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Week of Prayer on Relationship launches PUC's new slogan:"Flirt to Convert"posted on October 7, 2014 by sevvy

ANGWIN, Calif. --- Mere weeks into the school year, students at Pacific Union College are already being pummeled with the most serious of Adventist academic pressures: finding a life partner. Read more [...]

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vol. XCI no. 2THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2014

“Barely Adventist” Is Barely BelievableScrolling through your Facebook feed, certain shared articles tend to jump out

at you. Headlines like “Special offering to fit female church workers’ offices with glass ceilings,” “Riverside Fire Department forces end to La Sierra’s ‘IGNITE’ new student orientation,” and “Amazing Fact: Doug Batchelor to join Dancing with the Stars” are meant to grab your attention and make you laugh. The website Barely Adventist pokes fun at Adventists and our strange customs — unfortunately the joke is lost on many people who have not been told what “satire” is. Fun fact: it means they’re fake.

Barely Adventist presents a humorous perspective on debates within the American Adventist culture. The articles can come across as insensitive and offensive out of context, but they can be informative about pressing matters that the church should discuss openly. The writers of Barely Adventist had an interview with Spectrum Magazine in August and discussed why they use satire. “Using satire allows us to occasionally talk about volatile subject matter from what hopefully is a fresh perspective rather than adding to the existing rants online,” their lead writer said in the interview. Their intentions are to open the door to important conversations that the church should be having, a goal that is congruent with the mission of the Campus Chronicle. Regarding comments from readers who do not understand the satirical nature of the website, Barely Adventist said, “Some of the tirades from incensed readers illustrate the point behind our stories better than the stories themselves.”

News satire websites, the most popular being The Onion, have been around for a number of years and have steadily gained popularity. If it weren’t for the words “satire” and “invented,” widespread audiences would believe many of the articles published on these websites, which discuss controversial topics like religion, politics and human rights. As it is, many online readers have taken offense at satirical articles not realizing that they were entirely fictional. These websites are written for audiences who appreciate irony and understand the laughable social issues at the base of every article. But with the ease of sharing articles on social media, the audiences grow to include even your 13-year-old nephew and aging great aunt

who will have a more difficult time deciphering the humor.As news satire becomes more popular and spin-off websites increasingly prevalent,

it can be hard at first to know if an article is actually from a satirical website or not. What started as easy-to-spot, over-the-top humor has gradually transformed into pointed social commentary that is just plausible enough to be believable. A recent article on Barely Adventist aimed at PUC wrote, “Week of Prayer on Relationships launches PUC’s new slogan: ‘Flirt to Convert,’” leaving even some PUC students wondering how they missed the memo. If a headline on Facebook sounds too good to be true, it probably is. It can require digging through a website’s FAQ to know if it is a “legitimate” news source or satire. Critical thinking, taking a moment to weigh the plausibility of an article’s factuality, is key. America and the world at large may have many social problems, but not it’s not so bad many as satirical websites — as well as many respected, but all the same biased, news sources — claim.

When browsing satirical news websites the first rule should be to remember that it is satire, not truth. The second and perhaps most important rule is to not take offense at the articles. The authors do not believe what they have written themselves, and the ironic humor is meant to stimulate the reader to consider the real issues at hand. And as a third rule, don’t be surprised if you share a Barely Adventist article on Facebook and end up receiving heated comments from people about how Ellen White would hate today’s generation of Adventists, or shocked comments from relatives who had no idea that the PUC faculty work at local wineries. Instead kindly educate them to the fact that these articles are fabricated. Enjoy a laugh (hopefully not at some else’s expense) before returning to your studies.

But we can always hope that someday, certain satirical articles will prove to be prophetic, like a recent Barely Adventist headline stating, “Pacific Union College guarantees students quake-free year or their money back.” We can hope.

