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Volume 92, Issue 2 PECTATORSeptember 28, 2007 S THE STUDENTS’ VOICE SINCE 1916 NEWS BRIEFS Tradition vs. trend: Vote for faculty teaching awards the debate over black An award is given an- nually to a non-tenured faculty member and a Students claim black looks better, but what about tradition? tenured faculty mem- ber, in recognition of excellence in teaching JORDAN SHAY ourselves, which is why it’s and serivce to students. News Editor so important to keep colors Submit nominations consistent,” said LaMonte to Laura Eells by noon “Yes! Black and red go Rothrock, dean of students. on Oct. 3. well together.” Rothrock said that “no- Nominatin letters “It would give more op- body’s necessarily against should explain why the tions for uniforms.” adding black,” but questions faculty member is de- “White gets too dirty.” if the addition will change serving of the award. “Black just looks nice.” the college’s image. All of these were common Rothrock said McPherson responses in a recent Spec- College has not yet created a First Nighter tickets tator survey conducted of name for themselves in terms for $60 students, faculty and staff, of marketing, and changing asking, “Would you support things would make this job The theatre depart- the color black being used even harder. ment is offering student unrestricted on sports uni- “We want all of our print First Nighter member- forms?” materials, all of our uni- ships for $60. Among those surveyed, the forms and everything to be

The membership in- Photo by Benjamin Denton question of black being used consistent,” Rothrock said. cludes admission to six more in sports uniforms is “So when we send a mailing shows and five dinners Carol Allen, fr., Oskaloosa, picks up trash in the bleach- one-sided, to say the least. out and people see our ma- made by students and ers after a volleyball game last week. Seventy-two “yes” an- terial, they know it’s from overseen by the owners swers, two “no’s,” one McPherson College.” of Amic’s Restaurant. “maybe” and one “I don’t Rothrock said that while For more in- care,” painted the story in certain colors are trendy, formation, email Sport Center black and white. Photo by Adrielle Harvey thousands of alumni have theatre@mcpherson. Most student-athletes sup- Ryan Cobble, fr., Newcastle, seen the colors of red and edu port the idea of black being Okla., cheers during a foot- white for over a century. sees effects of used in greater quantities as ball game. The cheerlead- The black debate might Global warming far as uniforms go. ers’ mostly black uniforms seem familiar from last year. presentation Oct. 9 “I don’t see why not, it’s are only temporary. A group called the Student already in so much of the Athletic Advisory Commit- Dr. Ed Cook presents work study cuts uniforms anyway,” said “I think we should use tee was formed last May to on Global Warming at Steve Dickinson, sr., Rancho black because it’s an intimi- prepare a proposal to send to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. COURTNEY BOHNENBLUST This year, there are still Cordova, Calif., who is a dating color,” said softball the Intercollegiate Athletic 9 at the First Congre- Spectator Staff four students in charge of member of the football team. player Taylor Parsons, jr., Committee about the use of gational United Church cleaning after games, but “My high school colors were Westminster, Colo. “It’s also black in uniforms. of Christ. The church The recent cut in stu- the other responsibilities red, black and white, so I a good accent color.” SAAC was comprised of is located at 224 S. dent work study jobs in were given to assistant know the colors go good to- The dance team and cheer- a student rep from each sport Maple. the Sport Center has cre- coaches so that they are gether.” leading team have run into selected by a coach, along For more information, ated confusion among full time. Dan Erb, sr., Timken, is problems trying to find red with Nathalea Stephenson, contact Pastor Ken Ste- students, parents, faculty Other student work on the basketball team and and white uniforms. During associate athletic director, phens at 241-6057. and staff. study jobs filled include agrees. the Student Government As- and Rothrock. Some speculate funds ball persons, line judges “I think black goes well sociation meeting on Sept. The IAC’s response was Give your car some and jobs are being taken and score keepers. with our colors, so I don’t 23, SGA President Eric Sader that the proposal was not so TLC away from student work- The goal behind this see what the big problem is,” read an e-mail from former different to the actual policy ers. change is not to take Erb said. dance team member Patricia in place. The SACC has not The C.A.R.S. Club Some are concerned away student jobs, said Another aspect of the push Goering, sr., McPherson. met again to discuss the re- invites students, faculty with the poor mainte- LaMonte Rothrock, dean for black is the common be- “Speaking directly from sponse. and staff to their Tues- nance in the Sport Center, of students and athletic lief that it scares the other experience from trying to Rothrock said the next day evening car washes. including the trash not director, but to get “the team. pick uniforms for the dance meeting of the SACC will be Prices are: being taken out, the lobby professionals on campus “It just looks better and team, I think it is ridiculous within the next few weeks. Wash $10 in disarray and a disorga- to be around the students it’s more intimidating,” said that black was not an op- “We’ll go from there to see Wash & Interior $15 nized weight room. all day.” Danna Gordon, soph., New- tion,” Goering said. “Trying how they want to respond to Wash, Wax, & Interior Still others question the Usually, the assistant ton, who is on the volleyball to find quality and flattering it,” Rothrock said. $25 reasoning behind the new coaches would not be on team. uniforms with these restric- Rothrock said the other big Contact Mariah Cobe- system. campus until around 4:30 The softball team has been tions was very difficult.” consideration is the cost of rly or Jon Nadeu for In the past, four student p.m., but now they are on lobbying for black uniform Although it’s easy for ev- new uniforms. more information or to workers were responsible campus full time. pants since last year, but eryone to cheer for black, “Our uniforms are on a set up a time. for vacuuming, taking out these would violate the rule they might reconsider if con- rotation of 3-4 years,” Ro- the trash and cleaning up Please see CUTS, page 8 of no more than 15 percent fronted with the college’s after games. of the uniform consisting of viewpoint. Please see BLACK, page 8 Bowling night black. “We’re trying to market discontinued

