LONG LIVE THE MANOR

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LOMA ELECTIONS COMING UP

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Volume 40 Issue 16

whats up next FoR the green fund?

Residential Life makes changes to 2012-2013 room draw process

by callie radke
staff writer

Green Fund applications due Feb. 24

by tory ordoa
staff writer

cory saul

Last year, the Green Fund created a garden by Nease Hall and had a solar water heater installed on the roof. Applications for more Green Fund projects are due by Feb. 24. Created in 2009, the Green Fund is a student organization with an advisory board of 10 members from student government and the sustainability task force. These members who promote, finance and approve projects to benefit PLNU and its sustainability by decreasing dependency on fossil fuel and reducing the carbon footprint. These projects are submitted by students and funded by a $5 per semester fee to undergraduates, totaling $23,025 last school year. The applications and instructions on how to submit them can be found

on the Green Fund page on PLNUs website. They can be submitted by any student, faculty or staff member on the following conditions: they must not be mandated by existing law; they must directly affect students, faculty or staff; and they must enhance the sustainability of the university. The advisory board selects projects based on these requirements and their effects on the student body, carbon emissions and the Green Fund budget. PLNUs solar power system is divided into two parts. The first is built on the roofs of Bond Academic Center, Fermanian School of Business and Golden Gymnasium. The other is based on the carports around campus. According to Alexandria Bennett, the sustainability coordinator, these two systems produce 980 kilowatts, which is about 20 percent of the universitys energy consumption. The 4,400 panels can pro-

vide 50 percent of the energy consumed during peak times of the day. On average they produce enough energy to power 115 San Diego homes and remove 198 cars worth of carbon dioxide emissions annually. These systems, installed by an outside company, Perpetual Energy Inc., through SPG Solar, posed no upfront cost to PLNU. The university agreed to purchase all of the electricity that is generated at a price lower than what the school pays the local utility company, according to George Latter, vice president of finance and administrative services. The solar installation on Nease Hall, however, was paid for using money approved by the Green Fund Advisory Board. So far, all of the energy-saving projects we have undertaken in the [cont. GREEN FUND p. 2]

With room draws just around the corner (the event will take place at the end of March to early April), awkward roommate discussions and frantic searches for the fifth apartment member are abounding. This years room-draw process looks a little different than it has in years past. To help alleviate stress, Residential Life has decided to use a preset randomized list to create appointments for groups to select their rooms. This list will be created ahead of time by representatives from ASB and Student Congress. Roommate groups will go to the caf during their 15-minute appointment to participate in the actual drawing, removing the hassle of spending time waiting. The focus of the new system is to try to be proactive and transparent in order to help students with housing, said Molly Peterson, the housing coordinator and resident director of Finch Hall. [Students] just want their experience to be the best it can be, and I want it to be the best it can be, said Peterson. Its like a giant puzzle where you try and fit everyone in a room

that they want, but thats also the best for them. Until the time for room draws arrives, students living in the dorms will fill out housing forms in their resident halls box to ensure that housing preferences are entered into an Excel spreadsheet being created by Residential Life. Students living off campus who wish to move on campus and those who live in Flex also need to complete the forms, and they can pick them up in the Student Development offices. Some students said they are relieved to hear about the changes, noting how stressful the process was. Sophomore Ali Turnquist, who was left without a room most of the summer last year, was pleased to hear that the method would not be the same. Im excited to see that theyve changed the process this year, Turnquist said. Hopefully it works out better for everyone. A few of the other changes made by Residential Life include more information being sent to students via e-mail and a Facebook page to help facilitate roommate connections. The page can be found by searching PLNU Room Draw Process 2012-2013. [cont. ROOM DRAWS p. 2]

Veterans for Peace speak at Brewed Awakening

by kyle lundberg
staff writer

War is an immoral failure of foreign policy, a group of veterans told PLNU students Wednesday. I encourage you to question with deep sincerity what youre being told by the government, your peers and the media about war, Vietnam War veteran Gerald Bunch told the almost exclusively female audience at the Brewed Awakening event held in Fermanian School of Business. Bunch, along with the other panelists, is a member of Veterans for Peace, a national organization that seeks to raise public awareness of the injustice

of war and seeks peaceful alternatives. The veterans began the evening by telling their stories. Barry Ladendorf, president of the San Diego chapter of VFP, described his desire to join the Navy, and how he ended up at a duty station treating wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War. The morgue was so full, you had to walk past the bodies, he recalled. I quickly became very much against the war. His eyes welled with tears, and he paused for a minute. I didnt think Id feel this tonight, he said. It just comes up sometimes when you dont expect it. I thought, Im lucky to be alive, and theyre not. Id never support

another war. Bunch reflected on how the idea of war was instilled in him from a very young age. War was the whole focus of my playtime growing up, he said. It made us feel like heroes. All I ever wanted to do was be in the military. Although Bunch ended up as a flight combat pilot in Vietnam, he said it took a bit longer for him to see the futility of war. It wasnt until U.S. troops invaded Iraq that he began to see the parallels with Vietnam. I thought, This is ringing a bell, he said. I realized that Id been tricked. It was not just, and it was not right. Vietnam veteran John Mon-

day joined the Army as an infantry soldier, where he recalled his commanding officer telling him that his job was to be a professional killer. He realized that that was a succinct description of his job, and he was not OK with that. He tried to get out of service as a conscientious objector, but he wasnt allowed to leave. So he decided to go AWOL, and spent a year in the stockade as a result. It was not only our right, but our duty to object to an immoral war, he said. All of the veterans saw a reflection of the Vietnam War in the governments decision to invade Iraq, citing statistics saying that taxpayers in California alone have paid $150

billion to support the war, while the current state budget deficit stands at around $20 billion. This was a war about oil, said Monday, not freedom or democracy. The Iraq War stirred up all those old feelings. The veterans also stressed that the audience ponder the way in which Christians should view war. When Jesus said to love your neighbor, I dont think he meant kill them, said Dave Barros, VFP member and former PLNU professor. The panel ended the night by fielding questions from the audience, when they discussed how the [cont. BREWED AWAKENING p. 2]

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the point weekly | monday, february 20, 2011

Katwatwa committee seeks to FAFSA raise money, support for village in deadline quickly Democratic Republic of the Congo approaches
by katelyn rose
staff writer

by rebecca rossiter
staff writer

The deadline is coming up for students to turn in the form that dictates the amount of student financial aid available to them: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The deadline for the FAFSA is March 2, and the application is free and only takes about half an hour to complete. Eligibility for a Cal Grant, Named Scholarship, Departmental Award, Pell grants, Perkin loans and Parent Plus loans depend on it. You never know, you could be eligible for institutional aid, said Kevin Kemp, director of student accounts. Graduate students should apply, too. Sandra Clark, financial aid adviser, recommended using the new IRS data retrieval option when filling out the FAFSA. The IRS retrieval option links in with the IRS and automatically enters in tax information, which prevents possible errors. The option is available about two weeks after taxes are filed. Clark suggested to use summer to plan for next semester. While students are busy with their spring semester, the financial aid office is busy planning next years financial aid package. She also encouraged students to apply for the Named Scholarship, which requires a filed FAFSA. Even if no institution aid is available, it is always best to apply since other awards can be given, Clark said. Matthew Hammond, a senior engineering physics major, works as a financial aid peer adviser (FAPA). He advises students to create a budget so they can see where their money is going. My goal is to sit in Young Hall and remind students to fill it out, said Hammond, [even though] not too many students come for help specifically. [T]he government really makes it pretty simple to fill out if you put an effort in. According to Hammond, the main question students ask is: How do I get more money (i.e. scholarships)? and the answer is to ask the Student Financial Services office, located in Draper Hall. SFS can be reached at (619) 8492538 or at sfs@pointloma.edu.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the village of Katwatwa has a vision to build a school. Katwatwa has the land and the laborers. All it needs are materials. PLNU wants to help. For the season of Lent, the 40 Days for Katwatwa committee, headed by Brian Becker, director of international ministries, is looking for ways to raise awareness and funds for the project. Through Becker, PLNU has been in contact with Celestine Chishibanji, the pastor and district superintendent of Nazarene churches in the area surrounding Lubumbashi, DRC. Chishibanji has been working for the last two years to get a school in the village of Katwatwa. The children live a two-and-a-half-hour walking distance on a cattle trail from the closest school, and for most, that school is too expensive. Becker met Chishibanji in 2005 at a church conference in Indianapolis. Becker said he admired Chishibanjis joy for the Lord, his wise spiritual counsel and his leadership ability in the church. According to Becker, Chishibanji has established six schools in his career. It takes more to do that than just a building, Becker said about Chishibanjis success. Loveworks trips have gone to the DRC for the past five years, and last years team went to Katwatwa. It was shocking to see such a different lifestyle of people who havent experienced anything we have, said PLNU student Mar-

