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Serving the LSU community since 1922 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2003 [email protected] IN THIS ISSUE... Page 2 Supreme Court Considers Federal Are you a good patient? Funding of Religious Institutions Page 3 By Sapna Sharma It was just a few weeks ago that protection under the law. The colleges and universities. The Clay is a better idol the Supreme Court came back student took the case to the Dis- California State Legislature has into session, to many of us that is trict Court, which stated that the been bandying about the idea Page 4 no big deal. Among the issues be- student was not denied his First of not allowing public schools ing debated this term are national Amendment rights. He appealed to employ teachers that earned Mrs. Jodi Cahill security, campaign finance, and to the 9lh Circuit Court of Ap- their degrees and credentials religion. One of the major cases peals and they ruled that in fact from religious universities. The regarding religion, this session is his rights were violated and that reasoning behind the argument from the state of Washington, and any student should be allowed to of those in favor of excluding concerns a college freshman who pursue their academic endeavor graduates of church run colleges SALSUNW.nl ou.O-1*- •! !• >J was majoring in theology. of choice. and universities is that teachers Students studying theology is The Defendant moved to re- from religious institutions may http://salsu.lasierra.edu certainly nothing new at LSU, hear the case, but the motion was incorporate their own beliefs into but when this student applied denied. An assistant to the Wash- lesson plans. for financial aid he was denied ington attorney general Bill Col- Further arguments to be made The world at a government funding because lins stated, according to MSNBC, in the case involve whether or not his concentration was religious "We are not paying for [him] to students who study religion from glance studies. The student had ex- exercise his constitutional rights, an objective point of view will pressed interest in becoming a but we are not keeping him from also be denied federal and state Compiled by Noel Nepomuceno minister at Northwest College, a expressing them." The. case is funding. Will a Baptist working small private religious institution now being taken to the Supreme on their Masters in ancient San- LONDON - Russian forces similar to La Sierra. The institu- Court to decide whether the Con- skrit be denied federal or state have suffered more casualties in tion claimed that the student was stitution's Free Exercise Clause funding? Will a liberal studies the past year in Chechnya than at denied federal funding because it requires public funding to be major from LSU be denied a any time since war resumed in is a violation of the separation of given to religious studies majors, teaching position with the Los 1999, the International Institute Angeles Unified School District? for Strategic Studies said on Oc- church and state. minors, and graduate students. tober 15th in its key annual report. The student argued that being The Supreme Court's decision The impact of this ruling could The report undermines Russia's denied financial aid on the basis in this case may impact the lives greatly impact many of the stu- assertion that it has largely pac- of his selected area of study was of the students at LSU. There has dents at LSU and colleges across ified the mainly Muslim region a violation of his First Amend- been further speculation that the the country, as well as graduates it sent troops back into after a ment rights to exercise freedom Supreme Court's ruling will af- of teaching programs. two-year period of de facto inde- of speech, association, and equal fect public and private schools, pendence. under a U.S. diplomatic convoy COPENHAGEN, Denmark Wednesday, ripping apart an Ginn Fourie Teaches Forgiveness - The Danish-born mother of armored van and killing three By Whitny Braun Russia's last emperor, Nikolai II, Americans in an unprecedented is set to make one final voyage deadly attack on an official U.S. On September 23rd La Sierra tober of 1997 Ginn highlighted the next autumn, 76 years after her target. University held the first assembly need to know who in the APLA death. The Empress-Dowager of the new school year. Students command had given the order Maria Fedorovna, who was born TOKYO - Japan answered and faculty were invited to hear for the Heidelberg massacre. Princess Dagmar of Denmark and Washington's call for help in speaker Gmn Fourie tell her story Although she had forgiven, she died in her homeland in 1928, is Iraq on Wednesday, pledging of loss, forgiveness and reconcili- needed to come face to face with to find her final resting place at $1.5 billion in reconstruction aid ation. The assembly, sponsored the architect of her childis death. by the School of Religion and the More than anything she wanted to St Petersburg's Saints Peter and next year and more down the line Stahl Center, offered attendees know why they hated white people Paul Cathedral, as she herself had despite economic woes at home. the opportunity to experience the so much. Ginn listened to their wished. The move comes on the eve of a inspiring tale of how one woman replies fearlessly and openheart- visit to Tokyo by President Bush, transformed her pain into a pledge ecfly. She realized her life would AIN KFAR ZABAD, Lebanon who is expected to lean on the to bring peace and understanding never be the same again. She - A Lebanese man confessed -to world's second-biggest economy to her homeland. was shocked by the accounts of killing his sister with a hunting to pull its weight in rebuilding On December 30th, 1993, pain, suffering, discrimination and rifle and dumping her body in a the war-torn country. Japan was twenty-three year old Lyndi violence these men had endured well on Wednesday, saying the among the first to support the war Fourie died in a hail of bullets under apartheid. woman, who had been divorced in Iraq, but has been waffling on when APLA soldiers attacked She traveled to the village of several times, had brought shame sending money or troops. the Heidelberg Tavern in Cape Letlapa Mphahlele, the man Town. Ginn Fourie lost her only who gave the orders that took on the family. Ali Shawkat al- daughter. The soldiers respon- her daughteris life, to attend his Sahili, 24, told investigators and MELBOURNE, Australia sible were captured, tried and homecoming ceremony. She reporters that he lured his sister - One of Australia's most noto- sentenced. That Lyndi was a vic- came to understand him, the con- Fatima, 27, to orchards by their rious convicted killers is launch- tim of the armed struggle against ditions that had caused him to live village in Lebanon's eastern ing a legal battle for the right to whites is an irony. At the Truth the life he led and by her actions Bckaa Valley and shot her twice wear makeup while he serves his and Reconciliation Commission, inspired the people of his village. with after she "stained the family life sentence, enraging the family where the soldiers were finally Ginn Fourie was a professor of name." So-called "honour kill- of one of his victims. Paul Denyer, given amnesty, Ginn told the physiotherapy at the University of ings" — the murder of female 31, was jailed for a minimum APLA cadre how Lyndi worked Cape Town. After the death other relatives in cases of suspected 30-year term for murdering three to improve living conditions for daughter Ginn immersed herself adultery, fornication or rape young women in the southern city black people. She was finishing in a new direction of study, recon- a Civil Engineering program and ciliation. She is transforming her - arc relatively rare in Lebanon, of Melbourne over seven weeks in had great plans of bringing water loss, and subsequent experiences despite laws which allow courts 1993. He is launching an appeal and sewage systems to the homes into a doctoral dissertation. She to give reduced sentences to men with the Victoria state Civil and in Khayclitsha. Sometimes she sees the need to provide spiritual convicted of them. Administrative Tribunal against came home in tears because of support and counseling on a large a refusal by Barwon Prison au- the pain and suffering she saw in scale to those that have known BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip - A thorities to let him buy and wear black communities. no other life but a life of mfcteraGh ROOM remote-controlled bomb exploded makeup. During the TRC hearing in Oc- training, cruelty and haNNIVERSlTY LIBRARY NOV 0 4 2003 LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA CRITERION EDITOR'S PAGE OCTOBER 23. 2003 Are you a good patient? By Wbitny Braun, Criterion Editor-in-Chief
The Lord works in mysterious for the Los Angeles Unified School rubbing my temples. The Fireman ways. A week ago I sat down to District and could perform CPR. Paramedic Moffat looked at me write my column for the paper and She began performing neurologi- and very seriously and intensely I ended up staring at the screen of cal tests on me that consisted of asked, tHave you been depressed my laptop for thirty minutes be- asking me how many fingers she lately or experiencing any suicidal fore I got hungry and went into the was holding. As this was going on feelings?! I lifted my head again kitchen and ate a box of Triscuits. I could hear the voice of a young and raised my eyebrows at him, I was praying for some inspiration man saying, iShould we move the iYeah buddy, suicide by doghouse, but as none was coming I was be- doghouse?! I looked at my chest thatis exactly what I was thinking. ginning to panic. I had writeris and realized that two thirds of my You got me.t block and the hours until press body was hidden under the mas- Another fireman wrapped a time were slipping away. Then sive doghouse. Then someone blood pressure cuff around my that evening my prayers were responded to the young manis arm while Drill Sargeant Moffat answered. question with, iNo man, donit put a three lead on my chest and not well thought out because I went to PETCO to buy some move the doghouse, cuz when the turned on the heart monitor. I had before I had even gotten off of rawhide bones for my dogs which cops get here theyill be mad if you had enough. I asked if I could sign the gurney the fire fighters were would have been a simple enough disturb the evidence yo.f a paper to refuse medical treatment back and Moffat was threatening task were it not for the fact that I decided to speak at this point. but the fire captain was standing to call the police who he assured the PETCO near my house is the iDude! Itis not a crime scene! Km there and said no because I had me would take me into custody and size of a small African republic. not dead!! No one seemed to no- a head injury and the city would force me to go to the emergency Somewhere between aisles 11 and tice that I was talking. I reached be liable if I was not taken to the room. I thought that maybe there 12, or was it 111 and 112,1 spotted up and pushed the doghouse off emergency room. I didnit take this was still hope that I could outrun a giant doghouse, big enough for a of my chest. A lady who worked news well. I pulled the electrodes the fireman but seeing that there Great Dane on the very top shelf. for PETCO produced a big flan- stuck to my chest off which caused were four other fireman circling me It was exactly what I was looking nel dog bed out of nowhere and the heart monitor noise to go from, I gave up the fight and got back on for. There was a sign that directed told me to lay on it. Then another a steady ibeepObeepObeep,? to a the gumey. customers to ask for assistance be- employee threw a dog blanket over flatline ibeeeeeeeeeep.I The At the hospital forty different fore attempting to lift the heavier me. I tried explaining that I was crowd of people standing around people with clipboards asked me merchandise. I looked around really okay except for a moderate the scene all gasped. Someone what had happened and each time and noticed that all of the PETCO headache but still no one seemed squealed, isheis dead!. I was about I explained that I had been knocked employees appeared to be under to register that I was speaking. to assure everyone that I was fine unconscious by a falling doghouse five feet tall and approximately As I sat on a SO pound bag of when Moffat began screaming at they would laugh and then call the same age as my grandmother. dog chow still trying to explain me for ripping off the three lead. another hospital employee over I thought it ridiculous to ask one that I was just fine the Downey When the ambulance arrived and to hear the story who would then of the elderly employees to get the Fire Department showed up and the Emergency Medical Techni- laugh even harder. Unfortunately doghouse down for me so I got up the Paramedic from hell began cians came running in I begged for me people beamed by dog- on my tiptoes and managed to just interrogating me. His name was Moffat one last time not to make houses donit exactly get pushed to grasp the edge.of it and pull. Ap- Moffat and apparently he was mis- me go to the ER but he shut me the front of the line to see the one parently I underestimated how takenly led to belief that he was a down. I could have walked out of physician on duty. So I sat and sat heavy the doghouse actually was drill sergeant in the Marine Corps the PETCO but the EMTis made and sat and happened to notice that and apparently I pulled a bit too because he was shouting questions me get on the gumey and then on the board where the names of hard because the doghouse falling at me like I was a new recruit going wheeled me out into the parking patients and their injuries are writ- towards my face is the last thing I through boot camp. IWhatisyour lot. The firefighters bid me fare- ten I was listed as iBraun/Curtain remember. name? Do you know who you are? well and as soon as I saw them 1/Doghouse.! The next thing I knew I was Tell me how you got here.t I lifted getting back into the fire engine I Eventually the doctor checked lying flat on my back staring up my face from my hands where I figured it was my opportunity to me out, said I had a concussion, at half a dozen people leaning had buried it to hide myself from make my escape. So I thanked the told me not to smack myself in the over me. A robust woman with all the spectators that had rushed in EMTis for their help and unbuck- head with a doghouse again and long braids and acrylic nails came when the fire engine pulled up. led all of the straps holding me then let me go. My parents were pushing through the crowd shout- iDude! Iim fine. Really, Iim down and started running for my there to pick me up. Even they ing that she was an assistant nurse fine. IilI just walk it off.? I'began car. My plan was obviously made fun of me. Letter to the Editor SUMMER 2004 IN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF From: A Love-Struck Senior COSTA RICA WHITNY BRAUN Recently an envelope with no great service to the student body [email protected] return address was delivered to if you could feature one or two Get Spanish credit (up to 8 the Criterion offices. Inside the student's profiles in every issue. units) for beginning and interme- LAY-OUT EDITORS envelope was a lovely letter writ- For starter, I suggest that you diate Spanish while exploring the ten to the editor of the Criterion begin such a section by featuring jungles or basking on the beaches MARLEN RESIWAIN of exotic Costa Rica! extolling the virtues of one of the a biography of Cher. I would like [email protected] staff members. to know if Cher is single, engaged or married. Does she have any FOUR-WEEK PROGRAM: Dear Mr. [Miss.] Editor: sisters? Are her sisters as lovely August 1-23, 2004 NOEL NEPOMUCENO Please accept my compliments as she? It would be very nice to COPY EDITOR and congratulation on a job well see her picture gracing our news- EIGHT-WEEK PROGRAM: done. You and your staff have paper. She is the loveliest girl in a June 27-August 23, 2004. CHER PALOMARES done an excellent job of provid- fifty mile radius. What makes her Pick up information and an ing our school with a high quality even prettier is that she is humble. ADVISORS newspaper and I hope you con- She is modest. She is sweet. She application, form at the Dept. of Modern Languages (mezzanine, tinue this tradition of profress- has an air of innocence radiating KIM ODLE sionalism in the future. from her like a halo of moonlight. La Sierra Hall, Rm. 310). The other day I was stopped Her eyes are a gift from heaven [email protected] on campus by one of your staff and her smile is the promise of Deadlines: S250 non-refund- members. Her name is Cher paradise. Please send her around able deposit by March 30, 2004; JENNIFER TYNER final payment by May 30, Palomares. She was conducting campus on assignment more of- [email protected] a survey, seeking student input for ten, so I may find an excuse to 