„ CRITERION Vol. 72, Issue 1 UNIVERSny STUDENT BODY FORUM October 5, 2000 INSIDE WELCOME BACK LA SIERRA! HESA track gets LSU Enrollment increases renovated The track may be gone, but there are bigger and better By Lena Abclla Edelbach credits the enrollment environment. Third, the reorganization of things are being planned. News Editor increase to new recruitment tactics with Student Financial Services has begun to a marketing emphasis, as well as an excel- positively affect the ease with which stu- Page 2 Overflowing parking lots, the lent recruiting staff. Recruiters focus dents receive aid. busy cafeteria, a crowded uni- their efforts on churches, academies, and What does all this mean to die uni- versity worship service. The minority groups within specific geo- versity? While LSU is not quite out of Angwin Hall's has massive influx of new stu- graphic areas. They are' to serve as total financial trouble yet, Edelbach asserts a new look dents at La Sierra University is hard to customer service representatives for stu- that after a few more years of solid enroll- miss. Although the sudden increase has dents in that area. Whether the students ment like this one, the university will A generous donation caused some temporary accommodation need information on residence halls or once again have a positive cash flow, prompts renovation in the problems on campus, they are problems have questions about financial aid, their which will enable new campus programs women's dormitory. that LSU is all too happy to deal with. assigned representative is there to help. to be implemented. While official numbers will not be Three major changes within the Before this can happen, however, Page 2 released until Monday, enrollment esti- university itself have also improved the LSU needs to build up the studentpopu- mates prove encouraging. According to student-friendly quality of LSU, leading lation to an even greater extent. Although Gene Edelbach, Vice-President for to a larger student population. First, the the campus already seems crowded, Enrollment Services, approximately 600 modification of the University Studies Edelbach states, "We will seriously have SIFE's summer new students have joined the LSU cam- program has greatly influenced the choic- to evaluate campuscapacity, but we have pus this year. Around 550 of those are es of transferring students who had wor- every intention of bringing enrollment activities undergraduates, the majority being incom- ried about the transferability of credits. up 200 or 300 students next year, and What SIFE did on their ing freshmen. In all, the student popula- Second, a greater spiritual emphasis on there are certainly possibilities for this tion is in the mid-1400's- up over 200 campus has attracted many students who kind of growth in the years to come, as summer vacation. from last year. are looking for a spiritually nurturing well." Page 2 Cafeteria Changes New Look The Return of For Finance Surprise Students Double Talk The battle between By Brian Weed the sexes continues, and By Kristie Seheult cialty drinks and milk in cartons. Contract Writer Zadig gives his own unique News Editor Unfortunately for the first week of view of its origins. school the Eagle's Nest was not yet open. Page 3 La Sierra University students If ii had been students would not have The student accounts office and have been going hungry. The been left in such a lurch. Adkins apolo- the financial aid office have cafeteria's new dining hours gizes for the Eagle's Nest not being open merged to become the student have left students upset with no sooner. He has recently taken over man- financial office. New Worship where to eat. The commons is now open aging the Eagle's Nest and attributes mis- The move took all aspects of the for only 1 hour 45 minutes for breakfast, communication between himself and office and put them on the ground level of Program for LSU 2 hours for lunch and 1 and a half hours Student Life for the delay. He asks that the administration building, just across for dinner- closing at 6:30 p.m. students "please bear with us. We're from the receptionist's switchboard desk. The day isn't the only The new hours are much shorter than planning lots of new things and it can The student financial office staff believed thing that's changed. last year, when the commons was open take time." He would also like to point out that by merging the two offices, it would Page 3 almost all day straight until after 9 p.m. a misprint in the Fall Campus Dining make a more efficient workplace, but Returning student Ani Oganesyan, Senior Brochure. "Students will be allowed to use some students do not feel that way. English/ Pre-Med major found out the as much of their cafeteria meal plan as Neomai Taione, a fifth-year gradu- SALSU & Criterion new schedule the hard way. After finish- they wish for the Eagle's Nest Cafe. Not ate student, said they have more room ing her evening workout, Ani went to the only $50.00 as stated in the brochure." and it is easy to access different people Introductions cafeteria for her usual bottle of water and Some of you have also noticed the because they are all in one office. "It may snack. To her shock it was closed. And increase in prices at the cafeteria. look different, but the efficiency is a minor SALSU Officers and since the Eagle's Nest had not yet opened Previously food was weighed and charged change," she said. 'They need more help Criterion editors for the year she was out of luck. $0.21 per ounce. Food has now increased inside with efficiency." introduce themselves. Tom Adkins, General Manager of by two cents to $0.23 per ounce. Adkins Although it is a new and improved Page 4 Food Services at La Sierra explains that notes that cafeteria prices have not been student financial office, students are still even though the cafeteria's hours are raised in a while and in order to increase faced with the dilemma of waiting in long shorter, students have an alternative place the food selection, the prices had to go up. lines. Students sit in a waiting room to get food, snacks and drinks. Some of his plans for this new year instead of standing at a hallway window. La Sierra's on campus coffee house, include food, such as tossed salads, rice As it is now, students must sign-in on the Eagle's Nest, has been improved to bowls and pasta, that will be made to a clipboard, and their name will be called handle more of the students' food needs order in front of the students. He says just like at a doctor's office. The problem he says. The Eagle's Nest will be open that the cafeteria is also planning a spe- is that they do not necessarily need to be during the cafeteria's off hours except cific night with a World's Fair theme. For seen in an office, they just need to ask an for one half hour from 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 dinner on this night students will be able easy question. p.m. where both will be closed. to sample cultural food from different The new student financial office could The Eagle's Nest will now serve countries. be more informative and alert students more than coffee drinks, juices, donuts If his plans go as expected, the cafe- about obtaining more information. Since and cakes. The new menu will include teria and Eagle's Nest food will be tasti- they are in a new office, it will take a ready-to-go salads, soups, sandwiches, er and more creative. Check out the while for them to work all of the kinks out burrito wraps, chips and candy to name a Eagle's Nest Cafe on their grand opening and possibly then will students have an few. The drink menu has also been night, Thursday, October 5, 2000. efficient student financial office. enlarged to include bottled sodas, spe- NEWS & VIEWS CRITERION Page 2 October 5, 2000 University Track Renovated Angwin Hall Gets a Facelift By Dayane Souza when the new ones are done they are By Marissa Dupcc such as blinds and curtains are still Contract Writer going to be very nice and the students will Contract Writer being added to some rooms. be pleased with them." Some students are upset that not The La Sierra University track La Sierra students and others from Just a week after the class of all of the rooms have been completed. field, behind the HESA depart- the surrounding community who fre- 2000 graduated from La Siena The older rooms bear mismatching ment, has been destroyed for the quented the old track will certainly miss University, Angwin Hall, the furniture, brick-like walls, and steel- past few months due to the ren- having a nice place to run in the morning main dormitory for women, framed beds. In contrast are the new ovations being done to improve our ath- and evening, but student Raenellc Tauro underwent major renovation. rooms, which appear brighter with letic facilities. The land next to where the said "It's about time they do some reno- This past summer, all the halls in new, matching furniture. old track was will be the home to the vations to the track field." the dorm were repainted, and an esti- Mary Lou Calleros, a freshman new and improved baseball, soccer and Indeed this new track is said to be a mated half of the dorm rooms were occupying an old room, states the track fields. great new asset to our university and its complete refurbished. The rooms that room makes her feel depressed. "I The estimated time that it will take athletics department. 