Viewpoints In Campus Life In Sports Banning books can lead to McPherson College Choir Volleyball stuffs the Bethany ignorance of real world issues, marks its 75th year and Swedes’ undefeated streak making young people less epares for Sunday’s concert. with a 3-0 victory, giving the equipped to deal with them. pr PAGE 5 team its second KCAC win. PAGE 3 PAGE 7 The McPherson College

Volume 92, Issue 3 PECTATOROctober 12, 2007 S THE STUDENTS’ VOICE SINCE 1916

MC HOMECOMING

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Picking up the pieces Friday, October 12 7:15 a.m. – Golf Classic Tournament 4-person scramble (Turkey Creek Five months after a devastating tornado, Greensburg struggles for a return to normalcy Golf Course) 1:30 p.m. – Honors On Thursday, Sept. 27, the nado Recovery Organiza- was not restored until Aug. Convocation Young Press Association tion. “My mom looked at me 9, school began Aug. 15. Alumni Awards present- and Fort Hays State Uni- and said, ‘is this the end of The temporary school, ed (Brown Auditorium) versity hosted a media day the earth?’” which is two to three weeks Following Honors in Greensburg, Kan., to give Nearly 95 percent of the from completion, is taking Convo – Alumni Panel media outlets a chance to town was either destroyed or place in mobile units. Discussions (Select see the progress being made damaged. “We’ll be here at least two locations) in the town. Spectator edi- years,” said Darin Headrick, tor-in-chief Adrielle Harvey “Send bulldozers.” USD 422 superintendent. 7:30 p.m. – Athletic participated in the media Just after the storm hit, “Best case scenario, we’ll Hall of Fame Induction day. This is her report. many organizations that get in a new building fall Ceremony and Recep- wanted to help contacted 2009.” tion (Sport Center) ADRIELLE HARVEY James Bond, SCKTRO proj- Work on the kitchen, gym- 7:30 p.m. – Theatre Editor-in-Chief ect manager. The organiza- nasium and industrial arts alumni production of tions asked what resources building for the temporary “Noises Off” (Brown Last May, a tornado nearly Greensburg needed. school is currently taking Auditorium) wiped the town of Greens- Bond said, “Send bulldoz- place, and until the kitchen Saturday, October 13 burg off the face of the map. ers, there’s nothing left.” is finished, students will The EF-5 twister, with Five months later, the peo- continue eating sack lunches 7:15 a.m. – Registra- a 1.7-mile wide base and ple of Greensburg are taking daily. tion for Bulldog 5K winds exceeding 200 mph, progressive steps in the dis- “Long-range we’re going Walk/Run ripped through the town of placed community. to build a permanent school,” 8 a.m. – Bulldog 5K about 1,550 people, flatten- Clean-up and removal of Headrick said. “We want to Walk/Run ing buildings, caving houses debris still takes place on make sure it’s safe easy, ac- into their basements and up- a weekly basis, but what is cess. We want to make sure 8:30 a.m.-noon – Bull- rooting trees and power line more exciting to commu- it’s bikeable, walkable.” dog Visit Day for high poles. nity members is the begin- This year’s enrollement K- school students “Tons of trees looked ning stages of building and 12 is now about 196, com- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – Antique like braided hair during the repairing homes. The town pared to last year’s 263.

and classic cars on storm,” said Matt Deighton, also realized the importance “It’s going to take us, I Photo by Adrielle Harvey display (Lawn north of a Greensburg resident and of normalcy for the children Miller Library) volunteer coordinator for and quickly began work on Please see PIECES, page 8 A brand new street sign in Greensburg overlooks a makeshift 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Inflat- South Central Kansas Tor- a school. Though electricity sign used after the twister destroyed the town in May. able toys (Mingenback Mall) 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Fair Young Alumni awards with booths, games, food and fun (Miller Library area) at Honors Convo Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. – Tailgate party COURTNEY BOHNENBLUST proved by the board of trust- sociation. lunch for the entire Spectator Staff ees. All alumni are eligible “Wylene and I decided campus, alumni and for nominations, with prefer- a long time ago that we families (Mingenback Homecoming is not only a ence given to those celebrat- couldn’t follow two careers Mall) time of reunion, but a time ing reunions between 10 and simultaneously,” Lengel of recognition. Three alum- 30 years. said. So in 1993, they de- Noon – Dayton Ro- ni have been chosen for the Doug Lengel earned a cided he would stay home throck Alumni Fellows 2007 Young Alumni Award. bachelor of arts degree in and work at the church while luncheon (Mingenback The recipients are Doug history from McPherson and she pursued her career in Theatre; pre-registration Lengel ‘82, Shannan Kirch- a master’s degree in eco- the pharmaceutical/biotech required) ner-Holmes ‘92, and Jenny nomics from Wichita State field. 1:30 p.m. – Football Stover-Brown ‘97. University. Lengel and his wife reside game vs. Haskell In- The first awards were giv- Lengel instructed at the in Carlsbad, Calif., where he dian Nations University en in 1994. The purpose is college from 1985-86 before serves as secretary at his lo- (McPherson Stadium; “to recognize achievement becoming an assistant bank cal church. free to the public) and potential for accom- examiner with the Federal Shannan Kirchner-Hol- Following football plishment of McPherson Deposit Insurance Corpora- mes, Port Townsend, Wash., game – Ultimate Fris- College young alumni” and tion. His long list of positions holds a bachelor’s degree in bee (Lakeside Park) those who exhibit qualities include associate professor biology from McPherson. of scholarship, participation of business at three colleges, She now practices family 5:30 p.m. – Women’s Photo by Shaun Griffin and service. an associate academic dean, medicine after receiving her soccer (McPherson Several students participate in the Tug of War Sunday at Recipients are recom- sales work at Barrier Motors, Stadium) Lakeside Park as part of the sMACdown activities. mended by the Alumni and later education director Please see ALUMNI, page 8 7 p.m. – Alumni volley- Awards Committee and ap- for the Master Builders As- ball scrimmages (Sport Center) 7:30 p.m. – Men’s 65 prospective students to visit on Saturday soccer (McPherson Stadium) KIMBERLY MORRIS on campus by stopping at much help among the cam- dents and their families, Sunday, October 14 Spectator Staff their booths. pus community. Not only is while talking to them about I can’t think of The families will also find the faculty and staff work- life and the different pro- 10:15 a.m. – Worship a better day than (Church of the Brethren) A tradition is coming about out about the admissions and ing together to create a good grams at McPherson Col- at McPherson College. For ‘‘Homecoming. financial aid process and stu- experience for these future lege. The ambassadors give 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – the third consecutive year, dents services opportunities. students, but also the various the students their first im- Brunch (Cafeteria) Bulldog Visit Day will be – Dave Barrett’’ They can also see the clubs and student ambassa- pressions of what the school 2 p.m. – Choir & Alumni held during Homecoming alumni theatre production dors. is like. Concert (Brown Audito- Weekend. “Noises Off,” and the foot- The clubs on campus have “First impressions are im- rium) “Bulldog Visit Day is a a.m. on Saturday. ball and soccer games. been working to create fun portant and I want to help way students interested in Barrett expects 65 pro- Bulldog Visit Day is a way and interactive booths for the make sure our prospective For additional Home- attending McPherson Col- spective students to be on that the college created to campus community and visi- students get a good one,” said coming information, lege can find out more about campus for the event. help students to make a bet- tors. These booths are a way student ambassador Melisa visit www.mcpherson. McPherson College by vis- Throughout the day, stu- ter educated decision by vis- to educate people about what Grandison, fr., Quinter. edu/alumni/homecom- iting campus,” said David dents and their parents will iting the college. their clubs are and what they There will be two more ing or contact Sally Nel- Barrett, associate director get the chance to talk with “I can’t think of a better do in and out of the campus visit days during the school son, director of Alumni of admissions and financial the faculty and staff. They day than homecoming,” Bar- community. year, the first on Feb. 9, Development, at (620) aid. will also get an opportunity rett said. Student ambassadors will 2008 and the next on May 3, 242-0438. The day kicks off at 8:30 to look at the various clubs Bulldog Visit Day requires be giving tours to the stu- 2008. 2 Th e Spectator Viewpoints October 12, 2007

