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NAIA NATIONALS
Student athletes expelled from PLNU

by abby hamblin number of baseball players and other athletes were expelled Friday for violations of the schools alcohol and hazing policies, according to Vice President for Student Development Caye Smith. Smith would not elaborate on the events causing the disciplinary action, citing an ongoing investigation and a commitment to student privacy. More important than the facts themselves is the importance of the context, and our context is one in which we value our students, we value their educational opportunity here, we value our athletic teams and we are never interested in competition
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without also the development of character, Smith said. Smith said students who wish to appeal PLNU expulsions can submit a letter of appeal within 72 hours of the expulsion. She will then meet with the students to determine if the expulsions should be withheld or altered. A number of baseball players were contacted in regard to their involvement with the events in question, but all declined to comment at this time. Baseball Head Coach Joe Schaefer could not be reached in time to comment. Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton declined to comment apart from saying, Athletics is fully cooperating with the Dean of Students and his office.
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The womens soccer and volleyball teams will play in NAIA National Opening Round matches on Saturday, Nov. 19. The womens soccer team will host University of Science and Arts (Okla.) at 11 a.m., and the volleyball team will host California State University, San Marcos at 2 p.m.
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Americas Cup World Series comes to San Diego

by katie callahan
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Americas Cup, an event that brings the worlds best sailors to one place to compete, kicked off World Series San Diego on Sunday. Racing begins every day around 1 p.m. through Nov. 20. This event brings the sailing community of Point Loma out to experience the skills of teams from France, Sweden, China, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, Korea and the U.S. The event has various fleet races, speed trials and match races, up until the final 40-minute
fleet race. Not only is PLNU just a short drive away from Americas Cup Harbor where the races will take place, but it also has ties to the event in another way. At its recent Fall Festival, PLNU honored one of the community leaders who in 1987, according to the PLNU website, played a leading role in bringing Americas Cup to San Diego. The recipient, Malin Burnham, has been a world-renowned sailor for five decades and became the youngest skipper to win a World Championship in the International Star Class at the age of 17.
Andy LaDow is an active local sailor who is currently on the board of directors for the Sailing Events Association of San Diego (SEA), the organization that put this event together with the purpose of attracting large-scale, national sailing events to San Diego Bay. LaDow said in previous years boats appeared to be specks out in the ocean, but this years races are more spectator friendly. Well, this is something thats more of a stadium-type environment on the bay where theres viewing areas, and also the boats are completely different than anything thats been ridden before,
LaDow said. These boats, as LaDow described them, are technologically advanced. Theyre these state-of-theart, all-carbon fiber, super light, high-performance catamarans that go 30 to 50 miles per hour with a winged sail, just powered by wind, LaDow said. According to LaDow, in the last Americas Cup in Spain, Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle, won the Cup and stands as its defender. The Oracle Racing Team from the U.S. will automatically be in the Americas Cup Finals, which [cont. AMERICAS CUP p. 2]
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will be held in San Francisco in Oct. 2013. All the boats at this race are training and will race each other within the next year to face Oracle in the finals. LaDow said Oracle is the favorite in this race, despite other strong teams like New Zealand and Sweden. The Americas Cup trophy has been fought over for more than 120 years. LaDow noted that when the defender wins and receives the trophy, he or she gets to decide the specifics of the race. However, Ellison gave the management of the Cup to an independent group he established so as not to give his team an advantage. LaDow also said students should attend the event for its uniqueness and sophistication. The uniqueness is that what theyll see as a student is the incredible amount of logistics, technology, manpower, teamwork, coordination and money that goes into the hosting and the execution of this type of event, LaDow said. Dr. Rick Kennedy, a professor of history at PLNU and an avid sailor, described how this race deals with technology, not skill and danger as in other races, such as the California Trans Pac. He also said students should get out of the bubble on campus and should understand that this is a world event. Get out of the bubble or whatever it is we are up here on top of the hill, said Kennedy. San Diego is a wonderful town. [Students] should do all the events in San Diego. This will be a world event. You should be down there supporting it. Sophomore Kimberly Miller, a student who lived on a sailboat for eight years, said that though she hadnt thought of attending the event, Americas Cup is an art form in action. I hadnt really thought about attending the events, but I think it would be a great experience to see all of those multimillion-dollar ships in action, said Miller. A lot of people in the U.S. do not look toward sailing as a sport, but only [as] a fun, recreational thing. I think it goes beyond that it is a sport, it is a science and its also an art, and the Americas Cup sailors portray all of those things with perfection. Kennedy spends time taking students sailing as well and said he is motivated by the fun of the activity. Well, the just for the fun of it is the biblical principle, If God gives you an ocean, you should use it, you know? said Kennedy. Thats why you go surfing or anything else. Its why you go backpacking. Its here. You want to enjoy it. PLNU does not currently have a sailing team, but Kennedy said student motivation could change that. A couple of years ago, a sailing team was established by students who had never sailed before. Kennedy was the teams adviser. These students raced against schools such as the University of California Santa Cruz, UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara. The sailing team at nearby Point Loma High School is nationally recognized for winning championships and retaining first place in the district for more than five years. Jake Reynolds, a senior at Point Loma High School and the teams captain, commented on why Americas Cup is special to him. Well, the events really special to me in the way that its the pinnacle of our sport, said Reynolds. Its the oldest trophy in the world. Its really crazy to think that the best sailors in the world are right in front of you, and its really cool to see that all these people are here just to kind of get a taste of it. It makes me want to pursue sailing and try harder. If wind is present in any of the races, Reynolds said students would enjoy watching the outcome. For one, if it gets windy, it gets really cool; you can see all the cool crashes, said Reynolds. The boats are really high tech and really fast. Its really kind of fun to watch. Its a new groundbreaking sport that not a lot of people know or get to compete in. Its a little change of pace from basketball or football. According to Reynolds, San Diegos sailing community breeds some of the best sailors. We have a huge sailing town, said Reynolds. We have so many Olympians that come out of San Diego Yacht Club. Americas got winners that come out of San Diego Yacht Club; once you kind of get the fever for it and you live in Point Loma, you dont really stop. Miller said the time she spent time living on a sailboat provided invaluable lessons. I lived on a 50-foot wooden sailboat for eight years of my life, and they have been some of the best and most influential ever, said Miller. Sailing and travel became my entire life. Living on a boat and just sailing in general taught me so much about myself and the world around me. Just the practicals of how to sail a boat taught me things like hard work, attention to detail, responsibility, taking care of your equipment. Kennedy explained why he likes to go sailing, saying that more of it has to do with the wind, the water and fitting into nature. It [sailing], like surfing, is a sport where your goal is not to overcome nature or prove how strong you are, said Kennedy. Your goal is to fit in and find your little zone,
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your little niche within the wind and the water. For people interested in attending any of the Americas Cup races, LaDow said the best places to watch the events are Broadway Pier and Harbor Island. Coverage of the event can be found on YouTube, where the event is televised by a live feed, and the Americas Cup homepage, which features the Twitter feed with live racing posts.
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Obama announces new plan for student loan debt

Students could pay 10 percent back on loans instead of 15 percent
by max hemington
staff writer
When President Obama passed a bill two years ago that focused on health care reform, he included a provision to reform student loans and repayment plans. This provision was not supposed to be enacted until 2014, a few years after some college students would have already started paying off their private and federal loans. On Oct. 26, the president took action that demanded attention from students across the nation. He announced plans to move up the previously stated student loan reformation so that it would be enacted in 2012. President Obamas plan with these reformations is to ease the load on students struggling to pay back the federal loans they borrowed to finance their education. This move comes in light of rising tuition costs for both public and private schools, as well as a 9.4 percent unemployment rate for college graduates under the age of 24, the highest number in 15 years. In 2010, two-thirds of American graduating students left school with an average debt of $25,250, according to whitehouse.gov. As of August 2010, student loan debt, federal and pri-
vate combined, surpassed the national credit card debt, according to The Wall Street Journal. At PLNU, approximately 87 percent of the student body received some sort of financial aid in the 20102011 school year. In the last school year alone, PLNU undergraduate loans totaled around $10 million, while only 3.4 percent of that came from private loans.
We know that [a federal loan is] one of the best kinds of loans that you can get. It has all kinds of protection, especially when you leave school. Pam Macias
The reality these days is that most students do have to get at least one federal student loan, said Pam Macias, financial aid director. We have accepted that and we know that [a federal loan is] one of the best kinds of loans that you can get. It has all kinds of protection, especially when you leave school. Private and federal loans have
different payment plans that are focused on helping students pay back what they owe. The main difference between a private and federal loan is the nature of the loan provider. In the case of private loans, students receive their loans directly from a bank or credit union. When they finish school, students are in debt to whatever private lender gave them their student loan. In the case of federal loans, students borrow straight from the federal government and pay the government back after school. Besides the source of the loan, there are also varying interest rates and repayment plans that are offered by the two types of loan providers. The changes resulting from this new provision will only affect federal student loans. The biggest alteration is in the way students will pay back their loans to the government. A policy of income-based repayment (IBR) will be employed with this new policy. When the policy comes into play, students who qualify for the IBR will be required to pay 10 percent of their income, as opposed to the current 15 percent. According to federalstudentaid. gov, qualification for IBR is based on a persons family size and income. An individuals loan servicer will take these factors into account to calcu-
late an individuals eligibility. Parent Plus loans (loans made through parents) are also eligible for consideration in this repayment program. Loans that have been defaulted on already are the only federal loans that are completely ineligible. Any remaining debt will be absolved after 20 years, instead of the previous limit of 25 years. Another significant difference deals with how students get federal loans. Students will now go straight to the government for loans instead of going through private banks, which have typically acted as middlemen. But the main message the president will make in his proposal is related to the economy, said Dr. Rosco Williamson, professor of political science, via e-mail. As long as people are paying off debts, they arent buying other things. If the debt is forgiven and/or interest rates on the loans are reduced, then graduates will spend more on other things and stimulate the economy. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, another change students need to be aware of is that the interest rate on federal loans is set to double to 6.8 percent in the next year. For the average borrower with $24,000 of debt, that would mean nearly $5,000 more in interest over a 10-year loan repayment term. According to CNN, the rise in inter-
est in the next year and longer repayment periods could negatively affect students, but the effects cannot be determined until the repayment plan is enacted. Its definitely something that is important to me, said junior Kinzi Halle, a biology major. I support myself and I plan to go to graduate school, so anything to help students like me is a positive. Regardless of the increase in interest, I think this new repayment plan will benefit those with federal loans. This increase comes after a long trend of consistent shrinking of student loan interest rates. The hiked interest rates are one reason Macias said she wants students to know that loans are not the only way to pay for school. What I wish students knew is that we want students to get every penny of free federal, state and institutional money that they can to attend school here, said Macias. We would want loans to be the last option. We are your best advocates. We proactively try to find anything you might be eligible for. Students should contact their loan providers or talk to Student Financial Services in Draper Hall to find out whether they qualify for IBR.
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The fairytale gowns of Homecoming

