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Volume 77, Number 1 21 September 1984 British Authors to Speak on Campus he discusses his Christian faith. A leadership team-John and The Greatness of Christ is one of Evangeline Paterson, University his most recent books. of Leicester, England-will visit Evangeline Paterson is a poet, Houghton College this fall under author and co€ditor of a magazine, the sponsorship of the Christian Other Poetry. Her poems have been College Consortium. They will be published widely in Britain and on the campus Thursday and Fri- occasionally in America. She con- day, September 27 and 28. ducts a monthly workshop on The topic for Professor Pater- poetry in Leicester. Her works son's chapel address is "World have been included in the Anthology Resources: Is There a Christian of Magazine Verse and Yearbook Solution?" He will address aspects of A merican Poetry. of world poverty from the perspec- The Patersons will share jointly live of a Christian geographer and in one presentation on campus, look at some of the technical ob- 'I'he Poet and the City in America." Professors Did Frasier, Richard Perkins and Richard Halberg stacles to an easy solution. While They will examine the treatment on the campus he also will discuss attended a conference at Gordon College this summer discussing prob- of the theme, "The City" by "Human Geography and Ideolo- lems of teaching about world issues within a Christian setting. American poets from Whitman gical Connict," dealing with issues onward. This will be Thursday, such as Mandsm in today's world. at 8 p.m. in Fancher Auditorium. Paterson is the author of several Individual appointments to meet Faculty Attend First books, including a recently updated with them can be made through 7th edition of the geography of the academic dean's office. The Institute North America, and a number of Patersons will also be speaking volumes published by IVF in which to classes Friday. Pacific University, and Dr. David While students were on summer Brandt, Dean of Messiah College. Editor Reporters vacation, Houghton professors Fifty-five scholars from Censor- Thea R. Hurd Jeff Crocker Richard Perkins, David Frasier, tium campuses worked together Managing Editor Ned Farnswonh and Richard Halberg spent an in- for a week on the implications of Sally L. Parker Noel Fleming tensive week at Gordon College the theme for their classroom teach- News Editor Cheryl Freeman in the first Advanced Institute on ing opportunities. Each one as- Bryan A. Vosseler Jonathan Lightfoot Faith, karning, and Living spon- sessed the global aspects of Christ- Photo Editor Eric Lund sored by the Christian College ian involvement in society from Eric Moyer Beth Markell Consortium. the perspective of his/her academic Sports Editor Jon Merrill They worked upon Stage IIIof the discipline and understanding of Vincent Coniglio Lynne Ross Christian college in America, a the Scriptuss. Business pdessor Fine Arts Editor Glenn Rutland designation devised by the primary Richard Halberg noted that the Gerry A. Szymanski Heather Toth Institute lecturer, Dr. Nicholas conference presented "an oppor- Production Manager Bill Wichterman Wolterstorff, Proessor of Philoso- tunity to think about how it's pos- Sharon L. Regal Photographers phy at Calvin College. According sible to merge my academic dis- Circulation Manager Vincent Coniglio to him, Stage I of evangelical cipline and views on capitalism Susan Winter Jeff Crocker higher education focused upon together with Biblical teaching Business Manager piety and evangelism and Stage n Production and still help poor nations." Ken Baldes Lorry Armold upon culture, without losing the Mornings werespentinplenary Advisor Julaine B. Swithers earlier emphasis. In Wolterstorffs sessions and formal presentations Paul D. Young Lorena P. Keely judgment, the Christian college while afternoons were devoted to Business Advisor at the end of the Wth century must Mary Anne Parker small affinity group in-depth dis- David Frasier stress the Christian in society, cussion. Halberg felt that the Jean Kephart while retaining both of the earlier "mutual exchange was challeng- Jim Logan emphases. Hence his lectures at ing." The results will be shared by Jeff Kushkowskl the Consortium Institute were en- the participating Houghton pro- The Houghton Star is a weekly necessarily represent the views titled "Interdisciplinary and Bib- fessors during the year. Their Publication representing the voice of the Starorof Houghton College. lical Perspectives on Economic approach will reflect the inter- of the students of Houghton The Star encourages signed letters Justice, Nationalism and Modern disciplinary nature of their work. College. The Star encourages to the editor; however, the editor Capitalism." Dr. Wolterstorff was Fifteen different academic dis- thought, discussion and the free reserves the right to edit all joined by two other lecturers, ciplines were represented at the exchange of opinion; but opinions contributions. All letters must Dr. Carl Sine, futurist of Seattle Consortium program. and ideas expressed herein do not be submitted by 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. 2 interview Bence: Spiritual Needs Remain

