Volume 62 Issue 1
Message From the Editor REBEKAH MAURICE
Hey, my name is Rebekah Maurice and I am the newspaper editor for this year. If you don’t know me very well you should know that my favorite colour is Burgundy, I love Pistachio ice cream and I can touch my tongue to my nose. Well now that the introductions are out the way lets talk about the paper. This is my debut issue and I hope you enjoy it and all the colours. As it is the beginning of the school year and we are just getting into the events on campus it seemed appropriate to focus on what people did this summer. Beside this column I’ve included my own travel piece and you can find the rest in the Highlight section. We also have two beautiful poems in Art. For the Art part of the paper we are looking for creative pieces such as poetry, prose, paintings, sketches and photography. Next issue will be the creative issue so we will showcase art on campus so please submit. Also our blog is debuting September 24, there were a lot of great articles that didn’t make it into the paper but you’ll be able to find them there. There is also great advice to be found in the Life section from dorm cooking and laundry to travel tips. And so, so much more. ENJOY!
Summer in Scotland
It seems ironic that on the summer I went to Scotland the entire planet seemed to revolve it. When I had first told my parents that I was planning on going to Scotland, for six weeks, on my own they scoffed and dismissed it. But when I had my plane ticket in hand they had to take immediate interest. And from that moment on it seemed every television special was about Scotland, the Commonwealth games were in Glasgow, and the Scottish referendum was soon to be occurring not to mention the annual occurrence of the Edinburgh Festivals. Every year in August Edinburgh Scotland becomes the home to the world’s biggest festivals! These include The Fringe, The Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Book Festival. What had first seemed like a random placing of a finger on a spinning globe had soon become the place to be. And it’s no wonder Scotland is an incredibly beautiful country with a vibrant and thriving culture. The buildings are old and beautiful, and architect’s dream land. I spent the majority of my time in “new town” new because it is ONLY 300 years old, as compared to “old town” which is over 600 years old. I loved how there weren’t many franchises; I went to a different café almost every day. Along the street are small shops topped by a column of flats, it’s cozy and seems to turn the whole city into a home. I found the entire country to just be in one word “cozy”. It rains a lot, but not all day, it has the weather that makes you want to curl up by the fire and read poetry which is probably why writing is a big deal there. I met many people who were by profession a poet, that seems crazy here but in the UK they are widely read and often asked for TV interviews. For me it felt like a place I could belong, it’s an amazing city if you want to be any sort of artist. There are buskers (street performers) in the meadows and people selling crafts in the park, which is actually a graveyard but that’s another story altogether. I spent a lot of my time in Scotland seeing plays and going to poetry readings something I would never have done at home and it opened the world to me. I would encourage everyone to go to Scotland in the summer, try some haggis (which is really good), see the highlands, listen to bagpipes and wear a kilt. But don’t just go for the stereotypes, which aren’t hard to find, go for the culture go to Edinburgh during the festivals and have your eyes and mind opened.
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Events Shake My Hand Before you “Go-Go” BY CODRINA BASTON
So like this years CUC/PAA handshake was totally ace right? So many hands were shaken the night of September 6 and I repeated my name so many times it began to sound strange to my own ears. But with outrageous outfits on and an awesome 80’s dance mix playing in the background, I think we can all agree it was a wicked night! I don’t know about you guys, but I find dressing up really fun. So the opportunity to go all out in 80’s gear was too exciting. I didn’t realize the lack of colour in my closet until I started searching for some bright and obnoxious pieces to fit into the hip 80’s fashions. Regardless of any struggle there was to find an appropriate getup, everyone looked choice at the handshake. Shout out to the Berlin Wall and the nuns. Also, the George Lucas look was genius! Big, wild hair and loud colours seemed to be the recurring 80’s look. Although the handshake line took a LONG time it was nice to connect once again with friends from the past year and match new names to new faces. With A-ha’s “Take On Me” and the Katrina and the Waves “Walking On Sunshine” blasting in the background it was impossible to stand still. It was no surprise when a dance off between the four nuns and a few wild 80’s styled males soon erupted. As the nuns got
down to Flashdance’s Maniac, their skirts may have risen a little above their ankles, revealing four fresh pairs of Jordans. However, the SA had a plan to have everyone involved so the aerobics video soon started and got everyone exercising in the 80’s style to the raddest songs. After sweating it out with the fit ladies on video, awards were announced to the students who really invested themselves into the 80’s ordeal either by dressing up or doing the ridiculously fun aerobics. Major props to the SA this year for putting on an amazing handshake event to kick off the new school year. Nothing says welcome back like free food and new faces. The opportunity to dress up, jam to some 80’s tunes and do some outdated aerobics videos was just what we needed to get back in that CUC spirit. Although I know its impossible to remember everyone’s names, if you see a familiar face around campus simply smile and say hey! Its crazy to think that someday, the decade we are living right now could be a theme for a school event. So have fun this year, make new friendships and strengthen old ones! Also stay close to God and don’t stop believin’! (pun intended). I can’t wait to see what the SA has planned for us next.