Q&A with Homecoming Court stylist Kelsey Bergstrom
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by cory saul
Ever had a white-knuckle deadline? How about sketching, designing and assembling seven unique formal dresses in just two weeks? Junior Kelsey Bergstrom, a fashion merchandising major, has done just that. Her position as court stylist on the Homecoming Coronation Committee landed her the task of creating a special dress for every lady in the Homecoming Court. The princesses will be seen in their gowns during the Homecoming Variety Show and Coronation on Friday, Nov. 18. Bergstrom took a break from her busy schedule to answer a few questions via e-mail. The Point Weekly: How did you get the opportunity to design the dresses for the Homecoming Court? Kelsey Bergstrom: I have designed a collection for PLNUs Annual ASB Fashion Show for the past two years and have loved the experience and the opportunity to use the gifts and passion that God has given me. I think [sophomore] Ian Crane knew about my involvement in the fashion show when he asked me to be the stylist for the Homecoming Court this year. I immediately accepted the position and was so honored to be thought of for such an amazing position on the Homecoming Coronation Committee. Ian and I got to talking, and originally my role was to go shopping with the princesses and help them buy a dress to wear, but then we started talking about my design experience and he offered up the idea of me designing and constructing original pieces, and
I just couldnt say no to that! I knew that it was going to be an extreme time commitment to make seven dresses in two weeks (I only had two weeks because that is when the court was selected), but I knew that I couldnt pass up such an amazing opportunity to do something that I love. PW: Did you incorporate the Homecoming theme Lets Talk Story into your inspiration/design in any way? KB: I absolutely love the storybook theme this year. It was no problem for me to create a collection with a whimsical theme. Every girl wants to wear a beautiful floor-length gown that flows behind her when she walks! I had a clear vision from the start of what I wanted these dresses to look like. The committee decided on a jewel tones color scheme, so I stuck to that and incorporated a ton of silk organza and other lightweight fabrics that give off the whimsical, fairytale theme. PW: How did you take each of the ladies personalities and styles into account during the design process? KB: Because of the unique time frame that I was working with, I had to sketch out all of these dresses before I even knew who the girls selected for court would be. I sat down one afternoon and cranked out about 20 different sketches and then chose my top 10 favorites and presented them to the committee. I would have to make seven dresses total, including Alissa Birds, last years queen. When I got the e-mail announcing
who was chosen for the court, I immediately e-mailed them all to set up a time to come to my room to get their measurements taken. Before they got measured, I had already assigned a dress to each girl according to her body type and personal style. I wanted each girl to feel beautiful and comfortable. PW: How did you incorporate your own taste/style/fashion sense? KB: I recently got back from a summer study abroad program in Paris and I have been so changed and influenced from my time spent there. I see a lot of those themes in this collection of dresses. I absolutely love designing dresses. They are my favorite type of apparel to design and construct. I can definitely see myself designing gowns in the future. I love interesting necklines and uneven hemlines, and those two elements can be seen in every dress in its own unique way. I definitely have some signature trademarks that have shown through these dresses. PW: You also helped pick out the mens suits. What part did you play there? KB: I loved being a part of the mens fashion choices as well. Katy ONeil and I drove all of the princes to Friar Tux to get fitted for their suits. I chose the suit color and style that they will be wearing as well as their color and style of tie. They will all be wearing the same style tie but in a different color. The colors are in the same jewel-toned color scheme, but I tried hard to make sure that the
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Junior Kelsey Bergstrom had the opportunity to design and construct dresses for the 2011 PLNU Homecoming Court. The six princesses and last years queen, Alissa Bird, will wear the gowns during Fridays Variety Show and Coronation.
guys ties didnt match the dresses of the ladies they would be escorting in the Variety Show. I didnt want it to be too matchy. This isnt the prom! PW: What was the biggest problem or frightening moment you faced while assembling the dresses? KB: I would say that the time crunch was the most frightening issue I faced while constructing these dresses. It was interesting trying to figure out how I was going to approach this task since no one has gone before me. I usually blocked out about three hours and completed an entire dress. It was a little challenging to be doing all of this in the middle of midterms and my job as an RA, but I have recently realized that in the midst of my crazy schedule and classes, it is so nice to be able to just create these beautiful
dresses. I have found that it really relaxes me and reminds me what my talents and gifts are. PW: What will you remember from this experience? KB: I have just really appreciated this amazing opportunity to share what I love doing with my student body and the alumni of PLNU. I am so happy to be doing this for them. I have gotten so much encouragement and love from so many of my friends and professors, and that really means the world to me. I am so lucky to have found my passion and a way to use it. I just cant wait to see them all up there on the stage! These are all such amazing women, and I feel so privileged to have the chance to make them feel beautiful and confident on their exciting night!
this loma life... the five senses of Disney magic

by kaylie pullin
staff writer
The feeling is utterly indescribable. There is no way to explain the overwhelming sense of happiness and excitement people of all ages get while walking down Main Street, USA at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. With Mickey Mouses 83rd birthday coming up on Nov. 18, people are starting to reect on what makes Disneyland so special. Disneyland has been a huge success, bringing in over 600 million guests since its opening in 1955. However, opening day was such a disaster that the park was predicted to fail within a year. It had opened on a day that was a scorching 101 degrees and the street asphalt had not dried yet, which led to womens heels sinking into the cement. By the end of the rst day, all but two of the 48 Autopia cars had crashed and about half the rides were broken. Luckily, after such a rough beginning, Disneyland, like Hercules, went from zero to hero. Running the happiest place on Earth while welcoming 65,000 guests
a day is no easy task. Thousands of minor details that most people do not think about are sprinkled all over the park so that guests always leave wanting to come right back. The most obvious reason Disneyland brings so much fun and excitement to people is because of the rides and attractions. Splash Mountain and Soaring Over California are the best rides! said freshman Jeremy Arruda. Its a lot more fun when you act out the rides! You have to get into it, not just ride it. The less obvious reason Disneyland is so magical is because the park designers created it to appeal to every one of the human senses. Disneyland is a visual feast. Whether it is the special effects of Indiana Jones, the illusions in the Haunted Mansion, the colors of T oontown or the famous reworks, the eyes always have something to enjoy. [The reworks] are my absolute favorite! said freshman Kendall Cavaletto. You can even tell when you enter a new Land by the ground; it changes from cobblestone to smooth green
asphalt to bricks depending on what Land you enter. If you ever feel like the walk out is a lot longer than the walk in, that is another illusion. The buildings on Main Street are built at an angle so that the eager walk in feels much shorter than the Mom-I-dont-wantto-leave-yet walk out. And who could forget the dazzling Light Parade? As a child, I remember always watching the Main Street Electrical
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Parade, said freshman Kellyn James. I thought it was the greatest thing ever, and I would listen to [The Electrical Parade] song all the time. As far as sound goes, Disneyland has a huge advantage because it can use the award-winning music kids have grown up with from classic Disney movies. Even the ambient music throughout the park ts the themes of different Lands and queuing areas. Its a subconscious happy trigger throughout the park. Some rides, such as Indiana Jones, Star T ours and Space Mountain, incorporate the sense of touch. Indiana Jones has very bumpy, realistic movement, and you can even feel gusts of wind rushing past you. Disneyland has mastered tickling the sense of smell as well. Almost every ride has a distinct scent. The Haunted Mansion smells cold and dusty, Splash Mountain has a dirty, rabbit-hole smell and Pirates of the Caribbean has a recycled-water smell. The designers of Disney even inserted hidden scentdispersing vents on Main Street. Most of the year the scent is vanilla, but peppermint is pumped out during the
Christmas season. And as for taste, Disney offers a variety of restaurants and food stores that will suit everyones taste buds. The face characters (costumed personalities) are one of the favorites for children. Disney princes, princesses and other characters roam the parks talking, taking photos and signing autograph books for children. Even the face characters have strict rules most people dont pick up on; they never point with one nger (they point with two) because its considered rude. They are not allowed to break character even behind off-limits gates so kids dont peek through and see a headless Mickey. Disneyland sparks loads of nostalgia for our generation, bringing many students back to some of the happiest times of their lives. There are many reasons, explanations and opinions for why Disneyland is such a happy place. Whether it is the bigger features, such as rides and roller coasters, or the smaller, less noticeable elements, such as scent-dispersing vents, most can agree that the real explanation is nothing but pure Disney magic.
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Pastors offer fresh perspectives at Alliance Conference

