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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Kayce McClure

DESIGN MANAGER

Nick Simonis

NEWS EDITOR

Kaylee Anderson

FEATURES EDITOR

Chelsea Hackel

OPINIONS EDITOR

Holly Hemmings

SPORTS EDITOR

Brooke Watts

ACTIVITIES EDITOR

Natalie Redmond

PHOTO EDITOR

Phil Perry

COPY EDITOR

Rebekah Haigh

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Sara Beason WRITERS

Katelyn Brackney, Laura Corp, Lindsay Baslock, Brett Farris, Bethany Hagerman, Sarah Roper

DESIGNERS

Bethany Hagerman, Kalita Zila

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Cathryn Mankiewicz, Kirsten Rudd

ONLINE EDITORS

BROADCAST PRODUCERS

Andrew Warnke Porschia Williams Katie Martelle Dan Lujan Rebekah Haigh

ADVISER

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Lora Hutson

Darren McCullough

DESIGN ADVISER

ONLINE ADVISER

Liz Fulton

Carol Cooper

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Welcome to theshield

Editor’s Note Spring is often considered a time of new beginnings. The snow melts, the trees turn green, the flowers bloom and the days are longer...well, at least that’s what’s suppose to happen. But Spring is also a time of endings.

We are approaching an end to a semester and an end of the academic year. For many students, this means the end of their time here at RC as they plan to graduate. Though I will be around a little next semester, I have approached an end to many things at RC. I will be saying goodbye to Student Government, Resident Life, Sigma Phi Delta Nu and, of course, The Shield. Not to mention, I won’t get to see everyone on a regular basis anymore.

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It’s an odd feeling saying goodbye.

As you can see from the photos above, I have had so many great memories here at RC. From freshman year pledge week to the joy of finishing my last Greer exam to hosting the Emmy Awards, I have had an extraordinary time at RC and I wouldn’t change it for anything.

On the back of every issue of The Shield there are the words “The events we’ll remember. The people we’ll never forget. The stories we’ll retell.” I couldn’t possibly forget this place and the great people that it has placed in my life and I know that I will be telling RC stories until I die.

If I had any words of wisdom to pass on to

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incoming freshmen, it would be to cherish every moment, get involved, embrace the opportunities, do your homework and watch your step because the geese poop on the sidewalks...a lot.

Now that I am thinking about it, I am really glad I get to say goodbye to the geese. Don’t get me wrong, I love all of God’s creatures.

Let’s just say, I won’t miss them.

I will, however, miss RC. That’s for sure.

- Kayce McClure

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When Billy Ray Harris, a homeless man from Kansas City, Mo., examined his collection cup on Feb. 8, he found an unexpected treasure at the bottom of it.

Sarah Darling’s platinum and diamond engagement ring accidentally slipped off as she gave him change earlier that day. After taking it to be appraised, Harris discovered the ring was worth $4,000…yet when a panicked Darling returned the next day in search of the ring, Harris was quick to return it.

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pawning the ring is significant, he recognized the

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sentimental value to its owner and the importance of

Though the money he could have received for

honesty. A local news station picked up this unusual story and it quickly went viral. When asked about his justification for returning the ring, Harris cited his upbringing.

“My grandfather was a reverend. He raised me from the time I was 6 months old and thank the good Lord, it’s a blessing, but I do still have some character,” says Harris.

Indeed, Harris’s actions are a necessary reminder to us all. In a society where material wealth is mistakenly valued more than the subtle gems of virtue and character, a story such as Harris’ forces us to reflect upon our own priorities.

In thanks for Harris’ honesty, Darling and her fiancé, Bill Krejci, have put together a fundraiser to help Harris get back on his feet. More than $140,000 has already been raised at giveforward.com/billyray.

“I don’t deserve it. What I actually feel is, ‘What is the world coming to when a person returns something

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that doesn’t belong to him and all this happens?’ ” says

1.) Check out www.payitforwardday.com to join the effort to make a difference the world over.

story is touching, the important lesson to be gained

2.) Download “Pay it Forward Cards” that can be handed to each recipient explaining what Pay it Forward is all about. There are 24 boxes on the back of the card that are ticked off as the card travels around – each box containing the potential for future good deeds as others Pay it Forward to others in need.

lost and returned have come publicity and a financial

3.) Do between one and three good deeds for others without asking for anything in return. Instruct the recipient of your good deed to pay it forward to someone else in need.

4.) Experience the tremendous power of giving.

Harris.

While the philanthropy generated from Harris’ news is one of paying it forward. From an engagement ring fresh start for Harris, but goodwill should extend far beyond just him.

Donations to homeless shelters and other volunteer organizations can reach many people in need, and ultimately create a large ripple effect. After all, with a kindly regard for the interest of others, there is no telling how far positive change can stretch.

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Where Are All The Men?

If you look closely at the majority of programs on campus, you’ll see a trend: They tend Staff Writer to be led by women. Student Government is comprised of only one male executive and one male senator, out of 17 people.

New Student Orientation has more balance among the genders, but be that as it may, the majority of the participants are women. The Shield staff also is predominately female.

Every year, more females usually pledge for social clubs and are more willing to step into leadership positions. There’s no denying that on the RC campus, male leaders are few and far between.

Women being the primary leaders in campus activities has been an ongoing trend

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for several years now, leading many to believe that there has to be a cause for this pattern.

What explains this imbalance? Is it just a matter of the type of student who enrolls at RC, and his or her drive to become involved and take on leadership roles?

An easy explanation for the dominance of female leaders on Rochester’s campus could be that 57 percent of college students are female, making women taking charge on campus an accurate representation of the gender distribution.

The fact that women typically mature at a faster rate than males could be another factor. Some professors believe that women enter college more equipped to handle both academics and leadership positions than males are, causing them to be the most likely

to fill the positions.

