Page 2 Opinion Jan. 23, 2008

What do think about the Word on the Hill new hours in the Java Jinx?

“I wish they “I think the “It makes “I think that “It “I wasn’t were open hours for breakfast the new doesn’t aware of in the morn- the cafeteria on the run hours are really it.” ings.” are nice, but rather incon- wack! They affect the hours in venient.” close earlier me.” Martin Nikki Thiel the Jinx are now, and it Rude student absurd.” John is difficult Jordan director accounts Badley for people Unruh of wor- and Alex Sims English that are biology ship enrollment business freshman athletes.” freshman outreach administra- tion Nique sophomore Wallace childhood education senior “It doesn’t “It doesn’t “I really “I think it “I think “It hasn’t really affect affect me don’t like should be they’re affected me me much.” because I it because open later.” unfair. Last yet. But it don’t eat it’s inconve- semester I is probably Aaron on campus, nient for my Brad Pil- used to get incon- Duell but if I did schedule.” grim hot choco- venient undecided it would chemistry late every for some freshman suck.” Kaeli Sul- freshman morning and people.” livan now I can’t.” Derek Van music Randi philosophy education Nick Dierksen and religion sophomore Wagner nursing senior undecided freshman sophomore

Food service policy Female fronted rock bands results in hardships provide guilty pleasures