by hana eades
staff writer
A weekend packed full of concerts, speakers, drama teams, dance crews and individual workshops, the Alliance Conference was a youth convention unlike any ordinary youth group gathering. The annual event lasted from Friday evening until late Saturday night, Nov. 11-12, at
Horizon North County Church. The speakers included Pastor Jason David Sluyter of San Diego; Pastor Steven Davis of Portland, Ore.; Pastor Tony Wood of Corona, Calif.; and Pastor Jergen Matthesius of Sydney, Australia (recently San Diego). Many bands performed, including RadioFuture, After Eden and Go Project. On Saturday, there were numerous workshops where those who attended split into groups based on their interests and talents. The
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Worship band RadioFuture played You Wont Relent during the Alliance Conference held at Horizon North County Church in Rancho Santa Fe.
workshops included Worship Ministry, Youth Ministry, Childrens Ministry, Campus Outreach, Sharing Your Faith, Suicide Prevention, Media and Ministry, Street Art and Shirt Design, Photography, Hip Hop Dance and Drama and Human Videos. This was PLNU freshman Shawn Arrudas first time attending the Alliance Conference. Before the conference, he had never heard of dance being used as a form of worship. Im interested to see how the dance teams incorporate God into their songs, Arruda said. Arruda later said that his mind was blown after watching the first dance group perform. After the conference, Arruda summarized what he learned in the Hip Hop Dance workshop. No matter what, God wants us to raise our hands and praise him, Arruda said. By dancing Im giving my whole body in worship. Sluyter of NexGen (One Generation under God) opened the conference Friday evening with the topic of unifying denominations. He asked why denominations have different images of Jesus and what gives humans the right to put a familiar face to God depending on their culture. God is going to burn away your assumptions, Sluyter said, and he will show you that this is Jesus. In his message None but Jesus on Saturday afternoon, Sluyter preached out of the book of Philippians. He spoke about the indescribable love and creativity that Christ has for Gods children. Jesus likes to take the things weve given up on and kicked to the curb, he said, pacing the stage, and make those things better than we could imagine. Another speaker, Davis from I Live Youth
Church in Portland, Ore., discussed John 17. The only thing that will unify us is Jesus, Davis said. The one thing that segregates most of America is the church. Alliance is the first step. Davis preached about the overlooked topic of love and said to be sure to not miss it. The most simple things can be the easiest to miss, Davis said. We miss the simple truth that God loves you. Wood opened his message Friday evening by calling out individuals of the congregation and saying their guilt and insecurities do not exist with God. He said the death of Christ did not happen so that those who read Scripture can simply glaze their eyes over as they read the text; rather, a deeper meaning to the story is to not let someone else label you. Meet the real Jesus, and understand who you are. You are a child of God. Matthesius focused on the miracle of Jesus healing the blind in his sermon. We dont need more religion, said Matthesius. We just need a fresh encounter with Jesus. He continued by explaining that without vision, our identities are lost. When you look in a mirror, you dont see you; you see a reflection of you, said Matthesius. Matthesius also said humans were created in the image of God, and until they see God, they are unable to clearly see who they are. Identity is wrapped up in your destiny, he said, and your destiny is wrapped up in your identity. You will realize who you are when you realize whose you are.
Psychology course prepares intimate couples for marriage

by kimberly miller
staff writer
Females, blondes and hipsters come in abundance at PLNU, and over the years these subgroups have been joined by another growing student body: married and engaged couples. As the stereotypical saying of ring by spring is continually coming true, these couples have been given a unique opportunity not found at many other universities. The PLNU department of psychology offers a class in the spring called PSY 490: Intimate Couples. Taught by Dr. John Wu, the class gives students an opportunity to increase intimacy and decrease the odds of divorce. Students taking this class must be engaged or married and take it together as a couple. Wu, who began designing and teaching the class nine years ago, said the material covers two basic principles: healthy communication and attachment needs. Through a variety of readings, lectures, small group discussions and hands-on activities, students learn everything from the psychology of gender and how it applies to marriage to proper communication skills and spirituality in marriage. Wu said the class is not designed for students wondering if they would be good for marriage, but rather for those already committed to marriage and wanting to increase their knowledge. The class is for healthy couples that want to make a great thing greater, said Wu. After working as a professor at the University of California, San Diego, Wu came to PLNU and was struck by
the marked social differences in the principle of marriage on campus. Wu said that while other universities do have married and engaged couples, the number of couples at PLNU is much larger. Because of the large population of couples, the creation of the Intimate Couples class was well received by both administration and students of the PLNU community. While other universities offer similar classes, PLNUs course is unique in its content. Universities such as Biola University, San Diego State University and MidAmerica Nazarene University offer classes such as Psychology of Marriage and Psychology of Human Sexual Behavior, while other schools, such as Northwest Nazarene University and Azusa Pacific University, do not offer any classes in specific relation to marriage or sexuality. Students who have previously taken the class said that they have learned many real life lessons through the class. Alumnus David Hart, who graduated in 2010 with a business administration degree, said that he and his wife Brittany Hart often use techniques and skills they learned from the class. Everything we learned is applicable now, especially the various communication skills, said David Hart. Brittany Hart, a PLNU alumna, said that as a psychology major, she placed great importance on receiving premarital instruction from a licensed psychologist and has learned many applicable lessons from Wu. Dr. Wu taught me that truly investing in a person means getting
to know who they are when no one is around and meeting them at their level, she said. Corinne Ray, a 2011 PLNU alumna, said she enjoyed how Wu gave students examples from his own marriage and journeyed with them in a personal way. He seemed to meet couples where they were in their relationships and related to each couple as to what was going on at that point, said Ray. Because of how the techniques and materials discussed in the class
applied to each couple individually, David and Brittany Hart both recommended the course to any engaged couple. The topics covered and activities for the class may seem trivial when going through it, but it will create a safe environment in anyones relationship to grow, said Brittany Hart. One engaged couple, Sarah Kounter and Trevor Kirby, both PLNU seniors who are hoping to take the Intimate Couples course this spring, said they are eager to see
their relationship grow. Kounter said she is excited to marry Kirby, but that she knows it is not going to be an easy adjustment. I know, however, that this class will play a big role in learning how to deal with any issues within marriage, Kounter said. We want to start off as prepared as possible. Wu said there is still room in the class, and he encourages interested couples to apply soon. The class is scheduled for Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
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HOMECOMING 2011
Distinguished Achievement Award Winners
Each year the Alumni Association selects two alumni to receive the Distinguished Achievement Award: one minister and one layperson. This award is given for significant and outstanding lifetime accomplishments in a profession or in service to a charitable or nonprofit organization. To be considered, a nominee must have a strong Christian testimony that impacts the lives of others. Only a person who has received a baccalaureate, post graduate or honorary degree from this institution is qualified to receive the Distinguished Achievement Award.
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HOMECOMING COURT... WHOS GOT YOUR VOTE?

SENIORS IN THE RUNNING
Daniel Kwon (The Kwon Artist)

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Chino Hills, Calif. WHATS YOUR MAJOR? Biochemistry, pre-med. WHEN YOURE OFFICIALLY AN ALUMNUS, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE DOING? Be in medical school and the Air Force. WHAT PLNU ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/CLUBS/ MINISTRIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? Im a part of the awesome RA team of Goodwin Hall (aka Gryffindor), a vice president of the Point Loma Pre-Health Student Association, one of the Green Sea Hooligans, in the Rugby Club (but taking a break this semester), and Im just getting into Great Escapes! WHATS SOMETHING THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU (HIDDEN TALENTS, HOBBIES, ETC.)? I really enjoy cooking, especially grilling. Id do it more often if time permitted. IF YOU COULD GROW UP AND BECOME ANY TEACHER AT PLNU, WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE AND WHY? Doc Wood. Hes the only professor I know who roams the library the day before an exam acting like the Grinch whos out to rob his students of hope in doing well, when in reality, hes caring enough to check on them and be there to answer any questions. He probably wont admit this, but I know. LETS TALK STORY SINCE THIS YEARS THEME IS LETS TALK STORY, HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP YOUR STORY AT PLNU IN ONE SENTENCE? I cant explain my being here at PLNU (along with the astounding blessings of seeing the beautiful sunset over the ocean daily, the prestigious level of higher education and the priceless sense of community saturated with a real love) apart from God, so he humbles me deeply and causes my consuming desire to be to give him all of my life so that he may be glorified in it.
Aimi Malia Ah Sing

