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11-5-2003 Banner News Darin Longman
Laura Griffin
Lacey Dierks
Laura Anderson
April Walker
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This book is available at Open SPACE @ DMACC: https://openspace.dmacc.edu/banner_news/263 Des Moines Area Community College, Boone Cni~lpus r Volume 3, Issue 5 November 5, 2003 Denson's rainy day tour
Darin Longman Denson said !:e had received a few emails Banner Staff from students complaining about the park- ing and mentioned that usually it is a prob- Despite the obvious time constraints of lem at a lot of places. the rigorous scheduling, and unrelenting Denson and company returned to the rain, on Nov. 3, Rob Denson, President of Boone campus to continue the tour. The DMACC visited all six DMACC campus- rain poured on the umbrellas of -the es as part of his "Whirlwind Tour." entourage as the group entered the build- Denson had already visited the Carroll ing. Denson was joined by Orv Salmon, campus and had planned on making stops athletic director, and others joined him as at every facility when he stopped by the he checked out the library, bookstore, and Boone Campus at 10 a.m. Denson had the nursing facility. joked that the tour should have been called The final stop on the Boone campus the "Rainstorm Tour." was the gym. Salmon presented Denson Denson and his wife, Pat, began the and his wife with DMACC Bears'jackets. photo by Dan Ivis "This has been avery open experience Boone portion of the tour by boarding a Clockwisefrom left corner: Liz Bennett, Patty Rockwell, Tammy Hartmann, Kami for us," Pat Denson commented on how van at the Boone Campus to visit the Mushel and Caley Harvey rehearse a scene from "Steel Magnolias." Materials Lab. Vivian Brandmeyer, the tour was going. She also said that she Boone Campus executive dean, accompa- hoped she and her husband would be able nied the group on this leg of the tour. to attend the game scheduled that night. 'Steel Magnolias' opens Friday During the visit he met with Renee Denson joked about the weather saying Laura Griffin impressed with the set crew. "We have White, the Program Chair for Civil that if it stayed as cold as it was, that he Banner Staff four women and they are all doing a very Engineering TecWLand Surveying. White and his wife would definitely be wearing good job." explained the dual monitors that were their gifts. Before Julia Roberts and Dolly Parton Jessica Peel and Crystal Hansen are used un the computers in the room. Even though the day was dreary, made the movie "Steel Magnolias," it was two of the set crew. Both are freshman Denson asked questions, a few times jot- Denson seemed to have a better forecast a play. This weekend theatre goers can from Peny. They have experience Mrith ting a few notes on a piece of paper that he for the future at DMACC. When one stu- enjoy it in its orieinal form. the work that goes into a play paoditetion. kept in h~ssu~tcoat puckel. dent commented that the 'Whirlmind On Friday, Kov. 7 and 8 at 7:30p.m., Hansen has worked on sets in high school "I am going to be like a sponge" he Tour" should have been called the "Steel Magnolias" will be performed in while Peel has been in plays. "We spend said, referring to all the information he "Raining Down on DMACC Tour" the Boone Campus Theatre. The entire a couple days a week working on the set." was soaking up. He asked questions Denson smiled and replied, "No, the sun play takes place in a beauty parlor. Peel said. regarding everything from the full time1 always shines on DMACC." The play has two acts and four scenes. There are no men in this cast. The rea- time student latio, to COMPASS In the beginning, Shelby is getting mar- son that there are no men is because none tests. But in his quest for knowledge, he ried and there is an ongoing dispute about tried out. still had time to answer questions about a having children. It also deals with the "Having little or no guys try out is a midyear tuition increase, and the parking issues of diabetics and their risks of hav- common problem," Mueller said. problem that has been plaguing the Boone ing children. "I don't know if it is a natural trend or Campus. Kay Mueller, director of the play, said the amount of time that has to be commit- "I am not a big fan [of a tuition increase that the play is shaping up pretty well and ted. Maybe they just didn't know or they at midyear]. I will be resisting a midyear also that the right people were cast in the don't think they will get a part because it tuition increase?' right parts. is college." He also said that students need to make "They are all working hard. This cast Hansen said, "I think that many guys their voices heard. "We should talk to leg- has a good work ethic. I am really think that acting is a woman thing." islators and tell them our needs here," impressed," Mueller said about the cast. Peel said, "We had problems in high Denson said. The cast includes: Liz Bennett, Boone; school with not having guys audition. We When addressing the parking problem Caley Harvey, Ogden; Kami Mushel, . had many plays where girls played the photo by James Joy Ames; Tammy Hartmann, Ames; Sarah male parts." he said, "Parking is a problem, but if park- Vivian Brandmever, dean of ", Witford, Ames; Patty Rockwell, Pilot Mueller said that casting females for ing wasn't a problem then we urould prob- Boone Campus, and Mound. Continued on page 3 ably be having a money problem*" President Rob Denson Mueller also mentioned that she is verv
