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he Reichenbach Fall.” Utter these words within a ten-foot radius of any

Sherlock fangirl/boy and you are certain to witness him or her wailing and collapsing to the ground in record time. The BBC’s critically acclaimed modern-day portrayal of the world’s only consulting detective has quite the love/hate relationship with its fans—and with good reason. Namely, we all had to wait two years to find out how in the world Sherlock Holmes survived jumping off a rooftop in the Series 2 finale. Like, we saw his dead body and John Watson crying over him and everything, so it was a pretty big deal when they showed Sher-lock hiding in the shadows—most definitely not dead. For two years, the internet was abuzz with various fan theories and a general sense of anxiousness as we waited for an explanation from the show’s head writer and producer, Ste-ven Moffat (a.k.a. Destroyer of Joy). In a way, we were forced to live in the shoes of Watson, who also spent two years of his life believing that his best friend was gone forever. However, I would venture to say that John handled the incident much better than the fandom: while

dear Dr. Watson merely grew an unfortunate mustache, the hordes of distraught Tumblr fangirls couldn’t seem to handle the wait. As time passed, internet posts turned from thoughtful hypothesizing to crazed frame-by-frame analysis to pure Sherlock-deprivation-induced insanity. And upon the airing of Series 3 of Sherlock in January 2014, the craziness far from ended, even if the secret behind Sher-lock Holmes’s survival was finally revealed… or was it? Sherlock’s tongue-in-cheek way of addressing “The Reichenbach Fall” proved controversial for fans: some loved the inclusion of comical references to the online fandom, while others felt that the silliness of recreat-ing fan-fiction (don’t ask) onscreen took away from the show’s typically dark and intelligent atmosphere. Regardless of anyone’s opinion on the new direction of this year’s episodes, the entire fanbase is in unanimous agreement that Sherlock’s Series 3 finale has left us all just as confused as last time. Does anyone ever actu-ally die for real in this show? I guess we’ll find out in another two years—if we’re still mentally functional by then.

by Steven Moffat

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Series 2 of Sherlock. If you haven’t watched that far yet, please do so at once if convenient. If inconvenient do it anyway.

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On behalf of the student government, I am happy to welcome you back. We are so ex-cited to have each of you here this year, and we have been praying for each of you as we transition together onto our new campus. We love SDC and the community here. It is our greatest desire this semester to deepen the relationships and bridge the gap between all of the communities. All of us are working hard to make this year unforgettable. There are many exciting things happening this year through SDC and ASB, and we are thrilled to share them with you. As Student Government, we are blessed with having the opportunity to be the voice of the students. I pray that as we learn to live, we will learn what it looks like to be

part of a community that is Christ centered and focused on serious growth academically, spiritually, and relationally. We want each of you to feel free to come to us with any ques-tions or concerns you ever have. Know that whatever brought you to San Diego Christian is from God. Student Government is more than just a voice for you; ASB is a represen-tation of Christ. It is through Him that all things exist, and for Him that we continu-ously strive for excellence.

In Him, David Diaso Jr. 2013-14 Associated Student Body Presidentddiaso@sdcc.edu P.S. Let’s get coffee sometime! (719) 337-5925

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or this edition of pulse we have decided to recap a select few cha-

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• TheMonumentsMen(February7). European museum curators rush to save priceless art from falling into the hands of the Nazis. Based on the book by Robert M. Edsel. Starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Bill Murray.• AWinter’sTale(February14).AnIrish thief embarks on an unlikely romance with a dying heiress. Based on the novel by Mark Helprin. Starring Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findley, and Russell Crowe.• Divergent(March21).Ayounggirlliving in a dystopian Chicago discovers that she possesses a special ability that threatens the stability of her faction based society. Based on the novel by Veronica Roth. Star-ring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet.

