Listening for Understanding
Walking In The Light of The Lord
Politics: Finding Balance
From the Editor I
come to say “Eureka! I feel called to be a
t’s been almost 2 months since school
psychology major instead of education!”
started. By now you have gotten in the
As I reflected in the spiritual article that
routine of your class schedule, work,
Kylie has shared in this issue I have come
and extracurricular activities. Midterms
to realize that to live the calling you have
have passed and you have either realized
received you must first acknowledge that
that you’re doing great academically or
a calling is not just to be lived in one area
barely surviving! To this I can send you
or one aspect of your life, it is to be lived
Editor in Chief
encouragement by telling you to work
in your daily life!
Email: alondra_z@swau.edu
hard and run up Noah’s ark like the third
Alondra Zavala
pig trying to get in!
As simple as this is, maybe I can tell you that we tend to overlook the trials that
Nevertheless, as I reflect on how the
we are going through. We think that all
year is going I have stumbled upon a
we need to do is take them as they come
common phrase. “Live a life worthy of
and wait for them to end. However, we
the calling that you have received.” I’m
never keep reading to realize that he says,
sure you have heard and have even been
“with all lowliness and gentleness, with
told directly that God is calling you to do
longsuffering, bearing with one another
something. Perhaps you have considered
in love.” This meaning that we are being
that God is calling you to be something,
called to build our character. Once you
do something, or especially in college you
finish and graduate, once you have a job,
may come to think that He is calling you
what are you going to bring into your
to a different major than that which you
occupation, a degree or a reflection of
have enrolled in this year. But maybe,
Jesus’s character?
just maybe do you think that He may be calling you to something more than just
Blessings,
your major?
Have you considered that He may be giving you a calling in the midst of that trial that you have been going through? As Christians we believe that we have purpose in Jesus, yet we (myself included) at times lack the desire and persistence to explore the calling that God has given us. We merely scratch the surface and
Alondra Zavala
Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Good Times, Good Food: Dessert Edition Nu Pham
Tami Condon Interview Mairim Argueta
Mandy Smith Interview Mairim Argueta
Get Something Off Your Chest
CONTRIBUTORS Alondra Zavala Editor in Chief
Herman Aguilar Writer
Nu Pham Writer
Hayden Scott Graphic Designer
Mairim Argueta
Herman Aguilar
Writer
Opportunities
Janely Castro
Gicele Fuentes
Writer
Listening for Understanding
Gicele Fuentes
Dr. William Sheppard and Reva Sheppard
Writer
Missionaries
Sarah Castro
Janely Castro
Photographer
Politics: Finding Balance
Angela Delgado
Jordan Greene
Photographer
Walking in the Light of the Lord
Kylie Kurth
Kylie Kurth
Writer
SPONSORS Rahneeka Hazelton SA Adviser
Dr. Glen Robinson Sponsor
Starr Wallace Photographer
Good Times, Good Food: Dessert Edition “Guys! Have you heard about the new hit thing that’s going
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around?”
his ice cream technique originated
in Asia, it is one of many top hit street foods that the natives and travelers adore. Ice cream rolls are finally coming to us. If you don’t know what ice cream rolls are, let me explain. The taste is pretty similar to just any ice cream that you would normally get. But the process of making them is what you’re paying for. It starts out with a cup of liquid ice cream that is poured on a freezing cold pan. With two spatula-like tools, the ice cream man starts chopping and mincing away the ice cream to stop it from freezing unevenly. Depending on which flavors you would like, the ice cream chef will chop and mince together with your ice cream mixture. When everything is combined, he will spread the mixture out evenly on the pan like a thick sheet of paper. Using his spatula, he scrapes the sheet into rolls. There you have it, your very own ice cream rolls!
