO-ASSISTANT EDITOR - DIGITAL MEDIA

DYLAN BOLE

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LINDSAY BASLOCK RACHEL MERVYN MILTON CRIBBS KAITLIN MILLIGAN SHILOH COVELL

ASSOCIATE WRITER

NICHOLAS O’NEIL

EVENTS & PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR

MADISON KOLKE

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS RIANNE ANNIS, DANIELLE FECTEAU, ELIJAH WAGERS CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS / PHOTOGRAPHERS MARQUIS BOSTIC, CAROLINE HUEY, QUE MORGAN, RACHEL MURDOCK

PUBLISHER, FOUNDER & ONLINE ADVISER LORA HUTSON PRINT ADVISER LIZ FULTON MULTIMEDIA ADVISER KAYCE M C CLURE

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HATE MAKE AMERICA Great AGAIN:

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dangerous Rhetoric in ongoing presidential Race

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BY D Y L A N B O L E

he political season is upon us, and it’s filled with campaigns and speeches that present opportunities for candidates to influence voters with rhetoric. Particularly, Donald Trump’s outspoken statements regarding Muslims and women, along with the violent protests that have occurred outside his political rallies, have led analysts to closely examine his political rhetoric.

Rhetoric is intended to persuade the listener but can it be taken too far?

Trump has attracted many followers with rhetoric that is straight to the point, albeit lacking political correctness.

His statements have allowed him to grab the headlines on news outlets across the country.

His willingness to speak his mind—whether decent or indecent—also gives him verbal clout over his fellow candidates. Resultantly, Trump continues to act boldly and loudly, knowing the attention his antics brings his campaign.

Violence at Trump’s rallies has included a protestor in North Carolina being punched in the face, and, in Chicago, a tense confrontation between Trump supporters and protestors caused the rally to be cancelled.

“If you see somebody getting ready to throw a tomato, knock the crap out of them, would you?” Trump asked of his supporters.

Consequently, Trump supporters have attacked rally protestors, but Trump refuses to take any responsibility for these actions.

Additionally, three Trump supporters have been charged with misdemeanor assault for their attacks on protestors at rallies.

Trump responded by saying that he “doesn’t condone violence.”

Though determining the link between rhetoric and violence can be difficult, extreme actions have routinely occurred at Trump rallies.

“Perpetrators of violence don’t usually punctuate their actions by

exclaiming, ‘Trump made me do it!’” Timothy McCarthy, a historian of political and social movements at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, said.

However, Trump’s rhetoric builds up a social framework that allows his supporters to perceive violence, racism and xenophobia as acceptable behavior.

Recently, both Trump’s speech and attitude have been compared to those of Adolf Hitler.

The comparisons started after Trump began promising to ban all Muslims from entering the United States.

Former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman called this plan, “the kind of rhetoric that allowed Hitler to move forward.”

In an essay for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Anne Frank’s stepsister Eva Schloss noted that Trump was “acting like another Hitler.”

Trump’s popularity has been attributed largely to his charisma, which Hitler similarly used to his advantage on his rise to authoritarian power in Germany. Additionally, Hitler’s rhetoric, like Trump’s, was responsible for him gaining power and acceptance from Germany’s citizens.

“Hitler, at the beginning, had only his voice. That was the sole instrument of his power,” Trevor Roper, historian of Nazi Germany, said.

Trump’s voice has amassed an intense group of supporters who are seeking radical change, and Trump’s indecent and racist statements have already led them to violence.

It is time for the Republican Party and other United States citizens to recognize the danger of Trump’s rhetoric within his campaign and prevent it from moving forward.

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The Extreme Violence of the South Sudanese Civil War

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unning, hiding and starving: these are the daily struggles South Sudan citizens encounter as they escape from the civil war between government and rebel forces.

The ferocity of this civil war has brought unwanted attention to South Sudan.

In July 2011, South Sudan became independent from Sudan in an attempt to end guerilla warfare that had lasted for 20 years and led to the deaths of at least 1.5 million people.

However, this celebration was short-lived.

In December 2013, a civil war broke out again after South Sudan president Salva Kiir Mayardiit accused Vice President Riek Machar of organizing a coup against the government.