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Kailua, Hawaii WHATS YOUR MAJOR? English literature education, minor in French WHEN YOURE OFFICIALLY AN ALUMNA, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE DOING? I hope to be headed into a masters or Ph.D. program for English education with some focus in writing theory and pedagogy. WHAT PLNU ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/CLUBS/ MINISTRIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? RA for Nease 8th Floor, Concert Choir, Hui o Hawaii, Writers Studio WHATS SOMETHING THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU (HIDDEN TALENTS, HOBBIES, ETC.)? I ballroom and swing dance. Also, I LOVE grammar ... almost as much as I love tenors. IF YOU COULD GROW UP AND BECOME ANY TEACHER AT PLNU, WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE AND WHY? I would like to be a combination of Dr. Phil Bowles and Professor. Charlene Pate! They teach my two most favorite courses in the LJML department: English grammar and usage AND writing theory and pedagogy, with the passion and compassion I hope to someday share with my students. LETS TALK STORY SINCE THIS YEARS THEME IS LETS TALK STORY, HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP YOUR STORY AT PLNU IN ONE SENTENCE? My story at Point Loma has been one of growthgrowth in relationship, growth with God and growth as Aimi, coming to know that God is my only constant.
Shadwa Boctor
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Currently Huntington Beach, Calif. WHATS YOUR MAJOR? Interior design (yes, we really do have interior design here!) WHEN YOURE OFFICIALLY AN ALUMNA, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE DOING? Taking over the world!!!!!!!!! (Is that an option?) WHAT PLNU ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/CLUBS/ MINISTRIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? Mostly RA and elderly outreach on and off! WHATS SOMETHING THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU (HIDDEN TALENTS, HOBBIES, ETC.)? I can down an entire pot of coffee with no side effects. ... Its a talent that most people strive to achieve but have yet to master. IF YOU COULD GROW UP AND BECOME ANY TEACHER AT PLNU, WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE AND WHY? Professor Myers, an amazing interior design professor here who is fun and crazy and has so much knowledge, plus she teaches at the high school! LETS TALK STORY SINCE THIS YEARS THEME IS LETS TALK STORY, HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP YOUR STORY AT PLNU IN ONE SENTENCE? Insanely wonderful and full of amazing relationships; choosing to come here was the best thing Ive ever done and Im so thankful for it!
Katie Hope Pedlowe

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? San Ramon, Calif. WHATS YOUR MAJOR? Literature major, Spanish minor WHEN YOURE OFFICIALLY AN ALUMNA, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE DOING? Im planning on playing soccer and doing missions work in Vienna for the first year after graduation, and then I hope to get my teaching credential and teach high school English/Spanish. WHAT PLNU ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/CLUBS/ MINISTRIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? I play on the soccer team. WHATS SOMETHING THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU (HIDDEN TALENTS, HOBBIES, ETC.)? I love writing stories just for fun, and I would love to turn one of them into a novel someday. IF YOU COULD GROW UP AND BECOME ANY TEACHER AT PLNU, WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE AND WHY? I would want to be Karl Martin because I love American literature and we both love the San Francisco Giants. LETS TALK STORY SINCE THIS YEARS THEME IS LETS TALK STORY, HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP YOUR STORY AT PLNU IN ONE SENTENCE? My time at PLNU has taught me that no matter what stage of life Im in, whether Im lost or confused or excited or joyful, I can never go wrong as long as Im seeking after the Lord and genuinely loving the people around me.
Tony Wright
(Big Tone)
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? San Diego, Calif. WHATS YOUR MAJOR? Computer science WHEN YOURE OFFICIALLY AN ALUMNUS, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE DOING? Getting a decent amount of sleep. WHAT PLNU ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/CLUBS/ MINISTRIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? Intramural softball, late-night frisbee, Student Body Pope (ASB Spiritual Life). WHATS SOMETHING THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU (HIDDEN TALENTS, HOBBIES, ETC.)? I will never refuse a McNugget. That might not be a secret. But I want everyone to know it. If you offer me a McNugget, I will accept it. Every time. IF YOU COULD GROW UP AND BECOME ANY TEACHER AT PLNU, WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE AND WHY? Doc Smith. Instantly being entirely sanctified? Yes, please. LETS TALK STORY SINCE THIS YEARS THEME IS LETS TALK STORY, HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP YOUR STORY AT PLNU IN ONE SENTENCE? Id like to share my story in terms of the people Ive encountered: Gibbons. Angus Oros. Brian Burd. Mark Carter.
SOPHOMORES
Danny King
Victoria Roth
HOMECOMING 2011 SCHEDULE
CENTER | 7
MONDAY, NOV. 14 7-9 P.M. Homecoming Rally Young Hall parking lot
TUESDAY, NOV. 15 Black and white attire encouraged. 8-11 P.M. Featuring a photo booth run by Lets Talk Story Musoffee Garrett Richardson. Rec Room 7:30 P.M. Starbucks coffee served. PLNU Concert Band Fall Speakers: Jeff Bolster, Taylor Johnson, Concert Stevi DeHoog, Matt Samrick, Ian McKay, Hayley Swan, Danny King, Crill Performance Hall, Pami Young Cooper Music Center
Music: George Narvaez, Jean and Marsha Hubbard and Megan Leih, Kyle Furusho, Jon Runion and Cassie Purdy, The Calico Kids Conducted by John Dally Dessert after the performance provided by Cupcakes Squared.
THURSDAY, NOV. 17 7 P.M. Black and White Extravaganza Crill Performance Hall, Cooper Music Center
FRIDAY, NOV. 18 9:45 - 10:25 A.M. Homecoming Chapel Brown Chapel

Alumnus of Point Loma Awards presented to: Julie Weaver, Suzanne Mulcahy, Steve Hawthorne, Keith Kortman, M.D.
Alumnus of Point Loma Award Winners

Suzanne Mulcahy
A 1982 graduate of PLNU, Mulcahy is the superintendent of the Kailua-Kalaheo complex area in Hawaiis Windward District, which oversees 15 schools. She has also served as president for the Hawaii Association of Middle Schools and is chairwoman on the Committee on Weights, which recommends to the state how to spend its education dollars, a decision that impacts more than 235 schools. Mulcahy has taught both regular and special education in K-12 classrooms in her 30 years of teaching, in addition to serving as vice principal, principal and superintendent. She was nominated for Hawaii Middle School Principal of the Year by her district in 2009. Mulcahy is involved with United in Prayer, a movement started by students to pray for every school in Hawaii, as well as every police and fire station and the state capital. She is also highly active in Transformation Hawaii, which she describes as a marketplace industry. Through Transformation Hawaii, Mulcahy has been a frequent speaker, including giving two presentations in Argentina about how, as Christians, we are the hands and feet of Jesus.
8-10 P.M. Variety Show & Coronation Brown Chapel Doors open at 7 P.M. 10 P.M. Coronation Reception Friendship Patio, First Church
Cakes provided by the rugby team.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 5 P.M. Staff vs. Students Game Soccer field 5-6:30 P.M. Dinner on the Field 6 P.M. Powder Puff Game Soccer field
SATURDAY, NOV. 19 9:30 A.M. - 3 P.M. Homecoming Extravaganza Caf Lane

Womens Auxiliary, student clubs and ministries and alumni auxiliaries
6 P.M. Womens Basketball Game Golden Gymnasium

PLNU vs. Wayland Baptist University Doors open at 5:30 P.M.
Julie Weaver
Julie Weaver, a graduate from PLNU in 1991, has a heart for children, teaching and ministry. A teacher at Olga Reed Elementary in Los Alamos, Calif., she performs academic intervention for first through eighth graders struggling in reading and math. Weaver is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, as well as a credentialed teacher. Her current role is the latest step in a journey that has taken her to six cities for nine (occasionally overlapping) jobs since she graduated from PLNU. She has taught in Los Angeles (1992-1998), Kansas (2005-2007), San Francisco (2007-2010) and Los Alamos (2010-present). She has also served as an associate pastor at Bonner Springs Church of the Nazarene in Kansas and at Golden Gate Community Church in San Francisco. Her first position out of college was with the Breesee Foundation in Los Angeles. For Weaver, ministry and teaching are both about listening to peoples stories and meeting them where they are. She and her husband, Edwin, have three children: Jake, 14, Grace, 12, and Ean, 9, as well as a chocolate lab named Rugby.
5 - 6:15 P.M. Tailgate BBQ The Caf
8 P.M. Mens Basketball Game Golden Gymnasium

PLNU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University
JUNIORS
Dr. Keith Kortman

Dr. Keith Kortman graduated from PLNU in 1977 before entering medical school at the University of San Diego, California. Afterward, he completed an internship and residency in radiology and a fellowship in neuroradiology, both at UCSD, before he undertook a second fellowship in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at Huntington Medical Research Institute. Now a leading radiologist, Kortman was the second MRI fellow in the United States in 1987 and was responsible for bringing the technology to San Diego. He was recruited by what is currently San Diego Imaging, Inc. and has spent his entire career there, working primarily out of Sharp Hospital. Kortman has been trained in both imaging and interventional radiology and performs such procedures as biopsies, angioplasties and stent placement (outside the heart). With a subspecialty in spine interventions, he has helped pioneer the procedures called vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty in San Diego, which can treat spine fractures by placing a type of cement into the spine. Kortman is widely published, in demand as a speaker and is recognized as a leader by his peers and patients alike. He has been named a Top Doctor five times by San Diego Magazine, in addition to receiving the San Diego Super Doctors Award and two Patients Choice Awards.
Jedidiah John Grooters

