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Welcome to Adventist College Life magazine! This is the place where

we have fun uniting Adventist institutions and addressing college life

issues.

I’m Anthony Hackett, President, and Founder of Adventist College Life

magazine. I wanted to let you know personally that we’ve made it a

point here to keep things real, and educate soon to be college students

on college life issues. We’re also here to bring you true stories from actual

students that attend various Adventist Colleges and Universities in North

America. Each student will be addressing college life on their own

campus, making ACL magazine unlike any other magazine out there!

Some young people today have a misconception that Christian

education is whack! But we’re here to show you the REAL side of what

Adventist college life is all about.

We know you’ve all heard the horror stories of, “I can’t believe they’re

actually making me go to worship.” or, “Oh! The cafeteria food sucks!”

However, that’s just a couple people who just don’t like veggie links.

I’m a recent graduate of an Adventist College, so I’ve heard it all (and

to be honest I’ve said some of the very same things.) However, God has

revealed to me satan’s game plan. God let me know that the enemy is

trying his hardest to destroy the whole image of Adventist College Life.

Not anymore though! In JESUS name, that loser we call satan won’t win

this battle! ACL is here to bring you the REAL story of Adventist College

life. The behind the scenes exclusive from the perspective of actual

students attending the schools, while at the same time having some fun!

Where else can you get this close to Adventist college life without actually

being there? That’s right, only here! So kick back, relax, and enjoy

Adventist College Life magazine.

If you’re interested in how you can be a part of ACL magazine or

would like more information about us, please visit www.ACLministry.com

or email [email protected].

Blessings,

Anthony Hackett

President, ACL

5 SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTAtlantic Union College 6

Canadian Union College 7

Columbia Union College 8

Florida Hospital College of 9

Health Sciences

Loma Linda 10

Pacific Union College 11

Southern Adventist University 12

Southwestern Adventist University 13

Union College 14

Walla Walla University 15

16 THE GHETTO PREACHERGhetto Preacher? Is there really such a thing? Read how Willie Ramos made this a reality.

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“Adventist college students today face both incredible challenges and fascinating opportunities. Our Adventist campuses offer a chance to interact and grow. ACL magazine is designed to enhance that communication and commitment. By listening and learning we can each strengthen our spiritual jour-neys. Loma Linda is pleased to support this new endeavor to grow together.”

-Richard Hart, Chancellor, Loma Linda University

the school spotlight is the place where you will get the low down on what’s happening on the campuses of adventist colleges and universities across north america. these are actual stories from different students that attend each school! so, here’s your opportunity to get the inside scoop on your favorite school, and on others you may have never even known anything about.

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What’sgoin’downACLfam?It’syamanFaReal

aka“TheFunnyMan”.Yo,Igottastartoffwithsimply

sayin’thatcollegeain’tnojoke!FaReal!Well…Iguess

forsomepeopleit’sajoke,butthat’swhythey’vebeenin

college since they were like 18 and are now about to hit

menopauseandbeagrandparent.Graduatealready!

Higher education is a great investment, however

when you draaag out your college days it can begin to hit

yourfinancesprettyhard.I’mtalkin’boutaSeRiOuShit,

likegettin’smackedbyagirlfriendcuzyoutoldhershe

looked like she gained a few pounds. (And she probably

did…butdon’ttellherthat!Duh!)

I’mjustsayinya’ll,besmartaboutyourcollege

investment. Get in and get out so you can take all that

you’velearnedandapplyittoyourcareers.Collegeisthe

placetobe,butdon’tgotherejusttoplayaround,oryou

might get played.

I’mFaRealjustheretokeepthangsREALforya!Hollllaa!

don’t letcollege take

advantage of you…, take advantage

of college!

6 CollegeLife September 2008 7 CANADIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

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BY STEVE GARRIOCH

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Canadian University College, located in the heartland of Alberta, Canada offers over 50 undergraduate degrees, minors, and certificates. For more information give us a shout at 1.800.661.8129 or email [email protected]. Stop by our website and see what CUC can do for you. www.cauc.ca

THE NEAR 90ºF TEMPERATURE HIT ME LIKE A TON OF BRICKS as the doors slid open at the Managua International Airport. I had finally arrived in Nicaragua.

On May 1, 2008, ten students and two sponsors from Canadian University College headed to Managua, Nicaragua on a six-week mission trip sponsored by Canadian University College and Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Canada. The mission trip definitely classified as one of the most interesting and inspiring experiences I’ve ever been a part of.

