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North Korea Invades South Korea

On June 25th 1950, North Korea got supported by the Soviet Union and China and had attacked South Korea to dominate it. The UN and USA supported South Korea that time. Both More »

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Facebook Post Lands Student on Government Watch List

On Sunday, March 24, while watching Rush Limbaugh LIVE, Brandon vonDorpowski received an e-mail from The National Security Organization informing him that he had been placed on a government watch list for More »

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Miami Heat Fan, AA Student Rejected by Lebron James

On March 21st 2012 Jaesoon Kim, a senior at Andrews Academy and a Miami Heat fan, traveled to Miami, FL, during spring break to get a basketball signed by Miami Heat forward More »

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AU Dairy to Create New Jobs for AA Students

Yes, this article is for you- the people who are interested in dairy and trying to find a job. Let’s check this out! After lots of discussions, Andrews University is going to More »

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Mr. Baker Becomes Organized Labor Advocate

Thomas Baker, a previous teacher at Andrews Academy who now serves as the school’s Alumni Director, has taken to the halls and classrooms in an enthusiastic attempt to educate everyone – students More »

North Korea Invades South Korea

April 1, 2013 7:43 am   admin   1 Comment
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On June 25th 1950, North Korea got supported by the Soviet Union and China and had attacked South Korea to dominate it. The UN and USA supported South Korea that time. Both of them had war for three years and began negotiations on ceasefire on July 27th 1953.

However, 63 years later, on March 29th 2013, North Korea attacked South Korea again. They attacked Seoul and Busan, the biggest cities in South Korea first.

Kim, Jung-un, the political leader of North Korea, had warned that they are willing to bomb to South Korea but South Korea ignored it. North Korea get mad that South Korea and USA are ignoring them and attacks South Korea again.

North Korea already sabotaged South Korea’s airport. Which means North Korea is trying to obstuct UN or USA support South Korea.

Since South Korea have gotten attack, South bids all of the Korean men who is over 18 years old should join the Army right now. Andrews Academy also got a call from South Korea government. Therefore Joel Ki and Jaesoon Kim who are 18 years old have to go back to Korea in April to join the Army.

Hope both are going to be safe.

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Facebook Post Lands Student on Government Watch List

April 1, 2013 7:39 am   admin   1 Comment
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On Sunday, March 24, while watching Rush Limbaugh LIVE, Brandon vonDorpowski received an e-mail from The National Security Organization informing him that he had been placed on a government watch list for posting “treasonous content” on his Facebook page.

vonDorpowski claims, “I have always been a devout patriot and friend of the government, but the Obama administration has gotten out of hand and I felt it was my duty as an American to say my part.”

The post was up for all of 45 seconds before it was flagged and removed and Mr. vonDorpowki’s account was immediately deactivated.

imageMr. vonDorpowski made strong allegations against high-ranking officials and even threatened the president himself. The Sanjo was able to obtain a screenshot of this post before it was removed and the account deactivated.

Vondorpowski’s post read: “I have long turned a blind eye to the actions of our current government but can no longer sit here and let them take away my rights and freedoms. The most I will say, because the government is probably watching right now, is that if Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Dianne Feinstein, Hilary Clinton, Barack Obama, and a cat were on a sinking ship, I’d save the cat. #thegovernmentmustgo #canttakemeguns #stopwatchingme #beticanhidefromadrone #mittromneyismyhomie #letsstartarevolution #iwillprobablyregretthislater

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Miami Heat Fan, AA Student Rejected by Lebron James

April 1, 2013 7:31 am   admin   No comments
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On March 21st 2012 Jaesoon Kim, a senior at Andrews Academy and a Miami Heat fan, traveled to Miami, FL, during spring break to get a basketball signed by Miami Heat forward Lebron James.

Kim met Heat players Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and Lebron James at the hotel where all of the Heat players had fan meeting. Each of players were going to give a signed ball to the Heat fans who were there. Jaesoon Kim stood in the line for Lebron James and waited for five hours to get the signed ball. However Jaesoon Kim got rejected from Lebron James because he wasn’t wearing any of the Heat shirts.

jaesoonJaesoon Kim said “I spent total $1,700 dollars for a round trip flight ticket, hotel, and food. It was only for watching the Heat players and getting a signed ball from Lebron James. But he rejected me because I wasn’t wearing any of the Heat shirts.”

Since Jaesoon Kim got rejected byLebron James, he is so disappointed at Lebron James that he is not a Miami Heat fan anymore.