Another reason may be the way females tend to be raised. Women are usually good at multi-tasking, making them more willing to take on the pressures of leadership roles and balancing several activities at once.

Perhaps it’s that women feel more inclined to get involved because they enjoy the fulfillment they gain from the position, while boys want to spend their time enjoying the typical college experience.

Whatever the reasoning, few men on campus seem to be willing to step up to the plate and take charge, leaving a handful of females to run the majority of the activities.

Where are you, boys?

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Female leaders outnumber males in campus activity

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In less than three months, Rochester College’s class of 2013 will be walking across the Staff Writer graduation stage to receive their diplomas. Some will cry, but all will smile. Then there is the inevitable question: What to do next?

There are so many different directions a graduate can go with a degree in hand. Graduate school, medical school, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, the mission field or an elementary school are just a few of the endless options.

Some may travel out of the country, while others will stay local. Parents may (or may

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not) welcome their adult children home for a time, but some graduates will seek their independence immediately.

Some people have been eagerly anticipating graduation for months, even years, ready to leave behind homework and exams for forever. Others have been dreading it because they have no idea what to do next.

Many envy that special brand of student who knows exactly what he or she wants to do next, because they may have an idea but no direction. Then there are those who graduate with more than one degree, perhaps because they double majored or because they have an “MRS” degree!

Some graduates will have trouble leaving

the security of the college world for the world of careers. Then there are those who simply won’t leave and become “forever” students, always in search of another degree. Graduate school is usually the solution for these people.

Others are ready to become professionals in their field, and the salary averages for those fields may (or may not) strengthen that desire.

There are people only a few short months away from marrying their best friend, and for them, graduation can’t come fast enough.

Whether you’re terrified or excited, have the future planned or plan to wing it, almost every graduate hears the following verse at some point.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) What a promise! Another verse that calms the inevitable anxiety of graduation comes from Psalm 46:10 (NIV).

“Be still, and know that I am God.” To be still in His presence is to wash away any anxiety about graduation and the future.

Social Media Awareness Social media has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Staff Writer are just a few of the many social media sites we rely on in our daily lives. Getting the latest status of what is going on in your life and sharing your true feelings to your friends is just the thing to do nowadays. But where exactly are your posts going? And who is really seeing your updates?

Lora Hutson, chair of the department of Mass Communication, says, “Always remember once you put it out there, that trail is always out there; and it’s always going to be there.”

Hutson also says to think about the bigger picture when it comes to our life after college.

“In three years when you’re looking for

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your first job, the first thing HR is going to do is go to your social media. They’re going to look at what you’ve posted and what your friends have posted on your page and try to find information about you and what kind of employee you might be.”

When going to bigger schools to play sports, some coaches or athletic programs don’t allow athletes to have profiles on social media websites. By saying no to social media, the temptation of putting inappropriate pictures on the web isn’t an issue.

As most of us know, sometime the pictures you post can come back to haunt you, even if you delete the pictures. Coaches hope to stop any incidents that have a harmful effect on the player before they occur.

“The bad stuff about emails and Internet is

that you get mad and you put stuff out there and then 24 hours later you don’t even feel the same way,” said Candace Cain, dean of students. Instead, she feels that social media “should be used to create connections and to foster good communication to get a message out that’s positive and encouraging.”

Many have heard of and/or possibly use the site LinkedIn, which is primarily for getting your name out there to potential job employers for the future. But a common oversight is forgetting that employers look at far more than your professional side when deciding if you’re cut out for the job.

So when you’re posting and tweeting, think twice before you click ‘enter.’ How would the post look to a potential employer?

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Digging Up the Past Spring Archeology Trip to Tamar, Israel

The final step of archeology is fantasy, Dr. Craig Bowman frequently tells his students.

For those Rochester College Copy Editor students joining Bowman in Israel this spring to unearth the remnants of a 3,000-year-old fortress, imagination is must.

From May 12-May 30, a group of 30-40 volunteers will be in En Hazeva, Israel — or biblical Tamar. The dig is headed up by Yigal Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority lead archeologist; Terrance Christian; Mark Shipp and RC’s own Craig Bowman. Volunteers will include students from other colleges, graduate students and even volunteers from past digs.

The primary objective of the dig is to substantiate a 10th century BCE date for the fortress at Tamar, based on the stratum layers and the types of pottery found in those layers.

The renewed excavations at Tamar are playing a significant role in countering minimalist claims that the Davidic-Solomonic empire was far smaller than the biblical portrait.

“We are on the verge of publishing our preliminary results in an article called ‘At the Edge of Edom: New Finds from Iron Age En Hazeva,’ “ Bowman said. The article will be published in “Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research.”

This is Bowman’s first opportunity to return

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and work the dig since 2008, due to several years fighting with cancer.

“It is unbelievable that I am, following my cancer journey, able to participate again and bring together a team at Tamar to excavate and publish. That part of the story is quite satisfying and beyond my wildest imagination.

This is in essence a career-defining moment for any biblical scholar or archaeologist. When we began our work on the renewed excavation at Tamar nearly 10 years ago, I never dreamed that the opportunity would yield such critical results that are now internationally important and expected,” Bowman noted.

So what will the average day look like on the dig — besides excruciating heat and lots of dirt?

“During the weekdays, because of the heat in May, the day will begin at dawn — close to 5 a.m.… Generally, we will put in about five or six hours before a lunch break where we will eat and retreat to the shade for a few hours.

Things may resume then about 3 or 4 p.m. and continue for a few hours. The day usually ends with pottery washing and sorting.”

The truly energetic volunteers can join Bowman on a 6-mile run at dawn or an evening 15-20 mile bike ride before sunset. “Sunrises and sunsets are quite spectacular at Tamar and great times to explore the desert on foot or by bike,” Bowman said.

