Volume 48 issue 11

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VOLUME 48, ISSUE 11

By DAKOTA BOWMAN Staff writer Students dispersed from McNair Hall into the nearby community of Sharpestown for service and outreach on Apr. 5. Forming groups or having signed up with their organization, they volunteered at churches, schools or helped with environmental cleaning for every semester Campus Service Day. David Groom, assistant dean of student development, stressed the importance of the University’s neighborly duty as a Christian college to spread the gospel and serve the community. New implements have been made to allow students a more intimate opportunity to share their time, such as Campus Service Days being conducted in nearby areas. Groom hopes these changes will allow for new relationships to form and for students to feel connections to the work they are doing.

“We want to create long term relationships with the community to make it more meaningful,” Groom said, “We want students to run into these people at the grocery store and keep going back. It changes the atti-

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Students serve in local community: Sharpstown

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Tournament makes unity the main ‘goal’

By KATHRYN KELLY Staff writer

The fifth annual Houston Cup of Nations tournament is being held at the University April 5, 6 and 12.

This is the fifth year the tournament has been held and the third year it has been hosted at the University.

Hosted by Nations Sport, a noncommercial group of enthusiasts, the Houston Cup of Nations tournament strives to use soccer to connect all nations around the world and build community between them through their universal passion for sports.

According to the Houston Community Cup of Nations Facebook page, the Cup of Nations builds community amongst diverse people.

“The Houston Community Cup of Nations brings together all the different communities in the Houston Area and allows them to share the culture, philosophy of life, food, and friendship through soccer.”

The competitors in this year’s tournament hail from Argentina, Bhutan, Ecuador, Germany, India, Iraq, Jerusalem, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, Vatican, Uzbekistan and USA. After the end of the first day of competition the rankings were as follows: Iraq 9 - 8 Bhutan, Mexico 17 - 4 India, Ecuador 11 - 5 Vatican, Kyrgyzstan 13 - 13 Morocco, Argentina 10 - 8 Jerusalem, and Russia 10 - 10 Germany. The remaining teams will compete throughout the following days of the competition.

The individuals who scored the most goals for their countries April 5 were: Amanuel Tesfay of Argentina, Edwin Farerra of Ecuador, Christopher Brown of Germany, Divine Buadu of Kazakhstan, Youssef of Morocco, and Ahmed Albayor and Zaid Zaki of Bhutan.

There were many events involved in the tournament. The drawing ceremony, which determined

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Professors exhibit the power of dreams through art

by TARA ENDERS

The art exhibit featuring University faculty Matthew Boyleston and Michael Collins debuted March 20 in the UAC gallery.

By JOSEPH WEBSTER Asst. entertainment editor Obedience to dreams leads to divine inspiration. At least, that

is what Michael Collins, University artist in residence, and James Matthew Boyleston, Dean of the School of Fine Arts, believe.

Their new cooperative exhi-

bition features beautiful masterworks of both paintings by Collins and poetry by Boyleston, all inspired by their obedience and recollection of their adventures when their minds drift away into sleep.

This selection of paintings and excerpts from Boyleston’s poetry hang in the galleries of the University Academic Center.

While it takes a short amount of time to go and view the pieces, the process required to create the paintings was extensive.

“Collins’ work is done in the gestation period of an elephant,” said Laura Kreft. Museum curator “He will work on a piece, then leave it alone and come back to it at a later time. He does this several times, over the period of about two years.”

That time and effort put into the works is very apparent. Thick

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CAMPUS BRIEFING Teaching and Learning Symposium

The annual Teaching and Learning Symposium will be held April 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Symposium will consist of a variety of presentations over teaching and learning strategies. The cost will be $10.

“Under the Microscope”

The Department of Biology will be presenting a lecture on the topic of sleep depravation. Dr. Rachel Hopp will be presenting “Pulling an AllNighter: Sleep Depravation and Your Genes” April 23 at 4 p.m. in Mabee Theater.

Resume and Mock interview Night

The Accounting Society will be holding a Mock Interview Night April 22 6 - 8 p.m. in Dillon II. Students are encouraged to come to improve their resume and interview skills.

Refuge Band Auditions

Auditions for the Refuge Band will be held April 22 4 - 9 p.m. in Dunham Theater.

Dr. Hays expresses beauty of Bible

By TRENT ROGILLIO Contributing writer

Both students and faculty alike listened intently to Richard B. Hays, dean and George Washington Ivey professor of New Testament at Duke Divinity School, support his views on reading the Bible at the A.O. Collins Lecture series is Belin Chapel April 3-4.

Hays gave two lectures titled “‘The Manger in Which Christ Lies’: Figural Readings of Israel’s Scriptures” and “‘The One Who Redeems Israel’: Reading Scripture with Luke.” Ben Blackwell, interim chair of the department of theology, said that the lectures effectively reflected the Old Testament perspective of the Gospel.

Hays lectured about how people regard the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament as if they were two different Gods, but are truly one and the same.

“So many view the God of the Old Testament as judgmental and the God of the New Testament as

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loving,” Blackwell said. “Since the New Testament writers portray Jesus as the embodiment of Israel’s God, there can be no distinction.”

