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Honors Church From Practice to Praise

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REFORMATION A HURRICANE AROUND WHO IS SHE?! SPOOKY FALL TRADITIONS THE REASON FOR THE AU RESPONDS TO LGBTQ+ CELEBRATION HARVEY “It’s not easy to accept a “It’s all hype. Don’t trust it when you SEASON STUDENTS “The musical selections were “Yet there remains the nagging fear person you do not love. I see it.” “Today’s Trail Guide will have “If you say you don’t believe in safe wonderful, especially with that this will happen again, that social had to learn how to love P.9 you itching to get some ex- spaces and don’t think you have or the combined talents of the might will always make right.” and accept myself first be- ercise, while also being daz- need them, I don’t believe you.” Honors orchestra, choir and P. 5 fore I continued growing.” zled by the vivid colors of P. 12 praise team” P. 6 changing leaves.” P. 32 P. 10 THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 2 News

GC “Unity in Mission” Policy Vote Sent Back to Committee

foundation and was created long ago further resolutions,” as “the continued tive Committee members are to sign governance level, and Union Presi- by what would eventually become the forbearance and discussion process promising to adhere to and enforce dents answer to their constituencies. Roman Catholic Church, many protes- will provide additional time to find GC policy in their respective positions, “It’s challenging,” says Tanner Mar- tant churches still cling to this tradi- solutions.” The rest stresses the im- among other terms. Should any GC Ex- tin (Masters of Divinity, third year). tion. The issue exploded at the 2015 portance of strictly adhering to policy, ecutive Committee member be found “How do you respect leaders while still General Conference (GC) session in using examples from Bible stories sup- non-compliant with the statement, holding them accountable? It is a bit San Antonio, Texas, when the GC vot- plemented with select quotes from El- they will forfeit their “privileges of of a paradox, there’s a bit of a tension ed against allowing Divisions to make len White. voice, vote and subcommittee partici- there… and we’re definitely seeing Lisa Hayden their own choice about ordaining “Throughout scripture, organization pation” until they agree to comply with that going on right now.” News Editor women into ministry throughout their has been a priority for God’s people,” the General Conference policy. Though action may not be voted division of the Seventh-day Adventist the document reads. The document Although the controversy is large- upon until later, it does not mean that Shannon Kelly | After approximately World Church. The pre-existing deci- urges church members to encour- ly portrayed to be simply over ordain- punishment for the Columbia and Pa- five hours of debate on Monday, Octo- sion by Columbia Union and Pacific age their elected leaders to “comply ing women, the real foundation of the cific Unions will not be pursued. ber 9, at the 2017 General Conference Union of the North American Division with the General Conference Work- problem is something bigger. “I think “I love my church, but my heart of Seventh-day Adventists Annual (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists to or- ing Policy B 15 15.” The policy stated that the ordination thing is a subcate- aches for it,” Dr. Patterson says. Council, a vote of 184 to 114 was made dain women as they do men creates says that “Officers and administrators gory of something greater, and that’s to send a document entitled “Proce- a unity question as they continue the are expected to work in harmony with the issue of authority,” says Dr. Stanley Additional news coverage and com- dures for Reconciliation and Adher- practice of ordaining women in spite the General Conference Working Pol- Patterson, Chair of the Department of mentary on this action and others at ence in Church Governance: Phase II” of the GC vote. icy. Those who show inability or un- Christian Ministry and professor at the Annual Council can be found online at: back to the Unity in Mission Oversight The 2016 Annual Council voted on a willingness to administer their work Andrews University Theological Semi- Committee, from which it originated, “Phase I” document, introducing a pro- in harmony with policy should not be nary. adventistreview.org where it will receive further review cess that “sought to initiate standard continued in executive leadership by Dr. Patterson explains that unlike news.adventist.org and “refinement.” Until the next fall’s procedures for maintaining church their respective constituencies or gov- the top-down papal hierarchy, the Ad- spectrumonline.org Council, dialogue regarding unity and unity in matters involving non-compli- erning boards/committees.” Further- ventist church was organized in a bot- atoday.org discipline for “non-compliance” will ance,” as reported by Adventist News more, the document articulates that tom-up ladder of authority, vesting continue. Network. “Phase II” was presented at “executive committees and/or constit- power in the people, not a single lead- Women’s ordination causes heat- the most recent session. uencies” are encouraged to “remove er. Dividing into Unions, Conferences, ed controversy in the Seventh-day The document of Phase II opens and replace” leaders who do not com- and local churches serves to prevent a Adventist Church. Although the idea with the Executive Committee declar- ply with GC policy. top-down kind of hierarchy. Adventist of ordination as endowing sacerdotal ing their commitment to “continue the The document also includes a state- Church members elect representatives gifting and authority has no biblical discussion, listen sensitively, and seek ment that General Conference Execu- who have influence at the Conference

University Makes Commitment To LGBT+ Students

Statement released by Andrews Uni- Student Handbook, outlines a com- students. The subcommittee looks for- of suffering and rejection from family versity: mitment to providing a safe, caring ward to receiving periodic progress re- members and faith communities. The * “A Seventh-day Adventist Frame- Over the past two years, Andrews and informed campus environment ports from the University and student University’s goal is to engage these work for Relating to Sexual Orien- University has worked with a team of for LGBT+ students. Guided by the participants. students spiritually and support them tation Differences on the Campus faculty, staff, students and church lead- framework, the Student Experience emotionally as they navigate their sex- of Andrews University” (https:// ers to develop a Bible-based frame- and Faith Development subcommit- Research conducted recently by uality and/or gender identity. More in- bulletin.andrews.edu/content. work that fully reflects Seventh-day tee of the Andrews University Board of our Andrews University professors formation about this University-based php?catoid=14&navoid=2578) Adventist beliefs and values regarding Trustees voted this week to approve a found that a significant number of Ad- group will be made available to stu- sexual orientation. The resulting docu- plan for a thoughtfully designed, sup- ventist young adults who identify as dents over the next few weeks as plans ment*, first published in the 2016-2017 portive group on campus for LGBT+ LGBT+ have experienced a great deal unfold. THUR 10.25.17 VOLUME 102 ISSUE 7 3

Remembering a Pioneer: AU Honors a Late President

Gabrielle Johnson | On Saturday, Oc- his mother made bread, dinner rolls Creek College and the fourth president year. To this day, University Convoca- that The Grove—a beautiful group of tober 21st, Andrews University hosted and cinnamon rolls. Lesher served as of Andrews University. His commit- tion is a high moment in the life of An- trees south of the Custodial building a memorial service in Pioneer Memorial the salesman as well as the delivery ment to the gospel and to faith made drews University. that has been a part of the institution Church (PMC) to honor William Richard man. him a strong candidate for the position. At the memorial service, family and since its first days as Emmanuel Mis- Lesher, the 4th President of Andrews Lesher attended Shenandoah Valley Lesher served ten years as president of friends took time out of their day to sionary College—will be renamed The University who passed away on Au- Academy in Virginia, where he gradu- Andrews University, 1984 to 1994. remember W. Richard Lesher. The ser- Lesher Memorial Grove. This area on gust 18, 2017 in Loma Linda, California. ated and received an invitation to at- Lesher arrived at Andrews during vice started off with a welcome from campus was especially beloved by both Lesher was remembered for his pro- tend Atlantic Union College in South a time of financial challenges for the his daughter Martha Lesher Keough Lesher and his wife Veda, who contin- fessionalism, authentic faith and com- Lancaster, Massachusetts. From 1943 university. Under his leadership, the followed by a tribute from a close fam- ued to walk there during their retire- mitted leadership to the University. His to 1946, Lesher spent his time at AUC institution retired a $14 million debt, ily friend, Glen Russell. Other tributes ment years. spouse and family members along with where he declared a theology major. In completed the construction of the ar- were given by family members and Andrews University celebrates and alumni, faculty, students and staff remi- the fall of 1944, Lesher was introduced chitecture building, the School of Busi- close family friends. acknowledges the leadership of Wil- nisced about his life at the service. to Veda Van Etten, and they were mar- ness Administration building (Chan President Andrea Luxton also had liam Richard Lesher. On November 14, 1924, William Rich- ried on June 16, 1946. Together, they Shun Hall), and the College of Tech- a special announcement at the ser- ard Lesher was born to Luther and La- had two daughters, Eileen and Martha. nology (Harrigan Hall). Other improve- vice. She explained that during Lesh- vern Lesher. According to the Andrews At first, when Lesher heard that he ments conducted under his leadership er’s presidency, he was regularly seen University’s website, Lesher’s Seventh- was being considered to be appointed included fixing the water system. Lesh- with his wife Veda taking daily walks day Adventist family firmly shaped his as President of Andrews University, he er created several University traditions, throughout campus. He established life from his childhood until the day he thought nothing of it. In time, howev- such as the Friday Festival of Faith, the Arboretum Council, which pro- died. From a young age, Lesher was de- er, the board voted Lesher president, which is a Friday vespers at Pioneer motes the philosophy of preserving voted to helping his family. He worked making him the 20th president of the Memorial Church, and the convocation the campus’s outdoor spaces for en- in the family’s bakery business where institution since its founding as Battle service at the beginning of each school joyment. President Luxton announced

