Vol. 71, Issue 4 by Southern Accent

SouthernAccent The student voice since 1926 Collegedale, Tennessee Thursday, October 1, 2015 Vol. 71, Issue 4

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On Sunday, Sept. 2, Ackerman Auditorium was filled with the sounds of jazz, in honor of Brian Gallaher, the band director at Ocoee Middle School who passed away in the I-75 pileup on June 25. Scott Ball, dean of the School of Music, and Ken Parsons, band and jazz ensemble conductor, wanted to do something special in honor of their friend. Ball and Parsons decided to hold a concert and give all ticket proceeds to Gallaher’s family. “Brian really was part of our family,” said Parsons. “We have collected an amount payable [for Brian’s family] of $3,205.” Gallaher was an active musician and runner. He lived in Cleveland, Tenn. for the entirety of his life and was survived by his wife of 14 years and their two children. The ensemble played tunes especially liked by Gallaher, who often accompanied the Southern Adventist University Jazz Ensemble on the trumpet. Guest performer Nathan Warner from Lee University performed on his trumpet. Dressed head-to-toe in gray plaid with slicked-back hair, he played “Round Midnight” by Cootie Williams and Thelonious Monk. A variety of sounds wafted through the auditorium, from Duke Ellington to Jamaican reggae-influenced tunes. “Horn of Puente,” a favorite of Gallaher’s band students was also played. The piece featured a trumpet solo by Greg Lindquist, Collegedale Academy band and orchestra director. Before the last piece, Parsons turned to the audience and shared an experience from the concert at Veterans Continued on page 4

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Isabel Paiva is crowned as pageant winner at LAC night.

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Latin American Club (LAC) hosted its annual LAC Night on Saturday evening, Sept. 26, in the Iles P.E. Center. This year’s program took a different approach: a beauty pageant themed “Talento, Pasión y Belleza” (“Talent, Passion and Beauty”). Geovanna Ruiz, LAC president, said while she was watching “Nuestra Belleza Latina,” a Latin American beauty pageant, she was inspired with

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the idea to display the talents of the Latin American community, the passion of her Latin culture and the “belleza” (beauty) of Latin American women. Students were escorted on stage in formal and traditional dress, representing their countries across the globe. The emphasis was particularly on female students from Latin American countries. The pageant contestants were then asked about their future career plans and what they love

about the country they represented. Throughout the program were beautiful renditions of classic Latin American songs and poetry about the pride of Latin American heritage. Freshman health science major Ruth Yepez recited a poem that detailed the hardships of many Latin American immigrants coming to the United States. Junior psychobiology major Marielsy Pimentel also recited a poem about her pride

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IS HOMOSEXUALITY A SIN?

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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY, MOCK TRIAL RAISE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS Rosana HugHes EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

On Thursday, Sept. 24, the Southern Accent reported that Southern Adventist University updated its sexual misconduct policy and included an amnesty clause to comply with Title IX policies. This article raised many questions across social media about the policy’s wording. Southern is a university that does not condone premarital sex or drinking alcohol, but it does, like other universities,

take cases of sexual misconduct very seriously. This is why an amnesty clause was incorporated into the sexual misconduct policy—to ensure that students that are victims of sexual misconduct are able to come forward without fear of discipline from the university, even if they were engaging in activities not condoned by the university’s code of conduct. The policy states that the university may offer leniency to students who violate South-

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ern’s code of conduct—not state or federal law. The amnesty clause states, “The nature and scope of the leniency depends on the particular circumstances involved.” This statement is required to be incorporated in the policy due to some instances where the university cannot offer leniency to its students even if they are victims of sexual misconduct. For example, if a student became a victim of sexual misconduct in a vehicle he or she Continued on page 4

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Rape victim shares story at convocation clementSon SupriyAdi STAFF WRITER

Southern Adventist University’s Sexual Awareness week featured Katie Koestner, a survivor of date rape, at an evening convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Koestner was asked to highlight the importance of Title IX and consent by sharing the details of her own case that took place in 1990. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education. According to Southern’s own sexual misconduct policy, “Southern Adventist University is committed to promoting a campus environment where sexual misconduct is not tolerated

and where victims of sexual misconduct of all kinds are provided support and avenues of correction as appropriate.” Koestner shared details of her own rape to show Southern students the relationship between the university’s policy and the responsibility that everyone has to help each other. Koestner was raped in 1990 during the third weekend of her freshmen year at the College of William and Mary. The rapist was not a stranger but rather someone she knew and trusted. Though the school board found him guilty, the punishment was inconsequential: no visitation to Koestner’s residence hall for one semester. Unsatisfied with the out-

come, Koestner began to speak out. In 1991, Koestner appeared on the cover of Time magazine, bringing date rape to national attention. Koesnter became an advocate and board member of Take Back the Night, an “international 501(c)3 charitable foundation that seeks to end sexual violence in all of its forms including sexual assault, sexual abuse, dating violence, and domestic violence.” Koestner’s convocation wasn’t solely to focus on what happened to her. “I tell you not for your pity. I don’t need it,” she said. “I tell you because no matter how unconfident you feel, I want you to know you can change the world. Just speak.”

Remembering former professor Jan Haluska

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Jan Charles Haluska, 73, of Collegedale, died of cancer on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. He peacefully passed away in his sleep at home. Dr. Haluska taught in the English department at Southern Adventist University for 33 years, serving as chair from 2008 until his retirement in May 2014. He is especially well remembered for his passionate presentations of literature, faith and humanity in Survey of English Literature, 19th Century British Literature, Ancient Classics and more.

