The Oak Leaves Manchester University Issue II - September 19, 2014

Steve Alford Returns to MU Campus for Visit Former Spartan basketball coach hosts VIA, receives distinguished honor

Derek Self Although Alford Staff Writer did not have the opportu- nity to play for his father Steve Alford would often at the collegiate level, he hound his Manchester Col- said that his college coach, lege basketball players Bobby Knight, was instru- about their attendance at mental in his development required convocations. So as a player. Alford attended when Alford, UCLA men’s Knight’s basketball camps basketball head coach, from third grade on, com- took the stage at Cordier mitted to Indiana before his Auditorium Saturday morn- junior year, and then still ing to accept Manchester attended his camps “be- University’s Distinguished cause I didn’t want him to Honor Award and give the change his mind.” keynote address, he was At Indiana, Alford’s quick to point out the irony. devotion to basketball “That was some- left him little time to build thing we were always harp- friendships outside of the ing on,” said Alford, playful- sport. “Coach Knight was ly recalling how his players enough,” Alford said. “He struggled to get up early for had the pulse of the cam- convocations. pus.” Alford told the It’s the same pulse crowd that his journey from Alford had at Manches- the historic confines of ter College. It’s the same New Castle Fieldhouse— pulse he still has on cam- where he was named Indi- pus nearly 20 years later. ana’s Mr. Basketball while In a state where basketball playing high school bas- folklore has shaped culture ketball for his father, Sam and conversations for over Alford—to the most presti- KEYNOTE SPEAKER Steve Alford, former head coach of the men’s basketball team at Manchester, speaks at a VIA a century, Alford’s histori- gious coaching job in col- held during his return to campus on Saturday, Sept. 13. Alford was a standout for the men’s basketball team at Indiana cal run at Manchester is a lege basketball has been University and played in the NBA for four seasons. He began his coaching career at Manchester when he was only 26 classic tale—one that put full of ironic parallels. years old and led the Spartans to much success during his brief tenure, taking three teams to the NCAA Division III the university on the map. At a young age, Al- tournament (1993, 1994 and 1995). In his final season at MU in 1995, the Spartans were national runners up and finished It was at Man- ford ran around in the gym the season with a 31-1 record. Currently, Alford is the head coach of UCLA’s men’s basketball team. Photo by Vivien Carter chester that Alford learned that Indiana native John about the power of friend- Wooden used to coach in. won ten championships Nan,” he said. “I was a coach’s believably well. ships. “The greatest lesson He was born only 26 miles and I haven’t won any yet.” Drawing parallels kid; I played for my dad,” “It makes you I’ve learned is that you’ve from Coach Wooden, who Alford and Wood- between Alford and his Alford said. “Coach [Ed] proud,” he continued. “Be- gotta have a lot of help,” he would go on to build the en’s shared paths to suc- father is even easier. Al- Schilling who’s on my staff cause you go to work every said. storied UCLA program that cess became more evident ford’s father coached him was a coach’s kid, so I day and you’re not just set- Alford has now taken over. when Alford ventured out and his brother during their have a lot of help in that re- ting your team up, but your CONTINUED ON “A lot of parallels to Los Angeles. “The first high school basketball ca- gard. There’s a lot of pres- children have a chance to PAGE 4 there,” Alford said of his person I met when I came reers at New Castle. Alford sure obviously when you’re do that as well and interact connection with Wooden. out to Pauley Pavilion was now coaches his two sons, doing that at UCLA and yet as well, and that’s been a “Only difference is he’s Coach Wooden’s daughter, Bryce and Kory, at UCLA. they’ve both handled it un- lot of fun.” Religious Life Continues to thrive at MU Weekly events, wide range of religion clubs available for MU students

