The Swinging Bridge Magazine: September 2015

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Into The Streets Recap PAGE 8

Women in Sports: Global and Local PAGE 24

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Volume 96 // Edition 1 // Sept 2015

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Contents

2 Student Life Activity Calendar

10 Student Life Campus Closet: What’s Trending this Fall?

4 Student Life Local Business Profile of Messiah Alums Discover local businesses owned

by Messiah Alums

If you’re wondering what happened at Messiah this summer, we have construction updates, a student film feature, AROMA and Collaboratory trips, and more. If perhaps you’re like me, and need something lighter after a long day buried in your chemistry textbook, we have a feature on the time some student leaders took a yoga class. We’re also delving into inspiring stories, such as Into the Streets, Humans of Messiah, and an interview with Messiah’s soccer broadcasters.

If you’re like me, you probably used to dread the words, “back to school.” I’m notsure there’s anything quite like the sinking feeling of walking into a Walmart or a Target and seeing a large and brightly colored back to school banner. I used to walk through the store and grudgingly fill my cart with pens, pencils, notebooks, and binders, knowing that another school year loomed ahead.

College is completely different. As a college student, back to school signs are exciting.

They signify a time to reconnect, with friends, professors, colleagues, and even with learning. Coming back to Messiah didn’t fill me with that Sunday night before school feeling. Instead, coming back to Messiah meant coming back to a year of promise, hopeful anticipation, and exciting opportunities.

Think of this issue of the Swinging Bridge as your “back to school” edition. It’s a guide to life at Messiah this last week

6 Student Life What Does Where You Sit in Class Say About You Flowchart

15 Culture SAB Fall Preview 17 Culture African Social Media Trends #TheAfricaTheMedia NeverShowsYou

We’re also featuring multiple columns.

When you open the Swinging Bridge, we want you to be excited about what’s laid out on the pages. That’s why we’re focusing on interesting columns, highlighting new information or trends each issue. Take a look at the Campus Closet, the Murray Library reading list, and Lottie Life Hacks to see new and appealing material.

If we have any agenda for this issue, it’s to make you feel at home. We want you to sit down and read about all of the great things in store for this 2015-2016 school year. Back to school doesn’t have to be a downright painful process. At a place like Messiah with wonderful students, faculty, and a community that embraces Christ, I think the beginning of the semester has the potential to be great. Let’s make this year the best yet.

Maddie Crocenzi Editor in Cheif

20 Culture Inside the Controversey Surrounding Planned Parenthood Discussion of ethics

22 Sports The Pulse Takes a Yoga Class Look inside Healthy Holistic Living studio 29 Sports The One Who Leads You Sports captains SBM

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Activity Calendar SEPTEMBER//OCTOBER S UNDAY

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27 28 29 30 01 02 03 B-Sides: Panama Wedding // 9 pm // Larsen Student Union

Lost Films: Far from the Madding Crowd *

Lost Films: Far from the Madding Crowd *

04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Homecoming Dance // 8 pm - Midnight // Hitchcock Arena

Lost Films: Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl * Right to Life Club Cupcakes // 11 am -1 pm // Eisenhower Lawn

Messiah Men’s Lacrosse Second Annual Mustache Bash // 8 pm // Mellinger Lawn Lost Films: Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl *

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 B-Sides Concert with the Homecoming Pageant // 9 pm // Larsen Student Union

*Lost Films times are as followed: 6 and 9 pm on Fridays and 3, 6, and 9 pm on Saturdays If you have an event that is coming up and you would like to see it featured in the Swinging Bridge Magazine Activity Calendar please e-mail thepulse@messiah.edu with your event details!

Meet the Pulse Team!

We are so excited to begin this year with you all! The Pulse, Messiah College’s media hub, consists of the Swinging Bridge Magazine, the Clarion Yearbook, 90.7 Pulse FM radio, and online media. Our departments include student leadership, business, web, design, radio, editorial, and audio/visual.

Together we serve relevant campus news and entertainment to the Messiah College community. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest, and go to our website at pulse.messiah.edu for more information and to stay up-to-date on campus news and events.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved with us, contact us at thepulse@messiah.edu.

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HUMANS OF MESSIAH COLLEGE MAGGIE CARBAUGH FROM: Chambersburg, PA MAJOR: Nursing YEAR: First-Year Q: Why did you choose Messiah?

A: I have an 8 a.m. everyday and I hope I wake up on time! I tend to not be able to fall asleep, and then I don’t want to wake up in the morning. Hopefully, I can wake up.

Q: How do you feel about moving away from home?

A: I visited a lot of different schools. I liked them. I got here and it’s just that feeling you get in your stomach, and I was like, “yeah, this is where I’m supposed to be.” It’s a beautiful campus and everyone’s so nice.

A: I’m only 45 minutes away, so it’s the perfect distance. It’s far enough away that I don’t feel like I’m in my backyard, but close enough that if my parents want to come up for dinner, they can.

I’m not too nervous about it. I’m going to miss my dog a lot. I sat down with him and was trying to explain to him that “I’m not abandoning you. I will be back. Don’t forget me.” My brother and sister are fighting over who gets my room. I’m going to miss them, but I think it’ll be alright.

Q: Why nursing?

Q: What do you love most about your parents?

A: I’ve always known I wanted to do something within the medical field. For a while I was thinking about being a pediatric oncologist, but that’s a lot of school. Nursing is less time and less schooling and I still get to have that interaction with patients.

A: They’re so supportive of anything I want to do. They believe in me a lot. They’ll say, “we know you can do this and we will help you do this. We’re always going to be there for you. If you make a mistake or you need to talk, we’ll be there to talk about it and help you get through it.” They’re just always so supportive, loving, and caring

Q: What are you most excited for about starting college?

A: Being independent, meeting new people, learning a lot, and just being able to start my new life. It’s a new chapter.

Q: What makes you the most nervous about starting college?

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TAMMY AND RICH CARBAUGH Q: What do you hope Maggie accomplishes in school?

A: Oh, she’ll hate me if I say this, but I hope she becomes a little more active socially. She’s a bit more reserved. I’m hoping she meets some new friends and comes out of her shell a little bit.

She’s always been a good student so I hope she continues down that road. I’m just real excited to see where she goes.

Q: Do you have any fears about her starting college?

A: Fears…I don’t think fear is the right word as much as just nerves. It’s a new thing.

Because I know she’s a little more reserved, my biggest fear is that she’s just going to go to her room and go to class, and come back to her room, and go to class, and back to her room.

Q: Can you remember when you felt the most proud of her?

A: I think it was her junior year of high school. Our church does youth Sundays and she gave the sermon as a junior. It was a really good sermon considering she was a sixteen-year-old kid. She really did a good job! It had a good message. That was a pretty important moment that made me definitely proud of her. That’s the first thing that came to mind so that must be the time I was most proud.

Q: What do you love most about her?

A: She’s just so kind. That sounds so lame, but she’s just one of those people that is nice to everybody. She is accepting of everybody.

No jealousy, no envy. She just truly looks at every person with fresh eyes and no judgment.

Q: How does it feel to have her move away from home?

A: Mostly, I’m excited. I know this is going to open up such a huge world for her. I’m going to miss her a lot. I’m going to have days when it’s worse than others, but I’m just very excited for her.

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LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE OF MESSIAH ALUMS SUNSHINE BAKERY Owner: Heidi Tucker, with the support of her husband Isaac and daughter Jane “It started out as a hobby paying for itself. We started with the farmer’s market and it grew from there.”

About: Sunshine Bakery provides wholesome baked goods to local businesses. But one day, Heidi and Isaac hope to run their own bakery café and possibly even a bed and breakfast.

Why are they unique: Everything is made with wholesome ingredients and they are growing quickly

Sold at: Square Bean, Dillsburg Farmer’s Market, Sweet Frog and Little Amps Coffee Roasters Social Media: @ LittleSunshine (Instagram), Sunshine Bakery (Facebook) Products: Scones, cookies, pies, biscotti and more!

THE SQUARE BEAN

Location: 1 S Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, PA Hours: Open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Owner: Jeff Conrady graduated from Messiah in 1985 with a degree in Business Administration. He took over the Square Bean in 2011, after the first coffee shop in the same location failed.

“I worked for that coffee shop for about a year, year and a half. When they went out of business, I started in the same space. The brand, our style, who we are, and our ethos is mine. It’s totally different than what was here before,” Conrady says.

Featured Item: Pumpkin spice latte with lots of whipped cream. You’ll never go back to Starbucks again.

Vibe: Charming. Small wooden tables and chairs fill the space. The counter holds numerous dessert options and hand-written chalkboard menus frame the walls. There’s even a guide to different types of drinks, such as what’s in a latte, espresso, or cappuccino.

Prices: Salads cost around $7 and various wraps and paninis come with chips and a pickle for $6-7.

Flavored lattes are around $3-4.