He was born in San Francisco, Calif, on Dec. 17, 1941, the only child of Charles and Lois Haluska. Dr. Haluska was a graduate of San Rafael Military Academy and served three years in Germany with the United States Army. He was a founding member of the Desmond Doss American Legion Post 257. Dr. Haluska’s great passion was teaching. After seven years at Georgia-Cumberland Academy in Calhoun, Ga., he completed his Ph.D. in English from the University of Ten-

nessee Knoxville and taught at Southern for many years. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marcia Opstad Haluska, sons Aaron and David, and grandsons Nathan, Joshua and Seth Haluska. “Jan was a person of great integrity and his faith in God remained strong through his final moments,” said Bob Young, senior vice president of Academic Administration. “As scripture says, ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ‘Yes,’ says the Spirit, ‘that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them (Revelation 14:13).’ We will miss his steady character and Godly graces.” Physics professor Ken Caviness reflected on Dr. Haluska’s passing. “We mourn. A giant has fallen in Israel. He will be missed,” Caviness said. “For many years Jan has challenged his students – and all of us who spent time with him – to greater things, not only by his incisive reasoning and his obvious compassion, but also by his own example, his ramrod straight integrity and authenticity.” A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church with visitation beginning at 3 p.m. and a memorial service following at 4 p.m. Interment will be in Collegedale Memorial Park cemetery. Information provided by chattanoogan.com and the English department.

Koestner encouraged the student body to “set the standard for campus” and said, “Does she have to be a sister or a friend for you to do something? Will you just help anyone? I am one. You are many.” Koestner specifically brought attention to Southern students when she said, “Within your own bubble, there’s people that need help.” Junior social work major Stephanie Rupay-Rumrrill strongly agreed. “Personally, I think people here at Southern are too sheltered,” said Rupay-Rumrrill. “We think nothing like that would happen here, but it already does.” Unfortunately, due to a miscommunication, not everyone

was able to attend Koestner’s convocation. The original scheduled time of 7:30 p.m. was changed to 7:00 p.m. Only some of the campus posters were changed to include the correct time. “The time change was definitely a little confusing for those who came in halfway through the story,” said Myron Madden, senior mass communications major, “but while they did miss part of the presentation, I feel like they still got the underlying message—and convocation credit. I’m glad she shared her story with the students, and I hope it will cause those who heard it feel confident enough to seek help or justice if they were in a similar situation.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR The Southern Accent and its editor, Rosana Hughes, deserve praise for last week’s article detailing the changes to Southern Adventist University’s sexual misconduct policy. The article is on point in everything it says. But besides praising Ms. Hughes for a job well done, I’d like to further comment on thoughts the article brought to my mind. Southern’s longer sexual misconduct policy is the result of the federal mandates outlined in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). While this mandate, and others, have made a huge amount of work for this campus to make us compliant, the changes are consistent with the duties of a Christian campus. Christians are tasked in the Bible to protect the vulnerable. The result of VAWA on this campus is that we are being intentional in giving vulnerable students their voices back. Campus Safety, the residence hall deans, the office of Student Services, Health Services, and administrators—all of us want students to know we take their testimonies of misconduct, which includes non-contact acts like stalking and verbal harassment, seriously. But our process is intentional about protecting the rights of both alleged survivors and perpetrators. Therefore, I invite everyone to visit

the Student Services website and become acquainted with the policy. I also want to point out that the talk about consent being the most important factor in misconduct can be easily inferred to mean a casual looking of the other way about sexual activity on this campus that is the result of consent. In fact, it is not. Although federal mandates require me to teach the nuances of consent to this campus, my first allegiance is to God. And so I call Southern students to lives of purity consistent with what is taught in the Bible. Federal definitions of consent do not diminish Southern’s policy on sexual conduct, which is grounded in the Biblical call to singles to remain abstinent until married. My goal, then, is to assure that while our campus becomes compliant with federal mandates, we never lose sight of the reason this university exists in the first place. We serve a loving God. I end, however, as I started. Ms. Hughes’s article was not on Southern’s policy on sexual conduct. That is a topic for a different article. She deserves praise for a fine article on the sexual misconduct policy. Dennis Negron, vice president of student services

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Southern students volunteer in Ironman the World Triathlon Corporation and is widely considered one of the most difficult sporting events in the world. Over 2,500 people flock to the event to participate and most spend several months training in preparation. This was Chattanooga’s second year hosting one of the races, with Little Debbie as its main sponsor this year. The Allied Health club volunteered for the second year, this time at a station located halfway through the marathon, which

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One marathon, over two miles of swimming and 112 miles of biking. These are the numbers that make up the incredible feat that is called the Ironman. On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Allied Health club volunteered at the Ironman Chattanooga and got to experience a taste of the race for themselves. The Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlons organized by

was the last leg of the race. At their station, racers could pick up a bag that they had left for themselves at the beginning of the race, full of items that they would need later on. There was “anything from candy bars to toothbrushes,” said Kalli Wilkens, allied health club president. “Some didn’t have anything packed at all, and some didn’t want the bags they brought.” They saw a huge variety of different people running the race, which made it even more

Collegedale church welcomes Pastor Moon Chetty. His new responsibilities include working with the Adoration and Renewal teams and the church’s audio-visual department to create more fulfilling worship programs for church members.

