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THE CARNIVAL COMES DORM ROOM SURVIVAL “IT’S TIME AU” FOR NEW LEADERSHIP TO TOWN CHRISTIAN HYPOCRISY “Long Distance relationshionship EMBRACING DIVERSITY FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, “We’re a huge family here” JOEL OLSTEEN are hard. They become expecial- “The only way I can learn about COMMUNICATIONS AND “First take the log out of your eye, ly difficult when you have to walk others sensitivities is to dialouge DESIGN DEPARTMENT P.3 then you will see clearly the speack your new boo back to the dorm at with them” “Paul Kim is the new chair of the in your neighbors” promptly 11:00 pm” Visual Arts, Communications and P. 8 Design Department” P. 4 P. 6 P. 10 THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 2 News

Seek. Affirm. Change Day

Lisa Hayden News Editor

Sharyl Cubero | For the first time benefit the entire community. Not make service requests on the An- where I went as a child and it holds a fast will be provided to everyone who in Andrews University history there only will it do something for our local drews website to connect them with special place in my heart.” chooses to participate. Volunteers will be a campus-wide Change Day. community, but it will also do some- volunteers on campus. Volunteers On Thursday, Sept. 14 from will then gather together and begin To those who are unfamiliar with the thing good for us as we help other excited about service opportunities 8:00AM- 3:30PM all classes and offic- traveling to their destination. Trans- event, Change Day is a new initiative people.” can find listings of each organization es will be closed in order to support portation for faculty, staff and stu- launched by the Office of the Provost President of Andrews University that they may join that day (some this campus-wide initiative. Volun- dents to location sites will be done to make an impact on the commu- Graduate Student Association (AUG- may require prior registration) on teers who would like to take part in through buses and carpooling. When nity—a fresh take on the mission of SA) Mark Reid said, “Change Day is ChangeHub, located on the Andrews Change Day should come ready to the acts of service have been com- Andrews University seeking to trans- something new to campus but it al- University website. Some students make a difference to their commu- pleted, lunch and debriefing will be form its students. Faculty, students lows us to live out Christian values have already found the organizations nity in clothes that they do not mind done in the Howard Performing Arts and community members have been and put them into practice by helping that they want to benefit. getting dirty. It is recommended that Center. preparing this event for a long time. our neighbor.” Berrien Springs native Crystal-Anne long pants and closed-toe shoes are Reid said, “the mission of Andrews In fact, several signs, posters and an- Change Day is going to focus on the Tan (junior, global studies) said, “I worn. Volunteers will also be given University seeks to transform stu- nouncements have been made to ad- latter part of the Andrews mission am really excited about Change Day a Change Day 2017 T-shirt. The day dents by ‘educating them to seek vertise what is coming ahead. by giving back to our community because this community raised me, will kick off at the flagpole, where knowledge and affirm faith in order Dean Deborah Weithers said, “I am through acts of service. Around 60 so this is my chance to give back. students will be able to sign up for to change the world.’ Changing the so glad that the university is coming organizations from the Southwest I personally want to go to Mars El- a project site where they will spend world doesn’t start when we leave together to do something that will Michigan area have been invited to ementary School because that is a portion of the day working. Break- Andrews. It starts now.” WED 03.15.17 VOLUME 101 ISSUE 20 3 News

The Carnival Comes to Town

“We’re a huge family here at Andrews”

tion from her experiences at various tiple activities. for the future in the school year so state and county fairs growing up. For Edward Breja (junior, computer that everyone has a place, because “Where I grew up in Massachusetts, science), the pizza and funnel cake everyone is welcome. We’re a huge we have this fair called the ‘Big E,’” was the best part. “I like the food,” family here at Andrews,” she smiled. she explained. “Every state in New he said between bites. “That’s the Anyone who wishes to provide feed- England comes together, and they do main reason I came here.” back or suggestions to Howell-Wal- carnival food, and different games The fun was not limited to par- ton may contact her via Facebook. and different rides. And when I ticipants alone. “Some people are AUSA has many more fun events in moved here to Michigan, I experi- observers, [some] people are partici- the works, two of which are coming enced my first county fair.” pators, so my goal with each event is up this month: Outdoor Sabbath is Going out to a fair was a yearly La- to create a space for everyone,” Jor- set for September 16, and Spirit Week bor Day family tradition for Howell- danne noted. Something that “gives begins September 25. Walton, and this year she decided you the opportunity to be like, oh to bring the fun to Andrews Univer- yeah, like, this is cool to watch, but sity. She hoped to make the carnival this is also fun to participate in.” a place for everyone and serve as an Her goal appears successful. Ellyn icebreaker. Burdick (sophomore, communica- Kevin Moreno (Master of Divinity, tions) sat in the sun observing the

PHOTO CURTESY OF APRYL BRILEY fourth year), and his wife attended activity around her. “I enjoy it vi- the event with their two little chil- cariously,” she said. “Watching oth- Shannon Kelly | Shouts of glee and The Labor Day bash attracted peo- and of course, food were other at- dren. They loved the family-friend- er people enjoy it is good enough for jubilant laughter mingled with the ple of all ages, from small children tractions. Students got the chance to liness of the event, and Moreno me.” upbeat music floating across the An- to adults. Brightly colored inflatable meet their AUSA officers, spend time especially enjoyed Sumo wrestling. “I am so excited and eager to be plan- drews University campus on Monday, bounce houses and slides dotted the with old friends, and make new ones “I’ve always wanted to do that,” he ning these events, and I love feed- September 4 Andrews University Stu- athletic field. A dunk tank stood at while enjoying their day off. said. back from students,” Howell-Walton dent Association AUSA hosted their one end, where AUSA officers were AUSA Social Vice President, Jordanne “I like the bounce house,” Sydney said. “I love hearing how they feel first major event of the new school drenched. Sumo wrestling, basket- Howell-Walton (senior, psychology), Hutchins (sophomore, animal sci- about events, and that helps me learn year: a Labor Day carnival. ball, “speed-o-meter,” face painting, planned the event, drawing inspira- ence), said after participating in mul- how to create and plan better events

