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check Sons of Argos ignite quest for truth turned Argos was the only one who hung on the bulletin boards in lege. if there are oppressed people SALLY SMIXS recognized him. Argos was the only DeWitt Center and elsewhere, ac- at Hope," said a member of The it out. staff reporter one who knew the truth. companying the mysterious signs Sons of Argos. Flyers, pamphlets and canines Their papers may not necessar- of dogs and grapes. Each one ad- Either way, they were bound to have spotted the walls-of academic ily say they know the truth but do dressed the issue of absolute truth provoke debate, and maybe they halls ancj rest rooms at Hope. intend to provoke thought. versus relativism and tolerance in were designed to do so. "Bang head here." "Don't get "We never say we have the truth, religion. . George Urban ('97), among oth- foxed out of the truth." "Anything we are just saying there is a truth," "It's clear they think that if you ers, questions their approach. less would be unsatisfying." said the two members of The Sons have the right formula, you'll get "I don't think this is constructive, Most Hope students, though, of Argos, who call themselves Spot to truth," said Psychology Profes- because they're saying, 'We're right have no idea what these signs mean and Fido. "If we have a piece of the sor Tom Ludwig, who has corre- and you're wrong.' What is truth or who is behind them. The only truth, good. If we find more of it, sponded with the Sohs of Argos. has been debated for thousands of clue is the mysterious name "Sons then we're blessed." Their first pamphlet. The Cogni- years." Tibetan refugee of Argos" printed on the bottom of Whether or not they claim to have tive Condom, was bitingly satirical "I think what they're doing is shares horrors the pages. the whole truth or just part of it, the and sarcastic, and the two follow- completely legitimate, so I don't see of Chinese Argos was the dog of the Trojan distribution of such a strong opin- ing issues of The Gadfly Papers did why they need to be kept secret," prison. warrior, Odysseus. As the story ion still raises questions as to why not soften the tone. Ludwig said. Spotlight. goes, Odysseus went away for ten they choose to remain anonymous. "It's been said that we're the The two members of the Sons of page 5. years of fighting and when he re- Three publications have been voice of the oppressed at Hope Col- more ARGOS on 3 Safe at rrrrr. W]Hop e
Dykstra • Despite vicious residents dress rumors that crime at up for hall Hope is on the rise, formal. Campusbeat. Public Safety claims page 2. all is well.
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The recent rash of window bash- ing, indecent exposures, and as- saults on or near campus has forced students to watch where they walk at night and call Public Safety to report suspicious behavior. But these events have also con- Volleyball and tributed to a rumor around campus Anchor photo by Sufjan Stevens men's soccer that Hope is one of the most vio- SNOWY STUFF: Last weekend Hope's campus was struck with unseasonably low eliminated lent small colleges in the nation. temperatures, highlighted by the season's first real layer of snow. The true wonders of Hope's from national "There is no statistical basis for campus come to light in the dead of winter, as shown by this picture of Graves Hall. tournaments. that conclusion," said Director of Sports, page 8. Public Safety Duane Terpstra, re- Congress raises gavel on campus ferring to the latest rumor which lowed to visit anymore, with the ex- speak up about their concerns about claims that MTV named Hope as LAURA MIMAILOFF parking," said Dana Maroll ('99). America's most crime-riddled pri- campusbeat editor ception of guide dogs and fish. vate college. "I've heard the [MTV] The Curriculum Committee has The forum is part of a Special rumor, but no one has been able to As the semester draws to an end. been reviewing the success of new Events Committee reaction lo last produce a copy of the broadcast, Student Congress has definite curriculum courses and is continu- week's presentation by Students and it's never been heard again." progress (o report. ing to work with the Academic Af- Against Poor Parking (S.A.P.P.) Numbers to support Terpstra's "So many ideas came up at the fairs Board lo continue in ihe re- which presented a report lo the Ad- statement are available to all stu- beginning of the semester, but it vamping of the old core curriculum. ministrative Affairs Board on Nov. dents in the pamphlet "Campus took a while until we actually They also have devised a proposal 11. Student pre- Security, Safety, and You," which started to see some action lake so that all students will be re- Student Congress is cur- sents Christian place," said Student Congress quired lo successfully \ rently deliberating who gospel with can be obtained at the Public Safety complete one course in next semester's speaker ManyVoices... office. The statistics of reported Comptroller Jessica Nelson ('99). which cultural diversity will be. While the list is One Message. crimes in the past three years dem- "But once we got started, a lot of * narrowing down, no se- Religion. onstrate that the numbers have ac- new ideas started to take shape." is the primary focus. If tually been decreasing; burglary Some of the key issues tackled this proposal is ap- C lection has been made page 3. 4 and unlawful entry have dropped in the past few months include pels proved, a minimum of //" thus far. from 9 instances in 1994 to 3 last in residence halls, the new curricu- 80 percent of the course will In preparation for year. lum, speakers for the Spring, park- be devoted lo cultural diversity. Thanksgiving, the organization There have been no reported in- ing, and campus safety. The Campus Safely Committee will sponsor a canned food drive cidents of nonforcible criminal The Residential Life Board is considering a campus rendezvous Nov. 17 through 21. Students can sexual conduct, hate crimes, rob- moved to enforce the "no pets" in which the entire Student Con- drop off any non-perishable food bery, motor vehicle theft, aggra- policy in residence halls and cam- gress will be divided into subgroups items at Phelps Dining Hall, at the vated assaults, and murder in the pus housing. Pets have never been and tour campus to document high- Student Union Desk, and with any past three years. allowed to cohabit residence halls risk areas, such as sites of poor SC representative. Terpstra's statistical evidence is with students (with the exception of lighting and bushes where intrud- Students are welcome to attend taken in part from reports compar- fish and guide dogs), however, ca- ers might hide. Student Congress meetings which ing actual criminal offenses by nines and felines have been spoi- Parking, is another topic to lake are held every Thursday at 8 p.m. Michigan county. A look at the past led lately roaming the halls and precedence this week as ihe first all- in the Herrick Room on the second Meet the man seven years shows a decline in rooms of campus residences. campus Parking Forum will as- floor of DeWitt. All Congress meet- behind the semble in Wichers Auditorium at 7 ings continue to have an open floor Aloxie mag. Hope College crimes from a high Due lo the overwhelming num- p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. where anyone is free to offer sug- Intermission, point of 467 in 1991 down to 392 ber of furry friends tracking through gestions. page 6. more CRIME on 2 residence halls, pels will not be al- "This is a time for students to Campus Beat ^Anchor November I 9, I 997 campus brief Dykstra struts their stuff
