A SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION
issue 27
september 2012
issue 27
september 2012
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Megan Filipowski Staff Writers Laura Guikema Sydney Williams Web Editors Zachariah Deitrich Tyler Thorne Matt DeMeritt Brittany Bellamy Bekka Bossenberger Alexandra Harper Kerry Wade
International Correspondent Staff Advisor
Sarah Beardslee Mark Chesebro Kristen Larson Wes Lawton Brady New Melanie Meister David Shinabarger Terri Reynolds
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letters Letter from the editor WRITTEN BY
MEGAN FILIPOWSKI
Dear Faithful Readers, We’re also trying to place a focus on audio stories September means a brand new school year. It means with a dedicated audio team. Think NPR, but Spring pumpkin syrup is available at Sacred Grounds. It Arbor style. means apple cider and donuts become a staple in the kitchen of my apartment. It also means that new faces My expectation for “The Pulse” is to create a place have arrived on campus to mingle with the returning where everyone feels comfortable enough to join staff and grow in their skills, whether photography, ones. design, writing or business. It can also be a place for It means a brand new class schedule and a clean slate students and staff to share their thoughts with me about what is published in each issue and online. for chapel misses. And here at “The Pulse,” September means a brand new opportunity to bring you the news about what’s going on around campus.
I look forward to what this school year will bring. It will be amazing. It will be an adventure. It will be full of production nights that last late into the night (or early in the morning). And it will be worth it.
We’re a publication run completely by students and I am excited to be your editor-in-chief, fearless leader Sincerely yours, or overlord (depending on who you ask). I have only a short time left here, and I look forward to leaving a Megan Filipowski lasting impression on campus life. Editor-in-Chief Once you look further into the issue, you may notice a few things that aren’t like past issues. The sports pages have moved away from recaps about one sport to focusing on every sport with box scores and pictures. We’ve changed the name of the Variety section to Features. Some of the design aspects have been changed, but don’t fret, we’ve kept the integrity of “The Pulse.”
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calendar september— october Friday, Sept. 21:
Volleyball home vs. Grace College 7 p.m. Lowell Luau 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 22:
Friday, Oct. 5:
Homecoming! Women’s volleyball home vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene College 7 p.m. Homecoming dance in Dunckel Gymnasium 8 p.m.
Men’s soccer home vs. Goshen College 2 p.m. Women’s soccer home vs. Cincinnati Christian University 7 p.m. Midnight Bowling at Airport Lanes in Jackson 11p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 6:
Monday, Sept. 24:
Tuesday, Oct. 9:
Intramural soccer begins
Tuesday, Sept. 25:
Men’s tennis home vs. University of St. Francis 3 p.m. Women’s tennis home vs. University of St. Francis 4 p.m. Women’s soccer home vs. Bethel College (hot chocolate and donuts provided) 7 p.m. Office of Intercultural Relations Meet and Greet in the Poling Center lobby 7:30 p.m. Salsa dancing with Katie (PEC 216) 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 26:
Women’s tennis home vs. Tiffin University 4 p.m.
Women’s volleyball home vs. Taylor University 3 p.m.
Voter registration deadline Women’s soccer home vs. Grace College 7 p.m. Sacred Speed Listening 8 p.m. Salsa dancing with Katie (PEC 216) 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 10:
Men’s soccer home vs. University of St. Francis 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 11: Intramural beach volleyball final Open mic night 8 p.m. Strength training with Morris (PEC 216) 9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 12:
Strength training with Morris (PEC 216) 9 p.m.
Women’s volleyball home vs. University of St. Francis 7 p.m. Coldstone Night in the Cougar Den 9 to 11 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 28:
Saturday, Oct. 13:
Thursday, Sept. 27:
Carnival 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 29:
Color Run supporting the women’s tennis team 9 a.m. Zumba with Kat in Dunckel Gymnasium 11 a.m. Choptoberfest hosted by the Ogle Villages 6 to 9 p.m.
Zumba with Kat in Dunckel Gymnasium 11 a.m. Men’s soccer home vs. Bethel College 2 p.m. A Holy Ghost Explosion in the plaza 7 to 9 p.m.
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Tuesday, Oct. 2:
Tuesday, Oct. 16:
Men’s tennis conference tournament Salsa dancing with Katie (PEC 216) 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 3:
Men’s tennis conference tournament Women’s volleyball home vs. Lourdes College 7 p.m. Midnight Madness in the fieldhouse 10 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 4:
Men’s tennis conference tournament Strength training with Morris (PEC 216) 9 p.m.
Intramural soccer tournament
Intramural soccer tournament Men’s soccer home vs Huntington University 7 p.m. Salsa dancing with Katie (PEC 216) 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 17: Intramural soccer cup
Thursday, Oct. 18:
Fall Break begins Performance of “Noises Off!” in White Auditorium
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syndicated Dr. Metts celebrates 10 years of blogging
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Dr. Wally Metts, professor of communication and director of the graduate communication program, celebrated his tenth blogging anniversary on Aug. 22. When he started the blog in 2002, he intended it to be an obligation to help him write more habitually.
stands with you in your day,” he explains in his blog. “The word appears in Job (KJV) 9:32-34. The sense in which I understand it, and use it, is as someone who helps others say what they need to say, or want to say.”
In his celebratory post, “10 Years of the Daysman,” Metts shared some statistics about his blogging journey.
In the next few months, Metts plans to publish some collections of posts on different themes as trade books. However, he writes, his motive remains the same. “It’s to develop my craft so I can serve my readers and glorify my father, as a good steward of my gifts and calling.”
“Based on data provided by WordPress, I’ve posted 399 times in the last five years, about six times a month. And I’ve had almost 55,000 page views, over 10,000 a year. That’s about 180 page views per post.” His full post can be viewed at thedaysman.com.
Metts hopes to continue writing blog posts as a service to his craft and his readers. Read more at thedaysman.com.
Metts selected the blog’s title, “the daysman,” because it exemplifies how he tries to live. The daysman is “an old English word for an advocate, literally one who PHOTO FROM WWW.ARBOR.EDU
Provost Overton-Adkins retires Dr. Betty Overton-Adkins, provost and chief academic officer, concluded her 11 years of service to Spring Arbor University (SAU) on Aug. 15. She served SAU at the local, state, national and international levels as the provost and chief academic officer, a title she held for the longest period in recent history. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Dr. Overton-Adkins is a lifelong educator who began her career as a public school teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in higher education leadership from Vanderbilt University. At SAU, she was responsible for operations of the graduate and undergraduate academic programs, faculty development and taught in a number of areas.