• Divergent(March21).Ayounggirlliving in a dystopian Chicago discovers that she possesses a special ability that threatens the stability of her faction based society. Based on the novel by Veronica Roth. Star-ring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet.• Noah(March28).Noah,amanofGod, rides out the Great Flood in an ark with his family and scores of animals. Based on the Biblical account in Genesis. Star-ring Russell Crowe, Anthony Hopkins, and Emma Watson.• TheFaultinOurStars(June6).Two terminally ill teens fall in love while attending a cancer support group. Based on the novel by John Green. Starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort.• TheGiver(August15).Ayoungboy is given the task of bearing the distant memories which his utopian society longs to forget. Based on the novel by Lois Lowry. Starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Alexan-der Skarsgard and Taylor Swift.• TheMazeRunner(September19).A group of teenagers trapped in a mysteri-ous enclosure try to escape their captivity, as well as ravenous monsters. Based on the novel by James Dashner. Starring Dylan O ‘Brien and Kaya Scodelario.• TheHungerGames:MockingjayPart One (November 21). Katniss Everdeen challenges her country’s corrupt govern-ment and becomes a symbol of revolution. Based on the novel by Suzanne Collins. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcher-son, Liam Hemsworth, and Woody Harrel-son.• TheHobbit:ThereandBackAgain(December 17). Bilbo Baggins continues his quest to retrieve a dragon’s treasure while war looms over the people of Middle Earth. Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Star-ring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellan, Or-lando Bloom, and Benedict Cumberbatch.• Unbroken(December25).AformerOlympic champion is captured by Japanese forces while serving in World War II. Based on the book by Lauren Hillenbrand. Star-ring Jack O ‘Connell and Domhall Gleeson.

A Brief Guide of Adaptions in 2014

hen a beloved book is adapted for the big screen, there are usually two typi-

cal reactions amongst readers: the excited squeal of “Oh my gosh, I can’t wait!”, and the horrified moan of “Oh my gosh, they’re gonna ruin it!” Whatever your stance is on the quality of such movies, it is impossible to deny the thrill of watching the charac-ters, places, and experiences that you have pictured in your head for months suddenly spring to life before your eyes. Amongst the fictional and nonfictional bestsellers headed for the cinemas in the coming year are dystopian thrillers, epic fantasy adventures, tragic tales of true love, historical dramas, and even a big budget Bible story (yes, it technically counts as a book to screen adap-tion). Book aficionados take note: you will not want to miss these films as they bring the written word to life.

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TOP TEN MOST DOWNLOADED SONGS1. Dark Horse (feat. Juicy J)-Katy Perry2. Happy (from Despicable Me 2)-Pharrell Williams3. Talk Dirty (feat. 2 Chainz)-Jason Derulo4. Let Her Go-Passenger5. Timber (feat. Ke$ha)-Pitbull6. Pompeii-Bastille7. The Man-Aloe Blacc8. SaySomething-AGreatBigWorldandChristinaAguilera9. Team-Lorde10. Drunk in Love(feat. Jay-Z)-Beyonce

TEN SONGS TO CHECK OUT (New and Old favorites)1. Nothing Left to Say/Rocks-Imagine Dragons2. Shot, Reverse Shot-Jack Johnson3. Good Vibrations-The Beach Boys4. Harlem-New Politics5. Australia-The Shins6. PunchinginaDream-TheNakedandFamous7. Farther Along-Josh Garrels8. LoveAloneisWorththeFight-Switchfoot(infactcheck out Switchfoot’s whole new album Fading West)9. Many Lives- Andrew Belle10. Will You Still Love Me-Lana Del Rey

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Top 5Interview TipsFrom AnExpert

by Audrea Taylor

Many of us dread job interviews. The thought of an important opportunity hinging on a single conversation can be scary. However, Sara Aguilar from Career Services has 5 great tips that will lead you to a successful interview.

1) Know yourself. 2) Be confident. 3) Answer the question being asked.

4) Focus on non-verbal communica-tion.

5) Research the company and organization.

“We have a tendency to give interviewers information that we know but not neces-sarily information that they asked for.”

When you hear the phrase, “Tell me about yourself,” what you should really be hearing is “Tell me how your personal-ity, interests, work habits and back-ground will help you rock this position!”

So don’t be timid! Show them you are excited and ready for the po-sition at hand.

The way you posture yourself, the firm-ness of your hand-shake, your business attire, and your eye contact communi-cate more than you might realize.

Know what they stand for. Know what this company or organiza-tion is about.

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hamrocks, leprechauns, and the greenery of a new spring serve as constant reminders of the

St. Patrick’s Day spirit. This year, what better way of celebrating green than by going green with your spring cleaning? It’s easy to make this spring’s clean-ing a whole lot cheaper and more beneficial to every-one’s wellbeing by opting for natural and homemade products that are great for the environment, your

All Purpose Spray (for counters and sink)• ¼cupofwhitevinegar• 2cupswater• 30dropsoflemonororangeessentialoil• 1teaspoonofborax(foundinthesoapisle)Add ingredients to an empty spray bottle, and then shake thoroughly.

