2018 Seniors Reflect on Their College Years

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Vol. 31 No. 25 | collegianonline.com Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC 29614 2018 seniors reflect on their college years

Graduates of the 2017 class celebrate after their graduation ceremony. Photo: BJU Marketing/Hal Cook KATE JONES lives is almost come. "Your circumstances are niors to own their new role as ple,” Carter said. Johnson encouraged stu- Staff Writer Andrew Carter, an engi- going to be used by God, upper classmen. Lauren Johnson, an el- dents who still have time left neering major, student am- somewhere and somehow," “Use the experiences ementary education major in college to seek advice and Graduation is fast ap- bassador and the men’s se- Carter said. you’ve had as a freshman and who has been a member of wisdom from their parents proaching. At the end of each nior class representative, said Carter encouraged under- a sophomore to help reach the Bruins volleyball team while they are here. day, each senior breathes a he learned much in his four classmen to get involved and down and shape upcoming since its inaugural season, “Call your parents. They collective sigh of relief: one years at BJU. try new things. students,” Carter said. said relationships and her just want to hear from you day closer to the end of col- Carter said many of the “You will grow in a lot of Carter challenged next spiritual growth are the big- and have a lot to teach you,” lege and the beginning of a lessons he learned came different ways the more you year's seniors to set the ex- gest things she will take with Johnson said. new place in life. from outside the class- get involved with,” Carter ample on campus. her after graduation. She also encouraged ris- For the seniors especially, room. According to Carter said. “Don’t be afraid to “People are looking up to She has profited from rela- ing students to take advan- feelings of fulfillment, trepi- being a student ambassa- ask questions, jump in and you and you can either be an tionships within her society, tage of what time they have dation and excitement build. dor was the defining point make mistakes.” excuse or an example. Make on the Bruins team, class- left. The end of a stage in their in his college career. He encouraged rising ju- sure you’re being an exam- mates and in her local church. See GRADUATION p. 4 » The Collegian staff wins 13 awards, ranked 2nd in SC

ANDREW SCHMIDT journalism and roundtable three for photography. Staff Writer discussions between news- Luke McCormick, Col- paper staff members from legian copy editor, won first The South Carolina Press different colleges. place news story for his news Association recently present- According to Collegian story "Six BJU student dreamed the Collegian staff with 13 editor Ian Dyke, the SCPA ers await uncertain future." awards at its 2018 collegiate awards provide The Colle- McCormick said the meeting April 20. gian staff members with ad- SCPA awards are a special Representatives from col- ditional incentive to strive time to celebrate what the lege newspapers across the for excellence. staff has accomplished. state attended the conference “Going to these awards "The Collegian has a long- held at Winthrop University and having professional jour- standing tradition of excel- in Rock Hill, South Carolina. nalists and an institution like lence," McCormick said. The meeting featured a the South Carolina Press As- "Our [BJU's] paper usu- discussion about journal- sociation tell us ‘you’re do- ally brings home a good share istic work after graduation ing a good job' validates what of the awards. It's nice to be with a panel of young pro- we're doing," Dyke said. recognized for all the work fessionals in the journalistic The Collegian won 13 vari- the staff puts in each week field, a presentation about ous awards, including six for throughout the year." The Collegian won 13 awards, including awards in writing, design, photography and general excellence. Photo: Daniel Petersen innovations in multimedia writing, three for design and See SCPA p. 3 » 2 The Collegian . April 27, 2018

