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ANDREWS TACKLES RACE
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Andrews Talks About Race
Shenika K. McDonald News Editor
Regine Senior | Andrews University students had the opportunity to discuss race in a safe space. With our nation constantly discussing race relations, Campus Ministries allowed students to join this national discussion. On Nov. 7, in the Pioneer Memorial Church Youth Chapel, Campus Ministries hosted an event called “Let’s Talk About Race: A Safe Space for Conversation.” Senior music education major Jonathan Doram was one of the leaders of the event who spoke about how this program came about. “Last year during Black History Month, I made a Facebook post, and there were a lot of arguments and statements made in the comments but no feelings of moving forward, so I spoke to Pastor Jose Bourget to see if
there was anything we could do. We decided to create this safe space for all of those who are a part of the Andrews community to come together and talk about this important topic,” Doram said. The topic of race, which sparked the interest of many students, was spoken about in a much different way from the usual forum structure. Each person that arrived to the event was given a nametag with a number and seated at a table with two moderators present to help ensure that that there was a productive discussion. “I really liked that it was divided into smaller groups, because a lot of people wouldn’t have been comfortable speaking about certain things to a large crowd,” said sophomore physical therapy major DJ Haskins.
To begin the program, Jonathan Doram presented a film about how not to talk about race and also gave two rules for the discussion: no cross-talking, and only short words of affirmation. These guidelines were intended to give people the opportunity to speak freely without the fear of potential backlash. The definitions of certain terms such as “race,” “ethnicity≠” and “racism” were also presented in order to ensure that they were being used appropriately. Senior psychology major Jacqueline Dohna said, “I expected it to be an uncomfortable discussion and that more minorities would attend. However I am surprised and glad that it wasn’t just all minorities talking about race.” Many students not only enjoyed
the event but also spoke about what they learned from their conversations. “Because of my background, being mixed race, it was more of a sharing experience, but I did find that a lot of people shared a similar experience to my own even though they are from a different culture. I learned that sometimes people just need the motivation to address these issues. This program did exactly that,” said junior architecture major Anna Brown. Those who were in charge of the event were both surprised and grateful for the amount of people who attended the program and were pleased with the interesting discussions that took place. Senior English major Adrian Marston was also
a leader for this event and expressed his thoughts on the program. “This event exceeded my expectations. We thought we would get fewer than 50 people due to the fact that this topic is so controversial, but we actually ran out of space for those who came later in the program.” Doram also expressed words of encouragement to those who attended the event. “I encourage people to stay engaged in talking to other people about this subject; find resources online if you need to. We can’t afford to leave this conversation here.” In regards to future events, a similar program titled “Let’s Talk About Black History Month” will be held in January.
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Presidential Search Committee Update Danni Francis | On Thursday, October 22, 2015, the second meeting of the Search Committee for the president met to review all the lists of characteristics supplied by an array of sources: trustees, leadership literature, faculty and staff, church leadership, students and other sources. The list was designed to focus on the current needs of the University. In particular, three new areas of importance emerged from the compiled lists. The first of these, “multicultural and international sensitivities; second, a bridge builder who can negotiate difficult divides
in the context of Adventist vision; third, building undergraduate programs and a presence on campus that connects with undergraduate students.” The committee outlined a list of essential attributes of transformative leadership, demonstrated by: 1. Strategic vision 2. Academic experience and standing, understands educational culture and trends, competent in change management 3. Personal courage and quality of character, compassion, able to com-
municate 4. Adventist integrity, spiritual maturity, balance, bridge builder 5. Embracing multicultural diversity 6. Ambassador/statesman/promoter—internally and externally 7. Team builder, collaborator 8. Good judgment based on experience, values, emotional and social health Following this, the committee compiled the suggested names from trustees, University administrators, faculty, staff, students, General Conference and Division leaders, Lake Union leaders, alumni, and the
search committee itself. The names represented a diverse pool of candidates consisting of 83 names from various backgrounds: African-American males and females, Caucasian males and females, Hispanic males and females, African, Asians and Pacific Islanders. Of the 83 names, 14 individuals were ranked in the highest category of qualification – two African-American males, three African-American females, five Caucasian males, one Caucasian female and three Hispanic males. The committee will reach out to these individuals to see if they are
“willing to be considered, willing to supply a curriculum vitae to the committee, and willing to participate in an interview if chosen to do so.” Benjamin D. Schoun, chair of the Andrews University Presidential Search committee and Board of Trustees, provided all of the aforementioned information via email to the student body. For more information or additional questions, email presidentsearch@andrews.edu.
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This degree also promises to be both multifaceted and interdisciplinary in nature, requiring courses from various departments such as English, History and Political Science, Behavioral Sciences, Communication, International Languages & Global Studies and Religion. It will provide students with exposure to a wide range of information that illustrates the development of the world and the fast-paced interactions between countries that most do not understand. In regards to the interconnectedness of the world today, Navia said, “It is amazing that you can live in a small town in southwestern Michigan and decide to buy an electronic device from a website managed in California, but with headquarters in New York. That purchased device may have parts manufactured in three different countries, and it is shipped from a fourth country. Then, you have questions about that item and call a 1-800 number, and that call is answered by a customer service agent in the Philippines.” The two main components of the new degree were outlined as follows: “For the first time, students will have the opportunity to choose from seven foreign languages offered through the American Colleges Abroad (ACA) program and spend at least one semester abroad. Options are Arabic, French, German, Italian, Mandarin,
Portuguese and Spanish. For the second, students will have the opportunity to spend from four to eight weeks working in an internship here in the U.S. or abroad.” For many students, this degree will provide them with the sufficient hands-on experience that they will need to enhance themselves and make themselves more marketable in the work force. One student who welcomes this degree as an answer to her prayers is senior social work major Oviri Duado. “When I first came to Andrews, I wanted to study languages and global studies in some form,” Duado said. “Although Andrews does offer language courses, they did not seem to have a degree that coincided with that dream of mine. I chose social work and I am happy with it, but the fact that I now have the opportunity add this as another major or minor is something that I am extremely happy about. I wish it had happened sooner, but I am glad that it is actually happening.” Essentially, this degree fits with the already-established goals of the University: to prepare students for their lives beyond Andrews. It will help to foster a global awareness in the minds of students and provide them with the tools necessary to serve on a global level.
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Global Studies Major Offered for Fall 2016 Department of International Languages and Global Studies
SPRING 2016
NEW DEGREE B.A. IN GLOBAL STUDIES 36 credits (major), 21 credits (minor)
FIRST COURSE IN SPRING 2016: GBST 101 Intro to Global Studies TR 14:00 - 15:15
For more information: email: web: phone:
inls@andrews.edu https://www.andrews.edu/cas/inls/ 269-471-3180
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Lydia Levy | The College of Arts & Sciences at Andrews University recently announced that it will begin offering a global studies major in the fall semester of 2016. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in global studies will require students to complete 36 credits, while students wishing to obtain a minor will need 21 credits. This
degree has been well thought-out by the Department of International Language Studies, which will add “Global Studies” to its departmental title, and an advisory committee of faculty members will oversee this degree and ensure it follows newly established guidelines. Students are encouraged to contact the Department
of International Language Studies & Global Studies for any further information. Based upon insight provided by Professor Pedro Navia, chair of the Department of International Language and Global Studies, the degree is one that “seeks to prepare students to work for public or private organi-
zations that deal with domestic and international projects/jobs in fields such as diplomacy, intercultural relations, policies, global culture industries, human justice and rights, travel and tourism, and relief agencies’ project developments. Also, students can continue graduate studies in any related field.”