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Holland, Mich. WHATS YOUR MAJOR? Christian ministry WHEN YOURE OFFICIALLY AN ALUMNUS, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE DOING? Continuing to learn and teach the Gospel, then alongside my will-be wife. WHAT PLNU ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/CLUBS/ MINISTRIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? Gospel Choir Chaplain, intramural sports of all sorts, Hendricks RA, Mid-City Church intern WHATS SOMETHING THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU (HIDDEN TALENTS, HOBBIES, ETC.)? My name (Jedidiah) is the name given to Solomon by the prophet Nathan in 2 Samuel 12:25, and it means beloved of God or loved by the Lord. And if I knew one thing to be true ... IF YOU COULD GROW UP AND BECOME ANY TEACHER AT PLNU, WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE AND WHY? The Holy Spirit is a teacher at PLNU, right? LETS TALK STORY SINCE THIS YEARS THEME IS LETS TALK STORY, HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP YOUR STORY AT PLNU IN ONE SENTENCE? Underappreciated
Stevi DeHoog
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Redlands/Orange County, Calif. WHATS YOUR MAJOR? Philosophy WHEN YOURE OFFICIALLY AN ALUMNA, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE DOING? Teaching philosophy or doing good things for other people. WHAT PLNU ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/CLUBS/ MINISTRIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? Im the RA of 2S of Nease (aka the bestlooking hall on campus) and the assistant to Tony Wright, ASB Spiritual Life. WHATS SOMETHING THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU (HIDDEN TALENTS, HOBBIES, ETC.)? Even though I am a strong, talented wrestler and proficient with an ax, I dislike killing and harming animals, even for food. IF YOU COULD GROW UP AND BECOME ANY TEACHER AT PLNU, WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE AND WHY? Probably Sam Powell, because according to my ID card I am already almost there. LETS TALK STORY SINCE THIS YEARS THEME IS LETS TALK STORY, HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP YOUR STORY AT PLNU IN ONE SENTENCE? Sixth floor, REM cycle, 44F, Liz, slow loris, 3N, 2S, 3rd floor of the library, OB runs and baby infant vagabondry.
Ian D. McKay IV
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? From Holland, Mich. The same town as future homecoming king Jedidiah Grooters and voted the Second Happiest City in America. WHATS YOUR MAJOR? Political science with a minor in life WHEN YOURE OFFICIALLY AN ALUMNUS, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE DOING? When Im an alumnus, I will get lost in Africa or something like that. Then move to a cabin in northern Michigan and write a book and open a Great Lakes Surf Shop. It will be so Thoreau. WHAT PLNU ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/CLUBS/ MINISTRIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? ASB, powderpuff, intramural softball, cov group, Green Sea Hooligans and intramural soccer. WHATS SOMETHING THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU (HIDDEN TALENTS, HOBBIES, ETC.)? I wet the bed until eighth grade and then my mom made me wear special underwear that shocked me when I started peeing. It wasnt long before I learned to wake up and go pee-pee after that. IF YOU COULD GROW UP AND BECOME ANY TEACHER AT PLNU, WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE AND WHY? Bill Wood. Being a professor but secretly working for the CIA sounds exciting. LETS TALK STORY SINCE THIS YEARS THEME IS LETS TALK STORY, HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP YOUR STORY AT PLNU IN ONE SENTENCE? The only important story I can fit into this sentence is the story of meeting and courting my future wife, Erin Bernhardt (Homecoming Queen 2009); Erin, will you marry me?
Steve Hawthorne
Steve Hawthorne, a 1975 PLNU graduate, is the director of Waymakers, an organization that equips and mobilizes Christians for missions and prayer. Hawthorne is well known for his book Perspectives on the World Christian Movement, which he coedited with Ralph Winter, and its accompanying course, both of which are used around the world. Approximately 10,000 students take part in 250 Perspectives classes each year. More than 250,000 copies of the book have been sold. Hawthorne is also a successful writer of play guides, having sold more than three million copies since 1995. His works include Seek God for the City and His Ways to Pray. Hawthorne has been instrumental in shaping the Global Day of Prayer, writing prayers that have been translated into 50 languages and used by tens of millions of Christians. He has also provided leadership for a number of high-profile prayer walks, including a 40-day prayer walk from San Diego to San Francisco, Prayerwalk DC for Promise Keepers 1997 Stand in the Gap: A Sacred Assembly of Men on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as well as the Reconciliation Walk that retraced the path of the Crusades. Hawthorne has a masters degree in cross-cultural studies from the Fuller Theological Seminary and expects to complete his doctorate in 2012. He and his wife, Barbara, have three adult daughters: Sarah, Emily and Sophia.
FRESHMEN
Adam Donason
Kendra Pittham
8 | SPORTS
11/15 W. Basketball vs. La Sierra University, 7 p.m. 11/19 W. Basketball vs. Wayland Baptist University (Texas), 6 p.m. 11/19 M. Basketball vs. Trevecca Nazarene University, 8 p.m. 11/19 Cross Country NAIA National Championships, Vancouver, Wash., 9 a.m. 11/19 Volleyball vs. California State University, San Marcus, 2 p.m. 11/19 W. Soccer vs. University of Science and Arts (Okla.), 11 a.m.
Womens soccer defeated by Azusa Pacific

by jacob roth
staff writer
No. 5-ranked APU, seeded third in the tournament, made the final after
posting wins against Vanguard University and The Masters College.
The PLNU womens soccer team lost to Azusa Pacific University in a shootout in the finals of the GSAC Conference Tournament Friday. After 90 scoreless minutes of regulation and two overtimes, the visiting Cougars prevailed 4-2 on penalty kicks in both teams last match before the opening rounds of the NAIA National Championships. [The loss] is really heartbreaking, said sophomore defender Madi White, but the thing we have to remember is were still GSAC champions and our season isnt over. The NAIA No. 4-ranked Sea Lions entered Fridays contest as the top seed in the GSAC T ournament after defeating Fresno Pacific University 6-0 and No. 15-ranked Westmont College 1-0 in overtime during the first two rounds.
Senior Katie Pedlowe shielded the ball during Fridays match against Azusa Pacific University.
Most of the match was characterized by defense, with neither team getting a shot off until more than 15 minutes into the game. The teams battled back and forth and finished regulation tied 0-all. After two sudden-death extra periods, the game remained a scoreless tie, and both squads prepared to settle the title in a shootout. That was a flat-out dogfight between two really good teams, said Head Coach Tim Hall. It could have gone either way. Either team deserved to win it. The atmosphere was electric as junior All-GSAC goalkeeper Tiffany Kracy stepped up to face the first APU shooter, Kendra Trifonovitch. Trifonovitch scooped the ball in the far left side of the net to give the Cougars a 1-0 shootout lead. Hall chose senior All-GSAC defender Erica Wessels to take the first penalty kick for the Sea Lions, and she netted the equalizer.
Following Wesselss score, Emily Wood scored to give APU a 2-1 edge. All-GSAC forward Katie Pedlowes shot was blocked by APU goalkeeper Alexa Douglas. Markie Gleason scored again for the Cougars, and All-GSAC defender Jessica Van Loo was again denied by Douglas. After Lynsey Brownes attempt hit off the left post, Kracy brought the score to 3-2 with her penalty kick. However, Natalie Suns shot was good, and the Cougars clinched the GSAC Tournament title. I think we played with a lot of heart, said All-GSAC midfielder Kallie Caldwell. I think the girls left everything on the field. Though the Sea Lions were defeated, the match counts as a tie, leaving their record 18-1-2 for the season. The Sea Lions will host University of Science and Arts (Okla.) on Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. in an NAIA National Opening Round match.
Volleyball dominates, Henken breaks school kill record

by annie miller staff writer PLNUs volleyball team finished the regular season with two GSAC wins, tying for fourth place in the conference and breaking a program record. Tabitha Henken tallied 19 kills to become the all-time career kills leader in PLNU history, and the NAIA No. 16-ranked Sea Lions battled back from one set down to power past San Diego Christian College Tuesday night (23-25, 25-11, 25-14, 25-10). Henken, a first-team NAIA AllAmerican, now has 1,948 career kills, three more than Darci Hess (199497), the previous PLNU record holder. The senior may reach 2,000 kills by the time her career ends. The Sea Lions were surprised by the Hawks in the opening set. The last time SDCC took a set off PLNU was in 2004. PLNU hit .417 as a team and held the Hawks to .125. The Sea Lions also had 20 more digs than SDCC and seven more aces. The Sea Lions went on to end their regular season on a positive note, beating Westmont College 3-1 Saturday night in Murchison Gymnasium (25-20, 25-14, 23-25, 25-17). PLNU easily took the first two sets, but the hardest fight was for the third. After flip-flopping scores, a four-point rampage at the end of the set put the Warriors ahead. The Sea Lions, however, didn't let the mid-match loss faze them. They won the fourth set. Delaney McCraney had four kills over the last five points of the match. Alyssa Dwyer and Maddie Dahms each had 13 kills to lead the Sea Lions. Henken added 11 kills to the win. Aimee Bird had 38 assists and 16 digs, while Caitlin Bernardin contributed 21 digs. The Sea Lions will host California State University, San Marcos on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. in an NAIA National Opening Round match.
Player of the Week: Kyle Russell