Honors Church Celebrates the Reformation

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Howard Performing Arts Center on Sat- ond language. well done,” said Kaitlyn Wasli (junior, urday, Oct. 21 to continue this annual The service also featured various business administration). “I enjoyed tradition. musical selections from a variety of how the various quotes from Luther 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of choirs or instrumental groups. and verses from the Bible were con- Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses to “The Honors Choir was beauti- nected.” the church door in Wittenburg, Germa- ful, especially the ‘hidden voices’ Honors Church has been a staple of ny. The Honors Program chose to cel- performance in the beginning,” said the J.N. Honors program since the tra- ebrate this momentous occasion, and Jessina Marenga (sophomore, biol- dition’s creation, with people traveling themed the service around Luther and ogy), referring to Honors Choir’s per- back to Andrews to attend. the Reformation. Near the beginning of formance where they sang from the “I would consider participating in the service, there was a reading of an balcony, a practice typically held in a the future, possibly as one of the read- excerpt from The Ninety-Five Theses or cathedral. ers,” said Honors scholar Dulcich. “I en- Disputation for the Clarifying the Pow- “The musical selections were won- joyed it.” er of Indulgences by fourteen Honors derful, especially with the combined students and faculty. talents of the Honors orchestra, choir “I enjoyed the excerpts and readings and praise team,” added Dulcich. “I of the 95 Theses,” said Joshua Dulcich loved the hymn medley that concluded (freshman, explore andrews). “It was the program, as it sounded great and presented well, with ‘audience’ mem- gave a nice background for reflecting bers standing to read.” on the service.” Joiliana Lecointe | Once a year, the J.N. ty community in worship with voices, Throughout the service, scriptural Professor Davide Sciarraba present- Andrews Honors Program unites Hon- instruments and spoken word. Hon- texts were read by Honors Scholars; ed his sermon followed by a hymn and ors Scholars and the greater universi- ors scholars and faculty flocked to the first in English and then again in a sec- a closing prayer. “The sermon was very THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 4 Ideas

Dont Mess With the Popular Kids

Konner Dent | The Harvey Weinstein to surface is testament to the power of the nagging fear that this will happen lish public demands a higher level of ceptable end, no matter what it might scandal has elicited the right response celebrity exceptionalism. It’s astonish- again, that social might will always decency from the royal family of the cost for the entertainer. This Machia- from Hollywood and its purveyors— ing how many stories from how many make right. United Kingdom than from those of of vellian principle is the same wager that outright condemnation and ostraciza- women it takes to expose one man, and It could also just be a numbers game, Vine-stars-turned-YouTubers. Clearly, any celebrity makes when attempting tion. The film industry has made it clear how much clout one gains from suc- with social standing determined over celebrity exceptionalism definitely has scandalous behavior. Overall, celebri- that the abuse of one’s fame and power cess in entertainment. A friend of mine which side has more ardent support- its exceptions. ty exceptionalism extends far beyond to take advantage of others is deplor- recalls a popular guy in high school al- ers, disposable legal compensation There are different types of fame. Hollywood and the White House. It’s able. Weinstein’s sexual harassment of ways getting away with pecking girls and superior PR teams. It should be not- Few people expect actors and musi- time we call out wrong for wrong and producers, assistants and actresses has on the cheek and slapping their butts ed that not every celebrity is safe from cians to be moral pillars of society. We disregard social consequences. Frentzen brought low a once influential execu- because that was “who he was. Maybe critique, and fame is a double edged hardly consider what effects the roles Pakpahan tive in the film industry. The #MeToo re- that was a way of masking and justify- sword. For instance, Doug Batchelor we ask actors to play and the songs we Ideas Editor sponse to Weinstein’s actions and the ing their own shame because he was was roasted on Facebook when the want to hear might have on an actor or prevalence of sexual harassment and too big a guy on campus to call out. I General Conference posted a photo of musician’s psyche. We know as outsid- abuse was a sobering wake-up call to wonder how many in Hollywood se- him using his phone during a meeting ers looking in that famous people get the misuse of power and privilege, and cretly tremble at the thought of their while here I am on my phone for 40% away with a lot more than the non-tele- rightly brought into light taboos previ- own “mistakes”—locker room talk, in- of a church service and nobody bats an vised. But maybe we don’t really mind. ously swept under the rug. appropriate gropes—escaping and eye. Of course, audience plays a large The ends nearly always justifies the The time it took for these allegations ruining their lives. Yet there remains factor as well. I mean for one, the Eng- means. Entertainment is taken as an ac-

Case Cracked Open

Recently, news sites have been mainly discrepancies between the way minori- crisis and the culture down in Miami focusing on the Dolphins’ newfound ties and Caucasians are treated in the nor neglect the influence it may have luck as they defeated Atlanta Falcons United States. There was also the bully- on younger fans. No amount of success 20 to 17, and the New York Jets 31 to 28. ing scandal involving former offensive can gloss over or rectify one’s mistakes. The bad press evaporated with the turn lineman Richie Incognito’s threats to Only by acknowledging the problem of events as quickly as outpourings of African-American teammate Jonathan can a person correct them, and Foer- #PrayforFlorida and aid packages af- Martin back in 2013. Besides the NFL, ster’s substance abuse is clearly an is- ter Hurricane Irma. The public moved she points out minorities also “don’t sue rooted deeper than L’s and W’s. The on quickly from this incident, but one get paid the same amount as everyone Miami Dolphins have certainly been can rightly ask whether Foerster’s ac- else” in general (Carroll, Sports Illus- through an unfortunate amount of or- tions are that of an isolated abuser or trated). But who is listening to her now? deals and it would be tempting to lay a widespread culture. Back in 2004, the Although Foerster has since been off the criticism, but we should not al- Dolphins’ running back, Ricky Williams, removed from the Dolphins’ brand- low their triumphs to silence the pub- went into retirement for reasons we ing, allowing the pro-football organi- lic’s conscience. We learn by reviewing now know involved substance abuse. zation to cover up bad publicity with a and correcting our actions, not by dis- However, what stirred up further con- couple good games does not expedite tancing ourselves from them and hop- troversy was the fact that their previ- prevention of future illegal substance ing that society will soon forget about ous head coach, Nick Saban, allowed usage within the team. The habitual them. Williams to return in the 2005 season undermining of drug laws did not stop with nothing more than a “four-game with Williams, and it will continue af- suspension” (ESPN). Records revealed ter Foerster if we do not stop and hold that Williams “tested positive for mari- the Dolphins accountable. Nige further PHOTO PROVIDED BY PUBLIC DOMIAIN juana three times,” but the Dolphins claimed that the video was taken “in- Delaneira Kuntoria | After two months after the footage surfaced, droves of were always quick to mitigate the issue side his Dolphins office...and that Foer- of dealing with multiple injuries, Hur- news sources flocked to team members by using league’s confidential proclivi- ster kept cocaine in his desk drawer at ricane Irma, and an AWOL lineback- and coaches as the public sought to ties towards illegal drug consumption. the Dolphins headquarters and used er, the Miami Dolphins reached new investigate and criticize the situation. Based on their track record, it is likely the drug wherever the team traveled” depths of distress as waves of scandal Sites such as ESPN, the Sun Sentinel, that the Miami team has been keeping (Jackson, Miami Herald). It is strange hit in the form of Chris Foerster. Many and Sports Illustrated were very vo- Foerster’s crack addiction under wraps, that the entire coaching staff and team people were shocked by a compromis- cal about the crack incident, but have and the cycle would have continued in overlooked such a glaring detail even ing video of the (now resigned) offen- since quieted. Now that the Dolphins silence if it were not for the leaked foot- though coaches often spend more sive line coach snorting white powder have turned their season around after age. time with each other than even their with a rolled up $20 bill, while referring the Foerster misconduct, it seems that Foerster’s lover, Kijuana Nige, who families. to a person he called “Babe.” Foerster a couple of wins have propelled the exposed Foerster said her motive was We cannot allow this new streak of then submitted his letter of resignation team back into the good graces of foot- ‘“to basically expose the inequalities in victory nullify or diminish the rele- on the following Monday. Immediately ball spectators throughout America. the system.”’ Her goal was to show the vance of the team’s previous cocaine THUR 10.25.17 VOLUME 102 ISSUE 7 5 Ideas