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Campus News: Phi Theta Kappaholds Sports News: Fall Leadership Conference Volleyball season wrap-up in Sioux City Page 7 Campus News, Page 2 Volume 3, Issue 5 November 5, 2003 Snow ordinance regulations Lacey Dierks In Banner Staff DMACC News It’s not here yet, but it could be at any Television time. WOI-TV Channel 5 (Ames) Soul Food Yeah, that’s right…snow. It’s only a KCCI-TV Channel 8 (Des Moines) Grace Community Church is matter of time before it gets here, so now WHO-TV Channel 13 (Des Moines) sponsoring a free meal for any- is the time to get informed on parking one who is interested at 5:30 p.m. procedures for when the snow does start Internet Sunday, Nov. 9. to fall. WOI-TV www.woi-tv.com The red bus will be in the east Many students choose to park on the KCCI-TV www.theiowachannel.com parking lot at 5:15 p.m. for rides to street in front of the school. Signs are WHO-TV www.whotv.com the Livery. Snow ordinance sign on Hancock Dr. posted along that street stating it is an Radio Enjoy fried chicken wings, maca- emergency snow route, and that park- KGGO-AM 94.9 (Des Moines) roni, dressing, candied yams, dessert Banner ing there is prohibited after two inches WOI-AM 640 (Ames) and fun. November 5, 2003 of snow have accumulated. Instead, the KXTX-AM 940 (Des Moines) Volume 3, Issue 5 parking lot behind the school is a better WHO-AM 1040 (Des Moines) option. KRNT-AM 1350 (Des Moines) Editor in chief: Laura Griffin Orange snow fences have been put up KCIM-AM 1390 (Carroll) Clothing [email protected] in the grass behind the school to prevent KASI-AM 1430 (Ames) Anderson, Laura--News Editor excessive drifting and, hopefully, to make KWBG-AM 1590 (Boone) Rotaract is sponsoring a baby/ [email protected] parking in the wintertime as pain-free as WOI-FM 90.1 (Ames) kids clothing extravaganza. Bring Dierks, Lacey--Feature Editor possible. KJJY-FM 92.5 (Des Moines) any outgrown and gently used chil- [email protected] Stay informed of the weather condi- KIOA-FM 93.3 (Des Moines) dren’s clothing to Room 122, Jane Goering, Wendy Martino’s office, to donate. The tions, and watch the news, listen to the KKRL-FM 93.7 (Carroll) [email protected] sale date will be announced at a later Hutt, Josh--Sports Editor radio or check the internet for school clos- KLRX-FM 96.1 (Ames) [email protected] ings, delays and cancellations. KHKI-FM 97.3 (Des Moines) date. Joy, James-- Photographer A list of stations that run a list of delays KRKQ-FM 98.3 (Des Moines) [email protected] and cancellations follows. KMDX-FM 100.3 (Des Moines) Longman, Darin--Opinion Editor You can also call the DMACC-Boone KSTZ-FM 102.5 (Des Moines) [email protected] closings/cancellations phone number at KAZR-FM 103.3 (Des Moines) Losh, Holly--Entertainment Editor Extravaganza (515) 432-7203 or check www.dmacc. KEZT-FM 104.1 (Ames) [email protected] Makovsky, Ryan edu. KLYF-FM 106.3 (Des Moines) Community [email protected] On Friday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to Simonson, Jack [email protected] Library instruction class transfers 12:30 p.m., Scott Theiben, owner of Brushy Creek Gems and Minerals, Sinnott, Sarah--Layout and Design Laura Anderson Information literacy skills are crucial as will present a program on the 1980 [email protected] Banner Staff our society becomes based around infor- Snow, Pam--Advertising Manager eruption of Mt. Saint Helens. mation rather than industry. “Everyone [email protected] Lunch will be in the Courter What’s the difference between Library needs these skills,” Mumma emphasized. Walker, April Center from 11-11:30 a.m. The room 120 at Des Moines Area Community Library 120 looks at the types of [email protected] of the program will be announced at College Boone Campus and Library 160 resources available and how to evaluate lunch. Program runs from 11:30 at Iowa State University? Just the cost. them, when and why some resources are Boone Campus Banner is a stu- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. According to Shirley Petersen, a cata- better than others, and internet resources dent newspaper, published bi-weekly at This presentation is open for loger at Ankeny campus, Boone is the offered by both the library and freely Des Moines Area Community College, those 55 and older. Registration is only campus to offer some sort of library online. The class addresses recognizing 1125 Hancock Dr., Boone, Iowa 50036 required by calling Nancy Moeller at class for credit. They have done this for plagiarism and how to avoid it, and how (515)433-5092. Boone Banner is dis- 432-7203 by noon on the Thursday over 25 years. Ankeny may offer a class to use citations and reference lists. tributed free to all DMACC students, before the event. staff and alumni. Subscriptions can be next fall. Mumma explains that the spring class purchased at the annual rate of $10 to Library 120 is currently taught by will most likely be much like the fall the general public. The editorial offices librarian Polly Mumma. This is her first class. The fall class used WebCT fre- of Boone Banner are located in Room year teaching it. In previous years, it has quently in the form of quizzes and online Want to study in London this 219. been taught by Susan Jellinger and