The New
The Prayer Room
The prayer room has come a long way from what many may remember from last year and the years before. The Prayer room was created and funded by the Patterson family who graciusly allowed us to do some renovating. The modern and welcoming design was in little more than a weekend by current and former CUC students Ryan Brousson and Roland Scalliet. Write your prayers on the chalkboard wall or relax with your devotional. The Prayer Room is designed as a place where you can take a breather and spend a minute with your maker.
This September Lacombe launched its first bus service, the BOLT. The BOLT has friendly customer service, a great route and FREE WIFI! What more could we ask for. A big thank you to everyone who was involved in making this happen. Please take advantage of this service.
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BY CODY SHEARER At first glance Diane Birch appears to be your typical indie-folk music artist. One artist amongst what seems to be thousands these days, she presents an intriguing background to our community apart from her musical abilities that sets her apart. Her catchy piano playing, and hooking beats can capture the listener alone. But apart from her musical abilities, her deceased father served on the Meadow Glade Seventh-Day Adventist church board for several years in Battle Ground in Washington State. In an informative interview in Rolling Stone, Diane Birch explains her story of childhood and the influences that her fathers Adventist hymns had on her musical background while growing up. At one point she said that she is often inspired by them and remembers them fondly. While not a Christian recording artist, her music eases the ear and can soften your stride. Her début album, appearing on the scene in 2009, is entitled ‘Bible Belt.’ Apart from the capturing title itself, the entire album is worth listening to. Some key songs would be ‘Valentino’ and ‘Nothing But A Miracle.’ Valentino can be heard in the background during the 2010 movie ‘Valentines Day.’ Along with that, a number of her songs have appeared on the hit tween show The Vampire Diaries, and she has interviewed with Rolling Stone for her noteworthy lyrics and piano playing that mirrors that of Carol King.
Must Have App - Evernote This may seem like an obvious choice for a necessary app but if you don’t have it you really do need it. The app is available on all platforms and streamlines creating organized notes. Write it on your computer during class then review on your phone while you eat breakfast. It’s a student’s best friend.
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by Rechelle-Lee Smith I wish you had known me before I wish you had known me when I was assertive Beautiful Confident Daring
Hold on Hope By Emily Cortez
This poem is comprised of the first lines from songs on my playlist, the names of the songs appear in order as they are used in the poem.
