Th e Spectator September 21, 2012 Volume 97, Issue 1 September 21, 2012 16 Sports Students are upset about 2book disposal Football starts out conference play 2-0 The new dean of students SPECTATOR 3looks forward to academic year Theater debuts its 7season of dark performances McPherson College 8 welcomes new faculty and staff Keeping stress 11 down in college by ridding of monkeys How you can survive 12a zombie Photo by Ashley Sinness apocalypse Offense led by Jake Snodgrass, sr. quarterback, waits for the snap against the Southwestern Moundbuilders. The Bulldogs beat the Moundbuilders 40-21. There next game will be Sep. 22. against Friends University at home. Friends was voted second while the Bulldogs were voted ninth and eighth in rank in conference. Men’s BRITTANY PITTAS Jimmy Wilson who recorded fi ve tackles. Entering their second conference game the game against Southwestern. soccer Spectator Staff Senior Allen Colbert had two interceptions of the season, the Bulldogs looked just With the momentum in the Bulldogs’ still on a in the outing. Offensively senior quarter- as impressive beating the Southwestern favor, they are set to host the Friends 15 The media and coaches of the KCAC back Jake Snodgrass had a 18-27 perfor- Moundbuilders 40-21. For the second University Falcons Saturday, Sept. 22 at straight win voted McPherson football as ninth and mance, leading him to KCAC offensive consecutive week, Pomele was able to home. Friends who is 1-0 in conference eighth in the conference. Three games into player of the week. Senior Julius Record pummel through the defense and score was voted second in the KCAC by the the season, the Bulldogs are proving them led the passing game with eight catches two touchdowns. However, it was sopho- media. Football all wrong on Aug. 1. The Bulldogs have for 55 yards. Junior Havelock Pomele was more Terrance Jones who led the ground “They’re the top running team in the starts started the season 2-1, 2-0 in KCAC play. able to dominate the ground rushing for game, rushing for 109 yards on 7 carries conference, so we’re really looking to stop season Their fi rst conference victory was against 178 yards and scoring both touchdowns of and scoring a touchdown. Snodgrass was the run,” senior Aaron Edwards, defensive 16 nationally ranked Bethany College where the game. able to fi nd junior Paul Rotering 8 times back, said. perfectly coach Pete Sterbick marked his fi rst career “The line was a big help in the game, for a total of 118 yards and two touch- “The way we practice is the way we are victory shutting out the Swedes, 14-0. The because in order to move the ball, our line downs. Defensively, junior Cole Long and going to play,” Pomele said. “Work hard, Women’s soccer starts strong and improves dominating defense was lead by freshman needs to be on point,” Pomele said. junior Micah Roehl each had 11 tackles in play hard.” 2 Th e Spectator News September 21, 2012 September 21, 2012 Sports Th e Spectator 15 NEWS BRIEFS Students upset at book disposal Mens soccer keeps winning streak Blake Reed Internet Explorer bug Toro then brought the score higher with Scholarship LAURINA HANNAN pages can be recycled. The slick pages follow proper ways of expression.” his fi rst goal of the season. found and exploited Editor-in-Chief of the bound periodicals cannot be re- James started an online petition to enact “We played well as a team,” Fernado MIKAYLA ABBOTT cycled at the local McPherson Area Solid a student council to approve of materials Gonzalez, fr., goalkeeper said. “We really Spectator Staff After removing books from shelves, Waste Utility so the periodicals are thrown disposed of from the library. knew how to move together as a team.” Dave Gitchell, director of Miller Library staff continues to dispose away. As of Sept. 19, there were 23 online McPherson kept BCU’s goalkeeper During half time of the Blake Reed Me- computer services, alerted of books and bound periodicals after in- For disposal, books are torn up so the signatures. Supporters can fi nd the peti- busy, recording 11 shots on goal out of morial Football game, McPherson College students that there is a “criti- ability to fi nd charities or organizations pages can be recycled and covers thrown tion at http://www.change.org/petitions/ their 18 total. KCAC Defensive Player- President Michael Schneider and the par- cal vulnerability currently be- to accept large numbers of books. Some away. The slick pages of the bound pe- mcpherson-college-we-want-books-left- of-the-Week, Taylor Parrott, logged the ents of Blake Reed awarded James Temaat ing exploited in most versions McPherson College students are upset riodicals cannot be recycled at the local in-our-library. shutout, making three saves. The Bull- the Blake Reed Memorial Scholarship. of their Internet Explorer.” He with the disposal process. McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility, so “If we couldn’t have the council, I would dog’s defense held the Chargers to only “It was an honor to receive the scholar- recommended students use Mary Hester, director of library services, periodicals are thrown away. like there to be some sort of transparency fi ve shots the entire match. ship,” Temaat said. a different web browser until follows guidelines set by the Texas State Hester stated that it is too time and bud- in the system. I would like the librarian to Sept. 9 was another impressive perfor- In August of 2010, Blake Reed died at the issue if is fi xed. Students Library to weed out books that fall under get consuming to take the periodicals to have to have a list of books removed in the mance by McPherson as they handled age 22 after a long battle with Duchenne using Internet Explorer have a the “MUSTY” acronym suggestions. a better accommodated recycling center. past year and make available to students the Mustangs of Morningside. Sopho- muscular dystrophy. In remembrance of risk of infection to their com- According to the American Library As- “We do recycle everything we can if we who request the list,” James said. more Oscar Cortez scored the fi rst goal Blake and all he did for the football team, puters. sociation and the Texas State Library, get to the point of disposing it.” James was an employee of Miller Li- within 26 minutes