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A RECAP OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S FIRST MONTH IN OFFICE PAGES 4-5
JORDAN TRIP CANCELED
CCS responds in light of travel warning
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STUDENTS START KICKBOXING DEFENSE CLUB
CAREER ADVISORS PAGE 11
JANIE & MARY The women behind the smiles
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MENTORSHIP ON CAMPUS
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ARTIST REVIEW: ED SHEEREN
THE AFTERNOONER INTERNS
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MOVIE REVIEW: LA LA LAND PAGE 16
OSCARS PREVIEW PAGES 18-19
DAVID DARLING RETURNS TO TENNIS PHOTO PROVIDED BY John Hawthorne
TRACK & FIELD UPGRADE New complex begins construction in May PAGE 21 PHOTO BY Andri Hill
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EDITORIAL
Guest Column Dorie Shelby Chairperson of the Department of Communications Recently, I had occasion to revisit and contemplate the last 28 years of my life, spent for the most part at SAU. While sifting through old files I found myself rewinding 28 years to 1989 and the 27-year-old me. A lot happened that year. I had my first baby, lost my father, left my TV anchor job and taught my first college class. The life I thought was my future looked a lot different than the future that’d become my life. How did that happen? When my girls were young, we read Margery William’s “The Velveteen Rabbit” over and over. It’s a story about growing into our true selves. In the book, the Skin Horse, one of the oldest and wisest toys in the toy chest, tells the shiny new Velveteen Rabbit that becoming “Real” has nothing to do with how you are made. Instead, it’s something that happens to you and takes a long time. That’s why, according to the Skin Horse, “by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out, and you get loose in the joints and very shabby.” In the words of the Skin Horse, “you become.” Like the Skin Horse and the Velveteen Rabbit, we also become. We become through
our evolving faith, our experiences and the people who weave in and out of our lives. Sometimes, we don’t even realize it’s happening. That’s how it’s been for me. I’ve been becoming and didn’t even know it until I revisited those old files. I recalled the hard work of the students who won awards. I smiled at their pictures. Laughed and cried my way through their notes and letters recalling those who still write, call and visit to tell me about their jobs, invite me to their weddings or let me hold their babies. At some point during those 28 years, teaching became who I am, not just what I do. I found Real. Without even knowing it, hundreds of students taught me, influenced me and became part of the fabric of my life. It’s taken a long time. But I have become. I am blessed.
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THE FIRST
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ADMINISTRATION JANUARY 23 Presdient Trump Leaves the Trans-Atlantic Trade Deal
JANUARY 20 President Trump’s Inauguration
By leaving trade deals that potentially send jobs overseas, President Trump hopes to increase U.S. production.
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Trump Scales Back Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Trump Revives Keystone and Dakota Access Pipeline
Eventually President Trump plans to repeal and replace the ACA.
President Trump approved two major oil pipelines to boost jobs previously blocked by President Obama after the #NODAPL protests.
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FEBRUARY 14 Russia violates Cold War-era treaty
National security advisor Michael Flynn resigns
Meanwhile, Russia deployed a land missile. With no national security advisor, TBA how President Trump will respond.
Flynn apologized for briefing the administration with incomplete information from his phone call with a Russian ambassador.
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What exactly is the Trump administration's ties with Russia?
President Trump loses appeal to reinstate travel ban
A leak revealed President Trump's team were in regular contact throughout the campaign at the same time as suspicion about Russian hacks during the election.
Despite the Justice Dept. appealing to reinstate the ban, appeals court ruled to bench it until the Supreme Court decides if it is unconstitutional.
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FEBRUARY 15 Andrew Puzder withdraws as labor secretary Both sides of the Senate agreed the CEO of Hardee's and Carl's Jr.'s sketchy past is too controversial. Pudzer is the first cabinet member to not be approved.
Scott Pruitt approved to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Amid his criticism of the EPA and attempts attempts to to reduce reduce federal federal environmental environmental regulations, regulations, the Senate voted 52-46 in his favor.
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President Trump "can live with" a one-state solution between Israel and Palestine
President Trump hosts first solo press conference
During a visit from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump forgoed years of U.S. policy by supporting Israel and Palestine as one country on a map.
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• Announced new labor secretary nominee: Alexander Acosta • New executive order for immigration ban in the works • Supported Flynn, blamed leaks • Then blamed the news for leaks
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Trump builds the wall
Justice Dept. blocks refugee order leaving some stranded at airports
President Trump's primary campaign platform, to build a wall along the Mexican border, is the first of many immigration reductions. TBA whether or not Mexico will fund the project.
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A review of President Trump and his cabinet’s actions and statements as of Feb. 21
While this did not revoke the entire order, it dismissed authorities from deporting individuals from the seven banned countries who had already arrived at U.S. airports.
JANUARY 27 Trump signs executive order to close U.S. borders from Middle Eastern countries
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The order denies all refugees entry for four months, bars all Syrian refugees indefinitely and all citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days.