Do I? This year was a hard one because I was stripped bare
I watch the proverbial sunrise coming up over the pacific I want your bad romance Lightning strikes inside my chest to keep up at night. God brought me to my knees with such blunt force My heart’s a stereo It knocked the breath out of me Awfully sweet to be a little butterfly So that he could remove the filthy lungs that I had corrupted and Ten minutes ago I saw you “renew a right spirit within me.” I’ve never seen a diamond in the flesh. Fade in on a girl hungry for fame He cut away at all the false righteousness Today I’m not myself. The vanity I used to think we’ d tell the story of us The false confidence Goodbye I should be saying that shouldn’t I? The stupidity When you’re dreaming with a broken heart, the waking up is the hardest part. Till I was left with nothing but my bare soul Your bare feet sliding on the old wooden floor boards home just as you left it but still you’re shaking But I tried to paint you a picture the colors were all wrong I like to believe that this soul is pure Hold on to me as we go. It has nothing protecting it Time to tell me the truth. It’s vulnerable Say something I’m giving up on you. Its been a long time coming since I’ve seen your face. I stumble around like a toddler discovering the beauty found in the All I know, is the morning when I woke. I know something now I feet attached to its body didn’t before But has no idea how to use them Lately I’ve been losing sleep This time I planned I’d be patient and you’d love me again Don’t get me wrong I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath I am in no way, shape or form perfect I’d like to say we gave it a try But there is perfection in discovering ones imperfections. The weight of a simple human emotion I realize that my foundation was built on the sifting sands on my soul Nothing goes as planned Instead of the solid rock Christ Jesus Put on your war paint So slowly But surely I build. I hope and pray that you are patient enough to wait… I know it sounds unfair. I promise I’m worth the trouble Because my worth is found in Christ and that is immeasurable.
The Cave - Mumford and Sons (title) Who I am hates who I’ve been - Reliant K Bad Romance - Lady Gaga Heartbreak warfare - John Mayer My heart’s a stereo - Gym Class Heroes Spring awakening - *Musical Ten minutes ago – Cinderella *Musical Royals - Lorde Let me be your star – The Cast of SMASH Au Revoir - OneRepublic Story of us - Taylor Swift Gonna get over you - Sara Bareilles Dreaming with a broken heart - John Mayer How to return home - *Musical All we are – One Republic Everything has changed - Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran Losing sleep - OneRepublic Positive - Legally blonde the musical Roar - Katy Perry Almost is never enough – Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes The fault in our stars - Troy Sivan *youtuber In my veins - Andrew Belle Phoenix - Fall Out Boy
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Greece
DESIRE LENHARDT One of the most anticipated trips I have taken, was to Greece with the Choral Union to sing in the Festival of the Aegean in the summer of 2012. It was an incredible experience to be in such a culturally rich environment. We had the opportunity to view the Parthenon, visit the ancient city of Corinth, and view the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo on the historic island of Delos. In our rehearsals, which were held at the ocean side hotel where we were staying, we had the privilege of perfecting Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and John Rutter’s Magnificat under the direction of Rutter himself. It was incredible getting to represent Canada as we joined voices with singers from all over the world in preparation to perform. In between rehearsals, we kept cool by going to the beach and exploring the shops on the island of Syros and taking advantages of the mid-afternoon siestas. We got to enjoy many Greek dishes, including spanakopita, souvlaki, “Greek” salad and baklava. I had the opportunity to see my first opera performed, which to Dr. Munroe’s dismay, was a production of Salome. Our trip culminated in a concert where we performed the Magnificat and the final movement of Beethoven’s 9th with a live symphony orchestra in an evening concert in Miaouli Square called “Under the Stars”. After our concert we celebrated with a late night pizza party. One of the most memorable experiences I had on the trip was with Melina, Nicole and Ali. We were getting hungry and had gotten directions to a restaurant where we could eat. On our way to the restaurant we had taken a wrong turn and began to head in the opposite direction. We had moved from a more frequented tourist spot and were heading closer to the heart of Syros. We continued walking in the sweltering heat, but were unable to find a place to eat or to get something to drink. We debated heading back to the hotel, but figured we had already travelled for a while and must be getting close. After nearly an hour of walking we managed to find a café, but upon entering we realized that the menus were not in English, and most of the people were unfamiliar with the language. One waitress told us she knew a few words in English, and between her broken English and her hand signals and demonstrations she managed to take our orders and we were seated. Upon the arrival of our order, we realized the extent of the language barrier when we saw that inside of the sandwiches were French fries. Surprisingly enough, the food was still good and an excellent price, and we had a story to laugh about. I
Overall, it was an incredible trip and would highly recommend it to anyone!