LEAD EDITORIAL Welcome to Tuberville Homecoming is about welcoming alumni back to campus Alumni are the history of the college. Its reputation and standing was established on the merits of alumni. Without the support of past students the very existence of the college would be in jeopardy. With events like eat- ISSUE: ing contests, movie Meaning of star day, royalty vot- Homecoming ing and bonfi re night OUR POSITION: Homecoming is a going on, it is easy to school-wide effort lose sight of the true to welcome alumni meaning of Home- back to campus. coming. This is actu- ally a week for the entire college to lay out the welcome mat for its alumni. Homecoming is an opportunity to show our CAMPUS FORUM appreciation to those who have made this school what it is. For alumni, Homecoming Spectator needs to censor The Spectator staff puts together intention to stir anything up, but with weekend is about reconnecting with the peo- good articles in every issue that are a comment like this, you have to re- ple they shared their McPherson College ex- In the most recent issue of the constructive and refl ect positive as- ally think about what could happen perience with. Spectator, a Shout It Out comment pects of the college. In light of this, because of its being published. was posted that drew the attention of they should focus more on censoring Some question why so much effort goes into a myriad of McPherson College stu- the parts of the paper that are likely to Drew Griffi n dressing up the campus. This exercise sends a dents. The comment, “If you attend meet confl ict and not refl ect the view Soph., Rancho Cordova, Calif. message that we care about these facilities and Mac you have to love white people,” of every person on campus. all that goes on in them. It also creates a pleas- took many students aback and left Every voice needs to be heard others dumbfounded and confused. Spencer Torres ant atmosphere to allow alumni to relax and What meaning does this comment Fr., Buhler I’d like to thank you for publishing enjoy their visit. carry? Was it posted as a joke or with the Shout It Out comment that some During our time here we are forming con- sincerity? These questions had the Racist statements should not people on campus found offensive nections and bonds that will last a lifetime and student body buzzing about racism be published and crude. and the seemingly lax attitude of the In a true opinion section of a pa- times like Homecoming will provide special editorial staff. I am writing in regards to the Shout per, if someone writes in an opinion memories. This comment is questionable and It Out comment published in the last that has legitimate reason or opin- So, have your fun, but make sure you make makes me wonder whether the editors issue of the Spectator and your edito- ion behind it, it should be published. a special effort to welcome our alumni; you looked into the underlying meaning rial explaining why you published it. By publishing every comment, even of the comment I have to say ones you don’t agree with, you are will be one of them soon. Think about how before they pub- that I do not in doing the campus a favor. It’s so sim- you would want to be treated when you return lished it. This If you attend Mac any way agree ple-minded to believe that what you someday. comment can you have to love white with your rea- think, is completely and utterly the be viewed with ‘‘people. son for pub- truth. As long as they are appropriate There are, of course, a few added pressures during Homecoming week. many different lishing the and don’t hurt anyone, all opinions twists depend- ’’ – Shout It Out, comment. I do need to be voiced. Keeping up with all the related activities and ing on who is not see how It’s a simple matter of the First preparations affords little extra time to just re- doing the read- Issue I, Sept. 14, 2007 this was ever Amendment. When our forefathers lax. ing. thought of as founded this country, the fi rst right To a minor- intelligent, fun- they decided to give was the right Also, parking will be a major concern over ity, this comment could be offensive ny or socially signifi cant. of every citizen to free speech. Still the weekend. If you leave campus expect to by insinuating that you are viewed Maybe it is easy for you to say these today that is being tested and this in- park in the north forty when you return. as an outsider if you don’t claim to things because you are not a minority. cident is a perfect example. Just be- If you do fi nd some extra time, don’t expect love Caucasians. It could even be Being a minority from another state cause some people fi nd it politically viewed as a threat, warning people to who is used to diversity and not ra- incorrect or offensive doesn’t mean it to spend it alone. There will be several hun- watch their backs if they don’t love cial tension, I was upset by this com- shouldn’t be published. dred visitors milling around attending the vari- white people. The comment can also ment. I tried to think of any and every Every voice needs to be heard. If ous events and activities. be taken as a cry for more diversity, reason someone would put this in the we limited speech in this country, And lets not forget midterm exams next but there are better ways to express paper and I could not think of one. Martin Luther King or Malcolm X or feelings than isolating one group and I understand that the Shout It Out any of the civil rights leaders might week. No pressure there! demanding complete surrender, or portion of the paper is for students to have never been able to speak, and Because of all these added pressures we need surrender in love in this case. voice their opinion. I also understand where would we be today? to be extra cautious of how we treat each other Viewed from the outside, the com- that you cannot please and cater to Thank you for your service to this and our visitors. ment could seriously take away from everyone. On the other hand, when campus. Keep up the good work. the credibility of the school. If you it comes to racial comments, that is These stressors can sometimes lead us to do were a prospective student, whether another story. Jesse Fredericks or say things that we may not otherwise. Re- you were white or not, would you Racial tension still exists. That is Fr., Longmont, Colo. member to take a breather now and then. want to live on a campus that rein- something that we have to face and By the time Sunday night rolls around we forced racial comments? accept. I know that it was not your will be wiped out from all the hard work and celebration. But it will be worth it knowing that we were able to host another successful CHEW ON THIS Homecoming. “Clocks slay time…time is dead as long as it is Good Dog Bad Dog being clicked off by little wheels; only when the clock stops does time come to life.” SAB for activly replacing bowling night. For peeing off third fl oor Dotzour balcony. –William Faulkner

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SGA Board of Publications Justin Bacon, Chair Business Manager ...... Meagan McKnight Ad Sales Manager ...... Erica Shook Ad Design Manager ...... Shaun Griffi n Faculty Adviser ...... Bruce Clary EDITORIAL STAFF Editor in Chief ...... Adrielle Harvey News Editor ...... Jordan Shay Viewpoints Editor ...... Jon “Ned” Nadeau Campus Life Editor ...... Elizabeth Shaffer Sports Editor ...... Dave Caddin Photography Editor ...... Benjamin Denton Online Editor ...... Robert Sotphrachith October 12, 2007 Viewpoints Th e Spectator 3 Jena 6 shows racial acts need to be taken seriously to prevent escalation I imagine by this point, to jail and faced attempted son feels like there’s some the majority of this campus murder charges over those kind of tension or disrespect To contribute to Shout !It knows the gist of what re- fi ghts? It makes me going on around the campus, Out! put your shout in the cently occurred in Jena, La. Imagine that it’s 11:20 question if our I really encourage that per- submission box in Hoff- Many stories have fl ooded a.m. and you just got done ‘‘society is any son to speak up about it. man Student Union. the internet over the past with your classes. You start different now than Everyone thinks that couple of weeks with up- heading over to the student it was 50 years things will never happen to dates and opinions about the union for lunch and look up ago, if acts, such them. My best friend won’t I’m so proud the Jena 6. at the tree between Dotzour as hanging nooses commit suicide, my parents Homecoming Royalty From what I have read, and the SU. To your surprise, are still being won’t get divorced, I won’t is not all athletes. there were nooses hung on there are a few nooses hang- committed. get cancer. a schoolyard tree, which ing from those branches. But things do happen and caused a protest. The act How would this campus ’’ people do affect one another. Enough with the was dismissed as a “school react? The students who put the country music in the prank” and not viewed as a I feel like our campus is color. nooses up didn’t suffer any morning. Waking up is hate crime. Megan McKnight generally positive and very However, when I read a consequences. However, the dreadful enough. Later, a white student was encouraging when it comes comment such as “If you Jena 6 will probably never taunting a group of black stu- with. It makes me question to students, faculty, staff and go to Mac you have to love have their lives back to nor- dents, which led to a fi ght. if our society is any differ- everyone else we will inter- white people!” it makes me mal and they probably never Veal? OMG, I love The end result? Six black ent now than it was 50 years act with. If there were noos- wonder where it stemmed thought that they could end eating baby cows!! teenagers in jail, facing at- ago, if acts, such as hanging es hanging from the tree, it from. It doesn’t pop out of up in jail. Not. tempted murder charges. nooses, are still being com- wouldn’t be dismissed as thin air, now does it? Those nooses may have I wanted to write this arti- mitted. a school prank. Someone I am in no way saying this been placed there to make a cle with the best knowledge I almost feel naïve when I would do something about comment was racist or re- statement, just like the per- Drunk Roomate An- I could fi nd and to be hon- try to believe that hate crimes it to make sure it wouldn’t ally even offensive. It only son who left the comment, nonymous est, each website I found had don’t happen so often, but I happen again. makes me question what but either way things like confl icting viewpoints. know they do. I don’t feel that we have a made that person say it. The this need to be addressed. However what I do know From what I have read lot of racism or discrimina- person who put the comment We don’t need more stu- I miss my boyfriend’s is this, six black teenagers about the Jena 6, I don’t be- tion on this campus. Overall, in the box probably just had dents facing attempted mur- mohawk. are being tried as adults, lieve those six young men students are friendly with a funny conversation with der charges and having their which I disagree with. They should be in jail. How many each other and if they don’t someone that day and meant lives thrown away because are also being charged with of you got into fi ghts when like another student, it’s usu- it as a joke. something was dismissed Are there supposed to some type of attempted mur- you were in high school? ally for personal reasons, But, if this really was a se- as a school prank and not be bugs in my salad? der, which I again disagree And how many of you went not for reasons such as skin rious comment and the per- looked at seriously.