EBOLA Napa Valley Insider’s Guide

Pioneer’s Running Towards Season’s End

By Sarah Martinez

By Trent Broeckel

By Tara Hattendorf

$20GIFT CARDCONTESTON BACK PAGE

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NEWS & FEATURES

Thousands have died. Hundreds continue to die weekly. Since its reappearance in March 2014, Ebola has infected 8,033 people and counting. Starting out as seemingly just another common cold, Ebola can catch victims by surprise. In the first stage of the disease the symptoms are sore throat, nausea, headache and sore muscles. It escalates quickly and violently to liver and kidney failure. Essentially, victims’ entire insides liquefy and they bleed from every orifice of their bodies.

Great measures are being taken to stop the disease’s spread, such as flight restrictions in and out of the outbreak location, isolation of potentially infected persons and sending people and supplies over to the most desperate locations. Despite these efforts the disease is still spreading. Ebola started in the West African country of Liberia, and is slowly making its way to other countries. Containing it takes very particular sanitary conditions that are not available in West Africa. The process of contracting Ebola involves direct contact with bodily fluids, and once someone begins showing symptoms they are contagious.

Not only have cases been reported in Spain, Europe and South America, but by the end of September the first case in the United States was also diagnosed. By October 7 the patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian citizen, had stabilized

and his temperature was going down. Early the following morning, Ebola claimed Duncan’s life. It is believed that Duncan contracted the disease when he saw a young pregnant woman in his village collapse from the virus and he ran immediately to help. He came to America to visit some of his family in Dallas, bringing the disease with him.

This isn’t the first time our nation has seen an outbreak of this volume. In 2009 the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as swine flu, was declared a pandemic, claiming the lives of over 12,000 people in just a year’s time. The world’s leading infectious killer, HIV/AIDS, is considered a constant pandemic and claimed the lives of over 600 in its first year in 1983. Since the first reported cases, the disease has claimed over 36 million lives with no sustainable cure yet developed.

However, the Ebola virus has not reached epidemic proportions in the United State and public health officials do not believe it will. “The bottom line here is we know how to stop it. It’s not going to spread widely in the U.S. for two basic reasons,” says Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We can do infection control in hospitals, and we can do public health interventions that can stop it in its tracks.”

It is late on a Monday night as a distraught student tosses a few worn textbooks and a laptop into his backpack. He has spent most of the day in the library constructing an essay due by midnight. Finished, it sits amongst the zeroes and ones that make up the aptly named “Homework” folder on his computer. He tried uploading the assignment to Canvas three times, but the webpage would not load. He tried emailing the professor; the outcome is the same.

Feeling defeated, he wanders back to his dorm, where, instead of a pen and paper to check him in for the night, a quick glance from eyes behind the front desk accompanied by a few “clicks” and “clacks” of a keyboard mark his presence. Tired, he falls asleep quickly, thoughts fixated on the unsubmittable paper.

Wi-Fi woes have plagued many students since the college completed a $300,000 expansion of its wireless network this summer. Along with expanding the network, PUC also went online with a new computer-based housing management system for its residence halls.

Announced to students in March of 2013, the wireless upgrade stemmed from a push to increase 21st century technology on campus by the school’s Administrative Council. Today, the project, at least in its current iteration, is complete but suffers from the inevitable: growing pains.

Around campus, complaints of slow connection speeds and network instability have echoed their way down to the school’s IT department.

In an email sent October 3, the department, which manages the school’s various networks and computer systems, responded by deploying “enhancements...to provide better connectivity.” These enhancements included the addition of two

new network options around campus: “PUC WiFi 5.0” and “PUC WiFi 2.4.” The first is designed for “newer” devices and the latter for “older” technology.

Blaming consumer network devices for “extensive interference” and reduced network performance, the department also reiterated a statement made earlier in the year that students should avoid using personal routers for wired or wireless connections.

When queried about the upgraded network’s performance issues, IT declined to respond, citing the network’s adolescence.

Along with upgrades to the wireless network, PUC, over the summer, also launched its new housing management system, AbodeHMS, which computerizes residence hall information tracking.