Luxtons Campus of Care

Gabrielle Johnson | On Thursday, Therefore, she calls for students Finally, Luxton expressed that place, and 4). Care for your Creator. ident speak. I really liked what she August 31st, students made their way to refrain from discriminating, de- she desires “a campus that engages Shortly after leaving the service, Ali- said and I am very grateful that she towards Pioneer Memorial Church meaning, and destroying each other with each other and enjoys it.” In yah Bright (junior, elementary edu- is our leader.” (PMC) to attend University Convoca- through the use of words. other words, the president hopes cation) expressed her thoughts about Also, Jade Romelus (senior, nursing tion, a welcome back chapel event Next, Luxton explained that she de- for this campus to feel like a com- University Convocation. major) said, “The convocation was that is held at the beginning of each sires “a campus that lives and knows munity. At Andrews, there are many She stated, “It was amazing to hear an exciting start to the new year with school year. At this event, faculty, the whole student body present. The staff, and students gather together to vibrant mixture of comedy presented listen as the President expresses the by the Andrews University Student theme for the year. In the President’s Association (AUSA) team and the in- address, Andrea Luxton described “A campus that lives and knows the gospel” troduction of new members to the ad- the type of environment she envi- ministration left me with hope and sions for the student body by using excitement for the new school year; it three simple concepts. left me with the hope of change”. First, Luxton explained that she de- Overall, President Luxton’s ad- sires “a campus that models civil- the gospel.” Here, the president is ways that students can engage with information coming from people dress expresses her vision for the ity”. In other words, students should calling for students to put theory into each other, whether it be by talking you would not normally relate too. campus this school year and left the communicate with each other in a practice. Yes, as a Christian, one may to someone who shares a different ex- In fact, Luxton’s speech was very re- responsibility of bringing this vision respectful way; whether it be face- know what the Bible requires one to perience than you or discovering oth- latable.” Other students buzzed with to fruition in the hands of the An- to-face or through social media. Ac- do, but it is another thing to actually er cultures. To conclude her speech, excitement about the upcoming year, drews University student body. cording to Luxton, freedom of speech do what is required. As a result, Lux- President Luxton said that she will such as Amanda Pechero (freshman, comes with responsibilities and she ton calls for the students to embody hold the student body accountable mechanical engineering). will not tolerate any defamation of the actions of Christ, such as through for four things: 1). Care for oneself, 2). She stated, “I thought that it was ex- character or race on this campus. spreading love, honesty, and truth. Care for each other, 3). Care for this tremely cool to see and hear the pres- THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 4 Ideas

Ethnic Congregations

Frentzen Pakpahan | Throughout at home with me and so I never mas- nesian, Hispanic, Caribbean, Kore- New England, joined an Indonesian bringing more of their own into the my childhood and teenage years, tered Bahasa Indonesia, the language an, African churches would all need church because it provided a safe, fold than in preparing Christian im- my old church would tour the other of my home islands. My God was In- to lose whatever cultural and ethnic comfortable environment in which migrants and citizens to serve Christ churches in New Hampshire and lead donesian, which is to say He was identity they claim to in order that they could slowly acclimate and as- and their country (in that order). out in worship service. They were es- boring and vaguely understood, His Christ’s ideal for the church might be similate into American society. With- One’s culture can become a temp- pecially interested in the instruments substance evaporating in Bahasa’s fulfilled. out RISDAC and DISDAC or any of the tation to pride, the greatest separa- we brought for special music – an- large vocabulary and complex mor- I understand the difficulty inherent ISDACs (Indonesian SDA Churches) tor. No church is free of this sin and klung--piped instruments that, when phology. I was only familiar with bro- in this proposal. Both America and and the resources and spiritual nour- I understand the usefulness of ethnic shaken, produced a wonderful array ken potluck English, and confusion the Church are meant to be melting ishment they provided in an alien and congregations. Only let us be mindful Frentzen of notes few thought could be coaxed on my end. pots. That means that the ingredients sometimes hostile nation, they might that the church is a platform for min- Pakpahan out of clanging wood--and kolintang, However, my problem with ethnic should one day become homoge- never have been able to appreciate istry and outreach to a world in need, Ideas Editor wooden xylophones. Sometimes I felt congregations goes beyond the lan- neous, sharing, at the very least, a what this nation does have to offer rather than a social club. out of place, as if I and my culture guage barrier, which by no means common language, common prin- – freedom from persecution, oppor- was a gimmick. What enthralled me was insurmountable. Rather, I strug- ciples, and common culture. Howev- tunity to carve out a slice of the pie, more were the intelligible words of gle to find a place for it within the er, for the immigrant landing in JFK, hope for myself and my sister. Ethnic the preacher because the sermon was Christian mission of inclusiveness LAX, ATL, or ORD for the first time, congregations are specially equipped always in English at the American and openness for all believers. If the having finally received their Green and placed to serve their own demo- churches. walls of separation we construct for Card or Student Visa or whatever graphics better than others. As a Seventh-day Adventist and a ourselves do indeed dissolve within the document may be, the idea that But what often happens is that eth- second-generation immigrant, my the Fountain of Living Water, if there they let go of their native tongue, the nic congregations become insular view of ethnic congregations, I ven- really is “neither Jew nor Gentile […] sounds and mannerisms that form and difficult to approach for the sin- ture, is typical of those in my shoes. for you are all one in Christ Jesus” their identity is terrifying and shame- cere seeker. They become more in- My parents practiced their English then it would seem to me that Indo- ful. My parents, upon immigrating to vested in preserving their culture and

Christian Hypocrisy Joel Olsteen

Sam Barrett | Matthew 24 talks shelter from the hurricane. fact that one bad example may ex- you took care of me, I was in prison who are suffering will struggle to about natural disasters and their in- With that said, though I am no ist within the church (and there are and you visited me.” find relief and may reject God and the creasing intensity as one of the many fan of Joel Osteen nor am I a fan of his plenty of bad examples) does not nul- Joel Osteen is certainly not viewed church entirely. If it isn’t us, then who evidences that indicate the soon theology, I do think people should be lify anything that was spoken of in well by many Americans ever since will it be? If every Christian chooses coming of Christ. There are certainly prudent to do their own investigation the Gospels or their application to us. Hurricane Harvey struck Texas, but to criticize rather than actively help some arguments for prophecy with into things when the opportunity In Matthew 25: 35-36, Jesus explains few Christians can claim good repu- those in need, including the students the hurricane, but then again may- presents itself. However, let us say, the actions worthy of reward to those tations. Too few Christians do what of Andrews University (whether it be be not, but if there is any Christian feeding a poor man on the streets or topic associated with Hurricane Har- even simply interacting with those vey, it’s Joel Osteen. Osteen has been “First take the log out of your own eye, and who need social interaction) if Chris- made out to be a hypocrite ever since tians do not serve the poor and help- he supposedly denied people seeking less, then Christians cannot claim shelter from the hurricane access to then you will see clearly to take the speck to represent God’s character of love. his megachurch. This narrative is not Many have complaints against Chris- entirely true as neighboring roads tians for reason of hypocrisy, and were flooded making the building out of your enighbors eye.” they have a point. We must let our more or less inaccessible. The build- light shine before others and seek the ing is five miles from a shelter in the for argument’s sake, that Joel Osteen given the Kingdom of Heaven “for I Jesus commands us: namely, to let lost, but many Christians continue to George R. Brown Convention Center, did deny victims and that the story of was hungry and you gave me food, our light shine. Today this world is live their lives as if Christ’s challenge with Osteen’s building planned to be Joel Osteen offering no aid to those I was thirsty and you gave me some- in one of its darkest stages. Unless doesn’t apply to them. Friends, “first used as a backup shelter in case the in need was true. As Christians, we thing to drink, I was a stranger and Christians, including you and I, do take the log out of your own eye, and shelter reaches its capacity limits. must examine what we have done you welcomed me, I was naked and God’s work of both spreading the gos- then you will see clearly to take the Osteen never denied people seeking for the flood victims ourselves. The you gave me clothing, I was sick and pel and aiding those in need, those speck out of your neighbor’s eye.” We WED 03.15.17 VOLUME 101 ISSUE 20 5 Ideas

I Am a Hyphenated American. Are you?