Initially, our project was to put the finishing touches on the Motastepe school located just outside the capital city, Managua. After having a brief meeting with the Youth Initiatives Director at ADRA Canada and the

ADRA Nicaragua staff, we learned that our project had changed. Instead of finishing the school, our focus shifted to building a two-storey teachers’ residence and office building. We were all a little bit surprised but as we got closer to the school we became more excited about meeting the kids and all the amazing experiences we were going to have over the next six weeks.

A lot happened when we got to our worksite. We had had to wait for materials to arrive, spent countless hours digging holes and twisting wires, taught English to the students and teachers at Motastepe school, learned more about each other within the group; saw amazing sights on Sabbaths; and spent time with believers at churches around the country. We had our ups and our downs but with everything that took place, we have really learned a lot about God.

So many times we want things to happen right away. I know, for myself, I sometimes run short on patience. I’m always in a hurry to do something but was reminded that patience comes as a result of love (see 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 to understand what I mean). If we love those around us with the love God has for us, then how can we not be patient? How many times has God patiently waited for us to come to Him? This is the reality check that I’ve needed for some time.

Through the frustrations that life threw at us during our stay in Nicaragua and the frustrations within me, I’ve come to know that I can find peace and calm in the One who grants me the patience necessary for the struggles of this life.

As I sit here thinking about our group’s time in Managua, I can’t help but thank God for how amazing He is and for what He’s teaching me everyday. This is a trip to remember and I know the learning will continue my whole life.

Steve Garrioch is a second-year Psychology major and incoming CUC SA Communications VP.

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Torrential rains came every day at 5 o’clock the first week of the

ShareHim Bible evangelistic meet-ings in the Dominican Republic. Water was even coming into the churches. Because of the intensity of the rain, most people couldn’t go to the churches to hear the Bible messages, which began at 7:00 p.m. Twelve mission-focused preach-ers from Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, Massachusetts, were faced with about five people in each audience compared to the typical attendance of 50-100 per church. So, some of the meetings were cancelled.

One student said, “Let’s pray about this.” As a result, the Lord

led them to have special sessions of prayer and provided the idea to visit people, the new Bible students, in their homes, thus enabling the students to still share the gospel.

This was also the experience of Ryan Amos, a sophomore theology major at Atlantic Union College. The weather broke for the second week of the series and it was hot. Ryan found himself walk-ing through the hot streets of Santiago to the El Remanente Seventh-day Adventist Church. He, too, was there for the college’s summer 2007 ShareHim mission trip. As Ryan prepared to speak to the 60-member congregation to which he was assigned, he wondered how his 11 colleagues were doing at their assigned churches.

After the service, a woman named

“Baptized Like Jesus”AUC’s Ryan Amos Tells His Mission Experience

Ryan Amos at his favorite building on campus, Founders Hall. Amos is from Somersworth, New Hampshire, and is a mem-ber of the Rochester Indonesian church in Rochester, New Hampshire.

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Maria Castellano approached Ryan and invited him to her home because she wished to speak with him. There, Maria brought out a drink of red soda. Ryan is allergic to red dye, yet he knew that this was her only drink and that she pur-chased it especially for him. He prayed, “Lord, let me get through this. Don’t let this drink clog my throat. I promise that I will go to the emergency room as soon as I leave.” As they talked, he drank slowly. His throat seemed perfectly fine.

“I want to be baptized like Jesus,” Maria told him, yet at 95 years of age she worried that she would struggle to make it up the stairs to the big baptis-mal tank. Her other option was to pro-fess being newly born by faith. She made Ryan promise that he would come up with a way that she could be “baptized like Jesus.”

On the final Friday of the series, Andres, a member of the church, picked up Ryan and they went to a local pool to meet Maria and the pastor. There, they cut the legs out of a lawn chair, tied ropes around it, and lowered Maria into the water. The pastor baptized Maria and they carefully lifted her out.

The following Sabbath, Maria came to Ryan and asked, “I wasted 95 years of my life, so how can the Lord use me?” Ryan replied, “The best thing you can do is give your testimony.” That same Saturday she did.

Later in September, while Ryan was at home, he received a call from Andres. Maria had passed away, yet her last words had been, “I am going to see Jesus.”

MoRe INFo:[email protected] Lancaster, MA(One hour from Boston)

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A CHRISTIAN COLLEGE NEAR THE NATION’S CAPITAL

I always dreamt of traveling. I had attended the same academy for thirteen years

(it was one of those K-12 deals), and while I loved it, I needed to get out and see some-

thing beyond the place I called home.

