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chief cassandra milnes 
assistant anna hartfield 
layout callie kanen 
copy suzanne current 
photo teresa lopez 
ad manager jonathan hilliard 
living jessica robison 
religion john rivera 
sports kyle martsching 
art katie rea 
opinion callie kanen 
history jared gibson 
u said it bill heinrich 
lost in paradise michael paradise 
words of love daniel murauskas 
formerly rhetorical lois stamper
sponsor michelle velazquez-mesnard 
reporters amy dolinsky, steph detlor, 
miruska szkutova, john 
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editor s note
“I want everyone to stand up and walk from one side of the church to the other, greeting 
each person on the way. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ.” As the vespers speaker 
finishes his request, everyone in the packed church rises from their pews. They start mak­
ing their way to the opposite side of the church, hugging each person they meet on the 
way and wishing them a happy Sabbath. I panic, thinking, I'd like to sit this out. I’m afraid 
of strangers. But at Adventist Intercollegiate Association (AIA) at Oakwood College, sitting 
out is not an option.
Oakwood is a great place to visit. Friendly people, new foods like collard greens to test, and 
an abundance of historical landmarks to visit, I am in my nerdy tourist mode. Anxious to 
experience the deep south to the fullest, I find myself jumping, grabbing a blossoming 
magnolia branch, pulling it down to my nose and sniffing it just to see if that’s what makes 
the air down here smell so fresh and sticking my hand into a pile of the bright red dirt just 
to see what color it turns my hand. (Point of information: It turned my hand red. Imagine 
that.) Embarrassing myself when not many people are looking is one thing, but this is out­
side of my midwestern comfort zone.
Immediately two girls put their arms around me, saying, “Happy Sabbath, girl!” I get up 
and start making my way from one side of the church to the other, taking baby steps 
through the colliding masses as everyone slowly works their way from one side of the 
church to the other.
At first, it seems a little strange to have all these strangers hugging me and asking how my 
stay at Oakwood has been, as though we are good friends who will be seeing each other in 
passing for the rest of the year. After a while, though, I get into it. It gets easier. Now I am 
the first one to say “Happy Sabbath” when I approach someone.
This greeting time is completely different from anything I have ever experienced before. 
Women in straw or felt hats decorated with ribbons or flowers, girls in flowery spring 
dresses, men and boys in dress shirts take my hand. I am sad when the greeting time ends 
and I have to sit down, especially because I just warmed up to it. Judging by the crowd, we 
could go on like this all night.
It’s strange how good I feel now, having just been hugged by so many strangers. In fact, I 
think I just got more hugs in this night than I have gotten in the last year of my life. I 
think, This is what heaven will be like.
religion a note from chuuk 
living juice stop smoothies
sports floor hockey off sides 
history popular concert sells out 
formerly rhetorical what union does for disabilities 
opinion just a few more comments
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formerly rhetorical
Dear Curious,
The word “disability’is a bit vague. There are many dis­
abilities, or differences, as I prefer to call them. A difference can 
be apparent or not so apparent. In the recent past, the only dif­
ferences that I have come across on campus are learning aind 
physical. Learning differences encompass things like dyslexia 
and ADD. Physical differences can occur at birth like cerebral 
palsy or result from an accident, like are car crash that leaves 
someone in a wheelchair. The Teaching Learning Center is the 
disability service provider (DSP) for Union College. The DSP 
strives to accommodate all students that come to Union College 
and have some type of disability. Currendy Union is very acces­
sible to students who have all types of learning disabilities. 
Students with physical disabilities that come to Union may find 
that not everything at Union is accessible to them, and some­
times gaining access can be a long tedious process that includes 
many round-a-bout ways to get where they want to go.
Dear Lois,
What can Union offer a person with disabilities? 
-Curious
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asb calendar
the insult that became a compliment
history
by jared gibson
A few recent movies have padded their humor at the expense of the 
Dutch people. This is nothing new. The Dutch were embroiled in one 
of the first racial wars in North America and became the brunt of many 
offensive ethnic slurs.
It all began in 1626 when Dutchman Peter Minuit purchased 
Manhattan Island from the native Canarsie Indians. He named the set­
tlement New Amsterdam. It became the center of the government for 
the colony of New Netherland. Most people were 
allowed to settle in New Amsterdam. Numerous 
pirates, smugglers, and other riffraff could be found 
among the inhabitants.
As the colony grew in size, the British grew dis­
tressed at this break in their string of coastal lands.
In 1664, a small naval force set sail to capture New 
Amsterdam. The Dutch surrendered without firing 
a single shot.
7,000 Dutch settlers chose to remain and 
accept British rule. Relations remained normal 
between the two different ethnic people. However, J 
as war broke out between Holland and England, ! 
the British residents of the colony, now named New 
York, grew increasingly hostile toward the Dutch | 
minority.
First privately, then publicly, the British New 
Yorkers began ridiculing their Dutch neighbors. Anything negative was 
automatically associated with the Dutch.
A terrible-tasting dish was branded a “Dutch treat.’’ Falling into 
trouble was referred to as “getting into Dutch.” Frogs were called “Dutch 
nightingales.” Suicide was labeled “taking the Dutch route.” Surrender 
became “Dutch defense.” Criticism and ridicule were renamed “Dutch 
praise.” The list could go on.
