A FRESH START

STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
iPADS ARRIVAL TO NHCC
EXCLUSIVE:
MIKE HECKARD
NHCC NEW VOLLEYBALL COACH

DORM LIFE
A FRESH LOOK FROM
OUR ITA’SAND ITL’S
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Katie
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Katie Miller from Severna Park, Maryland, first came to New Hope Christian Col-
lege as a sophomore transfer student.

Katie Miller chose to attend NHCC because she discovered that all the credits
she earned while taking classes during an internship in South Africa were trans-
ferable to NHCC. Not until she came and experienced NHCC did she realize how
much God had blessed her with finding out about this college.
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Katie is majoring in Christian Counseling and hopes to become a missionary
who goes to where the missionaries and their families are serving and provide
them with counseling. She’d like to also help them with their ministries while
there. She is involved with yearbook, volunteering in the campus café, and
cheering on the Deacons basketball team! She loves being able to have the op-
portunity for so many different experiences whether it be photography, journal-
ism, editing, or being a barista. “The possibilities are virtually endless here. If
you are interested in something they are always willing to help you learn!”

If Katie were talking to someone about attending NHCC, she would say that “they
should first try preview day when you are able to experience what it would be
like to be an NHCC student, with classes and all. NHCC is very different from
most colleges in that you get to know your professors. If you are having a hard
time understanding a subject, you never have to hesitate to ask a question or get
extra help. You also are able to form close relationships with your peers. You are
also challenged spiritually in a way that will grow you closer to Christ, through
the Ignite program, and through chapel. Lastly I would tell someone who was
considering NHCC that they should pray about it, and if God prompts them to
come, Welcome!”
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C Meet Kylie Saito, a returning sophmore from Honolulu, Hawaii.
Kylie Saito described herself as a “fresh, freshman” when she first came
to New Hope Christan College last year. Although new to this college

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life, she felt that she is determined and focused on her studies and edu-
cation. She also enjoyed the new experiences that came with living in
the dorms, working in the bookstore, and starting a new ministry here.
“All in all, I would say that I am up and ready for anything new that this
new culture and community has to offer.”
Saito came to NHCC to further her education and knowledge in theol-

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ogy and God.  She hopes to follow the path God has marked out for her.
She does not like to set her plans in stone because she knows God can
quickly change them.
With the worship arts degree, she hopes to continue to promote and
nourish the development of the arts in the church, from missions to
teaching Christian classes and educating the next generation. She’s also

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considering an Intercultural Studies degree with which she hopes to
travel to various countries while bringing the Gospel to them in unique
and innovative ways somehow incorporating the arts.
During her freshman year Saito was involved with the music and dance
ministry “Momentum” and also helps out in the college bookstore. She
also spent her first year working on the yearbook staff and wrote and

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photographed for the Ignite news.
“Although small, this school offers opportunities for many varying in-
terests. Not only do you further your knowledge and growth in God and
His Word, but in many other mainstream studies too. Also, because
NHCC is a smaller, private college, you get to know your fellow students
and faculty on a much more personal and intimate basis.”

WORDS: Danell Bemis

PHOTOS: Derrek Miyahara/David Delaney
 “Teachers will be able to make
classes more interactive, its got a
longer battery life than most laptops,
and its green”

iPads arrive @ New Hope Christian College

Thanks to the generous gifts of private donors, all full-time faculty and students at New Hope Christian College have
received Apple iPads this fall. The college has increased its wireless coverage and classroom technology to accom-
modate the new tool. The new college management system is called Populi and has a grading and attendance tracking
system that can be accessed online.

Not only will grading and assignments be done electronically, but course books can be purchased online as eBooks
saving the students both money and makeing it easier to always have their textbooks with them.

“There are so many advantages,” said Peter Thourson of Information Services at NHCC, “Teachers will be able to make
classes more interactive, its got a longer battery life than most laptops, and its green because it saves on paper used to
print out assignments and papers.”

The students have expressed excitement over the new electronic devices. “I love it! It’s really slick” said Casey Craigie.
“I love being able to sync my google calendar with it.”

Each student has found unique features to highlight. Will Wrisley said, “I can play the piano on my Ipad and sync via
bluetooth and play with other people.”

Noemie Ely said, “Its delightful! I love Doodle Jump, its really exciting”

WORDS: Andrew Fish/

Laura Goss
PHOTOS: Derrek Miyahara/
Andrew Fish
ART: Gary Hisaoka

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“There are a lot of super

people--I am really impressed...
This is a beautiful location.”

A FR ESH S T
More than a hundred volunteers climbed Bailey Hill to help with the clean-up day this August. “It’s
gone well, “ said Executive Director Gary Matsdorf, who organized the event, “ All the volunteers that
showed up are great. There’s so much to do.”

“I think I am doing some good - its a challenge, but its coming along,” commented Joel Gestman
as he washed windows in OBC. A member at Willamette Christian Center, he said that Pastor Wayne
Cordiero has preached five times at his church.

“I am still working on his first sermon on Bible reading,” Gestman said, “It has helped me a lot.” He
heard about the clean-up day that was announced during the Radix summer series and enjoyed meet-
ing people while he worked. “There are a lot of super people--I am really impressed.”

Jim and Terisa Spencer also heard about the volunteer opportunity at Radix. They live in Springfield
and have been in the area a long time. “I remember Wayne from Campus Life,” said Terisa. “I think
its fantastic, “ she said about the changes to the campus, “This is a beautiful location.”

Stewart and Tresia Stevenson came all the way from Cottage Grove to help out. “I’ve been listening to
New Hope on the Radio,” said Tresia. They both came to the work day last year and have noticed all
the changes since then, “I think its great-- so fresh and nice”

The college staff is also happy about the updates. “ I can’t wait for everything to be done,” said Deng
Pham, sous chef at the college. “We’re glad we’re going to get a bunch of new students and hope-
fully next year there will be even more,” said Chef Pat McDaniel.