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YELLOW BIRD CAFÉ Location: 1320 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA

Owner: Messiah alumna, Stephanie Perry, graduated in 1999 with a degree in marketing and concentration in graphic design “I taught myself to cook and bake when I was in college and I had this crazy idea that it would be fun to start a café some day. I never thought I would actually do it; it was just kind of in my brain when I was in college. It wasn’t until I had done graphic design for 12 years that I thought ‘maybe I’ll just do a career change,’” she says.

Vibe: Cheery, calm and happy. “I had a list of adjectives that I wanted to describe the café. I wanted it to be a place where people could come and relax and be cheerful and calm and happy,” says owner Stephanie Perry. Cozy chairs and tables with

unique art pieces for sale fill the small space. However, it’s the back of the store that contains the heart of the establishment. A massive chalkboard wall showcases the menu, and the cash register sits next to a display of delicious looking pastries.

Featured Items: The espresso muffin. From the giant chocolate chip cookies, to the pepperjack, egg and roasted red peppers breakfast sandwich with a fresh-made English muffin, there’s something for everyone.

Prices: Sandwiches are priced between $5.75 and $6.75, and salads go up to $6.

Perks: We have a place to hangout.

You could sit up in the window and be by yourself or you can come and hang out with friends and push tables together. And we have Wi-Fi,” Perry says with a laugh.

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays.

FROSTY LLAMA Location: 862 N U.S. 15, Dillsburg, PA

Owner: Dan Miller General Manager: TJ Bream, also works as a youth pastor at a church south of Dillsburg as he pursues a degree in biblical studies from Liberty University Online.

College Connection: The business is also unique in the fact that it Frosty Llama maintains a strong Messiah connection—while neither Bream nor Miller attended Messiah, Bream’s wife is currently studying occupational therapy at Messiah, and the business employs several Messiah students.

Vibe: Family oriented. “[We chose] the llama because we were searching for an animal that would be distinct, and llamas are very family-oriented animals…that’s exactly the kind of place [we] wanted to create— somewhere that families could come and relax and enjoy themselves,” says Bream. Inside, customers are welcomed with brightly colored walls, a modern seating area, a convenient tech bar with iPads for customer browsing, and—what else—but a funky life-sized llama statue right by the door.

from local Apple Valley Creamery makes a rich, unique flavor. Popular items on the menu include sea salt caramel pretzel and fruit yogurts, the caramel macchiato, and the maple bacon donut. All items are produced using locally-sourced, fresh ingredients—a priority Miller has held to since the business began operation.

Prices: All menu prices are perfect for the college budget, making it easy to grab a sweet treat for under $5.

Hours: On weekends, doors open at 7 a.m. During the week, the store is closed on Monday, but operates Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 8:30 p.m.

Unique: Frosty Llama donates half of its profits to organizations working with orphaned children in India.

Miller’s wife has family native to the country, and they are passionate about funding work with youth in that culture. “We make ourselves distinct because we have a wider variety of items, and we’re able to surprise people with what we have here,” says Bream.

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What Does Where You Sit in Class Say About You? Start Here Do you sit in the front row of the classroom?

“Sitting closer to the front of the room does have an effect on studentteacher rapport, which is linked to greater academic performance,” explains college.usatoday.com.

You generally have a higher chance of paying attention

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Do you sit based on eyesight?

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Do you sit where your friends are sitting?

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There’s a high possibility you’re not a student as you’re out of seating options.

Junior Jacinta Davis explains, “I never sit in the back because I can’t see. I don’t like being in the front row though because then the Professors get pretty close.”

“Where students choose to sit in a classroom can have an effect on how professors perceive them,” says Chris Hakala, a Psychology Professor and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Western New England University, according to college.usatoday.com.

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Do you sit closer to the front but not the first row?

Do you sit closer to the back or last row?

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Everyone’s familiar with the nerve-racking, quickmoving decision of picking where to sit on the first day of school. Do you snag a front seat, aiming to look studious, or go for one in the back, where you can hide behind your computer?

Do you choose whichever seat is still available?

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Do you simply enjoy the front row?

Maybe you are continually late to class, having to choose which seat is still open.

“Teaching and learning is less about where the student sits and more about how a student thinks, works and behaves,” says Deborah Ricker, Dean of Academic Services at York College of Pennsylvania. “I have personally had some very talented students sit in the middle and back of the classroom near the door.”

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You let an outside influence dictate your seating choice

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You might find your attention level and relationship to the teacher at a higher level

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Junior Liana Rizzo explains, “I usually come in pretty late so I slip in on the side,” while junior Jordan Tiburzi echoes her seating choice, saying, “it depends on who’s in my class.”

Regardless of where you choose to sit in class, take into consideration the message it might translate to your professor, and work to build a strong foundation for a student-teacher relationship from the beginning.

Citing: oldgoldandblack.com/?p=35596 and college.usatoday.com/2012/01/05/does-where-you-sit-in-class-say-a-lot-about-you/

“The back seats allow students the greatest opportunity to daydream or fool around on their laptop,” 1

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SUMMER CHANGES AT MESSIAH

5 Things I Learned at my Internship By: Kelly Gordon

By: Rose Talbot

This summer there were many changes at Messiah. From new construction to ongoing renovations, the campus looks different to both new and returning students. Here’s a quick look at some of the projects you missed this summer: 1. Lottie Nelson Dining Hall This summer, construction crews broke ground on the Lottie addition.

The addition will span from the windows out towards the Hoffman building. A total of about 4,800 square feet and 250 additional seats will be added. It will also feature a new outdoor Alumni plaza and an eventual kitchen renovation.

There have already been noticeable differences to the Dining Hall. The windows are covered up to prepare for construction, the indoor paint color has changed slightly, and new lighting fixtures and TV menu signs have been added. The complete addition is expected to be done by February 2016.

2. Falcon Renovations In the middle of August, the Falcon was renovated. The updated space received new paint, carpet, furniture, and arts and graphics. New menu items have also been added such as the Greek salad and pesto mozzarella panini. The stylish restaurant is still open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

3. Natural Gas Project There were two phases to the natural gas project this summer. The two phases began in June and were finished in August. Vice President of Operations, Kathie Shafer, says the goal was to have the piping completed in August so gas can be delivered in December. Many may remember the propane shortage last semester. The natural gas pipelines will eliminate the need for propane and keep facilities running throughout the winter.

4. Campus Store Renovations The Campus Store is now a Follett operation. The website also changed from www.messiah.edu/bookstore to www.shopmessiah.com. The store features a new. low-cost textbook renting system for students. The most noticeable change, however, is the inside of the store. The cash registers now sit against the wall to the right of the entrance, with Messiah gear from Under Armour filling the left side of the store. The new layout gives the store a more spacious look, while still providing both new and old products students love.

The best advice most post-college grads give to current college students is to get an internship. That’s exactly what I did this past summer, along with thousands of other college students from across the nation. While it wasn’t directly in my field of study, I found that I did indeed learn a lot.

Here’s my top 5 list of things that I learned during my summer internship: #1 NINE TO FIVE IS A LONG DAY While this seems obvious, working for eight hours a day takes a lot out of you. Whether it’s answering mundane emails, sitting in meetings, or working on things that really get you excited, I seemed to just come home and be a vegetable, binge-watching my favorite Netflix show. I’m not saying that nine to five jobs are bad. It was just a harsh reality that I literally had to wake up to. Coffee became my best friend throughout the day. #2 CO-WORKERS CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR PROJECT You automatically click with some people, but others can be difficult to work with. I had one co-worker that could literally finish my sentences. The projects that we worked on together ran without a hitch and usually turned out wonderful.

However, working with other people didn’t always run as smoothly and we hit some bumps along the way. Those projects usually turned out well, but the nitty gritty work didn’t run as efficiently. #3 CONFLICT IS BOUND TO HAPPEN, BUT BE OPEN ABOUT IT With many different personalities in one setting, conflict is inevitable. I’m not saying go and gossip to others about the conflict, but tell someone who can help you through it. Also, go directly to your boss or the person you have the conflict with. It may also mean telling someone outside the organization to vent about it. #4 YOU CAN’T ALWAYS DO EVERYTHING ON YOUR OWN This summer I was given a lot of responsibility and planning opportunities. There were moments I was overwhelmed with pressure and stress. However, I was placed on a wonderful team. Once things became too much to handle for one person, they stepped right in to help me finish what was needed. If you are on a team, take advantage of other people and use their strengths as well. #5 YOU ARE AN EXPERT IN YOUR OWN RIGHT, EVEN THOUGH YOU’RE ONLY AN INTERN We all study specific subjects in school, and on the top of that, we continue to learn throughout every day life. We have opinions that are valuable and can help improve the situation that we are in. While we are not full-time employees, we were hired for a reason and need to let our opinions be heard.