The Dutch did not like this new extension in vocabulary at their 
expense, yet they took the ridicule with little complaint. But then the 
British went over the line. The Dutch were particu­
larly fond of cheese, using it in several of their 
foods. The English began referring to Dutchmen as 
“John Cheese.” This upset the Dutch so much that 
they turned the insult around and called 
Englishmen “John Cheese” right back.
Unwittingly, the Dutch made the most 
lasting mark on North American vocabulary. Their 
ridicule of Englishmen eventually became an 
almost honorary title for the people of New 
England. Their insult lent its name to plays, books, 
and even a baseball team.
For the Dutch did not merely call the 
English “John Cheese” back. They translated the 
insult into their language: “Jan Kees,” or as the 
English finally interpreted it, Yankees. The insult 
became something completely different.
Adapted from: Destiny by Paul Aurandt. William Morrow and Co, 
Inc. 1983.
from the uc vault
Popular Concert Sells Out
compiled by jared gibson
By Debbie Donovan (from the February 20, 1981 Clocktower)
The “Foggy River Boys” will give a concert in the Union College 
Auditorium, Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m. The Foggy River Boys 
trace their heritage back to the “Jordanaires” of Nashville. The group 
is now based in Branson, Missouri, where it owns a 900 seat theater.
The Foggy River Boys give a show in their theater from May to 
October, every night except Monday. Starting each November, the 
group tours the central states area, giving concerts for civic groups, 
schools, and state, regional, and national conventions.
The members of the group are lead singer and master of cere­
monies, Bob Hubbard; first tenor, Dale Sullens; baritone, John 
Shepard; bass, Daniel Koontz; pianist, Bob Moskop; soloist, keyboard 
bass, and narrator on patriotic numbers, John Mitchell; guitarist, Mike 
McCallister; percussionist, Joe Bean; and rhythm guitar, drums, or 
bass, Rick Taylor.
tea fdrftwo^
ASB Spring Banquet 
April 27 5 p.m. at Holmes Lake 
Enjoy a formal Victorian tea party featuring 
lawn games, a string quartet, relaxation 
with your friends and a light meal. 
Tickets are available in student services.
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living
i hate the chat
I have a confession: I really hate the Chat. No, I do not hate the 
people that work at the Chat. No, I do not hate the people that man­
age the chat. I just hate the general area of the Chat. Have you 
noticed that it's designed for people the size of oom-pah loompahs?
The other day I passed through the teeny-tiny turnstile with 
food on my mind. Unfortunately, I didn't know what I wanted. 
Never ever go into the chat if you don't know what you want.
Hmm, I think. I'll look at these sandwiches down here in this cool­
er.
As I bend to examine the sandwich­
es, I feel a presence behind me. Looking 
up, I see another person also wanting to 
look at the sandwiches, or possibly get 
some milk, or maybe purchase some 
extremely expensive Pringles.
Look, buddy. I'm here. This is my area 
of the chat right now. I'm hungry and I 
want a sandwich. You 're just going to have 
to wait.
At least that's what I think. What I 
actually do is smile feebly, grab the first sandwich I see, and slide out 
of the sandwich area. Does it seem a little bit ridiculous that not 
more than one person can stand in one area of the Chat at any given 
time? What's even more ridiculous is realizing the sandwich you 
picked is not the kind you wanted. "Linkette salad? What is this?"
The next obstacle is actually reaching the pay area. To get there 
we must squeeze through a little tiny area that barely holds one per­
son's bulk, let alone two. To add insult to injury, this is exactly the 
area where the cereal is housed.
Oh look. Somebody is getting cereal. I guess I'll just try to squeeze by.
And of course it doesn't work. We end up bumping into the per­
son. "Excuse me," I say politely.
Curse the person who designed this ridiculous place.
So not everybody buys pre-packaged sandwiches. What if you 
want to order from the grill? I don't know about you, but I don't 
have the chat menu memorized. Sometimes I want something 
besides haystacks. Sometimes I want to leisurely peruse the menu. 
Too bad. The menus posted are unfortunately, (a) right in the teeny- 
tiny cereal area (see above scenario) or (b) right at the front. Half of 
the front menu is ripped off, leaving that section a complete mystery.
If I try to decide what I want right up front, I feel 
extreme pressure. The Chat worker looks bored 
at my lack of Chat menu knowledge, and the 
people behind me are impatient, juggling their 
six waters and four sandwiches.
What do I do? Haystack? No, had that last 
time. What else does this menu involve? Burrito? 
What 'son it? Crap! I don't have time. They 're glar­
ing at me. Hurry up and decide. Geez you ’re slaw. 
C'mon, c'mon.
"Um, I'll have a . . ." Quick! Find some­
thing new. Aw, forget it. "A haystack, please."
I eat a haystack again, all because of the lack of proper menus. 
(I'm aware that there is a probably a menu posted somewhere else in 
the Chat. I'm just blind. If you know where this menu is please call 
me at 2762 and tell me where it is.)
Maybe I shouldn't go to the Chat, or if I do, only late at night 
where I'm sure to be the only person. Maybe I should boycott the 
Chat, but nobody would notice. Maybe I should just stop com­
plaining because there's nothing 1 can do about it. Unfortunately, I 
can't help it because I really hate the Chat. That's okay though, I'll 
get over it someday. Probably when I don't have to go there for food 
anymore.
juice stop
Move over, Chat smoothies, there’s another juice in town. 