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Some of Moon’s other tasks include leading out in church services and coaching worship leaders. Moon will also be working in tandem with Southern Adventist University’s School of Music and the Greater Collegedale School System to bring more diverse content into worship services. “God worked through a series of connections, conversa-

The Collegedale Seventhday Adventist Church welcomed Pastor Jim Moon to its pastoral staff this fall. Moon came to Collegedale from the San Luis Valley in Colorado and serves as the church’s new pastor of worship. Moon is answering the call for leadership in the Collegedale Church after the recent departure of Pastor Sam

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tions, scripture, prayer and circumstances,” said Moon. “It was clear he was calling our family to Collegedale and me, specifically, to serve in the role of pastor of worship.” Moon, originally from Berrien Springs, Mich., attended Andrews University, where he received his master of divinity degree. His wife, Ingrid and children, 14-year-old Jay, 13-year-old Maggie and 9-year-old Sam, have also joined the Collegedale family.

enjoyable to watch. “We saw some teenage girls run with their mom for a bit, a dad stop to kiss his wife and baby,” Wilkens said. Last year, the club volunteered at a station in the biking section of the race handing out Gatorade and water, Wilkens said. This year was different because they were stationed in the middle of the marathon, which was at the 13.1 mile marker. While carving nearly five hours out of a Sunday after-

noon to hand out bags at a race may seem like a time consuming project, Wilkens said that the racers “who were nice and polite when we helped them made it more than worthwhile to serve today.” Luke Foster, an allied health club member, said that one athlete even gave him a pat on the shoulder after he ran after him with his bag, because he didn’t need it. “One day I want to be an Ironman, aka super hero, if God will give me the time!”

“My conviction is that authentic worship isn’t a function of style or size,” Moon said. “It is a function of sincerity of heart.” He said his vision for the Collegedale Church is that worship can “become a way of life.” “My prayer is that worship would fuel our witness and be our witness,” Moon said. Moon also said that he has a desire to spread Collegedale Church’s influence throughout the greater Chattanooga area, ministering to more than just

the community of Collegedale and Southern in a variety of ways—from interpersonal witnessing to larger outreach activities. “I pray that anywhere people are [that] our folks will be getting to know them, befriend them and pray with them so they can see God answer those prayers and know that He is real in their lives,” said Moon. “I feel like this would be an amazing step toward taking making worship a way of life at Collegedale.”

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stole, the university would not, under any circumstances, be able to offer leniency toward that student for committing a theft, which is a felony in all 50 states. Another concern that was brought up was the potential for false accusations of sexual misconduct in order to get a “free pass” for violations of Southern’s code of conduct. “Southern has investigators that have been trained in sexual misconduct investigations,” said Dennis Negron, vice president of Student Services. “We use the preponderance of evidence when determining whether or not sanctions should be rendered.” Later the same day, Southern held a mock date-rape trial for convocation credit as part of its Title IX awareness campaign. The purpose of the trial was to raise awareness of sexual misconduct and cause people to think about what consent actually means. The City of Collegedale’s Judge, Kevin Wilson, presided over the trial. Jason Demastus, assistant district attorney for Hamilton County district court house, served

as prosecutor and Mariella Pechero-Hoffman, disability services coordinator, served as defense attorney in the trial. The victim was played by an alumna and the alleged perpetrator was played by a current student. Jury members were selected at random from the audience based on marked convocation cards. Of 12 jury spots, only nine students came forward. The case outlined the hypothetical events that took place one night between two students in Collegedale Academy’s parking lot. The case was portrayed as consensual interactions to begin with; however, by the end of the cross-examination, it was evident that there were gray areas on what really occurred during the hypothetical situation. Although the perpetrator said that the entire encounter was consensual, the victim said that parts of it were not. Three jurors found the defendant not guilty, which resulted in a hung jury. In real criminal case trials, the jury must have a unanimous vote, otherwise it will lead to a mistrial. This means that the case did not reach a verdict, and

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Park, on Labor Day. He said a man from Gallaher’s family came up to Parsons and told him about a note he found. The note was from Gallaher to himself as a reminder of who he wanted to be. Parson said the note read, “Become Christ minded, put the welfare of others above my

own interests, be slow to anger in frustrations; as myself, focus always on how God has blessed me, do not talk bad about anyone…be mindful of what I watch, what I listen to, and what I read. Take time everyday to thank God for my family.” Parsons finished reading, looked up and said, “What a guy.”

it may be tried again before a new jury at a later date; or the state or plaintiff may decide to not pursue the case any further. A Q&A session was held that evening to clarify any questions or concerns that may have come up during the mock trial.

“While [the mock trial] is different [from a real trial], there are actually a lot of similarities because there are a lot of gray areas of the law,” said Wilson at the Q&A session. “It’s nice if everything is black and white, but seldom is that the case.” Adonijah McCann, fresh-

man psychology major, learned the importance of consent. “I learned that with consent, you have to verbally say it, or else [the prosecution] can jump hoops and loopholes,” McCann said. “So make sure you say what you mean and mean what you say.”

Mariella Pechero-Hoffman, disability services coordinator (left), acting as defense attorney, and student, alleged perpetrator (right), act in the mock trial. Photo by Tyler Thomas

The final piece was “Ever Braver, Ever Stronger,” featuring Warner and the addition of several instruments, such as a flute and clarinet. Parsons closed with prayer: “We put Brian’s family in your care. The days will be difficult, but let them always know that there is an army of friends praying, supporting, and that You are always present.”

