Point2014 issue3 by LomaBeat.com

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monday, september 29, 2014

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Students respond to prioritization with mixed feelings BY KATIE CALLAHAN STAFF WRITER

PHOTOS BY KATIE SEALS About 450 students enjoyed Glow with the Flow Friday from 7-10 p.m. in the parking lot of Young Hall. This is the first time the event was held there and the first time color paint was used.

ASB president addresses students in weekly video announcements BY ARTHUR SHINGLER STAFF WRITER

“E Roarius Unum” proclaims a now-dated Roary the Sea Lion has the ASB president’s seal of approval. A club mix of “Hail to the Chief,” plays in the background. “Hey Point Loma, welcome back. In case we haven’t met, my name is mcKensey Wise and I’m your ASB president.” This begins the pilot video of a new series of weekly presidential addresses that will feature Wise and occasional guests. Nate Guajardo, ASB’s director of student relations and mind behind the videos, explained that the primary goals for ASB’s new series of weekly addresses are to increase communication with students and provide a quick, accessible medium with which to brief the student body on upcoming events and campus activities. “The eight of us are ASB and the Board of Directors,” Guajardo explained. “We have a higher purview, but we’re still only eight people; the

students are the ones experiencing campus life.” Guajardo, who would like to work for the U.S. Department of State, said that the inspiration for the videos came from similar weekly addresses. “We have a pretty top-down perspective and viewpoint; so we really want to ensure that communication travels not only from the top down but from the bottom up as well,” said Guajardo. “It’s another way for citizens and students, I suppose, to stay in the loop.” Guajardo would like to see active participation from students in response to the videos. “Ideally what I want to see happen is students commenting on the videos and asking questions on the Facebook page. That way, either McKensey or I can say, ‘Here’s your student senator, talk to them,’ or ‘This is a really important issue that we’ve overlooked so far, so we’ll bring this up at the board meeting.’” This first address, filmed by Point TV, serves mainly to inform students of ways to stay in touch with ASB and

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stay involved in the campus community. These videos also promote Wise’s movement to have students pray for PLNU at 3:20 p.m. daily, encourage students to text “asbactivities” to 84483 for information on sporting and other events and give information about ‘Pop in with the President,’ a time every other Tuesday Wise devotes to listening to students’ questions, comments and concerns. According to Guajardo, Sunday’s address appears to be successful, receiving 400 views. The videos can be viewed on PLNU’s Facebook or their Vimeo page at vimeo.com/plnu.

Some 50 students are having a hard time adjusting to prioritization. While their counterparts are grateful to graduate before the three to five year effect projection, these students’ majors and their expectations for the future are in the balance. Prioritization was a two year selfstudy by the university to cut $2.2 million in campus-wide spending. Two committees were formed to review reports submitted by each department, program or unit of the university and make recommendations to the university Cabinet. On April 29, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Kerry Fulcher announced via email that prioritization would re-house the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and remove four majors: Theatre, Fashion and Interiors, Romance Languages and Philosophy-Theology, by 2018. The email further said that other majors will be re-housed, including dietetics, nutrition and food majors. Other courses within majors will be condensed or combined to cut costs. Fulcher said less than 50 students would be affected by this change. For sophomore theatre major Katie Emma Filby, she’s concerned that her college choice will affect her ability to get a job after college “Had I known that my university would cut my program at the end of my freshman year, I never would have attended Point Loma to begin with,” Filby said via email. “I do not regret my decision; however, I would greatly appreciate attending a liberal arts university where all faculty value the arts, not just the arts professors.” Realizing that her junior year will be the first year theatre majors are not admitted to PLNU, she can’t help but thank the professors who changed her life, who are the “most theatrical, accomplished, wildly knowledgeable and beautifully loving people” Filby’s ever met. “The concept that these professors, who are quite frankly too good for Point Loma, will no longer have committed students to impassion is a disgrace to our school,” she said. Samantha Peterson, another sophomore theatre major, shared Filby’s sentiment, saying that she too would not have attended PLNU if she had known about prioritization. “I owe nothing to Point Loma and all of it to the Salomon Theatre family. I feel very little love directly for PLNU because it is now exceedingly

clear that it is a hostile environment to the arts,” Peterson said via email. Peterson will not attend PLNU next year due to financial struggles, but she sees that as a blessing in disguise. For her, this decision shows where PLNU’s priorities lie. “God is giving me a way out of this inhospitable environment by taking away my option to continue attending a school where my individual education is not valued in the slightest. To Point Loma, I am worth less than a science major,” she said via email. The italics are hers. Senior Madison White, a fashion merchandising major, said she’s thankful prioritization hasn’t affected her major classes, but it will affect her future investment in PLNU. “I think it will be frustrating in the future to refer to my program & major (Fashion Merchandising) for credibility when neither will be an active part of the school,” White said via email. “Although I will have my degree in Fashion Merchandising, it is sad that I cannot come back and invest in a program that has been growing and has had major career success.” White said she thinks this process will slowly change the dynamics of the program and will keep future students from learning about the strides taken to get the program where it is, connecting with other departments nationwide. “The announcement of prioritization came as a shock and was frustrating in a time when I saw our department and my major expanding,” White said. “I wish that the students had more in a say in the future of this department instead of it being a surprise. As the President of the Family and Consumer Sciences Honor Society, Phi Upsilon Omicron, it is sad to see the department go.” Senior Emily Strannigan will also be gone by the time the changes take place, but it’s still an adjustment. “It’s weird to think that dietetics won’t be an FCS major anymore and that the years after me will have a new home,” Strannigan said via email. The English Ed concentration to the Literature major had its only fieldwork class removed this year. English professors Phil Bowles and Edie Chapman taught the subject-specific methods course, Methods of Teaching English, for a combined 33 years. Chapman left the school this year after teaching the course for three years. Now, students will simply take SEE PRIORITIZATION, PAGE 2

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Innovation inspiration Standoff of the week: Humans vs. Zombies to bring top CEOs to campus

This past week, Thursday through Friday, students participated in humans vs. zombies, a simulated “zombie apocalypse.” No one was injured.