Juice stop, on 6900 O Street, specializes in healthy smoothies. 
When I walked into the tiny shop, I was greeted with the smell of 
fruit. Two giant blackboards boasted about twenty different 
smoothie options, all with interesting 
names like Slap Shot, Off the Lip, anc 
Hat Trick. Most involve fruit. I got th(
Spring Fever smoothie, which is a com 
bination of strawberries, mangos, fat-free yogurt and ice. Very 
good. There are also options like the Volley, which is boysenber- 
ry juice, yogurt, bananas, blueberry and boysenberries. Another 
yummy choice is the Round House, which involves peach juice, 
orange sherbet, bananas and peaches.
There are also non-fruit choices. The Coaches Choice is skim 
milk, chocolate, yogurt and cappuccino. Worlds Cup includes 
skim milk, chocolate, peanut butter and yogurt. In addition to
the ingredients included in the smoothie, you can add blends of 
nutrients. The Wellness Blend includes echinacea, goldenseal 
root, vitamin C, calcium citrate, and zinc, all good for a person 
fighting any illness. The Smart Blend is ideal for students with big 
tests coming up. It includes Ginko 
Balboa, Ginseng, Bilberry, L-glutamine, 
Niacin, and Phosphattidyserine (what­
ever that is).
The smoothies are huge and filling. I wouldn't plan on eating 
a full meal, then having a Juice Stop smoothie. I ate a sandwich 
beforehand and was really really full after my smoothie. They are 
also reasonably priced. A big smoothie is $4.01 with tax. If you 
did eat a full meal or only have $2.00, there are half-size smooth­
ie available. 1 definitely recommend the Juice Stop. It's a delicious 
alternative and supplement to your regular lunch.
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Juice stop is located at 6900 O 
street, right behind Grisantis.
by jessica robison
by jessica robison
news
doors open
by steph detlor
Its nearly graduation, which means that it is time to stress about 
finding a job to carry you through life without school. A job in your 
major would be nice, but whether or not you’ll be able to accomplish 
that is another story. The stress doesn’t end when you’re done with 
classes, but don’t worry, there is hope.
Jeff Carlson, going on his fifth year here at Union College, will 
be graduating with a major in religion in May. His walk through 
school has not been without its stresses, but God has carried him 
through it, and along the way Jeff has been offered two jobs.
One position was in St. Louis. He was offered his own church 
and would be in charge of the church board. The other position was 
here in Lincoln, right down the road at Piedmont Park church, as 
assistant pastor. Jeff visited both places and prayed a lot. He had been 
very open to God’s leading throughout the process of looking for a 
job. Although he did have to say that, "Trusting in God doesn’t mean 
we shouldn’t get a good education and send out resumes. We have to 
remember to be open to where life takes us. God opens doors and 
shuts them at given times. Living your life to serve others is impor­
tant. If you’re doing that you’ll be happy wherever you are. You could 
be the President of the United States or a bum, either way you can
still serve somebody.”
He had decided that if he got one call that was going to be his 
decision, if he didn’t receive any calls that would be his decision.
With two calls sitting on his doorstep, Jeff 
knew that God was giving him the deci­
sion. He went through the different vari­
ables and decided to take the job in 
Lincoln, which started effectively at the 
beginning of this semester.
Jeff is in charge of the youth program 
over at Piedmont and likes the youth 
group. "I would like to get to know them 
more. I haven’t been around a lot. They’re 
JHl L.ir\o) /■ 
really cool kids.”
Jeff will be spending two to three years 
at the Piedmont Park Church and then the conference will be send­
ing him to seminary. His time at Piedmont so far has been good and 
he is looking forward to getting to know the congregation and the 
youth better as his time there continues.
kansas gets pierced by amy dolinsky
Finding your calling is certainly not on the list of easy tasks. Even 
after the moment comes when you discover what you are cut out to 
do, the road ahead can still remain bumpy and full of unexpected 
turns. At least theology major Seth Pierce has his plans for the near 
future well mapped out.
Ever since he was eighteen, Seth had envi­
sioned being a pastor. Being a heavily 
involved youth in a Pentecostal church, 
he saw first-hand how energetic and 
vibrant Christianity can be in a well 
organized, strongly-lead church.
However, when his involvement 
grew, he realized how difficult it 
would be leading out in a church 
that some of his major beliefs differed 
from. Seth decided to pursue his the­
ology study at Union College.
With the help of supportive faculty 
and the "Meet Market” meetings with con­
ference presidents, Seth found a way to turn his education into a 
career. Wichita South Adventist church offered him a position as 
Associate Pastor until he continues on to Seminary.
Seth had been in contact with Wichita South since his sopho­
more year. "It helps to get your name out when looking for a pastoral 
job," said Seth. He credits Buell Fogg, who worked with Seth and 
introduced some ministerial opportunities, including associate pas-
toring in Newfoundland in the summer of 2000.
When asked what his goals were for his time at Wichita South, 
Seth informs that he wants to play the part of a mentor, "someone 
who can facilitate other's’ ministry, rather than do everything 
myself."
