Th e Spectator December 6, 2103 Sports Volume 98, Issue 6 December 6, 2013 16 Students have chance to 2travel during Interterm Participation Men’s Basketball gets SPECTATOR in global 4event creates excitement tested over break McPherson participates in Global Entrepreneurship Week Tuition to increase for 5 next year Tips for the team with 20 points on 9–11 shoot- studying before CHRIS NEWELL ing from the fi eld. Johnson also grabbed fi nals Spectator Staff 14 rebounds leads the entire NAIA in 7 rebounding. Brian Johnson, jr., forward, The McPherson College Men’s Basket- earned a double-double with 15-points, Old tradition ball team went 0-2 in the Saint Gregory’s 12 rebounds and 3 assists. Joey Powers, returns before Classic. The Bulldogs traveled to Okla- sr., forward, had 18 points on 50 percent Thanksgiving homa over Thanksgiving break and faced shooting for the night and led the team 9 some of the toughest competition in the with 4 assists. break NAIA. The McPherson Bulldogs faced the host The Bulldogs fi rst matchup was against school of the tournament next. The Bull- the University of Science and Arts of dogs held a 4-point lead at halftime. Disrespect, Oklahoma Drovers. The Bulldogs shot 50 Saint Gregory University began the dismay percent in the fi rst half, ending the half second half with a scoring run and took fi ll minds with a small lead. the lead with 5 minutes to play. The Bull- 11 In each match, the Bulldogs made nu- dogs were unable to keep things close to- after convocation merous attempts to gain control of the wards the end. They were also unable to game for a win. Both games had spurts prevent Saint Gregory from scoring. The of success. However, they were not able fi nal score was 94–81 in favor of Saint Coach to play a complete game and lost both Gregory. expects games Johnson led the team with 21 points and greatness The Drovers created an early lead in the 10 rebounds for a second double-double 15 second half. The Bulldogs fell to a 15-point in the tournament. Devirous Johnson had from baseball team defi cit. With 5 minutes left to play, they 19 points and 7 rebounds and Powers had went on a 11-0 run. The Bulldogs cut the 17 points. Samson Shivers, sr., guard, was lead to 4-points with 2 minutes left. the only other Bulldog in double fi gures Men’s Free throws allowed the Drovers to pull with 11 points. basketball away from the Bulldogs. The fi nal score “Our team has the potential,”. Coach Tim team was 86-81, giving the win to the Drovers. Swartzendruber said. “We were compet- 16 Senior Forward Devirous Johnson led ing well with tough teams on the road.” defeated over Photo by MIranda Clark Thanksgiving break Joey Powers, sr., foward, attacks the basket for a high percentage shot. Samson Photo by Miranda Clark Shivers, sr., guard, encourages Powers’ attack towards the basket Brady Sherman, jr., McPherson, describes his winning idea at the Global Entrepreneurship Week wrap-up on Nov. 22. Both Sherman and Becca Heeke, jr., Spearville, created the idea of the “Best Class Ever,” winning $500. 2 Th e Spectator News December 6, 2013 December 6, 2013 Sports Th e Spectator 15

NEWS BRIEFS Interterm brings opportunity for student to travel to NY Cross country silences doubters Defensive coordinator accepts new position JOEL STOCKSDALE Tyler explained that the trip focuses on January. Winkle said that it was a great Spectator Staff performing arts, but will include visits to experience going to places like Times DEON SHORTER and qualify for fi nals,” Leung said. here. Steve Fox has accepted the many other famous sites. Students will Square and “learning to adapt to the crowd Sports Editor Frey made it to nationals and placed Frey was thankful for making nationals. head coaching position for January term for most McPherson Col- be given transport passes to get around and the culture.” fourth in the race amongst KCAC runners She said preparation started immediately McPherson College football. Fox lege students means a month in Kansas for the city, and they have the responsibility Tyler also said he was looking forward Seniors Aspen Frey, Newton, and Kwan and placed in the low 100 out of over 300 after her last season. She trained by has been the team’s defensive class, but one class will spend a week in to attend a number of different types of to getting students used to New York as Leung, El Monte, Calif., were the women’s runners overall. increasing her mileage, training with coordinator for the past two New York City this coming January. performing arts events. They will also be well as seeing new shows. and men’s Cross Country team leaders Team enthusiasm was most important weights and building her mental seasons. The introduction to performing arts visiting other performance-related places The New York trip has been an oppor- throughout the season. Leung fi nished the for both Frey’s and Leung’s success in the toughness. Before joining the staff two class, organized by Rick Tyler, professor like the Timberlake Studios Costume tunity at McPherson College for a long season 21st overall in the KCAC and Frey season. “I’m a baby when it comes to pain,” Frey years ago, Fox had previously of speech and theater, will be in New York House where a McPherson College alum- time. Tyler said that even when he was made her second appearance in nationals. “Team support is why I made it this said, “but I prepared the mind to know it’s worked at Oklahoma Panhandle City from Jan. 20-27. A special topics nae works. a student, the trip was available. He said The KCAC coaches projected the men’s far,” Frey said. going to hurt and will get better” stat University where he served class taught by J.D.. Bowman, associate Tyler said that other famous attractions that it was a little different then as it was team to place ninth this season. Instead, Leung said,“We committed to win, Frey was recruited to McPherson College as Defensive Coordinator. He also professor of theater, will also attend. The are on the itinerary such as the Statue of coordinated with the Associated Colleges the Bulldogs fi nished third in conference. winners make commitments and losers for Volleyball. She was convinced