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point loma nazarene university
Monday, September 23, 2013
volume 42 | issue 02

Packed Pews: Chapel spills out into lobby

BY JENNA HUSSEY STAFF WRITER

A word to the wise when going to chapel: get there early. Now more than ever, with more students on campus, chapel is filled to capacity by 9:45 a.m. with students either squeezing into single seats, sitting along the edges of the room, or moving out into the new, larger overflow seating area of the lobby. The staff in Spiritual Development has created make-shift rows outside the actual chapel room, dubbed overflow seating, that

show a projection of the service. Many students have suggested that overflow seating is not ideal, mostly due to the disconnection students feel and the seating arrangements in the lobby. With approximately 2400 students attending PLNU and a chapel room that holds 1800, spacing has been tight. Even though there are multiple sections of overflow seating, they only allow you to sit in one of the areas and dont open up the others until the first one fills up, said sophomore student Mitch Borgstrom. I dont understand why I should have to squeeze into a

crowded area when there is an empty one twenty feet away. Vice President for Spiritual Development Mary Paul, suggests that students change their mindset despite the separation from their peers and the chapel service. There is some disconnect in the overall experience, said Paul, [However] this can be overcome by a persons willingness to engage. Student overflow seating is not expected to last. According to director of Chaplaincy Ministries, Tim
SEE CHAPEL, PAGE 2

PHOTO BY OLIVIA MOWRY Spiritual Development has provided overflow seating in the lobby of Brown Chapel due to capacity limits in the main seating area.

PLNU at Petco Park

Information Technology Services no longer fixing personal computers

BY KENDALL BOSHART STAFF WRITER

PHOTO BY MARISSA CHAMBERLAIN PLNU students Ciana King, Breanna Schiff, Maritzaa Vick and Russell Vick join in on the wave that went around the stadium at Petco Park Friday night. The Associated Student Body sold 350 tickets to students to attend the game. The Padres beat the Dodgers 2-0.

Students experiencing hardware problems with their personal computers can no longer get help from Information Technology Services (ITS) and Help Desk. With computer issues in the past extending beyond Internet connectivity problems to include hardware malfunctioning and software issues, students are now asked to take their personal computers to the device manufacturers or to stores like Best Buy to receive help. This news was much to the surprise of senior Callie Radke, who, after her computer crashed, brought it in to ITS and the Help Desk only to find that that personal service was no longer provided. My computer has crashed before and theyve always been able to fix it, Radke said. They told me to try Best Buy or to find one of them on their off hours when they werent working and

that they could maybe help me then. Radkes computer issues were not particularly complicated, but ITS has limited its services to personal computers to include helping students with misconfigured network interfaces that prevent them from connecting to the Internet and important PLNU sites like E-class, Canvas, and the Student Portal. Corey Fling, chief information officer at ITS, says this change came about last spring after student requests to troubleshoot equipment and software troubles became too much of a liability. [This change] is the result of several factors: managing expectations about how we will support personal technology, realizing that the device manufacturers could give faster repairs and reducing overall costs and liability to the university related to hardware and data loss, Fling said. Fling said he sees the new limitations being received well by students
SEE ITS, PAGE 2

Laundry prices shoot up on campus

BY EDDIE MATTHEWS STAFF WRITER

Green papers with the inscription Washing is now $1.25 were taped to each washing machine in Flex by Sunday, Sept. 8. All on-campus washers were raised from $1.00 to $1.25 due to a scheduled raise in price for 2013. The current washers and dryers were installed in August of 2012. The previous, older washers and dryers cost less at $0.75 to wash, $0.50 to dry.

PLNUs washing machines and dryers are leased through a company called WASH and the current 7-year contract includes maintenance and repair of the machines. During this time, WASH needs to make about $125,000 to make up the cost of the machines. Initially when the price of the washing machines went up, there were three different prices, one for each soil level$1.25 for light, $1.50 for medium and $1.75 for heavy. This is not part of the contract. Kunkel had

WASH come back to drop each price to $1.25. Typically prices change over the summer; Im surprised they came in after school is in session, Kunkel said. In these first few years of the contract, rate increases are scheduled. After those initial years, they are negotiated. There is no rate increase scheduled in 2014. In 2015, the dryers are scheduled to raise from $0.75 to $1.00. Kunkel said these increases

should be done in early August, before classes begin. Most colleges and universities... contract out their laundry services, said Kunkel. In the e-mail Kunkel sent to the student body in Aug. 2012, he suggested a flat rate of $40 per semester for washing drying. The proposition was voted on by the student body and turned down in 2012. Liberty University, Biola University and Fresno Pacific University

have washers and dryers that use a card system. Students at FPU are given a laundry card that works like a debit card for the machines so they can easily refill funds and do not have to carry quarters, said FPU Residence Director Bryan Dennis. The cost at FPU is $1.00 to wash, $0.50 to dry per load. Liberty uses a similar type of card system. At Liberty students can load money onto their Flames Cash ac
SEE LAUNDRY, PAGE 2

Greek Life at PLNU?

They have just sort of died a slow death

GLOW WITH THE FLOW

Dance returns for second year but twerking will not be welcome
BY JORDAN LIGONS STAFF WRITER

PHOTO FROM PLNC 1997 YEARBOOK

BY JULIANNE VALLERA STAFF WRITER

Many incoming college freshmen look forward to Rush Week: an opportunity to join sororities and fraternities. PLNU does not offer this experience to its students. A.S.B. President A. J. Wolf admits that some prospective students expect sororities and fraternities as a part of the college lifestyle. There will be applicants to Point Loma who will be turned off by the absence of Greek life, said Wolf. While some students may think that Greek life is not allowed on campus, Dr. Caye Barton Smith, vice president for Student Development, said that this is not the case. PLNU even used to have a mens fraternity on campus years ago, Kappa Phi Kappa. Sororities and fraternities havent been banned. They have just sort of died a slow death, said Smith. Weve had active sororities and fraternities in the past. There was a fraternity that was disbanded in the 1990s. It was put on probation for behaviors that were not befitting Point Loma students and they didnt meet the requirements of their probation and they were

eventually disbanded. Student Senate candidate Robert Contreras has considered bringing this new way of bonding to PLNU if he is elected. Coming into Point Loma I wasnt interested in joining a fraternity. Now, just seeing my friends who are in fraternities being part of a brotherhood--the unity they have is really cool. I want to be able to have that type of bond with people on campus, said Contreras. Wolf said that discrimination happens at times during recruitment which can dissuade PLNU from having them, but the actions of a few sororities and fraternities do not accurately reflect all sororities and fraternities. Contreras believes that campus size would keep competition lower, and allow participation from all students. People unlikely to get into a sorority or fraternity would be students with low GPA or those unable to handle the time commitment. Contreras hopes that PLNUs Greek system, if implented, can focus on its postive qualities. Sororities and fraternities at their core are meant to be a philanthropic organization, said Contreras.