BY KATIE CALLAHAN

ABOUT ZOMBIES:

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Over 30 CEOs are coming to PLNU Oct. 8 to speak at a workshop in the hope of inspiring students from all areas of study to become entrepreneurs and solve the world’s problems. The Innovation Inspiration Workshop, free to students, expects to bring 200 students together in small groups of four to discuss a problem in the world and pitch a solution with the feedback and assistance of these 35 CEOs. Currently, about 100 students are registered. The event runs from 6:30-9 p.m. in Crill Performance Hall. “It’s just amazing to me because they [the CEOs] want to challenge Point Loma Nazarene University students to be innovative and creative in each of their disciplines. That’s how we’re going to change the world for Christ,” said Steve Seelig, senior director of planned giving in University Advancement. These CEOs come from a wide range of companies, including Qualcomm, Hewlett Packard, the National Christian Foundation, Merrill Lynch and Mintz Levin. A few PLNU graduates will also be present as judges: Thomas Fitzpatrick (’01), Paul Chen and Mike Marcacci (’11). At the event’s conclusion, 10 finalists will sell their idea to the panel of judges for significant cash prizes, which the coordinators won’t disclose until the event. Each student will receive a t-shirt and a workbook. Seelig wants this workshop to allow students to exercise their skills and passions, but also establish professional connections after PLNU. “If I were a student, I would want to be a part of this for these reasons: I know that I need to hone my skills at the university, I know I’m going to need a job in two to four years and I would be looking to develop relationships with proven professionals who are successful,” Seelig said. Sarah Strong, the coordinator for this event, said students should go to the workshop to change their perspective about their career path. She hopes students will be encouraged to think “outside the box.” “It took me a long time to figure out that... I can chart my own course and come up with something completely new, completely different, something that no one ever thought of, that works just as well,” said Strong, University Advancement’s stewardship

“It can be weird carrying around nerf swords and weapons. Those that took it to Liberty Station are awesome,” said sophomore Irena Lundell, this year’s organizer and a zombie. Pictured: Kat Potter, Elizabeth Kim, Rhys Lee, Sedona Sherrera, Zac Lindsey, Katy Smale, Tyler Ellison, Laura Skinner, Irena Lundell, Ellen Huang, Justin Morin, Justine Duyst, Kaitlyn Purington, Aaron McKinstry, Peter Erberich and Caleb Daniels.

specialist. Doug Wall, an entrepreneur who formed the idea for this workshop, was on campus this past April for a smaller 100-person workshop with the same objectives. After talking with Seelig and after his children enrolled at PLNU, he decided to help with this year’s workshop. “Being an entrepreneur, it’s more than a job, it’s a career. It’s an opportunity to create a legacy for yourself, to build up and create wealth for others and to give generously to the kingdom of God.” Wall served over 3,000 companies in his financial services business in 1985. He spent a couple of years at Ernst and Young and RCG Management. He is a cofounder of Genea Energy and PureForge. After retiring, he spent a couple years helping nonprofits like San Diego Rescue Mission and Opportunity International overseas in churches and orphanages. Wall has been awarded various awards for business and entrepreneurship. Wall wants success stories to come out of PLNU like they do from Stanford and other colleges, the birth places of major companies like Google, Microsoft or Facebook. “Why not Point Loma? Why not? Look how many successful companies have come out of San Diego State and they’re secular,” Wall said. “God is the one who gives us revelation to innovate. We’re not inventors. We’re the discoverers of God’s inventions. God’s the only creator. We just get to discover his creation and it’s awesome. And that’s why I’m doing this, really, to pass on some gifts that God’s given me and hopefully encourage others.” University Advancement hopes to work with OSV and the Fermanian Business Center for future workshops. Students can register for this workshop at http://www.pointloma. edu/life/giving/innovation-inspiration-workshop by October 3 to participate or contact Sarah Strong at sarahstrong@pointloma.edu for more information.

New programs to watch for: - a kinesiology masters degree in exercise science - community college partnerships on that college’s site for four-year degrees - an RN to BSN program to assist nurses in obtaining their bachelor’s degree - a software engineering program for computer science - a doctorate in nursing practice - a fully online masters program for organizational leadership (a hybrid of psychology, business and communications) - an undergraduate criminal justice degree for current or recent service members who prefer online but may also have a community college partnering face-to-face interactions

ABOUT HUMANS: “I’m about to go eat; I’ve been fasting for about a week. We went on minimal food, paranoia, studying odd places and never leaving the room, awkward moments of swords sticking out of the room and hitting walls randomly that we thought were people,” said Logan Morin, a human. “They can laugh, but we won this,” Anna Boecker said. “Three zombies were waiting outside my class so I didn’t go,” said David Graham, a human. HUMANS WHO WON: Logan Morin, Anna Boecker. David Graham, Evan Coklin and Daniel Grady

PHOTOS BY MELANIE VOIGT

Black Student Union holds first barbecue of the year, Taste of Soul BY TAYLOR RIVERS CONTRIBUTOR, BSU OFFICER

PHOTOS BY NORELL LOPEZ Students (top) enjoy dinner Thursday night at the BSU BBQ event near Fermanian. Taylor Rivers (bottom), with BSU leadership, conducted a game where students place name labels on each others’ backs and answer questions to guess the answer. Her label was Aretha Franklin. FROM PRIORITIZATION, PAGE 1

a generic methods course or language arts-related course in the School of Education. “Research has shown that teachers in training need a subject-matter methods course rather than just a course about how to teach in high school,” Bowles said. “My understanding is that the law now requires us to train students in each specific discipline in which they will hold a subject matter competency certificate.” Two students affected by this change are seniors Chelsie Oren and Kendra Pittam. Oren was promised she would be placed in a classroom setting prior to starting her credential and receive

hands-on experience. She was informed two months before the start of her senior year that the class was cancelled due to low enrollment. “It doesn’t mean that I can’t do it on my own, but I was supposed to get credit; I was supposed to get guidance. I was supposed to get teaching and all of that is gone.” Oren said. Pittam tried to remedy the situation, but was turned away from education professors because the classes were already full. She is thankful for the professors who have helped her fill her schedule this semester, but is disappointed because she can’t take an education course before she graduates. “I wish that the school would have notified me of the cancellation earlier; then I wouldn’t have had as much

Catered by Jones Brothers BBQ, the Black Student Union BBQ allowed students to enjoy deliciously prepared food, while meeting new faces and catching up with familiar ones. After dinner was blessed by the BSU leadership team at 6:00 on Thursday, students jumped in the buffet line for rolls, pulled pork, brisket, macaroni and cheese, ribs and and an assortment of other comfort foods. Approximately 50-85 students filtered in and out of the event throughout the night. Dr. Jeffrey Carr also stopped by. The club’s president, Lorren Comeaux said that BSU focuses on what students have in common. “We find fellowship to be a great way to encourage dialogue and connectedness,” Comeaux said. The club viewed this past week’s event as a success and looks forward to including more students in their anual Civil Rights Pilgrimmage, where students retrace the footsteps of civil rights leaders in Atlanta, Alabama and Tennessee. “We plan to continue to share culturally based activities with our community here at Loma!” trouble finding a class to match my unit requirement so that I can graduate on time,” Pittam said via text. “I am very disappointed in the lack of professionalism displayed by the school in canceling the class and making it so difficult to register for a replacement course.” Now, Oren doesn’t know what to do to fill the credit, just that she is frustrated from this quick decision and lack of preparation. “I don’t even know who I’m mad at because it’s not my department; it’s not my advisor – I don’t know who to get mad at honestly,” Oren said. “It was completely just pulling the rug out from underneath us.”