This tension eventually led the two main tribes in South Sudan—the Dinka and the Nuer—to start a civil war that now involves South Sudan civilians.

“We weren’t expecting it to reach other towns or the counties,” Nyayang Bol Biel, a victim of the civil war, told media outlet Al Jazeera.

The tribal context of this conflict has led to such atrocities as the raping of women for wages, bodily burning and mutilation and forcing people from rival ethnic communities to eat human flesh and drink human blood.

These horrible acts of violence and forced cannibalism are new forms of brutality in a country that has experienced conflict ever since its inception.

“While conflict is not a new phenomenon to South Sudan, the majority of those we met said they have never seen the scale or nature of violations witnessed during this conflict,” Human Rights Watch wrote in a report.

The stalking and raping of women has become so extreme that UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence Zainab Bangura called the situation in

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the town of Bentiu the worst sexual violence she has seen in 30 years.

There have also been reports of soldiers lining up to rape women while they are tied to posts.

“They would beat me with a big, heavy stick when I said: ‘Please let one guy deal with me, don’t come all of you.’ I had to accept all these men to line up, usually 10 a night,” Sarah, a 38-year-old mother of five, told Al Jazeera.

Currently, the civil war has displaced over 2 million people and caused the deaths of more than 50,000. The United Nations reported that 15,000 child soldiers have been recruited for the war.

The UN is aware of the extreme measures of violence and sexual violence occurring in South Sudan. In its report on the civil war, it stated that the South Sudanese government is conducting “a scorched-earth policy, deliberately targeting civilians for killings, rape and pillage.”

Yet, some Sudanese are trying to teach tolerance in order to leave this culture of violence and hatred forever in the nation’s past.

“Just in my little circle I know a good number of people consciously making an effort to challenge the status quo,” Awak Bior of the Juba’s Global Shaper’s Hub said.

These efforts by a few Sudanese people give the country hope for the future. “So thinking bigger and beyond this small number, such efforts will surely eventually come together, and things will change some day,” Bior said.

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a nervous senior’s job hunt

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If you’re a student who likes to be involved on campus, your four years at RC will fly by in a whirlwind of classes, extracurricular activities and leadership roles. Though the primary purpose of a liberal arts education is to develop you as a person, I think most of us agree that finding a job after college is also part of the deal.

However, focusing on outside internships and career possibilities while still balancing the immediate demands of college can be difficult.

By second semester of your senior year, this “difficulty” has a nasty way of turning into “paralyzing keep-you-upat-night panic.”

Whether you’re a freshman wondering how to build up your résumé or a senior wondering if you will be homeless after graduation, this article has something for you.

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fre s h me n Do your best to keep your grades up while also getting involved in campus life. Find a job—any job—for the summer. You are just beginning your academic journey, so unless you’re on a specifically pre-professional track (nursing, pre-law, pre-med), you don’t have to worry yet about a future career.

Instead, focus on cultivating your interests and talents, and keep track of your involvement to highlight on the “extracurricular” section of your résumé. s oph omore s In addition to maintaining the grades and involvement you began your freshman year, consider taking on a part-time job during the school year. (This adult-y stuff just gets harder and harder, doesn’t it?)

Also, look for a summer internship, even one that is part time or unpaid. An internship will expand your professional network and give you an idea of what a full-time career in that field might be like. j un i ors Involving yourself on campus during your junior year is optional.

You’re nearing graduation, and the campus belongs to the new generation of youths now, anyway.

If you’ve never had a part-time job, then it’s time: you’ll make some money, which will help alleviate the terrible spending habits you probably developed during the past two years, and you’ll start adjusting life in the so-called “real world.”

The most beneficial experience you can have is an internship the summer after your junior year. Preferably, this internship should be fulltime and, if possible, in a geographical or professional area outside of your comfort zone. This summer vacation is your last: do something bold with it. s e n i ors By senior year, your priorities will shift. Thoughts of schoolwork and having fun take a backseat to your brain’s newest hobby: full-time worrying.

This change is normal, but try to fight it. The semester before graduation is particularly difficult, as both Academic Symposium and your career hunt loom before you. However, all graduating seniors are in this same boat with you. Take comfort in the fact that you are not alone, and try not to drive yourself (or the people around you) crazy with your fears.