The lack of a real cohesive club unit on campus makes Contreras think that the Greek system could fill the gap and create a sense of togetherness. [Fraternities and sororities at PLNU] would allow for a sisterhood or brotherhood that we otherwise may not have because maybe we dont have enough clubs to reaching out to as many people as we can, he said. If we were to allow fraternities and sororities on campus, it would have to be in the idea of facilitating a fellowship to create unity. Contreras looks to push this topic in his role in the Student Senate. I would like to see sororities and fraternities on campus becoming a reality, said Contreras. According to Smith, Greek life could reappear on PLNU campus in the future if proper measures are taken. Point Loma has a clearly described process for becoming a club, and in our structure, a fraternity or sorority would fall under the very same steps that it takes to become a club, said Smith.

Dancing at PLNU is no longer a thing of the past, and as the Glow With the Flow dance kicked off the comeback last year, black lights and glow sticks are only a few of the attractions that will symbolize its return this Friday on the baseball field at 7:00 p.m. Sophomore Activities Coordinator, Emily Sauer hopes to provide a place for students to enjoy themselves. My expectations of the night are just to simply provide an awesome, safe and glow environment for students to relax and have fun at, she said. Kristi South, ASB Director of Activities, wants this event to surpass last years by adding more attractions for students. We want this event to be even more attended than it was last year and to be even more interactive with glow paint decorating stations, said South. Students were surprised last year when student dancing was permitted on campus. The Point Loma Nazarene College Catalogue from 1994-1996 states in the student conduct section that students must abstain from social dancing and if participated in, disciplinary measures would be taken including possible termination. This phrase was taken out in the next 1997 school year. That catalogue simply states that students should abstain from entertainment which diminishes moral perceptivity and judgment, which it how the Student Handbook still reads today. Some students have already begun their own preparations. Ive been working on some dance moves this past summer and Im expecting to show them off, says sophomore Justina Del Duca, who attended last years event. Im psyched! This year, however, supervi-

sion will keep student dance moves in check, including the dance trend, twerking. I think we will have a bit more supervision this year than last year just because of the new trend to twerk and the fact that its in a big space in

the dark, South said. It will definitely be frowned upon to twerk at Glow with the Flow or any PLNU dance event. We want students to have fun but also be respectful to their bodies and to others. Freshman Anna Viettry hadnt heard about the event, but thinks it will be a good start to a new semester. I expect it to be lively since its our first dance and we all like to have fun, she said. I feel like itd be different since we are a private school, but either way itd be a good start to a new, hopefully annual event. PLNU brought dancing back last year through a variety of events: Glow with the Flow, 90s Throwback, Jolly Jive, and the Masquerade Ball. So far, ASB has no plans to bring back the same dances from last year. As of right now we are planning to do a Christmas event, but were not sure if it will involve dancing or not, said South. We are planning to do the Masquerade again but were not sure on the 90s just yet. She continues, We dont start planning for the spring semester until November, so we dont have any events set in stone.

Take a Seat, Meet a Friend project appears on Sunset Deck

PHOTO COURTESY OF JESSICA HONG Inspired by the video, Take a Seat and Meet a Friend, from soulpancake.com, PLNU students took the challenge on Sunset Deck Friday to sit in a ball pit provided by Restore International and answer getting to know you questions. Jessica Hong, the events organizer, decided that it was time to take PLNUs emphasis on community and put it into practice, while still adding a childlike element to it, It's great to be a kid. There's a lot of barriers that are brought down when we can just be kids and have some fun. Child-like faith, she said.

CHAPEL
FROM PAGE 1

Whetstone, students should remember that attendance decreases as the semester continues. Overflow seating is something that school has had to use for several years and most often times, at the beginning of the semester, said Whet-

stone. I dont expect well have the need for overflow seating after Renewal Week this fall. Paul agrees that this is a reoccurring trend each semester; this year has just experienced it more than before. But with a little patience and Spiritual Development planning, Whetstone said he hopes Spiritual Life can create an environment where students can

worship freely. The Office of Spiritual Development will be as creative and innovative as we can with what we have to truthfully create an atmosphere that can help contribute to our worship and chapel services, Whetstone said.

LAUNDRY
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LAUNDRY PRICE COMPARISON

PLNU
Wash - $1.25 Dry - $0.75

count and use their Flames Pass on the machines. The price is $1.50 to wash, $1.25 to dry per load. Biola is also contracted with WASH. The current price is $1.25 to wash and $0.75 to dry per load. Since 2009 the dryer price has been consistent at $0.75.

BIOLA

Wash - $1.25 Dry - $0.75

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Wash - $1.50 Dry - $1.25

FRESNO PACIFIC

Wash - $1.00 Dry - $0.50

monday, semptember 23, 2013 | the point weekly

FEATURES | 3

features
BY AMY WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

If you lose your center, youre bound to get hurt. -says chaplain Tim Whetstone on competitive diving, his epic belly flop and keeping a Christ-centered life.

New resident directors grace PLNU dorms

Often with a new academic year come new university staff members and an emerging and evolving campus community. Some of these news staff live in close, everyday conjunction with students, working as Resident Directors. The Point Weekly caught up with our four new RDs to ask what theyre like as an RD and as a person.

