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Volume 41 Issue 3

Ryan Library unveils significant changes

by danny king staff writer

While Californias public libraries continue to face budget cuts, PLNUs Ryan Library is thriving. Under the leadership of Frank Quinn, Ryan Library continues to mature, offering more hours and more resources to assuage student concerns. We reviewed ASB requests and student surveys from the spring as well as our budget and found a way to offer more hours, said Quinn, who serves as the librarys director. The library is now open until one a.m. on Thursday nights and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday afternoons. He remains open to student input as the year goes on. Ryan Librarys director since 2006, Quinn moved to PLNU from Indiana University, a major research institution with over 42,000 students. Yet Quinn said he appreciates the small school atmosphere at PLNU, citing that change happens faster here. Such changes are evident this school year. Due to a favorable change in pricing, the library was able to purchase a few new databases including eBrary, which offers 75,000 additional books onlinea 40 percent increase in its total book collection. With eBrary, students can view or download books from academic publishers such as Oxford University Press and take notes or highlight sections of the text. The rise of e-Books is just extraordinary Amazon is now selling

more e-Books than anything else, Quinn said. We hope to get even more e-Book collections. Thats one thing Ive noticed. Many academic libraries have very rich e-Book collections, like eBrary and others. Ryan Library has a relatively small collection of books, and despite last years renovations, the facility is less flashy than its contemporaries the carpet on the first level stacks, for example, was donated from a bank where it was used in the 1970s. Still, the library offers an unprecedented wealth of information for students; through Ryan and Link+, students have access to nearly 11 million books. Link+ allows students to check out books from a consortium of 48 participating academic and public libraries in the region. The books are then shipped from that library to Ryan, where students can check them out normally. There have been very few books that I have not been able to find through Link+, says senior student and research enthusiast Clarissa Wikoff. And the books generally arrive within a few days. Link+ is not new at Ryan Library, but with the addition of several public libraries, its size has greatly increased. Another new resource that librarians are excited about is called Films on Demand. Affectionately called FOND by PLNU librarian Doug Fruehling, students now have access

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Librarian, Doug Fruehling, seen posing through the bookshelves.

to over 8,000 educational videos and documentaries through this database. Fruehling, who calls himself a human search engine, has worked at PLNU for over 20 years and has seen the library expand and renovate several times, including last summers third floor makeover. Fruehling said he is excited for the campus to discover these new resources and strives to help students find the best information.

Our world is becoming one of information haves and have-nots, he said. Simply because you know how to operate a computer doesnt mean you know the most efficient ways to find resources and then evalu-

ate them. This is where contacting an Instructional Services Librarian comes in quite handy... I teach infor mation literacy. Some of the librarys less

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Upcoming Events at Ryan Library

Ryan Library Game Night | Sept. 28th | 8pm-midnight Banned Book Week | Sept. 30th-Oct 6th Go to this link for a video about the new resources: >>> http://tinyurl.com/9KG4GNY

When Heaven Meets Earth: Influencing environmental care through worldview

by shannon barr news writer

PLNUs ASB and SEA (Students for Environmental Action and Awareness) club sponsored a showing of the documentary film When Heaven Meets Earth on Thursday. The 52-minute film was produced by Susan Emmerich, CEO of Emmerich Environmental Consulting and director of the Creation Care Program for the Center for Law and Culture, who addressed the destruction of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay. Since John Smith first saw Chesapeake Bay 400 years ago, 75 percent of its natural resources ... have been destroyed. These words were spoken by the narrator of a film shown on

PLNUs campus last Thursday. The environmental issues take place on Tangier Island, located in the Chesapeake Bay, and farmland in Pennsylvania. The islanders are accused by local ecologists of overfishing and crabbing, littering, over-consuming and allowing eroding chemical and manure-laden soil to flow into the bay. [T]hey have long been criticized for damaging the very ecosystem they rely on for their survival, said the narrator of the film. The destructive behavior mainly affected local watermen and farmers. Deep conflict arose between members of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and local citizens. CBF did not connect with the citizens, who did not understand the importance of caring for the bay. When Susan Emmerich, an outsid-

er, came to enlighten Tangiers citizens about these environmental woes, she integrated the citizens Christian worldview with environmental issues, while living and working with the community members. The film concluded with the signing of Farmer and Waterman Stewardship Covenants by those who decided it was their duty as Christians to care for the environment. After the film, a row of panelists discussed the film: Alan Hueth, professor of communication; Jamie Gates, professor of sociology and director of the Center for Justice and Reconciliation; Mike Mooring, professor of biology; and April Maskiewicz, associate professor of biology and director of the University Now Program. The coordinator of the event was PLNU senior Monique Bellanger,

who related to Emmerichs work when she worked on community development in New Zealand. [Y]ou have to immerse yourself in the culture, you have to suffer with those people in order to understand what theyre going through, said Bellanger. You have to learn alongside with them so that you know how to change things. Maggie Jacobs, a sophomore and administrative assistant for PLNU Sustainability, said she believes that establishing individual relationships is key when enlightening people about environmental care. [The] faith part and that connection they had was really awesome, but I feel like it was less about that and more about her taking the time to get to know the people, said Jacobs

of Emmerichs work in Tangier. She gets to know the community and she took the time to get to know the people there ... whereas the ecologists and maybe the environmentalists werent taking that time. [Its] just a reminder that people-to-people relations are really important. The panelists discussed why Emmerichs method was successful. Just passing laws...doesnt necessarily change peoples attitudes, said Mooring. He added, The connection with working with people on a community level can bring about change. An audience member questioned how effective focusing on one small community can be. If you think about it, change has