Q: Where were you last night? A: I have Banned books can teach valuable life lessons no idea!

The week of Sept. 29- shelf when they realize they has grown up differently; Your mother doesn’t Oct. 6 marked the national SALSBURY SALLIES are offended by the literature with different beliefs, views, live here. Show some Banned Book Week. or do not feel comfortable Two of the and opinions. Many share a respect and clean up The American Library As- reading it. most well-known common ground, but overall after yourselves. sociation sponsors a week Younger students need su- ‘‘books on the they are still different. each year to recognize a se- pervision; they do not know banned list are What makes it right for a lection of books that have any better than to just follow “The Adventures of book to be banned when it Learning how to fl ush been “banned” because of what the adults tell and teach Huckleberry Finn” could be related to a person’s the toilets wouldn’t their inappropriate content. them. Restricting, not ban- by Mark Twain life? Just because every per- hurt either. There have been over ning, books on their level is and “Of Mice and son does not see violence 8,000 books since the incep- a good idea. Men” by John or hear vulgar language ev- tion of Banned Book Week Authors such as Maya Steinbeck. eryday does not mean that it It’s sad when you have 26 years ago, that have not Angelou, Lois Lowry, Toni doesn’t exist. Banning books friends that base their technically been banned, but Morrison, and J.K. Rowling, ’’ with such content is just an- schedules around bars. challenged. Tabetha Salsbury are just a few of the most other way to brush what re- A challenge is defi ned as common authors of chal- be distracting in a book, but ally happens in the world a formal, written complaint, lenged books. in the real world a person is under the rug. Learn how to cut broc- fi led with a library or school, choices about what other Two of the most well- going to hear it constantly. When students get out into coli stems. requesting that materials be people have the opportunity known books on the banned They cannot be sheltered the real world, after high removed because of content to read, especially at the high list are “The Adventures of from it forever. school and college, the topics or appropriateness. school and college level? Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Maybe one day there will and experiences described in I thought Homecom- The top reasons for a chal- Elementary and middle Twain and “Of Mice and be a banned word week most of the banned books ing was for the student lenge is the book being sexu- school-level students should Men” by John Steinbeck. where the population can become reality. body, not the teachers. ally explicit, containing of- have some kind of regula- I cannot imagine being un- use words that are not gener- It would seem legitimate to fensive language, or it being tion as to what is available able to read these books as ally allowed because of their read these books in school so unsuited for a specifi c age from a school library, but by part of a classroom curricu- offensiveness. there is not a huge surprise I read in the Spectator group. the time students are in high lum. This, of course, is just silly waiting for them at the door- that the college needs Challenges do not always school, they should have Both of these examples and impractical, but is very way of life that says “Wel- a motto. I suggest Lu- turn into a ban, but do limit enough sense and knowl- give great views into the similar to banning a book. come, here is everything you sum ante Eruditio as the availability and usage of edge about the world around truth of life. Were they chal- A book can give a person a were not allowed to read in an appropriate motto. a book in school libraries them to decipher what they lenged because people are new view on life or can rein- school, but actually takes Look it up if you and classroom work. feel comfortable reading and trying to hide the truth about force what they already be- place in the real world.” want to know what it While I fi nd it great that what they do not. life and make it more a fai- lieve, no matter whether it is More information about means. (Play before the attempt is being made It is not that diffi cult for rytale world than what it ac- talking about homosexuals, banned book week can learning.) to protect children, why are readers to simply close a tually is? love, crime or violence. be found at www.ala.org/ outside people making the book and put it back on the Offensive language can Every person in this world bbooks. Seal the window!

Did you know that Alaskans eat the On the Fly most ice cream in the United States. Bet you How do you feel about attempts to ban a book you have read? didn’t. I love carpet.

I think banning I think if there can I don’t think it is ‘‘a book just gives it ‘‘be lesbian magazines ‘‘a great book unless it The SU should stay more exposure, it’s in the library, then gets banned. open ‘til 8 o’clock on counter-intuitive. you can read Harry ’’ the weekdays for those ’’ Potter. David Tuberville athletes with practice Nick Jones ’’ Fr., Choctaw, Okla till 7:15 - 7:30. Sr., Gahanna, Ohio Jess Hentz Jr., Independence, Mo. Why does admissions only recruit athletes and not other student activities!

I think we are all‘‘ grown and I can If you take away If you don’t want Choices for the Alum- tell the difference people’s‘‘ right to read ‘‘to read it you don’t ni Panel Discussions between witches and you are taking away have to. are limited. Fix it! muggles. their right to think ’’ independently. Shelton Thigpen Josh Mowarin’’ ’’ Fr., Wylie, Texas The 6-P method to Fr., Edmond, Okla. Ashley Zodrow almost everything: Fr., Chapman proper prior planning prevents poor perfor- mance. 4 The Spectator Campus Life October 12, 2007 Behind the Curtain TheHot spot Tyler shows off 30 years of talent in his show in Friendship Hall A THOUGHTFULLY DEVISED ARRAY OF QUESTIONS FOR OUR FRESH, BRAND NEW CHEER AND DANCE COACH BETSY SHAFFER ANITA PARKS. Campus Life Editor ADRIELLE HARVEY The exhibition currently Editor-in-Chief residing in Friendship Hall is a collective showing of many productions Rick Tyler has produced over the years. The pieces in the show de- pict seventy out of more than one hundred shows that Ty- ler has done. “I think that this exhibit shows Rick Tyler to the best of his abilities,” said Kim- berly Smith, jr., Milford. “Many students don’t know what all goes into a theatre production, but Rick is care- ful to examine each element and make sure everything goes together so that when Photo by Adrielle Harvey the curtain opens the audi- Anita Parks gives directions for a routine to the cheer ence receives the best show squad during practice on Oct. 11. they could possibly see.” Tyler, professor of speech What is your role Do you have any and theatre, said he has at McPherson hidden talents? saved everything, but the Photo by Benjamin Denton QCollege? Q work chosen for the show is only about one-third of his Kristen Towes, fr, Whitewater, observes theatre professor Rick Tyler’s exhibit that will reside in I like to play sports, entire collection. Some of Friendship Hall until Oct. 31. The exhibit includes 30 years of shows. I am the cheer and athletics. People the pieces he doesn’t even dance coach. Aproably don’t relate remember having done. est successes, but also his the returning students will Friendship was cool,” said A that to cheerleading. The exhibit includes ele- failures and mistakes. be able to walk through the Jenni Birdsall, fr., Lansing. ments from Tyler’s favorite He has tried to include exhibit and remember plays “It was nice to finally walk or most rechignized shows pieces from every gen- they have seen. by and see something neat in Why did you come In one word, how during the past 30 years, in- eration of his teachings at While all of the produc- the building after it was kind to McPherson would you describe cluding some of his earliest McPherson College. With tions currently in Friendship of empty for a month.” QCollege? Qyourself? renditions. the 30th anniversary of the Hall are Tyler’s own cre- A reception was held for “You don’t always start at First Nighters program, the ations, he admits that some Tyler on Oct. 11. Tyler gave Enthusiastic perfection, everyone has to dinner theatre, Tyler wanted of his favorite sets and de- a gallery talk as part of the My husband is a start somewhere.” Tyler said. to have a play for all alumni signs are the ones he has col- event. McPherson College A Tyler has been bold enough to connect with. laborated on with students. The show will remain in Agraduate. to put up not only his great- He hopes that many of “I thought the display in Friendship through Oct. 31. What was your Do you have any most embarrassing Spirit Week Activities Qkids? Qmoment in life? In elementary L-R: Mira Coulter, soph., We have three boys. school, I peed my Wakita, Okla., Kimberly A pants in front of Morris, jr., Topeka, Mat- A the class. It was at thew Ayres, sr., Knoxville, a Catholic School Iowa, Emily Flora, soph., Do you have any too. Quinter, and Amy Porter, pets? sr., Quinter, have some fun Q at the cookout and tug of What is your war competition on Oct. Two dogs and favorite movie? 7. Students competed in they’re males, too. Q several activities through- A out the week as a part of I like “Sweet Home Homecoming. Activities in- Alabama” and cluded a relay race, eating If you could be a A“Save the Last contest, movie on the lawn shape, what shape Dance.” and cheer/dance competi- Qwould you be? tion. Each dorm worked to- Why? ward winning money for its If you were residence hall. stranded on a Photo By Shaun Griffin A circle. There’s Qdeserted island, no corners. It’s what three things Aperfectly round. would you have to have?