into the game to give his family established the Blake Reed “Misleading” books include obsolete in- The method of disposal is the cause of brary in the spring semester of 2012 and the Bulldogs the lead. Johnny Nuthall, jr., Mac2Mac Football scholarship. Scottish Festival comes formation and contain “racial, cultural or concern for students, such as Adam James, his employment was terminated because forward, then netted his second goal of “When people refer to Blake as the foot- sexual stereotyping.” “Ugly” books have sr., Moundridge. James acts as the liaison of confi dential reasons. the weekend putting McPherson up 2-0, ball manager, they don’t realize he was to Lakeside Park an antiquated appearance or are worn-out. between other students with the same Hester said, “There are libraries that as giving the Mustangs little hope in win- an inspiration on and off the fi eld,” alum “Superseded” books can have duplicate opinion and Cari Lott, academic dean and part of their purpose to keep older titles ning the match. Tabitha McCullough said. The Scottish Festival will copies or have newer editions. “Trivial” direct supervisor of Hester. and works and keep a print or even non- “We attacked the goal quick and made The scholarship is meant to benefi t be in Lakeside Park Sept. 22 books can have an “inappropriate inter- “I think it is a good thing that students print record of everything that has been smart decisions when we had posses- a McPherson Bullpup or Bulldog who and 23. This cultural event est or reading level for students.” Lastly, are asking questions; we want them to do published but that’s not part of ours.” She sion,” Erik Ramos, fr., mid-fi elder said. shows the heart and passion Blake did in includes highland athletics, “Your Collection” may fi nd the content ir- that,” said Lott. “I appreciate it when stu- continued, “The mission of a small col- On the defensive side, Parrott tallied fi ve pursuing a degree at McPherson College. pipe bands, celtic music, Brit- relevant to the curriculum. dents come to the administration fi rst and lege library is to support the academics.” saves in his second shutout of the week- “Blake, every game we play is in mem- ish cars and more. There is a When considering the disposing of a end. ory of you,” wrote Michell Leppke. “This shuttle available from parking book, Hester will contact the faculty de- Later in the week, on Sept. 13, McPher- week’s game, however, is even more spe- in the McPherson High School partment chair of the corresponding sub- son’s men’s soccer team got a win against cial as we all honor you. Something spe- parking lot to the park. ject matter to ask him or her if the volume cross-town rival Central Christian Col- cial is in the air this season. Keep watch Free tickets are available at should remain in the Miller Library collec- lege Tigers. They won the match 2-1 in over us. The Bulldog family misses you.” Vikki Trimmel’s desk in the tion. If the department chair feels the book the sixth annual Support Ongoing Cancer Temaat is a senior at McPherson col- admissions offi ce. does not support the current curriculum of Research (SOCR) game. The Bulldogs lege, a tight end and offensive tackle on For more information call the subject area, the book will be moved to now sit on an unbeaten 4-0 record for the the football team. He is soon to be fi nish- 620-241-3340 or visit mafes- the Free Shelf, and available to students, Photo by Miranda Clark season. ing his degree in P.E. Education. tival.org. staff, faculty and community members to Taylor Parrott, jr., goalkeeper, kicks the ball after saving it from entering the The game was played heavily on Cen- take home or sell. net. The Bulldogs are 4-0 on the season and will play again on Saturday Sept. tral Christian’s side of the fi eld and was Intramural fl ag football, The bound periodicals under go a simi- 22 against MidAmerica Nazarene University at McPherson College. very well managed by McPherson Col- lar process, but will only be disposed of if lege for a large majority of the game. soccer begin the periodicals are also available in a new- JARED WHITTEN winning 3-0 and 2-0 respectively. Senior Brooks Walsh gave the Bulldogs ly purchased Ebrary of over 77,000 elec- Spectator Staff The Bulldogs beat the Briar Cliff their fi rst point with a poke in right past Intramural fl ag football and tronic resources available in the library. Chargers 3-0 in what was a dominating the Tiger’s goalkeeper. In the minute 67, soccer started Sunday, Sept. There is one exception to this: a farming The McPherson Bulldogs men’s soc- offensive performance by McPherson. junior Johnny Nuthall crossed up CCC’s 8 and had another meet-up periodical that hasn’t been published since cer team traveled to Sioux City, Iowa McPherson scored their fi rst goal in min- defense making it a 2-0 McPherson ad- Sunday, Sept. 15. Intramural the 1970s. where they improved their record to 3-0 ute 38 by sophomore Heriberto Garcia, vantage. volleyball sign-up will be circu- Many of the periodicals were removed to after shutting out two GPAC opponents mid-fi elder. Soon following Garcia’s “We took advantage of the wings,” Ra- lated soon. make room for a large group study space Sept. 8 and 9. McPherson played Briar goal, newcomer Johnny Nuthall, junior, mos said. “We realized they had weak Photo by Miranda Clark available to all large study groups. Photo by Laurina Hannan Cliff University on Saturday, Sept. 8 and forward, netted one in to give the Bull- defenders and we saw that as an oppor- James Temaat. sr. receives the Blake For disposal, books are torn up so the Library staff disposed of periodicals in dumpsters outside of Miller Library. Morningside College on Sunday, Sept. 9, dogs a comforting lead. Senior Sebastian tunity to score.” Reed Scholarship. 