'Hopefully it will have not been redone are to be com- feel like I'm in a mental institution or for the new track to be completed is from inspire more students to go out and run," pleted by next summer. something," the resident remarks. one to two years. "I am not optimistic said student Jorge Ibuado. A father of an LSU graduated Reception of the newly refurbished about it being ready in one year," said Dr. The road that will connect Pierce donated the money for renovation, as rooms has gone better, as Dean Walter Hamerslough, Chair of the HESA Street to Sierra Vista Street will run direct- a way of giving back to LSU what it Guerpo reports she has had no real department." ly through where the old track was. This had given to his daughter. A list of the complaints about them. The exact location of the new track road will go around the University so dorms' needs was compiled and shown Along with the rooms and halls, is unknown at this point; the only thing that students no longer have to cross the to the donor. An interior decorator the entire lobby area is being redone. that Hamerslough knows about it is that street to get to the fitness center or the was hired, and refurbishing began The front desk will be made out of it will be located between the lights of track. immediately. The work continued marble, and there will be two comput- what will be the new flag football field. Although the track is destroyed at throughout the summer, and finishing ers on the lower left side for students "We are concerned that we do not the moment, the faculty and students look touches are still being made. Many to work on. The recreational room in have new fields ready as they're tearing forward to better changes being done to rugs in Angwin hall were put in as the lobby area will be fashioned after up the old ones," said Hamerslough, "but improve our school. recently as last week, and furnishings a 50's style diner. Summer Camps, Cow Banks, & More By Kimbcrly Puen With the success of the Cow Bank, Staff Writer SIFE now has plans to create a Llama Bank in Peru and a Chicken Bank in hhh, the joys of summer day Mexico. Their plans don't end at lend- A camp. Swimming in the hot ing animals, and they also have an India afternoon sun, taking long Typewriter Driver, where they send type- field trips, and developing an writers to India to help facilitate job Internet greeting card website at skills and eventually work for those who http://www.lasierra.edu/schools/ don't have other opportunities. All of sbm/slamcards. That's right, creating these projects may led you to wonder an e-business was part of the curricu- how or why a student run organization lum at the 2nd annual Summer SLAM will plan 50+ events through out the (Students Launching Active Minds) year. What's their motivation for being hosted by the La Siena Students in responsible for so many activities? Free Enterprise (SIFH) team. "Our mission is to teach and equip Although the summer day camp is others with necessary skills to help them No time to waste! Kathy and Kar-Yee are busy with Perspectives... over, there are still 30 more activities succeed and to effect social change They hope you all have taken your pictures... designed to teach elementary and high through free enterprise education and school students about free enterprise. If social entrepreneurship," says SIFE you think that's a lot, keep in mind that Executive Director Luke Robinson, sen- Students Blessed By Edu-Cate is only one theme of the SIFE ior Business Accounting major. activities. Their projects range from Basically, they care about making a internet activities to creating new enter- difference in their local community and Mountain High prise opportunities to community serv- throughout the world. Whether ice. they're mentoring students one-on-one, That's a lot of projects, and yet donating typewriters to the jobless in By Amanda Escalante God and ourselves. There was a great there's still more! Among the biggest India, or hosting the Hcadstart Christmas Staff Writer balance of education and fun. I believe tasks are the international projects. The party for underprivileged children, their it made God relevant to student life in an India Cow Bank in Pune, which was service projects are centered around Trapped up on a mountain with exciting and constructive way." Freshman implemented last year, is a continuing making a positive impact on the lives bears (and some not so real bears) and group leaders alike had many positive project that increases family revenues by around them. If you would like to make went 6 busloads of freshman, and things to say about worship, Caribbean equipping families with a cow and teach- a difference, contact Luke Robinson at a whole caravan of assorted leaders. bands, and "Capture the Dean." ing them how to take care of it. By giv- [email protected] or call the SIFE It sounds like a recipe for chaos, and There were also enlightening ing them needed resources, the LSU office, 909-785-2255. though at times it was, it ended up being workshops, such as Reality Bites, which SIFE team helped improve Pune's eco- the perfect mix to create instant friends. Scott Seimer recommended to everyone, nomic status. Still students themselves, Steve and the Social Workshop with Sara Hemenway and Maggie Carrillo were Stoddard, where students discussed the blessed with the gargantuan responsibil- pros and cons of college. But for the most The Criterion welcomes responses and ity of filling 3 days with meetings and part.everyone talked about their family events to amuse and inform over 300 groups and the wonderful people they contributions with open arms. If you have freshmen, by far the largest group ever to met, including campus chaplain, Sam go on this Mountain High Retreat. Leonor. something to say, contact Patti Poblete "It went magnificently. I couldn't Pastor Sam himself said, "It was one have asked for a better group of leaders of die most energizing three days of my <[email protected]> for information. and life. The freshmen are so beautiful" students," said Hemenway. "We all Overall, everyone recognized the week- gqt to come together and learn more about end as the sensation it was. CRITERION RELIGION & ENTERTAINMENT Page 3 October 5 2 0 0 0 The History of Double Talk Double Talk Returns By Ramone "roach" Romero and then Alan and I cooked up an abuduc- Dear Double Talk, Staff Writer tion story for his character, "Loki." I'm living in Sierra Towers this year, My'Dear Perturbed Friend, Because Loki was a sarcastic incar- and I've run into a problem. We liave jtek Believe me. I feel Sometime in the latter moments nation of every other chauvinist you've community showers, but there aren't M A your pain. And upon of 1998, a lone grad student never met, we thought it'd be funny to any curtains. Every time I take a show- |l F>. utilizing my various, named Jenni Geli set out to joke that he'd been abuducted by our own er, I feel really embar- ■I P^Bkniulti-fuceted talents, change the face of the Criterion. peace-loving feminist organizations on rassed. What can I do? ^F meeting with the most Unfortunately, she wasn't given the face campus. However, this turned out to be «3| ^^ distinguished experts in of the Criterion to work a *bad* idea, as calls Dear Embarrassed, ^P^ this field, and consult- on. So she settled for poured into the * ing with several fortune something else, which I Criterion, demanding the If it's any consola- cookies, I have compiled a list of pos- can't really remember. immediate exposure of tion, yours is a prob- sible solutions to your awkward dilem- Oh, and she changed my character (Zadig). lem that will wear off ma. They are as follows: her name to Andrea Anyhow, citing with time. With proper culturation to 1) Close your eyes. If you don't see Geli. Right. some kind of journalistic dorm living, one becomes accustomed them, they can't see you. Anyway, she cre- laws, head editor Mona to gang showers. At the present time, 2) Avoid the traffic! Shower during ated (or had thrust upon Karimpour saved the it may seem absurd that, one day, you off-shower hours. her) something new, day. We issued apolo- won't mind the lack of curtains. But 3) Create your own personal show- backed with the poten- gies, and at the end of give yourself a year or two, and you er curtain. And be creative! Use col- tial to be powerful, the year, we were might even find yourself strolling orful patterns. (Personally, I am partial insightful, revealing, etc exposed anyway. It was back to your dorm room and whistling to pink salmon zebra stripes.) etc. It was called cool. In fact, our loved some inane tune without even realiz- 4) Put up a "Don't Look!" sign and "Double Talk." After and departed professors ing that your towel is in your hand threaten to deduct $50 from their caf much arm-twisting, she Davis and Dickinson (I and not around your waist. card for each infraction. coaxed Alan Camacho think) posted "feminist For now, I do have some sugges- 5) Get in touch with nature. Use fig and Patti Poblete to act terrorist" signs on their tions that can make your mornings leaves to cover parts that are best left as rival Dear Abbys under cleverly doors. The irony was enjoyable, and less harrowing. The most common unseen. devised pseudonyms which concealed anonymity is a true blessing not to be ploy used by new freshmen to avoid 6) Picture everyone in their under- fheir identities. missed (you all ought to try it sometime), showering in herds is waking up at wear. Why would concealment be neces- but my days at Double Talk are... over. insane hours of the morning and dash- 7) Wear swimming trunks. If you sary? Because Alan and Patti learned I don't really know what happened ing in and out of the water as rapidly get weird looks, tell them that this is the freedom of anonymity. The nature of last year, but the idea is that YOU, yes, as possible to avoid being seen by any how everyone does it back home. Double Talk quickly evolved into a bat- YOU (the reader), can email Patti and of the other 200 freshmen that are 8) Pamper yourself. Give yourself tle of the sexes, Alan impersonating Tim bombard her with personal or public ques- doing the same thing. This is poten- a sponge bath. You deserve it! Allen, and Patti... well, being Patti. tions of nearly ANY type, and our own tially futile. So, I've come up with 9) Exercise! Run to a friend's house As the year drew on, Alan