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in her Afro-Latina heritage. Isabel Paiva, a junior liberal arts education major representing Ecuador, won the pageant. Paiva said that after graduation she wants to return to Ecuador and teach. She said she was very pleased to win because she was surrounded by family and friends who showed so much support and lost their voices to cheer for her. “LAC night as a whole was amazing, “ said Paiva. “I enjoyed seeing everyone come out and support.” Last year, LAC Night presented a play, but the LAC executive board hoped for something different this year to show more diversity in their Latin American culture. Ruiz said that although they were emphasizing their Latin American culture, having oth-

er students from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the United States on stage was her way of representing unity among the cultural clubs on campus. The overall reaction to LAC night was positive. Junior nursing major Rebeca Amich, who represented Puerto Rico, said, “The food was good, and I enjoyed showing our beautiful Latinas.” Amich said she enjoyed LAC Night as a participant but believed it had greater potential. Ruiz said her only regret about LAC night was the short time she had to prepare. She hoped that with more time to prepare, there could have been an even broader variety of performances that would display even more diversity within the Latin American community at Southern.

Have you checked out the Accent online? SAU Jazz Ensemble performing a benefit concert in honor of Brian Gallaher. Photo by Jordan Putt

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A LEAP toward success

Mentor program prepares students for the future CONTRIBUTOR AND NEWS EDITOR

Leadership Education through Alumni Partnerships (LEAP) connects juniors and seniors with alumni mentors in their respective career fields. The goal of the program, sponsored by Alumni Relations, is to “build positive relationships between alumni and current students, provide access to productive Adventist career networking connections,

and enrich experiences in the areas of life transitions, personal finance, and spiritual development,” according to the LEAP handbook. Mentors and mentees are paired up based on similar career paths. Mentors then work to guide students as they prepare for their future careers. Interaction is done through monthly connections, such as meetings or phone calls. MacKenzie Ogan, senior nursing major, experienced

the benefits of the LEAP program firsthand. She was unofficially mentored by nurse Mike Wyckoff, ‘84, until the two learned of LEAP.

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“I asked if I could be part of the program and requested that Mike become my official mentor,” Ogan said. The partnership was approved and Wyckoff stepped into the new role of mentor. He helped Ogan study for every nursing test that year, an experience that she said helped her immensely. “It was one of the most meaningful mentoring experiences with Mike,” Ogan said. “Until Mike became my mentor and friend, I didn’t truly understand how much of a positive difference a mentor can make in a student’s educational success and life

after college.” For Ogan, having a mentor helped better prepare her for her future career while completing the steps to get there. Juniors or seniors interested in the LEAP program may apply at any time. Sophomores are encouraged to apply by the end of April before their junior year. Mentor-mentee matches are typically made within one month of application. Students interested in the program may apply online on the LEAP Mentoring page or talk to Evonne Crook, director of Alumni Relations.

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If you have not noticed the turned-up dirt near the duck pond and near the A.W. Spalding Elementary School, then you have not noticed the half-a-million-dollar project on Southern Adventist University’s campus; improving the sewer system. Marty Hamilton, associate vice president of financial

administration, gave the rundown on the project. The City of Chattanooga handles all the sewers, including Collegedale’s. “Chattanooga is under scrutiny from the Environmental Protection Agency about the grime that is getting in the water,” said Marty Hamilton. “The sewer water and the clean water are mixing together. The EPA wants them to repairs the lines under infiltration.”

The City of Chattanooga mandated repairing the lines but is not helping pay for it. The budget of $400,000– $500,000 is coming from the university’s budget. Joe Farrow, the City of Collegedale engineer, is conducting the process. The overhaul has only begun. The repair of the sewer system, which began in December 2014, is currently in year two of the project.

Sewer renovations on Hickman Drive. Photo by Deborah Hall

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Hello, my name is Luke Steen, and I am the Talge Dorm chaplain! It’s been a great year thus far with Pastor Clarke coming and speaking in the dorm for a week of prayer. We have another week of prayer coming up in November from the 8th to the 14th. A little bit about myself: My favorite sport is ice hockey, favorite team the Maple Leafs. I’m from Texas. I love any kind of food, but my favorite is a good dish of beef brisket, and I’m down to travel anywhere in the world. The craziest experience I have ever had is being chased by a rhino in the jungle of Nepal. This year in the dorm I want to cultivate a deeper sense of brotherhood because once we graduate and move into our own houses, many of us will lose that sense of brotherhood and will never know our neighbors. Sometimes we get so busy that we pass people who need our help. Paul says in his letter to the Galatians, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (6:2). That is what this year is all about: carrying each other’s burdens so that anyone struggling knows they can go to someone for help. Luke Steen is a junior theology major.

On September 24, the supreme leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, addressed the highest political, social and economical decision-making entity in the country: the United States Congress. This was the first time that a pope had addressed Congress, marking a very historical moment for the joint session, which gathered leaders of religion and politics. Francis called Congress to be the voice of the people, to represent them fairly and to “defend and preserve the dignity of your fellow citizens in the tireless and demanding pursuit of the common good.” Francis then compared the work of Congress with that of Moses. He concluded that the example of Moses calls them “to protect, by means of the law, the image and likeness fashioned by God on every human face.”