If time allows, there are tentative plans in the works to attempt one of the following: Visiting the ruins at Petra, Jordan; seeing Jerusalem; snorkeling or scuba diving in the Red Sea; visiting the Dead Sea, Masada and the Qumran areas; or perhaps hiking the Roman Road of the Ma’ale Aqrabbim.

Bowman shared a few funny stories from past digs: “There was the day when Norbert (from Texas) was swinging his pick and couldn’t quite stop from hitting a really nice Judean cooking pot, complete with its full handle and most of its rim—3000+ years old.” The pot split into several pieces that all had to be refitted.

One year walking around Hazor, Kitty (a 55year old real Texan cowgirl) kicked a piece of pottery that turned out to be a 5,000 year-old dog-like figurine that we spent two hours filling out official paperwork to document where she had kicked it.”

The volunteers will certainly be getting their hands dirty and imaginations whirling!

Proud Michigander

Michigan has been in the news the last few years as being a part of the “rust belt.” Many have left the state, going Staff Writer instead to places with more job opportunities and more sunshine, such as Florida, Arizona or California.

Yet even with a suffering economy and dwindling population, Michigan is still something of which to be proud.

As Michiganders, we are unique in many ways.

For example, who else in the country is constantly carrying around a map of the state on his or her hand?

Even down to the weather, our state stands out.

“The quirkiest thing about Michigan would have to be its inconsistent weather. Every time I step out the door, it truly is a surprise,” freshman Matthew Sander said.

The strange weather keeps enough people cooped up that some interesting ideas have been invented and developed. Ranging from Motown to Eminem, Tim Allen to Taylor Lautner and the

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assembly line to Vernor’s Ginger Ale, our products have influenced millions.

Detroit has been the setting for television shows and movies as well. The ‘90s sitcoms “Home Improvement” and “Sister Sister” put Michigan on display for the country to see.

Along with publicity through media, the Pure Michigan campaign recently began inspiring Michigan tourism, boasting of our beautiful scenery and encouraging vacationers to spend time in the mitten state.

Websites such as “michiganawesome.org” post apparel for Michiganders to wear with pride, while slogans such as “Bi-peninsular and proud,” “Michigan: America’s High Five” and “4 out of 5 Great Lakes prefer Michigan” show the quirky side of our state.

So next time you are walking to class in the freezing wind, questioning why this place even exists at all, remember that we live in a land that is “more than a mitten” and smile because you too can be a “Michigangster.”

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If not for

Grace....

“We need to be aware of our own corruption to fully understand God’s grace.” ­— Marvin Olasky

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realizing how much I do.

I realize that I’m like the Christians from Laodicea, whom God said He would “spit out of His mouth” because of their lukewarm faith.

They didn’t realize their need for grace either; they felt capable enough on their own and couldn’t recognize their own corruption.

It’s not that I walk around thinking I don’t need salvation; it’s that I walk around not realizing how much I do.

“You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked” (Revelation 3:17).

So where is grace in this passage? It is offered but misunderstood. Grace is not an excuse to live in blind self-reliance; it’s a reason to live fully aware of the smooth, easy path to

destruction that, if not for grace, we would all be condemned to walk.

Our God desires us to continually learn more of what His grace really means: Everyone has sinned, and everyone deserves punishment, but Jesus Christ died in our place so that we can be pardoned and set free. Our job is to joyfully accept what is freely offered and live our lives in thankful awareness of just how much our salvation cost Him. If not for grace… We would be wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.

If not for grace… We would have no reason to live for any moment other than today.

If not for grace… We would spend our lives in a fruitless search for fulfillment.

If not for grace… We would be condemned to suffer and die.

Grace gives us a reason to live! Have you thanked God for His sacrifice today?

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As a lifelong Christian, I often find myself resting just a bit too comfortably in the security of God’s grace.

Features Editor If you’re a Christian, you’ve probably had one of those moments of realization when the truth of your sinfulness hits you full in the face and you hate the thought of the person you’ve become (I speak from experience).

But isn’t it just as often, or perhaps more often, that we don’t fully grasp the corruption we’ve been saved from?

I am not able, with my limited understanding, to completely grasp the realities of eternal judgment. However, I do know one thing: Hell is real, and if not for grace, I would be on my way there.

My pastor once said the majority of Christians today are one of two types: Those who feel too sinful for salvation and those who don’t think they’re sinful enough to need it.

Most of us would never admit to the latter, but I have found myself with that attitude many times. It’s not that I walk around thinking I don’t need salvation; it’s that I walk around not

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Carts Before Horses

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I was brushing my beautiful luscious locks in my AG room last semester when I first heard the musical soundings of the Reisig sisters coming from the room below mine.

“What is that magical sound?” I thought. So, I curiously listened carefully.

At first I believed it to be a recording of a folk band I hadn’t heard of, but I didn’t recognize the song. I consider myself quite the connoisseur of music, so I thought it odd that I hadn’t heard the song before. I stood silently in my room as I tried to recognize the tune, but my curiosity was interrupted by the unreasonably loud rap music coming from the guys that live above me.

The magical sound was Carts Before Horses, a two-piece indie/folk band, but it took me a little while before I figured it out.

Later that week, I was working in the basement of AG when I heard the magical sound again. I paused, but this time it was clear to me that this was live music and whoever lived below me and above my office must be a musician.

It wasn’t long afterward that I talked to Elizabeth in the cafeteria and told her I was going to feature her band in The Shield.

Elizabeth and her sister, Lauren, started the

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band Carts Before Horses a little bit backwards.

“We kind of accepted our first ‘gig’ as street performers in our city before we had ever even tried to make music together,” said Elizabeth, RC freshman and lead vocalist.

We’ve both been very passionate about music for years and making music together was always a dream for us.

“The joke came up that we had put the ‘cart before the horse,’ as they say.” Either way, I’m glad that they decided to start making music.