Marketed as using the “latest technology,” Abode, by Pacific Computer Technologies, a College Place, Wa., based developer, manages roomcheck, curfew, leave slips, worship credit tracking and more. “Abode is and will grow as an essential tool,” says Jonny Halversen,

associate dean of men. “Continuity and consistency is a major benefit.”Roomcheck, which once consisted of pen, paper and clipboard, is now a task

completed from mobile devices. Similarly, things like leave requests are now filled online at the school’s new residence hall management website, http://reslife.puc.edu, something Halversen states will greatly reduce sign-in and sign-out errors.

PUC is the latest to join the ranks of colleges and universities like Walla Walla and Oakwood that use Abode, which is tailored specifically to Seventh-day Adventist schools.

Ebola Outbreak: 2014

Campus Updates Technology, Experiences WiFi Woes

By Sarah Martinez

By Nic Miller

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After The Record Keeper’s trailer went viral in 2013, the steampunk series could not be hidden from the public’s watchful eye. The mini-series created by Director Jason Satterlund is based on a section of The Great Controversy by E. G. White entitled The Great Hope. The story follows the paths of two angels, where one is fighting for God and the other is representing the fallen angels and Satan. These angels’ paths are presented in the form of interviews proctored by an angel who is the “record keeper.” The goal of the angelic record keeper is to compile a truthful, non-biased account of why the angels decided to defect and the timeline of events since the fall of man.

If you have never heard of this series, that could be the result of the Adventist General Conference deciding to halt the release of the series after production was finished. In a news release put out by the Adventist church, the following was cited as the main reason for halting the release: “The church’s Biblical Research Institute provided a biblical analysis of some of the problematic and theologically inaccurate matters raised in the Web series. In addition, church leaders were looking for a much stronger portrayal of the love of God, the creation of a perfect world, the Plan of Salvation and the final renewal of heaven and earth as recorded in the Bible.” No matter whether the General Conference was justified in their decision or not, The Record Keeper was a groundbreaking Adventist film project.

PUC film professor, Rajeev Sigamoney was on the creative writing team that created the Record Keeper. Rajeev confirmed that all 11 episodes’ scripts had been pre-approved by the General Conference, but once the “higher-ups” viewed the finished product, the decision was made not to release the episodes. When asked if Rajeev would have changed anything to make The Record Keeper more likely to get approved, he said, “I would have personally been fine with removing some of the fighting and violence, because I do not think

it changes the narrative of the story.” However, the violence was not the only issue with the show. Rajeev went on to say that “the conference knew we were doing something progressive, but I do not think they knew what we meant by progressive and they were caught off-guard by the steampunk genre. Between the action scenes, the steampunk style story and a couple things that could get debated theologically, it was a combination of things that made it to risky for the General Conference to release it.”

Whether the decision to halt the release was correct or not, there is a chance to judge the project for yourselves. On Oct. 17 and 24, the Record Keeper will be showing at the Lincoln Theatre in Yountville. For more details go to the Facebook page, “The Record Keeper Screening.”

PUC Welcomes New Assistant Chaplain Shantel Smith By Taylor Pittenger

Starting this school year, Shantel Smith will be accompanying Jonathan Henderson as our new campus chaplain and co-associate pastor at the PUC church. Smith is officially the first female chaplain for PUC.

When Smith was very young, she was dedicated in an Adventist church in Canada. At Fusion, Smith shared her testimony about her trials she encountered growing up. She didn’t grow up with an Adventist background, and did not develop a relationship with God. Several years later, Smith was convinced by one of her classmates to attend an Adventist church. She was intrigued with the idea of a loving God, and she found that it completed her. “I wanted to be His and I wanted him to be mine,” said Smith. “I was finding a father figure in the father that I didn’t have. God is a very tangible presence in my life.” Soon after that, Smith decided to get baptized. Interestingly enough, Smith discovered that the church she was baptized in was the same church she was dedicated in.