Due to an irreconcia- ble difference with the Wait a minute, we have a motto? bowling alley, SAB has decided not to renew their contract for bowl- The scoop on what “Career-oriented liberal arts” really means ing on the first Friday of every month. Instead, SAB will host ASHLEY ANDREWS motto. McPherson College has “real world.” Students have one big event each Spectator Staff “I thought it was scholar- academic majors that have a greater chance for jobs by month. ship, service and participa- I thought (our significant career options. participating in an intern- On Oct. 5, all students McPherson College sends tion,” said Robby Tobias, motto) was scholar- Most majors now have an ship. ‘‘ship, service and are invited to a ‘70’s out thousands and thousands jr., Conrad, Iowa. emphasis option that ensures An internship allows a stu- disco roller skating of pamphlets each year to Like Tobias, many others participation. a student will have a job for dent to use their classroom night. prospective students with thought the same. the future. Classes within knowledge in a real-life situ- Transportation will information about the school While “To develop whole – Robby ’’Tobias these majors help point stu- ation. It also helps the stu- be provided. Look and what it can do for them. persons through scholarship, dents toward careers that are dent see if they even enjoy for more information The “motto” underneath participation and service” affiliated with their major. their field of work before by email next week. McPherson College says is the mission statement of oriented liberal arts means. For example, the mathemat- diving into something they “Career-oriented liberal McPherson College, career- “It is a market niche,” ics major has subjects that may not like for the rest of arts.” What exactly does that oriented liberal arts is a good Wiens said. “It’s broken are focused towards prepar- their life. mean? statement to use alongside down into three parts, aca- ing educators of math. While 91 percent of stu- When asking students this the name of the college. demic majors with career- Internships offered at dents at McPherson College question, many were left Chris Wiens, director of related options, internships McPherson College are speechless. Some had no career services, puts a final and career-related work- a huge part of a student’s Please see MOTTO, page 8 idea that the college had a definition on what career- shops and services.” success to find a job in the 2 The Spectator Viewpoints September 28, 2007

LEAD EDITORIAL Smokey’s Tales of Wierd Science Shout It Out supports multiple viewpoints

THE “SHOUT IT OUT” SECTION OF THE EDITO- RIAL PAGES IS VERY POPULAR BECAUSE IT IS A SIMPLE WAY TO BE HEARD ON AN ISSUE ISSUE: Student voice IMPORTANT TO YOU. IT IS outlet THE FIRST PLACE THAT MANY OUR POSITION: STUDENTS GO TO WHEN THEY We will FIRST OPEN A NEW ISSUE. continue to give a voice to THE SPECTATOR RECEIVES less popular FAR MORE COMMENTS THAN positions and CAN BE PRINTED AND DECI- sometimes SIONS MUST BE MADE ON ctrovercial positions. WHAT TO PRINT. THE PRO- CESS FOR SELECTING THE COMMENTS TO PUBLISH IS TAKEN SERIOUSLY. THE SHOUT IT OUT BOX IS ROUTINELY EMPTIED AND THE COMMENTS GO THROUGH AN INITIAL RE- VIEW TO WEED OUT RUDE, UNINTELLIGIBLE, REPETI- TIVE, NAGGING, AND HATEFUL REMARKS. WE ARE CAMPUS FORUM LOOKING FOR INTELLIGENT, FUNNY, AND SOCIALLY SIGNIFICANT COMMENTS. WE ARE ESPECIALLY SENSITIVE TO POINTS OF Student Partner Is Needed We live here, eat here, work here, Letters to the Editor Policy VIEW THAT FALL IN THE MINORITY. THIS IS NOT FOR play here, obviously go to school here, Our college is more than a business and heck, a few of us even start fami- Campus Forum provides a public SENSATIONALISM BUT FOR REPRESENTATION OF LESS in which we are merely customers. lies here. This is largely our world, forum for student opinion. The follow- POPULAR POSITIONS. TO PASS THESE VIEWS OFF AS Our college is a community. far more than a simple school. ing policy guides the publication of INSIGNIFICANT OR TRITE WOULD BE A HORRIBLE Yes, we are a private institution. Is it so much then, to ask that we all letters to the editor. MISTAKE ON OUR PART. THESE ARE THE VIEWS THAT Yes, students do not directly possess are aware of the discussions and pro- l The Spectator does not publish immense governing power. However, cesses that directly affect our lives, unsigned letters except in extraor- KEEP A SOCIETY FROM BEING STAGNANT. why only meet minimum require- our world? We think not. dinary circumstances. T IS OUR JOB TO CREATE AWARENESS AND BE IN I - ments when instead an organization The Student Government Associa- l Editors reserve the right to edit FORMATIVE. BY PUBLISHING THESE VIEWPOINTS IT can strive to pursue what is right, not tion does not wish to be a “watch- letters for accuracy, wordiness, IS INEVITABLE THAT WE WILL UPSET SOMEONE AND solely what is necessary? dog” of the school. We wish to be a poor taste, and potentiallly libelous We are the community of McPher- partner in it. statements. The editors will notify SOMETIMES MANY SOMEONES. son College, a community that ad- Blind obedience and reporting ran- writers of substantive changes. WE PUBLISHED A REMARK IN THE LAST ISSUE THAT ministration, faculty, and staff have dom suspicions to the Board of Trust- Letters to the editor may SOME CONSIDER OFFENSIVE. “IF YOU ATTEND MAC repeatedly declared themselves to ees is not our idea of community. Co- be attached in e-mail to YOU HAVE TO LOVE WHITE PEOPLE!” foster. operation and openness is. [email protected] Students do not purchase an educa- or dropped in campus mail. WE UNDERSTOOD THAT SOME PEOPLE WOULD tion. Students experience an educa- Cordially, TAKE OFFENSE TO THIS COMMENT. AT THE SAME tion. Student Government Association TIME, NOT PUBLISHING THIS COMMENT WOULD BE AN OFFENSE TO FREE SPEECH AND ALL THOSE WHO HOLD ANY MINORITY OPINION. PUBLISHING THIS COMMENT HAS RAISED THE IRE Change to career-oriented focus was wise OF SOME PEOPLE, BUT IT HAS ALSO HIGHLIGHTED SOME ALREADY EXISTING RACIAL TENSION. When universities first McPherson College’s deci- Also, the entire purpose PROBLEMS DO NOT GO AWAY WHEN THEY ARE IG- came into being, they ex- sion to change from of the college had to NORED. THEY SLOWLY FESTER UNTIL SOMETHING isted strictly for the benefit a liberal arts col- be revamped and TRIGGERS A REACTION. IN THIS CASE, SOMETHING of the royalty and court. I lege to a ca- redirected. This THAT WAS WRITTEN IN A NEWSPAPER. am talking about a long time reer-oriented was doubt- ago–before the Renaissance. liberal arts lessly hard THIS COMMENT WAS VIEWED BY SOME AS NEGA- It was considered that the college is work. But it TIVELY RACIAL. NOT EVERYONE FEELS THAT WAY. king and those governing a wise one. must be seen WE RECEIVE RACIAL STATEMENTS ON A REGULAR the people ought to be able In truth, it as rewarding BASIS. MANY OF THESE ARE NOT FIT FOR PRINT BE- to read. It was good for them brings about work. to be well-rounded in order the best of Therefore, in CAUSE OF THEIR HATEFUL OR MALICIOUS CONTENT. to properly lead the country. the two worlds addition to learn- THERE NOW EXISTS AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY Also, the people in the cler- of the noblemen ing Shakespearean TO HAVE A MEANINGFUL DISCUSSION ABOUT RACISM gy were literate, so that they and the serfs: we have sonnets and the history ALL BECAUSE ONE PERSON MADE A PUBLISHABLE could read the scriptures. Alyson Holman the opportunity to be well- of the Revolutionary War, Books were scarce and ex- rounded, wise individuals we are taught how to write a COMMENT THAT CAN BE INTERPRETED IN MANY pensive to come by, pains- as well as being apprenticed resume, how to dress for an WAYS. WE URGE STUDENTS TO VOICE THEIR OPIN- takingly hand-written by erature. into a trade that will help us interview or business meet- IONS WHILE PEOPLE ARE LISTENING. monks. With the coming Where am I going with earn money. An internship ing, what silverware to use YOUR LIFE EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE AND YOUR of the Renaissance, the al- this? Well, we are no longer is effectively an apprentice- during a business dinner and lowance for education had medieval kings, educating ship, after all. how to direct our conversa- REACTIONS ARE LARGELY BASED ON THOSE EXPE- spread to those who were in ourselves for the good of the Not only this, but the aca- tion in formal settings. RIENCES. LETTING OTHERS KNOW YOUR FEELINGS the upper class, but not nec- people we rule. We are not demic part of our education Though this system is not CAN INCREASE AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY TO essarily nobles. More people noble-people getting an edu- is coordinated with our ca- perfect (I have yet to even YOUR VIEWPOINT. were taught to read. cation simply because that is reer choosing–geared in the hear of a course called “How However, the highest form what is done. We are not poor direction of being educated to get published 101”), it is of education was reserved serfs either, needing to learn for a career we will enjoy. a beneficial change and a for those who could afford how to hammer at a forge at This change impacts the necessary one, so that peo- it. Those who could not were age twelve. Since we are not students in ways that some ple can enter the work force apprenticed in a trade–black- looking forward to grand in- consider negative. I am cer- with the working knowledge smithing, leather working or heritances that will allow us tain that not all students find to manage their careers and farming. They did not have to maintain huge estates, we freshman and sophomore the wisdom to keep growing the time or the money to at- must learn a trade. seminar classes to be thrill- as men and women of char- tend discussions about lit- Thus, it appears that ing. acter.