ANDREW LOT21 Doctor duo to team up to care for Hope staff reporter Two new physicians will be versity School of Medicine, and For residents of Dykstra Hall, the teaming up to care for Hope stu- both completed their residency pro- crowded conditions of the annual dents beginning Jan. I, 1998. grams in medicine-Hulst in York. Dykstra formal on Friday the 14th Dr. Patrick Hulst has been ap- Penn. and Schloff in Hinsdale, 111. were just like home. pointed Hope's new team physician "We're happy to have them join In its third year of existence, the and medical director of the college's us," said Athletic Trainer and Pro- Dykstra formal was a success, Sports Medicine Services Program fessor of Kinesiology Dr. R. Rich- drawing a large crowd all through and Dr. John SchlotT will be the new ard Ray. "They both had some ex- the night. The formal, which began associate team physician. perience in sports medicine during at 9 p.m. and ended at 1 a.m., was a Both physicians were 1989 rival their residencies which helped free event for all girls in Dykstra graduates: Hulst graduated from qualify them for the positions. They and their dates. Calvin while Schloff graduated both have a strong interest in sports "The formal was bigger and bel- from Hope. medicine. And they come highly ter than ever," said Resident Direc- Both went to Wayne State Uni- recommended," Ray said. tor of Dykstra Hall Holly McKee. CRIME from I "It's a good social activity for all the girls that doesn't involve alco- /Anchor photo courtesy of Dana Lamers y in 1994. situations." hol." BOOGIE Drew MacKay ( 01) andMelanie The offenses included in the He emphasized that these assaults The formal dance offered an op- Hall ('01) get down with the beat at the annual Dykstra Formal study run the gamut from murder do not signify a large increase in portunity for the women to dress up, last nightt Nov. 15. ter. and rape to arson, vandalism, and crime at Hope. many of whom resurrected old for- Some students were disappointed "It's neat that we can all mingle burglary. The highest number of of- Terpstra cites the rumor mill as mal dresses for an opportunity to at the music provided, wanting rather than slay in little cliques," fenses in the Hope community were partly responsible for people's show them off one more time. The more slow dance opportunities. said Karen Wittslock ('01). disorderly conduct, larceny, and fears, but acknowledges that some guys also came in similar fashion, "The music isn't as good as I Later into the night, it was the vandalism, which consistently good has resulted from the rash of sporting ties and suitcoats. thought it would be, but the friends guys who ran out of energy first. made up over two thirds of the crimes. "My date looks great," said Dave are all here so I'm having fun," said 44 Many of them took up positions by grand total of offenses. People are calling Public Safety Van Der Laan ('01), under obvious Melissa Milieu ('01). the Phelps catered food table, posi- The three assaults on Hope stu- more often," he said. "Students are pressure from the young lady on his Many girls found dates and made tions that were held for the remain- dents which occurred off campus learning that even minor things are arm. a night out of the event, going to der of the night. earlier this year have influenced important to report, and can some- The dress-up atmosphere was one dinner before attending the dance. The girls swung their hips to a how students view their own safety. times really help us." of the lures of the formal, along with Other Dykstra residents chose to faster beat, dancing the night away Terpstra stresses that people's per- Terpstra once again encourages the opportunity to meet new people attend the formal with a group of and only breaking to grab a partner ceptions play a large role in perpetu- all students to make use of Public and have a good time. friends rather than a single date. for an occasional slow dance. ating fear. Safety by calling to report any sus- "It was exciting to dress up and "I'm dating a cluster," said Dan Around midnight the crowd be- "People's perceptions of crime picious behavior. have fun with a bunch of my Lannin ('01). "It's kind of rough." gan to thin out. Everyone seemed are not always reality," he said. "I'd like to have 3,000 officers friends," said Jeff Petkus ('01). One of the primary purposes of to have had a lot of fun at the dance, "The assaults were isolated inci- on the streets," he said. "The entire Students had a great time all the dance was to give Dykstra resi- helping to make it a memorable dents which became well-known student body." night, not letting their dress clothes dents a chance to meet people and get in the way of their dancing. make friends outside their own clus- experience for all involved. Food Fair serves up delicious dishes j
Fifty to sixty international stu- that, while the food was the focus, professor and international gour- JOEL CROMKIXE dents and their American friends the people who made the food were mand Stephen Hemenway refused staff reporter 4, and roommates participated in the what the event was all about. to choose a favorite dish. I tried ig A chicken can define a man; preparation, cooking and serving. "I'm here because my friends are seven different countries and liked whether fried, boiled or marinated "It was a lot of work." said Ellen cooking," said Tim Lepczyk ('01), them all," he said. with garlic and onions, the nuances Kassis ('98). co-president of the pointing towards the French and Hemenway has gone to the Fair of a chicken's preparation, or any International Relations Club, the German booths. every year for longer than he can lAuchorv food for that matter, can perhaps sponsor of the event. Later, while sampling the French remember. "I've been to a lot of the I free hcWs for Casino DigW decode a culture as effectively as "But people look forward to (the crepes du Grand Marnier. Lepczyk countries," he said. "I also like to sample foods from the countries I i emcee by language or fashion. Fair)," she said. "They want to try had difficulty saying which ; Dave Coleman Saturday night, scores of stu- different foods." country's food he preferred, but haven't been to." 1 dents. faculty and other Hope-affili- For Kassis, the Fair is more than settled on the crab rangoons from Alina Boyadjieva ('97), has also The Dating Doctor ated people filled Phelps Cafeteria a buffet of exotic delicacies. "It's the Hope Asian-Pacific Association. been to the Fair for several years in in search of those food-borne defi- also a visual experience, an inter- The Ukrainian borscht, a garlicky a row. This was the first time, how- nitions of the world at the Interna- national experience," she said. cabbage and beet soup, was a fa- ever, that she was not a participant. tonight tional Food Fair. "When you come in, there's the vorite of many at the Fair, as well "I'm a former international stu- 8:30 p.m. More than a dozen different smell, the students are wearing tra- as the Mexican tinga de polio, a dent," said the Bulgarian native. countries and their cuisines were ditional clothes, there's interna- chicken dish, and okonomiyaki, a "I've cooked for the past four years. phelps This year, 1 just wanted to enjoy represented at the Fair, which has 'tional music playing." ^ Japanese "pizza" with crab, sea- sponsored by Greek Life been held for more than thirty years. Many of the Fair-goers agreed weed. and a tangy sauce. English myself." • • • •