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recognizable changes are the addition of a few supplementary databases, notablyMedline Full Text, Business Source Premier, and JSTOR Arts & Sciences VII. Called a treasure by Ryan Librarys fall newsletter, Arts & Sciences VII is JSTORs largest interdisciplinary collection, making the already popular JSTOR even more appealing for students conducting research. Over the past few years, Dr. Quinn has particularly overseen the expansion of the available databases for students. I believe when I came here we had 40 databases, Quinn said. And now we have something like 80. By the end of the month, Quinn said he hopes to have a brand new online catalog up and running. Tentatively called Encore Synergy, this catalog allows users to find books and available articles from Ryans databases all in one search. While it is still in its fine-tuning stages, Fruehling indicated this is a big change and one that students ought to be excited about. With all the improvements and ambitions for continued expansion, the librarians said they hope Ryan Library is the soul of PLNUs campus. Historian Shelby Foote once said a univervsity is simply a group of buildings around a library, said Fruehling. The library is the heart of the campus. If a campus doesnt support its library then the campus has heart trouble. Id say PLNUs heart is healthy, and I hope it remains so.

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to occur one community at a time, said Mooring. It doesnt occur across the world, all at once ... it has to start somewhere. In the film, the narrator poses the question, What if ... we become so far removed from the natural resources we become oblivious to the destructive power of our consumption breeds? Its a behavior watermen know all too well. Behaviors that nearly killed their way of life. In relation to San Diegans, Maskiewicz mentioned the difference between urban dwellers and the islanders who directly rely on their local natural resources. We city folk are farther removed from interacting with nature ... we dont think about where our food comes from. The panelists described some of the environmental solutions San Diego is participating in, such as front yard and community gardens. Within the past five years, substantial changes have occurred. The United States went from a couple thousand to tens of thousands of farmers markets across the United States, said Gates. The film reflects on how achieving successful change in the lives of a community must be done with the catalyst of working and living alongside its members. Its what Jesus did. He came and lived with us, said Bellanger. There will be a practicum on campus this Saturday at 8:30 a.m to 4 p.m in Colt Forum, where When Heaven Meets Earth will be shown, followed by discussions and applicable learning of environmental stewardship led by Emmerich, the producer of the film.

Longer open House Hours Reflect the Voice of Students

by eddie matthews staff writer

photo courtesy of kathleen rhine

Freshman James Spaite sings and plays guitar in the ARC for Spirit-Filled Music Night on Thursday, September 20. Following Spaite were Hotel Books (PLNU student Cam Smith), The Current and Lybecker from Seattle.

The open house hours for Klassen, Nease, Young and Hendricks halls have changed this year. The hours are now Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., with Thursday being the newest addition. Last year, the first floor lounge hours were also extended in the underclassman dorms to be open all week from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. These changes were made largely as a result of the Residential Life survey that takes place midway through the year and a continual collaboration with ASB and Student Congress. Three years ago we started partnering with ASB and Student Congress to research what residential students wanted for open house. I was uncomfortable with decisions being made without good data, said Jeff Bolster, dean of students. The Residential Life survey has been taken by approximately 500-600 students each year for the past three years, drawing upon 1,500-1,800 student responses over three years. The survey was issued on November 30, 2011, and provided incentives such as a drawing for an iPad. It made 41 statements pertaining to life in the residential halls and provided four bubbles in which participants could indicate how much they agreed with the statement, with a space to comment below. Five of the 41 statements pertained directly to open house hours. The survey ended by asking a few questions regarding the biggest need, what the residential hall does well and anything else the student would like to share with the Res. Life staff. The results would indicate where

were at right now probably represents the median point of what students desire for open house there are students that would want more, some students would want a lot less, said Bolster. Bolster emphasized the communication between staff and students to reach a decision about open house. The student body is actually setting the tone and the standards for student visitation, said Bolster. Karina Bunten, an RA in Klassen Hall, discussed the balance between intentional community and open dorm. I think that in order for open dorm to be healthy and successful, you have to have a strong bond [between the hall] first, said Bunten. Bunten lived in Hendricks last year as a freshman and said she enjoyed the community. Id be in favor of co-ed dorms, not halls, but dorms, having the same open dorm hours but opening the lounges all the time for those who live in the building, said Bunten. Jake Gilbertson, RD of Goodwin, described the community in Goodwin and the balance in dealing with open house. Now that theres a little more open house, it becomes more natural. you dont get the same craziness around it that you used to see, said Gilbertson. According to Gilbertson, having three years of experience as an RD in Young Hall also taught that him that balance is key. We value autonomy. the goal is that students manage their lives well, and with freshman guys theyre still learning that, how much do we manage, and how much do we give autonomy. So that piece is always in the balance, he said.

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9/25 Sunset Worship & Prayer @ PLNU Soccer Field, 7:30 p.m. 9/26 San Diego Film Festival begins @ Gaslamp & La Jolla. 9/28 Game Night @ Ryan Library, 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. 9/29 The Lumineers @ House of Blues, 7:30 p.m. 9/29 Cabrillo Festival @ Naval Base Point Loma 9/30 The Shins and Washed Out @ SDSU Open Air Theater, 7:30 p.m.