Ina discussions. spring? Learn how by going to Editorial policy Pour-el. This is also the first year the class The textbook for the class is available the ICN Room 117-118 at 9 a.m. Boone Banner welcomes letters in an attempt to is going to be held during the day instead in the Knowledge Knook Bookstore and Wednesday, Nov. 5. provide a forum for the many diverse views of the of as an evening class. includes basic library skills and informa- campus. The views expressed in Boone Banner are not necessarily the views or endorsements of Des “Most seem to enjoy it and are sur- tion literacy skills. The class final includ- Moines Area Community College or the Boone prised at how much they learn,” says ed a project in which a group of students Banner editorial board. Letters should be no longer Mumma. presented what was learned in the class Connections than 250 words, signed and brought to the edito- Students assume they already know about research. rial offices of Boone Banner or can be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed in care of the and understand how to research, but “Demonstrating what’s been learned Presentation college. Boone Banner reserves the right to edit as most don’t know how to narrow it down. teaches more than answering multiple Acoustic instrumental guitarist necessary for libelous content, profanity, copy-fit- Library 120 helps refine the skills students choice questions,” added Mumma. Doug Wood will perform from 11 ting, grammatical and spelling errors or clarity. already know and save them lots of time, The spring library instruction class will a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 Mumma says. be held Mondays and Wednesdays from Banner adviser: Jan LaVille Boone Campus Exec. in the Courter Center. The concert is Dean: Vivian Brandmeyer Library instruction offers an oppor- 2:30 to 3:25 p.m., starting Jan. 12, 2004 sponsored by SAC. Come and enjoy! Printer: Boone News Republican tunity to gain basic information literacy and ending March 3. The class transfers skills. These literacy skills are the ability directly to ISU’s Library 160. to locate, evaluate and utilize informa- tion regardless of its format and location. Campus News, Page 3 Volume 3, Issue 5 November 5, 2003 Fall PTK conference emphasizes leadership April Walker chapter.” Banner Staff The four Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa are scholarship, leadership, service and Kevin Ewoldsen, a member of Phi fellowship. These are honors all Phi Theta Theta Kappa’s Boone Campus Chapter, Kappans strive to earn, similar to the Tau Phi, said, “Knowing nothing is impos- badges in scouts only larger and academi- sible; everything is attainable. Especially cally orientated. if you have motivation, drive and support Hein continued, “I feel that I learned of others.” more about PTK as a whole.” This is the feeling that he had as he Before attending the Fall Leadership left the Iowa Region of Phi Theta Kappa’s Conference, Junyoung Chang said, “I 2003 Fall Leadership Conference in Sioux thought PTK was only about transfer City on Oct. 24. scholarships.” After the conference Chang The Boone Campus PTK Chapter, Tau said, “I discovered it was more. A member Phi, took the most students of any PTK of PTK is not just a member. It requires chapter at DMACC with six members, more action towards the school, the com- one advisor and two guests. However, all munity and the state.” the PTK chapters at DMACC had mem- Rob Denson, President of DMACC, bers attending. gave a speech about leadership. After All DMACC campuses will have their Denson’s speech Chang said, “We have own chapters of PTK when the DMACC to know how to use our leadership skills West Campus finishes chartering its own for future activities in Tau Phi, school and chapter. Sarah Waddle, future PTK advi- the future.” sor at West Campus, said that she is contributed by a Beta Zeta Mu member The members of Tau Phi who attend- excited for West campus to have a PTK Clockwise from bottom: April Walker, Kevin Ewoldsen, Perry Carlson, Josh Hall, Junyoung ed the conference said they left feeling chapter. Chang, and Krystal Hein attended the Phi Theta Kappa Fall Leadership Conference. inspired to do more as a chapter to better Krystal Hein, another Tau Phi mem- tion by the PTK International President, more informed about the Hallmarks, what themselves, the school and the commu- ber said the Hallmark Awards presenta- Amber Davies was informative; “I felt they are and how to achieve them for our nity. ‘Steel Magnolias’ Child care just a few ‘baby steps’ away Continued from page 1 The rates vary. Part time is 25 hours of daycare or less. The rate is $55 per week. male roles may or may not happen since Anything over 25 hours is considered full there are plays for an all female cast or time at which the rate is $110 per week. there are plays that have flexible casting, “We work with the DMACC students,” in which the character can be played by a Becker explained. “When the campus has female or a male. a semester break we hold the child’s spot “I have to utilize who I have. There at no charge.” She added, “If our facility are many talented women auditioning, so is closed due to a holiday, we prorate the I pick a play with a female cast.” daily charge.” Mueller has worked with theatre at The day care has advertised in a few DMACC for 19 years. She is the speech of the local