STAR: Dr. Bence, what's it like for a 1966 graduate like yourself to return to commit our all to Jesus, and the third night we're called into full-time to a 1984 Houghton College? I'm sure you have noticed differences, some Christian service. In three nights you went from a baby to a full-grown of them expected. Did you have any fears? person. That kind of norm was often imposed upon people and expected. What I've come to discover is that there is a whole element of timing in BENCE: It's intimidating. It's a situation in which you have a fair amount the matter of spiritual growth. Timing that's related not only to a span of dreacl before you come. Most people would think it's related to the pro- before maturity, but also to one's spiritual duration does have something hristian faith. fessors-speaking to your former professors. But most of them are al- to say about their intellectual, cultural, and physical development as well. 'hrist is one of ready gone. It was eighteen years ago when I left here. What my biggest We seem to live in a system that imposes adulthood on adolescents. concern has been is my tendency to project the Houghton of 1966 into This applies to Christian adulthood on the young Christian when they rson is a poet, everything I say and do. 11 I was on another campus, I wouldn't be making aren't necessarily ready for it. d a maganne, the kind of transferences and identities from my college days. 1 would ems have been simply go to Wheaton and talk to the Wheaton students of 1984. When I STAR: But isn't our spiritual growth like a doorway? We as Christians n Britain and come to Houghton, I'm so wrapped up in the nostalgia that I end up often open new doors but never actually pass through them. Whether this erica. She con- talking to my peers and my class and then totally miss the point, that is, is a lack of a burning desire to grow, I don't know. but without a desire workshop on where the students of 1984 are today. The biggest struggle in my mind and personal commitment, how can spiritual growth take place? r. Her works was to isolate Wesley Chapel, forget about the quad, and to realize that 1 the Anthology I was talking to a group of modern day collegians and not to the people BENCE This is where culture plays into the Christian campus. In the and Yearbook of twenty years ago. 60's, because of the Vietnam issue, students felt life intensely. At Hough- ton there was an intensity that became almost legendary. The problem 1 share jointly STAR: Keeping in mind the value and cultural standard differences of with our society today is apathy, which seems to be settling in. We're this day, in what ways do they affect your emphasis on spiritual growth? living in prosperous times, we're basically at peace, and it's well-docu mented that collegians today are wrapped up in themselves and a "who y in America." the treatment BENCE: Although values and cultural standards are different, spjritual cares about the rest of the world" attitude. That transfers immediately to the spiritual life. There's a lack of passion, of intensity. he City" by needs will always remain basic. The problem is in how one translates, om Whitman and it is a translation procegs of saying we were just as preoccupied with be Thursday, sexuality and other cliches of rebellion at Houghton in the 60's as any r Auditorium. student is today. Biology doesn't change. But the way those feelings are nents to meet expressed and what it means to cope with it are quite different. Views in our day, especially if you were talking about world issues, centered nade through around civil rights. The issue today might be militarism or disarmament. The idea of spiritual 's office. The But they're the same struggles that are being asked about. How does a be speaking Christian relate to a basically secular world that is evident here on this growth shouldn't be campus as well as out in society? Therefore, my concern has been with spiritual growth. The idea of spiritual growth shouldn't be such a crisis. Afterall, it isamust. such a crisis.

Jeff Crocker j Farnsworth STAR: What do you mean when you say, spiritual growth shouldn't be such acrisis? After all, it is a must. 4oel Fleming 3ryl Freeman BENCE: The background for that-partially irs reaction to when I was ian Lightfoot Eric Lund growing up. As I grew up we tended to be much more pre-occupied with certajn crisis events. For instance, I remember going to a youth camp and Beth Markell STAR: If I were to place myself in the position of representing the whole the first night we're supposed to be saved, the second night we're supposed Jon Merrill student body as a Christian, how cguld I become more intense? Lynne Ross lenn Rutland BENCE: A great beginning is rdflection. Just sitting down and asking leather Toth yourself each evening, "What is the meaning of the events that took Wichterman place in my life today?" Consider what Bible passages you read, what lectures you listened to. The real spiritual growth doesn't come when we :ent Coniglio read a chapter a day but when we apply that chapter and ask ourselves Jeff Crocker how it really affects us. Don't just pray for fifteen minutes but also think seriously, "What are the implications of those prayers-what if God answers them?" Reflect on the Christian life. Look at Psalm 1. But don't .orry Armold look for immediate grati fication the way society stresses. 18. Swithers ena P. Keely STAR: What if 1 were a new Christian. Jesus made profound statements Anne Parker F- like "I am the way, the truth, and the life," and "Pick up your cross and ean Kephart follow me". What are the implications of such statements to spiritual Jim Logan growth?