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The idea of adding black black in their uniform to mix official school color. that black matches extreme- as an official McPherson things up a little. Last year, our dodgeball ly well with red, it is a color College color has often So why can’t we add black T-shirts were a kiwi green that students enjoy having. To contribute to Shout !It been discussed over the past to our colors? A few years color and it was brought to They want to be able to have Out! put your shout in the couple of years. Many stu- back Student Activities my attention that we were variety when they show off submission box in Hoff- dents feel that the addition Board gave away some nice, technically not supposed to their McPherson College man Student Union. of black would be a positive black long-sleeved shirts to have a color other than red spirit. attribute to uniforms as well students, faculty and staff. or gray. Black should become an as McPherson College mem- The shirts were very popu- Being part of an organiza- official color because it adds Well, what about the orabilia. lar and every day I still see tion like SAB, we want to another element that stu- other cultures at the There are only so many people on campus wearing provide students with things dents can work with when school? red T-shirts that one person them. that they’ll enjoy, such as they show their support for can own before they start Students have made many Mac T-shirts for selected campus events. second guessing if they want comments about these black events. However, we are I hope that the addition Who likes sausage? any more Mac apparel. Be- Megan McKnight shirts and they ask me why limited with our creativity happens and that I am here sides everyday wear, some we don’t have more made. because we can only offi- when it does. Because if I athletes have brought up the I cannot speak on behalf of As the president of SAB, I cially use red or gray. am, you will definitely be OMG, the terrorists subject of their uniforms; any athletes, however I have want to tell them we are or- I would love to see black as seeing some more festive blew up McDonalds! they want to be able to wear heard a few of them mention dering more, but I can’t do an official color of McPher- SAB freebies. black socks, shirts or pants. they want to be able to wear that until black becomes an son College. Besides the fact He wants me back. Hoffman basement should be a gathering place What should I do? Continuous lawn SHAUN GRIFFIN solve some problems that students, it is not that the got Halo 3. mowing… the new Ad Design Manager concerned students else- college is unwilling to do Ideas such as a coffee fad! where on campus. The base- anything with the basement. Socializing house, arcade, study rooms, The Dogpound that used to ment was cleared out and It actually seems like the on campus went offices, bowling alley, etc. be in the basement of Hoff- made into what you see to- complete opposite. ‘‘from going to the could be done at a cost. Of Your mom likes my man Student Union was not day. The college just doesn’t basement of the course that cost would need mohawk. only a place to socialize, Student Government As- want to invest our money student union for to be SGA funded, budgeted but was an option offered sociation got their room, into something that we some pool to going for next year, or otherwise by Sedexho as part of a stu- off-campus students got a would not use, but instead next door where funded. White team needs to dent’s meal plan. computer lab and an area invest it in a way that solves your friend ust got Although I am partial to start cleaning the Sport The Dogpound offered was created for chapel and problems on campus that we Halo 3. the coffee house idea, I real- Center again - looks burgers and fries throughout meetings. keep bringing up. ly just want to see the space and smells dirty! Miss the day and in the late eve- Also, pool tables and ping- These days those concerns ’’ better utilized. white team? ning when the cafeteria was pong tables were moved to have been more residence room, we have DVD play- SGA has been working the closed. residence halls where they life-related, such as laundry ers, video games, laptops, past few years to come up About four years ago, the would get used more and a machines and parking. radios, couches, refrigera- with a proposal that would The professor knows Dogpound hours were cut quiet room was furnished by The question is what do tors and everything you need make better use of the space, the material. When back due to little use by the a donor. students want that they don’t at the push of a button. but has yet to succeed. What you present, talk to the students. Nowadays the basement is already have? When the Socializing on campus it will take to bring change to class, not the profes- The following year a board largely regarded as wasted Dogpound was popular the went from going to the base- the basement of the student sor. of students and faculty de- space. only TV in the dorm sat in ment of the student union union is an idea that gets a cided to close the Dogpound After speaking with the main lobby. Today we for some pool to going next majority of the campus be- and use the money saved to LaMonte Rothrock, dean of not only have a TV in our door where your friend just hind it. I thought intramurals was supposed to be for College students need more insurance options fun, not for blood. Hey Morrison, having While researching differ- and I am still confused as to takes a huge toll on the im- back in two weeks. I can the ping-pong table ent health insurance options, what they said. mune system. only imagine what prescrip- next to the study/com- I thought to myself, “This Maybe there should have Not eating right also great- tions and everything else puter room sucks. can’t be too difficult. I will been a “finding insurance” ly affects the immune sys- would tally up to if I would be able to find an insurance class offered in high school. tem. It is difficult to have have needed it. plan that will help cover It seems to me that col- a good source of nutrition Money is usually scarce Did you know there doctors’ visits, prescriptions lege students, on average, when eating three meals a for students and many can- are no penguins in and emergency room visits. are likely to be ill or need day in the cafeteria. not afford to see a doctor. Alaska and that polar We are college students, ev- medical help since we are Unless one lives on sal- Some people are lucky in bears are black not eryone knows what we go exposed to hundreds of other ad and cereal or cooks for the fact they are covered by white and their fur is through and how important people every day. themselves on a regular ba- their parents’ insurance poli- clear? Bet you didn’t. it is to be insured.” Besides being an open tar- sis, the nutrition needed for cies, but for those who are I soon realized that the get for illnesses from other a healthy immune system is not or who are looking to be adventure was going to be contaminated students, the not met. independent, many issues I didn’t know what to much more difficult than I Tabetha Salsbury amount of stress students put It would seem to me that arise. write, I just wanted to originally thought. I contin- on their bodies has a huge most people would realize Maybe one day, there will comment. ued to find high rates that did affect on their health. just how much a college stu- be an affordable health in- not cover what most college It was discouraging to find Between maintaining 16 dent’s body is put through surance policy to specifical- students need - doctor visits so many insurance policies credit hours, at least one job, and would want to help keep ly cover the needs of college It’s sad when I’m so and prescriptions. that neglected some of the squeezing in hours of home- it healthy. students. hungry and the only Turning to the college as most important matters in work, trying to find time Doctor’s office visits are Until then, we are stuck thing I can eat in the an option, I found, that for a college student’s life. The for extracurricular activities expensive. I know this from relying on our own abilities caf. is a hamburger $660, I would basically re- wording of the policies is so and maybe a couple hours experience after spending to find over the counter re- and fries–the most ceive the same benefits as complicated I had to spend a for friends, students’ bodies $150 for them to tell me to sources and home remedies unhealthy thing there. anywhere else. lot of time deciphering them are pushed to the limit. This take pain relievers and come that will suffice. On the Fly Karma’s a bitch. Lead Editorial: “Stu- dent watchdog not needed.” Does that Is McPherson College preparing you for your career? mean we don’t need the paper either?