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THINK ON THAT

“Live a life of constant interruption. Don’t be efficient in the way you love people. Be extravagant. Be the best version of you.” Bob Goff, PLNU Graduate Programs Info Event

San Diego Renewal Week with Rev. Dr. Deirdre Brower Latz: food finds: What if we believe in ‘conversions, redemption, second chances’ Kearney Mesa BY LUCAS CONCEPCION STAFF WRITER

Nestled north of Mission Valley and the 8 Freeway, Kearny Mesa is a melting pot of quality Asian dining. Every style of Asian cuisine is represented here, along with a few notable nonAsian restaurants that you simply have to try before the semester is over.

Under $10 Delicious Pancakes The Original Pancake House 3906 Convoy St. The name says it all; the Original Pancake House has been serving some of the best pancakes (and waffles) in San Diego for decades. From the cinnamon apple pancakes to the large and light German pancake, this place is bound to please any customer.

Generously Served Fro-Yo Rocky’s Frozen Yogurt 7612 Linda Vista Rd. This small yogurt shop offers huge portions and a large amount of delicious flavors. I’m not joking when I say the mini size is essentially a medium in normal shops, so it is best to bring some friends along to share.

Boba and Tea Tea N More 7380 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Boba lovers, I present to you your local paradise. With a wide assortment of tea and boba flavors, solid but pricy meals and a comfortable place to study and generally lounge about, this place is a haven for good meals and fun times.

Unique Sushi Experience Sushi Diner

7530 Mesa College Dr.

This tiny establishment might look sketchy on the outside, but inside this Bob Marley-themed diner, there is INSANELY tasty sushi served in combinations I guarantee you’ve never tried before. In order to pay with credit card, you have to spend over $10.

Under $20 Quality Korean BBQ Manna Korean BBQ 4428 Convoy St. This is the place in San Diego for Korean barbecue. If you don’t know what that is, basically you and your friends cook the food yourselves over a personal grill. Nothing tastes better than beef and pork freshly roasted with your own hands.

Exotic Asian Cuisine Mignon Pho and Grill 3860 Convoy St. This Vietnamese restaurant with trendy décor offers plenty of choices for traditional Vietnamese food. Anything served with beef or shrimp here is a good choice. Order the large size pho if you think your stomach can handle it.

Family Style Szechuan Spicy House 3860 Convoy St. Calling all spice enthusiasts! Test your mettle with your friends at this family-style Chinese restaurant. Share everything from duck, beef, pork, fried tofu and more! Not for the faint of heart or stomach. Seriously, there’s some spicy food served here.

BY KATIE CALLAHAN STAFF WRITER

This week’s Renewal Week speaker, Deirdre Brower Latz, is the principal and senior lecturer in pastoral and social theology at the Nazarene Theological College in England. Brower Latz shared via email with The Point about herself, her passions and a glimpse into what students can expect this week. The Point: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What is something that most people don’t know about you? Deirdre Brower Latz: I’m a third culture person, Canadian parents, British by dwelling, citizenship,

but have lived across North American and Britain. I have missing pieces from each place that mean I’m always slightly restless! I am political, care a lot about thinking things through and don’t like easy answers. I enjoy very ordinary things: fires, books, gardening, earth beneath my fingers, walking. I love sports, though don’t really understand all the rules to some of the American sports. I play on a team weekly in a Netball league (a bit like basketball crossed with ice hockey, only quite different too!). Little known fact (but now widely known, I suppose, if you print it): I once played field hockey for the Manitoban provincial team. What does your faith journey

look like? DBL: Complex, messy, open, challenged... How were you chosen to speak at this semester’s Renewal Week? DBL: Ohh, great question: I have no idea! Though I have been before and loved being at PLNU. I know Tim Whetstone from his time in Italy and he and his wife rescued my husband and me once in Washington when we were stuck there. What are some of the joys you have discovered in your position at the Nazarene Theological College? What do you find most rewarding about your work? DBL: Well, I love teaching and especially enjoy the classes that I am

engaged in teaching - which are generally very pastoral and theological. As Principal (which is the British term for President), I love strategic thinking, I love asking hard questions and moving us forward in creative and imaginative ways. I really am blessed (if that’s not too twee) by the team that I work with. What do you find most challenging about your work? DBL: The most challenging thing is not quite having enough time to do things and the need to find ways of having enough money to do the things we dream of doing. That’s a big stretch. Because we’re a theological college, we’re not as easy to fund as some other places... I also deeply and sincerely miss pastoring a particular SEE BROWER LATZ. PAGE 4

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Student wish lists change with time BY KENDALL BOSHART STAFF WRITER

The transition from high school to college can be expressed in a few words: Money is tight. Things students were once willing to pay for may now be too expensive on a college budget. And this is reflected in one very practical area of every college students’ iPhone notes: the wish list. There is a trend in student wish lists that reveals less of a desire for material items once they make the transition to college. This was noted when multiple students were asked to describe their wish lists in college versus those in high school. Freshman Easton Kawawaki compared her wish list now to her high school list. Even though Kawawaki is only a few months removed from high school, her wish list has visibly changed. “In high school, I wanted clothes, a bike and birkenstocks,” said Kawawaki. “Now I want homemade food, snacks and money.” Kawawaki has always thought of herself as relatively thrifty, but college

PHOTO BY KENDALL BOSHART Students pinch pennies to save for college necessities, changing their habits from material items to reflect their limited resources.

has added to that mindset. “I’ve always been pretty frugal,” said Kawawaki. “But now since I’m on my own, the only thing I’m more willing to pay for is food.” Other freshmen, Morgan Pearce and Sami Swanson, agree, saying they miss homemade food and money the most. Their high school wish lists also involved clothing and other nonessentials. Psychology professor Max Butterfield said a relationship might exist between personal development in college and the creation of a more frugal

wish list. “There are a few factors that could be contributing to the differences observed,” said Butterfield. “The one that seems most likely to me is that college students have more experience managing their personal finances than they did while in high school.” College forces incoming and returning students to become more independent with their finances. According to Butterfield, new college students have to re-evaluate their priorities, which influences their lists. “Unfortunately, this transition

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isn’t always easy,” said Butterfield. “Students begin worry about their financial futures and they start stretching their dollars to make the most of limited resources.” While a freshman may not have had as much time to develop the thrifty college mindset, senior MOCM major and ASB President mcKensey Wise has had plenty of time to experience the penny-pinching environment of college. Her list now includes less material things. “Now I want my gifts to be eating out with family and friends and money for traveling,” said Wise. Butterfield says psychologists have devoted years of research investigating this trend away from materialism. “What [students] tend to discover over time is a dirty little secret that big companies probably don’t want you to know: More than two decades of psychology research has demonstrated that people and experiences bring us far more happiness than things ever could,” said Butterfield. “It’s during college that many people begin to see this for themselves.”