COLUMN OPINION

“Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true EDITOR education.” Ian Dyke Martin Luther King Jr. The Collegian Editorial [email protected] spoke many quote-worthy COPY EDITOR words. But, this statement BJU students should serve Greenville Luke McCormick seems especially applicable as I find myself one week blinds my first night in Smith more I understand how ap- I’ve learned more from STAFF WRITERS away from crossing the FMA 103. The blurs in my eyes propriate that theme is. working for the paper than Gerson Petit stage, receiving my degree seemed to scatter the light I think college is one of the from any of my classes, and Daniel Quigley and moving the tassel on my across the room. easiest times to be disengaged. I’ve learned more from my Kate Jones graduation cap. That night I wished in my It’s a transitionary period by classes because of the experi- Andrew Schmidt In this last week, my mind heart to be elsewhere, to be its very nature. Growing roots ence I’ve gained working for Celeste Gauer wanders back to my first day anywhere except Bob Jones at a place you’ll be for roughly The Collegian. Jessica Kamphouse Katie Jackson as part of the 2018 Class University. four years doesn’t always seem When I remember my four Anna Paputsa and the following years at I’d be lying if I said I was that practical. years of college, I’ll remember BJU. College was the scari- the first student to wish not But still I think establish- my time on staff and the rela- SPORTS EDITOR est thing. I had never been to be at BJU. How many of us ing those ties is an essential tionships I’ve made. Andrew Rysta around so many people in my have dreamed of “elsewhere”? part of the education here. I’ll remember the pride I life—or shared a room with It’s funny the things we Even now, I can imagine For me those roots grew out felt as editor when I saw my SPORTS WRITER two or more other people. remember. The smallest the faces of my friends who of working for The Collegian. first issue in print. Kayla Romeiser Classes required much thought, sight or sound can have left to find their else- Looking back, I can’t imagine I’ll remember the collec- Jon Armstrong more time and effort from be printed in our minds like a where, truly believing that college without them. tive sigh of relief we gave each me than I had ever previously photograph. being away from dress codes I applied to write for The week when we finally sent PHOTO EDITOR experienced. I remember the tears in my and curfews and unusual rules Collegian on a whim, not really Friday’s paper to the print Rebecca Snyder I assume my four years of mother’s eyes as she waved me would solve their problems. thinking I’d be accepted. I was shop—late as always. PHOTOGRAPHERS college weren’t so different from goodbye. She followed us all the Were they surprised to find an English major who wanted I’ll remember Abby, Mel- most other seniors and gradu- way down the long driveway their problems transferred more experience writing but ody, Jacob, Luke, Stephen and Daniel Petersen Robby Jorgensen ates. I went to class, worked a still waving, not wanting to see with them? A wise member what I got changed my life. Rebecca and what a privilege Esther John campus job and enjoyed extra- her baby boy leave for college. of the theatre arts faculty Little did I know that the it was to spend this season of Stephen Dysert curriculars. I tried my best to I remember the uncer- once told me, “Elsewhere is editor who interviewed me, our lives together. earn good grades and make the tainty I felt as we unpacked the nowhere: it doesn’t exist.” Abby Sivyer, would become After working forThe Col- LAYOUT EDITOR best of my time here. car and moved my belongings “Own It”—that’s been the one of my closest friends or legian so long, each issue be- Jacob Clipperton Overall, my favorite expe- into the residence hall. theme for the freshman class that my time on staff would comes your friend. It’s hard to rience has been working on I can still see the way the each year I’ve been at BJU. become the most important say goodbye. STAFF DESIGNERS the staff ofThe Collegian. I’ve moonlight slipped through the And the longer I’m here, the part of my college experience. —Ian Dyke, editor Justin Woodham worked many positions on Christiana Williams staff since joining my sopho- reach thousands of readers Just as I cannot begin to run newspaper. It is source Nathan Baughman more year—staff writer, copy each week. measure the effect that these of education and training for COMIC ARTIST editor, social media coordina- What that meeting didn't past two years as layout and students that has been regu- tor and online editor. prepare me for was the invalu- design editor have had on larly in production for over Faith Trammel From The Collegian, I’ve able friendships I have made me, I cannot begin to express thirty years. ONLINE EDITOR gained invaluable writing, and the life-changing experi- how honored and excited I It is a source of joy, inspi- interviewing, editing and ences I have undergone. am to take the position of ration, opportunity and oc- Melody Wright communication skills. But, Without a doubt, these last editor this coming semester. casionally, frustration. It is a SOCIAL MEDIA more importantly, I’ve gained two years have been the most The daunting role seems like place where students like me COORDINATOR memories and friends that revolutionary years of my life. an overwhelming task at this can gain authentic experience Christine Sojka will last a lifetime. Like Ian reflected, I've grown point, even with two years of that remains with them for the Nothing could replace roots here, made this place experience seeing all that goes rest of their lives and impacts the three years of hard work, Meeting with the former my home, have been tested by into creating a weekly issue. their careers. stress, laughter and joy. Noth- layout editor the first Saturday many different trials and have While the amount of re- This coming semester, I ing could replace the life les- of my sophomore year, I had bonded with people I hope sponsibility this opportunity hope to continue in the foot- sons I learned in meeting no idea what I was getting my- to spend the rest of my career carries weighs on my shoul- steps of my predecessors and tight deadlines and getting self into. We talked for a few growing with. ders more and more, I see further the goal of making this along with people completely hours and she showed me how Knowing both Ian and many thrilling possibilities newspaper a voice in the com- different from me. to do the mechanics of my job. Abby Sivyer, our former edi- to influence people for the munity as well as a publication My college experience I thought I understood the tor, and having them become positive and help give our that students, graduates and would feel incomplete with- process and was eager to get some of my best friends has student body a voice. the entire University family out those three years on staff. real-life experience produc- been one of the biggest bless- To me, The Collegian is will find value in each week. See COLUMN p. 3 » ing a newspaper that would ings of my college career. not just a weekly student- — Jacob Clipperton The Collegian . April 27, 2018 3

