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Volume 87, o.N 6 “Serving to inform a community" ‘December 13, 2002

Hovis accepts Leno's proceeds benefit students; News B riefs shows he "still thinks of us" Leadership Forum president position; gains positive feed­ back training to begin The second McPherson College Leadership Forum spring semester took place Sunday, Dec. 8. Fifty-five stu­ dents attended. The topic of the Luke Chennell president. Among them forum was “Success Editor in Chief would be the goals of is your Choice: providing a broad-based Community is Unity.” Ronald Hovis, associate liberal arts education, At the end of the professor of business, actively helping students night, students were was named the new pres­ find their vocation, pro­ challenged to make ident of McPherson viding opportunities for five new contacts College at a special meet­ participation, and foster­ before the next ing of the board of ing meaningful service forum, as “it’s not trustees on Dec. 7. opportunities. who you know, it’s The Presidential Search Hovis says the college who knows you.” Committee selected has several positive photo submitted by Bob Knechel The next forum is things going for it. New Bob Knechel and Neil Thorburn pose with Jay Leno, star of “The scheduled in facilities in the fine art, Tonight Show.” Leno has made significant contributions to the February. Details will the sciences, the library restoration department throughout the past 5 years. be announced at a and computer services later date. mean that we “have some Kara Reiff______many contacts for the auto­ McPherson College stu­ extremely strong attrib­ SpectatorStaff motive restoration program dents and has helped set up Administration utes that we need to mar­ and its students. an internship with one of the ket to students,” Hovis Jay Leno, star of “The In addition to receiving the restoration shops he uses for commends student said. Tonight Show,” recognized donation, the college will some of his cars. morale “The town of Mc­ McPherson College yet also receive invaluable pub­ Leno’s interest in the col­ As the end of the Pherson is ranked num­ again with proceeds from an licity. The name of the col­ lege began in 1997 because semester approaches, ber 30 among small interactive program at the lege will be prominently of his interest in cars. He the administration towns in this country,” he NBC retail store displayed on the marque as looked into the program notes a significant Ronald Hovis said. “It’s something that The store, which has part of the promotion. here when he heard about it decrease in negative people often overlook, recently upgraded its opera­ The money from Leno’s and invited Knechel and a campus incidents Hovis as a finalist candi­ but it’s a positive thing tions to be more interactive latest contribution will feed student in the restoration compared to previous date from a pool of near­ for us.... All of those with the public, is located into the Fred Duesenberg program to come to the years. ly 40 applicants, and after things are necessary for across the street from the Memorial Scholarship, awards ceremony where According to a series of interviews admissions to talk NBC Studios in New York which was Leno’s first gift Leno received an award for LaMonte Rothrock, with the trustees, faculty, about,” City One area replicates sets to the college. The scholar­ “Car Hobbyist of the Year.” dean of students, staff, and students, he His overall message is used by stars of NBC pro­ ship is for automotive At the ceremony, Leno there have only been was named president. that McPherson has good grams. Fans can go onto the restoration students. invited Knechel and student 19 incidents this year, Students were enthusi­ facilities, but needs more set and have a picture taken Although the college does­ David Liepelt on stage to compared to 40 last astic after questioning students to fill them. as if the star is interviewing n’t know how much money talk about the college. year at this time and Hovis during a series of “Our immediate goal them. The program started it will receive, Knechel says That started the connection 96 the year before. lunches. should be recruiting and last weekend. that the more money given with Leno and many others Rothrock feels that "I think Ron was very retaining more students,” NBC charges $5 for fans into a designated scholar­ involved in the restoration this has been a very articulate with where the he said. “We have a to have their picture taken ship, like the Fred business. Contacts made at positive semester. He college should go... he strong faculty, staff, the likeness of the star, then Duesenberg Memorial that awards ceremony and adds that the adminis­ seemed the most at ease board of trustees, and donates the profit from the Scholarship, the more insti­ those made later with the tration appreciates with the students," said extended family... we interactive photographs to a tutional money is freed up help of Leno, led to the start how students have Dean Feasenheiser, need to show people charity or charities of the to help other students. of the National Advisory handled themselves soph., Fruitland, Idaho" that.” star’s choice. Leno has cho­ Therefore, it will not only Board for automotive thus far. The trustees made their Hovis does believe that sen McPherson College as benefit auto restoration stu­ restoration and other oppor­ unanimous decision after the college is presently his charity of choice. dents, but others at the col­ tunities to let people know Students present considering the three headed in a good direc­ “This is a sign from Jay lege as well. about the auto restoration finalists and deliberating tion. Dean's scholarships, that says he still thinks “This is a pretty special program at McPherson senior research over the decision. presidential scholarships, about us,” said Bob thing,” Knechel said. “With College. Senior agriculture "We are beginning a and winning sports teams Knechel, vice president for all the needs out there, he “This is just another won­ majors, Michele new period in the won­ all contribute to a much institutional advancement. [Leno] chose to remember derful demonstration of the Schulz, Lincoln, and derful heritage and tradi­ more positive atmos­ .In McPherson College’s McPherson College.” relationship Leno has with B .J. Jones, Lamar, tion of McPherson phere, he said. five-year relationship with Knechel says that the rea­ McPherson College. We Colo., will present College with the appoint­ Hovis does not current­ “The Tonight Show” star son Leno wanted to donate continue to be surprised and their senior research ment of Ron Hovis as our ly have a Ph.D.,often Jay Leno, it has received this money to McPherson pleased with Jay’s good will Tuesday, Dec. 17 in next president," Vincette considered the norm several gifts. Leno has College is because “he toward the college,” Melhorn 112. Goerl, chairman of the among college presi­ teamed with Popular Mech­ believes in what we’re Knechel said. The public forum board, said, dents. He says that he anics to give scholarships, doing.” begins at 1 p.m. At the end of this sem­ will not pursue the degree internship opportunities and Leno has met several ester, Hovis will go for at least two years. immediately into training "It's more important and his classes will be that I stay here first taught by another profes­ instead of getting a sor. His replacement, he degree,” Hovis said. says, is being “actively The Hovises plan to sought by the administra­ move into the presiden­ tion.” tial home at 1000 E. He will assume the Euclid, perhaps in July. presidency of the college They plan to keep their March 1. The trustees’ home as open to college original timeline antici­ students, faculty, and pated July 1 as the start staff as possible. date for the new presi­ Goerl concluded her dent, but that schedule official statement by say­ assumed an external can­ ing, “Ron Hovis’ intimate didate would need time to knowledge of the finish up other commit­ College, his past achieve­ ments. The board req­ ments, and his successful uested that Hovis begin management and leader­ his term March 1, and he ship experiences make agreed. him the ideal choice for Hovis said he has sever­ president of McPherson photo by Laina McKellip al general goals that he College.” The McPherson College Choir under direction of Steve Gustafson performs a Christmas con­ would like to pursue as cert for the community Sunday, Dec. 8, at the McPherson Church of the Bretheren. 2 Opinions The Spectator / December 13, 2002