Samantha Reynolds Fives” is similar to a typi- talk about their walk with Staff Writer cal Sunday service, but God. “FCA has faded in the is more informal, lasting past couple of years, but Does 5:55 have religious roughly 30--35 minutes. has started back up with significance? At Manches- Praise Jam is an- a strong start this year,” ter, it signals the new cha- other weekly event that Wiltschek said. pel time—on a new day as is held through Religious Wiltschek also well. Life. Held every Wednes- explains that there are Chapel/Religious day night at 10 p.m., Praise various Bible studies that Life is full of various events Jam is a one-hour student- go on during the semes- that continue to excel at led event held in Petersime ter. These studies can be bringing students togeth- Chapel with contemporary group based as well as er for fun and fellowship music and prayer. one-on-one Bible studies through out the academic Wiltschek also for students to participate year, beginning with week- explained that Manches- in. ly events, and branching ter Catholics and Sim- A few events that off into special events that ply Brethren are student will be held during the se- are held throughout the se- groups that also meet dur- mester include Focus on mester. ing the semester. Faith Week, International The Tuesday event Manchester Cath- Day of Prayer, Camp Mack “Faith on the Fives,” as it is olics typically meet Sunday Weekend and Advent. known, has replaced the evenings as well as in the Focus on Faith original chapel day and middle of the week. They Week will be October 26– time on Thursdays. Walt focus on bringing Catho- November 1. This event Wiltschek, campus pastor, lic students together for is sponsored by Campus states that “Faith on the discussion, fellowship and Interfaith Board, and is Fives” was created due to food, while planning trips to meant to lift up faith at the conflicts with the previous local churches and events personal, community and time on Thursdays at 3:30 that are nearby. global levels. p.m. “There were schedule Simply Brethren is There will be a conflicts for students with a group of Church of the prayer circle held on cam- classes, VIAs and sport Brethren students that usu- pus for students, faculty practices,” Wiltschek said. ally meet every other Tues- and staff members to at- “We had to find a mutual day night at 9 p.m. They tend on International Day time that was not going to typically provide a mixture of Prayer, Sunday, Sept. interfere with other events of fun, education and wor- 21, 2014. This event will on campus.” ship, with fun-filled games, include a variety of events Religious Life de- food, inspiring guest at the Timbercrest Retire- cided to rename chapel, speakers and field trips. ment Community, on the and move it to Tuesday Fellowship of MU campus, and in various evenings at 5:55 p.m. This Christian Athletes, (FCA) is other places. time appears to be a bet- held on Wednesday nights ter time for students. “We at 9 p.m. in the SAC. FCA CONTINUED ON have had outstanding turn- is a group that provides fel- PAGE 4 outs so far this semester,” lowship time for athletes Wiltscheck said. Wiltschek and others to gather to- explain that “Faith on the gether, study the Bible and Photo by Savannah Riley Inside: Dr. Hoffman Profile, Religious Skeptics, MU Volleyball Oak Leaves Manchester University Issue II - September 19, 2014 Page 2 Around Campus Hoffman Joins Accounting, Business Dept. Alexis Hilton taught, you’re able to be Staff Writer much more effective when you begin to know the stu- Dr. Wendy Hoffman has dents,” Hoffman stated. been taking care of busi- Although Hoffman ness since she was a child, is dedicated to her new job, when she wanted to be- she does have hobbies come either a vet, a nun or outside of work that she a ballerina. enjoys. She enjoys play- Now, she’s taking ing tennis as well as run- care of the department of ning and reading. Walking Accounting and Business’s her dogs has also become courses as their newest something of a new hobby hire. since she’s moved away Hoffman gradu- from Lexington, Ky., where ated with a Bachelor’s of she lived on a farm. She Science in management also has a background in and marketing from St. sports, which is something Joseph University in Phila- that she says has con- delphia before earning her tributed to her character. M.B.A. in finance at Drexel “Growing up, my family in- University and her Ph.D. in stilled in me a strong work Higher Education Manage- ethic, whether that be com- ment from the University of mitment to yourself, your Georgia. She spent over family, your work, whatever fifteen years teaching busi- responsibility,” said Hoff- ness administration, with man about how she main- specialties in marketing, tains a healthy balance be- finance and management. tween work and life. This experience Her mother was and skill, plus her positive one of her role models as attitude toward the job, a child. Hoffman’s mother makes Hoffman more than taught her that she could qualified to be the new TKOB AT THE PODIUM Dr. Wendy Hoffman, the newest member of MU’s Accounting and Business department, lec- do anything, and she could tures during a recent class session. After starting out in telecommunications, marketing and finance, Hoffman decided to accounting and business do it well. That