sha Hubbard, a 2011 DRC Loveworks team participant. According to Hubbard, a man said he hadnt seen a vehicle come out to the village in 19 years. Becker is a close friend of Chishibanji and has kept in contact with him since they met in 2005. Chishibanji first came in contact with Katwatwa while searching for land to grow an orchard to support his family. He noticed that Lubumbashi, the third largest city in the DRC, mostly relied on food that was imported from the neighboring country of Zambia in the south. His plans quickly changed when he saw the villages needs. The description of them living in a bush is them literally living in a bush, Hubbard said. The people of Katwatwa initially moved out to the bush be-

cause of the cheap land. The bush of Africa is a term used to describe rural areas of undeveloped land. They could not afford to live anywhere else, so they established their own village. When Chishibanji saw the needs of Katwatwa, he changed his plans of growing an orchard to support the needs of the village by establishing a school. The materials needed to build the school include bags of cement and metal sheets; bags of cement cost $25 each, and metal sheets cost $20 each. The total needed to build the school ranges from $5,000 to $8,000. The more money raised, the bigger and better quality the school. The 40 Days for Katwatwa committee is aiming for $8,000. This years Democratic Republic of Congo Loveworks team

members will bring with them the funds gathered by PLNU to help build a school. The 40 Days for Katwatwa committee is looking to PLNU students, staff and faculty to get involved by fundraising. Freshman Gabi Rookard will be on this years DRC team. We will travel to Democratitc Republic of Congo to reach out to those who are desperate, poor and in need of Christs love, Rookard said. On this trip, I anticipate that the people of DRC will bless our team more than what we can give to them. According to the 40 Days for Katwatwa Committee, fundraising strategies include offerings in chapel, artistic displays for publicity and donations around campus and getting local churches involved to donate.

courtesy of loveworks

The Katwatwa committee, headed by Brian Becker, director of international ministries, seeks to gather supplies and raise money and awareness for the village of Katwatwa in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the 40 days of Lent.

ROOM DRAWS cont. from p. 1

Peterson said students should contact her with questions before room draws and make sure to check their e-mails. Our goal is to be transparent with everything we do, said Peterson. The only way we have to do this is through e-mail. Students can also contact their resident assistants, who are informed about the room draws and may have either gone through the process themselves. Klassen RA Megan Leih said the job of the RA is to help students who are struggling, even if they have a unique situation. We just need to be informative and understand the process ourselves, which is sometimes difficult for certain circumstances, said Leih. Leih also said housing might seem daunting, but the new process should make it easier. In reality, housing is not an issue, said Leih. Youre going to have a place to live.

BREWED AWAKENING cont. from p. 1

anti-war movement has changed since Vietnam. Its different now, said Monday. Nobody feels threatened because theres no draft. Bunch said VFP is not anti-military or anti-defense. Were more positive, he said. Were pro-peace. The PLNU response to the veterans message of peace was mixed. To see them cry, that really affected me, said freshman Rio Anderson. It was eye opening, and I feel more thankful for our troops. Others said they were not as impressed. They had good intentions, said freshman Alyssa Bennett, but its hard for some to hear, especially those who have family or loved ones serving in the military. Brewed Awakening, sponsored by the PLNU Center for Justice and Reconciliation, aims to stir the social conscience by featuring speakers who reflect upon the relationship between their passion for justice, their actions and their faith. For more information about upcoming Brewed Awakening events, visit pointloma.edu/cjr.

GREEN FUND cont. from p. 1

past half-dozen years or so have all had the benefit of achieving cost savings in excess of their cost, Latter said. The solar installation on Nease does not generate electricity, but is used to heat water through pipes that run to the panels and back to a tank that produces 980 gallons of hot water per day. These systems help us meet the green energy goals in the presidents climate control initiative, reduce our reliance on fossil fuel-based energy and result in long-term cost savings to the university, Latter said. The 50 to 80 percent of energy that is not produced by the panels is bought from the local utility company. Extra power is purchased for backup on rainy days. The university saves $5,000-$7000 with this system, Latter said. President Bob Brower signed an agreement in 2007 called the Presidents Climate Commitment, which focuses on carbon emission neutrality and the spreading of sustainability practices. Brower commented in an e-mail about what he said he hopes to see in the future of sustainability. PLNU will continue to study strategies to reduce consumption and make what we use more efficient, Brower said. We have made several improvements in recent years to reduce water usage, save on natural gas and electric and install more efficient systems to produce and manage our utilities. I expect that future technology will be developed and become available to assist in the effort to reduce and improve energy consumption. I hope each of us in the university will take active roles in the care and stewardship of resources. According to the Green Fund page on PLNUs website, $36,664.23 was spent on the completion of the solar water heater on Nease. In addition to creating more heating systems, the Green Fund has other projects in store for the campus. One project that has been submitted was an herb wall by the caf, said Kyle Suess, a junior and the sustainability lead assistant. A project Im pushing is growing edible plants and trees on campus. Id like to see them being used in the caf and PBC. These projects are not just for saving money for Suess; he said they are also moral choices. As a place of higher education, our sustainability and our ethics are of the utmost importance, said Suess. We have to hold our administration accountable, because the work we do is collectively important.

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Long live the Manor

by haplin hills
staff writer

Evicted PLNU students and alumni find new home, Quarterly to remain active
For more than two years, residents of what was affectionately titled The Manor had been fostering art, community and faith for PLNU students and the surrounding Point Loma area. From theatrical productions in the backyard to musical performances inside, they graciously opened their doors time and time again. But has all that changed since they were forced to change location? Not in the least, they say. The move was insane, tenant and senior Jeff Allen said. [It was] similar to trying to organize a toy store blindfolded. It took almost two days of nonstop packing, lifting, sorting, drivingmoving, tenants said. But they fought through and are now finally settled into what they plan to make the setting of a new stage of life. True, the new place on Wildwood Road may not have as grand of a backyard as the original Manor did. True, it is going to take a while to get used to, just like last time. True, longtime Manor resident and creator of the up-and-coming literary publication Manor House Quarterly, Dane Cardiel, has moved downtown. A lot of things have changed. However, Allen said they are moving full force with the same gameplan as before. T enant and senior Josh Rap said whats up first for this house is probably a name change. But, as the tenants assumed they would, ideas on how to make the house a home started to flow. The garage is perfect for a video game room/home theater. The living room and accompanying rooms could easily fit 40 people for a gigantic dinner. Already some of the former excitement of the Manor is starting to rekindle. Cardiel said via e-mail that even though he is not living with the rest of the Manor tenants, he is not letting up with Manor House Quarterly. The future holds a lot of coffee dates, Cardiel said. [It] will involve a lot of work building relationships with artists, writers [and] organizations as we steer a collective vision for San Diego. There are some great organizations in San DiegoSo Say We All, MCASD, Sezio, San Diego Writers Ink, Coffee and T ea Collective, etc. Each of these organizations has ideas and visions as to how this community should grow into its potential. I think what San Diego is craving is a cohesive vision from these organizations that unites all of these people. A tenant of the new Manor location, Sean Sand (who was among the very first to live in the Manor), said the main goal of the house will remain that of hospitality. Whether it is high school students from the local youth group (where Sand and Allen volunteer) or college student acquaintances, he wants their home to be a place where everyone can feel welcome.

haplin hills

Guest Dakota Hills (top left) stands next to former Manor residents (top, from left) Sean Sand, Jeff Allen, Victor Mignea, (bottom) Matt Julia and Josh Rap. In their new home, the tenants hope to keep alive a tradition of hospitality and creative expression.

cory saul

Looking to the more distant future, the tenants said they hope the new home will be a place where the legacy of the Manor will continue. Sand expressed the vision that this

home could be a place for PLNU students to come live for a while and filter in and out, all the while contributing to the loving and welcoming community it has become.