S taff E ditorial Mac O pinions Hovis has the What do you think of Doghouse hours? “I think it should be “It creates a “Being able "right stuff" open more on good opportunity to get drinks at Sunday after­ to get new girl­ 2 a.m. is terrif­ T h e v o t e s a r e d o n e , a n d t h e c o n c l u ­ Issue 1: noons.” friends.” ic.” President­ s io n is in . Ron Hovis is our new president. -B.J. Jones, -Peter -Cory elect Ron This ends an exhaustive process that sr, McCleave, Samland, sr. McCracken, Hovis encompassed the trustees, students, faculty Colo. Edgewater, Colo fr., Syracuse and staff in a search for a new leader. Our The choice didn’t come as a big surprise. Position: “It works.” “They should “I would Hovis is a Hovis has been an active force in the cam­ -Beth open it more in like access 24 good fit at pus community for the past few years, and Krehbiel, fr., the after­ hours.” McPherson his work here has been generally good. His Pratt noons.” -Charles -Jenny Young, fr., College strength in the business department was evi­ Harper, soph., Jacksonville, dent during the restructuring of that depart­ Grimes, Iowa Fla. ment’s curriculum. Hovis also brings a lot of experience in business and Students may direct their own opinions to LaMonte Rothrock, dean of students management to the table. With McPherson’s new focus on career preparation, it makes sense to have a leader who knows the business world and its attendant requirements. Hovis has that knowledge. Scandal or statement? Hovis also has the proven ability to draft and execute a plan, something that has plagued the college in the past few years. Hopefully he can lead us down the right track Interpretations of a Greek play and Iraq toward the goals we set for ourselves while still fulfilling A recent letter from a theatre our mission statement of scholarship, participation and patron questioned the “values” Aristophanes’ wit service. portrayed in the college’s produc­ has a double edge. However, there were other candidates that had ample tion of “Lysistrata,” referring to S taff some of the overt sexuality in the He uses the gender qualification and were in some areas better qualified than play. S peakou t wars as a metaphor to Hovis. Hovis’ lack of a Ph.D. does not sit well with those There were also some excellent get his point across. desiring a more rigorous academic setting, and his weak articles and editorials printed on Katherine P errault In our century, we ties with the Brethren church do not ring well among some and off campus (one by a person tend to view the sexu­ of the religious contingent. who did not even see the play), ality from a Puritan which posed questions wondering course what the Greeks meant, not Still, he is more than amply qualified to lead us in a what the production was really what we might construe; and to ethic--thus we gave direction that should bring us more students and a better about. Was it about the gender substitute Beatles’ ballads for the warning that the play campus life as a whole. His proven commitment to the col­ wars? Was it just a forum to flaunt tiresome choruses of Greek war contained sexual con­ lege speaks loud and true, and we wish him well. sexuality and break taboos? Was it stories that mean nothing to a con­ tent. We knew some about peace? I think clarifying the temporary audience. people would be context of the play and its authors’ These ballads worked to level the offended. " Leadership forums build viewpoint might help. field somewhat between the gen­ Aristophanes (the Greek author ders, with the thought that men more Mac community of this 2,500-year old play, and a and women really do need each millennium of peace, the world is man, I might note) would tell you, other. now, in many ways, a more dan­ Issue 2: U n d e r t h e g u id a n c e o f L a M o n t e certainly, that it was about peace. Digging deeper to marry the text gerous place. The greater ease of He used the form of a satyr or fer­ with current history, we projected travel and communication has not Leadership R o t h r o c k and Michael Schneider, campus Forum. tility play to pose, what was in his visuals of peace protests, women’s been matched by equal under­ Leadership Forums have been conducted in society, an unpopular issue-therights (highlighting the voice or standing and mutual respect,” he Our recent weeks. Students taking advantage of cessation of war. He knew he power Aristophanes gives to the said. “War may sometimes be a Position: these forums find that they provide a chal­ would get people’s attention using women-very controversial in his necessary evil. But no matter how These are a lenging atmosphere in which students are sex as a device. day) and current warfare to under­ necessary, it is always an evil, But Aristophanes’ wit has a dou­ score Aristophanes words, show­ never a good. We will not leam to positive influ­ encouraged to think big about what the ence. ble-edge. He uses the gender wars ing that not much has changed in live together in peace by killing future holds. as a metaphor to get his point 2,500 years. each other’s children.” College is a transitional time of life. across. In our century, we tend to When the cast collapses at the He urged respect for the United Some students may not be clear as to what their realistic view the sexuality of the play fromend after an atomic blast, the spec­ Nations as the international forum goals should be. One of the points the forum makes is that a Puritan ethic-thus we gave warn­ tre of 9/11 lingers...this is our end­ for solving disputes, and said the ing that the play contained sexual ing, not Aristophanes... and United States, as the last super­ goals do not have to be realistic. Having the desire to content. We knew some people reminds us of the possibilities of power, has “not assumed that achieve success moves goals that seem unattainable within would be offended. devastation that exist in our world super strength guarantees super closer reach. For the Greeks, however, sex today that can be perpetuated by wisdom.” The most important part of these forums is that students was equivalent to fertility, which either “side,” justified in any god’s The dialogue of peace vs. war is are encouraged to think. There is no pressure; it is a time of was equivalent to the survival ofname. an important one. Aristophanes’ the species. This perspective puts While people may wish for text in “Lysistrata” presents it encouragement and reflection. the sexuality in its proper contextpeace, there are still those who using metaphor in a certain con­ With the alterations to convocations, the current student as Aristophanes connects the love war more than they love life text. He makes us uncomfortable body rarely sits together as a group and learn together. Yes, theme of peace to fertility, or sur­ and continue to conspire to gain even as we face uncomfortable we can attend sporting events and plays, but when do we vival. power or perpetuate their ideologyissues. all get to sit together and share? With the implementation Also, the sexuality in the play isthrough war and violence. Surely, But the debate is important, and in the context of married partners, we need to defend ourselves from in an educational environment we of these forums, we receive that opportunity. and is thus sacred. I think that senseless acts of terror, but how need to continue to agree and dis­ We pride ourselves in being a campus community that might be considered a good value we go about responding to such agree in the context of discovery provides a family atmosphere. We must encourage each by today’s standards. violence is the subject of the and difference—the willingness to other as we grow, and these campus forums foster that The only changes we made to debate. make a difference in our world. environment. Aristophanes’ text were those of Jimmy Carter recently accepted There are no easy answers, and no substituting the word ‘Zeus’ for the Nobel Peace Prize. He com­ easy way to ask the questions, ‘god’, which would have been of mented, “Instead of entering a either.