is some- pursue teaching. She began with community teaching before she decided that she wanted to teach at the college level. professor. Hoffman was Photo by Vivien Carter thing Hoffman is going to attracted to Manchester carry into her new job. University because of its nications, marketing and ways important,” Hoffman will be able to help her stu- to her students. She plans to have emphasis on being a tra- finance, working around said. dents excel. She is ready to a long career here at Man- ditional college, its back- the world. When her hus- She started with Hoffman is diving learn the names of her stu- chester University. In five ground in liberal arts, along band and she decided they community teaching, such into her new job head first. dents, which is something years, Hoffman said she with its strong business wanted to start a family, as English as a Second Manchester University has she finds hardest about a expects to still be a profes- program. she determined a career Language and finances. It already become a home new job. Hoffman believes sor here, as well as have As a child, Hoff- change was in order. Hoff- was then that she realized to her, which she said was that being a teacher is developed a major in sales. man wanted to be every- man concluded that she she wanted to continue easy because the faculty more effective when you thing, realizing later in life wanted a career where teaching, but at a college and students are open and know the students, and she that she really wanted to be she would give back, as level. Hoffman hopes that welcoming. Hoffman is pre- looks forward to the more a teacher. She started out opposed to everyone help- since she had fortunate pared to show that same personal side of teaching. in a career in telecommu- ing her. “Education was al- career opportunities, she openness and welcoming “In the past wherever I’ve The Oak Leaves Published by the students of Manchester University ‘Religious Skeptics’ Reconstruct, Discuss Faculty Editors in Chief Advisor Emily Barrand Dr. Katharine Ings Andrew Ellam Pressing Topics Jessica Klemm page reads, “Humanism is and on Halloween the club Staff Writer a progressive philosophy plans to have a supernatu- of life that, without theism ral discussion. One club Don’t be skeptical about and other supernatural meeting was a movie night, Photographers the Religious Skeptics beliefs, affirms our ability showing the 2007 film “For Vivien Carter, Savannah Riley Club—it is newly rebooted and responsibility to lead the Bible Tells Me So” about and ready for members to ethical lives of personal five Christian families each Staff Writers discuss hard-to-answer fulfillment that aspire to the with a homosexual child Collin Groves, Alexis Hilton, Jessica Klemm, questions about religion. greater good of humanity.” and how Christianity’s ho- The club’s recon- This isn’t a group for athe- mophobia represents a Rachel Laing, Haylee Parrish, Lexi Pate, Emily Pleadwell struction was built around ists but a group for every- misreading of scripture, a Samantha Reynolds, Tyler Roebuck, Derek Self, Teri White personal beliefs, philoso- one from every possible denial of science and an phy, personal experiences background. embrace of quack psychol- Newspaper Delivery Manager and being an outlet for “All religions are ogy. 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? Photo courtesy of www.verseten.com Oak Leaves Manchester University Issue II - September 19, 2014 Page 3 The Oak Leaves MU Athletic Training Called to Action at Game Head Athletic Trainer Erin Foreman saves an unresponsive spectator’s life

Collin Groves Staff Writer

Preparing for disaster is one thing, but as Head Athletic Trainer Erin Fore- man discovered last Fri- day night as a man in the stands fell unconscious, knowing when and how to act takes a clear head, and sufficient knowledge that might end up saving lives. During the delayed start to the football game against Trine on Friday, Sept. 5, because of the storm featuring lightning and other disruptive weath- er, another spectator in the stands at Burt Memorial Field notified Foreman at the beginning of pre-game introductions that someone needed help. “I looked up into the stands and saw a man leaning on another specta- tor and the man seemed to be unconscious,” Foreman said. Upon reaching the stands, she saw that the victim remained unrespon- sive, so team physician Dr. Lee and Foreman jointly decided that CPR and an AED were necessary. Un- der the duo’s careful at- tention, the medical proce- dures succeeded. “Thankfully, the TAKING ACTION On Friday, Sept. 5, Burt Memorial Field was the site of a medical emergency. During pre-game introductions for Manchester’s home victim became responsive football game