Aushwitz Birkenau, Poland ANDREA LASKOWSKI
I don’t know if I would classify this place as cool, but going to Auschwitz Birkenau, Poland has got to be one of my most incredible experiences. During the summer of 2012, I went with my father and brother to Poland, initially visiting family. It didn’t take much thought before we all decided we definitely had to make a visit to the concentration camp where millions of innocent lives were lost. I was only 16 years of age, not knowing all the historical facts, but my eyes were definitely opened when the reality of it all struck me. I was standing beneath a reconstructed hole within a gas chamber. This was where Zyklon-B gas pellets would have been poured in. I was standing where people had died. That was probably the most bone-chilling part of it all. In addition, I got to see the train tracks, along with the wagon the prisoners would have came in on, the buildings and fences where people worked, and the planks of wood where they slept. They were treated like animals, as even washroom facilities were communal is the most dehumanizing manner. There would big glass casings filled with real preserved hair front the Jews, glasses, shoes, splints and crutches, along with the familiar ‘striped pyjamas.’ Photos were up on the wall of the children’s faces. Each with eyes glazed over in fear. You can tell the children were filled with nothing but fear and despair. It is one thing to sit in a classroom and learn about world history, but it’s another thing to literally walk down the very road people entered about to lose their life. Going to Auschwitz was a life changer for me. I was able to do much more research once I returned home, now having a much better understanding of it all. The experience will never leave me.
Highlight New Land, New Focus JOHN RORABECK
“Mezcla! Más mezcla!” I had quickly learned that this meant “more cement mixture”, so I would grab a bucket of gravel, sand, or water and empty it into the churning cement mixer. I was in Mazatenango, Guatemala, and the church members there were multiplying. They needed another church, so 14 students from Southern Adventist University, myself included, traveled to Guatemala during spring break 2014. It was a life-changing trip. Guatemala lies directly below Mexico, and is the most populous country in Central America with about 15 million citizens. It is also full of vines, with leaves larger than a small dog; motorists, who pass semis like an over-zealous running back on the last down; and tiny geckos, with intricate patterns that dissolve into a near-translucent beige when night falls. But I did not go to see the scenery or experience the culture. I spent a week in Guatemala to serve God and His children. I worked alongside my friends not only at the construction site, but also at free medical clinics and in the local churches. Throughout the weeknights, I preached an evangelistic series through the help of a translator while other students ran VBS with the kids. I let God bless others through me, but I was equally blessed myself. God does not put you through an experience without trying to show you His power and love. I experienced God in Guatemala in ways I never had before. I could recall how I struggled through sickness, or how God miraculously supplied me with a translator. I could praise God for healing a woman of her cancer that week, or gush over multiple baptisms on Sabbath. If you would like to hear those stories, ask me later. Right now, I will share how God shaped me. We have a funny way of attempting to take God’s job. We tell others how God has a plan for them, yet we reject the path He has laid out for us. As a short-term missionary, I had the wonderful chance to focus God’s love, yet I had lost much of my focus. During that week away from school, I realized that I was merely floating. I had no direction. Even though I was trying to show people that God is the Way, I was aimlessly wandering through my second year of college. Before I left, I was mostly just skimming through school, not really remembering why I was there. Was it for a diploma? To make connections? To have fun? However, once in Guatemala, this all changed. One does not simply skim through a mission trip. I had to put my back into it, in every sense of the word. I realized I am alive for one simple reason: To serve God. That is my ultimate Focus. God wants my life to be service for Him. Not because He is a control freak, but because God first served me. He knelt before me to wash my feet long before I knelt in prayer to Him. He was sweating blood in a garden long before I was sweating at a construction site. He gave his all, so why can’t I do the same? The best thing I can do is to ask God to help me, because I’ve got to stay focused.