by nicole young staff writer Kyle Russell is PLNUs Athlete of the Week. The senior cross country runner finished in 10th place at the GSAC championships earlier this month. The Temecula native received all-conference status when he crossed the 8K finish line at 25:34. Up next for Russell is NAIA Nationals, which will take place on Nov. 19 in Vancouver, Wash. Russell responded to The Point Weeklys questions via e-mail. The Point Weekly: When and how did your cross country days begin? Kyle Russell: My older brother ran in high school, so I thought I would try it out. I thought it would help keep me in shape for soccer, but it turned into something I was good at, so I chose to pursue it. PW: You've been very successful this year. Is there a certain aspect of the sport you are focusing on more or a different approach youre taking? KR: Something more I have been focusing on is practicing every day and even twice a day. Ive never fully committed myself like I have this year, and I am really enjoying the results. PW: How did it feel crossing the finish line and earning allconference status on Saturday? KR: I was happy just to finish the race last weekend. It was a tough race, and I left everything out on the course. Being all-conference was a cool feeling as well. It was something I was shooting for the entire season. PW: What are some of your pre-game preparations? KR: Every night before a race its house tradition to have a big pasta dinner and just relax. I try to get to bed early and just be ready for the race on the following day. PW: What's your most unforgettable cross country memory? KR: My most memorable cross country moment would have to be from last weeks race when I qualified for nationals. It was a pretty good feeling. PW: Do you have a favorite Bible verse that you specifically apply to your sports life? KR: Be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded, 2 Chronicles 15:7. This verse always gets me through tough times and reminds me that all the effort that I am putting in will pay off in the long run. PW: Before an event or run, is there a favorite song or artist that gets you pumped? KR: Normally I will listen to something that gets me going. I currently blast The Used before starting a big race. They usually get me motivated and ready to go. PW: Where do you see yourself in 10 years? KR: In the next 10 years, I see myself employed with a professional sports franchise, doing some of the business side of sports, having a family and having paid off all my student loans. PW: Dinner reservations for five which professional athletes are invited? KR: If I could have dinner with five famous athletes I would invite: Tim Lincecum from the Giants, [Lionel] Messi from Barcelona, Philip Rivers from the Chargers, Alex Morgan from the womens national soccer team and Kenny Powers from the Charros.
Mens golf places fifth at Fall Classic

by jacob roth staff writer The PLNU mens golf team placed fifth out of eight teams last week at the Cal State University, San Marcos Fall Classic at the Golf Club of California. The Sea Lions shot 303, 309 and 303 on Monday and Tuesday for a three-round total of 915 in their final event of the fall. With a team score of 884, host school CSUSM won the event by 15 strokes over University of Redlands (899). The Masters College (905) and Victoria University of British Columbia (908) finished third and fourth respectively. Junior Brent Hamilton led the Sea Lions with a score of 223 (7276-75) to finish tied for seventh place. Junior Cole Reese, playing as an individual, tied for 12th with a 227 (75-77-75). Also scoring for the Sea Lions were freshman Kevin Gorman (77-78-76231) and junior Oscar Casillas (79-78-74 231), who tied for 17th. Senior Ryan Ellerbrock (75-77-82234) tied for 25th and junior Zane Keith (79-7978236) tied for 32nd. Junior Nate Wanken (84-7974237) and junior Jordan Verner (77-84-86247) both played as individuals, placing 34th and 43rd respectively. The Sea Lions next competition is the CSUSM Cougar Invitational on Feb. 6 and 7.
Henken returned a pass in a previous match this year.
SPORTS | 9
Womens basketball breaks school record for most points scored in a game
by annie miller
staff writer
Who needs the NBA when Sea Lion basketball is in season? PLNUs womens team scored more points against Arizona Christian University on Saturday evening in Golden Gymnasium than would be seen in a typical professional game. The score was a record-setting 128-71. PLNU has broken the 100-point mark in a game nine times in the history of the program, but 128 points set the record. When the Sea Lions reached 117 points with 5:41 left in the game, the record (Nov. 2007 vs. Olivet Nazarene University) was tied. A layup by Kiley Berlinski soon after broke it, and nine more points set the new standard.
ACU still scored 71 points in the loss, which is worthy of a win in many NAIA womens games. So what happened? How did the Sea Lions score 128 points? And how did they blow out the Firestorm by 57? The teams played high-risk pressure defense, which led to many turnovers and easy layups. That translates into a lot of points. ACU turned over the ball 23 times, converting into 31 PLNU points. The Firestorm contributed just 13 points to the Sea Lions turnovers. Another huge factor, as is typical in basketball, was rebounds. The Sea Lions outrebounded ACU 69 to 34, and 23 of the 69 were offensive. PLNU scored 72 points in the paint, as opposed to the Firestorms 20 points. The Sea Lions recorded a
69.6 shooting percentage. Every player from both teams, except one, scored at least two points. ACUs Steffani Liscum was the Firestorms highest scorer and the highest scorer of the night with 32 points and five rebounds. For PLNU, Crissa Jackson led the team with 25 points and eight rebounds, but Nyla Bailey recorded 24 points and 17 rebounds. Other Sea Lions in the double digits were Joelle Herron (18 points), Berlinski (13), Jessy Ashton (10), Brittany Stanley (10) and Brianna Colon (10). The Sea Lions are 2-1 and will compete against La Sierra University on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in Golden Gymnasium.
Crissa Jackson went for a layup in Saturday nights game against Arizona Christian University.
Mens basketball starts season strong, 3-0 under Coach Carr

by kalyn mcmackin sports editor On Monday evening, the Sea Lions took on NCAA Division I San Diego State University in an exhibition game at Viejas Arena. Although the Sea Lions kept up with the Aztecs most of the first half, the Aztecs quickly took control, resulting in a 53-78 loss for the Sea Lions. The game was tied 13-all after seven minutes. From there, the Aztecs took over, gaining a lead of 21 points (42-21) with two minutes left in the first half. A bucket from PLNUs Hayden Lescault and a three-point play from Todd Campbell advanced the score to 42-26 at the half. Wil Bush and Campbell led the Sea Lions at the half with four points and eight points respectively. PLNU was 4 for 5 from the line and had eight turnovers the first half. The first 20 minutes of play resulted in SDSU outrebounding PLNU 18-8 with their dominant presence under the boards. A quick 10-0 run by the Aztecs opened up the second half, advancing the score to 52-26. The Sea Lions trailed by 30 points at the 10:47 mark, but a 10-0 run closed the deficit to 20 points. With a total of 33 fouls committed by the Sea Lions, the Aztecs earned 25 of their points at the line. The Sea Lions shot 10 for 14 from the line. Leading the way for PLNU was Bush, who finished the night with 10 points and six rebounds. Following him were Campbell and Rhett Beal, who both finished with eight points. PLNU had 26 points from within the paint and four blocks. James Rahon led SDSU with 18 points. Chase Tapley, Tim Shelton and Alec Williams each finished with 11 points. The Aztecs shot 42.9 percent from the field and had nine steals. SDSU secured 40 rebounds in the second half, while PLNU took in only 26. The mens basketball team defeated NAIA No. 23-ranked Carroll College (Mont.) 83-65 Friday night. The nearly 20-point victory was part of the Hawks Classic hosted by San Diego Christian College. Four Sea Lions scored in the double digits, and the victory put the Sea Lions at 3-0 overall. The first half of play remained fairly close, with the score tied 18all at the 11:05 mark. The remaining nine minutes resulted in PLNU leading a majority of the way, with the Saints trailing close behind. However, with a layup by Anthony Ussery at the 4:38 mark, the Sea Lions gained a 35-26 lead. Campbell, Bush and Beal contributed a combined eight points and went into the half leading the Saints 43-30. Although the Saints opened the second half with a 9-0 run, three straight turnovers resulted in Sea Lion scores at the other end of the floor. From there, the second stanza was controlled by PLNU. The Sea Lions led the Saints the entire second half, swelling to a lead of 25 points at the 12:02 mark and again at the 9:08 mark, 68-43. The Sea Lions shot 61.9 percent from the field and nearly 80 percent from the line. Carroll College finished the game shooting 44.9 percent from the field and only 72 percent from the line. Nine players from PLNU saw time on the court. According to PLNUs athletics website, of those nine, eight scored, seven had at least one assist, six pulled in at least one rebound and six had at least one steal. Campbell led the Sea Lions with 20 points and seven rebounds. Following close behind was Bush, who had five steals and finished with 18 points. Next was Beal, who shot 5 for 5 from the line and finished with 14 points. Jake Johnston finished with 10 points and three assists. Carroll was led by Jordan Weirwick, who had 17 points, and Andy Garland, who had 13 points. The Saints fell to 1-2. On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Sea Lions were back at SDCC to take on Pacifica College in an exhibition game. The Sea Lions dominated the Gladiators 72-43 and were led by freshman Joshua Richardson, who finished the night with 18 points. Although the game was close within the first couple minutes of play, the Sea Lions took over the game quickly, going into halftime leading by 20 points. They kept that lead and expanded it into the 30s on two occasions in the second half of play. The Sea Lions shot 62 percent from the field compared to the Gladiators 32 percent. Marek Klassen finished with 16 points, while Beal added 10 and Campbell had eight. Ussery pulled in a team best of eight rebounds and had three blocks. Campbell had seven rebounds, while Javonte Sales and Carter Warnock both had six. The Sea Lions next matchup is against Trevecca Nazarene University on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. This will be PLNUs first home game of the season as part of Homecoming week.
The men huddled during a timeout during Monday nights exhibition game against San Diego State University.
SEA LIONS SCOREBOARD