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After speaking to Congress, Francis addressed the people of the United States, young and old alike. He was able to achieve by reminding listeners of four great Americans: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., Dorothy Day, a social activist and founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, and Thomas Merton, a Cistercian monk. Francis mentioned briefly some of the aspects that characterized these great Americans and the social, religious, political and humanitarian

Why I left the church

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Dear Generations Before Me: I see you have been writing blog posts and articles. From CNN to Relevant Magazine, headlines scream about why

my generation is choosing to walk away from the church. I see the judgment cast on millennials that questions whether or not we are even in relationship with God.

changes that these “fantastic four” brought into the lives of many. He also listed the different contributions and aspects that we must learn in order to advance into a future where we are moving forward, “together, as one, in a renewed spirit of fraternity and solidarity, cooperating generously for the common good.” Francis’ message primarily focused on the liberty of all, the unity of Americans regardless of their gender, race or place of origin, the pursuit of the common good and the

necessity to preserve religious freedom in the United States in order to truly be liberated in all aspects of one’s life. The pontiff also emphasized the need for all nations to follow the Golden Rule found in the Bible: treat others as you desire them to treat you. Francis’ address was quite remarkable and pointed out to Congress some of the issues that this country’s political powers still need to work on in order to truly be “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

I know you blame social media and my cellphone for my disconnection. But I am not disconnecting from the church. No, I am not walking away from the church at all. In fact, I am stepping outside the four walls of a building INTO the church. I have a strong call to the marginalized, so this is about establishing relationships with those who would never step inside the church building. I end up having church in tattoo parlors, on the streets at Instameets, coffee shops and night clubs. I am an untraditional, unorthodox, unexpected boxbreaker. I am the faceless one you meet and never forget the conversation. I am the nameless one sharing my heart via obscure pictures and quotes on Instagram. I see Him manifest in media. I hear Him speak in music. Every face in front of me is to be loved like Jesus. I am an unlikely vessel of the Gospel with a rough exte-

rior who tries to have a heart of gold. Maybe I am not in a church building every week. Maybe, instead, I am having church everyday. So, generations before me, worried about my relationship with God, please hear me now. Yes, I have walked away from the four walls of the church building, but I have stepped into a 24/7 relationship and I need your support now more than ever. I need your prayers as I carry the light into the margins. From time to time, I will come back into the four walls of the church, and I will need your strength – not your judgment – to pour light and life into me so that I can go back outside and serve again. So, generations before me, please hear the cry of my heart: Help me live out the call of God for our generation - to step outside the four walls of the church building and take the Gospel to those hungry for love. Kayla Dalusong is a senior religious studies major

The viewpoints on this page do not necessarily reflect those of the Accent, Southern Adventist University or the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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We need a culture of consent

tirety on the Student Services webpage). Well, as they say—better late than never. I doubt our straight-laced college would have given more than lip service to the issue of sexual consent had the government not prodded them into action. But however delayed, the administration’s recent support of survivors is an admirable undertaking. Too many cases of nonconsent have been ignored or even suppressed by highly esteemed colleges—

let’s hope this Christian institution can avoid the sins of so many others. Make no mistake, these are topics that desperately need addressing, even on a campus that expressly forbids extramarital sex, drinking and other associated behaviors. The nature of humanity is such that violations plague every community, Christian and secular, ancient and modern. Whether it’s at a crowded party, in the privacy of one’s home, outside in the streets or the woods—whether the perpetrator is a lover, friend, family member, acquaintance or stranger—sexual boundaries are trampled upon in this world. But while we may never change the darkness of the human heart, we can change the cultural contexts that tolerate or condone violators and shame victims. We can challenge the societal lie that shapes many people’s views on relationships and sex—lust-ruled men pawing at women who owe them pleasure—and instead support an egalitarian, respectful narrative more in line with Christian and/or individualist values. Each man and each woman is in full control of their own body, and no one has the right to disrespect or override

someone’s personal sexual decisions. Relationships, particularly sexual ones, require unambiguous communication of desires between partners. (Until humans gain the power of telepathy, we shouldn’t be assuming too much about the wants of others.) We can recognize consent for what it is—freely given, ongoing and enthusiastic—and for what it is not—wheedled out, extorted, set in stone, reluctant or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We can apply the rules of respect to nonsexual encounters, learning the boundaries of those around us and respecting them. Finally, we can support survivors by listening to and understanding them, expanding our pool of available resources and creating a safe community by discouraging the kind of mocking and derogatory talk that often surrounds issues like this. But all this change won’t happen on its own. It must have the commitment of Southern students to make consent a principle. Will we take that stand?

my professor quoted a Bible verse that once and for all answered my question. Micah 6:8 says “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Out of all the Bible verses I

have studied to help me understand, this one finally did. It is not about being perfect, going to church, checking off the Christian to-do list or any other outward Christian activity. It is simply loving mercy, humbly learning from God and acting justly. We are not the judges. We are not bet-

ter than anyone, “for God is greater than any mortal” (Job 33:12). All I have to do is love and be kind, accept others as they are and encourage them to walk humbly with God.