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SOUND CHECK Voices of God A CD REVIEW BY AMY HALL Hands guide student through artistic expression of God "They make new something that that he tilled "Through Heaven's Sixpence None The Richer amazing bass skills to the record- KELLY MARXIN you can [over time] gel desensitized Eyes." ing. staff reporter Sixpence None the Richer to." He would eventually like to put With Matt Slocum's poetic lyr- Squint EnterCainnu'nt Art is just one of many ways Meg Gustafson ('99) was one of the play on in its entirety, possibly ics and softer lone, this album has people move closer to God. and the many people on hand who were this Easter. After nearly three years of hard slow danced Sixpence into a qui- sometimes through good art people challenged by the message of ihe Edlefson even tried some art labor. Sixpence None The Richer eter room. Much like Jars of are able to understand God's mes- performance. forms new to him, such as pollery, has given birth to a beautiful baby. Clay's new emphasis on instru- sage. "What impressed me the most oil painting and song writing. Their newest, self-titled album mentation and reflection with their Some artists believe that they per- was the discomfort it gave me as a The last week and a half prior to was released earlier this month. most recent CD, Sixpence has sonally are not the ones who should believer," she said. "When it makes the performance, Edlefson re- Sixpence is one of those emo- journeyed from'the world of be credited with creating such a you uncomfortable, you should be hearsed 3,040 hours with other mu- tional, literary bands. In fact, this altema-pop to an adult alternative masterpiece. Instead, they argue, asking yourself why." sicians and actors to put his ideas group has embraced the richness land, home to those groups simi- the credit goes to God. Although Edlefson focused on inlo action. of the written lar to The Using the arts to make the fun- his gifts for the project, he hoped He staled in the program noles Choir. word from the NCi: NONK THE SlXl Richer damental Christian story new, the to encourage others to use their own that what makes Christian art get-go, as the This al- message of salvation was told in a voices and gifts to spread the "Word unique is ihe process, not the prod- name Sixpence bum incor- senior project titled "Many of God." uct. None The porates lots Voices...One Message," last "We all have gifts and we all have Kara Burk ('00), one of Richer was of strings Wednesday, Nov. 12. a calling to go out and spread the Edlefson's actors, agrees. triggered from and even Kevin Edlefson ('98) did an in- Gospel," Edlefson said. "The process is a lot different C.S. Lewis's muled dependent study under Professor The performance encouraged than [that of] secular theater," she Mere Chris- trumpet in Steve Bouma-Prediger, exploring Megan Hicks ('99). said. "We were able to pray as a tianity. several the use of different methods to com- "As a vocal artist, I found it in- group." This latest songs. At credibly moving and a reminder There was no need to worry be- times, the municate the Gospel of Jesus record is the cause "we weren't performing for Christ. that what I do can, and does, serve third full-length CD sounds He referred to the mediums with the Lord," she said. ourselves. It was only for God," project for Six- as if it which Christ can be shared as dif- Last se- / m e s t e r, Burk said. pence. With a could be a ferent "voices" and used voices of Edlefson Edlefson will graduate from departure from the now defunct movie soundtrack. It's beautiful song, drama, poetry, and visual art began Hope College this December with R.E.X. records, this album is the stuff! in his project. keeping a a double major in Religion and Psy- first production for the brand new Hightlights include a happier, "(I hope) that people would be notebook chology. Squint Entertainment. Steve Tay- possible radio track "Kiss Me" and able to see God himself behind full of poems He is not sure what the future lor serves as both the founder of "Puedp Escribir," a piece from it all," Edlefson said. and ideas for holds, but plans to keep doing this Squint Entertainment and pro- Selected Poems of Pablo Neruba, "When you use the arts, this project. Only type of work. ducer for the Sixpence project. in which Leigh demonstrates her [the Gospel) can hit about a quarter of One of Edlefson's visual art The band, itself, has had quite Spanish speaking (or singing, people on differ- his ideas became part works in the exhibition displayed a few changes since its second rather) skills. of the final perfor- the various stages of a pot's devel- Sixpence None The Richer's ent levels, release. This Beautiful Mess. Vo- opment. The last and final square, he said. mance. calist Leigh Bingham walked latest is chocked full of intelligent, .0? "Many Voices...One where the finished piece of pottery down the aisle to marry PER genuine song writing and fabulous Message" included 14 seg- should be, is left empty, Edlefson drummer Mark Nash. Goodbyes music. You will be richer having ments. Except for a few songs and said. According to him, God is still were said toTess Wiley (now with heard this album. In fact, when I the prose used in a drama, all of the forming it. Phantasmic) and. more recently, woke up ihis morning, I found pieces were original. "We can't tell [God] what He will J.J. Plasencio of Plum. Plasencio three gold coins sleeping on my One drama skil was actually an do with us," Edlefson said. "I'm in .does, however, contribute his pillow case. excerpt from a play Edlefson wrote that forming stage myself." noTE: Truth-seekers spark debate on campus Friday Phelps Dinner runs from **-5:30 ARGOS from I THE HOPE COLLEGE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE rnwtmPRESENTaS Argos tried to explain their reasons Spot-and Fido. ion?' I think if we provoke thought, ^ pridau 4 - m:30 for withholding names. "I think we're public that's good," they said. phelps patrons "We wanted to make the message enough...and we've responded to They may simply be challenging sxiorin u/ill receive central. We don't want anyone to every letter we've gotten." their readers to find their own view, say, "Oh. I know that guy, he's Most of their correspondence is but onus Money crazy.' The message from people who either no matter what the objective, they is the most impor- want clarification or have stirred up some thought on tant," Spot said. want to question a point campus. Still, Urban dis- made in The Gadfly Pa- "1 think they're intriguingly cre- Friday agrees. pers. alive," said Calhleen Jaworowski "It gives them a "I don't think I con- COO). november 21, chance lo attack with- vinced them, and they Urban, too. agrees that they may out really having lo didn't convince me," be starting something. 