My decision to attend Columbia Union College is something I will never regret, be-

cause through its Department of Music, I’ve done things that I never thought I’d ever

get to do in my lifetime. What’s amazing is that these opportunities aren’t exclusive

to music majors – they’re available to anyone, including Communications majors like

myself!

So I could tell you about singing Mozart’s Requiem on the Carnegie Hall stage or show

you pictures of Iguazu Falls or Rio de Janeiro from our music tour to Argentina and

Brazil. I could tell you about how our orchestra performed for the princess of Thailand

last December, or how our band climbed Aztec pyramids during their trip to Mexico.

I could even show you an

itinerary for this summer’s tour

to Greece, Hungary, Bulgaria,

Romania, and Turkey. But why

settle for a few paragraphs of

prose to tell you about these

things when you can attend

Columbia Union College and

discover it for yourself!

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THOUGHTS ABOUT FHCHS

GOING TO A COLLEGE THAT IS 80% FEMALE

LIFE IN COLLEGE HOUSING

I love the warm, inviting atmosphere at FHCHS. �e campus is beautifully manicured and attention to

detail is obvious. I really like the fact that there are many places around campus that are available to study alone or with a group.

Another key quality about FHCHS is the professors. If I had to choose one word to describe them is would be caring. I sense that they have a vested interest in seeing me, the student, succeed. I also like the online access to my grades.

I also enjoy the easy to use messaging service, which keeps me in the loop with my professor and fellow students.

My motivation for going to nursing school is that I really enjoy helping people. And, there is nothing wrong with a male being a nurse. My classes

are great! �ere are like 8-10 guys in them and ��y + women. I have lots of female friends. �ey really motivate me and help me to stay focused.

�ere are also older, more mature students in our classes. �ey help us younger students to get our studies done and not procrastinate. Nursing school is all about clinicals / study groups / on-line nursing chats / time consuming—long study hours. But, I love it!

A�er graduation, I want to work in the I.C.U. (Intensive Care Unit). �at is a powerful place to work in a hospital. I.C.U. experience is also a requirement for the nurse anesthesia program which I might go into one day.

I like going to school with lots of women, but, as of right now, there is no special lady in my life – no time – too much studying! But it is great having lots of casual friends and when going to a school that is 80% female – friends are easy to �nd (having a face like mine doesn’t hurt either).

Living in College housing! �ese two words bring lots of images to mind. Mainly, it

makes me think of lots of people living together – ROOMMATES!

I have found that living in College housing at FHCHS breaks a lot of the stereotypes. Yes, we have roommates, but they really go out of their way to pare you up with someone who �ts your lifestyle. It has been a good experience to live in close quarters with other people – you learn to live and deal with all di�erent kinds of people – and you make good friendships. Living with other people in the dorm – means that there are always study groups to join – especially during �nals.

Another thought that comes to mind with College housing is RULES!

Yes, there are rules at FHCHS, but they give us ample opportunities to be responsible young adults. �e rules are there to help us learn to make good choices, be successful students, and stay safe.

Developing friendships by living with a bunch of di�erent people from a bunch of di�erent places and rules that help us make positive choices and become more and more responsible.

I guess that living in a dorm is not such a bad place to be.

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Rebecca BurkeSecond-year dental hygiene student

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LOMA LINDAUNIVERSITY

I knew I wanted to go on a mission trip, but I wasn’tquite sure where. Each year, Loma Linda sends studentsoverseas. For me, it was a tossup between Peru and China.Onmoreof awhim,Iopted forPeru,and I’msoglad Iwent.

I didn’t knowanyone elseon the trip,but therewas a lotof opportunity.Theweek-long journeybeganwith aneight-hour flight fromLAX to Lima, followed by a ten-hour busride fromLima toTrujillo.The last legwas anotherbus ride,three hours into themountains of Peru.

When we finally got there, the entire village of Cascaswas there to greet us.There was a huge party, with a brassband and fireworks.You could tell that they were so happyto see us and knew that we were going to do a lot of good.Even though there was a language barrier, I had never feltso welcome in a place.

Weworked somuch!Wehad twodentists on the trips

and they reallypushedus toget thingsdonequickly andeffi-ciently, because therewere a lot of people who needed help.

A lot of people just didn’t know how to brush theirteeth. It’s amazing to think that if we didn’t go on this trip,they wouldn’t have gotten help.

We worked until dark, about six or seven o’clock. Atnight, the boys would play soccer with the kids and therewas also a little bakery that we would support with ourmoney. I would go to bed pretty early because I was ex-hausted.We saw 700 people total.The needwas huge.