“Hays rightly showed an excellent example of the integration of faith and learning,” Blackwell said. “Rather than tired dichotomies between objective history and subjective theology, Hays showed that a rigorous attention to the Bible gives a deeper perspective of history and theology.”

The A.O. Collins Lecture series, named after Dr. A.O. Collins chair of the department of Christianity and philosophy until his retirement in 1990, began in 1993.

“The A.O. Collins series has brought to the campus leading thinkers who influence culture and write many of the textbooks we use,” said David B. Capes, Thomas Nelson Research Professor and professor of Christianity.

“Hays is one of the top New Testament scholars in the world,” Capes said. “As dean of Duke Divinity School, he oversees one of the top theological faculties in

the world. We have wanted him to come to HBU for a long time.”

Blackwell believes that these lectures have benefitted the School of Christian Thought and the University.

“We had a number of visitors from off campus,” Blackwell said. “In fact, some travelled from Dallas and Austin to hear Dr. Hays speak. It shows that HBU is not just a sectarian or provincial school, but rather we are interested in engaging internationally important issues.”

Hays spoke of an uncommon view he held about the Gospels teaching people how to read the Old Testament and a method referred to as Figural Reading.

Sophomore Kevin Hoang, a student who attended the lecture, said that Hays’ views along with other views make some question more of what is read in the Bible.

“This lecture was a good enrichment tool,” Hoang said.

“God’s Word is vast and tools like this lecture help us to better understand the message of his Word.”

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SERVICE: Students reach out to the community Continued from Page 1 -tude of service to know you will see these people again.”

Junior Aaron Estrada, described his favorite part of Campus Service Day as portraying Christian love as well as willing servitude rather than his service stemming from being told to work.

“We don’t serve just because, we serve to show people the love of Christ through our service,” Estrada said, “We are here to be a shining light. We want to do it to show them we care.”

Students from the University did everything from tutoring children, planting flowerbeds and moving furniture, to walking the streets picking up litter. As junior Britnee Pickett experienced, even pedestrians noticed their loving attitude.

“It’s a tangible expression of our faith to serve our community and to find hope for the opportunity to share the gospel through our service,” Pickett said.

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Students involved in Greek organizations come together during Greek Week to compete against each other in a jeopardy event planned by the Order of Omega.

Different events are set throughout the week to celebrate Greek involvement on campus.

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The World in Headlines

“Earthquake rattles Yellowstone National Park.”

-CBS News On March 30, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook Yellowstone National Park.

“New GM recall affects 1.3 million cars.”

-CNN On March 31 GM recalled 1.3 million cars for loss of power steering.

“New York teen gets accepted to all 8 Ivy League Schools”

-Time 17-year-old Kwasi Enin was accepted to all 8 Ivy League Universities.

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Students must prepare for April 15 tax deadline

By WILLIAM NIX and CHELSEA TYSON Contributing writer and Editor in chief The tax deadline of April 15 is fast approaching. All tax experts agree that procrastination is not the best idea when it comes to dealing with taxes, but unfortunately, procrastination is most college students’ Achilles heel.

According to Melissa Therrell, senior tax advisor at H&R Block, all college students under the age of 24 need to know if their parents are claiming them as dependents.

“What we typically run into with college students is that they haven’t prepared ahead of time and don’t know who is claiming them,” Therrell said. According to TurboTax, a dependent can save the one who is claiming them up to $3,900.

Another aspect of saving money on taxes is cashing in tuition credit.

Tuition credit or college credit is a small gift from the federal government for pursuing higher education.

Parents claiming a child as a dependent can claim these benefits on their own tax records, but if a student is not claimed, then they can claim the benefits themselves. According to the IRS, benefits include savings up to $4,000.

The tuition and fees deduction is an unpredictable aspect of tax

legislation. Although many find it beneficial, the service may be discontinued.

“This year we still have the credits, next year we may not have the credits again so we’ll be looking to see if Congress extends the law and still allows those tuition credits,” Therrell said.

“It exists this year, it might not next year although it’s usually been a really popular program so we assume that it will be.”

College students must gather all W-2 forms to completely track their income and have the best chance of a high tax return.

The W-2 form is issued by all employers for their employees in time for tax season.

College students must be aware of who is claiming them as a dependent, claiming all of their college student tuition credits and submitting their tax work soon.

Anna Shaheen, J.D, CPA adjunct professor for the School of Business, strongly advises students to gather all information and take extra measures to prepare and stay updated.

Being informed includes keeping track of all financial related due dates, establishing a banking relationship, knowing previous employment information and utilizing sites such as the IRS website to find answers to any questions.

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“First and foremost avail yourself of as much information and counseling as possible in regards to obtaining and managing credit,” Shaheen said. “The best advice I

can ever give to anyone is immediately act on any correspondence you may receive from the IRS, because the worst thing you can ever do is ignore IRS notices.”

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The Houston Community Cup of the Nations competitiors wave their respective countries’ flags April 5. This tournament used soccer to build community amongst different nationalities.

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the teams that would face off against each other, was held March 29 in Library 100. The tournament events were for young and old alike.

David Moss, assistant director of athletics for compliance and aca-

demics, sees the tournament as very important for the University.