7:00 pm Doors open defend themselves." Of Ludwig said, after send- '"At least they're invigorating With a stance that ing a letter and receiving debate, but it's hard lo debate some- is so absolute and seemingly intol- one in return. one who argues from the shad- 7:30-11:00 Fantastic erant of other views, the Sons of The Sons of Argos' goal is ows," he said. Games ^Prizes Argos have definitely provoked dis- still somewhal hazy, despite # The still nameless cussion and debate. But debate can their immovable stand- Sons of Argos, by be difficult when it's not face to point on truth. They may distributing their ir.oo-v.oo Disco face, and when ihe instigators re- be trying to sway Hope one-way sign opin- main nameless. students to look at reli- ions, have certainly inferno and Disney "They're lighting a fire, but not gion through their eyes, begun murmurs and Trip Giveaway lending to it. They raise questions though Spot and Fido deny discussions around without debating answers," Urban lhai The Sons of Argos are look- Hope. The question re- said. ing for followers. mains, though, whether the debate Tickets onsale now a The only way to contact them is "I hope what we're doing is help- is focused more on their subject of through their P.O. Box address, ing people ask themselves, 'Do we absolute truth than on their obscure the Student Union Desk which is sufficient, according to have an opinion? What is our opin- identity. In Advance $6 single/ sio couple Are you interested in sending At Door $8 single/ $12 couple Bibles to Peru? SATURDAY niGHT FEVER Send $5 or a gift of your choice to Schrier Graves Hall Fri & Sat Cottage care of "Bibles for Peru" Sun 3|3m 7 1:30 12 Opinion /te Anchor November I 9, I 997 our voice. your voice. Warburton family speaks to Hope community Search for Truth Dear Editor, to the Pete we knew who delighted name. He enjoyed his friends (and so much in life and the company of family). Though entertaining and As we mindlessly walk lo class, something exciting Just recently reading Mike others. What I have since learned, always game for a good time, he though very basic, is worth sharing. was most valued for his gifts of happens every once in a while to make us stop dead in Zolnierowicz's fine tribute lo our son, Peter Warburton, we were then According to John Hewit, in After friendship. He amused us, chatted our tracks. surprised to read the criticism of it Suicidey though people commit sui- with us, but also listened lo us and We shuffle off from Lubbers to Graves, down that by Tony Bull. In trying to under- cide for a number of reasons, what responded with care and insight. He beaten path following one after another in the routine of stand what it was Mr. Bull took such they all have in common is despair; gave most generously of his time our day. After awhile we develop a routine. We walk exception with, we wondered if they are suffering tremendous emo- and love. Simple gifts, but of tre- tional pain. Looking back now, we mendous value to those who expe- with the same group of people and say "Hi" to the same perhaps in part it was because Mr. Zolnierowicz chose to focus on the do see some further evidence of rienced them. We continue to be group of people, without thought. Our bubble consumes person of Pete and the impact of his depression in Pete's recent life. But amazed at just how many lives he us and we have no idea of its presence. loss rather than on his act of sui- depression is a very private disease. touched and how deeply. Every once in a while our bubble is poked with that cide—which seems understandable Often it is not even recognized by We miss Pete intensely—he was elusive intelligence needle and it invades our life. When when you realize the persona of the individual as the real root of the sunshine of our family—and are their struggles. so very grateful lo his Cosmopoli- that happens, no matter how irrelevant it may be to our Pete Warburton and the act of sui- cide were totally inconsistent. How I believe those who knew Pete tan brothers, John Norden and other daily lives, that needle must be embraced and not does anyone explain it? Whatever related very well, as we his family Hope friends for their continued repelled. problems he had, surely others have did, to what Mr. Zolnierowicz love and support. It has meant more The Sons of Argos have made themselves famous had and gone on living. wrote. Maybe it seemed trite to Mr. than they can know. around campus by distributing pieces of literature We were shocked and devastated Bull because Pete's gifts were simple. He didn't have a list of nor- Harvey & Marilyn questioning what is believed to be truth. For almost an by Pete's suicide—as were his friends. It seemed so totally alien mal "accomplishments" to his Warburton entire semester now, they have asked the question that come to an end needs to be asked often: "Why?" Homophobia on Hope's campus must joy the whole Hope experience. Be- In the process, however, they have received flak from Dear Editor, ing the whole person. We as a cam- pus should also be aware that such littling comments and actions pres- members of the Hope College community, mainly for While sitting in an upper level comments go against Hope's policy ently stand in the way of our goal the simple reason that they wish to remain absolutely course, one of the last things we on sexual harassment. Under the for equality, and as a community. anonymous. should expect to hear is demeaning section of 'Hostile Environment' So here is your chance! By giv- Their anonymity adds to the excitement and intrigue comments that are both homopho- (section I.A.I) it is clearly stated that ing voice and naming derogatory demeaning remarks or actions serv- and demeaning actions we can at- of their presence in our daily lives. According to one bic and heterosexist in nature. Un- fortunately, this has not been the ing no scholarly, artistic or educa- tain the goal Ihe Hope has set. We Son of Argos, who wishes to be referred to as Spot, the case here at Hope College. On more tional purpose that are directed at are the beginning, and must foster reason for their secrecy is that they don't want anybody than one occasion we have heard individuals or groups because of such an environment for the devel- to dissect their message based upon the authors. On a individuals use homophobic and their gender or sexual orientation opment of the whole person. We small campus, it would be very easy for someone to take heterosexist language without re- will not be tolerated. Yet, such re- must also recognize that there are lesbian, bisexual, and gay students a stand on a subject and have his or her stance be swiftly gard to others in the class room. marks are made across campus. These comments stem from both a To truly develop into competent, who are a part of the Hope commu- dismissed by people who are familiar with the authors. lack of knowledge and awareness compassionate, and creative indi- nity. We, as students of Hope Col- The fascinating aspect of their existence is that they, of homosexuality and a belief that viduals we must give up our igno- lege must no longer remain silent in no way, advocate that they are the only truth in the no gay or bisexual individuals at- rance and fear of homosexuality. on the abuses of homophobia and world. They realize that truth is completely relative and tend Hope College. Individuals who are homosexual heterosexism, but should celebrate the wonderful diversity we have the importance is not in the arrival of true and full One of Hope's reasons for exist- should not have to accept or toler- ing is to develop the growth of each ate homophobic and heterosexist here. So, drop us a line or e-mail us knowledge, but rather the search for truth. student as a competent, creative, comments, and individuals who are at: Carine at KC312199 or Rob at The exact meaning of