against Trine, Head Athletic Trainer Erin Foreman was notified by a spectator that there was a man in the stands who needed help. The shortly after compressions man was unresponsive, so Foreman, along with team physician Dr. Lee, decided that CPR and an AED were necessary. Shortly after compressions were were started,” Foreman started, the man became responsive. After the AED, he was immediately transported away from campus by EMS. Photo by Andrew Ellam said. After the use of the However, Foreman and the person in need, and ally never had to perform contrast to the medical day, Foreman learned that AED, EMS arrived quickly, her students go over emer- her students allowed her to CPR in her nine-year ca- emergency at the football he is doing well, and on the and transported the man gency plans routinely, and better handle the situation. reer as an athletic trainer game. road to recovery. away from campus, all they performed perfectly to “All these things go at Manchester University. Regardless of the “Part of me feels while Foreman directed her expectations. Foreman through your mind, all while Usually, Foreman man- circumstances, Foreman like I was just doing what her pupils to keep control had to control the situation trying to determine how to ages the budget and in- persevered, kept cool and I’m trained to do and the of the crowd of football fans completely to keep every- help the victim,” Foreman ventory needs, though she saved a life. Upon getting other part of me feels very and to allow EMS the most one calm and safe while said. teaches life-saving tech- in touch with the victim’s grateful,” Foreman said. direct route to the victim. also deciding how to help Foreman has actu- niques, which is a stark family the following Satur-

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Please contact Dr. Katharine Ings or editors Andrew Ellam and Emily Barrand if interested Oak Leaves Manchester University Issue II - September 19, 2014 Page 4 Around Campus Steve Alford Visits MU continued from Page 1 Alford admitted McFadden recalled that Knight in that regard. joined Alford in the Man- that although he played Robinson audaciously pur- Alford’s success chester Athletic Hall of basketball throughout the sued Alford, noting that at Manchester made him Fame. During a luncheon state of Indiana, he knew the former president once a living legend on campus honoring the inductees, nothing about Manchester said, “Champions know and in the North Manches- Alford shared that Hupfer when he got a call from how to win, and Alford’s a ter community. Alford has used to read books to his then-Manchester College champion.” fond memories of taking son, Kory, who now plays president, Bill Robinson. When Alford came “nearly 90% of [Manches- at UCLA. Hupfer now has At the time, Alford was in to visit campus, Robin- ter] to a place like Buffalo, three children of his own. talks with the Boston Celt- son sneaked him into the [New York]” to cheer on “We learned from ics. For an injury-plagued PERC through a back the undefeated Spartans adversity, we learned from NBA player with coaching door, where Alford appar- in the 1994--95 NCAA Di- tough things,” Alford said blood, Alford soon discov- ently questioned whether vision III National Champi- of his teams at Manches- ered Robinson was offer- or not the chairs in the gym onship game. ter. “And each year just ing him a sweeter deal—a were nailed down to the “The friendships got more and more special chance to be a head coach floor. He would make sure that were built here, the with a group of men that at the age of 26. there were no parallels people that helped me, I’m very appreciative of President Dave between him and Coach you’ll never know the im- to this day because they pact you had,” Alford said. set the tone—not just for On a bus ride [what] I wanted to do in home from a win that sea- my coaching career, but I son, one of Alford’s play- hope for their young lives Spartan Sports ers exclaimed that he as well. I see them now thought the team was so with families and jobs, and good that they should just things that they are do- Weekend Events drive to Chicago and play ing that are so successful. the Bulls. Having played That’s what coaching is all with Michael Jordan on about.” Photo courtesy of pinterest.com/manchesteru Friday, September 19 the 1984 summer Olympic For a man who team (ironically, in Los An- claims never to have to Manchester, along with Alford was that he got in Women’s Cross Country geles), Alford knew there played basketball above a letter typed by Mr. Dave our cookie jar. Steve and vs. Indiana Intercollegiate Championships, 3:30 p.m. was one major problem the rim, it is only fitting that himself. It reads: I have kept in touch for with that