Jeff Sessions confirmed for attorney general
FEBRUARY 3 Secretary of the Army nominee Vincent Viola withdraws due to the challenge of removing himself from business ties
Jeff Sessions was elected attorney general after extended debate due to his alleged attempt to keep black Alabama citizens from voting in the 80's.
Acting attorney general Sally Yates gets the boot for refusing to defend President Trump's ban
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Betsy DeVos elected Secretary of Education
Federal Judge blocks travel ban, allowing refugees back into the U.S
After a 50-50 vote (and many calls from voters) later, Vice President Mike Pence's yes confirmed her election.
A federal judge sides with Washington state's attorney general who sued the Trump administration, calling the ban unconstitutional.
FEBRUARY 21 New in-depth immigration policy released
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FEBRUARY 20 New national security advisor: Lieutenant General Herbert Raymond McMaster
• Publicize crimes by immigrants • Give local law enforcement more power to arrest undocumented immigrants • Prioritize arrest of criminal immigrants • Build new detention facilities • Speed up deportation • Protects current DREAMers • Deprive immigrants of privacy rights • And more detailed plans for the wall
Check out the March issue for a review of the next 21 days.
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Jordan cross cultural trip Terrorism in Jordan prompted travel warning, which Elise Emmert | News Editor
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ive days before seven students were set to leave, Spring Arbor University’s (SAU) three-week cross cultural trip to Jordan was canceled. Associate Professor of History Mark Edwards had previously been to Jordan to plan and scout the trip, but SAU has yet to send a threeweek cross cultural trip to the country. Terrorism in Jordan On Dec. 18, 2016 a popular tourist site was attacked in the city of Karak by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Gunfighting resulted in the death of ten people, including one Canadian tourist, two Jordanian civilians and seven Jordanian security and police officers. Two other attacks were also carried out earlier last year. The first, in June, resulted in the death of five Jordanian security personnel in Baqaa. The second, in November, resulted in two deaths and two injured U.S. citizen trainers at the Jordan International Police Training Center. The U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning for Jordan on Dec. 23, due to threats from and the attacks carried out by terrorist groups and ISIS. The statement also reminds travelers that terrorist organizations have vocalized
intentions to target U.S. citizens and Westerners in Jordan. “This is largely because Jordan and the United States are so closely allied,” Edwards said. “ISIS would really like to break that relationship up.”
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SAU’s Safety Policy When the Department of State posted the travel warning, SAU’s Cross Cultural Studies Office (CCS) was forced to shut down the trip. The school itself does not decide if a country is a safe destination, but instead looks to the Department of State for reports and reccomendations. If travel warnings
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are posted, SAU does not send students to that country per a safety policy. “This is out of an abundance of precaution,” Director of Cross Cultural Studies Diane Kurtz said. “We want to be really prudent and careful with where we’re sending students.” If SAU did send students to countries under travel warnings and anything went wrong, all liability would fall back on the university. That could result in significant legal problems and could possibly shut down SAU’s cross cultural program. Kurtz emphasized that while the university does not question travel warnings, the CCS is in constant communication with their contacts in countries in question. Sometimes contacts will be able to tell the CCS office if the travel warning is likely to be lifted after a short time. At other times, the contacts can tell the office the travel warning was placed for a legitimate reason and it will likely remain posted for some time. “Safety is our number one priority for students going abroad,” Kurtz said. “We want to make sure we keep this going for all of the future Spring Arbor students.” Cancellations in the Past Other countries besides Jordan have also been taken off the list of possible trips in past years. Egypt, Kenya,
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Brazil and Israel have all been removed from cross cultural destinations. A trip to Jordan planned for 2012 was also canceled due to possible danger surrounding civilian protests against the government. Other than the previous cross cultural to Jordan being canceled, SAU has had no problems in the past with semester travels to Jordan. In the Middle East, Jordan is currently a safe haven. “Jordan is called the ‘peaceful kingdom,’” Kurtz said. “Even back in Bible times, it’s where people went for refuge.”
Several students have gone on a semester abroad to Jordan in the city of Amman in past years and have not had any safety problems. The semester program for this spring was canceled along with the three-week program, but it is possible the semester could be reinstated for next year if the travel warning is lifted when it is up for review in June. Moving Forward After the trip was canceled, the CCS office worked with students individually to determine what they would do next.
All of the students were offered open spots on May term trips with no loss of funds, or first choice for 2018 trips. If the students wished, they could choose to be refunded all of the money they paid for the Jordan trip instead of putting it toward a new trip. “We are sustaining losses as a result of the decision [to cancel the trip],” Kurtz said. “But it’s not the students that are impacted financially at all.” Sophomore Shyanne Savage, one of the seven students on the trip, was drawn to Jordan because she did not think she would have another chance to visit the country. She said from the onset of the travel warning, the CCS was in touch with students multiple times a day and letting them know all of the possible outcomes to the situation. “They were very good at handling the aftermath of [the trip’s cancelation],” Savage said. Currently, the CCS does not know if the three-week trip will return in the future. Until threats from ISIS and other terrorist groups are neutralized, it is unlikely SAU will be able to resurrect the three-week trip.