C ampus Forum T h e McP herson College S pectator Financial woes should make other students take heed

Vol. 87, No.. 6 December 13, 2002 You surely remember Chris aunts, uncles, and cousins who cial woes. I regret that I have Bisceglia, a second semester have graduated from the school. been unable to assist him as The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Studentsenior. He was delighted to be All of us are proud of the time much as I would like, but I am Government Association of McPherson College, McPherson, there and thrilled to be a part of we spent there. very proud of the fact that he Kansas 67460. A Board of Publications is provided for by the many theatre productions. For Chris is leaving school and will was poised to graduate; able to SGA consitution and this group directly oversees publication of theone year, he was an RA. For the likely obtain a minimum wage perform so well in front of very Spectator. last three years he worked off job, since he won’t have a appreciative audiences; and able The Spectator is published six times a semester, allowing for thecampus in a home for mentally degree to help him obtain higher to hold down jobs to enable him interruption of school holidays. Student activity fees subsidize challenged adults to raise paying position. It will take to live and attend school. I am publishing costs, and all McPherson College students are entitledenough money to attend school. time, a good deal of time, to pay saddened that I won’t see him to a copy of each issue without a subsciption fee. The chances are, you won’t be his debt. It will take him more receive his diploma this coming Subscription information for non-students is available upon seeing him on campus much time to raise the funds necessary spring. request from The Spectator Business Manager at the address longer. He has incurred a debt of to return to Mac if he so choos­ I am writing this letter not to above. a few thousand dollars and es. Sadly, he is unlikely to take drum up a “Save Chris” cam­ won’t be allowed to attend until any courses in another institu­ paign. I am writing to warn stu­ Publisher. SGA Board of Publications that debt is paid. tion while he is away, because dents, particularly seniors, that ..... Shane Netherton, Chair He, like so many college stu­ he is beyond the point where Business Manager...... Danny Rasure this same scenario may happen dents, doesn’t have much in the Ad Sales Manager...... Courtney Irwin those credits could be trans­ to them. Chris’s dream was to way of collateral. Essentially, all ferred to his degree program. Online Editor...... Peter Samland graduate, teach theater arts, and he has is his word that he will Transfer credits usually cease Faculty Adviser...... Bruce Clary possibly be involved in commu­ pay off what he owes. The once the student has passed the nity theater productions. I am Editorial Staff chances are excellent he will. He not sure what his new aspira­ Editor in Chief...... Luke Chennell sophomore year. has a family history at News Editor...... Shandi Schoming Like so many parents, I have tions are now, or if he has any. McPherson. Christopher had been unable to assist my son as He’s coming home. Opinions Editor...... Michael Warner two brothers who attended Mac. Features Editor...... Rebecca Stover much as I would like because of His mother and I are graduates the smack in the wallet I have Sports Editor...... Elissa Thompson -Michael Bisceglia, of the school. He has several Photography Editor. .... Laina McKellip received due to national finan­ Class o f ‘69 The Spectator / December 13, 2002 Opinions 3 Tabor's cafeteria invite trashes Mac pride

Last Saturday night, Mac cafeteria after a game is school celebrate in our facil­ staff I talked to, and not that in the past, sports have played Tabor both in men’s okay? What organization on ities after a sports function anyone that I came in con­ not always been a high pri­ and women’s basketball. campus would agree to that? can do to Mac’s school spir­ tact with. If they had known, ority at Mac, but I had Unfortunately, both the var­ Do they realize how com­ it. I’m sure they would have hoped and generally sity teams lost. petitive college students Maybe I am naive about had an opinion about the believed it was getting bet­ Now, what can possibly be are? Do they even realize the practice of fellow ACCK decision. ter. worse than a sports loss? To Nick G riggs that if we hadn’t lost, that bonding, but the last time I Why weren’t the staff Maybe the person or per­ me, that something worse is still shouldn’t be allowed to checked we haven’t cele­ members who were directly sons who authorized Tabor’s having the winning team through by a rude and snob­ happen? Why would anyone brated our victories at any affected a part of that deci­ party didn’t know, or maybe gloat about it to your face. by Tabor crowd. allow a fellow school, a other school, especially by sion. And furthermore, why care, about what athletes Immediately after the They disrupted our studentrival school no less, to do using their facilities to do weren’t the student leaders a might feel about watching game, Tabor’s teams and a activities in our own facili­ that? so. part of this as well? the opposing team flaunt multitude of Tabor fans ties and, it seemed, purpose­ Maybe the person or What really gets to me is We should protect our own their victory in their faces. If formed a line so long that it fully rubbed it in our faces organization who authorized that this happened while we students’ morale before we that is the case, then we went clear out of the cafete­ that we lost to them. They this activity didn’t realize were trying to have a func­ take care of other schools’ should all learn as a campus ria doors and even beyond acted like they were allowed that; if that is the case, I tion for our students. Then I fans and athletes. to help each other be a little the Student Union doors. I to celebrate in our facilities. hope that something is said found out that no one knew Something like this could more sensitive to our own approached the door and My first inquiries are: who that will help them to think of this: not fellow SGA tear a disappointed fan or athletes as they move was barely allowed to pass told Tabor that eating in our about what having another members, not some of the athlete apart inside. I know through the season. Good taste: two com dogs make for fine dining

Here I sit, two com dogs in though a bit shell-shocked and having the staff serve course. The Doghouse well-stocked and clean, and hand. By God, I love com at the beginning of the year, me is very nice. Tuesday’s offerings are mostly all deep much of the childish behav­ dogs. They’re that perfect amblings managed to reorganize and holiday meal was a smash­ fried, which, disregarding ior has disappeared, to blend of processed food that from now offer just as many ing success, and one that I the health effects (I never which I must credit the really is the best of what items as they did in the hope will continue as a tra­ cared much about those, behavior of most of my American enterprise has a R oom beginning, and those nasty dition. Reasonable dining anyway) can get a bit old peers. All in all, I can’t feel all brought us. Luke C hennell shortages seem to have environments are very nice. after a while. Some better And they’re all the much ended. No longer are there chronic salad offerings or some deli- that bad about the situation. better because I got them far this year. Overall, it’s Dining downstairs is, in shortages of all the “good” type sandwiches could easi­ More than anything in the from the cafeteria. I’ve been much more positive fact, now a pleasant experi­ items at a meal, and they are ly alleviate that problem, past, I thought the cafeteria never been particularly than in the past, and I think ence. The XM digital radio on the whole extremely though. It’s a minor quibble was driven to mediocrity by known as a fan of the cafe­ it will continue to improve. has me wanting one of my pleasant and a pleasure to at best. the lack of choices it afford­ teria food, having published First off, a lot of credit own, due to the wide music deal with. Upstairs, the food is still ed. Now, with some more some rather polemical rants should go to student servic­ selection and the quality, The waffle iron is a useful often bland, though I have options, things are looking against our campus epi­ es in general for revamping and SGA deserves all the feature; I, at least, always found more than a few up, and I find it possible to cures, and generally being a the meal plan options and credit there. I always loved have a backup plan if every­selections that I did gen­ (wonder of wonders) actual­ curmudgeon toward them in taking the initiative to invest good music with a meal; it thing else fails. And they’re uinely enjoy, and was actu­ ly live on the food we serve general. in the bar code scanner and just seems to make the food generally quite good ally willing to go back for here. So, it’s the end of the the printing equipment for go down that much easier. ( though I still have as yet to seconds (something that had Now, if I could only do semester, and I figure it’s the meal cards. Upstairs, I find several master getting one of the not yet happened in my something to bring back my time to take an assessment More credit should go to positive attributes. The dish­ things out of the iron). four-year college career). declining balance.... of my victual experience sothe Doghouse staff, who, es are always well-cooked, It’s not all sunshine, of The place is at least always Christmas spirit isn't exemplified by tacky trees and fruitcake