PLNU student Russell Woods lucrative business venture on campus

by katie callahan
staff writer

Cuts by Russ

Thats him. Thats Russell, said junior Ian McKay as sophomore Russell Wood walked into Wiley with only his skinny brown briefcase. It holds the scissors and other supplies of his trade that he cant carry around campus. Seeing a reporter, he joked that he needed to

katie callahan

Cuts by Russ hairstylist Russell Wood (standing) gives client Ian McKay a quick cut before his ASB election headshot. Wood taught himself how to cut hair in order to save money. He now charges $5 per haircut for PLNU students.

talk to his agent before any interviews. With the sound of Pyramids, a Texas band who Wood describes as indie pop soundscapes with pop influences lingering in the background, McKay referred to Wood as his music connoisseur. Sometimes its the French pop of Yelle, or some old-school doom metal like Pentagram and Saint Vitus, or indie rock like The National or Interpol or Bon Iver, said Wood. I take requests also, but most people just tell me to play whatever. But this isnt just a relaxing afternoon of music; its an appointment. What are you looking for? Wood asked as McKay settled into a chair in Wileys lower lounge. A common question from any hair stylist, but that isnt where the conversation stops. The haircut itself is only the product of a relationship between the stylist and customer; the experience is what matters. Youre very conversational, very focused on making it an experience, McKay said to Wood. Youre not just cutting hair. Wood agreed that he likes cutting hair for the experience. He said he likes the comfortable and casual environment. Yeah, I like to involve people, Wood said. I usually cut peoples hair in the Hendricks bathrooms, and guys will come by and just hang out and talk with us or [the person] whose hair Im cutting. So its like being in a barber shop, but in a bathroom. Wood, an art major, said he taught himself to cut hair his freshman year in an effort to save money. Now, as a sophomore, he charges $5 to cut students hair, and has remained busy with the business he and his friends previously joked about: Cuts by Russ. Wood has 40-50 unique clients and 20 regular clients, mainly male with a few female

clients who want trims. When focusing on a cut, Wood said he visualizes the haircut that someone requests as a start, then works with the hair, generally starting from the sides and back and making his way to the top and front of the head. According to Wood, the most common cut this year has been the short-on-the-sides, longon-top look. Last year it was the long-in-back look. He makes about $50 a month. Jack Urner, a junior and employee of the business, said though Wood may have approached the business ironically, he did not. Ive never considered a Cut by Russ a joke, Urner said. Theres nothing funny

Theres a need for it because a lot of college students dont have enough money to go somewhere and get a professional haircut. Russell Wood
about a strategically planned bowl cut. Wood said he is starting to realize that he stumbled upon a lucrative market. Theres a need for it because a lot of college students dont have a lot of money to go somewhere and get a professional haircut, so I just started it because people came and asked me to, Wood said. Not only has Wood cut the hair of his hallmates in Hendricks, but he has also cut students hair at hostels and apartments when he was abroad

in Florence, Venice and Paris last semester. His first time cutting another persons hair, however, ended less than desirably, but Wood said hes gotten better with experience. I got a little comfortable and screwed up and took a pretty big chunk out of the back of his hair, Wood said. I dont think Ive cut his hair since then, even though Ive learned a lot more since then. Two of Woods friends, Luke Angevine, a junior who has received about 10 haircuts from Wood, and Urner, helped start Woods business. Today, their roles in the business are somewhat ambiguous. Angevine said he is a product of Woods haircutting and pitches Woods work with every opportunity, while Urner is the poster child of the business and inspires people to get their hair cut by Wood. Jack became the face of Cuts by Russ, and I was the voice of Cuts by Russ, and Russ was the hands, the artist, the one who makes it all happen, said Angevine. Its all him. But we just kind of wanted to get a little part in it. Urner described his role as the face of Cuts by Russ. I dont quite know what this means, Urner said. I just smile when Im told, and frown when its appropriate. Cuts by Russ spreads by word of mouth, as well as a Facebook and Twitter page. Whats next for the business? T-shirts. Mainly though, Wood said he wants his advertising to come from his customers. I like to think my haircuts speak for themselves, Wood said. Here in Wiley, McKay is getting ready to get his headshot taken for the ASB elections, and he trusts only one person with his hair: Russell Wood.

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FEATURES | 5

Tyran Hines works early hours for a chance at an entry-level postion

by chelsea davis
staff writer

Aspiring reporter pays his dues

Telephones are ringing, printers are printing and the anchors and reporters are starting to trickle in one by one. Intern! Write story 408, will ya! someone yells from across the room. Hines gets to work. When Hines graduates from PLNU in May, he can look forward to a whopping $19,000 a year for his first career job. Its more than what Im making now, interning at Channel 10 for free, says Hines, laughing. According to Intern Bridge, a college recruit consulting and research firm, unpaid internships are quite common for todays college students, and many organizations offer them. Despite the lack of compensation, The Christian Science Monitor reports that internships are steadily becoming an institutionalized part of the college experience and a requisite for entry-level work. Even entry-level employees have to take a vow of poverty in this field, says Ashley Blanco, a writer for 10News. People dont get in this business for the money, and people definitely dont stay in it for the money either, says Blanco. In 2011, 24/7 Wall St. examined wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to identify the occupations that pay the least with a college degree. Reporters topped the list at No. 1 with a bottom-tier income of $19,970. Ive always dreamed big, Hines admits. I may be making peanuts in the beginning, but I know it wont be long before I make it to the top. As a student at San Pasqual High School, Hines dreamed of playing basketball in the NBA. I know it seems a little far-fetched, but I wanted to play with Kobe. Although Hiness basketball dreams have faded, his drive and determination remain the same. I would love to do sports reporting for SportsCenter in the mornings and entertainment news at night, he says. I definitely see myself in one of the top three markets in the country. Back in the 10News newsroom, it is now 4:20 a.m. Like clockwork, the executive producer prints the 4:30 a.m. show, and Hines heads to the print room. He works quickly as he organizes each anchors script. At 4:29 a.m., he heads to the set. Bill Griffith is dusting off the lint from his lapel, and Kaushal Patel is applying lip gloss. Ten seconds! the floor director shouts. Patel puts her mirror down. Griffith opens his laptop. Hines slips in between the two anchors, hands them their scripts and slips behind the cameras right before the on-air light turns on. Then its time to get ready for the 5 a.m. show. The rest of his morning consists of writing stories and running scripts. Richard Bottner, founder and president of Intern Bridge, says, The bottom line is this effective internship programs are an incredible recruiting tool for organizations, an important developmental tool for students and a critical support tool for local economies. Hines says his experience at 10News these past three weeks has been incredible. For the 6 a.m. show, he is allowed to sit in the master control room next to morning producer Jeff Farley. The director and graphics operator sit at the opposite end of the room. The room is about the size of a big walk-in closet. An entire wall is dedicated to 26 LCD monitors, showing pictures from all the cameras around the station. The top row shows the newscasts from the other stations in town. The program monitor is the biggest, showing what is on air. The bottom row shows two reporters live in the field. Hines plugs in his headset. The director shouts, Five seconds! into his microphone. A camera on the floor director shows him holding up five fingers. Breaking News pops up onscreen after a single click by the graphics operator. At 6:57 a.m., Farley starts logging off his computer. Great show, everyone, he says, doing a full-body stretch. Thats great that you want to go far, Patel tells Hines in the 10News break room. But you have to be ready to start from the bottom. Before making it as an anchor, Patel began her reporting career in Yuma, Ariz. Some days it got up to 120 degrees! she says. And I had to

Tyran Hiness alarm clock goes off at 2 a.m., just as it has twice a week for the last three weeks. He throws on a buttoned-down collared shirt, zips up his black Dickies and tightens his striped necktie. Before arriving at his destination, he pulls into the am/pm gas station on Home Ave. He pours a large cup of coffee and grabs a Red Bull for later. Just before 3 a.m., he walks into a large room where three people are furiously typing. One of them is blaring obscenities into the phone. Good morning; how are you? Hines asks, trying to sound energetic. Cant complain, one answers without looking up from his computer monitor. Im doing all right, the other replies. Hines makes his way to his assigned workspace. This is where that horrific accident happened last night between five teenagers and the dad with his three kids, he envisions himself saying in front of a camera. You can still see the debris in the road. Neighbors around here say people are just driving too fast. Loud screeches from the police scanners snap him back to reality. Several television sets align the newsroom, each on a different channel. The volume is up on all of them, making it sound like one big news blob.

Tyran Hines (left) sits beside Jeanette Abrahamsen in the 10News newsroom. His unpaid internship gets him up at 2 a.m. twice a week to prepare for the morning broadcast. Internships such as Hiness are becoming more common and have become a requisite for entry-level jobs.

chelsea davis

do a live shot! Intense weather temperatures and smalltown living do not scare Hines, who already has made connections in Grand Junction, Colo., and Victoria, Texas. Im not thrilled on the fact that I might have to live in Butte, Montana, Hines says, taking a sip of his coffee. But you have to pay your dues in this business. Plus, people are much more forgiving in Mobile, Alabama, than they are in New York City, Patel jokes. On top of his internship, Hines works three jobs to help pay off student loans and pay for rent, food and other essentials. As a salesman for Lids, a vendor at SeaWorld and an umpire for little league baseball, he cannot wait to settle down in his career, wherever that may be. He knows that being an intern at 10News is a big advantage to helping him get there. Its all about your credentials, says Dr. Clark Greer, a communications professor at PLNU. Being an intern at a TV station gives you a good reference, which is very important in this business. PLNU requires broadcast journalism majors to take 17 courses in the field, 11 of which are upper-division classes. Students are taught how to operate a camera their freshman year, and they are producing their own packages as sophomores. Our classes are helpful, but an internship gives you a real-world experience, Greer says. It forces you into certain situations and gives you the tools to get you thinking like a reporter. Every two weeks, students put together an evening newscast called Coastline News. They cover stories happening on campus, around San Diego, nationally and internationally. Greer says they are required to shoot, edit, write and produce everything themselves. It makes students versed in a lot of different areas, he says. And that is what news directors are looking for. Hines says he believes he is well equipped for a first-time job. He is in the process of getting his demo reel together to send to potential employers. In school I was taught how to report, produce, anchor, shoot video and edit, he says. This internship is just the icing on the cake. At 10 a.m., Hiness work at 10News is over. He walks out of the building into the parking lot that was dark when he first got there. He jumps in his car and looks for the Red Bull he bought earlier, knowing it would come in handy.