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Martial Arts in the Arbor Students form group to practice self-defense Celeste Fendt | Staff Writer
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new kickboxing and selfdefense club is pending approval by the Student Government Association (SGA) at Spring Arbor University (SAU). Led by Dr. Mitch Zigler, a professor and physical therapist at SAU, the club’s approximately 15 members meet weekly to exercise by practicing various martial arts techniques and basic selfdefense strategies. The student leader of the club, SAU freshman Brie Couling, got the idea to form the club after learning about boxing in Zigler’s personal fitness class. “In HPR we started doing kickboxing just as one of our workouts,” Couling said. “I really enjoyed that so we talked to Dr. Zigler and he was willing to start a group for us.” Zigler has been involved with martial arts since the age of 13. In addition to growing up in a family of all boxers, the city where he lived also helped spark his interest for the sport. “It’s been a hobby for a long time. I grew up in a rough area in my early life, so I had a couple altercations that didn’t go very favorably for me,” Zigler said. “I wanted to learn how to defend and take care of myself.” Although the club is not yet officially recognized by the SGA, members gather
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I want it to be a really laid-back club where people can share their ideas and train together and just have fun. Dr. Mitch Zigler Physical Therapist
activities and could potentially receive funding for any necessary equipment or other related expenses. “I’ve learned so much about selfdefense and just about how to work out in a different way,” Couling said. Their training always begins with a word of prayer and then the group splits into pairs. The workout typically starts with cardio conditioning in the form of boxing with focus mitts. Next, the group reviews the material from the previous week and concludes with learning new self-defense techniques.
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A Two-Way street Mentors and mentees at SAU Dana Sebald-Van Doren | Features Editor
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ccording to Kim Hayworth, vice president for student success and calling at Spring Arbor University (SAU), a mentor is a person who “walk[s] alongside someone, whether it be through a single season of their life or more long term.” Hayworth said a mentor offers “insight,” asks good questions and helps a mentee to develop. She herself has been a mentor in three different capacities: to students, to less experienced professionals and in the context of discipleship in the church. Hayworth acknowledged being a mentor is a responsibility, but also said, “I really want the other person to feel as responsible in the relationship as I do, otherwise it would become an unbalanced relationship where I’m doing all the talking.” A mentee should let his or her mentor know what type of relationship he or she is seeking, she said. Two students, seniors Liam May and Melia Nagayama, claimed additional responsibilities as mentees. May, who is mentored primarily by Elisée Ouoba and Richard Cornell, assistant and associate professors of Biblical Studies, respectively, said he needs to be “intentional about maintaining contact” with his mentors. “As a mentee, if I can just show up and sit myself at the feet of Cornell or Ouoba, it’s always beneficial,” May said. Nagayama is “unofficially” mentored in her Christian walk by Debbie Drake, the wife of the pastor who leads Logos services on SAU’s campus, and
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in collegiate matters by her former roommate, Kim Bigos, and Bigos’ mother. She said being honest as a mentee is vital.
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“If I’m dishonest about anything, then why would we be having that conversation?” Nagayama said. “It’s a responsibility to myself as much as anyone else.” Both May and Nagayama expressed fondness for their mentors. May said he respects Cornell, but can also joke and be “geeky” about various things with him. As for Ouoba, May said, “Whenever I have a conversation with Elisée, if there’s something that needs to be corrected, he’s very affirming and understanding, and he models Christian
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love and compassion in all of his relationships in a way that is difficult to find elsewhere.” Nagayama said the Bigoses, who have already put two children through college, never think she is “silly” for asking certain questions. Drake, whom she said does not judge her and has a lot of wisdom, has helped her realize that although she knows who God is and she does not have self-image issues, she has not found her identity in Christ. May believes all students should seek out mentors: “people who’ve walked through life for longer, who are wiser than you, who can call you on your crap when you’re being dumb.” According to Hayworth, mentees are not the only ones who benefit from a mentoring relationship. She feels rewarded when her mentees either encounter a situation that applies to a recent conversation they have had or remind her of a helpful conversation they had years earlier. “That really encourages me that somehow the Lord would seek to use me in someone’s life,” Hayworth said.