»COLUMN p. 2 take out the trash. sors took a genuineOPINION interest »SCPA p. 1 Dyke is the first BJU stu- JMC faculty member Betty For with this, I feel that I have But I will be expected to in me as an individual and fel- Gerson Petit, a staff writer dent to receive the award. Solomon. “It wasn’t just an gained a “true education.” show up to work on time, low sister in Christ (not sim- who won a first place award in He said the credit for award for me, it was an award "Intelligence plus character take instruction from my su- ply as a student) encouraged art and entertainment report- this scholarship should be for our staff,” Dyke said. equals true education." This periors and follow company me to invest in others. ing, said he was surprised he given to his staff members "I’m proud of my staff for formula for educational success guidelines for my appearance. As I said before, I imagine won an award his first year and mentors, including performing so faithfully and described by King exists at BJU. I feel that I have an advan- my time here is very similar writing on staff but was hon- The Collegian's adviser and so well this semester.” With great Christian tage in these areas from my to others’, but college really is ored by the win. liberal arts programs, BJU four years at BJU. The things what you make it. You get out Petit along with other offers a plethora of oppor- that ‘real life’ expects from what you put in. members of staff participated tunities for intelligence and me won’t be so difficult to do So, from one college se- in workshops at the meeting. spiritual growth. But the considering I spent the last nior to those who will be re- "I especially enjoyed the character learned at BJU is 1,460 days of my life building turning next fall: I encourage last activity before the awards equally as important to suc- these characteristics. you to ‘learn, love and lead.’ ceremony," Gerson said. cess in career and life. By no means am I imply- Learn from every aspect "We were able to mingle We all know that those ing that I’m leaving college of college—classes, chapel, with the writers from other (oftentimes annoying) little as the most intelligent per- society, extracurriculars, colleges and share ideas." things like room jobs, cam- son with awesome character. campus jobs, room jobs, One of the most signifi- pus passes, dress codes, man- But I do possess both intel- dress codes, curfew. cant awards received at the datory attendance to events ligence and character. And Love everyone—God, meeting was second place for and limited class absences all that is due in large part to my your family, fellow students, general excellence. exist to teach us character. time spent at BJU. coworkers, strangers you meet In addition to these We may gripe and complain The final area of my life im- in passing, brothers and sisters awards, Bill Rogers, director about them and their useless- pacted over the past four years in Christ, the lost sinners. of the SCPA, presented Ian ness in our character building. is my walk with God. Lead in all areas of life— Dyke with the SCPA's $3,000 But the truth is, those Although chapel and disci- family, work, ministry. Mundy Scholarship. little things teach us invalu- pleship group encourage spiri- If you start doing those "This is our premier able traits such as obedience, tual growth, the professors three things now, you will find scholarship reserved for responsibility and punctual- who possess a Christlike love yourself crossing the FMA the most promising student ity. When I graduate college, for their students have spiritu- stage at Commencement feel- journalist in South Caroli- I won’t receive demerits for ally impacted me the most. ing satisfied in earning a ‘true na," Rogers said when offer- Gerson Petit won first place arts & entertainment story. Photo: Daniel Petersen failing to make my bed or Knowing that my profes- education’ here at BJU. ing the scholarship.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

“I picked Journalism and Mass Communication because I love writing, public speaking and people. So I wanted something that combined all three of those. I’ll probably go into public relations or marketing or something along those lines.