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Dr. Overton-Adkins is now serving as a clinical professor in the philanthropy, advancement and development programs at the University of Michigan. She also collaborates on projects sponsored by the National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good and the development of research regarding student success and institutional effectiveness in U.S. minority-serving institutions. Dr. Overton-Adkins will continue to have ties to Spring Arbor University and the surrounding community. She plans to continue serving as a mentor and resource for many SAU students, teaching in online courses, and in her role with Hope Africa University, SAU’s partner university.
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news The great train ride
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SAU professor travels across the country
This summer, Spring Arbor University (SAU) Professor Roger Varland did not flock to a sunny resort. Instead he embarked on a self-proclaimed “marathon trip” combining two of his passions, photography and trains.
aren’t very picturesque or are very recognizable. “Railroads weren’t built to have a scenic view the entire time. I’ve become conscious of what it means to travel while soaking up and engaging the landscape,” said Varland.
He rode about 6,700 miles on a train, only spending one night off-board during his eight day journey. “I have long been aware of the enjoyment of looking at landscape from a train but have never been able to a grand degree as I was this summer,” said Varland.
Towards the end of the trip Varland grew a little weary, but he wasn’t tired of being on the train. Rather he was tired of continuously taking photos.
He decided to take a photo every hour for the entirety of the trip, resulting in 150 photos. From the backyards of El Paso to the coast of California, Varland shot it all. Each photo has its own unique personality, resulting in an “eclectic mix of things,” said Varland.
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“The scenery is continuing to unfold, things keep coming at you and you don’t have the chance to really adjust the composition,” said Varland. His photos range from very cleanly focused to blurry. “Anytime you’re moving, you are fighting sharpness,” said Varland.
“I was documenting not just the highlights but exciting and average moments,” said Varland.
With minimal editing and no purposeful manipulation accompanied by a journalistic sensitivity, Varland aimed to tell the story of the beauty that the American terrain shows.
Varland hopes people take the time to slow down and appreciate the photos regardless of if they
“I have a real interest in the American landscape, and by landscape it isn’t just the natural [landscape]
but what I refer to as the cultural landscape. That’s what people have made—roads, buildings, the human impact on the world,” said Varland. Before the journey began, Varland set out to raise money to make it possible. He raised $945 through the online fundraising program Kickstarter to support the trip. Kickstarter is free to begin a project but charges a 10 percent fee from the amount of money raised. Varland’s supporters included SAU faculty, alumni, current students and anonymous donors. Varland’s exhibit will be featured in the Jackson Amtrak station from Sept. 18 through Oct. 18. “I want to make the work available to people who wouldn’t normally get a chance to see it,” said Varland. The photos are online on Varland’s Flickr photostream. Prints are available by emailing Varland at roger.varland@arbor.edu.
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news Guat’s up
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SAU students spend a semester in Antigua, Guatemala We arrived in Antigua, Guatemala, on Sept. 6. For the semester abroad students here, the fall semester is well underway.
On Thursday, Sept. 13, Volcano Fuego, an active volcano about eight miles southwest of Antigua, erupted with great and awesome force. We paused our Spanish lessons mid-morning to gape at the sight Guatemala is located just south of Mexico and borders of smoke, fire and lava pouring and exploding out both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Neighboring of the top of the volcano. It was a once in a lifetime countries include Mexico, Belize, El Salvador and opportunity and absolutely unforgettable! Honduras. Antigua is a historic city and the former capital city. It contains numerous ruins, cobblestone The next day, celebrations for Guatemalan streets and is dependent on tourism for its economic Independence Day began. On the morning of Sept. survival. 14, we participated in “The Run of the Torches.” We The September 13 eruption of Volcano Fuego. drove about 8.5 miles out of Antigua and ran the PhOTO COurTeSY ruDY A. GIróN VIA FlICkr There are 15 students here from a variety of majors. entire way back carrying the “torch of liberty.” This While each student’s specific load of classes differs, was exhausting, but it was also a unique opportunity to Scholarship, a scholarship that assists people interested everyone begins with at least three weeks of one- see some of the villages and towns in the surrounding in foreign language studies and semesters abroad. on-one Spanish lessons from 8 a.m. to noon area. For more information about studying abroad, visit Monday through Friday. Each student is living with a Guatemalan host family and receives an authentic I spent last fall semester here in Guatemala, and I am the Cross Cultural Studies office behind the library on Guatemalan experience including eating local cuisine excited to be here for another semester. I hope to Ogle Street or visit http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/ such as fried plantains, black beans, handmade corn keep you, the readers of “The Pulse,” interested and Gilman-Scholarship-Program. You can find my blog at tortillas and what seems like an endless supply of fresh informed, and I will be blogging, writing and tweeting dshinabarger.wordpress.com or follow me on Twitter fruit. as often as possible. I am here because of the Gilman at twitter.com/dshinabarger.
iPhone 5 updates
Apple announces device with many upgraded features On Sept. 12, Apple announced that the iPhone 5 is enables users to take successive photos by moving the set to be released on Sept. 24. According to the Apple camera across the subject area. website the new iPhone is “the biggest thing to happen There are more improvements present than the ones to iPhone since iPhone.” visible on the outside. The iPhone 5 runs the brand The site states that the iPhone 5 comes completely new iOS 6.0. The company will also be introducing a redesigned, with the most prominent difference being new chip called the A6, which can do the work of two the increase in screen size. It is now a four-inch screen separate chips in one ultra thin chip. It is twice as fast that enables a fifth row of apps, but the iPhone 5 is still as the chip in previous iPhones, and it even increases 18 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than before. battery life.
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of reaching wireless speeds that would rival a home Internet connection. The iOS 6.0 includes updates to previous apps like Maps, which allows an all-new “fly over” view and turn-by-turn spoken directions. Siri has been upgraded for the new platform, providing a more user-friendly interface and even can help users reserve a hotel room.