The sisters began by singing their favorite songs on the streets of their hometown, but their passion for music goes further back.

“We’ve both been very passionate about music for years and making music together was always a dream for us. This just gave us the opportunity and the shove we needed,” said Elizabeth.

For some people, being in a band with your sibling can be a scary thought, but not for the

Reisig sisters. They love it.

“I’d say about 97 percent of the time, practicing with my sister is one of the best parts of my week. It’s cool to be so uninhibited with each other. It really helps during the song writing process,” said Elizabeth. “The other 3 percent of the time, being a sibling band can be rough, because, well, we’re siblings and we fight like siblings. It’s easy, because we are family and we grew up together, to get frustrated because of the song or a day where it’s just not ‘working’ and start to bicker like we’re 5 again. But we really are best friends, and being in a band together has made that stronger.”

With influences from Sufjan Stevens and Death Cab for Cutie to Carly Simon and even La Dispute, a post-hardcore band, Carts Before Horses delivers an eclectic sound that makes sense. The sister’s gift of harmonizing, which they attribute to the band Eisley, brings it all together.

The band is only seven months old, but already has released its first EP, Allegories, and has performed with Jenny Owen Youngs and American Opera.

“We can’t say what the future will hold, but we hope to be making music for a long time,” said Elizabeth. The sisters seem to be heading in the right direction. I look forward to hearing more from them.

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THE MCCLURES

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Kayce, who lived Features Editor with her parents and her older brother and sister. It was the most wonderful life until one day her life got flipped, turned upside down. Her parents brought a little tiny baby home.

His name was Cole.

So begins Kayce and Cole McClure’s journey as siblings. Self-described as CHELSEA HACKEL

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“the funniest people on campus,” Kayce and Cole have a definite presence here at Rochester College and throughout their time at RC have used their influence and leadership abilities to take charge in many different factions, particularly in student life.

Even if you don’t really know them, you know of them, because the siblings are actively involved in serving the RC community.

The brother-sister duo will be

graduating this winter, leaving behind an enduring legacy and many open places in leadership roles where their presence will be missed. But their influence won’t end with graduation.

Read our Q&A with Kayce and Cole to learn more about these “big names on campus.”

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE RC? We were kidnapped by Brian Bowers and forced to be students at RC for a minimum of four years, but the joke is on him. We actually really liked it.

WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER PLANS? We would like to cure the nose whistle.

It really is an epidemic and no one is talking about it. Millions of people everywhere suffer from the nose whistle, and we feel it is our duty as Americans to end this nightmare. In the famous words of Miley Cyrus, “Ain’t about how fast I get there/ Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side/ It’s the climb, yeah!” That’s how we plan to end this terrible injustice. Also, if that doesn’t work out, Kayce is going into film and Cole is going into youth ministry.

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how do you feel about attending the same school and graduating together?

Well, Cole feels like a winner as he graduates at the same time as his incredibly talented, extremely intelligent, beautiful older sister, and Kayce feels like a failure because she is graduating at the same time as her little, tiny baby brother.

WHO IS YOUR GREATEST INSPIRATION? We have so many inspirations. Just to name a few: Hall and Oats, Sister Mary Clarence from the Academy Award winning film “Sister Act 2,” Brucey from the Oscar dominating film “Matilda,” our parents Dave and Suz, and Donna Jo Tanner, who taught us to never give up, never, ever, never give up.

The McClure Facts We were both bedwetters.

We both overcame bedwetting.

We share the same last name.

We are the funniest people on campus.

We both know we are right.

The McClure favorites Movie: “Sister Act 2” Band: Ace of Base Place: Flint, MI

We do a few things. Cole is president of Delta Nu, a resident adviser in Alma Gatewood, referee of Intramural Sports, member of the A Capella Chorus, has been in two musical productions, was an NSO peer adviser and leads worship in chapel.

Kayce is Student Body President, a resident adviser in Alma Gatewood, was an NSO peer adviser, member of Sigma Phi, works for Communication Services and is the Editor-in-Chief of The Shield.

On second thought, we don’t really do much.

What does a normal day look for you?

Like Ke$ha, we wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy. After that, the sky is the limit. We brush our teeth. We comb our hair. We go to class. We eat.

We go to chapel. We go to class. We do some other things. We eat. We do some homework. We go to bed.

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RUN WILD For those who want a chance to get in shape, but hate workouts that feel too much…well, like work…

Activities Editor themed 5k runs may just be your forte. These races are predominately individual competitions; wherein having fun is more the goal than having the best finish time.

Novelty races have grown in popularity over recent years, and a wide variety is offered locally.

This summer, the Color Run will take place in Michigan in Lansing on July 13 and in Grand Rapids on Aug. 3. The premise of this

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5-kilometer jaunt is simple: participants wear white clothing at the starting line, get doused in different colors of paint at each kilometer mark, and finish the race dressed in a rainbow.

For those looking for an additional physical challenge to their racing, the Warrior Dash is a mud run through an obstacle course.

Taking place in Mt. Morris on July 27-28, this exciting 5k is billed as “the world’s largest obstacle race series.”

A bit closer to home, but in a similar vein, the Michigan Hero Rush obstacle race takes place in Oxford on Saturday, June 22.

Filled with firefighter- and hero-themed

challenges, participants “race through a 3-5 mile course of heroic (and unique!) obstacles — slide, climb, get wet, get lost, get WETTER, make some saves and a ton more.”

Finally, for those who have wondered what it would feel like to be in a human car wash, the 5k Foam Fest may be your closest approximation. The Michigan race takes place in Detroit on June 8, and involves an obstacle course filled with both suds and mud.

Popular both with long-time marathon runners as well as those who have never run a day in their lives, joining a fun 5k run is a great way for anyone to start a summer workout routine.