Smith grew in her faith, and was called to several places. She did not want to become a pastor, but she was always curious about God and learning more about him. Originally, Shantel aspired to be an art teacher. “I decided after a year that I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life drawing naked people,” she stated. It was during that year she grew with her relationship with God and was encouraged to go into ministry. She then transferred to Tyndale University College and Seminary in order to study the Bible. During her time at Tyndale Smith was pushed to think critically and she was challenged in her faith. “As an Adventist we adhere to a lot of different practices, workspace and traditions that make us who we are as Adventists, and I was challenged every day at Tyndale to go beyond that,” said Smith. “To walk by faith and trust in the Spirit really stretched me and opened my eyes a lot.” For Smith it was important to expand her knowledge of the Bible and to understand why Adventists believe what they believe.

After Tyndale, Smith attended Andrews University to get her masters in divinity. During her time there, she focused on Old Testament studies. She fell in love with Biblical languages, particularly Hebrew. “Andrews really rounded me out in terms of making me more pastoral,” she said. “Even still while I was at Andrews I wasn’t trying to be a pastor.”

Initially, Smith didn’t know what her calling was. “I was just following the Lord and he was telling me, ‘go to Andrews,’” she stated. “Every step of the journey has been by faith. It was like God was saying ‘just go here, just go here,’ and I didn’t

necessarily know where the destination was. I just knew I was walking with the one who knew my destination.” Soon after seminary, Smith was hired to work out of the Alberta Conference.

At the end of last school year, our former campus chaplain Laffit Cortes had expressed his desire to see a female chaplain at PUC to work alongside Jonathan Henderson. Cortes and Smith met at a chaplain’s meeting during the One Project. “I didn’t know in February when I spoke to Laffit that I would be here in September,” says Smith.

This school year, we now have both a male and female chaplain. Smith wants to help work with the female demographic at PUC. “One of the goals is to help enrich the spiritual lives of the women here on campus, and to just show them that they can be classy and yet spiritually sound and intellectual all at the same time,” said Smith. “Who society says we have to be is not who we have to be; we have a choice. There are a lot of broken women on campus; my goal is to see where my story and their stories overlap and to give them the keys to the doors of success.” Smith says that her goals in ministry are not only for women, but are also for men in search of God.

Smith is very excited to be working with Henderson this school year as co-chaplains at PUC, and hopes to fulfill the mission of discipleship for students. She also hopes to create a ministry for anti-sex trafficking this year.

Controversial “Record Keeper” To Play In Yountville By David O’Hair

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Pacific Union College has a new campus chaplain this school year. Pastor Jonathan Henderson, a PUC alumnus, has returned to his alma mater as both campus chaplain and associate pastor. Henderson graduated from PUC in 1999 with a bachelor in theology and has spent the past eleven years at Grand Advent Seventh-day Adventist Church located in Oakland, Ca. In addition, Pastor Shantel Smith has also joined us as assistant chaplain.

Pastor Henderson led out in Week of Prayer on Oct. 6-11. On Wednesday, October 8, his relationship series focused in on LGBTQ issues of acceptance within the church. His sermon, entitled “Adam and Steve”, began with a disclaimer: “I am your chaplain, who is still on his journey, and I am wanting to understand even better.”

The sermon was built around two central ideas: that the present world is not the one God created, and that God is able to change his mind. Pastor Henderson repeated his point that God listens to people and adapts. Using a football term, “audibles,” Pastor Henderson explained that like a quarterback changing a play while the team is on the field, God adapts to meet us where we are.

While leaving room for differing opinions, Pastor Henderson was clear on his belief that some people are born straight, and “some people are born queer. That’s an umbrella term.”

“Umbrella term” and other definitions used that night echoed those discussed in GASP, an unofficial Gay and Straight People group led by PUC students. Pastor Henderson’s incorporation of the terms implied a fresh openness to learning from the people surrounding him, and an eagerness to share the new information he gathers.