Presidential Personalities in a Superficial Republic

Frentzan Pakpahan | When Donald and thus the range of our thinking and Trump’s White House issued Execu- dialogue, in order to protect sensitivi- tive Order 13813, altering some of the ties, poorly supported conceptions and parameters of the Affordable Care Act worldviews as fragile as glass. However, (Obamacare) on October 12, 2017, me- Trump has shown a disregard not just dia outlets scurried to find out what for the value of etiquette or manners, this meant for the millions of persons but for the value of people. He refus- on Obamacare. Rhetorically it is sup- es to see what is wrong with groping posed to “expand … access to alterna- women as he pleases; he refuses to see tives to expensive … insurance [plans]”. the moral issue that his feud with Kim So far, it does not look to endanger Jong Un raises, namely the endanger- significant aspects of the law. Howev- ment of millions of South Koreans and er, perhaps because it is Trump, many Japanese at the expense of American have begun to question the legality lives; he refuses to see that the rule of of the executive power to wet its toes law begins at its enforcement and that in matters of Congress—people who his hindrance of the Russian ties inves- would not have questioned it under tigation destroys his credibility. President Barack Obama. Yes, I do believe that Trump is a The greatest safeguard against the greater threat to America than Kim abuse of executive power is the charac- Jong Un. But that is not my point. Hate

ter of the person occupying the office. him as much as you want, but it still PHOTO BY PUBLIC DOMAIN George Washington refused to be ad- does not address the problem that dressed as “Your Highness”; he refused when Trump issues an executive order, standard debate that polarized Ameri- dent Jimmy Carter might have been a sults-oriented candidate. Trump is the to turn the presidency into a hereditary, liberals are triggered; or comparatively, can politics in the 1890s—everyone good man with good policies, but Ron- inevitable result of this modern ten- life-long position; he refused to make when Obama issued an executive or- had an opinion, but no one knew how ald Reagan got results – he defeated dency to take a man at his word rather all the decisions, and instead deferred der, conservatives were triggered— it worked or why it mattered. the Soviets after all! The same goes than for his past; to support a platform to chosen counselors—the Presiden- and often for the most foolish reasons: America has arrived at the prob- with the Elder Bush and his succes- with well-worded and appealing slo- tial Cabinet. I look at the people in of- a lack of understanding. We have lim- lem of Trump, ultimately, because it has sor, Bill Clinton – look how crime rates gans rather than to think about the fice today and I see an existential threat ited our range of thinking to act im- come to value personality over charac- plummeted during Clinton’s time in ramifications for ourselves, our democ- to America. Donald Trump is wholly mediately on our impulses. Certain ter. The shift in entertainment values office! In both cases, a one-term presi- racy, and other human lives. We would lacking the character I expect from a politicized words trigger our defensive illustrates this: Full House and Family dent who by all metrics performed his rather listen and agree than think, en- President. I agree that political cor- mechanisms and we make hasty and Matters are out, and Keeping Up with task well, ethically, and appealed across gage, criticize, and improve. rectness is often a straitjacket by which ill-advised assessments. An old history the Kardashians and Ball in the Family party lines was tossed out of office by we limit the boundaries of our speech, joke lampoons the silver versus gold are in. We see this in politics too: Presi- a more appealing, charismatic, and re-

A Christian’s Independence Day

Sam Barrett | October 31st—a day lapse occurs that can only be rectified in scaring and chasing others. sue through the perfect coinciding of sary of the Protestant Reformation fast when people dress up in costume, by celebrating our independence from Even here at Andrews University we Halloween and the start of Protestant approaching, it is the perfect time to re- hang skeletons outside their doors, these things; by celebrating, specifical- need to check ourselves. It may not Reformation. Perhaps Martin Luther consider and recall our values. Instead erect fake tombstones and hide speak- ly, the Reformation. be as overt as dressing up and trick-o- intended to nail his 95 Theses on All of restricting our students, the Univer- ers emitting scary noises around their Though people claim that it has treating, it may not be Halloween, but Hallows’ Eve, though surely he could sity should make a commitment to rec- yards. Some celebrate as superheroes changed today, they either fail to real- there are other ways to spray a corpse not see what the holiday would de- ognize the Reformation each year, an such as Batman or Captain America ize or actively ignore that participat- with perfume. At basketball games, velop into. Halloween is admittedly event on par with the old Passion plays while others as a monster, a skeleton, ing in this holiday means taking on a playing rap music after taking out the more than just fun — one could argue the campus used to host. a ghost or whatever movie character temporal lifestyle that essentially glo- lyrics in the song doesn’t change the that we exercise our power over fear came out last Thursday. Candy is freely rifies fear and death—the very thing fact that almost everyone knows what through our enjoyment of it. On the passed out from door to door to cele- we were supposedly saved from. Natu- song it is and that while the beat might other hand, the Reformation seems like brate what was originally known as All rally, not every part of Halloween glori- get people hyped, it only gives an il- a dusty old historical relic. While it may Hallows Eve, now called Halloween. It fies these things. One may dress as an lusion of school spirit. Yet we insist on be seem boring to celebrate the Refor- seems harmless enough (it’s a sort of angel perhaps, but this is not the way it because it falls under the broad cat- mation, it brings with it far greater ben- cosplay of the dead and scary, with a that Christians are to behave, nor is it egory of freedom of expression while efits: a return to the primary documents hint of a romantic twist), a time when how Christians are to allow people to ignoring the cognitive dissonance nec- that shaped our current understanding people get together, have fun and en- perceive them. It is hardly representa- essary to sustain it when the identity of faith and Scripture and a reconsid- joy some candy. However, when Chris- tive of God to decorate your house like Andrews portrays is inconsistent with eration between what sets us apart not tians participate in Halloween, which a graveyard with a skeleton hanging the activities it permits. only as Adventists but as Christians in a has its roots in the occult, a mental from the tree or to go around indulging It would be of benefit to see this is- secular society. With the 500th anniver- THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 6 Pulse

Battling the Health Stigma: Depression Awareness Month

Tara Thona | Winter is coming. These drews University’s (AU) Counseling and events, the CTC demonstrates Recreational Center, therapy and a re- Awareness Cafe. From 3:30-5:00 pm, three words can strike reality, fear and and Testing Center (CTC) will be tack- the vital need for students to educate laxation event will play some art and the Relaxation Workshop on Wednes- anxiety for those who have never ex- ling this reality on our college campus themselves in depression awareness. music. In the campus center, the well- day, Oct. 25, will have some soothing perienced a Southwest Michigan win- through October, Depression Aware- Becoming aware of mental health renowned Therapy Dogs made their exercises and dynamic stretches to ter. How can we survive when the ness Month. needs as a campus shows “solidar- appearance last week. work out those knots and kinks in the weather hits the negative numbers? “Everyone can relate,” says Jose ity with people who are struggling” Josh Knowlton (Business Admin- body. On the following day, Thursday, Will my nose hairs actually freeze up Gonzalez II, the Staff Counselor and (Gonzalez). Even if we aren’t currently istration, Pre-Medicine, Sophomore) Oct. 26, the Awareness Cafe will have to the point where breathing hurts? Prevention & Wellness Coordinator for facing challenges, we can learn to be was one of the students who had the opportunities to sing and listen to Although these are pivotal questions the CTC, “because everyone has felt compassionate about the struggles chance to play with the Therapy Dogs. songs, and experience some poetry Carlye to your winter survival, some of the isolated, sad, and anxious at least once and needs of others who may be fac- After playing the Therapy Dogs, he from fellow peers from 6:30-8:30 pm. Tagalog most experienced blizzard survivors in their life. One in every four people in ing mental health battles. said, “It was such a comforting experi- Additionally, the CTC has free counsel- Pulse Editor may share their experiences. However, college suffer from depression. 75% of If you are facing mental health is- ence. Being able to play with the pups ing available for any AU student. trudging through the intense freez- those people do not seek help.” From sues, Gonzalez says, “It’s okay to ask for helped me take my mind off my busy October sparks awareness on cam- ing temperatures on their way to class Gonzalez’s knowledge of depression help. [It] doesn’t mean you’re weak.” school schedule.” The school schedule pus that strength comes when you does not compare to the internal storm indicators, depression is signaled by By emotionally stepping out and ad- is busy, but there is still enough time to feel weak. When you feel lonely or not in the minds of students who may face functioning changes, such as not en- mitting your problem, you become enjoy life and have fun. yourself, there are safe places on cam- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It joying the things you once liked or David, facing your mental Goliath. And “It felt great since playing with dogs pus for counseling. Support Depres- is common for Michiganders, or tem- not spending time with friends as you just like David, you can conquer. is always fun. It definitely took my sion Awareness Month by utilizing porary Michiganders, to face winter did before. People do not need to feel During October, the CTC has hosted mind off of school work,” said Evy Bo- your time to relax, breathe and enjoy blues, symptoms of SAD, or even de- sad in order to be termed depressed, and will host more events to promote rabon (Speech-Language Pathology, present life. pression. When sunlight is rare, SAD because depression comes in a spec- depression awareness. There will be Graduate). Take your mind off of your becomes widespread. Furthermore, trum. We all battle struggles, but the videos on screens throughout campus stress. The joy of drooling, hyperactive, college students face these symptoms CTC is working to break the mental with facts about collegiate depression. fluffy dogs can make a huge impact on of SAD throughout the year from high health stigma and bringing awareness In the dorms, a counselor will be pres- your mental state. levels of stress, stacks of assignments on campus that the entire AU commu- ent once a week, available for anyone To enjoy more breaks from the stu- and pressures of future responsibili- nity all can be a part of. who would like to speak to someone in dious and stressful life, the CTC will ties and uncertainties. Therefore, An- Through campus-wide promotion a more comfortable space. In Burman host a Relaxation Workshop and an