Christmas is wonderful, cheer. However, a Santa Christmas carols are year. Christmas cheer that should but let’s face it, some of us who twists the hip shake tremendous, and there is What about the blow-up probably be exercised in have taken this time of fes­ into a pelvic thrust is unac­ hardly any way that they can snowmen and Christmas other creative ways. I’m not tivity and celebration and ceptable. Santa is not about be overdone. However, trees that I keep seeing? saying that we ditch lights made it tacky. Let’s use this Big Chief's the bump and grind. “Grandma Got Run Over by Obviously Wal-Mart and decorations. I’m just year to be different. Here are Last Stand I realize that many people a Reindeer” is on its way thought that was going to be saying that we should use some starters for putting have resorted to fake out. We’re sorry about the a good idea. I beg to differ. them sparingly. Chocolate class back into Christmas: Elissa Thompson Christmas trees. Even my loss, fella, but you have to These things belong in cake with chocolate frosting Shortcuts in decorating are parents ditched the ‘ole get on with your life. parades, not in front yards. is a good thing, but if I have usually a red flag that some­ are tricky. If they are a uni­ Christmas tree farm tradi­ I like mistletoe. The sad thing is that people too much-I feel like throw­ thing is amiss. A perfect form color, a person is prob­ tion. I’m starting to think What about fruitcake? will realize their mistake in ing up. Sometimes I feel example of this is the net of ably safe. Watch out for they are almost okay. Watch Maybe this falls into a spending money on them, that way when I look at lights that people buy to multi-colored icicle lights. out though, if your fake Christmas tradition that I and they will throw them someone who has overdone drape over their bushes and They make your house look Christmas tree is dyed pur­ don’t really understand. I where they really belong. Christmas. trees. These lights are pass­ like K-Mart. K-Mart is nice, ple, blue, pink, or any other never get why there is so Earrings made of I guess it’s ironic, in a way. able when used in the right but do you really want to non-green hue, you have much reference to it. Christmas lights are not a We celebrate Christmas to way, but using the lights to live there? made a horrendous Nobody likes it, and I don’t bad idea, especially if you honor a baby who was bom hang from the porch ceiling Dancing Santa Clauses are Christmas mistake. Save really think anybody makes have a red nose and your in a stable and placed in a to the porch railing is not a not for everyone, but I hap­ your tree, your home and it either. There are probably nickname is Rudolph. feeding trough. How is i1 good idea. pen to think that they are your reputation by disposing only five fruitcakes in the My point, and I do have that something that started Icicle Christmas lights? nice touch to any living of this disaster before it’s entire world, but they keep one, is that we all know out so simple has become Watch out, these little guys room, clad in Christmas too late. getting passed on every someone who has lots of something that is too much? Fourth of July friendships aren't all fireworks and fun... they blow up

A subject that’s been much friends worth all you can do apart from relatives, there are there for each other to start looking for what you on my mind lately is friends, for them and more. are four people I consider to pass the time and to help have ahead of you. To quote and the quality of them. If Son House sings “Bear be the best friends a guy each other when life seems “True Grit,” “Looking back you hang around me long Indiana this in mind/a true friend is could ever have. They, and like a dead end road. is a bad habit.” I am glad to enough, I’ll probably try to hard to find,” and he is right. I, realize how important There comes a time in life have had the friendships I tell you I think I’ve met In sigh ts I’ve been around for nearly great friends are to have and when you have to let go of had. I learned much. every type of woman there 20 years, and on this planet, what it takes to be one. We what you used to have and However, I am blessed to Luke Eberly is. Nowadays, I’m begin­ ning to believe the same C ountry Mike’s C orner B y Mike V rtiska rings true for friends. talk to anymore. Some peo­ One of my friends is an ple consider themselves extreme realist. Although your friend, but they view I’m more optimistic than the relationship like a she is, she nonetheless has Fourth of July parade—they many wise and true things sit on the sidewalk and do to say. One concept she nothing and you walk by related to me sounded good and throw them candy. I enough I decided to try it for have extreme, recent, and myself. She evaluated everypainful personal experience single friend she had to with this type, and the best decide whether or not the thing you can do is give present state of the relation­ them the boot. ship merited any further Don’t get me wrong—not investment of her time. everyone who doesn’t main­ Those who weren’t, she cut tain a steady, growing rela­ off—sharply and irrevoca­ tionship with you should get bly. Fortunately, I somehow exiled. I have a few made the grade. To a lesser acquaintances that I rarely degree, and—due to my not talk to, yet when I do it’s a being as brave as she is—in good time. The important a more subtle and sneaky thing to do is to not expect way, I have followed in her too much. A person can get footsteps. through life with a lot less When you go off to col­ pain by not expecting too lege, you realize who really much of his fellow human cares, and who matters. The beings. One can also escape friends you keep in touch a lot of pain by not trying to with now are the friends you hold a useless relationship. will have forever, or they To put a more positive spin have extremely more poten­ on this spiel, I have learned tial than the ones you never a lot about quality friends, 4-5

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“It will a ll be done on DILL HONEY LEMON Frid a y .” Contains natural salicylates BANANA Satisfies sweet cravings Contains magnesium, (aspirin). Good for aches -Alla n van Asselt Promotes sleep. Good for and provides an instant which is a natural tra relief of migraines. and pain relief. energy boost. Mix 2 table izer andgod Straight from the spoons of honey with relief of mig lemon and orange dedication in his Gargling with GINGER juice in half a microbiology lab manu­ juice helps a Good for colds, sore glass of warm throat. Peel al, ‘Go study.’” throats, headaches, and water for one of press treats -J o n a th a n Fry e toothaches. Mix 600 mil­ the best insomnia migraines. Wa ligrams of powdered gingercures. Warm tea hands, or sta into a large glass of waterand honey can be in fresh lemon for migraine relief within 30used to treat a “W hile you are studying ___ and hot water minutes. Can unclog sinus­sore throat. headaches and mign and working hard, es and clear up lungs. make sure you get enough rest...and keep things in perspective. ” In case you do need a •Bryan Midgley