Jony Ive, Apple’s senior vice president of industrial The new sapphire lens cover is also thinner and more FaceTime is now in high definition and can be used design, said, “We believe that going to such extreme durable. The back cover sports a two tone finish, which over both Wi-Fi and cellular networks. This is made lengths is the only way that we can deliver this level hasn’t been used by Apple since the first iPhone was possible by the wireless speeds that are now available of quality.” released. The camera also features an eight megapixel through a long Term evolution (lTe) connection. lens. The camera has a panoramic shot option that With this lTe connection, the new iPhone is capable
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The new Student Life Center opens Over the 2011-2012 school year, Spring Arbor University (SAU) students grew accustomed to the noise of construction. The sounds of backhoes, the pounding of jackhammers and the smell of drywall all filled the student center. Now, however, the student body is reaping the benefits of the construction. Most of the renovations are now open and available to students. The $7.2 million addition added more than 20,000 square feet of lounge and office space. The whole building has been renamed the Student Life Center (SLC), but the older parts of the building still maintain the names of the Kresge Student Center and the Dorrice Ogle Dining Commons (DC) respectively. According to Kimberly Hayworth, vice president of student development, the additions were made to accommodate the size of the student body. “Overall, we just needed more room to breathe,” said Hayworth. The changes to the SLC were based on suggestions made by students about what they wanted to see in a new student center. The renovation was designed by the Baker Group, a consulting firm.
“The great thing about the SLC is its centrality,” said Dan Vander Hill, assistant vice president of student development. “It’s really the crossroads of campus, and it allows for a lot more interaction between faculty and students.”
“God is the most important thing in our lives, but we need people to make sure that we’re seeing Him clearly and to keep us in check,” said Rachel Bogues, the director of spiritual life at SAU, a position in the Student Government Association. Bogues oversees the small group program, and she believes small groups are important. “If we’re going through something, we need people with us and we need them to tell us, ‘This is what the Word says’ and hold us accountable to challenging things,” she said.
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high-quality sound system. A new seating area, pingpong table and pool table have been added to the game room.
Other features of the new SLC include expanded space and an interview room in the Career Development The final renovations are scheduled to be completed and Campus Safety office and a new office space for by Interim 2013. Additions to the DC will include the Student Government Association. several partitioned eating areas as well as a private seating room called the Willow Room, which will Hayworth called the changes made to the SLC be available to students to reserve in the president’s “phenomenal” and “well-needed.” Vander Hill said he is excited that the new facilities provide an office. opportunity for increased interaction between the “Students requested more booths and quieter eating student body and faculty. areas, and that’s a lot of what the new DC will feature,” said Hayworth. “The separate eating areas “I like the increased seating area in the Cougar Den,” said junior Levi Norris, a peer advisor. “It provides all have tree names in honor of Spring ‘Arbor.’” a really nice family environment to eat dinner with There are also several expansions on the lower level my core group.” of the SLC. The Holton Health and Wellness Center now features five treatment rooms as opposed to its According to the Office of University Advancement’s original two as well as a larger waiting room. The website, student enrollment has increased more than Health Center also contains three rooms dedicated to 250 percent since the Kresge Student Center opened SAU’s counseling services, as well as a multipurpose in 1967. With the development of the SLC, the University hopes to be better able to meet the needs room to be used by both areas. of a larger student body. The Cougar Den now has a stage for events such as coffee houses and open mic nights, complete with a
Small groups return
Among the changes that Spring Arbor University (SAU) students see this semester is the return of organized small groups.
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This reemerging program isn’t the only way to get into a small group.
serving our community in the name of the Lord more?”
“Floors have small groups with their Spiritual Life Advisors, but it’s important to have people you connect with. If you don’t connect with your floor or if you want another small group on top of that, that’s what [these small groups] are for,” said Bogues.
At the Lo-Down, 137 people said they were interested in small groups. Approximately 95 people signed up to be in a group. The small groups have many themes, ranging from “God’s love” to “Romans” to “Song of Songs.” Some groups are designed specifically for women, men or freshmen. One small group even visits residents of the local assisted living home.
This is one of many Spiritual Life initiatives planned for this year. Bogues said, “Our catchphrase is ‘Know, Grow and Go,’ and those are the three things we want to make sure are happening. Are we knowing the Lord more, growing in the Lord more and going out and
Those who would still like to join a group can contact Bogues by emailing rachel.bogues@arbor. edu.
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news How to vote As November draws nearer, many students are realizing that their first opportunity to vote in a presidential election will soon be upon them. These students often come to the realization that though they may know who to vote for, they have little idea how to vote.
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ask you to sign a brief affidavit stating that you’re not in possession of picture identification and your vote will still be counted.
you’ll hit the “mark ballot” option, the ballot will come back out and you will feed the ballot into a scanner to cast your vote.
4. Dress smart. This doesn’t mean you can’t wear jeans to vote. However, Michigan prohibits displaying Below are the basic steps and a few tips on how to make election-related merchandise within 100 feet of the the first time voting as unintimidating as possible: entrance to the polls. This includes “Obama Rocks” buttons and “I heart Romney” shirts. So wear your 1. Get registered. Most people do this when they party duds leading up to the event but not at the polls, register for their driver’s license, but it is good to otherwise you’ll be asked to cover or remove the be certain of your registration status, especially messaged material, and if that happens to be a shirt, as Michigan is not one of the states that has an things could get awkward. election day registration program. Not sure if you’re registered? Check on canivote.org. Just type in your 5. If you can’t make it: Absentee ballots are an option name and address and it will tell you if and where you if you expect to be away from your registered voting are registered. If you aren’t registered, you can either township during election day. In order to obtain an register at your hometown Secretary of State or you absentee ballot you must download an absentee ballot can send in a mail-in registration form, available at the application and send it in to your local clerk. For Secretary of State’s website. Register soon; deadlines Michigan residents, the request form can be found at are approaching quickly. Michigan.gov along with a search engine to find the
If the polls use a paper option like Accu-vote OS or Optech Eagle, then you will take your ballot from the attendant, choose candidates by completely filling in the bubbles and once you are done and have rechecked your votes for accuracy, you will feed the completed ballot into the scanner. If you have any more questions or live in a different state, Gizmodo.com has a great article called “How to Vote: A Guide to Every Voting Machine in America.” This article gives details about all the systems used in each state and how they function.