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INTO THE ST R E E TS PROJECTS Within the first twenty-four hours of arriving on Messiah College’s campus, first-year students discover the importance of outreach as they participate in a one-day service trip experience.

“Into the Streets” (ITS) takes Messiah students throughout Harrisburg to serve local organizations, communities, and school systems.

ITS has changed countless lives since its beginning as a National initiative in 1991, through the help of the Kellogg Foundation. Messiah College, with its strong emphasis on service, launched its first “Into the Streets” program in 1999 and has continued the tradition to this day.

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“I definitely feel I’m getting to know my peers really well through this.”

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“Messiah’s commitment to service is one of the things that really attracted me to the school. When you’re serving, you’re appreciating the human element behind what you’re doing.” -Steven Carpenter, First-year.

Chad Frey, the director of the Agape Center for Curricular Service Learning, is currently in his tenth year helping plan the ITS service trips. He believes that “the service trips not only orient students to service-learning at Messiah, but actually expose them to a distinctive value of the college as a whole.”

Frey further explains that ITS is such an integral part of the first-year experience because it practically demonstrates both of the Biblical “Greats.” While serving in the streets of Harrisburg, Messiah students fulfill the Great Commission by going out into the world and witnessing through their actions. Also, these students carry out the Greatest Commandment – loving God through loving and serving others.

Each year, the organizers of Messiah’s ITS program attempt to further focus their mission. In the starting years, the team asked for service requests from communities, which brought in numerous applications. More recently, they have centered their service efforts on the city of Harrisburg, and even more specifically, on school systems. This year, about 200 students served at Downey Elementary School and about 280 served at Camp Curtin, with the remaining students serving at other local organizations in Harrisburg.

Messiah students work together on their service project with their entire First-Year Seminar class. Sometimes, the Professor of the class will even join the group, creating an outside-of-the-classroom bonding experience between Professor and student.

“We are handing them [the students] something good, but also the responsibility to keep it that way.”

-Duncan Allaire, First-year.

“This partnership has empowered our teachers and given us a lot more hope. Students have that connection to Messiah and a goal to strive for.” -Molly Miller, Alumna and Downey Elementary Reading Specialist

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“ Students also grow closer to each other through working as a team for ITS. Sophomore Megan Hess remembers her experience last year, helping out with “Amiracle4sure” – a ministry designed to help women in prison. She recalls, “my group became especially close on the way back to Messiah, as we were able to talk about what we experienced…it gave us a sense of community.”

Junior Emilie Smetak recalls that her day of service focused on picking up trash in the Allison Hill community park and painting living spaces at the 333 Burn 24-7 House in Harrisburg. She says, “Working in these places – even if only for a day – actually encouraged me to get involved at these locations.” Since her ITS experience, she has been back to the 333 house on several occasions, to join in their worship and prayer initiative.

Sophomore Ha Sung Kang remembers working with his FYS group to clean up a neighborhood in downtown Harrisburg. “We picked up a lot of cigarette buds on the ground along with empty glass bottles and paper. I was actually shocked how a city could be so different just a few miles away from campus,” he says.

Whether picking up trash, painting school walls, packing boxes, or listening to someone’s story, Messiah students cheerfully served their community and, according to Kang, made an impactful difference. “It surprised me that local neighbors knew right away that we were from Messiah College and helping out in their streets. It reminds me that service has the potential to leave a Christ-like impression and show love to people whom we have never even met before,” he says.

“Into the Streets definitely shows the college stays true to its mission statement. Messiah gets out there to serve, instead of just talking about it.” -Zachary Smith, First-year.

“One of the things that’s great about serving is that you meet new people. Just by doing some of the strangest things--like hanging paper decorations from the ceiling-you can really bond and bring people together.” -Josh Charney, First-year.

Your Words “Through service you share a common goal with those you are serving with which creates bonds.”

-Genna Burke, Agape Center Intern

“Service is a core value of Messiah and I appreciate getting to know fellow classmates through service.”

-Judah Buckwalter, First-year.

“Service Day is a great method to get to know people and serve the community from the get go.”

-Alex Sredenschek, First-year.

“I like that they [volunteer supervisors] talk to you a bit about what they do, because you not only help where you are serving but you also gain knowledge.” -Sara Machowski, Orientation Leader

“I think it is a really good intro to what Messiah is about, environment restoration and serving others.” -Emma Gouker, First-year

“My favorite part is just seeing the kids walk through and just loving it that we are here.” -Bradley Nase, First-year.

“As this partnership goes on, we’re seeing more and more Messiah students build a relationship and stay involved with Downey. We try to build relationships with incoming freshmen to see potential partnerships.” -Travis Peck, Downey Elementary School Principal.

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Lottie Life Hacks By: Elizabeth Gutman

Have you ever thought of the possibility that you can create a variety of meal options, drinks, sides, and desserts that are different from those already prepared in Lottie? As Student Liaison on SNAC’s (Student Nutrition Awareness Club) Executive Board, I have been discovering and concocting new ways to prepare meals at Lottie which I call “Lottie Life Hacks.” This column will provide you with breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas that you can enjoy making on your own and then devouring to “satisfy your hunger” or “quench your thirst.”

PB&B Pocket For my first recipe, I wanted to provide an entrée that could be eaten at any time of the day, but is probably more preferred in the morning for breakfast. A “PB&B Pocket” takes five simple ingredients and combines them to make a filling selection for your day.

You will need: • A pita pocket found in the bread section • Peanut butter found with the other spreads • A banana found with the fruit near the cereal section • Chocolate chips and granola from the yogurt bar How to make: Step 1. Place one pita pocket on a plate, and with a knife, spread peanut butter evenly inside the pita.

Step 2. Peel a banana, cut it into bite-size pieces, and place the pieces inside the pocket on top of the peanut butter.

Step 3. Add chocolate chips and granola for a little crunch.

Step 4. Optional: You can also warm up your PB&B Pocket using the Panini press or by popping it into the microwave.

Enjoy and keep an eye out for more Lottie Life Hacks!

CAMPUS CLOSET: WHAT’S TRENDING THIS FALL? By: Bree Whitelock

​ s the cooler weather sets in, A there’s one thing that continues to ring true - there’s no better time to fall in love with fashion. hile some of us might continue to squeeze the last few drops out of summer, if one thing can make the transition easier it’s the promise of fall clothing. Think flannels, layers, vests and oversized everything.

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​ enior ALEX MONROE also keeps S the colors more neutral by choosing khakis alongside a navy blue sweater. Fall color schemes remain warm and inviting. Moving away from the bright pops of summer, keep the tones simple and watch for chances to match small details as Monroe has in his pants and shirt combo.

​Junior EVAN LEBO sports a closet ‘must-have’ this season as he pairs a basic t-shirt with a cozy, warm-colored flannel. Flannels have remained a classic fall necessity for their extreme versatility. Girls can pair a flannel with a dress to give the outfit more flair. Or such as Lebo, pair it with denim and a t-shirt with the option of tying it around your waist as the warm and cool weather battle it out. ​ ooking to add a little more L flare to your outfit ‘fur’ real?

Senior KELLY CHOI flaunts her oversized fur vest, perfect for the in-between weather when you aren’t quite ready to pull out the winter jacket.

Combining it with a striped, long sleeve t-shirt helps to make the vest pop, while giving the undershirt credit as well. Fur or no fur, a vest is a definite must this season!

​ ophomore SAM BERNHARDT S takes layering a little more seriously by pairing a fall favorite, the hoodie, with a button up jacket over it and the peering of a flannel underneath. Layering brings a whole new perspective to the basic hoodie look, making it appear as though you put a little more emphasis on your outfit for the day. ​ he leaves may start to change, but you T don’t have to leaf your fashion choices to the professionals. Take a tip or two from these fashionable friends who have transformed fall fashion into every day campus wear.

​ peaking of weather obstacles, S fall is the perfect time to give layering a try in the case of finding cooler mornings, warm afternoons and chilly nights. Junior BROOKE HEILMAN shows a simplistic way to layer by keeping her color scheme neutral and wisely pairing a lightweight sweater with a t-shirt material.

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COLLABORATORY SUMMER TRIPS

By: Bree Whitelock

Over the course of the summer the Messiah College Collaboratory sent teams to six countries, serving separate needs through applied skills and months of pre-planning.

The Collaboratory, a non-profit, on-campus organization that aims to “increase hope and transform lives through collaborative and multi-disciplinary projects,� sent teams to Panama, Malaysia, Mexico, Zambia, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

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Panama

Spending six weeks in the small mountain village of Bajo Grande, the Panama team, consisting of members from the Infrastructure group, “worked alongside an incredible community to build a 230-foot-long suspended bridge,” according to team leader Christian Rogerson. “Bajo Grande is one of several communities in a mountain valley with a winding river that floods during Panama’s rainy season,” he explains. It cuts off access to services such as emergency healthcare.