truth changes from person to and compassionate person, as stated heterosexual should no longer re- TR318499. We hope lo here from person in society. Everyone has their own perspective in the Hope catalog. Homophobic main silent either when overhear- you with any positive comments, of the world and that perspective is heralded as true. The and heterosexist comments obvi- ing such abuses. Voicing concerns questions, or concerns. for gay, lesbian and bisexual stu- mere search for absolute truth leads to at least partial ously lack competency, creativity, and compassion. Such comments dents will enable all people at Hope Carine Kauffmann ('99) truth and that is the most important thing. undermine Hope's goal of develop- to earn an equal education, and en- Rob Temple ('99) meet the press Pluralist should reconsider her beliefs, student says Dear Editor, pose Ms. Harkins knew that on like me writing a public letter thai editor-in-chief Glyn Williams Tuesday of next week her friend argues against her convictions. operations manager Amy-Lynn Halverson I write responding to the article planned lo commit suicide because There is a certain intellectual con- production editor David Schrier 'Pluralist finds truth beyond her she believed a mother ship was fusion prevalent in America today cam pus beat editor Laura Mihailoff faith'? in the Oct. 29 issue of the wailing behind a nearby comet lo lhal is breeding intellectual chaos. sports editor Mike Zuidema Anchor receive her resurrected body. I do The confusion arises from a failure spotligHt editor Noelle Wood I am particularly concerned with not know Ms. Harkins, but she is lo distinguish between respecting another's beliefs and respecting religion editor Amy Hall responding to Ms. Harkins' belief depicted in the article as a compas- sionate person and I am willing lo another's right to hold those beliefs. intermission editor Miriam Beyer that we should "respect other reli- assume she cares for her friends. So, This chaos and confusion is per- photo editor Josh Neucks gions." "We should respect all religions." I think I may unequivocally say that petuated by those who like to talk assist, photo editor Nicole DeChelhor Let's examine the proposition and she would abandon all easy-lo-re- of "diversity" ihe greatest of moral copy editors Matt Sterenberg put it to the test. I am not exactly cile canlaboul respecting Ihe reli- goods and who believe lhal all Amy Strassburger sure what it means, but if we lake it gion of others and that she would creeds are on equal moral fooling business mgr. Ashley Tanner to mean something like,"We should do everything in her power lo con- and have equal claims lo truth. In ad rep. Rebecca Hollenbeck respect all religions because they vince her friend that his beliefs are colleges people are engaged in the page designer Sara Lamers are all sensible to some degree; they false in order lo prevent him from process of sorting truth from un- distribution mgr. Mandy Creighton are especially sensible lo people committing suicide. truth, and discrediting some ideas faculty advisor Tim Boudreau who adhere to them, therefore we All this is another way of saying while arguing for others. Can any should leave such people alone, for that we all believe some things lo of us truly say lhal, in the name of staff photographers what reason have we to impose our be really true and other things to be diversity, we would respect the Sujjan Stevens • Johnathan Muenk beliefs on them?" I think the propo- really false. We rightly try to con- ideas of someone who believes the staff reporters sition can be shown to be false. vince others to believe how we be- earth is flat? Certainly not, for this Kyle Bloc in crs • Joel Cwnkite • Jo si in Fcinauer • Dana Lamcrs Moreover. I believe it can be shown lieve, especially with regard to the idea has been discredited and a Andrew 'Lot: • Sall\ Siniis to be a morally indefensible propo- really important things like eternal more reasonable idea with more sition by which only malevolent salvation. It's also another way of valid claims lo truth has taken its The Aiu luir / v a pnidnrl oj stmlcnl fffori and is findeil llmnif-h llw Hope College Slndeill people could truly live. Now, I do saying I do not respect Ms. Harkins' place. All religions are not respect- Congress AppmpiKilions Comniilfee. Leilei s to the editor are enionroged. though due lit space liinifnlions the Andior resenes the righl lo edit, tellers to the editor ore not cur for not mean to say that Ms. Harkins is beliefs; I think they are silly. What able, but we can put respect into i ontent ond ore printed solely on a first-coine-ftrst sen e basis The opinions addressed in practice by endeavoring lo be re- the unsigned editorial represent those of the staff as a whole, and not just the Editor-in- a malevolent person, because I do 1 do respect is her right lo hold those Chief Stories from the Hope College News Servii e are a product of the I'nhhc Relations beliefs and I respect the courage she spectful hearers of reasons for whal Offu e. One year subscriptions to the Anchor are available for 5/.?. We reserxc the right to not believe she truly lives by the accept or reject any advertising. principle she espouses. showed in expressing them pub- others believes and respectful giv- Vol. Ml, Issue I 1 Let us suppose that a close friend licly—especially when she knows ers of reasons for what we believe. of Ms. Harkins is a member of the that by doing so she lakes the the Heaven's Gale cult. Let us also sup- chance of a curmudgeonly person Matthew Sterenberg ('98) Spotlight November I 9, I 997 the Anchor Voice that Remembers Hope's hand reaches out Craig Kopas ('99) is develop- NOELLE WOOD Tibetan woman recounts her nightmares of 27 years in China ing a newsletter for the Hope Col- spotlight editor lege football program which will religious people," making China's "She fears she would be killed;" JOSLIN FEINAUER more effectively recruit players to defeat of her country easy. The Chi- said her interpreter. As the semester comes to a staff reporter play for the college. nese have destroyed 6000 monas- Although she understands that close, tests, projects, presentations, and papers fill the schedules of "Producing the newsletter for Ama Adhe, a 68-year-old Tibetan teries and killed 1.2 million Tibet- speaking against China puts her Hope College students. the football team is important to political prisoner, visited Hope Col- ans. family in danger, she said that 6 mil- lion Tibetan lives are worth the Professor Rob Pocock's Com- me personally because it gives me lege on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Released Dr. Jane Dickie, director of threat of danger to her family. munications for Public Relations a business perspective of the in 1995, she spent 27 years in a Women's Studies, was struck by the Adhe and her interpreter hope class is also busy, but their projects sports world." Kopas said. "One Chinese labor camp. Tibetans' peaceful nature. She re- that the U.S. will in- are quite different from those of of the recruits came to visit with She told campus and community marked that the tervene to help end other communications and busi- his family and commented that he members of the violence that led Dalai Lama China.'s extreme hu- ness courses. Pocock's class is really enjoyed the newsletter. This Chinese officials to take away her emphasizes man rights viola- serving the community for credit. makes me feel that