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Where I went
BY KAYLIE COPELAND This summer I found myself exploring the busy and dirty streets of Kolkata, India. I, along with 7 others had the wonderful opportunity to travel overseas to serve in a mission trip that lasted just under a month. India was an overstimulation on every sense I had. The smells were at times nauseating, and at others, mouth watering. The heat bore down on us, often soaking our clothes before we were out the door. The colours of the bustling streets, the children weaving in and out of the crowds, the homeless begging for spare change - I tried my best to take it all in, trying to remember every detail. Everyday there was something new and interesting to see, people to meet, and stories to hear. Everyday my heart broke for the poverty and brokenness around me, but every day God taught me the importance of what I can do and how blessed I truly am to live in a place like Alberta - September snowfalls and all. For the majority of my stay in India, I was volunteering with two other team members in a children’s home just outside of the city. There, I got to spend my time playing with the children, tutoring them in their studies and trying my best to teach them more about God. My intentions had been to bless them, to do something that would impact or change their lives. However, I was surprised to find that the children were the ones who ended up changing my life. The children in the home had previously lived at the train stations or in the slum areas of India. They had spent their lives hungry, fending for themselves and doing whatever it took to survive. Yet despite where they had come from, what had been done to them, and all that they had seen - those children loved God with a passion that shook me off my stool of ignorance and privilege. They had nothing, yet gave God everything. And I have everything, yet struggle to give God anything. To see 8 year old little boys and girls worshipping God with no reservation, singing his praises at the top of their lungs, and praying earnestly in Bengali reminded me what a genuine love for God looked like. God taught me so many lessons about himself through those rowdy kids who were always running around, yelling and climbing on me. I saw brokenness in those children, but I also saw healing. And through their stories, God took my brokenness and started me on my own healing journey. I left India dressed in a Salwar Kameez, still sweaty and dirty from the morning I had spent with the street kids. I left India with a new understanding of God and opened eyes to the suffering I had once been so oblivious of. I left India, leaving my heart behind and brought with me promises of continued prayer for the children and staff at the children’s home.
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JACQUI MCCARTY The ability and opportunity to travel is one of the things I love most about CUC. Study tours, long and short-term mission trips, athletic tours, choir tours—all of the adventures offered here are guaranteed to result in a plethora of experiences, memories and growth. I’ve been blessed with the chance to participate in many trips through and with CUC. The most recent was a study tour with Dr. Samraj to Italy, Portugal and Spain. It doesn’t get much better than this: credits toward graduation, new areas to explore, absorption into different cultures, and time with friends abroad. Our small group visited several cathedrals (if you like art, these places are calling you), covered mile upon mile of twisting Spanish highway (you need to try playing President on a moving bus), and (my absolute favourite) stayed at a hotel overlooking the breathtaking coastline of Portugal. Doesn’t that sound amazing? I strongly believe that everyone should experience the marvel of exploring a different country or continent. Not only does it enrich and expand knowledge, it simply opens one’s eyes to the way the world works outside of our comfort zone. If you are fortunate to be presented with the opportunity and means, I strongly recommend a travel tour. Whether it’s for missions, a vacation or a school related trip, you will not regret exploring the world. (Just try not to lose your passport—but even that is an adventure.)
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So Blessed
BY TAYLOR LAKUSTA-WONG Like northern lights, beams of sunlight glisten and dance on the shell of a majestic green turtle. Suspended in the water, and seemingly suspended in time, I stare into its large, gentle eyes. In this moment, it seems that the sound of the waters, the warmth and sparkle of sunlight, the benevolent creature and I collectively achieved a moment impossible to the water, the sunlight, the turtle, or myself alone. I look not only into the eyes of a sea turtle, but into a whole other world. It was a world of beauty, filled with fascinating creatures, breathtaking scenery, and rich culture. Visiting some of the major cities of Ecuador, we had opportunity to explore the streets, shop in the markets, visit impressive cathedrals and captivating museums, and make our best efforts at speaking Spanish. Yet, “the glory of Quito” (Ecuador’s capital city), as we next discovered, was the Amazon River. There, we slept beneath a tree crawling with banana spiders, found frogs in our showers, woke to the “song” of the cicada, were drenched by Amazonian downpours, saw spectacular sunsets, and were exposed to thousands of plant and animal species. On the Galapagos Islands, we snorkeled with sea turtles, sunbathed with sea lions, trekked over volcanic rock, and observed many other magnificent creatures. Indeed, it was to see and observe such wonders that I initially chose to go on this May study tour. However, as much as I discovered a world of beauty, I also discovered a world in need. The green turtle, as I would come to learn, is an endangered species, largely due to a long history of turtle soup—enjoyed even by Winston Churchill. The cities of Ecuador were full of poverty, the streets filled with children and elderly alike, struggling to make a living. Even our highly educated guides barely survived on their minimal wages, the difficulty of their circumstances revealed by their worn bodies and anxieties for the future. And as I left behind the green turtle in the Pacific Ocean, so I left behind the begging children of Ecuador and returned to my world of comfort and luxury. As a musing child, I often dreamt of swimming with sea turtles. Though encountered only in the whimsical moments of the night, these mysterious and majestic creatures stole my heart. Placing me in a world of beauty, this study tour made my dreams come true. Yet even more significantly, placing me in a world in need, it kindled new dreams within me. I dream of being Christ’s hands of healing, presence of peace, and hope for a future to those who need Him most. With the family, education, support and opportunities I have now, I could not be better equipped. It must be to some great end, that we are so blessed!