Bethany Denney
PW: What do you hope to achieve as an RD? BD: As the RD of Colony right now, one of the biggest goals I have is establishing a strong culture of hospitality and community. PW: What was residential life like when you were a student here at PLNU? BD: I was a transfer student. I didnt necessarily take advantage of all that Res Life can offer here at PLNU. I lived in New Nease for a semester, in Goodwin for two semesters and then I lived off campus. So I really didnt take advantage of everything. What I can say is that looking back on my experience, the best thing you could do is get involved in Residential Life. This is not a time in your life that youre ever going to re-live. PW: Do you think that influences how you perform as an RD? BD: It gives me a tender heart for wanting to reach those who arent getting involved because thats who I was. PW: Whats your favorite thing to do in San Diego? BD: Eat. There are so many amazing places to eat here in San Diego. Its a crime not to try to experience every single one of them.

Chip Pitken
PW: What made you want to be an RD? CP: Its something that Ive wanted to do since I was a student here. I was an RA for two years. I dreamed with my friends about how cool it would be to come back to Point Loma some day and be RDs and live on campus. PW: What do you hope to achieve as an RD? CP: I want to be able to welcome people to the best year of their life here in Wiley. I really want to see people grow deeper in their relationship with God and be focused academically. I really want to see people getting into who they are called to be. I really want to see people have lots of joy in their life. I want to see revival here in Point Loma. PW: What is an adventure or something fun that you have planned with your residents? CP: Every Sunday we have a barbecue. People bring their own food. Its a consistent time in the week where we hang out and share meals together. PW: What is an interesting or cool fact about yourself? CP: I am adept at etch-a-sketch art. I like seeing miracles so if anyone else is interested in that kind of stuff tell them to come find me.

Megan Richardson
PW: What made you want to be an RD? MR: I graduated from Point Loma in 2012 and I was a resident assistant three out of the four years. I just loved Res Life as an RA. Even my freshman year, some of my best experiences were due to things that Res Life did. But especially as an RA, I loved the work of building communities. It makes all the difference in the world to be in a job that you really believe in. PW: What has been your favorite part of the job so far? MR: We had our first all-hall eventcalled Meet the Fam. We had a really great turnout of guys and girls and people were just hanging out, eating dinner, totally participating and it was awesome. Other than that, there have been multiple conversations that Ive just been really grateful for with my RAs and with students. We use the phrase often of just doing life together. PW: Whats your favorite thing to do in San Diego? MR: Garrett (her husband) and I are huge foodies. Probably too much. We love finding good food, but were also really cheap so we like to find really good, cheap food.

Matthew Wilson
PW: What made you want to be an RD? MW: First off, I had a phenomenal time here in college. I loved my experience here. So to have the chance to give back to my alma mater is something I definitely wanted to take advantage of. To live alongside students and mentor them is a privilege and an honor. Just being in that space is very exciting. And I think this is where God has me. The work is so amazing. PW: What do you hope to achieve as an RD? MW: Our hope as a Hendricks staff is that our hall reflects a culture of being Christ-centered. We want this place to be a home. This is our home and we want this place to be a hospitable place and to feel like home. PW: What is one interesting or cool fact that you would want people to know about you? MW: Theres always the ones that I would use for two truths and a lie. In the fifth and sixth grade, I won my schools geography bee. Thats probably my greatest accomplishment. I became fairly good acquaintances with Tony Hale, Buster Bluth from Arrested Development. I love a good YouTube video. Thats what I want everyone to know.

MEET YOUR NEW RESIDENT DIRECTORS

COLONY:
BETHANY DENNEY PLNU Class of 2007

WILEY:
CHIP PITKEN PLNU Class of 2009

NEASE 1-4:
MEGAN RICHARDSON PLNU Class of 2012

HENDRICKS:
MATTHEW WILSON PLNU Class of 2012

Learning together: A new Spiritual Mentorship program

BY MARISSA HORNADAY STAFF WRITER

Chapel, D-groups, Bible classes, ministries - there are many ways to become spiritually involved here at PLNU. But balancing all of these activities on top of academic work can become overwhelming. For some students, attending chapel multiple days a week to earn credits can sometimes feel like a chore. Making it a requirement and receiving a fine if you dont receive the number of chapels, can give it a negative feeling because it feels like youre forced to go at times, said sophomore Tabitha Groves.

Melanie Wolf, associate director of chaplaincy ministries, has decided to try something new: Spiritual Mentoring. A program starting this semester, Spiritual Mentoring will be put on by Spiritual Development to help students grow in their faith in a personal and comfortable way, on their own time. The goal of this program is to help students develop a Christ-centered relationship with someone of a mature faith who can help them grow in their walk with God. College is a time when the role of a spiritual mentor can be most significant, said Wolf. In the past, Wolf had received re-

quests from students to begin a spiritual mentoring program and she decided that it would be a great idea. I had many mentors throughout college and they have been significant parts in my walk, she said. To test it out, she put together a trial run this past semester with sophomore Jessica Hong and her mentor, Chloe Sparacino, department assistant in the Fermanian School of Business. (Having a mentor) helped me grow by learning to be vulnerable and honest with the things I struggle with and allowing people to step in and be Gods light for guidance, prayer, and love, Hong said. Ive learned so much about what it means to be a woman of God the

more I talk with (Sparacino). Yet the mentee is not the only one who is able to grow through this experience. We both were able to help each other out, Sparacino said. Thats my philosophy with spiritual mentoring, Im getting just as much mentoring from her as she is from me. With this program, students who sign up to receive a mentor will be asked questions about themselves and their availability, and can either request a specific mentor or will be placed with someone who is compatible. Wolf says it is her hope that not only PLNU faculty and staff will be
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Things to know about Spiritual Mentorship

The program is a semesterlong commitment. Meet bi-weekly with your mentor anywhere you want, doing whatever you want to do. Apply in January for the spring semester program. Contact Melanie Wolf in Spiritual Development for more information.