Rogerson describes the completion of the bridge as “by far the biggest work of God in our trip.” Working through the night with rotating shifts in a final effort to complete the bridge, the bridge was done by the last morning.

Malaysia

The Malaysia team, formed of members from the Opportunities for Business and Educational Development (OBED), was the second team sent out. Their project “aims to develop a training curriculum to hone the business acumen of the Myanmar refugees in Malaysia so as to improve their future prospects,” explains team leader Phoebe Chua.

The summer trip consisted of equipping teachers at the Ruth Education Centre, a boarding school for Myanmar refugees, “with the knowledge needed to implement the curriculum,” explains Chua. “Ultimately, our team hopes not only to empower the students with skills to benefit themselves, but also to equip them with abilities to build up their community,” says Chua.

Mexico

The third group, the Village Water Ozonisation System (VWOS) project team, partnered with Forward Edge International “to increase hope and transform the lives of the poor and vulnerable.” The group traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico, “in an effort to provide affordable, safe drinking-water for the families served by Trigo y Miel, a children’s feeding program located outside the city,” explains trip leader Toby Mea. Through detailed talks with the Trigo y Miel feeding center, the group has been able to “brainstorm ideas on how to meet their drinking-water needs,” as well as, “conceptualize the formation of a business model that we believe would contribute to the socioeconomic well-being of the target community,” explains Mea. Future goals of the team consist of installing their “ozone-based water treatment system within the Trigo y Miel compound and presenting a clear and comprehensive

business plan to [their] client in order to create jobs and reduce the cost of water for families within the target community.”

Zambia

Traveling to Zambia, the fourth group within Economic Empowerment spent a week living in Pemba, a rural village in Southern Zambia. “We helped a small group of villagers start community savings groups,” explains trip leader Benjamin Cochran.

Their program works in a group of around twenty-five people, where they plan to meet regularly to save a predetermined amount of money in a secure, central fund. Individuals can then access that fund for loans that can be used for a variety of needs. “This structure has proven to be highly effective at creating a safety net for villagers, especially in rural areas that lack banks and credit services. When someone encounters hard times, they have a savings and loan fund to rely on,” says Cochran.

Zimbabwe

The Energy group traveled to Zimbabwe in an effort to “install a solar panel system to help power the library and small computer lab at the Theological College of Zimbabwe (TCZ),” according to team member Jessica Kline.

The team installed a solar power system that was “almost 7kW in size/capacity,” says trip leader Jillana Stauffer. “The Zimbabwe power grid, ZESA, is incredibly unreliable and can flicker as many as 40 times/week or shut off for hours or even days at a time with no warning or estimate of blackout time duration,” explains Stauffer.

Uganda

The final group, also within the Economic Empowerment group, traveled to Uganda with an organization called Hiinga “to take a curriculum that the group has developed, refined, and implemented over the past few years for community led savings and loans groups,” explains trip participant Dylan Thomas.

“We enabled Hiinga to help the groups take this next step by working through the process of writing a constitution for their savings groups. Following our work in the villages, we drafted, edited, coordinated translation, and printing for the constitution,” says Thomas.

If you’re interested in learning more about an individual project’s future or where you could help within the Collaboratory, come out to a meeting on Mondays at 6 p.m., or find out more on-line at messiah.edu/collaboratory.

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2015 Preview By: Alyssa Burd

Now that the 2015-2016 school year at Messiah College has finally begun, Homecoming is just around the corner.

Homecoming festivities will kick off as early as October 9th with a variety of traditional and new activities for Messiah students and alumni to enjoy.

This year, Homecoming week will feature an assortment of student events, including an alumni film festival, student scavenger hunt, B-sides concert, Coffeehouse, Powder Puff football, and a Falcon Fun Run and Live Color 5K. There will also be soccer matches against Washington and Lee University as well as Arcadia University, during which Eyas, the Student Alumni Council, will feature their annual White-Out March.

A food truck fair is also scheduled to be held outside the Larsen Student Union on October 15th from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

The first 100 students to arrive at this event will receive a free meal ticket, redeemable at any of the food trucks.

All students are encouraged to attend and participate in these events.

In addition, the annual Homecoming Dance, hosted by the Student Activities Board, will be held in Hitchcock Arena on October 9th starting at 8 p.m. In the week prior to the dance, Senior nominations for the 2015 Homecoming court will be taken.

The entire student body is encouraged to vote for a Homecoming king and queen at various tables that will be set up on campus.

The Homecoming court, as well as the new king and queen, will be announced during an intermission on the night of the dance.

For a complete schedule of alumni and student Homecoming events, as well as for more information on how to get involved and register for different activities, visit homecoming.messiah. edu. You are also welcome to contact the Alumni Relations office or members of the student Homecoming Committee.

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Fall Netflix Recommendations With the return to college also comes the return of a favored pastime of many college students: watching Netflix. written by: Megan Hess ometimes it seems like Netflix is an ever-constant part of our lives. It is simultaneously a reward for good grades earned or hard classes endured, a bonding experience with friends, something to do on date night, or just another way to procrastinate on homework.

But what if you finished all of the shows you’ve been working on over summer break? Or are you waiting for another season of your favorite Netflix original and don’t feel like taking a chance on something unknown? Perhaps you’re bingewatching all ten seasons of “Friends”... again? Have no fear! Executives from Messiah College Student Activites Board are here to help. Take the following Netflix recommendations - so you don’t have to waste an hour or more on a show or movie, which might turn out to be less than expected.

THE SKELETON TWINS SAB President Sara Bretz encourages you to watch this dark comedy starring Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. When an unsuccessful suicide attempt causes Milo (Hader) to be reunited with his twin sister Maggie (Wiig) after a decade of separation, the two have to confront the reasons for their estrangement - as well as their own personal demons - in order to repair their damaged relationship.

Concerned that this serious plot lacks the whip-smart wit Wiig and Hader are known for? Bretz assures this is not the case hilarity (like the twins’ fun with nitrous oxide) accompanies the tragedy. According to Bretz, “it [“The Skeleton Twins”] deals 1 4

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with broken relationships, mental health, and abuse while maintaining a sense of dry, dark, humor. Wiig and Hader do an incredible job of playing humorous characters stuck in the most difficult time of their lives.”

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” is recommended by SAB Concerts Executive Amanda Fernandez. A reboot of sorts of the original “Fullmetal Alchemist” anime, “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” tells the story of Edward and Alphonse Elric, two brothers whose attempt to resurrect their dead mother using the science of alchemy goes horribly wrong - leaving Ed without an arm and a leg and Alphonse without his body.

Their journey to regain the things they’ve lost is heartbreaking, enthralling, and hopeful. Expect to fall in love with Ed and Al, as long as the colorful cast of supporting characters

they encounter along the way to the Philosopher’s Stone - the only thing which can make them whole again.

A.K.A JESSICA JONES & DAREDEVIL SEASON 2 Marvel is also releasing two series on Netflix this year for all who love actionpacked dramas. Starring Krysten Ritter comes A.K.A Jessica Jones later this year. Jones opens her own detective agency in New York City. Her aim is to assist other individuals with their own incredible abilities.

Continuing this theme of Marvel takeover, season 2 of Daredevil will be released in 2016. The protagonist, Matt Murdock, blinded as a young boy, is now a lawyer by day and crime fighting superhero by night. Season 1 was released this past April, so if you want to get caught up before the new season, make sure to check it out.

SAB Fall Preview

By: Elisabeth Ivey

AS USEFUL AS NETFLIX CAN BE FOR BINGEING, AVOIDING SOCIAL LIFE, OR JUST DECOMPRESSING FROM A LONG DAY OF SCHOOL, it’s not the only boredom prevention technique.

The Students Activities Board, SAB, specializes in events to keep students entertained and connected on campus.

They have a packed semester in store through their many facets.

This semester, B-Sides Executive Andrew Wisneski is “looking to get a range of genres while still appealing to the masses.”

The Moth and the Flame will kick off the fall semester of B-Sides with their unique blend of alternative music and rock. Some of their hits include “Young & Unafraid” and “Silver Tongue.”

Also visiting as an exciting edition is Panama City whose Facebook bio mentions that they appeared on Jimmy Kimmel. They’ll be bringing their unique flavor of music to Messiah College. Some of their top songs are “All of the People” and “Trust.”

Keep a lookout for the upcoming shows because whether you’re looking to discover the next big band or desperately in need a study break, B-Sides is the perfect splash of fun to tide you over until the weekend. And did I mention that it’s free?

SAB works hard on other entertainment areas as well to give students a fun experience on campus. Activities such

as Coffeehouse, Excursions, Lost Films and Dances are incorporated into the mix. Certain annual dances are especially anticipated such as Homecoming, Christmas Tradition, and Spring Fling.

“The Homecoming dance is earlier than usual, falling on the beginning weekend of the Homecoming activities rather than the closing. The Homecoming Committee and I are excited about this slight change and how we will incorporate the Homecoming Court into the dance.