RAs, RDs reimagine Res Life BY SAMANTHA WATKINS STAFF WRITER

Res Life may look different in the years to come here at PLNU. Monday night, all the residential assistants (RAs) and residential directors (RDs) came together in the cafeteria for a new event called ‘Re-Imagining Residential Life.’ “We are taking the semester to look closely at how resident life is in the halls and how we can improve upon it,” said Jeff Bolster, the dean of students. With PLNU expanding its freshmen class in the past couple of years, RDs agreed to take a look at restructuring the RA program and life on campus as a whole. Res Life and ASB board members were invited to this extension of Res Life’s normal Mon-

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day night meetings. Approximately 75 people made up this group of 10 RDs, about 60 RAs, Bolster and Caye Smith, the vice president for student development. Bolster led the event organizing the RAs and RDs into groups of 10. Paper and pens were provided at each table and student leaders were asked to brainstorm ways to make a better campus for all students. “If we were moving to PLNU next fall and were told we had nine dorms on campus, an apartment off campus and several on, what would we need to do for freshman, sophomores, juniors or seniors? Dream big,” said Bolster to the students. The RAs and RDs did just that. One group split their paper into four sections, one for each grade level. They then went and made a list of

what each grade needed or what worked well. Groups were given 15 minutes each and then had to mingle to create a new group of 10. After switching four times, the groups came together and shared what they had written down on each paper. Common themes included: cleanliness in the bathrooms or dorms, good study habits with encouragement to use the Tutorial Center and to encourage spirituality by attending chapel, joining a discipleship group and worshiping at church each Sunday. “Students should have more involvement in residential life,” said Jaime Smith, resident director of Colony Apartments. Both RDs and RAs were eager for the ideas they brainstormed and hoped that some, like a better workout facil-

ity, may actually happen on campus. “I think this meeting is important because as the freshman classes tend to expand, we need to expand the resources that we provide,” said RA Maddy Trattles. This was the first meeting to brainstorm new ideas for Residential Life; RDs will decide if they should continue the discussion in another meeting or in their resident halls.

church congregation (although I’m still involved in the congregation I was team leader of). What are you most passionate about? DBL: Well, the easy answer would be Jesus, I’m sure. And to an extent that’s probably true, but I think if push comes to shove I’m passionate about people, about the church as an expression of the life of Jesus, about change and growth and communicating grace. I’m passionate about hope and the need to be a people of hope. Are you related to President Brower by chance? DBL: Nope, but if I were, it would be ace! Do you have any college student stories/experiences you could share with us? DBL: Yikes. I accidentally ended up studying theology and then discovered I loved it! I enjoyed being a student, though now when I look on it, I maybe could have been a bit more committed! But my strongest memories are probably about late night conversations with people. It was also within my student years that I responded to God calling me to a particular kind of ministry. I also remember as a consequence of working night shifts, late night chats and a hot day falling deeply asleep in a class once and waking up with my face stuck to the desk and all my friends gone...! ... I’m looking forward to being with you - forgive me for the jet lag!

REMINDER! All offices, Stores and services will close during chapel for Renewal Week!

PHOTO BY SAMANTHA WATKINS Students write down ideas for changing Res Life to suit student needs Monday.

Paris is the most wonderful city I have ever traveled to because it is truly more beautiful and surprising and magnificent than any movie or postcard can ever depict. There are surprises everywhere you turn and even the districts far from the middle of the city have exciting places to visit. I feel like being in a country where everyone speaks a different language has really allowed me to see how small America is within this vast world of hundreds of countries and cultures. If ever you visit Paris, be sure to spend more than just a few days there because it is so beautiful that not even in a week can you see all it’s wonders!

-Jana Russick

PHOTO COURTESY OF JANA RUSSICK Junior Jana Russick, a fashion merchandising major is studying abroad in Paris, France this semester.

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‘Scandal’ fashion Point TV employs returns with new students in professional season work BY JONATHAN PICKETT STAFF WRITER

PHOTOS BY JORDAN LIGONS The Limited store in Fashion Valley is now selling clothing inspired by ABC’s “Scandal.” BY JORDAN LIGONS STAFF WRITER

With the start of the fourth season of ABC’s “Scandal” - insert praise hands emoji here - viewers of the dramatic episodes watch not only for what Olivia Pope will do, but also what she will wear. Now, gladiators can bring a piece of the show’s wardrobe to their own closets. Set in Washington D.C., “Scandal” is about a White House Communications Director, Olivia Pope, who leaves to start her own crisis management firm while still having unfinished business with the president, Fitzgerald Grant. Created and written by Shonda Rhimes, the show had 11.9 million viewers on the Thursday night opener, up 13% from last fall according to Deadline.com. The costume designer for the show, Lyn Paolo, continues the dramatic elements of the storyline in the character’s wardrobes. Between love triangles and murders, the clothing on screen reflects the episodes’ tone. Pope, played by actress Kerry Washington, is notorious for wearing a simplistic color scheme of white, cream, grey or black. From her winter-ready coats to her famous wideleg pantsuits, Pope struts through the White House as if she runs the place. But why this bland, neutral color pallet for such a vital character in the show? “Her character is very puzzling and so is her wardrobe,” said Mariah Williams, a junior fashion merchandising major and “Scandal” fan. “This color scheme is very modern, very clean.” Junior Fashion Merchandising major, Emily Sauer, also recognizes the parallel between the costume design and the story line. “Her fashion is ahead of the game, which represents that [Olivia Pope] is ahead of the game,” Sauer said. “It sets her a part from the rest of the characters.” Compared to the other female leads, whose simplistic wardrobes take on a dark color scheme, Pope maintains a structured, neutral attire.