was dis- dearly-beloved anonymous and non-gen- some other suggestions that will hope- and use their shower. tracted by his on and off again affair with der offensive (hopefully) Double Talk fully work better. First, you could sing And Finally, 10)Declare that you PUC, and Christine found Double Talk personalities will answer your questions loudly off key in the shower. This will refrain from showering until Towers testosteronally deficient. Oh yes, some- in as constructive ways as they are capa- serves a dual purpose-first, you alert corrects this tragic display of indecen- time in there, Christine Law took over the ble. Or something like that. Anyway, it's others of your presence, and second, cy. When you begin to emit putrid body Feature page. She had me substituc for risk free. What do you have to lose? you make the shower an inhospitable odors, the University will do anything to Alan. I think I did only one normal issue. place for all the others on the hall. get you to take a shower! Another, more drastic tactic that It is natural for you to be self-con- employs essentially the same reason- scious and I am sure that you are not the ing would be to tap dance and sing only one. Perhaps in time this prob- while you shower. This would defi- lem will seem like only a minor annoy- Campus Ministries nitely keep all others at bay. But if, ance. for some impossible reason, even this But until then, please remember didn't work, you could just build your- that you are created in God's image and Reaches Out self a shower cell from some scraps of therefore have nothing to be embar- lumber and plastic readily available in rassed about. junk heaps around campus. Best Forever your humble servant, By Christina Walters later on this month. wishes as you acculturate to dormito- Holmes Religion Editor During the weekend of October 21 - ry life. 22, La Sierra University Campus will -Empathies 'R' Us This week is Week of Prayer for host the annual International Teen Prayer Make It a Point to Re There! teenagers in the Southeastern Conference. Speaker Jose Rojas and oth- California Conference. In cele- ers will travel from North America and bration of this annual event, sixteen La other countries to pray and worship on our Sierra students are speaking at eight campus. University students are urged to By Somer Penington week, and will happen on an on-going schools in the local conference this week. join in the weekend's activities and prayer Contract Writer basis throughout the year; Another According to a schedule coordinated by sessions. change that has taken place is the meet- the Campus Ministries Department, each As we enter college, it is difficult to LSU's former chapel program has ing time, which is now Thursdays at student will speak twice this week at two remember our spiritual straggles from acquired a facelift, a shifting focus, and 11am as opposed to Tuesdays. Many different schools. Each of the students our adolescence. Sometimes, we db not a change of meeting time. students have been asking about this will speak twice this week according to feel like we have enough wisdom. Officially known as University switch and there are a couple reasons the schedule created by La Sierra Nonetheless, young adults and teens may Worship (UW), the service provides an behind it. University chaplain's office. share valuable experiences and wisdom. opportunity for the entire campus to First, the time at the end of the week Roberto Coronado, a senior religious We cannot forget that not long ago, we come together and worship God as a does more to pull a religious focus to the studies major, reflected on his speech were teenagers ourselves; we have the family. UW is now planned by a week- weekend. The Campus Ministries team this morning. "I think it is a challenge to honor of sharing experiences and fel- ly committee whose sole purpose is to has worked hard to create a momentum speak to teenagers because we need to lowship with all age groups, especially design a worship program that all stu- of worship that continues through come down to their spiritual level." teenagers, in our church. dents and types of worshippers can enjoy Thursday's University Worship, Friday's Among the others who are scheduled to 'The theme for this year is minis- and participate in. First Service, and Sabbath's RPM and speak were Steve Hemenway, a religious tering to our peers," said Ben Guererro, Programming, as seen in last week's church service. studies major, and Lindsey Daily, a jun- assistant campus pastor. 'Too many bur- program, often includes praise music, The second reason involves a new ior religious studies major. dens are placed on pastors who can't do prayer time, and an exciting presenter. series of Spiritual Emphasis Weekends Bethany Fleming, a freshmen, said, it all. It's the church family that needs to Also, students now have options at least that will begin October 12. Faculty and "I wish I had university students come support and encourage one another." once a month of the specific type of staff are important members of our wor- talk to us when I was in high school." In While La Sierra's campus may not feel service they want to attend. These ship family, too, and your attendance response to the need to minister to our like home at first, the people here do feel "Break Out Worships" have been inspires students to attend! University peers, La Sierra plans to foster prayer like a family. designed to closer tailor to a student's worships are fun, interactive, and uplift- individual taste in worship style. ing—which invites you, the student, to Break Out Worships begin this make ira point to be there! THE BACK PAGE CRITERION Page 4 October 5, 2000 STAFF SALSU & EDITOR introductions Vol. 72, Issue 1 Kristy Marson and the world begins spinning uncon- ing forward to including articles that will Editor in Chief SALSU President trollably as they struggle to maintain actually pertain to students and be inter- Patricia Poblete People have probably told you that consciousness. All this was only the esting to read. <[email protected]> these will be the best years of your life. beginning of the first day, now is where I hope the issues that we put out And now you think, "yeah right; if these the real adventure begins. Like all qual- this year will be entertaining without- Layout Editor are the best, then I don't wanna see what's ity amusement parks there are certain being silly, and informative without being Chris Poblete coming." However, if you ask those same rules that must be followed to make sure depressing. I hope you all will enjoy it! <[email protected]> people why they seem to think that relay- that every guest is able to fully enjoy all ing this cliche is important, they'll tell you of the attractions. The first of these Kristie Seheult News Editors that it's more than a cliche; it's just some- rules is without a doubt, "Get Involved!" co-News Editor thing that you won't realize until you've This is the minimum height requirement Hi, I'm Kristie Seheult and I'm a Lena Abella already passed it by. to gain entrance to the main attraction. senior English/Writing and Secondary <[email protected]> Now, as you've learned in all of your All that you must do is rise to the chal- Education Major. As a part of the news- Kristie Seheult classes, you will decide to analyze what lenge, and prove that you are one of the paper staff this year I am hoping to see <[email protected]> these people have told you, and you'll big kids. If you are too scared to do the paper become even more of a voice come to the conclusion that they're not this, then the price of admission will for students concerns and opinions. I Religion Editor talking about the classes, the homework, have been wasted. You will find yourself want to encourage all of you to take Christina Walters the late-night cramming, as much as they riding the carousel in kiddy land, going advantage of this student arena and par- <[email protected]> are about the memories of happenings around in circles with no hope of reach- ticipate by writing articles and telling us during the aforementioned. At this point ing the speed and excitement that La your story ideas. The Criterion is a paper Features Editor in your life, you can't even imagine that Sierra University has to offer. If you which should include issues that effect Eva Pascal that joke or that song or a simple phrase need help in finding out just where you our world, our campus and our lives. <evapasc@ I asierra.edu> that you heard while you were studying might be able to get involved, please Please help us to create a paper that rep- will mean so much more to you after give us a call here at the SALSU office resents you. you leave it behind, but it will. Extension 2005. Opinion Editor I recently sprained my finger for the Permanecer sentados por favor. Christina Walters Linn Tonstad first time in my life, and though it is Religion Editor <[email protected]> painful now, I'm sure that in the future, Patricia Poblete Well, here I am, your new religion instead of holding a grudge against Editor-in-Chief editor. I am very excited about the spir- Writers Steven and the brutal act of malicious Welcome back, La Sierra! I'm itual energy on campus this year. Linda Biswas violence which he and his football inflict- tempted to grumble a little when I see stu- Outreach is taking off-both in our local Marissa Dupee ed upon me, we will look back and laugh dents around, because, seeing you all community with Homebase and abroad Empathies 'R' Us at my incomptence. means there's more work for me. But it's with Student Missions. The chaplain's Amanda Escalante Which will now lead me to the point nice to see you anyhow. Who needs office is also teeming with busy persons Holmes of this monologue.... Though you are- peace and quiet? and new ideas are blossoming in the Kristy Marson paying large sums of money to sit in