Vol. 72, Issue 11

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Vol. 72, Issue 11

Business department to visit China Last opportunity to sign-up for tour Sierra emilaire editoR-in-Chief

Photo by Tierra Hayes Lee University’s “Voices of Lee”, performed multiple selections in Iles gym on January 16th on MLK Day after Southern’s day of service.

Christian Service department says thank you with convo concert Shivani Ward Lead RepoRteR

On Monday, Voices of Lee from Lee University performed an eclectic selection of songs including “Happy” by Pharell, “Total Praise” by Richard Smallwood and a Christmas Medley by Rascal Flatts that they were featured on. The program was a way to say “thank you” to students, faculty and volunteers for their hard work during MLK community service day.

Music majors were required to attend the convocation, and expressed pleasure in attending the event. Jonathan Rodney, junior music major, said that he thoroughly enjoyed the concert. “It was incredibly refreshing to hear the raw talents of the individuals performing.” Rebecca Davis, senior music major, said, “Voices of Lee presented a fun new sound to our campus. It is nice to have variety in the music we bring on to campus.”

Some students were pleasantly surprised by the program, “Not what I was expecting” said Tim Gosser, senior theology major, “but none-the-less musically satisfying!” Voices of Lee demonstrated a wide repertoire with their music choices and specially arranged songs, which senior psychology major, Hannah Odenthal, appreciated. “The music was enjoyable and it is nice to come together with other schools in the area.”

The business and history departments are collaborating for the 19-day China study tour scheduled for May 8 to June 2, 2017 where students will have the opportunity to obtain six credit hours in business, the humanities and business-communication core courses and electives. “We decided to collaborate with the history department this year because if we don’t understand the history we won’t know how to do business,” Braam Oberholster, business professor, said. “This enriches the business dimension of the program.” On this trip, students will explore the Great Wall in Beijing, the Ancient Forbidden City of Shanghai and Chengdu, the home of giant panda bears. “You learn so much about Chinese history and culture that you can’t get otherwise,” Caitlin Faber, master’s in finance student, said. “There are many contrasts within the country and their infrastructure. Most notably with Shanghai and the contrast between the old city and the new colonial architecture found in the new city that is located across the river with buildings made of steel and glass.” Students will also have the opportunity to meet with

Adventist and non-Adventist Chinese business executives to discuss International Business strategy and business models. “We always meet with some Adventist business professionals,” Oberholster said. “They often share how they use their business to witness for Christ in ways that they can’t in church because the government carefully monitors the churches.” The tour is not limited to the big cities of China, but will also cover the inner cities and rural areas. “[Inner] cities are important to businesses in order to truly understand a country, you must first better understand the less developed areas,” Oberholster said. Oberholster initiated this study tour in 2005 after realizing the United States, major economic power, and China, an emerging economic power at the time, had to do business with each other. He thought it would be important for students to know how business is done in China, which is now the second major economic power in the world. “The purpose of this tour is to help students engage in international business,” said Oberholster. “There is quiet a paradigm shift in how business is done in China, when compared to the United States. We wanted to truly understand See CHINA, page 3


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LAC to host evening of worship, cultural celebration Kaitlin Colon news editor

This year’s Latin American Club (LAC) night will be a departure from the typical event students are used to. The event, taking place Jan. 21 in Iles P.E. Center at 7 p.m., will be a worship service with food and refreshments provided.

“The event will be a worship service with food and refreshments provided” “In past years, LAC night focused more on Latin American culture”, said Geovanny Ragsdale, associate vice president for advancement and LAC sponsor. Abel Morrobel, theology

post-graduate major and LAC president, said that the typical LAC Night will be held during its usual time in Fall 2017. After the worship service, students will be able to mingle among food and cultural games,

said John Youngberg, associate technology professor and LAC sponsor. “I believe that we have assembled a very passionate group that is dedicated to the student body and also dedicated to the greater cause, which is to spread the gospel,” Morrobel said. “Sometimes we think clubs should try to copy the world,”

Youngberg said. “The truth is we’re on a Christian campus and we’re here to uplift Jesus and attract others to our message.” Braian Gomez, junior public relations and graphic design major, said “To me, this club is a celebration of cultures and embracing the different ethnicities that we have on campus,”.

