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Unauthorized Jars of Clay's Matt Odmark Houahton Survey Students Attend Causes Lectures at Houghton Calvin Questions Conference
EMILY MORROW STEPHEN HILL
On January 28,2013, a survey was Fifteen Houghton students and two sent out concerning the performance of professors attended the eighth-annual Greg Bish, the Director of Student Pro- Faith and International Development grams, which was approved by neither Conference at Calvin College in Grand the college nor the Student Govern- Rapids, Michigan, last weekend. ment Association. The conference, subtitled "From Ultimately, the technology services Here to Shalom: Participating in God's determined that the survey was sent Plan for Universal Flourishing," was in- out by a student, who has since deleted tended to inform students of current de- the survey, according to the maker of velopment issues around the world, and the survey. Concerning the availabil- to supply them with new perspectives ity and approachability of Bish, "The on how to address them. For conference questions themselves didn't seem . . attendees it was also an opportunity to biased in any obvious way," said Dr. interact with potential employers. Pool, Vice President of Student Life, "It was a great chance to network who thought that the survey was con- with NGOs (Non-Governmental Orga- nected to an academic class upon first nizations), some that I would possibly reading it. like to work with in the future," said
WWWHOUGHTON.EDU The student did not use a Hough- Moeun Sun, sophomore. Matt Odmark visits Houghton College ton email address to send out the sur- Approximately three hundred and creative listening and what it means to vey; however the email seemed official MEGAN SPECKSGOOR thirty students from thirty colleges and genuinely and actively absorb, process and legitimate. Unsuspecting students universities attended the conference. It On Tuesday, February 29, Grammy and attend to a song. could easily assume that it was simply was organized by Calvin students with award winning, Gibson guitar titlist of "He talked about what it means to re- another survey concerning any num- the assistance of their International De- 2005 and platinum recording artist Matt ally listen to music, something so deeply ber of programs or offices on campus, velopment Studies faculty, and featured Odmark arrived at Houghton, not to personal that it should be treated with which are not at all uncommon, and representatives from twenty-five differ- stage a show or book a gig, but to teach extreme respect," said Jackson. Odmark many probably took the survey without ent NGOs. It lasted four days, during a class. Odmark came to campus of his addressed the importance of "under- realizing its illegitimacy. which attendees were able to enjoy the own volition and at his own financial ex- standing the weight of music" and that In regard to the content of the sur- full extent of Calvin's snow-covered pense to lecture during one of Houghton the practice of "listening in that way is vey, Colin Belt, sophomore class presi- campus and ventured into Grand Rap- professor Kevin Jackson's Pro Tools ses- a sacred act." dent, said, "It seemed like the sort of ids. sions, and the student response was over- Odmark challenged students to "vi- thing that could really illicit a certain The conference was constructed whelming. sualize" and internalize the music in a kind of information." Belt was sus- around a number of general plenaries "The place was packed," said Jack- unique way, imbuing it with meaning picious upon reading the email as it for all to attend, which were inter- son, including attendance by his students, specific to the individual. He urged the was sent around 3 A.M. by "Willard J spersed with smaller sessions, in which students from other disciplines, and even students to respect a body of music by Houghton." representatives of various NGOs gave three area high schoolers. The question interacting with it in full. Belt then notified the VP for Stu- presentations on the nature and goals and answer segment in particular was so "Now... more and more, people use dent Life of the unexpected survey, of their organizations. These presenta- engaging that it lasted one hour beyond songs for playlists or background music, and Dr. Pool soon determined that it tions ranged the full spectrum of de- the designated stopping point without instead ofabsorbing the full collection or was not approved by any college au- velopmental issues, including peace- Jackson ever having to resort to his writ- album as a complete work of art," said thorities. He then contacted IT ser- making, healthcare, advocacy, and the ten stack of preconceived prompts. Od- Jackson. "We break music into pockets See SURVE¥page 3 mark's main focus was the concept of See ODMARKpage 3 See CALVIN page 3
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SGA / NEW SEMESTER NEW OPPORTUNITIES , funds. If you are part ofa Christian life Board for their hard work on Purple Moving through this semes- club or a general student club on cam- and Gold Week! ter, be assured that SGA wants to pus, we still have funds available. While As a fellow Highlander and member represent your concerns well. The I'm discussing clubs, I should point out of the Student Government, I pose an- Senate is working with the Office that our student clubs have been very other set of questions for you. What do of Student Life to improve commu-
