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2-7-2007 Banner News Andrew Penner

Gracie Fellmet

Steve Fisher

Jessi Hackler

Mary Elizabeth Drahos

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This book is available at Open SPACE @ DMACC: https://openspace.dmacc.edu/banner_news/216 Martial arts prodigy attends Boone Campus In This Issue

Andrew Penner the 2005 National Champion in Sports Writer the heavyweight division for both Folkstyle and Greco-Roman. Televised UFC fights have After Bishop Lynch, Wren made minor celebrities of these spent some time at the Olympic modern gladiators, joining their Training Center in Colorado ranks is DMACC student Justin Springs, CO. Wren Wren has been recruited Wren’s next fight will be at by Cael Sanderson to wrestle at The Art of War I, The Undisputed ISU starting in the 07-08 season. SAC sponsored skiing, p. 3 Arena Fighting Championships, Sanderson found Wren while he in Dallas on March 9. The Art was at his home recovering from of War series is apart of the surgery on his knee and elbow, Ultimate Fighting Championship injuries both sustained at a fight (UFC). The newly formed hosted by the New York Athletic International Fighters Association Club International. (IFA) will have the main event On Jan. 27, Wren competed for their World Heavyweight at in a fight in Spirit Lake, Championship. This event will be IA. The contest was put on by televised on pay-per-view, at 7:30 Miletich Combat Sports from p.m. eastern time. Bettendorf, IA. The Miletich Art of War has nine fights team is known as one of the best Valentine Q&A, p. 5 scheduled, including the nights fight teams in the world. Matches feature fight for the IFA World typically last fifteen minutes, Heavyweight Championship, three five-minute rounds; Wren between former two-time UFC didn’t waste any time, winning Heavyweight Champion, Pedro by knockout in only 44 seconds. “The Rock” Rizzo, and former ‘I like to fight to test my skill ISU football defensive standout against any opponents, so I and UFC Heavyweight Title can push myself past personal Contender, Justin “The Hammer” boundaries,” said Wren. Eilers. On the inside of his arm Wren, a Mixed Martial Arts Wren tattooed the name Rehor. prodigy, will face off against The tattoo is visible to the crowd Men’s Basketball, p. 6 when the official lifts Wren’s Trent Standing, an MMA belt Photo: Contributed holder. Wren’s training partner, arm in victory. Brad Rehor, Justin Wren (top), Boone student, amidst an Ultimate Fighting Eric Schambari, an undefeated a native of Nevada, died of a Championship match. MMA fighter, will also have a heart attack the night before his fight at the Art of War I. seventh Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu title Wren first started wrestling for the state championships, Wren transferred from SW fight, Wren wears the tattoo in his wrestling career as a one man entering unseeded and wrestling Christian to Bishop Lynch High memoriam of his late friend and wrestling team at Southwest the number one seed in the School/Prep College, because mentor. Christian High School. His first round. He pinned his fist the wrestling team at Bishop Wren, a native of Dalla-Fort coach was the Texas state opponent, the tournament’s Lynch was coached by Olympic Worth, is studying Business director for wrestling, Allan number one seed, and didn’t medalists, Kenny Monday and and Sports-marketing here at Rodger. After wrestling for less stop pinning until he was State Kendall Cross. Wren won two DMACC. Phantom of the Opera, p. 7 than a year Wren had qualified Champion. more state championships and Home-schooled student takes DMACC classes Gracie Fellmet community groups. “I’ve been tied in to precise curriculum. Banner Staff Writer on basketball and baseball teams, If a child is a reader, they can golf teams through Ogden High read anything they want to learn It has been said that variety School, led music for a youth about, and those who aren’t as is the spice of life. Daniel group, and served in volunteer fond of reading can do more Rinehart is a young man who work.” hands-on projects such as science has lived a life of variety and Eighteen year old Rinehart experiments.” opportunities. Rinehart has has taken seven semesters at Janney stressed that, “Every grown up in a loving home DMACC, racking up college family is different. All children environment being home- credits from the age of fifteen. learn and understand differently. schooled with eight sisters and By the end of this semester, he Some families are very one brother. He has cherished could, by credits, be considered a structured, and some work on the opportunity to have a close sophomore. “Going to DMACC week by week plans, while others relationship with his entire has given me the opportunity are very free-formed.” family. “Being home-schooled, to do things I would never be Rinehart, who grew up on I’ve been able to golf a lot more, able to otherwise, helped me to Photos: Gracie Fellmet a farm, is able to translate his help my dad on the farm with be closer to my whole family, Daniel Rinehart studies for his classes at DMACC and for his time at home directly into a harvest, and do farmers market. have the