what I'm do- 4-year-old son and 4-month-old "loving x and tions. "One of my concerns is that stu- ing can really make a difference." daughter. By the time Adhe was re- forgiveness." The opportunity dents don't interact enough with The students are serving a total leased from the labor camp, her son "Tibetans to hear Adhe speak the community around the col- of 16 different organizations, in- had died and she did not recognize see Chinese as was provided by lege," Pocock said. "I view this cluding the Alzheimer's Associa- her daughter. ignorant to the Rick Slachta from class as an opportunity to instill in tion. Boys and Girls Club. Center Of the 300 women with her in the destructiveness Holland High students the realization that they for Women in Transition, and camp, only 4 survived. Through her of their govem- School and two of are a part of a larger community Geneva Camp and Retreat Center. interpreter. Adhe explained that the ment and not his students, Lizette to which they have a responsibil- The general feeling among stu- women in the camp agreed that any malicious or Villaverde and ity to be good stewards." dents in the class is satisfaction at who survived the ordeal would go hateful," Kristina Martinez. In the class, the students are bro- being able to help others through to India and spread news of the hor- Dickie said. Hope College's ken into groups to use their com- their work. rors of Chinese rule in Tibet. Looking to- Political Science munications talents to help area "Quite often students have a Both Adhe and her interpreter ward the fu- and Women's Stud- non-profit, community, and col- heart for service, but find them- stressed that Tibetans have no an- ture, Adhe, in ies departments also lege organizations. selves bogged down with school- ger for the Chinese people, nor did agreement with A. Adhe collaborated to Rebecca Van Dyke ('96) and work preventing them from car- they consider the Chinese "stupid." the Dalai Andrew Frushour ('99) are creat- rying out their good intentions, She said that Tibetans understand Lama, prays for Tibetan indepen- sponsor the speaker. Adhe assured her audience that ing a web site to educate the pub- said Robyn Disselkoen ('99), who that the Chinese government, not dence. She sees her tour and her Tibet will continue its peaceful re- lic about Hospice's services. is working with Katie Whitfield the Chinese people, is responsible recent book. Ama Adhe: The Voice sistance to regain independence "We're meeting with top mar- ('98) to promote the class' efforts for suffering in Tibet. thai Remembersy as her contribution keting executives who are asking "The public relations class While in prison, Adhe said that it to move the nation of Tibet towards from China. To those individuals concerned us questions," Frushour said. " It's moreover exploits the benefits of was her "spiritual practice" that freedom. with Tibet's struggle, she graciously fun to have a real responsibility a liberal arts education in a tan- kept her alive. Ama Adhe related that she knew that isn't your typical classroom gible way for these students, Adhe explained that Tibetans are she could never return to Tibet extended a warm thanks on behalf project." Pocock said. Buddhists and "very peaceful and safely. of her nation. The Fight of Her Life Hope senior details her story of rape and sexual assault growing strength Sara now consid- her neighborhood, began to give onds," Sara recounted. "1 couldn't what Shawn was doing was abuse ers herself a "survivor, not a vic- DANA LAMERS him car rides home, and they be- take the oral sex anymore... He and that she had been raped. staff reporter tim." came friends. could never look me in the eyes But Shawn lived only a block away from Sara's home and after a "I think it is really important that Rape and violence statistics are "He attempted to show power because he could see the innocence few run-ins with Shawn, some students know that the counseling plastered all over in society. It over me from the beginning," she in my eyes." again abusive, Sara confronted him. center is a free and confidential seems that every crime can some- recalls. "1 didn't think much of it." Shawn continued to force sex "I told him he hurt me," she source to students," said Kristen how be backed up by a plethora of The abuse began when Shawn upon Sara. said. "He turned it around and told Gray, who works with the Hope statistics that begin to seem mean- forced Sara to perform oral sex on "Afterwards we'd go pick up his me I deserved it, and I Counseling Center. "The staff has ingless and overused. him. had asked for it. He a lot of different backgrounds, and On Wednesday Nov. 12, a senior "Every- g statistics said 'You've changed, many years of expertise. . . There Social Work major named Sara day after you've broken prom- are options." dared to rise up out of the Hope school he in 3 womenland 1 in • 1 in 12 male college ises.' " This girl next door has become a community to give her story of would !• men, will beyaped in students committed acts Although Sara's stronger person; she has evolved sexual assault and abuse. This pre- force oral th\r lifetime. of rape; 84% believed contact with Shawn from a victim to a survivor. sentation, sponsored by Campus sex on me, they had not raped. was kept at a mini- "I know what 1 deserve," Sara Assault Awareness, Response, and he threat- • 75% of%en and 55% •1.3 women are raped mum, the after effects said. "And I won't settle for less." Education, gave students a chance ened to tell of women Involved in every minute in U.S.; 78 of abuse were very to see and hear from a living statis- everybody. date rape h^Lbee. every hour. strong. tic of abuse. H e drinking or^mf^ WSgs "I'd have night- "These statistics, they're me." threatened • 63% of rapists are • 84% of all sexual as- mares," Sara remem- Sara said. to strip der 25 years old. sault are committed by bers. "It was as if he As students and faculty crowded down na- someone the victim was saying, 'You can the Phelps Otte Room. Sara was ked until knows. never be with another introduced as the "girl next door, a my mom facts courtesy ofC.A.A.R.E. person and not be af- survivor of sexual assault and an got home," abusive relationship." she said. new girlfriend," she said. fected by me.'" Sara didn't receive any counsel- "Hindsight's 20/20." Sara began. The abuse continued, Shawn con- When Sara came to Hope as a ing for her abuse until the begin- "I don't drink in excess. I don't lead stantly asking for Sara's virginity. freshman she couldn't believe the men on. I don't dress provoca- At one point he forced her to get "control (Shawn) had over her life." ning of her senior year. "I was afraid someone would tively." drunk, came at her with a butcher's "He was my best friend I couldn't judge me for something that hap- Sara's abuse began in her home- knife and locked her in the base- give him up," she said. pened beyond my control," she town while she was still a high ment. As Sara began to meet new school student. She. being a year "I lost my virginity on a cold friends at Hope, one male friend said. But through counseling and older than a boy named Shawn in bathroom tile floor - it took 30 sec- was the first to convince her that '/ CUT If CKn! S Parking and Safety Forum i ' ^ SAVE AA "l Wednesday, Nov. 19 7:00 pm IBUCKfl Winants Auditorium OPUS (Graves Hall) Come and voice your concerns PfCfrfPf/? 9 Wc Buy 1/ Sell Used CD's... & get your questions answered.