to try worked as the secondary coach whole groups consists of 26 people, 18 of Liberty, Wall Street and the site of the of Central Kansas and sent students on They needed to place second to make it to make promises.” Cross Country out and made it to nationals at Howard Payne University in whom are students, and the rest include World Trade Center. busses to New York. The trip is now orga- nationals as a team. Leung said his only disappointment her sophomore year. Teas from 2008-2010. In 2006, faculty, staff and a few people from town Zach Winkle, sr., Goddard, went on the nized by McPherson independently and is Last year, the men’s team placed second about the season is that he will not be able “Try new things. You never know where He coached at Tabor College. interested in going to New York. trip two years ago, and will go again this offered every other January. to last. to be with them next year. He believes it will take you,” Frey said. “The goal was to fi nish better than last things are only going to get better from Aspen Frey Change of quiet hours Flu shots offered in Hoffman Student Union Round-the-clock quiet hours will begin Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. individuals may develop a slight cold, but shot because she lives too far away from Baseball is ready to play ball and run continuously through DREW REICH it is much less severe than what a person her doctor. Kirmer said she “would recom- Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Any Spectator Staff would get it they got it normally. mend the shot to anyone who has gotten it quite hour violation fi nes will Lora Kirmer, fr., Holly, Colo., got her in the past.” DEON SHORTER non-mandatory hitting practice the team double during this period. Flu shots were offered in the Hoffman Sports Editor shows up. Student Union Wednesday, Nov. 20. “They work at getting better from within.” This year has been the fi fth year that In his third year, Baseball Head Coach Ehling said “Even the underclassmen Winter break fl u shots have been offered and the third Andrew Ehling is confi dent his team will speak up.” year they have been offered through Wal- pay well in their season opener Saturday,. Coach Ehling motivates his guys by approaches greens. Feb. 8 against Northwood University in being vocal at practice and promoting that This year, 25 people received a fl u shot. Dallas, Texas. energy is always good. He believes “you Residence halls will close at The reason for such low numbers is that The McPherson College baseball team can always control your attitude, effort noon on Dec. 13 and reopen for the pharmacist who administered the vac- started the fi rst half of the 4-19. The and energy, and I repeat this until it’s students attending Interterm cines, most students had already gotten the Bulldogs were 0-8 in conference. The instilled in them.” classes at noon on Jan. 5. shot from their family doctors, said Anne Bulldogs fi nished the second half of the Coach Ehlings and his baseball team are Students not returning for inter- Gerdel, the pharmacist who administered season 16-11 confi dent that they can win conference this term can return to campus Friday, the vaccines. Ehling said, “The run at the end of the year by not having the most talent but how Jan. 31. “The fl u shot is especially good for those season gave us fuel to believe we can they approach each game. Conference is The Cafeteria will close after with weaker immune systems, such as in- chase goals that were not realistic in the just the beginning for Ehling. dinner on Thursday, Dec. 12 and fants and the elderly,” Gerdel said. “This past.” “I want to achieve a 3.0 as a team to reopen for breakfast Monday, is another reason a small number of peo- The Bulldogs have a total of 10 seniors show our efforts off the fi eld,” Ehling Jan. 6 at 7:30 a.m. ple got the vaccine because they feel they on this years team. Most of them Ehling said, “I want my guys to understand that could handle it and do not need it.” said have been an important part to the they represent their school, team, family The fl u shot is composed of a dead virus. drive toward success. and not just their self.” That means it cannot harm or reproduce Ehling said he doesn’t have to question “We want to shock people and do what and get anyone sick directly. The shot still his player’s work ethic. When there are hasn’t been done at McPherson College.” has the benefi t of allowing your immune Photo by Miranda Clark system to learn how to fi ght it off. While The fl u shot is benefi cial to the elderly and people with weaker immune systems Photo by MIranda Clark immune systems learn to fi ght it off, some to help in fi ghting off the disease. Bulldog baseball player throws ball around during practice. 14 Th e Spectator Sports December 6, 2013 December 6, 2013 News Th e Spectator 3 Lady Dog Etch open house draws attention NEWS BRIEFS Residential assistant defend home KARL TIMMERMAN Viewpoints Editor applications accepted

court Etch, a student-run, non-profi t market- The Offi ce of Student Life is ing and graphic design fi rm, held and open asking for resident assistant house at their downtown McPherson loca- applications for the 2014-2015 tion the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 19. school year. Pizza and soda were served to draw stu- If interested, students should CHRIS NEWELL dents to visit and learn more about what complete the application sent to Spectator Staff Etch’s objectives are. students through the Bulldog e- The open house brought 15 people with mail and return it to studentlife@ The McPherson Women’s basketball six signing up for interviews with Etch. mcpherson.edu. team went 2-0 in their annual Basketball Etch’s goal is to help non-profi t orga- If students have questions, they Classic Friday, Nov. 22 and 23. The nizations by designing logos and design should communicate with any Bulldogs lost by over 40 points in their packages that can be used for the orga- resident director; Teresa Graham, game against MidAmerican Nazarene nizations. Etch provides graphic design administrative assistant; or Shay University on Nov. 26. students with the opportunity to