PLNU senior becomes finalist in business award

By Tory Ordona STAFF WRITER

PLNU senior Kenny Moore was honored last Wednesday at the San Diego Business Journals Emerging Generation: 25 in their 20s award ceremony. The weekly newspaper awarded several young professionals who work with or own a business in San Diego. Of the 100 contestants, there were 50 honorable mentions and 25 runnerups, in addition to the top 25. Moore, who studies Managerial Organization Communications and Public Relations, made it into the top 50 due to his work at Hutchens PR. The Point Weekly interviewed Moore about the award and his reaction: The Point Weekly: What is your job description at Hutchens PR? How long have you worked there and what has your experience been like? Kenny Moore: At Hutchens PR I am an Account Coordinator, where I started as an intern in April 2012. We mainly focus on doing PR for the Real Estate, Renewable Energy and Non-profit sectors among others. As an Account Coordinator, I manage the daily functions

KENNY MOORE Senior Kenny Moore at San Diego Business Journals Emerging Generation: 25 in their 20s award ceremony where he was noted for his work in public relations.

of our clients accounts including media relations, community outreach, social media, government relations, event planning, and strategic marketing. The experience I have received at Hutchens PR has been invaluable under my boss and mentor Karen Hutchens. The most rewarding part of public relations for me is the media relations aspect. It is exciting to see your hard work appear in print or on TV after hours of coordinating and preparing. Most notably in this past year I assisted in getting a client featured in the Wall Street Journal. PW: What was your reaction to being nominated for the Emerging Generations: 25 in their 20s award? KM: I was stoked to be nominated and selected as a finalist. Its an honor to be considered one the next business leaders in San Diego. PW: Apart from your work at Hutchens PR, your social responsibility was also considered in the award contest. How have you demonstrated your social activism in the area? KM: I have volunteered with a few charities and organizations around San Diego. Most notably I was able to work with Condoleeza Rices Classics

for Kids foundation on two events in San Diego and LA, as well as being the co-producer of the annual Business Community Service Awards presented by Rotary Club 33 and San Diego Business Journal, which honors San Diego businesses that give back to the community. I have also volunteered with United Way, Walking on Water, and Maranatha Christian Schools. PW: Do you happen to know any of the other nominees for the award? What were their reactions to the award ceremony? KM: I knew a few of the nominees including one of our clients from Colliers International. They were all very excited to be a part of this award program and felt honored to have been included. PW: Do you have any words of advice for young professionals? KM: Begin putting an effort towards your future career now. Always work hard and strive to produce quality work through different internships and jobs. By networking in the business community and building a strong reputation for yourself, it will make the transition from college to finding a job much smoother.

GREY AREA
The black, the white and the in between.
In the wake of a recent shooting which left twelve people dead in a naval base in Washington, D.C., the debate over gun control has arisen once again. Political parties clash and controversy continues as PLNU students play a part in the conversation.

What happened in the DC Navy Yard is a sad tragedy, one that we as a people wish we could have prevented. But the fact that a gun was used in the killings has nothing to do with why it happened. - Dylan White, Senior

I dont remember where this quote came from, but its my favorite -If guns kill people, then pencils misspell words, cars make people drive drunk, and spoons make you fat. -Eric McPherson, Senior

STUDY ABROAD PHOTO OF THE WEEK

When in Rome
While in Rome, I am studying Communications, Art, and Italian while also doing ministry with refugees from all over the Middle East, Africa and South America. The program immerses me in Italian culture while giving me a glimpse into the lifestyle of a missionary.
Photo by Rylie Shore PLNU junior Rylie Shore, right, will make Rome her home for the next four months with Veritas Christian Study Abroad.

Before they are allowed to purchase guns people should be mentally checked by a psychiatrist, cause there are psychos out there. -Crystal Anderson, Junior

How do you stop a bad person with a gun? A good person with a gun. Thats the only way. -Jarret Stinger, Junior

Why does it take more effort to get into university than to get a gun? -Ebanezare Tadele, Senior

If background checks were in place we would be able to alleviate issues so much more. -Keana McGrath, Junior We do have the right to own guns but there should be more precautionary measures that need to take place so that events like DC dont happen. -Rachel Means, Sophomore

Mentorship
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willing to take on mentoring positions but that alumni and members of the community and local churches will do so as well. Hong says she truly enjoyed having a mentor and encourages other students to get involved in

the program. You can never have too many mentors! God is speaking through them to provide guidance and build trust, she said. These mentors are living testimonies of Gods faithfulness and walking with them is not only a joy but a sign of hope.

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If guns are banned only criminals and tyrants will have them. Like everything powerful, a gun or a Bible, things can be be used for good or evil. -Joshua Ray, Freshman

Compiled by Kimberly Miller

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A&E | 5

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PLAN YOUR WEEK

9/24: Brewed Awakening; Fermanian Business Center; 6:30 p.m. 9/25: The Naked and Famous; House of Blues; 8 p.m. 9/28: Adams Avenue Street Fair; Normal Heights; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. 9/28: Celebrate the weekend and channel your inner Brit with Downton Abbey season 4, just released in the UK.online