It was amazing seeing the people and their living con-ditions—theirdogs,pigs,and chickens.Theywere sohappywith what little they had and I remember thinking that itwas beautiful.

Finally it was time to leave.They threw us a party likethey did whenwe first got there, except this time they weresaying goodbye andwere crying.

I definitelywant to goback anddomoremissionwork.You see the need and you see how thankful they are, andhowbrave they are.They are so bravewhen it comes to get-ting any sort of procedure done.

It madememore aware of need.What I learned fromLoma Linda University made it possible for me to help fillthat need.And that’s exciting.

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“WHERE ARE YOU FROM?” THE ASKER STUDIED ME CLOSELY FOR ANY HINTS MY OUTWARD APPEARANCE MIGHT REVEAL. AS I PREPARED TO ANSWER THIS FAMILIAR QUESTION FOR THE HUNDREDTH TIME SHE SUDDENLY INTERRUPTED, “ARE YOU AN ISLAND-ER?” • “NO, SORRY,” I REPLIED, “I WAS BORN HERE IN THE UNITED STATES BUT MY DAD’S HUNGARIAN, AND MY MOM’S FAMILY IS CASTILIAN SPANISH AND PHILIPPINO.” • “WOW! WHAT A MELTING POT!” SHE GUSHED.

CROSSING A NEW BORDERDespite my own heritage, I didn’t have many ethnically diverse friends while growing up. I was raised in a succession of small southern towns, that didn’t have much to offer cultur-ally other than Taco Bell. That all changed when I arrived at Southern Adventist University. During freshman orientation week, the president of Southern, Gordon Bietz, gave us many points that he felt

by Suzanne Ocsai

would aid us as we entered this new adventure. Toward the end he honed in on a particularly essential facet of a college experience—growing through diversity. “Participate in the life of the university. Go to a concert when you don’t have to. Go to a lecture that isn’t required, talk to your friends about what you learned in class, make a friend with someone from a differ-ent race,” were his words of wisdom. As I transitioned into college life, I realized how relevant this advice was to my own experience.

ROLE REVERSAL “Hey, can you hold the door for me?” I hollered to the slightly shorter girl with a wheatish-brown complex-ion and dark brown eyes and hair while speeding up my walk to a run. “Thanks,” I smiled, as she let the door swing shut behind us. We both turned and started head-ing up the stairs of the girl’s dorm. Curious regarding her ethnicity, I asked, “Are you Indian?” Now I was the one inquiring about the heritage of another. “Yeah,” she beamed.

We started talking and I learned that her name was Princy. DEVELOPING FRIENDSHIPSA few days later, I saw Princy walk into my art class. We smiled, thankful to see familiar faces. Soon afterwards we met Rebecca—a Vietnamese-Chinese classmate. The art class became a sanc-tuary for the friendship that Princy, Rebecca, and I were now developing. “Sit still! I can’t draw you if you keep moving!” We’d complain laugh-ingly to each other. During intermissions we’d run down to KR’s Place (the cool little sandwich shop on campus), buy smoothies, and hope to get back to class on time. While we made our own traditions we learned about the customs that each of us had grown up with. By the end of the year it was hard to say good-bye. I saw how much my life had been enriched by the diversity that we shared and how those differ-ences had united us. In being dif-ferent, I found that we were actually quite similar.

Suzanne Ocsai is a freshman at Southern Adven-tist University in Collegedale, Tennessee.

UNITED BY COMMON

DIFFERENCES

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Name: Naomi Omwenga Class Standing: JuniorMajor: NursingPlans for the future:

Be involved in the health care system.

SWAU campus favorite:

The pond! I like the ducks and the squirrels!

I will de�nitely say that one of the things that stands out at Southwestern is the friendly aura that comes from the

students and faculty members. One thing you won’t miss seeing is the sea of smiling faces that welcomes newcomers to campus. �e friendly atmosphere encourages friendships that carry on past the school’s parameters.

When I �rst arrived at Southwestern, I was really shy and far away from home - Kenya. My cousin hadn’t arrived yet to help ease my transition into college life. �e �rst person I met upon arriving was a amazing person. She helped me settle in and even lent me a blanket so that I could sleep comfortably. She also in-troduced me to some of her friends. She and I have been friends since that encounter.

Living in a dorm was also a good experience and gave me the chance to meet a lot of people. �e deans try and match person-alities, study habits, and sleep schedules to reduce the chances of con�ict between roommates. �e �rst semester of my freshmen year, the deans’ match was a friendly young lady who proved to be a good match and a good friend even today.