gain ex- Maclin, dean of students. The Lady Bulldogs was host to AIB perience before looking for professional College of Business in Iowa and Northern work. Books available soon New Mexico College. First for the Examples of Etch’s work which were McPherson women was AIB College of shown included Fulton Valley Farms and Photos by Joel Stocksdale Interterm books will be avail- Business. The Bulldogs held the lead early Minnesota Museum of Automotive His- (Above) Monica Ewy, fr., able at www.mcpherson.bkstr. in the game. AIB generated a tory. Moundridge, and Megan com on Monday, Dec. 9. scoring run and was able to “The open house gave our team a chance Rockey, fr., Robinson, were gain a 1-point lead at to showcase our talents as well as giving in attendance at Etch open house on Nov. 19. Server changes halftime. the chance to students to sign up for in- Photo by MIranda Clark expected to help AIB continued to lead terviews for being potential Etch employ- (Left) Monitors present a view through the second Cami Engelbert, soph., forward, works for position to get a rebound for the Lady Bullldogs. Bailey Brown, soph., guard, ees,” said Etch Marketing Director Jacob fi ghts off Eagles defender to get in better position for a Bulldog rebound. of some of the work the team half. The Bulldogs O’Gorman, soph., Ennismore, Ontario, at Etch has completed for McPherson College has been were able to create Canada. “We had a great turnout for the Fulton Valley Farms and Min- working with Jenzabar to improve a scoring run of event and I am pleased with the responses nesota Museum of Automo- the response issues with the their own to Against Northern New were able hold a 10-point lead for the fi nal Bulldogs fell to an early defi cit. The we received from students.” tive History. JICS/LMS/BULLDOG CONNECT. regain the lead Mexico College, McPherson minutes of play and a second victory. score at halftime was 44-8 in favor of JICS was moved to a new server with 5 minutes established an Stat leaders for the Lady Dogs were MidAmerican. to help improve responsiveness. left to play. early lead Sophomore Forward Cami Englebert and The Bulldogs were able to fi nd their If students are experience is- Toward the and held it to Sophomore Guard Sunny Smart. Both scoring touch in the second half but sues, from slowness to locking up end of the game, halftime. The scored 14 points in the second game. were unable to make up much ground. with an error message, students McPherson and halftime score Breahna Gillespie, sr., forward, earned The fi nal score was 78-31 in favor of can report their experience to AIB had several was 31–24 her fi rst double-double of the season with MidAmerican. Author set to visit, lecture in January Christi Hopkins, associate vice lead changes. The in favor of the a 13 point, 10 rebound. Aubrey Barton, Coach Gordon Reimer said,“We feel real president for enrollment manage- Lady Bulldogs were Bulldogs. soph., center, had double digit scoring good about our start. With a lot of question NATHANAEL ALIRE Harry Turtledove was born in Los An- History” by speaking of possible outcomes ment, at hopkinsc@mcpherson. able to get ahead by 5. To start the second half, the Lady performances in both games of the marks coming into the season, a new staff Campus Life Editor geles, Calif., in 1949. After failing out of of what would have been of our world if edu or to computer services at AIB got some stops and Bulldogs extended their lead to classic. and very few returners, we feel confi dent McPherson College will have the fi rst his freshman year of college at Caltech, he certain events played out differently. [email protected]. was able to tie the game and 21 points. Northern New Mexico The McPherson women traveled to about the season so far, and confi dent convocation of the 2014 Spring semester. then attended UCLA, where he stayed un- “I feel like hearing him talk will benefi t Students should report what forced the game into overtime. began to make 3-point shots which MidAmerican Nazarene University, going into our conference play.” An author will be the guest speaker on til he received his doctorate in Byzantine students who read his works and are in- page they were on; what they The end result was McPherson closed the gap from 21 points to a NAIA division 1 school, following Thursday, Jan. 16. History in 1977. terested in his stories. I also think it will clicked; and if they received an defeating AIB 76-74. a 7-point lead. The Bulldogs a 3-game winning streak. The Lady Harry Turtledove is an author of science He published his fi rst two books, “Were- encourage other students to read what he error message, a picture of the fi ction and alternate history novels and is blood” and “Werenight” in 1979, and has has written,” Sierra Ulrich, so., Sylvan error message. a Hugo Award winner for best novella for been writing full time since 1991. Grove, said. his book, “Down in the Bottomlands.” Turtledove will be discussing “Alternate December 6, 2013 Th e Spectator 4 Th e Spectator News December 6, 2013 Sports 13

Innovation, entrepreneurship celebrated through events, contests, activities We are the Mudhuckers of McPherson

JORDYN LIPE “Bucket List 101” would be a course in students, faculty CHRIS NEWELL mate to move down fi eld. Players are not bee tournament. The Mudhuckers will News Editor which students could focus on their life and staff who at- Spectator Staff allowed to run if they have the disc in their host their own tournament Saturday, Dec. goals, overcoming their fears, and occur- tended. hand. They can only move the disc for- 7. Kara DeFrias helped McPherson Col- rences they dream of doing someday. Sher- “The turn out The McPherson Mudhuckers is McPher- ward by passing it. The disc can be thrown “Ultimate Frisbee is a sport and should lege kick off Global Entrepreneurship man and Heeke were given $500 as well for the events son College’s Ultimate Frisbee club and in any direction not just forward. If the be respected as such,” Hibert said, “you week through her convocation speech on as the opportunity to present their idea to was good, though team on campus. Each team must have disc hits the ground, is