Even some of the new students were pitching in to help. “Its worse now, but it will be better,” said
Chris Kiriakos of the clean up underway in the Hunt building. Kiriakos is a sophomore transfer
student from Pacific Rim in Hawaii. A creative arts major, he is looking forward to studying voice,
guitar and piano this year. He had visited the college twice when he came to help out the spring
Spiritual Growth Seminar and at Radix this summer. He is currently living with the Steve and Cindy
Kenny family.
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 “A student athlete is a
student first, and an
athlete second.”

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New Hope Christian College Welcomes New Coach!!!
After being undefeated in city league last year, this year’s volleyball program is off to an exciting start
with Mike Heckard, the new volleyball coach brought in by athletic director Jim DeGroot.

Heckard’s extensive coaching experience began when he was 18. In addition to NHCC, he coaches for
Webfoot, a community volleyball club. “Skiing and volleyball are the two sports I’ve done the most,” he
said. “I love the sport of volleyball.”

Heckard is a local real estate broker. When he’s not busy coaching and selling real estate, he enjoys
spending time with his wife Nicole, and their children Chloé, 6, and Karch, 3, named after American
volleyball player Karch Kiraly. Heckard grew up in Boring, Ore. “Yes, it’s a real town,” laughed Heckard.

Heckard sees this year’s biggest challenge as moving up into a Christian league, and eventually the
Cascade Conference. “[NHCC] is a different environment. I’m excited about the process. I’m competi-
tive so I want to get started.”

NHCC player Lauria Montgomery says, “This year will be more of a challenge. In city league we will be
playing people who will challenge us more than last year.”

“I’m looking forward to the students getting involved,” he said. “Come out and support our team.”

Despite his excitement about sports, academics is still Heckard’s number one priority. He said, “A
student athlete is a student first, and an athlete second.”

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PHOTOS
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The Ignite Contributors

Cover Photo Derrick Miyahara Page Designer Ryan Bluebaugh
Photography David Delaney, Gary Hisaoka, Laura Goss, Andrew Fish and Derek Miyahara
Writers Danell Bemis, Timothy Bemis, Laura Goss and Andrew Fish
Editor Laura Goss Contact theignite@newhope.edu © 2010 New Hope Christian College
 Dorm Life
Katie Miller
IIgnite Team Advisor
Living in the dorms is a lot of fun! My
advice for everyone living in the dorms, is
to make an effort to pursue strong healthy
friendships, with your other dorm-mates.
It is easy to stay in your room and not
make an effort in friendships, or to do the
opposite and make flippant friendships
with people who do not edify your relation-
ship with the Lord, but pull you down. Your
friends may not stay the same throughout
the year, but the decisions you make with
those friends can make or break your time
in the dorms and at NHCC.
Brendan LeLaCheur
IIgnite Team Advisor
Living in the dorms is one of the greatest
benefits of college. Doing so is certain
to push many of your buttons and to
teach you about who you really are. In
my four years in the dorms I made some
of my best friends, learned to survive on
no sleep, had ready access to help on
homework from other classmates in the
dorms, always had a group of people
willing to go to the movies or play catch,
and most importantly, was constantly
surrounded by men that were hungry
for God.
Emilie Forsberg
Ignite Team Advisor
Cling to the word of God. Let it be
top priority no matter what! Being in
a Christian atmosphere doesn’t mean
that other Christians will make you
stable. Going to classes and talking
about the Bible won’t make you
stable, but having a daily time where
you meet with God will allow you to
be patient and more loving with the
people you will be living with for an
entire year!
It’s important to remember that you
will have frustrations with your
roommates. When living in such
tight quarters it’s easy to annoy one
another, especially under such great
stress. The best advice I can give is
to always openly communicate with
your roommates about the positives
and negatives, to always keep your
things clean, and to always consider
your roommate when making noise,
messes, or having guests over. Also,
it’s important to prioritize. Because
there will always be a group of
friends wanting to go play, remember
to get your homework done first
and to not put off sleeping until the
weekend. It is a great idea to have
fun, but that doesn’t change the fact
that we all need sleep
ACEing Your Classes
Achieving College Excellence (ACE)
is a tutoring program designed to
help students at NHCC achieve and
maintain the required academic
standing.
Students in the ACE program will be
assigned a tutor with whom they will
meet for two hours a week to learn
and apply skills needed for college
excellence.
The focus will be on academic skills
such as understanding exactly what
the requirements are for homework
assignments, reading for compre-
hension, taking notes efficiently and
effectively, memorizing important
information, and preparing for tests.
Special attention will be given to
time management skills such as
coordinating work and study sched-
ules, organizing homework assign-
ments and due dates, and making
choices according to priorities.
Campus Study Spots

Student Center Hours

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-curfew (either 11 p.m. or 12 a.m., this depends on the day-
Closed for chapel times
Saturday 10 a.m.-curfew
Sunday 1 p.m.-curfew

Café Hours
Monday-Friday 8 am - 9 p.m.
Closed for chapel times and during Fire By Night once a month
Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Library Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The library is closed during chapel and small group sessions

In order to get more of the collection of books and magazines into the hands of students, the library
has started stocking a shelf in the Student Center in the Hunt Building. Current offerings include:

Relevant - Leadership - Christian Research Journal -

Biblical Archaeology Review - Intercollegiate Review
- Group - Pray - Message of the Open Bible - Youth
Worker - Charisma - Today’s Christian Woman -
Pentecostal Messenger - Reader’s Digest

LIbrarian Jan Kelley plans to monitor the collection

weekly to check-up on student usage and make updates.