PUTTING AN END TO THE STARBUCKS RUMOR About a month ago, my friend’s family invited me out for dinner and on the ride we passed by a Starbucks. My Opinions Editor friend’s mother exclaimed, “Don’t go to Starbucks any more, on the news the CEO refused to send coffee overseas to the troops because he does not support the war.”

First of all, her statement angered me because I love Starbucks! Secondly, who was she to tell me what to do? Her comment stuck with me the remainder of the night so I decided to look up what exactly transpired.

The Starbucks rumor first originated in 2004, with an email that falsely claimed that Starbucks would not support the U.S. Marines or the British Royal Marines. Starbucks retorted that it, “in fact, partnered with the American Red Cross and United Service Organizations to provide coffee to relief efforts during times of conflict, donating more than 141,000 pounds of coffee and over one million three-packs of Starbucks VIA®.”

The cause for the recent rumors circulating is unknown but the fact of the matter still remains: rumors never die.

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Even eight years after the original incident, Starbucks was still being bashed for its untruthful refusal to support the troops. Like the game of telephone, a person starts off telling someone one thing, and then through the grapevine, someone changes the story, thus creating a rumor. Whether the rumor is harmful to that person or not, once false information is spread, it is hard for people to accept the truth.

Proverbs 11: 13 reads, “A gossip tells everything, but a true friend will keep a secret (CEV).”

Our tongue is a double-edged sword; we speak both good things, yet at the same time we can also says things that can potentially destroy another person. Especially now with our constant communication through texting, Twitter and Facebook, we need to be extremely mindful about what we say. If someone comes to us in confidence, no matter how juicy the gossip is, we need to be a good friend and keep the information a secret.

So, instead of adding another drop in the rumor mill, let us keep our tongues and hearts pure.

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Date to Save: Sexy Evangelism?

Ice cream and warm weather go together hand in hand. Even as a young adult, most of you still get a thrill News Editor from hearing an ice cream truck drive down the road.

But with frozen yogurt making more of an appearance in the dessert world, you may just change your mind. When it comes to frozen dairy-based desserts, they all give you brain freeze but is one of them better than the others in terms of being less unhealthy?

Most people opt for froyo because it’s made with milk instead of heavy cream making it a healthier choice for a frozen treat.

While frozen yogurt can sometimes taste more tart than traditional ice cream, it’s lower in fat because of the substitution of pure milk. Frozen yogurt has become a craze over the years because of its emphasis on a treat that allows you to eat it with less of a guilty conscience.

Whether it’s frozen yogurt or ice cream, remember that it’s a matter of how much you eat and how often you eat it. Frozen yogurt is by no means a health food, no matter how low the calories are. Keep your portions under control and enjoy it on special occasions.

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godly flirtation, Tamara has tips posted on her website…a veritable Ten Commandments for Sexy Evangelism, if you will.

“If he tries to kiss you, remind him that a kiss killed your Savior (and you’re not ready to ‘speak in tongues,’)” says Tamara.

Though it might seem cold to date a man merely for the sake of his soul and not because of any personal affection, remember that his relationship with Jesus will last much longer than an earthly affair.

Despite Tamara’s best dating efforts thus far, she admits that she is still just “planting seeds” for future believers. This leaves anyone who has successfully converted a date to Christianity in an interesting position: To either stay with her current partner or start dating another hot nonbeliever.

Tamara’s advice on the matter: “I’d just see how hot he is, and base the decision on that.

The Bible says ‘man looks at the outward appearance; God looks at the heart.’ We’re definitely not God, so just decide if your date

is hot enough for you (after praying about it, of course).”

And if one discounts all but the physical aspects of a relationship, it really is quite a solid plan.

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In a world full of heathens lacking the love of Christ, ministering the Gospel to nonbelievers can feel at times Activities Editor like a futile effort. However, for concerned women looking to bring men back to God, a young lady named Tamara has a novel solution: Missionary dating.

At her website, DatetoSave.com, Tamara outlines her ministry’s approach.

“First of all, it helps that you’re good looking.

Romans 12:1 says ‘to offer your bodies as living sacrifices.’ Since our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, it makes sense that we should use our beautiful bodies to glorify HIS name; the Holy Spirit will work the strongest since He’s in our bodies, right?” says Tamara.

Interested hot women are encouraged to serially date non-Christian men in order to teach them about Christianity, and then break up with them after they decide to convert.

For those unsure of how to go about this

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Who Has The Best Cup Of Joe? The majority of students, alumni, faculty and staff of RC have something in common—a love for coffee. Despite this Staff Writer similarity, there are several great places to get coffee in the Rochester area and opinions on who has the best cup of joe varies from person to person. Coffee is some people’s lifeblood when it comes to staying on top of activities, homework, jobs and whatever else may come up, so the quality of each sip is important.

In a survey of 23 people in the RC community, the majority were everyday coffee consumers, and 52 percent of those who took the survey make their own coffee more frequently than going out.

However, when these coffee connoisseurs do go out, the votes are spread fairly wide as to where the best place is to get the finest java.

So, where is the best place to go? According to 45 percent of participants, Starbucks is the way to go, followed by Caribou, RC’s own Kibo Corner and Tim Hortons. Tied for last were Dessert Oasis,

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Bean & Leaf Café and surprisingly enough, Speedway.

What makes these places so fantastic you ask? It seems to all come down to convenience and coffee flavor preference. For those who like a darker and slightly bitter blend, Starbucks is where it’s at. If you’re into coffees that are a bit sweeter, try Caribou, Tim Hortons or Kibo Corner. Many people like Bean & Leaf and Caribou for their friendly service and welcoming atmosphere; others rather enjoy Kibo Corner and Dessert Oasis for their local community ties. And according to some, there’s no coffee better than the kind brewed in your own home.