 

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AU Dairy to Create New Jobs for AA Students

April 1, 2013 7:21 am   admin   No comments
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Yes, this article is for you- the people who are interested in dairy and trying to find a job. Let’s check this out!

goatmilkAfter lots of discussions, Andrews University is going to start a goat farm in 2014 to complement their dairy cow farm. They found out that goat’s milk is much more popular worldwide and en vogue than cow’s milk. There are lots of benefits about goat’s milk. First of all, goat’s milk is less allergenic. In the United States, lots of people, especially lots of children, have an allergy to cow’s milk.  Cow’s milk often causes diarrhea, skin rashes, and a serious effect like anaphylactic shock. A recent study concluded that 93% of children who have an allergy to cow milk can drink goat milk. Second of all, goat’s milk is easier to digest. Goat’s milk has smaller fat globules as well as higher levels of medium chain fatty acids. This allows the body to digest the protein smoothly and completely compared to cow’s milk. Last but not least, goat’s milk is very good for your skin. Goat’s milk is natural, doesn’t contain any chemicals, so it’s safe to use on your skin. Goat’s milk has lots of vitamins A, E, C, B. Goat’s soap can maintain your skin’s moisture better than commercial soaps, and it doesn’t make your skin dry even in the winter. Because of this, you can use goat’s milk to be your mask, or bathe with it. It can reduce wrinkles and delay signs of skin aging.

Because of these benefits, Andrews University plans to start a herd with 30 goats and add 10 more goats after each semester. Their goal is to have 400 goats to equal the number of cows they have now. But to do this, Andrews University is going to employ 50 Andrews Academy students  to milk the goats and 10 more students to shovel the manure. Interested students should talk to Mr. Anderson for employment opportunities.

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Mr. Baker Becomes Organized Labor Advocate

April 1, 2013 7:16 am   admin   1 Comment
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Thomas Baker, a previous teacher at Andrews Academy who now serves as the school’s Alumni Director, has taken to the halls and classrooms in an enthusiastic attempt to educate everyone – students and teachers alike – of the fantastic benefits of union membership.

“I used to be critical of organized labor,”  admits Baker, as he stands in front of the school holding up a huge picket sign reading “ORGANIZE OR DIE,” “But then my favorite politician Barak Obama came out in support of unions, and I saw the light.”

bakerunionWith regards to student response, Mr. Baker’s efforts have been incredibly effective as students flock to join the newly founded “AA Student’s Union.”  The student’s union, with it’s popular slogan “A’s for Everyone,” has a platform of white card elimination, automatic 4.0 GPA’s and 21 attendance points, and reducing class periods to 10 minutes with the remaining 40 minutes dedicated to mandatory Apple Valley and Taco Bell runs.

Response from Baker’s fellow teachers and administrators, however, has been less enthusiastic.  Mr. Sherman, history teacher at Andrews Academy who recently joined the Tea Party, is vehemently opposed to Mr. Baker’s organizational efforts.  “It’s bad enough that he’s trying to drag this noble capitalistic nation into the dregs of socialism,”  coughs Sherman, his voice hoarse from yelling “DOWN WITH UNIONS” at an anti-Baker rally he organized, “But what I really don’t understand is why he’s so insistant that we join his Spanish Teacher’s Union.  He claims that Spanish is the language of heaven, but this is America! We speak English here!”

Mr. Overstreet could not be reached for comment regarding the recent events and controversy surrounding Baker’s campaign, but there are rumors that he and Baker reached a shady deal regarding the Student Union in which Overstreet agreed to support Baker’s union as long as there was no union platform provision against his precious uniform policy.

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Uniform Policy Abolished

April 1, 2013 7:11 am   admin   No comments
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uniformsAfter much discussion and prayer on the matter, the school with Mr. Overstreet and the faculty have come to the conclusion that the uniforms were indeed taking away student individuality and have proven not to be beneficial academically.

“I am just so tired of trying to enforce student dress code. I have come to the realization that a part of high school is expressing oneself. Andrews Academy, it looks like you’ve won!” said Principal Overstreet.

At the beginning of the year during chapel, Student Association President Ben VanderWaal promised the student body that he would do everything in his power for them to be heard, specifically concerning the uniforms. When you see him in the hall give him a high five; we owe him a big thank you!

When asked about this issue, a couple of the teachers had some interesting things to say. For starters, Mr. Wright said, “It kills me every time I have to write a person up. I really don’t look for the AA logo, but it just catches my eye when they’re not wearing the uniform. All I can say is that I’m relieved! I’ve had enough heartbreak for one year.”

Catching Mrs. Butler in her busy schedule is a tough thing, but when she was finally hunted down and asked for her opinion she abruptly stopped and with a very serious face she said, “Modesty is overrated.” And with that she walked away.