7. Remember everyone is human. If you’re nervous about the process, feel free to tell an attendant that it is your first time voting. Polls are often run by older generations who are proud of first-time voters and location of your nearest clerk. Your request must be they will usually be more than happy to help you along. 2. Know who you are and where you are. This sounds received by the clerk no later than 2 p.m. the Saturday Also, if you incorrectly mark a paper ballot, simply basic but when registering or voting, it’s very important before election day. ask for another. that you use your full given name. Equally important is voting in the township where you are registered, 6. Know the process. When you arrive to vote, you will 8. Bask in your patriotism. Once you’ve fed your generally your home city or township. If you think you get in line and verify your identity. Then you will get ballot into the scanner, you have officially voted! The won’t get home on voting day, keep reading to learn your ballot. After this, depending on the system your attendant will usually give you a voting receipt and you about absentee ballots. polls use, a couple of different things will happen. can leave knowing that you have fulfilled your civic 3. Bring the goods. Michigan requires picture • identification at the polls so bring along your driver’s license of identification card. However, if something goes wrong and you forget to bring identification, don’t panic. You can still vote. The poll workers will
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duty. If it’s an electronic scan program such as AutoMARK, you’ll feed your ballot into the device and it will appear on the screen. You can then touch which candidates you wish to vote for, or write in a candidate on the touch screen. Then
cover story Arbor Games 2012 BRITTANY BELLAMY PHOTOS BY SARAH BEARDSLEE KATHERYN CALDWELL KRISTEN LARSON AND SYDNEY WILLIAMS
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Students from all over campus gathered together on Wednesday, Sept. 19 to celebrate the 29th annual Arbor Games. The theme for this year was “Board Games.” Adjunct professor Angel Kono carried the torch to start the games. Competitions included the traditional skits, egg toss, pop chug, tug-of-war, milk relay and bat spin, as well as a new event called “the greased pig,” where competitors ran while holding a slippery watermelon. The winner of this year’s Arbor Games was the team comprised of the apartments, K-Houses and triplex, who had the theme of “Scrabble.” The group from Village F, Muffitt 3 and University Hall 4 South had the winning skit, based on “Operation.”
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news Cougar Crazies conquer the community program as well as more commercial businesses like • Biggby Coffee and Roly Poly Sandwiches. • Ten businesses have signed on, and twenty more prospective businesses are in the works. SAU senior Britni Pins, a freshmen programmer who works on • the Cougar Crazy promotional program, described it as something designed, “to benefit both the local • SAU students may have heard about the on-campus economy and students.” • Cougar Crazies, the ardent sports team support group, and now the term applies to a promotional Participating businesses can be spotted by a Cougar arrangement that can allow SAU students to get decal in the window. Be sure to bring your student • ID. deals at local businesses. • Look for the Cougar decal in your favorite Spring Participating businesses include: • Arbor or Jackson business window to snag the • Le’s Nails ($5 off a full set of nails): 7851 Spring bargains. Arbor Rd. Unit 9, Spring Arbor, MI 49283 Campus favorites such as Marino’s Pizza, Spring • All-Skate ($1 off Zumba): 1313 W. North St., • Jackson, MI 49202 Arbor Café and Amy’s Pizza are members of the College students seem to be plagued by problems, whether they include lack of sleep, finances, access to tasty yet nutritious food or car issues. Spring Arbor University’s (SAU) Student Development office, teaming with Student Government Association (SGA), may have the solution to many if not all of these issues.
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Auto Lab (10 percent off): 3555 O’Neil Dr. Jackson, MI 49202 Fazoli’s (Free lemon ice with purchase of an adult entrée): 1500 N. West Ave. Jackson, MI 49202 Dreams and Designs (discounted tanning): 5775 King Rd. Jackson, MI 49201 Maggie Moo’s (10 percent off): 1077 N. Wisner St. Jackson, MI 49202 Marino’s ($6.50 large, $5.50 medium pizza): 102 Teft Rd. Spring Arbor, MI 49283 Spring Arbor Café (10 percent off): 7975 Spring Arbor Rd., Spring Arbor, MI 49283 Amy’s Pizza ($7 large pizza): 340 E. Main St. Spring Arbor, MI 49283 Biggby Coffee (free scone or muffin with purchase of a grande or specialty drink): 1025 N. Wisner St. Jackson, MI 49201 Roly Poly Sandwiches (10 percent off): 1025 N. Wisner St. Jackson, MI 49202
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features The “Ormsfitt” experience Campus life at Spring Arbor University (SAU) is beginning again. Core events, floor dinners and dramatic reunions abound. In the lecture hall of Whiteman Gibbs, the men of Ormston Hall gathered for their residence hall meeting accompanied by the women of Muffitt. Due to budget cuts, Muffitt Hall no longer has a live-in female resident director (RD). Instead, the position has been filled by Jeff Tabone. Tabone, who has been working at SAU for four and a half years, is also the RD for Ormston Hall and the men’s K-Houses and is the supervisor to the Spiritual Life Advisor program. “Budget cuts needed to be made within personnel in Student Development,” said Tabone. “They chose to not hire someone for the Muffitt RD position instead of letting someone go.” As a result of having a single RD, the Ormston and Muffitt resident assistants (RAs) now work closer together.
When the RAs are on duty, they can choose to spend their time in either Muffitt or Ormston. Tabone said overall there will be very few changes regarding how the dorms are run except for more combined events between the two dorms. “I am looking forward to seeing a new tradition and new culture arise,” said Tabone. Muffitt and Ormston are the oldest residence buildings on campus. Muffitt Hall was built in 1941 and Ormston Hall in 1947. The two dorms have a long history of brother-sister events, including a hayride and cookout. Due to unification of the two dorms, residents have dubbed the arrangement “Ormsfitt.”
“The program has evolved so much, and I can really see the difference,” said Barr. Barr is a senior clinical sociology major with a concentration in community development. She plans to do graduate work and would eventually like to work in a college student development office. Growing up in Fenton, Mich., Barr knew a lot about SAU. She decided she would attend SAU after the Admissions Office sent her a handwritten birthday card. “I love that they are so personal. It is one of the reasons I want to work in student development once I graduate,” said Barr. After being passed up for a Peer Advisor position, Barr was devastated but then given the opportunity to be an SLA. She found this step into the unknown to be very rewarding. “God has this habit of letting me know when I’m too comfortable,” said Barr. At the end of her first year in the position, former SLA coordinator Sarah (Alumbaugh) Classen asked Barr to succeed her as the coordinator.