Yes! We have to take Just enough ‘‘ ’’ ‘‘classes that are not ‘‘knowledge to get in I poop red, white and Chris Bode going to help us in trouble. BLACK! Soph., Flagler, Colo. our career. ’’ ’’ Clint Allen Kylee Leland Sr., Dallas, Texas Why do good, bub- Jr., Eldora, Iowa bly people get all the perks in life?

I love cheese!!!

Straws? If you utilize the ‘‘resources that we All we are work- Yes, we do a lot of have, yes. ing‘‘ for is a ticket for ‘‘practicums, obser- If I wanted to hear the interview. vations and how-to your conversation Brandon Luter’’ ’’ -teach classes. I would sit at your Jr., Bayfield, Colo. Steve Dickinson ’’ table! Sr., Rancho Cordova, Becky Bratcher Calif. Sr., Miami, Fla. More yard art is needed. 4 The Spectator Campus Life September 28, 2007 TheHot spot

A THOUGHTFULLY DEVISED ARRAY OF QUESTIONS FOR OUR FRESH, BRAND NEW ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR NICOLE ALVARADO. Picture

ADRIELLE HARVEY Editor-in-Chief

Photo by Benjamin Denton L-R: Cody Doll, jr., Healy, Ashley Andrews, soph, Oklahoma City, Okla., Mary Hughes, sr., McPherson, Cy Rolfs, sr., Lorraine, Jessica Foulke, sr., Lawrence, and Robby Tobias, jr., Conrad, Iowa, practice for the upcoming production “Noises Off”. Where are you Russell Crowe or Qfrom originally? QAshton Kutcher? I’m from Dinuba, Russell Crowe only Calif., and that is in because I don’t Acentral California. Awant Ashton to play any pranks on me.