Catching up with alumna Katie Manning

what I should do, and that feeling seems to have been justified. PW: Talk about some of the professors who influenced you while you were here. KM: If I start naming names, it might take me a long while to stop... In my own department, I basically stalked the wonderful Bettina Tate Pedersen and took seven classes with her, and her teaching techniques have heavily influenced my own. Rick Hill, my advisor, was the one who first asked me if Id ever considered becoming a professor. I hadnt until he asked, and he helped me figure out how to get to grad school. Ive dubbed him advisor-for-life. With his enthusiasm and bow ties, Phil Bowles made linguistics so much fun, and I love that I now get to teach introductory linguistics at APU. Charlene Pate taught me how to teach and gave me opportunities to lead workshops in The Writers Studio, and she and Jim De Saegher were so wonderful about opening their homes to students and making us feel like valuable and interesting people. PW: When did you begin writing, and when did you begin to pursue writing as a career? KM: I composed my first poem at age four, and my Granny helped me write it down. I wrote poems pretty often when I was growing up, but it wasnt until I took a creative writing class with Kay Harkins that I started writing daily and thinking about poetry as something that I could pursue more purposefully as a vocation. PW: What draws you to poetry? KM: I think it was originally language that drew me to poetry. I loved the sounds of language in nursery rhymes, songs and speech. I still do. Im also drawn to poetry because I love connecting with people: past writers, current and potentially future readers, fellow writers. I see all of my writing as a response to something, so Im often inspired by existing stories and poems, by art, by history and current events, by dreams, and by my own life experiences. Poetry is a way to talk back and to explore different perspectives. PW: What are you looking forward to in returning to PLNU this Thursday? KM: Im looking forward to visiting with current students and seeing my professor friends. Im excited about the evening interview and poetry reading in Crill because Ill get to talk about some of my favorite things faith, feminism, and poetry and how they work together. Im also excited to be near the ocean and to get a pear and almond scone from Con Pane. PW: What advice would you give to an aspiring writer or poet? KM: As far as writing advice goes, everyone says that aspiring writers should read a ton and write regularly. This is true. I would add that aspiring writers should make connections with other writers. The work itself can be lonely, so having some sort of community with other writers makes it much more meaningful and fun.

PHOTO COURTESY OF KATIE MANNING

BY CASSLYN FISER STAFF WRITER

Graduating from PLNU in 2005 with a BA in literature, Katie Manning is returning to campus this week to showcase her work as a poet. After her time at PLNU, Manning went on to receive her MA and Ph.D in English and wrote two books of poetry. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Literature at Azusa Pacific University. The Point Weekly caught up with Manning via e-mail before her campus visit.

Point Weekly: What factors influenced your decision to come to PLNU? Katie Manning: I only applied to PLNU at the last moment. When I was praying about my college decision in February of my senior year, I suddenly felt very clearly that I should attend PLNU. I was surprised! That was not what Id expected to do. I didnt hear the voice of God or anything, but its one of the few moments in my life where Ive had a sense of complete clarity about

SAVE THE DATE

An Evening of Poetry with Katie Manning: Thursday, Sept. 26 Crill Performance Hall 7:00 p.m.

Is censorship our Last Resort? Student film banned from campus showings

PHOTO COURTESY OF OLIVIA MOWRY Junior Olivia Mowry and graduates Eric Hill, Annie Miller and Harris Smith, actors in Last Resort, pose for the camera in a still photo from the film.
BY ERICH RAU AND OLIVIA MOWRY STAFF WRITERS

Harris Smith just wanted to make people laugh. Last spring, the senior media communications major saw his chance when he was given an opportunity to produce a short film for class. He never guessed the controversy that would follow. Smiths film, Last Resort, is a 17-minute comedy that follows the exploits of a ragtag crew of students (based on the real filmmakers) and its last-ditch effort to finish a film (based on the real project). It was publicly screened for the first time at the PLNU Film and Television Awards last April. The response in the theatre was electric. During the screening, the audience was in a collective fit of laughter and after the festival, the feedback from other students was overwhelm-

ingly positive. But all of this came at a price censorship. Those who saw Last Resort may not understand what makes it controversial. But thats because they didnt see the film in its entirety. In the pre-screening process before the festival, the filmmakers were instructed by members in the Department of Communication and Theatre to cut out a particularly edgy scene. The scene in question focused on the forbidden love of two homosexual gardeners played by Smith and co-producer Eric Hill. Upon initial viewing, Dr. Alan Hueth, who teaches the film production course, said that he felt very, very, very uncomfortable with the content. He took his concern to Dr. Paul Bassett, chair of the Department of Communication and Theatre. Dr. Bassett has been here forever, Hueth said. He has a consistent position on Nazarene theology, doc-

trine and mission. Bassett had the final say in the decision to edit the film and limit its distribution. Ultimately, he decided the film would be a poor representation of PLNUs identity and beliefs. I do not want censorship, Bassett said. People should be talking about these issues, especially in a university setting. But because we are associated with the Nazarene church, we are in a delicate position. Bassett told the filmmakers they cannot exhibit the film off-campus, and it has been restricted from display on any school media outlets. The decision was made not only because the content clashed with the universitys beliefs, but also because the filmmakers produced the film for a class project. PLNU also reserves the rights to any student-produced film that is made with school equipment. The filmmakers used a variety of items

from the schools TV studio to shoot their film, and it is therefore a property of PLNU. Smith had hoped to send his film to compete in other festivals, and, although he was disappointed with the decision, he holds no grudges against the department. The film is the schools property, and they have the right to do what they want with it, Smith said. Some students who worked on the project are not as understanding as Smith. Current senior Josh Vandermeer, the films editor and director of photography, feels the issue of homosexuality was unfairly targeted. Films showing murder, drunkenness, premarital sex and drug abuse are made on campus without any criticism from the school, Vandermeer said. PLNU is stating that homosexuality is a greater sin and is unsuitable to screen. Hueth and Bassett both responded

that it wasnt about the subject matter, but the treatment of the topic. While the other films were corrective in their treatment, Last Resort was celebratory. However, both professors agreed that, although it contains inappropriate content, Last Resort is comedic and displays impressive film techniques. This would be hilarious to people watching Saturday Night Live, Hueth said. The problem is that we are not SNL, and we cant be SNL. We are a Nazarene university, and our messages must remain in line with that identity. The decision to censor the film still stands. Smith could have appealed to the university provost, but decided to let it go and focus on future endeavors. Just because I couldnt make the film I wanted, doesnt mean I cant try and make another, Smith said.