John Reynolds recalls the jazz greats

by kyle lundberg editor-in-chief

John Reynolds still remembers vividly the first time he met world-class trumpet player Wynton Marsalis. I was just 17, Reynolds recalled. I didnt know anything about jazz. I was having trouble with my embouchure, and he handed me his trumpet. He told me about all the muscles I needed to work on. Things have come full circle. Reynolds, now a highly sought-after jazz trumpet player himself, recently wrote his doctoral dissertation on Marsalis work. I sent the paper off to Wynton, Reynolds said. I dont know if hes read it. Reynolds performed at PLNUs Crill Performance Hall on Friday with his jazz quintet, which includes Peter August on saxophone, Paul Holtz on piano, Doug Walker on bass and Bob

Weller on drums. The group can frequently be found playing at San Diego jazz hotspots such as Bar Pink, Dizzys and 7 Grand Whiskey Bar. The concert was a tribute to trumpet player Clifford Brown and his frequent collaborator, saxophonist Harold Land. The group evoked the memories of their musical forebears, playing the gamut

It makes me realize how much work you can get done in such a short amount of time.
from the gentle Stompin at the Savoy to the aggressive, fast-paced Hymn of the Orient. Clifford Brown was an influential trumpet player and a pioneer of warm,

articulate sound that could take the form of blisteringly fast tempos or slow ballads. His compositions, which include such standards as Joy Spring and Daahoud, emphasize complex harmonic progressions. According to Reynolds, Brown has been a monumental influence on jazz trumpet players ever since. He was the first jazz trumpet player I really, really listened to, Reynolds said. He was one of the worlds best improvisers. Browns life was cut short at 26, when he died in a car accident. Its inspiring in a way, Reynolds said. It makes me realize how much work you can get done in such a short amount of time. Reynolds graduated from PLNU in 2002, before going on to get his masters at SDSU. This spring, he received his DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) in jazz studies from USC. He recently accepted a teaching job as a music director at the San Diego Creative and Performing

Arts School. Between teaching, performing and giving private trumpet lessons, Reynolds doesnt have much free time these days. He left straight from his performance at Crill on Friday for a 10:30 p.m. gig downtown. A recent highlight in his busy schedule was playing the National Anthem at the San Diego Padres game with another group, the Pacific Sound Brass Quintet. It was nerve wracking, Reynolds said of the performance. Youve heard it done so many times, and you dont want to be the one to mess it up. Another recent highlight has been the birth of Bennett, Reynolds first son. [Being a father is] awesome, Reynolds said. I can tell he likes music, because whenever I turn some on, he stops whatever hes doing and starts dancing. For Reynolds, all of the gigs, the rehearsing and the long nights away from home are worth it. Jazz is worth it. Ive never quite been able to

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describe [jazz], he said. Theres something about the feeling of the music that Ive always likedthat really resonates with me.

Film festival hosts local filmmakers

by kathleen rhine a&e editor

The San Diego Film Festival is not conducive to sleep. Whether directing, volunteering or submitting a film, everyone involved is in go-mode during the months and weeks prior to the festival that starts Wednesday, September 26 and runs through September 30. The festival has two locations in Gaslamp and La Jolla. Block parties, movie premiers, a director tribute and industry panels are taking place during the five-day event and require much planning by director Bekah Van Bruggen. There have been a few mornings that I sit up at five in the morning, pan-

icking and wondering if I wrote down the things I needed to remember to do, Van Bruggen said. A lot of times Ill just get up and start working. I want it all to be perfect. Van Bruggen has only been director of the festival since October of last year. After the original owners moved on after ten years, Van Bruggen was asked to step in as leader. When they asked me about taking on more responsibility, I was excited and terrified at the same time, but I just had to do it, Van Bruggen said. This is the only job I have had where it still doesnt feel like work dayto-day because I enjoy it so much. Documentaries, feature-length and student films are being shown at both

the Gaslamp and La Jolla locations. We actually have a handful of returning filmmakers which makes it even more fun and almost feels like a reunion every year, Van Bruggen said. A new student film introduced this year is Lions, Fires and Bears, a film out of Las Vegas. Students from University of Nevada, Las Vegas banded together to create the project that began in January of 2011. Constanza Castro, a senior at UNLV, is the producer for the feature-length film. She found it hard to manage schoolwork and produce the film simultaneously. We started pre-production right when school started, and it was crazy, Castro said. Jeremy Cloe, the director, would rewrite, rewrite, rewrite until he

had a script. After finding scene locations, receiving $13,000 in donations and casting the project, the finished product was submitted to the San Diego Film Festival. About three weeks ago, the team received their acceptance letter. We were super excited when we first found out because we knew it had a great reputation, Castro said. Its going to be a great venue for the film. I know its going to be fun. Along with young filmmakers, the festival is welcoming Gus Van Sant, director of renowned films Good Will Hunting and Milk, with a tribute on September 27 in La Jolla. Though Van Sant was not available for comment, Bekah Van Bruggen is

hoping that San Diego is a good place to celebrate his work. We were lucky enough to bring Gus on early, which has caught the attention of national media and put us on the map, Van Bruggen said. Hes been the biggest director weve been able to host. Its a little scary because we want him to feel celebrated. Despite sleepless nights and stressful days, Van Bruggen and the San Diego Film Festival team have the event planned from hour one to hour 120. T o check out a detailed schedule of events and featured films, visit sdfilmfest.com.