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“Muffitt and Ormston have always been like brother and sister dorms,” he said. “Now we are at the point when your sister becomes your best friend instead of your relative.” Returning Muffitt residents express their excitement for the union. “I’m really excited to see the community grow,” said sophomore Jessica Perfetti, although she wonders how enjoyable Tabone will find Muffitt “girl time” events such as a spa night. The budget cuts made to the 2012-2013 year have brought about many changes to SAU, but for Muffitt and Ormston residents, the change appears to be creating a stronger community.
Taylor Keating, senior and Ormston 2 RA, likes the change.
Senior revitalizes SLA program Returning for a second year as the Spiritual Life Coordinator, Bekah Barr has revamped the Spiritual Life Advisor (SLA) program at Spring Arbor University (SAU).
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SLAs are called to be servant leaders, encourage their floors to lead a life in devotion to Christ and inspire Christ-like behavior. This year, SLAs are required to have three on duty hours each week when they spend time in their room (sans roommate) and make themselves available to residents. On duty times are posted on each SLA’s door. “Consistency is what we are striving for,” said Barr. A mandatory Bible study was also reinstated for this year. Each SLA must actively engage their floor in an activity each week. “The only way to really love God and love others must be in an intimate way, not a fringe way. You are able to be a lot more intimate in a Bible study composed of the people you live with,” said Julius Buzzard, male K-House SLA. Another new addition is the Co-SLA (pronounced “coleslaw”) program, which connects five or six SLAs from different areas on campus for cooperation and fellowship. Meetings can range from a 15-minute prayer session to a two-hour discussion on what God is doing in their lives. Barr wanted to offer the SLAs some freedom, and she is excited to see what growth will come out of it. The CoSLA program is in addition to a monthly meeting with the entire group of SLA’s as well as a meeting with Barr each semester.
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“I hope these changes inspire the SLAs to rise up as leaders and to truly feel the calling of God to lead this campus. Through them I know the Lord wants to do big things,” said Barr. In short, Barr’s goals for the SLA program include actively participating in the campus and stirring spiritual growth. She said this program is a vital asset to SAU. Barr’s vision is that Resident Assistants (RAs) and SLAs can work together to create a healthy spiritual community on the floor. “They volunteer so much of their time to serve their residents. My hope is that their passion and excitement will get more students excited about God,” Barr said. A previous SLA mentioned to Barr how she felt that the SLA provided a safety net in addition to the RA that could catch any students who might be falling through the cracks. “The SLA program has changed my life. I am learning more and more every day about what it means to use my gifts and passions to live out my purpose here on earth, to show people love and help bring them to Jesus,” said Barr. According to Barr, in order to be an SLA, those interested must be a current full-time traditional student with a GPA of at least 2.5, respect for the University concept and a heart full of sacrificial love for others.
SGA looks ahead
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involved in athletic and intramural events. Along with creating the new bike registration program to ensure a greater level of safety on campus, the SGA is also in the process of unveiling a lot of new surprises for events such as Midnight Madness on Oct. 3 and Homecoming on Oct. 5-6.
and freshmen, to get involved with SGA, adding, “It’s SGA; it’s like a family.” SGA includes the Office of Intercultural Relations, intramural sports, sports marketing, Catalyst events, spiritual life, Vitality wellness events and music promotion.
Although many plans are unfolding, Voiles is quick “Our ministry is to build community and to love to say that not every plan fell into place as smoothly people as Christ loves us,” said Voiles. The plans that as hoped. “We had a lot of great ideas and we’re still SGA drafted last year are beginning to appear and in the process of preparing them for how they’re Voiles sees them drawing Spring Arbor University applicable,” he said, “we think of it like a pilot program,” he assured that the SGA is trying different (SAU) into a tighter community. plans to learn what will work best. SGA members recently spoke with the athletic department to outline plans to get more students Voiles urges all students, especially transfer students
Students interested in learning more or volunteering in SGA are urged to stop by the SGA office, located in the lower level of the Student Life Center across from the game area. Students can also connect with SGA on Facebook or Twitter at facebook.com/ springarborSGA or twitter.com/springarborSGA.
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Matt Voiles loves the new Student Government Association (SGA) office. He loves the atmosphere and the plans that are being drafted there, but most of all he loves the view. “We have a huge window, so we get to watch campus interact and people live,” Voiles said, “it’s inspiring and reminds us why we’re here.” The concept of community was a cornerstone of SGA president Voiles and vice president Lydia Wyse’s ideology during the SGA election last year, and they still preach its importance.
There are various ways to become involved. Voiles “We also have a lot of behind the scenes projects,” said SGA is always looking for people to set-up and said Voiles. “There’s new online filing system and an break-down events and to work as concert security. online calendar.” Voiles hopes to leave a legacy that For those interested in learning more about SGA will allow the SGA to function more smoothly and positions, job descriptions are available in the SGA office. communally in future years.
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In the words of Student Government Association Campus Safety in locating lost bikes. Voiles said, (SGA) president Matt Voiles, this is a “different year; “Often when students’ bikes are misplaced, they do things are changing.” not know the make or model off the top of their head. By having all of this information submitted to This is the first year SGA is offering an optional Campus Safety before their bike goes missing, they bike registration for students, which has never been can find it easier. It’s a great safety net for bikes.” available before. Bike registration is not required, but it is a free system to help students keep track of their Students with bikes, whether locked or unlocked, bikes. may want to register their bike. Students can pick up a form in the SGA office or print one off The idea for bike registration came during the Voiles- the SGA Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ Wyse campaign last spring based on feedback from springarborSGA. students. Voiles said bike registration is one of the many new services SGA is offering this year. Voiles said, “Bike registration is simply for people with bicycles on campus. It helps campus safety find their bike if they do not lock up their ride and need to locate it.” Once mailboxes are set up for students, SGA will send those who register their bikes a sticker with their student ID number on it. If a student’s bike goes missing, anyone who finds it can identify the owner by the registration sticker, which can be put under the bike seat. When registering students are encouraged to submit a picture of their bike, which can greatly assist
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Due to a scheduling conflict, the annual Spiritual Life Retreat (SLR) will occur at Somerset Beach Campground April 26-28, 2013. It traditionally occurs the first weekend of October, which, this year, is homecoming weekend. “SLR is a time to get away from campus and unplug,” said Steve Newton, assistant dean for spiritual formation. “It involves worship and speaking, time for community, time to take a nap, time to play some sports with friends, to enjoy getting to know you may not have known before.” A new event this year is A Holy Ghost Explosion, which will take place on Sept. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Plaza. Students may bring blankets to sit on while Brian Kono speaks and Wellspring performs.