Enactus Holds Health Fair at Mars Elementary Khayla McDonald | Recently, a health movement has been taking over Andrews University and Berrien Springs in general. Enactus, an international non-profit organization working with university students to make a difference in their communities, has partnered with Florida Hospital for a four-week Creation health curriculum to help spread awareness to people about health and wellbeing. This also ties in well with the Advent message for health and health-related habits. One of the events involved in this curriculum was the Enactus Health Fair held in the gymnasium at Mars Elementary School in downtown Berrien Springs on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. This health fair had a lot of activities geared toward children to help them understand from an early age the importance of health. Andrews’ Director of University Health and Wellness Dominique Wakefield called it “A great event
for children to think about health and wellness and for adults to make needed changes.” There were people from all walks of life present at the fair. Many students from Andrews went to the fair to volunteer their services at the various booths and stations. Upon walking into the school, people were met with balloons and a photo booth to take pictures. Junior Spanish for translation major Angela Rubin de Celis said, “The fair was set up in booths, not regular talk booths but activity booths where the children would come and do different activities and games such as a recycling game, hand washing tutorial, physical games, food naming test, and more. Enactus staff and volunteers interacted and basically played with the children as they obtained a hands-on experience.” There were small costumes for children to put on so they could take pictures of what they wanted to be
in the future. Costumes included a fireman, a doctor, a nurse, and a policeman, all there for the children to dress up and take pictures in. Of course, none of the adults could fit into the costumes, but they were more than welcome to take pictures with children, or even by themselves. The registration booth stood at the entrance, collecting names and contact information so that more health and wellness information could be delivered to people who attended the event. The next booth was a handwashing station to teach the fundamentals of hand washing and how to do it properly. The people at the station explained the five steps to hand washing, which included tips like avoiding touching your face, drinking a lot of water, coughing into your arm rather than hand, keeping clean surroundings and getting enough sleep. Senior exercise science major Hannah Alconcel said, “In our
booth, we highlighted fitness testing through performing various tests of strength and flexibility. Throughout the fair, children and parents participated in push up tests, curl up tests, and shoulder flexibility tests, where most of the participants scored a good to excellent rating from their performance.” The next booth was a full body scan which told someone’s “real age,” meaning the age that their body reflects rather than their actual age, blood pressure and other essential things one should know about themselves. There was a fitness-testing booth, which determined how fit someone was based on how many pushups and crunches they could do, that also tested flexibility. Alconcel said, “I was truly delighted to see parents physically fit to lead their children into a healthful lifestyle, and enjoyed seeing those who were not as fit still try to show their children the importance of fit-
ness. The children were eager to participate and were surprisingly quite strong as many of them performed 20+ pushups in a row! I also loved seeing the fearless attitude that children had towards fitness, especially because many people have fears and barriers about beginning a fitness regime.” There was also rest stop booth, which emphasized the need for rest in a healthy body. A recycling station showed how important it is to recycle in order to keep the earth healthy, and a dentist station checked the health of kids’ teeth and even gave every visitor a goody bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss. One of the more interesting booths was the “Visit the Animals” station where there was a cat, turtle, hedgehog and hamster. Alconcel said, “The kids seemed happy to participate and accomplished after performing the exercises, making my team feel
accomplished that we imparted the idea that fitness can be rewarding and fun.” Another booth emphasized the importance of teamwork and helped put the wellness movement in a bigger picture to show that the more people involved, the more people will continue. Rubin de Celis said, “The fair had an about 50 children (in attendance), with parents and some teachers assisting as well. The children also received a certificate of completion for participating in the Creation Team classes and a healthy snack. We had volunteers from the Health and Wellness department, Nursing Department, a dentist and assistant from the Andrews Medical center, students from the Nutrition Department, and even one student brought her pets for display. The fair went very well overall and all the staff and volunteers felt very accomplished.”
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Multilingualism at Andrews Bridging Two Worlds Daniel J. Fults
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Jaime Vargas | You would imag-
ine that I would have learned Spanish simply by virtue of living in a Spanish-speaking home, but my mom seemed to have gone out of her way to make sure our native language would stick with me as I got older. At one point in my early childhood, my mom acquired some Spanish workbooks that she had me go through. Though I don’t exactly remember what I learned through them or if I even got through most of them, I now wonder if such an effort put forth by my mom was a key move in helping me retain Spanish, since school quickly brought English in as my new first language. I say “new” because Spanish, I believe, was the language I learned first. As far as I know, my mom and dad never went out of their way to speak English to me at home, though both of them are fully capable of communicating clearly in English. As a result, Spanish was ingrained in me at a very early age. I grew up around it, and going to Nicaragua about once every year or two probably helped cement it in my mind even more. Yet despite being shaped by these early experiences, my school and
social environment eventually led to my acquisition of English as my primary language. As I said earlier, Spanish never left me, something I can probably appreciate even more now than I could as a young child. Perhaps this appreciation stems from realizing the implications of being a bilingual individual. For starters,
off from my heritage. It is in part because of my Spanish that I don’t have to feel like a complete stranger around other Hispanics, and it certainly helps me feel much more at home when I do travel to Nicaragua. On the flip side, my ability to speak English means I can integrate myself seamlessly into life
lator and interpreter on mission trips has shown me the immediate and extreme usefulness of being able to be the bridge between two groups of people that would have otherwise struggled to get ideas across. I am no longer the only recipient of multilingualism’s benefits. I can tear down language barriers and bring together two
My multilingualism becomes both a bridge that connects two worlds and a vehicle that allows me to navigate through both of them. multilingualism is identity. I think I can safely assume that my person has been influenced more by United States culture than by Nicaraguan culture. Thus, being able to speak Spanish fluently is one of the few things that still allows me to identify not only with my Nicaraguan family, but with Hispanic culture as a whole. It’s one of the ways in which I know I’m not cut
in the United States. I don’t have to worry about finding myself in either a Spanish-speaking environment or an English-speaking one. Thus, my multilingualism becomes both a bridge that connects two worlds as well as a vehicle that allows me to navigate through both of them. Second, multilingualism is unity. Taking up the roles of trans-
worlds for the sake of others, functioning as their navigation system through a different world and allowing them to build bonds with people they may have never connected with otherwise. Finally, multilingualism is responsibility. Recently, I’ve contemplated the implications that being multilingual has for ministry. If one of our God-given purposes
here on earth is to communicate the saving work of Jesus and the truth of God’s character, then the transmission of that Gospel message to both English and Spanishspeakers, whether it be through preaching, teaching, giving Bible studies, mentoring or counseling, is something that I am going to be called for which to give an account. My ability to speak two languages is itself a ministry tool, a resource that has been given to me by God, and if God is completely others-centered, than could it be that His gifts are also characteristically other-centered as well? Though being a multilingual is certainly part of my identity and provides me with blessings, I would be wrong to conclude that such an ability ultimately concerns myself. As I think about it, perhaps it would be better to wonder less about how my multilingualism has shaped me and more about how God shapes my multilingualism: it is a resource, a talent and a stewardship that is placed in my hand. Yes, it can connect the English and Spanish worlds together, but it can also be used to connect God’s world with ours.
Multilinguals: They sound smarter, but are they really? Emily Cancel | I couldn’t count the number of times growing up that my father told me to practice speaking Spanish and French because it would make me smarter. In the back of my mind, I always thought that speaking other words did sound intelligent, regardless of how much of the language I actually knew, or whether or not I was using it correctly. Listening to other people speak languages I am familiar with still impresses me, leading me to wonder whether or not speaking multiple languages really did indicate a change or different in the brain.