knocked down or run nonstop, and it gets competitive.” her entrepreneurial experiences on Friday, the Educational Policies Committee. it could always seven players to play. caught by the other team, or goes out of Hibert said he likes to play because it Nov. 22. The week of Nov. 25 through The winners of the “Makerspace De- be better,” Gregg The game is played to 13 points. When bounds it is a turnover and the other team is fun and the people are generally good Nov. 29 had campus-wide entrepreneur- sign” were Lance Butler, sr., Torrance, Ca- said. “The timing a team reaches 7 points, there is a halftime gets it. people. ship activities. lif, and Jordyn Lipe, fr., Hutchinson. Their was off for The break. “Ultimate Frisbee is all integrity because “It’s based on integrity; you have to be,” Photo by Fred Miller McPherson College had fi ve contests idea is to create an innovative space where Village Geek Co-captain Even Hibert, sr., Gossel, it is self offi ciating,” Hibert said, “Players Hibert said. “There is a general sense of Dusty Kitchen, resident director, passes which students could enter. These contests students can collaborate on their ideas. to have a better said, “It’s a lot like football, the playing must be honest about moving with the disc comradery because of the integrity.” the disk across the fi eld. McPheroson required innovative thinking and creativ- A part of their plan is to include a white turnout because fi eld length is about the same as a football or any penalty.” The Mudhuckers meet at 4:30 p.m. at College students work to prevent ity. board wall as well as up-to-date comput- of the basketball and each team needs to get into the end The Mudhuckers play in 2 to 3 tourna- Lakeside Park to practice and play during Kitchen’s advance of the disk. “Problem solving was one of the require- ers and new software. Together, they re- game. But other zone for one point.” ments a year. They recently competed in the week. ments for the contests as well,” said Kori ceived $500 and the chance to enroll in a than that, I be- Players must past the disc to their team- Central Christian College Ultimate Fris- Hibert said all are welcome. Gregg, vice president of entrepreneurship spring course to work on their design. lieve we had a and innovation. “I believe we had a good Winning with their Rube Goldberg idea, really good turn- mix between social and commercial ven- Alejandro Esparza, sr., Rosemead, Calif., out.” tures. Our App contest is one we have had Herminio Flores, jr., Los Angeles, Calif., This year marks in the past and it was back this year by Dixon Cooney, fr., Loveland, Colo., and the third year popular demand.” Michael Janzer, fr., Peyton, Colo., have big that McPher- The contest winners were announced plans for the opening of the Makerspace in son College has Friday, Nov. 22 in Miller Library by Gregg Miller Library. Their idea includes falling participated in and President Michael Schneider. dominos, a mouse trap, and McPherson Global Entrepre- The winners for “Jump into Change” College “M” logo to contribute to the cut- neurship week. were Kristie Gutierrez, sr., Quinter; ting of the ribbon. They were given $500 Some of the D’Anthony Tabb, sr., Houston, Texas; to split and the opportunity to build their events and ac- Ethan Quinn, sr., McPherson; and Tyler idea. tivities this year Bruton, sr., McPherson. Their idea was Throughout the contests, there were 40 were different titled “The House Cup” based off of the entries, many of which were group of two than in previous concept of the House Cup in the “Harry or more individuals. Other activities dur- years, bringing Potter” series. Focusing on student re- ing the week included a creativity and new ideas to the sponsibility and accountability, contests innovation class, Etch’s open house, Ho- campus. would be help among to dorm and judged rizon Fund recipient showcase, Jed Lit- When Global Photos by Miranda Clark by the custodial staff, residential assistants willer speaking about his small business, Entrepreneur- (Top) McPherson College President Michael Schneider and and directors, and maintenance staff. The David Hill speaking about the foundation ship week was Kori Gregg, vice president of entrepreneurship and innova- winners received $500 in quarters to di- he founded and the Global Entrepreneur- started in 2007, tion, draw names for the winners of various door prizes at the vide among each other. ship Week wrap-up. 37 countries wrap-up meeting on Nov. 22. Becca Heeke, jr., Spearville, was the Jed Litwiller, owner of The Village took part. Last (Bottom) Winners of “Jump in for Change” contest describe winner of the “What’s Appening” contest. Geek, a small game and technology store month during their idea of “The House Cup” based on concept found in Her idea, called Elaborate, is the concept in downtown McPherson, Kansas, came the week of “Harry Potter” series. of a collection of various inspiring sourc- and spoke to McPherson College on Nov. Nov. 18 through es; an application where all items can be 19. David Hill, founder of the One Spark Nov. 22, over stored together and viewed as a note. An Foundation, a non-profi t organization that 130 countries participated through tens of iPad mini was awarded to Heeke. helps to change the world “one spark at thousands of events and activities. “Best Class Ever” winners were Brady a time” through programs, classes and Sherman, jr., McPherson, and Heeke. service projects, spoke on Nov. 20 to the 12 Th e Spectator Viewpoints October 4, 2013 December 6,2013 News Th e Spectator 5 Food venders come to McPherson College cafeteria Provost to resign from McPherson at end of school year