papers; however they prefer and drama instructor also. She is also word of mouth. Becker concluded, “We involved in plays outside of DMACC. do have openings now in both our two She has been in “Lone Star Love Potion,” year and four year old rooms”. “Rumors,” “Murder at the Howard The location of the center brings a Johnsons,” and “Sorry Wrong Chimney.” certain peace to the parents wanting to be She has performed at the Ingersoll Dinner close to their children. Commuters from Theatre, Drama Workshop, Des Moines Ames, Jefferson, Perry, etc. can have the Playhouse, Ames Community Theatre, comfort of knowing their children are just and Salisbury House. a few feet away. “Steel Magnolias” is free for DMACC photo by Pam Snow The Good Foundation Day Care staff students, with their library card and a $5 Children from Good Foundations Day Care came to DMACC to trick-or-treat on can be contacted at 1224 Hancock Drive, fee for general admission. Halloween. or reached at 432-3329. Wendy Goering based facility.” Banner Staff She also added, “We do say a short ‘basic’ prayer before meals, but it does not We Welcome all lean towards any specific religion.” DMACC students Although the DMACC campus doesn’t and Walkins offer child care services, they are just a The center is open Monday thru Friday few steps away. from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nine employ- The Good Foundation Day Care is ees at the center accept children from 18 Heidi Carson 228 Mamie located across the street from the DMACC months to 7 years old. Breakfast, lunch Chery Mohrman Eisenhower gym. and afternoon snacks are served. All of Dee Wiscup 432-4587 Director of the center, Melissa Becker the meals are prepared daily at the facil- Michelle Uthe said, “We have been here 13 years, and ity. There are also planned outings for the even though we are located inside of the children which include trips to the pool, library, and picnics at the park. ...Because every salon is not the Open Bible Church we are not a religion- same. Entertainment, Page 4 Volume 3, Issue 5 November 5, 2003 Simon and Garfunkel ‘Keep the Customer Satisfied’
Laura Griffin a rendition of “Bye Bye Love.” Banner Staff Garfunkel told about their time when the two were younger in France where The crowd sang “Sounds of Silence,” they wandered around and played their “I Am A Rock,” and “El Condor Pasa (If songs for money, while dodging the I Could),” as tears flowed freely down police. Then they sang “Scarborough their faces from the amazement of hearing Fair,” “America,” “Homeward Bound,” these legendary songs live. while showing clips from “The Graduate,” Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel graced and “Mrs. Robinson.” the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, with “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” closed their one-of-a-kind songs on Oct. 26 and of the show, but the crowd wouldn’t let 27. Their tour ‘Old Friends’ was the go. A mix of people who had been die- song that started off an amazing night. hard fans when the duo was up-and-com- First the arena went black and then ing, and people who had grown up listen- screens showed pictures of Simon and ing to their songs on the radio, clapped, Garfunkel over their lifetimes. Suddenly screamed and whistled until the duo came the stage was illuminated in blue and back on stage. They sang “Cecilia” and they appeared, to the claps, hollers and “The Boxer,” and left the stage a second tears from their fans. Simon, dressed in a time. burgundy t-shirt, jeans, and slightly bald- The crowd still refused to let the magical ing, played guitar. Garfunkel, in jeans, a night end. Simon and Garfunkel returned photo from Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatist Hits white, long-sleeved shirt, black vest and and sang “Leaves That Are Green,” a song Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel back in the days when big hair was “groovy.” tie, with hair just as wild as when he was that they hadn’t sung since they were 20. young, sang harmony. Park in New York City. song from that time frame called “Hey The night finally came to an end to the The musicians used a piano, organ, They performed “Sounds of Silence,” Schoolgirl,” a song the two claimed to sound of the hippie-era, “The 59th Street drums and various other instruments for at last year’s Grammy Awards and also be an attempt to mimic the sound of the Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy).” their unique sounds on each song. They received a Lifetime Achievement Award Everly Brothers. As the crowd left, amazed and awed, added special rhythms and melodies to at that time. Saying the Everly Brothers had always one fan summed up what others were spice up songs that so many of the fans Garfunkel said during Monday’s con- been, and always would be, their role thinking, “How could they possibly not knew by heart. cert, that when deciding to go on tour, they models, they gave the stage over to Don think that they would be accepted? They The duo had separated in 1970, but they had no idea that they would be welcomed and Phil Everly. are legends!” were never really apart. They unsuccess- and accepted like they were. Above the hysterical and shocked fully tried to get together and produce new The two had met each other in sixth screams, the Everly Brothers appeared recordings. They also had a few tours. grade during a play in New York. They and sang “Wake up Little Susie,” “Dream” One of the most publicized reunions was started singing as Tom and Jerry dur- and “Let It Be Me.” Simon and Garfunkel in 1981, when they performed in Central ing the late 1950s. They performed a joined them back onstage and all four did MXPX’s latest cd disappoints expecting fans