A study in 1997 by Haifa University in Israel compared two groups: one that spoke only Hebrew, and one that spoke both Arabic and Hebrew1. Both groups were given the same set of tasks, some tasks geared towards the right brain,
some geared towards the left. The results were not completely conclusive, but they did seem to indicate that the right hemisphere of the brains of people with multiple language knowledge may have been stronger. This is interesting, because the right hemisphere of the brain is associated with facial recognition and spatial reasoning. One conclusion that may be drawn is that in learning other languages, one acquires a greater ability to interpret facial expression, which is a skill necessary to successful acquisition of an unfamiliar language. Another advantage that multilingual individuals may possess is a greater sensitivity to emotion. Different languages express emotions in different ways, and in learning a new language, one
picks up those minute details more easily.2 This further reinforces the theory of a stronger right hemisphere discussed in the previous paragraph, because a lot of emotion detection is in facial expression. It is well known that people’s personalities can be a deciding factor in their success. Beyond that, it’s possible that emotional intelligence may be an indicator of academic success. A study in UK medical students concluded that there was no significant correlation between academic performance and emotional intelligence,3 but people with good emotional sensitivity and intelligence tended to know how to handle stress better, had better control over their own emotions, and expressed their thoughts and emotions more clear-
ly. All of these traits do contribute to greater success, though not necessarily greater academic success. Multilingual individuals have put greater effort into learning languages than those who speak only one, as they have done it multiple times. That discipline, as well as the emotional intelligence and sensitivity that seems to come with multilingualism, gives a multilingual individual a much greater appearance of intelligence. The ability to successfully handle stress, communicate and maintain discipline all make the acquisition of knowledge easier as well. Whether or not multilingualism is a good indicator of intelligence is still up for study and debate, but frequently, the skills acquired along with a new language give one a greater platform on which to
build intelligence. 1. Zohar Eviatar, Language Experience and Right Hemisphere Tasks: The Effects of Scanning Habits and Multilingualism. Brain and Language, Vol. 58, 1 June, 1997. 2. Aneta Pavlenko, Emotions and Multilingualism. Cambridge University Press, 2005. 3. Elizabeth J. Austen, et al. A preliminary study or empathy, emotional intelligence, and examination scores in MBchB students. Medical Education, 2007: 41: 684-689
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How Growing Up as Korean-American has Shaped Me Nathan Kim | As someone of Ko-
rean descent, the first question I receive from people is “Where are you from?”, followed by “Where were you born?” What is often surprising to people is that I am a Korean, yet I was born in America and have lived here my entire life. I do not speak much Korean (even though it was the first language that I learned). However, growing up in a household where my parents speak both Korean and English has shaped my worldview and my attitudes towards the world around me. When I was younger and before I went to school, Korean culture was all that I knew—I had only learned English from my sister who had gone to school be-
fore me and learned it herself. My mother and father are very fluent in English, but they decided that we should learn Korean and become accustomed to Korean culture before we started getting an
pearance. This led to many days where I went home crying and not wanting to ride the bus anymore due to the fact that it was something that I had never experienced before.
and had an overall different demeanor that is attributed to Americans. It was hard in a very different way than what I had experienced in school. I felt at home, yet homesick and alone at the same time.
...I am not just an American and not just a Korean, but a Korean-American. education. When I started going to school, my sister and I were the only two Asians at our elementary school in Georgia. This led to a lot of racist comments, even from little kids. I was always called Chinese and made fun of for my ap-
When I visited Korea for the first time after I graduated from high school, the feeling of being an outsider was no different. I may have physically looked like everyone there, yet I still dressed differently, did not speak the language well,
The food was great, the people were kind, and it was a very worthwhile experience overall, yet I still found myself feeling out of place amongst it all. It was then that I truly realized that I am not just an Ameri-
can and not just a Korean, but a Korean-American. Being KoreanAmerican is in and of itself its own culture. I find that I have many aspects of both cultures that have been mixed together that combine to stand all on their own. I have Korean friends and American friends, but often times I feel most comfortable with those who are just like me. Patriotism is a strong aspect in both cultures, and so I find myself rooting for both Korea and America when it comes to the Olympics. Being a Korean-American means that neither side of my identity can be separated from the other—I am equal parts Korean and American. Looking back upon my life thus far, I am so thankful to my parents for instilling both cultures in me
and my sister. The obstacles that multilingual households have to face are much different from what others have to go through and cannot be understood unless one grows up in a multilingual environment. Growing up as a Korean-American has helped me to understand people of two different cultures and blend together what I consider to be the best aspects of each culture into a brand new worldview. Through all the prejudices, the hurtful comments, and the challenges of fitting in, I am definitely proud to be a KoreanAmerican.
German in either Germany or Austria. Jokingly, she asked me to go with her so she would have someone she knew studying with her. While I denied her request to go with her to Austria, I became interested in the Spanish-speaking international programs because I had taken four years of Spanish in high school. I eventually decided to study abroad for a year at the Universidad Adventista del Plata in Argentina. It was the best decision I have ever made. I made friends, visited several countries, became more independent, and, most importantly, learned Spanish. My Spanish is far from perfect, and I have a lot more learning to do. Still, if I ever end up working in a Spanishspeaking country, I would be confi-
dent in my ability to communicate with the people and serve God to the best of my ability. With regards to the effects learning Spanish has had so far, it’s hard to say. I don’t interact with many Spanish speaking people on a daily basis, and if they do speak Spanish, they speak English just as well.
From Chicago to Argentina Name: Austin Huh Year: Junior Major: Spanish/Pre-med Interviewed by: Andrew Walayat What languages do you speak? English and Spanish. Where did you grow up? Naperville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. What is your primary language? Though both of my parents are Korean, my brothers and I were raised speaking English. Our parents did try teaching us Korean when we were in grade school, but at that age we didn’t see the purpose and benefits of learning a foreign language. If school
is in English, if TV is in English, if all of our friends speak English, and if we never visit Korea anyways, what is the point of learning Korean? That was my reasoning at the time, at least. Do you feel that being multilingual is an advantage? Learning another language may or may not have immediate effects, but the investment is well worth the effort. In addition to the opportunities opened up for jobs and volunteer work, learning another language allows you to connect with different peoples and cultures on a whole new level. An entire world that was previously foreign to you becomes accessible and free to be explored. With this
in mind, I am determined to learn Korean someday. Do you dream in Spanish? I very rarely remember my dreams, but there have been a few times that people in them were speaking Spanish. Tell us a bit about your multilingual journey. So why did I learn Spanish? My church used to do an annual mission trip in Mexico where we spent a week providing an evangelistic series, a Vacation Bible School (VBS) and various healthcare services. There I witnessed firsthand the utmost importance of communication. We relied heavily on our translators
and anyone who could speak even a bit of Spanish to perform our mission work. While our nurses, dentists, and general contractors provided their service and expertise, without able translators our mission would have been chaotic and ineffective. I always wanted to become a missionary in a foreign country, and these experiences helped me realize how much more valuable of a worker I would become if I learned another language. Skipping ahead to my freshman year of college, my friend introduced me to the Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) program at Andrews and told me that she was planning to study
Do you have any advice for people who want to learn a second language? Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and get embarrassed. Don’t give up. It’s a long process, so give it time. It may seem hard at times, but it’s worth it.