The B-Sides and Dance branches are only two of the many aspects of SAB. “Our executives have been working really hard to plan and finalize a lot of these events.

I think it’s going to be a great year!” promises SAB President, Sara Bretz.

The students of SAB create many memorable experiences at Messiah College. Keep an eye out for other SAB events this year! Coming soon will be an 80’s Throwback themed dance this November.

The theme of Homecoming this year is Masquerade,” shares Ashley Burkett, SAB’s Dances Executive.

“SAB is aiming to create new experiences for the student body while retaining the favorite elements of dances from previous years.

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READ IT must-reads from Murray Library By: Michael Scinto

When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor ... and Yourself By: Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert Suggested By: Sarah Beckmann

An excellent insight into the potential damage of Christian outreach and cross-cultural ministries, When Helping Hurts aims to find a sustainable way to aid the poor and disenfranchised while utilizing preexisting/local resources and fostering an environment of independence, not dependence.

The Usagi Yojimbo Saga By: Stan Sakai Suggested By: Jared Armistead

This action-packed and intriguing story follows the adventures of a ronin bunny in an anthropomorphized version of Edo Japan. Drawing on both historical and mythological elements, and taking visual and narrative inspiration from the Golden Age of Japanese cinema, Usage Yojimbo captures ideas of friendship, death, and honor in feudal Japan.

The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical From his position as a spiritual teacher in contemporary Christendom, to his role as a community leader in an impoverished neighborhood in North Philadelphia, Shane Claiborne leads by example when encouraging readers to carry out an “authentic faith rooted in belief, action, and love.”

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The Pulse FM By: Myriam Pedercini

Tired of listening to the same music over and over? Searching for a fun playlist while studying?

Tune in to 90.7 Pulse FM on your radio or online at http:// pulse.messiah.edu/pulsefm/ tune-in/. Listen to podcasts, experiment with various genres, and discover new artists.

“There are all kinds of music being played. It’s a really great station and the music is really great quality,” says Kieran Mayer, Music Director of Pulse FM. With a ten-mile radius around campus, the Pulse radio incorporates continuous variety.

Bands such as Iron and Wine, Matt and Kim, Modest Mouse, and Of Monsters and Men are familiar names at the station.

However every week Mayer selects five new albums to add to the station’s playlist.

“When I’m choosing an album I listen to it for my own preference but I also try to get other members of the Pulse or friends of mine to get a second opinion if there’s a style difference. I want a fair representation of what Messiah students are interested in,” Mayer says.

In addition to music every weekday starting at 1 p.m., students can host their own radio shows.

“The Pulse welcomes student DJs to come on air with their own radio shows. I became a DJ with my friend and we just automatically fell in love with it,“ says Mikaela Mummert, the Pulse’s Radio Station Manager.

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Andra Day / Cheers to the Fall

Ryan Ewing / Mixed Signals

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AFRICAN SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS By: Myriam Pedercini

NIGERIA “A single story about violence and poverty does not do justice to my great nation.”

-Ifeoluwa Olagunju ETHIOPIA “I would love if the cultural, colorful, musical, mouthwatering aspects of Africa would be portrayed!”

The young generation of Africans are tired of seeing their beautiful homes portrayed as undeveloped, dangerous, and poverty-stricken by mainstream media.

“The stereotype [is] that we are all poor, starving and need help. I always feel sad when I see major news media only reporting about negative things happening in my country. A single story about violence and poverty does not do justice to my great nation,” says Ifeoluwa Shekinah Olagunju, a junior here at Messiah from Nigeria.

The hashtag #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou is trending over Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms. According to The Guardian, the hashtag has attracted over 42,000 tweets.

The goal is to share the side of Africa not regularly broadcasted; a continent filled with diverse cultures, modern cities, natural beauty, and more. Some posts include sarcastic comments about living in huts, followed by a picture of a luxurious mansion, University, or astounding architecture.

-Yokabed Jekale

RWANDA “We want to show the world that we are a country that is growing very fast economically, socially, and environmentally.”

-Irebe Nyaruhiria

“Showing just poverty creates a misunderstanding that all countries in Africa are poor. The reality is there are people below the poverty line and some that are very wealthy.

Not only that, the cultural side of the countries are being hidden. I would love if the cultural, colorful, musical, mouthwatering aspects of Africa would be portrayed!” shares Messiah sophomore Yokabed Jekale from Ethiopia.

Dismantling these stereotypes seems to be the goal of this young African generation. A one sided history of violence and corruption casts a shadow on these thriving African countries. The 1994 Genocide of Rwanda is just one example of a country’s tragedy trapping it in the past.

“Every time I say I’m from Rwanda people think about the genocide against the Tutsis. It’s a big part of our history that has affected us very much, however, after twenty-one years we want to show the world that we are a country that is growing very fast economically, socially, and environmentally.

We want the world to see a positive image of Rwandans united,” says sophomore Irebe U. Nyaruhiria from Rwanda.

Not all countries are strictly confined to these negative impressions. Progressive media is changing how Africa is presented, as seen by the 2010 FIFA World Cup

hosted by South Africa. The majority of the movement started in the hands of African youth themselves. They show themselves wearing clothes from stores like Zara and Forever 21, yet treasuring their culture through striking traditional garb, which they wear to ceremonial events such as weddings. They strive to educate the rest of the globe on who they are, what they’ve accomplished, and their motivation to continue changing their communities.

From the future of Africa to the student body here at Messiah College, change is possible and should be encouraged. The African Student Union at Messiah, ASU, dedicates their club to sharing facts on the extensive cultures and forming familiarity with the diversity of Africa to anyone with open ears. For more information on the Union or how to get involved, contact Rahel Sisay at africansu@messiah.edu SBM

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rofessors often work endlessly to ensure that their students get the best knowledge and experience available. The task of ensuring that college students receive practical job experience in their major through class time can be daunting. Thankfully, Professor Krista Imbesi found a way for her advanced film students to gain this experience while reuniting with a former Messiah classmate to work on the short film, Thornbird.

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Professor Krista Imbesi was excited for her class of advanced film majors because they were given the opportunity to work with fellow Messiah College graduate Jonathan Stutzman. “I really wanted [the students] to experience what it’s like to work with a director that has done a lot of [films]. I wanted them to see what it’s like to fulfill someone else’s dream,” Imbesi says.

Stutzman was happy that his dream, to address major issues that young people face in today’s reality, would finally be realized. “I’ve always had this idea for a film. I’ve been thinking and planning this film for a long time,” Stutzman says.

“I wanted to make a film that addressed self-worth. The film shows someone who has lost their love for themselves. I see a lot of young people have such a difficult time with body image and self-worth. It’s something that has been on my mind for a very long time,” Stutzman explains. Stutzman’s prolonged thought and preparation propelled the film to a quick finish.

“We shot the film over the course of two days during spring semester finals [2015],” says Senior Film major and Makeup Artist Lindsay Corriveau. “It was difficult on all of us, but definitely worth it. You know, we spent one morning in a cramped Dutch style house just to get the [opening scene]. One of our crew members had to stand on a ladder for eight hours to hold the snow machine,” Corriveau says.

This influential project that yielded spectacular results also pleased professor Imbesi. “It’s really great when alumni can interact with current students. It is nice when a collaborating nature can be achieved to make something this creative and artistic,” Imbesi says.

Stutzman hopes to debut Thornbird on Messiah’s campus sometime this fall.Hopefully, Thornbird spreads its wings and flies beyond any foreseeable heights to help spread the message that Stutzman ultimately wants to convey: “You’re beautiful.”

“I see a lot of young people have such a difficult time with body image and self-worth.

It’s something that has been on my mind for a very long time.”

The film put competition on ice when it was viewed in the Columbia Gorge International Film Festival. Melting the hearts of critics, Thornbird was awarded “Best Short with a Social Scene.”

Stutzman hopes that the film is accepted into other major film festivals in the immediate future.

“It was really a joy to work on this film. It was really incredible to see it all come together the way it did. Mr. Stutzman was a joy to work with, and I really hope I get to work with him again,” says Senior Digital Media Major and Head Cinematographer Anthony Watkins. Watkins had the pleasure of operating the highly regarded Red Epic camera, which is the same style camera used to film The Hobbit. photos by: Gabrielle Snyder SBM

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YOUTH By: Myriam Pedercini

INSIDE By: Rose Talbot

It’s been a summer of shouting headlines and controversial breaking news, with one issue remaining firmly prevalent throughout the noise: Planned Parenthood.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD This summer, The Center for Medical Progress released a series of videos that added fervor to the fury, increasing discussion around the ethics of Planned Parenthood of abortion in general.

The Center for Medical Progress is an educational non-profit organization. In order to film the videos, they used two actors and formed a fake company pretending to buy baby parts from Planned Parenthood for medical research.