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Cool nights, colorful leaves and the return of the pumpkin spice latte at Sacred Grounds are all signs that fall will be here soon. With the new season comes a long-awaited commodity at Spring Arbor University (SAU)’s cozy library coffee shop: Coffee Cash!
As an initial promotion of this new program the coffee shop is offered to credit an extra five dollars to accounts when students purchase $25 of Coffee Cash. This promotion ends Sept. 21, but Houston hints a similar deal may resurface later in the year.
Sacred Grounds manager Jen Houston said, “As long as Sacred Grounds has been a business, everyone has asked if we could use Cougar Cash. I have always thought that was a great idea, too, so I’ve been working to try to get that, and it finally happened this year.”
In an effort to continue to thrive as a small business, Sacred Grounds has instilled a five dollar purchase minimum for credit and debit card users. Houston hopes the minimum will encourage more students to take advantage of the Coffee Cash offer.
Though Coffee Cash works like Cougar Cash and can be spent using an SAU student ID card, the two are not interchangeable. Students can load money onto their ID card by bringing it, along with a method of payment, directly to Sacred Grounds. Using Coffee Cash also allows customers to purchase their drink tax-free.
Student feedback has been positive and enthusiastic. “It’s really been a big hit so far,” Houston said, “I’m glad that people are really into it.” SAU senior Bekah Barr said, “It’s helpful, it’s convenient and I would recommend it to anyone who likes to grab a drink at Sacred Grounds.”
Vote and vote smart Do the words candidate and incumbent leave you cowering? Do you change the channel whenever you hear someone say, “I approve this message?” Have you thought about voting in terms of “I’ll deal with that in November?” If you have, rest assured you’re not alone. Although college students are often stereotyped as having loud and extreme political views, many colleges (particularly those where confrontation is considered— shall we say—impolite) are experiencing a different, distressing political atmosphere: political apathy. There are many reasons why students ask the question, “Why vote?” For a Christian campus this question is particularly complex. Some students view elections as an attempt to choose the lesser of two evils—thus not worth sullying their hands. Others hold the scriptural belief that God will make whom he wants to be president no matter what, yet they overlook the fact that God may use their vote to get that candidate into office. Still others simply never find the time. The truth is that voting does matter. It matters because it the most powerful freedom we have as Americans. It matters because every four years we get to choose the leader of our country without having to pick up a single weapon to make that choice happen. It matters because there are people in the world sitting in foxholes waiting for the day when they can have the privilege of standing in a long polling line and filling in a few bubbles. It matters because, though often dividing, voting is an act of community.
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Sacred Grounds has updated a few other routines at the register. The “buy ten drinks, get a tall drink free” punch cards have been upgraded. New stamp cards will now reward every ten drink purchases with a free grande drink. Gift cards can also be purchased by students and used toward Coffee Cash. Patrons can also expect to see a few new faces serving their coffee. Marcella Jones, Paul McKinley and Ana Rink are new baristas this year. Houston speaks highly of her baristas. She said, “They really make this place run; I couldn’t do it without them.” On top of Coffee Cash, Sacred Grounds offers another saving opportunity by following them on Twitter (@ Sacred_Grounds) where you can learn the “secret code” for a discounted drink of the week. The next time you’re in library be sure to stop by.
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In the end, voting matters because if you don’t vote, you have absolutely no authority to complain about the government, simply because you did nothing to change it. Is the system flawed? Absolutely. I have a lot of bones to pick with the current bi-partisan system, but that doesn’t mean that I have the luxury of ignoring it. In fact, those who are disturbed by politics should be the ones most active in it. How else will it ever change? Do politics create fissures and disunity? Yes, but they don’t have to. More often than not, pride, ignorance and hot-tempers give politics a bad name. If Americans learned to discuss their views humanely and intelligently, we would be able to say each party’s name without it being a dirty word. How does one “do politics intelligently,” you may ask? It’s not as hard as it seems. Do your research. Learn each candidate’s voting record. Find out what they believe and why. Keep them human. Remember that whomever you decide to vote for is a real person capable of both mistakes and triumphs. With that said, character does matter, but know where the line ends between the mask of the party and the face of the individual. The party’s policy will be White House policy when the candidate is in office, but the candidate is still human and very capable of surprises. Choose carefully. I’ll admit it; I think that straight ticket
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voting is evil. For those of you who don’t know, straight ticket voting is when the voter checks a box which says they automatically vote for all the candidates in one party. No, I don’t think it’s wrong to prefer all the democratic candidates to the republicans or vice versa. What I believe is wrong is not filling out all those little bubbles next to each and every name. If you have truly researched each and every candidate, which is the only way to vote with a conscience, and you believe that the best candidate for each job happens to be in the same party, go ahead, vote for them. But do them a favor and actually vote for them—this means knowing their name, filling in that bubble and being confident in your decision. Finally, tune out the crap. Do your own research. Don’t let mudslinging political ads, which are truly childish and an insult to your intelligence, tell you who to vote for. Don’t let angry, lewd talk show hosts tell you who to vote for. The rule in intelligent debate is that when one side begins to yell about their views, they have lost. Passion is shown through research and the content of a person’s words; ignorance is shown through the level of his or her voice. I’m sure you’ve heard my message that intelligent voting takes time and research. Yes, this can be long and boring. You can even think of it like homework if you want. But let’s face it: it’s homework that you only have to do every four years. And the end grade decides who rules your homeland. Do yourself a favor; make sure you don’t fail.
“The Walking Dead” returns AMC’s “The Walking Dead” will soon be returning to television for a third season. The show, loosely based off of the comic series of the same name written by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard, first premiered in October 2010.
one day to find the world he knows overrun by zombies, which the show dubs “walkers.” Rick and his group of survivors journey through the Georgia countryside looking for a safe haven while facing dangers from both walkers and humans alike.
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inhumane conditions, and the meaning of hope in a period of desolation.