14 Th e Spectator Sports September 21, 2012 September 21, 2012 News Th e Spectator 3 NEWS BRIEFS Womens soccer Two new courses off ered for spring semester Students given chance Culture and project-based classes to be available to travel to Greece looks forward to McPherson College students still have time to sign up for LORA KIRMER ternational business or anyone wanting to These videos will help teachers learn to the Greece interterm class. conference play News Editor travel. This class will prepare those who teach basic courses and the students of the Herb Smith, professor of phi- work for businesses that travel to China to trees for life learn about educational needs losophy and religion teaches CORTLYNE HUPPE sisted of Mercedes Soto, fr., middle fi eld- McPherson College is offering two new do so successfully. in other countries. This four-hour credit class. Spectator Staff er, Stephanie Cornell, soph., forward, and courses that will be available to students The trees for life class is a project-based, “Anyone looking to serve others and The class will visit Olympia, Cheyna Buchman, sr., middle fi elder. With this spring. non-governmental organization based in have an impact on the world, trees for life a three island cruise, Delphi, Robert Talley, McPherson College’s the help of senior goal keeper Molly Whit- The courses are Mandarin language and Wichita. It is a branch off of the Books will give them that experience,” Eaton Corinth and monasteries. head coach for the women’s soccer pro- well and the rest of the Bulldogs, the team culture and trees for life. These courses for Life program.The Books for Life orga- said. The class costs $2,795 plus gram, started off his season 1-2-2. will move forward in their season with a are available to any student, so there are nization is a program that works towards “Both [courses] will help students de- tips and lunches and other The McPherson College women’s soc- victory. no prerequisites. ending poverty by establishing leaders in velop a global awareness and help them personal expenses. cer team walked away with their fi rst Talley feels his soccer team has grown A trained instructor coming from China communities. understand the responsibilities of global Students interested in travel- win against Central Christian College on during the off season due to some of the will teach the Mandarin language course. The class will put together educational awareness,” Eaton said. “[They will] help ing to Greece during inter- Thursday, Sept. 19, in their Support On- teams they have played. The Bulldogs Provost Kent Eaton recommends this businesses for teachers in Third World them understand the needs of people out term should contact Smith at going Cancer Research game. During Tal- continue to mature and understand the class to anyone interested in business, in- countries. of the United States.” [email protected]. ley’s fi ve years of coaching, McPherson team’s weaknesses and strengths. College has never lost this game. Accord- On Saturday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m., the soc- ing to Talley, the McPherson College girls cer team will fi ght for another victory as pushed through harsh weather conditions they host a home game against the Mi- Maclin named new dean of students SGA announces results and a slick turf to out shoot Central Chris- dAmerica Nazarene University Pioneers. tian 26-0 and assist them in a victory over Coach plans to study the opponent and ex- McPherson College’s student the Tigers, 3-1. ploit their weaknesses to grab another win body voted in their peer repre- “Coach has high expectations, so I’m for the McPherson College Bulldogs. Student experiences fuel motivation sentatives on Thursday, Sept. glad we could pull away with a win,” “At the end of the day, the most impor- 6. These classmates now sit Natasha Chaney, a junior on the fi eld, said. tant part of your schedule is the conference LORA KIRMER She appointed a full-time person to fi ll on the Student Government “We all practice really hard and get along season,” Talley said. “That is what makes News Editor the role of Student Activities Board advi- Association. Positions includ- Photo by Miranda Clark really well so we should be able to do well or breaks a conference title, and also what sor, as well as worked with Dusty Kitch- ed; Freshmen, Sophomore, Cheyna Buchman, sr., middle-fi elder passes the ball during there game against and have a very successful season.” makes or breaks your opportunity to go to Shifting in her roles, Shay Maclin is now en and SAB, to provide the campus with Junior, Senior, Off-campus and Central Christian. The bulldogs beat Central Christian 3-1. The woman’s soccer team scorers con- the national tournament.” the Dean of Students while also the assis- things to do. Dorm Representatives. The tant professor of education at McPherson Maclin is expecting to see more oppor- purpose of the representatives College. tunities come from her position, such as is to give the various groups “Most of my time is spent on education starting a leadership development series or that make up the student Cross Countrys hopes are high outside of the classroom,” Maclin said. “It relationship skills group. body a voice in major deci- is a more living-learning approach.” She is receptive of any ideas from stu- sions. The elected members KYLE SMITH after making the trip south to Hutchin- Newton, had a tough race. Coach Magnall Maclin’s offi ce allows her the oppor- dents. also comprise the student Spectator Staff son Saturday to get a taste of a brand new has high hopes for this young women’s tunity to help students in both social and Maclin was a student at McPherson, and government subcommittees. course that Hutchinson Community Col- team, shooting for top two at the confer- emotional development. had a vision of working in Student Life These committees move ideas The Bulldog men and women’s cross lege now has. The course was wet and the ence meets later this season. “I have a list of wants and needs to en- here in some way. forward on campus. From im- country teams took on new challenges sky was rainy. Overall, Magnall has a very positive sure student success at McPherson Col- “I had amazing mentors,” said Ma- plementing more technology Saturday, Sept. 15 when traveling to The men were led by Caleb Porter, fr., attitude towards the coming season, lege,” Maclin said. clin, “Dr. Carolyn Coon and Ms. Sharon in the classroom to planning Hutchinson for the Hutchinson Invita- McPherson, who fi nished top twenty with with a highlight meet being the upcom- Some of her ideas have already been im- Knechel both served as role models for homecoming. Congratulations tional. a low 29 minute time at the fi nish line. ing Ottawa