“I enjoy writing, but I really like people. So if I can use communication to represent an organization and be involved in the corporate world, I think that would be a good option for me.

“I didn’t want to come to BJU, but my parents came here. They had been talking about it for forever, so I thoughtOR GANIZ I mightA asTION: well try it out. So I came and took a tour of campus and fell in love with it. I cravedThe academicBond excellence and opportunities outside the classroom. When I found I could get both here, I decided to take the opportunity.”

REBEKAH ANDERSON Student Leadership Council

“SLC gives representation to the student body. We’re responsible to take what’s talked about ORGANIZATION: Student among the student body to the administration. Leadershi Council “One of the biggest ways we do that is via Uspeak. People can submit questions or ideas or TITLE: Women’s Student concerns. In a week we get between 30 and 40 submissions. We add those comments to a Body President list that we present to the administration.

YEAR: Junior “My dad told me coming into college to try everything. Being student body president is just one of those things I took a chance on. I was surpised when I got it. But I’ve grown a lot MAJOR: Journalism and through it. I think our council this year has been really good, I’ve learned from each of them. Mass Com So I’m grateful.” 4 The Collegian . April 27, 2018 New studentNEWS presidents set vision for next year

DANIEL QUIGLEY Daniel Kim will lead the cation director. problems in the student body. Staff Writer council as the student body The new SLC's first deci- “It’s a heart attitude that presidents. sion was setting their grati- replaces or battles against Newly elected leaders Drew Williquette and tude theme for next year, the sin issues that we deal hope to lead the university to Katie Albert will oversee the which will be worked out with,” Conover said. Kim a spirit of gratitude. After at- intersociety council, Natalie through student body cha- spoke of gratitude as a bless- tending a leadership retreat Larsen will serve as the event pels as well as other events ing. “If we’re bitter, and we the weekend of April 14, coordinator, Kameron Ha- throughout the year. thank God, bitterness just Daniel Kim, next year's stu- medi will represent student Conover said she and Kim melts,” Kim said. dent body president, and the organizations. chose the theme to respond to Kim said the main pas- newly formed Student Lead- Bradley Shepard will serve issues they saw in some mem- sage he was looking at in ership Council now share the as the new director of the bers of the student body, spe- relation to the theme is 1 same vision for a year-long Community Service Council, cifically an entitlement men- Thessalonians 5:16-18, New members of the SLC attended a retreat to discuss vision. Photo: submitted theme of gratitude. Joel Bauman and Emily-Rose tality. “Unfortunately, I see a which commands believ- New students have joined Zhou will represent the senior lot of it on campus and in my ers to continually be joyful, as a kid. “A lesson in the nates from the SLC, other the student leadership coun- class, Josh Brandt will serve own life, too,” Conover said. pray and give thanks. past is creeping back now,” student organizations, will cil after April’s various elec- as treasurer and Ian Dyke will Conover said gratitude is He recalled his father Kim said. be encouraged to adopt the tions. Tori Conover and serve as the team's communi- a weapon against many of the preaching from this passage While the theme origi- theme as well.

»GRADUATION p. 1 gled with the English lan- them,” Rodriguez said. “Make your last time guage and was a quiet stu- “Take the risk to jump in here mean something,” dent his first year because of and learn the language. En- Johnson said. his unsureness. joy it while it lasts.” Luis Saldias Rodriguez, Rodriguez encouraged in- Lizzie Wilson, a biblical a cinema productions major ternational students to enjoy counseling major and Wel- from Bolivia, was originally their time studying abroad come Center ambassador, intended to attend BJU with and to embrace learning the said her biggest transforma- his twin brother who de- English language. tion came junior year. cided not to attend, leaving “It’s natural to feel scared Wilson said God convict- Rodriguez to face the new and be afraid, but you’re not ed her to make a transforma- country alone. the only one; there are oth- tional change in her life to get Rodriguez said he strug- ers like you and you will find outside of herself, reach out,