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Whos Who at PLNU: Kim Riddle and her home away from home
Spotlighting staff, students and faculty at PLNU
by Mallory Contreras staff writer Dorm life is something students cannot wait to experience. Laughs, good memories, and friendships make up a large part of the college experience. But some children do not have to wait until college to experience life on campus at PLNU. The Resident Director families have the opportunity to live alongside the students, creating their own memories and relationships with everyone living in their dorm. The kids in these families get to have the experience of growing up in a loving home with their families while having the added bonus of getting to know new students who come to campus every year. Kim Riddle, Resident Director of Klassen Hall, and her family are an example of some of the people who truly can consider PLNU home. The Riddle family has had close ties to the University for years. Beginning in October of 1998, Kim worked ordering books for the bookstore. In 2001, she moved to her current position as a Resident Director. Her husband, Steve Riddle, has also been a close part of the PLNU family. Not only is he an alumni, he has worked at PLNU for almost 17 years. Also calling PLNU their home are the three Riddle children: Malik (16), Jacqueline (7) and Isabella (2). And the family would not be complete without their beloved puppy Mojo. These kids get the chance to not only grow up with each other, but also form close bonds with the residents. The kids share a mutual bond with the girls who live in Klassen. My two daughters are having a blast spending time with residents, Kim said. The relationships do not stop with the kids. Kim explained that the relationships she forms with Klassen RAs and the Residential Life team are part of why she loves her job. I love working with my six RAs and developing incredible relationships with them. Meeting new residents each year and then watching them as they grow each year is so worth it, said Riddle. Working with the Residential Life team is also another reason why I love my job. They are some incredible people and I love working with them. The RAs have also made it known that the Riddle family has been a large source of support in helping them to grow as both RAs and individuals. I was an RA for two years in Klassen, and over the course of two years I have become really close to Kim, Steve, and their family, said senior Lauren Lacuesta. I can truly say that they are a big reason why I have loved being here at PLNU. As Resident Director, Kim makes an effort to make sure everything is running smoothly and comfortably for all the girls who live in Klassen. I remember when I first moved into Klassen Hall as a freshman, said junior Veronica Parker. The Riddle family made the adjustment so much easier by getting to know all of us girls and assuring us that they

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Kim Riddle with husband Steve and children Isabella, Jacqueline and Malik

were there to help. They even handdelivered homemade cookies to every room to welcome us to campus. When the Riddle family is not spending time with the residents, they enjoy doing fun activities together. They are particularly fond of bike riding these days. Father Steve and daughter, Jacqueline, have become very involved with the sport. Jacqueline and Steve have been riding a lot lately. They were able to ride over the Coronado Bridge back in August and that day they rode 35 miles, Kim said.

The Riddle family plays a large part in making the college experience comfortable and inviting for all of the girls who live in their dorm. Their hard work and warm hearts help put incoming students at ease. I respect, love and have really enjoyed becoming close to them, Lacuesta said. I consider them my family away from my own family.

Got ideas for Whos Who at PLNU? Submit ideas to cradke692@ pointloma.edu!

Q &A with Spiritual Renewal Week speaker Rev. Dr. Corey MacPherson
by Callie Radke Features Editor Rev. Dr. Corey MacPherson currently serves as the Chaplain at Eastern Nazarene University in Quincy, Massachusetts, which is also his alma mater. He has also served as the Vice President of Spiritual Formation and Church Relations at ENC since 2010. MacPherson answered a few of the Point Weeklys questions via email in preparation for Spiritual Renewal Week. Point Weekly: What led you to the Chaplain position at ENC? Rev. Dr. Corey MacPherson: Thats a long story. It took several months of prayer and even declining the position because I didnt want to leave the church my wife and I had started on Long Island. We loved our church, but it became clear over time that the best way we could help all churches was to serve here at ENC and minister to students, hoping they will stay connected to the local church. That was my primary reason for accepting this position. PW: You recently wrote an article published on faithandleadership.com that mentioned critical thought vs. critical spirit. How have you found ways to avoid a critical spirit while maintaining healthy critical thinking in your life? CM: I think were all called to be critical thinkers, especially in higher education, but a critical spirit develops when our desire is more to prove a person wrong and build ourselves up, when we should be building others up (sometimes by challenging their thinking) while being a servant to all. Im daily praying, May I be transformed by the renewing of mind or let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you Oh Lord to not let bitterness or a critical spirit develop within me. PW: Is there a theological theme that you keep coming back to or that you like to explore most? CM: More of a practical theological passion in keeping people (especially twenty-somethings) connected to the body of Christ. PW: What is something you are passionate about? CM: Im currently in the midst of the 60-day Insanity challenge with Shaun T., and I passionately dislike it. Some ENC students were talking trash that I was too old to do it, and I am far too insecure to have them talk to me like that. Its a very challenging workout, though it has been fun challenging some of the students to see who is most fit. Do you know if any Point Loma students are doing Insanity? Maybe I can do week four with some PLNU students next week.

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PW: Is there anything in particular that you are hoping for during your week at PLNU? CM: We are all in different places on our journey, which at times can make it challenging to be in community. I am coming to a better understanding, however, that that is what makes community enriching. I pray that we are all open to what God may have for us wherever we may be on our journey. Wednesday Night Street Ministry is not just a chance to feed those who are hungry but instead a gathering to meet our brothers and sisters in Christ and help them.