As I have come to learn in my journey through college, lan-

guage is not a barrier when it comes to friendship. Southwestern has a fantastic English as a Second Language (ESL) program that caters to a number of students. �e ESL students are really friendly and eager to learn and practice English while interacting with other students. One such friend from Romania makes me smile me whenever I see her. Every time I run into her she’s smiling or laughing.

As is the case at many schools, courtships between gentlemen and ladies will take place. Many �nd relationships that lead to life-long partnership. Believe it or not, a number of couples have gotten married before and a�er graduating from Southwestern. Some one remarked, “�ere must be something in the Keene water,” because a lot of couples got engaged this past spring semester.

Another thing that pulls friendships closer is the religious aspect of the campus. Southwestern has a

variety of programs that enhance the spiritual lives of students. Once a week, the school gathers for assembly where a new speaker is invited to reach out to the students. Also, Vespers is held every Friday night to welcome the Sabbath. �e Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church is a short walk from campus and many students fellowship there every Sabbath.

�e friendly atmosphere at Southwestern has shaped me into the person that I am today. Gone are the shy days that I struggled with as I join the sea of smiles to welcome another group of Southwestern newcomers.

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Moving ForwardReversein‹‹‹

by Michael Steingas

It was freshman orientation at Union College with over200 disoriented students milling between meetings. Iwas one of them. Unsure about the roommate I hadn’t

met and feeling awkward in the unfamiliar setting, I caughtmyself still referring to my campus map despite being givendetailed directions.

Most of that weekend is a blur, but I distinctly remem-ber the confusion when we were told to split up into groupsaccording to our tentative majors. No one had told me tocome with the next four years planned!

I quickly thought about it. I’m not going to join the“undecided” group. I’ve looked at English previously becauseI’m really into literature and writing.Yes, I could do that. Edgingmy way through the crowd, I spottedthe English majors, all three of them.Wait, let’s rethink this.

Glancing around, I noticed thelargest group—nursing, which I hadalso considered before. Stable, re-spected and economically-sound,nursing would allow me to directlyinteract with people. I had volunteeredand worked part-time at a hospitalfor five years, so I knew nurses andthe job seemed like a good fit. So Ileft the smallest group and joined the largest.

That was how I chose my major.The awkwardness of that weekend quickly wore off as I

got involved with praise groups, attended Saturday nightcampus events and explored the galleries and coffeehouseslocated in downtown Lincoln. Life in Nebraska was far fromdull.

As a freshman, I tackled classes such as Anatomy andPhysiology and Intro to Chemistry, and after much hardwork, I was admitted into the highly-competitive program.But as I began my nursing courses the next year, I was able toimmerse myself in clinicals, not the classes. Nursing wasn’tgrabbing my interest, and it was difficult to stay motivated.

The more science credits filled my schedule, the moreI missed creative classes. They had always been more natural,

and as I talked to friends, they started coaxing me to reevaluatemy choice.

Things got worse. Second semester I had to retakeFundamentals of Nursing and dropped behind my class.Fortunately my advisor and clinical instructor, Amy Bollinger,talked me through the obstacles I faced. We discussed nursingas well as other options, but she didn’t shove me in eitherdirection (although that might have been welcome at the time).

Strongest among the contenders for my major werecommunication and graphic design. So I began to discussmy “Plan B” options with my Public Speaking professor,Chris Blake. He calmly walked me through a series ofquestions, one of which was what I wanted to do after college.

I had no clue. He reassured me that Istill had plenty of time and discussedoptions that involved my variousinterests.

Afterwards, I walked back to mydorm room, somewhat closer to adecision. Pre-registration was thenext day, and if I wanted a first-handpick of classes, I had to make a deci-sion. Ironically, you have to make timeto think in college, so that night Iignored my cell phone, homework

and television as I weighed my options.After a long night, I walked back to Mr. Blake’s office

the next day and registered for fall semester classes undermy new major: communication with an emphasis in pub-lic relations, a versatile option that combined aspects ofother majors I was considering.

The steps I went through seem like they occurred intotal reverse. But as I have learned, the process isn’t the samefor any two people. Maybe God led me down this specificroad for a reason.