Student Association president encourages spiritual atmosphere Moses Maier SA PreSident

Over Christmas break, I sat on a pier for a few days trying to catch a large Marlin. Although I was ignorant of where they live, and the fact that the pole I was using could have snapped if I looked at it wrong, I enjoyed the idea that I might catch a Marlin. I also enjoyed seeing the face of my friend, Kris Thompson who looked at me in apparent disgust of my ignorance. My hopes to catch a Marlin were dampened as the trip

came to an end, but the experience of those few days made all my efforts worth it. Nothing quite beats the serenity of a fishing experience, watching the sun rise over Tampa Bay, seeing the lights of the nearby city, and sleeping on a pier in the back of an SUV. A new semester is a lot like fishing. We come into it with high hopes and great expectations. Some wish for better grades, some aspire to gain new levels of physical greatness, and perhaps a few believe that this semester will find them a wonderful romantic relationship. Whatever we

wish to happen this semester, we must not become lost in defining it by our hopes. If we pin the happiness or success of this semester on one hope and are disappointed, then we will feel as though we cannot succeed. Even if that the one hope is attained, we may find expectations associated with this hope that may not be realized. Recently, I attended a University Senate meeting where Dennis Negron, vice president of student development, outlined the statistics of worship attendance. From all the numbers and data analy-

sis, I came to understand an amazing fact about us here at Southern: as a student body, we appreciate understanding more about God. Whether in large gatherings like vespers or smaller gatherings found in Life Groups, we come together often to learn about God and fellowship with each other. As we start this semester, I believe that we do have one hope: to put our success in God’s hands. I am not saying that we need a superficial or cliche work-based hope in God. Regardless of the attendance we have at spiritual events, which is wonderful,

God is a personal God. He is wants us to hope in Him to bring us through this semester. When Jesus was here on earth, He, too, had a hope in God that carried Him through the heart breaking journey of saving humanity. This semester is a new opportunity for us to have hope; not solely in things of this earth, like catching Marlins off a pier, but in Jesus. We can have hope in Him, because He knows our struggles. Jesus will make us strong in the present and help us persevere into the future.

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We survived 2016!

Join a Life Group Friday

Shivani Ward Lead RepoRteR

This Friday, Jan. 20, Group Link – a display of all new Life Groups on campus – will be held in the Student Center after vespers. During vespers, Associate Chaplain Anna Romuald will be dedicating the sermon to how powerful Life Groups can be, and how they have been changing the lives of students. Students will then be invited to Group Link and will have the chance to become part of or rejoin a Life Group family. Campus Ministries’ theme for the year, “Keep Looking to Jesus,” reiterates authenticity and wholeness in Jesus and permeates itself into Life

On Jan. 14, Student Association (SA) threw their annual mid-winter party, titled and themed, “We Survived 2016!” The party offered a variety of entertainment including an inflatable obstacle course, a slide and classic arcade machines. Moe’s, who catered the event, was popular among the students. “The food was good,” said Rachel Brouhard, senior graphic design major. “But they ran out pretty quickly, in less than an hour.” Kit Clements, SA social vice president, came up with the idea of a beach party last year during her spring break. “I thought having a summery theme in the middle of ‘freezing’ January would help lighten the mood.” Several students stated that they enjoyed having a relaxing and fun introduction to the semester. “It was nice to have something actually going on, on campus, for once,” said Hannah Odenthal, senior psychology major. “It was a good and chill way to transition into the new semester,” said Stacy Thompson, senior nursing major. The variety of games and activities kept David Harris, senior mathematics major, entertained all night long. “Overall it was a fantastic experience,” Harris said. “Keep it up, SA.”

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why it is done that way and to help students realize that we can’t assume things are done the same way.”

Student Association hosts winter party for Southern students

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Groups, a ministry that has been developing for the last seven to eight academic years. Southern hosted 100 Life Groups last school year, which was a milestone for the ministry. During Group Link, tables will be arranged by the day and time the Life Group will be held. Refreshments will be served and there will be music by Aren Bruce. “Life groups are the premier way to find a family and a group of friends on this campus.” Phillip Warfield, Junior history major, said “Group Link gives the opportunity for students to find spiritual nourishment for them and experience Jesus with like-minded people,” .

Photo By Tierra Hayes Southern students play Jenga at Student Association Winter party.