Window Cleaner • 1/8cupvinegar• 1cupwater• 10-15dropsoflemonessentialoilMix ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake and apply. Wipe Clean.

Soft Scrub for Bath, Tile and Toilet• ¾roundedcupbakingsoda• ¼cupcastilesoap(foundinlocalwholesfoodstores)• 1tablespoonwater• 1tablespoonsvinegar• 5-10dropslemonessentialoilIn a plastic container that you can put a lid on and store later, combine the baking soda and castile soap. Add the water and stir. Finally, add the vinegar. Consistency should be a soft paste.

Floor Cleaner• 1gallonofhotwater• 2tablespoonsliquidcastilesoap(foundinlocal wholes food stores)• 15dropsorangeessential• 8dropslemonessentialoilCombine ingredients in a large bucket. Use a mop to clean the floor.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner (add ingredients directly to the boil)• 1/2cupofbakingsoda• 10dropsoforangeessentialoil(melaleucarecommended)• ¼cupofvinegarAs it reacts, scrub the toilet. *Tip: sprinkle baking soda around the toilet bowl and scrub after 30 min-utes for best result.

Go-Green Spring Cleaningpocket book, and your health. The following reci-pes are inexpensive and quick to make. They are as effective at cleaning and disinfecting as the average cleaning products, only without the harsh chemicals and toxins! All ingredients for these recipes can be found in local grocery stores, but most can already be found in your home.

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The year 2014 brings in a few things to San Diego Christian College. One of those is a new campus in Santee, and the other is a brand new

sport to the athletic program—softball.“I am extremely excited about seeing my girls in full uniform and playing together

as a team,” Head Softball Coach Cheryl Schaefer said. Schaefer

will take on the challenge of start-ing the new program at SDC. She

brings experience on the field as a player and assistant coach.

Schaefer played four years at Point Loma Nazarene, where she

was a four-time First Team All-GSAC Player, a four-time NAIA All-American,

a three-time GSAC Player of the Year, and a two-time NAIA Player of the Year. The Lady

Hawks roster is mixed with both

Rachel Uy, Elya Jasper, and Rachel Teters went with a very multi-cultur-al design. In fact, some of their living room pieces are from other countries, such as the wall decora-tion, which was a gift brought back from Africa and the blanket on their sofa that Rachel brought back from Thailand.

Roommates Annie Boettner, Brook Mauch, Megan Dombrowski, and Aleka Estrada had a very travel-centered, rustic feel to the design of their living room. Their creative layout of the large world map, vintage pictures, rustic wheels and globe made this apartment all the more interesting yet homey.

RA Daisy Arellano and her two roommates Julie Schultz and Re-beca Amaya have a very Oriental inspired layout; the umbrella and cherry blossom design on the wall say it all. They also used Christmas lights in their living room as a creative alternative to normal overhead lights.

RA Rio Davis and her two roommates Brea Faulk and Dayna John-son used several pieces of furniture to create a welcoming, home-like feel. The shading of light from the lamp with the darker color tones and pillow filled sofa are orchestrated in a manner making this apartment feel like home.

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transfers and underclassmen. Most of the ath-letes are local products in the San Diego area. All but one are from California. SDC currently just has one senior on the roster, a two-sport standout Sandra Castro. Castro played goalie

for the women’s soccer team. Coach Schaefer has high hopes for the brand new team. “I feel God has brought the right people to my team and built a competitive team, and my expectation for this team is to compete for the conference championship,” Schaefer said. “We have been

working hard every day at practice and men-tally and physically trying to outwork all of our opponents on a daily basis.”by Nick Fortuni

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Anyone who has had the privilege of going on a mission trip is likely to tell you that the experience has changed them in some way. Our be-loved school has taken many trips over the years, and you can be quite sure that the students who came along were deeply impacted.San Diego Christian sends students to Tecate, Mexico about once a month. Working with the Tecate Bible Institute, our goal is to aid the owners, Kent and Mia Traylo, in raising up missionaries to evange-lize to the people of Mexico. Often-times, this means helping do the “odd jobs” and maintenance work as well as developing relationships with the people at the institute. Not only has God used the work to effect change in the college, but there also has been changes in the hearts of the students as well. Annie Boettner, who has been to around nine of the mission trips, said that what she takes away from the mis-sion trips is she “learned to serve by more than just talking and being there for people, but actually meet-ing their physical needs” She started to realize exactly how blessed she was materially and better under-stands the importance of being thankful for what we have and us-ing it to bless others.