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Homeless Ministries: Relationships start with a sandwich

by Anna Goforth Staff Writer A small group of students take a PLNU van to downtown San Diego every Wednesday night, before the campus gathers for Time Out, to serve the homeless. This week was no different. After holding hands in a prayer circle, the group of eight students set out to bring the homeless in the area meals for the night. Armed with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, chips, coffee and water bottles, the group walks the streets approaching anyone they see. We start with food and we end with relationships, said junior Susan Romero when prepping the new members Wednesday night. Romero serves as one of the leaders for the ministry, known as Wednesday Night Street. This week the group headed down to Commercial Street where many of the homeless converge at night. Once they reach downtown, the PLNU van drops students off to go find anyone in need of a meal or someone to talk to. As they walk down the dimly-lit streets of San Diego, the group sees men and women of all ages and races settled on the sidewalks with, sometimes, nothing more than a blanket. An elderly couple was nestled under a blanket tied between two shopping carts. The group made a point to stop for the couple, who gladly accepted the sandwiches and water. Hey, would you like a hot coffee or a p.b. and j.? is the typical approach used. After snacks are handed out, a few questions usually follow, sometimes a hows your night going? or a more personal how long have you been out here? Often an approach is not even necessary. At one point in the night, the homeless, who ran over when they heard that coffee was being served, swarmed the group. The stereotype for homeless people is usually that they are rude, unfriendly and dont want to talk to you, said freshman Helen Archila during Wednesday nights trip downtown. But when you do something like this where you go up and offer them food or water they are truly very friendly and open. They know that you are just there to help. All they want is someone to talk with or at least someone to listen to them. The people that the group meets is what really sticks with them, said freshman Charlie Erdman. There was one homeless woman that we met; she called herself Love, Erdman said. She asked us to pray for her and so we all started praying together and it was a real bonding experience since we as a ministry group hardly know each other as it is. We all said the Lords Prayer and then she gave us her blessings. She told us that she would pray for us and I think we should do the same for her. Sarahi Sandoval started working with the group her freshman year and is now one of the leaders. To her the Wednesday Night Street Ministry is not just a chance to feed those who are hungry but instead a gathering to meet our brothers and sisters in Christ and help them. Although Sandoval also said she understands going downtown to ap-

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Students walk downtown carrying coffee, sandwiches and smiles.

proach strangers can be intimidating for some students, she encourages them to still give it a try. Its just three hours, she said. Im pretty sure youd have spent the time watching television or talking with your friends anyways. You can probably squeeze it in. Those who come on one of our trips to down-

town San Diego get to see a different perspective on life. The experience is something I honestly just cant put into words. Wednesday Night Street ministry meets at 6:30 every Wednesday at the loading dock.

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the point weekly |September february 6, 2012 24, 2012 9/24-25: M. Golf @ California State Intercollegiate, all day. 9/24-25: W. Golf @ Grand Canyon University Fall Invitational, all day. 9/25: Volleyball @ Cal Baptist University, 7 p.m. 9/25: Soccer vs. Azusa Pacific University: M. 1 p.m., W. 3:30 p.m. 9/29: Cross Country @ Willamette Invitational, 9:30 a.m. 9/29: Soccer @ Dixie State (Utah), M. 10 a.m., W. 12:30 p.m. 9/29: Volleyball @ Dixie State (Utah), 3 p.m.

Barnts hired as PLNU Sports Information Director

by greta wall staff writer The PLNU Athletic Department has had to go through many changes since switching from the NAIA and GSAC to NCAA DII and PacWest. When former Sports Information Director Jorge de la Torre announced he would be leaving in early August, Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton and his team quickly scrambled and found a skillful replacement. On Sept. 5 Hamilton officially announced they would be bringing Danny Barnts to the team as the new SID. It was a really awkward time to be looking for an SID, especially with school just starting, said Assistant Athletic Director Russ Blunck. The school had nearly 50 applicants according to Blunck, and the athletic staff interviewed six of them in-depth. They decided that Barnts was the best fit for the job. Danny stood out because of his experience, his knowledge of social media and website work and especially his enthusiasm and passion, said Blunck. Barnts comes to PLNU from Western Oregon University where he has been the SID for the last four years. He said he is very excited to be at PLNU and has some goals in mind for his time here. I want to improve the website, make it more photo and video oriented, said Barnts. Jorge did a great job the twelve years he was here and I just want to further improve on the things he accomplished. My goal is to make this department very student oriented, giving students the chance to work for me, write stories for the website, take pictures, etc. Involving students is important to me because it was done for me as a student. As a graduate student at Boise State, Barnts had the opportunity to work as a Graduate Assistant in the Athletic department. He credits this opportunity for his success and wants to do the same type of thing for undergraduate and graduate students alike here at PLNU. Barnts is a Crescent City, Calif. native, the oldest of four children and the only boy. His love for he did not want to be an engineer, he transferred to Washington State University to study sports management. He graduated with a bachelors in sports management and went on to Boise State University to get his masters in athletic administration. So far, Barnts said he is fitting in well with the current Athletic staff at PLNU. The day Ethan hired me I got four emails from different people in the department congratulating me and welcoming me to the team, said Barnts. I try for my best trait to be my enthusiasm, so it was nice to see the enthusiasm that this team has right off the bat. I feel very welcomed. Hamilton says the experience Barnts brings, along with his positive, hard-working attitude will be a great addition to the PLNU athletic staff. We are very excited to have Danny join our department, Hamilton said. We believe he will be a great fit in every facet and are eager for him to begin work with our coaches and staff.