"I also want to create a high standard of communication and 
maintain a sense of professionalism in the church," Seth explained. 
"I want to make a difference, maybe be missed when I leave.”
Seth also has goals to work with the business and finance side of 
the church, hopefully making church workings run even more 
smoothly. Seth explained that being a pastor is not much different 
from any other business career; it involves many similar tasks.
"With such a specific calling from God, the job should be car­
ried out as professionally as possible."
Seth is one of the many theology majors that Union has helped 
step right into the job. With several religious activities and school- 
related functions to get involved in, numerous options exist that can 
prepare a student for a job.
"Don’t underestimate the power of being involved on campus, in 
religious and other activities," Seth advises. "It helps develop your 
personality and ability to effectively interact with people."
Seth is a walking example of his own advice. Most students on 
the Union campus know by name this friendly, witty and dedicated 
character. Union wishes him best of luck as he commences his wit­
nessing career in Wichita.
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one big finale!
by kyle martsching
Sometimes the best is saved for last, and the Gymnaires and 
Frank Martinez went out big. This home show, I was impressed 
with how many hand-to-hands the team had and the ease with 
which Nick Baybrook and the guys pulled off that three-high 
headstand. I haven’t seen that move go up that easy since I was 
holding Carlos Mott’s cousin Dewayne Mott on my head. The 
wall walking was one of my favorites, partly because it was right 
next to me. Tony was awesome, slapping the ceiling of the 
Thunderdome over and over again.
This was Frank’s last year as gymnastics coach after 16 years of 
coaching at Union. He still showed he has something left in those 
legs with his usual antics on the trampoline and the flip on the 
teeterboard. Thanks, Frank, for all those years. I thought I heard 
some chants, “One more year!”
In the finale, the music was pumping and I was clapping, 
cheering and stomping. The Gymnaires were awesome in those 
final moves hitting everything, doing some great looking and hard 
moves. This was a great home show, and it was really great that the 
Alumni were able to see our gymnastic talent that I think gets 
overlooked sometimes.
official's corner Floor Hockey off sides 
by kyle martsching
I have heard many people that watch floor hockey say that they 
have never understood off sides. I have called enough off sides this year 
to know that it is still a learning process for some players. I had plenty 
of yelling and explaining toward myself over 6 years ago to understand 
it. I have prepared a diagram to help explain this difficult concept.
The puck must come into the A zone before the offensive player 
can. Once the puck goes into the A zone the zone expands and includes 
the area of the B zone. Once the puck leaves the B zone, the zone 
shrinks back to the A zone and the players must come out of that zone 
to clear. If the player is in the zone before the puck goes into the zone, 
it is off sides, and the whistle is blown.
sports
fore! union's 
own golf team
Yes, Union has a golf team. This year they played in 
six tournaments in the area. Ric Spaulding is the coach, 
and the players enjoy getting to play some competitive 
golf and enjoy playing with each other and also those they 
play against. If you have been looking for a way to 
improve your scores, maybe you should look up one of 
these golf pros or take Ric’s Beginning Golf Class next 
semester. Here is the team for this 2002-2003 year
'02-'03 Golf Team 
Andrew Barnett 
Ryan Eichele 
ScottlGal 
Ryan Helm 
Jason Meyers 
Brad Moutray 
Tyson Miner 
Michael Paradise 
Jeff Tikker 
Coaches:
Rip Spaulding 
Joe Parmele
Floor Hockey off sides
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religion
take a bite of my bread
After a busy day, I was looking forward to 
going home where my mama had been baking 
her delicious bread. The closer I got to home, the 
faster my steps were. The odor wafted down the 
avenue, welcoming me home. My first steps 
indoors were directly to the kitchen. I opened 
the door and inhaled deeply. “Ahhh,” 1 sighed 
pleasantly. The bread was steaming hot in the 
oven. It is incredible that a small piece of firmless 
dough, thanks to fermentation, becomes a big firm 
loaf of bread.
My mothers bread is as oval as a swallows 
nest. Its dark color reminds me of chocolate. 
Various seeds are sprinkled on the top, usually 
sesame seeds or flax seeds. If you cut through this 
loaf of bread, you can find seeds inside it, as well. 
The sight of the crunchy crust makes my mouth 
water.
Bread is not only good for giving the body 
energy and satisfying the stomach. Good nutri­
tion helps mankind in the social aspect, as well. 
Eating together breaks down walls. Food also 
gives us rest and satisfies our senses. Some people 
see bread as holy. They assume that it’s a gift 
from God. To illustrate, for people in the middle 
ages, bread was a basic food. They knew its right 
value. They considered it an honor to welcome
cab lcorner
by yara gomez
"God desires us to reach the standard of perfection 
made possible for us by the gift of Christ. He calls upon us to make 
our choice on the right side, to connect with heavenly agencies, to 
adopt principles that will restore in us the divine image. In His writ­
ten word and in the great book of nature He has revealed the prin­
ciple of life. It is our work to obtain a knowledge of these principles, 
and by obedience to cooperate with Him in restoring health to the 
body as well as to the soul." EW CD.
Summer is just around the corner and what are we planning to 
do? Some of us will work. Some of us will go to missionary service. 