Photo by Stock Photos amanda ruf CONTRIBUTOR

The national conversation about sexual assault and consent has finally breached the Adventist bubble here in Happy Valley. Title IX, that 1972 law most famous for boosting women’s athletics in schools, has in recent years been at the core of the Obama administration’s crackdown on campus sexual assault. Any school receiving federal funding must comply with the U.S. Department of Education’s

new requirements, which include forming a comprehensive policy regarding grievance procedures, protection of victims and disciplinary action. Being a recipient of federal assistance, Southern Adventist University has done this. Last week’s convocations about sexual violence, including Thursday’s dramatic mock rape trial, were part of the university’s efforts to educate students about its new “sexual misconduct” policies and procedures (see them in their en-

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Amanda Ruf is a senior English major.

Is homosexuality a sin? Keren GOmez CONTRIBUTOR

“Gratoy.” This is a Thai word used to describe men that dress like women. Homosexual. This is a word used to describe people attracted to others of the same gender. I won’t lie and say that it’s always been easy being comfortable around that word. I was raised in a very conservative home, so homosexuals are not ever talked about in my family, but I went to live in Thailand for a year, and the LGBT community is not separate there. They are not their own group: they are simply part of society. Lesbians, gays, transgender, bisexuals—they are all openly talked about in Thailand. It can be overwhelming, especially for someone like me, coming from such a conservative environment. I have struggled to be open to

the changes going on around me, and although I don’t have many gay or lesbian friends, I know it is something I need to find a balance with. Now, a sin is a sin, right? So, lying and cheating are just as much of a sin as adultery and pornography. So, why do we consider some sins worse than others? Aside from completely rejecting the Holy Spirit, all other sins can be forgiven if there is true repentance. I was taught that being gay or lesbian is a sin, but is it really? Whether you are born gay/lesbian or later become one is a whole other debate. However, for this one instance, I will go with the assumption that people are born gay or lesbian. I was born a heterosexual woman, yet I still sin just like everyone else. I must ask forgiveness and repent, just like everyone else. So I started looking for the balance that I needed, and it wasn’t until very recently that

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Karen Gomez is a junior psychology major

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LIFESTYLE

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PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN: Zechariah Musselman

Zechariah Musselman Photo by Bryant Rodriguez

“Today, we had KentuckyTennessee, Florida and the Carolinas Conferences come do interviews. So, my first interview was with KentuckyTennessee and I was really nervous. My heart was beating. I was shaking all over just waiting for my interview. I actually showed up fifteen minutes early to my interview. When I knocked, the man who was going to interview me said, ‘Hold on, give me fifteen minutes to review some papers.’ That made me even more nervous for my first interview. I thought I had screwed up my chances already, but after talking to him I felt better. He asked me about my call to ministry and what my passions were. My answer was that I have a real passion for youth because I feel like that’s a big decision time for a lot of people. Many decide to stay in the church or to venture out at that time. I feel like if we get people involved then they will stay in the church. Honestly, I think people of all ages should be involved - it would help all of them. I have been praying a lot these past few days. Yesterday, I prayed constantly and I have had a lot of people pray for me today. Whenever I go to prayer, it helps calm my nerves to know that God’s in control and that He will decide where I should be. Ultimately, whether I get a conference call for a position or not, I know He can still use me.” Zechariah Musselman is a senior theology major.

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College from an introvert’s perspective nAtAliA Perez

LIFESTYLE EDITOR

We live in a world dependent on social interaction and communication - understandably so. However, certain situations make for uncomfortable social obstacles for the average introvert. As a student, you learn to accept that college is wired for moreextroverted individuals. Being an introvert myself, I can definitely relate to some of the struggles college brings. 1) Icebreakers: Usually an introvert’s most dreaded social situation. There’s nothing more off-putting than being put into a group of people you don’t know and sharing, say, three random facts about yourself or how your summer went. The mental preparation it takes to even talk out loud in a group of unknown people is unmatched. 2) Putting you on the spot in class: As introverts, we like to think things through

excessively before sharing them aloud. There’s a long complicated process through which we filter our opinions before deciding we’re ready for other people to hear them. When a teacher asks us what we think about a topic in front of the class, it’s low-key terrifying. We have to speed up our thinking process and force our brains to come up with a rough and final draft of our opinion in less than half the time we would typically have. It’s like having someone tell you to bake delicious cookies in five minutes. 3) When your friends abandon you with people you just met (my personal favorite): How great is it when our more-socially-comfortable friend totally ditches us with someone we’ve just been introduced to? What do you even say? If you’re like me, you’ll probably succumb to total awkwardness and start

out by asking them whether they like pickles more than olives and bracing yourself for whatever strange look you receive. Having someone there to carry the load of the conversation when we run out of things to say is so comforting to us introvert souls. 4) Forced group projects with people you don’t know: Most introverts like to do things alone, especially projects. We like to work at our own pace, have time to entertain our own thought processes and develop our own ideas without the limits of working with others. It’s harder to share our ideas in fear that we won’t be accepted by the people with whom we’re working. 5) Presentations in class: Speaking out loud for anything is a total nightmare, even if it’s just going around the room and introducing yourself. Speaking out loud

for five minutes or more for a presentation is an absolute catastrophe. 6) Answering phone calls: Being an introvert, I’m definitely more of a texter. Any form of writing is a life raft to introverts. It gives us time to think. E-mail, Facebook messaging, texting or any form of instant messaging are our default forms of communicating. When someone calls, I will actually glare at my phone and let my voicemail receive it. If we’re not mentally prepared to entertain a phone call, we will most likely ignore it. Also, phone calls are usually more awkward because if we’re not completely comfortable with someone, they won’t completely be comfortable with our silence. If you’re an introvert and you struggle with any of these social situations, you’re definitely not alone. Introverts unite! ...Separately.