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Putting Feet to Faith Mackintosh | Kaitlin Young and some of her fellow student missionaries feel a jolt as they ride in the back of a “putt-putt” in Bangladesh. They turn quickly and realize their vehicle had just smashed into the back of a thrashing machine on the road. As the owners of the machine gesture and shout in rage, they notice that the passengers of the putt-putt are Americans. In a rush of fear, one of the men runs and hides out of sight. Faith and fun, joy and pain, hard work and rewarding labor: Andrews University’s student missionary program provides opportunities to travel all across the globe and to gain a deeper faith in God. Student missionaries are needSarah
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ed around the world, and college and graduate students are asked to take up to a year off of school to delve into the mission field. It is advised to join the mission field after one or two years of college, due to many receiving countries’ stipulations; however, students from freshman year through to graduate school are welcomed and encouraged to take part in “putting their feet to faith.” Being a student missionary is not an easy task. It often takes you away from everything you have known. Nathan Verrill, having recently returned from serving in Pohnpei, Micronesia, stated, “The biggest thing that I was worried about was the overall time (10 months). Being away from family
and friends for that long was…a big deal, especially once I got there and I was like, ‘What am I doing?’” Young, who had been serving at an orphanage, said, “Going to a new country, it’s a little bit unsettling at times…It’s culture shock galore! But after a few weeks my concerns went down the drain pretty much.” The most important thing to bring to the mission field is coping skills, according to Chaplain June Price, the director of Campus Ministries and the student missionary program. “We don’t want the experience to be ‘me-focused’. If we send you to the mission field (with that mindset), you actually are going to be a burden to the mission field
rather than a blessing,” Price said. “It definitely helped me refocus why I’m doing certain things. Putting faith into action…was the main thing for me (to learn),” Verrill stated. Young had something similar to say. “I don’t have teaching skills,” Young chuckled, “I learned that. But I was able to by…letting go, giving God the reins, (and) that really changed me and my priorities. If you just do your part and give the control to Him, things will go smoothly.” Christ’s method when He was here on earth was to meet the needs of the people and not only speak the gospel, but spread it by His actions. We are called to
be examples of Him—to go into the whole world and tell the good news. As Price succinctly stated, “Putting feet to our faith is one of the best educators of our own spiritual health.” To find out more information and explore either long or shortterm mission openings visit hesaidgo.org. June Price, Berrien Springs, MI, interviewed 10/14/15, (269) 471-3211 Nathan Verrill, Berrien Springs, MI, interviewed 10/07/15, (207) 576-2725 Kaitlin Young, Berrien Springs, MI, interviewed 10/19/15, (269) 362-7680
The Cardinals Finish Strong Liz Dominguez | Both the wom-
en’s and men’s Cardinals soccer teams have put much time and effort into concluding this year’s season with a bang. The men’s soccer team ended its season playing against Great Lakes Christian College. Robert Moncada, freshman defender for the Cardinals, said, “The last game was pretty interesting: (We had) 11 players against eight, but Great Lakes never gave up.” The Cardinals dominated the final game by scoring goal after goal throughout the 90 minutes of the game. They scored an impressive total of 10 goals (not counting one of their own goals on behalf of Great Lakes); Nathan Amankwah, Daniel Braun, Guiovanne Venturelli, Jessé Amorim, and Daniel Garcia each scored one goal while Gabriel Gonzalez scored two, and Ernesto (Tito) Rodriguez scored three, earning himself a hat-trick. Regarding the team’s efforts, Moncada said, “As a team, I think we worked together pretty well and I think we’ll do great next year as well.” Lukonde Mwinga, junior busi-
ness administration pre-med major, said, “Looking at how the team interacts showed me a great team spirit which makes me want to join next year.” The Lady Cardinals’ final game against Grace Bible College ended with a score of 1-1. The Lady Cardinals put up a fight since the first blow of the whistle. Around the 10 minute mark, their efforts only doubled when Margrete (Maggie) Jørgensen scored to put them in the lead by one. The Lady Cardinals were able to hold Grace Bible up with their intensity and determination, including their goalie, Whitney Wright, who blocked shot after shot. Wright said, “The last game was so intense; I injured another girl, but I had to do what I had to do to save the ball. Thank God she was okay and walked away with only a dislocated shoulder and fractured tibia.” Unfortunately, with only six minutes left for the Lady Cardinals to claim their victory, Grace Bible was able to score, tying the game 1-1. This score caused both teams to have to endure an extra 20 min-
utes overtime; however, both teams fought until the very end, finishing the game with a tie. Cliff Jean-Baptiste, the Lady Cardinals soccer coach, stated, “The last game was actually the best game that we’ve ever played, even though we tied; I watched it already on YouTube and I was so happy that I sent the link to my friends and family.” The Cardinals’ dedication to the team and their passion for the sport have enticed a greater amount of spectators and fans to the games this year than last year. Mwinga stated, “In most years, the soccer teams haven’t had much attention, and although there is still room for improvement, this year was a lot more positive than the previous; more people came out to support the home games and we won more games than we normally have.” Cynthia, senior center-midfielder for the Lady Cardinals, said, “Playing my last college game and watching my team fight strong to the end was bitter sweet, but as I walked off the field, I was glad and honored to be a Cardinal.”
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main principles: posture, breathing and meditation. These three aspects work together to improve a person’s mind, body and spirit. Today, however, many people practice yoga for the physical health benefits alone. According to Vladic, yoga has cardiovascular benefits and improves endurance, flexibility and mobility. Some people also experience weight loss and lower levels of blood pressure. “It can touch really every system of the body,” Vladic said. Mackintosh said she practices yoga for some of these health as-
pects as well. “I do yoga for a lot of the health benefits…such as stretching for flexibility and muscle toning, to relax after a grueling day of classes or to stretch out after a workout,” Mackintosh said. The spiritual aspects of yoga might cause Adventists to avoid the practice altogether. However, Vladic explained spirituality in yoga to be, “the (detachment) from the stress of your day, the worries (and) the constant repetitive thoughts that you have.” For some people, yoga can even
be a way in which to draw closer to God. “Often I will contemplate a decision I have to make, or even pray and just talk with God while I do yoga,“ Mackintosh said. If one is able to look past the religious implications and misconceptions of yoga, it has the potential to benefit the mind, body and spirit, through clarity of mind, a healthy body and a peaceful spirit.