1 the views BENCE Well, l think there's a danger of putting together all of the ethical ton College. actions like picking up the cross before actually establishing a relation- ship with Christ. One must understand some basic doctrine. Goals and priorities must be rearranged around Jesus. Some people pose the to edit all question "So what if Jesus is the way'?" without actually considering what itters must they are asking. Someday that "so what" that Jesus made will have to be faced. There's no need for anybody to wait-there may not be time to .m. Tuesday. wait. So face the question today-don't wait. 3 New Technology Links Campuses

tions across this system, and take by Jonathan Robords Lightfoot only a split second to go the dis- The two campuses of Houghton tance. College will be made one by the Both Shannon and Beardsley end of September when the new see the Link as a unifying factor Interactive Communication Link between the campuses. Students begins running. will get to see and know each other The system, a two-way, audio- over the television screen. And if visual in full color, will allow one a student happens to transfer to professor to teach two different the other campus they already classes at both campuses together have someone they know. They as one class, eliminating the need will feel a part of the same college. to commute between the two camp- The forty-five mile distance be- The Brookside bridge, damaged by summer jloods, remains impassabl uses. tweenthe campuses created a need until further repairs are completed. According to Dean Fred Shannon for the system. Many professors and Dr. Willis Beardsley, the rea- found themselves straddled with a son for choosing two-way audio- three hour round-trip drive be- visual color is its more creative tween the campuses. At a cost of Floods Destroy dramatics and psychology, which $300,000, funded by a gift from a other systems could not provide. friend of the college and its match- Brookside Bridge Unlike any of the other systems ing government grant, the Link found in the United States, the In- will solve this problem. creek, the responsibility for teractive Communication Link will In addition to its television capa- by Ned Farnsworth repairs lies with the College, since be just as live and complete as the city, the system will also contain Along with kees and assorted the structure is College property. two-way television used to inter- a telephone and computer link. debris, the mid-June flooding of According to Kenneth Nielson, view people on the morning news The offices at the two campuses Houghton Creek washed out a College treasurer responsible for shows. can call each other as a local call, section of Brookside bridge. the project, the repairs which are The transmission of the signal while the computers can act as Run off from a steady, thirty six scheduled to begin within a week is being done by four microwave one computer system. hour rainstorm poured into the could have cost up to $20,000 domes. Two of the domes, the one Three rooms at the main campus creek, bringing with it logs and through an outside firm. With at the suburban campus, and the are being readied for use of the branches. This debris blocked the College maintenence staff one above the fire escape at Shena- television hook-up. Two of these Oow of the stream under the bridge. working fcooperation with two wana on the main campus, are rooms are in the science building, The weight of this water piling local men, that figure will be cut ned by the college. The two mid- and the other is the television room up tore at the structure's foundation inhalf. dle transmission towers, one in in the campus center basement. and eventually caused its collaspe. While construction is underway, Short Tract and the other in Orange- The final testing of the system When the section of the bridge those off-campus students who ville, are private towers the school and the precise_alignment of the gave way, a wall of water rushed do not care to leap the creek is renting. Two signals travel microwave domes is already in downstream, going over Campus will continue to leave their homes simultaneously in opposite direc- progress. Drive and Route 19. five minutes earlier to compen- Although the State Highway sate for the extra distance they Department has since dredged the must walk. Houghton Welcomes New Faculty