meet where they will get to plemented, such as the changing culture in me. I never knew until I came to college to all those elected. Following a week off after the J.K. The other teammates representing the preview the conference meet course. The the residence halls. that such an important position existed.” Gold Classic in Wichita, the cross country Bulldogs were Preston Mossman, jr., Der- Bulldogs will be running again at the Rim Maclin had her staff work over the sum- “In this position, I serve the entire stu- teams took to the grass with a vengeance. ek Gaudet,fr., and Brandon Sherier, jr. Rock Classic on Sept. 29. Then not again Photo courtesy by Allison Hartley mer to create, or recreate, a culture that is Dr. ShaRonda Maclin dent body,” said Maclin. “This is a chal- The Bulldogs worked hard to build on the The women pulled together a solid team untill Oct. 10 at the McPherson College Right: Derek Kruger, jr., pushing hard in family-oriented in the dorms. lenge, but I love it.” strong performance from weeks earlier race, although leader Aspen Frey, junior, Lakeside Shootout. a 2011 race. 4 Th e Spectator News September 21, 2012 September 21, 2012 Sports Th e Spectator 13 Tabor College student critically injured near campus Bulldogs are 7-3 for fall play Both campus hold prayer vigils for student, family LAURINA HANNAN ambulance to Via Christi St. Francis in Tabor College hosted a prayer vigil in McPherson College is also cooperating Editor-in-Chief Wichita and put on life support. As of the Historic Church and is offering coun- with the police investigation. Sept. 19 5:30 p.m., he remains in critical seling services to Tabor College students. An estimated 150 to 175 students, staff Many new faces on softball team A Tabor College student was critically condition. Offi cials at Tabor College are cooperat- and faculty gathered in Harnly Gardens injured early morning of Sept. 16 on pri- Brown’s condition worsened between ing with state and local law enforcements for a prayer vigil lead by Campus Pastor CORTLYNE HUPPE After losing eight seniors, Mike had to re- pitching helped them grab a victory over attitude on and off the fi eld.” vate property adjacent to the McPherson Tuesday, Sept. 18 and Wednesday, Sept. through the on-going investigation. Steve Crain Tuesday, Sept. 18. The school Spectator Staff cruit quite a few new players. Jenna Kai- the Brown Mackie Lions.” The returning The Bulldogs are currently 9-3 as they College campus. 19 but by midmorning, his condition stabi- McPherson College released a statement provided ribbons in Tabor College school ser, a freshman from Billings, Mont., has starters for the bulldogs include Ariel Mc- prepare for a busy weekend. Saturday, Brandon Brown was taken to McPher- lized, however while remaining extremely to the students, staff and faculty the night colors, royal blue and gold, to student to Mike McCormick, the college’s softball really stepped up to the plate. Gee in center fi eld, Ashley Love at fi rst Sep. 22, the McPherson softball team will son Hospital and then transported via air critical. of Sunday, Sept. 16. place in the garden. coach, is starting off his pre-season with McCormick said, “I am impressed with base, Amanda Baxter at catcher, Sydney face Barton Community College. Then The ribbons were inconsiderably short an abundance of fresh faces. her short stop performance, her power Lipton at third base and Allison Love as they travel Sunday to Concordia where supply for everyone present and more Last year, McCormick had a successful hitting, and her two-run homer as a fresh- pitcher. they will play against the Cloud County were provided Wednesday, Sept. 19 in the season as he and his softball girls were man.” Amanda Butcher, right fi eld, said, “The season is going outstanding,” said Community College. admissions offi ce. ranked fourth in the conference and placed “I think that the softball team will be hard Allison Love, senior, pitcher, who was “We’re going to surprise some people,” Crain left an engraved cross in the gar- fourth in the conference. to beat this season.” They have a lot of voted second team all-conference last McCormick said. “We can hit the ball. I’m den which states, “Peace I leave with you; After playing Brown Mackie College new faces but are strong already. year. “Everyone has stepped up as a team pretty pleased we play great defense and my peace I give to you. I do not give to on Sunday, Sept. 16, McCormick began McCormick said, “All the girls played player and contributes something to the we picked up some good freshman. They you as the world gives. Do not let your to see some of his new team’s potential. really well. Their great defense and good team, whether it be a clutch hit or a good all surprise me with what they can do.” heads be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” A student tied a ribbon around the cross. Volleyball struggling The President’s Offi ce is accepting cards, notes and letters to send to Brown’s family. “The entire McPherson College commu- with a rough start nity was devastated to learn that a Tabor College student was injured on Sunday,” BRITTANY PITTAS The most recent conference game ended said President Michael Snhneider in a Spectator Staff with a quick victory against Bethel College statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are in three sets. Freshman Cortlyne Huppe, with the injured student, his family and the The McPherson College Bulldogs vol- middle hitter, 11 kills on the match, fol- entire Tabor College and Hillsboro com- leyball team has had a struggling start to lowed closely by sophomore Tori Phelan, munities. Our primary focus right now is their season with a current overall record soph., outside hitter, with nine. to help students cope with this incident, of 2-11, 1-2 in conference. “Our communication was a lot better in and to pray for the injured student from In the Bulldogs’ fi rst conference outing, the Bethel game,” Emily Girard jr., right Tabor. We ask everyone to do the same.” they were faced against nationally ranked side hitter, said. “That’s something we are Jacob Patrick, Student Body President Tabor College, losing in three sets. Fresh- really going to take with us for the rest of posted on Facebook addressing those in man