Photo By Tierra Hayes Southern student enjoys classic arcade games provided by Student Association at the Winter party.

Prior to departure to China, students will spend a week in classes at Southern to prepare. “It’s not until we’re challenged in molding our world view that we will truly understand our place within the globe,” Oberholster said.

“Whether it’s business, history or theology, in all majors you need a large worldview to understand where your discipline fits in. Although there is a primary history/business focus, the tour is open to all.”

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Community Service Day Tierra Hayes Photo Editor Southern Advent ist University hosted its 24th annual Community Service Day in observance of Martin Luther

King Day on Monday. About 30 unique opportunities were offered in which more than 1,000 students, faculty and community members participated, an increase in the approximate-

ly 900 students who served in 2016. The photos included are from the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.


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Christmas Break with the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Naomi Cruz Contributor

Whenever someone thinks of the phrase ‘Christmas Break’ they might think of things like finals week, Christmas, family, home and delicious food. This year, I did not go home for the holidays. Instead, I spent them in a completely different and unforgettable way. The first stop on my Christmas Break was London. Of course, I went to the main attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, Leicester Square, etc. But there is one thing that I believe should be

on everyone’s bucket list while visiting London: attend a movie premiere. The movie premiere that I planned to attend was called “Collateral Beauty” starring Will Smith, Kate Winslet and several others. The film is about a man who goes through some hardships and essentially writes letters to Love, Time, and Death. He then begins to receive personal responses and, in the end, sees the true meaning of beauty in times of trouble. The day of the premiere, my friend and I arrived at Leicester Square at 11:30 a.m. to find it filled with people setting up the red carpet. After asking

around, we were directed to a man who was holding a bunch of wristbands. He gave us wristbands and told us to come back at 1 p.m. I returned at the time instructed and waited in line with everyone else wearing wristbands. When I was finally let inside, I managed to sneak past security to claim the best seat in the house—right next to the stage. At 5 p.m. the red carpet event finally began. Several cars rolled up to the entrance and out of one of the cars emerged THE Will Smith. My friend and I could barely hide our excitement. We couldn’t believe this was actually happening!

After a while Will finally made his way down to where we were standing and we were able to take pictures with him. Once all the celebrities and producers had made their way to the stage to introduce the European premiere of the film, they quickly got into their cars and left, thus ending the event. Although Will came and went, the few seconds my friend and I had with him were ones that we will always remember. Watching a well-known celebrity on TV is one thing, but meeting them in the flesh is a whole different experience. Will Smith is by far one of the coolest celebrities to meet and visiting London was

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by far one of the best and favorite experiences of my trip and I hope to return very soon.

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Questions answered, wavering spirituality restored at GYC caleb howard ContRibutoR

More than 6,000 students congregated in Houston, Texas ,from Dec. 28 to Jan. 1 for a weekend of spiritual revival hosted by the General Youth Conference. Hundreds of students gave their lives to Christ, dedicating themselves to mission work in their communities, contradicting the widely-held belief that young people only respond to events with entertainment and watered-down messages. For those of you who might not be aware, GYC is a decidedly different type of youth event. Students come from as far as England and Malaysia to hear powerful messages rooted in the truth of the Bible and to connect with other young Christians. Many people participated in outreach, going door-to-door to challenge the belief that literature evangelism does not work nowadays. Almost 1,800 people signed up to receive Bible

studies, and several of last year’s attendees testified that they had accepted Jesus. Three things stood out in my mind after leaving: First, the distinctive doctrines of Adventism are what give us power. I have always heard sermons focused entirely on social justice, but they never inspired me to take God seriously. However, at scripturally oriented GYC, I and thousands of other young people were set on fire for God. Second, the Christian goal is to reflect Christ’s character. We tend to get caught in the legalism of cheap grace—salvation without transformation. Instead, we should focus on allowing Jesus to transform us into His image. Third, we often feel that we can delay in committing to Jesus, but a theoretical religion, taking God’s name without seeking His character, is worse than nothing at all. I went to GYC spiritually

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Youth gather for the GYC convention in Houston, Texas.

wavering, yet hearing these truths at GYC answered ques-

tions I have asked for years and revitalized my spiritual expe-

rience in a way I never thought possible; I know it can revitalize

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Zachary hagen Religion editoR

