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Hope Collegea Holland, Michigana An independent nonprofit publications Serving the Hope College Community for I 10 years Congress to hold final Ollle vote tonight check James Malinchak and to bring STACY BOGARD & Ollie." M. HERWALDX These and other issues have campusbeat editor & We can debate this when I arrive at Hope cropped up in several debates over intermission editor the past week and a half. Aside from Congress will re-vote tonight College, because I can assure you that I last week's Student Congress meet- about bringing Oliver North to am coming one way or the other. ing, students, alumni and faculty campus. The debate over whether voiced their opinions during or not to bring North to Hope as a —Oliver North on his radio show Thursday Monday's open forum in the Kletz, paid lecturer has created a hotbed and on Oliver North's nationally of discussion. tire meeting be conducted through we had done all this work to bring syndicated radio show last Thurs- Several issues have surfaced. "Speaking Frankly," which allows James Malinchak here," she said. day. North devoted a full forty-five * One such issue questions whether those not in Student Congress the "And then all of a sudden the in- minutes of his show to discussing due process was served in the 14- right to speak. Marolt and her sup- formation was released in an emer- Hope's faculty resolution, Student day decision made by the Student porters on Congress were largely gency meeting that Oliver North prompted by local Holland news- learns to live Congress executive board to bring outvoted and "Speaking Frankly" was coming and James Malinchak paper articles faxed to him by the wheelchair- North to campus, without a student was re-opened in the latter half of was not. This was after Malinchak Grand Rapids Press. bound. poll or the consent of full Congress. the meeting. Marolt chaired the and I had a verbal agreement." Last Wednesday's weekly Stu- Spotlight, Another key question repeatedly committee that on Congress Presi- Cook refuted this statement. dent Congress meeting was any- page 6. posed to Student Congress by con- dent Ryan Cook's ('97) request "Dana, you were for Ollie North thing but routine. Before all 27 cerned students and faculty asks spent two months researching a coming," he said. "You weren't members of Student Congress, phi- whether funding North's visit will proper candidate for their speaker happy about it, but you were for it." losophy professor Carol Simon in- use student funds. series. As Marolt shook her head, fac- vited questions concerning the fac- Internal problems within Con- Cook's decision, according to ulty advisor Sue Frost restated the ulty resolution. This resolution, gress were publicly displayed in Marolt, undermined the work that prior view of the situation. "I want signed by the majority of Hope fac- last Wednesday's meeting. Dana the H.A.N.D. Task Force commit- to make this clear, Ryan. The exec ulty, voiced the opinion that bring- Marolt ('99), a student representa- tee had already done. board made the decision without ing North to campus was not in the tive, made a motion to let the en- "A major concern of mine is that Student Congress to not bring more OLLIE on 7 Kollen Hall scuffle leads Anne Bakker- Gras wins to arrests national award as DAN MCCUE staff reporter activites leader. Public Safety arrested two male Campusbeat, non-Hope students in Kollen Hall page 2. Friday night, Feb. 28, on charges ranging from minor in possession of alcohol to assault. The incident began when the two 20-year-olds tore down an R.A. Of- fice sign across the hall from the open apartment door of Kollen Resident Director Ellen Awad and her husband, Habeeb. Habeeb and Assistant Resident Director Ntsiki Sisulu ('97) left the apartment and followed the two Students males into the women's wing on the pray into the first floor. early morn- "Habeeb spoke to the gentlemen ing. asking for the sign back," Sisulu Religion, said. "Habeeb then asked the Anchor photo by Matthew Scholtens page 3. gentleman holding the sign his SAY YES: Lemorie ('98) used a marriage proposal to Lori Madaus ('98) as the name, while I asked the other finale of the first percussion recital in Hope's history. The recital on Friday, Feb. 28, fea- gentleman what his name was," she tured Lemorie on timpani, marimba, and other percussion instruments. Clad in a cloak, black said. hat, and "Phantom" mask, Lemorie concluded the concert by singing "Music of the Night" According to Sisulu, the two by Andrew Lloyd Webber. During a piano passage near the end of the song, Lemorie jumped males continued walking down the off the stage to grab Madaus out of the audience and finished the song on one knee. He hallway, rudely commenting to offered the ring at the end of the song. Madaus tearfullly accepted. Awad and Sisulu. Ellen Awad used a resident's phone to contact Public Safety. Habeeb Awad and Sisulu told the Warm weather spawns break-ins pair to remain in the building so Professors in Lubbers will met could find along with some candy they could give their names to Pub- Men's tennis STACY BOGARD with Terpstra early today to discuss that was in the office. The locks and lic Safely. wins first campusbeat editor what further precautions should be access pads to the office were One of the two males charged match of To protect their belongings and taken to ensure the building safety. rekeyed the next day when the Habeeb Awad to get out of the door, season. privacy, professors and staff in The suspects, two area girls be- break-in was discovered. but Awad caught the male's coat Sports, three campus buildings must make tween the ages of eight and thirteen Other departments affected irv- sleeve. He punched Awad in the page 8. sure that their doors are locked have not been taken into custody clude the political science and Eiv arm in an attempt to escape. each time they leave their office since Public Safety has been unable glish departments. The English "I bearhugged him from behind area, even for five to ten minutes. to prove their connection to the Department has been hit on three to hold him until Public Safety Reports of numerous petty lar- crimes. It has been assumed that the separate incidences since an unre- came," Habeeb Awad said. cenies and malicious destruction of suspects entered the buildings ei- lated incident in December. The man charged the door a sec- property in Lubbers Hall, ther on the weekends or at night In two subsequent weekends, ond lime, hilling his face on it. but VanZoeren Hall and the'Nykerk after the majority of the staff had department office staffer Myra making it into the stairwell drag- Music Building within the last left, found keys to filing cabinets, Kosehl's file cabinet was broken ging Awad with him. month have brought the issue of offices and desk drawers, and took into and more petty cash was taken, Sisulu made a phone call to 911, after hours building safety to Pub- petty cash, keys and candy. along with money from the coffee reporting "it had gotten physical." lic Safety's forefront. tin. Cash was taken again the fol- The incident ended in the Hall "A lot of times these thefts have The most recent occurrence was lowing weekend with a set of keys basement with the arrival of Public happened because doors have been last Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Dean found in a desk drawer. Safety. The male was escorted out Women left unlocked. Complete informa- of Social Sciences office in 'The janitor found the keys be- of the building and handcuffed. writers to tion was distributed through a se- VanZoeren between 4:30 and 6 p.m. hind a trash bin on another floor," The other male was found out- read for curity alert with emphasis on Each of the pencil drawers in the Kosehl said. side and taken into custody. Women's people contacting Public Safety if locked offices were rummaged Public Safety encourages reports Charges filed included providing Week. anything looks unusual or if people through. Master key access was ob- of any suspicious activity imme- false identification to police, mali- Intermission, look like they don't belong," said tained from desks in the main of- diately. "There are a lot more cious destruction of property and an page 5. Tom Renner, director of public re- fice entrance areas. The juveniles people around with the improving assault charge against one of the lations. took what change and cash they weather," Renner said. males. Campus Beat ^Anchor March 5, 1997 campus briefs SAC advisor gamers honor Suspect wanted for indecent exposure STACY BOGARD Bakker-Gras was not aware that second place awards in graphics cam pus be at editor she had been nominated until her design work. An incident last Sunday, Feb. 23, tween Durfee and Lubbers Halls. name was called to come up and The Social Activites Committee has Public Safely looking for a male The incident was not reported The nation's best student activi- receive the award. also took home two awards. A first estimated to be in his mid-BO's who until Wednesday, Feb. 26, and re- ties programmer is here on campus, "I was totally blown out of the place "theme publicity" award was allegedly exposed himself to female mains under investigation. Public but not for a visit. water," she said. received for the "Viva Las Vegas" Hope students near the Pine Grove. Safely has no suspects. Anne Bakker-Gras, director of Several colleagues in the NACA poster designed by Jennifer Weaver The three students were on their "A security alert was distributed student activities and Social Activi- nominated Bakker-Gras for the ('96) and Bakker-Gras for SAC's way to the Gathering at the Chapel yesterday to all faculty and students ties Committee advisor, received award and letters of support by oth- annual Casino Night. They also around 7:50 p.m. when witnesses regarding the incident. If students the 1997 Patsy ers were also won a third place "non-poster pub- said a man with a receding hairline would like additional information Morley Out- written. licity" award for the "Jest Take a was wearing a dark waist-length they should contact Richard Frost standing Pro- It's about time that "She is an Note" memo boards sporting the jacket, jeans, and turquoise sweater in the Dean of Students office," said SAC jester symbol, designed by grammer Award [Anne] got recognized fantastic repre- exposed himself to them. The inci- Tom Rcnner, director of Public at the National sentation of Greg Folkert ('97) and Bakker- dent occurred on the sidewalk be- Relations. Association for for all the work that what Hope Gras. Campus Activi- she does. College is and "It's a great honor to be recog- Refurbished