. successful this semester-with a vari- you think of SGA? How can SGA bet- nication regarding changes on cam- ety of activities hosted by Black Heri- ter represent the whole student body? pus. Thanks to the work of Senator =1 9® 1 tage Club, MercySeat, Global Christian How can SGA be a group in which you Wynn Horton and others, there will Fellowship and Runnymede Pre-Law want to participate? The Senate wants soon be a page on the Current Stu- Society-just to name a few. to know what you think about these dents section of the college website This spring offers you a great op- questions, as we are looking at our cur- for you to submit your feedback on portunity for community service, just rent structure to find what would be the any student issues to be reviewed as Make a Difference Day did last fall. best way to encourage student involve- by individuals from SGA and from Each year the college sponsors MLK ment and representation through SGA. Student Life. Service Day in the spring, and this Also concerning participation, SGA What are you going to make of year's event will take place on Satur- election plans for next year are already your time at Houghton for spring LUKE LAUEF day, April 13. Keep this event in mind, underway, and Wynn Horton will be 2013? Let us know how we can help JOEL ERNST and look for ways to get involved in spearheading these efforts as Election by contacting your senators or con- Here we are; a new semester is service to our surrounding communi- Commissioner. Contact Wynn if you tacting [email protected]. Happy upon us! I present you with a ques- ties. want to run for an SGA position for Purple and Gold Week, Highland-
tion: What are you going to make On the topic of service, the SGA next year. ers! of your time at Houghton for spring is working to expand opportunities to 2013? Our new Vice President for reach out to international students at
Student Life, Dr. Rob Pool, recent- Houghton Academy. One way you can ly challenged the Senate to reach start right now is by taking time to sit our "Big Hairy Audacious Goals" with Academy students who come to (BHAGs), and he explained that our dining hall on the weekends. And the Office of Student Life exists to have you heard of the Highlander Com- facilitate students' working toward mission? This is a student group work- 5 =]1:11[ s their goals. In the words of Dr. Pool, ing to promote school spirit by instating I encourage you as students to attain traditions including the Scottish High- your "BHAGs" this semester! (You lander mascot and our school colors of don't have to call them BHAGs Purple and Gold. SGA Vice President though.) Benjamin Hardy is heading up this ef- HOUGHTON How can SGA help you attain fort, so ask him how the SGA is work- your goals as a student? Already this ing to bolster our common identity as semester, the Senate has approved Highlanders in the next few months. COLLEGE requests from clubs and student Speaking of purple and gold, be groups for over $1500 in student sure to thank the Campus Activities
Men's RDs to Depart at End of Spring
JORY KAUFFMAN
The Residence Life staff is an- plaining the vision that we have had feel positive about our hiring process believe in empowering my staff tc ticipating a smooth transistion as for the hall and what we hope it to be here." cultivate and carry on the culture Resident Directors Steve Mattiace, of in the future." According to Smithers, Rothen- and vision that we have collectivel> Shenawana Hall, and Marc Smithers, The future RD uses this informa- buhler Hall in particular will hopeful- forged together in Roth, so that when of Rothenbuhler Hall, plan to leave tion in adjusting to the new role. ly function the same as always, even I'm gone, there isn't a big hole in the their positions at the close of this In addition, incoming Resident as he will be absent next semester. life of the hall but that somebody new spring semester. Assistants for the 2013 fall semester Smithers said, "I think an RD does can come in and add to what we've Houghton already posted adver- receive hiring and training from the his or her job best when the success created." * tisements designed to find replace- current Resident Directors, so that or failure of a hall does not depend ments for the two RDs. Jacobsen they might aid in making the transi- solely on his or her talents. I firmly hopes for applicants who will poten- tion from one RD to another a smooth tially encourage variation among the one. Thus, being familiar with cur- Resident Life staff. He said, con- rent tradition and policies, the RAs cerning any Resident Life applicants, possess the abilities to help the pro- "We like to get a little bit of variety in spective RD adjust to managing the terms of experience and perspective." dorm. Want to write for But such variety will not necessar- In addition, Jacobsen said, "We ily change the traditions and dynam- do try to get students on the RA staff ics of Shenawana and Rothenbuhler in on the actual hiring process." The the Houghton Star? Halls. While new staff may bring RA's play an important role in the new ideas and skill sets, through de- transition between Resident Direc- liberate transitional processes, former tors, not only by helping the replace- policies tend to remain in place. ment