Dodge to Win

Kyrk Andrei Wayne Defino | On Satur- the student body to relive their child- smiles back. After the first half of the a namesake movie, “If you can dodge team. Ultimately, The Drop-Out Girl day night, October 21, the Andrews hood dreams by dressing up as the one-hour block, AUSA hosted a game a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” AUSA Scouts claimed the gold and glory by University Student Association (AUSA) heroes and aspirations of years gone where the winners received the brand required that all teams must have at literally shoving the win at their oppo- hosted the second annual Andrews by. The nostalgia was further encour- new AUSA umbrellas as part of their least one girl in their team of six play- nents. University Dodgeball Tournament, aged by the presence of the snacks initiative to give more back to the stu- ers. In total, seven teams registered to this year’s theme being “When I Grow of yesteryear—animal crackers, capri- dent body. As for the sport, the rules play for the chance at an ever-elusive Up.” In essence, AUSA wanted to invite sun juice pouches and the snack that were pretty simple, as best quoted by $50 cash prize for all members of the THUR 10.25.17 VOLUME 102 ISSUE 7 7 Pulse

Jackie Gets J

ist made me realize that food doesn’t I played it like a movie in my head. the body that I was so desperately have control over me and that I ulti- Even when I didn’t see results, I al- trying to take care of now. Once I re- mately have the last say as to what ready pictured myself a changed alized His love for me, I couldn’t help I feed my body. I learned from her person. That definitely helped me but want to take care of myself. that I had more self-control than I stay on track and focused. The more thought I did. My personal trainer I focused on my goal, the easier it What is the most important piece taught me that only with hard work became to say no to certain things, of advice you’d give to some- and dedication can I obtain my goals especially unhealthy foods, and the one who may be struggling with in life, and that my body can endure more I said no to unhealthy foods, changing their lifestyle, whether more than I thought it could; it’s all a the fewer cravings I had for them. it be health-related, academical- mental game. My hair and makeup When I felt the burn of the workout ly, or spiritually.? stylist showed me the importance and I thought I couldn’t do anymore, It’s not easy to accept a person you of presentation. I learned that when it seems silly but I screamed in my do not love. I had to learn how to we dress well, we feel good and vise head and asked myself (because love and accept myself first before I versa; and my counselor guided me cameras were present) how bad I continued growing. So first learn to to be able to cope with all the chang- wanted the change. In time, I started love yourself, and know that you are es that were taking place in my life, seeing the results and it motivated loved by those around you, and if you but most importantly she showed me even more. Did I fail sometimes? for whatever reason don’t feel loved, me how to fully accept and love my- Of course. But even in those times, I be sure that you are loved by God. self while still implementing person- knew what I had to do to keep going One of the lessons I have learned is al changes. and I made the appropriate chang- that if you want to make a change in So yea, they were all very impor- es. your life, no matter what that change tant in my overall progress. Without is, always put God first. He will give them, I don’t think this transforma- How did transforming your diet you the strength and endurance to

PHOTO BY JACKIE BARRIOS tion would have been as successful. and health habits impact other go through your own transforma- areas of your life? tion. Remember that transforma- Jackie Gets Jacked How important was that support Talk a little about how you mo- It definitely helped me socially and tions are not comfortable or easy, Senior, Spanish Studies team to your overall progress? tivated yourself to change your academically. It became easier to and they do not necessarily have an Interviewed by Randall Ulangca Oh man, my support team was es- lifestyle and eating habits, es- approach people and talk to them. end. Transformations are a continu- sential, especially at that time. I pecially when temptation was This also made it easier to speak ous process. It will be challenging, A year and a half ago, Jackie Bar- don’t think I was emotionally strong strong. Did it ever get easier to in public and during class presenta- but worth every step of the way if it rios was awarded an opportunity enough to go through life-style resist? tions or even give my own opinions makes you a better and happier indi- to transform her lifestyle from sed- change by myself. My friends and How did I motivate myself? Hmm… during class, which is is something I vidual. Once you accomplish a goal, entary to healthy. On Oct. 8, 2017, my sister, Mari, were the ones who Heh. At that time I was going was always anxious about. I always there will always be more that you the University Health & Wellness encouraged me to apply when I felt through some emotional experi- kind of struggled with having a sense will want to achieve. My willingness team involved in the short documen- too shy or ashamed to even apply. I ences. These experiences made me of worth and self-esteem. However, to change was not a desire driven tary, “Jackie: The Transformation applied and actually won! But I was reflect on my life and how I tended that’s where I noticed the greatest by hate towards myself, but by love: Project”, won a third place award not mentally prepared to actually to let myself get stuck in my con- impact which actually stemmed from love for my friends, love for my fam- in the Kingdomwood Internation- implement and commit to a lifestyle cealed unhappiness. I vowed to growth in my spiritual life as well. I ily, eventual love for myself, but most al Film Festival. Along with it, the change. I received no judgement myself that no matter how slow the soon realized that the healthier life- importantly, love for God. The deci- film received an award of merit at from them. I would not have been progress, there would nevertheless style choices I made, the more crav- sion to take the first step towards a the Christian Life International Film as successful if my friends and Mari still be progress in my life. Progress ings I felt to learn about my Creator. health or any kind of change should Festival in Canada, and an award of didn’t remind me in my moments towards whatever made me a hap- As I explored the Bible more, I real- be cemented by a strong convic- merit at the Awareness Festival in of doubt why I wanted a lifestyle py and healed individual, whether ized Christ’s immense love for me. tion. So what is it that drives you? Los Angeles. Jackie hopes to inspire change. that be progress be emotional, spiri- How could I not love and take care What are your reasons for seeking others through her story. I also had staff support like you tual or physical. I visualized myself of myself if Jesus, the King of Kings change? Are they the right reasons? mentioned. A nutritionist, a personal in the future. In the film I said, “ev- and Lord of Lords, loved me to the How badly do you want that change, Throughout your transformation trainer, a hair and makeup stylist and ery time I walk up those stairs I am point of dying so that I could have and what can you do to start attain- journey you had a support team a counselor. Each one offered a dif- looking different” (or something like life? How could I keep ignoring Je- ing that change? with you—both staff and friends. ferent type of support. My nutrition- that). I literally foresaw my change. sus, when He is the one that created

Lady Young Gunz Fire Back

Torian Hill | Thursday, October 19th drive, the Lady Young Gunz made the Compared to the Lady Young Gunz, for the players was phenomenal. This grats to the Humble Fumblers for a marked the second football game of Humble Fumblers, another all wom- the Humble Fumblers have to use the drove and encouraged both teams to competitive the ladies’ intramurals season for the en’s team, force a turnover with anoth- same team on both offense and de- strive for the win. In addition, The Lady game where quitting was not an op- Lady Young Gunz. The Lady Young er interception from Victoria Delote fense. To further complicate things, Young Gunz benefitted from the full tion. Gunz faced the Humble Fumblers in a (second year, masters in medical labo- they lost their quarterback (QB) early support of their counterpart men’s In response to their loss, Alyssa Roys- hard-fought match where the former ratory science). This led them to an un- in the game. These factors aside, the team. When the pick-six occurred in ter (Senior, Spanish, Pre-dentistry) scored first. successful red zone play. Humble Fumblers nevertheless gave a the first half, the adrenaline was pump- said, “Honestly, we’re ready to go to Tori Kim added more points to the After this, the half ended with the good fight. ing for the player on the spotlight and the NFL… end quote.” team’s total with an interception and Humble Fumblers still scoreless. In Delote said, “It feels nice to get a win for the fans who were watching. You runback for a touchdown. their opening drive of the second early on in the season. They might’ve could see how nervous they were and She said, “It was an amazing expe- half, the Lady Young Gunz scored an- lost their QB, but they put up a really how desperate they were for their rience as it was my second of the sea- other touchdown. While this score at good effort without (her), which made team to win. son and first of the game.” Before this the start of the half was the last of the our win that much more fun.” In conclusion, a special congratu- season, Kim had never had an inter- game, Young Gunz were able to in- As mentioned before, both teams lations goes to the Lady Young Guns, ception in her intramural football ca- crease their lead with two conversions fought hard throughout the game; for winning reer. Her performance over the last in the second half. This resulted in a fi- their palpable hunger for a win cre- their first game of the season which two games has certainly placed her in nal score of 27-0. ated a loud and exciting atmosphere brings them up to an even record and the spotlight and made her a potential To be fair, the Humble Fumblers that only enhanced the competitive to the men’s team threat to other teams. Shortly after this is a new women’s team this season. environment. The amount of support for being a supporting team. Also, con- THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 8 Humans