Some will go to school. Some might not do anything but sit on there 
and watch sports center. The point is, however, that no matter what 
we do, we need to always be making the conscience decision of fol­
lowing Christ.
JO
se offering 
project
This week, the offering ' 
for Sabbath Experience 
is going to help a per­
son in our community. 
She is the mother of 
three school-aged chil­
dren. She desperately 
wants to move out of 
her apartment where 
she is living with her 
abusive husband, but 
there is no money for 
her to get another 
place. She needs about 
$800 to put a deposit 
down on a new apart­
ment and pay the first 
months rent. If you 
want to help her, bring 
your money to 
Campus Ministries 
before April 30th or 
just bring it to Sabbath 
Experience and help 
be the hand of Christ 
reaching into our com­
munity to help those 
in need.
Perfection may be a scary word. Some 
of us don’t like to think about the fact that Christ wants us to obtain 
perfection. However the only reason we should be scared of that 
word is if we were trying to obtain it by ourselves. We could never 
alone obtain Christ perfect character, but we are not alone! There is 
no need to fear because when we die to ourselves and let Christ live 
in us we no longer do the work, but Jesus who lives in us!
I know that the summer’s beautiful weather encourages many to 
go out and exercise. Summer brings to the grocery store all assort­
ments of fruits as well. We should take advantage of the time and 
start following Gods law of health right now. If we will follow His 
instructions and obey Him, He will bless us and give us health of the 
body and soul.
by miruska szkutova
guests to their houses with bread and salt.
Besides garlic, carrot, tomato, corn, Italian 
and homemade bread, there exists another type 
of bread—living bread. This bread is different 
from the kinds that can be bought in the store. A 
couple of hours after eating store-bought bread, 
I will be hungry. However, with living bread, 
after I eat it, I will not hunger.
You may think that this living bread sounds 
good. But you wonder, How much money do I 
need to pay for it? It’s free. Maybe the simple 
answer surprises you. This price of the bread is 
not directly proportional to its quality. Jesus says, 
“I am the bread that gives life. Whoever comes to 
me will never be hungry...anyone who eats this 
bread will never die.” These words encourage 
me. My hunger will end.
The two kinds of bread I mentioned have 
one thing in common: Both must be eaten daily. 
This is not a fairy tale; this is real. Living bread 
is for the wounded heart, the disappointed soul.
All in all, bread is essential for our bodies and 
our spiritual lives. We must bake, buy and seek 
bread to satisfy our physical and spiritual hunger. 
However, in the final meal, only the living bread 
can soothe, cheer, pacify, encourage, refresh and 
console us.
religion
a small idea
by jared miller, SM in chuuk
I love my seniors of Chuuk SDA School. I’m going to miss them 
a lot when I leave. I don’t think I’ll ever forget them. If any of them 
don’t make it to Heaven, I will be greatly disappointed.
The seniors are very diverse. One of them has attended this 
school her whole life, while others have only been here two years. 
On our school’s Community Service Day all of them showed up to 
clean up the trash in downtown Weno except one, and that was 
because he was sick. They love to have fun; however, sometimes that 
gets them in trouble.
I’ve interviewed the 13 seniors who we are hoping will graduate 
in May. Their answers will give you a small idea of what they are real­
ly like.
Question: Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now?
Tryvin: I’ll be in paradise (Chuuk) with my beautiful machang 
(wife), and I’ll be working and um.. .whatever after college.
Q: What do you like about Chuuk SDA School and why?
Evelynta: I like everything. I like it because it’s not crowded.
Q: What do you like about living on Weno?
La Vonne: Weno is not too bad. I actually enjoyed living in 
Hawaii more, not to say that Weno is not a good place to be for a 
visit, but it’s like...really hard after living in Hawaii for almost seven 
years and coming from a totally different type of environment. The 
good part of it is that I’m meeting most of my relatives for the first 
time.
Q: How has your relationship with God been affected by attend­
ing this school?
Jennie: My relationship with God seems to be a struggle. Before 
my sophomore year, my relationship with God was good, but now 
at the end of my senior year it’s falling apart. This school helps my 
relationship with God by having Bible studies after school on 
Wednesday afternoon which I attend when I have time.
Q: You attended Pohnpei SDA School before, how does Chuuk 
SDA School compare to it?
Jerusha: The teachers are the same; they are cool and easy to talk 
to about anything. Chuuk has better classrooms than Pohnpei, but 
I like Pohnpei better because it has more activities inside and outside 
of campus.
Q: You live on a different island than where the school is locat­
ed, how do you get to school everyday?
Junior: I take a boat to Weno every day for school and then I 
walk from Blue Lagoon to the school.
Q: Is it worth going to this school even though it is not on the 
same island as your home? Why?
Junior: Yes, because the SDA School has many American teach­
ers and other schools don’t. Also, I want to learn how to speak 
English very well.
Q: As the senior class president, what is one way you think this 
school could improve?
Frank: I think the school needs to be fixed up a lot by doing 
major clean-ups when the school week ends. Also, there is too much 
vandalism and beede nut stains all over, and I think the students 
who do that should be punished.
Q: Do you like your teachers and the principal at Chuuk SDA 
School? Why?
Carolyn: Yes, because they are kind and nice to me.
Q: You’ve been here since kindergarten, what is one of your 
favorite memories of your time here at Chuuk SDA School? Why?