“I believe this gives the HBU community an outlet to be the hands and feet of Christ and share His love with the people from around the

globe, who live around HBU,” Moss said. “God is bringing Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the utter most pasts of the world right to us and it would remiss if we didn’t share Him with them.”

strokes and layer upon layer of oil paint give evidence to the hard work and passion that goes into Collins’ paintings.

Equally impressive are the works of James Boyleston.

“Matt is painting with words,” says Collins, “he creates an emotion and recollection from a dream using diction in the same way that I do with paint.”

Next to each large work by Collins is a plaque with 4 to 6 lines of poetry from a series Boyleston calls “Viewed From The Keel of a Canoe.”

“The earth has Alzheimer’s. / It forgets all it ever knew. / It leaves bits and pieces of a shattered / Memory flashing up / At us when we dig deep.”

These lines are coupled with Collins’ piece, “Jacob’s Ladder,” A painting exhibiting a teasingly revealed wooden ladder in what appears to be jungle foliage. Collins creates an effective feeling of surrealism with the arrangement of the piece, almost as if we are

literally looking into a dream. The dark underbrush and tone of the poem help to set a mood of distance and discovery, complimenting the theme of exploration of dreamscapes.

The paintings and the poetry were not created in relation to each other. “They were actually created at different times, in different places, for different reasons,” Collins said. Boyleston chose the excerpts and poems, with assistance from Kreft depending on the mood, emotion and inspiration that the poetry conveyed.”

The theme of the pieces in the exhibit–obedience to your dreams–illustrates the mind’s desire to express what it encounters and feels in dreams and how those things can influence one’s work and creative process. Collins said that one’s dreams are influenced by the things they see, and through dreams one can recollect things that they might not be able to otherwise, thus leading to infinite creative possibilities.

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University students chosen for Rising Eyes of Texas

By ANGELLE COLE Lifestyle editor

On March 8, several students from the MFA and BFA program were recognized for their artwork in the prestigious Rising Eyes of Texas Competition in Rockport, Texas.

The students who were chosen to have their work exhibited are Taylor Brown, Kim Cypert, Rachel Gardner, Leslie Guzman, Meredith Richey and Lesley Anne Walker.

Rising Eyes of Texas is a juried art exhibition of collegiate students throughout the state of Texas. There are 19 undergraduate and graduate programs for art in the state of Texas; art programs from every university in Texas are eligible for admittance.

The purpose of the competition is to discover the best art in Texas on the collegiate level. Recognition in this competition places the collegiate artist in the ranks of the best in the state. A panel of professionals in the art field judge the competition. The panel is two tiered, meaning one panel decides what schools are admitted into the competition and another panel chooses the awards. This panel changes every year, providing an unbiased and fresh outlook each year the competition is held.

The University had six students chosen to be included in the exhibition and three honorable mentions, which was the largest number of students chosen from any art program in Texas. Also an alumnus of the University’s Bachelor of Fine

Proper body type matches proper clothing choice

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All of the artwork chosen for Rising Eyes of Texas 2014; Meredith Richey who received honorable mention.

Arts program that currently attends Texas Tech in pursuit of a Master of Fine Arts was also chosen. By participating in this competition, it allows the students to have their artwork viewed by a largely diverse audience.

Michael Collins, the University’s artist in residence, traveled with the students to Rockport, Texas where the competition was held.

Collins along with the rest of the Fine Arts staff has mentored and taught many of the students who

were recognized.

“It allows a body other than your professors to assess your work and determine how it stands up to the work of professional artists,” Collins said.

Collegiate artist who participate in Rising Eyes of Texas are exposed to the professional side of creating artwork. The way the competition is set up mimics the process an artist may encounter when looking to have one’s artwork exhibited in a gallery.

Rachael Gardener, one of the students who was chosen to be exhibited in the competition, received a solo offer to exhibit her artwork in a gallery in Rockport because of the quality her work displayed in the competition.

“It is an honor to see our students receiving awards and recognition for their work,” Collins said. “It further proves the worth of having a Christian BFA and MFA program; quality begets quality.”

Style Lately Do it Yourself Flower Crown

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DIY Flower Crowns Materials needed:

Wire; 12 Faux Flowers; Pliers Step 1: Make a loop with the wire large enough to fit ones head.

Keep in mind where the desired position on ones head is.

Step 2: Cut the stems of the flowers to an inch and bend the stem up toward the flower.

Step 3: Arrange the flowers in the order one desires them to ap-

pear. Next lay on flower on the outside of the wire and tightly wrap the step to the band with the wire.

Step 4: Lay the next flower over top of the previous flowers and

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repeat step three until the crown is complete. If one runs out of flowers use the leaves from the flowers and repeat step three.

This week’s challenge: Show us your summer style.

The first step to achieving flawless style is discovering one’s body type.

This is an important discovery for both men and women. Once body type is identified, choosing styles that will suit and complement one’s figure will be simple.

Body type is the way one’s body is proportioned; whether someone is bigger on top, bottom or neither.

For example someone may have slim hips and a full bust while a man of the same age may have broad shoulders and a solid frame.

Women can determine body type by taking their proportions. The first measurement is the bust. Measure around the fullest point of the bust and keep the tape firm against the chest.

The next measurement will be your waist, which is the smallest part of your body. To find one’s waist bend sideways and the body will bend at the waist. Lastly, the hips will be measured. Measure the widest part of your hips and bottom; usually this is about eight inches below your waist.

