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WED 09.05.17 VOLUME 102 ISSUE 1 Talking Diversity with Michael Nixon New Vice-President for Diversity PHOTO PROVIDED BY IMC THE CARNIVAL COMES DORM ROOM SURVIVAL “IT’S TIME AU” FOR NEW LEADERSHIP TO TOWN CHRISTIAN HYPOCRISY “Long Distance relationshionship EMBRACING DIVERSITY FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, “We’re a huge family here” JOEL OLSTEEN are hard. They become expecial- “The only way I can learn about COMMUNICATIONS AND “First take the log out of your eye, ly difficult when you have to walk others sensitivities is to dialouge DESIGN DEPARTMENT P.3 then you will see clearly the speack your new boo back to the dorm at with them” “Paul Kim is the new chair of the in your neighbors” promptly 11:00 pm” Visual Arts, Communications and P. 8 Design Department” P. 4 P. 6 P. 10 THE STUDENT MOVEMENT 2 News Seek. Affirm. Change Day Lisa Hayden News Editor Sharyl Cubero | For the first time benefit the entire community. Not make service requests on the An- where I went as a child and it holds a fast will be provided to everyone who in Andrews University history there only will it do something for our local drews website to connect them with special place in my heart.” chooses to participate. Volunteers will be a campus-wide Change Day. community, but it will also do some- volunteers on campus. Volunteers On Thursday, Sept. 14 from will then gather together and begin To those who are unfamiliar with the thing good for us as we help other excited about service opportunities 8:00AM- 3:30PM all classes and offic- traveling to their destination. Trans- event, Change Day is a new initiative people.” can find listings of each organization es will be closed in order to support portation for faculty, staff and stu- launched by the Office of the Provost President of Andrews University that they may join that day (some this campus-wide initiative. Volun- dents to location sites will be done to make an impact on the commu- Graduate Student Association (AUG- may require prior registration) on teers who would like to take part in through buses and carpooling. When nity—a fresh take on the mission of SA) Mark Reid said, “Change Day is ChangeHub, located on the Andrews Change Day should come ready to the acts of service have been com- Andrews University seeking to trans- something new to campus but it al- University website. Some students make a difference to their commu- pleted, lunch and debriefing will be form its students. Faculty, students lows us to live out Christian values have already found the organizations nity in clothes that they do not mind done in the Howard Performing Arts and community members have been and put them into practice by helping that they want to benefit. getting dirty. It is recommended that Center. preparing this event for a long time. our neighbor.” Berrien Springs native Crystal-Anne long pants and closed-toe shoes are Reid said, “the mission of Andrews In fact, several signs, posters and an- Change Day is going to focus on the Tan (junior, global studies) said, “I worn. Volunteers will also be given University seeks to transform stu- nouncements have been made to ad- latter part of the Andrews mission am really excited about Change Day a Change Day 2017 T-shirt. The day dents by ‘educating them to seek vertise what is coming ahead. by giving back to our community because this community raised me, will kick off at the flagpole, where knowledge and affirm faith in order Dean Deborah Weithers said, “I am through acts of service. Around 60 so this is my chance to give back. students will be able to sign up for to change the world.’ Changing the so glad that the university is coming organizations from the Southwest I personally want to go to Mars El- a project site where they will spend world doesn’t start when we leave together to do something that will Michigan area have been invited to ementary School because that is a portion of the day working. Break- Andrews. It starts now.” WED 03.15.17 VOLUME 101 ISSUE 20 3 News The Carnival Comes to Town “We’re a huge family here at Andrews” tion from her experiences at various tiple activities. for the future in the school year so state and county fairs growing up. For Edward Breja (junior, computer that everyone has a place, because “Where I grew up in Massachusetts, science), the pizza and funnel cake everyone is welcome. We’re a huge we have this fair called the ‘Big E,’” was the best part. “I like the food,” family here at Andrews,” she smiled. she explained. “Every state in New he said between bites. “That’s the Anyone who wishes to provide feed- England comes together, and they do main reason I came here.” back or suggestions to Howell-Wal- carnival food, and different games The fun was not limited to par- ton may contact her via Facebook. and different rides. And when I ticipants alone. “Some people are AUSA has many more fun events in moved here to Michigan, I experi- observers, [some] people are partici- the works, two of which are coming enced my first county fair.” pators, so my goal with each event is up this month: Outdoor Sabbath is Going out to a fair was a yearly La- to create a space for everyone,” Jor- set for September 16, and Spirit Week bor Day family tradition for Howell- danne noted. Something that “gives begins September 25. Walton, and this year she decided you the opportunity to be like, oh to bring the fun to Andrews Univer- yeah, like, this is cool to watch, but sity. She hoped to make the carnival this is also fun to participate in.” a place for everyone and serve as an Her goal appears successful. Ellyn icebreaker. Burdick (sophomore, communica- Kevin Moreno (Master of Divinity, tions) sat in the sun observing the PHOTO CURTESY OF APRYL BRILEY fourth year), and his wife attended activity around her. “I enjoy it vi- the event with their two little chil- cariously,” she said. “Watching oth- Shannon Kelly | Shouts of glee and The Labor Day bash attracted peo- and of course, food were other at- dren. They loved the family-friend- er people enjoy it is good enough for jubilant laughter mingled with the ple of all ages, from small children tractions. Students got the chance to liness of the event, and Moreno me.” upbeat music floating across the An- to adults. Brightly colored inflatable meet their AUSA officers, spend time especially enjoyed Sumo wrestling. “I am so excited and eager to be plan- drews University campus on Monday, bounce houses and slides dotted the with old friends, and make new ones “I’ve always wanted to do that,” he ning these events, and I love feed- September 4 Andrews University Stu- athletic field. A dunk tank stood at while enjoying their day off. said. back from students,” Howell-Walton dent Association AUSA hosted their one end, where AUSA officers were AUSA Social Vice President, Jordanne “I like the bounce house,” Sydney said. “I love hearing how they feel first major event of the new school drenched. Sumo wrestling, basket- Howell-Walton (senior, psychology), Hutchins (sophomore, animal sci- about events, and that helps me learn year: a Labor Day carnival. ball, “speed-o-meter,” face painting, planned the event, drawing inspira- ence), said after participating in mul- how to create and plan better events Luxtons Campus of Care Gabrielle Johnson | On Thursday, Therefore, she calls for students Finally, Luxton expressed that place, and 4). Care for your Creator. ident speak. I really liked what she August 31st, students made their way to refrain from discriminating, de- she desires “a campus that engages Shortly after leaving the service, Ali- said and I am very grateful that she towards Pioneer Memorial Church meaning, and destroying each other with each other and enjoys it.” In yah Bright (junior, elementary edu- is our leader.” (PMC) to attend University Convoca- through the use of words. other words, the president hopes cation) expressed her thoughts about Also, Jade Romelus (senior, nursing tion, a welcome back chapel event Next, Luxton explained that she de- for this campus to feel like a com- University Convocation. major) said, “The convocation was that is held at the beginning of each sires “a campus that lives and knows munity. At Andrews, there are many She stated, “It was amazing to hear an exciting start to the new year with school year. At this event, faculty, the whole student body present. The staff, and students gather together to vibrant mixture of comedy presented listen as the President expresses the by the Andrews University Student theme for the year. In the President’s Association (AUSA) team and the in- address, Andrea Luxton described “A campus that lives and knows the gospel” troduction of new members to the ad- the type of environment she envi- ministration left me with hope and sions for the student body by using excitement for the new school year; it three simple concepts.