Spiritual Spotify 1. Chain Breaker

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4. King of the World

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Jan. 20 marks the end of the Obama administration and the beginning of the Trump administration. Whether that makes you happy or fills you with dread, there are far more important things to remember. The Bible reminds all to, “Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations, ‘The Lord reigns,” 1 Corinthians 16:31. Regardless of what emotions a Trump presidency awakens in you, one eternal truth reigns supreme

Jesus is King. He was, is, and always will be the Alpha and Omega. Before any nation existed—yes, patriotic readers, before these United States— God reigned over all things. We know this because Psalm 29:10 says, “The Lord sat as King at the flood; yes, the Lord sits as King forever.” This nation has been on this planet, since 1776, which isn’t even a drop in the bucket of the eternity God has commanded the universe. God calls for us to do work in the church and the world, a work that cannot be stopped or enhanced by one president; the Great

Commission is greater than any one man. For the time being, we are trapped on this planet that has fallen to sin, “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling for which you have been called,” Ephesians 4:1. Regardless of your political beliefs, the greater truth is that Jesus is our Savior and ultimate leader. Put down the devices that call you to argue with your fellow brothers and sisters. Division and derision are not answers to a world full of suffering. It is time to forget the president and remember the King.


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On death, On life, On friendship Sheann Brandon Contributor

Two months ago, one of my closest friends disappeared from the world, never to return. His unexpected death brought a despair, a finality, a realization that I had never personally experienced. I am the kind of person who enjoys being alone so much that I often push my friends away. I’m also the kind of person who puts work and school above spending quality time with those I hold dear. Don’t be like me. I get if you need your space and gain your energy from dwelling in your own thoughts. I get if you are trying to hold on to your grades. I get it if you

need the hours and you need the money. Ultimately, things like school, work and whatever else makes up the endless mundane routine of life will always be there. Your friends, though, can be gone in a whisper, in a blink, before you have the chance to truly tell them how much they have changed and filled your life. Don’t be like me. Filled with regret for all the times you could have called, Facetimed, used the money you wasted on expensive coffee to buy a plane ticket to see your friend. Spend that extra hour catching up. Let your friends

know how much you value them. Thank them for all the little things like, bringing you Taco Bell or for driving you to the store. Pray for them. Hug them a bit tighter. Take more pictures and videos together – you never realize how special those moments are until you can no longer capture them. Spend the money on those weekend trips. Talk about the deep stuff, not just the surface stuff. Don’t take them for granted. Please don’t be like me. Filled with regret for all that you didn’t do. You now have the opportunity to love your friends every single chance you get. Do it.

Photo by Tierra Hayes Bryan Familia from let, Eileen Flores and Sweetie Flores enjoy each other’s company without the use of their cell phones.

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Not the typical Millennial Kyle harriS Contributor

The other day I was sitting in a chair looking like what society has started calling “the typical millennial.” I had my phone in my left hand and my computer open in my lap. In my defense, I don’t usually find myself like this, and I was actually in the process of copying something from my phone to my computer. I was not unnecessarily using two forms of technology. However, a man, about 60 years old, came up to me and remarked, “Would you like an iPad for your other hand?” in a very arrogant way. I almost jumped out of my chair in indignation. I have grown tired of older generations looking down on millennials. They make fun of us for our constant use of technology, lack of experience, laziness and ignorance to the real world. We are bombarded by discouraging statements that just get old. After a while, we start to believe them and may even start to resent older people we once looked up to. Be proud to be a millennial and show why our generation is no different than the generations before. We should be proud to be millennials because statistically, 75 percent of us would not sacrifice our values or family. We should be proud because 61 percent of us feel that we are responsible to make a difference for good in this world. We should be proud because 84 percent of us believe that making a positive difference in the world is more important than professional recognition. Liberal millennials should be

proud because 66 percent of you voted for America’s first African American President. In 2008 over more than 50 percent of millennial voted, contradicting older generations’ belief that we do not vote. So I say this: Every generation has obstacles they have had to overcome. As millennials, we have our issues as well. However, we are not the worst generation. We will overcome our problems just like the prior ones have. We work hard. Whether we are toiling through college or working blue-collar jobs, we have had to work to get there. We don’t want to waste away in our parent’s basement; we want to make a change, and I truly believe that we will.