Jenn: There are too many to pick from because I’m forgetful, but 
my years here have helped me get to where I am today as a senior. 
Nevertheless, I think that the most exciting memories I will cherish 
the most will be of my high school life because I went through many 
sad and happy times, with friends that never leave. It’s amazing how 
we meet new friends, and then we have to let go... as much as it 
hurts, that is how life is—we move on and eventually grow old. 
However, it’ll be much harder for me, because I’ve been here all my 
life. I don’t know how I’m going to make it in the next few years.
Q: What is the most important thing you’ve learned since 
you’ve been at this school?
Jenn: I have learned a lot more than I thought I would, basical­
ly it’s all about life, friendships and God. Most importantly, all the 
teachers have influenced and inspired me in different ways. God 
bless!
Q: What is your favorite Bible text and why?
Bangas: Ruth 1:16, 17: “But Ruth replied, ‘Don’t urge me to 
leave you or turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where 
you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my 
God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the 
Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death sep­
arates you and me’” [NIV]. The reason that it’s a favorite of mine is 
that God does the same with us, He doesn’t leave our side till we 
have turned from Him.
Q: What is one of your favorite parts of the Bible and why?
Thomas: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; because they tell me 
more about Jesus.
Q: You’ve come to Sabbath school a few times in the past, what 
did you think about the topic of the Sabbath that we studied in Bible 
class?
Israel: I think it was cool. I’ve come because I want to see what’s 
going on here on Sabbath, and because sometimes I’m lonely. 
Loneliness cannot be ignored, but Jesus is always there for me.
Q: You’ve been attending the Bible study on Wednesday after­
noons regularly, are you learning a lot in the Bible studies and do 
they make sense?
Lidy: Yes, and yes they make a lot of sense. I am glad there are 
Bible studies going on so I can attend them.
These few questions only give you a small idea about who the 
seniors are. Similarly, we have only a small idea of what God is like. 
God says, “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways 
higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 
55:9, NIV). In Heaven we all will have a bigger idea of what God is 
like as well as what each other are like. I want to be there and I hope 
you do too; I’m tired of small ideas.
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art
tree
by kc schaefer
There was this baby tree 
planted in the middle of my yard.
I didn’t notice it at first, 
in fact I kinda had to look hard.
But the truth is that 
I didn't really want a tree.
So I tried to rip it out
one time, the times even three.
But the very next day 
every single time I tried, 
there stood the tree even taller 
like is was never deprived.
I would sit and watch 
wondering if this was for me.
Because in my yard 
I have never had a tree.
Letting it grow taller and stronger, 
the roots grew out of control.
Within 4 months of the tree 
there wasn't an inch for another seed to sow. 
But I'd have to say that 
the tree started to grow on me.
In fact, I could only find joy 
in that tall, strong tree.
I started to climb it and play 
and sometimes take a nap underneath.
But one day the leaves started to fall 
and the tree became almost bare.
I couldn't understand it 
I tried to take care.
paintings by james mcclelland
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Eventually there were no leaves 
left on the tree.
I cried for a while.
“Why did this happen to me?”
I decided, as much as it hurt, 
that I should remove it.
So I dug, pulled, pushed, 
but the tree wouldn't move a bit.
The roots had grown too deep 
and ran throughout my entire yard.
It was then I realized 
I couldn't remove it.
It wouldn't matter how hard,
I could try forever and a day
but tomorrow it would still stand in my yard.
Needless to say,
there is still a tree in my yard.
I'm trying to feed it still
hoping leaves may still form and grow.
I don't want to remove it.
"My first tree," I want the world to know. 
Look how deep these roots did grow.
I didn't even think in my yard it was possible. 
I love this tree,
I will never let it go.
I just hope someday, if I try hard enough, 
it will continue to grow.
Although, you know,
it is the biggest tree the world has ever shown.
columnist
lost in paradise
Poor Me
by michael paradise
I feel remorse and pity as I look around at my surroundings. 
Poverty pythons my immediate world with its grasp of debt and 
bills. I don’t refer to the homeless epidemic facing America, but wish 
to address a topic of a smaller scale: Why are college students so 
poor? We are stereotypically drawn to free stuff like mosquitoes to a 
bug zapper. It’s rough, isn’t it? Well, fear not. I have some fail-safe 
ideas on how you can live the simple life... in style! I hope that these 
money-saving schemes can help you out.
Scheme #1. Thrift Shop ‘Til You Drop. There is no hipper 
hangout these days for financially struggling students than 
The Goodwill Store. I saw one student pick up a three- 
piece suit there for $6. Then I saw him wear that same 
suit for vespers that Friday night. Someone questioned 
him, “Isn’t that suit a bit outdated?”
“No way, man! Didn’t you know that ‘retro’ was in?”
(Now that’s old school!)
Scheme #2. Simple = Style. If you’re saying to 
yourself, “Boy, I’d love to have a neat, contemporary 
dorm room for a low price,” then you need to talk to the 
expert. Yara Gomez is a self-proclaimed expert in inex­
pensive design. (You can call her The Guru of Ghetto.)