Acting the part Who is your dream date? Why did you Q choose to come The student cast of “Noises Off” practices for opening night Qto McPherson I’ve had a five-year College? of the college’s first-ever back-to-back student and alumni show crush on David ASpade. I’d probably My mom lives go to one of his in Wichita and I BETSY SHAFFER the strongest comedians movie premieres. Awanted to be closer Campus Life Editor RESERVATIONS we have ever had.” Bow- to my mom and still man said. work at a college or “Noises Off” is a high- For reservations, call the box office at (620) 242- Comedies are the hardest What is your role university. speed comedy depicting an 0444 or e-mail [email protected]. plays to put on and Bow- at McPherson acting company struggling man said it will be interest- QCollege? to put on a play. In theat- ing to see how the alumni Do you have any rical stage directions, the once without laughing.” tempt in merely one. measure up. I am an admissions hidden talents? term “noises off” specifies “I am excited to, after our “The students have and financial Q sounds that are meant to be The student cast is Ash- show, work with the alumni worked really hard and Aaid counselor, heard from offstage. ley Andrews, soph., Okla- on their show,” Tyler said. they are all good comics,” but specifically I mountain bike Cast members will per- homa City, Okla; Kelsey “I think it is an interesting Bowman said. “I feel they I work with the when there’s form the show on Oct. 5 Leiker jr., Goodland; way to do an alumni show. are going to give the alum- degree completion Amountains. and 6, and Homecoming Jessica Foulke sr., Law- I am interested to see how ni a run for their money.” program and high weekend on Oct. 12 and rence; Mary Hughes, sr., the performances will end This production is one school juniors and 13, but there’s a twist to McPherson; Alex Tyler, sr., up.” of six shows this year. The sophomores. What have you this year’s show. Due to McPherson; Cy Rolfs sr., “Noises Off” was first plays are chosen to make learned thus the 30th anniversary of the Lorraine; Cody Doll, jr., performed at McPherson the actors take risks, work Qfar from your First Nighters program, Healy; Mark Shobe, and College as a celebration of on senior projects, for per- Do you have any time spent as the dinner theatre, alumni Robby Tobias, jr., Conrad, Rick Tyler’s 100th produc- sonnel preference and to pets? an admissions of the college will perform Iowa. tion . However, this show help the community. Q counselor? the second weekend in- “The cast is wonderful will be the first ever merge Not only is “Noises stead of students. because we work as team, of back-to-back student Off” a hilarious play, it I have a dog, Lucy. That McPherson The production shows a and I enjoy working with and alumni productions. is a movie as well. It has College is one of troupe putting on another each of them,” Leiker “Noises Off” is not only been performed all over A Athe few institutions production of “Nothing said. the first ever student/alum- the world and the theatre left that really On. In the play, the audi- Students have worked on ni production for McPher- professors have wanted to cares about the ence gets to go behind the the play for six weeks and son College, but it is also try their hand at it for some What is your whole student scenes as the play unrav- practicing lines throughout the first comedy put on by time now. favorite fast food and about making els. Jd. Bowman, assistant the summer. alumni. “I saw this show in Lon- Qrestaurant? sure that you guys professor of theatre, said The alumni cast has not The alumni have per- don and thought that it was are comfortable the show will leave the au- yet practiced and will meet formed before, but they the funniest show that I not only in the dience laughing. for the first time on open- have done different shows had seen in my life,” Ty- Since I’ve been classroom, but also “The cast is hysterical,” ing night. What the stu- such as a murder mystery. ler said, “and it is still the here, I’ve gone to in your lives outside Bowman said. “I haven’t dents have practiced in six The returning alumni funniest show that I have AFreddy’s Frozen of the classroom. made it through practice weeks, the alumni will at- have been called “some of seen.” Custard. I think I’ve gone there like four timess. What was your most embarrassing Barking with the Bulldogs Qmoment in college? What do you enjoy the Mudhuckers will have a success,” said Shane Britt, most about your So Humboldt State, Mac to prepare for Homecoming several Ultimate Frisbee SGA advisor and SAB co- Qjob? the acronym is HSU games and a booth selling the director. A and some people with Spirit Week activities Frisbees. Creative Arts Soci- And of course, the McPher- I really enjoy call it Hills and ety will sell funnel cakes. son College Bulldogs’ foot- working with Stairs University fun place to be,” said Amy “Both SAB and SGA are ball team will fight their way Astudents. I just because there’s a lot BETSY SHAFFER Hoffman, SAB advisor. putting a lot of time and ef- to winning the game against really like being of stairs and hills Campus Life Editor Dressing up is not only fun, fort into making sure that all Haskell Indian Nations Uni- able to work with on the campus. The it’s a chance to win Spirit the Homecoming events are versity. folks and help main building on In preparation for Home- King or Queen. Those who them navigate the campus is up about coming on Oct. 13, Student dress their best and partici- admissions process six flights of stairs Activities Board and Stu- pate in all activities may find STUDEBAKER CLUB and the finacial aid on the side of a hill dent Government Associa- themselves in the running for process. and when I was a tion have planned a week of McPherson College’s next The Studebaker Club is a chapter of a larger organiza- freshman, I tripped spirit and celebration. This Spririt King or Queen. tion that meets to learn about, appreciate and show off and fell probably year’s theme is Medieval All of the clubs and co- their Studebaker cars. The club only meets at McPher- What is your five of those flights sMACkdown. curricular activities will set son College once every three or four years, will come to favorite book? during passing During Spirit Week, red- up booths in front of Miller McPherson to tour the college’s auto restoration program Q period so everyone necks might be all over cam- Library on Saturday. on Oct. 13. saw me. pus one day and movie stars “It’s fun to interact with The Studebaker Club will also have a chili feed at Anything by John the next. Students may dress students, parents and alum- Lakeside Park Friday afternoon, a car show at the Best Steinbeck. He’s as their favorite holiday on ni,” said Megan McKnight, Western, 2211 E. Kansas Ave., from 8 a.m. to 11:30 Afrom California In one word, how Holiday Day or show school jr., Salina. a.m. on Saturday followed by a 6:30 p.m. banquet and so he writes about would you describe spirit on Red and White Some booths visitors can presentation. California. He Qyourself? Day. expect to find are the Phi Al- Students are welcome to participate in these activi- especially writes “The week up to Home- pha Theta will have McPher- ties although anyone wanting to attend the banquet about the Central Enthusiastic. coming is always exciting, son Museum Booth Negotia- needs to contact Dan Hudachek at (620) 242-0428 or Valley, which is not only Spirit Week but ac- tions with items on sale from [email protected] as soon as possible. where I’m from. A tivities in the dorms by night, there. Teachers of Tomorrow campus is really lively and a will have a bucket toss and September 28, 2007 Campus Life The Spectator 5 Scottish student shares about Mac Scottish Festival experience BRITTANY VAN SANT more from Falkirk, Scotland Clans are groups of people Spectator Staff attending McPherson Col- that come from the same an- lege this year. He said that cestors. Each clan’s name It was the best of times, it for the most part, the festival comes from the last name of was the Scottish times. was “pretty realistic. It was a that particular family. Each The 14th Annual Scot- bit sunny to be Scottish.” clan has a specific tartan, or tish Festival took place in However, the festival put kilt, that is representative of McPherson last weekend. McTague at ease. the clan. The Scottish hosted the 2007 “Made me feel better about “(You) don’t have to wear Masters World Champion- being here,” McTague said. your own clan’s tartan, but ships for Highland athlet- McTague shared the back- it’s tradition,” McTague ics and the Masters Scottish ground of clans, which were Strongman Nationals. a common sight at the festi- Please see FESTIVAL, page 8 Blair McTague is a sopho- val. Are textbook costs too high? KRISTEN KIRKMAN Spectator Staff