2004. the Criterion. While she was talk- talk to her. DON'T WAIT- SIGN UP Valentine's Day Poetry Contest Winners ing to me 1 was so busy admiring Sincerely, NOW!! If you were one of the winner of last February's her loveliness that I couldn't think A Love-Struck Senior We will be having our first Valentine's Day poetry contest, please contact the of anything relevant to suggest. ain a level of decency and dis- informational meeting on NO- Criterion at chtcrionfa.lasierra.edu to receive It was only later that day that it cretion portions of the letter have VEMBER 18, 2003. Watch for your prize. We are sorry for the delay and the occured to me that it would be a not been reprinted announcements confusion [email protected] RELIGION CRITERION Clay is a Better Idol Small Prayer By Sam Leonor the other hand, Yancey says hu- Relationship is the key. God, Groups on Campus Pastor mans crave relationship. Human I believe, intended for us to ex- I watched "From Justin to sexuality encourages relationship. perience sexuality as a personal Campus Kelly" this summer. Some of Evidence of this is that humans encounter, in the appropriate con- you just lost a lot of respect for engage in sex only when it is part text: Marriage. When we defy that Courtesy of Johnny Ramirez me, I know. I was on a plane to of a negotiated contract between basic purpose for which we were and Marnie McClain Australia and my reading light parties. Think about it. A mar- given this very beautiful gift, in If you are interested in joining was not working so to pass the riage vow or a tourist paying for the words of Chris Blake, "we a small prayer group this quarter time I had to watch all the mov- a prostitute's time are both con- get wacky." Anything that leads then you are in luck. There are ies shown. (I had intended to read sensual contracts. When there is to simply satisfying our desires many options and you are wel- my Bible the entire way there but no contract we call it rape and we and doesn't include a lasting, come and encouraged to attend without a light...) If you haven't punish it. consensual, godly relationship all. Here are a few of the groups seen "From Justin to Kelly" you So where am I going with all will, in the end, cause us a lot that await your arrival: really should. It's got something this? I realized on the plane that of hurt. for everyone: Sex, sexuality, sing- "From Justin to Kelly" is a bad This is why I believe that Clay Monday's at 5 p.m.. ing, sex, songs, sex, and scantily movie. (Not just because it lacks Aiken is a better pop star. Not In Pastor Sam's office dressed people... and sex. What a credible plot, setting, charac- because his music is better than in the world? Is that what made ters and acting... Five monkeys Ruben's. Not because he is bet- Monday's at 5:30 p.m. these people American Idols? Is with a camera could have made ter looking than Justin or Kelly. In the garden that what we all voted for? Is this a better movie.) It's bad because It's because of something he said Tuesday's at 2 p.m. about to turn into a typical pasto- it assumes that what we crave is while being interviewed for the ral condemnation of lust and the not relationship. It implies that October 13 issue of Time mag- On campus complete disregard society (led what we want is to express our azine. While talking about the Friday's at 1 p.m. by evil - MTV) has for values? animal nature. This assumption is overwhelming pressure to include Gladwyn Hall Maybe. Please read on. everywhere in entertainment. As sexually explicit lyrics in his Thursday's at 7 p.m. Philip Yancey in his new book the very subtle (and may I add songs he said, "There are certain "Rumors of Another World: What classy) line from Bloodhound words and emotions I don't want South Hall Lobby on Earth Are We Missing?" says Gang says, "You and me, baby, kids hearing, and I'm not chang- Tuesday's at 8 p.m. , that "the problem with modern ain't nothing but mammals, so ing because they think it's going Jodi's House society is that our attempts at let's do it like they do it on the to sell better!" Amen. ... reducing sex between humans to Discovery Channel." You still Friday's at 1 p.m. a purely physical act is making don't believe me? Next time you Romans 12:2 Eagles Nest us schizophrenic". On the one are in the mall spend a few min- "Do not conform any Monday's at 6:30 p.m. hand scientists insist that we are utes in Abercrombie & Fitch re- longer to the pattern of organisms like any other animal, ally paying attention to what they this world, but be trans- On campus and that sex is a natural expres- are selling. Hint: it's more than a formed by.the renewing Wednesday's at 10 a.m. sion of that animal nature. On wrinkled $80 T-shirt. of your mind." On campus —i Thursday's at 10 p.m. fi Faith in Action ■j'i: -aim sutw mi \(i ibfri -ii , .,.,. .Qladwyn.Hall See you all there! "The greatest sin of our time is not the few who have destroyed but the Hiking, backpacking, rock climb- vast majority who've sat idly by." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ing, camping, horseback riding, surfing, kayaking OUTDOORS By Sapna Sharma victims of human rights violations, defenders throughout history have to developing and disseminating been motivated by the ideals and CLUB!!! Senior, History Major ideas about human rights and the beliefs of their respective religions. Meeting this THUR.. (Oct 23) @ values in which they are rooted, Together we can educate and mo- ,8pm, or MON (Oct 27) @ 6pm at BODY Faith communities have the long been involved in human rights to promoting institutions and bilize concerned individuals to SALSU/Bookstore Brickyard. work, from providing services to public policies supportive of hu- raise their voices to promote and For more info, contact Joy @x3215, man rights. Many human rights protect human rights. or email [email protected] Twenty-first Annual Honors Pizza Vespers Held GOT SALSU? By Hilary Sparks Courtesy of Joy Asumen Religious V.P. of SALSU The 215' Annual Honors Pizza discussed the fact that to a lot of final notes were those of "I like vespers was held at Dr. Bradley's people chaos seems to be a sign bananas, I think that mangos are October 31 - November 2 house. Approximately twenty- of no meaning, but in reality it is a sweet, but nothing can beat the SALSU Retreat five honors students were in at- sign of freedom. We think of God sweet love of God..." Leo Carillo Beach ($5) tendance, ranging from freshmen as an all knowing, all powerful After worship some drifted Last day to sign-up: to seniors. A half dozen Honors being, but what does that mean home, but others lingered until October 29th. 5 p.m. faculty were there as well. Dr. in regards to his intervention in 11:45 when the RA's left and October 24,2003 last day Karlow was the speaker. our lives, particularly natural di- the rest began to think maybe people can get refund. The pizza vespers is always sasters? When people ask what the Bradleys would like to go the first honors activity of the was God's intent, particularly to bed. Wednesday, October 29 year, because it is important to in regards to the earthquake on Rendezvous. us that as we focus on academic a Sunday morning in the South excellence and strive to change that caused dozens of churches to SAM 10 p.m. Sharp our environments for the better crumble; his answer is that God's (Sabbath Afternoon Ministry) that we not forget the true source intent was for the earth's plates to We're gonna sing sing sing. Friday Night, October 24 of excellence and change. behave in accordance with their We're gonna shout shout First Service The whole gang hung out in nature. He also spoke in regards shout. Speaker: Vaughn Nelson the Bradleys' beautiful back- to the 40 days of purpose project SO COME! 7:45 p.m. yard, eating pizza, chatting on campus. Visit the Old Folks at Loma Worship music was lead by with friends, and meeting new Linda Villa. Midnight Cafe people. Dr. Karlow spoke about Rob Wolcott, religious studies Right after First Service the existence and consequences senior; who carried on bravely Meet at the Brickyard of freewill. He referenced John through a dozen special requests @ 3 p.m. Polkinghorne's book. Quarks, after worship had officially Call SALSU for more info. Saturday, October 25 Chaos and Christianity: Ques- ended. He was accompanied Transportation provided. Stahl Center Sabbath tions to Science and Religion. He by Dr. Bradley's parakeet. The LSU Church CRITERION OPEN FORUM OCTOBER 23, 2003 Tiffi's Tips Do We Dare? By Tiffany Cavitt By Lynneth Solis
Have You Prayed Today? down. He is here to listen. He As I take a look around this and learn from them. We're sup- Prayer can heal the mind, body has stated in his word, "For campus, I can see a few students posed to feel awkward, experience and soul. Prayer without ceas- your Father knows the things who seem to have everything new things, and, then, after a long ing is the best and healthiest you have needed of before you about their lives planned out. I learning process, make decisions way to start your day out right! ask Him"(Matthew 6:7). Prayer am particularly intimidated by accordingly. Youth is all about LSU student Alicia Galecka is a gave Samson the strength to these students. They appear to be being unsure about what we are strong advocate in asking God conquer his enemies, and it following this perfect plan for their doing and, then, learning from our to work in all areas of her life. helped the Israelites defeat ser- lives; they're so self-assured and so successes, as well as our failures. She feels, "prayer is a power- pent sickness in the wilderness. wise about what is best for them. No matter how much our parents, ful tool that keeps people intact God works in magnificent ways What is worse, things seem to be teachers, youth pastors, or friends mentally ahdr physically." Ac- to embrace us with the gift of going along according to their try to guide and teach us about life, plans! Now, don't get me wrong, cording to physician's assistant prayer no matter what we have there's nothing like venturing out Hobson Bryant, at Moses Me- it's not bad to have things planned into the world and soaking it all in, -done. He sent his only unigente out; it's not bad at all. Actually, it's morial Hospital, .God healed a (begotten) Son to save us so that until we are able to make life-long great to be so sure about plans for choices for ourselves, guided by patient whose .body collapsed we could come to him in prayer. the future. But, let's face it. For after colon surgery. He says, "If God. This means that some will When you pray you build a the most part, there are a bunch of choose the wrong major twenty- you believe,, if you believe God strong, growing faith relation- studentsjustlikeyouandl. With- seven times; others will end up is with you. that your medicines ship with Jesus Christ, remem- out a clue about what we want for dating ten different wrong people; are. going ■ links within them." I couldn't continue giving God her all, car- ger and better than our dreams. He help but understand that she is on rying God wherever she may go. wants to bless us with a good life, a mission to reach beyond any- She points out that ministering to do we dare accept it? one's expectations. Her devotion others of a different "faith doesn't to God has reached out to people bother her, no matter what, she The CRITERION is published and no one would imagine. Last year can offer something that God has copyrighted by La Sierra University. she visited the Communist Party put in her heart." All rights are reserved. Reprinting of and had some amazing things to This year Mrs. Cahill has a any material in this publication without say, " I spoke with a communist lot ahead of her. She prays that the written permission of La Sierra leader about myself, referring to the students of Homebase arc University. The CRITERION reserve Homebase, and the students I've "empowered to think outside of the right to reject or modify advertising helped, he just stopped me from the box, expressing creativity," whose content discriminates on the basis speaking and said this was a sign and presenting Jesus as the same of ancestry, color, national origin, race, from God to bring me here. He yesterday, today, and tomorrow. religion, disability, age, sex, or sexual said a few days ago he picked up For those freshmen out there, orientation. THE VOICE OF THE STUDENT BODY OF LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY CRITERION Serving the LSU community since 1922 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 8003 [email protected] Fire Strikes Hundreds of Families By Sujic Chang Many Californians will not look ident Michael Kiemeney, could see the come of it." School, 31322 Cole Grade Road back on the month of October. 2003 fire from his house, located just a mile For those who would like to a take Pine Valley - Mountain Empire with great fondness. An Indian Sum- away from the fire. "We were told to a part in the Disaster Relief, some Jr./Sr. High School, 3305 Buckman mer, humidity in the single digits, evacuate and had just a few minutes information about various facilities a four-year drought that kiln-dried to pack a few precious things. It was listed below. Springs Drive chaparral shrub lands near the Pacific strange to think 1 might not have a Ocean and so stressed the pine trees house to come back to." Luckily the Apple Valley High School, 11837 VOLUNTEERS: in the San Bernardino forest that they Kiemeney's home was saved but oth- Navajo Road, Apple Valley Quotas for volunteers have been became vulnerable.to an attack by ers did not fare so well. filled. There will be no more immedi- beetles, all contributed to the worst Possibly the most devastating situa- Bon-ego High School, 2281 Dieg- ate Volunteer Orientations. firestorm in state history. The 11 fires tion is faced by freshman Jay Wilson, ueno Road, Boirego Springs DONATIONS: in Southern California have consumed a double major in mathematics and Donations may be made by calling almost 750.000 acres, killed 20 people music, whose house was reduced to a Hesperia High School, 9898 Maple Ave., Hesperia 1-800-HELP-NOW or by mailing or pile of rubble. Around hand delivering a check to the Ameri- 8:30 am on the momint> can Red Cross, 3650 Fifth Avenue, San of October 3, 2003 Jay Jesse Turner Center, 6396 Citrus Ave., Fontana Diego, CA, 92103. Donor Designation received a phone call Will Always Be Honored. Write on the from his parents in San check or include in the envelope what Diego. They told him Sultana High School, 17311 Sultana Ave., Hesperia area and for what disaster you would that at 5:30 in the morn- like your donation to go to. ing a wall of fire was fast Mountain Empire Junior and Senior approaching their house. High School 3305 Buckman Springs Donations of food, used clothing They were given a half Road, Pine Valley and other items are being accepted an hour to evacuate. by the San Diego Food Bank (866- Nothing much could San Bernardino International Air- 350-3663) and all 12 Salvation Army be packed in an half an port 294 South Leland Norton Way, locations (1-800-SAL-ARMY). hour period. Wedding San Bernardino"!" photos, a computer, and Animal Rescue Operations: a camera Were the'only SHELTERS & FACILITIES: Oregon Humane Society. San and destroyed almost 3.500 homes. items they were able to save as they Crest - St. John's Church, 2005 Crest Bernardino Animal Control 606 lour blazes ravaged San Diego ran for lives. People were asked to Drive - NOT a shelter but a church that E. Mill Street San Bernardino, CA County, burning more than 370,000 head to a nearby high school, where is offering assistance. The Red Cross 92415-0003 acres of land, destroying more than relatives could contact them. is providing food. 2600 homes, and left more than a Jay had a chance to visit the site Humane Society of the United do/en residents dead. From Ventura where his house once stood. He FOUR other Red Cross shelters are States Disaster Relief Donation Hot- County to the San Bernardino Moun- speaks of the surreal experience, "It still currently open: line 1-888-259-5431 tains to the eastern part of San Diego certainly didn't feel like I was walking County, the firestorm disaster has into a long-lived neighborhood. There Bonego Springs - Borrego Springs Animal Disaster Relief San Diego destroyed millions of dollars worth was nothing other than black ashes and High School, 2281 Dieguero Road Humane Society : 5500 Gaines St. San of property. Authorities are still rubble." Rummaging through pile of Diego, CA 92110 (619) 299-7012 ext. conducting a detailed investigation rubble, he found a couple of mugs and Santee - Santana High School, 9915 2245 into what caused the fires. Some sus- a few items from the kitchen that sur- Magnolia Avenue pected causes include the work of an vived the fire. His fine coin collection La Sierra University Church "Fire- arsonist and a lost hunter who ignored was completely ruined, left in a big Valley Center - Valley Center High storm Victims Fund" 909)354-7095 a signal fire. The loss from the fires is blob of metal melted altogether. At the enormous, so enormous that President time of evacuation, his parents took 2 Bush declared California a National dogs with them, leaving behind 7 cats Disaster. With more than S2 billion and 1 sheep. Only 4 of the seven cats dollars in damage, it is going to be big and the sheep survived. challenge for Southern California to The family will begin reconstruction recover from the blaze that virtually very soon. Their homeowners insur- wiped out four counties altogether. ance will cover the cost of rebuilding Governor Davis said the wild fires from ground up and comprehensive are the costliest disaster that Califor- coverage will pay for some of the nia has ever faced. More than 12,000 items in the house that were lost in firefighters have stepped in thus far to the blaze. Despite experiencing this extinguish the flames. devastating tragedy, the strong fresh- Members of the LSU community man likes to see the event as one of found themselves unfortunate victims those bad things that can happen to of the blaze. Rancho Cucamonga resi- good people. He adds, "Take it and- dent and SALSU Executive Vice-Pres- stride. Trust that something good will Jay looks at the remains of his family's Jeep. Page 2 Page 4 Page 6 Page 8 First Town Hall Meeting What is Ramadan? Lessons from the Recall! Cosmic Bowling UNIVERSITY LIBRARY NOV 17 2003 CRITERION CAMPUS NEWS NOVEMBER 11. 