Pastor Henderson also touched on conversion therapy, which has been subject to much criticism. The American Psychiatric Association has condemned the treatment because of its ineffectuality and its incorrect implication that homosexuality is a mental disorder. He urged the congregation to realize that one person’s testimony is not representative of the entire community.

In reference to sin and the present judgment towards homosexuality in particular, Pastor Henderson concluded by saying that sin is not black and white, “you’ll spend the rest of your lives trying to figure it out. But God simplifies it. ‘I give you two commandments: trust me and love one another.’”

Wednesday night’s talk led to many diverse student reactions. “The sermon was handled well. Pastor Henderson kept it real. A lot of pastors tend to beat

around the bush when discussing things that may be controversial. That’s not what we need to hear,” says Janae Awoniyi, a sophomore engineering major who was in attendance.

“He does apologize if anyone feels offended while he’s speaking. But he wants us to know and be taught something that he wasn’t taught. He wants to give us life lessons that we haven’t experienced. It’s getting experience that we don’t all have, from an open-minded person. We’re learning,” says Anjanay Knight, a sophomore business major.

Nathan Shuey, senior English and Spanish major, and the leader of GASP, voiced a hope in the continual presence of Pastor Henderson and Pastor Shantel: “They are some of the most vocally understanding and actively supportive members of the SDA clergy that I have ever had the pleasure to meet.”

Pastors Henderson and Smith ended the week by holding a panel of faculty and students, of which Shuey was a part of, during the Gathering service on Saturday, October 11. The panel answered a range of questions regarding relationships, from topics of sex, to masturbation and homosexuality.

While there are differing opinions on campus, from those who are part of the LGBTQ community and those looking in, this week showed hope for progress.

Henderson Tackles Taboo Topics By Cristina Fariaz

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The Pioneer Invitational took place on Friday, Oct. 3 in the famous “Back 40.” Originally the day was meant to host several Cal Pac Conference teams, but due to scheduling conflicts PUC had no competitors. Instead, high school teams from around the area such as St. Helena High School, PUC Prep and Sacramento Adventist Academy came out to race and take advantage of the beautiful course. PUC cross-country runners used the day as more of a training day to improve their overall racing fitness. Even though there were no collegiate competitors, there was a competitive incentive. “The girls are being asked to break their overall time and we’ll be looking at their 5K times from last year. The same goes with the guys. That’s the goal,” says an enthusiastic Coach Dan Muhic. Coach Muhic hopes to further develop the cross-country team here at PUC and make the team more competitive. Despite a relatively short season, Coach Muhic praises the women for showing up for practice early in the morning. “It’s the girls who show up and run with flashlights when it’s dark.”

On the afternoon of the Pioneer Invitational the women’s team raced 5K,

while the men raced 8K. After the hot afternoon and grueling miles, many walked away tired but satisfied. Runners to keep an eye out for include freshman Micah Spegman from Arizona, junior Evan Smith from Oregon and senior America Whalen, who Coach Muhic is especially excited for. “She’s going to be our top runner,” says Coach Muhic of America Whalen.

The cross-country team will be participating in the Angwin to Angwish Trail Run prior to the championships on November 3. Coach Muhic looks forward to the rest of the season with saying, “I’m hoping to be more competitive and stronger this year. I am really impressed with our runners this year; they have a real ‘can-do’ attitude and spirit of adventure.” While the season may be nearing its end, cross-country at PUC is well on its way to reaching its full stride in the coming years.

Pioneers Running Towards Season’s End

Insider Tips For Handling PUC

By Glorianne Besana

By Madeline Miller

1. Talk to the TLC about everything, from study skills to frustrations about a professor to syllabus confusion. They are amazing people and love students’ crazy questions.

2. It’s absolutely okay to change your major – you can even graduate on time! Of course, it’s important to “prove” that you’ve been passionate about bio pre-med since you were twelve, but, at the same time, sometimes you’ll find that you aren’t actually all that good at chemistry. Don’t feel bad. It happens to the best of us, and we’re here to help each other learn. Sometimes the art labs will be too expensive, and the heavy, intensive reading of being an English major will be a lot more work than you had anticipated. Deep down, you’re actually a communication major! Surprise!