6 | SPORTS

sports

UPCOMING EVENTS

9/24: M. Soccer vs. San Diego Christian 9/25: W. Soccer vs. San Diego Christian 9/27: W. Volleyball vs. Dominican 9/28: W. Soccer vs. Hawaii Hilo, W. Volleyball vs. Holy names

PLNU goes first year without three mens sports

MENS GOLF
BY BRITTANY NAYLOR STAFF WRITER

MENS CROSS COUNTRY

females to males, the Athletic Department needed to balance out the athletic programs after the decision to cut a womans athletic team was made. However, the Athletic Department developed plans to make the transition easier. Instead of immediately cutting the three mens programs, the department planned to phase out the track and field, cross country and golf teams. Per our resolution agreement with the Office of Civil Rights, we were able to phase out the three mens sports due to the individual nature of their sports, said Hamilton. This phase out ended this past spring. Though the plan to phase out the three sports gave time for students to readjust their lives, the transition still

MENS TRACK AND FIELD

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PLNU SPORTS INFORMATION

Three mens sports teams, track and field, cross country and golf , were cut from this years athletic program due to Title IX regulation conflicts that began 3 years ago when the university cut the womans softball program. The Athletic Department was informed in the spring of 2009 that the softball field next to the Young Hall parking lot would no longer be available for the universitys use. Ethan Hamilton, Athletic Director, said that the inability to find a suitable and readily accessible replacement lead to the departments decision to cut the softball team at the end of the

2009-2010 season. Once the decision was made to cut softball, we had to comply with Prong 1 of Title IX, said Hamilton. To meet this ratio, the decision was made in spring 2010 to additionally cut the three aforementioned sports. According the U.S. Department of Education website, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities by recipients of federal funds, and three-prong test was initiated in 1996 to ensure that these standards were being met. Prong 1 states that the opportunities available for female and male activities must be proportionate to their respective fulltime undergraduate enrollments. Due to the universitys ratio of

had its profound effect. Dylan Poorboy, a junior who ran Track and Field and Cross Country found out about the departments cuts in the spring before his first year. The Athletic Department informed the teams of their plans in February 2010. I was pretty disappointed when I heard the teams were getting cut, but I knew the phase out process at least gave me a chance to compete for a few years, Poorboy said via email. Though compliance with Title IX is necessary, at least one more option was available to the Athletic Department that would have kept the three mens programs from being cut. Poorboy explains his frustrations. It was necessary to balance out the amount of women and men in athlet-

ics at Loma, although I dont agree with teams getting cut to compensate. Personally, I would have liked to see PLNU attempt to expand womens sports instead of cutting mens teams. I am still disappointed that a better solution was never reached. It only cost me one year of participation but it unfortunately costs freshmen or [those who] will come to Point Loma in the future even more. Running for Point Loma gave me some of my fondest memories in college. As of right now, no plans exist to reinstate the teams that were phased out of the athletic program. The money budgeted for those three teams have been redistributed among all the remaining athletic programs.

Athletic Department introduces new head physician

said Valletta. After graduating with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine, Valletta went on to receive his doctoral degree in osteopathic medicine from Des Moines University and has worked as the team physician for the U.S. Womens National Soccer and the U.S. Olympic teams as during the London Summer Games. He has an extensive background in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery and now owns a private practice in San Diego where he works with professional and PLNU athletes. Many athletes on campus have already met with Valletta who has already had to put his expertise into practice with teams that came early to school for training camps. I first encountered Dr. Valletta at the beginning of training camp when my knee had begun to swell up and he was extremely nice and very friendly, said senior womens soccer player Leah Porter. Porter has had experience with both Chao and Valletta having undergone surgery with Chao to repair an ACL and meniscus tear during her sophomore year of soccer. Dr. Valletta was very, very personable and understanding, unlike our team physician before, said Porter. You could tell [Dr. Valletta] knew his stuff, he would say something and I would look at him with a confused look and he would explain it in a way that I would understand. Head Athletic trainer, Shawna Baker along with head of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP), Jeff Sullivan, held interviews with several candidates. She and Sullivan said Valletta was the best fit for PLNU and its athletes for multiple reasons. We felt Dr. Valletta was the best fit for both athletics as well as the ATEP medical director, said Baker. He is a natural teacher and a fantastic surgeon with state of the art facilities close by and has a great bedside manner that our student-athletes appreciate. With his extensive education in orthopedic surgery and background in sports medicine, Valletta will be sharing his expertise with students and athletic trainers and servicing the athletes at PLNU with all their medical and surgical needs. He said is excited to work with PLNU athletes in particular because the environment is so conducive to cooperation. Recovering from injuries requires that everyone participates in the treatment. PLNU student athletes have a good attitude and an overall awareness that everyone is working on their behalf. I am excited for this opportunity to share my knowledge and to be part of an institution with this level of respect for athletic training staff.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PLNU SPORTS INFORMATION

BY KENDALL BOSHART STAFF WRITER

PLNUs Athletic Department has added Dr. Damian Valletta as the new head physician for all the athletic teams on campus. Valletta was hired this year to re-

place Dr. David Chao, the previous head physician, and Valletta says he is excited to start working with the athletes and staff on campus. I think Point Loma has great students and faculty and I see this as a great opportunity to share my knowledge and background with the staff,

monday, semptember 23, 2013 | the point weekly

JAKES TAKE SEASON SNAPSHOTS

Life after Loma Sports
Womens Volleyball
significant changes thanks to Title IX. Im no longer an athlete, a moniker Ive held since I was five. Adapting to the changes has been difficult emotionally, but Im not going to lie: the free time is nice to have. A typical Tuesday afternoon the past three years involved running 10 1200-meter repeats at 5:15 mile pace over at the yacht basin in Mission Bay. Last week, I played FIFA Soccer 12 on my roommates Xbox while eating half a box of Oreos. So yeah, things are a little different for me. I no longer have to go to practice every day or spend my Saturdays at meets. I dont have to wake up at 7 a.m. on Sunday mornings for a 15mile run. I dont have to avoid scheduling afternoon classes. Though I spent seven years on running teams, I was never one of those people who just had to run every day or every week or, shoot, even every year to stay sane. I never really ran because I loved to run as much as I loved everything else about competitive running: the races, the training and, most of all, the team atmosphere. Unfortunately, those are the things I cant replace. Point Loma track and cross country provided me with most of my greatest memories of college thus far. It also gave me my closest friends. Ive gone to both of the womens cross country meets this season meets I ran in the past three years and I couldnt shake the feeling that I shouldve been out there competing. And now that I dont have to run anymore, I just dont, unless its to try and keep up with my girlfriend, a current member of the PLNU womens cross country team. Besides that occasional jaunt, Ive avoided running like the plague. Maybe thats why I keep getting the godforsaken itchy legs every time I try. Its an odd feeling now that my life is no longer dictated by running like it has since I was 14. Now it seems like I have all the time in the world, and I havent found a productive way to spend it. Unless of course you count FIFA.