2003 First Town Hall Meeting of the Year Held in HMA By Shaun Loo On Wednesday, October 22 the to renovate and expand the dining still living in Corona Student Association of La Sierra commons will be one of the priority Point Apartments. Jen- University held a Town Hall meet- projects as well. nifer Tyner offered the ing at Hole Memorial Auditorium. The development of.the road in explanation that the The occasion offered an opportunity front of the Administration Building university is looking at for dialogue and an open discussion and cafeteria has been a major con- several options for deal- between the administration, faculty cern for drivers who need to cross ing with this problem, members and the students of La Si- on either sides of the university. including building a erra University. The administration With the closure of Pierce Street new residence hall. One was represented by Dr. Lawrence T the only way to get to the other side of the main reasons for Geraty. President of La Sierra Uni- of the university is to use the upper the problem is the period versity, Dr. Ella Simmons, Provost driveway of the campus, or to drive of building time neces- / Vice President for Academic Ad- all the way around Riverwalk. Dr. sary for the completion ministration. Jennifer Tyner, Vice Geraty explained that the reason for of construction a new President for Student Life and Pat the slow development of the con- residence hall. Special exceptions Health Services has been work- Reynolds of university security. necting road was mainly because of will be taken and the age limit will ing to ensure the best care possible There to represent the student body different suggestions and negotia- be lowered again by next year in for the students. Last year, Health were the SALSU officers, senators tions raised by the master planning order to fulfill the living needs of Services of La Sierra University and any other students who chose group. La Sierra University students. . treated over ten thousand cases. to attend. The Path of Just, which was The security on campus has Plans to relocate Health Services Among the issues discussed were scheduled for completion in the been a major concern among the are still being considered. The cafeteria conditions, university land spring of 2003, is still under con- LSU community. Many expressed Health Services staff will probably development. Learning support struction due to the development their desire for the lighting of the be increased in order to meet the center test fees, rooms of residence of the university land as well as the campus to be improved for the student's medical needs. Improving halls, security, health services and overhaul of the university electri- safety of the students and staff. the resources of Health Services revenue from La Sierra University cal lines. In response to concerns regarding will be an additional priority plan land. Students have complained about the security of the campus, Pat along with the new science complex The operating status of the the new testing fees in the Learning Reynolds of University Security and the cafeteria. commons was discussed first. In Support Center. Some argue that explained that it takes the security Additional matters were brought response to the concerns about caf- tuition fees should cover the testing guards approximately three addi- up for discussion. The revenue from eteria space. Jennifer Tyner agreed fees. Dr. Ella Simmons responded tional minutes to arrive during an the university land and leased land that the cafeteria is crowded and by saying that the tuition fees sup- emergency call which is due to the will be used to fund the university outdated. Food Services have port other needs of the university. lack of manpower. Widening walk infrastructure, endowment funds been requesting more*space to en- Also, the administration has been ways, installing better lighting and and to ensure educational quality. able better services. Dr. Geraty said having difficulties operating the the formation of escort groups are There is also aJjeautification plan that the university has hired master university with the increased cost in the works. However, these plans in the works for the land behind the planners to renovate and expand of providing services. cannot move forward at this time parking lot of Sierra Towers. the university cafeteria in order The 2003-2004 academic year due to the construction of the uni- The Jown Hall Meeting ad- to accommodate more students. has seen the highest enrollment at versity land. In the meantime, the journed at 10 p.m. with a word Currently, the main priority of the La Sierra University in 23 years, gates at Upper Campus Drive are of appreciation from the repre- university is the development of which has resulted in Angwin secured at 8:30 pm every evening sentatives of the administration. the new science complex, which Hall, Calkins Hall, Gladwyn Hall, for safety reasons and a detailed A closing prayer followed shortly will begin soon and is expected South Hall and Sierra Towers be- list of the campus lighting and thereafter. For students who missed to be completed by August 2005. ing filled to maximum capacity security incidents are taken every this Town Hall Meeting, there will There is a possibility that the plan with approximately ten students two weeks. ' be another one held next quarter. Drama Production By Katie Wagner "You should never wear your best classes, feel that the experience was favor of requiring students to attend to Chilson, most of her students last pants when you go out to fight for good for them. Bethanie Johnson, certain events or activities. Yet as year complained more about having freedom and truth." a sophomore History major at a performer, he says that it is nice to pay for the performances than for Audiences at La Sierra Univer- LSU, said, "I think that attending to have a guarantee of some audi- being forced to attend them. sity will hear this line, and many these performances gives students ence. Although the price is only S3, in others from Dr. Stockmann, during a unique opportunity and it also "I think it's a good thing to be some classes it is more money than fall quarter's drama production. shows support for the cast and crew exposed to performances by fel- students want to spend.. Many can Sponsored by the English depart- of the show." low students on campus. Drama is afford to pay the fee but there are ment. An Enemy of the People by Not everyone, however, thinks meant to provoke, not only entertain, always a few that run into problems Henrik Ibsen will be performed in that students should be forced to and live theater is "active" entertain- over this issue. Matheson chapel from November go to the shows. Some, like Clau- ment with a 2500 yearhistory," said An Enemy of the People concerns 13-16. dia Arevalo, a sophomore and a Bruce Gilman, an English profes- political and social issues of a small The production involves numer- Religious Studies major, argue sor and the faculty advisor for this town. This particular production is ous LSU students in one way or adamantly against the idea. "I find production. "There is something set in the 1950s, which, according to another. Many students are cast it difficult to enjoy the show when special about live theater, especially Jennifer Davis, "adds an interesting and crew members in the show I'm obligated to be there," Arevalo when your classmates, friends and dimension." Another actress, Trade itself. Others are excited to see said. teachers are on stage." Douglas, said that this show is "one the drama merely for some sort of Students, however, are not alone Aarika Chilson, an English grad- of the most intense performances entertainment on campus. Yet for in having mixed feelings on the mat- uate student and Freshman English I've ever been in." the majority of freshmen, as well as ter. Cast members of these compul- Teacher's Assistant, strongly be- The cast and crew consist mainly most English majors, this produc- sory performances, as well as actual lieves that attending a drama per- of LSU students, although there are tion is a mandatory event. teachers, also have differing views formance is a good idea, at least few who live off campus. Andrea Discussions of whether or not on this topic. for students enrolled in Freshman Geli, the director, is one of them. going to drama productions should Rob Wolcott, who is play- English 111. On the other hand, she Although she says that the commute be a required part of the curriculum ing Dr. Stockmann this fall, said is concerned about the money aspect from Los Angeles does create chal- cause much debate on campus. Sev- that he understands both sides of of things. "Even though the price is lenges, she is excited about seeing eral students, who in previous years the problem. On the one hand, as a small, students shouldn't have to pay this show put into action and hopes found play attendance a requisite for student himself, he is not usually in to see a required event." According to see "a full house every night!" . [email protected] CAMPUS NEWS CRITERION Learning Through Service By Sapna Sharma, News Editor To Seek. To Know, To Serve. It low educational performance, high ity of students are Hispanic, but Rochelle were each given four chil- is often much easier to quote the crime, and a high dropout rate. there are also African Americans dren to tutor. Jesse Grismer told his La Sierra University motto than Not only do these tutors help and various students from other classmates of his experience, "the to put the words into practice. For young students with homework they ethnicities. kids and I are buddies." many college students who .try to also prove to Juniors Dr. Lourdes Morales who is the balance work and school, squeez- be positive role Damien Gar- co-founder and president of LEARN ing community service into an models. One cia and Jesse stated "I've been a professor for over already packed schedule can prove of the active Grismer and thirty years and never have I had to be a challenge . But just recently participants in seniors Clau- so much fun!" Through their very the Modern Language department this program, dia Carmona eyes tutors have seen the progress started a program that helps to en- Roland Juarez and Rochelle of students who were unable to read sure a bright future for many young stated "Not Hover are stu- when they first began the program, children in Riverside. The Latino only do I find dents in Dr. and now they are eager to read to Educational Advancement & Re- this program Myrtha Pizar- their tutors. The skills, which these search Network (LEARN) and the to be reward- ro's Interme- students learn, are not only helping Casa Blanca Learning Center have ing, but its an diate Spanish them in school work but it goes on to teamed up to create a program for exceptional course. Clau- help them in school. The program is college students to help children feeling know- dia found her- designed to promote academic suc- in elementary and middle school. ing that we've self working cess and continue on to college. This program began just this year made a differ- with groups of For more information or an ap- and provides tutoring services to ence." These six children at plication stop by the Spanish de- almost 100 students ranging in age tutors help the a time. "It is partment. Their looking for tutors from kindergarten to eighth grade. children with their English skills, bit overwhelming trying to teach on Tuesday afternoons. Not only The tutors help students in the Casa including grammar, spelling, and so many small children simultane- does this look good on your resume Blanca area of Riverside, which pronunciation as well as with their ously. The experience is teaching it makes a difference is someone's historically, has had a reputation of mathematics studies . The major- me patience," Damien, Jesse and life. The Secret Life of aTA $10 Fee for Make-up Quizzes/Tests Meet Rusty a.k.a. David Perez Sujie Chang By HHarry sparks As of Fall Quarter 2003, the Associate Director of Learning Rusty is a student in the English Adventist school. He said, "It's fun Learning Support & Testing Cen- Support & Testing Center, up-close Department's masters program. He to be at a place where the predomi- ter has instituted a $10 charge for proctoring of exams is virtually im- is also a TA (Teaching Assistant), nant culture is Adventist and'under- make-up quizzes and exams. There possible with the current situation. this means that on top of taking standing of the life style I choose. was growing concern that the new The budget has not allowed the hir- his required classes, so that he can Where most people understand God service charge was justified. A ing of any new employees. So as it earn his masters, he gets to teach the way I do." He also likes the SALSU survey revealed that out of is one desk worker may be tied up freshmen English. There is some small size of LSU and the personal 185 students asked, the number of answering phone calls, or trying to confusion as to what precisely a TA attention one receives here. students opposing the new policy set up a make-up test for another is. Teaching assistants are a sort of After he outweighed the number of support- student standing in line while a stu- hybrid between has earns his ive students. dent sits in the other room talcing an student and masters de- The idea for the service charge exam. There are so "many tasks to teacher. On top gree he hopes originated last school year when be fulfilled by a desk worker that of taking their to join a Ph.D. the department began to struggle to some of the students in the testing own classes, a program and maintain operations on a low bud- center would often take advantage full load for a end up teach- get and with an understaffed facility. of the hectic office environment. graduate stu- ing English An attempt to increase the budget This left plenty of chance for some dent is 8 units, Literature at of the department failed while at of the students to engage in cheat- they teach 3 the University the same time the ing activity. At unit classes. level. numbers of stu- the worst times of This means I . asked dents wishing to the quarter, there fitting grad- about the caf- take make-ups in would be 25 stu- ing in on top eteria. He said the Learning Cen- dents to line up to of their own he only eats in ter rose. In order take make-ups. homework. the cafeteria to compensate for Sometimes, they After they re- if he is with the rising need for would be turned ceive back a someone and proctoring exams, down simply be- typical assign- then only on the department cause the testing ment they have Mondays for decided to charge room could not to read and Indian food. for their services hold all of them grade between Another food on make-up quiz- at once. 90 and 140 he truly enjoys zes and tests. The number of pages. This is is ice cream. I In addition to make-ups, the students utilizing the make-up test his second year instructing our fine asked him for his favorite flavor and Learning Support & Testing Center service has risen steadily in the past freshmen in the proper use of the he started to give me a half dozen gives various types of exams such few years as indicated by figures pen, or keyboard, as it may be. Be- including; Rocky Road, something as CLEP, DANTE, TOEFL, Act, below. By initiating the service fore coming to LSU he taught high with coffee, or peanut butter and ACTFL, and much more. Cur- charge, the Associate Director hopes school English for seven years. I chocolate. rently, there is only one worker to to see a decrease in the number of wondered how our freshmen mea- Relish, his almost constant greet students in the reception area. students walking in for make-ups. sure up compared to his former high companion, and seeing eye dog, is The testing room can accommodate If significant numbers of students school students. My dear reader will passionate about baby carrots. She a maximum occupancy of twenty- do continue to utilize the service at be relieved to know that there is "a is also, a little human dressed up as five students and has a security cam- the new cost, the department may be significant improvement" over his a dog and more spoiled now then' era mounted near the ceiling. There able to hire a new staff who will be high school students as well as in- when they originally trained her. were a few incidents of academic able to engage in nothing but make- crease in genuine interest. She turns 7 years old this Novem- dishonesty regarding students mak- up quizzes/tests coordination while He is enjoying LSU. Before com- ber 7th and has been with Rusty for ing up missed quizzes and tests. the other worker devotes his/her ing here he had never attended an 5 years. According to Deena R.Weiss. time to office duties. CRITERION FAITH NOVEMBER 11. 