Though this survey may not have answered the question of who has the best cup of coffee, it does present some great insight into where the RC community enjoys getting their daily caffeine fix; and if nothing else, let it inspire you to try out some new coffee places and find your favorite in the Rochester area. After all, “life is too short for bad coffee.”

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FINDING SEQUELS

Think back to the year 2003.

What grade were you in?

NICK Can you remember your SIMONIS hobbies; what the latest gadget or trend was; Design Manager current events even? I can tell you one thing, you were probably dragging your parents to the theaters to see “Finding Nemo” for the fourth time, because that’s when the movie came out; 10 years ago. You can ask yourself the same questions to accompany the movie “Monsters, Inc.,” which was released in 2001.

Those numbers can come as a bit of a shock, as many of us can remember seeing these films for the first time like it was yesterday. The sequels to these classics were most likely highly anticipated in your household, as in many others worldwide.

If this was the case for you, I don’t mean to brag, but I come bearing gifts—unless you have already stumbled upon many of the tweets, tumblrs and Facebook posts regarding my news. In that case, you may skip the next sentence entirely because you are a Pixar hipster, and that’s just how you roll.

Pixar and Disney have released plans for second editions to both “Monsters, Inc.” and “Finding Nemo.” There, I said it. While the plotline has not yet been released for the second saga of Nemo and friends, the name was recently announced and confirmed as “Finding Dory.”

The ‘Monsters’ feature length prequel is

called “Monsters University” and is set in Mike and Sulley’s college days. The duo attends the Harvard of scare schools as they train to become the best monsters they can be.

It introduces how they met and the bumpy events that ensued during the time they weren’t necessarily the best of friends. Mike Wazowski will again be played by the voice of Billy Crystal, and John Goodman will be reprising his role as the voice of James P. Sullivan.

You can visit the incredible promotional ‘Monsters’ website of Monsters University by going to monstersuniversity.com. Mimicking a traditional institution, you can learn everything there is to know about being a student at Monsters University on the innovative and interactive site. (Three cheers for the Pixar creative team.) The film is due to be released to U.S. theaters on June 21.

“Finding Dory” is more of a far-off endeavor, as it has a projected release date of Nov. 15, 2015. According to Yahoo!

Movies, Ellen DeGeneres will be making a return to the franchise as the voice of the beloved memory-challenged Dory, along with Nemo, Marlin, the Tank Gang and many other original and new characters. This time, the story is set to ditch the seas surrounding Australia for the coast of California. Could this mean more totally gnarly sea turtles? Possibly more touching of the butt? We’ll just have to wait until 2015 to find out.

Until then, just keep swimming.

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e n O Buy Nowadays, countless companies will donate something to HOLLY the less fortunate or give a HEMMINGS percentage of sales to a nonOpinions Editor profit organization when you buy something.

You can find breast cancer support products in virtually every store. TOMS shoes are another product that people enjoy purchasing because, not only are they comfy and chic, but for every pair purchased, a pair of shoes are given to a child in Africa.

Walking through the store, you are usually thinking of what you need to buy to get through the day. When you’re ready to check out, you spot the “I love boobies” bracelets sitting on the counter, beckoning you to buy one to support the cause. Just then, the cashier asks you to donate $5 to a charity.

Or you’re walking through the mall and see someone wearing a pair of TOMS and think how wonderful it is that a child now has a pair of shoes because of that person. Or you’re driving down the road and the car in front of you has a “Support the Troops” bumper sticker.

Although these organizations seek to do a wonderful thing by giving to those in need, is buying something for your own gain truly giving? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself this question: Why don’t I just donate the money instead of buying something for myself?

Matthew 25:45-46 reads, “Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me. And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Christ commands us to love others as ourselves, and through charity we are able to enter into God’s Kingdom. Giving is not a bad thing, and neither is gaining something in return. So every time you donate $5 at the end of a purchase or buy a breast cancer T-shirt, think of it as a symbol for your heavenly reward. We buy to give, and we give to gain an eternity in God’s Heavenly Kingdom as our reward for living a righteous life.

Through Tide’s “Loads of Hope” program, for every Tide T-shirt purchased, Tide will donate $4 toward families affected by natural disasters.

With every pair of TOMS you purchase, one pair of shoes will be given to a child in need.

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For every pair of glasses puchased, Warby Parker donates one pair to a person in need.

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A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University -- when they weren’t necessarily the best of friends.

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Turbo

A freak accident might just help an everyday garden snail achieve his biggest dream: winning the Indy 500.

PAG E S 11/22/63

by Stephen King

On Nov. 22, 1963, three shots rang out in Dallas, President Kennedy died, and the world changed. What if you could change it? A man travels back in time to prevent the JFK assassination.

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Cloudy 2

Despicable Me 2

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

The Red Tent

by Anita Diamant

Her name is Dinah.

In the Bible, her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that tell of her father, Jacob, and his 12 sons.

Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he’s forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational and is churning out food-animal hybrids.

Torn

by Justin Lee Nicknamed “God Boy” by his peers, he knew that he was called to a life in the evangelical Christian ministry.

But Lee harbored a secret: He also knew that he was gay. His journey led him to self-acceptance.

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LISTEN

Radical Face “Welcome Home”

Lord Huron “Time To Run”

Walk Off the Earth Walk Off the Earth hit big with a clever YouTube video where all five of them played Goyte’s hit “Somebody That I Used to Know” on one guitar.

They have covered several hit singles and it’s obvious they are extremely talented.

Their original stuff isn’t bad either.

Ane Brun “Do You Remember” Walk Off the Earth “Red Hands”

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Cody Fry “Stop Breathing” ft. Haley Hamilton

Kina Grannis “In Your Arms”

Talain Rayne “16”

Have film, book or music suggestions?

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Ewert and the Two Dragons “Good Man Down”

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True Warrior: DAVID WOODSON broke Rochester College’s record for wins two years in a row.