library basement opens ties (NACA) —Aaron Smith ('97) has run an ac- nized on a national level for what The ground floor of VanWylen along with American and English tivities pro- we do here at Hope, and I hope that convention last SAC Student Director Library re-opened last Saturday, literature references are now acces- Sunday, Feb. gram that is that continues in the future," Smith March 1 after repairs to damage sible by students and faculty for 23, in Philadel- one of the best said. Conferences help SAC to look caused by a ceiling pipe failure on direct use with the floor re-opening. phia. Each of the 1,200 NACA in the nation. It's about time that she at what improvements may be nec- Jan. 11 were finished. The ground floor photocopier and member colleges and universities got recognized for all the work that essary to better the program for the The entire floor has been re-car- furniture are still not yet in place, were able to nominate a staff mem- she does," said Aaron Smith ('97), coming year. peted and ceiling panels were re- but as progress continues, they are ber as eligible for the award. SAC student director. Smith, Folkert, Mary Lucas ('98), placed in the southeast comer where expected to be installed in the near The recipient was anonymously Bakker-Gras has been director of Joy Green ('98) and Dave Rohner the damage ocurred. A small future. chosen by a committee for "work- social activities since 1989 and has ('99) were the SAC representatives amount of the 7,500 books damaged Loads of freeze-dried books ing closely in the development of received two "Outstanding Service who attended the convention. are back on the shelf, but most are should begin to arrive back on cam- student leadership skills and cre- Awards" presented to outstanding SAC and Bakker-Gras have re- still in restoration process at the pus this week, according to David ativity, developing the institution's volunteers within the region. Prior ceived numerous awards in recent Midwest Freeze Dry plant in Jensen, Director of Libraries. activities programming as a viable, to this position she was director of years from the NACA, including Skokie, 111. co-curricular, education activity and residential life for two years. the "Excellence in Programming Scientific journals and references displaying good managerial skills." Bakker-Gras also won first and Award" in 1994.

New honor society inducts members

Another national honor society tivities, social activities and major- has been established at Hope, this related seminars. lime in the social work department. For social work students to be Hope's Zeta Theta chapter of the eligible they must meet the require- Phi Alpha national honor society ments of a 3.4 grade point average inducted its first members on Tues- in the major, a 3.0 overall, and jun- day, Feb. 25. Six seniors and seven ior status or higher. juniors were invited to join and pro- New members include seniors: > vide leadership among social work Leianne Biehl, Stephanie Kaper- students. Dale, Tori Kootstra, Rebekah The honorary fraternity formed Menning, Danielle Parker, Kathleen from a project within the "Student Vos and Corine Widi; and juniors: Social Work Organization" of Cori Freudenburg, Valerie which any Hope social work major Kleinheksel, Alexis Linscheid, can be a part. The organization par- Katherine Reed, Melinda Tuinstra ticipates in community service ac- and Scott VanderWal. The next will

Anchor photo by Josh Neucks hit the stands April 2 O N C R AC K: As Women's Week activities continue through Friday, the Women's Week Art & Folk Art Show exhibit featured displays from Hope College women artists last Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 26 & 27, in the Maas. Included was this untitled piece from Janel Moore ('00). BOOK MOW AIM promotes Spring Break safety also asks the pledger to "remember There are also plans to place three DAN MCCUE the importance of this pledge now crosses in the Pine Grove from SPRING BREAK TRAVEL staff reporter and always," and has spaces for March 10 to March 13, each sym- The campus group Alcohol Is- both the pledger and an AIM mem- bolizing a person that dies on an av- sues Matter (AIM), is participating ber to sign. erage day during Spring Break due IvITA Travel in the nationwide "Safe Spring Completed pledge cards will be to drinking incidents like drunk 21 w 7th St. Between Central & River— 396-1492 Break" program this coming week. mailed out by Monday so students driving and alcohol poisoning. Tomorrow Hope students will be receive them before they head to This attention to Spring Break able to sign a pledge card in the their Spring Break destinations, ac- drinking may seem unnecessary to DeWitt Center lobby from 10 a.m. cording to AIM President Kevin some, but Burgun sees these activi- until 2 p.m. and on the Maas side Burgun ('98). ties as a way to educate the student Disc-^Go-Rgund ) of Phelps Dining Hall from 5 to 6 Burgun explained why responsi- body. p.m. bility in drinking is so important. "Alcohol is related to letting your According to AIM Activities "Being responsible is making re- hair down...which is related to Chairperson Kim Bos ('99), the fo- sponsible choices about drinking binge drinking. (Alcohol) becomes cus of pledge cards will be "the for you and your friends. Making a greater part of a student's Spring same as always, to drink responsi- responsible choices about drinking Break, especially in party destina- bly. The emphasis will be to avoid alcohol is the main point of the tions like Florida and Mexico. It's Tee Shirts, Posters & Novelties drinking and driving over Spring pledges," he said. very much a part of the week. It's everywhere...it's not just a weekend Choose from 7000 Used CD's Break. On campus this really isn't AIM has further plans to promote an issue, but people won't be in a a "Safe Spring Break." This Tues- party." Hours: Mon-Sat 10-9 closed environment like Hope over day, March 11, they will sponsor Burgun re-emphasized the crux Sun 12-5 Spring Break." Mocktails from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. of AIM's Spring Break activities. The pledge card asks the pledger in Phelps, while Wednesday, March "We want people to realize how Directions: Off U.S. 31 & Lake wood. to "promise to celebrate Spring 12, there will be hot cocoa served alcohol could hurl them. We care, By back entrance to WalMart Break responsibly." specifically by in the Pine Grove from 8 a.m. to that's our overriding statement," he & Sam's Club avoiding drinking and driving. It noon. said. March 5, I 997 theAncho r Religion Students gather to pray through the night Ben Lappenga ('99) played guitar. KIM POWELL The rest of the night was devoted religion editor to praying. Scattered around the chapel At midnight last Friday ten students prayed privately until they Hope students met in Dimnent all fell ready to rejoin for commun- Chapel to pray specifically for the campus for an all night prayer meet- ion. When they began to filter back ing. to the stage, Hendrick took a bottle The group sat in a circle on the stage of Dimnent singing worship of Meijer grape juice and a round loaf of white bread out of a plastic songs and praying. The idea stemmed from Sarah grocery bag. Hendrick's ('99) experiences at She broke the bread in half and Urbana where she experienced the poured the juice into a communion power of prayer. cup. Hills started communion by "God really laid this on my sharing with the person next to her heart." Hendrick said. "This was and it continued around the circle. totally the Lord. I didn't have to do anything. It was so encouraging that After communion the group prayed together out loud and si- God took care of everything." The motive behind praying lently until about 3 a.m. "It was getting hard toward into the early hours of the morning three o'clock to stay awake and is like fasting only it's deprivation keep your concentration," Hills of sleep, according to participant /Anc/ior photo by Zach Johnson Brien Hills ('99). said. The group took a little break "Christians on this campus are HOUSE OF P RAY E R: Students gathered in Dimnent Chapel Friday night for a six before starting to pray more specifi- praying immensely," Hills said. hour prayer meeting beginning at midnight. cally for each other, for families and "Our responsibility is first to this for special prayer requests. campus because this is where God decision to have the meeting, only that they had called and invited per- students who attended. At about 5 a.m. the group said has placed us. There are a lot of bur- a few phone calls were made to stu- sonally or even students that they "I am confident that God will their final prayer together and dens here on campus and our bur- dents. knew. do great things regardless of the den is for [campus] because this is Hendrick had no idea how "The people that came heard numbers," Hendrick said. headed home excited about the pos- sibility of doing it again. where we are." many people would show up, but about it in a different way," Hills To commit to praying all night The meeting was a time of cov- that didn't concern her. Instead of said. "I feel like God hand-picked long sounds overwhelming to some "People that were there have showed interest in doing it again," ering the campus with prayer, in- worrying about attendance and them." people, but according to partici- Hills said. 4,I definitely think it is cluding the faculty, chaplains staff, making a lot of phone calls, she Hendrick agreed. pants it was an incredible experi- something we should do again." administration, students, and stu- prayed. "It really felt like that was con- ence. The group left tired in body but dent organizations. "I prayed to God,'Just give me firmation," she said. 'The whole night was a bless- We prayed to break down bar- ten people,' and all night long that Before the meeting, Hills said, ing," Hendrick said. "It was physi- refreshed in spirit. "We did sacrifice sleep, but riers between student organizations is exactly how many people came," "Whatever size group, it will be per- cally tiring, but everyone was men- God blessed me so much more be- and ethnic groups on Hope's cam- Hendrick said. fect for what we are doing. God will tally alert." yond sleep," Hendrick said. "I pus, Hendrick said. What amazed Hendrick and use this time to do amazing things." The night began with an hour would do this every night if I Anyone and everyone was wel- Hills was that the students who Hendrick shares the belief that of worship time. The group sang come, but because of the last minute came to pray were not the students God will honor the prayers of the their favorite Chapel songs while could."