Is this really believable? Our thoughts exactly. But when you have the Principal, Board, and Mrs. Butler supporting you, what battle can’t be won? Indeed we’ve done it once more. Congratulations, Andrews Academy, no more uniforms!

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Valentine’s Day: It’s Not Just For Couples

February 14, 2013 8:25 am   Tracy V   No comments
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It’s Valentine’s Day, a special day when people go on a date, show their love to each other by spending time together, and giving gifts such as chocolate and flowers.

In the days leading up to Valentine’s, the store shelves are packed with chocolate and cards and plush, furry animals. On Valentine’s Day, it’s likely that there will be more than a few couples holding hands and kissing. But what if you are single? Being dateless on Valentine’s Day might make you feel lonely and blue because everything around you is all about Valentine’s and couples. Is there nothing on Valentine’s for those who don’t find themselves in “love”? Is staying home and feeling blue on Valentine’s Day the only option?  What do you think and do on Valentine’s Day when your friends go on a date while you don’t have a boyfriend or girlfriend yet?

According to one AA student, Valentine’s Day is spent with her family because her mom’s birthday is on Valentine’s Day. Another student watches chick flicks by herself.  Others may get candy and play goofy games. JaeSoon Kim says he doesn’t want to bother the couples, so he stays home and watches movies with his friends.

But why should anyone stay home, do nothing, and feel sad, enjoying the night with a wonderful dinner and a tub of ice cream?

You can hang out with your family because Valentine’s is not just about love between couples; It’s about all kinds of love. You can eat good food or buy something special for yourself. Remember: You are special and amazing just the way you are too. What about having a single party with your friends and then you guys can trade gifts with each other? Valentine’s Day can be as fun and meaningful for singles just as it is for couples.

What if you don’t like these ideas? You know what meaningful thing you can do? You can do VOLUNTEER work. I know it might not sound too interesting for some of you, but Valentine’s is about love, and you can spread your love by doing some volunteer work. It’s a very good idea because it will make you happy when you see something meaningful you’ve done. When you help others, when you see them smile and hear them say thank you, you will feel warm and happy too.

And you know what? If you already liked someone but you are too shy to let him or her know, Valentine’s is a good day to gather your confidence to tell that person your feelings. Wouldn’t it be nice if you are successful?  But if not, does it mean you need a boyfriend or girlfriend on Valentine’s Day like everybody else? No. You shouldn’t feel blue about that. Being single is great too. There is nothing wrong with being single. Don’t let the pressure of culture get to you. Let me remind you of what you studied and will study in Health class: “Do not define yourself by your relationship status. Being in a relationship is not your identity.”

So this year whether you are single or not, have a happy Valentine’s Day!

 

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Junior Cardinals Place 2nd in Hoops Classic

February 13, 2013 8:00 am   Jeshua   No comments

The Andrews Junior Cardinals lost to the San Gabriel Eagles in overtime during the 18th Annual Hoops Classic Tournament, which took place in Keene, Texas, during the January 23-27 weekend. After advancing to the final round, the Junior Cardinals lost to the Eagles 49-47. The tournament took place on the campus of Southwestern Adventist University.

Both the varsity Lady Cardinals and the varsity Cardinals attended the tournament. The Lady Cardinals came in 8th place after a win against Ozark Academy.

Many teams from around the U.S and abroad attended the tournament. Some of the teams that attended were Takoma Academy, Oakwood Academy, Forest Lake Academy, Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy, and a team from Puerto Rico.

Forty-eight teams attended the Hoops Classic. The teams were divided into two divisions: a “big school” division and a “small school” division. Only four teams could win. The San Gabriel Eagles won for the big-school guys, and the Takoma Lady Tigers won in the girls division for big-school. Valley Grande Academy of Wescalo, Texas, won the small-school boys division, and Sandia View Academy Lady Knights won the small-school girls division.

Andrews Academy seniors Andrew Simpson and Robert Moon were key players in the final game since San Gabriel had very tall players. “They had a junior that was 6’9 and another player that was 6’6”, said Junior Cardinals point guard Brandon vonDorpowski.

Despite beating the other teams by a wide margin, the male varsity Cardinals team made many friends on the other teams. “We made friends with the CAYA (Collegedale Adventist Youth in Action) people – mostly the girls,” vonDorpowski said.

“The teams were nice and supportive, especially the Puerto Ricans,” said Jordan Mondak, a senior. “We were treated well, and we treated them the same.”

Victoria Ryan expressed a somewhat more nostalgic response to the tournament: “It was emotional, it being the last year for the girls,” she said. “I was sad that this was my last time going to Texas, but I had fun making friends there.”