Playing baseball since age 4, Woodson’s dream to play college ball came true when Jordan Ackerman recruited him as an outfielder.

“Woodson has been nothing short of a top notch player for us in his four years. I would say David ranks among the five top players who have ever played ball here,” Ackerman said.

Ackerman goes on to say, “He is a quiet leader and leads by example both in the classroom and on the field.” David says his drive for success is what pushes him to become a leader to his fellow teammates. “I try and remind them that in most situations we’re the underdog,” Woodson says, describing how he keeps the team motivated. “We know how good we are, but we have to do our best to prove it to everyone else.”

Woodson’s faith plays an essential role in his life both on and off the diamond. “Before every at bat I always ask God to be with me and to give me the strength to prevail on the field,” David says. He is also sure to apply his faith to this role as captain where he uses the talent and confidence God has given him to be the leader he needs to be for his teammates.

Outside of being one of RC’s finest students and athletes, David enjoys playing other sports such as football and basketball. He has recently taken up the game of golf as well because he enjoys the challenge and competition that it brings, while at the same time being a more relaxing sport. Woodson also makes sure to attend Yankee games when they go against the Tigers, and he spends a lot of time at the beach when he’s back home in California.

Placing third in nationals last season, Woodson hopes RC baseball can make it back to the national tournament and win it this year. “Last year we were so close we could taste it. This year we have more talent and more poise as a team. When we play with our heads in the game, we’ll be back on that final day in first place.”

Personally, Woodson would like to continue to grow and get better as a player and a leader during his last season playing for RC. “What I’m going to miss most is playing next to my boys.

I’ve made some life-long connections with those guys and had some of the best times of my life out on that field. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” After college David hopes to pursue a career in nuclear medicine.

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What I’m going to miss most is playing next to my boys. I’ve made some lifelong connections with those guys and had some of the best times of my life out on that field. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

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What does it take to be a “True Warrior?” It’s more than just being an athlete at Rochester College. Being a News Editor True Warrior means being a leader on and off the field, not only in your sport, but academically and spiritually as well. Senior baseball player David Woodson without a doubt has what it takes.

David “Woody” Woodson is a fourth year interdisciplinary studies (science and psychology) major from Vallejo, Calif. He was voted USCAA All-American in both 2011 and 2012 and has been a vital part of the team that

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Men Win in USCAA Basketball Championship

They only lost three times. As national champions, RC men’s basketball Assistant team finished its Sports Editor season with a 26-3 record, being the #1 USCAA ranked team. They also hustled into the NAIA top 25 during the regular season competitions.

“There is no question this has been a historic season for RC men’s basketball,” said head coach Klint Pleasant.

He said one of the challenges early on was making sure the new athletes blended with the veterans. Two new players, Drew Manyard and Stavros Schizas, joined the team with heavy playing time early on.

“The transition could not have gone smoother. The team chemistry has been amazing,” Pleasant said.

The team also had a difficult schedule early in the season against seven NCAA D1 schools and some of the higher ranked NAIA schools.

“We were able to negotiate our way through that schedule and came out a better team on the other side of it,” Pleasant said.

The first season win over an NCAA D-I opponent Eastern Illinois University built up excitement right away.

Two more exciting events for the guys were the victories over both Bethel and Grace, who are top 25 NAIA opponents, and a close game with Kent State University.

“I think [the game] really turned

some heads,” Pleasant said. “Having coached at Kent State, it’s always meaningful to go back there and play. To be up by seven under two minutes was quite a feeling. [I] just wish we could have held on to the lead!”

Pleasant said the positive team chemistry and senior leadership really led the men to victory. “We have a great group of seniors that are all united and on the same page.

They understand RC basketball and they have a lot of pride in the way we play and carry ourselves.”

He said the team had two of the best inside players in the NAIA to lead the men offensively.

“We can score inside and outside,” Pleasant said. “We can play fast or slow. And more than anything, we have been a top defensive team in the country all year. This team bought in to all our defensive concepts.”

JV TEAM HOPEFUL FOR NEXT SEASON Despite the 2-16 record for the JV team, coach Adam Demorest said he was also very impressed by his team this season.

By the midpoint of the season, the team was down to seven players, four of whom were new to the program.

“They did an extraordinary job of being able to compete with all those obstacles against them,” Demorest said. “We had some games where they were right there, they were competitive, but I think it’s just a matter of running out of gas and not having enough guys to sustain the effort over the course of 40 minutes.”

Returning player Alex Storm added quickness and athletic skill to the team and has the potential for the varsity level in the near future. Daniel Thomas, who had never played on a team before, stepped up and helped lead the team on the defensive end as well.

With the talent on the two rosters, both basketball coaches are hopeful about the next season.

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BACK IN THE SWING OF THINGS With spring finally here, it is time to kick off spring season sports, which means the men’s and women’s golf teams have started preparing for their Sports Editor seasons.

However, the weather is not yet

appropriate for practicing outside, so Coach Clayton Bissett and his teams must make do with practicing inside a dome. Bissett’s goal for the teams this season is to improve a little each practice. He wants his teams to be able to shake off the “winter rust” and get back into playing as soon as possible.

According to Bissett, the spring season is a hard season for the golfers. Because the sport is dictated by the weather, the team usually only has the opportunity to get outside and play for about three weeks before the season is over. Yet the spring is a crucial starting point for the teams. “I really try to build strong practice habits into my players so they know what to do when they are on their own over the summer,” said Bissett.

After the spring season is over, the men’s golf team will be losing one senior, Kevin Geisler.

Bissett says that he will miss Geisler, his work ethic and the impact he has had on the team, but Bissett will be recruiting six to eight more players for next fall.

As for the women’s golf team, there are currently no seniors who will be leaving in the fall. At the end of the 2012 fall season, the women’s team had the second lowest team score average in the school’s history. In addition to retaining every one of its players, the women’s team will be adding three new golfers this fall. Bissett expects that with all of the new and returning players, he will have a “deep, strong, and experienced team next year.”