Teddy Kim | Perhaps you’ve heard too many backgrounds. The country or inherited ethnicity’s context. And Clearly, part of the problem is how our identity but rather the achieve- this claim before: “Andrews is a di- we live in provides many examples sometimes, we are simply not wel- many of us hyphenated Americans ments we have, the relationships verse university.” I am inclined to of how messy the integration gets. As come as members of either group. feel that to reach an appropriate lev- we build and the personal touch we believe that it is true. This multicul- we have seen nearly daily, the United How often have American store own- el of American-ness, we must erase have with everyone we encounter. turalism on campus, however, pres- States contains a plethora of racial- ers gawked at me when I walked onto a piece of our heritage. We feel that It is not the outside appearance that ents a problem to those claiming that identity related issues, as it is one of their threshold, as they assume me as fragments from our two backgrounds dictates people’s judgment of who we Andrews is diverse. How may one the few countries that can claim no something different from them. Do cannot fit with one another. To shed are, but our persona and mannerism properly unify such an eclectic group real ethnocentricity. And when an they not realize my strong alignment some light on this dilemma, let’s re- that does. In other words, most of us of student and staff? When an artis- institution like itself, or Andrews, as an American? Yet simultaneously, turn to the original analogy, the An- here care little whether you are from tic urbanite attends class alongside brings in that many different groups how often have I also been labeled as drews University label. No one at Saigon, Morocco, or LA. What really a small-town international student, under one umbrella, what will hap- the “other” from Asian purists. They Andrews has this type of identity cri- matters is how you interact with me, how can you find a common thread pen? How smoothly will the various believe me to have abandoned ethnic sis. We do not feel torn between our which dictates how I will reciprocate. that doesn’t erase the unique differ- mix of races merge? Questions like ship and betrayed my homogenous “Andrews University student” tag I cannot help but speculate if this is ences between them? One solution these encompass the plight of the background. Little do they know how and other parts of ourselves. At first the simple solution: to see each other the administration found is to utilize hyphenated American, a term that proudly I carry the first part of hy- glance, the “why” is obvious enough. as the fully-developed human inside, the statement above: proudly claim includes the Latino-American, Afri- phenated label, Korean­­­-American. Part of the reason we don’t have eth- and prioritize action rather than ap- that Andrews is diverse. By highlight- can-American, and other Americans Yet despite these pleas, I am outcast nic-identity breakdowns is because pearance. Then perhaps the need for ing this quality, the university can with a clear (or unclear) and distinct and ostracized in both contexts. I do we do not deeply attach the school labels and the practice of integrat- utilize the “unity in diversity” princi- heritage or background. The hyphen- not belong to either group, as they do we attend as a large portion of our ing people of “different” races might ple: that despite the stark differences ated American often experiences dual not take people that give any hints of selfhood. We don’t buy school mem- become outdated. Then perhaps hy- within the student body, everyone is identities, with one life comprised of ethnic ambiguity. And in what many orabilia, we don’t know the names phenated Americans like myself will still a member of this Andrews family. their American heritage, and the oth- others as myself also see as the solu- of our administrative board, and we no longer have to struggle with iden- This way, we can say we are all part er of their ethnic background. Often, tion, I have given up parts of my iden- certainly do not know (or maybe even tity. Then perhaps would we set aside of the same place and consider our- we as hyphenated Americans experi- tity to feel integrated to both sides. care) about most of the events going our man-made differences, and work selves one unified group. We can say ence life through two different lenses, I felt that to be “fully American”, I on around campus that don’t pertain towards finding the unity in our di- that we are proud of how many dif- which can help us gain unique per- needed to release an integral part of to us. Most of us come here for less versity. We are all humans; shouldn’t ferent parts our whole is made up of. spectives. my inherited self. Hence, I cannot than four years, caring much more we embrace it? And perhaps most conveniently when converse in Korean. However, I also about our achievement and ability we accept a uniform identity, we can Yet, what ensues within a hyphenated felt that to properly mantle my “Asian rather than the identity designation lay aside even our grandest distinc- American’s life is not great opportu- background”, I had to abdicate parts we receive as “AU students”. tions. nity. Instead, confusion, frustration, of my American childhood. That is Perhaps it is in this nonchalant atti- and identity-insecurity emerge. Be- why I support Korean products in tude of personhood that lies the key Or, so the idea may seem. Elsewhere cause we have one foot in two door- place of American ones. Yet, who to solving the nation’s problem. At besides Andrews, problems arise ways, we are not welcome to share knows to what economic extent this Andrews, it is not our ethnicity or with this approach of trying to unify experiences in either our American impacts my country? background that comprises most of THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 6 Pulse

Cardinals Ready for Action

coach Victor Pintilie. In comparison this season will be a good test to see to choose from and am now able to to the seven players that the head how well they work together. “I think work with the final team,” said coach coach started with last year, this that both returning players and new Grashuis. year has had nearly 30 people try out, players are complementing each oth- This week’s game will be Concor- with the intention to carry a team of er well and that is very impressive to dia’s fourth game of the season and 24 with only five returning players. me,” said the coach. Andrews’ first. That will make it The last day of tryouts took place During my interview with the head challenging because of the team’s last Thursday, August 31st, and the coach, I wanted to get his take on inexperience but a win is still the final team was announced this Mon- the upcoming game. “We prepare the outcome we are looking for. Victor day, September the 4th. Although the same way we do for any other game,” Nyachieo (senior, right-back player) Carlye coaching staff had to make hard deci- Grashuis said. “One team is no more said, “I am nervous for our first game Tagalog sions when finalizing the team, they special or different than any other. If because I do not know how we play Pulse Editor are confident about the current line- I have the film available then I will yet on a big stage, but I am excited up they will carry to represent An- watch that and make the necessary because it will give us the chance drews this week Friday. changing to the team based on the to see how we play and a chance to I had the opportunity to speak to opponent’s’ skill level and things of reevaluate afterwards.” The Cardi- coach Grashuis to get his thoughts that nature, but other than that we nals played Concordia last year here on this year’s team and this week’s are looking good.” After only a few in Berrien Springs and lost but this PHOTO BY TORIAN HILL game. Grashuis said, “recruiting practices the confidence of the play- year they plan to write a different Torian Hill | The men’s soccer try- at 6:30 in the morning and practice some very talented freshmen is going ers has risen and they are excited to story and not only come back for re- outs are officially finished and the from 5:00-7:00 in the evening ev- to be a big help. We also have some play on Friday. The expectations for venge but start the season off right. team is now getting ready for their ery day during the week. With this good returning players which will this season are higher than last and Next Monday, September 11, will be first game, which will take place this rigorous training schedule, players help show the way. We are building Andrews is ready to see what this the team’s first home game. All are Friday, September 8th, against Con- have become fitter and ready for this up for the future and that will help year’s team can produce. “I expect invited to attend and support the Car- cordia University at the latter’s home week’s game. our team overall.” From the first two us to be a lot better than last year. dinals. field. Both recruited and returning The selection process for this year’s weeks of practice, this team has al- We were able to have a different ap- players have come in two weeks prior team was very different for head ready been a good mixture between proach, as I did not come in as late to their first game to do conditioning coach Al Grashuis and assistant the new talent and experience and this year and have had more players