Danny Barnts began his duties as PLNUs Sports Information Director this week. A native of Crescent City, Calif., Barnts is replacing longtime SID Jorge de la Torre, who took a job as the Athletic Director at Edmonds Community College in Lynwood, Wash.

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sports is abounding, and he grew up playing them all football, basketball, baseball, you name it. As he has gotten older, he does not have as much time to play sports. But he finds time occasionally for

some intramural play, and says he really enjoys yard games. After graduating high school in Crescent City, he went to Sacramento State University for two years. But when he decided

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NATALIE HAMILL
VOLLEYBALL
Hamill posted 85 assists in two matches this week as the Sea Lions went 1-1 to open PacWest play. The senior from Laguna Niguel, Calif., led the Sea Lions to a 3-2 win over Academy of Art Wednesday with 54 assists, 12 digs and seven kills. Saturday she had 31 assists in a 3-0 sweep over Notre Dame de Namur.

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: CROSS COUNTRY

by macy douglas staff writer Cross country is nothing new to Coach Jerry Arvin as he begins his 25th year of coaching at PLNU. As always, he has high expectations for the 2012 season, and by the end of the year he hopes every athlete will be competing at his or her highest level. For the men, the desire to win this season is stronger than ever as they enter the programs final season. After this year, mens cross country, mens track and field and mens golf will be cut as a result of Title IX. Some of the strongest members on the mens team to watch this year are juniors Kyle Russell, Dylan Poorboy, Jacob Roth and sophomore Tyler Wilson. At this years 68th Annual Aztec Invitational, Russell placed second overall with a time of 27:20.2. The mens team placed second behind Cal State Northridge during the 8K in Balboa Park. The PLNU womens team is also looking strong this year. The Sea Lions ran the 5K with two different teams, both placing in the top ten, and coming in seventh and ninth. Senior Breelan Matranga was first to cross the finish line for PLNU, coming in 21st place with a time of 19:53.0. Matranga, along with seniors Gina Erbacci, Bailey Massenburg, Lainie Bird, Sally Rudi, sophomore Susie Bradley and freshmen Hannah Stevens, Briana Swendener, Alisa Poplawski and Ashley Matsen, have proven themselves as some of the strongest runners on the team. A year ago, the men finished fourth in the Golden State Athletic Confernence, and the women placed sixth. As PLNU enters its first year of competition in the Pacific West Conference, they will face tough competition from new foes such as Grand Canyon University, Hawaii Pacific University and Academy of Art University as well as some familiar faces like Azusa Pacific University, Fresno Pacific University and Cal Baptist University. [I want] to continue the fine tradition of Point Loma cross country teams and have each and every athlete perform at their

AT A GLANCE
Head Coach: Jerry Arvin (25th year) Mens key returners: Kyle Russell (All-GSAC), Jr.; Dylan Poorboy, Jr.; Jacob Roth, Jr.; Tyler Wilson, So.; Tristan Oliver-Mallory, So. Mens key newcomer: Tyler Norden, So. Womens key returners: Breelan Matranga (All-GSAC), Sr.; Gina Erbacci, Sr.; Lainie Bird, Sr.; Bailey Massenburg, Sr.; Susie Bradley, So.; Caitlin Brandt, So. Womens key newcomers: Ashley Matsen, Fr.; Briana Swendener, Fr.; Hannah Stevens, Fr.; Alisa Poplawski, Fr.; Sally Rudi, Sr.; Hilary Mills, Jr. 2011 finish: Men 4th in GSAC, Women 6th in GSAC

KRISTA GREGORY
W. SOCCER
Gregory played an integral role in the Sea Lions 3-0 blowout of Notre Dame de Namur Saturday that kept the ladies undefeated in PacWest play this season. A junior from Lake Forest, Calif., Gregory assisted on Natalie Swifts goal in the 13th minute and then added a goal of her own five minutes later.

highest level by the end of the season, said Arvin.

SEA LIONS SCOREBOARD

MENS SOCCER
9/22 L 0-1 vs. Notre Dame de Namur

WOMENS SOCCER
9/22 W 3-0 vs. Notre Dame de Namur

VOLLEYBALL
9/19 W 3-2 vs. Academy of Art University 9/22 W 3-0 vs. Notre Dame de Namur