freedom to express my home-schooling. college major. “I am currently I’m able to spend a lot of time beliefs, and not be distracted Coordinator, is that “children environment. “A student who specializing in Turf-grass with my family, and that’s nice,” by some of the things public- get a lot more time with their works well one on one, whether Management and getting a said Rinehart. schoolers are.” parents. They need their parents!” with a parent or a supervisor horticulture degree…hoping Rinehart, like most home- One of the biggest benefits Many home-schooled is able to [study one on one]. to be a superintendent at a golf schooled students, has been to home-schooled students, students feel that they have been They’re also able to work at an course.” able to take advantage of according to Nancy Janney, able to take advantage of their appropriate pace. Some work extracurricular activities and Homeschool Assistance less constrained educational faster than others. A child is not DMACC Banner News Boone Campus 2.7.07 Page 2 DMACC considers SAC sponsors Wild Wednesdays Jessi Hackler DMACC student Jordan of the faculty/staff division was Banner Staff Writer Funkhouser, after making 3 out Rebecca Funke who sank 5 of smoking ban of 6 putts, had this to say about her 6 putts. Coach Krafcisin who Wild Wednesdays are back! his involvement, “I can do better. was there to join in the action Hosted by the Student Activities The game is really awesome, said, “I’m looking forward to ISU reviews similar policy Council, different activities though it makes me really mad at trying.” will be held each Wednesday. the same time.” Funkhouser was The next Wild Wednesday The first of the Wednesday one of the four student division activities will be held on Feb 7. Steve Fisher as deadly as smoking. Bar and festivities to be held was Putt winners in the tournament. The event will be the Home Run Banner Staff Writer restaurant employees, even those Putt Golf in the Courter Center The four student division Derby and will be held in the who don’t smoke, may still be on Jan 31. Twenty-four students winners of the competition gym. Around the country smoking at risk, if their employer allows participated in the putting contest were Joseph Maduol, Jordan bans are being instituted in public patrons to smoke. with SAC member Anjie McGee Funkhouser, Megan Homan, facilities, bars, restaurants, and Gina Ryan, an employee of supervising the event. and Clayton Weber. The winner college campuses. Smoking Rookies Sports Bar and Grille, elicits any number of reactions, said “Smoking should be banned whether your pro-smoking, anti- for health reasons, due to all the smoking, or just don’t care. studies of cancer and second The current rule at DMACC hand smoke I do not have a requires smokers to be no closer problem with smoking, but being than 25 feet from the building a former smoker it makes it Sudoku while smoking. Iowa State has a difficult to not smoke when I go similar rule on its campus, which to bars.” prohibits smoking within 25 Many students feel smoking feet of outdoor eating areas, bus should be more controlled in shelters and ticket booths. public. Chris Tott, ISU student ISU has plans to make their and non smoker, said, “Smoking campus completely smoke free is anyone’s choice but with all by 2009. Recently, a complete the recent studies of the danger smoking ban on all DMACC of second hand smoke, it makes property has been suggested. sense that they would make anti- The proposal has sparked debate smoking laws. Not to mention it amongst the student population would be nice to come home not in Ames, but has been largely smelling like an ash tray.” accepted as a good decision. The Some students, claiming 25 foot ‘halo’ rule potential total individual rights, feel that it is ban on smoking at ISU will be not the government’s place to say enforced by the Department of what can and cannot be done by Public Safety. businesses. Clint Pickard, an ISU Smoking is illegal in all student, said, “The government public areas, but there are shouldn’t decide what a business exceptions. Smoking is permitted can and cannot do. If people in restaurants from 8:30 PM- don’t like the smoke, they won’t 6 AM if the establishment go where the smoke is.” designates an area. If non- Iowa isn’t the only state alcoholic sales are less than proposing smoking bans for 10% of an establishment’s total public facilities. California and sales, smoking may be permitted New York already have strict all day, if the establishment so regulations on smoking. In those chooses. states, smoking is prohibited in The bans on smoking are all bars and restaurants, at all not only for customers who don’t times. Smoking in Europe is appreciate a smoky environment. also being restricted; countries They are also being instituted like Ireland and France are to create a cleaner, healthier considering laws to ban smoking working environment for in all public places. employees. Studies show that Difficulty: Challenging Courtesy: www.sudoku-puzzles.net second hand smoke can be just To play Sudoku, enter the digits 1-9 in each cell of the 9x9 grid until every region (3x3 grid), row, and column contains only one appearance of each digit.