“I’ve used a number of unlikely decorations for my 
bare walls,” she informs. “During the Fall, I tape dried 
leaves up to create the autumn motif. During the spring,
I tape dried flowers up to create the spring motif.” She has 
also been known to use such simple decorations as color-coordinat­
ed washcloths to fill up empty wall space.
I take a different approach, myself. I don’t decorate my room at 
all. When people call it plain, I say, “No way, man! Didn’t you know 
that ‘simple’ was in?” (Postmodern plainness.)
Scheme #3. Yes, I Know It’s a Commandment, But... I won­
der if it’s ever ethically right to steal. Sometimes, I get really hungry
late at night. Is it O.K. for me to sneak into Brandon Koch’s room 
to “borrow” a Pop-Tart? (Not that that has ever happened, or ever 
will, Brandon.) If he doesn’t catch me, it’s not a sin. That’s what I’m 
morally reduced to. I brought this question up in Case’s Christian 
Ethics class as a moral dilemma. He looked at me to see if I was seri­
ous, and then proceeded with the abortion topic that he was in the 
middle of addressing.
On my floor, stealing has become a necessity for survival. Out 
of all the rooms, there are only three working light bulbs, but they 
are constantly (and mysteriously) changing rooms. I 
currently have two of them. Hey, it’s survival of the 
fittest!
Scheme #4. I’d Give My Left Platelet For 
Cash. NABI is in a good location here in Lincoln. 
With so many poor college students, they sure 
draw a lot of “generous donors.” How can you go 
wrong? Just a few pints of blood, which I’m proba­
bly not going to use anyway, for CASH! I don’t 
know what kind of vampire business they are run­
ning over there, but every time I sniff the smelling 
salts after passing out there, I always feel wealthy. 
“When you’re poor, you can’t buy stuff.”
Caleb Jahn (1983 -)
Scheme #5. Poor Is Just a State of Mind. 
Perhaps we are looking at collegiate poverty in the 
wrong light. It’s all in our heads. If we can change our view on being 
poor, we can overcome it. For instance, I am not poor, I’m 
“resource-challenged.” Or simply think of yourself as “rich in sim­
plicity.”
Always remember this, though: Regardless of how much of a 
squeeze you are in now, you are in college. Instead of always count­
ing our debts, let’s remember to count our blessings.
Lack of money is the root of all evil.
c 
. 
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
Save a little money each 
°
month and at the end of the 
„ you want t0 know what Cod thinks o/
year you 
e surprise at 
money, just look at the people he gave it to.
how little you have. 
Dorothy Parker (,893 . ,967)
Ernest Haskins 
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Money can't buy friends, but it can 
get you a better class of enemy. 
Spike Milligan
Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons. 
Woody Allen (1935 -)
a fey Quotes on money
opinion
your input
on the war...
Somsri Chollett- “Bring all the 
soldiers in Iraq home safely.”
on who should be the next American Idol.
Ricky Smith - fellow SDA-collegiate. 
Go SWA....Union! - Justin Gillespie
Editor's note: Unfortunately, Ricky Smith has been 
voted off by America.
just a few more comments
by john Campbell
My dear Unionites, you may remember an article I wrote a few issues 
ago about Operation Clean Breeze. Well, I would like to add just a few 
more comments: first and foremost, I would like to abjectly apologize to 
anyone who I might have offended. While I feel that my article reflected 
the initial reaction of many, it may have been ever so slightly rash.
I am sure that all of us were surprised at how smoothly Operation 
Clean Breeze went. I was pleasantly surprised and just have one sugges­
tion for next year: we have our trusty Resident Assistants check our 
rooms. I figure that they should be invested with the power to let us know 
when our rooms are getting hygienically out of hand, and the conse­
quences therein. That way, our privacy doesn’t feel threatened since they 
check on us every night anyway.
Finally, I wanted to express my appreciation of Student Services. I am 
truly sorry for the harsh words, and now recognize that they are extreme­
ly dedicated individuals. As Linda Wysong pointed out to me, Student 
Services really is for the students. And for that I would like to give all of 
you pause to think about saying, Thank you, Student Services.
war protests
by callie kanen
So there I was in this hotel in Italy 
watching the only channel on TV that 
was in English, CNN, and the news was 
all about the war and nothing but the 
war. Was there going to be a war? Was 
Bush really going to do this thing? What 
was going to happen? Everyone had their 
own opinion. The ultimatum was up and 
the cameras were on Baghdad. We were 
all watching for the bombs that were sure 
to fall. I looked at my dad who used to be 
a government teacher and asked him what he thought. We talked 
about the reasons for war for a while, and then we both sucked in 
our breath as we actually witnessed the first bombs fall on the city. 
Wow! From the roof top, it just looked like a fireworks show gone 
terribly wrong, but we knew differently. It had really started. The 
war was in full swing now, and we were not in the U.S. with our 
family. We were in the Pope’s city: Rome. We were so far away from 
where we needed to be to support our country in this time of fear 
and confusion.
We walked out of the hotel and into the street to find ourselves 
some dinner, and as we walked toward the colosseum, we noticed 
the street full of young people wearing the multicolored flag of 
peace. They were blocking off the street and chanting in Italian 
about peace and what a (bleep!) Bush was. They were marching on 
the American Embassy. They were marching under the flags of the 
environmental groups and the save the animals groups and, believe 
it or not, the communists. People were being arrested for violent 
behavior and destruction of public property. It was crazy. My father 
and I went into a cafe to eat and avoid the crowd that was so obvi­
ously against Americans.