2003 What is Ramadan? Ask and You Shall Receive By Sara Hussain By Cher Palomares Many Muslims are fasting Dear Criterion: and decided to stop by for the today because-it is Ramadan (the I need advice. My wife and I weekend! She lives over four hours Qu'ran's Revelation). During met in high school, started college away. I suspect she was not "just in Ramadan a Muslim is to fast, pray, together and finally after dating for the neighborhood." My mother-in-law is a large give to the needy and celebrate the four and a half years we tied the revelation of the Qu'ran with fam- knot this summer and got an apart- woman. So large in fact, that she could not sleep on our couch. Our ily and friends. Fasting involves ment together. It has one bedroom eating nothing during daylight and a little kitchen. It is nothing only option was to put her in our new bed! My wife and I took the hours, including drinking water, fancy but we donit need anything chewing gum or even eating your fancy. couch and the floor. It was our first night in our new home and we did- favorite Veggie Burger. One is to Before we even got engaged do all of their eating, drinking and my wifeis mother was planning nit even get to sleep in our own bed. I was perturbed to say the least but chewing needs before the sun rises our wedding. When we Finally I still could have handled it had that and after the sun sets. ing Ramadan due to unfortunate announced our engagement my Ramadan, the ninth month of reasons or personal reasons, one future mother-in-law totally took been an isolated incident. Unfortunately for me, it was not the Muslim calendar, began on may fast anytime during the year control. She picked the date, the October 27 and will end on either when it is convenient for the person time, the dresses, the flowers, even an isolated incident! My mother-in- November 25 or November 26 (de- or one may give money or food one the flavor of the cake. None of law has returned every weekend for needy person each fasting day of this really bothered me because I the past three and a half months! I pending on when the moon is seen) work and I go to school and what fasting will end after the moon is Ramadan. did not care at all what the color little free time I have is on the week- seen and Muslims will celebrate Eid Through fasting, Allah ("God" in scheme of the wedding was. If my (when the Qu'ran was completed Arabic) reveals to humans that He is soon-to-be wife was okay with it ends. However I donit get to spend my weekend with my wifeOat least through Prophet Muhammad). For most compassionate and merciful. then so was I. not just with my wife. I canit take it approximately 29-30 days a Muslim Allah understands and knows the At the wedding, my wifeis anymore. What should I do? should fast. difficulties we face each day of our mother talked the most of anyone However, the Qu'ran states lives and so it is not condemned if at the reception, cut the cake for us Sincerely, A frustrated newlywed that if one is not able to fast dur- one does not fast during the month and then changed our song to her of Ramadan. song. Still I was not troubled. I The purpose of fasting during was just happy to be married. Our Dear Frustrated Newlywed, Ramadan is to show respect to honeymoon was what I was looking Talk to your wife. Does she mind Allah for giving us the best guide, forward to. her motheris frequent visits? If she the Qu'ran, and practice self-control Our honeymoon was great. The does then the two of you need to sit and inner reflection. It is a time of day we returned from Hawaii was that mother-in-law of yours down worship and contemplation, a time the first day we moved into our new and tell her what is on your mind. to strengthen family and commu- apartment. It was our first time liv- It may be that she is not even aware nity ties. Muslims believe that the ing away from home and our first of the inconvenience she is causing Qu'ran is the last and final Holy time living together. We spent all you. book and Ramadan celebrates its day unpacking and arranging our If your wife is not bothered by revelation as given by Allah through new home. I worked for hours as- the visits then perhaps your moth- Prophet Muhammad (Allah's Grace sembling our bed. Finally after I er-in-law is not really the problem. and Peace be upon Him). had tightened every bolt and screw Whatever the case may be you need I wandered out into our tiny little to have a discussion with your new living room and collapsed onto the wife about who is an appropriate couch. Before I could close my houseguest and how often they Oppose or Support? The eyes I heard a knock on the door. should visit. I opened the door to see the last It may be of little comfort to you person on earth I wanted to seeOmy at this point, but try to remember Monument Case mother-in-law. There she was in the that your mother-in-law has done flesh. I thought about closing the one very good thing for you. She By Leann Jimenez door and pretending not to be home produced your beautiful wife and opposing towards the way Jesus, but intellectually I knew that would you can at least appreciate her for Two churches in Pennsylvania that. are battling against each other on would like us to like us to view each not solve anything. I pretended to Sincerely, the right to display a monumental other. One should never tell some- be happy to see her. She came in one "their going to hell"; instead, with her suitcases and announced Cher statue of a dead homosexual man. Criterion Advice Guru You may be thinking the church is the church should embrace them that she was in the neighborhood going to state positive things about and influence them through their this man, well I think not. They way of life. That alone will place a want to carve in this monument larger and more positive impact on say. Freedom of speech would Upcoming that this man will be going to hell homosexuals. A biased statue is not pop in, including the immoral acts SALSU Events because he is homosexual, basically going to solve the problem." that God has placed as wrong. The Bill of Rights may say we have stating that all homosexuals are go- Wednesday (12th) (9:55 p.m.) ing to enter into eternal damnation. Lael Bertide the freedom to do this and that, The church opposing this filed a but when it comes down to it, are lawsuit to prevent them from doing "With all due respect, a church's opinions go in one ear and out the Rendezvous this. Now, it has become a known function is to win and nurture souls other. The supporters are right on "Hispanic Ministries" all back east, and the church that for the kingdom of God. 1 agree one point, but God has called us to only portray His love. We have to wants to display this monument is that homosexuality is definitely im- Friday (14th) (9 p.m.-11 now considered a cult. I would be moral, but to go to such extremes as remember that we're all sinners, and there is no bigger or smaller p.m.) more detailed on the names of the to erect a statue is also wrong. Two church and the man, but that was wrongs don't make it right and who sin. And like the opposed said, no one has the right to judge, especially held confidential. is the church to judge? Isn't that Midnight cale I asked a few students to state God's prerogative?" on.an issue as big as this. God is the judge. Displaying a statue will their opinion on this story. • Wednesday (19th) Those opposed have stated their chase the lost away from the Lord, Porshia Baker opinions, but what about the sup- and I don't think God honors that at porters? I couldn't find anyone all. What kind of church would do Rendezvous "1 believe the statue is only a who would support this story, but this? This is ridiculous, and most "Thanksgiving Special" sign of hate, which is completely I could imagine what they would likely this lawsuit will pass. [email protected] NEWS & VIEWS CRITERION SIFE Returns California leads country again to Mexico By Anlai Jiao By Yohany Ingleton California has long been known to play politics in Sacramento. trol, against taxes, wants to insure to be politically and socially pro- The political landscape is chang- low-income families...you get the gressive. We experiment, succeed, ing. Democrats don't have all the idea. He's no Republican, but no Some twenty members of the and then lead the rest of the coun- answers (look at Davis), and Re- Democrat either. He's a gift from SIFE team plan to travel to Baja try. And lead we did. California publicans sure don't either (look at heaven for independents in "Ka- California, just proved to the country that Bush), so what do we do? What are lee-fwol-nya." He was a donkey Mexico, this Thanksgiving break we can sort through 135 different Americans good at? What did we in elephant's clothing. to continue a project the team started candidates for governor. We also do at the Constitutional Convention Add that to him being a social three years ago at Colegio Valle de proved that a candidate can become in 1787? Compromise! conservative. He's sincere, apolo- la Trinidad Elementary School. The governor with only 2 months of Arnold sits on the fence with gizes when he's wrong, stands up focus of this November's trip will for what he believes is right, and be to teach kids in all eight grades campaigning. All a candidate has abortion. He supports gay rights, to do is appeal to the independents. but not gay marriages. He be- he states it like it is. And Ameri- various lessons about financial lit- After all, that's what Schwarzeneg- lieves in racial equality in employ- cans like that. Now, of course, that eracy. In addition, the SIFE students ger did at the recall elections this doesn't mean he'll always make will help refurbish the dormitory, ment. He's tough on crime. He's October. pro-environment, mentions noth- the right decisions. But, it does which is badly needing a face lift, Independents are growing in ing about corporations, supports mean that Californians are willing especially inside, to accommodate California. Whoever captures the inner-city school development, the school's growing population. to give him a chance. And this we independents in California gets anti-big government, for gun con- did. Overwhelmingly. Since the SIFE team started work- ing with the school, and bringing projects such as the Little Red Hen chicken business and the Internet computer lab, enrollment has in- creased from 35 to about 125 this year. For more information e-mail [email protected]. SIFE Students Support City Stay Healthy This Quarter Council Candi- By Andrew Garrett date Dom Betro It's inevitable. With more than * Practice common sense. It and cough suppressant like DayQuil 200 viruses known to cause the sounds simple, and it is. Change during the day or NyQuil for night- common cold, sooner or later this washcloths, sponges, and dish- time use. And there's no substitute By Andrew Garrett year you'll end up with the telltale cloths on a regular basis. Replace for bed rest and plenty of fluids sniffles, cough, and scratchy throat your toothbrush frequently. Clean to ensure a speedy recovery. Re- The first weekend in November of a cold. In fact, statistics show that surfaces you touch with a germ-kill- member, antibiotics are ineffective found nine SIFE students taking the most adults experience four to six ing disinfectant. against viruses, so they won't help next step to get Dom Betro elected colds each year, with children being * Prepare now. Before cold sea- your cold. for City Council. The SIFE team even more susceptible — catching son hits, stock up on the essentials For help choosing the right joined other Betro volunteers to on average nine colds or more. ~ nasal decongestant, cough sup- over-the-counter medications for distribute literature in Riverside When it comes to battling this pressant, tissues, and pain reliever your cold symptoms, check with neighborhoods. Taking to the streets unwelcome visitor, Wal-Mart phar- — so that you are ready at the.first your local Wal-Mart pharmacist. everyone involved covered the city macist Lori Mendoza recommends signs of a cold. If you have unusually severe cold of Riverside with materials encour- hand washing as your first line of Despite your best efforts, colds symptoms, high fever, ear pain, or aging voters to mark Dom Betro on defense. "Colds come on gradually are extremely difficult to prevent a cough that gets worse while other their ballots on Tuesday,"November and spread easily, usually through entirely. If the cold catches up with cold symptoms improve, call your 4th. The election will produce four hand contact or from sneezing and you, expect to experience a stuffy doctor. new council persons to represent coughing," she says. "Wash hands or runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, Wards 1,3,5, and 7. frequently and be sure to keep coughing, and mild fatigue. These Betro, a SIFE Advisory Board your hands away from your eyes, symptoms show up between one member, is running for the Coun- nose, and mouth since these are and three days after you are infected cil seat left open by Chuck Beaty the easiest areas for germs to enter by a cold virus and typically last in Ward One whom is not seeking your body." for about three days. At that point reelection. Betro, president of Fam- Other ways to prevent the spread the worst is over, but you may feel ily Services Association and owner of the cold are simple: congested for a week or more. of Calabria restaurant, has lived in * Avoid close contact with people While there's no cure for the Riverside for 18 years. His commit- who have a cold. Stay away from common cold, over-the-counter ments to distinctive neighborhoods, crowded places. If your child has a medications can provide temporary a strong local economy, eased traffic cold, wash his or her toys after play relief of symptoms. "As soon as you congestion and increased job avail- to minimize the risk of spreading feel a cold coming on, start treat- ability in Riverside have highlighted the virus. ing your symptoms," said Mendoza. his campaign efforts. SIFE has been * Get plenty of rest. Staying well "Adults with a cold might want to an asset to the campaign since Betro rested keeps your immune system start with something as simple as announced his candidacy in April: strong so it can fight off germs. It acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help creating presentations for fund-rais- also helps keep stress at bay, another body aches." ers, providing technical support, trigger that can weaken the immune For other cold symptoms, like and consistently inundating neigh- system and make you vulnerable to coughing and congestion, Mendoza borhoods with Betro materials. colds. recommends a nasal decongestant CRITERION EDITORIALS & LETTERS NOVEMBER 11.2003 Lessons from the Recall! STAFF By Jay Razzouk Volume 75, Issue Z It would hardly be an exaggera- comes from a long line of devout steroids during his bodybuilding Editor-in-Chief tion to say that California will never democrats. There were probably days. The article stirred no more Whitny Braun be the same. A month after the more Democrats than Republicans than a hiccup. recall election which shook Grey standing behind Arnold at his an- After seven weeks of grueling Welcome to Stomping Grounds, the first official guide to Riverside American Red Cross written by college students, for college students. This summer the City of Riverside hired five col- lege students, representing the four major colleges and universities in Volunteers Orientation!!! Riverside, to scope out fun things to do in the city. They spent the month of July writing the guide, hoping to answer the all too com- Thursday, November 13, 5 p.m. mon question of "What is there to do in Riverside?" What did they find out? River- side has plenty of unique hangouts, interesting shopping and a wide va- the Student Center riety of