Now that all the measurements have been taken, to determine body type, one must compare how the measurements relate to one another. If all of the measurements are within a few inches of each other, then one’s body type is ruler or athletic, meaning one has a narrow bust and hips and not much of a waist.

If the hips are the widest measurement, then one is pear shaped, meaning one has a narrow bust, smaller waist and full hips. If the bust is the largest measurement, then one has an apple shape. If the waist is small and defined with hips and bust of similar measurements, then one has an hourglass shape.

Now that body type has been determined, choosing clothing will be simple. When shopping for clothing that suits one’s body type, always remember to accentuate the positive attributes.

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No competition for Killen’s Barbecue

By KATIE BROWN

Christian themes flood into recent movie trends

By KATIE BROWN Entertainment editor

There has been a recent flux of Christian-themed films this year.

“Son of God,” “God’s Not Dead” and “Noah” have all hit theaters in the past month, causing a large amount of both Christians and non-Christians to view the Bible from different perspectives.

More conservative Christians complain about the extra-biblical events and themes. However, despite the slight deviations and inaccuracy, Christians should support these films because the Bible and Christianity are being promoted.

“Son of God,” released Feb. 28, follows the journey of Jesus as told through the Gospel of John.

The film is a collection of episodes from the History Channel’s “The Bible” series. Many Christians had problems with this film due to its boring plot and choppy cuts. A film showing the miracles, baptism and love of Jesus should be supported – despite the weak delivery.

“God’s Not Dead,” a movie directed by Harold Cronk that was released March 21, shows the story of a student who attempts to persuade his professor and classmates of God’s existence. This moving film has a strong Christian message and deserves support from all Christians – although it was only shown in selected theaters.

Released March 28, “Noah,” starring Russell Crowe, has received the most criticism from Christians, aimed at director Darren Aronofsky’s acclaimed atheism.

No, the film does not follow directly along with the biblical story. While the creators added some elements and fabricated other aspects, the film should be supported because it draws viewers to the Bible. If viewers become curious about the story of Noah, they will turn to the source of the story itself. Drawing people to Scripture is definitely something to support.

Moviegoers should look for similar movies with Christian themes coming out, such as “Heaven is for Real” (April 16) and “Exodus: God and Kings” (Dec. 12).

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Tucked in the middle of downtown Pearland, Killen’s Barbeque has a deceivingly unimpressive outside appearance.

Residing in a previous school cafeteria, Killen’s serves some of the best barbeque in the state of Texas from 11 a.m. “until we run out of Q” Tuesday-Saturday.

Upon surpassing the line of people that usually extend out the door, entering the barbeque joint, customers will notice the common rustic decor theme with a unique 50s diner flair.

The menu is written on a board before the ordering counter, with duct tape covering whatever items have already sold out.

Customers have several plate options, which includes different amounts of meats and sides plus individual meats and large to-go servings.

Although pricey for barbeque, the plates are definitely worth the money.

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The meats and sides are cooked to perfection. The turkey is so moist that one might doubt that it is actually turkey due to the normal dryness of the meat. The meat on the ribs falls off of the bone. The brisket’s tenderness can be cut with a plastic fork. Even

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the sausage has a perfect smoky tinge to it.

Although the meats do not necessarily need embellishment, Killen’s offers three different sauces: tangy, sweet and coffee.

The tangy and sweet did not seem too different from the normal taste of barbeque sauce – besides being a little thinner than most.

The coffee-flavored sauce was strong and took some getting use to, but overall it offered a bitter contrast to the fatty meat.

Although not known for sides, Killen’s definitely offered some fantastic ones.

The creamed corn has a spicy flair underlying its sweet taste, the baked beans had just the

right amount of thickness and the macaroni and cheese’s balance of cheese was appropriate.

If customers can possibly save some room for desert, the bread pudding is definitely worth it. The fluffy bread covered in a thick caramel sauce tastes unlike any other bread pudding I have tried.

Even those who normally dislike this dessert should still give Killen’s bread pudding a try.

The $20-$50 range per meal is worth the incredible food delivered by Killen’s Barbeque.

Five stars go to the possibly best barbeque joint in the entire state of Texas – a mere 40-minute drive from HBU.

Mickey Rooney died Sunday at 93 in Los Angeles. The legendary actor starred in silent films, movies, television and broadway. His first film, created in 1926, was titled “Not to Be Trusted.” The best way to describe his attitude is in his own words, “I keep going because if you stop, you stop.”

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After nine seasons of adoring fans and cleverly-written episodes, the famous “How I Met Your Mother” television show has finally met its end. Some fans were disappointed by the ending of the popular series.

In response, the creators released an alternate ending on the final season’s DVD set.

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“Frozen” has recently shattered records for top-grossing animated films. Critics say that one of the reasons is the growing population of theaters in foreign markets. As far as our domestic market goes, “Frozen” barely makes top 10, listed under films such as “Shrek 2,” “The Lion King,” and “Finding Nemo.”

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Annual business etiquette dinner Students attend instructional dinner led by Pat Goettsche

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Pat Goettsche expresses the importance and application of proper etiquette during the business lecture.

An important part of the evening was experiencing the camaraderie at the individual tables. Everyone was learning together, so spilling some soup on the table or using the wrong fork for the salad was not too embarrassing.