As “The Walking Dead” returns, it promises to follow a popular story arc from the comic book series. Rick and the other survivors take refuge in an abandoned According to AMC’s website, “The Walking “The Walking Dead” features plenty of gory scenes, prison and face dangers from not only zombies but Dead” won the Saturn Award for Best Television as to be expected from a show set in a zombie other apocalypse survivors as well. Presentation and has been nominated for several apocalypse. However, the show isn’t solely made up other awards, including an Emmy for makeup and a of mindless gore and horror. The third season will premiere on October 14 on Golden Globe for best television series. AMC and will include 16 episodes. Each episode explores a different moral or ethical The show follows the journey of Rick Grimes, a dilemma. The show frequently toys with issues Georgia deputy sheriff who awakens from a coma such as finding religion, remaining human despite
“Safety Not Guaranteed”
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extranormal hijinks.” Only running 85 minutes, it is “WANTED: Someone to go back in time with me. a truly beautiful film using the idea of time travel to This is not a joke. You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. I have only done this explore regret, fear, hope and the present. once before. SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED.” “Safety Not Guaranteed” stars Audrey Plaza, who is known for her deadpan humor in “Parks and Connolly was so intrigued he tracked down the Recreation.” Plaza plays Darius, a sullen Seattle original author and gained the rights to use the “USA TODAY” said “Safety Not Guaranteed” was magazine intern who is forced to travel north to advertisement. a “low-budget independent film that enthralls just discover the man behind a classified ad for a timeas powerfully as any long-awaited blockbuster... it traveling companion. Darius and her companions “There was something really sad about it all. What if track down Kenneth, the rural author of the he is really lamenting something from his past that could well become a cult classic.” advertisement who claims to have invented a time he wants to go back and fix? That’s what drew my “Safety Not Guaranteed” is the story of two likeable machine. Darius’s dry demeanor and Kenneth’s attention. The title was perfect,” said Connolly on the website. but socially awkward people who are drawn together eccentric personality connect immediately. through their regret of the past. As their endearing and funny relationship continues, what they discover “I like portraying flawed characters that are insecure The movie ultimately deals with characters and their because I relate to that and I know a lot of people belief in hope. Mark Duplass, who plays the role has more to say about the present than the past. like that. I think it’s always good to put those kinds of Kenneth, describes his character as a spiritual “I thought it was a really inventive way to approach of characters on screen to honor them,” said Plaza one. He characterizes Kenneth as a believer. “He is someone who can sit in a room as thousands of a time travel movie and the emotional needs that on the website. people ridicule his belief in time travel, and he can would cause someone to want to time travel,” said director Colin Trevorrow on the movie’s website, As the friendship between Darius and Kenneth still stay, ‘I want to believe.’” grows, the question of the existence of the time safetynotguaranteedmovie.com. machine looms greater in the background. Both “Safety Not Guaranteed” is a truly endearing movie “Safety Not Guaranteed” is Trevorrow’s first major characters struggle with the hope of changing the dealing with the role of regret and hope in humanity as much as the idea of time travel. film. The simplicity and casual, almost random, past versus the fear of changing the present. quality of the film taps into the depth of the characters. “The Washington Times” describes the Derek Connolly, the film’s writer, discovered an style of the film as a “mashup of early Wes Anderson- advertisement published in the 1990’s in “Backwoods style indie-film quirk and Charlie Kauffman-esque Homes,” a survival magazine, which said, Arriving with the summer blockbusters, “Safety Not Guaranteed” was overlooked in the race to watch the newest Marvel, DC or Wes Anderson production. While shadowed by the big titles, this charming mix of time travel and romance far exceeded expectations.
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Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of “Vogue” magazine, a bejeweled Christian Lacroix sweater for the 1988 recently broke a record by printing a 916 page November cover. It was also the first appearance of September Issue, including 658 pages of ads. jeans on a cover of “Vogue.” During her time as editor, Wintour has made a point of nurturing the The Fashion Week September issue of “Vogue,” or careers of little-known models and she oversaw the The September Issue, as it’s often called, is oversized creation of three Vogue branches: “Teen Vogue,” by necessity as it is the physical representation of “Men’s Vogue” and “Vogue Living.” New York Fashion Week (NYFW). NYFW is the first stop on the annual fall/winter fashion parade Although the idea of 658 pages of ads seems like that also includes fashion capitals Paris, London and dismal reading, the readers aren’t complaining. Milan. “Vogue” advertises the designers they write about, It is at these shows that seasoned designers show their lines, new designers are christened and fashion magazines decide what to love and hate for the season. Each fashion show is a parade of talent, wealth and ruthless criticism.
so each advertisement is a look into the designs that will shape the fall season and the yearly pinnacle of the American fashion industry.
Although the readers may not be complaining about the record-breaking issue, postal workers are. Refinery29 reports that the 4.5 pound issue has As the embodiment of all that is fashionable in created complaints among postal workers and is very the season, The September Issue of “Vogue” has difficult to fit in standard mailboxes. many loyal followers who, unable to attend NYFW, lie in wait to see the freshest silhouettes, the most Yet with all physical challenges aside, many are modern styles and the most unexpected proportions hopeful that this record-breaking issue will mark new America’s talent has to offer. growth in the print industry, a business that has seen Lady Gaga grace the cover issue of the record-breaking 2012 Vogue September Issue. Courtesy of Vogue.com
Wintour has been editor-in-chief of “Vogue” since 1988, and although she is commonly known for her ruthless management, support of fur and the nickname of “Nuclear Wintour,” she has made some amazing strides in the fashion industry.
large drops in sales since the recession. Refinery29 claimed hope for the industry when “The Huffington Post” recorded one mail carrier saying that the 2012 September Issue of “Vogue” was the largest issue she’d seen in a decade.
Wintour was the first editor to openly mix high and low fashion in a magazine, a spark that ignited when she placed model Michaela Bercu in faded jeans and
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sports From Beijing to London, it’s Olympics time Four years ago, I was glued to the television with my family at all hours of the night to watch athletes from across the world compete in the Olympics in Beijing. This summer we were yet again blessed with such an opportunity.
and know that someone from another continent is tuning in and seeing the same things that I am is amazing beyond words.
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before I could sit in front of the television with my family and cheer on the United States.