Falling in Love With Your Editors

Adriana Santana Humans Editor Andrei Wayne Kyrk Defino, Editor- ber-first-half-of-November sweet spot. kin, pecan, sweet potato, apple, peach, raking wet leaves, jogging in the dark always find a corn maze and usually In-Chief Much as I love Seattle (and I do—mad- etc.) are created. One of my fall tradi- with a headlamp because sunrise is we would find ourselves standing in Fall is my favorite season. The days ly) the rain and the evergreens don’t tions is to eat pie—the beautiful Amer- so late, the end of golf season . . . I’m the middle, lost. On a perfect fall day leading up to it just bring a sense of provide a lot of fall color or excitement. ican dessert boat of sugar, spice and sure if I keep at it I will think of some- you can catch me in my favorite orange rejuvenation to my ailing mental stabil- I grew up spending my fall days inside everything nice. I’m mostly a crust per- thing nice about fall. Okay, the colors cardigan, short tan boots, and a fuzzy ity as midterms pass and finals draw with a book and some tea. Upon mov- son, so the filling must acquire the deli- are amazing. In Southern California sweater to top it all off. I would have closer. It’s incredibly exciting when ing to Michigan, I found that nowhere cate equilibrium of pumpkin and spice. we have two seasons: Brown (April a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte in the weather finally starts feeling like does autumn like the Midwest. The Otherwise, it’s no good. through October) and Green (Novem- one hand and my camera in the other, my favorite season—chilly with a hint trees here are stunning, the produce is -Another tradition I do every fall is to ber to March)—(Don’t quote me on ready for any picture perfect moments. of death. Fall, for me is an indication of incredible and the temperature balanc- not wear the eye-straining, dizzy-pat- those dates since I’ve been living in A few traditions of mine: finding a per- great fashion, temperate weather, the es delicately between sweater weather terned plaid shirts—I annually resist Michigan so long)—which is incred- fect orange pumpkin from the pumpkin nearing of my favorite holidays and the and skirt-and-boot weather. It’s pretty this terrifying trend. I don’t hate them; ibly bland compared to a Michigan patch, going through corn mazes and ultimate reality that death comes for us much my entire aesthetic. But despite I just don’t like them on me. fall. There’s also a pleasure in holding having those perfect fall photo shoots! all—even my GPA. the new traditions I’ve made here, like -Sometimes I listen to Christmas mu- a warm mug of something—we never If you want to know more about my love Kyrk’s Spooky Traditions for Spookto- pumpkin carving with friends or ea- sic—before Thanksgiving. That counts had that in SoCal. So let it be fall, let for fall, you can catch me at any coffee ber include: gerly awaiting the first arrival of apple as a fall tradition right? Guilty. the squirrels gather their nuts, let the shop editing those photos taken at the Watching his inconclusive list of non- cider in the cafeteria, my truest fall tra- foxes improve their foxholes for win- pumpkin patch. spooky spooky movies: Hocus Pocus, dition is probably soaking in the beauty Adriana Santana, Humans Editor ter, let the ducks that migrate head for The Harry Potter Series, The Addams of nature from the comfort of my dorm I’m okay with Michigan, I don’t hate it, Texas or wherever, and we Michigan- Frentzen Pakpahan, Ideas Editor Family Series, Coraline, The Hallow- room. It’s the perfect weather to curl up but there is nothing like being home ders—even transplanted ones—will It’s all hype. Don’t trust it when you eentown Series, The Nightmare Before inside with a book and a cup of apple during the fall season. Every Sunday hunker down with our bowls of tomato see it. Over the past two months, I’ve Christmas (which is totally a Christmas cider (or coffee, no judgement). The re- watching football with my dad, see- soup and festify the season. bought pumpkin air fresheners, pump- movie too). Enjoying all things Pump- cent rain only makes it feel more like ing all the beautiful foliage on my way kin yogurt, pumpkin Cheerios (who kin and Pumpkin Spice, which con- home. home from school, and looking at my Zach Owen, Multimedia Manager knew?), and the obligatory pumpkin trary to popular belief, is not basic. IT mom wear the color orange shame- Quarter. Zip. Sweaters. spiced latte. Yes, it’s basic, but by this IS LITERALLY ALL THINGS FALL and Olivia Woodard, Layout Editor lessly (because this is the only time point I have to embrace it. Every time spooky (eating a real pumpkin is still a -Knitting where it is truly accepted). Fall is the Lisa Hayden, News Editor fall rolls around, I look for opportunities little crazy though). Bringing out my fa- -Hallmark & Spooky Movies time where I start getting the gushy Fall season has always been camping to indulge my pumpkin cravings, but vorite sweaters because cute, duh. -Cuddles feeling of realizing how blessed I am to season. I was a very active member of I’m always left disappointed. There’s Taking that well-deserved post- -Apple Cider be with my family and friends. Whether my local Pathfinder club before I attend- nothing especially tasty about pump- Thanksgiving-meal nap. Overusing -Haunted Houses & Corn Mazes it be my sister and I watching the Ad- ed Andrews University. For our annual kin spice. Perhaps it’s all the orange in the word “spooky” so much that my dams family, cooking with my mom the Fall Camporees we drove to campsites the air, in the trees, on the ground, that friends end up hating me but ultimate- Carlyle Tagalog, Pulse Editor night before Thanksgiving, scream- and learned how to start fires, put up hypes me up and makes me think that ly laugh at how they begin to insert the Actually, my favorite season is au- ing with my dad whenever the Patriots tents and identify poisonous plants. My maybe this time, it’ll be different. Every word into their daily vocabulary. How… tumn. Growing up in equatorial coun- score a touchdown, or picking out a favorite memory of these camping trips time the leaves turn color, I fall for it. spooky is that? Remembering my sin- tries, I truly appreciate this beautiful new beanie at the mall with my friends. were always the sunsets. The sunsets gleness as people around me continue time when no one sweats unneces- Not being home right now is often times during the fall season are the best sun- Kelly Lorenz, Arts and Entertain- to get cuffed. Enjoying the warmth of sarily, the bugs go away and the light- bearable, but there are definitely those sets of the year. Our Pathfinder club ment Editor my favorite people. This season has a ing of the entire day is #instaworthy. moments where I look at the leaves would often climb up a dune and watch First of fall, October is the best month way of compelling us to remember the Since I didn’t grow up in the temperate while walking to class, and think “Dang, as the sun sets above Lake Michigan. of the year: the trees blush golden, I things that matter and while things may zones that allow for autumn, my fam- if only I was home right now” But what’s But now, my favorite moments of fall can walk around broodingly while my fall apart on the outside, at least what I ily and I personally don’t have strong great is for every moment I have miss- are the ones spent in a couch with my favorite sweaters and jackets brace hold dear still keeps me together. fall traditions. So here I’ve mustered a ing a fall memory from home, I make a cat, Nina Simone. against the cold wind, my family makes few things I’ve learned to embrace this new one here. So, I know when I look applesauce together, it’s LGBT Histo- Alexi Decker, Copy Editor season: back at fall years from now I’m going Kaitlyn Rigg, Photo Editor ry Month, a weird majority of my music Full disclosure: I tolerate Michigan. -Besides my appreciation for sunny to think about late night “spooooky” SM On these rainy days, it is quite hard has a tone that perfectly accompanies Like, it’s fine. But coming from the Pa- brisk days, golden panoramas, leath- meetings, apple picking while avoiding to be consistently falling in love with these long rainy days, and the ginkgo cific Northwest, I find that the winters er boots and jersey comforters, I can responsibilities, and driving to the thrift fall. But the rain is no match for the trees adorn the AU Arboretum with here are awful, the springs give me al- finally take out my French press and store to get my 10th dad sweater. beauty that October holds. Honestly, I their yellow leaves. lergies and the summers are gross and steep a rich blend of loose-leaf black have always been a sucker for the sea- muggy. Give me ocean breezes and or green teas (except the minty kind). Scott Moncrieff, Faculty Sponsor son that consists of falling leaves, hot mountain ranges any day. Well, any day -I truly wonder why pie day isn’t in the Well, let’s see: midterms, raking drinks and cozy sweaters, known as that doesn’t fall in the September-Octo- fall when all the delicious pies (pump- leaves, cold rain that goes on and on, fall. Growing up, my family and I would THUR 10.25.17 VOLUME 102 ISSUE 7 9 Humans