McPherson College had several vend- These venders offered a wide variety food the cafeteria had made some food served. This was also a good opportunity LAURINA HANNAN else make add to his work. A chief aca- demic and student life offi cer. The pro- incorporating online courses, changing ers with different foods and drinks come of food to choose from and all of it was And the salad was still open. The sand- to get new foods into the cafeteria and Editor-in-Chief demic offi cer’s tenure on average is 4.7 vost has the ultimate responsibility for the view of the curriculum from static to to the cafeteria During lunch on Tuesday, free. Food included things like meat wraps wich bar was not open and that was unfor- give people a reason to go to the cafete- years. students’ experiences at the college while dynamic and speeding up the responsive- Dec. 3. with fresh cooked meat and fresh bread, tunate for those who take sandwiches to ria everyday, excited for might be served Provost Kent Eaton announced that he Eaton and President Michael Schneider many of the academic duties and student ness to changes and opportunities. The reason for this was to get student chicken strips, sausage, queso stick, puppy go they can eat later in the day. that day. This was a great idea and should will be resigning from his position at the have been discussing Eaton’s resignation life operations are delegated to deans. “I’ll take away very warm memories of input for food in the cafeteria for the fu- chow. The chicken strips were also very Many new cereal option were offered in be done at the very least once every year end of the 2013-2014 school year. for several weeks, but couldn’t announce While working at McPherson College, working with students and a sense of ac- ture. Some of the items offered included good and hopefully will be in the cafeteria the sandwich bar area in small cups. An- to help keep a good variety and mixes of “I think one of the hardest things about it until after telling the Board of Trustees Eaton found what he really enjoys work- complishment having brought in the fi rst soups, various meat entrées, cereals, des- and much more. other featured item mixed in with the ce- foods in the meal plansplans.. leadership is knowing when your leg of around Nov. 1. ing on. master’s degree to the college,” Eaton serts and new drinks. After fi guring out what that was going real cups were cups of puppy chow which the relay race is done but I’m fairly con- Eaton doesn’t have his future plans fi nal- “I really work in situation where circum- said, “and having us focusing on strategic Some of these are to make an appear- on, I very much enjoyed the lunch event I personally would love to have in the caf- fi dent that someone will be able to run ized yet, but he wants to continue working stances are dire and to help right the ship partnerships with organizations outside of ance in the cafeteria soon as said by one of and talked to some others who said we eteria every day. the next leg better than if I were to stay,” for a college or university for another 10 and help correct the things that aren’t go- the college.” the venders at the event. should do that every day for lunch. It was a good MCPHERSON EVENTSS Eaton said. years in an executive leadership position. ing well,” Eaton said. “I like to have the He said some of his fondest memories These items showing up in the would be The queso sticks were new and I thought change from every- Eaton said he felt that he has helped He is also considering positions across opportunity to do that in another place.” include traveling with students to Haiti very nice change in the cafeteria. they were delicious. As some said they day meals that do not McPherson College as much as he can af- seas. During his tenure, Eaton projects includ- and Nicaragua and seeing the baseball Students got in free of charge and there loved this event, some said they were not change all that much Karl Timmermann ter fi ve years and it’s time to let someone The provost of the school is chief aca- ed the use of technology in the classroom, team overcome a diffi cult fi rst year. were venders in the cafeteria serving fans of the event that took place. in reality Other than food. In addition to the venders that served the dishes that are ON THE FLY Tuition announced to increase 5% for next year

What are you looking forward to most about next semester? LAURINA HANNAN is just under the 50 percent mark com- “McPherson College is a nonprofi t,” Editor-in-Chief pared to other fi ve colleges in the Associ- Pracht said. “We are here for the benefi ts ated Colleges of Central Kansas. of the students of McPherson College.” Tuition and fees for the 2014-2015 Gravitt said that McPherson College Pracht said that in the past, tuition in- “I am looking forward to the “I have an engine rebuilding “I’m looking forward to meeting school year at McPherson College will awarded 52 percent of the tuition dollars creases have gone toward facility en- opportunity to participate in class that I am really looking new people on campus.” increase fi ve percent. this year in institutional aid. hancements; helped improve academic more shows.” forward to.” Kwan Leung, sr., El Monte, Michael Gravitt, vice president for en- McPherson College isn’t the only school resources, such as the Royer Center; Nick Greenway, fr., Wichita Robert Kliewer, jr., Perry, Iowa Calif. rollment management, announced the in- with tuition increases. Gravitt said Empo- helped provide technology resources, crease to students through an e-mail on ria State University raised tuition six and such as online classes and smart class- Tuesday, Nov. 19. A letter was also sent a half percent, Wichita State by eight per- rooms; ensure there are enough professors to students’ parents. cent and Kansas State and class availability to keep the student In the e-mail, he by seven percent. to faculty ratio low; and to ensure class said, “This change The Spectator con- are available so that responsible students will enable us to con- tacted Gravitt, but he can graduate in four years. tinue enhancing your McPherson College is was unable to com- “I’m not exactly happy about it,” said educational experi- a nonprofi t. We are here for ment because of Collin Wright, Montezuma. “However, Michael Gravitt “Having never done woodwork I “Looking forward to football ence and to provide ‘‘the benefi t of the students of scheduling confl icts. tuition was constantly going up when my “I’m looking forward to com- look forward to my woodworking starting back up in the spring.” pleting the school year.” new opportunities McPherson College. Because of schedul- mom was in college, since I’ve been in class and warmer weather.” Mike Max, fr., Manhattan, Kan. Devon Rutledge, jr., Wichita for learning that are ing confl icts, Gravitt college, and will probably still be going Joel Stocksdale, jr., Richmond, competitive with oth- –Adam’’ Pracht was unable to provide up when my kids go to college. It’s not Ind. er colleges and uni- an interview, however really something I was expecting, but it versities regionally he asked Adam Pracht, wasn’t a surprise.” and nationally.” coordinator of development communica- He mentioned that McPherson College tions, to answer some questions. 6 Th e Spectator Campus Life December 6, 2013 October 4, 2013 Viewpoints Th e Spectator 11