Darin Longman “Play it Loud.” A song about claiming before it. Banner Staff that they “...don’t need fortune and they There are exceptions to this rule don’t need fame,” or even “bright lights however; the first single of the record, Call them Christian rock punkers or to spell their name.” It is ironic that they “Everything sucks (when you’re gone),” skate punk pioneers. The fact is MXPX have signed to a major label where they is actually one of the better songs the has been around for eleven years. will be ever closer to fortune and fame. record. The lyrics of longing flow well, Rating: 1 out of five Mike Herrera, Yuri Ruley and Tom “Be yourself, play it loud, raise your and rest assured it is one of the few tracks Wisniewski have gone from featuring our voice, shout it out.” The song comes off that attempt to keep the album afloat. father above in their music to mainstream very silly The low point of the entire record is underground success while down playing The next song, “Well-Adjusted,” seems the sappy ballad called “Quit your Life.” some of their religious beliefs. They have to be a bit heavy on the pop side, but the This song is a top contender for worst bal- helped in the fashioning of punk rock quirky lyrics about needing to be locked lad ever. The requirement of a ballad is to music and put their own unique spin on it, up because the doctors don’t know what's invoke some kind of deep emotional feel. all the while angering traditional punks by wrong with him. The song has a cool This manages to do nothing except for being religious, and upsetting the hardcore break down with the drums and an excel- making the listener want to light his or her Christian set by not delivering the Lord’s lent bridge. The song is almost silly in a CD player on fire and proceed to chuck message enough. way, but in a semi-charming manner. it out of a window. The song is terrible Despite this obstacle, MXPX have The record continues on making grand at best, a blatant attempt to write a bal- always seemed to put out amazing records. strides towards a slower perhaps, to some, lad, but unfortunately one that has abso- It was hard to believe that this punk a more commercial direction that is defi- lutely no substance. At best it cripples the rock tree could ever bear rotten fruit, but nitely not flattering to the bands sound. band’s credibility. the newest CD “Before and Everything What is absent throughout the entire “Before and Everything After” proves After,” is certainly rotten to the core. record is the rapid paced drumming that that no band is perfect. It shows that good On its own the record would not have has come to be expected on every MXPX bands can make bad music. For a better been such a disappointment, but compared record by drummer extraordinaire Yuri idea of what MXPX should sound like, to what the boys in MXPX are capable of Ruley. pick up “Life In General,” “Slowly Going it certainly is a let down. The record starts The slower drumming theme drags The Way Of The Buffalo,” or “The Ever out with the uninspiring anthem called down most of the songs making the album Passing Moment.” Just make sure to pass pale in comparison to others that came this one up. Upcoming area concerts I Sunday 1 Monday I Tuesday I Wednesday I Thursday I Friday I Saturday 15 11 6 17 18 Oh My God Daud Dorldero Mary Cutrufello John Mayer Vaudeville Mews Vaudel 16 17 18 Straylight RagThe V~rZrn Trans-Siberian Orchestra Video Game Releases for November r\lew, Amsterdams VcgudwZlle Des Moines M-5hop Civic Center 7:3o, p.m. . ?:30 p.m. Holly Losh then even some. Nick Kang is an ex- $31 and $21 1 Banner Staff operatives member who takes on the responsibility of wiping out the Chinese November is the month for video and Russian syndicates in the great city of- games with over 30 games being released Los Angeles. This game will be a driving, for Playstation 2, Xbox, and Gamecube. shooting, fighting, and mission based oroscopes These games are expected to be some of game. It also boasts slow motion driving, the top sellers. using two different weapons at the same Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) make rash decisions about your per- time, and building skill levels at different Money discussions may be unusu- sonal life. You may have a problem Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly - places in the game i.e. driving course. lly difficult over the next four holding on to your cash. Finance: Playstation 2 Rated mature for ages 17 and up: ays. Just stick it out. Finance: Fair / Romance: Poor I Lucky This sequel has been highly anticipated Violence, Action Adventure Good / Romance: Fair I Lucky Numbers: 4,14,22 by all-around garners. However, you need Release Date: November 3 Numbers:4,12,20 Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You need not play the first game in order to under- Pisces (February 19 -March20) If to get out and challenge yourself. stand the sequel. The premise is that two Legacy of Kain: Defiance -Playstation 2 you're willing to do the work, virtu- Find