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Friday May 19, The 2006 New Wilmington, Pa. 12 pages Volume CXXII Number 24 HHWESTMINSTER COLLEGE’Solcaolca STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCEdd 1884 Graduation: don’t press snooze

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Hooking up roads and Titan man Photo courtesy of the 1982 Argo looking into the closes, Myth or mascot? The true story revealed, Page B-5 Page B-1 Photo by an exhausted student who would rather take chances with construction equipment than study math perspectives Smelling Students accepted conditionally like a rose COLLEGE MAKES OFFICIAL PROVISIONS FOR ‘07 YEAR A bouquet of final By Leanne Veres derline,” Dean of Admissions I think it’s dangerous to lower the standards Titan Campus writer Doug Swartz said. of the school. A conditional student is one Junior Sarah Timm Eye Candy, It is common for most col- who falls just short of the leges to have a certain set of GPA, SAT, or ACT standards. we moved to a two-semester four in the first term of fresh- Page B-6 criteria for first-year applicants. Swartz explained that, in some Photo of a future Cosmo Girl (with a way better layout!) schedule.” man year. Foltz said that was For instance, a vast majority of cases, the student exceeds in Foltz explained that the col- in order to lighten the work- the students here on campus one area and performs below lege moved to the new sched- load. These students were The Clarks were accepted because they expectations in another. Backstage pass to a ule, and subsequently dropped still able to finish college in reached the preferred stan- “One of these students the conditional program, in four years. meeting with a dards of a 2.5 grade point av- could have a very high grade 1997. Before that, a typical Although the current sched- music mind, erage in core courses and a point average, but they could college year was a bit different ule is different, the idea of the 900 SAT score or 19 ACT have a lower score on the than it is now. Classes met on program will stay the same. Page B-2 score in high school. SAT,” Swartz said. “Three of a four-month, one-month, and Conditional students will have Source: Internet However, a small number the incoming conditional stu- four-month basis. During the a one-course reduction in the of incoming first-year students dents, for instance, are actually four-month terms, students fall semester of their first year. Why the grass will not have maintained one merit scholars.” would carry the usual four- These students will also partic- is greener or more of those standards. While the Conditional Ac- class workload. The one- ipate in tutoring sessions. That is because this fall will ceptance Program may seem here at WC, Page B-4 month term, which Foltz Swartz said that he and the mark the first time in nine new to current college stu- called the “January term,” con- Vice President and Dean of years that the college will for- dents, it is actually returning sisted of one class that met the College, Dr. Jesse Mann, Future Broadcast studio details, Page B-5 mally admit conditional stu- from a brief hiatus. every day for two or three had an informal program for dents. “The college accepted provi- hours. the past couple of years. If “The conditional students sional admits before,” financial Suspended professor update, Page B-5 A conditional student prior they noticed an applicant just will consist of 20 to 25 stu- aid statistician Lynn Foltz said. to 1997 would have simply tak- See CONDITIONAL, Page B-6 dents each year that are bor- “We used to have them before en three classes instead of Campus statistic of the week Number of graduating seniors Loss of the Liberal Arts? By Leanna Stitt within the last ten years or so. the Religion, History, Philoso- leges/arts and sciences. This Staff writer “You need to have a Board phy, and Classics Department, category contains 230 other of Trustees that are die hard said, “[The liberal arts] are of- private colleges across the na- As stated in Westminster's liberal artists,” Dr. Kang-Yup ten subjects that people think tion. The other two categories Undergraduate Catalog, under Na, assistant professor of reli- of studying without having a are the baccalaureate col- the Philosophy and Purposes gion, said, “This is about the specific or limiting career in leges/diverse field, and the subheading, the mission of the common goal of educating our mind [...] Westminster is not baccalaureate associate's col- College is “to help men and students so that when they just a training school for a lim- lege. women develop competencies, graduate, they know how to ited number of careers.” Many professors are commitments, and characteris- write, and they know how to Earlier this year however, pleased with the standards 375 tics which have distinguished think.” the Carnegie Foundation for that Westminster has set in human beings at their best. Also included in the Under- the Advancement of Teaching providing a “liberal arts” edu- The liberal arts tradition is the graduate Handbook is the fol- located in Stanford, CA, claims cation; others see room for im- Source: The long, long list found on B-4 foundation of the curriculum lowing statement: “The Col- to have a more descriptive provement. However, improv- Weekend Weather from the Accuweather ® continually designed to serve lege views education as a way to classify “liberal arts” in- ing the quality of the “liberal this mission in a rapidly maturing experience and be- stitutions. arts” education might see Friday: Partly sunny,pleasant 65/37 changing world.” lieves the liberal arts heritage Gay Clyburn, the Director some causal effect in admis- Saturday: Cooler with variable clouds, 58/31 Recently, there has been offers exceptional opportuni- of Communications for the sions. Sunday: Partly sunny, 60/38 some talk amongst the faculty ties for development of the in- Carnegie Foundation, said, Imagine how wonderful it and administration on the pur- dividual in today's rapidly “They [the Carnegie Founda- would be if you could say to pose of the liberal arts educa- changing world.” tion] discontinued the use of the world 'Come to Westmin- Read The Holcad online at tion, at Westminster. According to this statement, liberal arts terminology for a ster - our graduates are largely http://www.theholcad.com Officially, the Board of upon graduation, students more transparent description unemployed, but they're great Trustees is under the authori- should be well equipped in a of what we are looking at.” critical thinkers,'” Na said. INSIDE ty to transform any of the lib- variety of subject areas so that According to the Carnegie But the reality of the matter eral arts facets of the College. they may be successful in a Foundation, colleges now fall is that not many parents Arts & Entertainment - B-2 Features - B-6 There are some departments, number of vocational or career into one of three categories. would approve of their son or options in the future. Westminster is classified un- Calendar of Grads - B-4 Opinion - A-2 specifically the Religion De- See LIBERAL, Page B-5 Campus News - A-6, B-5 Outside the Bubble - A-5 partment, that have seen a se- Dr. Dwight Castro, profes- der the first category, which Crossword - B-2 Sports - B-1 rious decline among students sor of Classics and chair of are the baccalaureate col- The Holcad is provided free of charge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors of Westminster College. Please take one. If you would like additional copies, please contact the editorial staff. 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Page A-2 May 19, 2006 The Holcad — Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. opinionsop/ed editorials RANT The end (a two part special) & It really wouldn’t be a Hol- not avoid getting food poison- be so popular with Sodexho, maybe even stop going to RAVE cad if I didn’t do this article at ing from the school at least Greek life, and the Westmin- clubs on the weekends. It the last minute. once. Well, I guess you can ster college alumni relations makes me wonder if this Puff the magic dragon Well, I guess it would. eat off campus or something. department. This, like all school will remember who we I turn these in on time as Of course, that takes money, things, will pass. Or it won’t, are when we’re gone. Do you Where has all the rum gone? often as I don’t, so it all evens and Sodexho has a pretty and it just won’t matter any- think they’ll remember each of out in the wash. Anyway, this good monopoly on that since more. I do wonder, however, our shining faces ten or twen- I pass on the grass? is my last article for this fine Bryan Peck that’s the only place we can if I ever do become famous if ty years down the line? news-thing. I would like to Randomly Yours get dine dollars for around the school will claim me or if If you’re planning on donat- mint gingerale! use this time to present some here. If you’re planning on they’ll remember these arti- ing as an alumni, send your things I have noticed in my really liked letting my opinion eating General Tso’s, I have cles and deny that I was ever picture with the check. That’ll year writing this column: known. Oh, and I made a few some advice for you. Don’t. here. make sure they remember You’re knocking over the people angry. I liked that too. trash can? 1. It is impossible to get a 5. When it’s your last arti- The future is going to be a you. Good luck to all in yon reaction from students on this By the end, I was really just cle ever, you find you really great time, my friends! We’re future. I’ll be around there campus. I see now why looking for any reaction at all. don’t care who takes offence going to all go get jobs, get somewhere. I hate the sports page! I’ll take anger. Negative atten- :-( things haven’t changed in so to things anymore. So, I won’t some form of normal life, and long. No one is willing to put tion is still attention, I guess. forth the effort to do anything. 3. As graduation slowly ap- Donkey kong a dong dong proaches, I find it irritating Our View: Corporate sharks will eat untrained seniors alive dong! In fact, in the entire year that I have written this column, I that all I have gotten was a re- minder to pick up my cap and It's 1:31 in the morning up your money." ing are in our lack of proper Don’t just be, be illustrious. have found the only way to The Holcad office and it seems Right now, we have no PowerPoint skills or not know- get any reaction whatsoever is gown, a note about senior week, and five or six notes as if what Richard II once said such class to teach us proper ing how to use the Smart Wetminster move out already! to either mention something is coming true: "I have wasted business etiquette. We are of- Classrooms. What we have like a hit list or to bash Greek and emails asking me to do- nate for the senior gift. Really, time and now doth time waste fered a slew of options from found as graduating seniors is Rain rain go away. life. Exploding sewage filled me." the career center; however, we an inability to create the "right pipes, food poisoning, and the I’m looking forward to when they present the gift to us (we As the bells in Old Main have no incentive to attend be- message" in the classroom school treating us like morons ring and ring-beckoning us to- cause let's face it- we're apa- and as a direct result to em- mean nothing to you people. still have no clue what it is) just so I stop getting their beg- wards our impending rite into thetic. ployers. Students don't know ant to Rant and Great. the adult world, the seniors of It's not until the second se- how to craft constructive argu- Rave? Drop off a 2. I really enjoyed writing ging requests for money. 4. No matter how much the editorial staff feel it appro- mester senior year when se- ments or feel confident in our W comment in the an article for this paper. I’ll priate to articulate a few final nioritis becomes the albatross teaching capabilities. box by the McKelvey In- admit, I had my doubts, but I you fight, no matter how hard you try to get away, you can- thoughts to the administration wrapped tightly around our Now let this be said: we the formation Desk! before our time, too, is lost necks and countless naggers seniors of the editorial staff along the wayside. ask, "when are you getting a have nothing against the fabu- At The Holcad banquet, we job," a question after which we lous ladies of the career cen- discussed one vital problem feel bile rise in our throats. ter, but let's be honest -the snaring all graduates as they The bile rises because we majority of students don't go. search for jobs in this uncer- don't know the appropriate an- They don't go because, while tain world. swer; we were never trained. we have a beautiful center, we The Holcad It is a net that can't be fixed And, we were never trained don't have professors who in- in a day, but we believe could because we never had a class tegrate the career center's be untangled with a well-built to answer the scary questions. goals into lesson plans or, for Survey! six week class at the begin- At the moment, we have that matter, into curriculum. ning of our senior year. capstones for various majors, That's why this class We propose the class' cur- but none of them teach us shouldn't even be a question Where numbered, please circle the number riculum to revolve around how to network-they just say in your mind, we strongly which best expresses your feelings. 10. The sudoko puzzle is a great addition to mock interviews, hardcore to network. None of the cap- urge you to develop and adopt 1: Strongly disagree, 2: Disagree, 3: Neu- the The Holcad. computer literacy training and stones focus on visceral job this new "exit interview" for fu- tral, 4: Agree, 5: Strongly agree an intensive resume workshop placement real-world skills; ture classes. 12345aptly named the "exit inter- rather, they focus on "feel- After all, the liberal arts ed- 1. I read The Holcad weekly. view." ings." ucation makes sure we're well 11. The font in which the body text is writ- Yes No ten is easy to read. Westminster mother fair, Our "feelings" may make it rounded in swimming: we where is your "exit interview?" easier to come into class with know all the right strokes and 2. I read about events of which I had no 12345Recently, we all had to file exit a hangover, but they won't can keep head above the wa- previous knowledge. interviews for our scores of help in the real world when ter, but the truth is, we're 12. The headlines are very indicative of Perkins and Stafford loans, but we're forced to save face and drowning when it comes to 12345what is in the story below it. Westminster hasn't done any- play the role of the consum- being thrown into the savvy thing but pat our hands and mate professional. business shark world. 3. I feel the layout of The Holcad is too 12345say, "good luck and give us Examples of our lack of trai- much like The (Sharon) Herald. 13. The Holcad covers on-campus events 12345thoroughly and objectively. More praise for “Presbyterian Premium” 4. I feel the layout of The Holcad is too 12345 much like a magazine. article in March 31 edition 14. The news covered on the Outside the As a result of the article that exact day or week. They article? Most likely not! Why 12345Bubble page is interesting and useful to me. about the Young Presbyterian have a slide show of events is there not at least a full sen- 5. The opinion page has articles I find in- 12345Scholars program, I have real- that happened on campus, not tence stating what our faculty teresting and thought-provoking. ly gotten to thinking about just photos of buildings. and students are doing! It’s 15. I feel The Holcad is too critical of the Westminster as a whole, Granted, we are a much small- not like there isn’t room! The 12345college and its administration. which I’m sure many other er school than Stanford, but webpage only takes up about students have as well. I think why can’t our website show half the screen! 6. The weather blurb on the front page is 12345that the issue is not just one what is going on at Westmin- useful and handy. I feel that YPS is only the program, but Westminster’s ster? Leave big accomplish- tip of the iceberg. If Westmin- 16. I feel that many of the stories covered attitude in general. I do not 12345in The Holcad are based on rumor and ments on there for a few ster actually wants to grow should not have been printed. think Westminster is really weeks! The goal is to per- and improve as a school, they 7. I read the full weather description on the giving their all in attracting suade future students that need to start making a better back of the first section. 12345better, brighter students. Westminster actually has great effort! Give an incentive to They are settling with medioc- academics going on, not that students to actually come here Yes No 17. I trust the accuracy and opinions of The rity, which I think is a concern Westminster is a great school for the right reasons: acade- Holcad as a credible source of news. of many of the current stu- because there is mass at 7 on mics! We are a college, not a 8. I would not be able to function without dents who have written in to the weekly horoscopes. 12345 Saturday nights! The website bunch of buildings to hang The Holcad. There are many should point out how West- around at for four years. Reli- 12345 examples of this, and YPS just minster stands out academical- gion is important, but it isn’t happens to be an easy target. ly, since that’s what we are: an the reason that any of us are 9. I would not be able to function without Thank you for completing our survey. But think beyond this. How is academic institution. Current- here. Students come here for the weekly crossword puzzle. Have a great summer. Westminster actually trying to ly, Westminster only has a academics, so why not try to attract high caliber students? lame effort to say what is go- make our school better? 12345 Look at our website. Com- ing on. Looking at the head- Scholarly debates will only pare it with other colleges. lines today (May 3), it states help fuel this! 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The Holcad — Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. May 19, 2006 Page A-3 opinionsop/ed editorials