m • | For the early bird special.Time is running Annual FCS retreat North IS6* out to preorder your Chapel CD. $ 13.00 for CD's $8.00 for Casettes a pleaser for attenders Order before March 14th in the Keppel House. that life is a gift to be received. Pay in advance. All proceeds go to missions. HEIDI HUEBNER He urged them to look at all situ- staff reporter ations with gratitude. The Caribbean is noted for it's lobsters. Keeping with the tradition of Prayer, worship, the Word of Avoid the Pain. Pre-tan before you go. past years. Fellowship of Christian God, service and fellowship were Students held their annual winter the five areas Johnson addressed retreat at Camp Brethren Heights that he believes can create a heart this past weekend. of gratitude towards God. Any Tux with vest The two-night get-away was These issues were imple- $49.95 Sun a chance for students to relax and mented throughout the weekend focus on God. as students devoted much time to Tuxedo must be booked Around 35 students made the group prayer, devotions, singing, before March 29, to use 1 Month 6 Sessions Happy Hour one and half hour trek to the out- and helping each other with the anytime in 1997. just $3.00 skirts of Big Rapids on Friday food preparation and cleaning. —V.LP.~~ $20.00 Mon-Sat 7-9:30pm Located inside night. "We had a good time in wor- $55.00 Ex. 3-31-97 j Mon-Fri 9:30-Close While traveling the steep icy ship and in fellowship with one "The Dry Gleaners" road that led up to the camp, one another and we were reminded Holiday Plaza South Washington 355-0395 West Shore Center 399-2863 2863 W. Shore Dr. North of Mall of the vans got partially stuck in about God's goodness and living by Menards. 784 S. Washngton Ave. M-F 7am-Midnite M-F 7am-lam the ditch. After a few minutes of a life of gratitude. Tryg did a good 355-2450 Sat. 10a.m.-9p.m. Sun. Noon-9p.m. Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. 9am-9pm pushing, the van was maneuvered job speaking," Jill Bostelaar ('99) back on the road undamaged. said. Students stayed in the central Since there was not a strict lodge at the camp, where the men schedule to follow there were Make a and women each had their own many hours of games such as ul- room of cots. timate frisbee, football, ping- HTTENTION There was also a large kitchen pong, Euchre and spontaneous Difference where the students took turns pre- fun with storytelling and jello- paring meals, a family room with slurping contests. 1 LL STUDENT Applications a wood burning stove, and a large The beautiful natural envi- available in game room with a ping pong table. ronment of the camp inspired English De- Due to the surroundings, the many outdoor activities like sled- students had the chance to get to ding and long walks. partment know each other better. The weekend promoted a real Job Openings for 1997-98: Office: Lub- "1 enjoyed hanging out with sense of community and a sense bers 321 my friends and learning more of what to do to live life the way Anchor Editor about gratefulness," said Tina it is meant to be lived. Damhuis ('00). "It was an awesome reminder Opus Editor Deadline: Tryg Johnson, intern for the of who I was compared to God— March chaplain's staff at Hope, reminded A good break, and great renewal, WTHS General Manage students through a series of talks said Amy Champaigne ('00). 13,1997 r T Opinion //*Ancho r March 5, I 997 voice. North issue symptomatic of ongoing poor ethical calls Dear Editor, him come. If the students want to hear cial backing. a conservative speaker, fine. The debate Even more frightening is how often Students should gather in protest The recent debate over bringing that could ensue is what college and incidents like this occur with very little Oliver North to campus to address the critical thinking could be. information given to students. As a stu- Dear Editor, in a civil way. but it is a right I believe student body brings up many issues. The issue forme, however, is the fact dent body with the right to speak your we as students have. I was also sur- Questions of free speech and political that significant college resources are minds and make intelligent decisions, After attending the Student Congress prised to hear that the faculty was con- party lines have been the focus, but I being used to bring in this man. Funds find out what is going on with your Forum on whether or not Oliver North sidering protesting if their views see it a bit differently. In all honesty, are being utilized that could be divided money. Even if you do not think the is- should come to Hope College, I have weren't heard, though they too have the no, I don't want Mr. North to come to and used to support other, more worthy sues at hand will effect you during your developed some adamant views. Before right. So tonight I'd like to encourage Hope. Political views aside. I do not causes to advance the development of time at Hope or are that big of a deal, I could really care less if he was com- both sides to come out, civilly of course, believe that what he would havejo say the student body. But instead, in the in- chances are bigger and more unethical ing or not and I still feel that way. I do and protest. Make sure your views are to college stude'nts at Hope would be terest of preserving the good old boys' issues are underlying them. feel though, if the student population being heard if you feel so adamant about worth even close to S10.000. If he wants club. President Jacobson and Provost doesn't feel they are being heard when Oliver North's visit to Hope College. to come to speak for free or at a cost Nienhuis have deemed it worthy to host Jennifer Huisken ('96) it comes to their opinions. I'd like to comparable to previous speakers, let a proven criminal by providing finan- encourage them to protest. When I say David P. Rohner ('99) protest I'd like to make clear that I mean North charges dropped, but not due to innocence, prof says Dear Editor: Lawrence E. Walsh, who served as the in a subsequent prosecution. Guarantees Exposure to non-Christian faiths a must Independent Counsel in the Iran-Contra of immunity are offered to suspects in Dear Editor, campus is white. The Anchor's front-page story investigation, explained the disposition criminal investigations to induce them Of the 2.350 students who responded "Oliver Twist," about the current con- of the case against Oliver North. He to assist investigators without fear that The purpose of this letter is twofold. to the religion suiA'ey. only 40 stated that troversy over the Student Congress's wrote that "Two of the convictions |in what they say will be used against them First, I wish to commend Kim Powell they had no religious background, and decision to invite Oliver North to speak the Iran-Contra matter] were reversed in a criminal trial. on her Jan. 29th edition of "Straight a whopping 13 checked the box marked at Hope College, contained a summary on appeal on constitutional grounds that These details help to explain why it Talk." It is refreshing to see Christians "non-Christian." of the Iran-Contra prosecutions which in nQ way cast doubt on the factual guiH is not true to say that the reversal of who do not completely shut out other Like it or not. Hope College is com- is not entirely accurate. It stated, "North pf thg men convictgd." (Emphasis Oliver North's conviction established faiths. I believe the administration is prised mostly of white, midwestern is well-known for his part in the Iran added.] One of the defendants whose that he was "cleared of all charges." The crazy to disallow non-Christian religion Christians. There is little if any cultural, Contra scandal in the late 1980s. He was conviction was reversed was North. reversal of Oliver North's conviction courses to count towards core. The ad- ethnic, or religious diversity happening found guilty of providing illegal arms Mr. Walsh explained that "North was came about because of his immunized ministration should not only allow, but here. Now. lack of diversity is not en- to Iran, illegal transfer of funds to Nica- tried and convicted by a jury in May testimony. Oliver North testified about require students to take a non-Christian tirely a negative thing, and I applaud raguan contra guerrillas and lying to 1989 of altering and destroying docu- his illegal activities before Congress. religion course. When I expressed this Hope for not jumping on the Affirma- Congess, but he was later cleared of all ments. accepting an illegal gratuity and Because the appellate court found that sentiment to a fellow student, he re- tive Action bandwagon. For with diver- charges due to a technicality." aiding and abetting in the obstruction his subsequent criminal conviction was sponded by asking: "Why should I? sity comes adversity, and there is some- As an attorney and as a historian, I of Congress. His conviction was re- tainted by his immunized testimony, his There's no truth in them anyway." This thing to be said for