Eight Crazy Nights Maid in Rated: PG-13 8:40PM Movies Showing on Rated: PG-13 Davey Stone, a 33-year old party animal, finds him­ 9:15 self in trouble with the law after his wild ways go too Tues. Dec. 17th far. In keeping with the holiday spirit, the judge gives Jennifer Lope z Davey one last chance at redemption -spend the holiday pendent single performing community service as the assistant referee 007: Die Another Day son, Ty and w o rk s for the youth basketball league or go to jail. Davey Rated: PG-13 (9:35PM) hotel. M arissa thinks he’s gotten o ff easy until he meets W hitey depend upon h e r Duvall, the eccentric, elf-like head referee. The mis­ Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Judi Dench, Christopher H a l l match between W hitey’s good heart and never-ending John Cleese, and Rosamund Pike. American political optimism and D avey’s constant troublemaking antics James Bond returns with the twentieth installment in week o f g lad-hand soon have them both wondering if going to jail would­ the superspy series o f adventures. From Hong Kong to ing in the hotel n’t have been easier! In this new, full-length enimated Cuba to London, Bond circles the world in his quest to and mistaken iden fearute about basketball, old girlfriends, holiday spirits, unmask a traitor and prevent a catastrophic war. On his and the mall, Adam Sandler voices the three lead char­ way, he crosses paths with Jinx (Berry) and Miranda acters o f Whitey, Davey, and W hitey fraternal twin sis­ Frost (Pike), who will play vital roles in the adventure. ter Eleanore. The Spectator / December 13, 2002

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s you prepare for finals, some“Study. of ..and get a good nighty deep your most important activities ( i f th a t's possible in th e dorm s) should include studying, ...o r a good afternoon's sleep sleeping, and eating. It is important ...or to ju st whatever works.” be aware of your body and how each of •Richard D ove those activities affect one another. The“Study in a group. Yow can' t do it trick is discovering the discipline to a ll by yourself. (Just make sure someone find that equilibrium and stick to it.is in charge of food.)" . -R ick Tyler

ACH OATS BLUEBERRY ns magnesium, Tea helps ease PEPPERMINT High in natural aspirin. "The thing about finals is a natural tranquil- anxiety, depres­ Reduces pain and week is that you know id good for relief of sion, stress, and relaxes tight mus­ there is an end. n es. Improves mem- insomnia. Oatmeal contains cles. Leaves used in Work like hell magnesium, which is a nat­ tea for migraine ural tranquilizer and good headache and and demand a lot of for relief of stomach pain yourself knowing migraines. relief. Oil can that the stress w ill not also be used as last forever. a forehead I t w ill a l l be ove r soon.” compress for tension WHOLE GRAINS, -Wayne Conyers headache BEANS, and ...or not?! relief. Scents from menthol VEGETABLES and peppermint have been, Rich in complex carbohy­ “Well my first advice used to promote wakeful- drates and increase trie ~ would be to start several ness. including the for serious productivity. brain’s supply of seratonin, weeks ago-... regulation of On the other hand, i f you are a neurotransmitter that is m ood and feeling frazzled and unable to but the only thing at the believed to induce _| appetite, relax, carbohydrates such as REFINED SUGAR last m inute is to get a thoughts, feel- breads, pasta and potatoes can calm and relaxed Produces such effects good nights sleep.” ings and behav­ have a calming result shortly mental states. i o r s . ” after consumption. as rapid heartbeat, •Ron H ovis For instance, sup- These results can last for a few quick pose you are feelinghours, so be aware o f what you shallow sluggish and are eating and when you are eat­ breath­ unmotivated. ing it. Otherwise, the effects ing and nerv­ “Don’t procrastinate ” Protein pro- might run out in the middle o f a vides our term paper or as you are trying to ousness, -Nathalea Stephenson brains with fall asleep. Besides protein adrenaline levels tyrosine, which boosts and carbo-loading, choose lead to anxiety and make ■ helps us feel more smart snacks and limit your fat it difficult to think clearly. ertive and energized. So, intake. Though it may not seem "D on' t try study fo r six rotein rich foods such as like such a big deal now, g ive it a This information hours a t a time. ilk, beans, and nuts w ill try; when it comes to finals, has been adapted get the body motivated every bit helps. I t y important to from Symbio’s Food t a k e breaks. Effects Index: I f yow try to cram too http://www.sym- much you will burn ou t Bs magnesium, ONION bios-witticism- Believe me, I know.” ; Rich s a natural tranquil- page.com/herb.htm -Jason Chalashtari e d good for relief of source of nes. Rich in arginine, iodine, h a s been shown to which is nec­ s e the bodies’ pro- essary to pro­ “D stands for diploma.” of nitric acid. Nitric duce thyroid hor­ -P e te Se a l e lp s dilate mone, which regu­ es- lates the body’s energy level. DRIED FRUIT e s Eating Fatigue fighters. "Keep your mind fresh c i r cu- cooked and don’t over d o it... t o the onions can relax you. or just take a present to th e professor to show your great apprecica- ak — catch a $2 Movie! t i o n ” -David Snodgrass