Every month, the editorial staff invites a member of the campus com- munity to share his or her own experiences involving the college’s tradi- tions as another vehicle for perceptive discourse on this leading liberal arts campus. This month, The Holcad invited Ben Nelson and Ray C. Walling, two respected seniors whose constructive criticism of the col- lege’s YPS program sparked a campus-wide debate of the future and in- tentions of the program. Nelson and Walling wrote this forum with contributions from Dr. Kang-Yup Na, Associate Professor of Religion and Nawal Rajeh, Political Science major. The forum is continued on Page A-4.

Be sure to read the Graduation edition for part two of this forum with more opinions from the students and faculty. A place to call home... little house of horrors The Williamson Era of almost anyone who can fork Is it good to However, it also nicities, sexu- Westminster College began out the money for tuition. be so small or sends a message to al prefer- Building the just prior to the 1997-1998 aca- The question is whether or too small to ences, etc. Future with demic year. In a 1997 Holcad not these students are adding get every as- the outside world that are any less Buildings Instead article entitled, "President to the academic environment pect of the if you (or your capable of of Academic In- Williamson's Vision for West- that previous generations of real world?" parents) have pursing acad- vestments minster," the newly arrived R. students have built? The an- (Mamiko emic excel- Thomas Williamson articulat- swer is hard to determine. Nakata, The $120,000, then you lence. With the ter- ed his goals for the institution. For the first time, Westmin- Holcad, can be a Westminster Rather, we mination of the His primary objective for ster has offered conditional ac- 4/7/2000). student, no matter are suggest- German pro- Westminster was "to improve ceptances to prospective stu- Over six years what your academic ing that the gram, the reduc- the college's dents. By later, West- tactics used tion in staffing for ranking (to What happened to the grouping minster Col- record tells us about to pursue many depart- be listed) original vision these stu- lege is still rat- your potential. prospective ments, poorly among U.S. dents under ed one of the Ben and Ray students to funded programs, News and expressed by new guide- least diverse come to and the declining World Re- President Williamson lines, the ad- colleges in the campus are difficulty of class- port's Top in 1997? missions of- country (according to the U.S. too narrowly focused. We es, Westminster 100 National Ben and Ray fice hopes to News and World Report's Liber- should not bring a diverse has become what Liberal Arts track their al Arts Ethnic Diversity Index). group of students to this cam- the administra- Universities progress to In fact, excluding three tradi- pus for diversities sake, but tion likes say "A within the next five years" ensure future success in col- tionally black institutions, rather for their academic ex- Place To Call (Kate Perna, The Holcad, lege. However, it also sends a there exists only two other cellence. By forcing diversity Home." Rightly 9/25/1997). At the time, Pres- message to the outside world schools in the entire nation on to this campus some issues so, we have won- ident Williamson considered that if you (or your parents) with a less diverse student have risen forth. Senior Naw- derful buildings this to be a very pragmatic have $120,000, then you can body-- and not by much. al Rajeh examines these is- and the plan to goal. Current Professor of be a Westminster student, no sues and also provides her di- renovate the lake English Richard Sprow com- matter what your academic While the Princeton Review agnosis for the college's will make for a mended President Williamson, record tells us about your po- recognizes that we have be- diversity problem. nice place to stating that "the goals he has tential. come more accepting of stu- have lemonade academic conferences are gen- set for Westminster's future dents of differing sexual orien- "Diversi- and cookies. erally forbidden-however, or- are very realistic" (Perna, The In recent years, certain tations and the administration ty at West- While renova- ganizations attending religious Holcad, 9/25/1997). members of the administration points to the YPS program as minster In my past four years, tion and new conferences, such as Jubilee a way to improve "di- can be I have heard terrible buildings are a Committee, are funded gener- Nearly one year later, The versity" on campus, the character- necessary part ously ($4250 for next year). Holcad conducted another in- reality is that the baby ized by stories about vandal- of institutional ism of black students' Or perhaps students should terview of President steps of the college are asking life (for instance skip their academic interests Williamson, discussing this not adequate. It was Greek or property, threatening the need to ren- and join the Equestrian Club, initial aspiration and several not long ago that the Indepen- notes sent to Arab ovate and pro- which was allocated $6000 for aims of an entirely different Princeton Review la- dent? Are students, as well as vide air condi- next year. SGA refers those nature. The lion's share of beled Westminster the you from tioning to the wishing to receive conference this article was devoted to an- 5th most homophobic Pittsburgh many other forms of remainder of funding to the Drinko Center, nouncing plans for new con- college in the nation or some- more subtle racism. Patterson Hall- which provides limited fund- struction, improving the quali- (Rachel Jones, The Hol- where Ben and Ray which should be ing to students wishing to pre- ty of cafeteria food and other cad, 10/8/1998). Two else? And done before sent at conferences. Not only non-academic ventures. years later, Emeritus do you like lake renova- is the funding generally inade- (Leigh Forejt, The Holcad, Professor of Religion the Tub or Cafeteria better? tions), there is a point where quate, but the combined poli- 9/17/1998). A review of Joseph M. Hopkins While most of this column will flashy amenities need to be cies of SGA and the Drinko every The Holcad issue print- asked the campus com- focus on institutional prob- jettisoned for money to sup- Center exclude a large num- ed during the past eight years munity look "to the lems, I am proposing that in- port the academic purposes of ber of students. Does the ad- yields no other articles men- Bible, instead of the creasing diversity at Westmin- the institution. In 2002 (the ministration believe that the tioning the five-year plan or culture, for moral guid- ster is going to be largely up year we matriculated at West- only value gained from acade- the goal of becoming a top ance" regarding homo- to the student body. While minster College), one of the mic conferences is the ability 100 liberal arts institution. In sexuality and declared the school does have roughly goals of the institution stated to claim a student's work in- fact, editions printed between that "the wicked will 65 minorities including African during ad- dicative of 1998 and 2002 contain very not inherit the king- American, Native American, missions the institu- few academically-oriented arti- dom of God" (Hopkins, Asians and Hispanics, it also is tours was ac- we have wonderful tion? We en- cles at all. The void brings a The Holcad, a very comfortable, homoge- quiring a buildings and the plan courage the serious question to mind: 11/10/2000). Further, nous place close to home for chapter of SGA Finance what happened to the original Hopkins' was com- many students. In my past Phi Beta to renovate the lake will make for a nice Committee to vision expressed by President mended through a let- four years, I have heard terri- Kappa. Phi reconsider Williamson in 1997? ter to the editor written ble stories about vandalism of Beta Kappa place to have lemon- the estab- the following week by black students' property, is the most ade and cookies. lished criteria Somewhere along the Senior Admissions Di- threatening notes sent to Arab prestigious of Ben and Ray in favor of way, Mother Fair abandoned rector Brad Tokar students, as well as many oth- all liberal arts new stan- President Williamson's initial (Tokar, The Holcad, er forms of more subtle honoraries dards favor- goals for the College and the 11/17/00). Many oth- racism. Perhaps before the and counts among its mem- ing academic activities. administration changed its fo- ers slammed the bla- school can increase diversity, bers U.S. Presidents, high- cus to commence exclusive tantly homophobic the students have to make ranking diplomats and many If there is one ray of hope worship of the "graduation message and cried out campus a place where people Westminster faculty. Unfortu- on the horizon, it would be rate." Admission tactics, cur- for change-including of all kinds can feel at home nately, the honorary is no the newly proposed honors ricular decisions, and apathet- Neal Edman, Bryan as well. College should be a longer a topic of serious dis- program. The four year hon- ic attitudes help to explain Rennie, Elizabeth Ford, time of expanding knowledge cussion among the Westmin- ors program proposed by the why Westminster College was have pushed the idea of an Phyllis Kitze- and experi- ster community. While there joint commission of the Acade- unable to achieve the original ideal student for Westminster. row and oth- We are left today with ences. are many reasons for not be- mic Standards Committee and Williamson vision. We are left Targeting certain types of stu- ers. Fortu- Those who ing able to accomplish this the Curriculum Development today with a watered-down vi- dents does cut down on the nately, a watered-down vision do not dis- goal that we as students are for the future-focusing Committee, approved by the sion for the future-- focusing costs of mass advertisement, Westminster criminate not aware of, the miserly faculty, and supported by SGA on small parts of former aspi- but also has detrimental ef- has come a on small parts of for- should speak amount of money given for through a resolution presents rations. These are signs of a fects for a liberal arts institu- long way. mer aspirations. out against academic investments is par- an opportunity to invest mon- stagnant institution and can be tion. By not allowing for a va- The College Ben and Ray discrimina- tially to blame. ey into some of the brightest overcome. It is our hope that riety of students seeking is no longer tion AND ac- students, who would other- the future holds open the pos- academic stimulation, the stu- listed among tively pursue One example of misplaced wise become bored with the sibility of reinstituting those dents that do attend this insti- the most homophobic campus- diversity by hosting and going funding can be seen in the declining academic require- lofty goals that opened Presi- tution lose valuable learning es and the ALLIES organiza- to events and befriending prejudice that the Student ments in the classroom and dent Williamson's tenure at opportunities that cultural ex- tion is thriving. those different than you. Government Association dis- possibly transfer to a more rig- the helm of Westminster Col- change can offer. An ex- Change needs to begin with plays against academic en- orous institution that values lege. change student to Westmin- Attempts have been made the individual." deavors. SGA funds are ap- their efforts. However, the ster once wrote: "The world is to improve the number of propriated according to Honors Program will require a Admission Tactics getting smaller everyday. Peo- African American students on While students need to specific, predetermined alloca- serious commitment of institu- ple travel everywhere. Every- campus. But no one seems to open their minds to new cul- tion guidelines. A recent re- tional funds in order to enter- Let's face it-- Westminster is where we go, we see diversity. be documenting the retention tures and ideas, the adminis- view of these guidelines, tain the possibility of true suc- easy to get into. In fact, only The lack of diversity can cre- rate and average GPA of these tration must also intend to which are used in the organi- cess. Only if it is properly 39 people (who finished their ate small-mindedness or a students-- we queried Admis- maintain the academic integri- zational audit process, con- funded and maintains faculty applications and did not re- sense of ethnocentricism. I sions and they responded that ty that being accepted to firmed these suspicions--SGA support does the program move their application from am happy about my initial de- they "do not track minorities Westminster should represent. reallocates student funds in a bring Westminster one step consideration) were denied ad- cision to come to this school on campus" and that the infor- Only by expanding the group haphazard and wholly in- closer to being awarded the mission for the Fall semester (Westminster). However, mation may be available of ideal students, can West- equitable manner. Organiza- crown jewel of a liberal arts in- of 2006. With such low stan- every once in a while, I do through the Diversity Office. minster grow in its maturity tions are permitted to apply stitution--a chapter of Phi Beta dards, in fact no standards at wonder about underlying is- In no way do we mean to im- and understanding of the for office supplies and refresh- Kappa. all, the institution is accepting sues of this pastoral campus. ply that students of other eth- world. ment reimbursements, but Inside ODD page - holcad (24”) 050304jz YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN BLACK 0% 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95% 100%