MATCHMAKER CAREER ADVISOR ASSISTS INDECISIVE STUDENTS AT CAREER WEEK L.J. Richardson | Staff Writer Amber Cekander | Associate Editor From Feb. 6 to Feb. 10, several alumni were welcomed back to Spring Arbor University (SAU) in conjunction with the school’s Career Week. Throughout the week, students and alumni participated in mock job interviews, attended seminars on resume writing and life after college and ended the week in an off campus job fair at Kalamazoo’s Western Michigan University. Career Advisor Chad Melton oversaw career week. His fellow career advisor, Anna Tabone was unavailable for an interview, but Melton was more than happy to talk about his role as a career advisor. One of his duties involves teaching a class for undeclared majors and students with declared majors who are not confident in their choice to help introduce them to new programs. Melton also works with the faculty in setting up students with semester study projects as well as organizing larger scale job fairs. A specific example of one of Melton’s fields of work is the “Best Semester” study program. Students applying to this program spend full semesters in locations across the country studying in
an internship style environment. “Best Semester programs function like a satellite campus,” Melton said. “The concepts of Spring Arbor University are still held above all methods, but the students can be learning by actually participating in their future careers.” Current students primarily contact Melton to fulfill class requirements and alumni contact Melton for help seeking connections and advice. Melton also manages internships for students who need “real world” experience in a field related to their major. “[My clients are] anyone who reaches out to us to be connected with job opportunities,” Melton said. “This includes alumni, because some students aren’t ready to begin their search for employment until after they graduate.” One of Melton’s notable clients is alumnus Steven Bohus, a former communications major who currently works as a recruiter for Auto-Owners Insurance. Bohus’ work is very similar to Melton’s but is more corporate based, as opposed to Melton’s academic focus. Bohus periodically visits SAU for PHOTO PROVIDED BY Chad Melton
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recruiting purposes, sometimes serving as a guest speaker at the Department of Communication and Media’s Communication Convocation Seminars. “[This school] helped me become who I am today,” Bohus said. The services offered by a Career Advisor not only help place students and alumni in jobs after graduation but aid in personal growth that transcends professional settings. “I really enjoy helping people realize who they are and how that could relate to a work environment,” Melton said. “I also help students understand what specific qualities an employer is looking for.”
Melton and Tabone can be reached in person at the Office of Career Development on the first floor of the SAU student center, by phone at 517-750-6711, and by email at career@arbor.edu.
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Getting to Know You The ladies behind the swipes: Janie and Mary Nathan Salsbury | Staff Writer Emily Spencer | Staff Writer
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anie Myers has worked in Spring Arbor University (SAU)’s Dining Commons (DC) the past two years as one of the cashiers that scans students’ cards. Mary Coffey has worked in the same position in SAU’s DC for a little over a year. Over those years, they have gotten to know many of the students. Since Myers began working at the DC, she has experienced a variety of strange occurrences. During one meal, the power went out, which made swiping people in difficult because they had to write down everyone’s name and ID number. “We ran out of cups,” she said of another incident, “and students started using syrup cups to get drinks for about 15 minutes until more cups were put out.” There are several reasons why Myers likes working at Spring Arbor’s
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DC. First, she has three kids who attend the school, so she appreciates getting to see them frequently. Second, she likes working with kids. Finally, she likes that the school is a Christian university because it allows her to talk about her faith. PHOTO BY Emily Spencer
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“It’s neat to see Jesus in some of the students,” Coffey said. Coffey has very similar reasons for enjoying working at SAU. She has two college-aged children, so she said it is nice to work with other college students. She also has a son whom she homeschools and is able to bring to work with her, which she says is a great blessing. She also said getting to work with and know the students at SAU is what makes the job fun. Referring to the students, Coffey said, “I wouldn’t like the job nearly as much if I couldn’t be myself and get to know them. Kevin Smith Junior DC worker expressed concern for the way Myers and Coffey are treated on occasion. He said because these women are the face of the DC, people will often go to them first when they have something to complain about. These complaints often have to do with the food served and the way in which it was prepared, but Myers and Coffey are not responsible for those things. “That bothered me a little bit because she can’t do anything about it,” Smith said. “They do not prepare the food. So, they occasionally get yelled at for things that are not their fault.” Myers said she wants students to know she is not trying to be mean when she enforces the rules. She has to do her job. For instance, students are not allowed to come in without swiping in and they cannot fill their personal bottles or mugs with the drinks from the DC. Those rules are courtesy of the DC and Chartwells, not the cashiers.
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Coffey, however, said most of her experience has been very positive. The atmosphere at SAU has been very supportive, and she said, “Most of the student have great manners. They are considerate and respectful.” Smith said since getting a job in the DC, he has gotten to know the staff who work there a lot better. He takes nearly every opportunity he has to stop in to say hi and talk with them for a little while. Because he has been able to get to know them better, Smith said, “They wish me good luck on track meets.” Coffey believes it is important to get to know the students because that is who they are serving. The better they know the student, the better they will be able to serve them. Smith said the DC workers are often willing to leave food out a little longer when they notice that he and some of the other athletes have not yet been through the line due to a late practice. A reason Smith believes it is important for students to get to know these women is they are human like everyone else.
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“They are people worth getting to know,” Smith said. “I’m interested in their lives. I want to learn more about them.” Smith does recognize it can be difficult to get to know them considering how many students there are. He suggests doing more than just saying hello and ask them how they are doing. Myers said for students to make sure to say hello to her when they eat in the DC. She always loves to talk to them. One of Myers’ favorite things is when students come up and talk to her about life and their goals. Coffey said of SAU students, “I can say I’ve been honored to share their lives sometimes.”