I’m not sure if I’m done switching, although my fathercertainly hopes I am. However, thanks to the time both nurs-ing and communication professors took to counsel me, I’mcloser to figuring out what I want to do in life. As Mr. Blakepointed out, “You aren’t undecided; you’re deciding.”�

Name:Michael SteingasAge:20Hometown:Karnack, TexasMajor:CommunicationFavorite thing about Union:Local art galleries

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Being a Student is About Balance

I lived for a while in an orphanage, ill and

malnourished. Then, in 1990, I was adopted

by my mother, Jean, who lives in Walla

Walla. I am still living here today, happily

married and attending Walla Walla Univer-

sity. I have been blessed.

Last quarter I took a class called Creativ-

ity and Communication, taught by commu-

nications professor Nancy Semotiuk. It was

the best communication class I have ever

taken. Throughout the quarter we worked on

a project, mentored by a professional in the

fi eld, that required us to choose a creative

challenge that would “stretch” us. I chose

to write a one-act play. With the help of my

mentor, I learned about script writing and

the creativity it requires to communicate a

message—and I learned how to balance my

life as a professional and a newlywed.

We’ve all heard the jokes about “West-

ern Wedding University.” And many have

found their soulmates on our campus—

though I met my future husband Joseph

at an Adventist academy. We had a long-

distance relationship my freshman year of

college until I transferred to WWU. Last

September, we were the fi rst couple to

be married on the Walla Walla University

campus after its name change from Walla

Walla College.

Balancing the responsibilities of attend-

ing school and being married is diffi cult—

but marriage also has its funny moments.

Recently I walked into the bathroom and

found Joseph scrubbing our bath mat with

my hairbrush. As you can imagine, I wasn’t

exactly pleased.

What I’ve learned is that whether I’m

learning communication skills in my classes

or staring at my husband scrubbing a rug

with my hairbrush, my growth as a Christian

and professional is happening each moment.

I have a great story to tell, and every day I try

to live my motto: “My life is my message.”

Iwas born in Calcutta, India on July 4, 1987. When I

contracted tuberculosis, my birth mother—knowing she

didn’t have the money for proper care—made the diffi cult

decision to give me up for adoption.

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ghettothe

preacherWillie Ramos is a Latino brotha who is nationally

known for his urban style, street language, and love

for Christ, which has led him to be labeled as the

GHETTO PREACHER.

Ghetto Preacher? Is there really such a thing? How can two words, that are synonymous with two

completely different ways of life, be combined together? Urbandicionary.com describes ghetto as, “urban; of or

relating to (inner) city life.” Dictionary.com describes preacher as, “a person whose occupation or function it is to

preach the gospel.” So in essence a ghetto preacher is a person who preaches the gospel relating to urban city life.

Booyah! There you have it ladies and gentleman, a ghetto preacher.

WaSmy Life

"...but, my life

changedwhen my parents introduced me to a young JeWISh carPeNter named JeSUS."

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ACL had the opportunity to have a conversation with Willie

Ramos, the proclaimed Ghetto Preacher. Willie Ramos is a Latino brotha

who is nationally known for his urban style, street language, and love for

Christ, which has led him to be labeled as the Ghetto Preacher.

Willie Ramos resides in Florida, and has one crazy testimony!

He is an ex-gang member, and will tell you straight up that he is still in des-

perate need of a Savior. Willie has a lot of respect for his parents, who had

a great impact on his faith. “My mom is illiterate, but was smart enough to

introduce me to a Jewish Carpenter named Jesus Christ,” says Willie.

His mission is to reach urban kids. Willie not only preaches the

Word, but is also a cartoonist who has founded a ministry called Escoigdo

Streetwear. Brotha Ramos told us, “My mission field is the street corners,

the ghettos, and the alleys. I’m warning hoods, we living in earth’s grand

finale.” A lot of people will look at Willie Ramos and say that he is too

“street” with his message. They will judge him based on how he looks, the way he dresses,

and how he may speak. However, one thing is for certain, he is a servant of God that

is being used to reach many of the unchurched. Young people may ask how can they

approach ministry the same way as Brotha Ramos? Willie says, “Remember why you’re

doing what you’re doing. We have to answer to Jesus, so if he called you to be yourself…

do it.”

Hey Willie!!! Are you single??? “Willie Ramos is single, and looking for a

woman who looks just like Jennifer Lopez with the mentality of Ellen G. White,” Willie

says with a laugh. Even though Willie has a tough background, he is a pretty simple guy.

He’s not big on TV or movies, but would rather sit down and draw, or read a book by

one of his favorite authors, Max Lucado and E.G. White.