brought to you by Student Congress Special Events Task Force [email protected] /T Intermission the Anchor November 19, 1997 Taking it From the Top Students choreograph and direct pieces for semester dance concert performed by student ensembles KATE FOLKERT numbering from one to many. staff reporter These diverse products are com- Each semester siudenis in the bined into a single concert, this year Dance Deparlmeni geufchance lo to be performed at the run the show. Knickerbocker Theater on Monday The result of this opporlunily is and Tuesday. Nov. 24 - 25, at 8 p.m. a unique compilation of numbers In order to provide a taste for the displaying everything from classi- flair of the student concert, follow- i yfi cal ballet to funky jazz, accompa- ing are profiles of six of the approxi- nied by music varying from mately fifteen student choreogra- eighteenth-century phers and their respective pieces. symphonies to The Tapmaster modern rock Jill Donehoo ('99) has per- songs, and formed in student concerts ev- ery semester since her freshman year, and this year, for the first time, is choreographing a piece. "It's different not performing in the piece," Donehoo said. "But it's Anchor pUoXo by Sufjan Stevens p o ET RY IM M OX IO M: Members of the upcoming student dance concert rehearse given me the chance to explore an- for their show on Nov. 24-25. The dance concert is choreographed by students only. other side of dance." cal ballet," Van Oort said. "The pas Donehoo's piece is a lap quar- Emotion Devotion they were comfortable with," de deux, when the male dancer lifts tet to the song "Buenos Aires." Erin Barrone ('99) choreo- Barrone said. "If they aren't com- the female dancer, is the climax in from the Evita soundtrack. graphed a lyrical piece to the song fortable doing the steps, the perfor- classical ballet. In this piece, I've Tap is definitely her favorite form "I Shall Believe," by Sheryl Crow. mance won't look as nice." changed this to make it humorous. of dance and she has performed "It is an emotional song, so there Funny Girl It looks like it's classical ballet, but since she was three years old. isn't really a plot," Barrone said. Jessica Van Oorl ('98) has cho- "As choreographer I picked "The dance just expresses a lot of reographed before, and this year she it really isn't." Van Oort's piece calls for a male ; out the music, the dancers, emotion." decided to create a piece for the con- and a female dancer, and because fe- and the costumes," Like Donehoo, this is Barrone's cert that is different from the others there are so few men in the depart- Donehoo said. "The first time choreographing outside of she has produced. •r ment. Van Oort ended up recruit- performers give class. "I've choreographed serious, me input but I "I'm really excited to see what modern dances before," Van Oort ing someone who had never taken direct every- my work looks like on stage," said. "I wanted to do something a formal dance class before. "He's interested in dance, and thing." Barrone said. funny this time." Barrone also said that the final Her piece combines elements of he's athletic, so it's worked out." product of her dance is quite differ- ballet and modern dance, and will Dancing It Like It Is ent than that which she initially con- be performed to "Sonata in G Mi- Caroline Enos ('99), is perform- ceptualized it to be. nor," from Vivaldi's The Four Sea- ing a solo, titled "6 Underground," "I asked the dancers a lot about sons. that she choreographed herself. what they wanted to do and what "My piece is a parody of classi- more DANCE on 7
Kn Anchor Foxie Moxie So, wMf ir ^OXTE ? Snfjar)> cah T dsk y** ^ few Man behind mag revealed evens XtV a Cornel X ^ l-o Soh frorr^ ANDREW LOTZ: staff reporter talk abont \t. Eh^lW. Moxie \mak-se\ noun 1: ENERGY. PEP 2; COUR- © AGE, DETERMINATION 3: KNOW-HOW, EXPER- TISE Moxie, a magazine created by Sufjan Stevens ('98), is certainly worthy of its name. The literary magazine is a compilation of student and faculty work. Different from most anthologies, Moxie prints just about anything submitted to it. Short stories, artwork, comic strips, and poetry arc some of the things T likfd thf i'ta of prliv/i/wj WMf 8E>out Opus ? Stevens prints. Writing projK+, Xt 5 3
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able to take a clear scoring attempt. MIKE ZUIDEMA The Battling Bishops were able sports editor to get on the board early in the sec- Hope has made a reputation of ond half when a scramble in front making the playoffs the past'few of the goal ended in a score. years, and Wednesday's, Nov. 12 Ohio Wesleyan added another game marked the fourth consecu- goal and effectively ran out the tive season the men's soccer team clock for the victory. has made the Division III tourna- "We were definitely in trouble ment. there," Smith said. "All they had to Hope's opponent, Ohio do was defend once they got up two Wesleyan, had also built a reputa- goals." tion as a team that makes the tour- "We played 20 minutes cor- nament. rectly," Smith said. "We needed to The Battling Bishops have made play inspired as a team, and the last the playoffs 21 times, and that ex- 20 minutes |of the first half| we perience showed Wednesday as played as a team." they defeated the Flying Dutch 2-0 Towards the end of the game, at Buys Athletic Field. tempers flared and the play became Anchor photo by Josh Neucks "This is a tough way to close, es- distinctly physical as four yellow LET'S G ET WET: A member of the men's swim team shows his form in a recent swim pecially for the seniors because they cards were handed out. practice. The men fs and women's teams will host Grand Valley Friday at 5p.m. were here for the start of this," said "I told one player that I would head coach Steve Smith. "The se- rather play with ten players than Hope swimmers look for titles niors got to experience this all four have someone take cheap shots," Smith said. The team will assume a young situation looks very