LEAD EDITORIAL The Hometown: Allendale, NJ want to share what I’ve learned. When I Education? took the job I was a little unsure, but I love I received my associate and bachelor’s it. I can’t think of anything else I would Speaker disrespected greatly at last convocation degrees from here and my master’s from do. Hot spot Pittsburgh State University. I obtained my What do you think of McPherson? McPherson College students were who had some in order to learn more. But the assembly. Almost the entire back half ter like “boring convo today” and tried master’s while I was teaching here at the I love it. Great school, great program, called to the third convocation of the action of any sort should be taken so that of the auditorium got up to leave before to leave before being dismissed. This BY: JACOB O’GORMAN school. I would not have been able to do it great town. I think this is very unique year on Friday, Nov. 15.This particular the students know and understand that being dismissed and before convocation does not make the derogatory comments otherwise. Looking back on it, it was very school and I wish students would take convocation based around entrepreneur- this behavior is unacceptable not just at was over. This behavior is ridiculous for that were posted to Twitter okay by any A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIFE OF CHRIS PAULSEN worth it as far as teaching techniques are more advantage of it. I feel like there are ship in preparation for Global Entrepre- convocation but anywhere they will go. college students. The majority of students means. concerned. many undervalued assets here at McPher- neurship Week. Our guest speaker came We had Kara DeFrias as a guest speak- sit in the back of the auditorium even People in the faculty that did not want ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF TECHNOLOGY Hobbies? son that really should be taken advantage to talk about entrepreneurship and she er and she talked about having an entre- though many seats are open in the front. to be named were disappointed and em- Aside from spending time with the fam- of. was disrespected greatly. preneurship mind set. Many students in This can be considered disrespectful and barrassed by the comments and behavior ily, my hobbies revolve around cars. I am Any advice for students? The behavior that took place at this rhetoric class talked about how DeFrias students should start fi lling in these front that took place at convocation. During fortunate that I am able to tie the two to- Take advantage of what’s here. We have convocation was very poor, especially speech had nothing to do with entrepre- rows of the auditorium during all events DeFrias’s speech, students were talking gether and that the family enjoys the car an extremely knowledgeable faculty. Also, for college students. Students fi led into neurship as she did not own her own taking place. loud enough that others could not hear. hobby as well. use the equipment we have . As I look back Brown Auditorium as we usual do. When business that she started. If people would As she was talking, students had the Students around campus were talking Children? when I was here, I would have spent more the event began, the students were behav- have paid closer attention, they would opportunity to tweet or email questions about how they did not hear a lot of what I have two daughters. Abby, who’s 10, time in the shop practicing and honing the ing adequately but as convocation pro- have heard the announcement of the en- for DeFrias after she was done giving was said because of the talking. Other and Elly, who’s fi ve. They both love riding skills needed for your life. This doesn’t gressed, students’ behaviors got worse. trepreneurship mind set instead of being her speech. Some of the things sent were students just mentioned how they did not in the cars. just pertain to the shop, all over campus In response to this behavior we should stuck on their version of what an entre- very rude and uncalled for such as “We care about what was being said. Why teach? there are so many opportunities available. not allow students to use phone’s in a preneur is. They might have understood do not care what you are talking about.” Regardless if students care what the It is a chance for me to share my expe- You have the chance to be in theater, write convocation. This does not necessarily more. It was a Friday, and the students showed speaker, whether DeFrias or another riences with cars, especially early cars. I for the paper or be in various clubs. If I need to be a permanent action, for stu- Talking was not the only problem that how little interest they had in being at the person, has to say, students still need to have been exposed to a lot of knowledge knew back then what I know now, I would dents were able to post question for those occurred that was inappropriate during convocation as the posted things on twit- show respect. and I want a chance to pass it on and share have done more. And, it’s never too late, my passion for automobiles as well. I just it’s just easier when you are young. Entrepreneur has many meanings