ANSWERS this week’s puzzle DMACC Banner News Boone Campus 2.7.07 Page 3 Forest Whitaker takes best actor at SAG, Golden Globes Jessi Hackler was very different from any Idi Amin,” explained Whitaker. nominee Sean Penn, and Emmy portrayed a bewildered British Banner Staff Writer of his past roles. He has been “You cannot ignore the fact that winner Anthony Edwards in Soldier. cast as gentler and more placid hundreds of thousands of people “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” Whitaker has been involved characters in previous films. died during his reign. You can’t Whitaker was born in Texas, in producing and directing films Forest Whitaker took the Whitaker’s character required tell the story of this man without and raised in California. He of his own. He directed “Waiting award for best actor for his role a lot of research and study recognizing that. Now, in Uganda originally attended collage to to Exhale” in 1995 and “Hope as Ugandan president Idi Amin of Amin’s personal history there’s a different social strata. play football and then went on to Floats” in 1998. in “The Last King of Scotland” to achieve the character of Now there are businessmen that explore acting after studying to In 2006 Whitaker had a at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Idi Amin. In an interview on weren’t there before, and there’s become an operatic tenor. recurring roll on the FX series Awards. National Public Radio, Whitaker a lot of things that occurred that Whitaker first earned a name “The Shield.” Whitaker accepted the said, “I submerged myself in all also give the Ugandans a sense of for himself when he appeared Whitaker’s role in “The Last award very modestly. “It’s been the information I could find on pride also about this man.” in “The Color of Money” in King of Scotland” has garnered an amazing ride, not a ride I’m Idi Amin.” Whitaker has come a long 1986, in which he played the much critical acclaim and a well used to. I’ve never had it,” said “The people of Uganda way since his early days in film. roll of a clever hustler, and “The deserved best actor award from Whitaker. T:7.25 in have really mixed feelings about He appeared with future Oscar Crying Game” in 1992, where he the SAG. His role as a feared dictator

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I don’t really do anything for I don’t’ have any plans. I don’t have any ladies to get Well it’s my anniversary so I it. I don’t feel that you should Probably just hang out with any thing for. probably better do something have to do anything for it. roommates. Flowers would be for it. Probably go to dinner nice, though. Roses. and get her flowers.