Womens Soccer
11/11: T 0-0, L 4-2 in PKs vs. Azusa Pacific University
Mens basketball
11/7: L 53-78 vs. San Diego State University (exhibition) 11/11: W 83-65 vs. Carroll College 11/12: W 72-43 vs. Pacifica College (exhibition)
Womens basketball
11/11: W 69-59 vs. Notre Dame de Namur University 11/12: W 128-71 vs. Arizona Christian University
womens golf
Lampkin Invitational 11th Place
Volleyball
11/8: W 3-1 vs. San Diego Christian College 11/12: W 3-1 vs. Westmont College
Mens Golf
CSUSM Classic 5th Place
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Dear Ryan Library

by abby hamblin
sophomore news editor
Vocation is a journey
by kyle lundberg
junior contributor
Nobody likes to read an opinion piece that is fully a complaint or a negative view of something, so I am going to try to make this more of a plea than anything else. This is a plea for the sake of academia. Im sure I speak on behalf of many, many students when I say this is a plea from students who are invested in their studies. Even if we dont love spending time in the library, we are committed financially, intellectually and passionately to our education. We are here at college because we have made a commitment to education. Im just asking for the institution that fosters that education to step it up in the simplest way that anyone could ask: more library hours. Believe it or not, we want (OK, maybe its more of a need than a want) to be in that library at all hours of the day and night. My first reason for this is that, with a majority of our schools students living on campus, we want to, for sanitys sake, separate what little bit of makeshift home life that we can enjoy from our studying time. The desks in our rooms are great, but sometimes you just need your dorm or apartment to be your homeyour escape from the academic world. What are we supposed to do if our roommates go to bed early and cant sleep if theres any light on? So we head to the library. We form library subcultures and find community there. My pre-med friends study in packs in the library and go not just
to study, but to come together for support. We would obviously love to spend our time doing other things, but were in a tough position here with all the profs giving us so much work and tests to study for, so we want to do our best, people. Every night there comes that point where we all have to go our separate ways because the library closes. Maybe it has been a while since the administration was in school, but I know that they remember what its like to pull an all-nighter. We WANT to do that in the library! We want to save gas and money and stay right on campus and study. Instead, we head to Dennys and coffee shops. I was just at Dennys last week, and there were at least 20 PLNU students studying in there. My friends and I actually tried to go to SDSUs library during midterms because we were so desperate for the academic study environment that libraries provide. We students are very appreciative of the work of Student Congress and the library to add more hours for this year but we want more! We arent asking for a full-service library at all hours of the night. We just want one person there with a key to let us in even just a restricted area if it means studying in the library. We dont need the printers or the labs or the person at the information desk. WE JUST WANT TO SIT IN THERE AND STUDY! So can you please just hire an all-nighter and give us some space to study? We love you, Ryan Library, but we just want to love you a little more often.
Something to think about

by joelle soch
freshman contributor
When I was a little boy, I thought I knew what I was going to be when I grew up. I went through all of the typical occupational tropes that define American male adolescence. I seem to remember a strong desire to be an astronaut, and then a firefighter. I figured the more dangerous the job, the better chance I had at making a difference. Oddly enough, while many youngsters my age wanted to do something cool with their lives, like drive race cars, shoot bad guys or blow up buildings (all noble and fulfilling pursuits in their own contexts, to be sure), I specifically had a desire to make a difference. I dont know where the idea came from or who planted it there, but I felt a strange compunction to do something that would change the world. Surely my 8- or even 12-yearold mind did not think in such high-minded terms, but looking back, I in fact did not know what I was going to be when I grew up. I remember considering a career in medicine, particularly the veterinary track, until I realized that, despite my love of animals, I hated studying science (thanks, high school chemistry) and disliked the sight of blood. By my early high school years, I was convinced I was going to go into some form of computer animation or 3D design, until I also realized that I dont like math. That was when I got bitten by the writing bug. In high school, I had several English teachers who convinced me that writing was indeed my strong suit.
At that point, I figured that whatever natural talent God had blessed me with was the one that I should pursue in a career. Yes, I did enjoy studying other subjects and pursuing other hobbies, but writing was the only thing I ever did that didnt feel like work. I didnt have to think; I just wrote. Of course, not everything I wrote was high quality, but it was always mine, and that meant a lot. But that strange itch came back, that burning desire to help other people. I wanted to write, but I also wanted to help others. I asked my teachers what a career like this might look like, and after teaching (obviously), they suggested journalism. Journalism, I thought to myself. I should be a journalist. T o my dismay, that light bulb moment would be short-lived. The vast majority of my college career has been filled not with a shining light guiding my path, but rather a murky and distressing fog. And, evidenced by the amount of times the average college student changes his or her major (and conversations with my PLNU classmates), I know Im not alone. Our generation seems to be particularly troubled by uncertainty; in short, we dont know what we want to be when we grow up. At PLNU, I heard the word vocation tossed around quite a bit, but I was never quite sure what it actually meant. Here at the Washington Journalism Center where I am studying this semester, they dont just toss vocation around, they beat it into you. At first this frustrated me; I figured that if God was truly interested in our life calling, he would make it a little more obvious what it is he wants us to do with our lives. But I soon realized, in the midst of my conversations with alumni and other working professionals who have passed over into post-Christian college life, that
my concept of vocation was all wrong. Many of these people are still figuring out Christs calling on their lives 10 or 20 years after graduating from college. I always thought that those who didnt have their future planned out on some sort of magic blueprint would end up being miserable, but these people were leading rich, fulfilling lives that I could only hope to someday aspire to. Its hard to believe, but my semester away from the Point Loma bubble is nearing its end. My hope was that during this semester I would finally have that clear, shining moment when I knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt, what I wanted to be when I grew up. It hasnt happened. If anything, I have come to realize more than ever that I have no idea what Im doing. But for the first time in my life, I am completely OK with that (or, at the very least, I have to live with it). As college students, we spend so much energy reaching toward a goal, whether it is a diploma, a job, graduate school or marriage, that we often forget to stop and smell the roses (or the ocean, maybe). We, as people who want to be successful and do things that matter, should not be defined solely by what we do, but rather by who we become in the process of doing. Vocation is a journey, not a destination, and I think the sooner we realize that, the better off we will be. Its also important to remember that vocation is a luxury; only those who dont have to worry about daily survival can even comprehend anything related to a life calling. So, weve been given the gift of vocation, even if were not sure exactly what that means. Lets not waste it by pretending we know everything.
He is intelligent. He considers things that are well beyond himself. He loves where he is. He walks and talks in a way that welcomes whatever comes. He cares and he wants to make changes that will save other people from hurting. In one of the loneliest periods of my life, he became my best friend. The last few years of my life could be accurately defined as a struggle with depression. When I am faced with even the smallest anxiety, I shut down. Change is pretty difficult. Coming to PLNU was terrifying for me. After the first two weeks, it was clear to me that I wasnt fitting in with the girls on my hall. Outside of my hall, there were few opportunities to form social connections. I was sinking. Thats when I met him. He showed me the kindness and openness that immediately lets you know that
youve encountered someone unique. He started to show me his world. There was something beautiful everywhere, and everywhere I turned, something was demanding that I find happiness in it. And I did. I started to experience a feeling that was totally unfamiliarhappiness that stayed. I have met a boy and he has shown me a better way to live. He has opened my eyes in more than one way. Raised as a Christian, I thought I understood what it meant to love people who were gay. In order to follow Jesus, it was important to choose to love them anyway. I was supposed to love them in spite of themselves. I was wrong. That is wrong. If we are following Jesus, we will have love for anyone, not in spite of themselves, but because of who they are. I love this boy. I love what he can do with his mind, I love his welcoming nature, I love the kindness of his heart and I love the fact that he is gay.
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Manor House Quarterly: bottle caps help build art initiative

by alexa mangrum
a&e editor
Storing a hammer or two in ones garage is nothing unusual. Bottle caps, however? A bit more bizarre. Yet for Dane Cardiel (Class of 2010), each cap is a part of the collection that lives in his garage, which has formed an essential tool worth $10,000. The caps aid Manor House Quarterly (MHQ), a literary journal published both online and in print, by continuing a concept that Cardiel formed last November during National Novel Writing Month. The journal is titled in homage to the house Cardiel cites as playing host to the magic of many creative young minds. He was inspired by the work of those around him and decided to compile it into a quarterly publication. Basically I looked at my friends on my friend list [on Facebook] and said, What are their talents and how can we bring them together in a cohesive form? Cardiel said. The pilot journal, which debuted in May, worked around the idea of Secrets. For both the pilot and the upcoming issue, Cardiel gave each of the contributors (both PLNU students and faculty) a prompt, such as a piece of poetry, to serve as a base for his or her submission. Senior graphic design student
Daniel Heffernan, who oversees the layout of each issue, echoed the ethos of Cardiel on the process. Working in this publication has been a great experience because of the artists I get to work with and the art theyve created, Heffernan said via email. Dane is great to work with because he not only has his own artistic ideas, but he also values collaboration, which is native to the process of collaborative art. The eclectic pages of the journal collage elements of story, mixed media, poetry, photography, music composition and more, as conceptualized to form a narrative related to the greater theme. Magically, things just went well together, Cardiel said. The art and the words somehow managed to fit perfectly. Now a year since the journal was conceptualized, the second issue will be released as centered on the year 1877. Besides its theme, this issue is unique in that it will be the first produced since Cardiel entered the publication into the Pepsi Refresh contest last July. I found out that Pepsi was just giving away money with the tagline, Refresh your world with an idea that you have, so I said, I have an idea. Lets put it out there, said Cardiel. He uploaded a video to the website of the contest explaining the proj-
ect and encouraged others to vote on the page. However, Cardiel quickly learned that the most effective way to gain votes was to exert energy another way: cap collecting. During the contest period, Pepsi released yellow-topped bottle caps on each bottle that contained a code that could be entered online. Potentially, each code could count for anywhere from five to 100 votes. So, Cardiel said, theres no point of me getting a bunch of people to vote once a day, so I got a bunch of people to collect caps. Likening the experience to, sophisticated trick-or-treating, contributor Jeff Allen, a senior, explained, On one side, we were searching for the places that gave out the most candy (caps), which typically were dumpsters, recycle yards and high school students. Then on the other side we were doing this as a means of expanding the quarterlys foundation. Though thousands of caps were collected, they werent enough, and the project finished in 18th place at the conclusion of the contest. Regardless, the art of cap collection proved the perfect practice for trying to win a second time. The contest began again in August, and again Cardiel entered the project. All began scavenging for yellowtopped bottle caps yet again. Amongthese was Cardiels mother, Boston
Dane cardiel
Thousands of Pepsi bottle caps were collected to help Manor House Quarterly, a literary journal.
Cardiel. Already proving an expert at the sport, Boston Cardiel began collecting caps from local San Diego recycling centers. Armed with powers of persuasion, persistence and above all, confidence, she quickly accumulated 127 tops that were worth 2,200 votes. The contest awards cash prizes to the top 10 ideas. But after MHQ held first place in the contest for 25 days straight, the unthinkable happened-the journal moved to 10th place just
as the contest was set to conclude. I texted my mom and said, Not gonna happen, Mom. Im sorry, and she goes, All right, thats too bad, said Dane Cardiel. In actuality, however, her apathy was an act. Though it was a hot summer Sunday, Boston Cardiel went back to the center where she had collected caps before. This time, she got access to the backyard. It was like heaven a candy [cont. MANOR HOUSE p. 12]
Changes continue for Point TV