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University attempts to prevent all romantic relationships Elise Emmert | News Editor
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fter 78 percent of students failed to show up to their classes on Valentine’s Day, Spring Arbor University (SAU) began a process of developing strategies to strongly discourage romantic relationships for all students on campus. Professors were shocked their class attendance was so low, and many asked their students why so many people were missing. After some discussion, it came to light that the few, mostly female students who actually attended class were either single, in relationships with people off campus, or unable to find female friends with whom to celebrate “Galentine’s Day.” Because so many students were absent, little progress was made in learning because professors were loath to re-teach everything when the absent students showed up to the next class period. Due to the lack of productivity, the University’s Committee on Love and
Relationships began to brainstorm how to remedy the situation. After some deliberation, they decided romantic relationships were the root of the problem and started to come up with plans to dissuade students from entering into them. The first step taken to discourage romance was to have all dating websites and apps blocked on campus internet. “We even blocked Christian Mingle,” the committee chairperson said. “Even though it says it’s a Christian site, it’s promoting idleness among our students by encouraging people to spend all their time with a significant other instead of doing their classwork.” Many students have reported that the block is working perhaps too well. Some students have been unable to log on to Facebook, because all of their friends are engaged. Others have been unable to access websites related to poetry or music, because the committee
says these arts can be used for wooing and are therefore dangerous. Many SAU students who are in relationships are pushing back on the upcoming regulations, which in addition to blocking dating websites includes a reduction of open hours in the dorms, villages and houses. Most students believe the university does not have the right to dictate who they spend time with and when. “Look, if I want to skip class to spend time with my boyfriend, that’s my choice,” one student said. “I only came here to get my MRS degree, anyway.” Whether or not the new regulations will affect student productivity as a whole remains to be seen. If you are currently in a relationship, this writer recommends you hurry and buy an engagement band for ring by spring so you can propose before it’s too late.
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Artist Review:
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Divide: A review of Ed Sheeran’s singles PHOTOS FROM The official Ed Sheeran Facebook page
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n Dec. 13, 2015, singersongwriter Ed Sheeran announced he would be taking a hiatus from social media. A year later, he returned bearing news of an upcoming album, Divide, titled in the mathematical style of his previous albums – Add (2011) and Multiply (2014). Sheeran then released two singles from the album on Jan. 6 of this year: “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill.” The music videos were released a week apart, on the 23 and 30 of January, respectively. Another single, “How Would You Feel (Paean)” was released at midnight on Feb. 17. The music video for “Castle on the Hill” follows Sheeran on a nostalgic trip back to his rural hometown of Framlingham, Suffolk, England, where he and his friends are shown in their reckless pastimes – their youth reincarnated through spitting-image teenage actors cast from his high school. The music video for “Shape of You” follows Sheeran as he trains in a boxing gym. After a mishap with a locker, a romance blooms with a fellow boxer, played by model Jennie Pegouskie. “Shape of You” was originally written by Sheeran with pop star
Rihanna in mind, with its Caribbeaninfluenced sound. However, it was ultimately decided Sheeran would keep it for himself, although it is not the artist’s usual sound. “How Would You Feel (Paean)” does not have a released music video. The three singles vary drastically in style, ranging from a nostalgic anthem to a dancehall groove to a romantic ballad. However, Sheeran does not forsake his signature sound to appeal to mainstream masses. “Ed Sheeran represents the best of pop artistry today,” junior Cody Pitts said. “He knows what he is but is able to update his music in new and creative ways without sacrificing the personality and sound within his songs. His musical integrity is what keeps him relevant and iconic.” Divide will be released on March 3, 2017. t
Full track list from Divide 1. Eraser 2. Castle on the Hill 3. Dive 4. Shape of You 5. Perfect 6. Galway Girl 7. Happier 8. New Man 9. Hearts Don’t Break Around Here 10. What Do I Know? 11. How Would You Feel (Paean) 12. Supermarket Flowers 13. Barcelona 14. Bibia Be Ye Ye 15. Nancy Mulligan 16. Save Myself