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the point weekly | monday, february 20, 2011

ITS ABOUT YOUR VOICE

Its ASB elections season, and campaigning starts today, Feb. 20, so get ready to see lots of colorful, entertaining posters all over campus! Elections chapel will take place next Monday, Feb. 27, and you can vote right after from 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 to 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 28. Run-off elections are scheduled for Feb. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Take a look at these 13 candidates running for the five elected positions, and dont forget to vote next week! Introduction by Alaina Bird Design by Megan Pittam and John Castillo

WHO HAS YOUR VOTE?

VOTING STARTS FEB. 27

ASB Director of Student Relations
Frank Daniel Adilene Baltazar Tim Dixon Bree Burris

ASB Executive Secretary

Curtis Northum

Major: Philosophy/ Theology Year: Sophomore Hometown: San Diego, Calif. My name is Curtis Northum, and Im a philosophy/theology major with a minor in communications. My whole life Ive been passionate about people, and I know as ASB executive secretary I can put my skills to use. Im currently an RA in Hendricks with a huge passion to see people get involved on campus. With the secretary role, I know I have some cool ideas for Homecoming and would love to see them implemented. I know that my communication skills would let me excel at this job.

Major: Political Science Year: Freshman Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. What does it take to be PLNUs ASB secretary? Someone hardworking, diligent, organized and passionate enough to make decisions that matter. That someone is me, Bree Burris.I am a freshman political science major from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. As former vice president of my high school, I come before you with leadership experience. I am currently a member of PLNUs Campus Activities Board. I participate weekly in Bread of Life, a homeless ministry, and I am one of two Student Congress representatives for Klassen Hall.I look forward to further immersing myself in all that PLNUhas to offer, and I hope that you vote BREE BURRIS as your next ASB secretary.

Major: Political Science Year: Freshman Hometown: Bakersfield, Calif. My name is Frank Daniel, and I am running for ASB executive secretary. I have always been involved with many different activities both in high school and college. Some of these include serving as a representative on Student Congress, as well as being the chair of the financial affairs standing committee at PLNU. Dedication and excitement are two of the most important attributes I believe any representative should have, and if elected, I can ensure that you will see these from me.

Major: Romance Languages and Literature Year: Junior Hometown: San Diego, Calif. My name is Adilene Baltazar, and I want to be your new director of student relations. Im from San Diego, and Im a junior studying literature and romance languages. Last year I studied abroad in London and France and acquired new ideas and perspectives that can enhance our management of clubs and societies on campus. I am a member of MOSAIC and the Mu Kappa Club, a Covenant Group leader, a youth staff member at First Church, a tutor and the assistant to the ASB vice president. The interests and passions of students drive my motivation for serving in this position, andmy heart will be fully invested in serving the student body.

Major: Computer Science Year: Sophomore Hometown: Hemet, Calif. I am a sophomore computer science major and the current president of our schools Asian Student Union. I am half Filipino, and yes, that is technically Asian. I have been involved with numerous clubs on campus. I performed the Haka dance in the Hawaiian Clubs luau, helped with ALASs Encuentro event and sang with VIP Gospel Choir, to namejust afew examples. I look forward to working with clubs and societies because I understand the role they play in student life and the opportunities for friendship, personal growth and social development that they provide.

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ASB President
Ian McKay Brody Luebkeman Hannah Kelly

Major: Political Science Year: Junior Hometown: Holland, Mich. Over the past two years, I have served as executive secretary and am currently the vice president. I understand what ASB is and, more importantly, I understand what ASB could be. I believe that ASB should do more to empower the students. We dont have all the ideas; you, the students, do. As president, I will take the invaluable experience that I have gained over the past two years and ensure that it goes to giving you the voice and the power over ASB. The time has come for someone to step up and see that students voices are heard. Lets do this together.

Major: International Development Studies Minor: Public Relations Year: Junior Hometown: Danville, Calif. Are you looking for a friend to share a cup of coffee with or explore the sights of San Diego?Do you like eating froyo and playing with cute, cuddly animals?Do you enjoy having fun, helping people and making PLNU a better place to be? Would you like a compassionate leader with a servants heart? Do you want your ASB president to be the eyes, ears and voice for you, creating transparency within the school administration so you know whats going on and why? If you say yes to any of this, VOTE BRODY PRESIDENT NOW.

Major: Biology Minor: Nonprofit Management Year: Junior Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. Hi friends, My name is Hannah Kelly, and I hope to be your next ASB president. My desire is that we, the student body, unite the work of our hands to create our legacy on this campus. As a Nease and Goodwin RA, Ive had the opportunity to form relationships with students and faculty that have taught me the importance of using our hands in service. Studying biology and serving as assistant to the ASB president have given me the skills to succeed in this role. May the peace of Christ be with you and within you.

ASB Director of Spiritual Life

Will Turner Stevi DeHoog Jack Urner

ASB Vice President

Lauren Harris Kyle Suess

Major: Christian Ministry Year: Junior Hometown: Modesto, Calif. Im a work in progress, a story still being written. I have a fascination with stories. Particularly the stories and the things that define who we are and how they point to the greater story that we are within. My story includes many things: Im a Christian ministry major, Goodwin Covenant Group leader, TAG student mentor, LoveWorks intern and participant, campus tour guide, Spiritual Development receptionist and a Convergence ministry leader. But neither my story nor yours is simply a list. Its a plot filled with people, conversations and experiences that point toward a story greater than our own.

Major: Philosophy Year: Junior Hometown: Redlands/Anaheim Hills, Calif. My name is Stevi Layne DeHoog, and I am running for ASB spiritual life. I am a junior philosophy major and the assistant to ASB spiritual life. If elected, I will seek to help in the facilitation of chapel and Time Out in such a way that they will be places for students to come to worship, as well as to bring struggles and needed conversations. I hope to aid students in taking a more active and involved role by making Time Out what they want and need it to be.

Major: Psychology Year: Junior I am a junior psychology student with an interest in philosophy and theology. My focus in psychology pertains mostly to identity and personality psychology. I play intramural soccer for the Galactic Empire and occasionally enjoy long stints in the wilderness while being among Gods creation. I studied abroad in Ireland in fall 2011 and look forward to the day I return. While in Ireland, my experience included teaching basic concepts of Christianity, as well as having a first-hand relationship with evangelism. I enjoy being at PLNU for the joy of learning, friendship and our brilliant cafeteria.

Major: Social Work Minor: Criminal Justice Year: Junior Hometown: San Luis Obispo, Calif. Hello! Im Lauren Harris, and I want to be your next ASB vice president. My hearts passion behind serving is my love for PLNU. PLNU has significantly influenced my life, and I desire to show my appreciation by advocating for the student body. As a freshman, I was a Student Congress member. I was assistant to the executive secretary my sophomore year, and I am currently serving as the ASB executive secretary. I am committed to ASB and desire for your voice to be heard. As VP, I would assist as the liaison between the students and administrators, because ultimately, your needs and opinions matter.

Major: Philosophy/Theology Minor: Sustainability Studies Year: Junior Hometown: Lodi, Calif. I would be honored to take part in the long tradition of PLNUs ASB Board of Directors as the 2012-2013 vice president. As the main part of this role is spent as the ASB Student Congress Speaker of the House, I look forward to creating a space in which no conversation is too large, and no concern too small. To put it simply, I want to represent the totality of student voices and to equip those with a passion with the means to engage it. Ask me questions, tell me your thoughts and--either way--vote, for this school is what you make of it. Thank you.