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Q&A with mens soccer goalkeeper Carter Phillips

by colton irvine staff writer Carter Phillips is in his third season as goalkeeper for the PLNU mens soccer team. The junior from Santee has collected 15 saves in five games so far this season to go along with a 1.60 goals against average. The Point Weekly sat down with Phillips to talk about what its like to man the net for the Sea Lions. Point Weekly: How did you come to be the starting goalie for the PLNU soccer team? Carter Phillips: It all came together pretty late. All of the places where I was originally planning on playing fell through. I applied to Point Loma and got accepted, not planning on being on the team. I contacted the coach beforehand and he said that I could come and try out. I did that, and thankfully made the team. Im really happy to be here and love the community and Christian atmosphere. PW: Have you always been a goalie? CP: Yeah, I have been a goalie pretty much from day 1. I was always the tallest kid on the team so they would always stick me in goal. I was a goalie by default I guess. In High School I played a little on the field, but for the most part I have always been a goalie. PW: Do you ever wish you could play on the field? CP: Oh yeah, If I could play any position, it would be a holding central midfielder. Every goalies dream job is to score goals. Most goalies have pretty good shots too, because a lot of our training time is spent shooting on the other goalies on the team. PW: Some people think that being a goalie is pretty easy since there is virtually no running. What are some of the responsibilities that are unique to being a goalie? CP: The goalie has to be a leader on the team. It involves a lot of communication as well as pressure. If you make a mistake you cant just make up for it like the other field players. PW: Do you like the pressure that comes with being a goalie? CP: Yes and no. Its a love/hate thing. It feels great when youre the hero and make a big save, but its awful to let one by. One thing that goalies have to have is a short memory. You cant dwell on the past because it will affect your performance. PW: What are some of the differences of this year compared to last year? CP: There are a lot of differences. We have a new coach, Coach Wolf. He is a really good coach with a lot of success in the past. The team has had to adjust to his new system and style of play. He likes to play less direct which is different than the norm for most college soccer teams. It was an adjustment at first, but we I feel like we are really gelling together now. PW: Can you tell a difference in the competition between D2 and NAIA? CP: It is still too early to tell since we have not had that many conference games. I have heard that there are some pretty good teams that we will face this year. PW: What game in particular are you most looking forward to? CP: Oh, for sure the exhibition game against San Diego State. This will give us an idea of where we match in comparison to a lot of D-1 schools.

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Junior Carter Phillips has posted a 1.60 goals against average with 15 saves this season for the Sea Lions.

Jakes Take: The truth

about Moneyball
by jacob roth sports editor For some inexplicable reason, the Oakland As just keep winning. The average fan probably couldnt name more than three players on the roster, yet the As are 20 games above .500 and on track to snag a playoff spot. If I werent extremely biased and bitter about the Angels fading postseason chances, Id say that the As are the best story in baseball this season. But I am, so I wont. Baseball fans will tell you that the secret is Moneyball. You know, the book by Michael Lewis (the guy who wrote The Blind Side) that also turned into an Oscarnominated movie. Of course, it didnt actually win any Oscars. In case you arent familiar, Moneyball is the idea that smaller market franchises (i.e. the As) cant just throw money at superstars like the selfish, overpaid bandwagonning Yankees do every year. So instead, they need to use advance statistical research to draft and sign lesser-known players who can do all the things the big-name players do get on base, score runs and play defense for a fraction of the cost. The concept was popularized by Billy Beane, who took over as Oaklands General Manger after the 1997 season. Since then hes led the As to five playoff appearances and four division titles. At 86-66, the As crop of noname players seems to be priming for a postseason run. But I have no doubts in my mind that they will most definitely not win the World Series. Why? Because Moneyball has never actually worked. For the As at least. If you havent seen the film, the entire plot builds up to Oaklands legendary 20-game win streak during the 2002 season. That year, the As won 103 games, took the American League West division title and then choked in the first round of the playoffs to the Twins. You know who won the World Series that year? The Angels! Under Beane, the As have a whopping record of 1292-1126. Theyre not exactly what youd call a juggernaut. In their five playoff appearances since 1998, theyve gotten it out of the first round just once and made the World Series exactly zero times. Considering the teams payroll over the past 14 seasons, their results have been impressive. During Beanes tenure, Oaklands payroll has never ranked in the top half of the Major Leagues, landing above the bottom third just twice. Since 1998, only the 2003 Marlins have won the World Series without one of the leagues highest payrolls. Sure, theyve had a couple of 100-win seasons, but the As have never won when it really mattered (just like Lebron Ja wait that joke doesnt work anymore). It depends on how you define success for a sports team. Is success putting together a strong regular season and then crumbling in the playoffs? Or is success marked by a championship and

VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS NDMU 3-0

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Jessica Van Loo scored the game-winning goal to give the Sea Lions a 1-0 win over Academy of Art University Saturday in San Francisco. The Sea Lions improved to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in their first season in the Pacific West Conference.

nothing less? Personally, Id take the championship. Apparently, fans in Oakland agree with me because they havent ranked higher than 26th in average attendance since 2005. Im from the Bay Area and have been to plenty of As games. That heap of concrete they have for a stadium is

like a ghost town. It makes sense too. I mean, if your teams big Hollywood movie centers on a season where they lost in the first round, then its probably time to re-evaluate things. The sabermetric statistical principles of Moneyball can and have worked for other MLB teams

such as the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals aka, teams with actual money to spend. As for the Oakland As, I am certain they will exit playoffs just like Moneyball at the Oscars: empty-handed. Follow Jacob on Twitter: @Loma_sports_guy

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Could there really be a Mrs. Christ?