What is your A toothbrush, Choir celebrates favorite fast food my family and Marching to Qrestaurant? Aelectricity. 75th anniversary I love Jason’s Deli down in Wichita. How did you their own Beat Coppock conducted from A decide you wanted BRITTANY VANSANT the late 1940s to the early Qto be a cheer/dance Band to perform a program of Spectator Staff 1970s, Graber from 1979- coach? 86 and Gumm from 1994- What is your classical and seasonal music Many past graduates are 2000. favorite season of I’ve always loved joining the choir to partici- This weekend will consist Qthe year? Why? to dance and in BRITTANY VAN SANT Thanksgiving early by pate in the 75th Anniversary of a three-day mass choir Ahigh school I was a Spectator Staff playing “Now Thank We McPherson College Choir rehearsal. Overall, there are cheerleader. I really All Our God,” and in hon- Concert on Oct. 14 at 2 pm nearly 1,000 McPherson Spring. Just to see have a passion They’ve gone and sup- or of the Homecoming in Brown Auditorium. College choir alumni around all the flowers for dancing and ported the football team, theme, Medieval sMAC- The concert will include the world. Ablooming and it’s a cheering. soccer team and volley- down, “In the Forest of choir alumni from all over “Choir alumni are most perfect temperature- ball team, now it is time the King,” which is a col- the nation and parts of Ger- passionate about the choir,” 70 degrees. for McPherson College lection of Renaissance many. Around 200 voices Gustafson said, “often com- What is your band members to be sup- pieces. will gather for a mass choir menting that their experi- favorite TV show? ported in their fall concert For a more upbeat concert, performing some of ences performing and tour- What is your Q on Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m in time the band will play their favorite pieces. ing with the choir are among biggest pet peeve? Brown Auditorium. the concert band classic, There is no charge for ad- their most significant memo- Q “The Hills,” “Rock Under the direction of “Overture in B-Flat” by mission and everyone is in- ries of their undergraduate of Love.” I’m a McPherson’s new band Giovanni. “Overture in vited. Some of the songs the days at McPherson Col- Whining. A reality TV junkie. director Greg Thaller, B-Flat.” choir will perform include lege.” “Dancing with the many selections will be Thaller said the over- “Tenebrae,” “For the Beauty This reunion has drawn A Stars,” I like that performed including John tures catchy and beautiful of the Earth,” “The Eyes of some of the most signifi- one, too. Phillip Sousa’s “Kansas melody “is sure to satisfy All Wait Upon Thee,” “Deep cant alumni response of any Wildcats March”. any listener.” River,” and “Be Ye Glad.” special reunion to this day. What is your “Sousa and K-State fans The concert will also Four conductors will direct McPherson’s planning com- favorite flavor of What political issue will be sure to be satis- include George Enesco’s the choir - Doris Coppock, mittee is excited that two Qice cream? do you feel strongly fied,” Thaller said. “Romanian Rhapsody Stephanie Graber, Alan members from the earliest Qabout? For a calming effect the No. 1,” and some Hallow- Gumm and current director choir days will attend. Anyting with band will play “Autumn een-like selections. Steven Gustafson. Gulah Daron ‘34, was a chocolate in it. Healthcare would Silhouette” by Harold Thaller said the awe- Gustafson is the choir’s member of the first choir and A be the national level Walters. The song is both inspiring theatrical piece 12th conductor and a 28- Laurene Selack ‘37, was a Aand local would be slow and peaceful. uses nontraditional sounds year member of the college choir member and longtime a housing issue. Members will celebrate and plenty of percussion. faculty. McPherson resident. October 12, 2007 Campus Life The pectatorS 5 Homecoming Candidates Who will win the crown in this year’s homecoming competition?

Jessica Foulke Joel Grosbach Sheri Smith Alan Grosbach Amy Porter Travis K. Walker Lawrence Enders, Neb. Houston, Texas Gladstone, Mo. Quinter Coffeyville

Major: History and politi- Major: Agriculture man- Major: Business admin- Major: Agriculture sci- Major: Business manage- Major: Philosophy and cal science, music agement, music minor istration: management and ence ment/finance religion, business adminis- marketing tration minor Why did you choose to What are your plans What do you like about Why did you choose to come to Mac? after you graduate? Why did you choose to your major? come to Mac? What don’t you like “My parents both went “After graduation, I will come to Mac? “The science of animal “My whole family went to about your major? here and my grandma return to the family farm in “The family environment. nutrition and working with McPherson so I tried it for “The college doesn’t offer worked here.” Nebraska. Knowing that the faculty Al Dutrow.” my first year and loved it.” a philosophy of underwater and staff genuinely care basket weaving class for me What is your favorite What are your hobbies? about you, your academic, What are your hobbies? What are your plans to supplement my philoso- memory at Mac? Playing the pipe organ, personal and spiritual Ultimate Frisbee, playing after you graduate? phy studies.” “Probably going to NYC reading and working on old growth without forcing their sports and watching sports. “This question has been during interterm and seeing farm equipment. beliefs on you.” on my mind for quite What are your plans nine Broadway shows and What’s your favorite awhile. I still don’t know after graduation? an opera in seven days.” Why did you choose to What are your hobbies? quote? exactly what I want to do, “I’m planning to go to come to Mac? Reading, traveling, volun- “When a ball dreams, it but hopefully I end up seminary at the Iliff School What are your hobbies? “I wanted to be an ag ma- teering and the Big Broth- dreams it’s a Frisbee.” owning my own business of Theology in Denver, Col- Theatre, music and sleep- jor at a college that would ers, Big Sisters program someday, a business where orado, and become a pastor ing allow me to more easily How does it feel to be a helping people is the goal.” in the United Methodist pursue my other interests, What is your favorite homecoming candidate? Church serving wherever What’s your favorite specifically music.” memory at Mac? “It’s pretty cool. I have What is your favorite God needs me.” quote? “Coming in last place dur- never been nominated for memory at Mac? “You know, you don’t What don’t you like ing the 5K walk at home- anything like this before. “There’s too many to How does it feel to be a have to look like everybody about your major? coming last year. It was count. One would have homecoming candidate? else to be acceptable and “Generally speaking, I fun. Going on the Business What don’t you like to be the interterm trip to “I’m extremely honored to feel acceptable.” - Mr. have few complaints about Club trip to Nashville and about your major? Greece when I was a sopho- that I have been chosen as Rogers my chosen major. Perhaps meeting some wonderful “Some of the classes get more.” a person who demonstrates the biggest disappoint- friends.” frustrating.” the mission of the college.” What advice do you have ment is that the agriculture What do you like about for other students with the program is being discontin- What don’t you like Why did you choose to your major? What advice do you have same major? ued.” about your major? come to Mac? “I like learning about the for other students with the “You can’t study too “The limited courses of- “It is a small school, the business world. It intrigues same major? much.” What is your favorite fered.” agriculture program and I me and I’m excited to get “Do what are you called memory at Mac? have family history at the into it once I graduate.” to do and do not let anyone How does it feel to be a “My favorite memories How does it feel to be a college.” or anything on this earth get homecoming candidate? probably are of the spring homecoming candidate? in the way of doing it.” “It’s a huge honor, es- choir tour. It is a valuable “It’s truly an honor. I have pecially to be on the court experience to represent the to say that I never expected with so many other amazing college by singing in differ- it, being a nontraditional people.” ent communities. and off-campus student.