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515-263-2810 Q 800-444-6083 Q www.gvc.edu DMACC Banner opinion Boone Campus 2.7.07 Page 7 I am woman, Phantom of the Opera dazzles yet again hear me roar Eden Hinrichs The thunderous voice of Banner Staff Writer the Phantom gave chills as his obsession reached murderous Nearly 21 years ago the first proportions. His notorious “Phantom of the Opera” burst mischief on behalf of his love on stage in London, dazzling created a clearer window into the theatre world. “Phantom” his madness and solitude. The won seven Tony awards, passion and pain of the Phantom including Best Musical, and lured the audience deeper into his raked in a record $18 million. world and quickened sympathy Mary Elizabeth Drahos The charm and appeal of Gaston for our antihero. Award-Winning Columnist Leroux’s masterpiece had been The Viscount De Changy, portrayed on film five times played by Micheal Gillis, did Most people end their weeks before Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Photo: Eden Hinrichs little to endear himself to the extravagant rendition hit the audience, appearing to be driven by working, going on a date, or “Phantom of the Opera” was performed at Stephens Auditorium. going out with friends. I ended stage, forever changing the face more by a desire for control than mine by ending a relationship of Broadway musicals. The by love for Christine. Overall, and quitting my job-all in the special effects, unparalleled by the air; the curtain opened to was awash in an eerie blend of the cast amused and intrigued, same sentence. How is that their predecessors, created an the quiet dignity of the aged colors and darkness. Impressive creating eager anticipation as possible? My boyfriend was my explosive atmosphere sweeping Viscount De Changy purchasing special effects and the Phantom’s events unfolded. boss. Ouch. the audience into a frenzy. The a poster of opera production of seduction of Christine, played This impressive performance I can hear some of you temptation to view a production “Hannibal” and a mysterious by Marni Raab, effectively drew of one of the most beloved and inwardly sighing and thinking, with so such prestige makes music box. With the rising of the the audience into this tumultuous memorable musicals of our time ‘dude, you should’ve NEVER reviewing this classic no less chandelier, layers of time are torn drama. Although Raab’s portrayal is sure to create fans of even the even started that!’ But I couldn’t than irresistible. back, bringing the world of opera of Christine initially appeared most reluctant theater-goers; its resist. Love conquers all, right? As the distinguished to the audience. cold and aloof, the second half hauntingly beautiful melodies I know that wasn’t the characters took the stage there The Phantom, played by brought a revival of the original echoing in their hearts and minds traditional fun-filled way to was an electric chemistry in the charismatic John Cudia, character’s verve. long after the curtain drop. celebrate a Friday night, but strangely I feel like I’m starting Wolves of part of my life all over again. I Diary of Samantha - Part Two get a clean slate. As I spent the next day in Anarchy Editor’s Note: “The Diary of end of the conversation we had an integral part of my life. a half-hungover state, spending Jessi Hackler Samantha” is a fictionalized exchanged addresses. I promised After dealing with that mess money on cute clothes, I realized account of a true story. It to see her next time I came back I picked up the phone and called that this may be happening for is contributed to the Banner home; she promised to call me my Aunt Jane. Secretly I prayed We are ravenous wolves a reason. I have now cleared the and is published on condition once a week and I promised to for the answering machine so Venturing out across this anonymity. A new installment do the same. I felt good about my that I could be spared some way for my true Mr. Right; and desolate terrain I’m now able to find a job that Feeding upon the mindless will run in each issue of the new found relationship with my humiliation; I was never very gives me the hours, and pay, that sheep Banner this semester. previously unknown family but I lucky. “Hello? Aunt Jane?” I want and need. And converting the knew this feeling would be short I was surprised at how soft So even though that Friday stragglers into shepherds I paced around for a day or lived. and calm her voice was. My night was spent with gut- so wondering if I should call my As I picked up the phone to mother and Aunt Mary had very wrenching, choking sobs, I got We are those who came Aunt Jane. I stared at the phone call my mother I prepared myself similar voices, similar tones through it for the better. I can first as if it was some bizarre piece of for the worst. and attitudes; but Jane’s was Driving out leased auto- be the bigger person who rises equipment meant to inflict pain. I “Mom, I have something so different. She told me about mobiles recalled briefly that my estranged to tell you. I need you to hear my cousins, second and third (I above it all instead of lamenting Messing up the corporate on what is wrong with me. American system father had contacted me a few me out.” I took a breath, braced couldn’t believe I had cousins!!!). Don’t get me wrong, he can And paving the way to an weeks earlier by commenting on myself and just went for it. “I’ve She asked about my life, about still kiss my ass since he was innovative philosophy one of my dead online journals been talking with Aunt Mary and my accomplishments, and about being a major jerk through it all. untouched for years. I refused to Aunt Jane−” I had barely spoken who I was. I told her everything He refused to sit down like adults Stray away from the flock answer him. Why should I? their names before my mother I could. Her voice was chocked and talk things out. When we did And you shall not be I began kicking thoughts started screaming. Thankfully, I with tears of pride, tears of love. start talking things out, I started eaten like the rest around in my head about my pulled the phone away in time to I was amazed that she was so But rather you will truly crying, and he stormed out of relatives in another country; save myself from a ruptured ear proud of me; the niece she’d live to see the grand I knew that they talked to my drum. never met, the niece who, until the room. I know I looked like revolution a weakling since I was crying, We are the uprising, the Aunt Mary every week, just as As the screaming turned to only recently, presumed her dead. but that does not give anyone the insurrection they talked to my mother every sobbing, she begged me to stop We talked for over an hour about right to get mad at me. week. At that moment it dawned talking to them. She accused me anything and everything we He would also start talking on me that I would have to tell of conspiring to bring her misery, could think of, chicly avoiding to me like things were normal, my mother I was talking to “the she accused them of trying to my mother of course. and we would be flirting and The Color of Rust aunts”. But first I would have to corrupt her daughter’s mind, she As the days went by we having fun. After a few minutes Julianne Hamil talk to my Aunt Jane. called me a follower and a traitor. talked more and more often. I he would just stop talking; then The conversation resembled I took her insults and accusations started to wonder what would he would abruptly say he has to Under the Misty Moonlight a dialogue between strangers. We without a word of defense for my come of our relationship. Would go and not talk to me for days on Illuminating a powder glow talked about the weather, some self or my ”co-conspirators.” I I finally have the family I had end. You blew light deep inside family (tastefully leaving out my told her, very calmly, that I would always wanted or would this be Now, it is even harder on A soul I try to hide mother of course) I told her about continue to talk to my aunts; I just another line on a long list of me because I have the kind of my good grades and she said she tried to assure her that she was tragedies? attitude that makes me want You fill me completely was very proud of me. By the my mother and would always be the last word in a fight or Tickling my toes conversation. With the abrupt end I still feel your breath Spring 2007 Banner Staff of our conversation HE got the As it caressed my neck February 7, 2006 last word and I am left forcing From the depths of my heart myself not to call him. So far apart Tim Larson Editor-in-Chief The Boone Banner is a student I may feel like things aren’t From where it should remain Jason Munday Layout & Design Editor newspaper published bi-weekly going to look up for me right Julianne Hamil Business Manager at Des Moines Area Community away, but if I give it time, my Divided by space and time Eden Hinrichs Photographer College, 1125 Hancock Dr., Boone, feelings for him will disappear. I Worlds apart or so it seems Joseph Maduol Photographer Iowa 50036. am strong enough to get through The distance between us Andrew Penner Sports Writer this. I am not going to let a guy Can’t stop my dreams Mary Elizabeth Drahos Opinion Editor Letters to the editor should be no who made me feel bad get the Jessi Hackler Assistant Design Editor longer than 250 words and may be best of me. Of hoping you’ll see Liz Jay Copy Editor submitted to [email protected]. As 1970’s singer Helen That I want to be Steve Fisher Staff Writer Reddy said, “I am strong, I am The one who gets to please Isaac Rittman Sports Writer invincible, I am woman.” Your every need Quinttez Gillespie Sports Writer Kyle Moore Sports Writer DMACC Banner Feature Boone Campus 2.7.07 Page 8 Horoscopes