The event provided an opportunity not only for learning but also for networking. Students were able to meet other students as well as professionals who may help them succeed in the business world.

Colette Cross, director of Career and Calling, considers this interaction highly valuable.

“I love seeing all of the students networking and interacting with the employers and sponsors at the dinner table,” Cross said. “A lot of good conversations took place last night and hopefully some opportu-

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When people think of stimulating the brain, a common thought is going to a library and picking up an informative book. However, studies have shown that simply going outside and exposing one self to bacteria may actually be just

nities for interviews and possible employment will take place in the days ahead.”

As the multi-course meal was served, Goettsche would interject with information and advice for students. Students were able to ask many questions to personalize the learning experience.

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Listening to other people is a way to show respect. You don’t learn anything if you do all the talking.

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Phrases such as “I am so glad I came” and “This was a great experience” were heard around the tables in the business etiquette dinner held April 3.

Students dressed in their finest professional attire arrived at Dillon I and II to attend a business etiquette dinner that was led by etiquette consultant Pat Goettsche.

Goettsche is an experienced professional who attended The Protocol School of Washington D.C., and is a member of the University’s Board of Trustees.

This annual event aims to teach students some of the business etiquette skills necessary to succeed beyond the classroom.

This year, the dinner was sponsored by The University’s Career and Calling and The Accounting Society as well as Careerstage, Ernst & Young, HBU Alumni Association, Northwestern Mutual, Olde Towne Kolaches and Bakery and The Source for Women. Many people play a role in the success of the annual event including Aramark and the University Events office.

The Accounting Society’s Vice President, Sameeha Vaid, said that the group supported the event by helping to plan, advertise, and participating in several supportive roles at the event to help it run smoothly.

The event was separated into two parts. The first half of the evening was an interactive lecture where Goettsche taught several basic etiquette lessons. Students were given a workbook to use to answer questions that may arise in the future.

Senior Jordan Lerma attended the event for the first time in the hopes of learning how to conduct herself in a business setting.

“I hope to learn skills to help me adapt to the professional world,” Lerma said.

Students and table hosts then transitioned into the dinner portion of the event. Students sat at tables with a sponsor representative at each table to help facilitate conversation and the learning process.

Over the course of the night, Goettsche taught students everything from how to properly shake the hand of a business acquain-

tance to the importance of appearing confident. Some of the lessons may seem simple, but they can prove helpful at an important meeting, business dinner and in everyday life in general.

At the heart of what Goettsche taught was the importance of good communication skills which ranged from proper body language to listening to others to writing thank-you notes.

“Listening to other people is a way to show respect,” said Goettsche. “You don’t learn anything if you do all the talking.”

The business etiquette dinner is an annual event in the spring.

This year, the limit was 80 people and 72 people came. Due to the event’s success, Career and Calling is considering having a similar event in the fall as well.

as beneficial.

Dead Bacteria Researchers at The Sage Colleges in Troy, New York did a study on Mycobacterium vaccae — a bacteria that has been known to possibly have antidepressant properties — and discovered that it could help increase learning behavior.

Another study included a test on mice that were injected with heat-killed bacteria. According to this study, the neurons in the mice’s brains began to grow, leading to the release of more serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with appetite, memory, learning, mood and other bodily functions.

Live Bacteria Another study tested if the added production of serotonin from exposure to the bacteria would increase if live bacteria were used instead of dead

A dilemma college students tend to encounter is a lack of time and weight gain — the Freshman Fifteen. These problems coincide with each other; many college students do not have time to exercise and stay healthy due to busy school and job schedules.

Many college students spend a majority of their days in classrooms, in the cafeteria or in study areas such as the library. This, in addition to the consumption of unhealthy meals and snacks, leads to a sedentary lifestyle — a lifestyle of regular inactivity; this lifestyle can lead to illnesses like obesity.

Luckily, there is a simple method to reverse this type of sedentary lifestyle — thus helping prevent obesity— without consuming any additional time during the already busy day: standing.

While studying, stand up to prevent sitting for a long period. Walking has been proven to help mental processes, including attention, memory, producing and understanding language, learning, reasoning, problem solving and decision-making.

While eating lunch or a snack, taking a short walk will aid food digestion, as well as help decrease the accumulation of fat.

Lastly, time spent with friends can be active. Instead of playing video games or just hanging out inside, having a kickball tournament or playing a game of sand volleyball can be both fun and great exercise.

Standing for three hours a day can help lower one’s risk for becoming obese. Finding ways to be active during daily routines can help prevent students from developing sedentary lifestyles.

bacteria; this was done in hopes of enhancing the serotonin’s natural effects on learning. Researchers fed the mice live bacteria and placed them in a maze. A control group of mice was then placed in a separate maze to compare the results.

The study concluded that the mice with the live bacteria navigated through the maze twice as fast and with less anxiety than the mice that did not receive bacteria. However, the mice were tested in the maze again three weeks later without bacteria and the results returned to normal, thus showing the bacteria’s temporary effects.

There is no clear evidence as to whether or not the exposure or consumption of bacteria will necessarily help human brain function, but there is a chance that in the future every human may have a bottle of prescription bacteria in their medicine cabinet. It’s weird!