“Entrepreneur” is a word with many dif- Google and many more. and can be very good for getting people to help the world. They also build small ferent meanings to some people and only There are many small new companies gifts for holidays or special occasions. businesses that are not completely new one to others. that have not been discovered by the world Entrepreneurship should be seen as and different but add life and style to the Its defi nition is, “one who organizes, that also started in a house offi ce such as more of a person who has ideas of what places they are located. manages and assumes the risks of a busi- Narrable, which is a website that allows they want to do with their life whether to With the new technology and accessi- ness or enterprise.” Entrepreneurs do not you to store pictures and then put them to- open a bakery or start a speaker installa- bility, businesses come in many different have to be people who have started their gether and voice record a story to go with tion business. Entrepreneurs are the peo- forms. The internet is a great resource for own business. Entrepreneurs have differ- the pictures and send to people. ple who make the world advance to and entrepreneurs trying to create new ideas. ent lifestyles and fashions. Building a website or account on a net- will get to in the future. Entrepreneurs are artists in a way, be- working and marketing website can be “Innovator” is another name that could cause they create their own ideas and considered a form of entrepreneurship be used for an entrepreneur. An innova- make them work. that people such as myself would not think tor comes up with new ideas and concepts I see entrepreneurs as very energetic, of as being that without someone saying lively people who love to work hard and something. make ideas come to life. Entrepreneurs in- People can use sites such as Etsy to spire me to try my own ideas when I see run a small business of sorts or just have STUDENT LIFE them fundraising for their own business or a hobby where they make items such as idea and sharing it with the world. hats, zippers, labels and much more. Etsy Entrepreneurs have to work hard to is a site that allows people to set up ac- make ideas big and many very popular and counts and sell all the products they make Jordyn Lipe successful businesses started in a garage and buy other peoples products that are all such as Apple, Amazon, Hewlett-Packard, handmade. Etsy is a worldwide website 10 Th e Spectator Viewpoints October 4, 2013 December 6, 2013 Campus Life Th e Spectator 7 People look to the future as makers space comes together New a capella group There’s a movement on campus to cre- If there is one new technology device drives our economy. Economy of Scale tive capability—if it is possible—poses a 11 TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE ate a “makerspace.” What’s a makerspace, that propels the Maker movement: it is says that the most effi cient way to produce threat to Life As We Know It. In fact, it you ask? the three-dimensional printer. This type of a product—that is, keep the cost low—is may represent the beginning of a second starts on campus It’s a wild, radical concept that ultimately printer is controlled by a computer. When to build, grow or extract all of it at one Industrial Revolution. MEGAN HAMLETT concept involving 10-24-7 for retaining knowledge. poses a threat to Life As We Know It. But you give the computer a drawing of what single site. It’s worked well so far (some Want to join the revolution? Contact Spectator Staff The 10 stands for reviewing information you learned ten min- at its core, the maker movement simply you want, it makes one. That’s a gross would argue with that statement) but it’s Mary Hester, library director, or Kori utes after you learned it. Reviewing the information again 24 says “let’s make stuff.” Let’s make stuff oversimplifi cation, but if you remember counter to what nature does. Nature in- Gregg, vice president of entrepreneurship hours after you learned it, and fi nally reviewing again seven days ALEX HENNAGER we can use. Let’s make stuff we can have the early Replicator on Star Trek, you’ve sures the continuity of itself through diver- and innovation. Being successful in college is a challenge, but these 11 sugges- after will help students better retain the information. Spectator Staff fun with. Let’s have fun doing it. And if got the idea. Don’t expect a 3D printer to sifi cation, not centralization. That strategy tions from faculty and students can help. Kirchner said that “it would be effective if a teacher took time we’re smart, lucky and hard-working, let’s make you a hot cup of coffee, but it can has worked for Mom Nature for far longer to recap what they just taught.” Unfortunately for students, teach- make stuff we can sell. Let’s be entrepre- make you a pretty good coffee cup. For than Economy of Scale has worked for 1. Go to class. ers don’t break every ten minutes. Kirchner said it is up to the McPherson College is introducing a new neurial. now, that is. mankind. Very few teachers stress this one the most. You can’t hear the students to take that time to review. a cappella vocal group to the campus. To put it another way, the Maker move- The wild, radical side of the Maker I love the wild, lecture or absorb the information you need if you are not there. The group is called “Yes, Let’s!” and is ment is a counterculture based on the in- movement is that it could lead to decen- radical side OLD IRON Carole Barr, director of student success, said “once you’re be- 7. If you struggle with a subject, get help. made up of eight McPherson College stu- tersection of the Do-It-Yourself mentality tralization of production capability, po- of the Maker hind, it’s really hard to catch up.” Barr said there are 19 tutors are on campus, covering various dents. with the latest technology. Makers—the tentially moving production from large movement. As topics and majors. E.h. Petropulos, sr., Larkspur, Colo., and dudes and dudettes who live in this coun- centralized sources to the desktop, kitchen you might imag- 2. Buy, borrow, rent the book. Read online if there is no Tutoring is sometimes looked down upon or is seen as a lack of Joshua Hall, fr., Kansas City, co-founded terculture—invent and build things using counter, or basement workbench of the ine, however, Scott Versawrsaw way to purchase the required literature. intelligence, when in reality it should be encouraged. “It doesn’t the group. Petropulos mostly recruited the the latest tools for low-volume, one-at-a- consumer. This is completely counter to decentraliza- “It’s worth it to buy the book,” Barr said. mean they are failing,” Barr said. members. time production. the concept of “Economy of Scale” that tion of produc- “Yes, Let’s!” is a private group that cur- 3. Do the reading or homework that the class requires. 