Everyone has heard com- Photo by Benjamin Denton plaints about the high cost Dominic Ayala, fr, Pflugerville, Texas, and Luke Chennell, take an antique car out for a spin of books at our campus while learning about all the different programs McPherson College has to offer. bookstore. “I spent $522 in books this semester in the book- store,” said Sarah David- son, McPherson. “I think it Learning the ropes is ridiculous to have to pay so much extra just for the convenience... next year Kelli Johnson’s freshman seminar group tours the Amazon here I come.” But why are they so ex- Photo illustration by Benjamin Denton campus to learn about different programs pensive? Linda Barrett, book- com, half.com, alibris. one who’s had that misfor- MALLORY YUNGEBERG choir, riding inthe three in their own classrooms and store manager, provided com and textbooksrus.com tune knows. Unfortunately, Spectator Staff wheeler from the automo- talk to the group. some answers. For one, the that will buy books from someone does have to pay tive restoration department, “I was fortunate enough to bookstore does not have students for more and sell those prices, and since our Seminar is one example doing animation on acom- attend a training about ad- of how McPherson College puter and participating in a vising right before classes the ability to shop around books to students for less. bookstore buys from the helps students throughout wild and crazy psychologi- started,” Johnson said. “The for books like students do. All one needs is the ISBN publisher, it will be the full their college career. cal experience. trainer opened my thinking It purchases books straight number of the book. retail value of that book. Seminar advisors answer “In addition to the things to the possibilities of being a from the publisher or used Though many students Students and many par- questions that students may I usually do, we are taking better advisor for freshmen. book companies. Books and prefer to use online sites, ents are painfully aware of have and advise them on the StrengthsQuest a year Since I have a little experi- other items sold at McPher- some still prefer the ease of the effect that four years their way to graduation. early because I wanted to try ence advising, I knew some son are marked up and the the bookstore. of book prices can have on Many new students, es- out strategies that I learned of the areas where students profits are used to help with “I like having the book- wallets and bank accounts. pecially freshmen, often do at a conference earlier this struggle, and I wasn’t sure bookstore operation. store out of convenience Barrett’s advice may help not know what they really year,” Johnson said. “I’m I was focusing on the pas- Barrett said the problem and I don’t have to wait for some to rest a little easier. want to major or minor in. hopeful the students will sions, interests and values for our bookstore is that if them to be shipped,” said “I would encourage stu- And many freshman semi- come to appreciate how this of the students when help- too many students are buy- Kyle Miller, “I always buy dents to sell their books nar groups only meet to dis- instrument canbe part of a ing them to plan their aca- cuss the week’s homework process in discerning what demic career.” ing elsewhere, it “could my books the second day back at the end of each se- assignment or to ask any to major in, what electives Johnson’s plan is “to eventually cause higher of class, just so I know for mester,” Barrett said. “We questions of their advisors. to take and what career op- develop whole students markups or the college sure which book we are us- have a company that comes However, Kelli Johnson, tions to seek.” through scholarship, partic- to no longer have a book- ing.” in to buy back the books a freshman seminar advi- StrengthsQuest is an as- ipation and service” as the store.” The book the professor from the students.” sor, is putting a little twist sesment created by the Gal- school’s mission states. Many students are taking chooses also affects the So unless students like to on things. lup Organization to help “I also believe that often matters of book prices into price. If the book is older keep their textbooks, the This year, her seminar students recognize and students don’t know what their own hands by finding by just one semester, it can bookstore provids a place group is experiencing what build upon their strengths. all is available or that they them online for cheaper make a huge difference in for students to get some many of McPherson Col- Typically, the assesment might not be interested in than what the bookstore the price the student pays. money back. lege’s departments have to is given to McPherson’s something until they ex- sells them for. There are Brand new books are in- offer. sophomore seminar groups. perience it,” Johnson said. many places like amazon. credibly expensive, as any- “We are visiting different One of the positive as- “Before we visit a program, areas on campus so that stu- pects to Johnson’s system they are required to read dents can get a true experi- is that her students are visit- about it in the catalog and ence in areas they may have ing many parts of campus, highlight some classes they never considered before,” yet the professors can stay are interested in.” Johnson said. The class has already had the opportunity to meet with some of the professors. “We have listened to Herb Smith talk about Thailand,” Johnson said. “Ocie Kil- gus gave us information about a major in Spanish, then helped us to recognize Spanish words and under- stand them in English.” Johnson’s students also visited the costume shop for the theatre department. “Rick Tyler had the stu- dents design a clown face on a paper bag, then do the make-up on their own fac- es,” Johnson said. “People were not thrilled at first, but we ended up with some amazing designs in the end.” WITH

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son has set up for her stu- STUDENTS HAIRCUT dents are singing with the ID STUDENT 6 The Spectator Sports September 28, 2007 Intramural soccer, flag football begin 33 and counting Rodriguez breaks McPherson Intramurals offer something for College career goals record everybody this year DAVID CADDIN ALAN GROSBACH golf and washers. Spectator Staff Spectator Staff “I’m looking to create a fun and competitive atmo- During Wednesday McPherson College is a sphere for everyone on cam- night’s soccer game few weeks into the fall se- pus to enjoy,” Talley said. “I against Tabor, Armando mester and the intramural was told when I first came Rodriguez, soph., Dal- season is beginning. to McPherson College that las, Texas, broke the old This year, new assistant intramurals are highly com- men’s soccer career scor- soccer coach Robert Talley, petitive here on campus. I’m ing record of 30, held by is leading the intramural looking to continue this tra- John White, finishing with program. dition by keeping some of 33 when the game was fin- In the past, the intramural the same basic sports while ished. program has stayed pretty also adding some different Rodriguez was tied with Photo by Benjamin Denton close to the mainstream ones to mix things up a bit.” White’s record at 30 going Armando Rodriguez sports, but this year Coach The intramurals have of- into the game and pulled Soph., Dallas, Texas Talley plans to broaden the ten been and will most likely off a hat trick against the spectrum and present more continue to be a great outlet Bluejays. opportunities for both non- for people wanting to have Rodriguez said he was who have been playing athletes and athletes to com- fun, but still be competitive. able to break White’s old together for awhile,” he pete in intramual activities The intramural season ac- record in less that half the said, “and we know how that they do not normally get tually began last weekend time because “I have a to communicate on the the chance to play. with 6-on-6 soccer and flag good team around me and field.” The event list consists of football. I use the talent that God He gives a lot of the many of the old favorites For students that have a gave me the best I can. I credit to head coach Doug such as flag football, basket- desire to compete, look for Photo by Abby Alfs try to finish every oppor- Quint and said, “we have a ball, volleyball and softball. upcoming intramural oppor- Alex Tyler, sr., McPherson, goes in for the kick in last week’s tunity I get (to score).” good coach who trains us But he is also extending the tunities, get a team together opening intramural soccer games. New assistant soccer coach Rodriguez attributes the well.” choices to pickleball, bowl- and join in on the fun, com- Robert Talley is mixing some of the old intramural activities team’s and his success this Quint noted that “Ar- ing, dodgeball, a triathalon, petitive spirit. with new ones. year to “playing together. mando is on pace to score We have a lot of people 90 goals.” Football hungry for win this Saturday against University of St. Mary

ditionally good defense,” Winless so far, Weiser said. To play better football the Bulldogs this Saturday, the Bulldogs need to win out will have to overcome key player injuries such as de- the season if fensive back Jamion Turner, jr., Phoenix, Ariz., fullback they hope to see John Campbell, fr., Bixby, the playoffs Okla., offensive guard John Smith, jr., San Antonio, Tex- DAVID TUBERVILLE as, offensive guard Daniel Spectator Staff Farley, sr., Wellington, and offensive tackle Dan Pof- McPherson’s football team finbarger, jr., Phoenix, Ariz. takes the field Saturday at Turner is out due to a pulled 1:30 p.m. looking for a win tendon in his hand, Camp- against the University of bell had a shoulder injury Saint Mary Spires after the that could be season ending. Bulldogs have started the Both Smith and Farley suf- season winless. fered injuries to their knees Saint Mary, with a 1-2 re- and are also season threaten- cord, is coming off a win last ing injuries. Poffinbarger had Saturday against Ottawa. his knee scoped and looks to Two weeks ago the Bull- play in a couple weeks if not dogs competed against next week. Kansas Wesleyan in a close Despite injuries, the team match. still has to play and play After the Bulldogs came well to get a win over Uni- from behind ten points in the versity of Saint Mary. Quar- fourth quarter, KWU scored terback Wade Pederson, jr., with only seconds left in Nampa, Idaho, expects the the game ending in a 31-26 team to “have a lot more ef- KWU victory. fort, better attitude and more In last week’s game, the confidence.” Pederson said Photo by Jessica Monaghan football team took on South- the the team will be ready to western College, but only Aazaad Artis, jr., Phoenix, Ariz., carries the defender on his back as he goes for extra yards last weekend against Southwestern play against the Spires. brought their game for one College. The Bulldogs hope to gain their first win this Saturday aginst Saint Mary’s. McPherson goes to Ster- half. The McPherson foot- ling College on Oct. 6 and ball crew took the lead right shutting down the Bulldog execute and help the skilled For the defensive outlook, Spires, the team needs to will have to bring their A- before halftime 21-13. In offense and pulling away a players make plays. linebacker Brian Weiser, sr., shut out the offense and give game. Sterling currently has the second half, the football 34-21 win. “The game was a big dis- Salina, said, “We played hard the Bulldog offense good a 1-2 record and is ahead of playing was left to South- Offensive lineman Jeremi- appointment and we didn’t just had too many blown as- field position and better op- McPherson in the Kansas western, who scored three ah Fiscus, sr., Stafford, said play to our full potential,” signments.” portunities. Collegiate Athletic Confer- unanswered touchdowns, the offensive line needs to Fiscus said. Weiser said to beat the “The Spires have a tra- ence. Women’s soccer team 5-3 overall, 1-0 in KCAC play