new and fun things go to with identical twin sisters need to capture the The unholy vampire dead are back in ally anything is possible. Just keep you free time. Finance: Good ( souls of ghosts by taking their pictures. this action adventure. Playable separately that in mind. Finance: Good I Romance: Good I Lucky This may sound lame but the scare factor, before in their own games, Kain (Blood Romance: Good / Lucky Numbers: Numbers:6,19,25 amazing graphics, and plot make this Omen), and Raziel (Soul Reaver) are now Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Stress and game an extreme action adventure. both playable characters in this game. Aries (March 21-April 19) YOU pressure at home may have won Unrated right now: Horror, Violence, Raziel will still acquire the souls of those always seem to spend more than you ragged but your mind will be Gore he's killed, and Kain will suck the blood you make. Find a few hours for on pleasure not business. Finance: Release Date: November 18 from his enemies just in the last games. yourself. Finance: Fair I Romance: Poor I Romance: Poor I Lucky However, one has to wonder if making Poor I Lucky Numbers: 4,17,19 Numbers: 2,17,18 Mario Kart: Double Dash -Gamecube two equally interesting playable charac- Taurus (April 20-May 20) Stop Scorpio (Oct. 23.Nov. 21) Choo This remake of Mario Kart for N64 is ters will detract from the plot? telling others about your problems carefully to whom you confide in. going to blow fans away. 'Each player can Rated mature for ages 17 and up: and start taking care'of your mat- someone steps on your toes, it choose two characters to play in this rac- Violence, Horror, Gore ters. Finance: Fair I Romance: Fair could affect your creative output. ing game. One character mans the wheel, Release date: November 12 / Lucky Numbers: 3,12,17 Finance: Fair I Romance: .~ood'I while the other character deploys the Gemini (May 21-June 20) New Lucky Numbers: 4,16,19 booby traps (banana peels, turtle shells, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time romantic ties can be made, howev- Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ect.) for your opponent. These characters -Playstation 2, Gamecube, Xbox er, you must make sure that your You'll need to get a quick impres- can switch positions throug'houtthe race This reinvention of the 1989 game motives are not selfish before you sion of a situation and then move also. This game also features up to eight Prince of Persia starts as the Prince begins make your move. Finance: Good I on. You won't have much time for people playing at one time. However, this his journey to save his country and people Romance: Good I Lucky reflection. You may be forced to can only be accomplished with two game who have all turned into demons after the Numbers:7,11,18 guess. Finance: Fair I Romance: systems and a connector. Prince breaks the Sands of Time. The Cancer (June 21-July 22) Good I Lucky Numbers:8,15,20 Suitable for all ages: Racing, Mild cartoon game allows players to change time by Consider the source before you Capricorn (Dee. 22-Jan. 19) violence freezing, rewinding, fast forwarding, believe what you hear. Don't let You're not ready to focus on the Release Date: November 17 using slow motion, and looking into the your personal problems interfere humdrum details of daily life, you future. It also features 36 levels with with your professional responsibili- need to spread your wings or your True Crime: Streets of L.A.-Playstation amazing graphics. This is the fifth Prince ties. Finance: Good I Romance: Fair mind. Finance: Fair / Romance: 2, Gamecube, Xbox of Persia title to be released,. and it . .*~ks / Lucky Numbers: 7,13,15 Good 1 Lucky Numbers:3,12,18 This game will give Grand Theft Auto like it could be the best so far. a run for the money. True Crime encom- Rated for teens ages 14 and up passes all of the elements of GTA, and Release Date: November 11 Opiniorz. Page 6 Voltime 3, Issue5 AVovember5, 2003 The \World According To D garbage that is on TV is ridiculous uncool. Due to my blinding hatred for these A young lady that is beyond a perfect shows, 1 mas unable to get to the point. ten and over a dozen of complete tools try- When would they create a reality show lng to make her theirs. The network will that I would hold close to my heart? get a fat bag of money, and 1 will be sali- Where was my show') A show that was vating like one of Pavlov's dogs waiting designed so that I would never be tired of for the next episode. it One that would subject me to endless As the show went on Cheech, the Juice, entertainment E ven though- I ha! e near Tank and myself (cool roommates must Darin Longman crippling .problems involving money, always have clever monikers) were all Banner Stcdf school, and numerous other things, I giddy like school girls to watch the reac- decided to pray for the one thing that tion of what we have collectively dubbed I hate reality TV I am so sick of the could.truly give me piece of mind. A per- *The hot girl" as all of the suitors come crap that the English language does not fect reality show. Good thing God was lis- out and try to make breathtaking first have an adequate descriptor for whatever tening. impressions. I struggle with the notion feellngs are boiling up inside of me As "Average Joe" premiered on NBC and that I should be rooting for these pitiful "far as I am considered The