3. Keep a calendar. Having just three syllabi to keep track of drives me up the wall, with all those crazy due dates. Having them all in one place makes life that much simpler – and guess what? The TLC gives them out for free!

4. Get your worship attendance prorated. I went from needing 22 worship credits for the quarter to needing eight. It makes things so much easier.

5. Stop in at the dean’s office, even if there’s nothing much to say. A quick “hi” on a regular basis can make a late leave slip a lot easier to finagle.

6. Take a PE course every quarter. It’s the only way to really guarantee getting exercise.

7. Be yourself. My freshman year, I was so bummed out about not knowing anyone, about being the loser homeschooler with no roommate, that I made pretty close to zero friends. Then when I stopped caring about how I looked and acted around others so much (… within reason, of course…), I found some people who are perfectly okay with who I am. Being yourself – the real, true self – means you get real, true friends.

After my fourth Fusion retreat, I realized that I’m not a freshman anymore. Apparently I’ve expanded my horizons and reached my ever-dreaded senior year. Sad but true, many of us who hold PUC near and dear to our hearts must eventually face our worst fear: the real world. There are a lot of things I wish I had known before coming to PUC. Here are seven things that I think will help in the “real” world, too, because seven is a holy number (or, because I couldn’t think of any more).

But don’t let this limit you. Ask the people around you what they think: professor or senior, librarian or SA officer – all of these people are here to answer your questions and give you some pointers about PUC livin’, because they might know just a little more about college life than you do. You can never go wrong with a little extra input. And, well, get ready. You’ll be them, one day.

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FIVE OFF-CAMPUS STUDY ESCAPES

COFFEE GEMS OF CALISTOGA

Sogni Di Dolci: is a shop with a classic café vibe that offers outdoor and indoor seating. They are mainly known for their gelato, but also have options of paninis, salads, and coffees. This café is definitely for you if you prefer a fast paced environment and some light background noise.

Yo El Rey: Though it might not look like much from the outside, this hole in the wall coffee shop is a hidden gem.Their coffee is organic fair trade and roasted in house. They also offer pure mint and vanilla extracts to give your drink a punch of flavor without having to fill your latte with sugary syrups. They specialize in pour over coffee, and have an amazing iced coffee that they bottle and sell for you to take home, as well as enjoy in house. They also offer a variety of bars and cookies, baked locally, with many gluten free options.The shop interior is artsy and eclectic, featuring work by locals artists. Here and there on the walls and ceiling, you’ll see quotes written in sharpy -- part of the owner’s way of making the shop his own. There are always people stopping by the shop for some coffee, but it is never overcrowded. Inside, you’ll find two comfy easy chairs, and a couple of tables, with chairs or stools. The room has a seemingly nonexistent noise level and a very good wifi connection, making it ideal place to study or read for pleasure.

Calistoga Roastery: This busy shop on the main drag is a popular stop for people looking for a simple bite to eat along with their coffee, or a quiet place to study. The cafe is decorated in a classic cafe style, which artwork and objects all centered around coffee. Like Yo El Rey, they buy and roast their own beans, which are bought and served by several establishments around the Napa Valley. Their baristas get your drinks made swiftly, but not without attention to quality, and are good about steering you toward a drink you might enjoy if you’re not quite sure what you’d like. They also offer a variety of breakfast sandwiches and pastries, as well as salads and sandwiches that are perfect for an on-the-go morning, or even if you just have a short time to sit and enjoy your meal and caffeine fix.