idea. Alford is as grounded and “On Thanksgiv- many years.” Men’s Cross Country “I’m thinking, down to earth as he proves ing Day 1992, about 1:00, Near the end of vs. Indiana Intercollegiate Championships, 3:30 p.m. ‘Okay, now who’s guarding to be. His legacy below the after we had a wonderful his keynote address, Al- Mike?’ because it wasn’t rim is solidified in Indiana turkey dinner, Steve called ford could have been mis- Saturday, September 20 going to be any of those basketball history. But his me. ‘Dave, I have no place taken for a Manchester lo- guys,” said Alford jokingly. legacy is also anchored in to feed my team. Just had cal again. Women’s Golf Two players on a small, corner restaurant practice and my boys are “I’ve got to get to at John Carroll Invitational that undefeated team, Kyle in North Manchester, called [hungry]. Would it be pos- Mr. Dave’s for another ten- Hupfer and Brad Knoy, Mr. Dave’s. Pinned to the sible [that] you could feed derloin,” Alford said. “We Women’s Tennis were honored alongside restaurant’s announce- them?’ I said, ‘Bring the don’t get grilled tenderloins vs. Franklin, 12:00 p.m. their coach on Saturday. ment board is a promotion- team down in half an hour’ in Los Angeles.” Both Hupfer and Knoy al poster of Alford’s return . . . The problem I had with Football vs. Earlham., 1:30 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball Religious Life cont’d from Pg. 1 vs. DePauw, 1:00 p.m. There will also be a VIA scheduled during the Fall at Oberlin, Ohio, 3:00 p.m. event with guest speaker semester. Cathleen Falsani, author For future events, Women’s Soccer and former religion writer for go to the Campus Ministry vs. Otterbein, 2:00 p.m. “Chicago Sun-Times.” She page on the university web- will speak on “The Dude site. Men’s Soccer Abides: A Look at Film and at Eureka, 4:00 p.m. Religion,” on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium. Sunday, September 21 Religious Life con- stantly has ongoing events Women’s Golf for students to participate at John Carroll Invitational in throughout out the week, along with a small number of other events that are Photo by Andrew Ellam ‘Fall Ball’ Underway for MU Baseball Team

PLAY BALL! The Manchester Spartan baseball team scrimmages during a recent team practice. For “Fall Ball,” the team is divided into two squads for scrimmaging purposes: Gold Squad and Black Squad. Scrimmages between the two squads are held on Sundays and consist of four games that are four innings apiece. Scores are kept for every game and the winning squad at the end of “Fall Ball” is declared the winner of the annual “Saber Series.” In addition to intersquad scrimmages, the team practices three times a week and also has morning conditioning at 6 a.m. once a week. Last year, the team went 26-17 and won the HCAC regular season championship with a conference record of 18-7. Photo by Andrew Ellam Oak Leaves Manchester University Issue II - September 19, 2014 Page 5 Spartan Sports MU Football Falls to Buffalo State Bengals Spartans set to begin HCAC play tomorrow at home against Earlham Emily Pleadwell aged Spartan fan. “If our Staff Writer team gets together as one, we could beat them,” Despite a major comeback Campbell noted. His point in the second quarter, the was quickly illustrated by Manchester Spartans were Haston running the ball unable to gain enough in for a touchdown with ground to successfully an extra point following, pass the visiting Buffalo which led to a score of 48- State Bengals on the field 32. This was the high point or the scoreboard. The in the Spartans’ scoring Bengals played on Man- game. Campbell celebrat- chester ground for the first ed accordingly by urging time in a non-conference a Spartan-clad fan to join match-up as the result of him on the Northern end of a scheduling conflict with the bleachers to fire up the popular non-conference fans. Despite the rallying opponent Kalamazoo Col- fan support, the Bengals lege. fled out of reach through- According to ju- out the fourth quarter. nior running back Austin “It was a tough game Adams, the Bengals are against a quality oppo- part of the Empire 8 Con- nent,” senior defensive ference, one of the best lineman Stephen Coble in the nation. “The team said. “Although the out- struggled because Buffalo come is not what we State had a lot of athletes wanted, it is a good learn- on their team,” Adams not- ing opportunity as we get ed. “It's just going to make ready for the conference us better.” season.” Although the That conference scoreboard told a bleak- season is set to start next er tale, any fans watch- weekend for the Spar- ing the Spartans power HUDDLE UP The Spartan football team comes together to discuss their next play during the game on Saturday, Sept. tans in a home match up through the second and 13. The team was defeated 60-32 by the visiting Buffalo State Bengals. Although the Spartans were challenged by the against Earlham College at third quarters know that a Bengals, a team that has never played at Manchester before, they still succeeded in making many successful plays. 