Orchid City Fusion
Here are the two places you can get Cafe them without having to fly to Asia 2135 Southeast Pkwy Suite 101 Arlington, TX 76018
Iceland Ice Cream 1201 W Arbrook Blvd Ste 121 Arlington, TX 76015
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Tami Condon, Vice President of Advancement
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itting in her stylish office, the wife of an architect and mother of two sits ready to give us a glimpse into her life, job and the future. of students every year.
For those of us who don’t know, what does your work entail?
Who is your role model & why?
Advancing the university, inspiring alumni, and potential
It may sound cliche but it was my dad. He taught me the
supporters to connect to their passions of helping our students.
importance of unconditional love.
We create fundraisers, scholarships, and keep in touch with those who have moved away, engaging with those around us.
What do you think will be your biggest challenge at SWAU?
What are three qualities that this job helped you
Being worthy of people’s trust. Establishing my service for this
cultivate?
campus and its students. My goal is finding where we need to go
First, empathy-put yourself in someone else’s shoes, student,
and how to get there together. I want people on board that feel
alumni. Second, service-customer service, with love &
a part of it all.
compassion. Last but not least, faith-leap of faith, step out in faith and let the Lord lead and listen to Him. Everything will be
What advice would you give that has encouraged/
ok.
uplifted you in difficult times?
What would we be surprised to know about you?
Surround yourself with people who love and support you,
I am an interior designer with a masters in leadership and have
people who are a positive influence and want to see you succeed.
had the opportunity to decorate Muhammad Ali’s house and
Friends, teachers, pastor and don’t feel afraid to ask.
created the Andrews Ambassadors that currently host thousands
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E
Mandy Smith, Cafeteria Chef
ntering through the kitchen maze into the Chef’s office, her desk is stacked with papers, tentative recipes line the walls and the phone behind her is blipping a new message or two. How did you decide you wanted to be in the
What is your current SWAU pet project?
culinary industry?
We are currently working with some farms in the area and creating
My dad. He worked as a chef at a country club and used to cook
a relationship to bring natural, high- quality produce for the
at home all the time. He made me fall in love with food.
students here at SWAU. It’s also a way to get the community to know more about SWAU and our Adventist health message.
What attracted you to SWAU?
We are also planning on bringing many more options into the
The opportunity to be closer to home, working in a Christian
Rusty Bucket that students like.
atmosphere.
How do you define/measure success? How do you handle criticism?
I believe success is getting my kids to heaven. Everything else is
I have learned that you can’t take things personal. Not everybody
just stuff.
has the same taste buds. But at the same time you can hear what is said and try again the next time for something better.
Mairim Argueta
A transfer student from the University of Puerto Rico, Mairim enjoys getting to know the people around her and making bridges to translate dreams into realities.
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Get Something Off Your Chest HERMAN AGUILAR
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CHEST CABLE PRESSDOWN
BENCH PRESS
important aspects of a healthy life. We
This is one of my favorite exercises and
The last exercise to complete the entire
all have different goals when it comes to
its called chest cable pressdowns. This
chest workout is called the bench
our physical health; from losing weight
exercise works the side part of your
press. The bench press is one of the
to getting toned. In this section, we will
pectoral. When doing this exercise it is
most popular and classic exercises that
focus on four exercises that can help both
very important that you squeeze your
develops your whole chest but focuses
men obtain increased chest volume and
chest when you come down. Make sure
on your middle chest. Warm up with just
women develop a more toned pectoral
you select a weight that you can do for
the bar before starting the exercise so you
area. These four chest exercises will
about 8-12 repetitions. Once you have
can get a feel for the exercise before you
focus on working the entire chest, which
mastered this weight, go ahead and move
start your working sets.
includes the upper, lower, middle and
up in weight and drop your rep range to
side part of the chest.
5-8.
hysical health is one of the most
Make sure that you go down slowly and explode up during all your repetitions.