eats to anyone's desires (and budget). Whether you are looking Sign up in OSA ext. 2383 for a night out on the town or just a good place to go hiking, this guide or Campus Ministries ext. 2090 will show you where. So, next time you're bored out of your mind and need something to do, don't waste your time or gas going out to LA or the beach, grab For more info e-mail Joy at this guide at the Student Life office and find out something new about Riverside. For more information [email protected] call the Student Life office at ex- tension 2100. Brain Ticklers SAISU SOCIAL (A/(-l\IT: Compiled by Andrew Garrett The word cemetery derives from COTIKMC the Greek word "koimetirion" which means: dormitory. Process, BOWLING A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time Help. for 1/100th of a second. , © Conflicts This one is for Jossy and Dyan: are more The official state sport of Alaska is I3ROIM7WICK dog mushing. complex than ever. The Czech Republic has the high- CLATTIC LAINK? est per capita beer consumption in Prepare to the world at 40 gallons. The United CORONA. CALIFORNIA help people States is ranked 11 at 24 gallons per manage the capita. THORTIW |\|K>HT challenges The Bible in its complete form 10 ETC*. TO 12 A.KY. of life. or portions of it is now available in 2,233 languages. The practice of eating insects is ITT OIMU/ VI called entomophagy. DlR(-CTI0N^: Azusa Pacific University's graduate programs in The apparatus used in alcohol Psychology offer: distilleries for freeing the spirit Kristel Manal Tonstad Nicknames/ pet names: None Hometown: Oslo, Norway Age: 22 Clayton Shu Chang Kaoh Jocelyn Asencio Birthday: November 7 Social status: soltero Nicknames/ pet names: "...Ah Nicknames/ pet names: Josie, jojo, Any brothers or sisters? yes, my big Clay, Ah Pat, (Malaysian thing) or Grosie sis Linn just Clay.." Hometown: Costa Mesa, CA, USA Major: Psychology and Religion/ Hometown: Johor Bahru, Malaysia Age: 21 Pre-Med (but I moved to Loma Linda at age 3) Birthday: May 28, 1982 Favorite g#»»»«»*»»n "..that in your search for God and your purpose, you Mark Robert Tatum might find yourself..." Nicknames/ pet names (like when you were a kid): Monotonous, Tatu- SALSU mowski Hometown: "...beautiful Riverside, Religious Life California.." Age: 23 update: Joshua Matthew Thompson Birthday: February 20 Social status: single RENDEZVOUS.IOpm. Nicknames/ pet names: Bear Any brothers or sisters? "nope.. .does Hometown (state and country): a dog count?" RENDEZVOUS.IOpm. Modesto, CA, USA Major: Religious Studies RENDEZVOUS.IOpm. Age: 25 Minor: Psychology, Education Birthday: January 19 Favorite song/band: "Ugh! I Spiritual Emphasis Week Social status: single couldn't narrow it down to my favorite Any brothers or sisters? One mar- 100 songs!" starts next week on Tuesday, ried older brother What is something many people February 3 and goes through Major: Religious studies probably don't know about (not Thursday, February 5. Minor: NA even some of your friends?) "..I have Favorite song/band: PAX 117 a song in my head ALL THE TIME. It What is something many people bugs me sometimes. I try not to sing or The students will meet in the probably don't know about (not whistle it out loud too much (it bugs church at 11:00 a.m.Tuesday, even some of people) but there's always one up there. Wednesday, and Thursday. your friends?):"...my first car was a Call me OCD..." 1957 Chevy station-wagon with a Favorite sport: Tennis, Football Please consult your calendars 3-speed column shift.." Americano and join them. [email protected] CAMPUS NEWS CRITERION. Spanish Scholarship Books and Keeping Your Sanity Available By Anonymous The Don Quijote In-Country Spanish As I was just about to enter the book- 1. Hunt people you know who have Language School based in Salamanca, store, my friend walked out with a very taken that class, or are in the class dur- Spain has recently awarded the Depart- strange expression across his face. ing the present quarter and ask them if ment of Modern Languages their "Don "Guess how much I spent for my books they are interested in selling or renting Quijote Scholarship," a scholarship for today? 400 bucks!" Wow! But you their books. This is a very good option ONE PERSON to study Spanish FREE know what? That is not that extraor- because they know that they will have OF CHARGE in any of its schools in dinary. I'm sure we all have had our to get rid of their book sooner or later Mexico or Spain. close encounters with the very same (if they are selling it). Renting is a also The scholarship includes a two-week situation. Don't let it happen to you. a great option, if you do not want to intensive Spanish course consisting of If it happened already, then just keep keep the book, and you know someone 20 classes per week plus free and op- these tips in mind for next quarter. who has the book but wants to keep it tional cultural classes each week. Plan ahead. Register early, even be- (Majors). It also includes accommodation in a fore the quarter ends. By doing so, you 2. Order the book online for about double-occupancy room in a shared know for sure what classes you will be 20%-50% off. It usually takes a good student apartment during the two-week taking. First, hunt up the teachers who 4-14 days to receive your books, es- period. will be teaching your class and inquire pecially if you pick the option "free If you choose Mexico, you will stay which books you will be required to shipping". So if you start early, it's with a family. possess. You can obtain this informa- possible to get it by the first week of Contact Dr. Morales (x2120) for de- tion by looking up the classes and who school, even on the first day. tails. will be teaching it, then call or email 3. Share a book with someone. the professor with your inquiry, they I hope these information will be help- ACA Director to visit are usually more than helpful. With that ful for you. Good luck on your classes information in hand, you can either: this quarter! LSU Run for a SALSU Position TODAY! Dr. Odette Ferreira, director of Ad- ventist Colleges Abroad, will be on By OSA/SALSU campus Tuesday through Thursday, Student Association of La Sierra faculty/staff. Last day to turn in your February 3-5, 2004. On Wednesday, University (SALSU) is looking for application and recommendations is Feb. 4 at 5 p.m. she will be in the Cac- dedicated and energetic students who February 11,2004. tus Room (Dining Commons) show- are willing to be leaders on this campus Available positions are: ing videos of the various programs in for the 2004 - 2005 school year. If you President, Executive Vice President, Europe and Latin America. ALL ARE are interested in serving your fellow Religious Vice President, Social Vice INVITED. She will be available for students by being involved in SALSU, President, Financial Vice President, PR individual appointments beginning at please stop by the OSA office near the Secretary, CABL (Health and Fitness), 10 a.m. on February 4. Sign up at the bookstore. You will need to fill out an Criterion, and Perspectives. Dept. of Modern Languages (x2257) application and get two recommenda- For more information call: OSA beginning Monday, January 26. tions preferrably from a professor or a (2383) or SALSU (2005). Center for Entrepreneurship Seminar SELLING YOUR PRODUCT Speaker: David Damazo Tuesday, February 3,2003 - 5:00pm SBM 204 Dinner will be provided. Having trouble thinking of a product to sell? Or, if you already have a product, don't know how to market or sell it? This seminar will give you the knowledge to do all this and become a successful entrepreneur. After all, business is all about selling. So, if you are planning a business career, you have to come to this seminar! ■CRITERION ODDS ft ENDS JANUARY 29, 2004 SROOMSAll upcomznq FRLFU FOCZRL EUEflT?: - fc/F: CHEAP DHTE RIGHT C 9 P.m. - 11 P.m. > - lOO tfEHTtf nUHILHBLE W3/PER£Oll> - tflGn-UP B3 CHLLIHCi Otffl OR £RL£U dOOR! Ice Town - fc/lfc: PIOUIE RIGHT C lO P.m. - It P.m. 1 - con££EnTinE HPLL TONIGHT 10:00 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Rockclimbing: Wanna learn how to rockclimb? We teach. Or you can come and practice your rock-climbing techniques here at our very own rock- *1 / person climbing wall (at the fitness center). Open Sunday-Wednesday, 8- 10 pm. Only $3/night or $20/quarter. If you decide to come, please call the fitness center x2514 and let them know you are coming, Got questions? otherwise, we might not be there. For more info, contact joy at Call SALSUext. 2005 [email protected]. orOSAext.23S3 Homecoming Week Time for a party! February 1-7, 2004 Sunday: Super Bowl @ Towers Festival of Nations is hosting ail of the Holidays Monday: "Backwards Day" *Obstacle Course Relay (Backwards) around the World. If you or your group/club would Tuesday: "Cultural Day" like to make some money on *Cook Off Sunday the 22nd of Febru- Wednesday: "LSU Pride Day" ary contact the Office of *Best Eagle Cry Student Activities at ext. *Men's Basketball game 2W3 or osaolasierra.edu Remember the theme is; Thursday: "Formal Day" "Holidays Around *Fashion Contest the World", *Cheap Date Night w/ SALSU and you must hurry be- Friday: "Sports Day" cause there is limited space *3 on 3 Tournament *First Service @ 7:45 p.m. available. THE VOICE OF THE STUDENT BODY OF LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY RITERION Serving the LSU community since 1922 TUESDAY, MARCH 16,2004 [email protected] Event honors Dr. Geraty's 10th anniversary as president By Nita Gandhi Community leaders and guests would be filled with the 'movers president for advancement and Complex. gathered at the Mission Inn in and shakers' of Riverside." university relations at LSU. "It The event was opened with an Riverside Wednesday, Febru- "It was a great day for La Sierra was great for La Sierra." invocation by Jerry Lauder, presi- ary 25, for a luncheon honoring University to see so many people The event was great for La Sier- dent of the United States Pastors' Lawrence T. Geraty's 10* anni- Association. Various tributes versary as president of La Sierra to Geraty followed, including University. speeches by Thomas Mostert, The 250 guests included La Si- LSU's Board Chair; Richard Os- erra University faculty and staff, borne, president of Pacific Union as well as'Riverside's Mayor Ron College, and some of Geraty's Loveridge, presidents and chan- personal friends. A musical se- cellors of Inland Empire colleges lections played by the La Sierra and universities, and delegations Brass Quintet and a special video from the Riverside Chambers of presentation also commemorated Commerce, area congressmen, the occasion. the United Way, the LSU Board According to the man of the of Trustees, the California League hour, the event was a celebration of Nations, and many others. of both 10 years of service and Although the luncheon was positive interaction with the com- initially intended to be a surprise munity. "I am particularly grati- for Geraty, he learned of the fied that the gap between LSU and Dr. Larry Geraty receives award at his 10"" Anniversary plans a few days ahead. He was downtown is narrowing; we have surprised, however, by the magni- from ra in other ways as well. Friends a lot to offer each other," Geraty tude of the event. "I was certainly Riverside feel that passionately and donors of the University said. "I really believe that the overwhelmed at the event," said and appreciatively about our took the opportunity to contrib- best days for LSU lie ahead and Geraty. "I had no idea the room president," said Jeff Kaatz, vice ute over $3.6 million to various that we are just beginning to see school projects, most notably the the good things that are going to "I really believe that the best days for LSU lie ahead proposed Thaine B. Price Science happen as a result." and that we are just beginning to see the good things that are going to happen as a result." -Larry Geraty LSU holds annual alumni HMS Richards Library opens banquet By Eva Spiratos at LSU A beautiful and inviting tiki contributions in their fields and By Katherine Parson torch-lit walkway awaited guests dedication to their alma mater. at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February Ira E. Bailie was presented the The HMS Richards memorial Voice of Prophecy on Gillespie's 26. Upon entering La Sierra Alumnus of the Year award "For library was opened at La Sierra family. His sister Janet Mallery, University's Alumni Pavilion, his countless efforts on behalf University on Sabbath, February professor of Curriculum and visitors were transported to the of others around the world, and 28, during the alumni homecom- Instruction at LSU, had found Caribbean with a lovely seascape ongoing support of his alma mat- ing weekend. a Voice of Prophecy card in the and tropical plants capturing the ter." Fostered by the School of Re- gutter one day, sparking interest serene mood of the occasion. The The class of 1954 celebrated its ligion, the library holds a collec- in Adventism. musical entertainment and menu golden anniversary by presenting tion of books and tapes from HMS Richards spoke of his father's were also Caribbean-inspired, President Larry Geraty with a Richards Sr. 's personal and family dedication to the scripture, and with the Griffiths performing $212,000 donation designated to collection. the sacrifices that he made to "Jamaica Bob" and guests' pal- refurbishing Palmer Hall. Also, The grand opening was fol- put the Adventist message on the ates tantalized with tropical salad the class of 1950, gave $20,600 lowed by the inaugural HMS radio. HMS Richards was met and coconut sorbet, among other to the university's scholarship Richards lecture in Creative with much opposition for the foods. fund. Larry Becker, executive Ministry at Matheson Chapel. use of radio as a medium for the La Sierra University celebrated director of university relations The lecture, titled "Communi- gospel, yet he stood by his con- its annual Alumni Banquet where said, "The part of the Alumni cate Effectively," was given by victions and helped to make the various awards were given to hon- Banquet that surprised me most Richards' son, Kenneth, a pas- transmitted word one of the most or the outstanding achievements was the amount of the check from tor-evangelist. effective tools of Adventist evan- of some alumni. Tyson Chung, the class of '54, that was quite a The lecture began at 3 p.m. to gelism. Richards admonished Duleep Rodrigo, and Tamara lot of money." a chapel packed with alumni and the audience to keep up God's Russell were given Rising Star During the event, Geraty was a sprinkling of LSU students. work, and to look to the Bible as Awards, which commemorate honored in commemoration of John Jones, Dean of the School a source of spiritual inspiration those who excel and epitomize his 10lh anniversary as president of Religion, gave opening and guidance. the university's motto, "To seek, of the university. remarks, and V. Bailey Gillespie, Kenneth Richards is a pastor in to know, to serve." The event was hosted by the professor of Theology and Chris- California; he has worked on the Jay Damazo, Kenneth Bauer, LSU Alumni Association and tian Personality, introduced Voice of Prophecy broadcast and Norman Powell, and Charles was attended by 300 guests whose the speaker. The introduction was a Bible teacher at Newbold Sandefur II received Honored graduation dates ranged from as paid homage to the impact of the College in England and at LSU. Alumni Awards for individual far back as 1930 to last year. CRITERION NEWS UPDATE MARCH 16, 2004 Surgeon makes the final cut By Geneva Mertens "I forgot to mention my claim navigator in Europe, Bailie enrolled "As a medical student, Ira Bailie in surgery. It was an evolutionary to fame," said Ira Bailie, M.D., at LSU in January 1946. In Decem- was a very pleasant and outgoing process as the needs shifted in our F.A.C.S. and 1951 graduate of La ber of that year he was fellow," says Roy Jutzy, a cardiolo- hospital in Paraguay." Since then, Sierra University. "Around 1960 -more-baptized by Elder Varner gist and former classmate. After Bailie served in various countries or 1961,1 delivered a young lady at Johns, in the old Recreation Hall. graduation, Bailie had to postpone including Nepal, the USSR and our hospital in Asuncion, who later "As a young boy I read 'Canal his dream of being a country doc- Romania, as well as the U.S. became Miss America in 1985. A "One day it occurred to me that year after she was selected, Van- most of our diseases were self-in- essa Williams, Miss America, had flicted by our lifestyles and eating to give up her crown for having habits and, therefore, preventable," posed in the nude earlier. So I had says Bailie. Thus his mission be- a little fun with an article in the came to put more emphasis on local newspaper, the Turlock Jour- educating people on how to make nal. The headline read: Turlocker better choices in lifestyle and diet, has seen new Miss America in the leading him to author a book titled, buff!" "An Ounce of Prevention," which is