BY JACOB ROTH COLUMNIST

The worst part of getting back in shape is the itchy legs. About a mile in, you start to notice the tingling, then a slight itch here and there, and before you know it youre scratching up and down your lower limbs with any rock, stick or fencepost you can find. And, man, it really, really, really itches. Ive never understood why, but the first time I go for a run after taking a couple of weeks off, my legs start to itch incessantly. I have no clue why it happens to me it happens to some other runners I know but not to others I just know that they itch enough to drive a person insane. I used to only get the itchy legs twice a year: once in November after taking two weeks off before track training, and once in June after starting summer cross country training. But now every time I run I get the itchy legs. Why? Because ever since Point Loma cut my sport, I havent felt like running very much. If you dont know the story, PLNU made the decision to cut its juggernaut of a womens softball team in 2010, and because of the Title IX gender equity laws, the school also had to cut mens sports to balance out the maleto-female athlete ratio. In the end, mens cross country, mens track and field and mens golf all got the boot after a three-year phase out. In the past few months, my life not to mention my personal identity has gone through some pretty

PHOTO COURTESY OF PLNU SPORTS INFORMATION Coming off last season ranked 5th in kills and 6th in hitting percentage, the team is composed largely of returning players, having only four freshman players. This years record is thus far 9-3, currently on a 3 game winning streak.

Womens Cross Country

PHOTO BY JACOB ROTH Having only 4 meets before the PacWest and NCCAA championships this year, Womens Cross Country is made up of 10 returning runners and 6 freshmen. With two meets completeted, PLNU placing 2nd at the UC San Diego Opener and 5th at the Aztec Invitational.

Sea Lion Scores

Womens Volleyball
9/19: Win 3-2 vs. Dominican 9/20: Win 3-2 vs. Academy of Art 9/21: Win 3-0 vs. Holy Names

Root, root, root

for the home team
Catch one of the last home games:
9/23 vs. D-Backs @ 7:10 p.m. 9/24 vs. D-Backs @ 7:10 p.m. 9/25 vs. D-Backs @ 7:10 p.m. 9/26 vs. D-Backs @ 3:40 p.m.

Womens Cross Country

9/21: 5th place Aztec Invitational

Womens Soccer
9/19: Tie 1-1 vs. Dominican 9/21: Win 2-1 vs. Notre Dame de Namur

Mens Soccer
9/19: Win 2-1 vs. Dominican 9/21: Tie 0-0 vs. Notre Dame de Namur

PHOTO BY MARISSA CHAMBERLAIN

8 | OPINION

opinion
BY IBTISAM BROWN JUNIOR CONTRIBUTOR

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The Point Weekly

The opinions in this section may not reflect those of The Point Weekly or of Point Loma Nazarene University. Letters to the editor and columns are subject to editing for length, taste, grammar and clarity. Letters to the editor must include the authors name, major, class standing and phone number and be limited to 500 words. Please submit your opinions to gsibingo1992@pointloma.edu.

To America: words from a Syrian

Dont ask me [who] I am with or against. I am with all my people united, building themselves and the country, and I am against violence, hatred and anger. We are all Syrians: the blood is ours and the ones who are fighting are our kids. - Amal Over the past couple of years, some extremely tragic events have taken place in Syria. These events have had a significant impact on me personally because although both of my parents are originally from California, I grew up in Syria and lived there for most of my life. Reading and watching news of fighting, explosions, and death in the cities and neighborhoods that I lived in and where many of my friends still are, is very painful for me. I have an ardent love for Syria and while its been five years since I lived there, I still think about it and miss it every day. I could write article after article on the things I love about that country...the cobblestone streets of the Old City, the fragrance of jasmine flowers perfuming the night air, the sounds of Usher blaring out of shebabs (young mens) cars, and the warm and hospitable Syrian people that I have had the gift of getting to knowOne of these people is a friend Ill call *Amal. Amal is from Syria and has been living there throughout the conflict. She has an incredibly tender heart and a lot of wisdom to offer. When I was asked to write this piece, I thought that her words would offer valuable insight on the current situation and knew I wanted to include them. I asked her to share her thoughts and she graciously agreed. Even though she can only speak for herself, I think her beliefs echo what many Syrians feel and are important for us to hear. On how her life has changed in the past couple of years: After being able to walk in the country all [the] time, even [at] midnight, we started rushing home before the sun set. After being able to work with everyone we started to be afraid of each other. People fled from their neighborhoods because some decided to fight there. What she wants us to know: My message to Americans: before judging run after truth from all sides. You [may] have a lot of problems - never ignore them: work on them. Build peace in your society with all denominations [people] - everyone is American. Violence attracts violence and hatred. God doesnt change nations until they change whats in their hearts. On her hopes for the future: People in Syria are [in] so much in need of peace. I hope they learn from their experience, realize that we are all one, accept the differences, and cleanse their hearts from prejudice. Unless we put the country and safety [as] our priorities we will keep [stay] in this swamp. America please dont attack Syria because that would kill us all and the suffer[ing] will expand. Be peace builder[s], not warriors. Thank you. *Amal does not wish for her real name to be disclosed for personal safety reasons.
Ibtisam Brown is a junior Interior Design major. Shewas born in Jordan and grew up in Syria. In this piece she shares the story of her Syrian friend Amal.

#LomaChatter
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Soooo we have this sweet new arcade.... but the coin machine broke before school even started. Totes awk.