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The Benefits of Yoga Ali Reiner | Many denominations
of Christianity, including Seventh-day Adventistism, shy away from yoga due to the widespread misconceptions of its origins. Today, it is commonly believed that yoga has roots in religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. Brooke Vladic, yoga instructor and owner of Yoga Life in St. Joseph, Mich., was able to resolve a few of these misconceptions and explain the important benefits of yoga in a recent interview. Vladic said, “A lot of people think (yoga) is connected to Bud-
dhism. We have a lot of the same philosophical ideas.” According to Vladic, both Buddhism and yoga focus on decreasing suffering, sharing compassion with all beings and practicing nonviolence. However, Vladic stated, “(Yoga) is not a religion. It’s an individualized practice.” Yoga originated from the IndusSarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago. It can be defined in several different ways in the Sanskrit language, but it most commonly means “union” or “to yoke.” Vladic described this
as “a coming together of mind, body and spirit…it’s definitely an all-encompassing practice. With it, you get the physical and spiritual benefits, but also mentally, (you get) more clarity.” Sarah Mackintosh, a yoga-practicing sophomore at Andrews University, said she has experienced these benefits as well. “Yoga is a very invigorating activity. It’s both active and relaxing, giving a balance to the body and mind,” Mackintosh said. Yoga began as an ascetic discipline that was founded on three
The Long and Short of Longboarding Konner Dent | If you are an observant student at Andrews University, you may have noticed an on-campus transportation trend. When it comes to traversing between classes, longboarding seems to be increasingly popular. Navigating through crowds easier than a bike, and less cumbersome than a pair of roller blades, a longboard provides a fast, adaptable way for students to travel to classes. Plus, with a large piece of wooden real estate perched atop softer wheels, these specialty skateboards provide a smooth and easy ride in contrast to a normal skateboard. Though similar, there are three main features that distinguish longboards from traditional skateboards: decks, trucks and wheels. Longboard decks tend to be flat, long and wide, while their trucks—the metal wheelholding brackets—have more shockabsorption and give lots of bend for carving turns, while skateboard trucks tend to stay situated. Lastly, longboard wheels vary in softness and bend inward, while solid skateboard wheels are rounded outward. According to freshman music education major and longboard enthusiast Zaveon Waiters, wheel composition is an important component of performance—especially on nontraditional terrain. “If you are riding larger, softer wheels, it’s a whole lot better for downhill,” Waiters said. “When you are going at higher speeds, you want some traction on the road for turns.” For those looking to throw some cash into this transportation trend, for around $120 there are a few deckstyles at your disposal. Drop-through boards have notches cut out of the deck, so the wheels have more freedom to make tighter, sweeping turns. They can be ridden both forward and backward without any complications, and have plenty of bend, keeping the rider close to the ground. Pintails and swallowtails bear elongated kite-like and surfboard shapes respectively. Typically made from thicker wood, these boards are less flexible, and the rider stands
higher from the ground, and are similar to stand-up paddleboards. Cruiser boards are short, squat skateboards with a medium deck thickness. Resembling what the “cool” people rode in the 80s, these longboards sacrifice sweeping turns for quick adjustments via a raised tailpiece. Junior speech pathology & audiology major Erin John, who rides a custom-made drop-through speedboard, recommends a wide, bowed longboard for beginners, which helps “accentuate your steering movements.” If affordability is a greater issue than ease of use, a fiscally manageable member of the skateboard-transportation squadron is the penny board. While these boards still bear soft wheels and semi-flexible trucks, they trade the large slab of lumber for a hard, plastic deck slightly bigger than the human foot. For transportation as opposed to tricks, when beginning longboarding it’s still important to wear a helmet and protection over exposed skin to avoid serious injury. Waiters recommends practicing in the science complex and HPAC parking lots when there is no traffic. John warned, “Do not go in front of Nethery Hall when they haven’t cleared the leaves and seeds,” as small objects can lodge in front of the wheels and halt forward momentum. She also recommended avoiding grates, those square flip-up manhole covers and anything else that will keep your board in place as you keep going forward. Though October 21, 2015 (the date on which Marty McFly arrived in the future in Back to the Future II) has passed and hover boards remain aloof, these last warm weeks of November are an excellent time to pick up this widespread transportation trend. If not, you can wait a few more weeks and try your hand at snowboarding (which you will probably be able to keep doing until the middle of May). PHOTOS BY ALI REINER
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When One Door Closes: An Interview with Emeka Buffong Seminarian Interviewed by: Andrei Wayne K. Defino U.S Armed Forces ’03-‘07
Andrei Wayne K. Defino Humans Editor
Whether it’s by fate, chance, or a grand design the circumstances in our life can sometimes lead to unexpectedly greater outcomes than we’ve imagined. I recently met with Emeka Buffong, a seminarian and Army veteran who is a prime example of just that. Currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Divinity, Buffong is a Georgia native with Antiguan roots who has found his calling and passion in the area of ministry. However, he didn’t always picture himself going into Seminary for this purpose. Born and raised in the Seventhday Adventist Church by his mother, Buffong never found himself able to identify with the teachings of the church but still fancied himself an active Christian throughout his youth. While working as a salesman at a local Kroger chain in his Georgia hometown for a few years, Buffong received an unexpected call from an army recruiter one day. Without realizing the reason for the call, he went along with the conversation oblivious to the context. “I just picked up the phone and didn’t really know who he was or why he was asking all these questions,” Buffong said, “but he got me hooked before I finally asked what he was calling about.” Even with his uncertainties about immediately joining the Army, life seemed to point him toward recruitment. Fumes had begun to pester his workplace, making the employees sick. Despite complaints and concerns, when one of the supervisors commented that, “at least the floors are clean,” Buffong knew it was time to make a change. “At that point I just packed my things, took a bus, and headed to Fort Ben in Georgia; that was the beginning of everything for me,” Buffong said, recounting the ridiculousness of his situation. “The transition from a civilian to a soldier really took its toll on me,” Buffong said, “I nearly failed everything during basic training. As an only child, Buffong became used to doing everything on his own and watching out for himself, but he quickly learned that in the Army, every action was a team effort. The entire process of adjusting to the unit mindset of the military embittered his experience, saying, “I never did team sports either so the entire teamwork thing threw me off, but from
day one to the last, we were in it together.” Surprisingly, Buffong passed his first cycle of training, allowing him to continue onto active duty without repeating the course — a feat, which according to him, was incredibly lucky. Knowing he was a Christian, many of his comrades also commented on his success as a miracle. “They joked and told me God must really be looking out for me,” Buffong said gleefully, “and you know what? They were right.” With the hardest part of his army career over, Buffong eventually ended up being stationed in Iraq as a Chaplain’s Assistant. Buffong eventually relayed that this was the job he had set out to do since the recruiter called him, although it was a little different than what the recruiter had in mind. Initially thinking that this position would mean that he would be an Assistant Chaplain, Buffong had high hopes of working first hand in military ministry. To his astonishment, however, he found that he was relegated to being an assistant to the chaplain. “It wasn’t what I expected,” Buffong said, “but I was still able to do what I set out when I imagined my career; it was the job for me and I have no regrets.” Perhaps most peculiar in his time as a Chaplain’s assistant was his transition back into the Adventist faith. Working for many chaplain of-
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the shock of the Chaplain, Buffong related that he knew that Saturday was the Sabbath, albeit just an optional aspect of faith. “Man, you should’ve seen his face,” Buffong said, laughing, “but anyway after my revelation the chap-
who are willing to put their life on hold and joining the uniformed services to do the things they do,” Buffong said. “I mean I was nineteen, my friends were going to college, getting married, getting jobs, and here I was in the desert, but you know, it was
“There is something to be said about people who are willing to put their life on hold and joining the uniformed services to do the things they do...” fices, his last chaplain advisor happened to be Seventh-day Adventist. It was during one of their many conversations about faith that Buffong had a change of heart and re-claimed the faith he was born into. “I had prayed a lot once I realized that this kind of career was my calling,” Buffong said, “I asked him what I needed to do because if I were to continue in this path, I needed to stop flip-flopping; I knew that everyone can’t be right, but not everyone can be wrong either.” He continued on to explain that he and the chaplain discussed the Sabbath and why I would work on Sundays if that is my Sabbath. Much to
lain challenged me to re-read the scriptures I had gravely misinterpreted; I picked the Bible up and I ended up reading everything and that’s really how I ended up here in the seminary studying to continue ministry as a pastor.” In 2007, Buffong resigned from active duty and was placed in the Reserves, where he applied to and attended Oakwood University and eventually the Andrews University Theological Seminary. But according to him, it was on the field of duty that he realized that the life of a soldier is a mission field on its own. “It’s not an easy lifestyle; there is something to be said about people
okay; there were guys making much larger sacrifices than me and that’s what really what humbled me.” Buffong accredits his ability to look at the brighter side of his situation overseas to his driven comrades saying, “even with the sacrifices they made -- missing birthdays, anniversaries, births, sometimes funerals, and their child’s first steps — they’re not asking for pity; they’re not asking for recognition; in fact most of the soldiers I know shy away from the spotlight and still do more than enough to do their job to the best of their ability.” Stemming from the comradery formed and bravery shown dur-
ing his time in active duty, Buffong learned through the diversity of his team and the different situations they faced to accept the uniqueness of differences and to appreciate the small and simple things, commenting that it helped him open his eyes to something bigger than himself. Recounting on his team and friends, he explained the being in the army really taught him something about people (soldiers, in particular) — that they are human. “I realized that our differences are just that, differences,” Buffong said, “You come to understand that everyone has joys, fears, hopes and dreams and that is what helped us come together, work together and respect each other.” From the smallest and strangest circumstances, Buffong now looks at every opportunity and situation as a blessing and door to do something for God, noting that while we do not see the big picture, a plan has already been set out beforehand. He encouragingly added that the circumstances we are in do not define us but rather what we do with them and how we can do something for God. “It’s been a journey,” Buffong said in conclusion, “And an incredibly good one.”