Page A-4 May 19, 2006 The Holcad — Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. Forum, continued Flirting with grade inflation

One final issue that must be goals. But "(Dean) Mann ex- time, there are other forces at graduates are not at a disad- considered is the desire of the plained that the revised stan- work to make this possible; vantage as they leave New administration to maintain a dards [were] intended to ad- specifically, the continuing Wilmington, the reality is that high graduation rate. College dress the grade inflation grade inflation only further policies--including the Condi- growing num- that is preva- hollows the value of a stu- tional Acceptance Policy-have ber of stu- The reality is that lent on this dent's education. Since West- fallen in line with this goal. In dents not grade inflation only campus. minster's flirtation with grade an article written by Hugh graduating in further hollows the While some inflation was explained in a Hothem, Dean Mann clarified four years" value of a student's would be previous edition of The Holcad that Westminster "went back (Hothem, The quick to point (Nelson and Walling, to the old criteria… that exist- Holcad, education. out that this is 5/5/2006), we encourage ed from the 1970s until the 9/23/2005). Ben and Ray only one in- readers to reference the previ- spring of 1996" (Hothem, The While it is stance of what ous article. However, we Holcad, 9/23/2005). The new good that so is now a na- wanted to include Dr. Na's criteria entered with President many of our students graduate tional trend and Westminster thoughts regarding ways to A Williamson and his top 100 in an appropriate length of needs to keep up so that their approach this issue: CB "In the last issue of The that I'd prefer to use over I have a dream . . . cance of the student's GPA ent from that of the A (i.e., Holcad, Nelson and Walling the negative phrase "grade that someday a C within a particular depart- 4.3) or retain the same value were kind enough to include inflation" used to describe ment, as an A (i.e., 4.0). The point some of my thoughts on the problem-there may be will indeed mean sat- would be to note the distinc- grading practices at Westmin- no simple or singular holy isfactory, a B will in 2.2) the mean and medi- tion of the student in some ster. In this issue, I was grail. But surely something, fact mean superior, an GPA and the number of way, whether the GPA is af- asked to share some ideas anything, should be done! all current students in the fected by the A+'s or not. Of that may address those con- One solution implemented and an A will really student's graduating class, as course, a brief note on the cerns. I offer these thoughts by some colleges and uni- mean outstanding. I well as the student's per- transcript should explain that below primarily to incite open versities is to set a limit on have a dream that centile ranking in the gradu- only 10% of the grades earned discussion on our campus. the number of A's awarded someday a D will, ating class (to indicate the at Westminster are A+'s. My modest proposals are in each department, e.g., a relative significance of the nowhere near refined, per- maximum of 33% of grades without apology, indi- student's GPA among peers The foregoing suggestions fect, or even practicable; but for capstone projects. An- cate that a student's in the same graduating are not refined or perfect so- in view of the absence of any other option might be to work may be class), and lutions. They are rather an remedies or efforts to address have each department mon- passing, but inferior expression of the frustration the grading situation during itor the distribution of 2.3) the mean and medi- that nothing has been done in Physics or Mathematics the eight years I've taught grades earned in its courses to that of most. I an GPA and the number of about the problem of inflated courses), here, I offer my suggestions and to make gradual adjust- have a dream that all enrolled students at West- grades at Westminster. They as steps toward improving ments toward a bell curve. minster (to indicate the rela- are expressions of a sincere whereas the variations in someday an F will be the academic ethos of our Some institutions have de- tive significance of the stu- desire for grading reform of the criteria used in grading community. tailed transcripts that include the most honest and dent's GPA in relation to the any kind, form, or shape that effect an undesirable incen- not only the grades received respectful way to entire student body). will lead to more honest and tive for some students to pre- How honest and fair have by a student, but also other fair ways to evaluate the acad- fer a particular course or pro- communicate to stu- we professors been with our significant data that help the Another proposal to con- emic achievements of stu- fessor over others, thereby dents that their work students at "mother fair" if we reader interpret the value of sider or pursue, whether to- dents at Westminster. diminishing the liberal arts have ignored the clear de- the grades earned, e.g., per- fails to meet the gether with the above or as a spirit and promoting the eva- scriptions of the letters centile rank of a grade in a minimum standards separate solution, would be I have a dream . . . that sion of "hard courses," grades A through F con- given course. All of these are of acceptability. to introduce a monitored use someday a C will indeed tained in our catalog? What worth thinking about. (See Dr. Na of the A+ in class and on the mean satisfactory, a B will in whereas those variations can be done to ensure that an darkwing.uoregon.edu/~uose- transcript. Limiting the num- fact mean superior, and an A are not reflected on grade re- A will be reserved to recog- nate/dirsen056/UGC-Exam- ber of A+'s would be reason- will really mean outstanding. ports or transcripts, thereby nize the truly exceptional ples.pdf or measures for the faculty and able (e.g., 10% of grades I have a dream that someday depriving employers, gradu- work at Westminster? Or am www.educause.edu/ir/li- administration to consider for earned in any department or a D will, without apology, in- ate schools, and other inter- I mistaken in thinking that brary/html/cem/cem98/cem implementation: at Westminster as a whole). dicate that a student's work ested parties (including, and good, satisfactory work is 9840.html and others on the Along with this would be the may be passing, but inferior most importantly, the stu- routinely awarded A's and Web that discuss or offer var- that a transcript include annual monitoring of how to that of most. I have a dents themselves) of the abil- B's, such that superior work ious kinds of reforms toward many students at Westmin- dream that someday an F will ity to evaluate a particular stu- or really excellent, outstand- grading integrity.) 1) for each course or ster actually earn this grade. be the most honest and re- dent's academic performance ing work is difficult to distin- section (of a multi-section If too many A+'s are awarded spectful way to communicate in proper perspective, guish in a vast sea of A's and In view of some of the re- course), the mean and medi- in any semester (e.g., 15%), to students that their work B's? How meaningful is an A alities at Westminster (e.g., an grade points and the num- the registrar could analyze fails to meet the minimum whereas grade inflation or a B if so many receive the need for some majors to ber of enrolled students in it the data to see which courses standards of acceptability. makes it nearly impossible to them? Do we intend to per- attain a certain GPA, GPA re- during that semester (to indi- or departments, if any, tend recognize and reward those petuate the seemingly com- quirements for scholarships), cate the relative significance to award In the students who really deserve mon perception that a C a detailed, indexed grade re- of the student's grade in a them and mean time, I distinction for their academic When it comes to means failure? How meaning- port or transcript may be a particular class or section), what could invite any excellence (i.e., whose work ful is a D or an F if we're sensible option to consider. and be done grades at who value is in reality "outstanding," the afraid of being honest and re- So, here is my modest pro- about it. If Westminster, Billy the integrity description for the grade A in spectful enough with our stu- posal. 2) at the end of the too many of a liberal our catalog), and Joel may have been dents to inform them that transcript, the student's GPA A+'s are be- right: "Honest is such arts educa- their paper or project was Whereas Westminster Col- for courses that count for the ing earned tion and the whereas it is worth retain- "passing, but inferior" or lege is dedicated to a "quest major requirements (in the and there a lonely word!" integrity of ing (or rescuing) the mean- Dr. Na failed to meet the standards for excellence" (mission state- case of a double major, one are no con- grades West- ing of "excellent," "outstand- required to pass? When it ment), GPA for each major), centrations minster stu- ing," or "superior" from comes to grades at Westmin- of them in dents earn to sliding too far on the spec- ster, Billy Joel may have been whereas the criteria used 2.1) the current mean any particular courses or de- think and talk together and trum of academic evaluation right: "Honest is such a lone- in grading vary from one de- and median GPA and the partments, the entire faculty openly about ways of improv- toward the meaning of "com- ly word!" partment to another and from number of all students in the should be cautioned about ing the intellectual ethos mon," "ordinary," or even one professor to another student's department, as well the use of A+'s. As for the among us and to remedy the "mediocre," For the sticky problem of (e.g., the average grade as the student's percentile transcript, the A+'s would be nearly meaningless spectrum grading integrity-a positive earned in Education courses ranking in the department (to visible, but they could either of letter grades." I propose the following term focusing on solutions as compared with that earned indicate the relative signifi- carry a numerical value differ- Every home has dangers...

Just as homes in the real to mind an image of carica- Westminster The slogan brings to without ex- cially consider- world all have dangers to chil- ture-President Williamson surely cannot mind an image of car- plaining our ing that we dren, so to does the Westmin- meeting you after a tough In- employ every motives for will not be ster home. Nothing impairs quiry class, with a plate of graduating icature--President writing arti- here next the ability of a student to suc- warm chocolate chip cookies senior and Williamson meeting cles over the year. Rather, ceed in the "real world" more and a glass of cold milk, and since many of you after a tough In- last few it is out of sin- than coddling. The notion of escorting you back into the those seniors quiry class, with a years. A few cere hope for coddling--on all levels--was dis- white picket fenced safe zone will not re- people have this institu- cussed briefly in the last issue called Russell Hall. Oddly and turn next plate of warm choco- asked us: tion's future of The Holcad in direct op- year to the late chip cookies and "why do you that we write (Nelson & Alumni can not stand position to safety of a a glass of cold milk, hate this our concerns Walling, this vision (or similar acade- school?" or and thoughts. 5/5/2006) idly by while their possibly delu- mic happy and escorting you "what is your If we sat here and has been alma mater falls to sion), mem- place, the back into the white problem?" or, praising the in- echoed in the the abyss of medioc- bers of the College is do- picket fenced safe a particular stitution end- past ("Our rity. campus com- ing a great zone called Russell favorite, lessly, we View: Dumb- Ray and Ben munity have number of "don't you re- would not only ing Down commented students a Hall. alize that be dishonest Ray and Ben a choice to remain "A Place Classes," The that the "real disservice. Muslims (or to ourselves and to God, but To Call Home" or to become Holcad, 10/13/2000). Further world" is not surrounded by a These poor any other eth- we would allow the institution "A Place To Call College." discussion is warranted in white picket fence. These chaps may nic group) to sink further into disarray. Whichever side of the white light of the amount of positive naysayers scarily warn of boss- become stricken with "real will never fit in at Westmin- It is to each of you, to those picket fence you fall on, you personal responses received es who will not reward medi- world shock." ster? (The last question was leaving and to those remain- must choose to be vocal in or- regarding the topic. One of ocrity with a plate of cookies, asked of us by both a faculty ing, that are burdened with der to perpetuate Westmin- Westminster's slogans--"A of buildings well outside of a It is into this "real world" member and an administra- the direction the school is tak- ster's tradition of being glori- Place to Call Home"--has be- white picked fenced safe zone, that we commence tomorrow, tor.) If we truly hated this in- ing--alumni can not stand idly ous, grand and true. come the whipping boy for of websites without happy col- unaware of the forces to be stitution we wouldn't spend by while their alma mater falls multi-faceted coddling over the ors, and of something called faced in the coming years. our time compiling articles for into the abyss of mediocrity. past week. The slogan brings "accountability." And since However, we cannot leave the Holcad's readership, espe- Simply put, this institution has Inside ODD page - holcad (24”) 050304jz YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN BLACK 0% 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95% 100%

The Holcad — Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. May 19, 2006 Page A-5 OutsideWestminster the Bubble Ripped from the Wire Regional Rendell would oppose sending Guard to Mexican border PA National Guard HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - "Absent some compelling on the border. dell said. Gov. Ed Rendell said he would reason, I would be against it," The Pennsylvania National oppose a lengthy deployment Rendell said. "Any additional Sending about 2,000 Guard has 2,300 of its 20,000 Township Supervisor Accused of Indecent Exposure of Pennsylvania National deployment of our Guard for guardsmen to the Gulf states last year in the wake of Hurri- troops deployed abroad, most- Guard troops to watch the any long-term period of time ly in Iraq, and has sent a total A township supervisor from a Mercer County community cane Katrina was different be- Mexican border as part of a would really hurt our ability to of 4,000 there, according to faces more accusations of indecent exposure. 64-year-old Willis cause the damage was com- proposal by President Bush to do the things that we need to Guard spokesman Capt. Cory J. Swartz is a Lackawannock Township supervisor accused of pelling and the state was tighten border security. do in case of an emergency Angell. exposing himself to women in nearby Hubbard, Ohio. Now assured of a relatively short here." deployment, Rendell said. State Police say another woman has come forward saying he For one, the responsibility All told, 16,000 Pennsylva- flashed her back in October. Swartz has denied all the allega- should be left to border states The Bush administration "I was willing to do the Kat- nia guardsmen have been de- tions. He claims the latest case is a matter of mistaken iden- and deploying thousands of has not contacted his office rina (mission) because I ployed since Sept. 11, 2001, on tity because of media attention. Swartz also says he refuses to Pennsylvania guardsmen to about the matter, Rendell said, thought the damage was there domestic and foreign mis- resign as township supervisor. Iraq has left the unit and a state Guard spokesman and it was palpable and our sions, Angell said. "stretched too thin," Rendell said the bureau had no infor- Guard, I knew, would be there New Wilmington Police Want to Crank Up the Voltage said Monday. mation about use of its troops for one or two months," Ren- Council Considers Tasers for Borough Police