Bailie is an 80-year-old sur- a layman's guide to the prevention geon with a sense of humor and of cancer, heart attack, stroke and a wealth of wisdom that he shares other preventable diseases. freely. "My four children and their " In July of 1992, Bailie lost Clara spouses had a dinner for me on my to cardiomyopathy. In 1993 he 80th birthday," he recalls. "They married Rita Farrar Norton. presented me with a Rolex watch Bailie admonishes LSU students inscribed with these words: TEB to live the message relayed in Mike the real McCoy. What you see is Mason's book, Practicing the Pres- what you get.'" ence of People, which sates that Characterized by his compassion many people have become Chris- and dedication to helping others, tians only because someone loved Bailie was given the Alumnus of them with a pure, safe, human the Year award by President Larry love. Geraty on February 26. "I was the recipient of that kind Bailie was born on September of love from the Mulder family, 17, 1923 in Compton, Calif. He which eventually led me to La Si- has been married twice, has four erra," says Bailie "Here, 1 learned children and keeps up with all of about the glory, of God's grace and them. "Until I blew the meniscus. about a church that was manifesting in my left knee," he says, "It was Dr. Ira and his wife Rita Bailie. love through a worldwide healing water skiing in the summer, snow ministry. More importantly, how- skiing in the winter, and tennis and Town, a book about a country tor in the United States, in order ever, this church has an educational jogging whenever." He was active doctor during the development of to respond to a call he and his first ministry that has improved the lot in amateur radio for many years, the Erie Canal, and that peaked my wife Clara received to start medical of millions in this world and given "but the computer has edged that interest in becoming a doctor," says work in Paraguay. them hope for the world to come." out for the time being," he says. Bailie. After graduating from LSU, "On furloughs I took residency To LSU students he says, "Join After serving 19 months in the he enrolled in the Loma Linda Uni- training in Ob/Gyn and general sur- those who have gone before you. 9th Air Force as a radar operator- versity School of Medicine. gery, leading to a board certification Go forth and do likewise." Raving Ran*tees are all the rage By Geneva Mertens What can you wear that doesn't sion requires a more chic look, at a time and still have money to with your Ran*tees are vital for leave you broke? What can you add a pair of vintage jeans, and buy the expensive books required running to class. Puma offers wear to class, the gym, and ev- a pair of at the begin- lightweight leather tennis shoes erywhere in between, without Jimmy ning of the called Mostro Mesh, and for breaking the bank? Ran*tees. C h o o quarter. about $90, they sure make run- Ran*tees are the hottest thing stilettos. If, by a ning to class much easier. since Louis Vuitton, and are at What's rare chance, Be prepared as spring rolls more than half the prjee of the great about you have around. Stock up on Ran*tees exclusive handbags. Ran*tees some money without sacrificing the gas in your Ran*tees are more than your is that, to spare, you car. Also, have fun with what you average boy beaters. These tanks paired can splurge wear, whether it's sneakers or sti- are high quality, hip, and best of with , a on spring's lettos. If you look good, chances all, they say what's on your mind. blazer and best-dressed are you'll feel good too. These tanks come with messages a dark-col- bags. The on them ranging from "Born in ored pair "if multi- Ran*tees and other items West LA," to "Mrs. Kutcher." of slacks, colored bag mentioned in this article Most importantly, these high they can by Dooney can be purchased at the fashion must-haves are versatile be worn and Bourke. following stores: enough to wear to class for finals, appropri- comes in -Arden B., Fashion Is- or to the beach for a Sunday af- ately to a off white ternoon stroll. more con- and black land To dress the tanks down, servative to match all -Urban Outfitters, Santa Ran*tees designer Randi Wish- event. your spring Monica now recommends mixing them With the trends, and -Jimmy Choo, South with track pants or, if you are re- prices of at less than Coast Plaza ally late to class, a pair of sweats. Ran *tees Model shows off Ran *tee $200, it's -Nordstom, Galleria at To dress up the wordy tees, simply ranging an investment Tyler wear them with a pleated skirt and from $24 - $30, they are afford- worth your while. flip-flops, If, however, the occa- able enough, to buy more than one - A good pair of sneakers to pair -Bebe, Fashion Island i.V 1 [email protected] FAITH CRITERION 3 Dead Week survival secrets of the Ten Commandments By Samuel Leonor That is one heavy title, I know. and when applying to graduate important race. There were mil- communicating the importance of But, my friend, the secrets about school, but in the end that's not lions of other contestants, but you oneness. So in essence when we to be revealed to you will make what brings us real happiness. won! So, from now on you can try to be one with more than one, the agony of dead week (with it's That is an image of happiness. not say you never win anything. we become fragmented and un- sleepless nights, last minute cram- Getting a C in a class is not the You won the very important race healthy. Jesus called it hypocrisy. ming sessions, and hands shak- end of the world. that brought you into this world. During dead week, be one with ing from overdosing on caffeine) There are a couple of people who your studies. a thing of the past. God gave the 3. Don't take God's name were responsible for making that Decalogue to a people who had in vain. Don't invoke God's name race possible, why not take a mo- 8. Don't Steal. For ex- been slaves with the promise that in the middle of a test you didn't ment during dead week to thank ample: Don't download papers it would preserve their new free- study for. I think you know what them in some way. Especially if from the Internet. That's really dom. In the same way, the follow- I am talking about. It is four those people are in any way fa- stealing from yourself, you know. ing list will ensure that you will o'clock in the morning—you cilitating your being a student. It But, you wouldn't do that so why never look upon dead week as a stayed up watching a movie and isn't cheap, you know. even mention it. slave to it, with fear and dread. talking to friends while fleeting Instead you will welcome it and visions of an un-typed paper for 6. Don't Murder. Jesus said 9. Don't Lie. Feel free to celebrate it like you do Christmas your 8:00 am class pass in and that things like murder start in the make excuses for not having that or Easter. out of your mind. It is now 7:45, heart. So, no matter how mad you paper done, just don't lie. Tell the "God, help me please!" In vain, are, don't have evil thoughts about truth, there were so many really 1. Have no other gods be- my friend, in vain. Why is it we your professor—that's really not important (I mean cosmic level) fore me. Be committed to one plead with God to get us out of the going to get you anywhere. Jesus things going on this quarter: the thing. During dead week it is easy trouble we get ourselves into? also said love your enemies. So Super Bowl, the Grammys, the to find a million things to distract try this: do all assigned readings Oscars, the release of Grand you. For example, why are you 4. Sabbath Rest. Take time and more, ask really thoughtful Theft Auto for Playstation, lazy reading this when you should be to remind yourself that you are questions in class, frequently days walking the beach with that studying?! God's plea with the not a slave to what you do; you compliment your professors on special someone, and the list goes people of Israel was this: If we are are a child of God. If you study their brilliant lectures, act really on. Your professor will most cer- going to have a relationship that 24 hours, seven days a week, not interested in every word they say, tainly be lenient. Or maybe not, works, I have to be your only God. only will your brain hurt, but you occasionally bring cookies or fruit but at least you wont have lied. Try telling your boyfriend or girl- will become a slave to studying. or gold bullion to them. This, my friend that you are going to have a That is not a good state to be in. friend will go way further than 10. Don't Covet. On a relationship with two or three oth- The Israelites had been slaves in hate. Remember, hate the game serious note, make sure that your ers as well. Sure, that might have Egypt making bricks for the Pha- not da playa... yo. motivation for studying hard and worked in the days of King Da- raoh. God wanted to reestablish earning a degree isn't just so you vid (If you were male, and if you their real identity—they were not 7. Don't Commit Adultery. can own the things you see that were the King.) Anyway, if you brick makers, they were God's During dead week you are mar- other people are enjoying: The are not committed to one thing children. So when God said one ried to your studies. You can't cars, houses, traveling, pretty during dead week, namely your day a week you will stop what be completely committed to two teeth, chiseled features, power, studies, you will probably not you are doing, He was in essence things at the same time. For one prestige, etc. College is prepar- get the results you are hoping for. saying this: "One day a week you week say no to trips to Alberto's ing you for a life of service to need to stop and remember you and Norm's, say no to another humanity. Looking at your ex- 2. Make no images of are not a student (or professor, impromptu round table discussion perience here as a stepping stone God. Remembering the above or president of a university, or about the Democratic primaries, to a comfy life of Lexus, TiVo, commandment, do not make Starbucks worker, or janitor, or say no to the free tickets to see frappalattechinos from Starbucks a good grade in a class be the farmer) you are first a child of the Black Eyed Peas featuring and a house in Laguna Beach is end all. Happiness is not nec- God." Rest, my friends. Justin T ... no, no, don't turn that missing the point. Study hard essarily getting an A in Organic down, are you crazy? Seriously this week with an understanding Chemistry. It might seem like it 5. Parents. Honor them. though, through this command- that the better you do, the better while in the throes of dead week Not too long ago you won a very ment the Rabbis believe God was equipped you will be to serve. SIGI aids in career choices By Geneva Mertens In high school Nathan Ramasa- career-planning software that is it presents them with information search for a profession that you my took honors classes in hopes made available to La Sierra Uni- on all the careers that would be are interested in and it will give of pursuing a career in medicine. versity students by the Counseling compatible with their personali- you a summary. By the time he got to college, he Center via the Internet. Students ties." SIGI PLUS allows you to cus- had changed his mind and de- who are baffled by career op- SIGI PLUS allows the user to tomize the software to fit your clared a computer science major. tions can stop by the Counseling be his or her own career coun- needs. For example, you can "I couldn't see myself doing that Center and get a password to use selor. If you don't have any idea choose what work factors are either for the rest of my life," he at www.lasierra.edu/counseling. what career you want, this soft- important to you such as income, said. "So when I discovered busi- This software provides the link ware offers self-assessment that flexibility, or prestige and it will ness I said, aha, that is where I between where you are now and helps you learn what qualities in pull up a database of only the want to be." how to get to where you want to a job are important to you. You options you chose. You can also "I know I want to write, preach, be. "Most students feel that it is can search a list that will give specify the features you don't and go to Africa, but I don't ex- very informative and an accurate you the definition, description, want in a job. actly know how it is all going to indicator of who they are and education, training, income, "My goal is to be a lawyer," come together," said Scott Arany, what jobs would be fitting for personal satisfaction, job op- said Joseph Yoo, senior business a sophomore religious studies them" said Paul Hunter, assistant portunities and job outlook. You major. "This website helped paint major. to the counselors. "It is important can click on a college major and a picture of what the profession Sound familiar? Maybe SIGI because it's a test that helps stu- a list of matching occupations will be like. I recommend that .PLUS.can.save you some time dents get to know themselves bet- will appear. If you are running students search the site to iearn and frustration. SIGI PLUS is ter and, based on that knowledge, low on time, you can do a quick more about their future careers." CRITERION CAMPUS NEWS MARCH 16, 2004 Teacher strikes a chord with students By Jessika Tucker Students huddle around the baby- Certificate on euphonium at LSU. realized his love for teaching while "He really makes it a point to grand piano in room 133 of La Si- In the hour allotted for each class, obtaining a music degree from the know everything on the topic," erra University's Hole Memorial Ramos generally begins with mu- National Conservatory of Music in Kendall said. Auditorium. These students are sical illustrations that demonstrate Buenos Aires. After graduating, he But Ramos' pool of knowledge not practicing for a performance what the students learned previ- worked for three years as a teacher sometimes plays against him as he or listening to someone play. They ously. Afterward, he explains the of secondary education. He came finds himself quickly running out of are learning. day's lesson, and he then allows to the United States in 1972 to time in his classes. He never feels A tall, slender man clad in black the students to obtain hands-on obtain a master's degree in piano that he has completed his lesson leather leans over the piano keys experience. Each student receives performance at Andrews Universi- plan, and consequently feels that gladly helping his students with the a black dry- ty. Because he is shortchanging his students. previous night's assignment. In a erase mark- he had lived Nevertheless, he still encourages matter of minutes the befuddled er, and finds most of his his students to talk to him. "If you looks on the students' faces turn an open spot life in Ar- have a question, he always says into relaxed expressions of under- on the white- gentina, he come and see me, come and see standing. board. Next, knew very me," Kendall said. Meanwhile, more students trickle Ramos asks little Eng- Ramos says that his drive for into the classroom. Some chatter the students lish. perfection often keeps him awake amongst themselves. Others con- to show him "Three at night. He constantly tries to tinue to rub the morning sleep out a particular weeks after improve his teaching by assessing of their eyes. But they are soon part of the I arrived, I how well his students understand interrupted by Rene Ramos' thick lesson that said to my- the day's material. When he should Argentinean accent, and their hour they have self, what be asleep, his mind is more active of higher education begins. learned. am I doing than ever, trying to solve his daily Ramos has dedicated his life to He con- here," Ra- problems and helping him develop teaching La Sierra University mu- stantly asks mos recalls. better ways to relate to his stu- sic students. For the past twenty the students Through dents. years he has served as associate during the diligent The topic of music theory can be. professor of music in music history class period reading especially tedious at times, and can and music theory at LSU, becom- if they have he learned be just as difficult to teach. Yet he ing well-known for his passion for questions, English and still teaches his students the most helping. making sure Dr. Rene Ramos went on to challenging subjects, always keep- "He is a master teacher who that they understand. By showing earn a Ph.D. in music history from ing the their reactions in mind. "If cares about his students and the his concern for the subject matter Indiana University, Bloomington, you are confused, I don't blame knowledge he imparts to them and for his students, he engages Ind. While substituting for a pro- you," he told a roomful of theory more than anything else," said them. fessor at Andrews University and students. Barbara Favorito, director of wind "He is an interesting person, so working on his dissertation, he Conceding the ambiguity of and percussion studies and profes- you just don't nod off in class," wrote letters to other