Willie states, “Paul tells us to die daily. So that’s what I do; I die to self every-

day. That means I celebrate today, because I died yesterday.” After speaking with The

Ghetto Preacher, we were reminded that God comes in all forms, styles, and genres.

When we begin to put limits on what God can do, how God can do it, and who God can

do it through, all we do is set ourselves up to be proven wrong. Thank you Willie Ramos,

for proving those wrong who always thought there could never be a Ghetto Preacher.

by ACl stAFF

Answer:Whoever first said that absence makes the heart grow fonder wasn’t lying. Despite what people may think, long distance relationships (LDRs) are on the rise. They make up about 33% of all college relationships. LDRs are not easy, but they can work! Here are some ways to hold on to your long distance relationship.

Keep in toUCh dAily. Make it a point to speak with your part-ner on a daily basis and also implement devotions into your daily talk times. If large phone bills become a problem, send e-mail, letters, and cards. Communication is a key aspect in any relation-ship, which makes it all the more important in LDRs.

trUst eACh other. Doubt and suspicion will only destroy your relationship, so keep clear of lies and deception. Be truthful and honest at all times and the distance wouldn’t be as great an issue as it would be if there was no trust.

mAKe sUre yoU both Are on the sAme pAge. You must discuss things like: How often do you plan to speak to each other? Who is going to visit and how often? Some people need a sense of closeness, so having a future date to look forward to helps alleviate the stress of being alone.

CUltivAte A Friendship. The physical properties of your part-ner may fade away but if you cultivated a friendship with him/her it will last long after everything else fades.

Keep the relAtionship A high priority. Avoid canceling dates or putting off talk times. This will only cause frustration and strife to your partner and your relationship. Also having counsel-ing sessions aid in keeping the relationship a top priority in your daily lives.

Don’t be afraiD to ask the important questions. If there is something on your mind, make sure you state it or ask it. There’s a difference between pressing the issue and wanting to know basic information.

hAve An end point in mind. No one wants to be in a LDR forever, so discuss plans and directions you may want your rela-tionship to go. Focus on the future!

stAy involved. There may be times when you get down be-cause of the distance, but make sure you stay strong and stay busy. Hang out with friends, go to the park, and pick up a craft. These things will help make the pain of your partner’s absence few and far between.

reemphAsize yoUr love And Commitment For eACh other. Listen to your partner's concerns and communicate your own before they become bigger problems. Try not to assume that everything in the relationship is going well. And always make sure your partner knows that you care.

most importAnt oF All: hAve A strong FoUndAtion. With God as your base and foundation your relationship will never fail. Relationships take time and effort, so you must do your part not only to help the relationship work, but to make sure that both parties are happy within the relationship. There may be times when things may go wrong within the relationship but, when those times come it is important to remember Proverbs 3:5. When you leave everything in God’s hands and not try to rely on your own under-standing, everything will work out to his glory!

Coverstory AdAnnAAnswers

AdAnnAAnswerslongdistAnCerelAtionships

Question: “NextyearmyboyfriendandIaregoingto

different colleges. How can we keep a successful relationshipifit’sgoingtobelongdistance?”

by AdAnnA JAmes

Adanna James is a recent graduate of Oakwood University and the Vice President of Adventist College Life magazine. She is dedicated to educating, and helping young people with all kinds of college life issues.So if there has been a question plaguing your mind about college life please send Adanna an email to [email protected] and your question may be addressed in a future issue of Adventist College Life magazine.

“My mission field is the street corners, the ghettos, and the alleys...”


diAbetesKnowtheFACts

Diabetesisalife-longdiseasemarkedbyhighlevelsofsugarintheblood.Thereare3typesof

diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and Gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is usually di-

agnosed in childhood, and is a type of diabetes where the body makes little or no insulin, and daily

injections of insulin are needed to sustain life. Type 2 diabetes is far more common than Type 1 and

makesupmostofallcasesofdiabetes.Itusuallyoccursinadultswhenthepancreasdoesnotmake

enough insulin to keep blood glucose levels normal. Gestational diabetes is high blood glucose that

develops at any time during pregnancy in a woman who does not have diabetes.

by ACl stAFF

AClheAlth AClheAlth

stAtistiCsType 2 diabetes is becoming more common in the age group of

16-28 due to the growing number Americans who fail to exercise

and the increasing cases of obesity.

Diabetes affects more than 20 million Americans

Approx 1 in 17 have diabetes

54 million Americans have pre-diabetes, which means they are at

risk for diabetes.