Dorm Room Survival

Brandon Shin | August has finally self! But if necessary, more drastic Part III: LAUNDRY sock, and some shorts are missing. meals either. This includes Saturday come and gone, and along with it, measures can be taken. Because you There are many other men or wom- You may either never see these arti- mornings, when the gazebo and caf- the first week of school. The stress can get checked-in anywhere within en living in the same building as you cles again or will see somebody else eteria are both closed. Plan ahead, or of moving into the dorm has been the dorm, you can crash in a friend’s who also want to wear clean clothes. wearing them. Do not let this hap- figure out an alternative food source. replaced with the stress of classes. room, and if they’re okay with it, The best way to avoid competition is pen to you. Again, keep track of your And if needed, meal plan extensions Some of you may be entering (or re- move in as well. There is also a new to either do your laundry early in the laundry timers. can be purchased. turning to) college with an idealistic roommate convention sometime dur- morning (around 7:00-10:00 AM), or Not all parts of Dorm Room Survival picture of how the year will progress. ing the semester. The most important late at night (around 10:00-11:00 PM). Part IV: CUFFING SEASON were addressed in this article. There You have so many fun ideas and ex- thing is personal comfort, because a Choosing to do your laundry in the Long-distance relationships are dif- are nuances regarding lates, decora- pectations for what you will do. How- year is a long time to live with some- afternoons and early evenings (about ficult. They become more difficult tions, and general to-do’s and not-to- ever, in order to execute these plans, body who leaves their dirty laundry 12:00-5:00 PM) will leave you scram- when you must walk your new boo- do’s. Additionally, University Towers you must first live in and survive the on YOUR bed. bling for open washers and dryers. thang back to the dorm at promptly (UT) and the apartments have sepa- dorm(s). Here’s how to do it: In addition, don’t leave your clothing 11:00 PM. In this circumstance, de- rate survival cultures. Some aspects Part II: STUDYING in the machines. If you do this, three cisions must be made. In the wise are learned on the go, while others Part I: ROOMMATES A lot of distractions exist in the possible consequences can occur. words of Chance the Rapper, “At 16 can be found in the Student Hand- Some of you may be accustomed to dorm, ranging from the temptation Option 1: The lovely lads or ladies at or even 21, nobody is worth stress- book. Any legitimate life or death living with another person, because to hang out in your friends’ rooms, Meier Hall or Lamson Hall may place ing over. Go find yourself, the world situations should be addressed by of family or boarding school experi- desperately binge-watch Game of your wet clothes into a dryer, perhaps is yours.” If you find the person that calling 911. Good luck. ences, while others of you may not be. Thrones, or contemplate why the even with a dryer sheet! Thanks! helps you do this, congratulations. However, the possibility still remains walls in the dorm are so thin that Option 2: The other patrons living in If not, rethink taking your seventh that, no matter your background, you you can almost hear your neigh- the dorm, whether it be Meier or Lam- dorm late in as many days. You only and your new living partner may not bors breathing. So find your study- son, may take your clothes out of the get up to six lates this semester, pal, be quite compatible. If you are suit- ing rhythm and try your best to stay dryer or washer and place them on and you have a Biology quiz tomor- able roommates, then continue onto motivated. If you don’t, you’re going that crusty counter near the wall. No- row. Part II. If not, keep reading. to have an incredibly difficult time body likes that, so keep track of your You and your roommate do not need this semester. Figure out what meth- laundry timers. Part V: RATIONING to be the closest of friends, although ods work for you and stick to them, Option 3: You may return to the Everybody begins the year with a it will make life much easier. If the re- whether they involve taking notes laundry room, excited to wear your large sum of money on their cafe ac- lationship is not working, make some on the reading, listening to music to favorite, now warm, clean t-shirt. counts; however, this total will soon adjustments. Talk to them about the help you focus, or even moving to dif- However, to your dismay, when you be depleted if you spend too reckless- habits that bother you, and perhaps ferent locations around campus. open the dryer, your favorite shirt, ly. A bit over $100/week is customary. offer to make some changes your- along with a pair of sweatpants, one So, don’t overspend but don’t skip

“Long-Distance relationships are difficult. They become more difficult when you must walk your new boo-thang back to the dorm at promtply 11:00” WED 03.15.17 VOLUME 101 ISSUE 20 7 Pulse

AU Enactus Hosts C.R.E.A.T.I.O.N Health Fair

bered in most minds as a childhood Leacock, senior Biology major and a al Agriculture major and the event essential or something to do to pre- veteran of this sports activity, start- coordinator, is seeking to make this vent boredom. Not often known is ed participating in the event without group an official club. He is look- that the sport of Ultimate Frisbee is knowing how to play. She says, “I ing for individuals who are willing actually one in which professional didn’t really know anyone there but to lead and are not graduating this teams convene and compete even everyone seemed rather friendly and year. While having an official team on an international level. Point is, happy that someone else was into the is not currently in the picture, hav- there is more to the activity than just game and ready to play.” Leacock be- ing an organized group would be tossing a disk. The official Ultimate came a regular attendee of Ultimate helpful in contributing to the campus Frisbee gets one moving like a soc- Frisbee and shared that she not only of Andrews University as being the cer player and passing like a foot- received outdoor exercise but also healthiest in the nation. Co-curricu- ball player. Each player learns how learned team building and how to lar credit can also be provided. Reed to make quick decisions on his or her push herself. With confidence, she is also inviting anyone to join. More feet and builds strategic skills while states that playing Ultimate Frisbee information can be found on the doing so. Also, joining in on the fun “will take your enjoyment to a whole Facebook page “Andrews University is definitely a great way to do neces- new level.” Leacock encourages oth- Ultimate.” This perennial event is sary aerobic exercise and increase ers to play as well. Whether you’re a worth the experience as new friends sportsmanship—certain things you pro or have only touched a Frisbee and experience can be made! most likely do not get in the class- once, the game is simple to learn as

PHOTO BYJULIA VINICAZY room. most of the rules are similar to those The Ultimate Frisbee event on cam- in basketball and other common Dana Wilson | In rain or sunshine, Sunday and Friday on the Athletic outdoor sport that attracts those who pus does not consist of an official sports. As Leacock mentioned, every- cold or warmth, fall or spring, one Field, when people from the commu- enjoy playing outside and trying new team, but rather combines eager and one is of positive spirits, welcoming thing remains on the campus of An- nity and campus meet for a game of things. Even psychology professor willing hearts to do something they anyone who joins and willing to help drews University and that’s Ultimate fun intensity. This event, coordinat- Dr. Bailey joins in on the fun. thoroughly enjoy and provide other anyone new. Frisbee! This event takes place every ed formally for over a year now, is an Playing Frisbee is most likely remem- players with a new experience. Julia Connor Reed, a senior Internation- THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 8 Humans