JACOB CUSTER Wednesday night. ries. Spectator Staff Ana Calderon, fr., Lone We can win The women’s soccer team Tree, Colo., doesn’t seem and we can be bet- has upcoming games against ‘‘ter than the teams The women’s soccer team to think that age and experi- on Satur- will be truly tested this sea- ence is what will determine before us. day and against Bethel Col- son. The team has only one the team’s season. lege Oct. 3. Both games will senior on the roster, accom- “We can win and we can – Ana ’’Calderon be played on the road. panied by eight freshmen. be better than the teams be- With eight freshman on the McPherson is currently fore us,” Calderon said. She roster, every game will be a ranked fourth in the Kansas also said that she see’s the test of teamwork and play- Collegiate Athletic Confer- rest of the season “going sistency. She feels that they ing hard for the Bulldogs. ence with a 5-3 overall re- very well.” can win by proving that team “Being a young team gives cord and a 1-0 start in the Victoria Salas, Wichita, is chemistry will outshine ex- them something to prove,” KCAC. the only senior on the team. perience. Salas said.

The KCAC victory came As the only senior Salas The team hopes to im- Photo by Orlando Dominguez in a 4-0 shutout over visiting said, “There is a lot of added prove on the 4-4-1 record on Sept. pressure. The more inexpe- they posted in the KCAC a R: Haley Cook, fr., Centen- 19. rienced players look for me year ago. nial, Colo., drives forward The Bulldogs also posted to be a leader.” Goalkeeper Andrea Swan- against a Tabor defender a 3-0 win over Manhattan Despite being a young son, fr., Littleton, Colo., will on Sept. 26. Cook is one of Christian College on Mon- team Salas believes that the be a big part of the team’s eight freshmen to play for day night and a WIN/LOSS key to winning a KCAC success. So far Swanson has the young team. over on championship will be con- posted three shutout victo- September 28, 2007 Sports The Spectator 7 McPherson soccer on a roll JACOB CUSTER named offensive KCAC Spectator Staff player of the week Sep. 17- (The team will 23, said that “Bethel is very The men’s soccer team need to) beat the good,” but he believes that started the season ranked ‘‘teams they are “we have the team to beat second in the Kansas Col- supposed to and them.” legiate Athletic Conference. take care of the Rodriguez also believes With high expectations, the ones they are that the team can make a run Bulldogs have surged to a not. at winning the KCAC cham- 7-1 overall record and have pionship. started off 1-0 in KCAC –’’ Michael Davis “If we play as a team and play. play hard every chance we The Bulldogs opened get, we can meet our goals,” KCAC play with a 7-2 vic- they are not.” Rodruiguez said. tory over visiting Bethany On Saturday, the team will As a team that was ranked College on Sept. 19. travel to Ottawa University in the top five in the region, Earlier in the year the team for its second KCAC game. the Bulldogs’ expectations upset the nationally ranked Armando Rodriguez, soph., became very high. University of Science and Dallas, Texas, said that in “The rankings did not ef- Arts of Oklahoma 1-0. order to beat Ottawa, “the fect the way that the team The win temporarily placed team just needs to play the played,” Rodriguez said. the Bulldogs #5 in Region IV way they always play.” “They just continued to play National Association of In- Davis feels the team can their game and played it very tercollegiate Athletics polls. do that. hard.” Goalkeeper Michael Da- “(We) should take care of The Bulldogs finished 2- vis, sr., Bethany, Okla., is off Ottawa and get the win,” 0 over Manhattan Christian to an impressive start with Davis said. College on Monday night three shutouts. Davis was The team will travel to and WIN/LOSS against Ta- named defensive player of Bethel on Oct. 3, to take on bor College on Wednesday. the week Sept. 10-16. the Threshers in their fourth Still to come in the Davis said that to win a KCAC matchup. McPherson’s schedule is the KCAC championship the “This game will be our first-ranked Kansas Wes- Photo by Orlando Dominguez team will need to “beat the first true test in KCAC play,” leyan on Oct. 6 and second- Josue Guiterrez, soph., Borger, Texas, dribbles the ball around a Tabor defender on Sept. 26. teams they are supposed to Davis said. ranked The men’s soccer team is currently 1-0 in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference and 7-1 and take care of the ones Rodriguez, who was on Oct. 12. overall. Volleyball still searching for first conference win

Lady Bulldogs travel Saturday to take on Southwestern College, which is also yet to post conference win