universities some subjects provides him with a sor of music at LSU. said Carolyn Anderson, a junior inquiring about open positions. connection to his students. "If you Every morning Ramos rides his voice major, who studies theory LSU was one of the first to respond. don't understand it, he is okay with '94 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle with Ramos. He began his career at LSU in 1983 it," Anderson said. to school, looking forward to an- His perception of the students' while still working on his disserta- Ramos says that he plans on con- other day of teaching. He strives to understanding allows him to push tion. Once he completed his dis- tinuing to teach at LSU indefinitely. make his students truly appreciate them, but also lets him know when sertation, he chose to stay at LSU, What is definite, however, is the the wonders of music, and to gain to stop. "He doesn't have a set because he had already established lasting impression he has made on a love for all aspects of music, as schedule. He works with how the himself as a dedicated teacher. his students and colleagues. he puts it. class is going," Anderson said. His long teaching career has Dan Murrell, a senior music per- "He wants his students to be suc- Ramos was born in Peru in 1944. further added to his wealth of formance major said, "I have never cessful," said Dave Kendall, who is At the age of 15, he moved with knowledge, allowing him to better learned so much about music from working on earning a Performer's his family to Argentina. He first communicate with his students. one teacher." Getting burned at the pump? By Nita Gandhi Are refined gasoline prices giv- filled up his '03 Honda Accord, he the gas they purchase, risking lower ing more fuel to be used (by about ing you a crude awakening? If life paid $26.75 for regular gas at the performance. "I can feel the differ- 20 percent). The defrost feature on requires you to drive anywhere, Chevron station. "These prices are ence when I fill the car up with regu- most vehicles also uses the air con- chances are the soaring gas prices outrageous," says the junior busi- lar gas," says Hinojosa, "but I can't ditioner. are affecting you significantly. ness, pre-dent major. afford premium these days; there's 5. Keep Windows Closed. In Southern California, gas prices Why do gas prices go up? Ac- not really any way around it." Windows open, especially at range anywhere from $2.01-$2.23. cording to Howstuffworks.com, the As you grin and bear this crisis, highway speeds, increases drag and Unfortunately, it does not look like California state government has and especially if you have Spring results in decreased fuel economy of prices will come down soon; as a its own set of reformulated gaso- Break plans that will necessitate up to 10 percent. matter of fact, consumers are warned line rules that are stricter than the driving long expensive distances, 6. Service Vehicle Regularly. to expect more price hikes before the federally mandated clean gas law. CaliforniaGasPrices.com offers Proper maintenance avoids poor summer is over. Californians pay a higher price for these ten fuel saving tips: fuel economy related to dirty air In the meantime, La Sierra Uni- cleaner fuel. We pay a local sales 1. Avoid High Speeds. As filters, old spark plugs or low fluid versity students, among others, tax of 7.25 percent, an 18.4 cent-per- your speed increases, your aerody- levels. are suffering additional financial gallon federal excise tax, and an namic drag increases in an exponen- 7. Use Cruise Control burdens with the rise of gas prices. 18 cent-per-gallon state more-excise. tial fashion. Driving 62 mph vs. 75 Maintaining a constant speed over Nancy Hinojosa, a sophomore com- California's distance from the refin- mph will reduce fuel consumption long distances often saves gas. munication major, drives 50 miles eries near the Gulf of Mexico can add by about 15 percent. 8. Avoid Heavy Loads. Re- per day from her home in Perris in to the cost of gasoline, as well. 2. Do Not Accelerate or move the sand bags from your trunk her '03 Volkswagen Jetta. She has Another reason for the increase Brake Hard. in the spring and pack lightly for long to pay for her car expenses from in gas prices is the Organization of By anticipating the traffic and ap- trips. her own money. "The increase in the Petroleum Exporting Countries plying slow, steady acceleration and 9. Avoid Long Idles. the gas tax is really difficult for me, (OPEC). The eleven countries in this braking, fuel economy may increase If you anticipate being stopped for especially since I drive everywhere," organization are responsible for 40 by as much as 20 percent. more than 1 minute, shut the engine she says. percent of the world's oil production 3. Keep Tires Properly In- off. Restarting the car uses less fuel Andreas Andreau, on the other and hold two-thirds of the world's flated. than letting it run. hand, lives three blocks from cam- oil reserve. When they want to raise Keep tire air pressure at the level 10. Purchase a Fuel Efficient pus and drives a '94 Buick LeSabre. the price of crude oil, they reduce recommended by your manufacturer. Vehicle. He nays for his gas out of his own production. Three weeks ago, OPEC A single tire under inflated by 2 psi, When buying a new vehicle, poc and uses regular gas because announced that it will cut production increases fuel consumption by 1 examine the vehicle's rated fuel ef- its uieaper. "I have to travel less by 1 million barrels per day, about 4 percent. ficiency. Usually choosing a small bec.i use of the gas prices. I try to percent, starting April 1. 4. Use A/C Sparingly. vehicle with a, manual transmission sun iocai:"'. .'!■•.•.. Drivers sometimes find it neces- When the aif conditioner' is on, it will provide you with great fuel The last time Jeremy Kelstrom sary to compromise on the quality of puts extra load on the engine, forc- economy. [email protected] POLITICS CRITERION The value in a vote By Drew Powers Shopping for a new president? just to finish what he's saying. ing on Republican team leaders the Democratic party frontrun- Like the one that you've already Kerry suffers from the exact with the slogan, "Keep America ner has something useful to say, got? Are you sure you know opposite problem. He has noth- Moving in the Right Direction." take a seat and get comfortable. why? ing to say, except for main points Just to clarify, this is to encour- While Bush is the slow learner, Look for just a moment at and he has no finesse. And ap- age people to go in the...never Kerry has already mastered the art the two current front-runners in parently the only way he can con- mind. of plagiarism and deceit. the most anticipated of politi- vey anything is through bulleted Bush also has goals for Home- Kerry uses the fact that he was cal races—President George W. lists. If we could only get him land security—protecting the a soldier, and a decorated one at Bush and Senator John Kerry. some sentences to put in between American people. Not only that, to convince people that he's Bush is a Republican and Kerry those points then we'd have a real this, but he is also fighting for a leader. Plus people always seem is a Democrat. Bush already has speech. Some of this might be a national security strategy that to like rallying behind a real war experience in the White House in left over from boot camp, where "Meets the challenges of our hero. Unfortunately, this is not addition to being a career politi- they often shout short and direct time," instead of the challenges the case. After Kerry received his cian and Kerry is more of the phrases in your face, but little else of another time. Isn't it nice to million-dollar wounds that sent same, sans the big white house. of substance. have a president who cares? him home, he went and protested But he does have those tours of So, Bush's construction is a And doa't you worry about our the war. He even threw medals duty in Vietnam as a bonus. Both little bit off and Kerry needs president being too busy, because on the White House lawn. Not men are competing for what is some expression. How about he's already given us his list of his own, mind you. He needed arguably the most powerful posi- if they served as co-presidents? priorities so that everything gets those to run for president some tion in the world and both are Yale Apparently, being the president done right. Homeland secu- day. It's been said thatTCerry is graduates. However, there is one of the United States of America rity definitely comes first—"The guilty of doublespeak and that he thing that disconcerts me. I'm not doesn't require you to be a good President's most important job goes with the flow as it suits his entirely sure that either of these communicator, but rather, just a is to protect and defend the career. People are only saying men would make it through my communicator. American people." Or maybe this because, well, because it's college English courses. Keep these key issues in mind it was education that was at the true. Kerry is filling our nation Bush might not make it through when you take to the polls: top—"President Bush promised with just as much useless infor- for lack of ever getting to a real Bush's agenda is not to tear to make educating every child mation as the next politician, but point—professors hate that. He down America or to put it on un- his top domestic priority and re- he is far craftier than most. mostly rambles and uses words stable economic footing. No, in form a system that has failed..." We make fun of Bush for his to reflect what America has been fact, according to the GOP agenda Or maybe it was national se- often laughable presentations, but saying. I knew someone like that our current president has plans in curity—"Defending our nation if the Democrats win, it might be once. He was in one of my litera- his next term to "build a safer, against its enemies is the first Kerry who has the last laugh. All ture classes. He said those things stronger and better America." I and fundamental commitment of jokes aside, make sure your vote because he never did the reading wonder how long it took them to the federal government." I'm not counts on this next ballot. Do and it was his only way to sound come up with that one. But just sure if I like the President being your research and find out what's smart. Bush also talks so slowly in case you thought the surprises so busy. behind all those fancy campaign that he might need a second term ended there, the GOP is also urg- And for those who think that slogans. There were few who doubted Health Service provides By Jay Razzouk coverage to students By Jefferie Goh "Earlier today, I ordered Ameri- Saddam had the weapons? They ca's armed forces to strike military believed Saddam had the weap- Friday hours are from 8 a.m. to vice does provide those services and security targets in Iraq. They ons; the argument was over how 12 noon. The center is closed on for a small fee. are joined by British forces. Their to disarm the megalomaniac. weekends and holidays, but on- Emergency surgery and hos- mission is to attack Iraq's nuclear, It is libel to say Bush "lied" call staff members are available pitalization are covered by this chemical and biological weapons about the WMDs. I truly believe and can be reached through Cam- insurance and 80 percent of programs and its military capacity he thought they were there, like pus Security at ext. 2222. ambulance services are covered to threaten its neighbors." most of the world did. It is still The plan works on an excess as well. Who said that? If you said possible that we will find weapons basis, which means that other Health Service is located in George W. Bush, you are wrong! of mass destruction. However, if forms of coverage, such as insur- the little white house next to That was how Bill Clinton opened Saddam is smarter than we think ance obtained personally, must be Cossentine Hall. Because of the an address to the nation on De- he is, he would have destroyed the used first. This is helpful if the high demand, appointments are cember 16, 1998. And-this was weapons just before the invasion expenses incurred are not com- recommended. not the only time Bill Clinton to make sure Bush would look pletely covered by the student's said that Saddam Hussein posed Fact box: like an idiot. private insurance, as the school Services and treatments not a huge threat to the world. He, Al Bush should not be accused will cover the excess costs. How- covered by the university insur- Gore, and members of his cabinet of lying. But I will admit this, ance include: ever, even without insurance, the Elective abortion all warned of a threat growing in Bush and his administration suf- school covers charges of up to Experimental drugs Iraq. Did we forget this? fer from "groupthink." They $5,000 per year per student. Long-term care Weight management There were few of us who all think alike, and will uncon- The university's insurance cov- Acupuncture doubted Saddam still had weap- sciously filter information. We all ers medical needs that are deemed Allergies Chiropractic care ons of mass destruction. If Bush filter information. Just like most necessary and are commonly ac- Cosmetic surgery knew Saddam didn't have weap- people filtered out Clinton's many cepted by the medical community. Glasses/contacts Injury from war, sky div- ons of mass destruction, why did speeches about Saddam. All expenses must have the proper ing, hang gliding, kiting, and/or he spend the millions of dollars -more-And be wary of the claim forms filled out and submit- sports to put our men and women in ted immediately after the incident * Learning disability media, they all have an agenda * Prescription drugs not of- the protective suits? How come whether they admit it or not. requiring treatment. Although fered on campus France, Germany, Russia and Think for yourself, and don't fall immunizations and physicals are Preventive medicines * -Routine physicals those other countries agreed that prey to groupthink as well. not covered; however, Health Ser- * Acne other than cystic. iii i ii> i - ... CRITERION HEALTH & FITNESS MARCH 16, 2004 Intramurals affected by poor sports By Larry Pena On the basketball court, in the players and referees. "Evil looks referees, notably poor sports- But while many behaviors may heat of the moment, tempers can at the refs when the players feel manship is the exception rather be just a natural part of any com- flare and things can get out of like they got an incorrect call, than the rule. "You have people petitive game, occasionally an hand. there's been plenty of that," said occasionally that will say some- incident will occur that clearly Collegiate intramurals have referee Nick Jackson. "Trash thing stupid, but it's nothing like it crosses the line. "The worst case long been seen as the less tension- talking between teams, I'm hear- used to be," said Haldeman. "The with cussing was directed toward charged counterpart to formal ing lots of that." sportsmanship has gotten better a female," said Rojas. "The play- competitive sports. But on the Another prevalent form of court each year I've been here." ers used some derogatory remarks La Sierra University basketball aggression happens among mem- When it comes to behavior on against a female. She got pretty court, with emotions running hot bers of the same team. "Within the basketball court, the issue is mad because it was sort of a sexist and a game on the line, the com- the teams, people will be getting often one of interpretation. What thing that he did." petition can get just as ugly. mad at each other for the mistakes some may call overly aggressive These sorts of incidents, thank- "You see a lot of talking back they make," said Kevin Dator, a behavior, many others call enthu- fully, are rare. Most of the time to the refs on a call that's made, player for the team Blue Wave. siasm and passion for the game. players are just out to have a good either they're arguing with it or Coach Joel Haldeman of the According to Lemar Sandiford, time. "Everyone just loves to play they're arguing that there should LSU Athletic Department agrees. known as one of the more intense the game," says Dator. be a call," said intramural referee According to Haldeman, most of players in La Sierra's intramural "Usually, as most of them Isaiah Rojas. "There's some bad the problems occur when players league, "I wouldn't call it being should, they'll just take it as a language, violent behavior, ag- "don't know what they're do- hotheaded. I don't have any ani- game. When the game's over gressive behavior, throwing of ing. . .they don't know the game or mosity toward the other players; they just go back to living," says elbows, throwing the ball." its rules very well and sometimes I'll still be your friend the next Jackson. "It's not that big of a Displays of poor sportsmanship that makes them upset." day. It's just that there's a lot of deal, you're not playing for a can go in many different ways. Despite the problems, however, intensity, a lot of