Instead, celebrate both your personal victories and those of others.

Support and encourage your friends. Try not to get jealous of those students who seem to have it all figured out (they don’t), and never disparage the work of someone else. (Asking your roommate what she intends to do with her humanities degree is a fast way to end a friendship.)

Take some time to relax and focus on non-future related topics. Knit, color or watch a Disney movie: do whatever you need to show yourself and your friends some kindness.

C ar e e r r e s o u r ce cen t e r: a good place t o start RC’s Career Resource Center’s website, www.rc.edu/career-services, provides contact information and updates for the on-campus center and includes a variety of local job postings, career-specific search engines and information about graduate programs.

“Most students come to my office if they have questions regarding cover letters and résumés, or if they need career information, graduate school information or information to help decide on a major,” Center Director Essie Bryan said.

Each semester, Bryan holds informational sessions on résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing skills and job searching techniques to assist students in these areas. However, she also welcomes one-on-one appointments.

w h at you’ll n e ed : d ocum e n t s résum é According to the writing center at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, “A résumé is a general and concise introduction of your experiences and skills as they relate to a particular career or position that you are aiming to acquire.”

For a college student, résumés should be one to two pages and may include a separate page with reference information. Education, work experience, extracurricular activities and special skills may all appear on your résumé. c ove r letter “A cover letter should always accompany a résumé when a candidate is applying for a position. While your résumé should provide concise information on your skills, a cover letter can expound on your skills and how they relate specifically to the position you are seeking. Cover letters highlight specific examples in detail,” Bryan said. c u r r ic ulum vita e A CV, or curriculum vitae, is typically used when applying to higher academic or research work.

A CV may be longer and more detailed than a résumé, since a CV goes into detail about your life’s accomplishments and ongoing projects, as well as providing the educational and employment information found on a résumé.

Talk to your professors about which websites they recommend. There may be different resources for different majors. For example, for performing arts-related jobs, I have found the resources on Playbill.com to be more relevant to my job hunt than those offered on Monster.com.

w hat to do: netw orks & mento r s First, brush up on your phone skills and download Skype. The first round of interviews, particularly for out of state jobs, is often conducted over the phone or video chat.

Additionally, develop your in-person network, which isn’t as scary or hoity-toity as it may seem.

Your network is twofold and made up of both your mentors and your peers. Your mentors include professors or employers with whom you are on good terms. These people will write you recommendation letters and be your references. (Just as importantly, they will reassure you that the world isn’t ending when you get a rejection email.)

Your peers, however, are also helpful. Your friends may know about openings and resources of which your gainfully employed mentors aren’t aware. Attend young professional Meetup events in your area together (www.meetup.com).

When meeting strangers (and potential employers), conduct yourself professionally, but don’t be that high-strung kid who has made up personalized business cards already. Be able to articulate your achievements and hopes, but also take the time to listen and learn.

job hunti ng i s not school You are not being graded and there is no deadline. Don’t worry about finding a dream career right off the bat: you aren’t committed to an organization for four years like you are with college. You are allowed do overs.

Finally, realize that your loving parents, mentors and friends will not let you become destitute. Even though starting a career outside of college is a new (and scary) adventure, you still have a safety net. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

resources » ebryan@rc.edu Essie Bryan, Director of RC’s Career Resource Center » www.rc.edu/career-resources RC’s Career Resource Center:

w h e r e to g o : we bsit es & sea rch en gines Poke around on the employment pages of companies you’re interested in working for. If possible, sign up for their email updates, which will notify you when positions become available.

Additionally, companies often post job openings on their social media sites, so “like” their Facebook pages and check back frequently. Don’t miss out on a job opportunity because of bad timing!

Job search engines like Upwork.com, Indeed.com and Glassdoor.com are good starting points, but you will have more success with search engines that are more specific.

» www.reachhire.us: Jobs in the Michigan and Ohio areas » www.themuse.com/jobs: A helpful search engine that alsprovides pictures of companies’ office spaces » www.meetup.com: Provides localized networking opportunities » www.playbill.com/jobs: Performing arts-based jobs in regional and New York theatres » www.careers.unc.edu: Helpful info for your job search from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Should I Stay or Shoul PINPOINTING YOUR NEW HOME IN THAT POS

BY D A N I E L L E F E C T E A U

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Life is full of them, especially after graduating college. One of the big decisions to be made: where will you live? We have nothing but love for the city of Rochester, but you may find that your degree is better suited for a job market in a different location.