The Santa Clause 2 Tickets include Rated: G 9:00 popcorn and water street savvy, inde- Scott Calvin has been Santa Claus for years, and his Bronx with her loyal elves consider him the best Santa ever. But Scott’s class Manhattan Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets got problems. N ot only has his son, Charlie, landed on b ut has learned to Rated: PG this year’s “ naughty” list, but if Scott doesn’ t marry by h er there. Enter Christmas Eve he’ ll stop being Santa forever. (It’s right o n air heir to an Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Kenneth Branagh, John in his contract -the “ Mrs. Clause” ) Desperate, Scott A N ew York for a Cleese, Rupert Grint, and David Bradley. turns to the elves’ new invention -a machine that can shots and is stay- The follow-up to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’ s replicate anything -to create Santa II (a toy version o f B y a twist o f fate Stone finds young wizard Harry Potter (Daniel him self) and he leaves his double in charge. Things Marisa soon finds Radcliffe) and his friends Ron (Rupert Grint) and quickly go south at the North Pole when Santa II insti­ man she might Hermione (Emma Watson) facing new challenges dur­ tutes some strange redefinitions o f what’s naughty and H . When her true ing their second year at Hogwarts School o f Witchcraft nice; worse, when Scott finally falls for a potential Mrs. sets in as to the and Wizardry as they try to discover a dark force that is Claus, she threatens to drive a wedge between him and terrorizing the school. Charlie. Christmas itself, hangs in the balance. 6 Sports The Spectator /December 13, 2002 Soccer 'Dogs earn first KCAC win plans underway Team looks forward to avenging previosus losses in away game against Southwestern Elissa Thompson Sports Editor Jaymie Bickford Spectator Staff After reviewing 48 appli. cants for the head coach of With four players in dou­ the new soccer program, ble digits, the Lady Dan Hoffman, athletic Bulldogs defeated Ottawa director, has narrowed the, 66-56 in an away game last field to four. Prospective. night. coaches will be on campus “We played a great game. this week and next week. We cut down our turnovers “It’s my first choice to and played together as a have separate coaches for team,” said Tiffany the men and womens," Conway, sophomore for­ Hoffman said. ward. Hoffman sees downfall in This win bolstered the only supplying one coach to Lady Bulldogs’ overall two teams. record to 4-5 . “One coach would have to Leading the Lady bring in 30 players. That’s a Bulldogs in scoring was lot for one person to do," Sharia Odhams with 16 Hoffman said. points.Erica Alvarez and Hoffman also said there is Amy Gremmer each con­ a potential for one team to tributed 11 points while feel slighted without its Amber Jackson added. own coach. Dominating under the bas­ On the student recruiting ket were Alvarez and side, LaMonte Rothrock Odhams, each pulling down dean of students, has con­ seven rebounds for the tacted prospective players Bulldogs. already. The women travel to Rothrock feels that' Southwestern College McPherson looks attractive tomorrow night to play their to players because of the' last game before Christmas new facilities that will be break. When the Lady finished next year. ‘Dogs met the “We have their attention, Moundbuilders the first said Rothrock. “Now they time last year, they came are waiting to see who we away with a 93-6I win. But Amber Jackson drives to the basket under heavy Tabor defense on Saturday. The Bulldogs hire.” the second time they met it fought hard, but were unable to keep up with Tabor. Last night, the Dogs traveled to Ottawa The new coach or coaches was the ‘Builders who tal­ and received their first KCAC win, 66-56. They will travel to Southwestern tomorrow. will be hired by the first of lied a win, 76-67. the year. They will be busy The Lady ‘Dogs and College on Tuesday, Dec. 3. 14 points, overall offense ness as the Bulldogs aver­ team, but we still have a few recruiting immediately. ‘Builders appear to be even­ Construction of the new ly matched again this year. Later last week, the was weak. The Lady ‘Dogs aged a turnover a minute inthings to work out,” said Bulldogs traveled to shot only .29 percent. the first 20 minutes. Christa Blose, freshman for­soccer facilities will be The ‘Builders bring in a 5-6 underway this spring, as the record, barely topping the 4- Bethany College to take on The women hosted Tabor The win against Ottawa is ward. the Swedes. The outcome of College last Saturday. fuel that the ‘Lady Dogs can After Christmas Break, thefootball field is upgraded to 5 Bulldogs. accommodate the program. The Lady Dogs have only that game was not as favor­ Again, the Bulldogs could­ use to burn out the Lady ‘Dogs will play able, a 79-63 loss for the n’t answer Tabor, losing byMoundbuilders tomorrow.Hastings College and The college is also explor- hosted two games this sea­ ing the purchase of new son, the first of which was a Bulldogs. Though Alvarez a final score of 43-62. ''“We have the potential to Newman University in the 75-62 victory against York led the team in scoring with Offense was again a weak­ be a really outstanding Sterling Classic. uniforms and goal posts. - “I’m excited to have soc­ cer come back,” Hoffman 'Dogs slip in 79-76 overtime loss at Ottawa, said. hope to break losing streak at Southwestern Hoffert recognized as Nick Griggs Academic All-American Spectator Staff Senior Wes Hoffert was recently recognized by the The Bulldogs fought their National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics! way through overtime, but (NAIA) as an Academic All-American for the 2002 they could not stop Ottawa, cross-country season. falling 79-76 in overtime. Hoffert, a chemistry major from Golden, Colo., has Freshman Jamaal Norris maintained a 3.63 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale). fired in 27 points, a com­ Following his junior year at McPherson, Hoffert was manding leader for the named to the KCAC academic all-conference. Bulldogs. Kenny Romero “Wes had fought hard to reach the qualification time and Jose Morales followed (for NAIA academic all-american) early on in the sea- with 12 points each, and son,” said McPherson College head coach Pete Seal. Bryan Hooks and Roy “But a pulled groin set him back right when he was on McDonald contributed 10 the verge of achieving the necessary mark.” Still, Hoffert pulled out a time a few seconds faster Offense proved a Bulldog than he needed to earn the award at the conference strength as the ‘Dogs led meet. near the end of the second “Wes has worked hard on the roads and in the class- half. Unfortunately, Ottawa room. He really deserves this honor,” Seal added. drained some three-point Hoffert was McPherson’s top finisher at the 2002 shots that earned them a Tabor Invitational with a 12th place finish he led the second chance in overtime. Bulldogs to second place, their top team finish of the “It was a hard-fought season. After earning All-KCAC honors with his game,” said head coach 13th place finish at the conference championships in Roger Trimmell. “I was dis­ 2002, Hoffert placed 18th in the 2003 conference race appointed we couldn’t hold with a season best time of 28:26. them off and win.” Coming off last night’s loss, the ‘Dogs travel to Southwestern tomorrow to play at 7 p.m. The Gustafson soars to Athlete of the Issue Moundbuilders are 7-4 execute a shot overall and 2-1 in the KCAC. They were on a against Tabor. Head coach Roger four-game winning streak, Trimmell selected Jose until they suffered a 76-68 ■ Other contributors wereMorales to be this week’s defeat to Sterling. Freshman Lee Gustafson snags a rebound Morales with 13, Hooks athlete of the issue. “In this conference it’sand attempts another shot under the goal with 12 and McDonald with, Originally from Turon, always difficult on the against Tabor Saturday. 10. Freshman Tim Cox Moralesattended Fairfield road,” Trimmell said. “We came off the bench to drain High School. Jose is a have a big challenge ahead nine points. Though the 6’3” senior, majoring in of us on Saturday.” indicative of how most of first half,” Trimmell said‘Dogs were 41 percent fromBusiness Management. “We’ve just got to runthe conference games will When they came out for the field, Tabor out-shot Transferring from Pratt them. They are bigger andbe this season,” Coach the second half, Tabor had them, making 55 percent of in his junior year, Morales stronger than us, but we areTrimmell said. “I think thatput up a couple of unan­ their attempts. is the only Bulldog senior Morales faster, we just have to use we played a good game on swered drives, resulting in“We didn’t play with heart. on the basketball team. our speed to win,” saidthe road.” the Bulldog’s 0-2 KCAC It was a gut check, and we “We look to him forBulldogs. Morales leads Jamaal Norris. Despite an optimistic 34- didn’t step up to the plate," leadership," Trimmellin three-point shooting. The ‘Dogs hope to burst 37 first half, the Bulldogs Romero led the Taborsaid Bryan Hooks. said, He is also averaging 15 out of their recent slump.could not stifle Tabor on game with 14 points and 13 “Communication has got Playing guard for thepoints per game. They fell to Bethany on Sat., Dec 7. rebounds, but he was stifled to play more of a part of this Dec. 5, 75-78 and Tabor on “Overall it was disappoint­early, sitting down in foul team’s defense,” Trimmell Dec. 7,92-69. ing to not overcome the trouble after only 24 min­said. 'The Bethany game was mistakes after, a pretty goodutes of play. The Spectator / December 13, 2002 Sports 7