Ending the Status Quo: Student Mission Spotlight

Nia Darville growing and learning as well as hav- end for individuals of African descent Senior, Speech-Language Pathology ing a real conversation with each oth- to come together and acknowledge and Audiology er, so I am really thrilled to be a part of the struggles that they or their com- Interviewed by: Torian Hill this process. munity have overcome to get to the point of graduation, as well as to honor Is there a new direction that Black Stu- Can we expect anything different this the people who have helped them get dent Christian Forum (BSCF) will be year? there. This is where they will receive Adriana taking this year? I think in past BSCF has been know their Kunta Kinte cloth. Santana I’m not sure if I would call it a new di- for Impact, our Friday night vespers, Humans Editor rection that we will be taking, but we and I want us to do so much more. We Can you explain some of the side proj- do have two specific goals that explain will be having a monthly social event, ects that you are doing on your own? our vision for the year. The first goal is which will help us foster those inter- The main project I have going on is to increase opportunities for interac- actions among the black community, called Sticky Note Faith. This is a Bi- tion among the black community. As and others who want to come and join. ble study tool that helps motivate in- a transfer student I came in and felt a We are also having a monthly forum dividuals to study the Bible. It centers distinctive lack of connectedness and that will help us to achieve our second around a faith wall. When you read the family, and I really want to offer more goal. These forums will be about topics Bible you find a text that sticks out to opportunities for that type of relation- such as the way we bridge the divide you, then you write it down on a sticky ship to happen on campus. The second between blacks and whites, the issues note and put the sticky note on your goal is to use BSCF’s place on such a the black community is facing, and faith wall. When you are feeling down large and diverse campus to show peo- highlighting beautiful things about or don’t feel like reading you look at ple of other cultures what black culture the black community. We are also hav- the faith wall and get that encourage- is. Some things would be the richness ing the Gentlemen’s Corner and the ment that you need. You can actually of it, the beauty of it, as well as some Powder Room, which are spaces for go to www.stickynotefaith.org to look of our struggles too; however we really people to talk among each other, but at it. My blog posts go on that site as want people of other cultures to join us they are guys-only and girls-only spac- well. and learn what we are about. es. The intention is to have safe spaces for open communication. Any other comments you would like to In regards to BSCF, how do you see this leave with the student body? year going? Are there any other future plans for Our first forum is September 16th and I am very excited about this year; we BSCF? we would like everyone to come out have been doing a lot of club sign ups, Yes, something new this year is the and support us. We are looking for- a lot of people are interested in joining right of passage ceremony. This is a ward to a great year! this year. I am very happy to have our new initiative between BSCF and the new vice-president of diversity on cam- Vice-President of Diversity office. We pus wanting to be involved in the club. will be having a pre-commencement I think Andrews is in the right space for celebration during graduation week-

In Loving Memory W. Richard Lesher

say that he put the university back on that he was not a social butterfly. His tle bit and because of the long conver- an even keel, and gave it a sense of sta- wife was the person who provided a lot sation I had with him. I knew that he bility and balance. of warmth to their relations to every- wasn’t well but I didn’t know that he body, but then again it wasn’t because was close to dying so it was a surprise Were you close with him in any way or he was an abrupt person or unkind for me. So sadness and regret, but I feel was it just a president, faculty relation- person, it was just that he was very like he represents a life well lived and ship? reserved, quiet, and softspoken. Lat- so it’s not a tragedy in the same way as Not especially. At the beginning I was er on, years after he had retired, I in- when a young person dies. There is a a very young faculty member. He came terviewed him (because I am working sense of sorrow but also a sense that he in my second year of teaching, be- on the history of Andrews University). was a good man. tween my second or third year proba- I had these two long sessions of talk- bly, and I was a junior faculty member. ing to him, and he was very open and As is so often the case in the Adventist very frank in his answers. So I felt then community, everybody knows every- probably closer to him then I had ever body, and it just so happened that he felt working under him as president. PHOTO BY IMC and his wife had gone to school with Meredith Jones Gray I worked under him his whole admin- my mother, so I had a bit of a connec- Was he, as a president, respected and Chair, Professor of English istration. tion that way. And once I got married revered from a faculty perspective? BA, MA Andrews University What was the tone on campus? What a few years later, he had also gone to I think he was generally respected, PhD University of Michigan did the students like while he was Shenandoah Valley Academy with my yes. People knew that he always tried Interviewed by: Maya Nelson here? father-in-law, so there are always con- to do the right thing, that he tried to be Well I have a faculty perspective rather nections in the Adventist world. As a as honest as he could, and that he tried Former Andrews University President, than a student’s perspective obvious- result, I think it was easier for him to to pursue integrity. I think for those Richard Lesher, passed away in his ly, but the university was coming off of remember what my background was. reasons he was respected and people home in Loma Linda California, on Au- a difficult time in its history when he He was always very cordial and kind knew that he was a man of strong faith gust 18, 2017. He served as president was appointed to be president here, to me and my husband. He was not an and belief. from 1984-1994. and he brought a sense of stability and extrovert, he was a very reserved per- open conversation. He tried to bring son and I think he found it hard to do What was your personal reaction to How long did you work under Presi- transparency to everything that trans- chit-chat and small talk and so on. It finding out about his passing? dent Lesher? pired at the university, and so I would wasn’t that he was unkind; it was just I was sad because I know his wife a lit- WED 03.15.17 VOLUME 101 ISSUE 20 9 Humans

“It’s Time AU” for Embracing Diversity

being able to open that experience up gether we can create something beau- has a lot of things planned, BSAS as to have more people enjoy is a great tiful. well, and I’m trying to engage with thing. Same thing with New Life; my What is your goal personally that other student groups as well just to father used to pastor there. I think you want to see on this campus? see when and where these conver- that church was initially born out of My big goal, and I think President sations are going to be happening. I a need for black students. So, grow- Luxton talked about this the other have some ideas about how we can ing up there it was almost exclusive- day at Convocation, is the campus start to have these dialogues, how ly for black people, but now I would community truly living out the gos- we can have these really important say New Life is a part of the cam- pel. There have been a lot of discus- conversations regarding hot topics pus culture; which I think is a great sions today about lot of the different and intense issues in a civil way. I thing. Their service outside (Throw- issues around diversity, inclusion, want folks to feel like they can share back Sabbath) was probably the most race, gender equality, or whatever their opinion anywhere, whether they diverse crowd it’s ever historically the case may be, and those things think it will be popular or not, with- been, and I think it’s good to normal- have turned into political issues. Now out the fear of being ostracized or re- ize the black experience so it’s not what I’m trying to show everyone is jected. A lot of this is difficult, but my seen as a novelty thing, or something that these aren’t just political issues; main thing is how we can have some that is exclusively for black students, these are issues that affect us in our honest and fruitful dialogue while and can be appreciated, empowered, common humanity. They are actually also coming out of those dialogues and welcomed by others. issues we are given moral imperatives respecting and loving one another. to stand up to because of the gospel. So if there are any students or clubs I know the school year has just So we want to get to a place where that are trying to have those conver- started, but do you think you’ll be- we’ve truly embodied that, and also sations I would like to have them con- come comfortable in this new posi- understand the value and common tact me, and we can bounce ideas off tion, and may be here for awhile? decency of everyone on this campus. of each other. Because the more we I came into this understanding that Whether someone is Adventist, Mus- create spaces for dialogue the more this was going to be a long term pro- lim, atheist, or whatever your gender we normalize conversations so they cess, and I’m definitely thinking long identity/orientation is, you’re valued won’t be so polarized, and people can term. I don’t necessarily know how as a human being, treated with re- truly value each other’s perspectives long I’ll be here, none of that is guar- spect and we can have civil dialogues and approach it as a family.