Cafe Sarafornia: If you’re looking for a good spot for Sunday brunch with friends that offers more than just your typical diner quality coffee, look no further. This cafe boasts having served the Napa Valley for over 120 years, and has a quirky, whimsical feel that you’re not soon to forget. Food-wise, they offer a killer breakfast menu with a good selection of vegetarian options (even veggie meat). And when it come to their coffee, they’re not just serving up mug after mug of black coffee. Besides their basic dark roast, they also offer up espresso based drinks from cappuccinos to mochas to pure shots of espresso -- definitely not something you’ll find in your typical homestyle breakfast place. It’s decorated in old fashioned diner style, with whimsical, Napa centered knickknacks like mini hot air balloons and photographs of the valley covering the walls and strung overhead. It’s a bit too noisy and packed to consider for studying purposes, but it’s a perfect spot to take a break or just enjoy a bite to eat and a bit of caffeine with friends before hitting the books.

Napa Valley Roasting Company: otherwise known as ROCO, is a great place to study because they have a lot of different small tables to choose from. Sip a latte, macchiato, or get refills on cups of coffee to keep that energy going. Make sure your computer is fully charged before you go because outlets are limited!

Model Bakery: this is a quaint little bakery right off of Main Street. They have killer English muffins as well as a variety of other baked goods to choose to munch on. They also have a selection of specialty coffee drinks to help you get through those assignments. Seating is limited, but the environment is very calm and friendly.

Crane Park: is a good place to go in a group setting or by yourself. It offers a chill environment where you can study on a blanket or at a picnic table. And if you need a break from studying, there are many options for you to choose from, including: a skate park, tennis courts, basketball court, softball field, and playground.

St. Helena Public Library: if you do prefer a quiet setting, this is the perfect spot. There is plenty of seating in both tables and armchairs throughout the library. There is also a lot of natural light from the large windows and beautiful outdoor scenery that helps to keep your study time relaxed and happy. The staff is also extremely helpful, so if you ever have a question about a particular book or topic, feel free to ask.

By Melyssa Solis

By Jessica Winters

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The Final WordWhy Long Distance Isn’t So Bad By Amanda Navarrete

Most people cringe at the thought of doing long distance, and whether you believe “distance makes the heart grow fonder” or not, a study by the Journal of Communication indicates that long distance relationships have more meaningful interactions than couples who live in the same proximity. So if you’re a freshman at a different college than your high school sweetheart or a seasoned senior, long distance is possible. Though it’s difficult, here are a few advantages:

1. You will never take each other granted.Your time together will be far and few in between. But it will also be very,

very precious. Getting bored of each other? Impossible. Even if it’s a trip to the grocery store or grabbing a cup of coffee, these seemingly mundane errands will be considered time well spent and become cherished memories.

2. You can afford a few off days.With no boyfriend or girlfriend in sight, you don’t always have to be the most

presentable. While they should always accept you as you are, no one wants to look like they rolled out of bed when they spend time with their significant other. And with your sweetheart living a few hundred or even thousands of miles away, your friends will let you get away with wearing sweats twice in the same week.

3. You will never be “that couple.”We’ve all seen them. The couples where you aren’t sure where one person

starts and the other begins. They think it’s cute that they finish each other’s -- sandwiches -- but everyone else is trying not to roll their eyes. Being in a long

distance relationship allows you to keep your independence, while still being in a relationship. You do not have to center your plans around them, your friends will never feel like you’re pushing them to the side for your significant other, and you do not have to sacrifice time for yourself.

4. You learn how to communicate effectively. Your relationship completely relies on communication. It might be hard

working out the kinks at first, but eventually you learn how to fit Skype dates in between two busy schedules. In order to keep the relationship going, small talk and meaningless questions are tossed out the window. You’re forced to talk about stuff that matters, and it only builds the relationship further.

5. It’s more than casual dating.You realize how committed you two are. The late nights trying to squeeze

in a few minutes over the phone even though your exhausted, countless hours on airplanes and cars, and petty fights will get really old really fast if you aren’t all in. It makes you appreciate your partner even more for their willingness to stick through it with you.

Long distance is not ideal. In fact, it’s really, really hard. There will be lonely nights, pointless arguments, and miscommunication. However, it is not a death sentence to your relationship. If you find someone as invested in the relationship as you are, it’s completely worth it.

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