Based on information from Monster.com, we compiled a list of cities most accomodating to careers in several popular major offered at Rochester College.

This is that list.

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LOS ANGELES, CA.: Music, Education

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ccording to Monster.com, Michigan’s job market favors those with math and science degrees.

Those graduating with a youth or family ministry degree may want to start their job search in New York City or San Bernardino, Calif. According to Monster, the large populations and numerous churches in these areas make them attractive to job seekers in these fields.

Since the cities are on two opposite sides of the country, and both are far away from Michigan, the decision to move would take a huge leap of faith. But isn’t that what ministry is all about?

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SAN ANTONIO, TX Nursing

Nurses may want to look for jobs in Austin and San Antonio, Texas.

According to Monster, Austin boasts immense job growth and one of the lowest changes in unemployment rate since the onset of the recession.

San Antonio, the second leading city for nursing jobs, has “one of the most solid salary-to cost-of-living ratios in the country.”

The job growth in San Antonio is high and there is immense opportunity in the healthcare field.

Accountants are also in high demand in NYC and Houston, Texas.

Since NYC is the financial capital of America, those who love numbers would do well there. With over 140,000 people working as accountants,

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HOUSTON, TX Accounting

auditors and bookkeepers, the Big Apple is certainly the place to be for accounting majors. Additionally, Houston, along with Austin and San Bernardino, has one of the highest employment rates in the country and has been doing exceedingly well since the recession.

Public Relations majors should begin their job searches in Washington, D.C. and NYC. Home to many image-conscious companies, D.C. makes a great place for PR professionals employed in both the private and public sectors.

NYC’s presence at the top of this list is hardly surprising since its the most populous city in the nation. According to Monster, NYC has 19,470 PR positions, which far exceeds the national average of 565 per city.

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For music majors, Los Angeles and Nashville top the list. Cities like LA and NYC have long been known to have a lucrative music industry, but the country music industry and lifestyle in Nashville creates great opportunities to network with some of the top people in the biz.

Education majors should look for minds to mold in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. The public school system in D.C. consists of 167 schools and learning centers. The number of charter schools receiving public funding has also increased by 13 percent every year for 15 years.

Additionally, Los Angeles has a student population of more than 800,000 and extends across hundreds of miles. Not to mention, you could end up teaching some pretty famous kids!

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7 steps to crushing Creative block

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1. Get off Autopilot A fresh start may be just what you need to generate new ideas. Routine gets us in the habit of thinking or acting the same way.

Instead, we need to be questioned and our minds need to be stimulated.

“I try and remember why I started doing something in the first place. I go back and re-read everything I’ve done to get back on track. I take a break, and if I’m writing something, I like to watch videos to regain inspiration,” Marissa Webner, RC junior, said.

Break the routine and take a step back from what you are doing. Try an activity or method you have not done before. Step outside your comfort zone.

2. Smell the Roses Even though technology is sometimes the platform we use to put our creativity to work, it can also consume our lives.

To counter technology’s effects, find some adventure outdoors.

“It’s all about giving your brain a break from the daily grind of technology, not

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to mention stress,” Dr. David Strayer, a professor of psychology at the University of Utah, said.

Pack away the devices and go for a walk or bike ride. No matter the activity, exchanging your laptop for a breath of fresh air can work wonders.

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mean, Observe Those around You Sometimes the best way to jumpstart your creative work is to learn from the people who are the best at it.

Golfers need to visualize the shots they are about to make, as does a quarterback with his playbook. However you use your creativity, you’re bound to learn something from observing the best of the best and studying their ways and habits.

4. Keep a Journal Starting with a blank page allows you to brainstorm and remember ideas.

If you’re not sure how to start, try stream-of-thought writing, which involves recording anything and everything that comes to mind.

Don’t let your best ideas slip away. Use a journal to organize your thoughts and save them for a time when inspiration strikes.