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DAVID CADDIN the KCAC No. 1 doubles titles with Spectator Staff a perfect 15-0 conference record. During his junior year in 1974 McPherson College will induct Melhorn and Burkholder placed three members to the 2007 Athletic second in doubles in the KCAC Hall of Fame this weekend. tourney after winning the ACCK This years’ inductees - Glenn title, Melhorn’s second. Anderson ‘75, Jan Foley Monahan In his four years at McPherson, ‘75 and Mark Melhorn ‘75 - will be Melhorn was All-KCAC and All- honored at 7:30 p.m. in the Sport ACCK each year winning 93 per- Center on Saturday. cent of his tennis matches. Anderson earned National Asso- In 1974, Melhorn was named ciation of Intercollegiate Athletics All-KCAC first team in football for All-American recognition, as well his skill as a linebacker. That year as All-District and All-Kansas Col- he had 53 unassisted tackles, 27 as- legiate Athletic Conference honors sists and three fumble recoveries. as a defensive end for the Bulldog After earning his bachelor’s in football team in 1973 and 1974. Glenn Anderson Jan Foley Monahan Mark Melhorn chemistry from McPherson Col- He ended his senior season with a lege he then received his doctor- unanimous All-District 10 selec- He is a department supervisor for Intercollegiate Athletics for Wom- School of Mines in 1982. She cur- ate from the University of Kansas tion and led the Bulldogs with 219 the Department of Homeland Secu- en No. 2 singles title in 1972 and rently resides in Denver, Colo., and School of Medicine. He then went defensive points, which included rity and resides in Raytown, Mo. 1974, as well as the 1974 Associat- works as a reservoir engineer for on to UMKC-Wichita for his ad- 69 unassisted and 36 assisted tack- “I had many great experiences ed Colleges of Central Kansas No. McElvain Oil & Gas. vanced studies in orthopedic sur- les, five broken passes and seven during my time at the college,” 1 doubles title with her partner and “Mostly I remember the fun of gery. recovered fumbles. Anderson said. “McPherson Col- 2001 Hall inductee Laura Sundahl competition, not the statistics,” Melhorn served as a clinical as- After interest shown by NFL lege has such a storied athletic Smysor. Monahan said. “I remember the ac- sistant professor in orthopedic sur- teams such as the Packers, Lions, history dating back to the 1900s Monahan’s track and field hon- complishment that the McPherson gery at the University of Kansas Patriots, Falcons and the Browns, if not before, that it was my plea- ors include the ACCK high jump teams were always competetive School of Medicine-Wichita and is he signed a free-agent contract sure to be part of this history. The champion in 1975, after being the with the large schools. I remember now an occupational physician at with the Cleveland Browns. coaches I had during my stay from runner-up the year before, as well playing KU and KSU in basketball the Hand Center in Wichita where Along with his four letters in 1971 through 1975, such men as as placing in four events - high- and observing they were physically he currently resides. football he racked up another four Sid Smith, Don Widrig, Don Rom- jump, shot put, discus and the 440- bigger than our players, but never “Sports were a great way to bring as a member of the Bulldog men’s minger, were all stand up men who yard dash - at the ACCK champi- thinking we couldn’t beat them. balance to college life,” Melhorn basketball team. Anderson led the taught me a great deal about athlet- onships during her junior year. The final inductee is Mark Mel- said. “I had a great time playing basketball team in scoring and re- ics as well as life.” During her four years in bas- horn, who was also the recipient football and tennis. I made friend- bounding in 1974 and still holds The second inductee, Jan Foley ketball, the Bulldogs had a 41-23 of the 1997 McPherson College ships that have lasted a lifetime. the Bulldog single-game rebound- Monahan, was a super-athlete who winning record and her career high Young Alumni Award. Melhorn Every time we get together, the ing record with 37 boards against competed in tennis, basketball, came during her junior year when was an All-KCAC honoree in both stories of our successes just get Tabor during the 1973-74 season. track and field, volleyball, and she averaged 9.8 points per game. football and tennis. better.” Anderson was named McPher- softball during her time at McPher- After earning a bachelor’s de- He was the 1975 KCAC tennis The one thing each inductee ex- son’s “Male Athlete of the Year” in son College. gree in biology, Monahan earned champ at No. 3 singles and com- pressed, is their honor to be part of the spring of 1975 and received his In tennis she was a two-time win- a bachelor’s degree in petroleum bined with his partner, 2006 Hall the legacy of McPherson College bachelor’s in physical education. ner of the Kansas Association of engineering from the Colorado inductee Steve Burkholder, to win Athletics. Women’s soccer picks up their fourth conference win