spending four years am firmly convinced that it is impor- versed on appeal in July 1990 and conviction was reversed. attitude is not only immoral socially and in a comfortable environment around tant to be precise about court decisions charges against North were subse- The United States Constitution guar- politically, but is downright un-Chris- people of similar backgrounds. Students and about the way in which we charac- quently dismissed in September 1991 anteed Oliver North's rights much tian (read Acts 10:34-35 and I John receive the opportunity to solidify terize events. While it is true that Oliver on the grounds that trial witnesses were greater respect than Mr. North granted 4:16 if you disagree.) We need to know themselves as people before being North's criminal conviction was re- tainted by North's nationally televised, the Constitution. what others believe in order to put some tested by the rest of the world. But liv- versed on appeal, it is not true that Mr. immunized testimony before Con- type of perspective on what we believe. ing for four years without ever having North was "cleared of all charges." In gress." Immunized testimony is given Janis M. Gibbs I feel obligated, however, to respond your values seriously cross-examined Iran-Contra: The Final Report, under a guarantee that it will not be used Assistant Professor of History to a somewhat offhand comment made may not be healthy. When they are fi- North controversy comes down to money, not free speech by Ms. Powell in the same article. The nally put on the stand, they may break quickly what they have to say. I've listened to his radio show, and I statement reads: "I know the campus down into a teary-eyed confusion, Dear Editor, Though I would just as soon not have seriously doubt that he's going to be a disagrees on whether or not Hope throwing the person into moral limbo. our student body bring Mr. North here, thoughtful presence — but I genuinely should become more diverse both reli- I have found that after a person's val- I've been deeply troubled over the 1 don't expect to get a leftist like Louis hope he'll surprise me. I keep asking, giously and ethnically. The fact how- ues have been questioned, he either be- whole "Oliver North issue" and would Farrakhan instead. I'm not bitter about "whal is he going to talk about?" and ever remains that Hope is already di- lieves in them more firmly or not at all, like to share a few of my thoughts on hearing (another) conservative old I'm not hearing any answers. Why, then, verse to some degree." For those of you in which case he replaces them with it. white male voice — let's just bring is he coming? Is it only because he has who may agree with this "fact," i.e. that something he can believe in more sol- What I don't think this is about: I) some more upstanding right-winger like such a big name and we want some at- Hope College has a diverse atmosphere, idly. In either case, the person gains Freedom of Speech. 2) Faculty vs. Stu- Bill Bennett or Cal Thomas who might tention? I hope we'll get our money's allow me to submit the following (sup- strength. Diversity is an aspect of the dents. 3) Liberals vs. Conservatives. have something thoughtful to say with- worth, and that we'll hear something plied through the graciousness of the liberal arts education which is currently There is an important need to express out us helping him to profit from ille- more than the hot air that comes across Registrar and Multicultural Life): lacking at Hope College, and we need and to think critically about a wide gal actions. The conservative voice is the AM waves. And that our guest will Out of Hope's 2,919 students. 2,295 to decide if we wish to grow in this di- range of ideas on campus and that I the dominant one on campus. It's valu- respect the college and not continue to hail from Michigan, and 346 more live rection. could find it useful to open my ears to able to not spend money on people who make remarks like "I don't give a hoot in the neighboring states (i.e. Wiscon- what the far right has to say, even if I will just reinforce what we already what the professors think .. sin. Illinois. Indiana, and Ohio.) Ryan Janus ('98) don't personally agree. So I'm not op- think; I won't gain much from hearing And this may be an ethical issue for Approximately 95 percent of the posed to Mr. North being on campus. someone lake a stand for all the issues you, too. Do we want to reward some- He is more than welcome to come stand I already stood for. That doesn't chal- one whose claim to fame stems from on the street comer and to speak with- lenge me. subversive illegal activity? Do we want out Public Safety arresting him — if correction I do think that this is an issue of fis- to hold someone's criminal past against they did. that would be an infringement cal irresponsibility. I am opposed to any them? Maybe, maybe not. 1 am think- The oldest scriptures of Vedanta are around 5.000 years old, and content- on his right to free speech. No one is speaker getting $10,000. even if it is a ing of the thousands of Nicaraguans ment is one of the five ways to enlightenment. This information was inqor- trying to stop him from expressing his "bargain price." We can think for less. who were negatively affected by the rectly reported in Ryan Pazdur's article in the Feb. 26 Anchor. views. It is the rare exception for any Hope arms deal North was a part of. The art And no one should be trying to stop speaker to get even half that amount. If of forgiveness is a tricky one. If you're the faculty from sharing their rather meet the press there is so much money floating around Christian, you can always pull out the tame comments. They aren't telling us, the President's office, I'm sorry, but I ole "what would Jesus do" line. Would the student body, what to do, and to sim- editor-in-chief Jodi McFarland don't understand why our tuition keeps he forgive North? Sure. Would that for- ply turn this into a faculty-student operation manager Arin Neucks rising. If for no other reason, lake a giveness take the form of $10,000 while power issue is ridiculous. I would add stand that this huge amount of money others go without clean water? I doubt campusbeat editor Stacy Bogard that when the whole Iran-Contra issue be spent more wisely. Just as Mr. North it. spotlight editor was going on, I was twelve years old Amy Strassburger has the freedom to speak his mind, we Regardless of that. I do see great like many of you. Not for a minute do I religion editor Kim Powell have the freedom to decide how to use value in the controversy and the con- claim to remember the details of the and who to honor with our resources. versations that are already happening intermission editor Melissa Herwaldt controversy which surrounded Mr. We most definitely honor him with because of his visit (without having paid sports editor Glyn Williams North. It is reasonable to trust the judg- the invitation and with the fat check. him a dime.) Think about what his visit ment of some hundred faculty (liberal production editor Amy-Lynn Halverson What does it say about the academic represents and talk to your student con- and conservative alike) who remember photo editors integrity of this institution to have him gress representatives. Josh Neucks the seriousness of that situation. A here? This is an educational issue, too. Zac/i Johnson rather intelligent group of people teach What is Mr. North going to offer us? Laura Myers ('98) copy editors Matt Sterenberg our classes; I wouldn't dismiss too Jeff Crouch Cospelfest attendance not criteria for judging others business mgr./ad rep Michelle Piel Dear Editor, 11 a.m. may well be a convenient time versity in its truest, most encompass- page designers Dave Schrier for students — but so what? Is worship ing form, then we will make a commit- I am writing in response to Andy meant to be inconvenient? Attendance ment to suspend judgment on fellow Jessica McCombs Van Eden's letter in the February 27th records are important to statisticians, Christians. We should all also remem- ad designer Jeremy Monty edition of The Anchor. I understand that but they say nothing about the Chris- ber that past mistakes never invalidate staff cartoonists Tammy Bouwens Mr. Van Eden seems to interpret diver- tianity of the Hope community. Surely the potential for goodness one has in Mr. Van Eden doesn't mean that atten- the future (just ask Chuck Golson). Ev- Ashley Singer sity to mean minority; however, the conclusions he drew about the students dance figures at Gospelfest are indica- eryone has something important to con- faculty advisor Tim Boudreau at Hope College are demeaning. tive of the Christian character of the at- tribute. I encourage all who feel Oliver staff reporters Originally I figured the commen- tendees while attendence at weekday North has "very little to offer" to take chapel have no significance. Thank- Mr. Van Eden's own advice in his Feb- Dan Cwik • Heidi Huebner • Chris Dombrowski • David Gabrielse tary on his attendance at Gospelfest was only an aside, but the implications of fully. God is the judge of our hearts. ruary 19th letter and remember that it Ryan Fazdur • Noelle Wood • Mike Zuidema his statement suggest he believes the Of the many scenarios Mr. Van is important to "treat people equally and staff photographers Christianity of the students at Hope to Eden suggested for why Gospelfest appreciate what all God's creatures Jess GreVenstuk • Matthew Scholtens somehow be insincere. Regardless of lacked large attendance numbers, the have to offer society." Maybe Mr. Van • why the Gospelfest was poorly at- most disturbing suggestion was that Eden and those who so vigourously The Anchor is a product of student effort and is funded through the Hope College Student lack of attendance was somehow a ra- oppose Oliver North's visit should lis- Congress Appropriations Committee Utters to the editor are encouraged, though due to tended. is it our place to judge the faith space limitations the Anchor reserves the right to edit. The opinions addressed in the and commitment of our peers based on cial issue. This is a troubling and un- ten to what Mr. North has to say — they editorial are solely those of the editor-in-chief. Stories from the Hope College News Senice attendance at a choir concert or chapel substantiated assumption. might learn something... or is that what are a product of the Public Relations Office. One-year subscriptions to the Anchor are available for $11. We reserve the right to accept or reject any advertising. service? Hopefully the attendees at !n a truly color-blind society, we they are afraid of? Vol. I 10. Issue 19 Gospe-lfest were there for well will not have to busy ourselves playing intentioned reasons. I hope attendance police, enforcing quotas and Betsey Van Faasen (*97) the Anchor chapel-goers attend weekday chapel for analyzing the hearts and minds of our the same wholesome reasons. 10:30 to neighbors. If we desire to embrace di- March 5, 1997 ^Anchor Intermission Flattop': English prof helps to preserve legacy

MIRIAM BEYER staff reporter

English professor Kathleen Verduin stared at her gray Kletz tray and smiled. She had just been asked to recall her favorite memory of R. Dirk Jellema. Jellema, a former faculty mem- ber of the English Department, passed away approximately three years ago of cancer. Verduin has recently compiled a book of Jellema's writings titled. True Things. This book is just one way for Verduin to remember the important part Jellema played in not only bringing her to Hope as a profes- • Judith Ortiz-Cofer and sor, but also in fier life. Toi Derricotte, Visiting "It would have been a Friday Writers, Thursday March night several years ago when I went 6, 8 p.m.. Phelps dining A "TOAST' TO DEPARTED FRIENDS: English professor Kathleen room. Free. to his house for pea soup," she mused. Verduin, center, poses for the camera on her wedding day with former English faculty member R. • Pianist Fabio Bidini, Dirk Jellema, left, and his wife Mary Jellema, right, before his death from cancer three years ago. Pea soup with ham, a well as y Tuesday, March 11 at 8 p.m., pig-in-the-blankets, are notoriously Verduin has recently compiled ''True Things," a book of Jellema s writings. Dimnent Chapel. $12.50 Dutch cuisine. present is Jellema's continuous voted to memoirs of the well-loved In an article written for the adult, S10 seniors, $6 According to Verduin, Jellema, struggle to love God. man. In later sections Jellema's un- Reformed Journal printed in True students. a true-blooded Dutchman, was able Presented in Jellema's often flinching attitude towards the con- Things, Jellema states, tongue-in- • Percussionist Dr. Chris to both appreciate and gently mock blunt and always witty tone, the ditions of his disease, and his abil- cheek, "I want to utter public thanks Manning with Hope Wind and his often made fun of heritage. words and stories of the book are ity to kid about it are apparent. to my friends and neighbors who Jazz Ensembles, Wednesday, This love of Dutch culture is extremely entertaining to read. If she were able say one last seem finally to have gotten around March 12 at 8 p.m., Dimnent just one of the themes that runs Although his writing often thing to Jellema, Verduin said, she to doing what they should have Chapel, Free. through "True Things," published evokes laughter, feelings of expect- would tell him, "I never admired done long ago — namely letting the by Verduin and other members of ant death are present as well. you as much as I did in the months world at large know what a good • Dance 23, works by faculty the English Department. Toward the end of the book before you died. I will think of you guy I am." students & guest artist Benny some of the letters he wrote while when my time comes." "True Things" does exactly Bell, Thurs.-Sat., March 6-8, A love of nature, reading and Knickerbocker Theatre, $5 writing, the expansive range of hu- living out the last months of his can- Verduin is pleased with the that. adults. $4 faculty & senior, $3 manity, and just of life, are other cer are printed. book. Odds are that Jellema would 'True Things" is available in students. themes pervading the book. Also There is also a large section de- be as well. the Hope Geneva Bookstore.

Dance 23 to set the Knick in motion S».» FM One of the most heralded dance the annual dance concert. Five rapher Jesus Miranda who is also a events of the Hope College Dance plungers journey through the dance member of the Contemporary Mo- Listen to the new selection of variety Department's season is Dance 23. in this piece. tions Dance Company. shows on The Alternative This dance concert, to be pre- Gangsters don tap shoes in The piece revolves around leg- Mon. 9pm-12am: Brent & Brent spin live music sented on March 6 to 8 in the "Meet Me at Midnight," a choreo- ends of the Yuke rain forest Knickerbocker Theatre, will feature graphed piece by Hope alumni Terri nymphs. Tue. 9pm-12am: The Upper Room: Join host Amy Hall as she plays a smorgasboard of genres, includ- Filips. Guest artist Benny Bell will the best of Christian rock and dance ing tap, jazz, modem and ballet Visiting assistant professor perform two jazz pieces, "The 12am-2am: Three Times Lucky: Norm fuses together three songs in a row from your favorite artists all night long works by students, faculty and guest Julio E. Rivera has contributed "In- Witch Doctor" and 'The Minotaur." artists. candescent Moon." Bell has made an international Wed. 9pm-12am: The Variety Show with Dan McCue: a different Seven pieces will feature stu- Performed by a male trio, it name for himself as a jazz chore- format every week dents, and two piececs will be per- explores themes of grace and lyri- ographer, performer and instructor. formed by guest artist Benny Bell. cism. "The Witch Doctor" concerns a Thur. i2am-2am: Gothic Music with Katy & Nick to brighten up your Steven lannacone, assistant Strange pointe rhythms are in- witch doctor who seeks Petro, a god late night professor of Dance, choreographed volved in "Six Pointe Fox Trot," a of thunder, and finds Erzuli, a god- , the student dance titled, "Eine piece choreograpfied by Linda Gra- dess of love. Friday 9pm-12am: The Best fo the 80 s with Drew & Heretick Kleinescher Tanztheater (Es 1st ham, associate professor of dance. "The Minotaur" explores the 12am-2am: Catch a ride on The Mac Train Express with Steve as he spins the best in rap and R&B Shade)" which is his homage and Dawn Mcllhargey, adjunct creature of the minotaur. spoof of European Dance Theater professor of dance brings her jazz Tickets are available from the Sat. 9pm-12am: end the weekend with a bang: Katy plays the best theatre ticket office, and cost $5 for and its lies to German Expression- piece, "I Love You" together with in new alternative on her New Music Show istic Dance. the music of Peggy Lee, Nancy regular adult admission, $4 for se- Or listen during other times for the Best in Alternative Music "In the Still of the Night the Sinatra, and Natalie Cole. nior citizens and Hope faculty and Plungers Dance" is dance chair "Ninfas Del Yuke" is a mod- staff, and $3 for students. Maxine DeBruyn's contribution to em piece created by guest choreog- -Hope College News Service Two women to read and share world bits Two distinct women writers, ing," two books of poetry, "Terms Among her honors and awards Toi Derricotte and Judith Ortiz of Survival" and "Reaching for the include two fellowships from the Cofer, will arrive at Hope College Mainland," and "The Latin Deli: National Endowment for the Arts, to read in the Phelps Hall dining Prose and Poetry." a Pushcart Prize, and the Folger room on Thursday, March 6. Her most recent book is a col- Shakespeare Library Poetry Book Sponsored by the Visiting lection of short stories, "An Island Award. Writer's series and the college's Eva Like You: Stories of the Barrio." Derricotte