When we came out, the streets were quieting down, and the 
place was a mess. Litter from flyers was everywhere in the Eternal 
City, and beer and pop cans were strewn across the streets and care­
fully manicured lawns. A few diligent youth were still in the 
squares, but most were on their way home.
When we got back to the hotel, the news said the same things 
were happening at home: violent protests against violence on the 
behalf of the unprotesting. New York business people were being 
kept from work, and people were actually dying because of the vio­
lence. One man actually read an antiwar statement before jumping 
to his death from a bridge.
Upon my return, I witnessed the opposite of what I saw in Italy. 
At the capital building here in Lincoln, NE, young and old alike 
were protesting peacefully on the steps. These people had the right 
idea. Signs told the world what they thought and their quiet vigil 
for peace was a credit to their cause.
“I disagree with everything you have to say but I will fight to the 
death for your right to say it.” - Voltaire. I’m glad that in this coun­
try we have the right to speak out against what we don’t agree with 
if we want, but we have no right to destroy public property, create 
havoc in the streets, and endanger the lives of those around us. 
Peacefully expressing our opinion is, however, a nobel thing. The 
person who has the guts to tell the world what they really think is 
incredibly brave. I admire the protester that marches under the 
environmental flag and leaves the place cleaner than when they got 
there. I applaud the youth sit-ins who are peacefully opposing the 
use of force. Protesters - Exercise all the rights at your disposal and 
live true to yourselves and your beliefs, because that is what our 
grandparents and great grandparents fought for: our freedom.
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window on my world
from Venezuela to nebraska at age 16
by amy dolinsky
How many people do you know that would travel a couple thou­
sand miles to go to college in Nebraska? Better yet, how many peo­
ple do you know who would leave a friendly, religious country with 
year-round summer and wonderful food to come to a place with 
harsh winters and cafeteria meals? I know someone who did.
Living in a quaint but cute room on the fourth floor of good of 
Rees Hall is a young and ambitious girl from Caracas, Venezuela. 
Her name is Aixa Rojas and she is spending her second year as an 
English-speaking student here at Union College. She has grown to 
love it and feels as though it is becoming a second home.
However, coming to Nebraska to live was quite an adjustment 
from living and going to school in Venezuela. “I spoke no English 
when I came here, only Spanish. I could barely understand what 
everyone was telling me.” She told of how thankful she was to find 
other exchange students around that spoke Spanish. “It helps so you 
don’t feel isolated.”
As far as schooling goes, Union proves much easier than schools 
in Venezuela, where teachers are very unspecific. “The classes are 
much easier here,” Aixa reported cheerfully. “They would just hand 
you the textbook and tell you to learn it. Here, teachers give you 
review sheets and tell you what might be on the test. I like that a lot 
better!”
Aixa was also a lot younger when she arrived at Union. She grad­
uated high school at 16, which is apparently average in Venezuela. “I 
was still 16 when I came to Union.”
The experience of confronting a language and cultural barrier 
was overwhelming, but she assured that it was not scary. She was
expecting it. “I’ve visited the United States before,” Aixa said. She 
had noticed the cultural differences and was aptly prepared for them.
“I do like Nebraska,” she said smiling. “People here are nice and 
smiling and greet you all the time.” Aixa also noticed that people 
here spend more time by themselves. “[People here] respect your 
space more.” She likes this, but it is very different than what she was 
used to. “In Venezuela everyone acts like they know you. When you 
see someone you go up and kiss them. You don’t do that here!”
When asked what she did not like about being at Union, she 
quickly stated that she is dissatisfied with the food. “It doesn’t taste 
like anything. I’m used to eating a lot of Spanish rice.” However, she 
did like the desserts. “I like the pies. We don’t have many of those 
back home.”
She also mentioned that the weather is not always appealing. “I 
hate the cold! It’s always really hot in Venezuela, there is no winter. 
That’s what I’m used to.”
Yet despite the few unsatisfactory aspects of her time in the 
United States, Aixa is very content. She plans to stay at Union until 
she graduates. Later on she intends to go to Loma Linda to pursue 
her pre-med career. “I’m also glad I’ll get to go to California,” she 
added.
It looks as though Aixa has done exquisitely in her transition 
from culture to culture. She has remarked how nice it is to be able 
to travel for her education and how it broadens her world perspec­
tive. She was also very open to talking about her experiences and 
proved to be a very friendly, welcoming and talkative girl. Venezuela 
must surely be missing something while she is staying here.
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Q: If you found a magic lamp with a genie 
inside, what would you wish for?
faithfully accumulated by bill heinrich
u said ft
Be finished with school 
NOW!
- Andrew Gray -
World peace. 
-Josh Leeker -
Make my school loans 
disappear.
- Kelli Wills -
To kiss Cassie Milnes. 
- Scotc Cushman -
No more Meryl Streep 
movies.
- Gary Manly -
To be Cassie Milnes. 
- Wendy Voth -
To visit the nicest resort in 
every country in the world, 
except Iraq, and a plane to 
get there.
- Aubrey Goble -
A cool 100 million tax free.
- Matt Roque -