I hope that you're all prepared school of religion. Somer Penington classes that you'd rather not be in, hour for an challenging school year. There's The religion page will be divided Kimbeiiy Puen after hour, only to be released to return lots going on, both on campus and off, into four sections: Campus happenings, Zach Simmons to your room, where you will spend your and I hope you find time to participate in Reaching Out, Thoughts on Theology, Dayane Souza evenings racking your brain over the everything. And speaking of participa- and Food for the Soul. I sincerely hope Brian Weed piles of assignments that are (or were) tion- that you, the reader, will contribute per- due, this is not what you will remember. Do you have opinions you want to sonal testimonials and theological per- What you will remember is that share? Do you like to express yourself? spectives to the religion page this year. Faculty Sponsor somewhere in the middle of all of this, Do your friends have trouble getting you Remember, words not written are lost Annemarie Hamlin you met a few people who meant a whole to shut up? in the wind. <[email protected]> lot to you. It is because of these people Wanna get paid for having some- that these will be the best years of your thing to say? It's easy! Join the Criterion Eva Pascal The Criterion is a biweekly publication life. And they too will come to under- staff and speak your mind! Features Editor of the Student Association of La Sierra stand that, because of you, these will be How's that for an ad? Get used to Students, get ready! The feature University. The opinions expressed here- the best years of theirs. it, because I'm going to keep badgering page is back and ready to raise hell and in are specifically those of the writers and This is your opportunity to meet each one of you, until everyone's taken eyebrows. We're here to expose corrup- do not necessarily represent the views of new people, be involved, and make mem- part in something (whether it's tion and debauchery, praise the praise- the editors, the sponsors, La Sierra ories (for yourself and others). Make the paper or not). So get involved! Make worthy, to save La Sierra! And the world! University, or the faculty & staff. strong friendships, and the memories my life a little easier. Well, I get a little carried away, but it'll The Criterion welcomes submissions will last, even if your memory is of a be fun, yes, even without these things. As from its readers. We reserve the right to edit sprained finger. Lena Abella for me, I'm a senior double major in them for content and space. co-News Editor Religion and Philosophical Studies (is Send any correspondence to: Linda Biswas and Zach Simmons Hi, my name is Lena Abella, and that weird?). My hobbies change peri- Criterion, Student Association Co-Social Vice Presidents I'm a English/Psychology junior. odically, except for my interest in people, La Sierra University The price of admission has been Alongwith Kristie, I'll be co-news editor books and Adventism. Riverside CA 92515 paid, and the excited people have been this year. I am really excited about being standing in line until their legs ache involved in the newspaper, and I'm look- Please call (909) 785-2156 for more infor- mation. OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN MON TUE WED T H U FR 1 SAT Birthday Bash Tuesday Tunes, Rendezvous University Worship, First Service RPM 12-l:30p, 8p,EN lOp, HMA lla.LSUC 7:30p, LSUC 9:30a, EN Campus Mall Criterion Deadline World Museum open 2-5p, CH 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Movie Madness, Tuesday Tunes, Rendezvous University Worship, First Service RPM 8p 8p,EN 1 Op, HMA 1 la, LSUC 7:30p, LSUC 9:30a, EN International! Teen * Prayer Weekend World Museum open 2-5p, CH 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 CRITERION LA SIERRA Volume 72, Issue 2 UNIVERSITY STUDENT BODY FORUM October 19,2000 INSIDE Teen Prayer Conference Comes to LSI! WRC Relocates By Raenelle Tauro and Donna Torres General Conference is in charge of the meeting and should be a very powerful Contract Writers program of activities that will occur during event," said Natan Vigna, an Office of The Women's Resource Center the week. The Office of Student Life is Student Life employee. gets a new home. Get ready La Sierra University — handling the registration process for the La Sierra University students are Page 2 in estimated 500 teens are events as well as the arrangements for encouraged to welcome the visiting heading your way in less than one room and board. students and help make their stay here a week. Students will have a variety of pleasant one. Those interested in Starting Wednesday, October 18, activities to attend. Prayer, ministry, volunteering to assist with the prayer Evan vs. Al Gere and lasting until Saturday afternoon, high outreach, and student leadership are just conference can sign up at the Office of school students from around the world, a few of the topics that will be addressed Student Life in the Administration Former editor Evan Graham coming from as far as Norway, will be here during the conference. The conference building. Community service hours are on campus for a teen prayer conference. has also invited a few special guest available for students who volunteer. For weighs in on the presidential The teen prayer conference is speakers, including Jose Rojas, Peter Weri, more information, log on at http:// candidates. sponsored by the SDA General and Gary Burns, to come and talk with the www. lasierra. edu/slife/teenspray, or Page 3 Conference and 1 a Sierra University. The students. "It will be like an old-time camp contact the Office of Student Life at x2100. Riverwalk Project Continues Missionaries Sneak Out By Brian Weed they needed to make their real estate Riverwalk Road instead of Pierce Street. Contract Writer financially beneficial. Although they As they approach the university, they will The experiences of two student resolved to sell the 189 acres, they decided pass new athletic grounds, including fields missionaries T|he construction happening just to keep 70 acres across Pierce Street. for softball, hardball, soccer, and flagball, Page 4 southeast of the main LSU campus Jorge Heyde, vice-president for and one new outdoor track. Beyond the is a housing development called the financial services at the university, hopes new fields, visitors will see the gymnasium ., Riverwalk project. The 189 acres, the construction will unite the campus. and new tennis courts, and past that, the previously owned by LSU, was sold to As it is now, the main campus is split by main campus. Cheerleaders, Griffin Industries, Inc. The company is Pierce Street. After the construction is Pierce Street will remain an inner- building over 1,100 homes and planting completed, it will be easier to go from the campus road for low-volume vehicle Football Players, around 50,000 trees, according to administration building to the gymnasium usage. All of the construction in the university officials. When the university according to Heyde. Riverwalk Road vicinity is scheduled to and former CIA owned the land, it was a farm and dairy. Part of the Riverwalk project is be completed in one year. The idea came up about ten the creation of a new entrance for the Agents years ago when the university decided university. Visitors will enter off of Modus Dei Performs Debut Concert CampusDrtvellpdate After being cut from the last issue, the movie reviewers fight back by reviewing THREE movies. By Jay Soria Vance said, "Jesus came to save the worst By Brian Weed Page 5 Contract Writer of sinners, like us, and despite our Contract Writer filthiness, Christ can show His mercy on Qn Friday, October 20, local band His servants." Construction on Campus Drive, i Modus Dei will perform its first Modus Dei's new album is in between Cossentine Hall and the Got Directions? concert of the school year on the progress, and is expected to be released School of Education, is finished. LSU Campus Mall. The concert will begin during the winter quarter. Phillip O'Keefe, Just minor cleaning and road repair Looking for a place to eat? immediately following First Service. former executive of Essential Records remains unresolved. Check out our map to find local Campus Ministries is supporting (Jars of Clay, Third Day), is currently The road reopened last week after the concert, as well as providing free producing their album. construction crews laid new electrical eatieries. refreshments as part of the Midnight Cafe. Last year Modus Dei had about wiring. The $17,000 project created new Page 7 Admission will also be free. It's going to thirty concerts, mostly in California. Their wiring from Quiet Lane to several campus be a big event, and is expected to draw tour included Las Vegas and Yosemite. structures. The buildings affected by the people that want to praise God and enjoy They also played at SDA schools like construction Corrections good music. Pacific Union College, and, of course, at included health services, the post office, The band name, Modus Dei, is La Sierra University. In addition. Modus Cossentine Hall, the School of Education, In our previous issue, the Office of Latin for "God's rhythm." The members Dei received third place in a competition and the visual arts center. The visual arts Student Financial Services was of Modus Dei are Yoshi Abe, Mark hosted by Flicker Records, label of the center was the only building that needed Hokama, Maki Vance, Ishmael Facundo, Christian music heavyweights. Audio a generator to provide electricity while mistakenly referred to as the and Jay Soria, who is joining the band as Adrenaline. Members of Modus Dei construction crews were working. The Office of Student Finance. the new lead vocalist Said Abe, "I'm very consider themselves a Christian other buildings received power from excited and optimistic about this