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ou won’t be stuck in la la land after seeing this film. “La La Land” dominated the award shows with 14 Oscar nominations and seven Golden Globe wins. It has grossed a total of $126,476,690 since its release in early December of last year. It continues to captivate audiences even three months after its release as Valentine’s Day creates the perfect reason to re-watch the film. From its strong cast and original music to its bold plotline and beautiful cinematography, the film’s appeal is obvious. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as Mia and Sebastian, respectively, in one of the most well received moviemusicals since “Chicago” and “Les Miserables.” While their singing voices are not as fine-tuned as professional musicians, their chemistry on-screen and performances drive the plot to its bittersweet end. With the film’s delicate balance between achieving a life long-dream, finding true love and the sacrifices that must be made for each, it delivered a heartbreakingly realistic perspective on “making it” in the entertainment industry. As the two protagonists struggle to make a relationship work and keep their dreams alive, they come to a melancholy but
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necessary end. As Mia runs through her life with only Sebastian by her side, you’re reminded of the possibility of an alternate life had things gone differently. Mia’s last sorrowful smile to Sebastian is the closure the audience longed for and finally received. Damien Chazelle wrote and directed this masterpiece. Chazelle popped up on the map more popularly in recent film news due to his latest films “10 Cloverfield Lane” and “Whiplash” that earned him another Oscar nomination. Chazelle’s talent is undeniable with his script and scene direction showcased in “La La Land.” Clever and witty dialogue between Mia and Sebastian towards the beginning of their relationship was nothing short of the comedic tone the film promised. Sebastian stereotypes Mia in her barista job as stuck up as she insults his “serious musician” lifestyle. However, as their relationship progresses with the plotline of the movie, the dialogue matches the harsh reality of a break up and the hard choices made to keep a dream alive. Justin Hurwitz brought the film to life with his stunning musical pieces. Hurwitz previously worked with Chazelle in “Whiplash” and “Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench.” Pieces like
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“City of Stars,” “A Lovely Night,” “Fools Who Dream” and “Mia and Sebastian’s Theme” deliver a unique blend of sorrow, hope and love and drive the key themes of the film. Hurwitz’s integration of jazz into the film was masterfully done and heroic in the world of “dying jazz.” Hurwitz’s music, Tom Cross’s editing and everything from the set production to costume design pay tribute to the genre of classic movie musicals. Gosling and Stone promised a charming performance and delivered it without fail. Chazelle and Linus Sandgren, the cinematographer, allow the charm and wit to evolve into the tale of lost love and “making it” in the entertainment industry. The cast and crew truly succeeded in making this film Oscar and Golden Globe worthy.
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he Afternooner, according to your back.” its hosts Brent Cline, Robbie The hosts said the Bolton and Billy Stone, is sort of a interns have carried sports podcast. out a variety of tasks, “It’s about everything, but more such as designing a accurately, it’s about nothing,” Cline, poster and business associate professor of English at Spring cards and manning an Arbor University (SAU) said. “We use Afternooner table at sports as a filter through which to talk SAU’s Lo-down event about society at large.” at the beginning of the While Cline and Bolton, library school year. director at SAU, started the podcast, Bolton said the Stone, resident director of Andrews Hall, interns were “loyal.” was added to the podcast later, as well In fact, according to as the interns: Dylan Crosson, Baylor Smith PHOTO BY Dylan Crosson and Ryan Liguori. According to Cline, “When [he] opened up his he and the other hosts soundboard, he was so excited. He took on interns when Cline, he once wanted to just end the party and go they “actually found asked the interns We got record on it,” Crosson said. living human beings to let the air out of bamboozled by who’d want to do it.” Assistant Professor Since all three interns are “We got of English Jack Brent. graduating in 2017, Cline, Bolton bamboozled by Brent,” Baker’s car tires as and Stone are looking for new interns. Baylor Smith, Smith said. “Brent a way of “trading Interested applicants may email bet Robbie he could p r a n k s .” T h e Senior afternoonerpodcast@gmail.com, tweet convince us to be interns set out to @theafternooner or leave a voicemail at interns, and if he was obey Cline, but 517-798-6187. Cline asked applicants right, I had to grow out since Cline’s wife’s to include the following: “why they should be podcast interns, on a scale my hair [and] Dylan car looks very of one to ten, their willingness to do couldn’t cut his beard. much like Baker’s, strange things at our request [and] I don’t know how Ryan they ended up their willingness to do strange things got here.” letting the air out we never even asked for.” “There’s a lot of stuff we don’t like to of her tires instead. “Self-motivated strangeness is a do, but we think it’s funny and we make One of the interns’ favorite memories requirement,” Bolton said. the podcast interns do that,” Cline said. from their time with the podcast was The current interns’ advice to future “We honestly don’t know why they’re celebrating Bolton’s 40th birthday party. interns is to make sure the podcast interns…It just sort of happened, much Crosson, Liguori and Smith all chipped managers aren’t involved in any bets or left alone in the same room. like some sort of cyst starts growing on in to buy Bolton a soundboard.