JACOB CUSTER loss coming to Kansas Wes- With just three conference Salas hopes the team can Spectator Staff leyan 3-0 the women’s team games remaining the wom- win all of their remaining plans to finish conference en’s team is in good shape games and head into the The women’s soccer play with nothing but wins. heading into the playoffs. conference tournament with team picked up their fourth “When we get into the “We have a chance to go a winning attitude. Kansas Collegiate Athletic playoffs we will know what into regionals and really sur- Tonight’s game will be a Conference win against to expect from Kansas Wes- prise some people,” Salas true test as the team travels the Southwestern College leyan,” said Whitney Wil- said. to . The Moundbuilders on Oct. 10. liams, soph., Salt Lake City, The team is very young Falcons are picked to finish The team looked to im- Utah. “At this point in the and throughout the season one spot ahead of the Lady prove on their 4-1 KCAC re- season, winning the tourna- has matured and learned to Bulldogs in KCAC play.. cord and came away with a ment has become one of our play together as a team. “I think we can do well,” 3-0 win in dominating fash- goals.” “At the beginning of the she said. “Post-season will ion. The lone senior Victoria season our goals were to be tough, but it is the tough With upcoming games Salas, Wichita, said, “the bond as a team and learn to games that good teams look against Friends University loss to Kansas Wesleyan was work together,” Williams forward to playing.” and the University of Saint nothing more than a mental said. The team will wrap up Mary, the woman’s soccer thing.” The team’s goals have conference play at home team looks to keep the wins Salas thinks the team has evolved from learning to with games against Sterling rolling right into the KCAC the ability to beat the Coy- play together at the start of College on Oct. 17 and the playoffs. otes if they had the chance to the season into winning a on Photo by Orlando Dominguez With McPherson’s only play them again. championship. Oct. 20. Eduardo Rodriguez, soph., Dallas, Texas, takes the ball up the field for a score. Volleyball team serves Bethany their first KCAC loss DAVID TUBERVILLE Men’s soccer victorious Spectator Staff ALUMNI GAME after two KCAC losses The McPherson volley- ball team looks to build off There will be an alumni game for McPherson volleyball JACOB CUSTER western and we feel like of tough losses. The team is on Saturday at 7 p.m. The alumni game is where past Spectator Staff we can beat them,” Bell currently 2-9 in conference McPherson volleyball players return to play the current said. play and 5-14 on the season. volleyball team. The men’s soccer team In order to earn the Nearly two weeks ago on The game will be played like any regular game with of- defeated the Southwest- playoff spot, the team will Sept. 29, McPherson got ficials and the same rules. ern College Moundbuild- need to finish strong. their first conference win “It’s a good time for the young players, like freshmen, ers 3-1 on Oct. 10. Keys to winning will be against Southwestern Col- to meet some alumni that help start this program,” said The Bulldogs began the working hard and staying lege. It was a four-game head coach Nathalea Stephenson. season with a 3-0 record, healthy. match in the favor for the Alumni playing are Erica Alvarez ‘03, Amber Ontiveroz then fell to Bethel Col- “We are focusing on Lady Bulldogs that ended a ‘04, Alexis Garcia ‘05, Andrea Brown ‘07, Renee Hall ‘07, lege and Kansas Wesley- improving everyday and 10-match losing streak. Kendra Cox ‘07, Jen Marquette ‘07 and Chandra Mayhan an University earlier this giving maximum effort McPherson took the first ‘07. Jenny Richardson, assistant professor of business, month. to put ourselves in a posi- game 30-25, and after fall- will coach the alumni team. The team failed to score tion to win each and every ing short the second game Stephenson said the game is “a chance to bring back in each of the two losses match,” said head coach 28-30, McPherson showed alumni and honor them for their accomplishments.” and pushed to get the of- Doug Quint. consistency wining the next During halftime of the football game on Saturday, last fense going again on Bell said the team needs two games 30-20 and 30- year’s volleyball team will be recognized for winning a Wednesday night in its to stay focused to reach 12. Both teams were tied for national academic award for a team GPA of 3.51. win over Southwestern. their goals. ninth prior to the game. The win improved the “At practice we need to Three days later the Lady team’s record in the Kan- treat every situation like it Bulldogs faced Kansas Wes- sas Collegiate Athletic is a game situation,” Bell leyan betting them in the first The ladies took on Tabor on Oct. 10, in three straight Conference to 4-2. said. “In order to continue game 30-28, but afterwards College on Oct. 8, but fell games handing the Swede- With high expectations winning we just need to Kansas Wesleyan dominated short once more three games their first conference loss of for the season the men’s play hard and have faith.” the court winning the next to one. After losing the first the season. team looks to finish up The men’ team has three games. two matches with close out- Games one and two were well and head into the only three KCAC games McPherson then traveled comes, the Lady Bulldogs tough, but the third game KCAC tournament with a remaining. For the five to to Friends University on took the third game 30-24, was a nail-biter that took ev- full head of steam. seniors on the roster it is Oct. 4. McPherson trailed in but it was the Bluejays who erything the Lady Bulldogs Photo by: Benjamin Denton “We are fighting for a their last chance to leave game one 27-29, before ral- took the night victoriously, had to finish it out. Kiley Loesch, soph., Ray- spot in the playoffs,” said a mark. lying to tie it at 30-30, but winning game four 30-27. McPherson was down 28- mond, is showing her vertical Trenton “Deno” Bell, sr., After tonight’s game the Bulldogs couldn’t finish “I was very pleased with 29, tied it at 29-29, went while executing a jump serve Oklahoma City, Okla. against Friends, McPher- it off and fell 30-32. Games the way our girls played,” down 29-30, and tied it again against Bethany on Oct. 10. “We need to play every son will host Sterling Col- two and three followed a said head coach Nathalea at 30-30 before Jessica Mill- game hard for 90 min- lege on Oct. 17, and Uni- similar pattern as Friends Stephenson. “They have er, sr., St. John, and Ashley a Thresher win three games utes.” versity of Saint Mary on grabbed early leads, forcing been working so hard and Wegener, sr., Norton, each to one. McPherson plays Oct. 20. the Bulldogs to play catch- they are starting to come had a kill to give the Lady To win the upcoming Friends University to- The outcome of these up. around. We put a couple of Bulldogs a 32-30 victory. game against Bethel, the night. Friends is currently key KCAC games will de- In both cases, McPherson girls in positions they haven’t The Lady Bulldogs will Lady Bulldogs will need to ranked second in KCAC. termine whether McPher- would close the gap, but in played before and they did a travel to Newton on Oct. 16, “ be more consistent and im- “We are coming off a son makes it to the KCAC the end the Falcons pulled nice job.” to take on . prove communication on the big win against South- Tournament Oct. 23-27. away to 30-27 and 30-25 The Lady Bulldogs de- The two have competed court,” said Jessica Arpin, wins. feated the before this season ending in fr., Salina. October 12, 2007 Sports The pectatorS 7 Hunting season Football hyped for Homecoming game against Haskell DAVID TUBERVILLE After quarterback Wade Spectator Staff Pederson, jr., Nampa, Ida- opens for those who ho, was injured early in the The football team is look- game Jacob Simon, jr., Leon, ing to put on a good show came off the bench. On the use the bow for alumni at the Homecom- first pass of the game Simon ing game against Haskell launched a 49-yard touch- CHARLES BIEDERKA at a deer, archery hunters Indian Nations University at down pass to Matt White, Spectator Staff are nearly two weeks into 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. fr., Houston, Texas, putting their season. The Indians are winless the Bulldogs up 7-0. As the year advances Despite unseasonably this season, but will not lay “It felt good to come in into autumn, the fall warm temperatures on down for the Bulldogs. and make a big play,” Simon sports’ season is in full Oct. 6, Farny was in his Head coach Brian Ward is said. swing. However, another tree stand at the McPher- an alum of McPherson Col- On a later drive after being sport that may not be as son State Fishing Lake by lege and is excited about denied back-to-back rushes openly celebrated on cam- 6 a.m. waiting for deer coaching the Homecoming Paulson broke one for 72 pus has got many excited to come and investigate game. yards pulling up the Bull- as well. the area he had chosen a “(With) a lot of fellow al- dogs to 14-0. After the two This sport dates back to week before. ums coming back to see the big plays the Bulldogs con- the earliest ages of man’s Only bow hunting is game, I feel a little account- trolled the game and never existence on this earth, allowed at the state lake, able to win,” Ward said. allowed the Spires to lead. and in fact, didn’t start out which makes it a great McPherson is coming off This week the Bulldogs as a sport at all. spot for archers because a 28-42 loss against Ster- play their first non-confer- Hunting is something the land is not hunted very ling College last Saturday. ence game, but they are not that many students look often and deer are not as The Bulldogs went into the taking the game lightly. forward to all year long. pressured as in other pub- fourth quarter tied 28-28. but “We need to be focused But before those who are lic hunting areas. could not hold the lead. for this game,” Simon said. not interested in hunting While most students “Mental errors gave it “Hopefully we’ll have a write this story off as a consider waking up for away,” said Jeff Paulson, boosted confidence with a piece about uninvited vio- an 8:30 a.m. class to be soph., Limon, Colo. Paulson bigger crowd.” lence against our wood- a dreadful chore, the has played running back all A lot of team members feel land friends, consider a alarm heard by Farny at season, but will make the the game could be no contest few things. 4:30 a.m. was a welcome transition to safety and may if they play to full potential. A person who loves to sound. Despite remaining be an iron man playing on “We haven’t played to our be outside in nature has in his tree stand motion- both sides of the ball Satur- full potential all year,” said one major thing in com- less and silent for nearly day. linebacker Ronald Morris, mon with almost any six hours, Farny did not The Bulldogs took on the fr., Tulsa, Okla. “If we did hunter. In some cases, even fire his bow. University of Saint Mary we would be undefeated.” Photo by David Tuberville hunters are part of the rea- He did see deer, but Spires on Sept. 29, and McPherson Bulldogs will Travon Anderson, sr., Los Angeles, Calif., carries the ball down son that the places people none that he was hunting played well enough to come take on the field against Sterling on Oct. 6. McPherson fell to Sterling can go to enjoy nature are for, which, in itself, dis- out with a 33-21 win for the on Oct. 20, at 1:30 p.m. The 28-42. The football team is 1-4 overall and 1-4 in the KCAC as even available. The reve- pels the falsehood that all first time this season. Braves have a 3-2 record. it heads into the Homecoming game on Saturday. nue generated by the state hunters shoot at anything from things such as hunt- moving. Quarterback Pederson: obstacles and perserverance ing licenses and deer tags “During the morning I help keep state parks open saw three does,” Farny MALLORY YUNGENBERG coached a football team in Ward said. “We’re indebted erson and Jacob Simon, jr., and maintained for every- said. “At around 7:30, Spectator Staff Idaho and did play some to him. We’re really happy Leon, who started the year one to enjoy. And as far as one doe came within fif- football. he put himself out there for as quarterback. the violence goes, that’s teen yards of where I was There are many obstacles In 2004, Pederson planned us.” “(Simon) is very capable not the draw for most men sitting. I am waiting to get that an athlete must face and to play for the Bulldogs Not knowing when one and intelligent so we’ll rely and women who hunt. a buck, so I didn’t shoot, overcome to achieve not only again, but the doctor didn’t may play his last game as a heavily on him,” Ward said. Matt Farny, sr., Conroe, but to me this hunt wasn’t one’s personal goals, but the think his knee was ready. He college athlete is a tough sit- However, Pederson’s loss Texas, began bow hunting a failure. I don’t mind see- team’s goals as well. Some attended spring ball with the uation and this season Ped- hurts the depth of the posi- about a year ago. ing a deer and not shooting of those obstacles are not Bulldogs but didn’t come erson encountered another tion, as the back up for Si- “Hunting is a time to es- it. They are such beautiful so easy to overcome and the back for the season. devastating obstacle. mon is a freshman with no cape from everyday prob- animals and I have great end result may not always be Five surgeries later, Ped- Pederson tore his ACL college experience. lems and stresses,” Farny respect for them.” a favorable outcome. erson decided to return this again and was told he will “We’ll try to recover the said. “It’s also a great ac- For Farny and others So goes the story for year to play McPherson Col- not be able to return to the whole year from (Pederson’s) tivity to do with family like him, hunting season McPherson’s quarterback lege football. football field. loss,” Ward said. “He’s still and friends.” is a time they look for- Wade Pederson, jr., Nampa, “I wanted to come back to This news came as a blow a very important part of our The opening day of ward to all year. Every Idaho. finish my degree and play to Pederson. football team.” deer season for bow hunt- year, new people discover Pederson came to McPher- football again,” Pederson “I’m going to miss being Though the team is off ers in Kansas was Oct. 1. the thrill and enjoyment son College as a freshman in said. “I also wanted a new around all the guys because to a rough 1-4 start, Peder- Weapons such as bows of hunting. Kansas is one 2001 to play football. And beginning and plus there was there are so many people son thinks McPherson has a and muzzleloader rifles, of the greatest places in did in fact get to play, but his a new coach.” from different places and you good chance to turn things which are considered to the country to do so. troubles began at the begin- Head coach Brian Ward develop friendships from all around. demand more skill to be There are several hunt- ning of his sophomore year said the team owes Pederson over,” Pederson said. “It’s the second half of the successful while hunting, ing areas open to the when he tore his anterior for his dedication. Ward said the beginning of season,” Pederson said, “and are given longer seasons public within an hour cruciate ligament on the fifth “He’s had to make a lot of the season was strong with I expect the second half to be than hunters who use of campus including the play of the season. He suf- sacrifices just to begin with,” the experience of both Ped- better than the first half.” rifles. So while rifle hunt- McPherson State Fishing fered other injuries as well. ers will have to wait until Lake and the McPherson During his time away from Nov. 28, to have a chance Valley Wetlands. the game, Pederson still as- sociated with football. He Cross country at full speed for Saturday’s Mid-S tates Classic