Rancho Sordo Mudo in Baja Cali-fornia, Mexico is a home for the deaf that is run by Luke Everett. SDCC’s first trip to the house was in the Spring of last year. Students had the opportunity to help out by doing maintenance work; however, their main priority was to build relationships with the kids. By play-ing soccer, running a VBS program, and teaching a martial arts class, our students interacted with the children. While God continues to work in the lives of His little chil-dren, He also had His hands in the lives of our students: “the main re-alization [was] that by serving God and allowing Him to work through me and the rest of the team, we became, in essence, His extended hand to those who were in need. And as a result, it is truly a blessing to us.” (Brandon Jarosin)The Thailand outreach is SDCC’s oldest missions trip. Starting in 2006,thecollegehasmadeaneffortto send a team every year. Students live with a family in the village, tak-ing part in their tradition, culture and living habits at the same time as sharing the Gospel. After the Thai-land trip is over, a portion of the students continue on to Laos, where the Gospel is prohibited, and

prayer walk through villages. While little, if any, actual evangelism takes place, this is one of the most impacting portions of the trip for many of the students. Rachel Teters, missions coordinator, stated that she could feel the darkness sur-rounding many of the people of that country. Watching them give the best portion of whatever they had, which was meager to begin with, broke her heart and caused her to do some soul searching of her own: “How much do we give to the one true God and when we do give, is it really our best?” She began to make changes in her own life based on what she saw there.While not everyone is called to or can do full-time mission work, there are many opportunities for students that want to sacrifice their time and energy to reach the lost. Mark16:15commandsbelieverstogo into the world and preach the gospel, which often includes meet-ing physical and emotional needs as well. When we take time to become the hands and feet of Jesus, we open up the door to allowing Him to work in our own lives as well. Go-ing into all the world works for the good of both those who serve and those who are reached.

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1. Where do you sit in class?a. the front. best for listening and taking notesb. the middle, i like to blend inc. by the wall, that makes one less person to sit next tod. in the back, best for observing the entire classe. did i have class today?

2. What do you do to de-stress after class?a. review the notes i just tookb. read or drawc. watch netflixd. hang out around campuse. take a nap

4. What do your class notes look like?a. word for word from the lectureb. I’m more proud of the doodlesc. pretty thoroughd. I only wrote what I thought was importante. i didn’t bring a notebook

5. What is the most important thing in your backpack?a. textbooksb. I have a pen in every colorc. laptopd. phone, for constant social mediae. snacksS

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3. Whose lectures do you enjoy the most?a. Hildermanb. Mona Hsuc. Hillakerd. Blackburne. Spence

6. Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?a. in the labb. in the cafeteriac. in the libraryd. outside e. I just want to go home

What is your spirit chair?

Write your answers here.

_ _ _ _ _ _Compare your answers here.

Mostly As - Simple Black chair(you are an academic)

Mostly Bs - Cafeteria bar stool (you are an artist)

Mostly Cs - Orange Library chair (you are an introvert)

Mostly Ds - Tall orange chair (you are a protector)

Mostly Es - recliner chair (you are a dreamer)

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s most of you know, our school is small. Not Biola small or

CBU small, but more like you will defi-nitely see the same people everyday if not multiple times a day, small. But hey, maybe that’s a good thing. This allows us to know each other, encourage each other and develop a stronger sense of community. by Molly Morgen, Julie Schultze,

and Deborah Cardenas

However, even in our close-knit com-munity, we may not get a chance to know everyone. This could be a real bummer since there are some of the most talented, interesting and awe-some people at our school. Here’s your chance to get to know some people you may not know already.

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A Day in the Life with Austin LongPulse Magazine: What type of activities are you involved in outside of school?Austin Long:

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PM: Any advice for reaching people who haven’t heard the Gospel?AL: Love on them. Reach out to them and show them that they all need and deserve Jesus’ love.