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Gluten free vegan ood cookie bars

These cookie bars are soft, delicate, and chewy in the middle with a crispy outer edge. Coconut sugar lends a wonderful toffee flavour to these bars. Try serving them with vegan ice cream for an easy dessert or just enjoy them with some homemade almond milk.

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1 tablespoon ground flax 3 tablespoons water 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, softened 2 tablespoons natural smooth almond butter 3/4 cup coconut sugar* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or pink Himalayan salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon oat flour** 3/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats 3/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon non-dairy mini chocolate chips, divided

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Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Mix the ground flax and water in a small bowl or mug and set aside to thicken. In a large mixing bowl, beat the coconut oil, almond butter, and sugar with electric beaters until combined. Pour in the flax mixture and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and beat again.

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Finally add in the oat flour, rolled oats, almond flour, and 1/4 cup of chocolate chips (reserving the 1 tablespoon for later) and beat until combined. 7. Spoon dough into prepared pan and spread out until smooth and even. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top and press down. I use a pastry roller to roll the dough out even. 8. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden and firm around the edges. (The edges will be high and the middle portion will be sunken a bit. This is all normal!) 9. Gently place the pan on a cooling rack for 15 minutes. Then, carefully lift out the bars and place directly on cooling rack for another 10 minutes or so, until mostly cool. Slice and enjoy! Note: The bars will crumble slightly if sliced warm, but they firm up nicely when cooled. 10. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or in the freezer (tightly wrapped and placed in a freezer bag) for up to 3 to 4 weeks.

Tips: * Instead of coconut sugar, you can try using unpacked light brown sugar. ** To make the freshly ground oat flour, add 3/4 cup rolled oats into a high speed blender. Blend on high until a very fine flour forms. This will make 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of oat flour. Or you can simply use store-bought oat flour. R e c ip e fou nd at ohsheglows.com

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A beginner’s fashion guide to winter Daniela UrsUlenko LifestyLe editor

Winter has settled in, and we are all adjusting our wardrobes to something warmer and cozier. During the summer and fall seasons, looking fashionable is pretty easy. When winter comes around, layers will challenge you, making you choose between comfort or style. To combat this, think about main pieces of clothing that will keep you warm, but look good at the same time. This seems challenging, but there are ways to make layers look good. Sweaters, scarves, jackets and boots will keep you warm and stylish. When shopping, consider clothing that adds visual interest and insulation. There are a lot of trendy, stylish, and insulated clothes and accessories in stores like hats, sweaters, and scarves. If you interchange colors, sweaters, shoes, etc. you will be able to come up with a variety of fresh looks. Don’t forget hats, they bring a fun twist to outfits. Variate long

Fitness Tips JorDan Morris Contributor

After getting stuffed with more food than any turkey was, you may have promised yourself, “I am going to start working out as soon as I get back on campus.” Once you returned, you may have gone to Hulsey, worked out until you were dead tired, and felt great about it. Now it’s two weeks into a new semester, and that Papa Johns coupon is looking better and better with every stress-filled minute, and you have not been back to the gym once. What happened? Here are some tips help motivate you to regularly

boots and short boots and go bold with fun crew socks! Use this winter season to combine fashion and functionality, and don’t forget to experiment and try something new. go to the gym and offset all that stress eating: 1. Make a schedule. Set a time to go to the gym will encourage you to keep that schedule. All you need is an hour a day. 2. Set some goals. Aim to lose five pounds, do one pull-up, run a mile in under ten minutes, anything. Setting goals are great because that gives you something to work towards and they are rewarding. 3. Reach out. If you are trying to start working out, then odds are you have seen a guy or a girl and thought, “I want to look like that.” Do not be afraid to ask them what kind of workouts they do. Odds are,

F ashion they will be happy to tell you and give you some tips. 4. Find a workout partner. If you have someone to workout with, both of you will hold each other accountable. 5. Switch it up! Working out does not mean you have to go to the gym and run on the treadmill for half an hour every single day. Go rent a bike or play basketball. Make exercising fun! Finally… 6. Try to workout at least 5 days a week I guarantee that once you start seeing the results, you will have all the motivation you need.