JACOB CUSTER gler, Colo., who finished on,” said head coach Dave Spectator Staff eighth, followed closely by Smith. Verity Spencer, fr., Yamhill, However, there are still McPherson’s cross coun- Ore., 10th, and Megan Mey- some challenges for the try team hosted the McPher- er, jr., Beloit, 13th. Bulldogs to achieve before son Special Open on Oct. 6, Other Bulldogs finishing the season comes to an end. the second home invitational the race were Matt Brown, “From top to bottom, we of the season. fr., Bothell, Wash., 16th, and need to improve our times,” The guys finished second Zach Dowling, soph., Lake- Smith said. of four teams, falling to na- wood, Wash., 39th. Ashley The past meets have helped tionally ranked Southwestern Mitchell, sr., Great Bend, fin- to prepare the Bulldogs for College. The ladies finished ished 26th and Mira Coulter, their toughest meet yet this in fourth place. However, soph., Wakita, Okla., 31st. year, which will be in the three girls and three guys For Ortiz, Merrick and National Association of In- finished in the top 15. Mitchell, this was their last tercollegiate Athletics Mid- Israel Ortiz, sr., Limon, time to run on the home field States Classic at Southwest- Colo., finished second for as a Bulldog. ern College on Saturday. the Bulldogs, Jacob Mer- The teams currently are “Southwestern is the rick, sr., Clearwater, 10th, headed into the Kansas Col- toughest meet, so we need to and Brent Bailey, jr., Limon, legiate Athletic Conference improve our times and plac- Colo., 13th. Championships. ing,” Smith said. “Our goal The Lady Bulldogs were “Israel Ortiz has a chance on the guys’ side is to finish led by Tiffany Poet, fr., Fla- to be conference champi- second in the KCAC.” October 12, 2007 News The Spectator 8 New courses give students more options

KIMBERLY MORRIS Eells, provost and dean of The changes were brought in higher education goes Spectator Staff the faculty. about when the behavioral through every seven years or With the new emphases New Classes science department went un- sooner if they want to make Students in the behavioral come 11 new classes. The der review last year. any changes to the depart- science department might new classes include urban n Urban Sociology n Social Gerontology Department members talk- ment. see some new class options. sociology for all sociology n Criminal Justice n Parent Child Relations ed to past, current and future When the college reviews The department has added majors; criminal justice, ju- n Juvenile Delinquency n Child Development and students about what they a program, it looks at the some new emphases to psy- venile delinquency, police n Police and Law En- Social Policy were interested in. history and tradition of it, chology and sociology. and law enforcement, and They found that students the program quality and vi- forcement n Applied Behavior Analy- “We’re excited about it in correctional institutions for were more interested in spe- ability, and cost and system n Correctional Institu- sis and Youth the department,” said Bryan sociology majors with an tions cific categories rather than efficiency. Midgley, associate professor emphasis in criminal justice. n Development Psychop- general psychology or soci- The review lets each de- of psychology. The health and human ser- n Social Work in Ameri- anthology and Assess- ology. partment plan for the fore- Incoming psychology ma- vices emphasis now includes can Society ment It’s an “opportunity to spe- seeable future. jors have the option to choose social work in American so- cialize a little bit,” Midgley “It’s not just to look at the to emphasize in health and ciety and social gerontology said. past,” Eells said. “It’s to help human services or child de- which were added to the ex- This year there are three chart the future.” velopment. New sociology isting classes of introduc- cial policy, applied behavior one. different departments that The review provides a way students can choose between tion to human services and analysis and youth, and de- “If students in other depart- are under review: physical to help the program identify health and human services health psychology. The new velopment psychopathology ments want to take (one of education, music, and Eng- its strengths, what it needs to or criminal justice. classes in child development and assessment. the new classes) they should lish and modern language. improve, the development “I’m very excited about the are parent child relations, As of right now, these just talk to the instructor,” This is a standard pro- of the program and its weak- new emphases,” said Laura child development and so- classes are open to every- Midgley said. cedure that every program nesses.