Delivering a New Vision

professional development. Our min- choir panning out? istry is also missional as we seek to I think DMC’s has much untapped bring what we have beyond Berrien potential- there are voices that have SPrings, beyond the campus of AU. so much room to be developed, in- strumentalists whose true talents How do you think DMC is viewed have yet to be unleashed, as an or- among the Andrews community? ganization there are projects and As director, I often receive feedback opportunities which we would like Scott E. Moncrieff from our audiences, expressing ap- to explore- some of which are in the Faculty Advisor preciation for what we do. Various working but it takes time to develop. people, of different, ethnicity and culture on several occasions share Are there any special projects that they are encouraged and in- you’re thinking of doing with the spired by the praise we offer to God. choir? I anticipate that I will be able to As the new director of DMC, what spend at least 2 years as director, challenges have you so far faced? during which I would actually like to With any responsibility, one can ex- see the goal of a record/album being pect challenges. As director, I have published sometimes found it very challeng- ing to ensure that the goals and in- What do you want people to think terests of DMC align with those with of when they think of DMC? PHOTO BYTAYLOR SCALZO whom we collaborate. It can some- When people think of DMC i would Carl Cunningham ance Mass Choir, what would you people, who love God and love to times also be difficult to meet the like them to think- uninhibited praise Graduate Student say? praise Him. We minister through mu- needs of various entities seeking our to God, through very excellent mu- First Year Masters in Divinity Deliverance Mass Choir is a very sic- aspiring to high standards of ex- involvement, but I have a supportive sic and a strong sense of spiritual Interviewed by Adriana Santana special ministry on the campus of cellence as we offer praise to God. team who helps make this possible. calling. AU. We are a choir, but we are so We strive to encourage spiritual If you were to describe Deliver- much more! DMC is a group of young growth, social development and also How do you see the future of the

We Want YOU For the Vegan Challenge

John Gonzalez I’m actually thinking about going straight vegetarian to straight meat First Year, Masters of Divinity vegan and I know a lot of other stu- eater which is crazy. So when I saw Interviewed by Tyler Mason dents are considering it too. But it’s the film, I cut the plan off completely so hard to think about life without and went straight to being vegan. It Recently Andrews students have dairy and meat. sucked in the beginning because I been participating in the Veg- In the beginning it seems hard. The spent a significant amount of mon- an Challenge. Could you tell us first step of anything is always hard. ey on all the meat I was supposed about your experience with it? But I’m telling you that it’s worth it, to eat. But I had to throw everything I’ve been on the vegan challenge it especially being here at Andrews away because I knew it would tempt seems like everyone’s been doing. because the cafeteria has so many me too much. It all started from the popular film good options. After about a week documentary What the Health. They and a half, your taste buds complete- For anyone who wants to be veg- advocate a two week challenge for ly change. For me, it’s been about a an or is trying to be vegan, what going vegan. They had a group of month and three weeks since going motivated you to stay consistent people in the film who had many vegan. Last week, I accidentally ate with it? health problems and they put them cheese and I knew right away that I’d give three pieces of advice: through a two week plant based something was wrong. I’ve actually Have a Plan—Doing research is vegan diet. After the two weeks, the gotten to the point where cheese very important. Understanding group improved significantly and has gotten kind of nasty to me now. where to get your protein, carbs started feeling amazing. One per- But you always need to balance be- and healthy fats through a plant son could barely walk and after the cause you don’t want to be an un- based diet is vital. Also, figuring diet the person could walk a little bit healthy vegan. So it’s never a good out your goal is very important. Dif- better. It was pretty dope because I idea to replace junk with junk. Many ferent types of goals include losing found out that after 30 days of going substitutes can be junk. weight, gaining muscle or even just vegan, I lost about 12 pounds of fat maintaining. Having Support—Find

and I gained about 8 pounds of pure Did you go from vegetarian to people around who are vegan. I am PHOTOS BYJOHN GONZALEZ muscle. vegan or did you go straight to lucky enough to have friends who vegan? are vegan so I could go and ask health reasons. I wanted to see if cially dairy. But going forward with Is it more expensive converting to I was a meat eater all my life. I’m His- them for help. Avoiding the naysay- I could do it. I wanted to challenge these three pieces of advice, you’ll a plant based diet? panic so we love our meats. When ers is important as well. There will myself. Some people don’t like succeed in anything in life. It’s funny because you’ll hear that all I came to Andrews, I decided to try be people who say you’re going to what’s happening to the animals. the time. In reality, I saved so much being a vegetarian. So I was a veg- become too skinny or you’ll even The meat industry treats their ani- John is also starting a blog to help money because meat is really ex- etarian for about four years. Then I die. My own mother said I was going mals worse than slaves. So at the people transition to a plant based pensive. I was spending at least $80 became frustrated because I wanted to die on a vegan diet. So it’s really end of the day, you have to figure diet. The website is www.johngonfit- on meat per week because I was to see more results in the gym. So I important to block the negative opin- out your motivation because that’s ness.com. eating so much meat in order to re- decided maybe I needed to go all the ions out and magnify the voices of the thing that will drive you. It is ceive protein. The plant based diet way with this workout plan I found. the people who are supporting you. definitely going to get hard. I had was actually way cheaper. I’d spend I followed the nutrition perfectly but Figuring out your motivation—Fig- dreams of walking through fields of about $40-50 a week compared to it was crazy amounts of meat. I did ure out why you’re doing it. People pizza! I woke up craving it so bad. $80 just on meat. that for this entire summer. From have different reasons. Mine was We are addicted to this stuff, espe- THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 10 Arts & Entertainment

Leaf It All Behind

The nonmember entrance fee is $3. and a peaceful get-away. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Na- This center focuses on educating the ture Preserve community about the environment, Warren Woods State Park The Fernwood Botanical Garden and but they also have approximately Warren Woods State Park, just out- Nature Preserve is also worth checking eight miles of trails. The trails mean- side of Sawyer, MI, has a bit of a differ- out. The colors are not yet out in full der through towering trees and there ent feel. Entrance here is free and it is a force, but look for them in the next is a map provided for easy naviga- bit less manicured. There is no under- couple of weeks as it gets colder! Af- Kelly Lorenz tion. A boardwalk starts you on your brush and the sunlight (when shining) ter your hike, treat yourself to a slice of Arts & way into the path. A short way into the gently filters through the leaves of the pumpkin pie or a pumpkin spice latte Entertainment trees there is a charming playground trees. Throughout the trail there are and bask in the knowledge of having Editor constructed from mostly natural ma- immense beech trees with initials and spent your autumn immersed in the terials (large tree trunks, hewed-out dates carved into the trunks. This adds beauties of nature. logs, etc.) for your inner child’s enjoy- a fun and interesting dynamic to the ment. Continue down the path for a hike. A picturesque bridge takes you few more minutes and you will dis- over Galien River on your way further cover another boardwalk extending into the woods. There were a couple out beyond the tree-line and ending in of fallen trees across the main trail and

PHOTO PROVIDED BY NATALIE HWANG a deck elevated high above the valley raised tree roots are strewn at random Sarah Mackintosh | The autumn sea- Trail Guide will have you itching to get floor. This lookout provides an exqui- on the trail floor. The drive to the park son often comes with the hopes of some exercise, while also being daz- site view of the surrounding trees. You on Red Arrow Highway has beautiful drinking hot chocolate and roasting zled by the vivid colors of changing can feel the fluttering breeze; the am- scenery and colors, as well as US Route s’mores by a bonfire; carving pump- leaves. biance is spectacularly liberating. The 31 (Blue Star Highway). kins; eating pumpkin pie; enjoying rest of the trails appear to be veiled Joel Paquette (senior, management) pumpkin spice lattes; seeing the beau- Sarrett Nature Center by trees with a thick covering of fallen commented, “[They are both] Excel- tiful fall colors; inhaling the crisp air; The first destination I discovered leaves already on the ground and quite lent representations of the beauty of and #cuddleseason. While we are un- was the Sarett Nature Center, tucked a bit of underbrush. I would advise the southwest Michigan.” able to help with that last one, today’s in a little corner of Benton Harbor. Sarett Nature Center for easy hiking