Life
5 Tips to Surviving Freshman Year BIANCA BASTON By the time this article is in circulation, you freshmen will have learned your way around the Hilltop, probably begun to see the pattern in the cafeteria food, and have figured who is single or not. For those of you who don’t know me, and I’m pretty sure most people do not, my name is Bianca Baston and I am a third year Biology student from Ontario. If there is anyone who is unqualified to give advice, it’s probably me. But I have picked up a few things here and there from my years here in Lacombe. 1. GET OUT OF YOUR ROOM. If there is anything I learned in my freshman year it’s that nothing ever happens if you stay in your room on your laptop. I know it’s tempting to wrap yourself into a burrito with your comforter and binge on Netflix. And that’s okay! Just make sure you get out there as much as you can. Eat your meals in the cafeteria, go to vespers, show up to SA Events! If you don’t feel like going, try to make an appearance for even 5 minutes, you never know who you can meet. 2. EXPLORE LACOMBE. Take the bus or even walk! But get some friends and check out the shops and cafes in Lacombe. It’s actually a very nice town. According to Google, there are 5 cafes in Lacombe and at least 3 thrift stores! Make it a goal to explore all of them by the end of the year. Staying on campus all the time will make you crazy. If you have a whole day to spare, take the bus into Red Deer. Just get out there. 3. EAT YOUR VEGGIES. I know this may sound silly but hear me out. Sometime in the middle of winter, you will get hit with the phenomena known as the winter “blahs”. This will present itself as an unwillingness to get up in the morning and/or a severe case of “unmotivatedness”. Most people might be able to power through it, but I cannot. This lethargy is usually the result of a vitamin deficiency. If you are unable to get supplements, load up on fruits and veggies. Remember, you cannot overdose on those. Also, I know it’s difficult to get salad from the cafeteria sometimes because you might feel too lazy to put it together. Everything is a struggle now and then, I understand. But please know that it will make you feel better in the long run. 4. SMILE AT EVERYONE. This is a good way to make someone else’s day as well as your own. College is going to be one of the most emotionally tumultuous times of your life. You are going to lose yourself, find yourself, and try to earn a degree at the same time. Even if you fake a smile, it can help elevate your mood. Everyone is going through their own personal struggles and you never know what kind of effect you might have on a person who is struggling. In addition, people will just think you are very friendly and will want to get to know you! 5. STUDY. Seriously. Habits you form in freshman year will stick with you for the rest of your college years so make sure they’re good ones. Good luck this year guys! If you see me around, don’t be afraid to say hello! I’m not scary I promise. I hope to meet as many of you as possible. God Bless!