By Peggy Williams for our 14 meal credits, we were the middle of the school year. By Drew Logsdon a definitive favorite on this- in To continue the entourage of Staff reporter paying for the right to be able to When students are attempting Staff reporter telligent rock CD. It is lyrically rock and roll is “Miracle” with The average student at South- sleep in so that we did not have to figure out how much money simplistic, yet quite an anthem. lyrics like “I’ve gone for too western College pays about to get up early to eat, and the they need to allocate for the It is high time I confess some- The big-hitting single that long living like I’m not alive… $1,421 for food a semester. That right to actually be able to con- school year, they plan upon a thing. It is time for me to own gained much radio attention is I’m not going, I’ve been waiting translates into 14 meal credits a sume some sort of food after a certain meal plan. up to reality. I have become a “.” The song on a miracle and I’m not leav- week to use in the cafeteria or late class. Or the option to grab When the prices for food are fan of chick-fronted rock bands. exemplifies Josh Farro’s inven- ing.” Soaring vocals continue the Jinx. a bottle of orange juice on our changed halfway through the It was not something I expect- tive music composing and some on into, “” as At the beginning of the school way to our early morning class year, it may mean that some stu- ed, and my condition is chronic of Hayley’s best song writing. It Hayley sings about social de- year when we agreed to pay that if we just happen to be thirsty. dents will need to up their meal to be certain. It started back in is written from her perspective, ception taking over a person’s amount to Southwestern Col- The Jinx also provided those of plan. And what if they don’t 2001, when I first heard Adri- telling about how dirty she sees life. “They taped over your lege for our food, the Jinx was us who think the cafeteria food have the extra money required enne Liesching and her power- some other girls can play in the mouth, scribbled out the truth open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is disgusting with alternatives. to eat, simply because they were house vocals as she fronted a “game” of love. Their rivalry with their lies.” This song is a prices were not outrageous, you We could eat there instead of not notified of the changes until band called The Benjamin Gate. makes for good writing mate- blast, and the bridge builds onto could choose from three meals, paying more money to eat out, the day before they happened? Incredible, to say the least. rial. the song, even towards the end and get plenty of food for only or starving because we did not Students should not be required In 2003, I heard a new song “When It Rains” is the only of the track. one credit. But now, we are want to eat in the cafe. And for to spend more money halfway called “Bring Me to Life,” real mid-tempo song on the re- “We Are Broken” is the slow- lucky to see even one meal writ- those of you who think that if through the school year simply which introduced me to Amy cord. Fifth in line, it comes at est song in the track listing. It is ten on the glorified white write- we do not appreciate the food because Food Services was not Lee’s soaring vocals and her a nice time and breaks up the a passionate and beautiful cry on-wipe-off board. here we should just go buy our properly prepared. band called Evanescence. high energy of the rest of the from Hayley out of desperation There are a myriad of students own, you are sorely mistaken. It Rising costs of food and trans- Then in 2005, I discovered the project. The guitar lines for forgiveness. who prefer the Jinx over the caf- is not right to make us pay thou- portation are to be expected, and aggressive vocalist Lacey Mos- have a light pop sound Music “Fences” brings the eteria, and for those individuals sands of dollars for food each those are a few of the explana- tempo back up, but with ley fronting a band called Fly- this time. Mixed with Review the time and price changes are year, simply so that we tions that have been leaf on an internet radio station. Hayley’s relaxed vocals, a country meets punk outrageous. Not every student can go buy more. given for the increase in flare. It is a lot more fun Editorial I would go so far to call their the song exhibits diver- or faculty member can afford If you do not live off prices here on campus. self-titled debut album flawless, sity for the band, and this proves than one would expect to follow the time to sit down in the caf- campus or in Warren or But it is something that and I am eagerly anticipating to be a good thing. a slower, lament track like “We eteria to eat their meals. Honor, you are required to pay the administration should have their pending sophomore out- “Let The Flames Begin” just Are Broken.” It’s all about how But since the Jinx is no lon- Southwestern College approxi- been more prepared to handle. ing. flat rocks. Raising her voice in a people are always watching, and ger open early in the morning or mately $1,421 a semester for Students ought to have had Continuing in the every-oth- defiant chorus, Hayley exclaims, gives the advice, “Don’t look late at night, the only choice we food. Even if you have no desire a say in this whole issue. It is er-year fashion in which I seem “This is how we’ll stand when up just let them think there’s no have is to eat in the cafeteria, or to eat it, you still have to pay for something that really affects to find a new excellent female they burn our houses down, place else you’d rather be.” not eat at all. the meal plan. If we are required everyone who is involved. The vocalist in the rock world, enter this is what will be oh, glory.” Wrapping things up is “Born Sure, there are solutions to to pay for food, we should be whole issue is a disappointment. in 2007. Again, I can’t say enough for For This,” another rock track this problem. We could wake up able to have a voice in what we It should have been planned Their lead singer and song- Josh Farro’s lead guitar skills. that sends “Riot!” out with a earlier, or buy our own food to are eating, how much we pay to out much more thoroughly and writer, , is 19 This song is an adrenaline rush. See Review, page 4— eat in our room before leaving eat certain foods, and at what thoughtfully. years old. They have released for class, or after our late night times we are capable of eating. Peggy Williams is a sopho- one album prior to this one, but classes. But it all comes down Also, if the prices and hours more majoring in communi- their 2007 release, “Riot!” cap- The Collegian Staff to the fact that we should not are going to be changed, it cation. You may e-mail her at tured my attention. And I’m not Editor in Chief have to do that. When we paid should not have been done in [email protected]. News and the only one. iTunes.com lists Monica Springer Opinion Editor it as one of their 30 most sold Peggy Williams digital albums of 2007. I would Photography Editor Single girls easily call this CD not only my Corinna Keeling personal guilty pleasure of this Circulation Managers It’s hard to separate sex from love past year, but also my favorite Nate Jones album of 2007. Business Manager Peggy Williams By Ashley Holloway no if you don’t,” note. “I’m not going anywhere so It’s obviously a rock record Copy Editor and Korie Hawkins My reply, a giggle, and then a there’s no need to rush.” from the get-go. Exceptional Jessica Bernhardt Staff Staff reporters heart around “yes”. From there “I feel like we’re going to lyrics run throughout, and it is Paige Carswell it was smooth for a week. He have something very special, I fun to boot. “For A Pessimist Features and Entertainment “It doesn’t take consent to be helped me carry my backpack just want to take my time.” Kenna Corley I’m Pretty Optimistic” rips open Drew Logsdon Inger Marie Furholt a friend with benefits” and lunchbox to the bus. He It’s all code for, “I want to the CD and shows off Hayley’s Samantha Gillis The beauty of elementary and drew me pictures of hearts and have sex with you, and spend vocal range. She dips down to Sports Editor middle school relationships is stars. No kisses, because when time with you on my own Kristy Gordon pick up some lower notes in the Anthony Cook the allowance of full fledged you’re five boys are still gross. terms.” Slowly the conversa- verses, and then she switches Korie Hawkins commitment. There is no doubt But I did hug him at tions become late night to a higher attack on an intense Ashley Holloway that your love of the week is Faculty Adviser his birthday party. I did Personal text messages and chorus line. Great stuff. Nate Jones only with you. No worries that smile at him when we dates without sunlight. Stacy Sparks “That’s What You Get” has Sarah Morton he’s eyeing any other girl or were reciting our ABC’s Column It doesn’t take consent a driving drum line, features a Brooke Newcomer kissing anyone else under the and when other kids to be a friend with ben- fun electric guitar part and con- stairs before catching the bus asked if we were going out I’d efits. Cameron Siefkes tains one of the catchiest chorus The Collegian is the official student newspaper of Southwestern College after school. Although the rela- proudly announce he was my Let’s be real, a man will take lines. Williams writes the words of Winfield, Kansas. It is published on a weekly basis and distributed on tionships only last a week, they boyfriend. your body when your mind is to every song, and she is poetic Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters. are so endearing. Times have changed. Guys somewhere in the clouds, but beyond her late-teenage years. News contributions will be accepted by sending an e-mail to: collegian@ Looking back on my first aren’t offering themselves as as you come down you real- sckans.edu or campus mail addressed to: The Collegian, Southwestern Col- The chorus line, “That’s what lege, 100 College Street, Winfield, KS 67156. relationship, my kindergarten boyfriends anymore. ize it’s just sex. One thing I’ve you get when you let your heart Editorials are written by Collegian staff members and do not necessarily boyfriend never cheated on me, They’re not making attempts learned from watching ‘Sex and win,” sets the tone for the rela- represent the views of The Collegian or Southwestern College. and it didn’t take him months at commitment instead they the City’ is sex and love are two tionships and life theme of the Letters to the editor are encouraged. To be published, letters must be veri- and months of being my friend say, very different things and they fied, either with a signature or some other means of identifying the writer. All record. letters accepted are subject to editing. to realize he wanted something “Let’s be friends.” are very hard to separate and it’s “Hallelujah” is quite possibly Subscription rates: first copy free to students, faculty and visitors to South- more. We were friends for two This could come in several even harder when men lie. my favorite of the entire disc, western College and $27 per school year mailed. weeks before he sent me that ways. Jack Nicholson is famous for although it’s quite hard to select “circle yes if you like me, circle “Let’s be cool.” See Single, page 4—