PHOTO BY KAYLA MINNICK anteed, but I know that this position about it. If we can get to that point I is something the institution is very think that would be my ultimate goal, Are there any last remarks you Michael Nixon level of where exclusion can start to committed to and very much invest- and I believe we can truly be success- would like to say, for any students Vice President for Diversity and In- happen. Doing that gave me that pas- ed in. It’s definitely something that ful. reading this? clusion sion for inclusion and trying to work we’re trying to put some long term vi- Again, I really want to engage with [email protected] on the ground level; so, I saw this op- sioning and planning to, while also I believe some people think that you. I’m not saying that as a cliche. A Interviewed by Adriana Santana portunity of being the VP of Diver- trying to impact whatever we can do your position was solely born be- big part of why I am here is to listen sity as an expansion of that. Having right now. So there are short term ac- cause black people wanted equal- to students of different backgrounds- Where are you from? Where were worked through the ground level of tion plans, but also there’s a long term ity on campus. Is there anything -because the only way I can under- you raised? advocacy and suing a lot of people it vision. you want to say to people who may stand the student experience is to talk I was born in Upstate New York, in was interesting to transition into this feel this way? to students. Don’t make assumptions Poughkeepsie, and lived there for role which is more policy and proce- Do you feel like you have a big re- Again, in my past when I worked with of what you think I’m going to say a couple of years while my dad was dure. This position is also more about sponsibility because you are the fair housing in Chicago I worked on about different issues. Often we put pastoring. Afterwards we moved to connecting with people and influ- first one kind of defining this role, discrimination cases of many dif- folks in a box and assume. I’m trying Southern California for about three encing/impacting the structures that and when people come in the fu- ferent issue whether it be source of to be intentional about not doing that, years, then we moved to Washington are currently in place. It’s a unique ture they will analyze what you income, disability, religion, family and I hope that you do the same in re- D.C., and then to Michigan area in challenge, but I feel like I have the did? status, gender, sexual orientation, sponse. I am here for you, so please 1998 and I spent half of my youth here foundation since I have worked for I’m taking it day by day. People could veteran status, or domestic violence feel free to shoot me an email, and we because my father accepted the chap- civil rights and have been on the oth- sit down and think about it and maybe victims. A number of different is- can talk. lain position at Andrews. We moved er side. the gravity will hit them that they’re sues would come across my desk on around a lot, which I would say is the the first person to have this position. any given day, and I had to approach narrative for pastors and their fami- Having been a student at Andrews However, I try not to think about the those situations and scenarios in lies. University, and a resident of the title, label, or the significance of it many different ways. So when I look Michigan area have you noticed from that aspect. I think it is very at diversity I’m not just looking at it Before this position you were a a change on campus in regards humbling, and an amazing amount from my own personal experience of civil rights lawyer. What made you to how black students/clubs are of responsibility and trust that the in- being an African-American man in want to seek that profession? treated now versus then? stitution is putting in me. The thing this country. I also think about our I guess the first time I became inter- When I was student from 2007-2009, that’s comforting in the midst of that Muslim students, disabled students, ested in law was when we were in it seemed like BSCF was just start- is that I have the support of the presi- female students, and other students; Southern California. I was probably ing to become bigger on campus. I dent, provost, and other administra- those students are on my mind the seven or eight, and it was during the would say BSCF was always open to tors as well as a number of different most just because I know that that ex- OJ Simpson trial, which was on TV ev- campus, but I don’t think the campus faculty and staff that have fought for perience is foreign to me, so the only ery day and my parents were very in- was open to BSCF. I think it was when diversity for years. This is also some- way I can learn more about it is by be- terested in it. Of course I was young, I was here that BSCF had changed thing that the Diversity Council has ing sensitive to that and dialoguing but I was visualizing the courtroom, their vespers’ name to Impact; before been pushing for over a decade, and with them. I think people are often and seeing that whole process was it was just BSCF which I think com- there has been a lot of hard work from going to make assumptions, and that very interesting to me. As I got older municated that it was just for black people who are no longer here that is a part of the deal, but all I can say I learned more about the criminal jus- people so the change in name really has led to this position happening. is that I’m truly thinking about this in tice system and decided I didn’t want was making it known that it could be Of course the It is Time dialogue con- a larger way. to be a criminal lawyer, so I started for everyone. Of course, there were tributed, but that was sort of the tip- looking into different ways to create still predominantly black students ping point on a foundation that has Are there going to be any open dis- change through the legal system. In going, but it kind of expanded it to be been working towards this for a long cussions or forums where people high school I looked into fair hous- more open to campus. You started to time. So, I guess I stand on the shoul- can come and see more on how An- ing and housing discrimination; to see a little more of the diversity there, ders of all that work; which is again drews will fight for diversity? learn more I worked for the fair hous- so now I think there does seem to be very humbling. At the same time I am We definitely want to do as many dif- ing legal clinic my school had in Chi- more of a representational diversity. I excited to work with students, facul- ferent forums as possible. Right now cago, which really opened my eyes to think the service is still specific to the ty and staff who are passionate about I’m doing my best to support any on- that area of law. It’s the foundational black church experience, but I think this, and I think that if we do this to- going discussions. I know that BSCF THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 10 Arts & Entertainment

New Leadership for the Visual Arts, Communications, and Design Department

Absolutely. I know it’s hard to double tarians do. We believe that our role major, but even a minor is good. Most as storytellers is helping individuals employers are looking for students understand the Other. This bridges who can transfer their skills into dif- communities and is a form of peace- ferent arenas. Expect that at some building. Kelly Lorenz point in your life you will change. Arts & What makes you happy in life is un- Could you summarize the facets Entertainment derstanding your skills, strengths, you consider when filmmaking Editor and weaknesses and finding any role and teaching film? that utilizes those strengths. When Making a documentary is incredibly you know you’re doing, what you’re hard because of what it demands of good at, that’s what brings you sat- the characters. You need to be in their isfaction. private world a great deal, and most people don’t enjoy that. The best What improvements do you want filmmakers are likeable and trust- to bring to your department? worthy--people who care enough so We’ve been in the process of merg- that immediately, [the subject] al- ing for over two years now, between lows themself to be vulnerable and Visual Arts and Design and Commu- trust those individuals with their life nications. Merging two departments story. That is an incredible privilege. is always a painful process because I can’t really teach that, but it’s a trait academia moves slowly. However, I want my students to appreciate. In the industry expects students to have the end, the directorial process is re- a wide variety of skills. We need our ally the relationship you build with students developing a broader skill your subjects. PHOTO BY JUSTIN VALLES set across visual arts, design, and Natalie Hwang | Paul Kim His leadership in Visual Arts and religion, and my skills in visual arts communications. Evision magazine Chair of the Dept of Visual Arts, Com- Communication signifies a change and film all came together. As a sto- was a direct result of collaboration munication and Design for Andrews University’s approach ryteller you need to pull from years between those departments. We AS, Loma Linda University to the visual arts--one that seeks to of philosophy, literature, art, and re- want to do more project-based work BA, BS, Pacific Union College integrate interdisciplinary studies ligion--all these ideas from different in our curriculum, so when students MFA, American University for students to better equip them for sources that help you put something graduate they have a portfolio of their future careers. into your work. We don’t need film- projects that bring attention to what Paul Kim, the new Chair of An- makers in the world who just have they’re capable of. drews’s Department of Visual Arts, Did your experience in previous critical talent--we need people with Design, and Communication, lends fields better equip your work when rich life experience. So I have no re- What kinds of projects interest a unique perspective to his filmmak- you switched to filmmaking? grets in my life, and that’s important you? ing. Coming from a Korean American The first big project that I tackled was to me. John Huey talks about how the public background, where arts and humani- about Dr. James Appel, who worked is defined and created. The notion of ties are not valued as much as careers in Chad at a run-down medical clin- Should more people should ap- the public is created through recog- in medicine or law, he studied both ic that hadn’t had a doctor in years. proach careers in the arts and hu- nition and common understanding physical therapy and theology before I was compelled to tell his story. My manities with interdisciplinary of a problem. There’s a very impor- realizing visual arts was his passion. medical background, my studies in studies? tant social justice to what documen-