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Oscar Nomination List Choose your Oscar winners this Sunday! Carly Thompson | A&E Editor
Best Picture
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Actor in Leading Role
Actress in Leading Role
Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea)
Isabelle Huppert (Elle)
Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge)
Ruth Negga (Loving)
Ryan Gosling (La La Land)
Natalie Portman (Jackie)
Viggo Mortensen (Captain Fantastic)
Emma Stone (La La Land)
Denzel Washington (Fences)
Meryl Streep (Florence Foster Jenkins)
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Actress in Supporting Role
Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)
Viola Davis (Fences)
Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water)
Naomie Harris (Moonlight)
Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea)
Nicole Kidman (Lion)
Dev Patel (Lion)
Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures)
Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals)
Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea)
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Actor in Supporting Role
Animated Feature Film
Cinematography Arrival (Bradford Young) La La Land (Linus Sandgren) Lion (Greig Fraser) Moonlight (James Laxton) Silence (Rodrigo Prieto)
Music (Original Score) Jackie (Mica Levi) La La Land (Justin Hurwitz) Lion (Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka) Moonlight (Nicholas Britell) Passengers (Thomas Newman)
Costume Design
Allied (Joanna Johnston) Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Colleen Atwood) Florence Foster Jenkins (Consolata Boyle) Jackie (Madeline Fontaine) La La Land (Mary Zophres)
Music (Original Song)
“Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” from La La Land “Can’t Stop The Feeling” from Trolls “City of Stars” from La La Land “The Empty Chair” from Jim “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana
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he Spring Arbor University (SAU) tennis program has seen some exciting changes over the last few months. During the summer of 2016, a new tennis complex was built due to a generous donation. Now, SAU has recently announced that David Darling, SAU alumnus and four time National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) All American, will be the head of the program as well as the new head coach for the womens tennis team. Monika Wynne, a junior on the womens team, shared her thoughts on the excitement the team feels on getting a new coach. “[Darling] is very knowledgeable about the sport, and will recruit a lot of good players,” Wynne said. “He is going to be more intense, so it will be hard to adjust to that, but [the team is] looking forward to it.” Coach Darling, son of mens tennis head coach, Terry Darling, talked about his vision for what he wants to accomplish with the new tennis facility. “My vision for the tennis program is our new, beautiful tennis facility will be constantly used and
enjoyed because of (1) the energy and excitement our successful mens and womens teams will create; (2) the central location of the facility on our campus; (3) the ability to run camps, tournaments and fundraisers over the summer; and (4) the great university our students can attend while enjoying this state of the art tennis complex,” Darling said. Not only is he interested in making the program more well known in the Spring Arbor area, but he is also looking forward to the relationship he will build with his players. “My first and most important goal for the womens team is we create and make lasting relationships with each other and grow in our relationship with Christ while having the privilege of playing tennis at Spring Arbor University,” Darling said. “Some of my closest friends were my college teammates and I would love for that to be the case with my team. From a competitive standpoint, my goal is to finish higher in our conference than we did last year and work our way to becoming a threat to win our conference in the next two years.”
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Wynne also talked about her excitement of having a new coach. “He is very willing and open to meet us,” Wynne said. “We met him a few weeks ago, and he said when he came up in the summer, he would drive to wherever we are and hit around with us. He wants to get to know us as individuals which is really nice.” The tennis program has a lot of big things headed their way, and teams are excited to see what Coach Darling brings to the table.
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rom the school-wide celebration of the womens soccer team’s victory at nationals last year, to the creation of the Firm to encourage school spirit, to the Coldstone event hosted by the track team, it’s no secret Spring Arbor University (SAU) prides itself on the prestige of its athletics. In efforts to enhance this athletic program, the school has been fortunate enough to receive generous contributions from the community. Just as the tennis team now benefits from new courts, the track team will now soon receive new outdoor facilities. Bryan Burk, head coach for womens track and field and head cross country coach, provided insight as to what this new complex will include. The track will begin with a refreshed foundation and surface. Currently, the sprint straight-a-way remains on the west side closest to the field house, but after the reconstruction it will be situated on the opposite side. Additionally, specific areas such as the steeple chase pit will move to the north end, and the high jump apron will be moved to the south. To benefit the throwers on the team, a javelin runway will also be created, as well as throwing cages for protection. Finally, the facility will include revamped long jump and pole-vault runways. Provided the school has received the sufficient funds, the construction is expected to start in May and finish
by September. The new facility will cost nearly 1.1 million dollars, and many are excited to participate in this project through financial means. Some donors include alumni and community members, but the largest donation was given by the Martin D. and Mary J. Walker Charitable Foundation.
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This will give our athletes a safe training enviroment that they can be proud of.
safety and allow athletes to improve. “This will give our athletes a safe training environment that they can be proud of,” Burk said. Undoubtedly, the team shares in the enthusiasm over this longawaited improvement. “I’m excited to see how our team will benefit from this new track complex through decreases in injury,” junior captain Holly Bricker said. This renovation is just another step in SAU’s process to strengthen, encourage and support its athletic teams.