LIZZIE WILSON ANDREW CARTER

love people and invest in them. Wilson encouraged un- She also encouraged next Recently, when her derclassmen to focus on their year's upperclassmen to lead. brother suffered a brain in- relationship with God. “Now is your time to be a jury, the BJU community “Never, ever neglect your leader," Wilson said. “It’s your was there for her. relationship with God with time to step up.” “We need communities; school as an excuse—He is a All four seniors shared we can’t make it without each priority,” Wilson said. their gratitude for the faculty. other,” Wilson said. She also encouraged stu- Wilson thanked them for Wilson said she contin- dents with college timel left their sacrifice. ues to learn through the trial. to embrace their place in life. “Thank you for pouring LUIS RODRIGUEZ LAUREN JOHNSON "I am overwhelmed at the “Embrace where you are your life into us. It is a huge sac- people here and the love and right now; the best is yet to rifice to be here,” Wilson said. support,” Wilson said. come,” Wilson said. “What you’re doing matters." Guest seminary professor to speak at Baccalaureate service

GERSON PETIT of Colonial Baptist Church, inary. After serving for 33 ton to Cameroon. Staff Writer which his father had found- years as senior pastor at Co- Davey also said he ed in 1979. lonial Baptist Church, Davey thanks God for what he has BJU's annual baccalau- Five years later, Davey decided to narrow his focus done through this ministry. reate service will be held became the church’s senior to the seminary by resigning “May Christ be praised,” Thursday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in pastor, and a few years later, from his pastoral position. Davey said. the Founder’s Memorial Am- in 1993, God burdened him The graduates of Virginia Davey received his B.A. phitorium (FMA). with the desire to “[sharpen] Beach Theological Seminary from Liberty University. He The speaker is Dr. Daniel servants for global ministry.” have been impacting the then received his master of K. Davey, who is the presi- Only two years later, Dav- world for Christ for two divinity at Central Baptist dent and Bible exposition ey founded Central Baptist decades. Theological Seminary in professor at Virginia Beach Theological Seminary of Vir- “As I look back over these Minneapolis. Theological Seminary. ginia Beach in 1995. years, there is no greater He holds two doctorates, Apart from serving as a Ever since its first class of ministry joy to my heart one from Detroit Baptist pastor at Colonial Baptist 17 students enrolled the fol- than VBTS. God has now Theological Seminary and Church in Virginia Beach, lowing fall, the seminary has blessed us with an incredible one from Central Baptist Davey has served in teaching continued training men and faculty of gifted men and Theological Seminary. ministries abroad, in Russia, women for ministry around staff of gracious servants,” He and his wife, Martha, Romania and Southeast Asia. the world. Davey said. live in Chesapeake Bay, Vir- Davey started his ministe- Recently, the seminary According to him, gradu- ginia. They have four grown rial career in 1982 when he has changed its name to Vir- ates are serving in churches children and five grandchil- became the associate pastor ginia Beach Theological Sem- Dr. Daniel K. Davey will speak at next week's baccalaureate. Photo: Submitted around the globe, from Bos- dren. Semester in Review

BJU reached ROTC crosstown partnerships with Furman and Clemson on April 4. The partnerships were the product of a nine-month process that will bring new opportunities to BJU students with the U.S. military. The Reserve Ofﬁ cers’ Training Corps programs will commission graduating seniors into the military as ofﬁ cers.

Canvas is introduced to BJU in January. Many professors introduced the Canvas LMS to their students this semester. Canvas will fully replace Desire2Learn in August. Professors were given the choice to make the change immediately or in the fall.

BJU announced a new School of Health Professions on Jan. 31. BJU will open a School of Health Professions next academic year. This new school will help improve the quality of education students will receive in the health sciences and adjacent ﬁ elds by bringing together existing majors and working to meet the demands of the modern health industry.

Chapel row monitors are replaced with cameras on Feb. 2. This semester, cameras replaced the traditional use of row monitors in ensuring daily chapel attendance. Three cameras were positioned above the platform to take photos at the beginning of chapel. The change was made to improve accuracy and save time in attendance appeals.