Former All-American player T h e W rig h t T o u ch passes along values as coach Elissa Thompson ______coach. But Wright not only seems University. Sports Editor all-American; in fact, he was Wright remembers his years ofA team sport Teaching class in a black warm­ named to All-American teams in collegiate sports fondly. A two- teaches you about up suit. Mel Wright appears to bebaseball and basketball his senior sport star, Wright played baseballwinning, losing the all American teacher andyear at Oklahoma State and basketball at OSU from 1953- 1957. He says that sports have and keeping pri- given him "a foundation to devel­ oties straight. You op his life's philosophy." “I had coaches with good morals have to bear down and a good ethical code,” said when things get Wright, who played under leg­to u g h endary basketball Henry Iba. “They taught ethics on purpose." Looking back at his own career, -Mel Wright Wright remembers two specific shots from his basketball days. He recalls draining a desperation shotAfter taking a break to work in from near half court , to beat thefinancial services, Wright desiredMel Wright is in his eighth KU Jayhawks, led by famed bas­ to get back into the atmosphere of year at McPherson ketball star Wilt Chamberlain, ata small college. Now, Wright is the buzzer. completing his eighth year at College. He is currently Wright became an instant hero.McPherson as the women’s head teaching several classes The game was broadcast over abasketball coach, freshman semi­ and head coaching military wire and Wright got callsnar advisor and a professorwomen of s basketball. all through the night. To show health, methods of physical educa­ their enthusiasm, students had a tion and the history and philoso­ he has become. He commented walk out the following Monday. phy of physical education. that the values he learned from “It was a really dramatic thing,"“He’s very understanding,” saidteam sports are transferable to Wright recalled, shaking his head.Erica Alvarez, one other areas of life. Another of Wright’s memories ofis Wright’ “A team sport teaches you about stealing the ball with 10 seconds starting play­ winning, losing and keeping prior- left against Houston and failing to ers for the ities straight,” Wright said. “You sink a lay-up. past three e to bear down when things get The two memories exemplify years. h what Wright believes are the most Alvarez said’ valuable lessons gained from that Wright sports: learning how to handledoes a good success and failure. j ob of At the end of his senior year,scouting ‘ Detroit recruited Wright to playland get- pro basketball, but he chose to ting the play centerfield for the Kansastea m City Athletics instead. men- Wright had made somewhat of a name for himself in baseball in the first game of the College World Series in Neb. From right field, Wright shagged an over- throw and aimed to throw to third. However, ah excit­pared ed first base coach ran onto thegames. She field, and Wright’s launch met the also said that coach’s head. The incident is doc­ the team umented on a plaque in Omaha for respects him everyone at the national baseball because they know tourney to see. he identifies with how Once signed with the Athletics, it feels to be an athlete. Wright went to school in the fall “He knows. He was for his master’s degree and playedD-I program, and baseball in the spring and summer.knows what it takes to be Wright started in class C andsuccessful,” Alvarez worked his way up to double-A said. Wright ball before discontinuing his base­ Wright says that team Wright jumps for a rebound against Wichita State. ball career. have contributed much

B ulldog S coreboard College takes next step Bulldog Dance Off Men s Basketball (4-5) in athletic facility plan Haskell Indian Nations W 86-62 Elissa Thompson Baker University L 76-81 tractor and professor of Sports E d ito r technology, will oversee . L 88-91; Oklahoma Wesleyan' those projects, in addition to Haskell Indian Nations ■ W 82-44 Plans fo r the co llege’s new the raising of visitors’ Central Christian College W 98-90 track and synthetic football bleachers on the east side of field progressed this week. the stadium. Mid-America Bible L 81-94 College officials heard pre­ Footers for the Sport Southwestern Christian Ministries W 88-75 sentations yesterday from Center enhancements will Bethany College five different contractors, be poured in the spring. three for the field and two “We’ll probably give up Tabor College L67-92 for the track. the gymnasium May 1,” Playing the Bulldog mascot last The next step is for the Hoffman said. Women s Basketball (3-5) contractors to put out a bid, T h e gym nasium w ill be re­ Saturday, Gad Jacobs dances with a and for the college to then surfaced with a floating Tabor fan. Oklahoma Wesleyan L 58-60 select the products and con­ floor system that will have Haskell Indian Nation's W 60-59 tractors it wants to work more give for the athletes. Central Christian College W 78-57. w ith. “This floor should “We’ll start work on the decrease injury and increase York College field by the first of May,” verticals,” Hoffman said. University of Science and Art L 69-87: said Dan Hoffman, athletic A no ther benefit o f the new York College W 75-62 director. Sport C enter addition is that Demolition of the press all coaches will be. in the L 63-79 Bethany College box and remodeling of same location. Tabor College L 43-62 facilities under the stadium “We’ve never had that,” will begin yet this winter. Hoffman said. B ud M o u n ts, in-house con-. 8 N EWS The Spectator / December 13, 2002