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backtalk Lack of vaccinations leads to danger What’s your favorite cartoon theme song?

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Reckless celebrity endorsement of Wakefield’s research has also spurned the movement. Jenny McCarthy, a former model and actress, has become a strong proponent of anti-vaccination following her son Evan’s diagnosis in 2005.

In addition, reality star Kristin Cavallari publicly announced that she did not vaccinate her first child and would not vaccinate her second. Cavallari supported her actions based solely on preference.

“It’s our personal choice,” Cavallari said. “If you’re really concerned about your kid, get them vaccinated.”

McCarthy’s dogged activism in the face of plausible research

and Cavallari’s reckless parenting choices have already influenced illinformed parents nationwide, and the horrific results of such a civic poison has already begun.

While there must be sympathy for parents who struggle with rearing an autistic child, parents must not cast their fears onto a dangerous falsehood.

Parents have enjoyed the tremendous privilege of warding their children from harmful diseases for many years. To throw one’s offspring into a Cold-War level of susceptibility to life-threatening diseases to avoid a non-related ailment is not good parenting.

Vaccinate your children.

Antithesis

This column focuses on how God’s grace applies to everyday life.

AJ Langer freshman

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tism in children, but will turn the playground into a thoroughfare for diseases.

The movement began in 1998, when Andrew Wakefield, a British former medical researcher, published a paper citing links between the appearance of autism following the administration of various vaccinations. When researchers tried to corroborate these facts through their own tests, however, Wakefield’s findings were largely discredited.

Despite the scientific backlash and reports from The Sunday Times that Wakefield’s research was funded by opponents of vaccine manufacturers, rates of anti-vaccination among minors have increased.

No future worries with God

Jaelyn Maggart sophomore Powerpuff Girls.

Parents who have chosen to forgo vaccination to prevent their children from developing autism have only traded one evil for another.

The L.A. Times reported on March 17 that a measles outbreak began anew in the United States.

Reports also show a rise in whooping cough and mumps, diseases that have had their life-saving vaccinations lambasted by wayward research.

Measles, which had been progressing towards eradication in most developed countries, is now a danger to children whose parents have kept them from preventative care.

Anti-vaccination as a movement will not impair modern rates of au-

Thinking about the future is scary. Students can become so consumed with thoughts of all that lies ahead that they can easily forget that through God’s grace, there is hope for a bright future.

Society puts a lot of emphasis on the future, and having so much responsibility the future can be stressful. It may seem as if there is no guarantee that our future will turn out in a desirable way, but if God covered our sins, surely, He has our future covered. When compared to God’s ultimate sacrifice in sending His Son to die on behalf of humanity’s sins, where we are going to end up in five or ten years is not so pressing anymore.

He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?: Romans 8:32.

The Scripture serves as a great reminder that even when the present or the future seems hopeless, God sees a person through. God has been thinking about our futures long before we even started thinking about what college to at-

tend. His plan of grace is not just concerned with our lives here on earth, but goes much farther. Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross covered us for eternity.

This does not mean one should not care about the future. Seeking God’s will and purpose involves actively trusting Him to guide and direct us one step at a time.

In light of this, all the fear or anxiety that we counter can be surrendered to God through faith; He replaces that fear with His peace that is beyond what we could ever wrap our heads around.

Shannon Tanner, campus pastor at Crosspoint Church Bellaire, recently spoke about the unpredictable nature of life. He said that through all life’s uncertainties, still certainty and stability can be found in Jesus.

As one reflects on the depth and vastness of God’s grace, one understands that grace integrates every aspect of one’s future. Life is full of surprises and challenges, but there can be peace in knowing that the One who has unlimited grace is the One who holds the future.

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Is it time to redefine what full-time work means?

By FEMI ABORISADE Exec. managing editor

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Remaining bound to the traditional 9-5 work is a waste of time.

Modern advances in technology and shifting social standards should allow employees to enjoy a more flexible schedule.

Workers no longer need to stay trapped in a cubicle for eight hours.

With the marvelous advent of high speed internet and the availability of mobile devices, projects can be completed in the comfort of one’s home.

The need to collaborate in person has diminished significantly due to the internet. To speak with someone face-to-face used to entail a physical change in location; now, one can use the FaceTime feature on an iPhone to chat with coworkers. Sending stacks of paper has been improved by the use of email and file-sharing sites like Dropbox.

Social media websites such as Twitter or Facebook have been used to bring individuals across states or countries together in the digital workplace.

A shortened workday provides a wealth of benefits to the employee, which ought to be a plus for employers and consumers.

The standards for working full time should remain at 40 hours a week because decreasing the workweek will also decrease the paycheck by that same amount.

Many Americans already live paycheck to paycheck. Decreasing income requires that budgets become even tighter. With less disposable cash, businesses that produce luxury items will have heightened unemployment rates.

If the workday is reduced, some suggest working overtime to level off expenses. However, working overtime is not always an option.

When employees work overtime, federal law requires the employer to raise the wage 50 percent. The marginal increase in the wage encourages employers to hire other workers to be paid at the standard rate.

Diminishing a 40-hour work week creates an image of more time around the dining room table.

People cannot possibly live off a smaller workweek. Lowering the standard raises unemployment and locks Americans into a struggle to make ends meet. No relaxation will be gained because that downtime will be spent in painful shortage.