7th leading cause of death among people in the

age group of 18-25

6.2 million people don’t know they have diabetes

risK FACtorsA parent, brother, or sister with diabetes

Obesity

Some ethnic groups (particularly African Americans, Native

Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic Americans)

High blood pressure

High blood levels of triglycerides (Fat molecules)

High blood cholesterol level

Not getting enough exercise

symptomsIncreased thirst

Increased urination

Increased appetite

Fatigue

Blurred vision

Slow-healing infections

Impotence in men

treAtmentAdjustment of high glucose intake

Insulin shots

Monitoring of blood sugar

preventionBalanced diet

Consumption of foods low in fat

Consistent exercise

Maintenance of ideal body weight

Diabetes may be an illness that can cause some problems, but God is

the cure of all problems! If you are struggling with this medical condi-

tion, then we are praying for you, and we want to remind you how

strong you are for living with this illness. Be blessed!


CollegeliFe? CollegeliFe?

threethingsyoUneedtoKnowAboUtCollegeliFeby ACl stAFF

whAt is it?FASFA is a form that asks questions about your family’s income, your income, as well as you and your family’s assets to determine your eligibility for different student aid programs.

beneFits oF ApplyingYou get money to pay for school!There’s no age limit or credit score eligibility requirements.

eligibilityMust be a U. S. citizen or eligible non-citizen with a validSocial Security number.Must possess high school diploma/ GED or havepassed an ABT.Must be working towards an eligible degree.Must not be in default on any other federal loans.Must not possess any drug convictions.

whAt inFormAtion is needed For AppliCAtionSocial Security number of you and your parents.Permanent resident card or Alien Registration Cardfor non- U.S. citizens.Driver’s license number.

Income tax returns for you and your parents.Records of any untaxed income.

when shoUld yoU ApplyYou should apply as soon as possible after January 1st of the upcoming academic year since funding for some of the programs is limited.Deadline for submission of FASFA is July 2nd of the academic year in which you wish to attend school.

Common mistAKes to AvoidDon’t leave any questions blank.Use full LEGAL name.Use tax returns to report income and taxes paid.Read and follow directions carefully.Report correct marital status.Remember to sign form.Don’t lose username, password, or pin if applying online.

For more information contact your future school’s Financial Aid Department prior to attending to get all other necessary documents in order.visit :WWW.FASFA.ED.GOv

FAsFA Finding A Job get involvedon CAmpUs

Go to the human resources department of your school to find outwhat jobs are available on campus.Have all of the necessary documents readily available to fill out employment documents such as your Social Security Card and your school and home addresses. Go to the different departments and speak to the faculty and staff to see what positions they may have available. Check bulletin boards on campus for jobs available.Pray!

oFF CAmpUsYour greatest resource is current students at the college ofyour choice who know the area.Check around your school for what public transportation may be available.Be open to different jobs.Have your resume together.Get out applications ASAP. Pray!

Make sure you remember that your education is priority. Whatever job you choose make sure it does not interfere with your class schedule and that you always have time to do your school work.

extrACUrriCUlAr ACtivitiesAsk people what groups are around campus.Participate in intramural groups.Join sports groups on campus.Choirs, drama, and other organizations on campus are always fun.

Getting involved with activities outside of your school work is a must because they allow you to make new friends, network, and provide an outlet for yourself to enjoy your college life.


Matthew 8:23-27, you can read this well known story of Jesus calming the crazy storm! Just like in that story, you’ll go through lots of difficult faith-testing storms in college, but remember not to get distracted by all of the chaos that’s going on around you.

When you come across those shady, backstabbing “friends” don’t worry about it because God’s got it!

When you split ways with the one you thought you were gonna be with forever, remember that, “All things work for good to those that love the Lord” Romans 8:28

When the devil tries to mess with you by throwing drama in your per-sonal relationships between you and your family, your friends, and your teachers, don’t worry about it because you already have the victory over the devil through Christ.

I know many of you may know what it’s like to go through a storm, and if you’re anything like my friend you are a baby when it comes to being in a storm. Whenever he is out of the storm, all it takes is one sign of a “mean cloud” and he wants to run for shelter, and forget about what he was origi-nally doing. RUN is his mentality! He’s constantly looking to the sky to see where the next lightening might strike, and just like the disciples in the parable he’s filled with panic of what is to come. And don’t be in proximity of his grasp during an unsuspecting thunder crash, because if you are your arm will no longer be functional due to the death grip he will place on it!

Like literal storms that many of you go through, life at college could be very chaotic but remember that God has a purpose for your life, and once you keep your minds focused on him, your college life will be set, and your storms will pass!

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