school alternative band. Among their musical other sources. Also, Ramone "Roach" Romero year." influences are Smashing Pumpkins, Goo The affected roads are in the midst of was left off of the list of writers in Modus Dei will perform some of Goo Dolls, Lightning Seeds, and Jars of being cleaned. Normal operation has the masthead. their material from last year and will debut Clay. resumed, but the road still has a plethora three new songs, which will be on their Modus Dei was originally formed of dirt. new album "We have dedicated our music at Andrews University in 1997 When to Christ," members of Modus Dei said, rhythm guitarist Abe moved to study at Send questions and "and hope that we can witness for God in La Sierra University, Modus Dei followed, Next Week... a positive light." One message Modus going through changes in band members. comments to Dei would like to express comes from 1 Despite all of the challenges, the band [email protected]>. Double Talk returns...again! Timothy 1:15,16. In summarizing the verse. members state "We are ready for whatever God has planned for us." NEWS & VIEWS CRITERION Page 2 October 19,2000 Women's Resource Center Relocates The Song of La Sierra By Two Anonymous Freshmen lo and behold, a piece of paper dangles By Eva Pascal enhance student life at La Sierra. Guest Writers on the wall before me. "Please do not paste Page Editor Yet the WRC has never had it easy. It Lalala Sierra — the name always any notices or advertisements to the has struggled for acceptance even here at This month the Women's La Sierra. The WRC has been looking for had a musical quality to it. I want to sing cafeteria doors or posts." the song of La Sierra. But somehow I don't Suddenly my attention is Resource Center (WRC) will relocate to a larger, permanent office for several years. the Convenience Center from the back Up until a few months ago, the WRC only quite think I have the hang of it yet. removed from the captivating, oh so corner on the third floor of the library. had one tiny sign near the back of the Buildings to explore, lines to uninteresting notice on the wall. I hear my endure, faces to examine. Oh, the name, I think — could it really be me they Just imagine that tiny office space, third floor of the library to indicate their opportunities — a whole new world are addressing? Sure enough, the smile so crunched that the library gave them location. The move to the Convenience promises to open up to me These will be and wave from the other side of the room two other cubicles down the hall to fit Center is certainly appreciated, but it is the best years of my life, my chance to has acknowledged my presence. My leftover file cabinets and a computer. Still, virtually off-campus, basically out of the make my mark. To seek, to know, to serve. innards are leaping with joy, but 1 maintain things often spill out into halls. way for many students, faculty and staff. Sure, I want all those things. But right my calm, unaffected expression. The WRC is an organization whose Getting into La Sierra Hall would be ideal, now I just want to hide. "Oh, hi!" I reward the caller with purpose is to support and celebrate but this is surely a good start. Standing in line to refuel myself a demure smile of recognition. "What was women in the Adventist community The WRC is directed by Kit Watts, in the morning at the cafeteria, I try to your name again?" Names fly through through the healing power of God. It who is joined by assistant director. Penny exhibit the aura of one who knows where my head but my brain refuses to favor me serves as a resource to recognize women's Shell. They can be reached at the on- she is and where she is going. With deep with a jumpstart. Tracy? Macy? Mary? history and. contributions to the Adventist campus extension 2470. Look out for WRC interest I peer at the shade of paint on the Carrie? The blank is suspended in space, Church, and advocates inclusive theology chapels, conferences and other events blank wall before me. Remnants of tacks so I decide to approach from another and ministerial opportunities for women. The WRC also has a bulletin board in La and tape used to hold up old posters are angle. It also provides educational resources and Sierra Hall with events and news articles next in line to receive my attention. This "What was your major? I think a library concerning gender issues to concerning women. discovery quickly ceases to amaze me. But you already told me, but I can't remember." "Oh, you're undecided! That Make A Difference Week sounds so interesting! I always wanted to do that " By Kimberly Puen is sponsored by the Home Depot hardware Safehouse children learn skills where they Somehow I stumble through the StafFWriter store. Their contribution includes a free can help themselves, but wc also hope to morning, squeaking into my seat, bumping workshop designed to train both LSU better equip them with skills to help find into myself and other people, discovering Re-tiling your bathroom isn't a students and the children from the jobs." says Jennifer Johns, graduate new mysteries. Discussing my 17-inch widely anticipated Saturday night activity, Operation Safehouse group home to learn student in the School of Business and LSU thick Biology syllabus with a fellow lost yet Jennifer Ho, Ivan Glaze, and Roger basic skills such as ceramic tiling to enable SIFE Edu-Serve director. Johns has soul, we relieve ourselves with the Rustad are saving their Saturday night, them to better their environments. This worked with Ivan Glaze, LSU SIFE Edu- thought that we are only expected to cover Oct 28, to accomplish this very task. And special training session, free to the public Net director, to set up this project. In this monolith over a whole year. The no, they're not re-tiling their own house, and all those involved with this project, is addition to attaining sponsors and teacher interrupts our contemplations. but are instead volunteering to redo the scheduled for October 19, the Thursday coordinating the classes, they are also "You are, of course, to have completed bathroom of the La Sierra Soup Kitchen. prior to Make a Difference Week. dedicating some of their time to teach these this dabble of the syllabus by mid- This project is part of Make a With their newly gained children basic business skills. They hope December" Ho ho ho. Difference Week, a national project knowledge, LSU students will be able to that this time they spend with the children In the afternoon, I look for a job, sponsored by USA Today and the furnish the Soup Kitchen with a newly will affect them positively and help them try to figure out what in the world this Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) tiled bathroom. The children from develop necessary job skills to succeed Service Learning thing is anyway, and just corporate office. During this week, Operation Safehouse, all between the ages in the world today. about trip on some weirdly painted tile October 23-29, many local SIFE teams are of 10 and 18, will be prepared to work on a To learn more about Make a obstructing my progress. Trying to find dedicating themselves to social project for their group home and help Difference Week or other service projects, the computer lab, I meet a familiar face on entrepreneurship, where their goal is to improve the living environments, not only call SIFF.atx2255, or contact Jennifer Jones my way. implement projects that positively affect for themselves, but for all their peers at <[email protected]> or Ivan "Familiar face," I ask, "could you the communities around them the group home. Glaze <[email protected]>. tell me where to find Michael? Everybody Locally, Make a Difference Week "Not only will the Operation is telling me 1 should go see him if I want to use a computer." I am met by a mere SALSU 2001 Plans a Year of Excellence question mark, and a reply about some Michael she knew but believed to have graduated. And anyway, she didn't By Aarika Chilson and Erigena Millan use. They understand that accomplishing SALSU Officers think he knew anything about computers. Contract Writers campus wide participation is not always Evening comes, and I find myself 2000-2001 Twelve dedicated SALSU easily attained. When asked if he was wandering in solitude around campus. officers have embarked on a journey to planning on participating in the activities, President Questions keep boggling my mind. change LSU forever! They are excited Ben Tyner, a senior history major, said "No, Where did all the people go? Where is Kristy Marson about serving the students and bringing not very much. We live in Southern Cal. everybody hiding? What are they doing? Executive Vice-President their talent to the SALSU cabinet this year. And there are so many things to do, the And why am I the only one hanging out The officers have evaluated last year's competition is big!" SALSU officers Thomas Bell with me9 I guess there are some things service to the students by SALSU 2000 struggle to attain students' participation Religious Vice-P resident that just aren't for me to know quite yet. and have determined new, exciting goals, and create events that attract all ages and DanielaVilchez and added fresh ideas for the 2000-2001 everyone on campus. The song of La Sierra still does not have Co-Social Vice-P residents school year. All twelve officers continue to a rhyme. Linda Biswas The goal for SALSU this year is work hard for the students and dedicate To learn the beat, the words, will to make everyone feel welcome and themselves to serving this campus. Zachary Simmons certainly take time. accepted. "We feel no one should slip Involvement and feedback is crucial to Resource Manager through the crack," said Linda Biswas, maintaining a wonderful year. "The plans BenjieKabingue SALSU Social Vice-President. "One of the the students expect.. that's the problem," Public Relations Interested in HomeBase