testosterone. trophy or anything. Pride can be Most often, negative incidents most of the time the games stay When you're in the game, you're hurt, pride can be broken. You'll happen between teams or among fairly tame. According to the just in the game." gain it back." Stifled and strained by stress By Eva Spiratos "If I get one more homework been putting off. As soon as she feels that she is Asthma/skin rashes assignment today I'm going to What should you do to man- under stress she immediately Absenteeism scream!" age your stress? The Massey stops what she's doing and tries Shortness of breath, chest pains "I'd love to do something af- University counseling center to relax. She sometimes listens to Headaches/migraines ter class, but I just don't have suggests maintaining a healthy music, speaks with others on the Social withdrawal time." lifestyle, which includes regular phone, or prays for guidance. Poor work or study performance "Studying for finals is impos- physical exercise, enough sleep Keeping a stress diary is another Hot/cold flashes sible! I give up!" to recharge your body, and good way to effectively manage stress. Have you ever found yourself nutrition. With a healthy lifestyle, Record what stresses you've been Causes of stress: saying these words? If you have, your stress tolerance will increase. experiencing on a regular basis. Lack of sleep you're probably suffering from Also, find what helps you relax This way, the stressors can be Large workloads stress, which is a common com- and do it. Make sure to take regu- identified in more detail. You Extreme physical exercise plaint among college students, lar recreation breaks throughout will also come to see the levels Moving away from home according to the University of the day. of stress you Employment changes or uncer- Florida. Moreover, need in order to tainty Stress is the strain our bodies build a sup- "Depend on the function well, Living in a different culture undergo as we try to adapt to the port network Lord. Trust Him, how you react Climactic extremes constantly changing environment, of friends and to stress, and if according to the La Sierra Univer- family. Practice and He will take these reactions Activities to relieve Stress: sity counseling center. rational think- care of you." are practical. Arts and Crafts Sasha Sterling, a senior educa- ing, control So the next Trivia and card games tion and Spanish major says of your reactions, Psalms 37:5 time you find Sports her stress symptoms, "I feel so have realistic ^===^= ^^=== yourself stress- Pets sad and I want to be alone. I expectations ing, try to follow Jokes and riddles can't concentrate and I'm over- for yourself, accept mistakes and some of these useful tips and re- Gardening whelmed." failures as a normal part of life, member that, according to LSU's Outings (parties, movies, etc.) What is it about school that and don't base self-esteem on Counseling Center, people need Cooking gets you so stressed? There are a them. Finally, if you're having stress in their lives in order to take Reading number of things that could be to difficulties, don't be afraid to ask action and gain a new perspec- Music blame. Erin Davis, senior educa- for help. tive on things. Visit with family or friends tion major says, "Time manage- Sharon Gilman, a junior ment. I never have enough time psychology major, cleans to Fact boxes for stress story For every journal entry in- to do all the things I need to do." relieve her stress. It helps her clude: To successfully manage your unwind and she says, "Once a Physical symptoms of stress: Date and time time it's necessary to aevelop room is clean, it's clean." She Sleep problems Stressful event long-range goals, according to then experiences a sense of sat- Lack of concentration How happy you feel (scale of University of Florida research. isfaction knowing that there's no Exhaustion 1-10) These long-range goals will help more she can do and that she is Anxiety How stressed you feel (scale of you plan smaller goals and priori- finished. Sadness/depression 1-10) tize necessary activities based on Crystal Marquez, a senior Stomach ache, butterflies ,ulcers How effectively you're working how they contribute to your goals. liberal studies major, on the Digestive upset, loss of appetite Stress symptoms By setting goals for yourself, you other hand, takes a more relaxed Hypertension Cause of stress will h; ve to face the things you've approach to relieving her stress. Indecision How you handled stress [email protected] OPEN FORUM CRITERION Hispanic Ministries improves worship through workshops By Raquel Villavicencio Hispanic Ministries is slipping try needs to take another step groups that Acosta is targeting Hispanic youth and their leaders on a new hat of professionalism forward: better dramas, better are those students who belong in attendance. by incorporating training at La singing, better everything," to the Hispanic Ministries, not Some members fear that the Sierra University as a require- said Mario Ramirez, a leader in just those working on a religion original passion felt by this ment for all members starting Hispanic Ministries. major, because to him, "the great ministry might vanish as a result with spring quarter 2004. With a youth rally sponsored gospel and great commission of the new training and the new The new training includes by Hispanic Ministries slated for also belong to them." changes being brought into the bringing in professionals from April 17 at La Sierra University, Hispanic Ministries started off ministry. Others worry that the all over the Southeastern Cali- the director and leaders of His- with a small group of 20 inex- focus of some members might fornia Conference and provid- panic Ministries are developing perienced college students who be on perfecting their techniques ing workshops to supply the some fresh ideas that will impact were excited about serving God and glorifying themselves in- members with new ideas. Youth the youth. There will be some and waking up the youth. This stead of God. Ramirez, despite pastors like Saul Barcelo, Col- sermons and many new praise unrefined passion touched many his delight in this new program, legiate pastor at Campus Hill songs, as well as two powerful hearts and changed the lives of is aware of the possible conflict Church, and a current drama dramas. young people in the infancy of this might bring. "There will teacher at Loma Linda Acade- According to Hispanic Minis- Hispanic Ministries. The stu- always be people who will do my, are only a few of the many tries Director, Samuel Acosta, dents traveled to the different it for themselves, but people trainers who will be teaching the mission will now be "train- churches presenting them with who are involved for God, will Hispanic Ministries members ing today so they can connect to inspiring youth programs. To- set their personal issues aside. in order to enhance their speak- their local churches tomorrow." day, members are still providing They will do it not for their own ing skills when preaching, or To him, the training is not only programs for the local churches, praise, but for God's praise." empower the drama for the to improve the capabilities of but they are also involved in However, Acosta thinks that upcoming events. the members in the areas of programs on a larger scale such his program will make a bigger The leaders of Hispanic Min- drama, Bible study and preach- as the Southeastern California impact on the youth, "just be- istries are excited about this ing, but also to equip them with Youth Conference for H'spanics, cause you're being trained dfces change that will be thoroughly the skills needed to become ac- which was held last summer at not mean you lose passion. With implemented in the spring quar- tive in their own churches after the Crystal Cathedral in Santa passion and training you make a ter. "I think the whole minis- they graduate from college. The Ana, with approximately 3,200 more powerful impact." 46th Annual Concerto competition winner Managing Editor Jessika Tucker By Drew Powers La Sierra University's Hole ments I appreciate and enjoy," Elvin Rodriguez, professor of News Editor Memorial Auditorium was filled Waworoendeng said. music and director of keyboard with guests waiting to hear the Waworoendeng has been play- studies and music technology at Geneva Mertens La Sierra Symphony Orches- ing the piano since she was 4 years LSU said that he was pleased to tra and featured soloist Alva old and she has been expressing see one of his students win. He Feature Editor Waworoendeng said that on Saturday he doesn't Drew Powers night of Alumni go into a Homecoming competi- Staff Writers weekend. tion think- Waworoen- ing that Nita Gandhi deng, senior his student Jeffrie Goh music, pre-dent will win. Nancy Hinojosa major, was the "What winner of the 46"' Alva and I Larry Pena Annual Concerto focused on Eva Spiratos Competition, en- was mak- Raquel Villavicencio titling her to be ing sure the soloist at the that she Annual Concerto delivered Guest Writers Program, accord- the best Katie Parsons interpreta- ing to LSU's Mu- Jay Razzouk sic department. tion pos- This year the sible for selected piece her piece Faculty Advisor for Waworo- at that Nanci Geriguis-Mina endeng was time. If Rachmaninoff's she accom- Piano Concerto p 1 i s h e d Sponsored by No. 2 in C Minor, Alva Waworoendeng signs autograph for Lemar Sandiford that, then I SALSU Op. 18. "When feel I have Dr. Elvin Rodriguez, my profes- herself through her music ever been successful at my job." Ro- sor, suggested playing the last since. "To u "ing out a harmoni- driguez also said. "These types Criterion Editor-in-Chief movement of Rachmaninoff no. ous sound or to be able to play of experiences are invaluable Whitny Braun 2, I agreed in a heartbeat. It is great musical compositions gives for students to get as early in quite important to like the piece me great joy and satisfaction," their education as possible...I'm 1 choose—it has to be one that is says Waworoendeng. "Music, if happy that La Sierra University's Printer passionate, exciting and grand. played well, has the ability to lift Department of Music makes this Colton City News This piece has all the right ele- the human spirit and emotions." a priority." - • 8 CRITERION ODDS & ENDS MARCH 16,2004 SIFE connects LSU to Ethiopia By nita Gandhi So you bought a Dell desktop 21st century. and then SIFE disperses them to Because of the high interest in with the latest features last year. The Connect Ethiopia Project the schools in Ethiopia. this project, more collection dates But to your dismay, Dell has evolved from Junk Yard Techs, a SIFE received help from the have been slated. This will pro- come up with Greater Riverside vide people with the opportunity newer fea- Chamber of Com- to get rid of their old computers tures and merce's Keep and help Ethiopian students at advance- Riverside Clean the same time. On March 12, a m e n t s , and Beautiful collection is planned on the LSU making office, as well as campus between the hours of 10 your "old" the SIFE team at a.m. and 2 p.m. On Friday, March computer the University of 19, another collection will be held obsolete. In South Dakota, at Gold 'N West Surplus located order to keep which collected at 346 American Circle in Corona up with the and donated 500 between the hours of 10 a.m. and technology, computers and 2 p.m. you have but developed soft- "This year Ethiopia, in the one choice: ware designed to future, another country," says Out with help the children Heather Miller, Sam Walton the old and learn business Faculty Fellow of SIFE and in with the skills. director of special "projects for „ Computersr waiting to be shipped to Ethiopia new. But * According to the LSU School of Business and what should you do with your project for which the SIFE team Andreas Andreou, SIFE's project Management. "What we do with old computer? collected computer monitors, director, an estimated 120 tons of the Connect project is one small Recycle it. Your junk can be keyboards, printers.and towers someone's treasure. last year. This year's project, La Sierra University's Students however, will provide comput- "What we do with the Connect project is one in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is orga- ers to 600 public and community small way of helping children in Ethiopia and nizing a free computer collection schools in Ethiopia that don't other places catch up to the rest of the world." program that will provide Ethio- have any computers, let alone Heather Miller pian students first-ever access to access to the Internet. computers and the Internet. This A collection drive was organized program, known as the Connect in January and February at Gold electronics were turned in at Gold way of helping children in Ethio- Ethiopia Project, aims to bring 'N West surplus. This company 'N' West Surplus in January and pia and other places catch'up to the developing world into the fixes and recycles the computers February. the rest of the world." Hispanic Ministries improves worship through workshops By Raquel Villavicencio Hispanic Ministries is slipping slated for April 17 at La Sierra This unrefined passion touched personal issues on a new hat of professionalism University, the director and lead- many hearts and changed the lives -more-aside. They will do it by incorporating training at La ers of Hispanic Ministries are of young people in the infancy of not for their own praise, but for Sierra University as a require- developing some fresh ideas that Hispanic Ministries. The students God's praise." ment for all members starting will impact the youth. There will traveled to the different churches However, Acosta thinks with spring quarter 2004. be some sermons and many new presenting them with inspiring that his program will make a The new training includes praise songs, as well as two pow- youth programs. Today, mem- bigger impact on the youth, "just bringing in professionals from all erful dramas. bers are still providing programs because you're being trained does over the Southeastern California According to Hispanic for the local churches, but they not mean you lose passion. With Conference and providing work- Ministries Director, Samuel are also involved in programs on passion and training you make a shops to supply the members with Acosta, the mission will a larger scale such as the South- more powerful impact." new ideas. Youth pastors like -more- now be "training today eastern California Youth Confer- Saul Barcelo, Collegiate pastor so they can connect to their local ence for Hispanics, which was Editor's note at Campus Hill Church, and a churches tomorrow." To him, the held last summer at the Crystal By Jessika Tucker current drama teacher at Loma training is not only to improve the Cathedral in Santa Ana, with ap- Linda Academy, are only a few capabilities of the members in the proximately 3,200 Hispanic youth This is not your typical of the many trainers who will areas of drama, Bible study and and their leaders in attendance. Criterion. This special issue be teaching Hispanic Ministries preaching, but also to equip them Some members fear that was put together by the Ad- members in order to enhance their with the skills needed to become the original passion felt by this vanced Reporting and News speaking skills when preaching, active in their own churches after ministry might vanish as a result Editing class. We have worked or empower the drama for the they graduate from college. The of the new training and the new tirelessly to produce an issue of upcoming events. groups that Acosta is targeting changes being brought into the the Criterion that the student The leaders of Hispanic are those students who belong to ministry. Others worry that the body of La Sierra University Ministries are excited about this the Hispanic Ministries, not just focus of some members might can be proud of, and we think change that will be thoroughly those working on a religion major, be on perfecting their techniques that we have accomplished that implemented in the spring quarter. because to him, "the great gospel and glorifying themselves in- feat. My name is Jessika Tucker "I think the whole ministry needs and great commission also belong stead of God. Ramirez, despite and, as managing editor for this to take another step forward: bet- to them." his delight in this new program, issue of the Criterion, I sincerely ter dramas, better singing, better Hispanic Ministries is aware of the possible conflict hope that you enjoyed the stories everything," said Mario Ramirez, started off with a small group of this might bring. "There will al- that you read. You truly are the a leader in Hispanic Ministries. 20 inexperienced college students ways be people who will do it for voice of LSU, and I hope that we With a youth rally spon- who were excited about serving themselves, but people who are adequately fulfilled our task of sored by Hispanic Ministries God and waking up the youth. involved for God, will set their representing you.