Volume 67, Issue 5 by The Sounding Board

Winona Lake, IN Volume 67, Issue 5

THE SOUNDING BOARD Grace College Campus Paper

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STUDENTS ATTEND LIVE CLUE EVENT

October 30, 2020 Spoooky Season...

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SAB members (left to right) Ty Swartzentruber, Hailey Davis, David Mullen, Katie Lade, Rebecca Myers, and Addie Findley are dressed in character to lead the Clue event. Photo credit: Rebecca Myers By Micaela Eberly

n the evening of Friday, Oct. 17, McClain Hall was transformed into a crime scene. Complete with fake blood stains on the windows and tape in the shape of a body on the floor, the building held a secret for students to figure out: Who killed Dr. Katip? The live action Clue event was held during two time slots to allow for distancing for all the groups. The goal, as in a traditional game of Clue, was to figure out the murderer, the weapon, and the place where the crime happened.

There were seven S.A.B. volunteers, six of whom sat in rooms around the building and one of whom, Rebecca Myers, offered help to any confused players and waited to confirm or deny the groups’ final predictions. As the students moved around the building, they had the option to either look for QR codes or go into the rooms to talk to the volunteers. The QR codes, which were hidden in the hallways and the rooms, revealed a weapon, room, or person that was able to be crossed off of the list of possible solutions.

In the rooms, volunteers, who each had a unique list of the incorrect weapons, rooms, or murderers, waited to hear guesses from the students. If a group asked every person a list of three and none of the volunteers had them marked as incorrect, that combination would be the correct answer. The first group to successfully guess received two large pizzas and a twoliter soda delivered to them within the next few weeks. All other groups who finished the task within the hour received a small prize. Additionally, a basket of treats was given

to the group with the best costumes. Myers said that “the SAB team had a blast turning McClain into a Haunted Mansion and bringing the characters of Clue to life.” It was well received by students as well. Maddie Bremer, who was part of the group who won the first round of Clue, said, “It was fun, interactive, and (SAB) did a very good job of making it feel like you were actually in the game.” What about those who could not attend the event? Myers said, “We are interested in holding another event next

semester, but with a little Grace twist. We thought it would be fun to switch Clue characters with some of our esteemed faculty and weapons with Grace memorabilia.” Overall, many students had a high opinion of the live action Clue event, and the mystery atmosphere matched the Halloween spirit. Now, McClain Hall has reverted to its academic purpose. The fake blood stains are gone, and the tape is removed. Little remains of the crime scene, except, perhaps, the memories the students share of their time as detectives.

CAMPUS: Laser Tag in the COMMUNITY: Grace Alumnus Is

GHAWC a Blasting Success! Running for State Representative By Kylee Siers

IP hosted a laser tag event in the GHAWC on Friday, Oct. 23, for all students. With blow up barriers, bases, and blue light in the dark room, the whole place was set up for an epic

night. Even more thrilling than the layout of the room, however, was the vested equipment and guns to shoot at friends and strangers alike for points. Each group was given

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By Lorena Oplinger

raig Snow, 51, Grace alumnus and chairman of the board of Silveus Insurance Group and CEO of Cedar Holdings, Inc., won the Republican party nomination for State Representative,

District 18, on June 2, 2020, and he is currently running against the democrat Chad Harris for State Representative. Snow decided to run for State Representative because he has a strong

passion to serve people. He wants to help businesses thrive in this region, improve the economy of his district, and balance the regional budget for this coming fiscal year.

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twenty-five minutes to play two games, and the competition was intense. With different targets worth varying numbers of points up to thousands, the scores for competitors ranged anywhere from ten thousand to one hundred thousand. Ethan Fortner, a first-year student, was very excited to go to this event. He gave nothing but positive feedback in reflecting on his experience. “The Laser Tag event here at Grace was awesome! The

Grace Alumnus for State Representative

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Snow’s family supports him. His wife, Sherri Snow, also a Grace alumna, is a kindergarten teacher at Jefferson Elementary School. They have three children. Tyler, 28, married to Rachel Franklin, Kahler, 24, and Chloe, 21. Snow attended Warsaw Community High School and graduated from Grace College in 1991 with a major in business administration and a minor in computer sciences. Snow loves learning. He is interested in knowing how things work and how decisions are made in the political world. “I don’t go with the mind to write any bills,” he said. “I want to be a good listener. I want to represent our district very well and learn the things I need to know as soon as possible.” Snow believes in God, and has Christian values, and holds conservative views. He is a pro-life and progun candidate. He strongly believes that life begins at conception and babies’ lives shouldn’t be taken. He considers that churches need to come alongside and show more grace to young pregnant women and single mothers. “Many women practice abortion because they are afraid or feel ashamed,” he explained. “I just can’t understand the rationale of medical doctors who practice these abortions.” Education is one of the main objectives of his campaign. He is committed to helping children. For this reason, he is meeting with members of the Warsaw School Board to talk about the bills that are causing inefficiencies in the school system. He wants to take a

dark gym lit up with colorful moving lights and loud music made the event that much more fun.” When asked what his thoughts were on the events at Grace in general, Fortner responded very positively. “Grace hosts so many amazing events! I am so grateful to be a part of a school that truly cares for their students’ wellbeing and wants to see them having fun!” As a first-year, he expressed much excitement for the future of his time at Grace, and he is very hopeful for many more events such as this.