pfessor Of Biology. He completed teaches rather than a teacher who by Cheryl Freeman College, where she earned her un- two years of graduate study in writes." Houghton College has hired two dergraduate degree in English in microbiology at the University of Miss Susan Randall is new to new personnel and seven new pro- 1968. She a]so received her master's New Hampshire. Ever since 1978, the Music Department. She was a fessors for the 1984-1985 school degree from SUNY Geneseo in he's been New England Director D.M.A. candidate at Eastman year. 1972. She taught public high school of Quality Control for the National School of Music in Rochester, NY Dr. Paul Leavenworth assumes English in New York, New Jersey, Farmers Organization at Rochest- She is the assistant professor of duties as Associate Dean of Stu- and North Carolina for ten years. er, NH. He appreciates the under- Organ. dents. He has just completed an A 1972 Houghton graduate, Dr. standing, concern, and friendliness Interim instructors of Art are Ed.D. in counseling psychology David Meade, is an interim assis- of the students and professors of Mark Anderson and Bruce Johnson. at the College of William and Mary tant professor of New Testament. Houghton. Anderson completed his under- in Williamsburg, VA. He earned his M.D. at Gordon- Dr. James Zoller, assistant pro- gracimte work at Asb,ry and earned In Luckey Building, Dr. G. Blair Ci,wdl in 1975, his Th. M. at Prince- fessor of Writing and Literature, an MFA degree in painting and Dowden has taken office as Vice ton Theological Seminary, and his earned his bachelor's degree from drawing at the University of Tenne- President in DeVelopment Dowden Ph. D. at the University of Notting- the University of New Hampshire, ssee. Presently, he is working on comes to Houghton from Taylor ham in England. This is Meade's his master's from San Francisco his portfolio and hopes to work in University in Upland, IN, where he first full-time job as a professor, University, and his doctorate in galleries in New York City next was special assistant to the Presi- and he enjoys it. "It's great to work Englkh from SUNY Albany in 1964. year. dent. with such a good faculty at a good Although he wrote in high school, Johnson received an M.F.A Fiegl Kauffman, an interim in- school." he started writing seriously in award in studio art and ceramics structor of writing, grew up in Mr. Charles Purvis, a 1975 Hough- college. He writes mainly poetry from Southern Illinois University Houghton and attended Houghton ton graduate, is interim assistant and fiction. "I am a writer who at Edwardsville. Covering All Corners The Bottom Line