DECLINE BENCH PRESS
UPPER DUMBELL PRESS
For beginners, start with a working
This exercise is called the decline bench
This exercise is called the upper dumbbell
weight that you can do 8-12 reps with.
press. The decline bench press focuses on
press. This exercise is a great one when
For advanced, lift a weigh that you can do
developing the lower chest. When doing
developing and forming your upper
5-8 reps with.
this exercise, just like any other, it is very
chest. Since this exercise uses dumbbells
important to warm up and stretch before
instead of a bar, it is important that you
starting your first working set. After
be careful with your shoulders when
warming up (preferably by doing 12-
pressing up and coming down during
15 reps with just the bar with no weight
your repetitions. Just like the chest cable
added) and stretching, start your first
pressdowns, it is very important that
working set by doing a weight that you
during this exercise you squeeze your
can lift for 8-12 repetitions. Do this
chest on your way up. Pick a weight for
weight and rep range for four sets. Make
which you can do 8-12 reps to start with
sure that you go down slowly and explode
and then move up in weight by doing 5-8
on your way up.
reps for four sets.
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Herman Aguilar is a senior communication major. From Houston but was originally born in Honduras. Some of his passions include sports, helping others, and traveling.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Do you ever want a break from the norm? From school, work, routines, or doing the same things over and over again? Does it feel like that’s the only thing you do, especially on a small campus like ours? If so, you should know that there are several opportunities, you, as a student, can participate in. Here are a few...
Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels is a ministry for the senior citizens of Johnson County. The goal of the ministry is to help deliver food to those who are not able to obtain it on their own. Contact: Amy McHenry Email: amchenry@swau. edu
Enactus Join a team of people with a passion to help out needy organizations and causes. Enactus extends the opportunity to students to volunteer in fundraising events, as well as help with the organization of said events. Upcoming projects include Business in a Box, Starfest fundraiser, as well as fundraising for a project that will help Indian women integrate back into communities after being subject to human trafficking. Join Enactus if you are interested. Contact: Gabriel Castillo E-mail: gabriel.castillo@swau.edu
Master Guides Become fit physically, mentally, and spiritually. The Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church has, in conjunction with Southwestern Adventist University, allowed for students to have their own Master Guide Club. Miguel Espinoza and Nahum Mendez, the leaders of the club, have created an atmosphere that keeps one busy through community service projects, adventurous nature outings, and most importantly the opportunity of leadership to youth. Contact Nahum Mendez for further information through email. nahummendez@swau.edu
Gicele Fuentes
Become a Church Planter Tony Correa is coordinating a program for students that will allow for certification in becoming a Bible worker. The training will allow for preparedness in literature evangelism, outreach, public evangelism, and local church discipleship. It is a program whose purpose is the planting of new churches by students through the guidance of experienced brethren. If this kind of ministry is of interest to you contact Tony by email. junior.itarare@gmail.com
16 year-old freshman Communication major. From Austin, Texas. Happiest when given the opportunity to give. Spontaneous. Easily amused.
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Listening for Understanding Creates Connection Dr. William & Reva Sheppard
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possibly be engaged in is connecting
to catch the signal being sent, and to
ithout a doubt, you are now
to other human beings. In fact, a new
respond to this invitation to come inside
living in one of the most eventful, and
definition is now being proffered by
and to listen to what is causing that signal.
memorable times in your life. Just listen
science to define what love truly is; i.e.,
Once it is noticed by the sender that one
to those who have gone this way before
love is connection.
has caught the signal, and it is safe, then
you. When former students get together,
(2013) Love 2.0, (pg. 9)
no matter what their age, it doesn’t
Fredrickson, B. L.
The researchers describe the process
an invitation is offered to come inside; this is connection! This shapes one of
take too many minutes before they are
like this.
engaged in conversations replete with
50,000-watt radio station. The brain is
comments such as, “Remember when
continually absorbing all the information
Why does it happen this way? Well,
. . .”, or, “Hey, do you recall . . . ?” All
being sent from its various parts giving the
it has been happening this way from the
of which are remembrances of good old
status of the body; meanwhile, it is taking
second your brain came online as an
college days. What a shame to be in the
in all the external information going
infant. And all it wants to know is; “Do I
very midst of those “remember when” are
on around it. It then beams this out to
matter?” “Am I valued?” Do I have some
being formed and to not be aware of it!
others in multiple ways; i.e., by the eyes,
impact on others?” Is anyone listening?”