look at these bills and review their restrictions to see which ones need to be changed or eliminated. He hopes to help the school system save money. Indiana is a highly agricultural state. Thus, agriculture is a key component for the economy of the state. Snow is committed to helping local farmers to produce quality food at a good and decent rate. “I want to understand what the farmers are up against at a local level,” he said. If he gets elected, he plans to meet and work alongside local farmers. Focusing on the lakes and streams in Kosciusko County is not only an

Craig Snow is in his offices at the Silveus Insurance Group building. Photo credit: Santina Spiteri, Administrative Assistant at Silveus Insurance Group. environmental concern, but also an economic one. “If we lose our lakes, it will hurt our value,” he said. He appreciates Grace College’s Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams initiative of collaborating with different local organizations to help and support environmental studies and work to make the water of these lakes and streams cleaner and healthier

for the community. Snow is aware of the possible challenges that the state of Indiana might have to face due to the current pandemic. “It is my assumption that in the next year or two we might be hurting for money, given COVID,” he explained. For this reason, he is trying to learn as much as he can about taxes, schooling, manufacturing, etc., and getting familiar with people in these industries. He is seeking to bring his knowledge and experience in business into the field of politics to help solve many financial issues that might come. “There are going to be hard choices that are going to be made in all the state,” he said. “When losing money, we need to make decisions to cut expenses in different areas.” “The State level will be a platform I have never done. I will have more responsibilities, but my experience is giving me a lot of insight into how to make those hard choices and understand things that others have not,” he explained. Snow is a member of the chamber board of the Regional Development Authority (RDA) in the Northern East region. The RDA is trying to approve projects that help enhance the quality of life within the different areas and different towns in its district. According to Snow, “The main goal is to get a million people within the Northern East region to help promote our area for companies that want to come into Indiana.” Open opportunities for different businesses and industries to come into this region will improve the economy, not only for this

Teams Compete in Disney Channel Trivia By Micaela Eberly

id you spend your childhood watching Disney Channel shows like “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”? If so, check out the highlights from the Oct. 13 Trivia Tuesday. The theme was Disney Channel 2000s TV shows.

Several teams competed, but the winning team, The Gorls, ultimately won by one point. Do you think you could have beaten them? Test your knowledge with some of the questions listed below.

What sport do Zack and Cody play in a tournament in “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”?

2 Which actress plays London Tipton in “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”? 3 Miley has surgery on which part of her body in “Hannah Montana”? 4 When “Hannah Montana” began filming in 2006, how old were Miley Cyrus and Jason Earles (Jackson)?

Which school did Alex, Justin, and Max attend in “Wizards of Waverly Place”?

Place”?

What is Justin allergic to in “Wizards of Waverly

7 What is Raven's brother's name in “That’s So Raven”? 8

Ferb”?

Who is Candace's best friend in “Phineas and

district but also for the state. Snow wants to encourage students to work hard, learn as much as they possibly can, and try to get good grades. “Get your degree because it is important in the business world,” he advises. The stakes have never been higher and the next year is going to be a very decisive one for the state of Indiana. The way public officials handle this coming fiscal year will either provide opportunities or create a detrimental effect for the economy of Indiana. In two

weeks, Hoosiers will have the opportunity to vote for their State Representatives, Senators, Governor, and President. Snow is one of Indiana’s conservative voices. He is a big proponent for working. He supports life as conception and is a strong defender of the second amendment. To find more information about Craig Snow, please visit his Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/craig.snow.7, and/ or his website at craig@ snowfordistrict18.com or www.snowfordistrict18.com.

Craig Snow and his wife Sherri are outside their home in Winona Lake. Photo credit: Santina Spiteri, Administrative Assistant at Silveus Insurance Group.

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Ways to Make the Best of Quarantine By Kyrsten Newlon

iving in quarantine is a journey that many students on the Grace College campus have faced this year. Whether a student is isolating at home or on campus, two weeks can go by very slowly when you know you’re missing your most anticipated trivia night or adventures with your friends. Despite this, with the right mindset and accessible tools, quarantine can be a time of growth rather than grief. Here are ten easy ways to make the most of your quarantine.

1 Create a tentative routine. By writing out an idea of how you want each day to go, your time will feel more structured and purposeful. Be careful not to go into too

much detail or you’ll find it more difficult to follow your schedule.