New Wilmington's police officers could soon carry a new device to help them with their duties. After seeing a demon- Portions of New England submerged after record rain fall stration of taser products last month, the New Wilmington National borough council has decided to look into purchasing two of them. These non-lethal weapons are hailed as an asset for of- New England Flooding ficers working on the job alone. Chief Carmen Piccirillo al- LOWELL, Mass. (AP) - But Tuesday morning, com- dam and began running into highway between Route 16 in lowed a taser to be used on him for demonstration purposes Storm-weary New England muters still awoke to another woods and downstream to the Revere and the interchange and he said it felt like getting hit with a freight train. Howev- residents waded out into a day of driving rain. Contoocook River, causing with Route 128 in Lynnfield er, after the voltage is turned off it's like nothing ever hap- fifth day of rain Tuesday as In Lowell, crews took to the some flooding and forcing the were underwater, forcing the pened. The council will wait to approve giving New Wilming- the region's dams kept a tenu- streets in boats and used bull- evacuation of several families. shutdown of dozens of busi- ton police tasers after they review the policies of the Sharon ous hold against cresting horns to urge 1,000 house- Several hundred residents nesses. and Pittsburgh police departments. rivers and evacuees wondered holds to evacuate. Nick Bar- in Methuen, Mass., also left Schools across the North what remained of their homes rett, 24, took an air mattress their homes after officials be- Shore and Merrimack Valley Embezzlement Trial Began Monday, May 15 after water filled their base- when he left his condominium came concerned that the as well as in southern New Jury Selected for County Treasurer's Trial ments and surged over some overlooking the Merrimack Spicket River Dam, shored up Hampshire closed for a sec- rooftops. River, and later joked it might by several thousand sand ond day Tuesday. A jury is now in place for the upcoming embezzlement trial Across northeastern Massa- become a raft. bags, would give way under The flood water also over- of Lawrence County Treasurer Gary Felasco. The trial began chusetts, thousands of people "I'm going to use it to get the pressure of the raging riv- whelmed sewage systems and on Monday, May 15 in Venango County. Felasco received a fled submerged neighbor- back in, too," he said late er. drowned waste water treat- change of venue because of heavy media coverage locally. Fe- hoods during the region's Monday night as he looked Even though the ferocious ment plants. Burst pipes in lasco is accused of stealing more than 47-thousand dollars in worst flooding in nearly 70 over the flooded parking lot of water tore away a wooden Haverhill have been dumping county tax funds. He denies the charges blaming the missing years. More than a foot of rain his building. walkway across the top of the 35 million gallons of waste a money on people who worked for him. fell during the weekend in In New Hampshire, more dam and knocked over a near- day since Sunday into the some areas. than 600 roads have been by lamp post, the concrete Merrimack River. A flood at a "It seemed almost Biblical," damaged, destroyed or inun- structure kept a tenuous hold regional treatment plant in Gov. Mitt Romney said Tues- date by water. In Maine, flood- when the river crested early Lawrence was threatening to day on ABC's "Good Morning ing washed out dozens of Tuesday. shut down the power there, America." "We're sort of mak- roads and bridges, and threat- "We still have dams holding which would send sewage into ing jokes about Noah and tak- ened a pair of dams along the back a lot more water than the Merrimack at a rate of 115 ing two of each kind of animal swollen Salmon Falls River in they were designed to carry," million gallons a day. because we haven't ever seen Lebanon. Two areas of Romney said on CBS' "The The statewide damage was rain like this." Lebanon near the Spaulding Early Show" Tuesday. "This is expected to reach the tens of The stubborn storm system Dam were evacuated Monday what you can expect when millions of dollars, Romney lingering over the region was as a precaution. you've got a storm that's big- said Tuesday. He said officials Weaver’s expected to move out by The rising water of Pills- ger than anything we've faced were also concerned about the Wednesday, and Peter Judge, bury Lake in Webster, N.H., in 70 years." long-term environmental im- WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ a spokesman for the Massa- breached a dam Monday, re- U.S. Route 1 north of pact of the sewage on shellfish 1). According to prosecutors, what kind of punishment does chusetts Emergency Manage- leasing millions of gallons of Boston was expected to re- beds. Lawrence County Treasurer Gary Felasco face as a result of ment Agency, said the worst water and threatening to drain main closed for the Tuesday "This is gonna be a big fi- his criminal conviction of embezzlement and violating state of the flooding appeared to be the lake. The water eroded morning commute, state po- nancial crisis for a lot of peo- ethics laws? over. the earth from one side of the lice said. Large portions of the ple," he said. A). Three to five years in prison. B). Ten to 20 years in prison. C). Two to 10 years house arrest via electronic monitoring. Diet, the Japanese parliament, considers sweeping D). One year in prison and five years probation. International changes to the country’s post -World War II laws E). 300 hours of community service.

2). Who will face Governor Ed Rendell as the Republican challenger in Pennsylvania’s General Election on November 7, Tokyo debating education law revision 2006? TOKYO, May 16 - (Kyodo) have argued that a revision The bill, comprising 18 arti- calls for public spirit and in- A). Rick Santorum _ Japan's parliament began de- might revive the sort of na- cles, would amend the Funda- heritance of tradition, and a B). Robert Casey, Jr. bating a bill on Tuesday for tionalism that led to the war. mental Law of Education intro- newly defined notion of patrio- C). Lynn Swann the first revision of the coun- For the government bill, al- duced in 1947 to realize tism as a goal of education. D). Arlen Specter try's post-World War II basic ready supported by the ruling through education the ideas in To foster patriotism, it calls E). Melissa Hart education law to emphasize coalition, to clear the Diet dur- Japan's pacifist postwar Consti- for developing "an attitude public spirit and traditions as ing its ongoing session tution with basic philosophies which respects tradition and 3). Identify Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor running for well as instill a sense of patrio- through June 18, the session to that end in its preamble and culture and loves the nation re-election. tism through education. would need to be extended 11 articles. and homeland that have fos- A). Melissa Hart Conservative groups have even though Prime Minister While the bill retains the tered them, respects other B). Robert Casey, Jr. long called for amending the Junichiro Koizumi has repeat- wording of "on the basis of countries and contributes to C). Tom Corbett 1947 law that they say lacks edly dismissed such resched- the spirit of the Constitution" international peace and devel- D). Catherine Baker Knoll those notions, but opponents uling. in the law's preamble, it adds opment." E). Valerie McDonald Roberts

4). How does President Bush propose to crackdown on il- legal immigration on the U.S.-Mexican border? A). He wants to establish a new treaty with Mexico to cre- Two student publications were honored with ate an open border and grant duel citizenship to Mexicans and Americans. awards this year B). He wants to deploy up to 6,000 National Guard troops Striving to be outside the to states along the Mexican border. C). He wants to build a wall along the border. D). He proposes amnesty limited to undocumented citizens from Mexico. E). He wants to overhaul the immigration policies and laws to streamline the process of legal immigration to the U.S. BOXArgo 2006 5). Identify the Mercer County business now up for sale on E-Bay for an asking price of $450,000? A). The Reynolds Drive-In. B). Conneaut Lake Park. C). The Columbia Theater First Place Herff Jones D). The Prime Outlets. American Scholastic Showcase Award E). Guthrie Theater. Press Association 6). What kind of ballots did voters in Lawrence County use for the first time during this week’s primary election? A). Optical scan ballots. B). Paper ballots. C). Punch hole ballots. D). Ballots marked via a mechanical lever machine.

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Page A-6 May 19, 2006 The Holcad — Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. CampusCampus NewsNews PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER Habitat heads back to Mississippi

By Leanna Stitt and the trip is expected to spend some time in the sun Campus writer take about 17 hours. On Sat- and sand. urday evening, the group will “I don’t think about gaining Students will take yet anoth- stay overnight at a church in something,” Sahar said, “I al- er trip down to Mississippi to Louisville, Kentucky and then ways do gain a lot of satisfac- help out with Hurricane Katri- drive the rest of the way on tion and joy out of helping oth- na relief on May 20. Sunday. ers, but I don’t look to gain This time, however, Habitat “I’m looking forward to fi- something.” for Humanity is sponsoring nally getting to accomplish On the trip back, the group the trip. This means that in- this project and being able to will take a different route stead of spending the majority help hurricane victims,” Sahar through Atlanta, Ga. and of the time “mucking” houses, said, “We’ve been trying to ac- South Carolina, then stay like what the spring break complish this all year, but overnight in North Carolina. group who went down in have had many roadblocks.” Some volunteers will be go- March did, they will be build- For the first four days, the ing down to Mississippi for a ing a completely new house volunteers will be led by the second time this year. Jin-Sil for a Katrina victim. Jackson County, Mississippi Kim, who volunteered in According to Laura Sahar, Habitat chapter in building a Pearlington, Miss. over spring president of Westminster’s new house in Pascagoula. If break, said, “I have learned chapter of Habitat for Humani- they finish the building by that hope does not come from ty, Habitat’s goal is to “elimi- Thursday, the group hopes to the environment but from the nate poverty housing by pro- head to New Orleans to assist people who volunteer to de- viding affordable housing for Nick Manno, a Katrina victim vote their time, finances and low income families” transfer student to Westmin- spirit.” Jim Moore, the college ster, and his family in the “The second time down chaplain, will lead the group of “mucking” of their house there, I want to learn how one approximately 15 students, fac- which was destroyed by the person’s sacrifice is like one ulty and townspeople. They hurricane. piece of a puzzle,” Kim said, will start their journey to The volunteers will also be “All those sacrifices that peo- Pascagoula, Miss. on Saturday staying at a camp near the ple are making must be put and return on Sunday, May beach, so hopefully after their into one big picture.” 28. The group will be travel- workdays, which end at 4 ing in two 15 passenger vans p.m., they will be able to

These photos are courtesy of the Spring Break Mississippi trip. On this trip, the 15 helpers will work all over the deep South. They hope to stop at Freshman Nick Manno’s help to see what they can do to support his family after Katrina de- vestated their house. Phi Kappa huh? Update on what happened to the kidnapped TAU

By Heather Evakich from another college. Tracy All the brothers were happy to have it back and Campus writer Harmon, a junior, said that “So are its friends, Phi and Kappa.” she heard a rumor that some- Phi Tau brother Matt Tarbay Two weeks ago, the big one from Slippery Rock Uni- question on everyone’s mind versity had taken the Tau and was, “What happened to the was holding it ransom. No dent of Phi Tau, gave more in- were trying to make the best Tau?” Phi Kappa Tau’s third one seemed to know anything formation. He said that the of things. “I mean, come on,” letter had gone missing some- about the situation at all, until letter was returned on Friday, he said. “We drew a question time between Sing ‘n’ Swing the Tau mysteriously re- but he claimed to not know mark on our own house.” and 1:15 p.m. the next day, turned. what time it was returned or There was talk of replacing and no one seemed to have Although the brothers of who returned it. He did say the Tau with another Greek any idea where it went. Phi Tau are collectively re- that all the brothers were hap- letter just for fun. He also Rumors went flying as to lieved at their letter’s return, py to have it back, and “So said that the brothers were the whereabouts of the miss- they were surprisingly reluc- are its friends, Phi and Kap- confident their letter would be ing Greek letter. Some stu- tant to comment on the situa- pa.” The Tau is now in its returned and that no harm dents believed that one of the tion. rightful place back on the would come to it. The broth- other fraternities on campus “It just appeared one day,” roof. ers turned out to be right, and took it. Other students said Alex Hines, a junior brother But how did the brothers the “Mystery of the Missing that it was one of the sorori- of Phi Tau, said. “We’re as- feel about the whole situation? Tau” has been mostly solved. Photo by elated brothers ties that kidnapped the letter. suming the fliers had some- Hines said that although The brothers say they aren’t exactly sure what brought Still others believed that the thing to do with its return.” some people weren’t happy the little “TAU” home; however, they think it had some- perpetrator was someone Senior Matt Tarbay, presi- about the missing letter, they thing to do with a slew of fliers.