Introducting the Box Factory of St. Joseph

Adair Kibble | The Box Factory for posed wooden columns and beams decorative board game. The current All around the art center there are tage of this opportunity to further the Arts has been serving the St. Jo- interlock with metal rails and fluores- theme being alchemy, each piece of signs of the intimacy of the local art their growth as artists. The Box Fac- seph artistic community for 22 years cent lights over the various sections art has a plaque tying it to the con- community and its sponsors. Scat- tory provides a variety of options for as a place for local artists to create, of the center. Though the building cept of alchemy (a transformative fu- tered through the store, cards have artists and art enthusiasts to support showcase, teach, and sell art. The seems from the outside an unobtru- sion of materials sought by medieval written pleas warning against shop- one another, and its position is quite start of this art center stems from the sive brick building, it opens up to an thinkers). lifting, in variants of, “Please don’t unique. The Herald Palladium even Berrien Artist Guild’s quest to find a expansive three floors. The top floor One volunteer, Bonnie Miller, mod- steal from the artists. It’s not nice, gave its 2016-2017 Reader’s Choice place for their meetings, and eventu- holds space for meetings for the mu- els one of the necklaces for sale in the and you look like a nice person.” Award for Art to the space. It is clear ally became a project to purchase a seum’s management and sponsors, “Art Market” while she gives some On the inside of the front wall, the that the Box Factory has a special large permanent space for the artists the basement holds the studios of information about the art center. She names of all the major sponsors are place in St. Joseph and the lives of its of St. Joseph. different artists, and the main floor says that the building serves about laid out on the bricks. artists. Adapted from the building of a box holds galleries, the reception area, 40 artists who “come and go as they The criteria for membership in this factory constructed in 1902, the Box and a small shop. please.” She comments further say- group of artists are a monetary con- Factory maintains visual elements On the main floor, the Williams Gal- ing, “(The artists) like the solitude tribution as low as $20, and a desire of architectural styles from many lery displays a thematic collection of it.” In addition, she describes the to create art for the community to time periods, matching the diverse of different forms of visual art, from art classes offered, including portrait share. Many artists, including An- artistic styles represented inside. Ex- paintings to sculptures and even a classes. drews students, have taken advan- WED 03.15.17 VOLUME 101 ISSUE 20 11 Arts & Entertainment

New Leadership for the Visual Arts, Communications, Good Eats of Berrien Springs and Design Department David Dunham | We are just shy variety of toppings for their pizza. Mexican restaurant jealous. Also, ing selection of staples from all over I have never been dissatisfied with a of being two weeks into school, and But for me, the highlight of any Ro- they offer a delicious Caribbean fare Asia. From boba tea to pansit, egg purchase at Baguette, and I look for- I’m sure by now that you are already ma’s Pizzeria experience is the garlic on Thursdays and Fridays. Walk rolls to Hello Panda, this store will ward to it every single time I go. Walk wondering to yourself, “how many bread sticks. Those things are to die time: 2 min. satisfy your cravings, and the pric- time: 12 min. more breakfast burritos can I eat?” for! Every dinner comes with soup, Nikki’s Café- Located right across es are pretty good, considering the or, “is my café card supposed to salad, and breadsticks, so this is not the bridge from downtown Berrien great quality. Walk time: 25 min. be under $1000 already?” If you’re a place you will leave feeling hungry. Springs, this mom and pop diner has Baguette de France- Located just looking to switch up your routine, Approximate walk time: 26 minutes everything one might look for in old down the street, a quarter mile past allow me to propose to you a few al- one way. school American food. This place Apple Valley, this premium Europe- ternatives that happen to be only Melendez Imports- Not only is this has killer breakfast plates, as well as an sandwich shop is a staple of Ber- a minute or two off-campus (if you authentic Mexican restaurant deli- a variety of lunch and dinner foods rien Springs. Any time a group visits have the ability to drive). I present cious, but the fact that this location that almost all come in under $7. Just for an event, they always hope that to you David Dunham’s Top 5 Off- has a store where you can buy your because this diner is the farthest op- they will have time to stop at the Campus-But-Close-Enough-That-I- favorite spices or even just a quick tion does not mean it isn’t delicious! famed Baguette. I am here to tell you Can-Get-To-My-Next-Class Mealtime snack makes it a winner. With the Walk time: 27 min. that the hype is not wrong, and Ba- Solutions list: closest distance relative to the cam- Mabuhay Ethnic Foods- This is guette is, in fact, extremely delicious. Roma’s Pizzeria- Berrien’s own “lit- pus, Melendez offers you the quickest hands down one of the most authen- Despite being on the pricy side for a tle Italy.” This place turns out three meal, while still retaining an amaz- tic Asian cuisine experiences you sandwich shop, this is number one different types of crusts, and has a ing quality that will make any other will find here. Mabuhay has an amaz- on my list because it is just so good.

Recent Graduate in the Media

Ruth Burn | In April, I interviewed geles. It also won five awards at the Andrews Alumna Nina Vallado 2017 Christian Film Festival: Best before the premiere of her docu- Student Film, Best Producer, Best mentary film, “Sisterly” at An- Animation, Inspire Award, and Best drews University. Four months Director Fan Favorite. The film was later, “Sisterly” has garnered nu- recognized as an official selection merous awards and acclamations. for the Soo Film Festival in Sault Ste. Something about this movie deep- Marie, Michigan, and was winner of ly touches the hearts and minds of the best short documentary film at all who watch it. One viewer testi- the Boston Short Film Festival. fied that the film was “so incredible It’s possible that the film’s appeal that I, along with many others, sat comes from its unique blend of two through two back-to-back screen- meaningful themes; Lisa’s journey ings of “Sisterly.”” She went on to with autism, and Nina’s journey say that the film had really inspired as she reaches across the barriers her, and believes it has the power to to intimately know her sister. Even inspire anyone who watches it. though struggles with autism might On August 10, “Sisterly” was an- not be something everyone has ex- nounced as a finalist along with perienced, the film blends this only 6 others for the national Stu- theme with the universal themes dent Academy Awards Documen- of sibling and family relationships, Introducting the Box Factory of St. Joseph tary category. Selected out of the and as a result the viewer is drawn 1,600 applicants, the other finalists deeper into both worlds. were students from schools includ- Nina says that once you meet an ing Stanford, NYU, Columbia Uni- autistic person, you have still met versity, and UC Berkeley. “Sisterly” only one autistic person. Every au- has also been selected for the Stu- tistic child’s journey is their own, dent category for FirstGlance Film but “Sisterly” can really help you Festivals, the first and only indie to understand the unique nuanc- film fest in Philadelphia and Los An- es, challenges, and experiences of THE STUDENT MOVEMENT