Nancy K. Murray, PLNU professor of fashion and interiors, said that Pope could be styled in white as a power symbol or to contrast the actress’s darker skin tone. “The reason behind it could just be physical,” Murray said. “It makes it easier to see her; it makes her stand out.” Murray said these ideas of color are very Westernized. In Asian countries, white is worn at funerals to symbolize death, she said. The Limited, a women’s clothing chain, launched an exclusive “Scandal” inspired line in stores on September 23. Washington, Paolo, and the Limited’s creative director Elliot Staples created the trendy line for the working woman and fans alike, according to TheLimited.com. A sales associate at The Limited in Fashion Valley said that the whole team adores the new line. An array of wool, tweed and satin fill the “Scandal” section of the store. Classy slacks and simplistic sleeveless tops make it easier on the consumer to mix and match. The line’s price ranges from $49 to $298, which includes an Olivia Pope signature: bold, structured coats. In San Diego, however, these coats can’t be put to much use. “San Diego is a tough place to sells these extravagant and textured coats,” the Limited sales associate said. “We will be getting more coats in the winter, but only one in each size.” The kick-off event was a success, she said. So far, the line has been receiving good reactions from costumers coming in the store. “The collection is a nod to our devoted fans, to fans of fashion and to women everywhere who are inspired to boldly pursue their passions and look good while doing it,” Washington said in the brand’s press release. Incorporated into the storefront even is the cream, grey and black color palette with a hint of blush pink viewers know on screen. In the next 11 weeks, viewers, on the edge of their seats, will anxiously watch Olivia Pope outsmart, but more importantly, outswagger the nation’s capitol.

A new initiative in the communication and theatre department will benefit PLNU and the community by providing video services to showcase innovative teaching and local businesses. Together students, with the help of Alan Hueth, the communication professor running the initiative, will produce two types of projects: short feature stories on faculty who are creatively using technology to enhance learning and promotional videos for departments on campus and local businesses. The main goal of the initiative, Point TV Professionals, is to extend the high-level student production services of Point TV to on and off-campus entities, while engaging in professional client-oriented work. “It’s a great opportunity for students to gain experience and build resumes and also get paid to do so,” said Hueth. Eight features will be centered on what teachers are doing with technology in the classrooms and online. Provost and Chief Academic Officer Kerry Fulcher, is looking forward to the program. “We were looking for short videos

PHOTO COURTESY OF POINT TV Caleb Daniels is the writer and producer of some of the Point TV Professional material that will be released later this semester.

that can highlight innovative pedagogy and technology use by faculty members,” said Fulcher. “This will help pique the interests of colleagues and potentially lead them to seek further exploration and training for how they might be able to use similar techniques in their own classroom teaching.” Fulcher said he’s always willing to invest time and money into professional development for faculty and into highlighting their good work. Many local entities have already reached out to Hueth. “I’ve gotten quite a few phone calls

and emails from local businesses who have seen student’s work and have requested specialized projects from them,” Hueth said. Students will also produce videos to promote and inform people about the different PLNU departments and the programs within them. Point TV station manager Caleb Daniels will be one of the students who writes and produces material for the program. He said the initiative is a good opportunity to get more eyes on student projects. “I’m really looking forward to increasing our presence in the community while also increasing viewership,” Daniels said. “By producing these videos, our reach will expand to a wider audience.” Selected students working on this program’s videos will be paid. Point TV will be accepting donations from the departments and other clients to pay for film projects and Point TV operations. The first faculty technology feature story is expected to be out midsemester. This pilot will become a template for future shows. “There has been a strong push in this direction for a while so I’m excited that we’re finally moving forward,” said Hueth.

PLNU band showcased over summer Portland. Before they coud go out and play, they needed to raise money. Their journey began in Visalia, California, Spaite’s hometown. He and his friends opened for a band called Unspoken where they were able to get their music out into the community before the tour. Playing at Unspoken’s show, along with donations and gifts from family and friends allowed them to finance their trip. Then came the music, which, acPHOTO COURTESY OF JAMES SPAITE cording to Spaite, was his favorite part. “The highlight was doing music,” James Spaite, Nikolaas Top and Savannah Waters performed in 11 said Spaite. “The tour was my favorite cities this summer. The shot above part because everything else in it was is in Visalia. just work.” Last summer, junior James Spaite Band mate and cellist Nikolaas and four of his friends, Nikolaas Top, Top, a sophomore at PLNU, agreed Savannah Walters, Megan Geiger and saying the high point for him was the Sergey Koliyayko, formed a band and music. took to the road to showcase Spaite’s “My favorite part of the trip was songs from his latest album “A Wom- having no responsibility,” said Top. an Gave Me Music.” “[Because of that,] all I did was play Deciding to tour came out of a music and, in general, got to enjoy all need to get his new music out into the of it.” community. It meant months of prepPlaying music for a whole sumaration for Spaite. mer really impacted the way Spaite “A lot of times, as an artist, when evolved as a musician, according to you put out an album it’s really wise to Megan Geiger, tour mate and backtour with it and share it,” said Spaite. ground technical manager. Geiger said “So that’s what we did.” that getting that opportunity to watch Spaite and his band spent three Spaite come into his own as a musician months traveling to 11 cities and nine was the highlight for her. houses including San Diego, Laguna “I really enjoyed watching James Nigel, Los Angeles, Visalia, Stanford, grow musically,” said Geiger. “The Sacramento, Santa Cruz, Eugene and performances got better every night BY KENDALL BOSHART STAFF WRITER

as I watched his confidence grow onstage.” Spaite started out as a solo guitarist, with no formal training and focused on developing percussive finger style tap guitar. Over the summer, he was able to add dimension to his music. “I think that by adding more elements, more people and more instruments, I was able to give my music more sound,” said Spaite. Spaite also learned to market his sound while touring. “A lot of the progression [this summer] has been in gaining traction in the musical world, sharing music and getting stuff out to people,” said Spaite. Spaite and his band are currently working on new pieces, some of which were showcased this summer, but the majority of which are still in the works, according to Spaite. He said most of his songs focus on sharing a story. “A lot of the songs come out of stories, thoughts and adventures,” said Spaite. “Each song is tied to a story; either one I’ve lived through, a friend has lived through or is one I am able to conceptualize.” Even more though, Spaite appreciated traveling with good people. “Finally getting to see all of it happen, and getting to spend time with really good friends, that was really cool,” Spaite said.

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6 | SPORTS

sports

UPCOMING EVENTS

9/30: M. Soccer vs. San Diego State 10/4: M. Soccer vs. Hawaii Hilo 10/4: Cross Country vs. Willamette

10/2: Volleyball vs. California Baptist 10/4: W. Soccer vs. Hawaii Hilo 10/4: W. Soccer vs. Dixie State