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The Holcad SportsSports May 19, 2006 Page B-1 The only real prerequisite was knowing how to ride, and that was probably part of the dilemma in losing it, that he needed to know how to handle a horse. Titan Man Scott Renninger Jason Mackey Westminster’s mascot once rode high on horseback into Sports Editor Burry Stadium for athletic events A view from within By Ben Knauff Walker said that after I think it would gen- Campus Writer touchdowns, the Titan would erate a lot of excite- As you may already know, charge down the side of the ment and boost yes, I played baseball for the field in celebration. During Westminster Titans (Well, I They are so common you one of these charges, the morale for the was a relief pitcher, but that’s might hardly notice one, but mascot almost ran over a players. a different Holcad column al- stadiums simply feel empty cheerleader. Physical educa- Matt Kuza together). without them. tion chair Scott Renninger Furthermore, as unethical School mascots: Southern said it was things like this, in Westminster simply in the world of journalism as it California has the Trojan, the dawn of the ‘litigation may be, I’ll provide you with a Syracuse has the Orangeman, age,’ that eventually led to the does not have a bud- true View from Within for the Florida has the Gator. All are Titan’s demise. get on a par with 2006 Titan Baseball season. present every Saturday for We finished 18-19 (6-12 “The only real prerequisite large schools such as PAC), and despite a near .500 their respective teams’ football was knowing how to ride, and Florida State. This games. Sadly, the Westmin- winning percentage, we fin- that was probably part of the makes the Titan mas- ished 7th in the PAC (And for ster Titan is not, but it wasn’t dilemma in losing it, that he always so. cot on horseback a those of you scoring at home - needed to know how to han- that’s last place). “It was a big plus when we dle a horse.” Renninger said. near impossibility in Head coach Carmen No- had one,” former physical edu- As Renninger said, mascots today’s world. cera would, and often did, cation chair Marjorie Walker that ride on horseback at oth- Ben Knauff sum up the year with one said. er colleges, such as the Flori- word: injuries. Early in the da State Seminole, are invari- spring, we suffered set-backs According to Walker, the ably equestrian trained. This world. Still, some students to three of our top, left-handed Titan, who rode onto the track lowers the possibility of acci- would like to see the mascot pitchers: Tony Cunningham, on a brown horse covered in a dents. With all of the fans, and on campus. Sophomore Matt Scott Carney, and Bobby blue and white blanket, attend- cheerleaders, and the band, Kuza is one athlete who would Glass. And a month later, an- ed football games in the 70’s there is a considerable risk of like to see the Titan at sport- other lefty, Steve Sylvester, for about 6 to 8 years. Picture the horse getting spooked. ing events. went down with an unfortu- a Roman soldier, ala Gladiator. nate ankle injury. This left the Westminster simply does “I think it would generate a He wore a titan helmet, gold pitching staff sitting firmly be- not have a budget on a par lot of excitement and boost This photo from the 1982 Argo shows the Titan mascot colored armor, shin guards, hind the eight-ball. with large schools such as morale for the players,” he decked out in riding attire. and draped his soldiers with a Nocera also decided to pull Florida State. This makes the said. dark cape. As he rode, he an all-conference outfielder Titan mascot on horseback a waved about a sword, trying to from the grass, and place him near impossibility in today’s get the fans into the action. behind the plate. Ed DeRose, a senior that went on to win the team-MVP, struggled ear- ly. However, as the season wore on, he greatly improved on both defense and throwing. WESPY AWARDS DeRose hit .322 (29-90), while slugging seven doubles, three home runs, and 24 RBI. Athletics honors top 2005-2006 achievements at annual WESPY awards Brian Andrews, returning for his 17th season on the Ti- The Westminster College Lady Titan athlete this year, tiring as director of financial Brett Myers (Tallmadge, earned-run average with 41 tan diamond, provided the Ti- Department of Athletics host- was voted on by the entire aid at the end of the school OH/Tallmadge H.S.) to strikeouts in 2006. tans with some excellent post- ed the Third campus com- year, served as a clock opera- sophomore wide receiver Vietnam War leadership. Annual WE- munity. The tor at Titan games for several Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Som- The WESPY Unsung Hero Andrews hit .289 (33-114), SPY (West- male WESPY years and is a long-time sup- erset H.S.) with 16 seconds to Awards, given to student-ath- while posting team-leading to- minster Excep- went to Titan porter of Westminster athlet- play. The Lady Titan swim- letes for their inspirational atti- tals of six home runs, nine tional Sports junior swim- ics. Onderko has served as mers topped the Presidents tudes, were awarded to senior doubles, and 38 RBI. Performances mer Ryan sports information director at 103-102 when junior Megan Jordan Hinds (McKees The Newcomer of the Year of the Year) TrunkWestminster for the past 11 McLaughlin (Wooster, Rocks/Our Lady of Sacred Award, if it was actually given Awards May 8 (Brookline, years and will leave to be- OH/Wooster H.S.) touched Heart H.S.) of the men's cross out, would certainly wind up at Orr Audito- MA/Cheshire come the first full-time execu- first in the final relay event by country and track & field in the hands of sophomore rium. The WE- Academy tive director of the PAC in .01 of a second. teams and junior Katie Mc- pitcher Andy Robison. Robi- SPY's honored H.S.), who 2006-07. Dermott (Austintown, son started the season as the team MVPs earned All- WESPY Comeback Athlete OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) of team’s closer, but was quickly for all 18 Titan America hon- The athletic department of the Year laurels went to se- the volleyball team. thrust into the roll of “PAC and Lady Ti- ors in the 50 also honored a Westminster nior football running back Starter.” Squirrel, as he’s tan varsity freestyle and faculty member for their sup- Sean Buggey (Homer WESPY Rookie of the Year known by his teammates, sports teams, 100 freestyle port of Titan athletics with the City/Homer-Center H.S.) and honors went to women's track posted a 3.38 ERA (Second as well as nu- at the NCAA WESPY Towering Titan Facul- sophomore softball pitcher & field athlete Kristen Van only to that of junior reliever merous annual Division III ty Award. Dr. David L. Barn- Sarah Henry (North Bloom- Sickel (Pittsburgh/Trinity Mike O’Leary’s mark of 0.00), awards and Adam Hadbavny receives Swimming er, associate professor and field, OH/Bristol H.S.). Christian H.S.) and men's and struck out 23 in 37 1/3 in- recognition of the Fawcett award from Champi- chair of the Communication Buggey recovered from nu- swimming standout Conor nings. top athletic Marjorie Walker. onships in Studies, Threatre and Art De- merous injuries his junior year Simpson (Monroeville/Gate- Keeping with the current achievements Minneapolis, partment, was honored. Barn- to rush for a team-high 878 way H.S.). Van Sickel was an trend of pitching, Brenton throughout the Minn. The fe- er, of Mercer, has served as yards and five touchdowns All-PAC performer in the 400 “Happy” Gilmore had another 2005-06 academic year. male WESPY went to Lady Ti- the 'Voice of the Titans' on this season, while Henry over- meter dash, while Simpson outstanding season on the Ti- tan freshman track & field Westminster radio and televi- came a career-threatening in- was a two-time PAC champion tan rubber. Gilmore led the Highlighting the event was athlete Kate Kushner (Pitts- sion sports broadcasts for the jury suffered as a freshman to in the 100 and 200 butterfly team in innings-pitched (51 the awarding of the annual burgh/Brentwood H.S.), who past several years. post a 3-3 record and 1.96 events. 1/3), as well as strikeouts David B. Fawcett and Mar- captured PAC (46), and finally, batters jorie A. Walker Awards, given championship ti- WESPY Coach plunked (15). Well, actually he annually to honor and ac- tles in both the of the Year hon- led the conference in that final knowledge those individuals 100 meter hurdles ors went to men's Senior Scholar Athletes statistic. Sorry Hap. who best exemplify the quali- and 400 meter hur- swimming coach Donald Reginald Womel- ties of fairness, sportsman- dles in 2006 Rob Klamut and dorff, the team’s outstanding ship, leadership, determina- women's soccer centerfielder and more impor- tion and competitiveness. The The Senior coach Girish tantly, the nephew of our Fawcett Award was given to Scholar Athlete Thakar. Klamut, pitching coach, led the team senior track & field Awards are given now in his 21st with a .361 (44-122) batting av- athlete/football player Adam annually to the season at West- erage. He also slugged three Hadbavny (Westmoreland graduating senior minster, led the home runs, tied Andrews with City/Norwin H.S.), while the male and female Titan swimmers nine doubles, and posted 25 Walker Award was presented student-athletes to their third PAC RBI. to senior softball player Abby with the highest championship in Mark Francazio not only Abby Mazar re- Brenton Tara Mazar (Oakdale/West Al- cumulative grade- the past four Brian played an important role in ceives the Walker Gilmore Hoellerman legheny H.S.). point averages. years. Thakar, in Fadden the team’s error total, but also award from Mar- The men's awards his fourth season posted a .333 average, with Hadbavny earned seven let- went to basketball jorie Walker. as Lady Titan soc- two home runs, 16 RBI, 57 ters at Westminster (four in player Brian Fad- cer coach, led balls hit right at an opposing track & field, three in foot- den (New Castle/Mohawk Westminster to a 17-5-1 record Team MVP Awards fielder, and 896 randomly ball). In track, he was a five- H.S.) and baseball player and the program's fourth con- cheesy comments. time Presidents' Athletic Con- Brenton Gilmore secutive appearance in the Baseball - Senior catcher Ed DeRose It was a tough season to en- ference (PAC) champion in (Blairsville/Blairsville H.S.), NCAA Tournament. The WE- Men's Basketball - Senior guard/forward Brian Fadden dure, and it was one that saw the throwing events (discus, while the women's honor SPY Men's & Women's Team Women's Basketball - Sophomore guard/forward Emilee Ackerman the conference greatly im- shot put, javelin) while setting went to soccer player Tara Performances of the Year Men's Cross Country - Senior Jordan Hinds prove from a year ago. But two school records. In foot- Hoellerman (Wexford/Pine- also were awarded to the Ti- Women's Cross Country - Junior Amy Carroll the Titans did take “two-of- ball, he was a two-year starter Richland H.S.). Fadden and tan men's swimming and Lady Football - Senior running back Sean Buggey three” from both Waynesburg at defensive end, earning Aca- Gilmore each maintain cumu- Titan soccer teams, respective- Men's Golf - Sophomore Jeff Skubick and then Thomas More to demic All-District honors. lative grade point averages ly. Women's Golf - Junior Kelly Spisak close out the year. Mazar was a four-year starter (GPA) of 3.51, with Fadden Men's Soccer - Junior defender Todd Atwood The Thomas More series at second base for the Lady majoring in mathematics and WESPY Team Comebacks Women's Soccer - Sophomore forward Mallory Bugel was really sweet. Senior Evan Titans, earning All-PAC hon- Gilmore in history. Hoeller- of the Year went to the Titan Softball - Senior second basmean Abby Mazar Triplett threw the game of his ors each of the last three sea- man maintains a 3.82 GPA football team against local Men's Swimming - Junior Ryan Trunk life; a nine-inning gem in sons while leading Westmin- majoring in media art. league rival Grove City and Women's Swimming - Junior Britt Thomas which he surrendered only ster to its first-ever PAC the Lady Titan swimming Men's Tennis - Freshman Stefan Hadricky five hits and one run, to close softball title in 2005. Westminster Athletics pre- team versus PAC foe Wash- Women's Tennis - Junior Sara Belsito out the season. sented a pair of 'Honorary Ti- ington & Jefferson. The Titan Men's Track & Field - Senior Adam Hadbavny Oh, and I almost forgot. I The WESPY Award, given tan' Awards to Bob Latta and gridders topped the Wolver- Women's Track & Field - Sophomore Jessica Cooper hit my first home run in that for the top single-event athlet- Joe Onderko, both of New ines 14-13 on a 14-yard touch- Volleyball - Senior outside hitter Erin Hinks series. Okay, I lied. I didn’t ic performance by a Titan and Wilmington. Latta, who is re- down pass from sophomore forget. A&E - holcad (24”) 050304jz YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN BLACK 0% 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95% 100%