8. Figure out what your learning style is and then transfer rently has no positions open. They are by Some readings and assignments may be optional by the teach- that to your classes. invitation only, although if and when a po- ers. However, those assignments are for you to succeed. Kirchner said that there are three major ways that we learn: sition opens up, they will probably hold “When you’re reading, you’re studying,” Barr said. visually, kinesthetically and auditorily. auditions, said Petropulos. Letters to the editor Kirchner says that a classroom has zones corresponding with “The arts bring people together and al- 4. Take notes. those styles. The chalkboard is the visual zone, where the teacher ways have,” Petropulos said. “We’re hop- Any student, staff or faculty mem- that is constructive or contributes Taking notes is a way to recall and repeat information, helping lectures from is the auditory zone and the area where students ing to bring some fresh new music and The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Student Government Association of McPherson College, ber can submit a letter to the editor to the enhancement of the student the memorization process. complete their work is the kinesthetic zone. stellar performance quality and also hope- P.O. Box 1402, McPherson, Kansas 67460. The Board of Publications, a sub-committee of SGA, directly oversees for the Spectator. body; the newspaper staff will not “If you forget something that you learned in class, notes remind fully raise money to support our music the publication of The Spectator. 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Ugly Sweater Bingo brings beginning to Students showcase talents

holidays for McPherson College sr., Larkspur, Colo. sang “Here’s to Us” LAURINA HANNAN by Hale Storm with Jerod Corbus, sr., Editor-in-Chief McPherson, accompanying her. Third place went to Scott Crist, fr., Students performed talents for a crowd McPherson. He performed a dating show of over 100 students and community skit and acted as three characters. He acted members in the semiannual talent show, as a grandfather with Alzheimer’s, a man hosted by Students Activities Board on with one lung and an eight-year-old boy. Wednesday, December 4. The event was hosted by Christopher Seven acts competed. Barnes, sr., Los Angeles, Calif. The act that won fi rst place was Evan The judges were Jacob Patrick, Eliza- Hiebert, sr., Gossel, and Kylan Bennett, beth, Colo.; Zach Winkle, sr., Goddard; soph., Healy. Their act included a hu- and Dusty Kitchen, director of student morous preparation and Hiebert singing activities. “Cave” by Mumford & Sons with Bennett “I really enjoyed it,” said Tara Gladding, accompanying on guitar. fr., Marquette. “I thought it was a fun way Second place went to E.h. Petropulos, to get some stress off for fi nals.”

Photo by Laurina Hannan Trent Reif, sr., Great Bend, performs acoustically at the talent show.

Photos by Joel Stocksdale Old tradition returns (Left) Lora Kirmer, soph., Holly, Colo., and Sean Seymore, fr., McPherson, enjoy themselves while playing Bingo. (Above) Kylan Bennett, soph., Healy, and Colby Patton, jr., Maize, play bingo while enjoying guitar music.

JOEL STOCKSDALE play bingo in “ugly” sweaters. Although to get all the outside edges, parallel lines, student announced a bingo, the process and were served their dinner by a faculty Spectator Staff sweaters weren’t required, students who four squares or several others. Winning a would begin again. NATHANAEL ALIRE member. did wear sweaters received Campus round meant a student would receive one “It was nice for us to get together like Campus Life Editor The menu for the night consisted of the Blow-Out shirts from last semester. of many prizes including gift cards, mov- this before fi nals,” Tyler Henning, soph., students’ choice of brisket, cordon bleu, The holiday season brings seasonal mu- An additional prize was also given to ies, food or an iPod Shuffl e. Halstead said. “It’s like the calm before or stuffed eggplant. The sides included sic, decorations and, at McPherson Col- the person who wore the ugliest sweater. There was noticeable excitement that the storm.” An old McPherson College tradition, mashed potatoes, corn or green beans. lege, bingo and ugly sweaters. Five people were chosen as fi nalists for night. Although it could be a little quiet The president of SAB, Chris Barnes, that was accidentally skipped last year, There were tables with water and tea On Dec. 3, McPherson College students students to vote on. To vote, students ap- as the numbers were called, the crowd got sr., Los Angeles, Calif., said he thought was brought back on Wednesday, Nov. on them. For dessert, pie, ice cream and fi lled most of the tables in the Hoffman plauded and cheered. noisier as people came closer to getting this year went well and that everyone was 20. brownies were offered. Student Union for Ugly Sweater Bingo at Jessie Neher, fr., Rochester, Minn., had bingo. engaged with the event. He also said this McPherson College has had a din- “It was a well-deserved treat for the stu- 9:30 p.m. the ugliest sweater. Students would either groan if their year’s turnout was about the same as last, ner arranged and served to students by dents,” said Luke Hannan, fr., Wamego. The Student Activities Board orga- Students could score a bingo in many number didn’t come up and would cheer although fewer people wore sweaters this faculty and staff. When students fi rst “We work hard and it was nice to live Photo by Jordyn Lipe nized the event in which students would ways but not with a single line. They had when the right number came. Once a year. arrived, they were seated in groups of six classy for an evening.” ShaRhonda Maclin, dean of students, serves a table during the student/faculty dinner.