5. Cut the Crap Everyone is born with creativity, and regardless of what hobbies you have or which career path you choose, creativity is present.

Stop telling yourself that you “aren’t a creative type.” Perhaps you are in the wrong environment and simply need to experiment to find what gets your creative juices flowing.

6. Turn on the Tunes Music can spring our brains into action. It triggers emotions and passions within us that can translate into works of art.

Music can also send us into “mindwandering” mode, which is where most of our great ideas come from. The moments when you are not focusing hard on something are typically when eureka strikes.

7. Put yourself on a time Crunch Sometimes pressure can be good for you.

“Before I even start a piece, I spend almost the whole process with writer’s block. I think for days depending on how much time I have then, I take my thoughts, reorganize them one last time and knock out an eloquent piece of work within hours,” said Kristin Hasiak, decorator at the Cupcake Station in downtown Rochester.

8. Give Yourself a Break Every person gets stuck on something at some point. Creative block is not the end of the world. The best way to overcome it is to try new methods to find what works for you.

Sooner or later, brilliance is bound to strike!

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In the midst of a hectic life, you can focus so much on your to-do list and keeping up with the requirements of your schedule that you deprive yourself of fully using your creativity. Sometimes, you just need to step back and gain some perspective.

You are born with creativity, so let’s get inspired and get going!­

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hough Dr. Keith Huey’s 6’ 6’’ stature may at first make him seem intimidating, his soft and thoughtful speech immediately reveals a gentle spirit.

Huey, an associate professor of religion and coordinator of RC’s Global Educational Opportunities program, seeks God in all he does.

Born in the early 1960s in Marysville, Ohio, Huey grew up with six siblings in a Christian family whose life revolved around church.

This godly foundation, coupled with a desire to get an education, led him to enroll at Lubbock Christian College in 1980. There, he earned his bachelor’s degree in youth ministry. However, after several internships, he quickly realized youth ministry was not for him. He decided to continue his education, pursuing his master’s degree in divinity at Lubbock and his doctoral degree in church history.

Though he has been a professor and the chair of RC’s Bible department since 2004, Huey did not get to start with his current job.

When he first started at RC, he served as the college’s registrar. With the changing roles of another professor, Huey was offered a teaching position.

“I could not believe that this job landed in my lap.

I believe that if someone is willing to work hard and pay their dues, they can get what they want,” Huey said. “And that is the way it happened for me.”

In 2001, one year after Huey began at Rochester College, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 shook the country.

The event gave Huey’s position a new purpose, as students wrestled with understanding Islam and its tenants. It was at this time he developed and began teaching World Religions.

Huey also hoped to expose students to other cultures (and learn more himself) when he accepted oversight for RC’s GEO program.

Huey and his wife of 30 years, Barbara, will lead the 2017 European studies adventure.

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MOR SELS TUNES

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A col l e c t i on of i nt i mate stor i e s ab out l ove, loneliness and re de mpt i on, The Lum i ne e rs’ s e cond f u l l- lengt h a lbum has a l l t he he ar t-on-sl e e ve ha l l marks of t heir bre a kt h roug h debut. (i Tune s ) (In di e Ro ck) - If you li ke : Th e He ad And The He ar t

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G ET A J O B Life after college is not going as planned for Will and Jillian, who find themselves lost in a sea of strange jobs. But with help from their family, friends and coworkers, they soon discover the most important adventures are the ones we don’t see coming.

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The vocabulary of an RC student differs from those at other schools.

Whether you’re a senior who has been using RC lingo for four (or more!) years or a freshman who is still getting the hang of our college terminology, this guide to RC vocabulary may help you out:

CafÉ

TearDr o p

Chill

To everyone else it means: A popular song by Kool and the Gang RC meaning: An annual variety show put on by RC’s finest social clubs To everyone else it means: A droplet that falls from one’s eye RC meaning: An outdoor meeting place in front of Alma Gatewood

Talk - B ac k

To everyone else it means: What you get in trouble for doing to your parents RC meaning: An opportunity to get a chapel point after a theatre production or a chorus concert

Ham

To everyone else it means: Delicious pork or the piggybank from “Toy Story” RC meaning: A place to study or check out books

" Acro ss c a m pus "

To everyone else it means: A 15-20 minute commute, which may involve biking or driving (and probably crying during the winter months) RC meaning: A four-minute (or less!) walk from your dorm to your next class

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To everyone else it means: A business that sells drinks and pastries RC meaning: A set of couches on which campus couples like to canoodle To everyone else it means: Either “calm down” or “let’s hang out” RC meaning: A quiet, comfy place to sleep—I mean, study!