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April 10, 2014

HBU’s timeless treasures

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By RHONDA FURR, D.M.A. Professor in music

In today’s society, where high volume production and instant gratification often seem more valued than time-intensive artistic masterpieces, it is easy to overlook the treasures around us. HBU is blessed with a number of masterpieces. Like the 400 year old Van Dyke painting in the University’s Art Museum, the Smith Organ in Belin Chapel is a powerful testimony to the time-honored tradition of custom organ building. Pipe organs still function in churches and chapels in Europe that are 400 years old. If well-maintained, the HBU Smith Organ will be inspiring musicians and listeners hundreds of years from now.

Létourneau Limitee, a Canadian organ builder, hand-crafted 3261 pipes and thousands of moving parts over a two-year period to create this instrument and its exquisite sounds.

Many of our students, faculty, and staff were a part of HBU history as we unloaded thousands of components for our pipe organ from two eighteen-wheelers. However, few

watched these master-craftsmen assemble, voice, and tune our remarkable instrument. The care and precision with which this Canadian team worked was a testimony to the value they placed on this work of art and the pride they felt in bringing it to life.

As a music professor, my classes are spent discussing the great master composers and analyzing music masterpieces. Words often fail to describe our individual experience with these timeless classics. Why are we touched by beauty and why is this timeless experience important to living? God’s creative gifts are reflected in the arts. Their intrinsic value speaks to our soul, and we are moved and transformed by the experience. The arts satisfy our human need for aesthetic enjoyment, raise our quality of life and help define us as human. Beauty enriches our lives, whether it is glorious sunset, a Beethoven symphony, a magnificent pipe organ, a masterfully crafted poem or a Van Dyke painting.

HBU waited forty years for a chapel and almost as long for a pipe organ. Patrons stepped forward to fulfill this dream. The result is a beautiful place of worship and performance with a magnificent instrument that will inspire generations with its breath-taking facade and glorious sounds. In 2016, approximately 1,700 organists, choir directors, and organ enthusiasts from around the U.S. and the world will travel to Houston for a national convention. The timeless craft of organ-building will be showcased through our city’s many extraordinary pipe organs. Worldrenowned organists will blend their talent and years of training with the timeless quality of the instruments they touch, and we will be reminded of our Creator and His gift of beauty and the arts. We are surrounded by beauty at HBU, in Houston, and in our world. These treasures can only achieve their purpose if we take time to savor and celebrate their splendor.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Hodos have lasting impact

By GABI BOURN Staff writer

Students were informed on March 19 that the Lake House would be dedicated as the Sadie and Doug Hodo Residence College on April 28. While some already know that the couple consists of a former president and first lady of the University, few know more information concerning the two.

Dr. Edward D. Hodo served as the second president of the University from 1987 to 2006 and currently holds the title of president emeritus while his wife is first lady emeritus.

The pair faced difficult times at the University as Hodo made tough financial decisions to conserve money in order to keep the University afloat. Through his constant focus on efficiency, the University improved its financial standing. Under Hodo’s leadership, campus life, academics and spiritual life has flourished. Dur-

ing his presidency, the University added the Hinton Center, the Baugh Center, the Glasscock Center, the Husky Village Apartments and remodeled other buildings.

However, Dr. Hodo did not do all this alone. At his side was his wife, Sadie. She was not only thought of as his helper on campus but was also a leader in her own right. Her hospitality and involvement around campus was appreciated and recognized by many at the University. In fact, the University Board of Trustees proclaimed November 23, 1999, Sadie Hodo Day at HBU in appreciation of her service to the University.

The Hodos now reside near Boerne, Texas, but they still impact University life. Hopefully, the Hodos’ mark of excellence will be remembered for many years to come as students reside in the Sadie and Doug Hodo Residence College.

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Huskies defeat Mavericks 7-4 at home

By KEVIN HARRIS Asst. sports editor

Uruguay wins Mundialito

By JAMILETH RUBIO Sports editor

In 1980 the Federation Internationale de Football Association known as FIFA, held a tournament in Montevideo, Uruguay. This tournament was called “Mundialito,” Spanish for “little World Cup,” or Copa de Oro de Campeones Mundiales, “World Champions’ Gold Cup.” It was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first World Cup tournament. The tournament was from December 30, 1980 to January 10, 1981. The national teams invited were Uruguay, Italy, West Germany, Brazil, Netherlands and Argentina.

At the time, they were the six former World Cup Champions except for Netherlands. They were runnerups of the last two World Cups 1974 and 1978. Netherlands was invited because England declined the invitation. There were two groups of three, Group A composed of Uruguay, Italy and Netherlands and Group B Brazil, Argentina and West Germany.

This was no regular tournament.

This was the best of the best. Brazil already had three World Cups under their belt. Uruguay, Italy and West Germany had two each. Argentina was the defending World Cup champs and also had a young forward named Diego Maradona.

But from all of them no one can forget “La Naranja Mecanica,” Spanish for “Orange Machine.” This was a nickname given to the Netherlands at the time for their jersey color and their excellent playing skills.