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Andrew Simpson, Serena Wineland Lead Senior vs School Basketball Games

February 11, 2013 8:00 am   Jason   No comments
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Andrew Simpson(41) and Brenden Mutz(43) jump for the ball.

Senior and School Girls and Guys basketball teams faced off on January 29th at the Andrews Academy gym. Both senior guys and girls won their game. For the guys game, the score was 41-18, and for the girls, the score was 21-18.

Andrew Simpson, who got 10 rebounds and 11 points including his dunk, and Jordan Mondak, who got 1 rebound and 10 points, led the Senior vs School Guy’s game. Serena Wineland, who got 15 rebounds and 11 points, led the Senior vs School Girl’s game.

 

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Senior Guy’s Team.

Andrew Simpson (41) said, “The game was lots of fun. It seemed like everyone had a great time. I figured we would win with our slight size advantage.”

“I wish we could have put on more of a show for the crowd,” he added.

Joel Ki (5), a junior, said “Too many turnovers made us lose. We were totally outplayed and miserably lost the game.”

“It was hard to play against my friends and my teammates, but I believe we had a lot of fun while doing it. But it was awesome to win because it’s my senior year!” Serena Wineland (22) said. She didn’t expect to get most of rebounds and points. She said she just went out there and played to win and it looked like it paid off.

During the interviewing Charela Evans (30), a junior, looked satisfied with the game even though the school team lost.

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Senior Girl’s Team.

“I think it was a good game, and despite the odds, I think we school girls put up a good fight,” she said.

She also added, “I don’t regret the game, because the shots were put up and we played good defense. We just didn’t get as many points on the board is all.”

She answered the question of next year’s Senior vs School Basketball game and she said senior girls will beat the school team next year.

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School Guy’s Team.

Most of senior guys who played on the senior team and the girls who played the Senior vs School Game played the Alumni vs School Game on February 2nd at Andrews Academy gym.

 

 

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School Girl’s Team.

Senior Guy’s Team : Andrew Simpson; 10 rebounds and 11 points, Jordan Mondak; 1 rebound and 10 points.

School Guy’s Team : Will Allen; 4 rebounds and 6 points and Nate Tchamba; 3 rebounds and 4 points.

Senior Girl’s Team : Serena Wineland; 15 rebounds and 11 points, Raquel Carmona; 2 rebounds and 4 points.

School Girl’s Team : Katie Kurtz; 4 rebounds and 4 points, Haley Smoot; 3 rebounds and 4 points.

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Campus Safety Offers New Method to Keep Students Safe

February 6, 2013 5:05 am   Sarah J   No comments
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It is no secret that living in Michigan entails putting yourself at the mercy of some wild winter weather. Blizzardous snow, powerful winds, and slick ice often combine to create treacherous driving conditions, especially for the many young and relatively inexperienced drivers who must provide their own transportation to school.

In theory, Andrews Academy cancels classes on days when roads are unsafe; in practice, however, the process can be a lot more complicated. Due in part to the unpredictable nature of Michigan weather and in part to AA’s policy of concurrence with the Berrien Springs Public School system, school days with mild weather are apt to be cancelled while days with particularly hazardous conditions are not. This leads to confusion for both students and faculty as it is never clear until the last minute whether or not a snow day will be called. In light of this confusion, Andrews University has made available the “AU alert” program, which alerts subscribers to emergency information such as school cancelations. The subscription process, available online at AU Alert Signup, is quick and easy and well worth a minute of one’s time.

Officially, Andrews Academy’s school closing policy is to mirror the decisions of the Berrien Springs Public School system – when the public schools cancel classes, so does AA. Although this is usually an effective system, there are drawbacks. Public School students have the option of riding schoolbuses, but many AA students must drive themselves to school which during a snow storm is quite dangerous. Also, students attending the public schools harken from a more immediate general area while AA students commute from all over the county, in some cases coming from as far as Indiana.  AA senior Jessica Snively, who lives in Indiana, says of her daily trip: “It’s really scary driving through the snow, especially when they haven’t had time to snowplow the highway.”  Despite these downsides, however, most AA students and administrators support the policy.  ”I remember the time before we followed the public school; it was up to the principal to decide when we cancelled classes,” says teacher Alan Anderson.  ”We definately have more snow days now than before.”

 Severe weather information is not the only purpose of the AU alert program. Registered users will also receive text messages with information regarding a variety of threats, from internal threats such as an armed gunman to tornado or fire warnings. For further information on Andrews University and Academy emergency and winter procedures, see AU emergency procedures.

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