MALLORY YUNGEBERG played nationally-ranked ell, sr. Pratt, remains opti- Spectator Staff Oklahoma City University. mistic. McPherson didn’t make it an “Once we get our first win, The Lady Bulldog volley- easy win for OCU. After los- which will be this Satur- ball team has had a rough ing the first two matches, the day, everything will fall into start to the their season with a Bulldogs came back fight- place.” current 0-6 record in KCAC ing and won the third game Hallowell believes that play and 3-11 overall. of the match. But that would with more communication Most recently, the volley- soon end for the Bulldogs, as the team will be firing on all ball team played the Sterling they lost the fourth game. cylinders. Warriors at home on Thurs- McPherson traveled to the “We have the skills and the day night. The match ended on abilities,” Hallowell said. in another unfortunate loss Sept. 25. “Now we need to brush off for the Lady Bulldogs. After taking game two, the losses and win.” “Obviously, there’s some 30-26, the Bulldogs played Stephenson echoed Hal- frustration because we catch up all night and fell in lowell’s thoughts. haven’t won a game in con- four games. “It’s just a matter of time,” ference yet,” said head coach The Lady Bulldogs hosted Stephenson said. “Some- Nathalea Stephenson. “How- the on Sept. times when you want some- ever, our girls are working 19 and ended short again as thing so bad, they overcom- really hard and I know we’re they lost 3-1. After winning pensate. They want to win so going to win.” the first game, it all seemed bad, that it gets in the way. On Sept. 15, the Bulldogs to go in favor of the Braves. The Bulldogs will be back traveled to the Mid-America Ottawa ended up taking in action at Southwestern Nazarene Tournament where three straight games from College on Saturday at 7 Photo by Adrielle Harvey they fell in five games. the Lady Bulldogs. p.m. Neither Southwestern Nikki MacKay, sr. Peculiar, Mo., dives for a ball spiked at her during Thursday’s match up against After a quick 10-minute Despite the team’s recent or McPherson have posted a Sterling College. The volleyball team fell to Sterling in four games and hopes for their first con- break, the Lady Bulldogs losing streak, Amy Hallow- conference win this season. ference win this weekend at Southwestern. Looking for the ‘Ultimate’ fun? Rothrock, Clary win doubles at Hutch CC Mudhuckers to compete in Manhattan tournament this weekend Cross-town rival Central Christian DAVID TUBERVILLE Spectator Staff To watch or play, College next on schedule look for e-mail The Mudhuckers will com- updates or go 0, 6-4). Rothrock was the pete in an Ultimate Frisbee CAROL SWENSON to http://wwwi. only Bulldog to drop his tournament this weekend at mcpherson.edu/ Sports Information Director for Kansas State University in McPherson College match, falling 4-6 and 6-7 clubs/ultimate/in- in a tie breaker. Manhattan. dex.html. Though the number of The Bulldogs played the For the Lady Bulldogs, members varies throughout first team match of their Kelsey Buffo and Ashley the year, competing at the fall season with a dual at Andrews teamed up for tournament for McPherson people, the numbers of peo- Hutchinson Community the #1 doubles and fell College this weekend are ple playing at once some- 8-4. Mallory Griggs and Alan Grosbach, sr., Glad- times varies. College on Wednesday, stone, Mo., Seth Schom- Grosbach has played Ulti- Sept. 26. Mariah Coberly played ing, sr., McPherson, Jeremy mate Frisbee for four years. The Bulldog men won #2 doubles and lost 8-1. Hoffman, sr., McPherson, “Ultimate Frisbee is a fun, the portion of the match, Hutchinson CC swept alumnus Andrew Gustafson, competitive and an intense 6-1, while the Lady Bull- all four of the women’s McPherson, Jordan Ro- game to play,” Grosbach dogs were blanked, 7-0. singles matches, turn- throck, soph., McPherson, said. Jordan Rothrock and ing back Buffo at #1 (6- and Jess Hentz, jr., Indepen- Grosbach looks forward to Nathan Clary won #1 4, 6-2), Ashley Andrews dence, Mo. new members participating at #2 (6-0, 6-4), Mallory Members and fans are and upcoming tournaments doubles for the Bull- welcome to participate in the this year. He wants to see dog men, 8-3, while Tim Griggs at #3 (6-0, 6-2), local games that take place more players and fans. Koehn and Brett Mowry and Mariah Coberly at during the week, which start “Whether you have no ex- won #2 doubles, 8-4. #4 (6-4, 6-2). McPherson at 5:15 p.m. on Mondays, perience or 100 years expe- In the men’s singles forfeited the #5 singles Wednesdays and Fridays. rience, you’re welcome to matches, Clary won #2 spot. There are Ultimate Frisbee come play,” he said. (6-1, 6-0), Koehn took The squad will wrap pickup games that anyone Ultimate Frisbee mem- Photo by: Benjamin Denton #3 (6-1, 6-0), Mowry up their fall season next can be a part of, even non- bers would like to attend Tuesday with a dual students and faculty. five tournaments this year grabbed #4 (6-3, 6-2), Alan Grosbach, sr. Gladstone, Mo., is a four-year veteran of Ul- against Central Christian The game is played seven- including the one here in timate Frisbee and encourages even those with no experience and Gary Yates came on-seven, but with an aver- McPherson on Nov. 3 and 4 to check it out. away with a win at #5 (6- College. age attendance of 10 to 16 at Grant Fields. September 28, 2007 News The Spectator 8 Campus thefts continue; Rothrock: lock doors

Robberies in Metzler, Dotzour and vandalism to cars in parking lots put students on their guard

ABBY ALFS At this point, administra- “When you go to class, Spectator Staff Please lock your tion and students have no when you go to bed at night, door. The only thing idea who is doing it. lock your doors. That’s the “I can’t turn my homework ‘‘[residents] are in con- The only time that suspi- one thing you can control,” in today, it got stolen.” trol of is locking our cious behavior was observed he said. That excuse might just doors. When you’re was when Allen’s laptop was If something is stolen, con- work with the number of not in the room, when taken from his room. tact the police within the next thefts that have been going you go to class, when Someone who looked like few days to file a report. on around campus. you go to bed at night, a college student was wan- Homeowners insurance This fall, there have been lock your doors. dering around Dotzour Hall will pay for the item stolen, four reported incidents in That’s the one thing in the time frame that the but the only way the insur- which items have been sto- you can control. laptop may have been sto- ance company will help len from rooms - three in len. you is if you do file a report Metzler and one in Dotzour. ’ The person was not from with officials.If the culprit is “In all cases, the rooms – LaMonte Rothrock McPherson College. found, things will try to be were not locked,” said “I don’t know how many worked out between admin- LaMonte Rothrock, dean of times we’ve said this, we’ve istration and him/her. students. and Clint Allen, sr., Grape- said this multiple times last If things cannot be worked Josh Dick, soph., Long- vine, Texas, had his laptop year, we’ve said it this year out, then they will be dis- mont, Colo., had an X-Box taken from his room in Dot- in residence hall meetings,” missed from campus. stolen from his room in Met- zour Hall. Photo by Benjamin Denton Rothrock said. “We have “I like it when the students zler. The microwave on the sec- Justin Thompson, fr., Fairland, Okla., sits inside his car last signs all over, at least in Dot- prop the doors open when A cell phone was stolen ond floor of Metzler was also week. His radio was stolen when someone broke into his ve- zour, if not in other build- they’re playing games across from Cain Wright, fr., Pryor, recently stolen. hicle. ings.” from each other, but as soon Okla. According to an e-mail Rothrock said people as you leave, if your room- David Mayers, sr., Chan- sent by Justin Thompson, fr., dents, Thompson returned to car had been broken into. should lock their doors when mate is not there, lock it up,” dler, Ariz., had his TV stolen Fairland, Okla., to all stu- campus Sept. 10 to find his His radio was stolen. they are not in their rooms. Rothrock said.

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