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News such as three London girls flying to Turkey and then to Syria, newlywed Mississippi couple Jaelyn Delshaun Young and Muhammad Oda Dakhlalla attempting to join ISIS, and finally the sentencing of seventeen-year-old Ali Amin from North Virginia for operating a pro-Islamic State Twitter accountare only a few circulating stories.

the controversey surrounding

The Organization has been in the spotlight before, both as a source of pride and a spot of contention between the anti-abortion and the pro-abortion rights activists. While many support its function in providing sex education, contraception, and family planning information, it is Planned Parenthood’s role in providing abortions that has always been a polarizing issue.

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There has been an alarming surge of adolescent Muslims from the West flooding to assist the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS.

with various high-level Planned Parenthood representatives. The first video, released July 14th, showed Senior Director of Medical Services Deborah Nucatola describing the medical process of an abortion. Nucatola also made reference to Planned Parenthood selling or donating the developing organs of the aborted infant for-profit.

More videos continued to be released throughout the summer, featuring different Planned Parenthood directors from various regions of the country. Several videos in this “Human Capital” series show interviews with a former Planned Parenthood technician, who shares inside information of the organization’s procedures. The Center for Medical Progress released the ninth and latest video on September 1st.

The primary controversy at hand is the ethical concerns brought to light in the videos. Abortion aside, which is a major and

“One of the paradoxes of ISIS is they represent pre-Islamic/Arab culture and actively promote practices condemned and ended by the prophet Muhammad. In many ways they’re a throwback to the distant past. On the other hand they’re masters of the latest technology,” explains Dr. Pickens, Professor of Theology and Mission, who teaches Islam and Muslim-Christian relations at Messiah and is active in local interfaith engagement.

Propaganda through Twitter, YouTube, and other social media platforms captures the attentions of many young Muslims globally, including those from the West.

ISIS knows how to use this latest technology to their advantage and seeks support from marginalized and out casted youths.

“Social media movements can be incredibly powerful and far-reaching - think of the icebucket challenge for ALS, for example. This same principle applies to Muslim kids that have grown up with social media and now see the influence of ISIS through it. Because people, especially those who trust social

media, often accept things that they see in the media at face value, ISIS is able to have a huge influence on the youth”, says Jessalyn Megerle, The Pulse’s Social Media Manager.

It’s puzzling to many why these youths are commending the brutality of the Islamic State and voluntarily joining. Between the teenage years and early twenties, an individual undergoes a critical time of transformation as they are solidify their identity.

There is a romantic air about joining a cause or a war, to see the world, show patriotism, and gain a right of passage. Not only are young Muslim men enlisting to fight for the establishment of the caliphate, but young Muslim women flock to ISIS often times in hopes of marrying a fighter. “Much of it is youthful romanticization,” explains Pickens.

On either side, there is an ignorance that must be fought through education. Muslim societies must educate their younger generations on the true and peaceful practices of Islam to prevent terroristic groups, such as ISIS, from feeding off of the naïve and ill-informed juveniles.

Uninformed Westerners and other nonMuslim societies must be educated on Islam

prominent issue facing today’s society, the references to organ donation caused many to call for change, and others to take action.

Following the video releases, death threats targeting Planned Parenthood’s Director were posted to Fox Nation. On July 19th, a fire was set in front of one of Planned Parenthood’s clinics in Aurora, Illinois. While the fire has not been confirmed as a case of arson, Carole Bright, CEO of Planned Parenthood in Illinois, called the fire a “scare tactic.”

On September 4th, another fire was set at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Pullman, Washington. Police later determined that it was a case of arson, and it has been linked to other anti-abortion protests, according to NPR. Despite the videos’ major media coverage this summer, some are skeptical the videos will change strong opinions. According to Professor of Psychology Dr. Jantzi, pre-existing biases are typically hard to shake. “This is one story that will not change many people’s mind. Both sides of this debate will see in the videos what they want,” Jantzi says.

However Messiah’s “Right to Life” Club President, sophomore Emily Hess, believes

the videos should incite change. “It is easy to accept the public face of Planned Parenthood, the pink logos and catchy slogans touting women’s health rights and inventing clever euphemisms for the ugly truth of abortion, as though the term ‘products of conception’ can erase the personhood of the unborn.

However, the brutality revealed in these videos, the blithe marketplace haggling over human bodies and lives, is harder to swallow. And for some, these videos may be the catalyst need to affirm the immorality of abortion.”

Others say the quality of the video footage itself has caused its content to be called into question. While some argue that the clear editing cuts discredit the validity of the entire video series, others raise concerns about the ethics of discreet filming.

“When I looked online, the video made me very uncomfortable,” says senior Abbie Daley. “I did not like the way it was filmed. While I appreciate truth being told about corporations especially those that impact a lot of people, because the representative from Planned Parenthood didn’t know the filming was going on, I did not feel like the truth was discovered in an ethical way.”

to strive to understand and welcome Muslims into their communities. The propaganda spreading through ISIS’s online endeavors can be countered with the help of social media companies shutting down these hazardous accounts. “This is difficult to counter but if we expand media literacy we can work to counter the extremist views that ISIS advocates on their social media,” Megerle explains.

Our Muslim neighbors are aware of their youth’s vulnerability to ISIS’s persistent and manipulative coaxing.

Unfortunately Muslims of any age are often marginalized, wrongly stereotyped, feared, and estranged in our society.

“ISIS provides an avenue for some of them to express their anger and their frustrations over prejudices,” Pickens continues, “What would be our best defense against radicalization of our Muslim American youth? It’s finding ways to make them feel more welcomed, to feel more a part of our society. Whenever we hate, whenever we marginalize, whenever we negatively stereotype a Muslim, we unwittingly ally with ISIS. They tell young Muslims; ‘people in the west hate you, they hate your religion, come join us.’ We have to do what Jesus taught us to do and that’s to love our neighbor; transform our fear into love. “

Junior Erin Zakin says this is an issue marked with disagreement. “There’s a lot of propaganda about these controversial topics. No matter what side you’re on you’ll always find someone fighting for the other side,” Zakin says.

The Planned Parenthood videos are currently a key political topic as well. Members of the Republican Party are calling to defund Planned Parenthood. According to ABC News, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a measure to freeze Planned Parenthood’s federal funding while congressional committees investigate the Organization.

Whether your views align with anti-abortion or pro-abortion, the subject continues to be an important topic on Messiah’s campus and throughout the United States. Let us know what your thoughts are on this prominent political and social issue on our Facebook page Pulse: Messiah College Media Hub or on twitter @MessiahPulse.

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by Maddie Crocenzi

“Namaste in bed,” was my first thought when I woke up early one morning to take a vinyasa yoga class at H2L studio. I wasn’t sure what to expect as SGA President Jonathan Fuller, SAB President Sara Bretz, and the Pulse Student Director Ally Coonradt and I, pulled up to the studio nervous and clad in yoga pants.

“After I woke up, I realized the epic outfit I could put together. That made me a little more excited to begin the morning, and if you saw those leggings, you’d know why,” says Fuller.

H2L is a small studio located along Fisher Road in Mechanicsburg.

H2L stands for Healthy, Holistic Living. Manager Courtney Baker says the name fits what the studio is striving for.

“It was built on the idea that there’s a lot more you can do for anything, any pains, sores, you know anything down to a headache, there’s a yoga pose that could help relieve that,” she says.

H2L strives to provide that holistic approach by offering many services besides yoga and pilates. Other classes like barre and special equipment called reformers are available for use. The studio also sells products like essential oils and gluten-free granola.

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“Everyone there was very friendly and welcomed us without question,” says Bretz.

Cozy is a key word to describe the one room studio. The smell of the essential oils was calming and the soft lighting made me less tense.

This is the vibe H2L Studio has strived for since opening on April 11th of this year.

Baker says, “It’s been kind of a whirlwind, but it’s been fun getting to know the clients, getting them in their routines, and now we have our regulars and it’s been really awesome to see the instructors kind of find their clients and make the relationships.”

One of the multiple talented instructors, Susan Bennett, taught our vinyasa yoga class. She was both kind and informative. She further calmed my nerves as she welcomed us and encouraged us to set up our mats in the room full of exercise equipment.

Both Bennett and Baker say they would recommend all of the classes, including vinyasa yoga, to college students.

“We have a cardio barre and any of the faster-paced vinyasa’s can really get you up and moving. But I should have been focusing on stress relieving in college because I was having stress headaches and all

sorts of stuff,” Baker says.

I could quickly see what she was talking about as Bennett turned on a playlist of soft songs that included nature sounds and gentle instruments. When I sat down cross-legged on my mat, I felt better already.

We started off with some light stretches. It was a little awkward, stretching barefoot in a mat, with a room full of people you’ve never met.

As we transitioned out of stretches, I felt a shift in the class. We started doing warrior poses, low vinyasas, child’s poses, and tree poses.