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Kevin Messina, Soldier for Christ, Part I boot camp you start off at the highest, “InDoc,” the indoctrination course, the so-called “Superman School,” because if you complete it you’re a superman and they expect you to pass every other school that follows. So what is the attrition rate for PJ’s? The first team I was in started with 120 men, and by the third or fourth week we were down to about 25 men.
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As this issue comes out at the time of Veteran’s Day, we interviewed one of many Andrews students with a military connection. Year: Senior Major: Religion U. S. Air Force How did you get into the military? In high school I knew that college wasn’t quite an option because of finances, so I joined the military at age 16, in the “delayed entry” program, and I trained and waited for two years, until I was 18, and then I legally signed and entered in 2009. Were you an Adventist at that point? No way. My grandmother was Adventist. My mother went to an Ad-
ventist academy, but she was scarred by some things related to Adventists, and so God wasn’t invited into the home. I listed myself as “Adventist” when I enlisted, but I only knew about the seventh day and what “Advent” meant. Other than that, I just went (to church) occasionally, for the potluck. When I entered the military, I wanted to be the best of the best. A friend told me, “If you really want to be the best of the best, you need to be an Air Force Pararescue man, a PJ (parajumper).” Their main mission is to go behind enemy lines to rescue downed soldiers. However, I was going to be a special tactics PJ, with a mixed group of special operatives—Green Berets, Marine Force Recon, Combat Controllers, PJ’s, Navy Seals—who are pulled together by the Department of Defense (DOD) for special missions. The
PJ’s are basically glorified medics. You may have seen PJ’s in The Perfect Storm or Black Hawk Down. How did you qualify to enter this elite unit? You have to score really high on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). And then you have to pass a series of PAST tests (Physical Ability Stamina Tests). Once you do that you enter a Guaranteed Enlistment Training Program. It’s tough. I entered into it to become the best of the best, the pinnacle of what a man can be—as I thought at that time. To put it in perspective, there’s about 3,000 enlisted Navy Seals, and there’s only 350 PJ’s. How Pararescue differs from everybody else is you start off at the highest. Other training groups have ascending pipeline. They start off slow and they gradually build you up. In Pararescue, after
What caused the dropouts? Mainly the water. I’m a Florida boy. I swim a lot. I surf. So the water was fine. But for a lot of people water is out of their comfort zone. You go through “Water Confidence,” which is a fancy way of saying drown-proofing, where they basically torture you in the water. They would call it “calisthenics.” It prepares you for war. The hardest part for me was waking up every morning at four, and if you didn’t show up for roll call that means you quit. Even if you were sick or late, it doesn’t matter. It means you quit. You have to make the decision every morning, “Is this what I want to do? Yes.” And then go. You have chow, then run anywhere from five to ten miles. Then you do calisthenics for an hour and a half to two hours. Then you do a combat dive on the surface, where you have full ABU’s (Airmen Battle Uniform) big rocket fins on, sometimes a weight belt, sometimes a BC (buoyancy compensator), mask, snorkel. And you just “surface-water dive” for another two hours or so. It’s long. It’s tiring. And those fins are heavy and hard. Then you go to chow again. On the way, you and your teammates carry a “training aid,” a 2000 pound telephone pole. At the meal, you start seeing the guys around you shaking—the jello, the rice, everything is falling off their forks because they’re so exhausted. But they’re also scared, because the next event that comes is “Water Con.” And people can’t handle it. It was very strict; it’s almost impossible to convey it to you. You would have to stand at attention. There were all sorts of little rules, codes of respect and procedures you would have to do. First you’d warm up. You’d have to do flutter kicks with your fins on, sitting on the edge of the pool, slapping the water. And if someone pulls their legs in they shout, “Oh, doesn’t count, do it again.” You’d do “underwaters,” swimming anywhere from 25 meters to 65 meters while holding your breath. And if you come up early they will “shark” you: grip you and gator roll you down to the bottom of the pool. If you pass out you pass out. You do mask and snorkel recovery. That’s where they take your mask and snorkel, and kick it into the far side of the pool. Then they say “Airman Messina.” “Hooyah, Sergeant.” “Ready. Go.” And if you don’t go when they
say go it’s a “failure to train.” So you open your eyes in the pool and swim down to get your mask, as much as 25 meters, you grab your snorkel, untwist it, put your mask on, and surface with proper entry, arm above so you don’t hit a propeller. And you come up saying “Hooyah, sir. I feel fine.” And then they inspect you. They tied your feet together and your hands behind your back, and threw you in the water, and teach you different techniques to stay alive instead of drowning. While you’re doing exercises on the gunnel they make you wear your mask and snorkel. You’re told to keep cadence for your entire team, screaming the count of reps at the top of your lungs. Then the cadre come by with a hose on full blast and cram it in you snorkel and fill your mask with water. You’re expected to keep your composure and maintain the cadence: “1-2-3, 1, 1-2-3, 2, 1-2-3, 3...Hooyah never quit!” And all these exercises were over and over and over. We had to do underwater knots. You’d tie a series of three knots underwater on one breath. Girth hitch with an extra turn. Square knot. Inside bowline. Over and backs, which was a series of pushups on the side of the pool. Upside down sit ups, where your feet are on the gunnel (edge of the boat or pool), and your partner is sitting on your feet, and you go backwards all the way upside down until your back touches the side of the pool. And you have to hold that position, and they’re messing with your nose, trying to get water into you. Finally your buddy taps you and you can come up. We would do “buddy breathing,” where two people would lock arms and share one snorkel, staying underwater. And one of the trainers would beat you, bash you, try to tear you apart. But you’re supposed to stay there locked together underwater for five minutes. One time a cadre had put me in a rear naked choke, and he had put his foot up against my friend’s throat, trying to pry us apart. And he got mad because he couldn’t separate us because we were gripping so hard. So he ripped my shirt off in the water. He threw me the shirt and told me to sew it up. So I stitched it all back together—it looked like a shark had gotten it. But I was proud of it, at that time. Everyone in the whole base knew who we were. We were the golden boys. Pick up next week’s Student Movement to find out about Kevin’s life after leaving the military, leading to his present studies toward becoming a pastor.
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Student Spotlight: Anna Rorabeck Major: Music Education Class: Sophomore Interviewed by: Nicole Hwang
Shanelle E. Kim Arts & Entertainment Editor
What made you decide to learn how to play piano? When I was four, my mom heard me playing songs by ear and she decided that I needed piano lessons. I’ve been taking lessons since I was five. When did you realize that you wanted to be a music teacher? I’ve always known that I wanted to work with kids, but when I was in high school I had a really great band and bells teacher who was the real inspiration for me to teach music. I love music and I love kids, and being a music teacher just made sense. If you could jump to any time in your life, where would you go and why? I think it would be scary to know the future, so I would jump back to when I was nine years old. That was just a really good year for me, and I love all the memories I had from back then.