Foreigners in Film

Natalie Hwang | The Foreigner, an ac- tention with obvious plot points and that all Asians look the same and are tively influenced the way Asians were While casting for the show Crazy Rich tion thriller directed by Martin Camp- “twists.” Typically, Jackie Chan mov- interchangeable; Asian actresses fre- represented in American media. Lee’s Asians, based on the bestselling nov- bell and written by David Marconi, ies involve martial arts, making use quently portray masseuses, sex work- roles in martial arts films sparked wide- el by Kevin Kwan, Chu specifically stars Jackie Chan as a Vietnamese res- of the actor’s background in karate, ers, or submissive characters. Directors spread interest in Chinese martial arts searches for aspiring Asian and Asian- taurateur, Ngoc Minh Quan, seeking judo, taekwondo, and jeet kune do. hold the authority to find an accurate and demonstrated Chinese national- American actors. In an interview with revenge for the death of his daughter However, because he is aging, Chan’s Asian accent “not suitable” for the role ist sentiment. His personalized mar- Buzzfeed (2017), Chu notes, “When I in a department store bombing by a typecast of the action hero was put to and select an actor of different ethnic tial arts philosophy of jeet kune do do a ‘regular’ movie with Caucasian ac- group calling themselves the “Au- rest. Instead, The Foreigner combines descent than the actual character— (the way of intercepting fist) later in- tors as the leads, … actors are every- thentic IRA.” Quan interrogates for- the expected action hero figure with even whitewashing Asian characters fluenced Chan’s approach to martial where.” Stereotypical representation mer leader of the IRA, Liam Hennessy, a character emotionally invested in such as Major in Ghost in the Shell with arts. However, unlike Lee, Chan ac- in mainstream media is a direct result who claims to know nothing about a particular subject—in this case, his Scarlett Johansson , Allison Ng with tively profits off Hollywood directors’ of a lack of roles written for Asian ac- the bombing, but admits his involve- daughter. This is against the usual type Emma Stone in Aloha, and Mr. Yunioshi willingness to disregard racial his- tors. Many Asian actors now rely on ment in the incident after Quan sets role for Chan, an actor who for many with Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at tory and ethnic-specificity in casting. accents and their willingness to under- off a homemade bomb in his office. years was one of the only represen- Tiffany’s. Asian actors’ available roles Now, Jackie Chan is a household name take typecasting roles to actually land The movie centers around Quan’s role tatives for Asian Americans in main- are often limited to stereotypes: tech most commonly associated with a film significant parts. in searching for the individual behind stream media, although one deeply nerds, doctors, and effeminate charac- about Chinese martial arts, an objec- Asian actors lack exposure today the bombings, as he confronts and entrenched in Otherness. ters, as in the case of Long Duk Dong tive fact that when isolated does not simply because Hollywood directors fights many people before discovering Based on the 1992 novel, The China- in Sixteen Candles, the sexually inex- mean too much. But to accurately prefer to cast known Asian names such the true mastermind. Overall, The For- man, written by Stephen Leather, the perienced and emasculated, harmless weigh his significance to Asian-Ameri- as Jackie Chan, rather than search for eigner was a conventional action mov- movie also employs the level of racial but still villainized exchange student. can representation, one must consider an ambitious and ethnically correct ie, just a bit late to join the bandwagon insensitivity illustrated by the book’s While Chan’s character, Quan, is by no the defining sentiment of his career: actor. This leads to the underrepre- of plots with older, unsuspecting char- title. Written by a white author, The means emasculated, he is one-dimen- Asia is homogenous. This assumption sentation of Asians in film, especially acters embarking on a thrilling journey Chinaman is a racial slur, one assum- sional and his backstory and motives implies that the continent shares a sin- Southeast Asians such as the Vietnam- to exact revenge. However, the film’s ing the inherent sameness of all Asian remain underdeveloped. Repeatedly, gular culture and exoticizes the expe- ese Quan in The Foreigner. This movie debut provoked public discourse on people. Hollywood has long adopted the directors attempt to compensate rience of all Asian-Americans, many of is just another example of the stunning the ethics of mix-and-match casting of this policy, failing to emphasize the im- for sub-par writing with the starpower whom face discrimination because of mediocrity Hollywood can achieve Asian characters in Hollywood. portance of ethnicity-specific casting. of their lead, as well as frequent fight the model minority myth. when disregarding their developing The script reads as simple scaffold- Similar issues arise upon examining scenes. However, as more Asian filmmak- audience, as well as the number of tal- ing for what could have been a much Girl With the Dragon Tattoo or Fresh Chan’s career can be directly con- ers encroach on Hollywood’s predomi- ented, ethnically diverse actors avail- stronger film, with weak dialogue lead- Off the Boat, where Asian actors por- trasted with Bruce Lee’s, another Chi- nantly white arena, directors such as able to them. ing to gratuitous fight scenes. The plot tray characters of different Asian de- nese-American actor known for his Jon M. Chu start to integrate correct attempts to hold the audience’s at- scent, perpetuating the stereotype skills in martial arts, but who posi- casting methods into their approach. THUR 10.25.17 VOLUME 102 ISSUE 7 11 Arts & Entertainment

Ending on a Grand Note

PHOTO BY KELSEY ROOK

Teddy Kim | On Saturday, Oct. 21, pieces associated with the Reforma- For the next composition, Paul Hin- lect arias from Mendelssohn’s orato- sohn’s fifth symphony, “Reforma- the Andrews University Symphony tion begun by Martin Luther five cen- demith’s “Engelkonzert” from his rio “Elijah”, “If With All Your Hearts Ye tion.” Consisting of four different Orchestra celebrated the 500th an- turies ago. “Mathis de Maler Overture” the Wind Truly Seek Me”. Though Prof. Reid was movements. The piece was written niversary of the Protestant Reforma- The concert opened with the me- Symphony accompanied the orches- incredibly smooth and tender, he was in response to Martin Luther’s fateful tion. The ensemble was conducted by lodic “Fantasia on a Theme by Thom- tra on stage. Now led by the boisterous still able to easily project his words Augsburg Confession, a major mile- Claudio Gonzalez (Professor of Music; as Tallis” by Ralph Vaughan Williams brass section, the orchestra journeyed throughout the performing center. stone of Protestantism. With its sweet Conductor, University Orchestra and (1872-1958), performed solely by the through a part of Hindemith’s (1895- The piece began with a clear romantic- and tender beginning, followed by its Sinfonietta), who was welcomed with string orchestra. In this piece, Vaughan 1963) famous overture. The piece era-influenced theme, as the melody more combative and clashing mid- raucous applause from both his play- Williams revisits music of the Tudor era starkly contrasted between the boom- played by the strings contained tunes dle, indeed it seemed to record the ers and audience members each time in British history and invokes the older ing voices of the brass and the quiet that seemed more familiar to the con- events of the Reformation year by year. he walked out on stage. The concert Tallis (1505-1585), a major composer in assertiveness of the strings. Led assert- temporary ear. Professor Reid then Heavy at times and creating a dark at- featured an appearance from mem- his time. The piece involved a sweep- ively by concertmistress Danya Wilson entranced audience members with mosphere, but still light-hearted and bers of the Wind Symphony, usual- ing melody from the first violins and (junior, music performance and com- two forceful long notes, directing all idyllic at others, it ended with a sweet ly under the direction of conductor cellos, who took on the main themes munication), the orchestra showcased attention to his presence. The piece and triumphant crescendo carried by Byron Graves (Assistant Professor of of the composition. The violas and sec- the range of dynamics and emotions continued, switching off between the the French horns and trumpets, and Music (Band); Conductor, Wind Sym- ond violins played variations of these the players were capable of present- richness of Prof. Reid’s voice, and the joined in later by the orchestra and phony; Music Education Area Coor- themes, providing strong support to ing. Easily commanding attention with soothing song of the string and wind other wind instruments. The audience dinator) currently a DMA candidate the often overlapping melodies of its constantly interruptive themes, the symphony. After he sang this first aria, cheered the now-beaming Dr. Gon- from Boston University. Additionally, first violins and cellos. Playing firmly piece had a sense of urgency tied to it there was a short intermission. Follow- zalez, who then turned to his players the performance featured tenor solo- in the more rigorous sections, but se- and ended on a grand note with a bass ing the intermission, the orchestra be- with tangible pride. Together they all ist Charles Reid (Associate Professor of renely in the quieter ones, the orches- crescendo. This ending was received gan playing the optimistic “Then Shall bowed as one, happy to be able to cel- Voice; Voice Area Coordinator ), who tra seemed to present the piece as one with spirited applause. the Righteousness Shine Forth”. End- ebrate the works of such a revolution- led out with his resounding vocals for of strong balance that captured the Following the overture, Professor ing on a hopeful note, this piece was ary time in church history. two arias. With both featured guests plight of the 16th century reformers. Charles Reid walked out on stage to an appropriate segue into the last under the direction of Dr. Gonzalez, Brooding and serious, the piece estab- a warm welcome from the audience piece. the orchestra performed four separate lished the tone for the concert. and began singing the first of two se- The night ended with Mendels-