Students took a break from classes for Bible Conference Feb. 13-16. The 2018 theme was “Revive Us Again,” and the speakers were Dr. Steve Pettit, Dr. Les Ollila, Dr. Mark Minnick, Evangelist Aaron Coffey, Dr. Kevin Schaal and Rev. Armen Thomassian. Bible Conference was attended by thousands including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and other campus visitors.

Living Gallery presented its 21st production, titiled “This is My Word.” Roughly 15,000 attended the Living Gallery’s production as part of Concert, Opera & Drama Series. The story presented the Gospel through the perspective and life of a terminally ill calligraphist. The works of art were brought to life by student models.

President Pettit announced in chapel March 22 that locks will be added to the doors of the residence halls in the fall. DESIGN: NATHAN BAUGHMAN PHOTOS: ESTHER JOHN, BJU MARKETING PHOTOS: BAUGHMAN DESIGN: NATHAN After research extending over two semesters, a ﬁ nal decision was made to install locks on the residence halls. The decision invited a variety of opinions from the student body. 6 The Collegian April 27, 2018 Top men'sNEWS societies to keep an eye on next soccer season

JON ARMSTRONG plus a sleeper. Three former Bruins play- experience will lead them to heard from their members, win goes a long way in society Sports Writer The Cobras—The Co- ers will be joining the team another deep run in the play- the plan as of right now is sports, and the Bulldogs defi- bras, as mentioned in last next year including four-year offs next year. to play 11’s. nitely have that desire. Although it seems hard weeks’ issue are set up to intercollegiate starter and all My sleeper team is last The Bulldogs may not Most societies will not to believe, this academic year compete in soccer for the American Marvell Lareche. year’s 7 v 7 champion, the Phi have the most talent, but expect them to be anything is quickly coming to a close. foreseeable future. Pair these three with Beta Bulldogs. This is contin- every single one of their spectacular, but look for But it’s never too early to be- They are dealing with former Bruin John Young, gent on their society moving players play with energy the Bulldogs to be a major gin taking a look at who will one notable departure. Their who was a key contributor up to play 11’s next year. and with effort. player for the Turkey Bowl be the favorites to win next keeper Christopher Moncze- on last year’s champion- But from what I have The desire to compete and next year. year’s society cup. wski, whom many considered ship team, Beta should be Yes, many teams will be to be their best player last loaded once again. Do not dependent upon incoming year, was offered a spot on the be shocked if Beta repeats. freshmen who are not on Bruins’ team this offseason. Cavs—Many people campus yet. And yes, some Plus they are graduating around the league consid- societies do not officially some players. But they are ered the Cavs to be one of the know who exactly will be going to keep the majority of more surprising teams in the returning from the previous their roster intact which lost league last year as they made year’s squad. in the Turkey Bowl last year. it to the semifinals last year Just like picking the win- With the Cobras' success before losing. ner of the Super Bowl or the in every sport, they will be This year, they will be winner of the NBA Finals able to rush good freshmen catching nobody by surprise. before the season starts, soccer players to replace the Most of their team last year picking the winner of the departures. Look for the Co- was composed of sopho- Turkey Bowl is based on bras to be motivated by last mores and juniors. much uncertainty. year's disappointment and Plus, the Cavs always get However, this uncer- make a run to the Turkey a huge rush. I have no reason tainty makes the season and Bowl once again. to believe they will not have writing more fun. Beta—Last year’s cham- a huge rush again next year. Without further ado, I pion is losing as many as That huge rush is more likely am going to give you my top seven players to graduation. than not going to have some three teams heading into But the good news is help is good soccer players in it. next year’s soccer season on the way. Their youth plus their GO

Josh Roach of the Phi Beta Chi Bulldogs maneuvers around a Lanier defender in 7 v 7 society soccer match. Photo: Ian Nichols

our new Instagram account HEALTH AND by Melanie Schell @thecollegianbju nutrition professor for exclusive photos and weekly highlights! WELLNESS Do you know some- TIP one who starts pop- ping Vitamin C drops like candy at the first sniffle of a cold? 9 Is there any validity 7 9 5 to this practice? Actually, yes—Vitamin C stimulates 6 3 1 2 production of antibodies 6 3 9 4 to fight off infections and therefore boosts your im- 8 1 5 munity to illness. 9 5 2 So drink your OJ and eat a wide variety of colorful 2 3 9 4 6 fruits and vegetables like red 2 9 and green bell peppers, broc- coli, tomato and cantaloupe. 6 4 7 3 1 The Collegian . April 27, 2018 SPORTS & HEALTH 7 Sports Column Why do I like sports so much?