“Yoga was comfortably challenging.

Besides being pretty inflexible, it wasn’t so difficult that I wanted to give up,” says Coonradt.

For those of you interested in yoga or any other exercise class, make sure to stop by H2L Studio. They even offer a few college student discounts. Students can drop-in at a class for $10 or purchase a five-pack of classes for $50. If you purchase the five-pack in September, you’ll receive $5 off your next five-pack.

If you’re feeling stressed or you’d like to try something new, check out the classes at H2L. The four of us highly recommend it.

Awakening the Senses:

AROMA Provides Hands-On Approach to Service

By: Aimee Stehman

Each year, Messiah’s student athletes begin the season with the main goal of excelling within the MAC conference as well as within the NCAA. Beyond that, Messiah’s sports teams also strive to have a presence off the field in a relational and interpersonal way.

This concept is emphasized among teammates, but Messiah athletics expands this to a global setting as well.

AROMA, the sports ministry program on campus, works to fulfill this mission by sending out teams of both athletes and non-athletes to foreign countries every summer.

On these trips, participants are able use their sport as a means of outreach and relational development.

AROMA has allowed athletes to establish a presence outside of practice and competition to use their gifts and talents to connect and share Christ’s love around the world.

Aaron Faro, Men’s Assistant Soccer Coach and Director of Messiah’s AROMA Organization says AROMA is rooted in the verse 2 Corinthians 2:14-15, where Paul explains that to be a Christian is also to be Christ’s “aroma” to the world.

Faro also explains that sports allows for an easy way to connect and establish relationships. Messiah’s athletes use a variety of methods to connect with youth, such as sports camps and clinics, athletic competitions, school and classroom assistance, and other various service projects. Over the past few years, these relationships have resulted in partnerships with longterm sports ministry programs around the world.

Helen Folan, a Senior Nursing major, describes the connection the Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse teams formed with the youth in El Salvador, saying that lacrosse is a sport most countries are not familiar with. “It gave the

athletes and students of El Salvador a new perspective on people from the United States. I think lacrosse made a huge impact, because it’s not really like anything they’ve seen before. Having young people passionate about this sport really helps the kids want to work hard to get better at it.”

Folan emphasizes that the passion and talent exhibited by each of the athletes is what helped establish the relationship, which in turn made the children want to work hard and improve the skills they had learned.

The drive of these student athletes has also led some to go beyond mere sports practices and clinics and use other gifts to meet the needs of these countries. Senior softball player, Becky Notte attended the 2014 AROMA trip to Panama. She explains the need for a bridge in the village of Arraiján.

This need led Messiah baseball alumni and Engineering major, Russel Woleslagle, to return to Panama and begin the construction of the bridge with the help of the Collaboratory and other Messiah professors. Notte’s 2014 team completed the bridge while engaging in softball and baseball clinics, water filter distribution, and other construction projects.

“We want to serve our partners in these places that have been ministering there long before we showed up and are there day-to-day year-round. It’s our hope that in the short time we visit them we can be an encouragement and provide resources that further their work for the kingdom,” Faro says.

He also expresses his hopes and desires for the individual students as well, encouraging them to dive into Christ’s word and open themselves up to hearing God speak to them while serving on these trips.

AROMA has created the ability to surpass cultural barriers on a very real and personal level. It is because of AROMA that students have the chance the share their passion, and live out the AROMA catchphrase to “smell like Jesus!”

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WOMEN’S SPORTS MAKE HEADLINES, NEAR AND FAR

by Ashlyn Miller

W

hile the Women’s World Cup dominated televisions across the country this summer—a record number of 25.4 million viewers tuned in, according to Fox, the home of the broadcast—Messiah women’s athletics as a whole set a record number itself.

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Messiah’s women’s athletics earned the ranking as the 8th best college women’s athletics program in the country in a poll done by Stack Magazine. The Falcon women were mentioned in the top ten along with legendary women’s programs like UConn and Baylor.

All of the excitement surrounding these programs have led many to examine the state of women’s athletics—the U.S. Women’s National Team was the first women's team to receive a ticker-tape parade following their victory—but for Messiah, progress seems to be full speed ahead.

A quick look at the qualifications for Stack’s rankings, as well as comments from administrators in Messiah women’s athletics, reveal what makes Falcon teams stand out: a winning balance of positive thoughts about the program, athletic success at the national and conference level, high participation, and strong relationships among teammates.

Within Messiah College, there are many venues in place to ensure a positive experience for all female athletes. As is now required among all NCAA programs, the athletic program has a Senior Women’s Administrator position, bringing a representative of female athletes to an administrative rank which is historically male. Currently filling this position on an interim basis is Brooke Good, a Messiah alumna and current Head Field Hockey Coach.

“That’s something on the forefront of our athletics administration right now, not just with just women’s sports, is when we see a team that seems to get a lot of extra stuff, how do we deal with that inequality?” said Good.

Good’s role is to oversee how resources are allocated, and work with any female athletes who experience sexual harassment or any other gender-related discrimination.

Messiah has continually taken a progressive role in this area. Good cites the example of Jan Trapp, a successful Field Hockey Coach for the Falcons, as an inspiration for Messiah’s commitment to developing women’s athletics.

“She lived that change and fought for equality, especially with workload,” Good says. “A lot of the male coaches at that time were just coaching, while she had to teach and coach along with other things. I am a product of that

fight. Now all coaches have equal coaching, teaching and administrative duties that were installed this year. I see a lot of equality in (my current position),” said Good.

Heather Greer, Head Women’s Lacrosse Team Coach, also feels equality is evident in all athletics, particularly when it comes to game coverage through athletic communications.

women’s sports on the national level, such as the World Cup victory, continue to encourage athletes and those involved with Messiah sports.

“One of our lacrosse camps was during that time (around the World Cup), and every day, the campers would come in asking, ‘Are we going to watch (the game) on TV?’” Greer says. “It was great for the campers to be able to witness that,

does allow for a lot of “ SUCCESS great things to happen, and a lot of

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change to occur as well.

“Athletic Communications has done a great job balancing the achievements of both the female and male student athletes, and their office works tirelessly to find coverage for both,” said Greer.

Perhaps the most unique and strongest part of the women’s programs is the commitment to strong team relationships.

“We are very intentional about those off-thefield relationships and living out that sense of community,” says Good. “We also stay focused on ‘Kingdom causes’, and part of that is keeping grounded in our faith.”

“I think student athletes choose to come to Messiah because we’re about so much more than winning—there is that unique culture about deepening relationships and challenging each other to know the Lord more with out neglecting the drive to be the best team we can be,” Greer says.

Participation rates certainly exhibit potential student-athletes’ interest in Messiah, with the Stack survey showing almost 12.4 percent of Messiah women are involved in varsity athletics.

With a healthy amount of athletes on teams, the Falcons have been able to develop enough talent to win six National Championships in women’s sports—one of only nine programs in Stack’s survey to do so.

Both coaches mention how advancement in

to see female athletes who weren’t downed for competing hard—it was the first time in my life I had seen a women’s professional sport they cared about,” says Greer. Good also saw the advantage of learning from a team that exhibited so much success.

With the achievements and distinction women’s athletics has received, it seems rather than staying put, Good and others are looking for other ways to continue to build on what is going well.

“I think we are our own little islands at times, as individual teams, and part of my role right now is bringing all of the student athletes together instead of off with their respective teams,” Good says.

Falcon teams have built on this goal by starting a tradition of supporting one another at various events. With so many athletes taking on a positive attitude, it would not be surprising to see Messiah women’s sports—and Messiah teams in general—continue to make headlines.

“I think with (the World Cup) there is a greater understanding that female athletics are not only exciting, but there is a lot of skill and hard work involved…and that should lead to higher viewership and participation,” Good says.

“Success does allow for a lot of great things to happen, and a lot of change to occur as well.”

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It’s All in the Family:

BROADCASTING MESSIAH WOMEN’S SOCCER By: Ashlyn Miller

teach at Messiah. Together, they form a powerful team in the broadcast booth, bringing play-by-play action home to Falcon fans all over the country. The Swinging Bridge spoke with both Smith and Miller on favorite memories on and off the field, jumping into broadcasting, and sharing the booth with someone that means the world to them.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH MESSIAH SOCCER BROADCASTING—AND HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED?

Messiah soccer is full of tradition, not only in respect to success on the field, but also in how it attracts families who return to the program year after year.

The same principle applies to those working at Messiah —take Doug Miller and Mindy Smith for example. Miller is a Professor of Health and Exercise Science at Messiah, and Smith, his daughter, is a former member of the Messiah Women’s Soccer Team and was recently hired to

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MINDY SMITH: Probably about seven or eight years ago, we began helping with broadcasting. My husband, Brent, who is also a Messiah alum and I often alternate broadcasts. We provide the color commentary to my dad's play-byplay action. I was a high school soccer coach and we moved to a fall season a few years ago, which limited my opportunity to be involved. Now that I am at Messiah full-time, and no longer coaching in the fall, I am looking forward to being more involved again!