Geese

To everyone else it means: Large birds known to migrate south for the winter RC meaning: A campus nuisance known for soiling the sidewalks

A la d din

To everyone else it means: A darling Disney movie about a street rat and princess RC meaning: FOOD!

C ha p e l

To everyone else it means: A cute little place to hold a wedding ceremony RC meaning: The factor that determines your GPA

T he R o ck

To everyone else it means: Dwayne Johnson RC meaning: The billboard of campus

What ’s UP!

To everyone else it means: A phrase that peaked in popularity during the early 2000s RC meaning: Our weekly email newsletter

S hie l d

To everyone else it means: A fictional law-enforcement and counter-terrorism agency from Marvel comics RC meaning: Independent student publication intended to entertain, inform and stimulate the minds of readers

Ac e

To everyone else it means: A popular hardware shop RC meaning: An on-campus tutoring center where students can get free study help (and snacks)

R o che s t e r Co l l e ge

To everyone else it means: A four-year liberal arts college RC meaning: Your home-away-from-home

PA G E D E S I G N E D B Y R A C H E L M U R D O C K / / P H O T O B Y R A C H E L M U R D O C K

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when she is not burning past another defender or fielding the ball to her teammates, Sarah Tomkowiak can be spotted hanging out with her social club, Sigma Phi Delta Nu, or keeping peace among the freshmen in Alma Gatewood.

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Sarah Tomkowiak

Between playing on RC’s women’s soccer team, being a resident adviser, taking part in social life activities and doing her schoolwork, Tomkowiak lives a busy life. Now in her junior year at RC, Tomkowiak is an accounting major who aspires to earn her CPA and possibly attend law school in the future.

Tomkowiak is no stranger to involvement. In high school, she played on two travel soccer teams, as well as her own high school team, in addition to playing volleyball and basketball for her school.

Tomkowiak’s mother taught at her high school, so getting to school by 7 a.m. every morning was routine. She would work on her homework, trying to get ahead so she could make all of her practices later that night.

“If you play your sport for a long time, you do begin to get burned out. However, if you play another sport, such as I found with basketball, it reminds you ‘Oh, my real sport is soccer,’ and you learn to appreciate it more,” Tomkowiak said.

Soccer was Tomkowiak’s gateway into RC. She initially considered attending Spring Arbor University because her sister played for its soccer team. However, another teammate from Tomkowiak’s club team introduced her to RC, and that connection paid off.

Tomkowiak comes from a Christian family, so she knew she wanted to attend a Christian college. Since she came from a small private high school, Faith Christian, RC’s campus was the perfect size.

“I really like how small the school is. I came from a class size of about 11, so I was really happy about how small the classes are,” Tomkowiak said. “The Christian atmosphere gives me the same mentality that I have had my whole life, but RC has a little more flexibility. At some schools, you have to wear uniforms, but here you have more freedom.”

When she graduates from RC, her degree in accounting will motivate her to get her certification in public accounting. Currently, Tomkowiak volunteers on the weekends by doing taxes for people at the Accounting Aid Society.

“I love numbers and handling money, so it is a perfect fit for me,” Tomkowiak said.

Tomkowiak also volunteers at her home church in the nursery and during events such as Vacation Bible School. She also coaches for her high school's soccer program, an activity she would like to continue. Traveling is another area Tomkowiak wants to pursue.

Over winter break, she went to England and France with her family.

Next on the list is a trip to Greece.

“I love to travel and experience the world. My sister has the travel bug right now, so I am riding off of her,” Tomkowiak said.

Tomkowiak still has her senior season on RC’s soccer team to look forward to. When she’s not destroying a defense on the field, she is a friendly person who is approachable to everyone.

Tomkowiak is an encouragement for all students at RC to get involved on campus and to continue pursuing their passions.

S H I E L D M E D I A . O R G // 19

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