New York celebrates Derek Jeter BY BRITTANY NAYLOR STAFF WRITER

It was raining. Of the five days I was in New York City, it was only on Thursday, Sept. 25, that the city saw any sign of rain. USA Today joked that it was the heaven’s way of mourning the last game Derek Jeter was to ever play at Yankee stadium. Jeter has played shortstop for the Yankees for the past 19 years, six of which he served as the team captain, the longest time of any Yankee player. In his baseball career, he’s played 2,903 games, including postseason, and is known for not once being ejected. He holds title to multiple Yankee records: the most doubles, most runs, most stolen bases and he broke Lou Gehrig’s record for most hits with his last home game against the Orioles with 2,272. In a way Jeter has become synonymous with New York, as much a part of the city as the Empire State Building. To be in New York City when Jeter retired from playing shortstop is to see a city full of pride; well, most of the city. The Public House is a restaurant and bar a block south east of Grand Central Station. With its granite bar top, low lighting and crescent nooks for booth seating, it befits the businesslike clientele that frequent it. Here the name buzzing around the bar wasn’t Jeter; it wasn’t even the Yankees. On the eight screens surrounding the bar and restaurant, four were

playing the Giants - Redskins football game. For the four playing the baseball game, you had to guess what they were saying because the only audio playing was the football game. Any cheers that rang out that night were only for the Giants. Patrons were asking for the big screen to be switched from Jeter to Giants and the only one standing in their way was Peter Ryan, Public House’s bar supervisor. Peter looked comfortable dashing around his section of the bar, cracking jokes, making drinks and celebrating the day after his birthday with friends between customers. One moment he could be pouring a martini, but at the slightest yell his head snapped back to Jeter. “[Jeter is the] perfect epitome of a player and gentleman. Even Boston, who we hate, love him,” Peter said. Gathered around Peter’s corner of the bar were those loyal to the Yankees. Jim Fernandez was one of them. Raised in Niagara Falls, he was drafted by the Pirates 12 years ago, but had to drop due to an elbow injury. “I just wanted to be Jeter,” said Jim while remembering his baseball days and watching the Yankees play. “I love the way he runs everything out.” When this loyal group of baseball watchers found out that I wanted the authentic experience, they pointed me to a place called Stan’s Sports Bar, a street down from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. “If the Yankees win, that’s where

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE CESARO A fan salutes Derek Jeter in New York fashion. Jeter drove in the gamewinning hit Thursday in Yankee Stadium against the Baltimore Orioles, ending the game 6-5.

the party will be at,” said Joseph, between cheers for Jeter. Stan’s is where Jeter filmed his Gatorade commercial, Joseph said. At the bottom of the seventh with the Bronx 30 minutes away from the Public House in uptown Manhattan, it was pressure getting to Stan’s in time, but it was worth the risk. Stan’s was as opposite from the Public House as possible. Where Public House was a sea of suits and designer labels, Stan’s was an assault of Jeter and Yankee paraphernalia. Public House was minimalistic; Stan’s sparkled under neon signs with all wall space taken up by some form of alcohol advertisement. However, it was at Stan’s that the pride of New York was in full uproar. With Jeter scoring the game-winning run in a spectacular ending worthy of Hollywood, the crowds poured out

PLNU freshmen canoe and kayak for Team USA BY JESSICA LUCAS STAFF WRITER

Balancing homework and international athletic competitions is the norm for four PLNU freshmen. Malia Sousley, Kaimi Yoza, Ka’au Bradley and Kainalu Obayashi are members of the Junior National Canoe and Kayak Team. They compete for both the United States Junior National Team and the recently formed Point Loma Kayak and Canoe Team. They are all passionate about canoe and kayak. “It’s a great sport because you can’t control what other people are doing; you can only control what you do. It’s been my passion for awhile now,” said Bradley, a political science major from Hawaii Kai, Hawaii. Yoza, Bradley and Obayashi are all from Hawaii, and have been training since middle school with the Hawaii Kayak and Canoe Team. They bonded over intense training and two-a-day workouts. Sousley, a nursing major from Gig Harbor Washington, met Yoza at national competitions and the two quickly became fast friends. All four athletes decided to attend PLNU because of its beautiful location and the proximity to the San Diego Canoe

and Kayak Team. Their team makes up the founding members of the Point Loma Canoe and Kayak Team. While the team is currently considered a club, they have the same privileges as the rugby and cheerleading teams. They are not yet recognized by the NCAA, but they still consider themselves a team. Unlike most land sports, the kayak and canoe team trains all year for a few select competitions, which are called regattas. Sousley and Yoza compete in around 10 regattas per year, while Obayashi and Bradley only compete in three. “We train all year for nationals, then trials to get into the Pan-American games and World Championships, and if we do well in the trials then it’s possible to make the World Championships,” said Obayashi. It was at the World Championship Trials last year that Obayashi and Bradley met the coach, former Olympic kayaker Chris Barlow, who convinced them to come and train in San Diego with the San Diego Kayak and Canoe Team. Kayaking appeals to these athletes because it mixes a fantastic workout with time in the ocean. “Ever since I was a baby I loved be-

ing in the ocean,” said Bradley. “Most ocean sports don’t give me the opportunity to travel and meet new people. On the physical side, it’s a great workout and I love being in the water.” The love of water is a sentiment echoed by the entire team. While they love kayaking, most would be happy to be doing anything in the water. “I’m basically a waterman,” said Obayashi. “I suck at land sports, but I like water sports, like surfing and paddling.” Despite hailing from the notoriously cold Pacific Northwest, Sousley also loves spending as much time in the water as she can. “I don’t surf too much because I’m from Washington, but I love the beach and I do a lot of water sports like swimming and wakeboarding,” said Sousley. For Yoza, a freshman applied health science major, the appeal lies in the international competition. “Being able to race for Team USA is incredible. I really like getting to race internationally, the intensity and the excitement that the other countries bring is amazing,” she said.

of the stadium, excitement gushing from them as their beers sloshed out of their cups. And they headed straight for Stan’s. In a matter of minutes the bar was full, barely any room to stand. And though getting to the bar would be a miracle, everyone seemed to have a beer in their hands. All drinks were raised in a salute to Jeter as the sound system boomed Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” and the people sang along. In the back, a chorus line of five men kicked their heels in celebration. And though they all were celebrating the Yankee’s victory, almost every person was wearing Jeter’s jersey. Joe Cesaro drove with his dad from Rhode Island to see Jeter’s last home game. It was a gift from his father for his 21st birthday and they were celebrating now, two months later, in Stan’s.

Ka’au Bradley

Kaimi Yoza

Kainalu Obayashi

Malia Sousley

“It was like a movie,” he said, yelling over Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” that had just started playing. “The Orioles were up at the top of the ninth and Jeter came up just in time to win it all. It was like a movie.” Some have chosen to dabble in the conspiracy theory that the game wasn’t legitimate at all. “It was fixed,” said a man who calls himself Pal Al, the Prince of the City. “It was a throw. All of the sudden he wins the game in the ninth?” Though he may doubt the game, Pal Al assures that he doesn’t doubt the player himself. “[Jeter] is one of the greatest shortstops ever,” said Pal Al, his gestures so wild that his beer slides from the lip of his cup. “To rebound from a broken ankle, to throw like that, it’s amazing.” On the subway ride back down to Manhattan, the party still doesn’t stop. One woman exclaiming, “How awesome was that?” while vendors walked around the cars trying to sell their remaining stock of Jeter jerseys. On Friday morning, TV programming is buzzing about the game; encore showings of Jeter’s last game cycle through the programming. Derek Jeter might still be a designated hitter at the Yankee’s next game at Fenway Park, but he’s doing it “out of respect for the Red Sox,” said Jeter. He has hung up his baseball mitt and said goodbye to his position of 19 years, but New York will always be colored with the navy and white pinstripe of Jeter’s number 2 jersey.