Adventist Music for the Modern Age

Kelsey Rook | The afternoon of Octo- a change in theology but a change in After describing Luther’s reforma- as a result of European dominance in Perera also asserted that our churches ber 21, I found myself in the Biology worship through music, as the two are tive work, Perera emphasized the per- early SDA church governance. This need stronger, more concrete plans to Amphitheater in Price Hall with a small intertwined. She expressed that wor- sonal nature of worship, saying that document has been revised to include create effective, quality worship that group of students and community ship should be an outward commu- mixing one’s culture with worship isn’t diverse forms of worship, but similar is- resonates with youth today. members interested in this month’s nication of Christian theology. While sinful, as different styles of worship sues still fester in our church today. Perera made her presentation excit- Michiana Adventist Forum, a presen- theology is very factual and concrete, might resonate with one person, lift- Perera ended her presentation by ing and engaging, playing selections tation given by Adriana Perera, the music appeals to the emotions and ing their mind to Christ, while another outlining how the modern church of relevant songs on a keyboard she Chair of the Department of Music at should be an expression of adoration person won’t be as emotionally affect- should approach musical worship. She had set up on stage. Her statements Andrews University. She spoke on the towards Christ in an intelligent, peda- ed simply because they have not been stated that the purpose of music is to refreshed rather than judged, as they relevant topic of “Adventist Music: The gogical way. Luther recognized this exposed to the same musical styles. worship, reflect Jesus’s character, and did not specifically attack any practic- Contemporary Challenge,” which she and wrote many new hymns, includ- As music can take on deep emotional praise God with all that we are, rather es such as the use of drums or repeat- is qualified to address as she has lec- ing songs for the purpose of teaching meaning that words can’t accurate- than entertain. She gave an example of ed lyrics, but laid down guidelines for tured and taught in several European, children—a stark contrast to the views ly convey, it is important to support a girl at one of her churches raising her what true worship should accomplish. South American and Caribbean coun- of the church at the time as the priests the music and worship that resonates hands in worship, only to be scolded Her presentation left me determined tries, and has written more than 200 believed that worshipping in music with people from every culture. Per- by a deacon, in contrast with an inci- to worship not to entertain myself or sacred pieces. should only be reserved for the most era pointed out that the SDA guide- dent where an audience member at a impress people around me, but to ex- Perera began her talk by discuss- skilled musicians. She also noted that lines for worship music published in church service began spontaneously press my theology and adoration for ing the massive impact Martin Luther more modern hymn writers, such as 1972 as an example of a poor philoso- singing, and instead of telling her to be Christ. had on worship in music, noting that Isaac Watts, also received pushback for phy of worship. These guidelines ex- quiet, the pastor joined in, along with the Reformation necessitated not only their then-progressive musical works. cluded the worship of many cultures the entire audience and worship band. THE STUDENT MOVEMENT

The Last Word

THE STUDENT MOVEMENT STAFF Here, Queer, and Safe Spaces Aren’t Andrei Wayne Kyrk Defino Editor-in-Chief Lisa Hayden About Fear News Editor Frentzen Pakpahan Without fail, every time I hear some- ourselves, not people who constantly always practical to cut people off or sity’s Board of Trustees. Ideas Editor one say “AUGSA” out loud, I experience a contradict or belittle us. eliminate people because of one toxic In short, Andrews University has Carlye Tagalog two-part response. First, my heart skips All of these things are connected by part of the relationship you have with opened the door to engaging with LG- Pulse Editor a beat and a faint glimmer of hope lights the idea of affirmation. If you say you them. It is, however, possible to take BTQ+ students in a safe space on cam- Adriana Santana up behind my eyes. Second, I am let don’t believe in safe spaces and don’t breaks from them, at a healthy distance, pus. While this may seem like a small Humans Editor down. Why? Not because I am enamored think you have or need them, I don’t be- in a place that doesn’t try to edit your step, it is my hope that this signals a Kelly Lorenz with the idea of grad school and then lieve you. Or at least, I don’t think we un- identity. change in attitudes toward LGBTQ+ stu- Arts & Entertainment Editor disappointed by my undergraduate sta- derstand safe spaces in the same way. A For LGBTQ+ students at Andrews, AUL- dents at Andrews, a chance for dialogue Kaitlyn Rigg Kelly Lorenz tus, but because my mind always inter- safe space is a place where you can be L4ONE has been that space (if they know instead of talking about, and the ability Photo Editor Arts & prets “AUGSA” as “Andrews University who you are without having to fight for about it). For me, the chance to discuss to connect with and support other stu- Alexi Decker Entertainment Editor Gender and Sexuality Alliance,” and I am it. I believe in safe spaces not because I my experiences and simply spend time dents. What this means to me is that my Copy Editor oh-so-hopeful that that’s what they’re am delicate and can’t handle criticism with friends without having to worry university is finally allowing me to meet Olivia Woodard talking about, but the reality is typically but because I understand that things are that the conversation will suddenly turn with my peers on campus with the same Layout Editor much more straightforward. difficult and people should have a place into a homophobic or biphobic rant is visibility as the vegan club. Full stop. Zach Owen Andrews University does not have a to recover. refreshing and restorative. Here I have Multimedia Manager Gender and Sexuality Alliance, and while For transparency, an inconclusive learned more about spirituality and a Scott E. Moncrieff LGBTQ+ students have formed groups list of my own safe spaces includes: the theism that strives to “love thy neighbor Faculty Advisor like AULL4ONE, there has not been any open road at 2:00 a.m. when I’m driv- as thyself” than in my entire life up to If you are interested in this new Uni- official support or approval from the ing home, shouting along to my favorite this point. Finally, it provides affirmation versity-based group, or would like to The Student Movement is the offi- University, so we have not had the ability songs; a clean room and the Invisibilia through connection with others who know more about resources for LG- cial student newspaper of Andrews to meet on campus. Because of our unof- podcast; my best friend’s house; and share similar experiences. Because it has BTQ+ students at Andrews, contact University. Opinions expressed in ficial status and AULL4ONE’s inability to the time I spend with AULL4ONE. All of been such an important part of my col- Student Life or current AULL4ONE the Student Movement are those of advertise, many students are unaware these are experiences in which I can take lege experience, I want others to have leaders at facebook.com/aull4one. the authors and do not necessarily of their off-campus resources, and nav- a break from defending myself and can the same opportunity, but I #can’tTEL- reflect the opinions of the editors, igate college life without ever finding a express myself instead. LeveryoneAboutItbcWeDon’tAllKnowE Andrews University or the Seventh- safe space. It is not only okay but also vital to have achOtherContraryToPopularBelief day Adventist church. Depending on who you are, the phrase safe spaces carved out for personal res- However, during the last two years, a “safe space” might bring up angry politi- toration. There is a prevalent narrative in taskforce has committed themselves to Please address all correspon- cal articles and us-versus-them mentali- the current political climate suggesting consulting with LGBTQ+ students at An- dence to [email protected]. ties, but that doesn’t make sense to me. that younger generations and especially drews University to establish the next The Student Movement reserves Whether or not we call it one, most of us LGBTQ+ persons are ‘special snowflakes’ step of support and care for LGBTQ+ stu- the right to edit all letters for style, have a safe space—be it family, friends, afraid of any opposition. This narrative dents. One element of this that you may length or possible libel. Priority will home, a favorite park, TV show, the time is not only harmful, but also blatantly have seen was the Framework at the end be given to correspondence from set aside to listen to a beloved podcast wrong. The reason safe spaces are so of the 2016-2017 student handbook. The students, staff and alumni of An- or music from an artist that you connect important is because the majority of life taskforce’s second endeavor has been to drews University. All letters may be with. It’s rarely a geographical location, is not safe. For me, growing up queer/ create a proposal for an official on-cam- subject to publication. but is always an environment in which bi in an Adventist home meant books pus group for open dialogue and sup- our individual personhood is affirmed, with LGBT characters being confiscated, port for LGBT+ students. This includes often through a connection with some- hearing from the pulpit and the front of provisions for LGBTQ+ students to meet thing external. We listen to music that the classroom that my existence is inher- as an official group on campus with both makes statements we agree or identify ently wrong, and having to accept that faculty and student leadership, as well Join the Movement with. We usually listen to news through not all of my family will actually love me as the opportunity to share educational a lens that makes sense to us. We watch for who I am. materials as they are created in the fu- shows and movies that present infor- I have found that particularly in fam- ture in cooperation with the University’s mation we like to see. Ideally, we make ily relationships, it is necessary to spend faith principles, was recently approved facebook.com/ausmnews friends with people who support us and time with and love people who do not by the Student Experience and Faith De- encourage us to be better versions of respect all aspects of my identity. It isn’t velopment subcommittee of the Univer-

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