DOUG MILLER: Messiah soccer is in my blood—both in helping the program get started here and in watching (Mindy).

I was sitting at home shortly after Mindy graduated in 2006 listening to the broadcast—and thought it could be improved. So it started, innocently enough, with an email to Dr. Ed Arke.

Ed shocks me by sending an email back—“Well, do you have any interest?” I did it for a game, I loved it, and that’s how it began.

DID YOU HAVE ANY BROADCASTING EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO THIS? IF NOT, HOW DID YOU PICK UP THE PROCESS? SMITH: I had no radio or broadcasting experience, just a lot of playing and coaching experience. It was definitely a transition to watch and observe and attempt to make intelligent, yet practical comments for a listening audience. This was a bit of a change from coaching, where I was always watching a game with the intent to make changes and adjust things proactively!

MILLER: I did not, but I grew into it, since it was fun enough that I wanted to keep doing it. Speaking in front of people has always been comfortable, but for me, it’s all about the preparation. I try to inform listeners of things that they don’t know, and I do this through the history that I know (from coaching in the program) and the research that I do. It’s a responsibility to be an advocate for Messiah, but also fair to the game. It’s an interesting blend, but you want everyone listening (home or away) to enjoy the commentary.

Memorizing the numbers of the starters is also key, because soccer moves so fast.

DESCRIBE HOW IT FEELS TO BE ABLE TO DO BROADCASTS WITH SOMEONE YOU ARE SO CLOSE TO. SMITH: Part of what makes broadcasting so fun is sharing that experience with my dad. He was my high school coach and then when I became a high school

Behind the Scenes of

MESSIAH REC SPORTS By: Jenna Stover

Though school is just beginning, rec sports is in full swing with several opportunities for students. The fall season is off to a quick start with co-ed volleyball and 7v7 soccer games.

Flag football— for both men and women— and floor hockey will soon follow in the second half of the fall. Each team can maintain a roster with a maximum of twelve individuals.

coach after college, he served as my assistant for four years. We have been blessed to have the opportunity to share a variety of professional experiences, in addition to times as family. It is a lot of fun to broadcast together and try and communicate well and create a program that is enjoyable to listen to.

MILLER: Mindy has the stories, and it’s just so fun to reminisce on those, especially if there’s a penalty kick shootout and we have time to get into that (on the broadcast). I feel it really helps the balance of the broadcast, having that family connection—our sense of humor plays off of each other—plus, it helps having done (the broadcast) for ten years now!

WHAT ARE SOME OBSERVATIONS ON THIS YEAR’S TEAM… ANY STORYLINES WE SHOULD LOOK FOR? SMITH: Each season, I think it is enjoyable to watch a new team emerge. Although there are certain similarities in the style of Messiah soccer each season, there are always new players, position adjustments, and new things emphasized in specific games. Messiah's team has a great group of leaders with a lot of experience and ability to motivate and encourage each other.

MILLER: Well, it’s interesting, because I went to the scrimmage and thought, “wow, this looks like last year’s team!” Almost all the starters are back, and are a little bit faster and better. Last year, we were so close to the Final Four, so we were right there.

The team looks really good…the attacking six have played together now for a few years, and they're reading each other well. It will be an exciting season once again.

”I really look forward to rec sports each year. It’s such a fun way to blow off some steam from classes and have a great time with great people you may not have met otherwise,” says Darby Catalano, a junior nursing major and avid recreational sports player at Messiah. As she anticipates the start of a new season, Catalano also says that she loves the stress relief these games offer her alongside time to hang out with friends.

These leagues and teams, however, do not just magically appear. Heather Greer, head Women’s Lacrosse Coach and Director of Recreational Sports, goes through months of preparation to keep these programs up and running. Greer is in charge of scheduling work shifts for the referees and other staff members as well as managing the field space and times for regular season and playoff games. With the utilization of a new free software called IMLeagues, Greer said that “it has changed how we have done rec sports dramatically,” by offering game scheduling online and eliminating paper waivers and sign-up sheets.

Instead, teams have the opportunity to sign up through the website, complete the waivers virtually, and pay the participation fee, which is around 10 dollars per team.

Greer is also in charge of recording the scores, providing the winning teams with t-shirts, and dealing with con-flicts or issues between team members or players from opposing teams. While completing all of these tasks, she still manages to make the leagues run smoothly. This all proves that Heather Greer’s position as the Director of Recreational Sports is no walk in the park.

Ida Ehrhardt, a junior and current rec sports referee, says she “really like seeing how rec sports brings so many people together in a competitive and fun environment.” As a ref, she not only gets to watch highly competitive but safe games, but also receives a wage for working them. Despite her busy schedule as a varsity lacrosse athlete, Ehrhardt finds refereeing a great time to relax and clear her head from the hustle and bustle of a busy day.

The registration deadline for the first half of the fall season was Sunday, September 9th. Smartphone users can easily download the IMLeagues application and register on a portable device. If you’re interested in joining a team, becoming a referee or a game-time supervisor, contact Heather Greer at hgreer@messiah.edu.

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THE ONE

WHO LEADS YOU By: Mason McFee

They’re supposed to make athletes want to follow them. Teammates may respect them because they have to, or because someone asks them to. Or maybe-–they make the athlete feel just as important as them. It doesn’t feel like there are different levels.

Sound familiar yet? The title kind of gives it away – this person is a team leader.

Nancy Luley Messiah swimming coach Captains are her “eyes and ears where she can’t be.”

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At Messiah College there are numerous talented individuals in many different areas.

One of the most prominent areas you can find these individuals is in the world of sports, where leadership is often associated with a team captain. This is not always the case with Falcon athletics, where taking a peek at the head coaches of the various fall sports, or sports that overlap with the fall semester, reveals a variety of leadership systems.

Some of the coaches here at Messiah were asked if their team had captains and to describe the impact it had on their respective team. If not, they shared the unique way their team is run.

Messiah Cross Country Coach, Dale Fogelsanger, notes that the captains have “a definite impact on the team.” In addition to this, he says the team captains “affect spirit and model discipline and enthusiasm.”

Welcome to the place where Nelsons abound! No, I’m not talking about Lottie, I’m talking about the wrestling mat! The wrestling team is led by Coach Bryan Brunk.

Brunk says he doesn’t designate specific leaders, but takes a holistic approach. “I expect all of my athletes to develop as leaders— leadership is influence, and any of our guys can influence others toward a positive end.

Leadership is evidenced through example, a servant’s heart, and a team first attitude,” Brunk says.

Effective leadership can really start to flourish when the people being led feel like leaders themselves. The wrestling team has taken that statement a step further under the leadership of Coach Brunk. While he is without a doubt the team’s head authority, with a team full of leaders, he gets to watch them all grow with each other. The wrestling team is a testament to Messiah’s mission statement being fulfilled.

Moving from the mats to the field, Field Hockey Head Coach Brooke Good extensively describes her model of leadership on her team, which relies more on traditional team captain roles, but with the unique factor of collaboration and different roles amongst them. Good says the idea—which is in its first year of use— came from looking at lead-

ership skills Brunk instilled in the wrestling team.

“The captains were selected by their teammates and act as leaders both on and off the field. With a four-person leadership group, the captains collaborate and ultimately share the workload based on their strengths and passions,” Good says.

Coach Good has assigned a leader for each of the following areas – encouragement, spiritual development, work ethic, and communication/organization. She has set up leaders to help the women on the team stay motivated when the going gets tough, provide a model of how to glorify God through the good times and bad, a model for putting in extra work, and making sure the team knows where to be, while having someone to voice concerns and issues to.

Last but certainly not least is the team that probably makes the biggest splash – the swimming team. Coach Nancy Luley has a very solid system in choosing the future captains for both the Men and Women’s Swimming teams, where she designates three captains per team.

Dale Fogelsanger Messiah cross country coach “I expect all of my athletes to develop as leaders.”

The process begins in the spring semester.

Coach Luley and her assistant coaches meet to evaluate which rising juniors and seniors have what they define as leadership material.

Once they have narrowed the field, they put five nominees on a ballot for the members of the team to vote for their new team captains.

Coach Luley is noticeably excited while talking about the impact the captains have on her team. She described them as her “eyes and ears where she can’t be.” They have a very tight relationship; as the captains can raise concerns without fear of judgment. A mother of four herself, Coach Luley prides herself on being there for her teams. In addition to this, the captains are help with recruiting – for instance, if recruits need a place to stay, the captains help organize a place for them to stay.

Brook Good Messiah field hocky head coach

How does one lead? By reminding oneself to be led by the One who made you… and that’s exactly what Messiah is all about.

Captains as teammates and leaders on and off the field

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