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2/21: Tennis vs. Concordia University, M. 2 p.m., W. 4 p.m. 2/21: Basketball @ Concordia University, W. 5:30 p.m., M. 7:30 p.m. 2/23: Baseball vs. The Masters College (DH), 11 a.m. 2/23: Mens Tennis vs. Grand Canyon University (Ariz.), 2 p.m. 2/25: Baseball @ The Masters College (DH), 11 a.m. 2/25: Tennis vs. Biola University, M. 11 a.m., W. 1 p.m. 2/25: Basketball vs. Vanguard University, W. 5:30 p.m., M. 7:30 p.m. 2/25: Track @ CMS Rossi Relays, all day.

PLNU athletes honored at Salute to the Champions dinner

by amanda mccord staff writer PLNU athletes Erica Wessels, Katie Pedlowe, William MacNeil and Tabitha Henken shared the stage with San Diego sports legends Wednesday night at the 66th annual Salute to the Champions dinner at the San Diego Hall of Champions MacNeil, Pedlowe and Henken were honored as Stars of the Month for cross-country, soccer and volleyball, respectively. It was definitely a surprise to get an award of that caliber, said MacNeil, an All-American crosscountry runner. Running and doing everything that we do for our team to be recognized by the city for our hard workits unbelievable to be up there with such great athletes and other people as dedicated to their sport as I am. Pedlowe, an All-American soccer player, said she was honored by the recognition. It is a huge honor to be a part of the [San Diego] Hall of Champions, Pedlowe said. But it was a team effort all the way. We never would have been as successful as we were this year without every girl invested it, Wessels said. Saudade is how I feel about being done with soccer. It has been such a huge part of my life for so long that Im sad to see it end, but the experiences Ive had with the team, both in Brazil and at Loma, have been incredible, and I could not have asked for anything more. The PLNU athletes also shared the stage with professional athletes, including Mixed Martial Arts fighter Dominick Cruz, Chargers safety Eric Weddle, and Padres centerfielder Cameron Maybin. The night concluded with the Breitbard Hall of Fame inductions of C.R. Roberts, former NFL linebacker; Art Williams, NBA player; Bernie Bickerstaff, NBA player; and Monique Henderson, Olympic track and field medalist. Henderson, 29, is one of the youngest additions to the Hall of Fame. She finished the evening with a reminder of the importance of making every day count. Every time you see the sun rise, Gods given you a blessing, said Henderson. Hes given you the chance to make a difference in someones life before the sun sets.

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PLNU soccer seniors Katie Pedlowe (left) and Erica Wessels (right) were among the four PLNU athletes honored at the Salute to the Champions dinner Wednesday night.

in the game of soccer, so ultimately this is an honor for my whole team and the coaches. Wessels, an All-American who led the womens soccer team in scoring this fall, was recognized as an Amateur Star of the Year and was asked to give a speech when emcee Jim Laslavic presented her with the award. Up until that moment in the ceremony, each athlete had thanked

friends, family and coaches, but Wessels brought a unique PLNU style to her acceptance speech. She started with saudade. Last summer the PLNU womens soccer team traveled to Brazil on a LoveWorks mission trip, and this word grew to hold special meaning for many of the women on the team. The Portuguese word has no direct English translation, but loosely means having a deep longing, or

homesickness, for someone that one loves. It is often used by Christians of Portuguese ethnicity to describe their longing and heart for the Lord. After the final whistle blew on her last collegiate soccer game, Wessels discovered another meaning for the word. When I was thinking of how to share my faith through my experience playing soccer at PLNU, I thought about how much I will miss

Track team kicks off season in Fresno

by jacob roth
sports editor

Mens basketball sweeps Azusa and Masters to stay in GSAC race

by jacob roth
sports editor

The PLNU track and field teams competed in their first meet of the 2012 season Saturday, a dual meet at Fresno Pacific University. Both shorthanded Sea Lion squads finished behind the host Sunbirds, the men losing by two points (7678), and the women losing 68-85. The mens squad swept the top three spots in both the javelin throw and pole vault. Junior Eddie Morrow won the javelin with a throw of 163 feet, and senior TJ Viola set a new personal record in winning the pole vault with a height of 12-11 3/4. Seniors Austin Timm and Jeff Hester jumped 6-7 and 6-3 1/4 respectively to win the high jump, and junior Brant Jones won the 800 with a time of 1 minute, 59.49 seconds. Freshman Jake Desaegher was close behind in 2:01.35 for second place.

The other PLNU mens wins came with junior Derek DeShaw in the 60-meter dash (7.53 seconds) and Morrow in the 200 (22.40), as well as the 4x400 relay. On the womens side, senior Dominique Picker ran 58.51 to win the 400. Freshmen Caitlin Brandt (5:22.69) and Jenny Beers (5:29.06) went 1-2 in the 1500, while junior Sarah Feddersen took the 3000 in a time of 11:24.62. Freshmen Susie Bradley (11:32.36) and Hilary Mills (11:39.13) finished second and third. In the field events, junior Agnes Faaleaoga won the discus throw with a toss of 127-06. Emily Loogman, a freshman, and sophomore Lindsey Honea also grabbed the top two spots in the javelin with throws of 120-02 and 114-00, respectively. Next Saturday, the Sea Lions will travel up to Claremont for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Rossi Relays.

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Junior Brant Jones (left) ran a time of 1:59.49 to win the mens 800-meter, while freshman Jake DeSaegher placed second in 2:01.35

The PLNU mens basketball team swept both of its games this week to hold onto second place in the Golden State Athletic Conference standings. On Tuesday night, the Sea Lions shut down NAIA No. 17-ranked Azusa Pacific University 72-52. Then on Saturday, the men defeated The Masters College 6649 in Golden Gym. The Sea Lions boosted their record to 18-7 overall, 11-5 GSAC, while improving to 6-1 against teams ranked in the NAIA top 25. This Tuesday, the team will travel up to Irvine for a showdown against No. 11-ranked Concordia University for a share of the GSAC lead. In the win over APU, five Sea Lions scored in double figures. Hayden Lescault led all scorers with 15 points, and Marek Klassen added 14 points, six rebounds and three assists. With just more than nine plnu sports information minutes left in the first half, APU With the win Tuesday, the Sea Lions took an 11-10 lead, but that was will sit atop the GSAC standings. the only lead APU held all night. got closer than 13 points. The Sea A 3-pointer by Wil Bush sparked Lions calmly put the Cougars to a 12-0 Sea Lion run that put his rest with seven straight free throws down the stretch to finish the team ahead for good. The Sea Lions kept their game with a 20-point advantage. PLNU finished the game momentum and entered halftime leading 28-21, despite shooting an shooting 52 percent (25-48) from the abysmal 1-12 from long range in field compared to 32 percent (20-62) for the Cougars. The Sea Lions also the frame. After the break, the Cougars outrebounded APU 40-36. On Saturday, the Sea Lions quickly cut the gap down to just

four points, but the Sea Lions stole the game with an 18-4 surge. At the end of the run, PLNU held a 48-30 lead with around 11 minutes remaining. The Cougars tried to claw back into the game, but they never

continued their momentum against The Masters College. After taking a 16-15 lead with eight minutes remaining in the first half, PLNU dominated the rest of the game. Once again, the Sea Lions were on fire from the field, shooting 59 percent (23-39), while holding the Mustangs to just 36 percent (17-47). The Sea Lions finished the frame on a 17-6 run to enter the break leading 33-21, powered by 15 points off Mustang turnovers. Just after halftime, the Mustangs pushed the lead down to nine points on a couple of occasions, but a 10-0 run gave the Sea Lions a double-digit lead for the rest of the game. PLNU continued to stifle TMC while building its lead up to as many as 26 points after a pair of free throws from Greg Murray with just more than three minutes remaining. During the final few minutes, the Mustangs cut the gap down to 17 points, but they were simply no match for the Sea Lions, who won their second straight game. Bush scored a team-high 16 points on 6-7 shooting, and Campbell added 15 points while dishing out five assists. The Sea Lions return to action Tuesday for their showdown with Concordia. Then on Saturday the team will host Vanguard University for its regular season finale. Both games will tip off at 7:30 p.m.