medical training. ‘Bliss’ is master’s in social welfare Some of her accomplish- ALUMNI not on the list of words... from the University of ments include volunteer from Page 1 though medicine isn’t al- Kansas in 2001. coordinator at Cafe 458 Committee ways ‘blissful,’ it continues “I was a fourth-genera- and participates in many doctorate degree from the to bring me joy.” tion family member to at- activities with the Church University of Iowa College As member of the Church tend Mac,” she said. of the Brethren. works to retain of Medicine in 1996. of the Brethren, she volun- Since her graduation she Stover-Brown spent “Before I even entered teers her professional skills has served as a school so- three summers serving as a college, I was filled with as needed and has been an cial worker and is currently McPherson College coun- diverse students idealistic expectations active participant in cam- at the Valley Center Middle selor/ambassador at camps ABBY ALFS about medicine and car- pus events. School, where she created in six states while in col- Spectator Staff ing for people in need,” Jenny Stover-Brown, a “Reading Buddies” pro- lege. She also sings in her Our goal is to Kirchner-Holmes said dur- Wichita, holds a bachelor gram, sending lower-level church choir, serves on the This year’s Diversity seek and retain ing the 2000 commence- of arts in secondary English readers into elementary Fellowship Committee and Committee is devoted to diverse‘‘ stu- ment. “Then I started my education. She received a classes to read. provides children’s stories. maintaining an environ- dents. ment that welcomes stu- ’’ dents who are diverse, – LaMonte Rothrock including such things as PIECES ing in a FEMA trailer. work from the temporary Daniel Wallach, execu- celebration of special hol- At 89 years old, Clark does hospital for a couple years. tive director of Greensburg idays or any other things diverse students to serve not plan to rebuild his home. “Once the county buys the Greentown said community that would be of interest as student leaders and to from Page 1 members have embraced the Instead, he hopes to return hospital land, it’s going to be to students. continue to give them full idea of rebuilding green. would say four to five years to his place of birth in Colo- 18 months to two years,” she Greensburg Greentown is The college is commit- consideration for employ- to recover back to where rado. And though he would said. a private, non-profit organi- ted to making sure that ment opportunities, such we were and then I do think prefer to live somewhere the campus has minority as in the resident assistant A Unique Problem zation committed to building we’ll grow after that,” Head- other than a mobile home, he Greensburg into an environ- and diverse groups. program. rick said. is thankful for the amenities Greensburg community mentally friendly commu- Along with this, it keeps This year, out of 498 it provides. members have been over- nity. trying to find new ways to full-time students, 20 per- FEMAville “It’s pretty nice,” Clark whelmed by the number “It’s about a healthy, natu- retain the more diverse cent are of minority or For anyone living in said. “I’m amazed. We’ve of volunteers pouring in to ral environment,” Wallach students, maintain a so- diverse groups compared Greensburg at the time of the even got an icemaker.” help. said. The plan is to make cial environment that val- to 15.6 percent of 493 stu- tornado, the Federal Emer- FEMA has the authority “There were thousands and Greensburg “generally self- ues human difference and dents in 2006. gency Management Agency to keep people in the mobile thousands of volunteers here sufficient and independent” protect community mem- “Our goal is to seek and provides the option of hous- homes for up to 18 months and agencies came from ev- and “the most energy effi- bers from discrimination retain diverse students,” ing for those people. from the date of declaration erywhere... but everyone cient community in the na- and harassment. said LaMonte Rothrock, “In a common situation, we as a disaster zone, which was was kind of doing their own tion.” The college maintains dean of students. “Among would inspect the house and May 6. However, Freden- thing,” Bond said. “The Greensburg is working a full-time secular coun- the minorities of students hopefully give them enough burg believes the town will idea... is to put everybody with the Discovery Channel selor whose services are on campus, women are money to rebuild the house probably have to re-enroll. under one umbrella organi- and Leonardo DiCaprio to available to students at one of them with the auto so it’s safe, sanitary and se- zation so everybody works create a 13-part series that no charge and a part- restoration program and cure so they can move right Kiowa County Memorial toward the same goals in a will document the rebuilding time campus minister. we are working to make back in,” said Ross Freden- Hospital pretty efficient manner.” process. The show is sched- This year, the Diversity it so the ratio is more burg, FEMA public informa- On the night of the tornado, Bond said the town aver- uled to air mid-year or fall of Committee and Student even.” tion officer. “If they can’t nurses at the Kiowa County ages 50 to 80 volunteers a next year. Services set up an online The ratio is currently a “Because nobody’s done do that, we give them rental Memorial Hospital were week. That number peaks form called the “Harass- 60 percent male to 40 per- anything like this before, assistance to get an apart- caring for about 30 patients. in the hundreds on week- they believe it will provide a ment Incident Report.” cent female ratio. ment or some other form of Gary Morsch, president and ends. Greensburg has volun- model for the future and they This report is used for The committee has housing while their home is founder of Heart to Heart In- teer teams booked into July want to document how it’s students and faculty to met once and will meet repaired.” ternational said typical pro- 2008. happening,” Wallach said. report incidents of ha- monthly from now on. However, Greensburg was tocol for the hospital during Several organizations are “Within two years, I think rassment both on and off The committee consists a different story. a tornado would be to move working to build two dorm you’re going to see an amaz- campus. of Laura Eells, provost “In a case like Greensburg, all patients into the hallway, units that house 40 people ing community.” The committee offers and dean of the faculty; there weren’t any rental prop- but one nurse felt the need each with shower, laundry, Plans for being green in- services to help diverse Kim Stanley, professor of erties available so we had to to move them into the base- dining and kitchen facilities. clude burning cleaner fuels, students succeed in their English and communica- initially put people who had ment. That nurse was the last Volunteers are typically wind and solar power that courses, such as tutoring tion; Tom Hurst, director applied to us in travel trailers one into the basement and given one of the following will keep money in the com- in English as a second of campus ministry; Ocie in cities surrounding Greens- was literally blown down jobs: debris clean-up includ- munity, and energy efficient language and accommo- Kilgus, associate profes- burg in May and June while the stairs. ing mowing to keep from buildings and homes. dations for learning dis- sor of modern languages; this group’s site was being Because of her initiative, having rodent infestations, The community lost its abilities. The Diversity Rothrock; Dave Barrett, walking fields for farmers, set up,” Fredenburg said. no patients sustained more 12th citizen about two weeks Committee is working associate director of ad- rebuilding fences, and re- Now visitors to Greensburg than minor injuries, but the ago from injuries sustained with the National Ac- missions and financial building and repairing homes during the storm and though can drive through FEMA- hospital along with one of or other buildings. Over 70 cretitation for Teachers aid and chair of the com- ville, a cluster of 230 mobile the hospital’s two ambulanc- it will take several years to Education to help better mittee; Shane Netherton, projects equaling $15 mil- rejuvenate Greensburg, com- homes provided by FEMA. es, was destroyed. lion are in progress. prepare education ma- business manager; and There are two sizes of homes The Kansas Air Guard set munity members are encour- jors for dealing with di- students Maggie Van- created by four manufactur- up tents that are similar to a Rebuilding Greensburg aged by the current popula- versity in and out of the duska, sr., Elinwood, and ers with seven different floor military field hospital. tion of about 700, nearly half classroom. The Diversity Sheri Smith, sr., Houston, “The city has realized that of the original population. plans. Each home takes 26 to Much of the equipment in Committee encourages Texas. to compete in the world, it “This town is going to 28 minutes to manufacture. the ER comes from the Air has to be something com- come back,” Morsch said. Harold Clark, a World War Guard, but about a quarter of pletely different,” Bond “New everything.” II veteran who has lived in what is there now was sal- said. Greensburg since 1959, said, vaged from the former hos- “Greensburg was trashed pital. worse than any battle scene I Malena Starr, registered saw.” Clark is currently liv- nurse, said she expects to ouquets B Flowers Balloons Candy & Cookie Snack Baskets l l l l PARENTS ents, casions. tudent birthdays, birthdays, tudent DELIVERY AVAILABLE sports ev Call us for Call us for s and special and special oc