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SPORTS | 7

Scottish soccer PLNU sports website tries to encompass ‘student player awaits NCAA eligibility athlete experience’ BY CONNOR LARSON

BY LOUIS SCHULER

STAFF WRITER

Cold, rainy and windy make for a typical day in Dunfermline, Scotland. What else makes for a normal day here? Well, football of course. And you could find Andrew Ritchie, a native of Perth, Scotland, braving the conditions to play his favorite game. New to campus at PLNU this fall, Ritchie, a red shirt on the men’s soccer team, is a year removed from running around the soaked pitch of Dunfermline Athletica FC. George Williamson’s family goes to the same church as Ritchie’s family. George Williamson, director of worship ministries at PLNU, discussed PLNU with Ritchie after he decided he wanted to attend a university in the United States. His visit sealed the deal. “I just wanted to be able to do something after my career,” Ritchie said. “Coming to Point Loma was the best option because I could play football and have an education.” Although Ritchie is a full member of the soccer team, he is unable to play this year due to NCAA rules disallowing a student-athlete to play the year after they finish playing professionally. Regardless, Ritchie still makes an impact on his team. “He’s always positive and always the one talking. Right when he came in, he made a difference from the start,” said freshman teammate Mitch Wheelon. Head coach Phil Wolf believes that Ritchie will play quite the role in the coming years. “To have a player that has grown up in the youth system of a professional club is great for our team because of the knowledge and understanding of the game that he brings to the table,” Wolf said. The Scotsman believes he can really help the team. “I believe that having played professionally gives me an advantage. It gives me a lot of confidence going into the games because I know I have been

PLNU’s sports website is more inclusive of students and social media, while the overall vision of the athletic department remains the same. Danny Barnts, director of athletic communications since 2010, summed up this goal as “the student-athlete experience.” “We want students to have pride in their university and pride in their student athletes,” Barnts said. An important facet of promoting this experience, according to Ethan Hamilton - athletic director for six years - is the constant updating and contemporary look and feel of the website. “We were still using the institutional website as our own athletic site,” Hamilton said. “We were given permission by the university to use a third party site, which allows us to control so much more of the content, structure and look of it.” Before September 10, 2013, the website had been in somewhat of a construction-like phase, as seen on web.archive.org—a website that archives multiple sites over-time. PLNU athletics refocused this year on the student body and the community with a message of promoting the school, whereas the original website was more of an “informative piece” according to Hamilton. Now it boasts wide ranges of different social media platforms like Facebook, an Instagram and Twitter feed, YouTube and other web mediums to promote more student interaction with sports on campus. Kendall Boshart, the social media liaison and marketing intern - as well as previous student athlete - for the website at plnusealions.com, says the website has improved significantly since her first year at PLNU. “I think that the website has made tremendous progress over the three years I’ve been here,” Boshart said via email. “Additions like links to social media, better pictures and more concise articles all contribute to a cleaner, more informative site that just wasn’t around my freshman year. A lot of it has to do with Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Danny Barnts (my boss) and his passion to connect students with student ath-

PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW RITCHIE Scottish pro soccer player Andrew Ritchie played on the Dunfermline Athletica FC this past year. Ritchie redshirts this season while he awaits NCAA eligibility for PLNU’s men’s soccer team.

at a level that most of the guys haven’t been,” said Ritchie. “I want to win really badly and I will do whatever it takes to do that.” That desire to win was in some way influenced by the style of play he learned across the pond, which is different from the style here in the states. He hopes that kind of attitude will carry over to his PLNU teammates. “The game in Scotland is a wee bit more physical and aggressive because people want to win so badly,” said Ritchie. With four years of eligibility left for Ritchie, the coaching staff is excited for the future of the team and hopeful that he can bring some of that intensity he learned in Scotland. “I think Andy is going to be an excellent player for us here during his time at Point Loma, and I believe that he will have a very positive impact on our team on and off the field,” Wolf said.

See his team Tuesday at SaN Diego State

SEA LION SCORES Women’s Men’s Soccer: Volleyball: 9/23: Loss 0-1 vs. Cal Poly Pomona

9/25: Win 3-1 vs. Dominican (CA)

9/27:Loss 1-4 vs. Azusa Pacific

9/26: Win 3-0 vs. Notre Dame De Namur 9/27: Win 3-0 vs. Holy Names

Women’s Soccer:

SCREENSHOT OF PLNUSEALIONS.COM

letes.” One student athlete, Daniel ten Bosch, believes the website has come a long way, but could always use some modifications to include more students on campus. “I do think the website does a good job when it comes to writing articles for games and keeping statistics updated,” said Bosch via email. “It’s an easy website to get around, but I’m not sure any person at the school really knows the site exists unless they are an athlete. The only criticism I’ve ever had of it is in its lack of pictures from athletic events. I think pictures play a large role in the post-story of a game. Perhaps even video of game winning goals or buzzer beater shots would be an awesome addition.” Hamilton said the athletic department is working on this. He says the new message is one of promotion over strictly information. “Are we marketing ourselves first and foremost to the internal community for students and faculty?” Hamilton said. “In terms of the school vision, I feel like we haven’t capitalized on opportunities with the student body, and that’s probably a charge with this year - which is where Brian [Thornton] comes in too - but even beyond that with our local community, which is going to take time.” This marks Brian Thornton’s first year as senior associate athletic director. He is responsible for marketing and branding PLNU’s athletes. Thornton has quite a repertoireincluding work with professional athletes, like Larry Fitzgerald at Relevant Sports, to go along with an ac-

complished staff in PLNU’s athletic department. “The sky’s the limit, the way I see it here,” Thornton said. “From a pure sports perspective, we want people to know who we are, we want to draw the best athletes here and we want to have a great fan experience. Our core focus through all of that is for our student athletes to have a great experience.” As the school has been transitioning from NAIA to D-2, the competition has been heightened not only for athletes, but also for the athletic department from a marketing perspective. While the expectations increase, most of it stems from intrinsic expectations. “Some of it is self-imposed and some of it is mandated by the NCAA,” Thornton said. “There are a lot of new regulations and things we have to do to comply with being members of the NCAA as well. Most of those things are not what the average fan would ever notice, but it’s stuff that has to do with our athletes and how we run the program.” Ethan Hamilton is responsible for 14 intercollegiate teams under PLNU’s athletic program. Despite added pressure of increased competition, Hamilton’s vision for the school remains the same as the sports department looks to increase their presence throughout the Point Loma area. “We’re at a pretty exciting point now, where we’re at a time where we can focus on some of the fun stuff,” Hamilton said. “We have coaches that are competent in their fields, that are committed to developing young men and women.”