Aubrey Hoover, middle hitter, had a the season.” attendance at the McPherson prayer vigil shining performance with nine kills. With the Bulldogs gaining a win to their on Tuesday, Sept. 18. In their second outing, the Bulldogs conference record, they move forward in “Thank you to all students, factually and hosted Bethany College. After winning KCAC play with confi dence to do better staff that attended the vigil tonight,” Pat- the fi rst set 25-13, the Bulldogs couldn’t and keep the wins coming. rick wrote. “It was very touching to see hold their momentum, dropping the next “We just need to keep pushing ourselves the compassion and the love of our cam- three sets and ultimately losing the match. every day in practice and it will show in Photo by Miranda Clark Photo by Miranda Clark pus. Please continue the prayers of tonight In the fourth set the Bulldogs and Swedes our games,” senior Tiffany Rooker said. Rachel Phillips, jr., setter, sets the ball to the outside, while Phoebe Barton, soph., Gold and blue ribbons were tied to fl owers in Harnly Gardens during the candlelit vigil. The colors represented the student of throughout this diffi cult time for both continuously switched leads, however it “We will play in a tournament this week- right side hitter, makes an approach behind her to confuse the defense. The Tabor College. campuses.” was Bethany that outlasted McPherson. end at Kansas Wesleyan, where we will bulldogs play on Sep. 21 and 22 at the LaQuinta Kansas Wesleyan Invitational in Hoover led with 13 kills. see some very good teams.” Salina. 12 Th e Spectator Viewpoints September 21, 2012 September 21, 2012 News Th e Spectator 5 Zombie apocalypse or end of world, planning is everything McPherson College student receives award School issues On Dec. 21, the world will supposedly sential survival gear. It needs to be easily slower. What will you use? Edged? Blunt? pumps will not function without electric- end. Who knows how? Nuclear holocaust? accessible and you need to be well versed How much reach? How profi cient will ity. What will you do for food? Your daily Patton recognized for outstanding leadership in TOTs new alcohol War? Natural cataclysm? No, my bets are in the usage of each of the items within. you be with said weapon? Edged probably grocery runs will be a bit hampered by on a zombie apocalypse. It is somewhat Lastly, transportation. is the best way to go. Unlike the movies, mobs of fl esh eating zombies. realistic. These essential things will increase your a slit blood vessel will really slow down It won’t be as bad as dealing with and education programs on McPherson campus policy Not even 200 miles away sits a biology chances of survival in adverse situations. your attackers. Unless they are on PCP, in hordes of angrygy soccer moms like usual, lab at K-State that houses some of the most To keep things nice and terrifying, that case we might as well give up. but it will still CHEYENNE EISENHOUR virulent viruses the world has known. Per- imagine a typical zombie akin to those in So you have your weapons? Good. Now not be very Campus Life Editor haps they will all make a hybrid that could “I am Legend”. Fast, agile and smart. How where will you go? You will need a car, pleasant. LORA KIRMER ment she joined McPherson College. turn us all into fl esh eating monsters. will you defend yourself? Guns? Well or some method of transportation to reach News Editor “[The award] shows how one person can For the 2012-2013 school year McPher- So, let us suppose that a virus outbreak sure, that’s great, but the report from your your destina- affect a whole group of people with their son College made changes to the drug and occurs. What will you do? Where will you fi rearms will attract even larger groups of tion or to stay PONDERABLE POINTS A McPherson College student received a actions,” Patton said. alcohol policy. go? Questions like this are a very serious monsters to your location. Next thing you mobile. How national award from the National Educa- She hopes that the act of winning this Students in violation of the McPherson matter. If there ever is a catastrophe, it is know, you will be armpit deep in fl esh eat- far will you tion Association. award will put TOTs on a statewide level College alcohol policy will be subject to a good to have three things. First, a response ing freaks with a jammed weapon. Oh no! go? Remem- Colby Patton, soph., Maize, has been and promote the college in general. number of possible conduct consequenc- plan; what will you do when and how? It sounds like a gun is a good backup or ber cars need Devon Rutlege awarded the Jeffrey “J.D.” Miller Out- Patton said that the winning of this es. How are you going to react? Second, a bug choice if you are highly mobile. gasoline, and standing Underclassman Award for her award not only boosted her confi dence, Some of the noticeable changes McPher- out bag (BOB). It's a bag that contains es- Melee weapons are much quieter, if the gas station excellence in leadership. but opened her eyes to seeing that she was son College authorities made is the cost Patton was recognized with this award helping all Teachers of Tomorrow. of fi ne to a student, visitor or others on because of her overall participation and “I have to give a lot of my credit to Shay campus will receive once caught violating dedication to the Teachers of Tomorrow Maclin,” Patton said. “She led me.” the rules. (TOTs) program on campus. Patton saw Dr. Maclin as a leader and This year the fi ne was decreased from ON THE FLY She was also selected for her outstand- mentor in her beginning days at McPher- the last year’s $500 fi ne. ing participation in campus activities, act- son College. A person within violation of the rules ing as a leader. Patton will be given the award in Topeka will be fi ned $50 each time they get caught If you were a piece of candy, what would it be and why? Patton has been involved since the mo- Colby Patton during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 21. breaking them.

“I am a Kit Kat. I’m always “I am a plain Hershey’s bar. It “Ghiradelli, because I’m way taking a break” doesn’t get more traditional.” classier then a Hershey bar.” Kyle Smith, sr., Milford Taylor Adams, sr., Ashland, Casey Maxon, sr., Lawrence Va.

“Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. “Sour gummy worms. I may not “A Sour Patch Kid! I could cut Peanut butter and chocolate look desirable at fi rst, but I’m off someone’s hair and they would are the best combo ever!” awesome.” forgive me.” Miyana Randall, fr., Hill Kylan Bennett, fr., Healy Rissa Dee McNichols, fr., City Concordia 6 Th e Spectator Campus Life September 21, 2012 September 21, 2012 Viewpoints Th e Spectator 11

LEAD EDITORIAL The Hot spot Students need responsibility to go to sleep BY ALLISON SYNDER Busy schedules, choices can lead to sleep deprivation A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIFE OF MICHAEL MORLEY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS College is all about choices: what a few. Factor in all that, and you are an vard Medical School’s Division of Sleep late-night burger joint or watch a movie ON classes to take, what to wear or who excellent candidate for sleep deprivation Medicine show sleep deprivation causes with your pals until 2:00 a.m. This is HOMETOWN: St Paul, Minnesota around the ruins there. I’ve been mean- to hang out with. In every choice con- researchers. issues like poor academic performance, a key part of college, but manage your SCHOOLING: University of Minne- ing to go but every time I get $10,000, cessions are made. Those choices are Isn’t this normal though? It’s staying up poor judgment and slow reaction time. time responsibility. Remember that you apolis., Metropolitan State University something comes up. I would love to based on what you want to do versus until 3 a.m. madly writing a paper, then Many social consequences follow. Who are responsible for yourself and no one and University of North Texas travel. what you have to do. jumping out of bed before the crack of wants to hang out with a tired and irritable can make you get enough sleep. BACKGROUND: I was a high school IMPRESSION OF MAC: I like it very A manageable work load is 12 to 16 dawn for practice. Everyone does it, so it person? The best thing you can do is pick I know you hear this being shouted dropout and did not go to college until much. I predict that in ten years we can hours, right? Multiply each credit hour should be fi ne, right? and choose your battles to manage your from the top of soap boxes every year, I was thirty-six. [In my twenties] I was turn this into something quite like the by two and that is how many hours This isn’t the case at all. Being involved time. but it is true. Sometimes you have to also a janitor in Dun Brothers. My friend Notre Dame of Kansas in quality. The of outside class work you’ll probably is one thing, but when you start losing College forces you to schedule your cut short visiting a friend or stay in on a Scott, who was in a band, used to buy new administration and people coming have. sleep constantly, that is an issue. Thinking day, week and even month. Sticking to a weekend. Enjoy the college experience books by Rudy Rucker who wrote sci- in here have a vision for McPherson that Keeping that in mind, let’s see what about that makes you wish that you had plan can be diffi cult, but it will help you and make memories, but know what Students “liked” it on Facebook ence fi ction but was also a professor in is brilliant and doable. We’re already else could take up your time: sports, taken those naps when you were little. in the long run. Everyone has been study- comes fi rst. Take care of yourself, be- factulty and other people affi liated with mathematics. Scotty accidentally picked starting the process. Dr. Reynolds and I clubs, work and friends just to name Recent studies conducted by the Har- ing when all you want to do is hit up a cause nobody else will. Brittany Pittas McPherson College a place to buy, sell, up a book on set theory called “Infi nity are already trying to get a computer mi- Spectator Staff and trade various items such as iPods, iP- of the Mind”, didn’t realize it was a math nor in pre-engineering. In ten years, I ads, DVD players and TVs have already book and was going to throw it away. would like to see electrical engineering been sold on MC on Facebook by students I started looking at it and it started to and mechanical engineering. Keep the monkeys off back; schedule to ease stress McPherson College has a new way to in the McPherson Community. describe different levels of infi nity. As a ADVICE: Read your books. Stu- connect with students with the MC Face- Teachers communicating with various high school dropout and lead singer of a dents habitually don’t read their books book page. classes through simple wall posts and sta- band I knew everything and decided that because they got through high school This year, I am making a new resolution only so much time to each monkey before I need. Others write in their agendas. Dur- favorite soda, Diet Dr Pepper. Obviously, The frequently updated page has the tus updates! I was going to educate myself and write without but in a math class, you must to remove as much stress as I can from my moving on to the next. ing fi nals last year, the majority of my I called it, “Diet Dr Pepper time.” It was most recent news about campus posted to MC on Facebook also has is the ability him (Rucker) an educated letter telling read. daily life. To do this, I am getting rid of I am very attentive to planning out my desk and wall was a fl orescent rainbow of a mandatory part of my schedule and I al- connect with the students via social media. to connect with other important pages of him how stupid and clearly wrong he is. the monkeys on my back. to-do lists. There are separations between reminders and random thoughts. ways looked forward to it. The monkeys Campus activities, sporting events and McPherson College, such as the KCAC I had to reteach myself algebra, then I No, I don’t work in a zoo, although to-do lists, to-complete-homework lists To make sure I relax, I also schedule a would be sent away to their cages for the pictures from around the campus are some Sports page or the McPherson Auto Res- taught myself trigonometry and calcu- sometimes if feels like I live in one. and want-to-get-done lists. Sometimes I stress-free time for myself. Starting this hour. of the features of the social community. toration page. lus. By the time I could read his book I Each monkey is a burden that I have to even have lists of lists to make. year, I make sure I don’t check my email I looked forward to it, not only for the “MC on Facebook gives me a reliable There is talk about completely putting understood that he was right. I went to remember to do something for somebody. For me, by writing down all that I have after 10:00 p.m. After that time, whatever treat I could consume, but for the mental source to check on times and check on campus organizations, groups, clubs, college and became a math professor. I It is a