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This Loma life: Dirty Mike and the Boys

A first-person account of a last-place intramural soccer team.
by kyle lundberg
staff writer

A few weeks ago, my good friend Jake Payton approached me with an enticing question. Hey, do you want to be on our intramural soccer team? he asked. Sure, I replied, figuring the fresh air and exercise would do me some good. Im just going to warn you, he responded, that we have no intention of winning. Now, Im not exactly what any sane person would call the physical type, but I had my years as an aspiring sports star. My very early years were solely devoted to baseball, but I played about six years of soccer. My greatest strength was my speed; I could kick the ball OK, but I was a runner at heart. That all changed in seventh grade, when something inside of me decided that physical activity was actually not fun, and that participating in sports would get in the way of other things in life. Its that

important question that all athletes must ask themselves: Is this worth it? For me, it wasnt. After that, my arena was the football fieldas a member of the West Valley High School marching band. Playing sports has not been a part of my life sinceuntil now. I came down to the field for the first game expecting anything. The team was mostly made up of Jake and his friends from Hendricks, as well as any girls who we could beg and plead with (intramural regulations require three female players on the field at all times). Originally, the team was going to be called Hendricks Hoes, but the guys decided that some might find that offensive, so we were officially declared Dirty Mike and the Boys. Who is Dirty Mike? No one in particular, from what Ive been told. We were playing an excellent team that I like to call The ASB team, as it included ASB President Tim Benefiel and most of the ASB cabinet. I had remembered Tims unyielding passion for Ultimate Frisbee, and I knew that

Athletes of the week

Todd Campbell M. Basketball
Campbell scored in double digits in each of the Sea Lions wins last week. On Tuesday, he scored 10 points and grabbed three rebounds in a 7252 blowout win over Azusa Pacific. Against The Masters College on Saturday night, the junior dropped 15 points and dished out five assists in the 66-49 home win.

if he was as good at soccer, wed probably be in trouble. Yeah, they were good. Grant Douglas, our excellent, 6-foot-6-inch goalie, was able to block quite a few goals, but we were still losing badly. All right guys, our new goal is to keep them from scoring double digits, said Rueben Valdez, who seemed to be the only member of our team interested in winning. Id be happy if we scored a goal all season, Jake replied. We lost the first game 0-9, which meant we had indeed kept them out of double digits. We agreed it was a very good team, and that wed probably lose by less the next game. After a weeks hiatus for Super Bowl weekend, I returned for our second game. When I showed up, the majority of the guys on the team were wearing shorter-than-expected hot pink shorts with sequins. The new uniform. Apparently, I didnt get the memo. Not that I would wear them anyway. In a way, I envy these freshmen, their vivacity for life and their penchant for outrageous humor. It helps to offset my upperclassman cynicism and ennui. Our match against the opposing team, Bend it Like Brower, began. By halftime, we were down 0-8. Sam Brown, one of the more committed players on the team, encouraged us with a rousing speech. A day may come when the courage of man fails, he said, but it is not this

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Dirty Mike and the Boys lost their first three games by a combined score of 38-1, but they had plenty of laughs along the way.

day. This day, we fight! For Frodo! For Frodo! we chanted, hands in the circle. We all agreed that we were a second-half team. As I was sitting on the sidelines waiting for my chance to play, I met a girl who was watching and enjoying our antics. (Its probably telling that I dont remember her name.) At least you guys know that its all about having fun, she said. You know whats more fun? I replied. Winning. Winning is fun. My competitive nature was beginning to take over. The highlight of the game was my glorious near-miss goal. I got off a good shotit was just a little high and sailed over the net. Although I was upset that I had missed, my teammates cheered for me from the sidelines. Woo, Kyle! You made their goalie jump!

We lost our second game 0-15. Im not taking responsibility for this loss, said Reuben. Sam came up with a new cheer. George W. Bush on three. One...twothree. George W. Bush! As we gave our congratulatory high fives to the other team, Daniel Spaite, their goalie in the second half, gave us some congratulations as well. You guys are the best, he said. I was literally laughing the entire game. Thats what were here for, I replied. I know Ill be down on that field again next Sunday, hoping against hope for that first goal, but not caring too much if it never comes.
*Editors note: Dirty Mike and the Boys scored their first goal of the season Sunday and proceeded to storm the field in a frenzy of excitement. They lost 1-14.

Womens basketball drops third straight game

by maggie hills and jacob roth
staff writers

Jessica Kwan w. Tennis

Kwan won her singles match in straight sets Saturday, defeating Frenso Pacifics Anna Mikhaylova 6-3, 6-0 on court four. Her win helped keep the match against FPU tied going into doubles play, but the Sea Lions ultimately lost the match 3-6.

The PLNU womens basketball team suffered back-to-back losses this week, falling 50-65 at NAIA No. 13-ranked Azusa Pacific University Tuesday night and 60-68 against The Masters College Saturday night. The losses dropped the Sea Lions to 16-12 overall and 7-9 in the Golden State Athletic Conference.

Against APU on Tuesday, the Sea Lions kept the game close during the first half, and the Cougars entered halftime up only 31-27. But APU managed to pull away in the second half. Brianna Colon led the Sea Lions with 19 points. Nyla Bailey was next with 17 points. On Saturday PLNU suited up just seven players against The Masters College. Four players, including leading scorer Bailey, sat out the game due to injury. Crissa Jackson scored 15 points for PLNU, and Abby Boorman added 13

points and seven rebounds as the Sea Lions lost their third straight game. After a 12-0 Sea Lion surge, the Mustangs retook the lead for good with six minutes to play in the frame. After halftime, TMC built its lead to as many as 11 points, and the Sea Lions never got closer than within four points. PLNU will finish the regular season this week at Concordia University Tuesday and against No. 12-ranked Vanguard University Saturday. Both games tip off at 5:30 p.m.

Baseball team burned by Firestorm

by annie miller
staff writer

SEA LIONS SCOREBOARD

Womens basketball
2/14 L 50-65 @ Azusa Pacific University 2/14 L 60-68 vs. The Masters College

Mens Tennis
2/18 L 1-8 vs. Fresno Pacific University

woMens Tennis
2/18 L 3-6 vs. Fresno Pacific University

mens basketball
2/14 W 72-52 @ Azusa Pacific University 2/18 W 66-49 vs. The Masters College

Baseball
2/17 W 5-4 vs. Arizona Christian University

Mens Golf
2/13-14 15th place San Diego Intercollegiate Classic

Track & Field

2/18 M. 2nd, W. 2nd @ Fresno Pacific Invitational

This week in PLNU baseball, Arizona Christian University migrated west and nearly swept the Sea Lions at Carroll B. Land Stadium. In a three-game series on Friday and Saturday, the Firestorm claimed two games and, had it not been for Sea Lion Ricky Gingras, it could have easily been three. The junior catcher posted all five of the teams RBIs in Fridays 5-4 victory over the Firestorm. Justin Lawrence, the Sea Lions starting pitcher, ran into trouble in the third inning when he walked four consecutive batters to give ACU a 1-0 lead. When Gingras stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the fourth inning, the Sea Lions were still searching for their first hit. With bases loaded on three straight walks from Arizona starter Alika Pruett, Gingras crushed the ball over the right-field fence. Gingrass grand slam was his first homer of the year and gave the Sea Lions a 4-1 lead. A double and RBI hit from the Firestorm narrowed the lead to 4-2 in the fourth, but PLNU really got in some

hot water in the seventh. Lawrence was removed from the game after six innings, with two runs on six hits. In came lefthander Josh Dexheimer. He was saluted right away with two singles. A sacrifice bunt moved runners into scoring position with one out. Dex walked the next batter to load up the bases, and an infield error in the next play allowed another Arizona run. In the bottom of the inning, it was time for Gingras to save the day again. He sent Pruett to the dugout after a oneout RBI hit, making the score 5-3. Garrett Gooding took over for Dexheimer and got himself into a bit of trouble, hitting a batter, walking another and allowing an RBI single. He got out of the inning with just a small amount of damage in the form of one run. Chris Gonzalez sealed the deal with a scoreless ninth and the Sea Lions, thanks to Gingrass five-RBI day, won 5-4. Sadly, Friday was the only shining day for the Sea Lions. On Saturday, the Sea Lions suffered a doubleheader sweep, losing the first game 6-7 in 10 innings and squandering the second 4-11. Five hurlers made appearances in the

extra-inning opener. Freshman right-hander Sam Sadler was in the line for the win after making his college debut in the sixth inning with bases loaded. The young pitcher had an outstanding outing, getting out of the sticky situation unscathed. During 2.2 innings, Sadler allowed just one hit and no runs while striking out four batters. Going into the top of the ninth, the Sea Lions were winning 6-4, but Gonzalez gave up back-to-back home runs. Freshman Dani Schlarmann took the mound for Gonzalez and was hung with the loss as the last pitcher of the day, allowing one hit while the defense surrendered an unearned run. An unearned run in the top of the 10th gave the Firestorm a 7-6 victory. Seven runs in the fifth inning of the nightcap were too much for the Sea Lions, and they lost again. Tyler Garkow was the losing PLNU pitcher after tossing 4.1 innings and allowing four hits and four earned runs. Garkows record dropped to 1-2. The Sea Lions are now 7-6 overall. Conference play will begin in a double header against The Masters College on Thursday at 11 a.m.