Page B-2 May 19, 2006 The Holcad — Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. A&E Arts & Entertainment Summer flicks Emerging Artist ...and tips People Against Nate Zuzack Summer is almost here, Depp may be delightful, but which means primetime movie refrain from yelling “Damn season. All the entertainment he’s fine!” companies are practically By Nawal Rajeh Go in time for the previews. Staff writer drooling at the profits to come: Some people hate them, but I high ticket prices, overpriced enjoy seeing trailers of “up- If you’re an upperclassman heart attacks covered in butter coming attractions.” reading this, you may re- and candy, and all in the com- Sherri Breitigan member Nate Zuzack, a 2004 fort of a temperature con- Bring a parka. Theaters A&E Editor alumnus. Nate was a psy- trolled environment. I always like to freeze out their cus- tomers in the summer. chology major and music mi- love the feeling of coming out the two movies I’ll definitely nor, but you probably re- of a dark theater after two be seeing this summer are Look before you sit down member him best from his hours into the bright sunlight. The DaVinci Code and the because you know someone’s appearances in Beeghly The- Now, don’t misunderstand second Pirates of the old Raisinet is going to get ater. me-I love movies, but the en- Caribbean movie. Anyway, stuck on your butt. Zuzack was in a number tertainment business is cut- here are the tips: Go ahead and put your feet of plays including “Scapin”, throat and basically screwing Sneak in food. Why pay “The Importance of Being us over financially. There you up, but not when someone is crazy prices when you can sitting in front of you. Earnest”, and “The Baker have my couple lines of com- sneak in Chinese food, pizza, from Madrigal”. plaint, because I always give in or something else equally ob- Do restrain from punching Since graduating Zuzack for the love of movies. It’s the obnoxious pre-teens in the Zuzack, when he is not of Dashboard. noxious? has taken a break from the- working on his own music, Even though Zuzack is on hard for me to recommend Open your food before the front. The assault charge isn’t ater and is making his way what to see in the summer, worth it. spends his time teaching gui- the other side of PA, he is movie starts. Nothing irks me into the music scene. He be- tar lessons and working as a still getting publicity here in- because films always have a more than befuddled people gan in Slippery Rock and has way of exceeding our expecta- Use your student I.D.-most therapeutic staff support his hometown. loudly trying to open their box theaters offer a student dis- been living in Scranton PA worker with a social ser- “The directors of music tions…or not. So rather than of Goobers. since the fall (and yes, he guess, I’ll give you some tips count. vices/ mental health worker. for 93.1 WYEP & 105.9 the X Don’t offer your commen- knows where the Welcome Zuzack has been appear- in Pittsburgh both had posi- to improve your movie-going tary during the film. Johnny Finally, see good movies, to Scranton sign is in the be- experience. And if you care, and see a lot of them! ing at open mic nights and tive things to say about the ginning of The Office). doing some gigs with local music. Vinny, from the X Nate has been working bands from the other side of said that it reminded him of on recording some of his the state like Agnes, Spread Dylan”, said Isaac Ludwig, work and has a demo com- Thin, and Ambulette. He class of ’04 former Titan ra- THE CLARKS pleted. His recorded songs, hopes to keep playing live dio personality. “Maybe the TV”, The Fall of shows and continue record- “When I listened to The Rome” and “Best Friend” ing. People Against Nate Zuzack were featured on Titan Ra- If you like good acoustic for the first time I immediate- Steel City Saints dio’s Backyard band week. music then you will definitely ly saw "The Fall of Rome" as If you missed them then, you enjoy Nate Zuzack. Accord- a standout song. It would By Amy Sasfai men I’d ever met. I decided Some musicians think exot- can check them out on to ditch the sheet and get an- ic cars and mansions are the ing to his myspace, his mu- work very well as a single or Contributing writer Nate’s Myspace www.my- sic has been compared to in movies for sure,” added swers to the questions I cared defining characteristic of suc- space.com/peopleagainst- about. cess, but when asked what he Ben Folds, Bright Eyes, and Ludwig. natezuzack. I would dare to throw in a bit Just when I think four years Rob James was the perfect was able to buy, he just is enough to know every cor- pick for an icebreaker. His shrugged. “That stuff’s not re- ner of Westminster’s Campus, main influences include REM, ally important. It just clutters all of a sudden I find we have U2, the Police, and his favorite who you are.” He nailed that a “hospitality room” exactly – Tom Petty. Very contented one. two doors down from my with all of his answers, James beloved math class. showed real gratitude for his After about 15 minutes, it experiences. was time to interview front The funny thing is, it’s been man/lead vocalist/guitarist there all year. I guess I’d just When asked if there would Scott Blasey. This round it been too distracted by Dr. ever be a world tour in his fu- was Prince, The Beatles, Ryan Faires’ amazing necklaces to ture, he modestly replied, “If it notice. Adams, and the ever-popular hasn’t happened in twenty Tom Petty that prompted a Now, this brand-new-to-me years, I don’t see it happening love of music. Currently spin- hopitality room had a sheet for us.” Apparently his defini- ning in Blasey’s CD player; on the window; I imagined it tion of “happened” differs soul singer, Anthony Hamilton greatly from the rest of Pitts- to be a sign of anticipated and a newer band called My burgh. rock star privacy. Morning Jacket. He’s a fan of I was eager to see what the Next, I found myself sitting playing the bigger venues, and “hospitality room” was boast- in front of an obscene amount believes it was the 2000 album ing. of junk food. M ‘n’ Ms, cook- “Let It Go” that started to As I turned the handle, my ies, chocolate syrup, peanut speak to the fans. “We turned stomach dropped. “What if butter, crackers – the works. a corner with that album, “ they’re in there?” Being a starving college stu- Blasey confirms. dent, I was distracted for a hot The door clicked. It was second. I quickly got back on Finally, I had to ask about just Jeff Creveling preparing a track. the infamous Clarks rumor lovely medley of chicken and Greg Joseph, the bassist for that has floated around cam- vegetables. pus for years. The rumor ACROSS 45 Scottish port 19 Yet the Clarks was now in the hot 1 Restaurant 46 Religious community 23 À la ___ goes as follows: The Clarks No sign of anyone famous seat. His influences include 5 Mideast nation 49 Mediterranean port 24 South Pacific kingdom yet in the hospitality room. are never coming back to anything from Elvis Costello 9 Gets to first base easily 50 Pronoun for 39 Across 25 Poultry selection Westminster because there A few minutes passed, and to Shawn Colvin. Having sold 14 Leaf angle 53 ET 26 Verona’s river I looked at the door. One by my Shawn Colvin CD for five was a huge fight, and now 15 End of the Iditarod 56 Bicycle part 27 ___ Dame one starting with Scott and bucks at a garage sale a few they hate it here. The truth 16 Yoga posture 57 Corolla petals on legumes 28 Take care of ending with Rob, the Clarks years back, I laid low. He goes as follows: There was a 17 ET 58 Summons to prayer 29 Pleasure trip had entered the room. went on saying he doesn’t fight at the last concert. A few 20 Rome-to-Vienna dir. 59 Shabby 30 Courtyards care what kind of venue he of their friends got beat up, Luckily beforehand, I had 21 Patronizes 1 Across 60 Pull apart 31 European river plays as long as everyone is and they were forced to end 22 Card game 61 Greek letter 33 Actor Tom written down a few questions, having fun. His brand new the show early. However, this in case I forgot how to speak. 23 Elevator cages 34 Radar system solo album “American Dream” isn’t the reason they haven’t Needless to say – I’m a fan. 24 Liberal opponent DOWN 36 Deaden was clearly the sparkle in his been back since that show. 25 False statement 1 “High Hopes” lyricist 37 City in the West Indies eyes. I first approached guitarist, “We love it here, commented 28 Entre ___ 2 Part of a nerve cell 42 By mouth Rob James because he was Former computer science Blasey. We just haven’t been 29 Teeth holder 3 Dossier 43 Humbled the first one done eating his major at Indiana University of able to get back here until 32 Beautify 4 Building addition 44 Shoe part dinner. Pennsylvania, Clarks drummer now.” So please – if you know 33 Put up a picture 5 Directed to the center 45 Specialized body part Sitting on the little blue hos- Dave Minarik was sitting by someone who still believes the 34 Not on time 6 Some edible parts 46 Vipers pitality couch, my heart the covered window sporting rumor, stop the madness. 35 ET 7 Bible book 47 Graf ___ dropped when I opened my his shaggy brown hair and his 38 Monster 8 Letters after a proof 48 Secrete mouth. I began asking him 80’s leather vest. It was John- So we said our goodbyes, 39 Opera heroine 9 Hesitates 49 Inner escutcheon border general questions from my ny Cash who inspired this and I promptly walked back 40 Golfer Palmer 10 Metallurgy test 50 Capacity, perhaps safely sheet until it hit me. Pittsburgh percussionist. up the hill still star struck and 41 Born 11 Actor Bert 51 Passion James wasn’t only a true Pitts- However, Cash’s influence telling anyone on my side of 42 Not now 12 Sheepshank orgranny 52 Sicilian resort burgh rock star; he was also was not the defining character campus what I just did. I inter- 43 Bodily manifestation 13 Works with wood 54 Example of 45 Down one of the most soft-spoken of Mr. Minarik. viewed the Clarks. 44 Accurate 18 Longs 55 Workplace HOROSCOPES Sudoku! This issue’s answers

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The Holcad — Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. May 19, 2006 Page B-3 Westminster College celebrates Schedule of events: commencement Friday, May 19 More than 335 students are in 1987 he accepted the call to Home Loan Bank of Pitts- expected to earn diplomas Sat- the John McMillan Presbyter- burgh, and several other 10:30 a.m. Practice, Beeghly Theater urday, May 20, during the ian Church in Bethel Park, smaller corporations. 11:30 a.m. Senior Class Picnic with the Board of Trustees and 152nd annual Westminster where he remained for 13 College commencement cere- years with a congregation that Burke continues to serve Presentation of the Senior Class Gift. Tent between Galbreath monies. The 2005-2006 acade- grew from 85 to almost 400. area charitable associations & Ferguson (inclement weather: Old 77) Food will be served un- mic year will conclude with a Between August 2004 and Au- such as The Grable Founda- til 12:30 p.m. baccalaureate service at 10:30 gust 2005, Merry and his fam- tion and The United Way of a.m. in Orr Auditorium and ily served the Synod of Blan- Allegheny County. He has 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Dinner in McGinness (MUST have Titan commencement at 2:30 p.m. tyre in Malawi, Africa. previously served the Third Card for meal) on the Senior Terrace of Old Presbyterian Church, Eye and Main. Charles R. Burke, Westmin- Ear Hospital, Better Business ster College Trustee Emeritus Bureau of Western Pennsylva- Saturday, May 20 The Rev. Daniel B. Merry, and Chairman Emeritus of the nia, Inc., Consumer Credit associate pastor to Pittsburgh Grable Foundation, will deliver Counseling Services of West- 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast in McGinness Presbytery and 1977 Westmin- the commencement address, ern Pennsylvania, and the Ex- (MUST have Titan Card for meal) ster graduate, will deliver the “Thoughts for a Lifetime,” af- ecutive Service Corps of West- 9:45 a.m. Graduates assemble in Beeghly Theater baccalaureate sermon, “Is God ter receiving an honorary doc- ern Pennsylvania. Fair?” Merry is also the staff tor of public service degree 10:30 a.m. Baccalaureate – Orr Auditorium person to the Committee on from Westminster. The class of 2006 has cho- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Picnic Lunch on the Quad Preparation for Ministry, Ad- sen Nawal Rajeh to give the 1:30 p.m. Graduates assemble in Beeghly Theater ministrative Commission for Burke received his under- senior address. Rajeh, a se- Transformation and the graduate degree from Prince- nior political science and indi- (Inclement weather: Field House) Malawi Partnership Ministry ton University and his law de- vidual interdisciplinary major, 2:30 p.m. Commencement Team. gree from the University of is a graduate of Austintown- Virginia Law School. He was Fitch High School and a The TUB will also offer coffee, danish, and juice from 8:30-10:30 a.m. for After receiving his degree an attorney with Reed, Smith, daughter of Ghassan and anyone. from Westminster, Merry Shaw & McClay, a staff attor- Soumaya Rajeh. went on to Union Theological ney with Westinghouse Elec- The information booth will not only have general information, but also Seminary in Richmond, Va., tric Corporation, a partner In case of rain, ceremonies parents can pick up the diploma frames they ordered. Habitat will also sell where he served as student with McCann, Garland, Ridall will be held at the Memorial flowers from the information booth. pastor of the Midway Presby- & Burke, and a partner with Field House. Contact the Aca- terian Church in Maxton, N.C. SCC Investment Advisors, all demic Dean’s Office at (724) In 1981, he went to serve as located in Pittsburgh. He 946-7122 for more information. pastor of the Second Presby- served on the boards of Rub- terian Church in Pittston, and bermaid, Inc., the Federal What not to wear Gown Edition