COLTAN SCHIEFER yond my competitiveness. I swing in baseball." Guest Sports Columnist also think it goes beyond just I inherited the Reds fan- entertainment—an escape dom from my dad. Stories of Why do I like sports so from reality. the Big Red Machine were much? I am a grown human There are two big reasons common, and we usually being who screams at the TV, in my book. First, I want to took the 3.5 hour trek up to argues tirelessly with less- be (or at least feel like I am) Cincinnati once a summer. informed trolls on Twitter, part of something bigger Growing up, my summers spends too much money on than myself. were filled with barefoot ad- team apparel, and “invests” Many times, sports con- ventures in the nearby creek, way too much time watching nect me with family and help playing made up games with Madison Rumfelt coaches Kanto Rabarajiona through her workout. Photo: Esther John games and events on my iPad create friendships with other my younger brother and (convincing myself that I’ll si- fans. For just a little bit, I Reds’ baseball. Baseball is multaneously do homework want to be a part of some- in my blood. on my laptop). thing big and grand and, Similarly, I learned how Students train students Most of my teams aren’t hopefully, victorious. to be passionate about WVU even that good. The Cincin- Yes, I crave the feeling of football from my grandpa. We in new fitness internship nati Reds currently sit at 3-18 adrenaline rushing through used to go to the game versus and are 29th (out of 30 teams) my veins. I love the pride Pittsburgh, WVU’s biggest ri- CELESTE GAUER dividually. quot said. “Another of my in the ESPN “Power Rank- that surges through me when val, every year. My first Moun- Staff Writer We do fitness and body guys wanted to increase his ings." My NFL team, the New “my” team claims victory. taineer garb came from him, composition assessments, bench press weight, and in York Jets, went 5-11 last year Walk-off home runs,and I still love watching games Beginning this semester, offer one-on-one personal the time we’ve been train- and still don’t have a fran- game-winning goals, and with him. He has passed on four senior exercise science training as well as exercise ing, we’ve seen it increase by chise quarterback. buzzer-beating shots all fill the fandom to most of the majors collaborated to cre- prescriptions, which is where about forty pounds.” West Virginia University, me with excitement and pas- family. In fact, every family ate BJU's first personal fitness we actually write out work- When working with my home state team, is usu- sion, but they aren’t the rea- wedding ends with everyone training program. outs for them to do through- weights, the trainers assist the ally decent, but will prob- son I love sports. I love them singing a rendition of “Take The program aims to pro- out the week,” Jacquot said. client with proper form and ably never be great. The because of the connection it Me Home, Country Roads.” mote physical activity as a The student fitness train- monitor the client to ensure United States Men’s Nation- gives me with other people. Largely because of him, foot- lifestyle as well as a healthy ing program primarily targets that they do not overwork al Soccer Team did not even The second reason really ball is part of who I am. body and mind in order to students who are fairly new at themselves. qualify to play in the World is similar to the first. Getting This is why I am so passion- best serve Christ. working out. “It’s kind of hard to see re- Cup this summer. excited about sports is just ate. This is why I crave them. The interns—Sarah Herr, Additionally, the program ally good results in six weeks, So why do I read scores of part of who I am. Sports transcend mere excite- Kaitlyn Hummel, Meagan provides health and fitness but we’ve been able to see articles every week on those I remember, in the sum- ment and are more than just a Hummel and Braden Jac- assessments for students some of them which is really teams? Why do I willingly se- mers as I was growing up, method of evading reality. quot—act as personal train- who are interested in learn- encouraging for them and for clude myself to watch a game I would go outside after Maybe my teams aren’t ers and usually meet with ing about the status of their us,” Jacquot said. that doesn’t really matter? dinner, grab a basketball good and maybe they never their clients twice a week. health and fitness. Ty Clark, a freshman bio- Why do I get excited even for and shoot hundreds of free will be. But sports are about The program, which is "One of my clients wanted chemistry and molecular biol- events other than games (like throws while listening to Hall much more than that. They not a class requirement, al- to get more aerobically fit, ogy major, is a client in the per- the NFL draft and MLB’s of Fame radio broadcaster unify people; they reveal who lows these students to stay on and he’s really improved. He sonal fitness training program. Winter Meetings)? Marty Brennaman describe we are. At least, that is what campus for their internships. can run a lot farther without “With all the water intake I am convinced it goes be- Ken Griffey Jr.’s “prettiest they do for me. “We work with clients in- having to take breaks,” Jac- »FITNESS p. 8 Senior athletes share lessons learned on, off the field