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Have you been feeling particularly rebellious lately? You may want to carry some amethyst to keep calm! Before you target authority figures to vent this frustration realize jail is no place like home. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – If you have been holding back the That’s just progression on your major projects, stop! Instant gratification only comes from masturbation, you need to work for your success! Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) – Happy Birthday Aquarius! Inspiration is the name of your game this week. Listen to your mentors and intelligent friends to find clues of how to score more gifts. Pisces (Feb.19-March 20) – Feeling foggy and weighted down with personal decisions? Others opinions might come across as white how I roll! noise, you might want to just sit on it until the air is clear. Aries (March 21-April 19) – You may think your delay is justified because you need better information. Quit stalling and send your pics! Taurus (April 20-May 20) - When an interesting prospect catches your desire remember to be charming and they will be fascinated. Remember what is true for the Gemini is true for you too! Gemini (May 21-June 21) – Keep your pants on! The only true side affects to sex are empty promises, STD’s (STI’s) and babies. Guys only want what they can’t have! Cancer (June 22-July 22) – Boundaries make buddies bond beautifully. Stick to your side of the fence and your relationships might make sense. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) – Today you will feel stretched thin. It’s important you stay on track, you might have money ridding on this one. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Be socially aware this week, family members might want to “hug things out.” Don’t be surprised when this makes you grow emotionally. It’s not the gas, just the way the planets are arranged. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – Right now you are wanting to play and be creative more than you want to work. If you don’t buckle down and get your work done, this will bite you in the ass! Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) - You are normally a great listener, not a speaker. That is why you are great at giving direction through advise. Today your non sexual services will be in huge demand. Don’t be afraid to show people these skills. Valentine’s Day is CRAP Mary Elizabeth Drahos easily get into a restaurant, and Opinion Editor your love will appreciate it even I’m ready to finish my education so I can be the more. For all of those men out I am not a pessimist on V- big kahuna. With Peru State’s convenient online there who feel they HAVE to do Day because I am single (even or buy something nice for their though I am). Even when I was programs and accelerated 8-week online courses, girls, I have one question; Why? married, I didn’t like it. I think it Valentine’s Day is just a day is a holiday that Hallmark made I’ll get there even faster. And @ only $130 per that pressures people to spend up just because there wasn’t lots of money to show their a real holiday to buy candies, credit hour I’ll save me some Benjamins. lovers that they care, even though cards, and cute little teddy bears they have 364 OTHER perfectly for. Earn a bachelors degree online in good days to do it (for a lot So, men out there, if you are cheaper). still reading, do not be seduced Liberal Arts by the pressure of your love and Management Why not surprise your love Business Administration, emphases in on a day like July 26? There is the Hallmark corporation. Just Psychology nothing special going on that day. say no to Valentine’s day! Criminal Justice, emphases in Accounting Roses will be cheaper, you can Administration Marketing Counseling Human Performance and Systems Management Computer Management Information Systems

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