Contributed photos Speakers will offer graduates insight for the world after college on Saturday. Walking across the terrace Myth isn’t so scary after all By Amy Schillinger friends purposely go out of years later. The college had alumna Sandy Ray said, "The Campus writer their way to not walk on it," many tempting offers to relo- nostalgic look preserves the Sophomore Suzy Soroka said, cate but the citizens of New campus’ character." Built in 1927, Old Main re- "and I'm definitely not going Wilmington were willing to After updating the electric mains a symbol of history and to try it either!" raise $8,000 for the college to system, installing air condition- holds one of the college's Not everyone believes in stay. With quick construction ing, an elevator and buying most talked about supersti- the college's rumors. Some the new building was finished new furniture, the building tions. non-superstitious students see in 1862. was recently rededicated on Either during Fresh Start or it differently. The second Old Main build- September 23 2005. The $3 on campus tours, students "The whole thing is a myth. ing lasted for 65 years until an- million renovation updated the have been strictly warned not I've seen people run across it other fire coincidently dam- inside of Old Main, but still By Kathryn Stanley worse." senior Abby Ball said, to walk across the senior ter- and still graduate in four aged the building. Costing kept the classic look of the Campus writer "I can always sell it on Ebay race or they won't graduate on years," Senior Jessica Robin- $335,000, a new memorial was outside. after graduation anyway." time. No one really knows son said, "Maybe breaking the completed in the spring of Besides holding classes Graduation is a time of ex- Renting a gown online from when or why the rumor start- rule is the key to graduating 1929 and is the building stu- (and supposedly keeping stu- citement and celebration, the gownsandcaps.com can cost ed, but superstitious students on time." dents know as Old Main to- dents from graduating), Old end of one journey before an- close to $30. Purchasing a have been avoiding the walk- The original Old Main day. Main is the site for many other begins. One thing that gown from the same company way ever since. building was built in 1855 and "I see Old Main as the focal alumni related activities. Some can still stand between a stu- has a standard fee of $187.25, "Its funny to watch my was destroyed by a fire six point of the campus," 1984 Westminster couples find the dent and their diploma is the not including cap and tassel. senior terrace a romantic place dress code. The cap and tassel cost almost for wedding receptions. While Wearing graduation gowns $100 combined. the campus staff seeks the ter- is a tradition. Students ac- The online store, Caps N race for a peaceful spot for a cording to degree wear black Gowns 4 Less, sells gowns by get after the student go home gowns and caps with their tens, each costing $28. If or- for vacation. During the sum- specified colored tassels. dering a single gown, it would mer, the 2006 Triennial Alum- But being present at the cost $89, not including ship- ni Weekend will be held at ceremonies can be hindered if ping and handling. Old Main, Saturday June 24, a student refuses to follow this Many places online do not where alumni will gather for a dress code. allow the purchase of a single special dinner on the terrace. "It's like a catch-22; if a stu- cap and gown. Caps N Superstitions are becoming dent wants to get receive their Gowns 4 Less requires a mini- just as important to the cam- diploma they have to partici- mum ten gown shipment, pus history as Old Main itself. pate in graduation, but if they each costing $89. As of now, the infamous se- don't follow the dress code, "We order the gowns from nior terrace superstition is not they can't be present at gradu- the Jostens Company," Sandra the only rumor floating into ation," said Jesse Mann, dean Shearer, bookstore manager, the ears of students. Some of academic affairs. said, "Students pay $25 for the have an eerie feeling the cam- Some students have a prob- cap, gown and tassel." pus may be haunted. Students lem with paying 25 dollars to There are three different believe to have seen ghosts in get a black gown they only colored tassels seen at gradua- Hillside and the Sigma Phi Ep- wear once. Dean Mann said tion. Each tassel represents silon fraternity house, while this is untrue for all students. the degree received by the others say that the college's fa- Some should be able to wear student. Pink represents a mous mummy was rumored them again if they continue on student who received a music to be walking around at night. to graduate school. degree while white stands for Superstitious or not, on The activity fee doesn't in- a Bachelor of Arts. Gold sig- May 20 some students will fi- clude the cost of the gradua- nifies a Bachelor of Science. nally get to step foot onto the tion gown because not all stu- If a student doesn't want to forbidden terrace for gradua- dents who start here will keep their gown after gradua- tion. Even though no one will finish here. Also, some stu- tion, they can always sell it on ever know the truth, Old Main dents do not receive their de- Ebay, but buying there isn't and its secrets will remain the gree in four years, ending in recommended. Finding the ex- heart of the campus for many them being overcharged. act size for a used gown can years to come. "I think $25 was a little be difficult and prices vary by pricey since I'll never wear it seller. again, but it could have been Contributed photo A&E - holcad (24”) 050304jz YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN BLACK 0% 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95% 100%

Page B-4 May 19, 2006 The Holcad — Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.

The grass is greener at Westminster

By Jeremy Lawler We never try to ruin anyone’s Kodak Campus writer moment of Westminster. A lot of time Many Quad preparations goes into making this campus look nice are underway for commence- and I want this campus to stand out every- ment ceremonies and mowing day. season is fast approaching. Steve Connell, Physical Plant grounds supervisor Steven Connell, Physical Plant grounds supervisor explains that keeping the 300 acre Hydro-seeding and the in- Connell states that the mow- campus picturesque is not an stallation of Penn Mulch; a ing schedule varies from easy job. greenish-blue recycled news- week to week based on what “We never try to ruin any- paper product also has been activities or classes are taking one’s Kodak moment of West- introduced this year to help place. minster,” Connell said. “A lot retain moisture and facilitate “It always seems that I am of time goes in to making this the germination of the grass in a class when they decide to campus look nice, and I want seed. mow,” said junior Colby this campus to stand out The Penn Mulch product, Neely. “They must get a everyday.” developed by Penn State Uni- schedule of all the tests on In addition to chlorophyll’s versity is much easier and campus and then strategically observable greening charac- faster to install than traditional place the loudest machines teristics, what else keeps the straw and causes less weeds outside those windows.” campus grass green? to crop up. The hydro-seed- Unlike the Grove City Col- A program installed by ing process is much less ex- lege rumor, students here are Physical Plant called Integrat- pensive than sod and is much permitted to walk through the ed Pest Management or IPM, less time consuming. grassy Quad. utilizes fertilizers and organic Sophomore, Holly Leach, There will not be fines giv- materials to help improve the president of the Sierra Stu- en out for treading upon the quality of the turf, thus reduc- dent Coalition states that the grass and Physical Plant does ing the use of pesticides, her- installation of the recycled not see fines being issued for bicides and the like. newspaper product Penn this in the near future. How- Annual or semi-annual soil Mulch is a plus for the col- ever, students must take cau- analyses and airification tech- lege. tion when signs or flags are niques also contribute to mak- “We still have a long way posted in the grass indicating ing sure the grass is in top- to go,” Leach said. “This is that chemicals have been ap- notch shape. just one of the many added plied. In this case, students According to Connell, steps in making the college must remain off the grass for many of the other local col- more environmentally friend- the next 24 hours. leges in the area such as ly.” Physical Plant still remains Geneva and Slippery Rock According to Physical busy with finishing hydro- University have followed simi- Plant, the campus lawn is seeding and the planting of lar groundskeeping programs mowed twice per week during trees and flowers in prepara- to ours. the peak growing season. tion for commencement.

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The Holcad — Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. May 19, 2006 Page B-5 Campus News TV Studio College wants studio but right now cost too steep By Aimee Corvel age space. She added that the cated any funding. get this TV studio done by Campus writer original plans for McKelvey in- Barner said he considers it 2010, and I think there is cluded more storage rooms, a personal challenge to raise enough support out there to Fundraising for a new but due to a lack of funds they the money needed to get the do it,” Barner said. broadcast journalism TV stu- were cut. studio built. He added that he He added that the major ex- dio is expected to start after “I don't want to lose good believes this can be accom- penses in building the studio the radio station project is space to storage, but I am plished with the support of the will be constructing the elec- Photo by Bradley Weaver completed. hoping to get two storage president and the Develop- tric, heating, and air condition- “The Box” right now is used for storage but one day may A room exists on the third rooms out of the box,” ment Office and with his hard ing systems, and that sound- become the Channel 9 television studio. floor of the McKelvey Campus Hawthorne said. work. proofing the box will be Center that faculty and stu- At present “the box” is be- Barner said that he will another major expense. contributing to these types of to Westminster,” junior dents are calling the box. ing used to store Christmas need to raise somewhere be- Barner said he would like development projects. Leanne Veres said. David Barner, associate pro- decorations, tables, a lift used tween $300,000 to $400,000 for to buy some new equipment Many broadcast journalism Barner said that many grad- fessor and chair of the com- to change lights, and other the new studio. for the studio, but that they majors have said that building uates that majored in broad- munication studies, theatre various items. He said that he will start would also use some of the a new TV studio will be bene- cast journalism go on to lead and art department, wants to Barner was the first to pro- fundraising for the studio after equipment they already have. ficial for the future of the col- successful careers, and that use this space for a new TV pose that a new TV studio the radio station project is He added that because the lege. graduates of this major have a studio. should be built in the box. completed within the next amount of money needed to “I don't think I'll be here very high placement ratio. He Camille Hawthorne, associ- Hawthorne said that because year. He added that building be raised is large, he is going when the TV studio is actually added that this will definitely ate dean of student affairs, building a new studio was not the studio has no set time to try to identify foundations finished, but I definitely think be attractive to many possible said that she would like to use included in the original budget frame. and government programs that it will bring good things contributors. the box for some needed stor- for McKelvey, it was not allo- “It is my personal goal to that would be interested in