Uruguay came out victorious from Group A and Brazil out of Group B. Uruguay won the final, beating Brazil 2-1. The last time they saw each other in a final was in the unforgettable 1950 World Cup where Uruguay beat Brazil 2-1. Uruguay’s coach during the Mundialito, Roque Maspoli, had also been Uruguay’s goalkeeper in the 1950 match.

Unfortunately, many do not remember this “little World Cup.” Some say it would have been recognized if Brazil or Argentina won but since it was Uruguay it is not metioned as much. This was an incredible tournament that people should never forget. Uruguay does not get as much recognition as its neighbors Brazil and Argentina but they are a team one should never underestimate.

The University men’s baseball team claimed victory when they defeated the University of TexasArlington Mavericks 7-4 April 8 at Husky Field to improve their record to 15-14.

The Huskies got off to a dominant lead when they scored six runs in the bottom of the second inning. Junior right fielder Thomas Clay led the way for the Huskies, going 3-for-3 at bat with a run and a team-leading tenth stolen base for the season.

Huskies’ junior infielder Curtis Jones hit a double down the left field line in the bottom of the first inning to give the Huskies their first hit of the game. The group totaled 11 hits whereas the Mavericks totaled nine hits in the game.

Maverick senior catcher Greg McCall doubled down the right field line at the top of the second inning but failed to capitalize as the Huskies forced three straight outs, taking the game to the bottom of the second inning.

With the second and third bases secure, the Huskies managed to take advantage when infielder Clayton Vaughn bunted the ball towards second base, giving him a single, advancing Clay to third base and running in junior outfielder Zach Nehrir and senior first baseman Mike Chamberlain to give the Huskies a 2-0 lead.

After Vaughn managed to steal second base, senior infielder C.J. Jarvis singled to left field, advancing Vaughn to third base and running in Clay to give the Huskies a 3-0 lead.

The Huskies were not done with their offensive attack as junior infielder Josh Martinez singled to left field, advancing Jarvis to second base and running in Vaughn to give the Huskies a 4-0 lead.

Jones singled to left field, advancing Martinez to second base and Jarvis to third base.

The Huskies’ onslaught continued when senior outfielder Jordan McCoy singled to left field, advancing Jones to second base and running in teammates Martinez and Jarvis to give the Huskies a

by JAMILETH RUBIO

Sophomore pitcher Matthew McCollough allowed three runs on five hits in three innings in an April 8 win over UT-Arlington on Husky field. commanding 6-0 lead at the bottom of the second inning.

The Mavericks managed to pull the game within two by the top of the six inning, but the Huskies’ defense helped them prevail, allowing only four hits from the Mavericks after the third inning.

Huskies’ junior pitcher Ross

Kennell managed to score his first win of the season, pitching two seasons without allowing a hit, striking one out and walking two.

The Huskies look to stay above the .500 mark as they take on the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders in a three-game series April 11-13 at Husky Field.

Huskies capture gold at Islander Dash

By KEVIN HARRIS Asst. sports editor

The University’s men’s and women’s track and field teams overcame rain and wind as they won the gold five times April 5 at the inaugural Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islander Dash in Corpus Christi, Texas.

The Huskies first capture at gold occurred when senior Jessica Whitt sprinted to victory in the women’s 1500-meter run by clocking a leading 4:41.87.

Seniors Hiba Kreidie and Jamie Whitt finished in fourth and

seventh place, respectively.

Freshman Ashley Johnson placed first in the women’s 400-meter dash by clocking a staggering 58.09 to capture another gold medal behind her.

Freshmen Kierstin Santana and Jazmine Warden finished in third and fourth places, respectively. Junior Bria Guerin clocked a 1:00.80, finishing in sixth place.

Sophomore Lakesha Cameron has had remarkable performances as of late, including winning the women’s 100-meter dash and placing second in the women’s 200-meter dash March 29 at the

Victor Lopez Rice Bayou Classic in Houston.

Cameron captured gold at the Islander Dash, clocking a 24.42 in the women’s 200-meter dash.

Junior Arianna Kelly clocked a 25.61, finishing fifth in the event.

Freshmen Myavia Armstrong and Imani Carr finished seventh and twelfth, respectively.

Cameron almost captured gold again but finished second as she clocked an 11.99 in the women’s 100-meter dash. Armstrong and Carr finished sixth and eighth, respectively.

Sophomore Desiree Scott

clocked a 12.81, finishing tenth in the dash. Freshman Taylor Thomas claimed the gold in the women’s long jump, leaping 5.87 meters. Thomas also finished third in the women’s triple jump, leaping a total of 11.14 meters.

University sophomore Jarrell McFarland clocked a 58.36 in the men’s 400-meter hurdles, winning the Huskies’ their final gold medal of the day.

The Huskies’ next challenge comes when they head to Lake Charles, LA to compete April 12 in the McNeese Spring Time Classic.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY...

April 10, 1947: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to play Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson finished his career with a .311 career batting average and 137 home runs.

April 10, 1970: Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, a former Brazilian football left back and part of the 2002 FIFA World Cup winning squad, was born in Garca, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

April 10, 1991: Wayne Douglas Gretzky, a former Canadian hockey center also known has ‘The Great One,” scores his 93rd NHL record playoff goal.

April 10, 2005: Eldrick Tonot Woods, commonly known as Tiger Woods, wins his fourth Masters in the 69th Golf Masters Championship, shooting a 276.

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