1:30 pm on Sept. 20. The good fight was had. Junior Cheerleader Donald Campbell helped keep spirits high throughout the game with energy and crowd engagement. The Spartans hope to continue quarterback Logan Haston next game will be Saturday, Sept. 20, at home against Earlham College. Photo by Vivien Carter their current five-year win- helped push through to ning streak against Earl- the Bengals’ 16-yard line, the turnover by defensive from the passing chemistry the score to Bengals 34, cheerleader to keep spir- ham. In the last two years close enough for kicker back Nathan Birk at the between Haston and Evan Spartans 19. its high in the bleachers, they have beaten the team Andrew Coe to kick a suc- Spartans' own 33-yard line Rice. Coe was then within Midway through traversing the front row by a margin of 29 points at cessful field goal with less allowed the team oppor- range of kicking another the third quarter, fifth-year encouraging cheers and the least. than 3 minutes left on the tunity to power down the successful field goal as the senior Donald Campbell partaking in a dance to clock. An interception after field, with much assistance clock ran out. This brought was doing his part as a “Footloose” with a toddler- Lady Spartans Victorious in Invitational Premiere Bryndon Paulsen picks up first win as head coach of MU Volleyball

Rachel Laing players a few things.” Staff Writer Something both Clark and Jones are fo- When it comes to this sea- cused on is the Heartland son, one thing is clear: Collegiate Athletic Confer- Spartan Volleyball is set- ence, or HCAC. In fact, ting up for the kill. winning is Clark's main Sept. 12 gave goal. “I really want the new head coach Bryndon team to win the conference Paulsen and the team their tournament this year,” a first victory of the season, focused Clark explained. beating Albion College in “We have shown what a the first game of the Man- great team we can be and chester Invitational. I truly believe we can do it Team captain, ju- this year.” nior Mikayla Munn, was Jones has a simi- optimistic just days before. lar, if more modest, ambi- “Whatever we've been do- tion. “Obviously, we want ing in practice the past few to play well in our confer- days has been working,” ence,” she said, stating her she said. “I fully believe ultimate objective for the that it will continue into this team's season. weekend.” Despite the uni- Both Munn and versal energy, the season junior middle hitter Devin got off to a bit of a rough Clark believe that some- start. Munn, however, is thing is different about the determined to learn from team this year. “We are all the losses. “I believe that doing a great job at push- going to Virginia was the ing each other in practice,” best thing that could have Clark said. “Last year, we happened,” she said. pushed each other, but not “From my perspec- as much as this year.” tive it was a wake-up call. According to We all learned about the Munn, another big differ- kind of team we didn't want ence is that the players are to be.” talking to each other more. Clark agreed. “There was a lack of com- “We've been doing a lot munication and positivity in more of basic techniques KILL IT Sophomore Courtney Chowning, outside hitter, attempts to gain a point from the opponent. In the first game of the last two seasons,” she that help everything fall the Manchester Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 12, the Lady Spartans achieved a victory against Albion College. The win explained. “We've estab- into place and let us play was not only the first of the season, but the first for new head coach Bryndon Paulsen. Photo by Savannah Riley lished that we need to ex- the way we are meant to press our feelings and not play,” she said, citing a bottle them up.” back-to-basics approach point at a time.” selves like we have been New to Spartan for the season. “We're Similarly, Munn is doing,” she said. Volleyball this year is as- focusing on the simple visualizing the season one Currently, the UPCOMING VIA sistant coach Chelsea things, but we all under- game at a time. She's not Spartans have a 3-10 re- Jones, who played at the stand that it's not always looking forward to a specif- cord. However, the team University of Dubuque as easy as it seems.” ic game; just the next one. has won its last two match- Ross Szabo: from August 2010 to May Jones reflects on “Every one after that, it's es. Tomorrow, Manchester