2 Pace yourself with school, virtual conversation, and with relaxation time. By balancing all of the things you need and want to do in quarantine, you can keep a consistent schedule and maintain a healthy environment in your quarantine space. 3 Don’t be afraid to reach out. Ask advice from those who have already gone through quarantine, catch up with old friends, and be honest with those you are closest to about needing to talk. 4

Practice healthy

habits. Go to bed at a reasonable time, eat meals rather than snacks, and make your bed every morning. Whatever habits keep you alert and help you adjust well, stay on top of them.

Give yourself room to rest. While you don’t want to use this time to grow lazy in your homework, quarantine is an opportunity to step away from the rush of student life and rest well. Whether that looks like taking some quiet time to journal or embarking on a movie marathon, find space to relax.

Ask friends to drop off things. If you’re craving your favorite coffee or a awaiting a delivered package

Professor Kim Reiff Provides a Perspective on Remote Teaching By Kyrsten Newlon

ince some classes started going online, remote learning has been a huge focus in the academic world. But rarely is remote teaching discussed among students. Just as students must face new challenges with technology, lack of face-to-face connection, and online learning platforms, teachers must learn to manage these changes, communicate creatively, and lecture from home. While many professors at Grace College are teaching fully in-person, Professor Kim Reiff is teaching hybrid classes, partly online and

partly in person, and she isn’t taking this opportunity for granted. Armed with a unique perspective, Reiff is using this time to better connect with her students, equip them with skills for the future, and use a seemingly negative situation for good. “I’ve always taught in person,” Reiff said. “But there are many blessings in teaching remotely. All of the faculty have been trying to come alongside our students in whatever challenges they might be facing.” Remote teaching is especially difficult for Reiff as an art instructor. She and her students have been learning

Professor Kim Reiff teaches student Mitchell Bowen in Grace's art studio. Photo credit: Grace College Marketing Department.

together how to creatively turn in assignments, have conversations, and learn effectively online. “My expectation was that we would navigate it all together,” she said. “I find that meeting online with my students feels different, but there is more time since they don’t have to travel between classes on campus. Additionally, when we can meet online, commuting students don’t have to drive a long distance to have a conversation.” “Professor Reiff 's Advanced Illustration class was taught online this semester,” said Mitchell Bowen, a senior at Grace. “I learned how to create something that can be successful in the real world. Professor Reiff guided me through this process as I completed in-depth research and explored my personal style of illustrating." Reiff believes that there is a benefit for the skills that students in this generation are learning. “Students today will be more adept at reading people’s eyes because of the maskwearing,” she said, “and there’s going to be more awareness of nonverbal communication. The students of this time are going to be achievers, no matter what obstacles they face, because they’ve already had to face so much. They’re going to be critical thinkers, prepared to navigate difficult situations.”

from the mailroom, have someone you trust pick it up for you! You’ll be surprised how many people are willing to go out of their way to bring a blessing to your quarantine time.

7 Make a list of things to do. Write down the hobbies you’ve neglected – maybe it’s painting or reading or practicing a different language. You can use this as a go-to for the times you get bored. 8 Set a daily mental health check timer. Whenever the timer goes off, stop whatever you’re doing and check in with your mind. Ask yourself how you’re feeling, what your thoughts have been focusing on, and how you can set In addition to these skills, Reiff noted this professional benefit that learning virtually may have for her students: “In the art industry, illustrators and designers work remotely all the time. It’s a very virtual world, and now students can be more prepared for that.” At the end of the day, there are still difficulties with remote and social-distanced learning. Technology can falter, miscommunication can occur, and it is not always easy to spend hours of lectures staring at a screen. “I miss the freedom of engaging with students in the classroom,” Reiff conceded. “I miss being able to walk

yourself up for improved mental health. 9 Find a way to exercise. By moving your body and motivating yourself to get stronger, you’ll feel better emotionally, sleep more soundly, and overall feel more on top of things.

10 Separate your spaces. Have a workspace, a relaxing space, and a sleeping space. Be careful to keep each activity within its designated space so that you can remain focused on each task and fulfill responsibilities more adequately. Remember that you are not alone; there are many students in quarantine who know how you feel. Be sure to share these tips with your friends in quarantine! Reach out, offer company, and stay healthy!

around the classroom, point to student’s sketchbooks, and not worry about technology.” And yet, Reiff refuses to accept this as her only perspective. “The biggest positive is that we get to keep moving forward in a safe way,” she said. “If we can do that, I don’t know if there’s any downside.” Professor Reiff has inspired both students and faculty toward a higher perspective and will continue to see each situation through eyes of endurance and unity. “Keep persevering,” she said. “Be patient with yourself and be patient with others. No one is in this alone.”

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Staff Reporters and Writers: Micaela Eberly Krysten Newlon Lorena Oplinger Kylee Siers