Each individual is like a
those multitude of memories recalled for the rest of your life.
Not only are those memories and
facial expression, the shoulders, position
A positive, safe encounter with another
insights being formed now, but also, all
of the body, the emotional reaction to all
human being conveys value, desirability,
around us, research is revealing to us
of this, the voice, etc. Now, it is waiting
and meaning in life.
that the greatest task that humans can
for a curious, caring, observant human
apathetic response conveys emptiness,
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A negative, or
and worthlessness. Unfortunately many of us have experienced the latter. What could possibly hinder this connection from happening? Listening; or should I say, the lack of listening or observing. Unfortunately, not only can this be the time memories are formed, but also its hectic pace, and an abundance of “to dos”, can insulate us from connecting. We have a lot to rejoice over in the new age of technology, but it, too, can insulate
Not only are all these memories and insights being formed now, but also, all around us, research is revealing to us that the greatest task that humans can possibly be engaged in is connecting to other human beings.
from listening or catching another’s invitation to connect. Too often the age of texting is like two ships passing in the night, and no signals exchanged. How can we guard against these
the one who needs a connection with me, and a touch of your love.
distractions, and interceptions? Knowing
Listen to understand, and this will lead
that it is the God of heaven, who created
you to connect with others. He will guide
us with the ability to listen to understand,
you.
and a need to connect to one another. He wants us to listen for understanding, of who He is, so we can connect to Him daily.
He also rejoices, when we listen
for understanding, to who others are, because this is how connection (or love) happens. His heart overflows with love for you, He wants this connection, this love, to spill forth from the abundance He has poured into your heart to flow to others. The same Holy Spirit who guided the steps of Jesus to get near the one woman in the crowd who was suffering a 12-year long illness to enable her to touch His garment. He will surely guide you to that one person, desiring to be connected. Start each day with a prayer, a prayer that “listens for understanding” of who God is, and how much God loves you. Ask Him to; “Open my eyes, Lord, to
Dr. William R. (Rob) Sheppard is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has been counseling for over 25 years, fourteen of which have been in private practice.
Reva Sheppard is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Vocational Nurse, and Chaplain. Reva has special training for treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) using Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
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Janely Castro - Writer
is a sophomore biology/premed major from Laredo, TX. She enjoys making corn hojarrascas! (Orders are now being taken.)
Meet Our new Missionaires Abigail Rodriguez Serves as a teacher in Palau Seventh-day Adventist schools. She loves sour candy and her favorite color is pink.
Alicia Lopez is an Assistant Girl’s Dean at Ozark Adventist Academy in Arkansas. Her favorite cereal is Coco Puffs. She loves chocolate and her favorite color is purple.
Jaqui Wilson is now in Union Springs Academy in New York. Serving as an Assistant Girl’s Dean. She loves instant oatmeal, Jelly Beans, Red Velvet Oreos, Nutella, and pretzels. Her favorite colors are black, green, and blue.
Lidia Davila is currently serving as a teacher in Seotta Sahm Yook Elementary School in Korea. Her favorite cereal is Honey Bunches of Oats and granola. Her favorite snacks are spicy chips, chocolate, Mexican candy, and gum. Her favorite color is blue.
Melissa Anderson
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is now serving as a teacher in the island of Kosrae at Kosrae Seventh-day Adventist school. She loves cereal (all Kelloggs brands). Her favorite snacks include Sour Patch Kids, Cheeze Its, and dark chocolate with nuts. Her favorite color is yellow.