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Rogers, fast breaks, lead Mango Juice to win Caleb begley SportS Editor

Mango Juice defeated The Methuselahs, 41-39, in men’s C-League basketball action on Sunday afternoon. Mango Juice improved to 2-1 with the victory, handing The Methuselahs their first loss of the season and atoning for their 36-29 loss to The Methuselahs last week. The game was a fast-paced affair filled with lots of energy from both teams. Kurtis Rogers led Mango Juice with 18 points, while Dennys Dominguez led The Methuselahs with 15 points. The first half set the tone for the entire game and featured many lead changes. Three-point baskets were in abundance, especially from The

Methuselahs’ captain, Daniel Olson, who scored 13 points. The second half was as fastpaced and competitive as the first. Mango Juice held a slim lead throughout most of the second half thanks to impressive perimeter shooting. With about a minute remaining, Mango Juice led, 41-34, but The Methuselahs rallied by scoring five straight points. After a missed free throw, The Methuselahs secured the ball for a final possession, trailing by two. After a timeout, The Methuselahs attempted to set a pick at the top of the key. With five seconds remaining, Sy

Gallimore got an open shot for The Methuselahs, but his threepoint attempt bounced off the rim, and Mango Juice hung on for the win. Mango Juice captain and sophomore nursing major Nick Gonzaga was ecstatic after the game and attributed the victory to teamwork. He also said that the win would help build confidence and that both their offense and defense had done their fair share. Dominguez, senior psychology major, said that both teams played a good game. He said that The Methuselahs need to do a better job of defending fastbreak opportunities.

The Sports Desert Caleb begley SportS Editor

During the months of January and February, a dry and arid wasteland forms in the world of sports leaving sports fanatics thirsty for something more. This is a time when people like myself, who are not fans of the NBA or the NHL or soccer of any kind, wind up settling for NFL playoff games to get by. The landscape burns with the hot realization that nothing on ESPN is worth watching. It is scorched with the heat of arrogant NBA players, combined with the theatrics of hockey and the tediousness of soccer. Yes, it is truly a sports desert. The main enemy in the sports desert is the sun, which beats down on the weary sports fan with its blinding heat. That “sun” is the NBA. The NBA, in this sports editor’s humble opinion, fails to represent some of the greats that came out of it. When considering

the efforts of players like Michael Jordan, Kareem AbdulJabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Bill Russell, John Stockton and others, compared to the lackluster organization the league has crumbled to, tears should form in the eyes of basketball fans. This is the obsession of our generation with the celebrity status of many a sports star. Hockey and soccer are just the opposite. There is too much defense. Consider the final scores of a typical game of either soccer or hockey. A few days ago, I was surprised to see on the bottom line of ESPN that a hockey team had managed to score five goals. Soccer seems to be an hour-and-a-half long battle over a ball that ends either in a scoreless draw or with one team “clobbering” the other, 2-0. The sand stretches before us,

and the oasis of the beginning of baseball season and the return of summer reaches long into the distant future. We are in a sports desert, yes, but at least we have the Super Bowl and March Madness to look forward to. Bright spots in a world otherwise devoid of entertaining sports.

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Photo by Tierra Hayes Sy Gallimore (24) attempts a three-point shot in the final seconds for The Methuselahs as Rhidge Garcia of Mango Juice plays defense on Sunday.


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11 a.m., Convocation: Schools/Departments (Various Locations) 11:30 a.m., Lights Volunteer Luncheon (Presidential Banquet Room) 3:30-5 p.m., Leadership Training (White Oak Room) 3 on 3 Volleyball Sign-up begins – southern.edu/intramurals 8 p.m., Vespers, Anna Romauld (Iles) 9:30 p.m., GroupLink (Student Center) 9 & 10:15 a.m., Adoration, David K. Ferguson (Church)

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student life announcements Parents’ Weekend: Call your mom and let her know that Parents’ Weekend is coming! From February 1719 all parents are welcome to join their students and experience campus life. Media Usage Presentation: On Saturday, January 21, Scotty Mayer of Little Light Ministries will be presenting Guidelines for Proper Media Usage. The presentation is brought to you by the Adventist Theological Society, and will be at 3:30 p.m. in Lynn Wood Hall Chapel.