is an associate pro- Leenhouts Pelgrim Meyer Lecture, The American Library Asso- fessor in the English Department at the reading is part of Hope's ciation named "An Island Like You: the University of Pittsburgh, and Alcohol Women's Week activities. Stories of the Barrio" a "Best Book she has also taught in the graduate The Eva Leenhouts Pelgrim of the Year, 1995-96." creative writing programs at New Meyer Lecture is an endowed col- She is associate professor of York University, George Mason affects your ability lege lectureship used annually to English and creative writing at the University and Old Dominion Uni- bring distinguished women in the University of Georgia. versity. to think clearly. arts and humanities to campus for Derricotte has published three In 1996 she co-founded, with Hope's Women's Week. collections of poetry: "Natural Comelius Eady, "Cave Canem," a Cofer is the author of a novel, Birth," "The Empress of the Death workshop retreat for African- 'The Line of the Sun," a collection House" and "Tender" will be pub- American poets. ^991 Mid-Slate Substance Abuse fACirlG AlCOMCl CONCERNS of essays and poetry, "Silent Danc- lished this year. -Hope News Service Cummibsion All nqhts reserved IHPOVJGM IGUCAltON March 5, I 997 Spotlight theAncho r Student meets new challenges following snowmobile screws to hold her bone in place. In But Thompson is beginning to A. SXR ASS BURGER two years, when the bone grows realize that she needs help in almost spotlight editor together, the rod will be removed. everything she does. For someone who's always been extremely inde- Megan Thompson ('97) is con- Complications with her lungs and pendent, this is difficult to adjust to. sumed with the usual second-se- a chipped hip bone kept Thompson "It's scary not being in control," mesler senior activiiies. The busi- in the hospital four days longer than she said. "I've never liked relying ness major has already had a few had been predicted. She then spent on people, but now I have no job interviews. She's also busy with a week at home, teaching herself 16 credit hours and Sigma Sigma how to shower and get dressed. choice." Her temporary helplessness was New Member Education. She's "Just this week I've been able to reinforced this past week when she looking forward to participating in put my shoes on myself," she said. flipped out of her wheelchair on the Vienna Summer School in May. Back at Hope since Feb. 22, Th- Lubbers ramp. "It made me realize But when Thompson goes to the ompson is currently using both I can't do everything on my own library to find a book for a paper, crutches and a wheelchair. Her doc- anymore," Thompson said. this ten-minute chore takes her over tors have told her to stay completely She now has more sympathy and an hour and a half to execute. When off her right leg for six to eight understanding for the handicapped she's ready to go weeks, and then students she's seen in her four years to class, she use it only mini- at Hope. needs someone mally for an- "A lot of people offer me their to help her ma- It's scary not being in other two help, but it's shocking how many neuver through months. She is control. I've never don't. I get weird looks from the heavy doors expecting to be liked relying on people. Cars don't stop for me when of Scott Hall. out of the s I need to cross the street," Thomp- After break- people, but now I wheelchair by son said. ing her femur in have no choice. Spring Break. Even the simplest tasks take her right thigh in Thompson's —Megan Thompson ('97) much longer than they did before. a serious snow- off-campus Injured Student Thompson gets frustrated with the mobile accident house is not elaborate arrangements necessary over Winter handicapped- for ordinary, daily things, like Break, Thompson has returned to accessible, and so she's been set up showering and getting to her class >Anc/7or photo by Zach Johnson Hope viewing the campus in a in a guest room on the first floor of on Eighth Street. whole new light — as a handi- Scott Hall. Her sorority sisters have WHAT WE TAKE FOR GRANTED: But Thompson is trying to get capped student. provided a support network, from Megan Thompson ('97) struggles with one of the heavy doors in "back into the swing of things" by Thompson broke her femur, one the new members, who have made Scott Hall, her new home after a snowmobiling accident left her of the hardest bones in the body to cheerful posters to decorate her more ACCIDENT on 8 in a wheelchair. break because of its strength. Fol- walls, to the actives, who run er- lowing the accident she endured a rands for her and help maneuver the Cuban storytellerto give legends life painful ride back to the main road wheelchair. merciless teasing by classmates organization's four members share with her snowmobile partner driv- "I need someone to pick me up A. SXRASSBURGER who dubbed him "Dorito" to re- officer duties and responsibilities ing the snowmobile. here and after classes," Thompson spotlight editor place his real nickname, Papito. among themselves. "My broken bone kept clanging said. "The doors in the dorm are so Bringing a well-known speaker Raised in a bilingual home, he "It's hard to get things done with together with every bump. 1 heavy! If I only had a few close to Hope's campus is a big job, even stopped speaking Spanish and only four of us," Pobuda said. screamed the whole way back," friends on campus, 1 don't think I for an organization the size of Stu- changed his name to Tony, the most The group hasn't sponsored an Thompson said. could make it." English-sounding name he could event of this magnitude in a long A week-long hospital stay fol- Louise Shumaker, the Director of dent Congress. time. "We saw Sacre on CNN last But what if the organization only think of. lowed, during which Thompson Disabled Student Services, has also year, and somehow we contacted has four members? But still, Sacre felt Cuban in a discovered exactly how this acci- been a strong source of support for Hope's Hispanic Student Organi- white world and white in a Cuban him. He lives in Chicago. Every- dent would affect her life. Thompson. zation (HSO) is busy adding the fi- world. thing just sort of followed from The ensuing surgery involved "She's been super helpful," Th- nal preparatory touches to tonight's It took a high school summer there," Pobuda said. two long cuts on her right leg, and ompson said. "She's the one who She hopes that next year will visiting bilingual speaker, Antonio with his grandmother in Miami's the insertion of a metal rod and two got me this apartment." prove more fruitful for HSO, as they Sacre, who arrives at Hope's cam- Little Havana to make him realize work to recruit new members of all pus with a magical gift for what a gift his heritage was. Thanks A New Student Paper Contest races. "We'd like also to bring more storytelling that few possess. to his grandmother's love for Combined with a strong pride in storytelling and legends, Sacre was of the community to Hope stu- RACE ISSUES dents," she said. "The Holland com- his heritage that's contagious, Sacre exposed to many of the stories he Any Hope Student may submit a paper emerges as one charismatic speaker. relates today. munity is a great resource for us, but our main focus is still on this adressing the issue of race. Apaper may be The organization is thrilled to Sacre went on to earn his master's research or a scholarly essay. Papers have Sacre visit. in Theater Arts at Northwestern, campus." The mission statement of HSO "He'll bring cultural awareness to honing his storytelling art by submitted for course work are allowed. talks about the benefits the group Applications are available in the Student those that hear him, but he'll be play writing and directing children's entertaining too," said Becky theater, conducting workshops, and can bring to Hope. Its members want to promote a Development Office. Pobuda ('98). "He'll provide an fulfilling residencies. better understanding of the His- easy way to learn about the His- Sacre also is enjoying a success- panic culture among students, and $50 Prize for Top Paper panic culture. Everyone should be ful acting career which encom- introduce that cultural richness to Paper Dealine: 3/12/97 able to learn this way." passes theater productions, movies, Sacre, whose father was Cuban, and television. them. Contact Derek Emerson in the Student Also, HSO tries to encourage stu- spent most of his childhood years He currently offers after-school Development Office for further information. dents to look at issues beyond cul- hiding his ethnicity, trying to avoid drama classes to youth-at-risk in a gang-ridden neighborhood in Chi- tural differences, focusing on the unique qualities that make Hispanic f?