Rich Rose by Jon Merrill President Ronald Reagan announced in a news conference last Album Title: Tuesday that he will meet with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko Artist: Wang Chung at the White House on September 28. Reagen said his highest priority : Ge/fen going into the meeting is to find "ways to reduce the level of arms and to improve our working relationship with the Soviet Union." The Gromy- The debut album from this British band begins with the popular cut ko visit will be the first meeting President Reagan has had with a top- "," a simple but driving love song, thus establishing the level Soviet official since he took office. Having been pressured by new music sound of Points on the Curve. Make no mistake, though, for Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale for failing to dis- the album is far from simple. The music is bare and minimal, but very cuss with the Soviets on the issues of arms control and peace, Reagan's tight. This is accomplished through the use of several forms of drums announcement will be a positive factor in his quest for reelection. and percussion, and an obvious, sometimes dominating, bass line. Furthermore, most Soviet analysts are speculating that the Kremlin Lyrically, , and Darren Costin have penned a is convinced of a Reagan victory in November, and already preparing positive outlook on several crucial issues of life, such as love, friendship, to deal with the President for another four years. patience, and relationships. The bottom line is: Points on the Curve is Early this week, Prime Minister·Elect Brian Mulroney, will be sworn well worth the investment. ns impassabl in as Canada's new leader. Mulroney, head of the Progressive-Conser- vatives Party, led his party to a landslide victory against Liberal Prime Minister John Turner in the September 4 general elections. The P-C's swept the Liberals by winning 211 out of the 282 seats and a clear majority in the Canadian Parliament. With only one year experience in Simme Hopes for Unity Parliament, Mulroney obtained leadership Of the P-C's quickly and took advantage cif the country's stagnant economy to defeat the Liberals who had controlled the House of Commons for the last twenty-six years. Mulroney promised to halt the trend of federal intervention, isibility for increase trade with the U.S., strengthen the armed forces of Canada, College, since and take a greater responsibility in NATO, all of which will greatly ge property. please the Reagan Administration. ieth Nielson, Israel's new national unity coalition, the Labor and Likud Parties, sponsible for will soon be presented for a vote of con fidence in the Israeli Knesset. irs which are labor Party leader, Shimon Peres, and outgoing Prime Minister Yitzhak iithin a week Shamir, leader of the Likud Party, met last Wednesday. Prospects p to $20,000 looked hopeful for the formation of a majority bloc of sixty-one or firm. With more seats in the Parliament. Having been without a government since ence staff the Israeli general election last July, the coalition's supporters are :ion with two optimistic that all the obstacles have been cleared to install the new -e will be cut unified government. is underway, Who you gonna call? Senate Secretary Dwight Healy, Vice-President tudents who Marc Troeger, President Kevin Simme. and Treasurer Fred Francis p the creek await your input and suggestions for this year's Senate. 3 their homes Houghton Students Hear · to compen- listance they 75 percent effort from the senators. Reagan by Kevin Simme I don't believe that we do anything Student Senate 198+85 is looking more than come to meetings, dis- at an uphill year. We were handed cuss things we have no business a fairly sizeable deficit, organiza- discussing, and go back to studying. people from going to charity. by Mary Beekley, Victor Claar, tion is a bit loose, and we are try- If we can get senators doing more and Norm Smith Following Rep. Kemp, U.S. Sena- teacher who ing to initiate several new pro- than the bare minimum required tor Alfonse D'Amato addressed The dedication ceremony for an grams. So, until we get settled in to fulfill their positions, then we 111 is new to apartment facility in Buffalo pro- the gathering, stressing that Amer- it may be a little haphazard. are on our way to reaching this nt. She was a vided the setting for addresses by ica is "the best nation, helping Although we have a few begin- goal. President Ronald Reagan and other not only those within its borders, ning difficulties, it is my feeling Some specific goals I came up but those outside as well." chester, NY. top government officials on Wed- that God is going to be working with deal with the ministry of Stu- D'Amato then introduced Mr. professor of nesday, September 12. Twelve quite clearly in and through the dent Senate. One, I would like to Houghton College students attended Reagan, who presented a fifteen Houghton students this year. see Student Senate sponsor the 24- s of Art are the ceremony. minute speech aimed at Democrat- I'm hoping that some of the goals hour Prayer Vigil at the end of ·uce Johnson. The Santa Maria Towers, a high- ic voters. I have will complement my feel- each semester. Two, I'd like to see I his under- rise apartment complex for the "Now to all those Democrats ings. The first general goal I came the coffeehouse ministry given handicapped and elderly, was co- who have been loyal to the party up with is to get all organizations, part of the Student Activity Fee painting and financed by the Department of of FDR, Harry Truman, and JFK, clubs, and dorm councils working so that it can stand on its own. Housing and Urban Development, but who believe that its current together. It seems simple that if Finally, I'd like to see us receive and the Catholic diocese of Buffalo. leaders have changed the party- we depend on each other, not on $500 more for our charity drive than we did last year. as to work in Republican Congressman Jack that they no longer stand firmly ourselves, and if we combine ideas Kemp spoke first, emphasizing for America's responsibilities in the and funds, our programs will be I believe that I have been. given the bi-partisan cooperation in the world, that they no longer protect much better attended. There will this pOGition because of my ability to get things done. I was being pre- an M.F.A project. "There are no politics in the working people of this country- be a unity built up, and a more pared all summer for this year's nd ceramics helping your neighbor," he stated, we say to them, 'Join us,"' Reagan positive attitude on campus. task-and with God's help we'll adding the biblical quotation that said. The second general goal is a per- have a great year together. the noblest charity is to prevent Although the President never sonal one. I want to get at least 5 Sports J.V. Soccer Bows to Genesee Comm.