How to properly ta care of your clo ke thes In honour of the garments I massacred my freshmen year here’s some advice from Kelly Brown’s book Adulting; How to become a grown up in 468 easy(ish) steps. 1. If it says “dry clean only” and you don’t know what it’s made of, or it’s made of wool or silk, do not put it in the washing machine. If it’s cotton or rayon or some blend of something, you can probably wash it on delicate but do not under any circumstances put it in the dryer. 2. If you use an iron, do not, under any circumstances, iron at a higher temperature than listed on the iron for the type of fabric you are ironing. If you are ironing satin, silk, or blends, iron inside out. If the iron seems to ‘stick’ to the fabric, remove it immediately the iron is too hot, or the plate is too dirty. 3. Do not put those clothes “with 3% spandex” in the dryer. The heat will break down the spandex, and your garment will soon look like a rag. Not the first time, but the 15th time, you will wonder why you bought it. 4. Do not use Tide. Tide keeps colors bright by eating off the ends of the threads in your garment. Keep your colors bright by washing like colors together and in cold water. Use liquid detergent, powder leaves streaks in cold water, especially noticeable on dark colors. 5. Let your deodorant completely dry before you get dressed. Do not put it on after your shirt is on, it will get all over your clothes and leave those horrible pit stains. When you remove your shirt at the end of the day and it is all sweaty, put some stain lifter (like oxyclean stick) in the pits before you toss it in the hamper. Do this to all the stains on your clothes before you toss them in - you will not remember later, and the stain will have set. 6. Unless you send your shirts to the cleaners and they come back folded, hang them up. Hang up slacks, skirts and jackets. Fold t-shirts, sweaters, and undergarments. Fold your underwear, socks (do not wad them up and fold them over, they stretch out) slips, and gym clothes.
Life Devotional
BY RYAN BROUSSON A new year has started. For some of us it is our first time in university. For others it is old hat to us. One thing that does not change is the question of: “What do I do in any given situation?” How do I know what classes are going to help me in my career? How do I know if I should pursue that cute guy or girl? And the list of questions goes on.
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We are constantly bombarded with information and people telling us what to do; and for myself, most of the time I do not know what to do. Confusion does not have to be the case however. God has promised that His wisdom can be ours. James 1:5 says: “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” That is an amazing verse. The God of the universe, the God who created you and me, the God who has all knowledge and wisdom wants to give it to you. The only condition is that you ask Him. James also says that God gives it out generously. He doesn’t give us a spoonful, but enough that it would put an Alberta winter’s worth of snow to shame. When God gives us His wisdom, He doesn’t bring up our past. He does it “without reproach.” No strings, no conditions, just free wisdom ready for the asking. And “it WILL be given to him.” We do not have to go through life not knowing what to do. God is willing, able, and ready to give us His wisdom. We just have to ask for it and believe that He has given it to us. So as you start this new school year, regardless of which foot, remember that wisdom and understanding are there for the taking. We just have to ask. God bless in this coming year.
The International Experience
BY KAITLYNNE WINSOR
Within human society, countless occasions have been marked throughout history to signify the auspicious transition from childhood into adulthood, and often this change would occur rather dramatically, with very little time for the youth to even consider their shift in social standing and responsibility. Today this transition is marked more by a series of steps, rather than by one significant event; which could include anything from having to book your own appointments, to buying your first car, or to simply realizing that you actually do have to learn to set your own bedtimes (apologies to the eight year old self who had thought otherwise). However, there is now a new achievement be unlocked in life’s game; which is the very first international flight you will have to take on your own, and all those to follow. Sitting alone in the Toronto airport this summer on my way to attend a wedding in Costa Rica, I found myself with plenty of time to watch the hustle of people cramming their way through the security lines, or simply wandering aimlessly waiting for their gate number to be called, and began creating a short mental checklist of Golden Rules for International travel based on the people I could see, and my own personal experience. The very first of these is simple: If you cannot manage the weight of your bags on your own, you should not be travelling with that baggage at all. When it comes to travelling in foreign countries, mobility is key and can cut the stress level you feel in half. The second rule being: know the process. Be aware of what is required at each of the border lines in regards to visas and passports, and know where your personal information is at all times. Lastly, keep in mind that even the worst case scenarios can be survived, and all things –whether they be missing bags or even a missed flight – will work themselves out in time.
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