% OFF cago. Sacre feels he has a special bond and non-Hispanic students work with children, which will be evi- together for academic and social denced during his visit this after- unity. Antonio Sacre will provide a per- noon with Lincoln Elementary stu- fect opportunity to do just that. His dents. Students who don't speak Span- stories, entitled "All of my Wander- ings," will include folklore and leg- ish shouldn't let the term "bilin- CAM- gual" intimidate them, planners ends from his travels in Central and South America. The one-hour pro- said. WW worn "Sacre will speak both English gram will conclude with a question- 10 ™ wim Z and Spanish," Pobuda said. "But and-answer section. Sacre will be performing tonight, T/WNWG M tflii LOIION even if you don't speak Spanish, J/12-11 you'll still be able to understand his Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. in the lower level of Phelps. Admission is MM U stories." Tan Body Having Sacre speak at Hope is a free to all, and refreshments will be wmw/V major event for HSO. Currently the provided. March 6. I 997 the Anchor we survived the ditch, we can sur- OLLIE from I vive anything, especially a dead- strictly] classified. best interest of Hope College. The idea North said on his show. I believed that Congress would back it." line.—the yearbook babe Cook was invited along with Timo- When asked why he did not poll stu- Attention: We have current infor- of .using college resources to bring someone to campus with North's his- thy Pennings, associate professor of dents. Cook cited no time as the rea- mation regarding abortion, assisted Chachi: Kevin ate the brownies! If tory of illegal arms deals. Simon said, mathematics, to participate in North's son. he gets sick it's your fault. suicide, adoption, and Crisis was disturbing. show. North discussed his views on "A decision had to be made on the pregnincy centers. Contact: Right Hoffman Boys: Have you cleaned "We are aware that this resolution has freedom of speech and how this con- spot." he said. "If we wanted North to no bind on Congress," she said. "We troversy is not a rare occurrence for him. come we had to put in reservations im- to Life of Holland. 100 S. waverly the house yet? simply wanted to voice our opinion for Most faculty at the institutions he has mediately. Technically I don't have to Rd. 49423 Phone-396-1037. web Coke: It's almost here. I'm way too the record. We wanted you to know spoken at are against his visit, while poll the students or consult Congress if site:http://www.rtl.org or E-mail: most students are not. he said. But this I don't want to. That's why 1 have been proud..i love you...you mom what the faculty thinks." [email protected] Newly-appointed Student Congress is not the issue with Hope, as both stu- elected to this power position, to make Chicago Bunch: We need to meet member Eric Friedman (*97) seemed to dents and faculty feel strongly one way decisions on the spot if I have to." House for Rent: East Lansing. about trip and talk things out. Con- perceive the resolution as an attempt at or the other about North's pending visit. The conflict carried over into Mon- One block from MSU. 6 bedrooms, Pennings told North. day night's forum where students were tact us with times. How about Sun- intimidation and an abridgement of free homey, clean, comfortable space. speech. Andrew VanEden ('97). last year's given an opportunity via open micro- day or Wednesday 8ish? Ms. & Mr. Two beds, laundry. Call Susan "What we are attempting to do is to Congress vice president, expressed con- phone to ask questions of Cook. Marolt. President-elect provide a forum for Mr. North." cern about the process by which Cook and student representatives Jessica Harrison (517) 332-3398. and his executive board chose North. Nelson ('99). Katie Cindric ('98) and Bomber: where is the duffle bag? Freidman said. "And what you are at- Attn. Hope Entrepeneurs: Are tempting to do sounds like the biggest "Ryan Cook went straight to the Malt Fretz ('99). Do you think we'll see him on Sat? you serious about making money? suppression of free speech." President (Jacobson) without polling The purpose of the forum was for Simon disagreed. "This is nothing the students or consulting full Con- Congress to hear the students' voices, No buying or selling products, no Jimmy the Clown: Hey, Thanks more than a statement of the faculty's gress," VanEden said. "And Oliver not to debate the issue. This was not and you're cool even if you're not competition. Be the first one in at opinion." she said. "I'm confused now North was chosen simply because Ryan always successful with questions focus- Hope and then phone: (415)273- pierced. Beth as to what my role is here. I'm not here Cook wanted him to come." ing on how Congress went about ob- While Cook denied wrong motives, 3989 for more info, call Tom at High Lord of Death: Thanks for to debate. 1 don't have any interest in taining North. converting you to my side." more than twelve students and several Students and faculty continued to (616)399-3136. letting me lurk in your room. No Oliver North carried this issue over faculty voiced similar concerns at last question and debate where funds were To the most wonderful more squirrels! Bravo Queen of on his weekday radio talk show last week's Congress meeting. coming from. staff:Thanks for all the hard work Agony Thursday. Feb. 27, replying to the Prior to the forum on Monday, he The appearance is expected to cost answered VanEden's accusations. no more than $ 10.000, with $5,000 con- and the hours you've pulled this faculty's resolution against his proposed Jimmy: If you're wookin' puh nub visit and the references in the resolu- "1 didn't go in there [to the tributed from President John Jacobson's week! You guys are the best! If I got it tion to his shady past. president's office] telling him that Stu- discretionary fund and $500 from Pro- "We can debate this when I arrive at dent Congress had voted on bringing vost Jacob Nyenhuis' office. The stu- Hope College, because I can assure you in Ollie North." Cook said. "I simply dent activity fee is no longer factored SAC Silver Screen Series Presents: that I am coming one way or the other," asked him what he thought of the idea. in. but 64 percent of Jacobson's discre- tionary fund comes from tuition, ac- tale offorbidden love. cording to Cook. The committee that has been plan- cP ' Showing: It's a party... ning North's visit is now looking for outside funding and donations with pos- ,fO- j Fri. & Sat. 7pm, 9:30pm, MID at the student union desk. sible connections in the Grand Rapids 3pm area. j Sun Pan-Hel Office Hours Congress also released the results of a phone poll conducted following pub- iVi I Come chat with Pan-Hel reps about lic outcry. 462 students were polled with Admission: $2 82 percent of the student body in favor I Greek Life and sorority stuff. Concessions: $.50 of North's visit. Cook said. The survey was conducted by 16 people, each cov- ering three pages of the phone book of which 45 students were randomly cho- SAC's FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT sen and called. Only yes or no answers Monday 7-8 p.m. were recorded. A vote at tonight's Student Congress IS BACK. IXiesday 7-8 p.m. meeting will help to finalize or end Sac Presents: A celebration of the power plans surrounding the issue. Congress Thursday 7-8 p.m. will take a vote at 8 p.m. tonight in the This Friday . AyQ and Diversity of the _Sunday 7-9 p.m. Herrick Room. If students wish to ex- 8:30 pm petw- Human Spirit. press their opinion, they are encouraged All visits are kept confidential. to call their student representatives be- I"theKletz jyicC^ Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist 1 SnrinQ Break Hours 1 • ' VAN WYLEN MUSIC LIBRARY Try our new Thurs., March 13 8am-5pm 8am-5pm Chicken Sandwich Fri. March 14 8am-5pm (Closed until Sat. March 15 Closed March 24) $2,95 Sun. March 16 Closed Mon. March 17- with topping bar or Thurs. March 20 9am-6pm 1/2 Sandwich & Soup Fr. March 21 9am-5pm Sat. March 22 Closed Sun. March 23 Ipm-Midnight Coming Soon: Mon. March 24 8am-Midnight Sam-11pm Spring Break Survival 1 Easter Weekend Hours \ Kit Drawing VAN WYLEN MUSIC LIBRARY Thurs. March 27 8am-7pm 8am-5pm Drawing to be held on March 12. Fri. March 28 8am-5pm 8am-5pm Sat. March 29 Closed Closed Sun. March 30 7pm-Midnight Closed