And I will be waiting very impatiently for the 2016 These two weeks, whether people realize it or not, Games in Rio. bring the world together. We focus on watching As the end of July 2012 approached, I waited with our athletes compete against each other instead of bated breath for the XXX Olympiad to begin. I all the commotion from wars and battles with one traveled home to spend the weekend with my mom another. and tune into the Opening Ceremonies and the first We get the opportunity to hear inspirational stories events of the games. and watch as athletes stand proudly for their And an exciting Olympics they were. There were countries. Women from Middle Eastern countries many memorable moments over the two weeks. were allowed to compete in the Olympics for the Some of them included watching Michael Phelps first time in the history of the modern games. Some become the most decorated Olympian, seeing Misty countries won gold medals for the first time. It is May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings three-peat times like these that make me proud to be a sports as gold medalists in beach volleyball and a double fan. amputee compete for the first time. As I watched the Closing Ceremonies, two weeks It was by far two of the most exciting weeks of my after I tuned in to watch the initial festivities, I PHOTO FROM THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT ON FLICKR. life. Knowing there were 204 nations participating in realized how sad I was that they were coming to athletic events that are known all across the globe is an end. It would be four more years until I could fascinating. Being able to sit in front of the television experience these emotions again. Four more years
Cheer program cut, team still cheering Due to University-wide budget cuts this summer, the Spring Arbor University (SAU) Athletics Department pulled funding from the cheerleading program. Outside funding allowed the program to begin three years ago. The cheer budget formerly included athletic scholarships for the team members, funds for the coach, uniforms and giveaways for students who attend men’s basketball games.
“If Coach decided she was going to be there for us, I was going to be there for her,” said senior Hannah Ingersoll, who has been on the team since her freshman year at SAU. Junior Katheryn Caldwell is not cheering this year, but she did last year.
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“We used our budget to make sure the environment at sporting events was what it needed to be,” said Ingersoll. Riggleman recognizes the team’s contribution to the environment during games.
“The cheerleading program did promote school “The girls are still cheering because they want to spirit, student involvement and positive energy for Sam Riggleman, former athletic director, said cutting keep that bond. We’re all connected through the our home basketball games,” said Riggleman. the program was a choice to “deal with the budget team and we don’t want to lose that connection,” Last year, Reams began to notice a positive said Caldwell. realities” within the athletic program. relationship between the basketball team and the Despite the cut, seven former team members returned Ingersoll attributes the team’s desire to return to cheerleaders. and practice every week with coach Melissa Crist. their mutual passion. “I heard that basketball players commented on how They are volunteering to cheer at men’s basketball “We cheer because we love to cheer. We want to keep special it was to have us there supporting them,” home games this season. it going this year even if we don’t have funding,” said she said. “I think, more importantly, the team needs “I refer to it as ‘pro-bono cheerleading,’” said junior Ingersoll. “Next year, when we’re gone, students are support from fans. That was our job—to get the crowd to make some noise.” Andrea Reams. “We have a little funding left over going to notice.” from last year, and our coach volunteered to work Historically, the team gave a large portion of their The team will cheer at the first men’s basketball with us this year.” funding to students who attend games by giving home game on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Coach Crist called each team member this summer out t-shirts and custom water bottles and selling concessions. to tell them about the cut. saupulse.com
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Men’s Tennis
Men’s Golf 2012 Spartan Invitational Overall Team Finish: 11 out of 26 Individual Times Place Runner 3 Nathan Martin 28 Kyle Anderson 139 Kameron Mills 151 Peter Ramundo 157 Tyler Babinec 170 Simon Reidsma 179 Bryan Burk 182 Nathan Anderson 205 Andrew Guzdial 224 Noah Haverdink
Spring Arbor University 7 Goshen College 2 Time 24:42 25:34 27:05 27:19 27:25 27:35 27:45 27:50 28:23 28:58
Next Meet: Sept. 29 - Greater Louisville XC Classic
Men’s Soccer
Malone University Fall Classic Team Finish Round One: 3 out of 7 Team Finish Round Two: 3 out of 7 Individual Scores Golfer Round 1 Round 2 Jason Dingee 76 80 Caleb Jones 79 78 Nick Ward 80 77 Tyler Owen 81 82 Dylan Eddy 76 79
Singles 1 Thomas Calderone 2 David Darling 3 Aaron Mayes 4 Nathan Scholten 5 Michael Darling 6 Matt Wojtkowski Total 156 157 157 158 155
Next Meet: Sept. 21 -Bill Bockwitz Intercollegiate
Team Spring Arbor University Saint Xaiver University
First 2 1
Second Final 1 3 1 2
Next Game: Sept. 22 - Goshen College @ Spring Arbor University
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Csaba Laszlo Balazs Pirot Jon Kaasa Krishnan Ganesan Thiago Amaral Ryan Wenherd
Doubles 1 Thomas Calderone & Aaron Mayes 2 David Darling & Nathan Scholten 3 John Hall & Jesse DeBoer
SAU
7-5, 6-1
SAU
7-5, 6-7, 10-4 6-1, 6-1
SAU GC GC SAU
6-2, 1-6, 10-8 7-6, 4-6, 11-9 6-3, 6-0
Csaba Laszlo SAU & Balazs Pirot
8-4
Jon Kaasa SAU & Krishnan Ganesan Thiago Amaral SAU & Ryan Wenherd
8-2
Next Match: Sept. 20 - Lake Superior State University @ Spring Arbor University
8-3
sports Women’s Tennis Women’s Cross Country
Calvin College Knight Invitational Overall Team Finish: 13 out of 23 Next Meet: Sept. 28 - LCC Invitational
Women’s Golf
Women’s Soccer
Spring Arbor University 7 Alma College 2 Singles 1 Kristin DeBruyn 2 Hope Roelofs 3 Jenna Bart 4 Quincy Banini 5 Kelli Cross 6 Katie Storrer
Erin Clutter Megan Solano Katie Meloche Kassie Van Alst Lauren Moreau Tera Patton
Doubles 1 Kristin DeBruyn & Hope Roelofs 2 Quincy Banini & Paige Fallu First Meet: Sept. 24 - Bethel Pilot Invitational
3 Katie Storrer & Jenna Bart
SAU
6-3, 6-1
SAU SAU
6-4, 3-6, 10-2 6-4, 6-1
SAU
7-5, 6-3
Alma 6-1, 6-1
Team Spring Arbor University Madonna University
First 0 0
Second Final 1 1 0 0
Next Game: Sept. 22 - Cincinnati Christian University
Women’s Volleyball
Alma 2-6, 6-4
Erin Clutter & SAU Megan Solano
8-3
Katie Meloche SAU & Meleah Benn Brittany SAU Miller & Karli Henning
8-3
8-2
Next Match: Sept. 22 - Huntington University @ Spring Arbor University
Team Spring Arbor University Indiana Wesleyan
1 8 25
2 17 25
3 22 25
Next Game: Sept. 21 - Grace College
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