Ministries? ways we are showing that acceptance is said Thomas Bell, Executive Vice- Steve Hemenway by celebrating every student's birthday." President. "They're watching. The plan Find out what it's all about! The birthday celebration is a new is to get them to not just expect, but to get Parliamentarian Weekly meetings Tuesday at 6 pm endeavor created by Zach Simmons and them involved." Richard Manchur Biswas, who are co-Social VP's. Their plan Representing the school, serving CABL Director HomeBase office in Angwin Hall is to have a campus-wide monthly birthday the students, and creating an atmosphere Rosemarie Hernandez party for all the students with birthdays of involvement is not always easy. The Perspectives Editors during the corresponding month. Their journey for the SALSU officers will For more information, e-mail first "Birthday Bash" took place on sometimes be difficult and frustrating, yet Kathleen Khoo [email protected] or call October 9. very rewarding. They are determined and Kar-Yee Yung x2021 SALSU officers also have to be will do what it takes to get the students Criterion Editor aware of the students' needs in order to involved and feel accepted for the 2001 Patricia Poblete attain their goals and put their ideas to school year. POLITICS & OPINIONS CRITERION Page 3 October 19,2000 Anyone But Gore By Evan Graham insurance companies, tobacco, the He has now abandoned all those What's more, Nader has something Gore Guest Writer entertainment industry The word for this principles, apparently because joining the lacks: integrity. He stands up for his Gore campaign requires leaving your principles, whereas Gore is just another Al Gore has pledged, in his noble is hypocrisy. "fight for working families," to establish Al Gore has even threatened principles at the door. politician who will say anything to get universal pre-school, universal health- government sanctions against the Making Hollywood clean up its elected. care coverage, a patient's bill of rights, a entertainment industry if it doesn't clean act does not require censorship, as Gore George W Bush may also have prescription-drug benefit for all seniors up its act; sanctions which most experts proposes. But it does require that the spent the entire projected surplus, but he under Medicare, half a trillion dollars worth warn would amount to censorship. But United States government have some sort has also promised to reform government of targeted tax cuts, money for this, for Gore and the DNC continue to be some of of moral authority, which has been lost and decrease government spending, that and for the other thing. Al Gore has the biggest beneficiaries of entertainment and is not likely to return with Gore's something that Gore has not even talked proposed a government program for any money. During the daytime. Gore trashes numerous campaign-funding abuses about. In addition, he has promised to problem anyone can name. The problem Hollywood sleazebags, but at night, he's (which he has vowed to erase by uphold the dignity of the presidency — is, according to the Senate Budget cozying up to them at glitzy fundraisers. supporting the McCain-Feingold again, something Gore has not even talked Committee, when one adds up all of Gore's What message can voters infer from legislation). One can only applaud the about. spending proposals they amount to $900 Hollywood's continued support of their Clinton Administration for saving Gore's Pat Buchanan is a complete billion more than the projected 10-year newest foe? Perhaps the media moguls neck by refusing to call for a special lunatic, and even he is a better option surplus. know that Gore is only paying lip service, counsel to investigate his lawbreaking than Gore. "Projected" obviously means the that all his tough talk is just that: talk? And we've only begun to Harry Brown, the Libertarian money doesn't exist yet, but Gore has Gore's running mate. Sen. Joe scratch the surface here on Gore's faults. candidate, has proposed decreased found a way to spend it all, and then some. Lieberman, has built a reputation for Fortunately, there are plenty of governmental involvement. He favors the Gore has embarked on a crusade even standing up to Hollywood's marketing of alternatives to the Gore-Lieberman ticket. complete privatization of Social Security, broader than Johnson's "Great Society." filth to children. Now his former allies in Ralph Nader, for one, has the repeal of most federal regulations on This form of big-government thinking — that fight have disowned him, including promised an increased focus on business, the repeal of the federal income that is, simply throwing money at problems Bill Bennett, Lieberman's former environmental protection, single-payer tax, even giving states more freedom to without any real promise of government Hollywood-bashing buddy, who now says health care, more consumer-protection regulate abortion. He is another principled reform — was discredited years ago. that the famed Lieberman integrity is gone, regulations, protection of American labor alternative to Gore's shallow politics. Gore has promised to "fight for that his enabling of Gore's hypocrisy on through decreased involvement in global I hope readers will get involved, the people, not the powerful." All this Hollywood amounts to "cravenness and trade (including a withdrawal from the examine the issues and vote their sounds good - it's a nice catch-phrase — cynicism." Lieberman used to be an World Trade Organization) and conscience this year. but the problem with this is that Gore has outspoken conservative, a supporter of downsizing the military. Nader also Tie Crtterioa welcomes any promises a balanced budget and a taken in hundreds of thousands of dollars school vouchers and privatizing Social from all the powerful interests he's been Security and a critic of affirmative action. complete payoff of the national debt. rennttals. Sendyenrepteleeste badmouthing on the campaign trail: big <[email protected]> oil, pharmaceutical companies, HMOs, Presidential Candidates Harry Brown Libertarian Patrick J. Buchanan Reform George W. Bush Republican Presidential hopefuls Bush and Gore faced off in three debates. (Reuters) Albert Gore Democrat Presidential Candidates Debate Over Issues JohnHagelin By Emilia Gutierrez new energy-saving devices. Bush, Gore's statements often returned Natural Law StaffWriter conversely, stated that America should to Medicare and Social Security, and his On Tuesday, October 3, explore her own resources first before Lock-Box Proposal (He voiced his intent Governor George W. Bush and Vice depending on outside sources. Gore to put monies designated for Medicare in David McReynolds President Al Gore met in the Clarke Center translated that into drilling for oil in the an "iron-clad lock-box") He accused Socialist Party at the University of Massachusetts for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, Bush of planning to take money from the first of three debates. which Bush did not deny. Medicare to pay back tax returns to Ralph Nader The debates, mediated by Jim When asked about the America's wealthiest one percent. Lehrer of PBS's "The News Hour," possibility that Slobodan Milosevic might Amidst Bush's accusations of Green brought up a number of issues, including refuse to leave his position as president using "fuzzy math," Gore maintained his future oil costs, RU486 (the abortion pill), of Serbia, Gore stated that America credibility through his presentation of Howard Phillips Yugoslavian leader Milosevic, education, "Should do everything it can to support facts and figures. Bush did not, instead ( onstitution Party and candidate ability as perceived by each the will of the people as expressed in the relying on personality and character other's opponent. last election." Bush stated that he would attacks to help him maintain his Lehrer began with a somewhat not use force, since it would not be in the inexperienced foothold. personal question, asking first Gore, then best interest of our country, nor would he Gore complimented Bush on his Bush, whether each felt the other a unless our territory were threatened, our response to the flood scene in Del Rio. competent candidate for the presidential people in danger, or our "friends" in the Bush accused Gore of "scaring people into position. Bush responded by remarking Middle East in trouble. the voting booth." that Gore had missed various When education came up. Bush In their closing statements Gore opportunities while in office. Gore pointed out that he did not include expressed his desire to fight for working- responded by pointing out flaws in Bush's mandatory placement testing in his class America, while Bush expressed his viewpoints. proposals. In his response. Gore stated desire for votes. The candidates met again The opponents expressed vastly that mandatory testing was indeed in his on October 11 at Wake Forrest University differing viewpoints on the question of proposals. Neither candidate gave in Winston-Salem, NC, and at Washington future oil costs. Gore noted that America mention to the fact that mandatory testing University in St. Louis on October 17. should target oil consumption, while also might not be a step in the right direction, giving incentive for use of renewable much less a solution to the country's Linn Tonstad, interim Opinion Editor. energy sources, and offering tax cuts for education problems. Linn is looking for a replacement. Contact us if you're interested! RELIGION CRITERION Page 4 October 19,2000 The Real "Survivor" Adventure JHHHMH By Kristie Seheult California resident, was used to. Running Editor to the doorway, Lindsay held on to Jenny Privately pursuing their as the 7.1 earthquake shook with a force "survivor" skills, 19 La Sierra University that would knock you down. The quake, students spent last year on real centered 50 miles from Chaiyi, killed 