‘Nooga Happenings

Oct. 8

THURSDAY

• Gallery at Blackwell fall show (free, all weekend) • 3rd Quarter Artist-in Residence: John Stanford (free, all weekend) • Eve Plumb Art Exhibition (free, 6-8 p.m.) • Chattanooga State Faculty Recital (free, 7:30-9 p.m.) • Sister Act, A Divine Musical Live On Stage Price: ($12.50 - $30, all weekend)

FRIDAY • 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival (free) • Mixed Media Inspired Artists ‘ Explorations’ (free, 5-7 p.m.) • Jim Cook and Livingright Trio Cookbury Gospel concert (free, 6-8 p.m.)

SATURDAY NIGHT • Impact Your Health Chattanooga! free (Sat and Sunday) • The Weaver Believers Survival Revival Gospel Concert (free, 6-8 p.m.) • A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Paul McCartney ($21-81 7:30-9:30 p.m.)

SUNDAY • Chattanooga market culture fest free 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Jericho Brass Band concert (free, 6-7:30 p.m.)

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SPORTS

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FC Barcelona setbacks erica King and elOise ravell CONTRIBUTOR & MANAGING EDITOR

The football season has begun here in the States, but there is always another football season happening around the world, better known as soccer. Most American knowledge of soccer comes from playing an excessive amount of FIFA in their dorm rooms. However, there is so much more to it. On Sept. 24, FC Barcelona, one of the best soccer teams in Europe, lost to Celta Vigo, a team from the northwest region of Spain, lowering Barcelona in the ranks and bumping Celta Vigo to the number one spot. Barcelona had started its usual players with the exception of the goalie, Claudio Bravo, who suffered a preseason back injury and was substituted by German-born Ter Stegen. Barcelona struggled through the match and let in four

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goals, the third time this has happened in the past two months. Furthermore, Ter Stegen’s record this season has been nothing but poor. In six matches, Stegen has let in 15 goals, averaging 2½ goals per game, which is not boast-worthy when playing for arguably the world’s best team. More bad luck for the club.

This past Saturday, FC Barcelona played against Las Palmas, the club hailing from the Canary Islands. Suarez scored two goals resulting in a Barcelona win, but it came with a price. It was early in the first half when Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi got injured. A Las Palmas defender blocked his left-footed shot

as he ran in from the right wing. He received treatment immediately and tried to play again, but was substituted out 10 minutes later. Turns out, Messi tore his medial collateral ligament (MCL) and will be out for the next eight weeks, including the anticipated El Clasico match against Real Madrid on November 22.

Barcelona is struggling to maintain their prestigious status, and the injuries certainly aren’t helping. Luckily, they have loyal fans to support them and an excellent coach to get them back on track and start making those goals. Erica King is senior international studies major.

Futsal Standings

as of 9/25

League: Mens a Rank TeaM 1 avengeRs League 2 Ya Tu sabe 3 shiFTeaM 4 chRisTiano is bae 5 coRea

Wins 2 2 2 2 0

Losses 1 1 1 1 4

Ties 0 0 0 0 0

PeRcenTage 0.6667 0.6667 0.6667 0.6667 0.0000

PTs FoR 32 28 30 16 19

PTs againsT 20 21 25 20 39

PTs DiFF 12 7 5 -4 -20

FoRFeiT Wins 0 0 0 0 0

FoRFeiTs 0 0 0 0 0

League: Mens b easT Rank TeaM 1 Don’T FighT The FeeLing 2 cooLPLaY 3 Tuhon 4 TYRanno-suaRez Rex 5 honeY baDgeRs 6 gaLaxY

Wins 3 2 1 1 1 0

Losses 0 1 1 2 2 2

Ties 0 0 0 0 0 0

PeRcenTage 1.0000 0.6667 0.5000 0.3333 0.3333 0.0000

PTs FoR 33 24 12 23 14 8

PTs againsT 21 17 15 25 23 13

PTs DiFF 12 7 -3 -2 -9 -5

FoRFeiT Wins 0 0 0 0 0 0

FoRFeiTs 0 0 0 0 0 0

League: Mens b WesT Rank TeaM 1 Fc kazakhsTan 2 RaMPage 3 TeaM unRuLY 4 saLvaje 5 a1 6 soRTo Fc 7 squaD goaLs

Wins 2 2 3 2 0 0 0

Losses 0 0 1 1 1 3 3

Ties 1 1 0 0 3 1 0

PeRcenTage 0.8333 0.8333 0.7500 0.6667 0.3750 0.1250 0.0000

PTs FoR 28 19 40 16 27 18 10

PTs againsT 14 9 8 14 37 34 42

PTs DiFF 14 10 32 2 -10 -16 -32

FoRFeiT Wins 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

FoRFeiTs 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

League: LaDies Rank TeaM 1 bae-goaLs 2 PFc 3 RazzMaTazz 4 boRDeR Line 5 LeTs geT Messi