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Studying in Vienna
by andrew sutton senior
contributor

Social justice and Christianity

by nic downs junior
contributor

The fact that Vienna, Austria, is not a popular destination for students studying abroad, or international travel in general, blows my mind. For three years in a row, Vienna has been ranked by MERCER (an international consulting firm) as the city with the Highest Quality of Life in the world, along with being the fifth Safest City in the world. On top of that, Vienna was also just ranked as the Smartest City in the world in regard to their public transportation system, which was ranked the Best Performing Public Transportation in the world by the International Association of Public Transportation. On top of that, it is just as easy to travel from Vienna to other destinations in Europe as it is to travel around the city of Vienna itself. There are eight countries that border Austria: Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia and Lichtenstein. That is eight countries within a half days train ride or less! I was fortunate enough to get the chance to study abroad last semester and chose to go to Vienna with the Institute for Global Education Abroad (IGE Abroad: www.igeabroad.com), along with seven other PLNU students and several students from the Midwest. Simply put, it was the best three and a half months of my life, and I believe that all the other students would concur. The program director is a former PLNU professor and helped start the Study Abroad Office when he was employed here, so his familiarity with class requirements made the daunting task of transferring credits back to PLNU a breeze. I got to know the students and

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program faculty extremely well as we spent time together at the weekly IGE meals experiencing Viennese cuisine and studying at the University of Vienna (the third oldest and largest European university) we traveled with the group to Salzburg, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia; and Nuremberg, Germany, to experience a true European Christmas market, and we also went on our own to countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Turkey and Poland. I also got to know fellow students at the University of Vienna while hanging out in the student hostel (dorm) and in our German courses as we fraternized with students from all over the world. Deciding to study abroad is the best decision I have ever made, and if I had another chance to study abroad, I would most certainly choose Vienna. I encourage each and every student to take advantage of the great Study Abroad Office we have here on campus. There are PLNU-sponsored study abroad programs that cover virtually every corner of

the globe. I know I am a little biased when I say this, but I definitely recommend checking out the IGE Vienna program for several reasons. First, I have experienced the IGE Abroad program and the impact that it has made in my life on a social, spiritual and educational level, and I guarantee that any student would benefit just as I did during my time with IGE in Vienna. Secondly, Vienna is one of the best-kept secrets in the world. Thirdly, each semesters group is capped at 20 students, so there is more focus placed on the student as an individual than the larger programs offer. And lastly, I recommend IGE Abroad because of the special connection that IGE has with PLNU. IGE has been taking PLNU students to Vienna for 10 years now, and as a result, IGE gives a significant early registration discount to PLNU students only. This year the early registration deadline is March 15.

The idea of social justiceits taken on a near-cult following in the Christian community, and if you hang around PLNU long enough, youre bound to hear it come up in conversation. We must redistribute wealth, they say. The rich are too rich and the poor just keep getting poorer. Its not fair! No one ever said, of course, that a world in which billionaires live in blissful oblivion next to starving neighbors is ideal, but thats not the point. The real issue here is the deceptive nature of the modern social justice concept, and the long-term problems it will inevitably bring about. First, lets clear up a few things. Does the Bible encourage Christians to give to the poor, the needy and the destitute? Certainly! A glance at Hebrews 13:16 will put to rest any doubts. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, were told, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Proverbs 19:17 is no less emphatic: Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. So its settled, you may be saying. The Bible mandates social justiceso lets take from the rich and give to the less fortunate. Whoanot so fast! Were forgetting something. In the above passages, its clear that such acts of kindness should be done willingly, out of worship and devotion to God. If we were forced to do these things, it wouldnt be worship at all. Classical teaching of justice is to give each person their due,

explained Dr. John Wright, professor of theology and Christian Scriptures. Therefore, justice begins with giving worshipgiving what is due to God. It is through love of God that one then learns to love neighbor through engaging in acts of charity the giving of alms. For the sake of analogy, lets say your local pastor decides to launch a revolutionary new program called Christian Justice Now. Upon entering the church, all members are required to give their credit card numbers so that a monthly tithe tax can be withdrawn from their salaries. Now why would most people frown on such a practice? Because tithing is a voluntary act of worship, not something performed as a result of coercion. Christian Justice Now might amass plenty of money and improve the lives of the poor, but only those who give out of the kindness of their hearts are truly fulfilling the Lords commandment. Even though it appears rather obvious, many young, politically active Christians of today dont seem to recognize this distinction. It seems to me that what has happened in social justice is the movement of the churchs practice of giving alms into the absolutist/ liberal nation state that seeks to literally replace the church as the soteriological means for humanity by secularizing the Christian practices and placing them into the realm of the state, said Wright. In the long run, this popular line of thought can be damaging, for it perverts the biblical concepts of worship and justice. As informed Christians, it is our duty to address these inconsistencies before its too late.

Perspective...

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Sharing your Loma fails
You run into an inanimate object...
...and you apologize.

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Your car breaks down at Target...

You look at someones plate in the caf...
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...and they think youre checking them out.

...and your friend tells you she will come when The Bachelor is over.

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Driftwood journal captures campus creativity

by evan campbell
staff writer

Feb. 9 marked the release of this years Driftwood creative arts journal, an outlet for creative people to have their creations published. The Driftwood is a printed collection of stories, photos, poems, paintings, songs and films from PLNU students, alumni and faculty. A professional judge within each particular field was selected to review the student work and choose winners in each category. There are seven categories: poetry, art, nonfiction, photography, fiction, music and film. Each category has varying prizes for those who place in the winning lineup.

Seniors Hallie Steiner and Emily Anthony, co-editors-in-chief, started with fresh ideas about how they wanted the 32nd edition of the Driftwood to look. I wanted this issue to be cooler than ever beforesomething that would reflect the creative, young, possibly mustache-clad artists between the pages, said Steiner. While PLNU is a creative community, it takes just a little bit of coaxing for these creative people to begin showing off their latest pieces. It was always strange to me that I went to a school with so many talented artists who seemed so shy about what they could do, said Steiner. I wanted to make the Driftwood more

Stephanie Merryman, a junior art education major, took first place in the photography category for her black and white photograph Bike Ride, taken while Merryman studied abroad in Italy.

stephanie merryman

public, something people would be excited to be a part of. Stephanie Merryman, a junior art education major with a concentration in graphic design, earned first place in the photography category for her black and white street-style photograph. I had the photos and never thought I would place, Merryman said. I just thought I would contribute to the Driftwood while I was still in school for the fun of it. Cory Saul, a senior writing major, placed for the second time in the fiction category. Saul took first place for his story about an elderly man who goes stargazing, called I Swear the Stars are Connected. Ive submitted to the Driftwood every year. My overall experience has been great, said Saul. I have huge amounts of respect for the publication and those who put it together. Purchasing the Driftwood is a great way to support the hard work that these talented musicians, writers, artists and staff members have put forward to keep this publication thriving throughout the years. The Driftwood magazine can be purchased for $5 outside the caf throughout the week and in the LJML office in Bond Academic Center.

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The annual Driftwood literary magazine may now be purchased outside the caf and in the LJML office. The publication features stories, photos, poems, paintings, songs and films from PLNU students, alumni and faculty.

Network 9 event returns for LJML department

by eddie matthews
staff writer

[Project Lomaland: Fashion Week]

The first-ever Network 9 event for the Literature, Journalism and Modern Languages department (LJML) was held Thursday evening in Colt Forum. Network 9 is a series of events put on by the Office of Strengths and Vocations (OSV) to connect PLNU students with opportunities in the professional community. Network 9 enables PLNU students to get contacts and business cards from local professionals. After a time for socializing, a panel presentation began with 10 local business professionals, including four PLNU alumni. Each was given five minutes to speak about his or her occupation. Panelists spanned from Karen Lehmann, a trial attorney for the Federal Defenders of San Diego, to Cheri T omboc-Brownlie, a teacher at local Westview High School. The panelists explained their journeys through school and the job market, and included advice on what skills employers look for today. In the Information Age, only one thing is sure change. The rapidly changing economy has drastically affected the job market in journalism, with staff members having to take on more responsibilities. Organizations that put out news can no longer have employees who specialize in just one area; a copy editor may also be in charge of social media. Be a jack of all trades, advised Mei Ling Starkey, the PR manager and social media coordinator for The Rock Church. T ake classes outside of your major. PLNU alumna Kelly Bennett also recognized the importance of a diverse skill set. Bennett said she values the

traditional art of storytelling. Confidently pitch yourself as a storyteller, and as someone who can take that information and make sense of it, said Bennett. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Bennett is the arts editor for the online nonprofit news organization Voice of San Diego. Panelist Kendra Strey, also a PLNU alumna, was a journalism major who