Osbornes can signifies the dawn o f the greatest reality chaps who are living in coolness poverty. bleep off, Road Rules can hit the road, and show idea every concocted. These lucky few who have obtained this h'en lpveds can get a divorce from my tel- The show is basically starts out with one chance to earn themselves a goddess. evision Sadly that's just a tiny amount of arguably one of the hottest chicks that has I feel morally obligated to Root for the the stuff that I hate on Mtv ever graced this large sphere of water, everyman, because after all there isn't a The amount of reality shows that are on land, and air I like to call earth. S he is one of us in this normal plane of existence nou are staggering. The fact of the matter seeking a male who has a charming per- that could land a girl like that. However it is over fifty percent of TV seem to be real- sonality rather than chiseled good 1ooks. is so much more appealing for me to make ~typrogramming How do I know? Well At this point it all sounds pretty normal, fun with this troop of wussies and laugh to tell the truth I made that up because it but keep in mind the twist. On "The when they all believe that they have a shot seemed about right. Anyone can spout off Average Joe" everyone is just that. None at this girl. percentages, 13 percent of all people of them are body builders, none of them Thank you reality TV for bringing me know that (insert laugh track here). are good looking, and in fact most of them back to the fold. Whatever the actual amount of reality are fat, ugly, geeky, nerdy, and tragically Racial tension divides U.S. James Joy each other to get in front of the camera to game. Banner staff call for the firing of Rush Limbaugh and Comments similar to these have gotten to label him a "racist." analysts fired in the past; lust look at The push for racial equality in America Chicago Cubs manager Dusty Baker Jimmy "the Greek." If accountability was is a great and necessary thing, but the made very disparaging remarks this past necessary in that instant, why was Dusty efforts by some to use it for personal gain summer and it was not even a news story not held to the same standards? is very destructwe that ran more than once. Holding people I am saddened that we must stil! dis- People llke Howard Dean, Al Sharpton, accountable for their words and actions cuss and argue statements about race. but Jessie Jackson and Wesley Clark are using should occur regardless of who they are. today everything is fair game when it racial tensions in Amer~cato their benefit, "We were brought over here for the comes to politics. We all must learn to not at the cost of everyone in\olsed It is heat. Isn't that history? Your skir, color is label based on race or party affiliation, but unforhlnate that statements made by some more conducive to heat than it is .to the on the moral makeup one possesses. Until are turned into racially-dero,native state- lighter-skinned people. I don't see broth- all Americans stand up together and fight ments to further the political aspirations of ers running around burnt," Baker said in all forms of ~ersonalattacks based on pol- these canaldates so they can res~dr:111 the an interview about his reasoning for pick- itjcs and race there wiil never be a :rue White House ?hey were tIipping over ing a non-white player for the all-star "Cnited" States. Full ride scholarships for write rs? \illy nod Josh Hutt ships Journalists have money problems appointments to get interviews often inter- Banner Staff Money is the big problem for all stu- feres with work schedules. It would be dents in college, unless they are offered nice to get as much financial support as Why is it that athletes are offered scholarships But in order to get a full ride other students do. scholarshi~sand not one of the Banner you either haye to have some skill as an I know the athletes put in hours of prac- athlete or be an academic genius. tice, which makes it hard for them to journalists is offered a single scholarship? Unfortunately, I am neither. So, like accomplish assignments and attend class. What is the difference between school many students, I pay my way through col- But imagine writing and laying out a athletes and school journalists? These are lege by working at a job in order to pay for paper, going to class and work. both school activities. Their work is seen the rising tuition rates that cause the staff There is a better chance for the writers by other people. I guess you may have to to work a lot of hours with hardly any time on the Banner to become professionals in look at the major differences to tell these to work on assignments. their field than the athletes at DMACC two activities apart. Time i s the biggest problem when i t going pro. Isn't college about teaching the The athletes at DMACC are active in comes to writing an article because most student how to work in the real world? their sports 3-5 months out of the year. of the staff have jobs. This often hinders The Banner may have a greater readership The Banner puts out issues 8 months out getting a story together because lining up then attendance of games. of the year. Athletes are given scholar- Sports Page 7 Success season cs~nesto Jack Simonson Richert, and A.J. ie\r is. Coach Bnt~tlcl-Sttrlj Mathes believes that Leuis will be looked to for leadership (Fort Dodge)- The season ended too soun in the off-season