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MORE THAN SPRING TRAINING Fifty Rochester College baseball players and coaches crammed into a charter bus can only mean one thing— News Editor spring training. The “RocBoyz” headed south during the first week of March to set off their baseball season.

Stopping in South Carolina, then heading to Vero Beach, Fla., the boys had the chance to spend some time together bonding on the long hours in the bus. Videos were filmed, pictures were taken, and memories were made.

Freshman pitcher Josh Lindke looks at the

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ride in a positive light . “I wasn’t sure what to expect but I came away from the trip with a whole new team of brothers. The bonding that happens during the week is one that’s hard to explain,” he said.

The team had a rough start to its season with an overall record of 4-12, but the players are not letting it get to them. “We’re a group of very motivated and determined men, and we just have to work harder,” sophomore captain Chaz Hill says about the experience.

Most teams would let the losses get to them, but not the Warriors. “We’re holding our heads

high and looking forward to the rest of the season. We have some great talent on the team this year and we’re working hard to be the best we can be,” Hill said.

The motivation and support from the fans helped the players get through their shaky start. “Our amazing fan base is definitely what helps keep us going. I look forward to the home games when I will be able to hear them cheering us on. It’s a confidence booster for the whole team,” said Kevin Moore, freshman outfielder.

RC Oscars

Most of us can look back and remember our childhood BRETT dreams of being a movie star, FARRIS posing for the paparazzi and Staff Writer starring in a premier film.

For the aspiring celebrity

in all of us, there is the Rochester College Oscars: An annual event that showcases student-made films in a style that mirrors the actual Oscars, including awards, speeches and trophies. Students have the opportunity to walk down the red carpet and pose for a picture on their way inside. The hosts of this year’s event were seniors Keith Honda and Brendon Davison, who did a fantastic job keeping the audience laughing.

Two student-made films were presented. “RC Gone Viral” was a compilation of six of the most popular viral videos on the Internet, with RC

flair. “When Nice Gets Creepy” was the second film, which featured a mysterious stranger and his quest to return a dropped RC student ID card to an unsuspecting student.

After a word from the sponsors at the British Broadcasting Channel, the time came for the award presentations. Everyone waited in anticipation as the envelopes were presented, the nominees read and the victors declared.

Among numerous other awards, the winner of Best Female Lead was Charnell DeRamus, and Best Male Lead went to Chris Winters. “When Nice Gets Creepy” took the prize for Best Film.

If you would like a chance to star in a feature film, walk the red carpet and take home an Oscar, then make sure to get started on your next film now and don’t miss next year’s RC Oscars!

Photo by Phil Perry The cast of RC Oscar winner “When Nice Gets Creepy:” Don Williams, Wisdom Milas, Charnell Deramus and Antonio Johnson.

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Mikey Brissette and Jessica Brooks strike a pose on RC’s red carpet.

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URBAN PLUNGE Over Spring Break, 13 Rochester College students headed to Detroit with campus minister Chris Shields to serve others Staff Writer while embracing and learning about the culture of Detroit.

“Urban Plunge is an immersion, a nontraditional experience. The goal isn’t to bestow blessings on the poor but to send ourselves as a church to serve in any way we can. We immerse ourselves in a culture with a Christian community and look for God’s hand by going where we think God is already working and being blessed while attempting to bless others,” Shields said.

Between serving others, gaining knowledge of the history of the city and bonding with the other members on the trip, the week was packed, rewarding and different from most mission trips.

The group volunteered by playing with the boys at Christ Child House, feeding and talking with the homeless at I Am My Brother’s Keeper, packaging food and delivering it to the elderly through Focus: Hope and reading one-on-one with neighborhood girls.

The Urban Plunge group was also able to experience Detroit’s culture by exploring the DIA, eating at Pizza Papalis and listening to residents of the great city share their stories.

Finally, the students grew closer to each other during many card games, a serious game of Quelf, devotionals, reflecting on their daily experiences and by plenty of worshipping in song.

“The Urban Plunge was an experience I will never forget. It helped me get closer to a new group of people (now friends) and to see how God is working in the world. I would strongly recommend the trip to all students!” said freshman Beth Hagerman.

From the very beginning, it was evident the trip was about more than just serving the less fortunate. The Urban Plunge is about experiencing God’s power and love while serving others, learning and realizing that part of helping others is receiving wisdom and blessings in unexpected ways.

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The Urban Plunge group packs food at Focus: Hope.

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Chorus Heads To Malibu

Celebrate the Decades

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Earlier this year, the Rochester College A Cappella Chorus traveled to Nashville, Tenn., where it participated in the biennial Christian College Choral Festival held at Lipscomb University.

In May, RC’s Chorus will be traveling all over the country. The trip kicks off on May 2 when the Chorus will sing at the annual Rochester Prayer Breakfast at the Royal Park Hotel, in honor of the National Day of Prayer. After that performance, the group will be traveling through May 15, stopping at churches in several states, including Illinois, Iowa, Arizona and Utah. The main event, scheduled May 9 through May 11, is held in Malibu, Calif.

The A Cappella Chorus was invited to appear at The Ascending Voice III, a conference on religious music held at Pepperdine University. Held every three years, the conference features a variety of different a cappella traditions. The chorus will get the chance to perform its own set, as well as with the massed chorus conducted by Dr. Allen Hightower from Luther College in Iowa.

In addition to having the opportunity to perform, the conference features leaders from different a cappella singing traditions who present on “historical aspects of the music, techniques important in different traditions and new materials and methods that would be of interest to a cappella singers,” said Dr. Joe Bentley, director of the RC A Cappella Chorus.

RC also attended The Ascending Voice in 2010.

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