Frisbee gets ultimate PHOTOS BY KENDALL BOSHART

9/27: Win 1-0 vs. Azusa Pacific

Junior Drew Eby jumps to catch the disc for a point.

A student strides out for the disc on the baseball field Thursday.

Students battle for the disc during Intramural Ultimate Frisbee.

the point | monday, september 29, 2014

8 | OPINION

opinion

Katie Callahan // Editor-In-Chief Brittany Naylor // News Editor Samantha Watkins // Features Editor Louis Schuler // Sports Editor Jordan Ligons // A&E Editor

Arthur Shingler // Opinion Editor Abbey Stewart // Copy Editor Grace Bailey // Design Editor Michelle Ito // Assistant Design Editor Jake Henry // Web Editor

#LomaChatter

Letter to the editor: Given the frustration felt by all over on-campus parking, it is no surprise that The Point has yet again taken up the issue in “Commuters lose on-campus parking spaces” (Front Page, Sept. 22). While the title is misleading—commuters have not lost spaces and the article offers nothing to suggest otherwise—the reported figures for campus population, registered vehicles and parking spaces are accurate. And while numbers look bad— the number of registered cars exceeds the number of parking spaces—they don’t tell the whole story. In reality, not every registered vehicle is on campus at once. Class and work schedules vary. In fact, the ebb and flow of available parking is rather predictable. Some people commute only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, others only on Mondays, Wednesdays

and Fridays. Some people work early, some people work late. Nearly everyone is here for chapel. And on Fridays some lots resemble ghost towns. Consider this: in all the coming and going, never is every campus parking space occupied. Of course there are few open spaces during peak hours but they do exist, usually near the southern residence halls. And yes, that includes Young. For those who are in a hurry—isn’t everyone?—that fact is of little consolation. The frustration felt by both the student circling the parking structure for twenty minutes and the faculty member walking up from Nease is real. So rather than coldly suggest everyone just get over it and arrive to campus earlier (still not a bad idea), we suggest a different take on the situation.

First, let’s appreciate how lucky we actually are. Anyone who has taken or taught classes at SDSU or at Mesa College knows it’s not unusual to have to walk up to a mile to/from your car. And that’s with parking permit fees in the hundreds of dollars each year! Becoming accustomed to walking/biking/skateboarding further to our destination will do wonders for our stress levels and our waistlines and a shuttle is available for those who still prefer motorized transport. Second, let’s consider the cost of the most obvious solution: more parking. With increased energy and labor costs, among other things, money is already tight. A new science building, improvements to residence halls, increased wages and student scholarships all seem like wiser expenditures than another layer of concrete and

steel somewhere on campus. Consider that ‘prioritization.’ Third, let’s build a sense of community and not one of individual entitlement. When residents and employees park in commuter spaces and commuters park in employee spaces, it only adds to the frustration felt by all. Treating parking like a zero-sum game fails to recognize that everyone is dealing with the same set of challenges. So while taking steps to improve our own parking experience, let’s not take shortcuts that worsen someone else’s. There’s no magic solution here, folks. But as the saying goes: When you can’t change your circumstances, change your attitude. That may be the first of many steps toward making parking less frustrating for us all. The Department of Public Safety

CONTRIBUTOR

My first hobby was given to me by my father, who really didn’t know what he was getting me into. I got my first pack of Pokémon cards in 1999. At 4 years old, I had no idea what Pokémon was, or even what Japan was, yet I remember all the cards that were in that pack and have all of them today. When I found out that there was a TV show on one of the five or six channels that we got in our living room, I was hooked. Want to guess what my first video game was? Want to guess what the first birthday party theme I picked was? And when my dad went to Japan on a soccer trip, want to guess what he brought back? Pokémon and I have a long and storied history together, one that’s never really ceased, although it did calm itself for a few years. But thanks to the newly-founded Pokémon club on campus, Pokémon has once again captured me and given me the drive

to become a Pokémon Master and make some friends in the process. During the summer, my mother, seeing my girlfriend and I playing the card game together, said something along the lines of, “When you guys stop playing Pokémon cards I’ll be sad, since you’ve done it for so long.” We were confused; why would we ever stop playing Pokémon? The possibility that I may not enjoy the game anymore ever had never occurred to me. Even when I have kids (relax, no immediate plans to have any) I look forward to showing them how to play so that we can all play together. While other families play Monopoly, and still others will go to the movies, my family will be battling and trading Pokémon. So now that we’re all in college, we’re meant to learn the skills needed for our future careers and develop “adult skills” needed for “adult life.” Does this mean I have to sell all my Pokémon cards? Not a chance. I vividly remember, and you must believe me, that one of the reasons I

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looked forward to college as a middleschooler was that I could find a group of people that I could trade Pokémon with. This dream has become a reality thanks to our club on campus. Meeting on Saturdays this semester, and a bit of last semester, has been awesome. Seeing the faces (old and new) that show up to meetings week after week has been a blast and in it I can see my circle growing on this campus. Community is one of the main concepts we’re supposed to seek out as Christ-followers; what better way to do so then with a bunch of like-minded Pokéthusiasts? There are doors opened into relating with people that normally would have been closed without our shared interest.

As one of my friends explained upon joining the club, at a basic level this is an opportunity for people who normally don’t get out much, as well as people who do, to socialize and find a niche that they are comfortable with. Where will the Pokémon club go from here? No idea. But I do know that wherever it does, our members will have a deck of Pokémon cards in one hand, and a friendly handshake in the other. Josh Morse is sophomore who is undeclared. He enjoys Korean pop music at high volumes, taking long and contemplative naps, working at Public Safety and skyping his girlfriend, Sofia. He also drives a minivan. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @darthjrm.

To the people who workout in jeans.... Whyyy?? When your legs are so sore that you have to fall onto the toilet... Mulan in the rec room: perfection I realized today that I don’t have any idea how to cut a cauliflower Remember when there wasn’t a giant construction site on campus? The ultimate Loma pick-up line: “So what are your strengths?” You’re gett’n slizzard, Harry. I can’t see through my car windshield. It’s got too much Loma on it. Trying to find my friends in chapel among all the freshmen is harder than any Where’s Waldo I’ve ever done My dream is . . . that there would be enough parking for commuters My professor just gave everyone in the class a laser pointer. Best day ever. I would say Cotijas, behind Ortiz’s, blew my mind, but it blew so much more: it blew my soul. If I had a dollar for every time someone unnecessarily used the automatic doors, I’d be able to fund a cure for lice