Mixed Drinks, Mixed Emotions: 2012. How has she been what it will take to win. the next one,” said Munn, will travel to Oberlin, Ohio, getting along? “It's been “Preseason, we saw so grinning. and play two nonconfer- Alcohol Abuse and Mental Health a really good experience,” much improvement out of Clark has high ence matches. The Spar- Jones said. “Paulsen is a everyone and as a team,” hopes for the team this tans will face DePauw at really good coach to work she said. “We just need to year as well. “We can go 1 p.m., followed by Oberlin Monday, Sept. 22 with, and I've been able to play what we've worked on far this year as long as at 3 p.m. Cordier Auditorium, 7 p.m. learn a lot and teach the in practice and take it one we continue to push our- Oak Leaves Manchester University Issue II - September 19, 2014 Page 6 Spartan Sports Women’s Soccer Team Prepares for Otterbein MU Spartans look to win HCAC title after nonconference schedule ends Haylee Parrish Staff Writer

While every effort was ex- erted in the battle against the formidable Thomas More Saints on Saturday, Sept. 14, MU's women's soccer suffered a blow with a 5-0 loss. The game, which was hosted in Crestview Hills, Ky., at The Bank of Kentucky Field, drops the Spartans to one win and four losses for the season so far. The Spartans achieved their first win of the season in last week's match held against oppos- ing Westminster College of Pennsylvania, in which they prevailed 2-1. Looking aside from the numbers, however, the dedicated players are hard at work practicing for future games, training six days out of the week while also making sure to have a lot of fun with staying motivat- ed. Senior Emily Willmann, the Spartans' goalkeeper, reveals one of their tech- niques. “We stay motivated largely by jamming out in the locker room to songs STRIPES ON STRIPES Senior defender Breanna McLane looks to regain possession of the ball during Manchester’s first home game of the season against Trine on Sept. 2. Although the Spartans fought hard, they lost the contest 0-1. So far, the women’s soccer team is 2-4. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, that most people probably the team was victorious in a road game at Heidelburg University, winning the contest with a final score of 4-0. Tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m., the Spar- don't jam out to.” She adds, tans will host Otterbein. The team will wrap up its nonconference schedule on Sept. 30 at Wittenburg. HCAC play is set to begin for the women’s soccer “We also have a new chant team at Transylvania on Oct. 4. Photo by Savannah Riley that we recite that keeps us motivated.” scheduled before games with the Powerade,” Will- ence,” she says. “I believe On Wednesday, The Spartans will They also have a set for the weekend, the mann said with a laugh. the team has a very good Sept. 17, the Spartans host Otterbein tomorrow in lot of fun keeping hydrated teammates get together “We would play that with chance of achieving that. traveled to Tiffin, Ohio, for a nonconference matchup before they compete. Will- and play various drinking water due to expenses.” “Our biggest chal- a game against Heidelberg scheduled to begin at 2 mann came up with the games—with water and Regarding the lenge will be incorporat- University. In the end, they p.m. idea for “hydration par- Powerade, of course. season and matches yet to ing a lot of the talent,” she defeated Heidelburg 4-0, ties” back when she was Do they participate come, Willmann maintains added. “It's all about trying giving the team its largest a sophomore. At these in an athlete-friendly ver- a positive outlook. “We def- to find the best fits and the margin of victory so far this events, which are usually sion of beer pong? “Not initely want to win confer- best roles for everyone.” season. Spartan Men’s Soccer Awaits HCAC Games

WATCH YOUR STEP Sophomore defender Chase Holford looks to maintain his balance while an Andrews University player falls into him during the team’s first game of the season at home on Sept. 1. The Spartans won the contest 3-2, with first-year forward Nate Johnson scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. Manchester won its next game against Blackburn before losing three straight games to Westminster (Pa.), Adrian and Trine, respectively. In its most recent matchup at home against Huntington University on Wednesday, Sept. 17, the team lost 2-3. Overall, the Spartans are 2-4 on the season. The team looks to improve its record tomorrow afternoon in a road game at Eureka College. Following Eureka, the Spartans will play in two more nonconference games, against Ohio Northern and Illinois Tech, before their conference schedule begins on Oct. 4 at Tran- sylvania. Photo by Savannah Riley