Do you think that your future will be the way you plan it to be? Would you be happy if it turned out any other way? I trust God’s plan for my life, but so far most of my life has turned out just how I expected it to. However, if things ever change, I suppose that as long as God was still in control, I would be happy. Which of your life goals do you spend the most time thinking about? Being a mom! I really want kids. Like, a lot. And I already have names picked out for at least five. What would your perfect day look like? Sabbath: sleeping in until 9 a.m., going to church (where I didn’t have to perform), eating at an amazing potluck, going to the beach in the afternoon (in the summer, of course), having a music jam session to close the Sabbath, and then playing games all night.
Sometimes I have doubts about Him. But the one thing I do know is that every time I’ve needed Him, He’s been there for me. If He didn’t exist, I would probably be struggling a lot more than I am now. If you could restart your life, would you still choose the one you have now? What would you do differently? I love my life. I don’t think I would change anything about the people or situations placed in my life, but I might change my attitude toward some of it. I have a tendency to be negative when things don’t go exactly as planned, so I think if I could redo portions of my life, I would try to have a more positive attitude about it.
Music is life! Everyone should learn to play some sort of instrument at some point in their life. It’s helped me through many struggles, and I know that it can help everyone else too.
Why is God important to you? And if He didn’t exist, what would be different about you and your life? CAST PHOTO
Spectre: Bond is Back
Demetri Kirchberg | Daniel Craig has returned to his role of James Bond in the new 007 film directed by Sam Mendes, Spectre. Following the highly-praised yet unique departure, Skyfall, this installment in the now-24-part series is a return to form in many ways. Spectre holds many achievements for its filmmakers, creating a strong entry into the catalog, yet the few missteps taken are too massive not to be mentioned; they partially spoiled what could have been one of the best Bonds of all time.
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From the very first moment of the film, it was clear that Mendes was bringing back old Bond. The iconic gun barrel scene, absent in the last three installments, was brought back, and the hype continued with perhaps the most beautiful opening credits sequence— another staple of 007, only slightly dampened by the lazy, lispy Sam Smith song. The recent Craig films have been characterized by a departure from many of the common characteristics of the classic series, such as a lack of spy gadgets,
more genuine love interests and the moment in Casino Royale when Bond is asked how he wants his quintessential vodka martini, to which he asks if it looks like he cares. To this question, the entire fandom rebuttled, “Of course you do!” All of these broken pieces have been restored in Spectre, bringing back the man who straightens his hem after surviving an explosion. As Bond is fighting around the world, a subplot in London is brewing. A new character, “C”, played by Andrew Scott from Sherlock, is face of the new takeover of British intelligence which means to annex the obsolete. The subplot comes to the forefront as it means the end of the “00” program, terminating all use of spies like Bond. In other words, it’s the exact plot of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, which came out less than four months ago. The parallels are blindingly obvious, and as an unnecessary attempt to make the narrative relevant, they only detract from the film. Bond girls are always a critical part of any film in this franchise, but Spectre uses them slightly differently. The first we meet is a widow of one of Bond’s kills, played by the beautiful Monica Bellucci. The casting
of Bellucci is different because she is someone actually close to Bond’s age. The past Craig movies have each shown Craig, now 47, paired with an actresses in their twenties, illuminating the clear double standard the industry holds for aging actors. Bellucci, only five years separate from Craig, was a refreshing pairing. The other Bond girl, the female lead, is a character written somewhere between a heroine and a damsel-in-distress, and without much reasoning, ends up being portrayed as “the one” for Bond. Her story as a love interest is weak when compared to that of Eva Green’s character in Casino Royale, Vesper. Following the powerful and scary villain in Skyfall, Silva, Spectre cast Christoph Waltz as Oberhauser, the character who inspired Austin Powers’ Dr. Evil. After his shadowy introduction in one of the film’s most masterful sequences, Oberhauser becomes underutilized and an object of reputation rather than action. Where Silva had a legendary history and was able to orchestrate huge attacks against Bond and his kind, Spectre’s villain is really only able to accomplish blowing up a building that was already going to be demolished. The powerhouse actor
was wasted as a villain due to some very poor mistakes in the writing. This mistakes also included breezing right past a moment of deep personal revelation on the childhood of Bond and a connection to Oberhauser. This massively important plot piece is so underplayed that it will quickly be forgotten. As an action-adventure vehicle and technological marvel, Spectre is a great film. The cinematography is of a quality unprecedented in the series. Lush and gorgeous shots from Mexico City, to high in the alps, to the deserts of Africa make this the bestlooking Bond film to date. Another crowd pleaser is the fine performances of the A-list cast. Returning are Ralph Fiennes as M, Naomie Harris as Moneypenny, and Ben Whishaw as the charming young Q. When compared to the others in Craig’s history, this film is miles better than the messy Quantum of Solace and pretty comparable to Casino Royale, but not quite up to par with the cohesively stunning Skyfall. Spectre is a film that certainly deserves to be seen on the big screen, and while it has a few stumbling blocks, it is a strong addition to a popular spy series.
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sa in Tempore Belli” during a time of war in Austria, so the manner in which they sung these pieces really brought out the yearning for peace and solemnity of the time. “Lightly Stepped a Yellow Star” was also very expressively sung. The crisp, bouncing staccato demonstrated how the star was stepping along in the heaven, and the second part where light is filling the heavens was sung in a more sweeping manner. It was very attention-grabbing, especially with the impressive unity of the choir in each beat. Another song where the words really came to life
in music was “Now Is the Approach of Winter.” It was a very fun song, talking about the coming of winter and the thinning of animals. It was sung very conversationally and chattily, expressing the gossipy feel of the song. The combination of light-hearted and solemn songs combined to make a joyful work of praise to God. “The repertoire chosen really reflected many of the reasons for praise to our God, and the combination of beautiful music with uplifting lyrics evoked thanksgiving and praise,” marveled Irene Hwang, a junior bio-
chemistry and pre-dentistry student. With the coming of Thanksgiving, reminders of our gratitude to God are important. Everyone involved in the concert really put a lot of effort into the sharing the message of thanksgiving and praise. Joshua Kim, a sophomore biology major, stated, “I really enjoyed the concert. I could tell the Singers put a lot of work into preparing for it because they absolutely nailed every song.”
cious, and the average price is over $10—making Tim’s Too ideal only for smaller group hangouts.
pack your bowls with your choice of vegetables, meats and sauces. Eating another bowl will cost $3 for lunch and $4 for dinner. All drinks are $2.75.
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University Singers’ Fall Concert Maria Wixwat | On Saturday, Oct. 7, The University Singers gather together to perform their fall chorale concert. The concert’s title and theme was “Declare Your Maker’s Praise!” The first four songs were solemn prayers, requesting peace and mercy from God, and the next four were joyful songs of praise. The second half of the performance consisted of an engaging mixture of prayer and naturefocused songs. The variety of songs and genre types displayed the talent of all the students of the University Singers and Chorale and joined together to make the concert an uplift-
ing experience. “I loved the variety of songs that they performed,” said Austin Huh, a senior Spanish pre-med major, after the concert. “They really demonstrated the versatility and musicianship of Mr. Zork, the choirs and everyone else involved.” From Haydn’s solemn demand for peace to a German song of praise to a song based on a poem by Emily Dickinson, the concert kept each member of the audience anticipating the next song. Another student, Richard Ulangca, a junior medical laboratory sci-
ence major, agreed. “The concert was a wonderful mix of different genres that showed the great range and versatility of the AU singers and chorale. I really enjoyed it,” Ulangca said. After the solemn and joyful classical pieces of the first half of the concert, the second half segued into changing moods and dramatic dynamics. Each of the songs performed was sung with sincerity and in a way that expressed the meaning of the song. Haydn was sung powerfully and solemnly, with dramatic pauses and haunting harmonies. He wrote “Mis-
Whisk Review: Tim’s Too Originality: Tim’s Too central location in St. Joseph makes it a very attractive eatery. Furthermore, it is the only Asian stir-fry restaurant in the area that allows customization for the food creativity of the customer. This feature is the most defining characteristic of Tim’s Too’s originality: Picking the ingredients for yourself and seeing the chefs stir-fry your food right in front of your eyes are definitely experiences found nowhere else in St. Joseph.