Wins 3 2 1 1 0

Losses 0 1 1 1 4

Ties 0 0 0 0 0

PeRcenTage 1.0000 0.6667 0.5000 0.5000 0.0000

PTs FoR 20 18 5 6 2

PTs againsT 7 6 5 9 24

PTs DiFF 13 12 0 -3 -22

FoRFeiT Wins 0 0 0 0 0

FoRFeiTs 0 0 0 0 0

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CALENDAR 1 OCT

THURSDAY

2 OCT 63O

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• Convocation: Week of Prayer, 11a, Church, Subodh Pandit • Online Registration for SS16 & S16S3 Begins • Psychology Program applications due, Summerour • Deans/Chairs Advisory, 3:30p • Fall at the Wall, 7p, Church, Subodh Pandit

4 OCT 64O

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• 32nd Annual Sunbelt Cohutta Springs Triathlon, • Registration, 10:30-11:45a, Race Begins, 12:30p • Board of Trustees Meeting • Symphony Orchestra Concert, 7:30p, Church • (2 Credits)

3 OCT 63O

• Payday: Hourly/Student • West Side for Jesus and Restore, 2p, Wright Hall • Board of Trustees Retreat (2-4) • Vespers: Fall at the Wall, 8p, Church, Subodh Pandit • Afterglow, 9:30p, Church Fellowship Hall • Lift Ladies in Faith Together, 9:30p, Thatcher TV Room • Sunset, 7:24p

5 OCT

SUNDAY

FRIDAY

• Adoration, 9 & 10:15a, Church, Dave Smith • Koinonia Sabbath School, 10a, Presidential Banquet Room • Jesus in the Market Place, 10:15a, Church Fellowship Hall, School of Business & Management • Collegiate Sabbath School, 10:15a, Overflow room east side of sanctuary • Young Adult Sabbath School, 10:15a, Senior Center A, main level • Renewal, 11:35a, Church, Dave Smith • Connect, 11:35a, CA, Andy Nash • Branches, FLAG Camp, 2p, Wright Hall • Evensong, 7p, Church • All Night Softball Tournament, 8:30p, Summit Softball Complex

6 OCT

MONDAY

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• Mid-Semester Book Buy Back, 9a-5p, Campus Shop • Flag Football Season Begins • Undergraduate Council, 3:30p

SABBATH

7 OCT

TUESDAY

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• Mid-Semester Book Buy Back, 9a-5p, Campus Shop • Tornado Siren Test, Noon • Percussion: Michael Burritt, 7:30p, Ackerman • (2 Credits)- Free tickets available at Student Services Office

WEDNESDAY

• LSAT Exams, Lynn Wood • Teach3, Noon, Presidential Banquet Room • SA Senate, 7:30p, White Oak Room

[STUDENT LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS] Volunteers Needed: The Sunbelt Cohutta Springs Triathlon would benefit from some volunteers to help set up, work the event, or tear down the event. If interested contact Rob Bussey, associate professor in the School of PE, Health & Wellness. Friday, October 2 and Sunday, October 4 are the days that help is needed. uQuest Missions: ‪Exciting mission trip opportunities await you this year!! Trips occur during Christmas break, Spring break, and Summer and are typically 10 days to 2 weeks in length. There are many locations to choose from, including Brazil, Egypt, Navajo Nation, Haiti, Indonesia, Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic. Participation is limited so if you are interested in going on a mission trip please contact our uQuest short-term Missions office at 423-236-2121 or email uquestmissions@southern.edu. We would also love to talk to you so stop by our office any time. We are located in Campus Ministries whichtis in the Student Center. ‬

[S.A. Announcements]

BIRTHDAYS

Verse of the Week: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Feeling down? Scared? Unsure? Put aside your insecurities, you’ve got the best Backup out there. Don’t worry, be happy.

October 1 Alex Card Joseph Duarte Annalise Lang Julio Mateo Masanari Sakugawa Alyana Williams

October 2 Naomi Aguilar Carina Allen Courtney Manning Crystal Thomas Bryce Voegele

October 3 Drew Blake Alexy Gatica Nick Griffin Becky Oxentenko Sarah Parris

October 4 Vanessa Hernandez Samantha Landau Brandy Phillips Paris Pringle Seth Sutherland Kaylee Vaughan Madison Wing

October 5 Taylor Hayes Jamila LaBeach Jordy Melendez De’jah Turner Hannah Wambolt Wesley Willier

October 6 Circe Bogart Magdiel Gutierrez David Harris Nelson Serna Emily Tan Jeanna Toulouse

October 7

Michelle Amos Kaitlin Colon Adam Girma Peter Houmann Madison Johnston Lauren Kim Sungeum Kim Mackenzie Ogan Cesar Pimentel Kurtis Rogers

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HUMOR

Thursday, OctOber 1, 2015

Here are some actual news headlines from this month that you might not have seen yet. Included are QR codes leading to each full story for your viewing pleasure.

REAL Headlines from Around the World Cops: Man driving 112 mph was heading to pay speeding ticket

Woman plans to have baby in ocean despite shark warnings

“Siri” interrupts White House press briefing, answers Iran question

Petco won’t sell goldfish to Persians on spring equinox, lawsuit says

Man who shot roommate while teasing cat with laser sight fined $50

Weatherman pronounces ‘Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch’ flawlessly on live TV Desperate and in debt: 30% of Millennials would sell an organ to get rid of student loans

Man, 78, punched in the face by fellow Costco shopper in dispute over nutella samples

= $$$ Female yelling for help turns out to be a parrot Hulk Hogan wants to be Donald

New York Jets quarterback apologizes for liking Domino’s Pizza

Trump’s running mate in the U.S. Presidential election

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