S t u d e n t s A t t e n d “ Po w e r D in in g ” Curriculum changes underway

Shandi Schoming News Editor “Periodically, we need to re-evaluate programs. It McPherson College is in was time to re-evaluate the process of changing the general education cur­ curriculum to help thericulum.” campus become more A change in the general student-friendly. education requirements The Educational will also bring change in Planning Committee has the convocations system. been committed to the Convocations will general education propos­ become a part of seminar al, while the Strategic classes. A sophomore and Planning Committee has junior seminar will be been discussing a new added to the schedule. degree completion pro­ These seminar hours will gram. count toward graduation After recently passing requirements whereas photo by Laina McKellip The Business Club in partnership with career services sponsored a “power dining” event at convocations have not. the McPherson Country Club Wednesday, Dec. 4. Over 50 students, faculty and staff attended. " I believe it will The Educational Planning Committee is exploring Pictured around the table are Scott Musgrave, sr., Wray, Colo.; Tricia Laughlin, sr., Wray, Colo.; allow our college ways to put these semi­ Brian Veal, jr., Kansas City; Dave O’Dell, associate professor of accounting, and his wife to be more com­ nars into the curriculum. Jaymie, McPherson; and Emily Tyler, sr., McPherson. The purpose of the event was to prepare petitive in student The general education students for fine dining experiences. They were served a five-course meal in which they recruitment and curriculum will have a learned the proper etiquette of business dining, including how to use chopsticks, where to put will provide a gen­ positive impact on trans­ eral education fer students as well. It the napkins while eating, how much they should speak with the waitress and where to put their will be easier for students silverware when finished. background that’s and their advisers to relevant to today’s match classes from other student. " institutions. Admissions goals prove successful Eells feels that students -Laura Eellswill be pleased when they Karen Leiker______McPherson College? fairs. The retention of students see the new program. Spectator Staff The entire admissions “The staff has truly gone is another concern. A the proposal for a new A main focus of the gen­ office is enthusiastic and above and beyond the call retention committee has general education system, eral education curriculum While student popula­committed to reaching of duty many times, and been established to help departments and divi­ is career preparation and tion is lower this year their newly set goals, I’m sure their hard work keep students at Mac. sions are in the process of ethics. It also focuses than in years past, next according to Carol will pay off,” Williams This committee takes into writing new general ed some of its goals in the year has a promising out­ Williams, director of said. consideration what cur­ goals. area of service. look. admissions. The admis­ To attract more students, rent students want and The new general educa­ “It will prepare students The admissions office is sions department created Mac is offering fine arts need to continue their tion requirements will better to enter a competi­ showing a 250 percent a written plan at the and journalism scholar­ education. have positive effects on tive work world,” Eells increase in applications beginning of the year stat­ ships along with the cur­ As the end of the aca­ both returning and said. “I, for one, look for­ from prospective first- ing their goals for the rent sports scholarships demic year draws closer, incoming students, ward to implementing the time freshmen compared year. for the 2003-2004 aca­ McPherson College ad­ according to Kim Stanley, program.” to the number of applica­ A second change is that demic year. missions counselors con­ professor of English. She Another curriculum tions received at the same the admissions office is Also, Mac is trying to tinue their efforts to says the requirements change in process is the time last year. The office doing more face-to-face attract more students with attract students to cam­ will be easier for incom­ development a degree is also experiencing a 290 visits. the Presidential pus. ing students to under­ completion program. percent increase in stu­ The admissions staff has Scholarship program. Williams believes the stand. A proposal to officially dents accepted for admis­ visited many high The Presidential Scho­ key is hard work, com­ “I’m very excited overmove ahead with imple­ sion. schools, talked with larship is not new, but the mitment and an increase the possibilities it opens menting the program will What changes from numerous counselors and college is trying to attract in personal contact with up,” Laura Eells, dean of be before the Educational years past account for the prospective students, and more students that meet prospective students. faculty, said. “I believe it Planning Committee at sharp increase in attended several college those qualifications. will allow our college to EPC’s next meeting. be more competitive in The Higher Learning student recruitment and Commission, which is the F in a l E x a m S c h e d u l e will provide a general college’s accrediting Final Exam Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday education background body, defines a degree Dec. 16 Dec. 17 Dec. 18 Dec. 19 that’s relevant to today’s completion program as one that is specially 8:00 a.m. 10:30 Classes 8:30 Classes 2:00 Classes 9:30 Classes student.” MWF MWF MWF MWF The basis that the com­ designed to meet the MTWF MTWF MTRF MTWF mittee worked from was needs of working adults “What do we want our who have more than 60 10:30 a.m. 9:30 Classes 1:00 Classes 10:30 Classes 2:00 Classes graduates to look like and credit hours and are TR MWR TR TR to know when they returning to college after 4:00 Classes leave?” an extended absence. MWR This was also the basis The degree completion 2:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:30 Classes 11:30 Classes 3:00 Classes of the last re-evaluation program will be present­ TR MWF TR MWF of the program, but has ed to the full faculty for MWRF been revisited. final approval Tuesday. 7:00 p.m. Monday Night Tuesday Night Wednesday Night Thursday Night “There was nothing nec­ Classes Classes Classes Classes essarily wrong with our old system,” Eells said. Mac grad lands Mercedes-Benz internship in Germany

Luke Chennell______historically significant auto­ States, instructing owners Editor in Chief mobiles, ranging from and prospective owners on 1930s models to a modem the proper care, mainte­ Nate Lander,’02, returns replica of the first automo­ nance and operation of the from Fellbach, Germany, bile that Karl Benz ever pro­ three-wheeled trike. today with some interesting duced, the Benz Patent “Imagine sitting on top of stories to tell. Motorwagen. your car and driving,” Lander spent six months “The cars and the people Lander said, speaking of the interning at the Mercedes that come through here are operation of the vehicles. Benz Classic Center. amazing,” Lander said. “A lot of people hang on for The internship was set up “I’ve gotten to know more dear life the whole time the as a part of a relationship interesting people since I’ve thing is moving.” Top speed that the college maintains been here than ever before.” is about 20 miles per hour. with the Mercedes Benz The Motorwagen became The trikes aren’t cheap. At

Club of America’s educa­ Lander’s pet project. The $52,000 each, only a privi­ photo by Bryan Gunning tional foundation. Classic Center has under­ leged few own the vehicles. Nate Lander, ‘02, helps Mercedes-Benz buyers learn the operation and Lander expressed interest taken a project to replicate The current production is maintenance of a replica of the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen. as a sophomore restoration the historic vehicle and sell estimated at 100 vehicles, student in going to Germany them to interested car nuts. and after that the company nections to start him on his Internships in the restora­ Metalworks an aluminum to work on older Mercedes- Automotive technology may opt into a contract to career. “If it wasn’t for Mac, tion program currently exist coachbuilder that has been Benz vehicles. Brian being what it was in the produce more, though the the chain of events wouldn’t in several locations, includ­ commissioned to recreate Gunning, director of the 1880s, however, means that future is uncertain. have started,” he said. ing the shop that restores twenty Shelby Cobras. educational foundation, and each Motorwagen requires a Lander hopes that the As a part of the internships Jay Leno’s cars. Others are The internship in Fellbach Robert Vaughn, director of lot of maintenance. internship opportunity at the at McPherson College, Lan­ in the works at locations is anticipated to continue. restoration technology, That’s where Lander came Classic Center will contin­ der’s is just one, says such as the Petersen muse­ Nash Norris, soph., St. John, worked with the Classic in. As an intern, he traveled ue. “It’s going to be a lot Vaughn,. “We see intern­ um in Los Angeles, Calif., is busily taking German Center and secured the around, teaching owners easier for the next person.” ships as a major part of our and at the Henry Ford classes in preparation for a internship for Lander. how to maintain and operate He says his experiences at program here... Nate is a Museum and Greenfield trip overseas. Nothing is While in Germany, Lander their historic toys. He held McPherson College allowed very focused student. He did Village. Another is in the final yet, though Norris says worked on expensive and seminars across the United him the skills and the con­ great.” works at Varn Haegen things look promising.