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Opinion Piece
Finding Balance: Politics Jordan Greene
I
t is often said that when entering a
social setting for the first time, there are two topics that should not be discussed: religion and politics. This is because
job of these electors is represent the
clean, and that to get stuff done we must
popular votes of the people. Only four
work with the system, not against it.
times in the history of U.S voting has the electoral college voted against the
This brings us to the current choice:
popular vote.
“which of the two candidates should
both of those topics can elicit very high emotions in each of us and often discussion leads to argument, especially in politics. I believe there is, however, a way to discuss the pros and cons of the political world. There are always two sides to every story, and both need to be told to get a full picture of what is going on the world around us.
I vote for?” What is important to It has somehow become standard practice
understand is that both parties are a lot
of our millennial generation to talk a big
more alike than one might think at first
game about the importance of voting and
glance. Both are appealing to a base that
the political system, and then not getting
feels disenfranchised by the system, and
out to the polls to vote. Many young voters
both are promising to fix the system to
today are more than comfortable talking
the advantage of all and the benefit of the
rather than doing. In 2014, only 20% of
country. The difference is the methods by
voters age 18-29 cast ballots. That’s not
which each looks to accomplish this.
a lot. This year, many young voters came Fun fact: Did you know that ‘we the people’ do not actually elect the President of the United States? Since its inception, Article 2 of the U.S Constitution has outlined the way Presidential elections
out in droves to support Bernie Sanders
To understand why someone would
during his campaign rallies, gaining him
vote for either Donald Trump or Hillary
more votes among voters under 30 than
Clinton, we have to look at what they
both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
are offering their core bases. For Trump,
combined (Washington Post, 2016).
it’s nostalgic americana. A majority
would be held. This where we find the creation of the infamous Electoral College. Much is misunderstood about this institution, with many thinking that it somehow takes the power and potency out of their vote. In fact, it does not.
The Electoral College is made up of delegates called electors, the number for each is equal to the number of a specific state’s representatives in Congress. The
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of the people who support Trump are However, now that Bernie is no longer in
white southerners. Many of these people
the running, a new problem has arisen:
were hit particularly hard during the
young voters refusing to vote for anyone
financial crisis of 2007. Many of the
but Bernie. Many millennial voters feel
policies implemented by the Obama
cheated out of their candidate, even
Administration in the past eight years
more so with the recent revelation that
have not been very advantageous to this
the Democratic National Convention
group of people, and they feel as if they
had backed Hillary from the start. It is
are being taken advantage of. Trump
important for us and young voters to
promises to give back the America that
remember that the political process is not
they once knew; to harken back to a time
This is not to say that both candidates when life was simpler and in their favor.
are without flaws. Trump has gone
and then saying the opposite to get the
Hillary offers much of the same to her
with a scapegoat tactic of campaigning:
support of another.
base, which consists of young, minority
bolstering his base by assuring them
voters.
that none of their current problems are
Whether
their own, but are the fault of someone
either party in this process, the 2016
This group of people feels as if they have
else. Many times in his campaign, Trump
Presidential Election is gearing up to be
been left out of the “American Dream”
has blamed Blacks, Hispanics, Muslims,
the most watched election in history. All
due to circumstances that are beyond
and any other group that challenges his
eyes are on America: not only at home,
their control. They do not feel as if their
position with being the problem with
but abroad. It is small matter who we
voices are being heard in the political
America.
elect to this term. Your vote matters, and
process and that they have been given a
or
not
you
agree
with
understanding why your vote matters is
burden to carry that no one else is willing
He promises to “make America great
going to make all the difference. It is also
to help with. To this demographic, the
again” without outline practical policies
important, however, to not lose hope in
past eight years have been a step in the
that are going to make that statement a
the system just because it didn’t work in
right direction, and to go back would be
reality. Hillary, on the other hand, faces
the way you wanted.
disastrous. Hillary offers Democratic
the problem of trying to be too much to
voters a continuation of the progress they
too many people. Numerous times she
In Romans 13, Paul talks about respecting
have made, as well as improving on part
has been caught speaking out of both
all governing authority, not just the one
of the system that have been flawed.
sides of her mouth: saying one thing
that you wanted. “...For all authority
to get the support of a particular group
comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.” ( Romans 13:1). Remember: the most powerful kind of vote is an informed vote. Vote with your conscience; it matters. .