The Last Word

THE STUDENT MOVEMENT STAFF

Andrei Wayne Kyrk Defino Editor-in-Chief Of Fire and Blood...and Soil Lisa Hayden News Editor Frentzen Pakpahan Returning to Andrews included a being skinned and no one declaring plex, still challenges us to meet our own way, keep an open mind, accept Ideas Editor number of losses for me: the loss of my to reclaim what is theirs “with fire own moral standards. criticism but don’t be afraid to adjust Carlye Tagalog summer freedoms, the loss of the sum- and blood.” But current events place “Choose you this day whom you will your worldview. Pulse Editor mer warmth, and *spoiler alert* the America in a time where its own brand serve” is an often-quoted text from the And even if you find yourself in the Adriana Santana loss of a dragon to a javelin-throwing of White Walkers have resurfaced— book of Joshua and for good reason. It wrong “house” this year, your past Humans Editor ice king. I know. Things went crazy. a group of people trying to reclaim is a call to action, not to silence. It is a needn’t dictate your path. A Lannis- Kelly Lorenz I’m still not over it. But for the crowd their land under the motto of “blood call to be decisive, not hesitant. It is a ter by blood and Targaryen by alle- Arts & Entertainment Editor who does not watch Game of Thrones and soil.” This phrase, coined by Ger- call to be someone who takes a stand. giance, Tyrion Lannister was born on Kaitlyn Rigg Andrei Wayne (GOT), I believe there are still lessons man nationalists in the 19th century It is a call to be someone who chooses. the wrong side of the war, but he was Photo Editor K. Defino to be gathered from the series’ story- and popularized by Nazi Germany pro- As this school year continues to de- given the opportunity to choose a new Alexi Decker Editor-in Chief telling, especially when engaging with moted the idea that ethnic identity is velop, we are given the incredible op- family, a new community and a new Copy Editor issues of identity politics. based on only blood descent and the portunity to be a part of a diverse house—a chance to redeem his mis- Olivia Woodard Now I may only be a casual GOT territory in which an individual lives community—a space where differences takes and work towards a hopeful fu- Layout Editor fan, but I’ve always been intrigued and is from. “Blood and soil,” adopted (should) reside harmoniously. The dif- ture. Like Tyrion, your blood and soil Zach Owen as to why the show has gained such a by American white supremacists, be- ferent backgrounds, cultural, ethnic do not have to dictate who you will be. Multimedia Manager massive following. Aside from the al- came a central ideology of the Charlot- or geographic abundant in Andrews It is our actions that unmask our true Scott E. Moncrieff luring fantasy elements, the complex tesville protests. ultimately give us a chance to be part loyalties and therefore our actions that Faculty Advisor storylines, and its visual appeal, GOT Under banners of flames and Con- of our own Houses or communities of can also redeem us. taps into the many vexing aspects of federate flags, men and women chant- similar interests, traditions, values We shouldn’t need another Charlot- The Student Movement is the offi- human nature and that’s why people ed these words, uniting the Right as and goals. But we must keep in mind tesville to teach us that. cial student newspaper of Andrews become so hooked. For one, many an outcry against the disenfranchise- the other communities we inadvertent- University. Opinions expressed in viewers and readers find themselves ment of their people. Counter-protests ly leave out when we align ourselves the Student Movement are those of aligning with specific family houses emerged. Violence ensued. Blood was with certain ideologies and values. the authors and do not necessarily and what those houses represent as spilled. Lives were lost. In both GOT and Charlottesville, reflect the opinions of the editors, depicted by the flags the characters fly, The tragedy of this event is not some- the ensuing violence hinged on how Andrews University or the Seventh- the colors they wear, and the actions thing I can forget. It terrifies me. Char- the past informed the current state day Adventist church. they take. The viewers begin to see bits lottesville showed men and women of affairs. People grew to believe the and pieces of themselves in the show. uniting under a flag of hate and under mythos surrounding their identity, Please address all correspon- Certain families, like House Bolton, a history of exploitation and violence. and sought to claim what they be- dence to [email protected]. fly the imagery of a flayed man on an X- Charlottesville revealed men and lieved was rightfully theirs. Imagined The Student Movement reserves shaped cross on their sigils and unsur- women unafraid to hide under hoods histories of ownership and superiority the right to edit all letters for style, prisingly the members, like their crest, of white—people unafraid to hide the birthed the notions of an entitled fu- length or possible libel. Priority will are inherently violent. Moreover, their monsters within. ture, leading to the wars in the show be given to correspondence from banners depict their humans victims This is the real world, but unlike and the destructiveness of Charlottes- students, staff and alumni of An- rather than the representative animal Game of Thrones, this moment in his- ville. drews University. All letters may be of most other major houses. To their tory isn’t an opportunity to discuss At Andrews University, however, an subject to publication. enemies, House Bolton’s flags incite who is in the right and in the wrong, enormous potential exists for the com- fear due to their reputation as a group because there is no gray area in this munity to engage with the darker parts that has no real regard for other human case. When you take on a banner, you of our history. Constant exposure to bodies. take on its past. When you proudly fly worlds and experiences outside of our In fact, even after its downfall, the the colors of a flag, you align yourself own perspective uniquely positions us Join the Movement psychological torture enacted by the with an ideology and a community. as catalysts for change and improve- men of the House on their victims con- The Charlottesville protesters left no ment. In a place like Andrews, where tinues to be felt and seen in their vic- doubts regarding their true loyalties. opportunities for growth are encour- tims. However, despite being arguably So where do your loyalties lie? aged and nurtured, we are given an facebook.com/ausmnews one of the most despised houses in the For GOT, most fans find themselves incredible responsibility not only to show, House Bolton’s tenacious desire aligning with the underdogs, the dy- broaden our minds but also to face and quest for power, molestation of namic feminists, the sly planners, and harsh truths and do something about the physical body and mental psyche, the tempting opportunists. Yet no one them. @AUMoves and ignoble morality became for me a can wholeheartedly say they root for This year, remember that your choic- disconcerting point of combined fas- the real evils in the show: representa- es define who you are. As you develop cination and reprehension. But why? tions of death, mutilation, rape and new friendships, face new challenges Maybe, just maybe, House Bolton with slavery. It’s easy for us to judge moral- and blaze your own trail, the things its sigil of a flayed-man flown high, ity in the shows we watch, but we find you do matter. They symbolize your @aumoves showcases a darker side of humanity. it difficult to apply those same moral core. The commitments you make and Maybe the real monsters are what we lenses in real life. When things are the things you say or don’t say reveal Find us at : hide beneath our skin, not the dragons simplified on-screen, we can dictate your allegiances, distinguish your val- and White Walkers feared in the show. and project which parts of our moral- ues and show your true colors. AUStudentMovement.com Of course, Game of Thrones isn’t re- ity and convictions we wish to cham- To clarify, at this age or any age for ality. There are no dragons in the sky, pion on the characters we watch. Real that matter, you don’t have to have it there is no Iron Throne, no humans life, however, while much more com- all together. 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This issue was completed at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.