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by Eric Lund with an assist from Clark. On Wednesday, September 12 While stopping a shot, Kangas the Houghton JV men's soccer received a kick from a Genesee team dropped-a-home game to player. Coach Halberg checked on Genesee Community College with his condition. Although able to a score of 5-2. continue playing, Kangas had to Three minutes into the game, leave the game, due to the coach Geneseo scored the first goal coming on to the field. Lacking of the game on Houghton's Tim a regular back-up goalie, Mark Kangas. Genesee maintained Estep filled the position. After control of the ball and scored Geneseo scored a fourth goal, Houghton's Barb Felder ( right) clashes with a U of R Player. again after eighteen minutes of Kangas returned to the field. Three play. With Houghton's defense minutes later Genesee scored the out of position, GCC scored final goal. Hockey Struggles a third time before the half-time The loss was tough for the mostly buzzer. freshman team. Yet this first Shortly into the second half, experience with a college level With Young Team Billy Clark scored for Houghton, soccer game will leave the squad bringing the score to 3-1. Several with a basis for improvement. by Lynne Ross victory "a team effort " Again, the Houghton College The Highlanders next lost a women's field hockey team opens tough match 2-0 to the University Experience Keys their season with a young team. of Rochester September 17. U of Only seven veterans return this R scored both goals in the first year, with young, inexperienced half. Houghton's defense then came Volleyball Win players filling out the roster. back strong and shut out U of R's This year's team looks promising The team's inexperience showed offense during the second half. The by Beth Markell with five retinning starters: senior in its season-opening 5-0 loss to Highlanders played an even match The women's varsity volleyball cocaptains Lisa I,eth-Steenson and William Smith September 7. The against their opponent, showing team opened its season Saturday, Cindy Brenner, and juniors Climen- team rebounded and came back improvement in all areas. September 15, with wins over D'- haga, Beth Markell, and Laura strong with a 24 victory over St. Houghton's season looks tough, Youville and Keuka Colleges. Trasher. Sophomore Virnna Vidau- Bonaventure September 10. Ndunge but the team improves with each The Highlanders started their rri completes the line-up. Kiiti scored both Highlander goals game. They will travel to Virginia match against D'Youville by shut- Returning sophomores Eileen in the second half. Senior Peggy September 21 and 22 to play Bridge- ting out their opponent 15-0. Crys- Reed, Kathy Wilmot and freshmen Wraight earned her first shut out. water and Eastern Mennonite tal Climenhaga served all 15 points Amy Brooks, Sonja Covert, Lisa Cocaptain Barb Felder called the College. The team won its second game 15-5. Frase, and Lynn Leathers supply Keuka College tried to break the depth the team will need. Houghton's strong start, but fell Houghton will host Roberts and short 15-2 and 15-7, allowing the Fredonia at their first home game, Highlanders to sweep the match. Wednesday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m.

it was a team effort.

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Ndunge Kiiti leads the team downtield during Houghton's 2-0 loss to uofR. n 6 Editorial

We Can't Change the Weather

It's too easy to complain about Houghton. I'm not alone when I mutter, and Senate president Kevin Simme cite their experiences to support "I hate it here. The weather's awful. I'm getting fat. There's nothing to involvement Savopoulous shared that ACO has made college so different do except study. I probably won't find a job when I graduate. I should for him that people at home have noticed the change in his maturity. have gone to a state school closer to civilization with more opportunities Perry said she has experienced more of her personal growth in outreach and fewer cliques." Then I sit around, make plans for vacation, gain thaninherclasses. Simmestateditanotherway: ten pounds, and wonder why I ever came to a college in the country. "We can just live our lives, or we can try to improve them by giving If I, and my co-complainers, thought objectively though, we would 100 percent and being involved. No one will remember what we were realize that we're to blame. Personally, I can carry an umbrella, eat members of, but what we did as members. Preparing for life is actually less icecream, and get involved. Inertia and apathy can be exchanged living. Unless we're involved, we're not pdcking up everything available." , for practical experience and action. Now, we know we should be involved, but we may grumble that we There are the extremely optimistic, who border on psychotic, that come can't do anything because of the cliques on campus. One of the reasons to Houghton to find a mate, but most students attend college to prepare it seems like the same people run everything is that they do. This for life, and specifically for a job. Thus we strive for the 4.0 that should "clique-ishness" is not planned. When no one else decides to adopt re- guarantee us an office, a practice, or a best-seller. But, according to sponsibility, the recognized leaders step in to get the job done. Instead Dr. Michael Lastoria, interviewers are not looking for students only of faulting them by complaining that they're trying to run the school, k with A's but also with experience in leadership, problem-solving, and we should ask how we can help, get involved, and gain practical ex- p interpersonal skills. A high G.P.A. definitely helps, but extracurricular perience. activities give otherwise equally qualified students an edge. Paul Leavenworth, Associate Dean of Student Development, men- By joining a campus organization such as the Boulder, intramurals, tioned that one person can't change the world, society, or even Alle- SFMF, Students for Mondale, Student Senate, or any other opportunities gany County, but one person can influence and help another. available, we can develop marketable skills, friendships, a sense of Complaining about Houghton is easy. But, we shouldn't complain community, and a worthy excuse to ignore the books for a couple of until weactually try to improve Houghton with our talents and efforts. hours. ACO president Sotiere Savopoulous, CSO president Janet Perry, We can't change the weather, but we canchange ourselves. F ext lost a Thea Hurd University er 17. U of in the first Man on the Street Jeff Crocker 3 then came iut U of R's td half. The even match it, showing What surprised you the most about Houghton College?

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