responsibility that can go unneeded. to do, I can fi nally stop thinking about it is, it can wait until morning. “spa hour” I could enjoy guilt-free. Bring events that are happening,” said Brook- etc. on facebook to where it would be a ended up contacting him (Rucker) tell- This could be an, “I’ll email you that” or everything. This way, I can focus on the If is extremely or life-and-death impor- on the bubble gum for the brain! lynn Viboch, soph., HOMETOWN. “It re- sidelink, just like any other regular “big- ing him that his book changed my life. an, “I’ll call you back.” task at hand without wondering what else tant, I will always answer my phone or a Ultimately, the monkey needs to jump ally is helpful.” name” organization. It gives visitors of the It’s one of my favorites and we’re doing To get rid of the monkeys, I make sure I I need to get done that day. pounding on my dorm door. off my back and onto someone else’s or to The site also offers current students, page ability to see what else is going on in a course over it here. My life has been delegate the work to the other person say- My main focus in agenda setting is when Last semester, between my Elementary return to the mysterious wild. alumni, staff and people of the McPherson specifi c areas of the school. wonderfully strange and I appreciate it. ing, “Email me to remind me to send that I plan ahead, I don’t plan for the day at Applied Statistics class and band, I got community to post their thoughts, com- “I really enjoy MC on Facebook,” said HOBBIES: I like exercising a lot. I to you,” or “Call me when you fi nd that hand. I will plan out my weekends on rid of my ments or ideas on the site, letting everyone Brenda Tejero, soph., HOMETOWN, like martial arts; I was an amature boxer information.” sticky notes for a day-by-day, and some- monkeys interact with each other. said. “I think it was a really good idea and and tai fi ghter. I like watching science I delegate others to do the work of re- times hour-by-hour basis. I plan which when I had BRIGHT BRAINWORKSORKS Occasionally there will be posts from I look forward to its updates.” fi ction and studying quantum mechan- membering for me. If they want my hour I will work on each assignment and a no-home- people asking for opinions and help with McPherson College advisors and staff ics. I like walking with my wife and time so badly, they can email me for it. designate time for every item on my to-do work and what is going on. encourages students to work with and baby in the park. Photo by Allison Snyder I shouldn’t waste my time for somebody lists. a no-think- The site allows for those questions to be invest some time into using MC on Face- ONE THING YOU WANT TO DO: Michael Morley that “only kinda” wants me. It is all about an organization process ing time in Laurina Hannannan publically answered. book. I want to go to Angkor Wat and look So much of my time is spent to feeding that works best for me. I fi nd that tons of which I en- MC on Facebook also offers students, MC on Facebook is at at www.facebook. the monkeys that I force myself to allot sticky notes help me remember everything joyed my 10 Th e Spectator Viewpoints September 21, 2012 September 21, 2012 Campus Life Th e Spectator 7 Friends dance around truth, turns mall day stressfull Dark theatrical season continues Big turnouts Boyfriend’s brutal honesty makes shopping easy on campus stages for students for student ALLISON SNYDER Spectator Staff home early and shenanigans that threaten activities on Walking into a clothing store with my when I hear a woman say “You should Second, why would a guy that is close to would never trade his honesty, no matter to reveal Brindsley’s dark secrets. “Black boyfriend, we browse the racks like any never take a guy shopping.” you lie about what looks good? He is go- how manymany times I hearhe As the year gets underway, the theater Comedy” is the Homecoming play and normal couple. My boyfriend does not It is hard to motivate my boyfriend to ing to want to see his lady look good in “you should nevernever taketak department looks to start another good will be playing the Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27. campus look all to enthused to be there, and an- go shopping with me, but in all reality I whatever she chooses to wear. Third: guys a guyy shop- ping.”ping.” year of productions. The lineup appears to Auditions were Wednesday, Sept. 19. swers “oh, yeah, sure” to everything I would not think twice about taking a guy are blunt! If a guy thinks something looks be of high quality and promises to provide “Love, Loss and What I Wore” is a play Cheyenne Eisenhour ask. shopping. Yes, guys can be grouchy, mean, awful, they aren’t going to sugar coat it. entertainment to the dull monotone of aca- based on the book of the same name by Campus Life Editor Photo by Laurina Hannan When I make my way to the dressing and brutally honest when ladies ask for the Yes, he demia. Ilene Beckerman. It follows women, their Megan Pohlman, jr., participates in room he sits himself down into the nearest seventh time “does my butt look good in can be a “It’s a dark season,” said Jd. Bowman, wardrobes and the stories that the pieces The Student Activities Board started the “the tissue contest” during game night chair, almost looking as if he is ready to these jeans?” Sometimes it is just annoy- bit on the CREATIVE CHAOS associate professor of theatre. “I think it’s of clothing tell; all of which ranges from year with events ranging from “Reality in the cafeteria. leave as fast as possible. ing to hear everyone agreeing. But a guy’s quiet side because there’s a lot in the world we need funny and light-hearted to sad and serious. Check” to providing food at games. A “Re- After trying an outfi t on I come out of brutal honesty is the solution. and a little to analyze in a realist perspective and not It will be showing Dec. 6 through 8. ality Check” game show was on Sept. 7 in well as music from “The Lion King” and the dressing room to hear his thoughts What makes a guy’s brutal honesty a so- grouchy a dreamy perspective. Last year we started The Tony and Pulitzer award-winning Hoffman Student Union. This was a game “The Hangover.” about an outfi t. He smiles and nods not lution? First, most guys do not like to go when we Kala Tiemann going in this direction.” play “Rent” is the ninth longest-running show that tested students on alcohol and drug Sept. 13, SAB hosted cotton candy and disagreeing nor totally agreeing. shopping. Knowing this, most guys stay go shop- “Dark of the Moon” was the opening Broadway show of all time. Rent follows a knowledge. Winners then played games such pink lemonade for the Support Ongoing Can- I start to head back to the dressing room honest to speed up the shopping process. ping. But I play and was Sept. 14 through 16. It is a group of friends