by ashlie adams & amy williams
staff writers
The students working at the campus TV station and film production facility, Point TV (Channel 23), have put in hours and hours, and it has paid off in new programming. The station recently received a new high-definition television studio system that was installed to replace the older system. The new system will simplify the production of coastline news, and allow for a smaller crew to do shows, and the program ability will make it more professional. The students have caught on pretty quickly, said Dr. Alan Hueth, professor of media communications. I have been doing this for 30 years, and each generation is more savvy. For underclassmen, the opportunity to get hands-on with equipment is exciting as, Olivia Mowry, a freshman communications major, noted. Others schools dont get equipment until they are upperclassmen, Mowry said. Regardless of who is behind the camera, the main goal this year is to increase viewership and on-campus according to Leah Murphy, the station manager. The Point TV staff is now planning new shows and making changes to those that already exist. Some of the new shows currently
being produced are The Beat and Late Night Loma, which is designed to emulate Saturday Night Live. They are also creating new episodes of Loma Lovin, a dating show for students. Coastline News, a live broadcast, will continue to air every other Thursday night at 7 p.m. Christina Grijalva, the manager of Coastline News, said via e-mail that all segments of the show this semester will include all the same segments one can see in a professional newscast. This will include two anchors to report PLNU and international news, weather, sports and entertainment. More short films will be aired on the channel soon, as well Some of the stories are deep and dramatic and thought-provoking, while some of them are more fun and quirky, said Murphy in a press release regarding changes at the station. All of the shows aired on Point TV are wholly student-produced, which allows for film studies majors and broadcast journalism majors to perfect their skills, said Julie McKibben, promotions and marketing manager. Point TV helps make sure we learn and grow as filmmakers and producers. For more information, add Point TVs Facebook page, Point-tv Twentythree.
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11/15 Common Knowledge Music Series @ Crill Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m. 11/16 Museum of Contemporary Art La Jolla Open House @ MCASD La Jolla, 10 a.m. 11/17 PLNU Band Concert @ Crill Performance Hall, 7:30 p.m. 11/18 Variety Show @ Brown Chapel, 7 p.m. 11/19 Eurydice @ Salomon Theatre, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
100 Worlds Project comes to Keller Gallery

by taylor roy staff writer The Keller Gallery is hosting the 100 Worlds Project created by Ron Miriello through November. The show features sculptures inspired by, created with, or representing a globe-a favorite childhood toy and inspirational metaphor for the artist. With a background in sculpture and graphic design, Miriello is a local artist and entrepreneur. Miriellos graphic design firm, Miriello Graphico, is credited with creating much of PLNUs promotional design concepts. The opening reception of his show took place on Thursday, Nov. 10. Miriello spent the evening in the Keller courtyard mingling with students, faculty and visitors. Point Loma is a place I hold dear in my heart because of the people that come from here, Miriello said to attendants. About 50 students, mostly from the art and design department, took the opportunity to sit in on a lecture by the artist, in which Miriello shared the inspiration behind his project. Miriello said the goal of the event was not to focus on his career, but[on] how creativity can sustain life. The 100 Worlds Project evolved out of boredom, Miriello said. He noted that he had always been intrigued by the intersection of design, craft and art, which the sculptures capture. As a creative director, Miriello works in a structured position, which often lacks freedom of artistic expression. One of his main goals for the project was exploration, without a bigger picture or specific result. Miriello said he asked himself, How could I point my creative direction in a different way and make it into something? Contrary to the title, the project consists of only 50 globe-inspired pieces. When he came to the realization that he would show these pieces, Miriello created a deadline. Fifty sculptures made a complete show, so they made their debut. When art faculty David Adey asked if he planned to complete the rest, Miriello said, I dont think I need to do the next 50, theyre going to be completed by other people like you. Students who came to hear Miriello speak soaked in his array of life lessons. Freshman Riley Fields said, It was so interesting to see the worlds as social projects. He [said] the other 50 are to be created by other individuals. He also emphasized to the audience that the purpose of art was not to land a successful career. If youre a lawyer, theres a 20step process to success, Miriello said. In the arts, its different. Miriello said he wanted to use this project to sidestep commerce. Creativity doesnt stop when commerce stops, said Miriello. It just finds new places to flow.
Cover of the latest issue of literary journal Manor House Quarterly as designed by PLNU alumnus Frank Scott Krueger. Based on events that occured in 1877, the issue includes mixed media, illustration, short stories, poems and more.
MANOR HOUSE cont. from p. 1 1

store of bottles, Boston Cardiel said. She trudged through pile after pile of plastic, and her efforts paid off. I get a call from my mom on Monday [the next day] and theres one day left [until the contest ends], and she goes, Youre not gonna believe it, but I have 600 caps, said Dane Cardiel. The caps were enough to move MHQ into second place and solidify a win. You never give up; its not done until its done, Boston Cardiel said. Though small in size, the caps combined with the efforts of all to produce a journal to be enjoyed by all. Im trying to create a value, and I hope it works, said Dane Cardiel. Those interested in participating in the concept of the third issue, to be released in February, may contact Dane Cardiel by e-mail at dane. cardiel@gmail.com. Each issue may be viewed online at manorhousequarterly.com.
Entertained but not convinced

by allison reinhardt
contributor
Everyone loves a conspiracy theoryeither because they believe its true or because they believe its entertainingly absurdand Roland Emmerichs new film Anonymous presents a controversial theory that audiences are bound to enjoy, no matter which side they take. Emmerich brought the action-adventure films Independence Day (1996) and The Day After T omorrow (2004) to the big screen, and while Anonymous may not be the directors average apocalyptic thriller, the speculations it presents attempt to put an end to the literary world as we know it. The movie explores the theory that William Shakespeare was not the actual author of the 154 sonnets and 37 plays printed in his name. Rather, the film suggests that Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, was the actual mastermind behind these works and paid the illiterate actor Will Shakespeare to play the role of author, keeping De Veres political reputation safe. While the film is full of anachronisms and gaps that leave the theory
difficult to believe, Anonymous tells a fascinating story of the life of De Vere, full of sword fights and political scheming, romance and scandalous affairs and moments of theatrical and poetic brilliance. In fact, the conspiracy theory itself becomes overshadowed by the pure entertainment of the action-packed sequences and interesting characters. If the filmmakers were aiming for credibility, they ought to have made a documentary. The greatest fault of Anonymous, though, is not the flawed theory behind it, but the odds that most of the movie will fly right over its viewers heads. Without the knowledge that Shakespeare scholars possess, common theatergoers will likely find themselves swallowed up by the tangled web of political, historical and literary characters and plots. To avoid a constant feeling of bemusement, I recommend a quick trip to wikipedia.org before seeing the film in order to review the historical context. That way, you can understand and enjoy every second of the 130-minute film and decide for yourself: convincing or merely amusing.
john castillo
Ron Miriello distributed globes to fellow photographers and instructed them to photograph his worlds however they wanted. His purpose behind this was to incorporate a community of creative individuals into his project.
john castillo
100 Worlds Project, an exhibition of globe-inspired sculptures made by San Diego artist and entrepreneur Ron Miriello, is showing in the Keller Gallery on campus through November.

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HOMECOMING 2011 SCHEDULE

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FRIDAY, NOV. 18 9:45 - 10:25 A.M. Homecoming Chapel Brown Chapel

Alumnus of Point Loma Award Winners

SATURDAY, NOV. 19 9:30 A.M. - 3 P.M. Homecoming Extravaganza Caf Lane

6 P.M. Womens Basketball Game Golden Gymnasium

5 - 6:15 P.M. Tailgate BBQ The Caf

8 P.M. Mens Basketball Game Golden Gymnasium

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Womens soccer defeated by Azusa Pacific

posting wins against Vanguard University and The Masters College.

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Volleyball dominates, Henken breaks school kill record

Player of the Week: Kyle Russell

Mens golf places fifth at Fall Classic

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Henken returned a pass in a previous match this year.

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Changes continue for Point TV

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