2,100 adventures recorded in e-mails, journals people. Lindsay recalls, "The earth shook and photographs. All over the world — constantly for a whole week after the from the South Pacific Islands to Asia, earthquake." from South America to Russia — these After that scary incident people students sought neither prizes nor money. were worried that another quake would Instead they embarked in adventures that follow. And on October 24, 1999, a 6.7 thrust them into new cultures where they quake shook Chaiyi After staying in her served for a pittance. house for a couple of days Lindsay moved Lindsay Daily, a religion major, to Pintung for a week as things were had always wanted to be a student getting cleaned up. A state of emergency Melissa Sell takes a leap of faith to raise money for Saipan SDA school. missionary. Many of her friends had gone was declared. Two months later people to different places and had come back with were still living in tents outside their adventure ahead of her, she had no idea These are just two of many amazing stories When the time was right houses, afraid to move inside in case that the year would end with her jumping stories Lindsay and Melissa have to tell. she decided to go to Taiwan as an English another earthquake came. out of a plane Money was needed to The adventures they and the other teacher. "I didn't want to go to the Besides enduring earthquakes, provide a new school building, and the returning SM's have had are each unique islands," she says. "Everyone goes to the Lindsay's time in Taiwan was spent fund raising began. The incentive: "We'll and exciting in their own way. If you ask islands. I wanted to go where they didn't teaching and traveling and learning. She throw Ms. Sell out of a plane." Excitedly Lindsay or Melissa or the others listed speak English." taught English to adults and traveled all the students raised money in anticipation below, you'll learn more of their survival Like many student missionaries, over the island, as well as to Japan, Green of the stunt. One non-SDA elementary out there in the real world As a former Lindsay cried at orientation. "What am I Island, and mainland China. Not only did student saved up his allowance until he SM myself, I know they just can't wait to doing?" she asked God and herself. But she learn Mandarin well enough to get had $100. Astonished at seeing the child tell you. soon after she found herself on the 15- around, but she learned, "Asia is just a drop a hundred dollar bill into the box, his To embark on your own real hour exhausting flight to Taiwan, ready different mind set. They really care about teacher asked, "Do you know what you world student missionary adventure, go for whatever lay ahead. their families. It is really important for them just did?" In spite of his assurances, his to Student Missions Home Base located At her post, the English Bible to take care of their own. A kinship, a parents were called to be sure they knew in Angwin Hall. There you can talk to Center in Chaiyi, she found herself the friendship, a family tie—all are very what he had done. They agreed that it people and learn about the different calls flat mate of the only other SM at her important." was his money and that was what he with jobs waiting to be filled and school. Jenny, a student missionary from Reflecting on her experience, she wanted to do with it adventures waiting to be made. South Africa had Lindsay going crazy. Like says, "Taiwan taught me to rely on God Scared, as well as excited, on the many SM's, Jenny was having a hard time for everything—all of my desires." last day of school Melissa bravely went adjusting. She slept a lot and cried at night, In another part of the world, on up in the airplane as the students watched struggling with the shock and reality of the island of Saipan in the South Pacific from the community field below. They had where she was and what she was to do. Islands, Melissa Sell, an accounting major, raised $20,000 anticipating her airplane "But," Lindsay reports with affection, "by spent the past two years of her life as a stunt. Her heart raced as she jumped from the end of our time in Taiwan, Jenny and I secretary/accountant for an SDA school. the plane. Nearing the ground, she heard had become best friends." She had cherished a life-long dream to the kids screaming, cheering her on below. No one could have warned become an SM, but she did not want to Melissa's experience in Saipan Lindsay of what lay ahead. Only weeks teach. After her first attempts at finding a was so good that when she was asked to after her arrival, she returned from a retreat non-teaching post failed, she had just stay on for a second year, she agreed. And with all 36 of Taiwan's SM's. Lindsay about given up Then the principal from although she encountered some difficult recalls, "It was September 21,1999, and 1 Saipan SDA school e-mailed SM obstacles, she is planning to return to a.m." Tired after the retreat and trying to Coordinator Jodi Cahill with a position for Saipan as an accountant after earning her sleep, Lindsay and Jenny were awakened a secretary/accountant, and Melissa's degree Asked what she learned, Melissa by an earthquake. But this was not the prayers had been answered. declares, "Saipan taught me that I am kind of earthquake Lindsay, a southern Excited and nervous about the stronger than I ever thought I was." Assistant Chaplain, Ben Guerrero "What I've learned from my time in Japan" By Ra mone "Roach" Romero doubts, depression, heartache and tears, we don't understand Him and His plans. StaffWriter my loving Savior has been preparing me Well yeah, 'cause He's too big! He's GOD! to receive the love, peace, and happiness But He tells us to trust His promises, and First, thank you so much for your which comes from serving Him. to follow Jesus' footsteps even when it prayers and letters! I'm back! Or am I? I had an awesome year. Yes, I looks impossible. As Max Lucado once Some of you look at me suspiciously and racked my brain trying to avoid the wrath said, "God is God. He knows what He's say "hmm, something's a little bit of the local church while continuing to doing. When you can't trace His hand, different." I hope so. help the homeless. But even as we trust His heart." Before I left, I was a rabid little fought, miracles were happening Go ahead! Do something! God sarcastic satirist. I could argue anything Community and love was forming among will respond! Test Him, and see if He will because I wasn't grounded. I nearly had the men we helped, and today several not "open the floodgates of Heaven and no faith at all, because faith didn't make study the Bible every Sabbath with my pour out so much blessing that you will sense. original director, Danny Winters. Two not have room enough to receive it." So I became a missionary. homeless men already want to be baptized! (Mai. 3:10) What?! Strange, I know. Instead of What have I learned? You can God bless you. saying to God, "Make belief make sense take Him literally at His Word! Believe P. S. Serving Him is wonderfully addictive! to me," I half-wittingly gambled on His promises, and act on them Often we I don't want to stop being a missionary! Proverbs 16:3 ~ "Commit your works don't think those beautiful promises will We want to get together more missions at [actions] to the Lord, and your thoughts work in the "real world," but I am a witness home here. Come join! Don't worry, you will be established." that you can trust Him! needn't be the pastoral-type. We'd love Today I can tell you that it was Looking back, I can see God's to get together the ministries for homeless, no gamble at all, because God is faithful. loving hand guiding all, even carrying me prison, juvenile, terminal care, elderly, Pastor Sam Leonor, Campus Chaplain He guided and cared for me all year. through the times I was so stressed that I orphanage, etc. But we need people! We Through all the rough times, stresses. feared I couldn't see Him. You know, often need your help! CRITERION MOVIE REVIEWS Page 5 October 19,2000 RRING WHAT ON? Four movie reviewers speak out on cheerleaders, football players, and husbands-to-be. I've always disliked (Jesse Bradford), come to Rancho Carne, cheerleaders, but I liked "Bring It On." they help Torrance get things back on Torrance Shipman (Kirsten Dunst) has track just been made the new captain of the I am a fan of teen comedies. So, I Rancho Carne Toro cheerleaders. She is a was meant to like this movie. It is treated stereotypical cheerleader: blonde-haired, like a sports movie, but there are two teams blue-eyed, always happy, and not very to cheer for. It's hard to choose a favorite Kirsten Dunst and Eliza Dushku star in "Bring It On. " (© Universal Pictures) good at grades. She also has a curse. team. Also, unlike most teen comedies, Ever since Torrance dropped the the romance is a subplot. Should Torrance The cheerleader fiasco ineptly started getting on my nerves at certain spirit stick at cheerleading camp, choose the college boyfriend who never titled "Bring it On" was a little too cliche parts. The only redeeming quality was the everything has gone wrong. She never calls or the cute, guitar-playing new guy for me, to say the least. Not that I don't rival cheerleading squad, which was not hears from her college boyfriend, one who sits next to her in class? If you want normally enjoy cliched movies. For the nearly played up as much as it should have fellow cheerleader got hurt in practice and to watch a movie that will keep you most part I find cliche movies cute and been. I suppose that was because the needs replacing, and the previous captain laughing and include both athleticism and nostalgic, if they are well done. I don't movie wasn't really about them, although stole cheers from the East Compton High romance, go see "Bring It On" and prepare think I could claim that this movie was it should have