Jordan Greene Senior Communication major.
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WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF THE LORD 16
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“...encourage you to live the kind of life which proves that God has called you.” he title, “Christian” isn’t an easy
but exalted. Our little world, under the
loved. We could be doing so much more
identity to live up to. I know that I’m
curse of sin the one dark blot in His
to follow in His footsteps and help save
not the only one who struggles to live
glorious creation, will be honored above
this failing world.
a life worthy of the calling Christ has
all other worlds in the universe of God.
offered us. As students, we have endless
Here, where the Son of God tabernacled
If we can learn to completely humble
responsibilities to juggle and finding a
in humanity; where the King of glory lived
ourselves as Jesus did, we can begin to
way to bear all the burdens is no simple
and suffered and died—here, when He
live a life worthy of the calling we have
feat.
shall make all things new, the tabernacle
received. Jesus took on humanity and sin
of God shall be with men, ‘and He will
to die for us all. In return, He only asks us
Sometimes we forget how blessed we are
dwell with them, and they shall be His
to love by our own volition.
to attend a school like SWAU. We are
people, and God Himself shall be with
surrounded by so many opportunities:
them, and be their God.’ And through
To be a Christian is to be a follower of
places to worship, people to serve,
endless ages as the redeemed walk in the
Christ. We can follow His example by
neighbors to love, and chances to grow.
light of the Lord, they will praise Him for
giving up our selfish desires to serve
We attend a Christian university, but
His unspeakable Gift—Immanuel, ‘God
others in love. Little by little each day,
often times we go to worship and then
with us.’” - DA chapter 1
try to be more understanding, patient,
carry on with our everyday lives. Are
and gentle. In every situation we need to
we making each day count? What are
Jesus descended to the “one dark blot”
ask ourselves how would Jesus act and
we actively doing in order to follow the
in creation to save all of humanity, even
then follow through with it, hearts filled
example of Christ?
knowing that the price of sin would fall
with strength and love. When we can’t do
upon his shoulders. Before Jesus was
these things, we need to reconnect with
In Ephesians 4, Paul explains how we can
taken up to heaven, he promised to
God. An earnest prayer to God can give us
live a life worthy of the calling that we
return again and bring his people home.
renewal we require to stay on the difficult
have received. He is stern when he says
We have done nothing to deserve God’s
path. God never said it was easy, in fact
that we need to put off our “old selves”
love, but He still offers the gift of eternal
He repeatedly tells us of the challenges
and be the new men and women that God
life to this fallen world. While referring
we will face, but He promises to give us
has appointed us to be (22-24).
to Psalms 68:18, Paul says, “what does
the power to overcome each hardship.
‘he ascended’ mean except that he also Last weekend, I was reading The Desire
descended to the lower, earthly regions?
“Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk
of Ages with some friends. Within the
He who descended is the very one who
in the light of the Lord!” - Isaiah 2:5
first chapter, Ellen White kept reiterating
ascended higher than all the heavens, in
the power of God’s love and the incredible
order to fill the whole universe” (Ep. 4:9-
sacrifice of His son.
10). What better example do we have to show us how to live according to God’s
“The earth itself, the very field that Satan
will? The perfect creator of the universe
claims as his, is to be not only ransomed
chose to leave heaven, humble Himself as a servant, and died to save the people He
Kylie Kurth
is a junior English major, emphasis in writing. Hailing from Iowa she plans to go into editing or publishing after graduation, but she also enjoys creative writing.
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