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Tim’s Too 511 Pleasant St., St. Joseph, MI 49085 269-985-0094
Written By: Carlyle Tagalog
Vibe: Tim’s Too is a cozy restaurant near the sandy shores of Silver Beach in St. Joseph. Because it is an Asian stir-fry restaurant that allows plenty of customization options, Tim’s Too is an inviting place that welcomes many different customers with differ-
ent palates. Student Friendly: Tim’s Too’s location next to St. Joseph’s Silver Beach—a popular getaway for university students—makes Tim’s Too a convenient eatery for those looking
for a filling meal while having fun in the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. The restaurant is also accessible to nearby free parking areas, a definite plus for any college student. Although the restaurant offers free Wi-Fi, the seating area isn’t very spa-
Menu: As aforementioned, the main star of Tim’s Too is the ability for customers to customize their own stirfry meals. With different ingredients such as tofu, chicken, beef and fish, vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike are able to create different combinations of stir-fry to their own liking. There are also different vegetables and over ten different sauces that enable a variety of flavorful experimentation. After putting this all together, sticks can be inserted to each customer’s bowl to symbolize a different cooking style, allergy concerns, an additional flat bread, etc. If one is not sure what to make, they also have recipe favorites that can guide you to create a tasty stir-fry. Price: The price of the customized stir-fry is $10.99 for lunch and $15.99 for dinner. Thus, it is much cheaper to eat at Tim’s Too around lunch time. In order to make the most out of the price paid, it is always best to fully
Service: The service is good. Even though customers create their own meals, the stir-fry chefs cook customers’ meals on a timely manner; the waiters are prompt, friendly and informative (especially if the customer does not know how the customization stir-fry process goes). And after enjoying his or her meal, one does not feel rushed to leave. Atmosphere: Outside, Tim’s Too provides a great location for students hanging in St. Joseph. Inside, Tim’s Too provides an atmosphere of excitement as customers are able to choose and experiment different tastes and flavors of stir-fry according to their appetites. Every time you return to Tim’s Too, you have the promise of a new meal, since your ability to mix and match ingredients is entirely in your hands. If you are craving an Asian eatery that is not cliché, Tim’s Too is definitely the place to go. Score: 4 of 5
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The Last Word THE STUDENT MOVEMENT STAFF
Coffee, Conflict and Christianity Paris D. Rollins Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Who would have thought that a cup could stir up so much conflict? By now, most people have heard about the Starbucks Christmas “scandal” that is turning heads. Haven’t heard the story? You aren’t missing much. In a nutshell, the world-renowned coffee company rang in the approaching holiday season with a new design for its disposable cups. Instead of featuring smiling snowmen or rambunctious reindeer, the designers decided to go for a minimalistic feel, replacing the graphics with a simple, poppy-cranberry ombré effect. Translation? The cup is red. The new design brought unexpected backlash against Starbucks, mainly from consumers who accused the company of waging a war on Christmas. Undoubtedly, the most vocal of objectors is Joshua Feuerstein, a self-proclaimed evangelist and social media personality whose YouTube response to the new cups has gone viral within the last few days. In his video, Feuerstein berates Starbucks for the new cup design and expresses indignation that the baristas are prohibited from saying “Merry Christmas” to customers. He then smugly informs his viewing audience that he tricked Starbucks into showing Christmas cheer by giving the name “Merry Christmas” with his order, obliging the barista to utter the taboo expression in order to complete his transaction. For the record, there is no ordinance in place that prohibits Starbucks employees from using holiday greetings. As for the cups, Starbucks
stated in a press release on Nov. 8 that they hope the new design will encourage consumers to doodle on the cups, creating their own holiday stories and designs. Vice President of Design & Content Jeffrey Fields said, “In the past, we have told stories with our holiday cups designs. This year, we wanted to usher in the holidays with a purity of design that welcomes all of our stories.” Why does this matter? Truth be told, it doesn’t. As a private entity, Starbucks has no obligation to acknowledge the tenets or celebrations of any particular religious denomination. In fact, their decision to be religiously unaffiliated can only be deemed logical given their ultimate goal of generating revenue from as wide a consumer base as possible. The problem here lies with Feuerstein and the negative image of Christianity that his comments perpetrate. “Guess what, Starbucks? I tricked you into putting ‘Merry Christmas’ on your cup,” Feuerstein boasted. “And I’m challenging all great Americans and Christians around this great nation…let’s start a movement.” Feuerstein’s video did start a movement, though probably not as he had hoped. Though he does have a community of supporters, the majority of viewers are sharing, tweeting, and responding to the video clip with ridicule and disdain, not agreement. Instead of pointing the finger at Starbucks, critics are targeting Feuerstein and, by extension, the religious group with which he identifies. Unfortunately, that would be us. The biggest issue here is Feuer-
stein’s focus. Syrians refugees are still flocking out of their war-torn country with nowhere to go. Nepal is still recovering from April’s devastating earthquake. Millions of children are starving to death all around the world. Thousands of people right here in the United States are homeless. Our next-door neighbors are lonely. Untold numbers have not been introduced to the love of Jesus Christ. Yet he chooses coffee cups as his issue of choice. Examples like this help to explain why Christianity has managed to develop a pretty poor reputation for itself among non-believers. Unchristian, a 2007 book by David Kinnaman, president of research corporation The Barna Group, and Gabe Lyons, founder of “Fermi Project,” a collaborative dedicated to making positive contributions towards culture, polled non-Christian young adults and found that the majority (between 64-87 percent) described Christians as being” “judgmental,” “hypocritical,” “out of touch with reality,” and “insensitive to others.” In contrast, only 34 percent of people polled believed that Christians genuinely cared about them. We may be inclined to cite things like Feuerstein’s ludicrous campaign against Starbucks as the primary source of our dwindling popularity rating. But should we be so quick to distance ourselves from blame? How often do we neglect the mission we were given by God — to feed the hungry, care for the unloved, and shelter the oppressed — in favor of pushing our beliefs on others or arguing
amongst ourselves about everything from drums in church to caffeine consumption? I can almost hear Jesus’ rebuke us for straining out a gnat but swallowing a camel. Whether we like it or not, millions of people’s primary exposure to Christianity is what they see in the media. If they were to dig deeper, what would they find? One critic retorted that instead of tricking Starbucks employees into expressing season’s greetings, disgruntled Christians would do better to buy hot drinks for homeless people and write their own Christmas messages to them on the cups. He makes a point. We may not be on the antiStarbucks bandwagon, but there are lots of other petty issues that we allow to capture our attention. This holiday season, enough is enough. If we follow Jesus’ example of really caring for people, maybe then we can be the salt and light that Jesus calls us to be—and leave the cups to worry about themselves. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OD9Fd2wtX20 https://news.starbucks.com/news/ the-story-behind-the-design-of-starbucks-red-holiday-cups-for-2015 Matthew 23:24 (ESV) Kinnaman, D. & Lyons, G. Unchristian. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2007. Print.
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This issue was completed at 9:37 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.