been — it would have been School Clovers (led by Gabrielle Union). to laugh and cheer. well done and still sleep at night with a much more interesting. When two more alternative students. -Vanessa Nelson clear conscience. I'll admit I laughed out loud a Missy (E\ha Dushku) and her brother. Cliff StaffWriter The movie had a "Clueless Joins couple times. I can't say it was a complete the Cheerleading Squad" element that got waste of my time, but overall, I wouldn't Is this for real? Did they actually staying power. The only shining aspect old really fast. Most of the characters recommend it to anyone who has make this movie? What happened to was in casting Eliza Dushku. had two-dimensional personalities, which something better to do. having a believable plot and dialogue? Maybe I'm being too critical. But were completely different by the end of -Amanda Escalante What happened to quality acting? maybe I'm not being critical enough. the movie. The plot was weak—it lacked StaffWriter This is a movie based on select There just seemed to be no reason for this a true "bad guy," and the fake smiling really high school experiences, and there is movie. It was far from the best high school absolutely nothing wrong with that. When movie I've seen. It probably won't even The world needs more could be mistaken for a recruitment video. I watch a movie, however, I want some be a cult-classic like "Heathers", cheerleaders. "Bring It On" is a movie for sense of fulfillment. I got nothing from "Footloose" or "Clueless." The only Look around you — smiles are almost-grownups, not teenyboppers watching this movie I felt I was watching reason that I saw for making this movie not the default facial expression, and (though it be a fine line that divides them). a movie made for a class assignment. I was to create a paycheck for the actors. people expect perfection in order to deem And I might be naive, but I don't remember know there have to be many different Maybe the actors should have been paid a movie worthwhile. Why can't anyone being so competitive about anything types of movies in order to appeal to a to not make this movie. accept that the glass can be half full? Why when I was thirteen. wide variety of people, but come on. This -Brooke Hess can't we laugh at foolish things? Why Ambition, however, was about the movie has few qualities to make a lasting StaffWriter can't we watch a simple movie about only serious point in this movie. That's impression on the audience. It has no cheerleaders without dissecting it into its the best part - "Bring It On" has no Meet the Parents tiniest components? delusions of grandeur. It doesn't teach "Bring It On" was a fun movie, and us anything new. We, the audience, are By Vanessa Nelson & Amanda Escalante A: I think a lie detector is perfectly that's all that I wanted it to be. Starring (in given the simplest of jobs - to sit back, Staff Writers reasonable. my eyes, if not the world's) Eliza Dushku relax, and laugh. V: That gets rid of the mystery of getting as gymnast-turned-cheerleader Missy, -Patricia PoWete The worst fear ingrained in every to know someone! I know my family the movie was at times so inspirational, it Editor college student is going to meet your doesn't approve of anyone I'm ever Remember the Titans significant other's parents for the first time. interested in, but I am glad that they don't The horror of it all! And every fear is torture those people. By Brooke Hess & Patricia Poblete their song by the end of the movie. validated in this absolutely hilarious, and A: This movie was filled with a lot of StaffWriters P: I'm won't complain about happy at times painful comedy starring Ben extremes — the "perfect" girl, the endings, since the racism displayed in Stiller and Robert DeNiro. protective, psycho dad, the sweet "Remember the Titans," is a some scenes chilled me. The movie adoring mother, the unreal ex-fiancee. It dramatic and touching story about the served as both affirmation that those Amanda: I can't remember the last time I made the movie more of a comedy than conflict and acceptance of different times have passed, and a reminder that it laughed that much during a movie!! something that could really happen. races. Or it could be just a football would be easy for them to return. By Vanessa: So many things went wrong! It V: The characters may be unrealistic, but movie set in 1971. switching from this to football, the was funny, but I cringed at how awful the storyline is something we can all relate In Alexander, Virginia, T.C. movie managed to be instructional things got for poor Greg (Ben Stiller) who to. Williams High School has been newly without being pontificating. only wanted to impress his girlfriend's A: With all the extremes in the roles and integrated. In addition, seasoned coach B: The interaction between Boone and parents. script, there is at least one thing we can Bill Yoast (Will Patton) is replaced by an Yoast showed that football brought A: Ben Stiller definitely carried something all relate to — whether it's cat hating, or African-American. These actions spark them together even though they had over from his role in "There's Something too small swimsuits. Overall, I enjoyed protests and picket lines throughout the many differences. It was because of About Mary." Although, I must admit I the movie thoroughly, and would town. The one point of unity is the those differences that the audience like the character of Greg much better You recommend it to anyone who asked. school football team, the Titans. After learns an important lesson in tolerance. really started feeling sorry for him! V: I wouldn't recommend it for a date surviving a rigorous football camp, the P: Of course, the movie wasn't entirely V: The character of Greg is very likeable. because people might be scared at the football players are the only people concerned with enlightenment. Like any However, you begin to wonder whether prospect of what happens after dating. getting along in town. sports movie, there are several quirky- the father Robert DeNiro) would be better A: I think a lot of reassurance on your Patti: The performances make the yet-earnest characters on the team. Like off in an insane asylum. part that your parents aren't psychos movie worth watching. At the top is any movie marketed for teens, there is a A: Actually, he kind of reminds me of my would do a lot of help. And after seeing Denzel Washington's Herman Boone, scene devoted entirely to "yo' mama" own father — but don't ever tell him I said Robert DeNiro, it should make your who carries the movie. He makes a jokes. And like any movie marketed to so. I just mean that he's really protective parents look downright tame. smooth transition from the leader that teenaged girls, there are both cute little and just wants the best for his daughter. V: It hurt me to watch this because I everyone admires to the barking football kids and cute, funny guys (hellloooo Just the same, I feel sorry for any guy laughed and cringed so much! coach that everyone loves to hate. Sunshine). So, even though "Remember who comes knocking at my door. Maybe A: Watch with a bunch of your friends, Brooke: What made the movie work the Titans" is the same-old, same-old, I should recommend this movie to him. and laugh at Ben Stiller's expense. It's was the way it dealt with the issue of it's still worth watching the sum of its V: I know that parents just want what's worth your money and your time. black and white. Some parents and parts. best, but there is such a thing as going V: Amen. students who protested even changed too far! EDITORIAL CRITERION Page 6 October 19,2000 Sleepless in La Sierra STATE By Patricia Poblete Vol. 72, Issue 2 Editor-in-Chief want your help. Ah, well. Sharing Editor In Chief take a deep breath. Relax. responsibility would make my life easier, "I will not sleep through my Of course, with mid-terms coming Patricia Poblete anyway. education. " - Bart Simpson up, this probably isn't what you need to Sharing is good. Ask anyone <[email protected]> hear. There's too much to study, and we who's used Napster. Of course, that's not It's only been a month. don't understand half of it. Wouldn't it an issue we want to get into now. Unless, Layout Editor One month. be great if there was some sort of campus- of course, someone wants to write an Chris Poblete Is anyone feeling tired yet? How wide study group, where teachers come opinion article about it. <chripobl@lasierra. edu> many of you juggle a full load of classes, and help us figure out Trig? Since I'm That's another thing — we need a job, on-campus activities, and still avoiding math until the last possible a new opinion editor! Linn Tonstad, our News Editors manage to have a life? When do you moment, I don't have to worry about that. interim opinion editor, is preparing for her Lena Abella sleep? I'm prolonging the inevitable. It'll all catch flight to graduate school next year. <[email protected]> I remember those childhood up with me next year, since I'm Which leaves the position open for Kristie Seheult years when I could sleep for eight, nine, (supposedly) taking the MCAT. anyone who wants it. Well, not anyone - <[email protected]> ten hours every night. The world was my I could probably play catch up - we do require some sort of qualifications. stage, my bed was my refuge, and the only this year, but I've decided to slow down We are, however, fairly lenient if you're Religion Editor thing I worried about was hiding my dolls and enjoy life. Plus, as a SALSU officer, willing to try. from my little sister. I miss those days Christina Walters I'm not allowed to take more than 16 units. Until the next issue, I suppose Lately, I've been lucky to catch six hours <chri walt@lasierra. edu> Depending on your point of view, I'm I'll be studying for one test or another of sleep a night. 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