10:15 a.m., French Sabbath School (Miller Hall #201) 11:35 a.m., Renewal, David K. Ferguson (Church) 11:35 a.m., Connect, LeClare Litchfield (CA) 6 p.m., Evensong, Patrick Rice – Organ (Church) 9 p.m., LAC Night (Iles)

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5 p.m., International Student Event (Wright Hall Steps)

Valentine’s Day Banquet: Got your eye on a special someone? Valentine’s Day Banquet is just around the corner! Start saving your dollars and building up the courage to ask him or her to a night of excitement and fun! More details to come.

you say it’s your birthday... Last day to add a class (Census) All vehicles must be registered with Campus Safety Last day to turn in a waiver for health insurance 11:45 a.m., BRIDGE Luncheon (Presidential Banquet Room) 3:30 p.m., Undergraduate Council 5 p.m., New Student Organization Applications due, (Student Life & Activities)

7 p.m., E.A. Anderson Lecture Series

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SA announcements

Compliment Day - Celebrate abundatly

12 p.m., Faculty Showcase (Presidential Banquet Room) 5 p.m., 3 on 3 Volleyball Meeting (Hulsey) 7:30 p.m., SA Senate (White Oak Room)

THURSDAY 19 Sarah Evatt Michaela Mahlo Jessica Mattox Daniella Menendez Ramey Miller Arnie Salillas Yanielle Seeley FRIDAY 20 Dean Bowen Luke Cotant Natalie Diaz Andrew Gindi Kimberly Hoots Felipe Mendes Daniel Peganyee Taylor Rupp Sierra Wendt

Caleb McQuistan Caleb Miller Tralissa Morrow Lindsey Nakashima Inna Olteanu Justin Rhea SUNDAY 22 Marvin Campos Nicole Carrillo Alise Hirsch Erica King Tatiana Kotok Katherine Pinchak Shasmine Rice

MONDAY 23 Mark Childress Tierra Hayes Ye Eun Kim SATURDAY 21 Kami Medina Joselyn Andino Junior Reis Diadem De Guzman Elroi Weick Andrea De la Cruz

TUESDAY 24 Jill Cheever Julio Hernandez Shannon Hickman Madeline Mace Melissa Nishino Zakeya Sisco Clementson Supryadi Elizabeth Sylvester Cosette Teschke Krista Walker Josh Wolcott WEDNESDAY 25 Mariah Erb James Larson Shayne Lindsay Robert Rayburn Jordan Samuel Deborah Sellers Hannah Wynn


Thursday, January 19, 2017

just wanna find someone who wants the rest of the muffin after the tops off

Timothy Caran @timothythewold Theology, FR

Taking it one day at a time. #justkeepswimming

Romel Juba @xD_mrbrightside Nursing, SR

what if ur dog supported a different political party than u

Casey Goldring @cvselyn Public Relations and Graphic Design, SO

I’m glad school started back up so I’ll spend less time on social media and finding myself bored Christina Robinson @Tumbaganaga Public Relations and Graphic Design, SO

instagram

currently 4 songs deep into making a beach pop record about God and partying

Ben Mixon @BenMixon Media Technology, SO

@brazuelan 10:59pm Squad roll out + late night Chick Fil A First clinicals of Level 2 DONE #erlangermedicalcenter #HIPPA #SAUnursing #saulife

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I have mad respect for students who go to vespers alone

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new media

Sarah Graham @sarah_ashley37 History, SR

My fitness teacher looks like your classic PE teacher from grade school…

Dakota Bemis @_dakotabemis Accounting, SO

Shout outs to fire drills for being the actual worst

Alina Sherman @alina_sureman Nursing, JR

Today at work a child picked her nose and tried to wipe it on me. So 3 cheers for W17.

Amanda Decker @amandadecker323 Liberal Arts Education, JR

My power resides in my clicking heeled boots. Without them, I am nothing.

@daniellenovel If you ever doubted there was a God...

Alexandra Dye @adlyley Public Relations, SO

@shainafidelia Community service was ruff today

#saulife @southern_accent #saulife @southern_accent


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Thursday, January 19, 2017

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When you say ‘L et’s meet up soon’, actually do it.

When you are Net f lix an chillin’, ta d break and ke a jo one episode g for (30 minutes).

Do laundry regularly so you don’t have a mountain to fold (because folding laundry is the worst).

Just look a t bank balanyour – refusing ce doesn’t m to you have mean or money. e


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