A recently-revealed piece of papyrus smaller than a credit card shows ancient claim to Jesus wife.
by Mark Bilby, Ph.D.
Professor of Theology

REASONS FOR SKEPTICISM

1. Lack of literary context 2. Ambiguity

There are numerous reasons to be highly skeptical about the newly discovered, so-called Jesus Wife papyrus fragment. Dr. Stephen Emmel, a leading international Coptologist, has already expressed serious doubts about its authenticity, as have other experts. Even if the fragment were shown to be authentic, it is: too partial (a tiny fragment without broader literary context); too ambiguous (the lacunae/gaps within the fragment prevent one from knowing exactly to whom my wife might refer); too late (4th century); too far removed (a Coptic text without any known Greek antecedent); too isoby Camron Cluff Editorial Cartoonist

lated (the only text in antiquity to mention Jesus having a wife) and too contradictory to key early texts (canonical and non-canonical) about Jesus and Mary (which depict her as an apostle and his leading female disciple, not as his wife) to be taken seriously as evidence about the historical Jesus and Mary Magdalene. While some reports are circulating claiming that we cannot know that Jesus was really single and celibate, this is by far the most reasonable conclusion based on the evidence of 1st century CE Judaism (Josephus description of the Essenes), the earliest Christian texts (esp. 1 Corinthians, as well as canonical and non-canonical Gospels), and the quite early obsession that followers of Jesus had with celi-

bacy as a form of imitating Christ and some of his apostles (e.g., the stories of Paul and Thecla).

Perhaps this new controversy can help us remember why celibacy was not incidental to Jesus
Still, even exaggerated and sensationalist news reports can have an educational valueto push historians and theologians to re-examine ancient texts and traditions, and to explore questions whose answers have often been taken for granted. Such controversies can also lead to fruitful self-examination. Why does it even matter to us if Jesus was celi-

bate or not? Churches in the US often deify the nuclear family and dont take Jesus celibacy seriously as something deserving of imitation. We tell people to be like Jesus, but also to get married and have kids in order to be accepted. Being single and celibate is often looked upon not as a gift to the Church, but instead as a social stigma and career obstacle. Contrary to Jesus own teaching, we envision heaven as a permanent extension of the nuclear family. Perhaps this new controversy can help us remember why celibacy was not incidental to Jesus, nor some random fact of history, but actually quite central to the life and preaching of Jesus, as well as that of the Church throughout history.

3. Time period

4. Coptic text 5. Only known text with such claims 6. Contradicts credited earlier texts

In response to Remembering 9/11

by Ian McKay
Contributor

Note: These are Ians personal views and do not represent PLNU or ASB. for the men and women who died in office buildings and planes, but it also breaks for those two children and the thousands of others who have lost their lives because of actions taken in response to that fateful day 11 years ago. It breaks for the fathers who have held their bloodied and lifeless sons that were mistaken at military checkpoints for radicals. It breaks for the mothers that weep for their daughters who were raped by occupation troops too disassociated with reality to understand the pain they were causing. It breaks for the children that have become orphans because of miscalculated bombings. It breaks for Muslims, both here and abroad, who have suffered persecution and hate crimes. It breaks because such violence and hate breaks the heart of Christ. As a Christian, I believe we are called to mourn for all. I cannot reconcile the notion that we should only remember those that carried coveted American passports and died under the banner of red, white and blue. The banner of Christ stretches far beyond our borders, tragedies, and sorrow. Where are the moments of silence for the innocent people that have died because of our drone attacks? Where are the flags for the estimated more than100,000 civilians that have died in Iraq since Americas 2003 occupation? U.S Must Join the World: In the months after the disaster, I often heard how September 11 changed the world. But I dont think the attacks changed the world...I have never heard anyone say that the horrific massacres of 1994 in Rwanda which took more than five hundred thousand liveschanged the world...I have not even heard that the daily loss of eight thousand souls in sub-Saharan Africa due to AIDS changed the world. Were these people less important than my dear brother? As a community and a university that pursues a vibrant faith, we are called to pursue the heart of God. A heart I believe mourns the loss and tragedies of all humanity not just those of our nation.

Dawn had not yet broke when the operation began. The September sun was reaching the horizon and by the time it set the day would be marked by tremendous tragedy. The operatives moved swiftly; it was time to act. Innocent people were waking and preparing for another day of work, ignorant to the devastation that was minutes away. Sadly, Im not referring to September 11, 2001; Im describing September 11, 2005. This was a day when American soldiers placed an explosive device outside a suspicious residence in northern Iraq. By 6 a.m., a ten-year-old girl and a one-year-old boy were dead killed while they slept. They have parents who still mourn their loss and a God devastated by the killing of his beautiful creation. When I reflect upon September 11, my heart not only breaks

I cannot reconcile the notion that we should only remember those who died under the banner of red, white and blue.
Rita Lasar, an average 70-yearold American who lost her brother on September 11, 2001, wrote in an essay entitled To Avoid Another September 11,

Please pass the pepper

by Hana Eades
Opinion Editor

Awkward Sea Lion : Sharing your Loma fails

You accidentally forget to attach your essay...
...and remember to send it five hours later

To the prankster who loosened the top of the pepper in the caf, Though I enjoy seasoning my food with pepper, I cant explain how frustrated I was to have the entire jar poured over my sandwich last week. Not only was that rude, but it was wasteful. When the black pepper plant begins to go extinct, I will blame you and others like you who think its funny to watch pepper-lovers dump several ounces of it over their meals. Or did you even watch? Did you leave the lid off and just walk away? What pleasure did you get in acting with such unrefined behavior? Though my sandwich was full of flavor, your inconsiderate act was tasteless. Sincerly, Hana

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You raise your hands during worship... ...and someone gives you
a high-five

Your roommate is washing dishes...

...and you slowly put your plate into the sink