tough," Patnott years." MIKE ZIUIDEMA look as Monica Stubbs ('98) is the said. "In a league meet I'd say we The Flying Dutch made it to the Playing in their final game of sports editor would be favored, but in a dual meet quarterfinals of the national tourna- their career were Steven Coy ('98), lone senior captain. they look lough to beat. They're ment in 1994 and have now bowed Aaron Dean ('98), Chris As their seasons begin, the men's "We're fairly mature, but we still strong where we're strong." out in the first round for each of the Dombrowski ('98), Blair Richards and women's swimming and div- have a few fears we need to elimi- Returning to the team are cap- last three years. ('98), and Chris Riker ('98). ing teams are a contrast of sorts. nate which is pretty normal," said tains Dan Shelley ('98) and Joe "Now we look to next year," "They brought a lot of tradition While the men's team has a set head coach John Patnott. "For a few Zupancic ('98) and All-MIAA Smith said. "We need to shake the to Hope," Smith said. of upperclassmen leading the way, of them they had so much success member Brandon Nyboer ('98). monkey off our backs of four years Richards was named to the All- the women's team will rely on a that there's a fear they can't repeat Patnott is also looking at Jarod of going the tournament one and MIAA first team, with teammate younger squad of swimmers. that. We need to have fun with tlfcu Lippert('OO) and out." , , Andy Dressier ('99). Dean. Sean The Flying Dutch will enter the and just let the Troy Aumaugher Hope and Ohio Wesleyan played Toohey ('00), and Zach Jonker season looking to claim their sev- swimming take ('98), who re- a scoreless first half as defenses ('99) were named to the second enth straight Michigan Intercolle- control." turned after dominated and neither team was team. giate Athletic Association title. Returning to We're fairly mature, the team are All- breaking a verte- Dutch fall short of great expectations Americans and but we still have a brate before the All-MIAA mem- few fears to league meet, to add points. Hope's loss in the tournament [Langland] played very nicely in bers Llena Du- eliminate, which is GLYN WILLIAMS brought an end to the season, but her place and [Brower) is very pow- rante ('00) and "Time will editor-in-chief pretty normal. helped signal a new beginning for erful for being a freshman, but she Erinn Van Auken see. I wouldn't —John Patnott rule out chal- Going into last weekend the Hope a school known for its prowess on made a lot of errors and that is just C00). 1 e n g i n g College volleyball team was 28-3 the hardcourt. because she is young." Patnott will Hope Swim Coach Kalamazoo. I and ready to take on the world, one Prior to 1994 the Flying Dutch After leading her team to the also be looking don't think that is round at a time. have not had much success in the playoffs and the team's second for contributions out of the question," Patnott said. The Flying Dutch came up a bit realm of volleyball. With the excep- straight Michigan Intercollegiate from Megan Clapp ('00), Erin The teams will begin their dual short, however, losing to Ohio tion of the late 1980s, Hope has had Athletic Association championship. Najjar ('00). and Betsy VandenBerg meet season with a non-league meet Northern University 13-15, 11-15, losing records and that continued Becky Schmidt ('98) was named ('01). 4 with Grand Valley Stale University 15-8, 15-6, 16-14 on Friday, Nov. in the early 90s. Only in 1994 did the league's Most Valuable Player. it should be a three-way battle at 5 p.m., Friday. They will also host 14. things turn around for Hope. One of the nice surprises of the [with Kalamazoo and Alma)," The match was the first time When Becky Schmidt ('98), Liz season came when Schmidt an- Patnott said. "The numbers aren't Alma, Saturday at 1 p.m. "We'Tt ready, but we'll be tired," Hope has been in the NCAA tour- DeHaan ('98), Emily Bakker ('98), nounced that she will return for an- were they had been but when we Patnott said. "We're going to work nament since a second round loss Eding, and Van Wieren arrived on other year of Hope College volley- get our divers back we'll be very hard this week because we lose to Illinois Benedictine in 1987. the scene, things began to turn ball. competitive." some training to Thanksgiving Against Ohio Northern, the around dramatically. Her freshman year she played The Flying Dutchmen return 18 break. We're swimming fairly well Dutch found themselves with their "My seniors are all great players basketball from then-coach Tod letter winners to a team that finished right now. We just need to keep kids back to the wall fairly early on, as and I am going to miss them, but I Gugino instead of volleyball and second in the MIAA. healthy which is always a problem they were surprised with the Polar think that I have a good nucleus that therefore has one more year of eli- "Kalamazoo should be favored this lime of year," he said. Bears' talent in the first two games has begun and will continue," gibility left. again, but Calvin in a dual meet and panicked in the third. Odland said. "The girls I am losing will be hard to replace, but the girls •- T3 "They started to get scared they fancy beverages .1 have coming up are also very spe- were going to lose and they got ten- bagels tative and they started to make er- cial." cookies That tradition has continued as rors,," said head coach Maureen television the quality of freshman recruiting 13=1 Odland. comfy cKairs After making only eight errors in has risen. pink VjoILs the first game and four in the sec- Two of the biggest additions to ond. Hope blundered 13 times in the the team this past season were Amy third game and that was the differ- Brower ('01) and Kim Grotenhuis ence. Hope's errors gave Ohio ('01), both of whom played exten- Northern the chances it needed to sively throughout the year. take control of the momentum. 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