Big Brother: NSA and Privacy issues

BY EMILY GARDNER SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR

Today my sophomore boyfriend asked who Mark Carter is. #crying

Im sure most have heard the paranoid phrase, Big Brother is watching and most of these conspiracy theorists stem from suspicions of the National Security Agency (NSA). The agency monitors information transmitted, primarily and lately, through the Internet. The NSA monitors information for the interest of national security accessing even private and personal information. A big issue over the summer was the United States security problem with Edward Snowden- an American computer analyst and former CIA and NSA employee. Snowden leaked information about mass surveillance programs the NSA was conducting, programs he wasnt even involved in! The programs include: metadata, PRISM, XKeyscore, and Tempora. The Snowden Leak is the most significant leak in US History. Snowden was in Russia when the leak went public and has found asylum

in there since. The US has formerly charged Snowden with espionage and theft of government property. Lets just say he was pretty sly for an NSA guy. I think a bigger question outside of the NSA being upset about Snowdens treason is the fact that Snowden was able to get anywhere near the information in order to access it. What if there is a next time, who will it be? What information will they access? The situation with Snowden could have considerably been worse. But the Snowden ordeal is just one example of the situations (such as this particular treason situation or security threats in general) that can arise because of the NSA. They have accessed information that is supposedly protected through our governments laws. The NSA has essentially squatted on our government and blown our whole democratic system off. Yes, I just said that. The real issue here is the NSAs disregard for our countrys system and laws. That stuff is there for a reason. Similar to how Loma requires

chapel attendance, all theyre trying to do is provide us with designated study time... But in all seriousness, these laws and rules are set up to protect us and the people around us; just like Loma is trying to bring the students closer to God with a break between classes giving us a chance to stop and breathe in a little of the Word. I also mentioned our right to privacy. Now, some would argue against this supposed right to privacy because it isnt explicit in the Constitution. But in the Bill of Rights, the 9th Amendment protects the rights of the people that are not specifically enumerated in the constitution. Meaning, that just because the constitution does not plainly state that you do or do not have a specific right doesnt mean that you do or do not possess that right. Confusing? I know. As a US citizen, you have the right to privacy as long as the judge/legal person you are discussing this with agrees with you. Mind blowing, I know. The NSA should not be allowed to access the information that is clearly

illegal. They are a branch of the US government but disregarding the laws and the system set in place is no excuse for accessing personal and confidential information of the citizens of the US. Nor does their NSA title automatically entitle them to exemptions of the punishment our country, so often, inflicts on those that disregard these laws. We, the people, have rights and one of them happens to include a lovely, vague amendment protecting us from the government (or a branch of the government) from doing exactly this. I didnt address much of the issue of National Security; which is highly important. The protection of our country is as big of an issue today as it was back in the World War II era and Cold War era. But a line needs to be drawn. Once we give the government permission to access private information, whats next?
Emily Gardner is a senior Political Science major. She plans to attend law school and later receive an MBA in International Business.

I found a lizard in my Flex Apartment. I got him out, but he lost his tail in the process. #imsorry

Why are the freshmen boys so tall and good looking. #cougar

Flex garages, why are you so small? #scratchedpaint

Seeing Bob Smith in the friendship ball pit on Friday totally made my day.

Nutella flavor at Cup of Yo, so yummy!

To Be a Commuter Student
BY JENNA HUSSEY SOPHOMORE CONTRIBUTOR

My day begins in the wee hours of the morning. Not 8 a.m., not even 7 a.m., but 5 a.m. As I scurry to get ready, packing my lunch and pretending my almond milk will convince my brain its breakfast. I check the traffic report for the highway, for this will determine my whole days success. I am now on the road, listening to some positive Christian music to prepare me for what lies ahead once I cross the PLNU border. On a good day, after thirty uneventful minutes, I arrive to this beautiful campus that appears as a ghost town in the early morning. Today, I have made the time window for parking and actually have the freedom to choose where I want to park. On a bad day with traffic, I may be delayed up to a full hour and will

not encounter such luck. I will pull into the parking lot, where about five other cars lurk, circle the bottom level, the ground level, and finally the upper level of the parking structure only to accept the fact that I might have to park in the public lot, all the way down there. In the end, I am either late for class, late for chapel or just making it by the skin of my nose. The parking issue revolves around the ratio of parking spots available to number of commuter students. In fact, when I first arrived at PLNU as a freshman in 2012, Milton Karahadian, the Nicholson Commons Director, informed the commuters at NSO that we made up about one third of the school. According to the Supervisor of Public Safety, Kaz Trypuc, there are around 250 commuter parking spots. Doing the math, one third of over two thousand students is definitely more

than 250, hence a lack of available parking space. Once I have secured a spot, I make my way to the lounge, my safe haven of friends. I assume this is what it is like for residents and their relationships with hall mates and roommates, either way it is wonderful to be in contact with these hilarious and nice people. The laughter is all fun, until I realize I need to get to work on an assignment that is due relatively soon. After finishing my work, I commence the printing process. Unfortunately, the commuter printer is not working. No matter how many times I slide my card, press the button, or restart the program, it just does not work. This is not a surprising occurrence considering the printer has not worked for about five years, give or take a few months. I could call maintenance again and watch as the tech fiddles

with some wires and keys for a couple hours, but everyone here in the lounge knows that wont fix it, like the multiple calls before. This may not seem like a huge inconvenience to most, but running from library to commuter lounge multiple times can be a tedious task. One commuter, Will DeCino, comments, It would be much more convenient if I could just use the printer in the lounge. At the end of the day, we commuters return to our homes, completely wiped out from the routine of waking up incredibly early and finding ways to adapt to the sometimes difficult Loma facilities.
Jenna Hussey is a sophomore Media Communications Student. Her aspirations are to be involved in marketing, research and public relations. She likes painting, writing, and playing piano.

People please wash your hands, theres a bug going around!

Anyone stressed out about school yet? #pullinghairout

Whats with the Caf workers being so strict this year? Whats the difference between eating my cookie outside and inside?

Told someone the name of our school today and they asked, Is that like a wizarding school? Like Hogwarts? Umm.