Bryan Burk, head womens track coach
The new facility could also serve to attract new recruits to run on SAU’s team. As the track size will satisfy meet holding quality requirements, the team is hoping to host small meets in the future. However, the primary aim is to ensure greater
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Think outside the Box
SAU athletics impemented new off-season conditioning program created by alumnus Libby Buckland | Sports Editor
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any of the athletic teams at Spring Arbor University (SAU) have recently implemented a new training program to their off-season routine. 2012 SAU alumnus Duncan Bone, currently residing in Spring Arbor, designed a workout incorporating both strength training and boxing conditioning. The entire workout Bone created is circuit based. This means there is a certain amount of time (in this case three mins) of strength training, and a short break (two mins) in between rounds. Generally, there are three strength exercises and three rounds on punching bags or boxing, and participants repeat that cycle for a total of 12 rounds. “Working with functional movements increase both athletic and cardiovascular base,” Bone said. “Most athletics have to do with core and hip power, and I found boxing was a phenomenal way to incorporate that.” With strong roots at SAU, Bone was able to connect with head baseball coach Ryan Marken and began pursuing team training. As a more untraditional model of strength training, many of the teams jumped at the opportunity to incorporate Bone’s vision into
their programs. During J-term, five teams, including mens and womens tennis, softball, baseball and recently womens basketball, have begun training with Bone once a week.
such as legs and cardio. At one station there is almost always punching bags.” In most cases, the workouts were modified to specifically fit each sports team, but consistently incorporated a lot of core work which crosses over all fitness. “All of his workouts rely heavily on core. This translates perfectly to tennis,” Vincent McShane, senior mens tennis player, said. Over the course of the few weeks Bone worked with the students, Most athletics have to do with he was able to see great improvement core and hip power, and I found with their form and boxing was a phenomenal way especially on the to incorporate that. punching bags. However, he did Duncan Bone say it was hard to see a huge change in their performance since he only met with them once a week and it was strictly conditioning based. “The workouts always leave me sweating but I am grateful for them “Our team work[ed] out with Duncan because I do feel like they have been for one hour, over J-term once a week. effective, and hopefully our season He does a great job of incorporating coming up reflects that,” Semones said. softball techniques into our workouts,” Kyla Semones, sophomore softball player, said. “Our main focus is typically our core, but we also worked on things
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Parma rd. Parma, MI 49269 and the monthly membership for students is $50 with unlimited visits. For more information about what Athleaderfit has to offer, contact Duncan Bone on Facebook.
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After seeing the success with the spring athletics teams, Bone has recently decided to work with the womens basketball team and is talking with the mens soccer coach as well. Bone hopes to continue training teams during their off season but also looks forward to creating at-home workouts for summer conditioning. “The plan is to work out with them once a week and then develop summer workouts for them to do on their own,” Bone said. “It’s important to be intentional teach and them how to do things correctly during the season and send them home to build off of it.” Not only does Bone work with teams, he is also a certified personal trainer in Jackson. He runs his own program called Athleaderfit, which is open to the public. Doing similar workouts, Bone combines strength training with boxing conditioning to create a personalized fitness session for people of all ages. The new building is located at 415 N.
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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Passing the Baton: Mitch Hession
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captain on the mens track team and a Peer Advisor (PA) programmer at Spring Arbor University (SAU), senior Mitch Hession is no stranger to leadership. As part of a team of over 100 athletes, Hession has realized the importance of relational investment and time management, not only balancing the two worlds of athletics and academics, but all aspects of life, like spending time with his fiancé Danielle. Hession has been running ever since he can remember and has been on a team for more than ten years. He takes part in events here at SAU like the 60 and 110 meter hurdles, the 400m dash and the 4x4. Hession said being a senior veteran, a lot of the novelty of the sport has worn off. What keeps him going, specifically this year and for the last couple of years, is his team. “Wanting to be a part of a team that people are proud to be on and want to be on, like SAU’s, track team is something that I picked up from upperclassmen when I was a freshman here,” Hession said. He accredits a lot of his inspiration to his teammates. “They taught me traits like being a good teammate, being a good sport, taking genuine interest in those around you and displaying Christ when you’re out on campus,” Hession Said. “So I’ve kind of taken those things they’ve taught me and tried to teach them to others, like my teammates who are freshmen now.” Hession strives to pass on the legacy of teammates like Quentin Greiner, who passed away last summer in a car accident. “In the time he was here, he
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taught me so much about creating a positive team environment because that’s exactly what he did every day,” Hession said. “I can’t do it exactly like him but I can try to take aspects of what he did and try to carry that on.” Being a 5’7” college hurdler, Hession shares that a big challenge he has faced in his track career is overcoming the hurdle of going up against athletes who are often much taller and therefore have an advantage over him. However, Hession has proven himself on numerous accounts, including being ranked in the top ten university records for the 55 and 60 meter hurdles and the 110 high hurdles. When it comes to his mentality, Hession said he has changed from running to beat other people to running to do his best and beat who he was at his last race.
“Track and field is something that I love, but it comes to an end,” Hession said. “It’s not enough just to be a good athlete. You have to be a good teammate, a good student, and overall a good person. For me, that looks like following Christ and displaying Christ not only on the track but in my everyday life.” For his last spring season, Hession is excited to continue working hard and passing the baton of camaraderie. “I don’t need anyone to remember my name, I just want to help foster a good team environment,” Hession said.
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SAU recently released the announcement of the upcoming renovation and rebuilding of the Ralph G. Walker Memorial Track & Field Complex, which is projected to be finished next spring. Head over to page 21 to learn more about the new project.