Meet Dana PinaPulse Magazine: What does a typical school day look like for you?Dana Pina:

PM: Do you sing in another band outside of school? If so, how did you become a part of that band?DP: “I do sing in another band with my church, Pathways, about once a month during the night service. I always had an interest in joining ever since I was in the high school youth group. Once I graduated, I finally had the

I am involved with a church called Canyon Springs Church in Scripps Ranch. I am on staff as the youth pastor there. I love it and wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I am in the process of going on staff at San Diego State Young Life, which is an outreach orga-nization. I also enjoy fitness, hiking, and working out at the gym. I love country music and going to country concerts. Line dancing is always a good time. Could you take me through what a typical day for you looks like?We’ll do a Tuesday ‘cause its fun. I wake up at 5 am, gotothegym,classat8am,sofrom8AMto2PMIam in class. Usually, Garrett Lawley and I go get coffee and have a man date. After that, I have a meeting with my mentor, and then I go to work. I drive to San Diego State, and we have young life club from 9:00-11:30. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. It’s so worth it. It’s a long day.

“Well, a normal day of school for me is where I wake up at 6:30maybe7:00andgotomy8:00class,andthenaroundlunch time I have a break where I usually go sit somewhere outside and enjoy the sun while I eat my lunch or I’ll go to Starbucks or some other local coffee shop and do some homework. Then, I go to my afternoon classes at like 2:00. After that, I go to work in the library and either go to chorale practice and then band practice after that, or I go to work at Kaffee Meister.”

guts to go up to the lead worship guy and ask if I could audition, and he said, “yeah totally!” The audi-tion went great, and it was a total God thing that it all ended up working out! I’m very blessed to be able to be a part of this band family.”

One Wednesday afternoon, some friends and I de-cided to have an adventure. We left the apartments via shuttle and walked from campus to take the trolley. None of us had much experience taking the trolley, so we had to figure out how to buy a ticket. Five dollars later, we swiped our day passes, but promptly missed the next trolley when we tried to change cars. Eventually, we boarded successfully and began traveling down the green line to Histor-ic Old Town San Diego. Along the way, we passed

right by stops at places like Gillespie Field, Fashion Valley Mall, and the Qualcomm Stadium.We actually got lost, and accidentally walked past most of Old Town. Instead, we walked through Mexican style marketplaces and Presido Park, eventually climbing a nearby hill to the Junípero Serra Museum. Victoria Hall, a second semester freshman, noted, “This is why people were all thin back then. They built all their stuff on tops of hills.” The museum had already closed, but the view from the top was well worth the walk, affording a breathtaking view of the glittering city and dramatic sunset.

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Enter Matt MayPulse Magazine: How long have you been apart of the ROTC program?Matt May: Since freshman year, so for three years now.PM: How do you manage your time going to classes, being in aviation, and being in the ROTC program?MM: It’s really a work of God. I think my genuine interest in friends, ROTC, aviation, and school keeps me going as well.PM: Does being in the ROTC program have anything to do with you being an aviation major? What are your plans for the future with these?MM: Yes, I plan to go for a pilot job. It is nice because the flight hours. Most of my classmates have like 5 hours while I have about 150 flight hours being familiar as a pilot. I want to bea combat rescue helicopter pilot for the Air Force.PM: Have you had a chance to kind of explore the area? If so, is there any kind of activity you could suggest forothe students that they might enjoy?MM: Not too much, I’m mainly at the airport. I sometimes go to the mall on Fletcher to walk around or catch a movie there. I like having a new area to explore. PM: What are some things you like to do in your free time?MM: I enjoy hiking, going to the beach and playing frisbee, playing video games with my roommates, and just talk ing and spending time with people

by Kyle Neuenschwander

Fun Zone

Pulse MagazineEditors: Allison Nava-Holstein- Editor-in-Chief Juliette Holder- Content EditorDrake Senter- Layout and Design EditorStaff:Devin Gallagher, Sarah Hood, Lexi De Los Santos, Rebeca Amaya, Luke Johnson, Molly Morgen, Deborah Cardenas, Miriam Cardenas, Audrea Taylor, Julie Schulze, Paige Denton-Harvie, Rae Zelalem, Kyle NeuenschwanderOutside Contributors: Nick Fortuni

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Fun ZoneComprised by Julie Schultze

1. Giraffes and rats can last longer without water than camels.

2. More people are killed each year from bees than from snakes.

3. A crocodile’s tongue is attached to the roof of its mouth.

4. Butterflies cannot fly if their body temperatureislessthan86degrees.

5. The first object to have a barcode was Wrigley’s Gum.

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