KAYLA ROMEISER in my life for this purpose,” lead and serve the women on little touches matter. If the what she can control. The tercollegiate sports; these are Sports Writer Daulton said. and off the court, especially first touch is bad, it is harder outcome of a basketball game just a few of them. To excel in athletics re- her senior year. to reach the goal. cannot be controlled, but the Just as these lessons will With the coming of com- quires lots of training and Marvell Lareche of the Agreeing with Lareche, way a player plays or a coach stick in the seniors' minds mencement, the Bob Jones willpower. According to Josh men’s soccer team learned Sha’Ron Brunson of the coaches can be. after graduation, the seniors University Bruins teams are Strubel of the men’s cross- to be excellent in the small women’s basketball team Many more lessons can will be remembered by those losing their beloved seniors. country team, the biggest details. In a soccer game, the said she learned to control be learned from playing in- they leave behind. Many of the seniors played lesson he learned was mental all four years of eligibility toughness because of the gru- and the experience left its eling physical requirements mark on them. of the sport. Student athletes learn “[Cross-country] teach- many lessons throughout es you how to be tough their intercollegiate ca- both physically and men- reers. Some lessons pertain tally,” Strubel said. to the sport they play, some According to Molly apply to life in general, but Campbell of the women’s all will stay with the seniors cross-country team, hard as they graduate from the work always pays off, but one athletic program. of the greatest investments in One important lesson life is in people. Anna Daulton of the women’s “People are more impor- soccer team learned is that tant than anything else you God can use any aspect of have,” Campbell said. one’s life for his glory. Lauren Johnson of the According to Daulton, women’s volleyball team said, God uses our desires and tal- “I realized the kind of impact ents to grow his kingdom on I could have on my team.” earth. “It was such a privilege Johnson said she realized she Sha'Ron Brunson gives high fives to fans after playing a game. Photo: BJU Marketing/ Hal Cook to see how God used soccer had many opportunities to 8 The Collegian . April 27, 2018

NEWS»FITNESS p. 7 “There’s an art to exer- and eating healthier, I felt cise prescription,” said Dr. more energized. It was easier Stephen Chen, chair of the to get out of bed in the morn- Division of Exercise and ing. My skin complexion Sport Science. “The workout honestly improved,” Clark needs to be individualized said. “It definitely helped and modified to fit the patient maintain more discipline in based on their goals, needs my personal life.” and health and fitness status.” Each intern has five to Based on 30 to 40 years six clients, the majority of of research, exercise has been whom are students. shown to prevent and treat “Since I want to be a per- numerous chronic diseases, sonal trainer,” Kaitlyn Hum- Chen explained. mel said, “this program has A sedentary lifestyle, been a really good experi- even with a healthy body ence because I’ve been able weight and good diet, has to work with multiple cli- an increased likelihood for ents at one time.” chronic diseases. Moderate “Working with five clients intensity exercises go a long was definitely a little chal- way in helping to keep a per- lenging, but since I enjoy it son physically healthy. and that’s what I want to do, it “You want to set your- was a lot of fun and definitely self up for success and stay helpful,” Hummel said. healthy and fit. It’s a good The interns do not simply testimony and God wants us hand out premade workouts. to take care of our bodies,” BJU – The Collegian As a personal trainer, they Jacquot said. “I think it’s im- converse with each client portant that we do emphasize and cooperate with the cli- and try to encourage good ent to find what method best health and fitness habits here Rumfelt and Rabarajiona train their balance with weight balls. Photo: Esther John works for them. at school.” Deans’ Top Restaurant Picks

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