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You Can Qualify To Receive Cuy iiUt M- Two Of The Most Widely Used Phooc( Credit Cards In The World Today! Sipumre. Want VISA & MasterCard Credit Cards? Guaranteed $10,000 In Credit! Sports Anchor March I 997 Hope wins MIAA; Denison is next 45 seconds left to bring his team to GLYN WILLIAMS within a point. He then stole the ball sports editor from a Calvin guard at about half Afler last Saturday's thrilling court, and coasted down the court MIAA tournament championship before being fouled while shooting. win over Calvin, the Flying Dutch- He made both of his free throws men men's basketball team is despite the Calvin fans chanting his forced to start over from day one. name. His shots gave Hope the lead On Thursday night Hope ven- with 22 seconds left and, more im- tures into the NCAA Division III portantly, gave Calvin the opportu- national tournament when they will nity for one last shot to win it all. host Denison University of Ohio, "After I made those free throws who finished the season with a 19- time didn't go fast enough," 6 record. Tipoff — Holstege said. "1 time is set for kept glancing up 7:30 p.m. at the at the clock to Dow Center. After I made those check the time and it just The Denison free throws time Big Red, who seemed like for- Anchor photo by Josh Neucks will compete in didn't go fast ever." t The Flying Dutchmen tennis team beat Wabash College 9-0 last Saturday after- their first ever na- enough. I kept The Knights' REACH : e Witt Tennis Center. The team was paced in part by Saum Rahimi ('97), who won hishi tional tournament center hit the rim noon in the DeWitt glancing up at the match in straightght sets 6-26-2,, (5-26-2. game, have the on his lay-up, and clock to check the makeup of then a bushel of B a 1 d'w i n - time and it just Hope players Men's tennis shuts out Wabash knocked the ball was captain Saum Rahimi ('97), trated. Wallace, the team seemed like forever. MIKE ZUIDEMA who defeated his opponent 6-2, 6- "We've focused strongly on be- that ended back out into the staff reporter —Joel Holstege ("98) ing controlled on the court in terms Hope's 26-game hands of a young 2. of emotions and trying to channel winning streak in 1995, assistant Calvin small forward. The cries of "nice serve" and "It definitely feels good to get a win," Rahimi said. "I wasn't that that, whether it be positive or nega- coach Tom Davelaar said Sunday He tossed up a three-pointer at "nice shot" were heard throughout worried about Western especially tive," Gorno said. "We're very con- night. the buzzer, but the ball rolled out the DeWitt Tennis Center as the trolled and disciplined." The Big Red. like Baldwin- of the cylinder. At that very instant men's tennis team defeated Wabash since against Ripon I lost the last set 7-5. If I hadn't lost that set, we Next up for will be the Univer- Wallace's 1995 team, have a 6'8" the floor of the Civic Center was College 9-0, Saturday, March I. would have won the match." sity of Chicago on Saturday, March forward that can control a game and filled with a sea of orange and blue. After season opening losses to Gorno was also pleased with the 8, which will be the last home a few guards that shoot the ball very "That's just the way the ball Western Michigan University and match before Spring Break. well. The Flying Dutchmen can bounces," Holstege said." It wasn't Ripon University, the Flying Dutch- victory by his team. "We played a lot better today," "We played them in a tournament surely use the emotion generated in so much a matter of having more men were victorious against Gorno said. "We let the lead out last year and had some close last weekend's 63-62 win over talent, because I think (Calvin) is Wabash in every singles and when we stepped out on the court." matches," Gorno said. 'They are an Calvin to prevent being upset in the just as talented a team as we are." doubles match. Gorno was also pleased with the improved team from last year and first round again. Holstege led all scorers with 24 "(Wabash is) a good team," said performance of fifth and sixth seed they didn't graduate anyone from The tournament championship points, seven rebounds, three as- head coach Steve Gorno. "They singles players Jens Milobinski last year." game could not have come any sists, three blocks, four steals, and aren't the caliber of Ripon but ('97) and Evan Llewellyn ('97). The teamstill has some challenge closer than last weekend's nail-biter only two turnovers. Dan they're a good solid team in the re- Each won their matches, with matches to play to determine the as the Knights were up by four, 62- VanHekken ('98) plugged in 13 gion." lineup and deal with injuries. 58, with a minute remaining and points off of 5/6 field goal shoot- Hope won every match convinc- scores of 6-1 and 6-0. With Hope winning every set in "The lineup is set in terms of were unable to convert on two last ing and two assists off the bench. ingly, despite playing without top each match and giving up a maxi- where they're playing, but we still second shots. Kris Merritt ('98) tossed in 12 seed Jeff MacDoniels ('98), who mum of five games in one set, the have some challenge matches," Joel Holstege ('98) drained a points, seven rebounds, three missed the match with an injury. Moving up a notch in the line-up Wabash players were visibly frus- Gorno said. three-pointeII tt-pwil liv-rl I1VS11from1 uithwe left .Jixasidev with blocks, and three assists. ^ Flying Dutch lose MIAA final, gain respect along way away into night. just care so much." and quit. But we just have so much lead did not diminish much at all. MIKE ZUIDEMA "They made their free throws and Morehouse's performance as a character that we refused to give LaGore's three-pointer with 7:40 staff reporter that is what championship teams first year coach has garnered many up." left brought the score to 48-42, Alpa's lead and her four-point play do," Morehouse said. "They make Head coach Brian Morehouse's compliments from around the The Flying Dutch got into foul with 1:46 to play clipped the Scots' their free throws when it counts. Flying Dutch women's basketball MIAA. trouble early in the second half, as lead to just four. (Alma) has the makeup to go a long team ended their joy ride of a sea- "If there were a Coach of the Year Hosford picked up her fourth foul "In the second half we played way. They have a lot of components son with a loss to Alma, 65-56 in award in this league, Brian with 17:32 left to play, and 6'0" with more poise, purpose, and pas- that should take them far in the na- the MIAA championship last week- Morehouse should get it," said Danielle Hop (*97) was called for sion and we did not quit at all, ever," tional tournament." end. The Dutch finished with a 15- Alma head coach Charles Goffnet. her fourth foul just over a minute Morehouse said. "But, it doesn't Timmer and LaGore both scored 11 overall record, 7-6 in the league. "He-has done some phenomenal later. So, with the score already 40- matter how many points you lose 13 points and grabbed six rebounds. Hope spent the things with his 27 Morehouse was forced to go to by, just simply that you lost." LaGore added four assists off the whole season on a team and they his well stocked bench. However, Alma's 72 percent free bench and Kristen Hosford ('98) roller coaster, as have improved Johanna LaGore ('97) and Lisa throw shooting proved too much for scored 10 points for the Flying they lost their first so much since Hoekstra ('00) came in. but they If there were a Hope to handle and they slipped Dutch. two games to the beginning proved to not be enough, as Alma's tough Division II coach of the year of the year. ACCIDENT from 6 teams Grand Val- award in this They are going catching up with missed classes, how I'm doing, or even an offer of ley and Ferris, but to be a very league, Brian participating in New Member Edu- help, but I don't want everyone's then won four good team next cation, and searching for a job. pity," she said. straight to get the Morehouse should year for sure." She's already had two job inter- Thompson's doctors say that ball rolling on the get it. Hope forced views since she's been back. she'll be able to run normally in a season. In their Alma to fight —Charles Goffnet Although her life has changed, year from now, although she may first two games, early on, as a Alma head coach Thompson is still determined to be hesitant to play the contact sports the Flying Dutch Lisa Timmer graduate on time and participate in she loves for awhile after that. averaged below ('97) lay-up Vienna Summer School, although Yet Thompson does have con- 20 percent shooting from the field from Tara Hosford's ('98) pass gave she's a bit worried about being crete plans for herself, the most and more than 20 turnovers per the Dutch a 14-13 lead, but that handicapped in a European coun- important scheduled for May. game. In the championship game would prove to be the last time they try. "My biggest goal is to make it Hope shot better than 38 percent would have control. But she isn't looking for people's across the stage at graduation with- and gave up only 16 turnovers. The Scots went on a 11 -3 run over sympathy. out any aiding walking devices," Thai's quite an improvement. the next few minutes and never "I would rather have questions on she said. "We cut down on turnovers down looked back. Alma had the lead at the stretch, improved our shooting, halftime, 33-20. and just got better," Morehouse "We got really frustrated in the Opening Day of baseball is only a month away. said. "I am very proud of my kids first half," Morehouse said. "We 1st Tigers home game April 7 Plan now! and they have had a great year. They could have easily just rolled over