over a year and addresses as taking all the tissue paper out of the box cer Research foundation, the benefi t soccer controversial drama that addresses preju- issues such as HIV/AIDs, mortality, rela- or stacking cups in a minute for cash prizes. games vs. Central Christian. Sept. 15, SAB sponsored a desert table at the “Blake Out for dice and forbidden love. A town in Texas tionships and poverty. Rent will be show- SAB also hosted Dueling Pianos during the Blake” football game. All the desserts were tried to get a production of it banned from ing Feb. 1 and 2. “See How They Run” cafeteria’s fourth meal. Two pianists played donated from the communications depart- a high school. is a comedy that grows funnier with the popular music that was requested. ment and all the money that was raised went “It was powerful, funny and intriguing,” addition of each confusing character. Mis- by the students. Songs like “Call Me May- towards the Blake Reed MAC2MAC schol- Letters to the editor Laura Puente, fr., Scott City, said. taken identities and a spy in hiding. “See be” and “Baby Got Back” were played, as arship. “It’s great how students are designing How They Run” will be showing March 8, Any student, staff or faculty mem- that is constructive or contributes things this year,” said Rick Tyler, profes- 9, 15 and 16. The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Student Government Association of McPherson College, ber can submit a letter to the editor to the enhancement of the student sor of spec and theatre. “I was so excited “God of Carnage” begins as two sets of P.O. Box 1402, McPherson, Kansas 67460. The Board of Publications, a sub-committee of SGA, directly oversees for the Spectator. body; the newspaper staff will not when I didn’t have to make a single stitch parents meet to discuss an altercation be- Students donate to save lives the publication of The Spectator. Letters should be limited to 350 print libelous material. this show. I’ve never had to do this.” tween both of their children. The attempt The Spectator is published six times a semester, allowing for the interruption of school holidays. Student activity “Black Comedy”, indicative of its name, to remain civil degenerates into an irra- fees subsidize publishing costs, and all McPherson College students are entitled to a copy of each issue without words in length. The letter must be Anyone can submit a letter to the cost. accompanied by the signature of editor at any time if time of publi- is a comedy of errors that has an alterna- tional argument which includes topics as Emergencies need blood more than students Subscription information for non-students is available from the The Spectator Business Manager at the address the authors; letters may not be sent cation isn’t vital to the author. tive lighting set-up. When the lights are up racial prejudice, misogyny and homopho- above. anonymously. Letters can be printed and then onstage, the characters are in a blackout. bia. It will be showing April 26 and 27. Cheyenne Eisenhour either gave blood or assisted as a volun- BUSINESS STAFF Letters may be edited for gram- submitted directly to any member Brindsley Miller and his fi ancee steal an- “I really like this season,” said Tyler. “I Campus Life Editor teer at the blood drive this fall. tique furniture from their neighbor. The think its excited season starting with big “We had 38 units given, which was Publisher ...... SGA Board of Publications mar, spelling, content or length. of the newspaper editorial staff or Aspen Ulrich, Chair The newspaper staff reserves the emailed directly to the Spectator play starts with a power outage that brings shows and getting smaller and then a big McPherson had its annual blood drive only 70 percent of our goal. While the Business Manager ...... Sarah Lanter right to refuse publication. at [email protected]. a group into the apartment, the neighbor show and getting smaller.” Tuesday, Sept. 11. American Red Cross was glad to receive Ad Sales Manager ...... Leah Bullinger All letters should have a point edu. According to American Red Cross, ev- our 38 units, this was the lowest number Ad Design Manager ...... Cord Cunningham ery four seconds, someone in this coun- of units that McPherson College has do- Publication Adviser ...... Adam Pracht try needs a pint of blood. nated at a blood drive in six years,” said EDITORIAL STAFF Views Expressed Haligh Orand, fr., Devon Rut- Many students, when a group of them Thomas Hurst. Editor in Chief ...... Laurina Hannan ledge, soph., and Metraca Ewy think about giving blood, they think about Senior Tayler Puttergill, who is a vet- News Editor ...... Lora Kirmer The viewpoints pages provides diverse views on contemporary jr., were all actors in the play, the needle going into their arm, but some eran of giving blood was all smiles dur- Viewpoints Editor ...... Jacob O’Gorman issues to stimulate discussion and promote the shaping and “Dark of The Moon” . During do not think about what a great impact ing the entire process. Campus Life Editor ...... Cheyenne Eisenhour this scene, Orand and Ewy are they can have on saving the life of three “I love giving blood. I just think of it Sports Editor ...... Tayler Puttergill progression of ideas. Editorials are the offi cial position of the Photography Editor ...... Miranda Clark newspaper, but are not the offi cial views of the student body, staff, acting out their parts as the fair people, which is how many people one as saving yet another life,” said Puttergill Copy Editor ...... Sarah Schowengerdt administration or McPherson College. Other views are the opinions and dark witches. person can save when donating blood. after she was done giving blood and rest- of the individual authors or artists. Seventy fi ve students, faculty and staff ing the in the snack and beverage area. Photo by Fred Miller 8 Th e Spectator Campus Life September 21, 2012 Septemberber 21, 22012012 Campus Life Th e Spectator 9 New staff and Faculty

Stephen Armet:Still visiting need assistant I.D.’s professor for:of sociology Michael Morley- associate professor of mathematics

Angie McDonald- lecturer in the masters of education program Michaela Groeblacher- lecturer in art

Steve Wyckoff- lecturer in the masters of education program Steve Fox Carl Lund Kathy Shroeder- lecturer in art assistant football assistant professor of education coach Adam Dutcher- assistant football coach Justin van Houten- assistant football coach

ShalayneE.J. Richmand- Peterson- assistanthead cheer football and dance coach coach

Pete Sterbick- head football coach Bob Hein- maintenance technician

Joshua Norris “The average teacher assistant professor of Steven Crain music campus castor explains complexity; the gifted teacher reveals simplicity.” -Robert Brault

Dusty Kitchen Ami Martinez resident director assistant professor of English