that the class enrollments are though, some departments are According to some profes- where the liberal arts in gen- I think English is doing very Liberal healthier in languages of still in a period of decline. sors, the liberal arts education eral are. I am more hopeful well, as it always has. The eco- Greek and Latin," Castro said, “Religion is the one are that I is no longer fulfilling its pur- now about the liberal arts at nomics department may have questioning future "As far as the college is con- have seen decline as a study pose in the lives of students. Westminster than I used to suffered a hit more than other from page A-1 cerned, I think it's worth men- field and a career option," Cas- "After graduation, graduates be. I think we turned a corner liberal arts subjects." tioning that Westminster tro said. I hear have neither the Judeo- in faculty thinking and I know "This is more of a national daughter attending an insti- made a commitment to keep “We have a lot of people Christian knowledge nor the the trustees are still devoted problem, than Westminster's tution that carried this slogan the classics department going. who can write well or think Greco-Roman knowledge to to liberal arts as well." problem. We're not here to around in its public relations The only difference is that well, but they're not necessari- call themselves liberally As far as departments oth- get you a job or train you for a material. there's one of me now when ly versed in what they're trained in the western tradi- er than religion and classics job. Collective amnesia is ex- Some faculty members feel there used to be two of me. I thinking from or in or to," Na tion. Basically, you have a are faring with the “liberal cusable at a larger cultural lev- very hopeful about the future give credit for the faculty and said, "In order to know what vacuous, empty set of skills," arts” mission, Castro said, el, but it is inexcusable at a lib- of the liberal arts education. the administration not pushing you're thinking from or in or Na said. . "History is doing very well and eral arts level," Na said. “As far as classics go, it's to get rid of it when it was lan- to, you need to know about Even if some departments it always has. Philosophy has actually turned around a little guishing.” western civilization and culture are doing well, Castro still always been a small group, in recent years in the sense Despite the College's efforts [...]" "shares the concern about but I see it growing a little bit. CONSTRUCTION A PERMANENT INCONVENIENCE FOR A TEMPORARY FIX By Katie Frantz Dean of Security John junction with this project. ceremony concludes. There Campus writer Lechner provides a reason New Wilmington Mayor are also Westminster securi- why the construction is such Wendell Wagner passed ty officers manning traffic Construction of water a major process instead of a along some comforting infor- quick fix. "The ground has mation on this cumbersome control posts for the dura- lines on Market Street might tion of the ceremony to di- have some worried about been moving and shifting situation and the reason why Westminster commence- over the years and stresses New Wilmington Borough rect traffic along the detour. underground pipes. did not wait until post gradu- ment, but families and grad- "I do not expect the water Combine the stress with ation to begin construction. uating students should have line construction to affect no fear of graduation plans corrosion and age-related "The situation is out of being affected. brittleness and they eventu- our hands. We did not really commencement," Dean John The water lines that run ally snap. Once you get ma- have any control of when Lechner said. under Market Street broke a jor breaks on aging lines it is this project begins. It is all "The only road closure or few weeks ago due to old not a smart move to piece- directed by the state of detour to be expected on age. The construction has meal the repairs, so the con- Pennsylvania. Although been going on since April struction company did a ma- there is not a set completion commencement day is the and is still not complete. At jor segment at once," date, it should be done by one that Security does that this point, students are fed- Lechner said. the time graduation rolls keeps traffic from flowing up with dodging sewers However, Westminster se- around," Wagner said. past the commencement ex- sticking out of the road and niors and those who will be The water line work has ercise and disrupting it with traffic jams when they are in attending commencement on not yet caused a road clos- a hurry. Saturday May 20 do not ing or a detour. The only loud engine and exhaust "The road has been a dis- need to worry about roads road closure expected for noises." Westminster gradu- aster for a long time and it being closed or having to fol- commencement is that of S. ating students do not have does not seem to be getting low detours around Market Market St. from Waugh Av- anything to worry about on Photo by Amy Sasfai any better," sophomore Lind- Street. Construction crews enue to Beechwood Street their graduation day. The This sign posted on Market Street was posted for more sey Thomas said. "The con- do not usually do work on which the college does every than a month as motorists made their way along the struction seems to be more Saturdays and New Wilming- year. It is closed as soon as construction will be cleared bumpy street. of a permanent inconve- ton Borough has no plans to the procession march starts and normal traffic patterns nience for a temporary fix." do a street closing in con- and re-opened as soon as the will resume just in time. Professor Suspended Students question reasons behind dicey issue her office, but that us all! You’re such an inspira- was put up in the department, Dean Mann said that Doc was suspended By Jaimee Davis she wouldn’t be teaching. No tional teacher, and we NEED several small posters appeared Campus writer allegations were discussed.” YOU!” on bulletin boards in the McK- and that they were working to resolve the is- Since that time, a letter of Perry is also the work force elvey Campus Center, McGill sue as best as possible. There has been a large void support, a large banner and behind the banner. Library, the kiosk outside Old Sophomore religion major Craig Dressler in the music department all se- small posters have made their “I made the banner because Main and Thompson-Clark, way. Me, personally? It seems mester because one of the de- way into the office of Presi- nothing was being done; it Patterson Hall, and Galbreath. like it’s taking way too long. A partment’s beloved professors dent Williamson and onto the was another effort to make Perry did not make these professor like Doc…you want is suspended. walls of the music department students aware,” Perry said. posters. to get her back in the class- While no specific details of and the McKelvey Campus “Many students wanted to One poster read: “Honor, room ASAP. She relates to the the accusation are available, Center. help Doc, but with schedules Not Malice—Bring Back students very well and is very Dr. Elizabeth “Doc” Harrison, Sophomore music educa- like they are, students were Doc!” Another said: “‘A Place thorough. I’ve only had her for assistant professor of music tion major Jason Perry wrote a worn out. So I got paper from to Excel! A Place to Achieve! one semester, but I’ve learned and college organist, swears letter of support for Harrison home, made the banner in my A Place to Learn!’?? Not with- quite a bit just from that class by her innocence. and had students sign it. room, and put up the poster out Doc.” A third read: “Doc, and from her concerts and “I maintain my innocence, “It basically said that we with Dr. Pitman’s help.” We miss you. We support you. recitals. You learn just by lis- and I'll swear by that until I miss Doc and that we value The banner filled the wall, We want you back!!!” The tening to her. She really die,” Harrison said. her professionalism,” Perry and many students signed fourth poster read: “Martin knows her stuff.” Jesse Mann, dean of acade- said. “We got 59 signatures of messages to Harrison on it. Luther King, Jr. once said: Dressler agrees with Per- mic affairs, informed students students who either had Doc Sometime over Easter break, ‘True peace is not merely the ry’s sentiments. of the suspension in a collo- for class or were going to the banner was taken down, absence of tension: it is the “I really hope the adminis- quium—a weekly part of a have her for class. We sent it rolled up and put by Harri- presence of justice.’ We say: Contributed photo tration realizes what they’ve music student’s schedule—at to the President and to the son’s door. It is now in Harri- Justice for Doc!” Dr. Elizabeth Harrison has lost [this semester]. She’s in- the beginning of the spring Dean, and both received it.” son’s office. “One of the things that been with the college for six telligent, collegial and talented 2006 semester. After Harrison’s name ap- “It was a very nice support- bother me is the cost to the and has really inspired a lot of years. Sophomore religion major peared in the schedule book ive sign,” Harrison said. “I’ve students,” Harrison said. “The people in and out of the class- and former organ performance for the fall 2006 semester, definitely missed the students. friction and tension is costly in room,” Dressler said. “The col- major Craig Dressler attended many students in the depart- I’ve really realized how much many ways. It interferes with lege is really losing some- the colloquium. ment thought that the issue the Westminster student body the learning experience.” OOPS! thing. There is a lot of “Dean Mann said that Doc was being resolved. Not long means to me. I’ve had a lot of The tension has been grow- animosity because of it, and was suspended and that they afterward, a banner appeared time to sit back and think ing in the department. The Holcad sincerely apol- people miss her.” were working to resolve the is- on the wall of the student about my classes and how I’d “Kids do miss Doc, and ogizes for leaving out several Harrison had a faculty hear- sue as best as possible,” lounge in the music depart- teach them. I’m eager to get they’re frustrated with the situ- sentences in Jaimee Davis’ ing on Wednesday, May 17. Dressler said. “[Mann] said ment. It read, “Dear Doc, We back in the classroom and in ation,” Perry said. “The depart- article ‘Professor Suspend- The outcome of the hearing is she’s welcome on campus and love you and we want you the organ studio.” ment just feels heavy. I try to ed.’ Above you will see an not yet known. that we’d probably see her in back! You mean so much to Not long after the banner not let the drama get in the entire reprint. Features - holcad (24”) 050304jz YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN BLACK 0% 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95% 100%

Page B-6 May 19, 2006 The Holcad — Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. FEATURES Q & A with some lucky students Question of the Week Titan Eye Candy What are you wearing underneath your gown? Features Editor Amanda Hauger takes us inside the world of the top 5 head turners of the year Titan Eye this past summer. While studying abroad Candy has in Argentina, Amy was exposed to carbon been an article monoxide for nearly 12 hours due to a I’ve truly en- malfunction in a space heater. Amy spent joyed writing 15 days in an Argentinean hospital and week after lost over 20 pounds and the ability to week. The walk. After eight days in rehab, she Amanda Hauger name of this learned to walk all over again. Amy feels Features Editorarticle caused lucky to have a second chance at life. a bit of contro- “There is no reason, medically, that I versy during the first few editions. It should be alive today,” she said. “The seemed that although many students in- doctors told my parents I was the first deed hated the name of the column, it person they’ve seen with my condition Kelly Rovnak (left), senior soon turned into a must-read. Each Fri- that was able to fully recover.” Nicole Udanis, senior day, everyone was flipping to the back Amy will marry Andy Winner in June page of the paper to see who would be the 2006. Amanda Dablock, senior next Titan Eye Candy. In honor of the students featured in this column, I’ve decided to do a bit of year- end reminiscing and count down the top 5 most memorable Titan Eye Candies of the year.

#2- Dom Joseph Lauren Scheller, senior Jessica Fraley, senior Dom, a senior from New Castle, suf- #5- Legend Fisher/Theiss fered from a viral infection in his heart that kept him off the Titan basketball photography by Amanda Hauger Legend, a freshman history major team earlier this year. One night after from Mercer, served as the second Titan eating a good amount of his mother’s Eye Candy of the year. Week after week, macaroni and cheese, he experienced se- No More Dirty Dancing he played the piano on the third floor in vere chest pain. Thinking it was merely McKelvey and delighted students and fac- heartburn, he ignored it. The next day, Poles banned after May Day shenanigans ulty with his talent. One of the reasons the pain in the left side of his chest was so “It was pretty and I mean most girls Legend chose Westminster College was severe that he finally drove himself to By Tara Hoellerman Staff writer because he saw a piano in McKelvey and Jameson Hospital at 2 a.m. Three tests liked to dress up then,” Spinney said. “I knew he could keep up with his playing. showed Dom had suffered a heart attack, think most girls still like to dress up so this These days, students celebrate the com- Legend was also a memorable Titan Eye but the doctors weren’t buying the results. was one more occasion. There aren’t that Candy because of his humility. Hours later, at Allegheny General Hospi- ing of May with VolleyRock, but for many many occasions these days where you can “Personally, I’m very sloppy,” he said. tal, further tests showed that Dom had years they celebrated with a traditional dress up and be real feminine.” “I don’t play perfectly. myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart May Day festival. But Hawthorne said this elaborate wed- Keep an eye out for Legend as he con- muscle. Dean of Student Affairs Camille ding-like ceremony is the reason students tinues to tickle the ivories in years to After months of rehabilitation, Dom Hawthorne said she was happy to make lost interest in the tradition. come. was expected to make a full recovery. He the change to something more students “For me personally it was horrible will return to campus next fall in order to could enjoy. She said May Day didn’t have (laughing),” Hawthorne said. continue his basketball career with the Ti- the same appeal anymore. “It was like planning a wedding with tans. Westminster’s May Day tradition start- four people who didn’t want to be there or ed in 1907. participate or five people who didn’t want One of the main events was the winding to be there or participate and one who re- of the May Pole on Hillside’s lawn. ally did.” For a few years in the 1920s, May Day Hawthorne said the event was very ex- expanded into an elaborate pageant with pensive. acrobats and detailed costumes. People She’d rather spend the money on some- came from all over to see. thing like VolleyRock that all students Westminster librarian Molly Spinney could enjoy. remembered May Day when she was a stu- “And I kinda questioned myself, like dent in the late 1960s. why are we doing this? There’s no one “In the old days there really was a May here. It’s a popularity contest and a vote,” Pole and there was a dance around it, but Hawthorne said. that was before my time,” Spinney said. Hawthorne said today’s homecoming #4- Thokozani Mwebe Spinney also said it was quite elaborate. court is similar but more substantial. “You had flower crowns, you had flowers “It’s got a little more backbone to it,” she Thoko, another freshman, traveled 28 to carry, and it looked like a mini wedding said. “You know you have to have the hours by plane from his home of Malawi, #1- Sara Belsito ceremony.” GPA; we give points for the GPA. We give Africa and left his family of two sisters Still, to her, Spinney said, having a “mini you points for your activities. We have and a brother in order to receive an edu- Sara, a junior elementary education wedding ceremony” was a fun time. more than one per- cation at Westminster. Back in high major from Pittsburgh, was chosen as this son being nominat- school, Thoko was almost forced to drop year’s most memorable Titan Eye Candy out due to financial hardships, but be- because of her amazing story of strength ed per group so cause of a generous sponsor in Iowa, he and accomplishment. that it’s not so was able to attend Westminster. Al- Sara was diagnosed with leukemia as a much popularity though Thoko missed his family dearly sophomore in high school. She under- but is based on this year, he realized the importance of a went chemotherapy for three years and some kind of sem- good education. dealt with all of the side effects, including blance of service to “Of course I miss them [my family],” he the loss of her hair. the college.” said. But coming here was the best oppor- This avid tennis player has enjoyed the She said even tunity for me.” sport since the age of four and tried to though we no maintain some of her physical strength longer do the May while dealing with her treatment. Pole dance or wear “One day I’d be getting chemo and elaborate cos- would feel so weak and the next day I’d be tumes, the idea is walking a mile on the treadmill,” Sara still here—dressed said. “You just want stuff so badly.” up in the addition Sara kept up with her sport and now photo courtesy of History of Westminster College, page 42of VolleyRock. holds the #1 spot on Westminster’s tennis team. This past January she celebrated her five year mark of remission. concerned about the college’s here as seriously as it should “For me it is such an accomplishment Conditional reputation. be.” to be in college and to be #1 on a college students accepted I think it's dangerous to Swartz does not believe that tennis team after starting all over again,” from Page A-1 lower the standards of the the program will affect the col- she said. school,” junior Sarah Timm lege’s reputation, partly be- Sara is an avid advocate for Relay for said. “I pride myself in being cause many other schools ad- accepted to a vigorous, private, mit conditional students. He Life. She even carried the Olympic torch barely met the minimal liberal-arts school, and if we also said that there is no real for the 2002 Winter Olympics. standards, they would highly recommend one less course admit those with standards be- change in admission criteria, Courage and persistence are two quali- low that of our school, per- so he does not expect prospec- ties Sara has that makes her #1 not only for his or her first semester. While some college faculty, haps other perspective stu- tive students to look at the col- #3- Amy Schroder on WC’s tennis team, but also #1 on our dents will not see us as a lege differently. most memorable list. staff, and students are welcom- ing the program, others are first-rate institution and not Amy, a senior from Irwin, nearly died take their college experience