heading into for the DMACC volleyball team. next season. Ii'ila: the Bears wer;t to Fort Dodge last So while the season IS over v:eekenc! for regionals, as the tournaments for the volleyball team, it has ~niriiher tun sed A ciianipionship lcii a niemorable impression or1 match-tip appeared likely against rival Mathes about her first season. Kirk\r.ood. The Bcars match-up came one "It was a fun first season, and round too early, and Kirkwood showed the girls did a really nice job." why they \<,here conference champions said Mathes whose new look during the regular season, ending Bears team will take the court DMACC's season. next September. This marked another winning year for Whether or not the Bears will Bear volleyball and a successful first sea- alzoto br Janies Jov be able to advance to nationals son for head coach Lisa Mathes. Este Huston #6 watches her teammatlvolleythe ball. ' next Year will On DMACC will lose six sophomores to recruiting and other intangibles, graduation. returning just three letter win- on to play for William Penn University, but if the Bears can match the last two ners. while four of the other five will also con- years of success in the Program, you won't "All six sophomores could go on to play tinue to play on at four year schools. hear too many complaints on the DMACC sonie\vhere," stated Mathes. The Bears will return just three fresh- campus. Out of the six, Courtney Thomas will go men, including Alexis Gustafson, Mollie Wornen n season opener Lvasn't too much to coniplaln about for piayers in the scoring column. Freshman Jack Sinlonson Bears' fans, but Coach Conrad wasn't Michelle Smith led the Bears with 19, Ballt~el-Staff fooled. followed by freshman Morgan Nelson's "iVe broke don-:I \Lay too nlaiiy tiines," 13 and Scibelt's i I. Sopi~u~noreJenn), , Xlthougli it \\as tough fol second year said Conrad The Bears are now 1-0 in Harle and freshman Tracie Harris also hit head cadcli Ben Conrad to take many pos- their 2003-04 canipaig~~. double figures for the Bears with 10 ~tlbes out of a game which Nas iievei In Conrad was impressed by the rebaund- apiece. doubt, he managed to make one point ing of 5' 9" freshman LaTasha Pendleton, Although there was no doubt who was about the game who h it the glass hard for 12 rebounds, the better team on the court on Monday "Last year at this time that team may despite not b eing the tallest w oman on night in The Den, Conrad won't let the ha~ebeaten us." Conrad said of the the court. She was joined by freshman lopsided win get to his players heads, as William Penn J V, the team the Bears Anna Seibert, whc also had 12 boards. the competition will get much tougher pounded 86-42 on Monday n~ght The Bears used a very balanced scoring from here on out for his team. From the score, it appeared that there attack against William Penn, getting nine Fans were given a reason to be opti- mistic on Monday night though as one big question was answered. Can these newcomers play? Yes. And that's a good thing, as only four sophomores are on the Bears' current roster. 701 bouth kidribrill St SZV& n'd?tf ?@iStory St 5 15-413-4439 515-433-7051 Beone, 1A 50030 Ir3none, I.4 50036 Sports, Page 8 Bears breeze through first game Jack Simonson Coach Salmon pointed out ball move- BU~iliel.Stndf merit in the offense, rebounding, and needing to tighten up the defense as 1Vhen DMACC and 1Villiarn Penn's things the Bears needed to improve on to J V took the floor for walm-ups on have a successful season. Monday nlght, you could see that what Stats were unava~lableat press time, you mere about to watch could get really and it's hard to tell who the go-to guys ugly are going to be during crunch time when And ~tdid Really fast your team wins a game that easy. but The Bears used their size and athletl- McGei. and Williams look as though they c~smto outmuscle the Statesmen for will give teams fits underneath all season, loose balls arid rebounds all n~ghtlong, and Turner, Harrod, and Benjamin will controll~ngthe fast break tempo, and get- provide athleticism and leadershid in the tlng second chance after second chance Bears' backcourt. on the boards Also expect to see contributions from LY~lllan~Penn simply had no answer sophon~oreTony Bell and freshman foi sophomores Frashon McGee and Treymone Thomas, as well as some elec- Shaun Williams In the paint, and the trifying dunks from sophomore Steve pressure from point guard Euvon Turner Clayton. and wings Bryan Harrod and Na~m With one game down, and a whole ~enjimln%asjust too much for the season to go, the Bears team and its fate Statemen's guards to handle remain about as much of a mystery as -- Wh~leCoach Orv Salmon was not too was before the first game, but expect to photo by Jill Soduhl surprised or thlled at the 97-51 outcome see a lot of athleticism on the court when Brian Herrold #3 takes the ball to the hole during first home game. of the game, he d~dmanage to cite a cou- vou come to The Den. as well as an UP- pie of posltlves. "It was nice to evaluate tempo offense, and many exciting games the players in game sltuatlons, and to nhen the competltlon toughens up. * kind of get an ~deaon some of the th~ngs we need to \\ ork on." sad Salmon, whose Bears are now 1-0 on the season. What co ege should be when you are ready far the next rtep... For tmnsfer info~matironcarstatt Gnn~rhrddw; director oltransf~r cnmllment 80$dm362-2454 x 1 624