Upcoming trends to fall for now

by ian crane and kelsey bergstrom contributors One of the biggest fashion events of the year just wrapped up in New York City: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Showing off fall 2012 collections from the biggest and best designers, this event is the ideal source for the upcoming trends and fashions. Since we know that most of you scholars might not have had the time to keep up on the event, we will give you a rundown of a few of the greatest upcoming trends in both mens and womenswear; keep in mind that in the fashion world, everyone is always a season ahead! The predicted most popular color of 2012 is tangerine. Coming in for a close second is marigold, or what some may call mustard-seed yellow. Other colors to be on the lookout for are light purples, intense magentas, mellow greens, teal and, of course, all of the neutrals, such as beige and gray. Our favorite trend out there right now is colored trousers. Jeans, corduroys and cotton pants are coming in all shades and colors this season and look great with a neutral top of any kind. Quirkier prints were seen on the runway for men as well, creating an eye-catching juxtaposition of bright colors and tailored looks. As far as colors go, the trends are similar to those for women, with the addition of rhubarb, a deep, pungent red, especially when paired with marigold and tangerine for a traditional collegiate look. Most collections at Fashion Week felt mature, with longer skirts and higher boots than seen in previous seasons. Faux fur is also back stronger than ever and is accompanied by the peplum, a short overskirt usually attached to a fitted jacket, blouse or dress. The sheer trend is still in, and it isnt going anywhere fast, so

In this job market, its about broadening your perspective. Im looking for ways to diversify my resume.
- Kyle Lundberg
worked for The Point Weekly for three years, spending two as the editor-inchief. Strey, now the editor-in-chief of T exas Journey Magazine, said she looks for someone who is hardworking with goals when hiring, undoubtedly timeless advice. PLNU students in attendance said they were excited about the event. Junior Kyle Lundberg, a journalism major, said, In this job market, its about broadening your perspective. Im looking for ways to diversify my resume. The next Network 9 event will take place Thursday, Feb. 23, for psychology, sociology and social work at 5 p.m. in Colt Forum.

The sheer trend is still in, and it isnt going anywhere fast, so dont be afraid to give in to it!
dont be afraid to give in to it! For all of you men, the polished or mature look is huge this year, in contrast to the oversized look of previous seasons. Tailored coats, polished shoes and sleek hair were all over the runway. Sources describe this years look as almost dandified, while GQ magazine has referred to it as polished but not spic n span. All together, this years Fall 2012 Fashion Week highlighted the mature and polished look while still leaving room for individual expression, quirky styles and bright colors. We hope to see some of these styles around campus this year!

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New York Fashion Week showcased some of the biggest trends for fall 2012. With a focus on classic lines and bright colors for both men and women, the trends are easy to start wearing this spring!

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the point weekly | monday, february 20, 2011

2/21 Invisible Children presents: Built to Spill @ Hard Rock Hotel, 9 p.m. 2/22 Circle of Animals exhibit opening @ MCASD Downtown, 10 a.m. 2/23 Network 9: Psychology, Sociology and Social Work @ Colt Forum, 5 p.m. 2/24 Vision: PLNU Concert Band @ Crill Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m. 2/24 KPLR presents: Family Wagon @ Cunningham Lawn, 5:30 p.m.

Milo Greene shines through the rain at UCSD Loft show

by leah willis
staff writer

Not even the rain last Wednesday could keep away the young and hip as the five silhouettes of the band Milo Greene took the stage at The Loft at UCSD. The lights faded in the small, modern venue. With a loud beat of the drum, the lights and the energy in the room automatically picked up as the band members took their places. With rich, energetic and captivating sounds, Milo Greene resembles artists such as The Head and the Heart and The Civil Wars, whom they have opened for on previous tours. With shows throughout February, the band has been making its way down the coast, starting in Seattle and stopping everywhere from Portland, Ore. to San Francisco. The biggest thing with the live show is the energy, switching around and throwing each other instruments, said Robbie Arnett, guitarist and vocalist of Milo Greene. With tour rituals like team huddles and collegiate chants, this group creates a different experience for the crowd. What really stood out to me was their uncanny ability to get the crowd involved just by having a genuinely good time on stage, said Josh Martin, a PLNU senior who attended the show. Covering artists such as Sufjan Stevens and Wilco, the band took songs and added their own spin.

They definitely have the cards stacked in their favor in becoming more popular because of their showmanship, as well as their gifted musicianship, said junior Anna Bray, who also attended. Currently Los Angeles-based, Milo Greene members got their start going to school together at UC Irvine before going their separate ways. The band members reconvened in 2010 after each being involved in different projects and started recording. In homage to their self-created alter ego and pseudo-booking agent, they decided to name the band Milo Greene. The group ended its set with 1957, a song with strong instrumentals and stronger vocals. It is an ode to where we were living, said Arnett. 1957, refers to the apartment number that our good friend owns. The emotions of the song were promoted through our feelings of the guy, the apartment and all of us coming together and living together. Leaving the crowd at UCSD seemingly in awe, this track is one worth listening to over and over again loudly in the car. As the rain continued to pour, other sweet slow songs such as Autumn Leaves left calm in the air of the venue. So whats next for Milo Greene? According to Arnett, the group is finishing up its tour, headed to a South by Southwest music festival in Austin, T exas, and putting the final touches on its LP. This is one band to keep an eye on and an ear open for; this is just the beginning for them.

Los Angeles-based band Milo Greene performed in San Diego last week at the Loft at UCSD. The band recently concluded tours with The Civil Wars and The Head and the Heart.

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art & Faith in dialogue: Symposium Edition

Q&A with Chris Hedges

by hana eades
staff writer

Writers Symposium guest talks on faith, international journalism and the tragedy of war
Chris Hedges, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author, will be a featured guest at PLNUs 2012 Writers Symposium by the Sea. He has traveled around the world as a war correspondent and has written six books, including War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, I Dont Believe in Atheists and his latest, The Death of the Liberal Class. His interview with Dr. Dean Nelson, professor of journalism, will take place Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in Crill Performance Hall. Tickets are free for students and available in the Literature, Journalism and Modern Languages office in Bond Academic Center. Hedges answered a few questions for The Point Weekly over the phone. The Point Weekly: When you first started your journalism career, did you ever see yourself as an overseas reporter? Did you have other plans? Chris Hedges: No, thats all I ever wanted to do. I went to Latin America as a freelance journalist simply because I wanted to go to Latin America. PW: How much of your reporting was filtered to fit the needs of the media here? What does the process look like from what you report on to what we see in the media as citizens? CH: I wrote about events that I saw. You know, I wouldnt say that that [changing a story reported] is the problem. The problem is more about the form by which you have to fit your report. You know, I put myself in a position where my reporting was often in contention with the [governments] official narrative. the Old and New T estaments were about. PW: Did you keep a personal journal while reporting overseas? A lot of students here keep a journal to help with their spiritual walks. Does this help you at all? CH: When youre writing newspaper stories every day, the last thing you want to do is stop and write in a journal at the end of the day. PW: The words productive and destructive seem to be cousins when used to describe war. Do you have thoughts on this? Is war productive, destructive? Or can it be both? CH: War is never productive. War is always tragic. War is about death. War is always about death. Its about destroying all living systems: political, social. Im not a pacifist, but war is a poison. There are times you have to inject that poison for your own good, but it doesnt free you from the contamination of violence. PW: How does post-traumatic stress disorder differ now in returning troops compared to that of say, the Vietnam War or World War II? CH: Its not different. I mean, my uncle fought in the South Pacific in World War II, and he was a mess when he came back. Being around that kind of violence and prolonged exposure to violence really messes you up whether in Afghanistan,

True spirituality comes in that struggle for justice, which was the center of what the Old and New Testaments were about.
PW: How did those experiences affect your spiritual life, if at all? How does your spiritual walk fit with reporting? CH: Well, I think for me, whats defined as spirituality is really how is it with me? ... Its a form of narcissism, really. Its a sickness of a society where the sense of the self is everything. True spirituality comes in that struggle for justice, which was the center of what

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Journalist and author Chris Hedges will be a featured guest during PLNUs Writers Symposium by the Sea. His interview with Dr. Dean Nelson is on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in Crill Performance Hall. Tickets are free for students.

Iran or the South Pacific. I suppose the difference with him was we didnt know what post-traumatic stress disorder was, but the trauma was the same. PW: What actions would you suggest to those of us who have friends or family who return from war differently than when they left? Do you have examples from how you coped with your uncle? CH: My uncle drank himself to death. PW: Do we just sit and wait for them to talk? Should those of us who have friends return from war try to talk about it at all?

CH: Well Im not sure that talking about it is always good. I mean, I would say that, you know, when it starts to cripple their lives, they should get professional assistance, which can help. I mean, the problem is the experience is so foreign to someone who has not been there; almost anything you say is sort of a cliche. When I sit around with other vets, we dont say too much. We dont have to, because we all just sort of get it.