Resident Directors, but also In order to encourage a smooth by actually helping to choose who transition between Resident Direc- among the applicants might best suit tors, Jacobsen said, "Typically we their dorm. have the current RDs write something Concerning the fluidity of the re- like an information packet for any re- placement process, Smithers said, placement that comes in." "The RD position is one that typi- Marc Smithers, current Resident cally has a fair amount of turnover." Director of Rothenbuhler Hall, ex- As Resident Directors often come and plains one detail of the transitional go, the hiring process for the position Send an e-mail to: practice o f passing on knowledge and is a familiar and relatively frequent experience to his future replacement. occurrence, and Houghton seems to [email protected] He said, "The outgoing RD [writes] a maintain a good system of transition. letter to the incoming RD informing Jacobsen voiced his confidence in the them of hall culture/traditions and ex- system as well, and said, "Typically I FEBRUARY 8, 2013 NEWS | 3
Town house Kill-A-Watt Challenge Raises Sustainabiltty Awareness
ANNELISE HEIN as a place of preparation for students' House) is on one energy meter Webb is that is wasted Seven townhouses are competing launch from Houghton " exploring options to install separate me- Webb said, "With energy, a lot of it throughout the month of February in the Elizabeth Bailey, Assistant Resident ters for each residence hall and hopes to comes down to habit, and it doesn't take Kill-A-Watt Challenge, an initiative to Director of the Townhouses, said, "I have them in place for next year so that very long to develop energy-saving hab raise awareness of energy consumption think it's a neat idea and a great oppor- the Kill-A-Watt Challenge can include ltS " and reduce energy use on campus tumty for upperclassmen to learn how to the dormitories as well By raising awareness of sustainabil The competition is based on each save on energy costs as many of us will Whether or not their energy con- 1ty issues and reducing energy waste participating townhouse's residents' be paying our own water, gas, and elec- sumption is measured separately, 1ndi- the Kill-A-Watt Challenge marks a ster reduction of energy use, which will be tric bills soon " viduals across campus can reduce ther towards sustainability at Houghton Col calculated by comparmg weekly me- Senior Dianna Cornell is among the energy impact in simple ways Turn off lege ter readings to a baseline measurement students participating in the Challenge electrical appliances, especially lights Jacobsen said, "Houghton is stil taken before the competition began The She said, "I think lt'S a good Idea and televisions when they are not in use in the infancy stage, m the residence, winning townhouse will receive a pizza Energy consumption is something we Turn ofi power strips when they are not at least, in addressing sustainability iS party after the Challenge concludes don't really think about, so the competi- needed Turn off computers at night (the sues " Bnan Webb, the Sustainability Co- tion makes us conscious of it " myth that this harms computers lS old- Both Jacobsen and Webb hope tc ordmator at Houghton College, has part- Already, she said, she is more aware fashioned and untrue) Use microwave see the Kill-A-Watt Challenge continuec nered with Student Life to spearhead this of ways that she can reduce her energy ovens rather than electric ovens, since and expanded next year effort usage, such as unplugging hei hair they use less electrwity Eneigy-saving Although only students in partici The key goal of the Kill-A-Watt straightener and turning off lights that practices such as these and others can pating townhouses are part of the Chal Challenge, said Webb, lS "to help stu- are not being used help to reduce the amount of electricity lenge, everyone on campus, from stu dents become aware of their energy us- After one week of the competition, dents to faculty and staff, can contribute age," especially because they do not pay more than three quarters of all town- Simply knowing about the Kill-A-Watt *.i- electricity bills directly houses saw an energy reduction, report- Challenge raises awareness on campus
Gabe Jacobsen5 Director of Student ed Webb The leader, with a 33% reduc- and represents an opportunity to partici Life, said, "It is not Just about reducing tion, is Perkins 48 pate in Houghton's movement towarc costs, though that lS a benefit Rather, lt The competition is limited to the *C' IiI lid/3 *.LI greater sustainability Jacobsen said, "From a theologica *2 standpoint, learning to be wise stewards t aobo haetgwdthnet buoreoureopsl: 1%ooofusreifiosicalser;S*e:t . JL Miller, Resident Director of the meter, the entire upper campus (ev- 4 ofwhat we have fits m the general etho, Townhouses, said he supported the Kill- ery buildmg from Rothenbuhler Hall r I,&/airif -,ZS ofHoughton College " * A-Watt Challenge because of his "pro- to Shenawana Hall, with the exception WWW HOUGHTON EDU fessional goal of seeing the Townhouses of Steese Cottage and the MacMillan Randall Townhouses
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environment while not necessarily havmg the neces- students who went vices, and they were able to identif> Sun said, "I was pleasantly surprised sary expertise Freshman Matthew Munkittrick the sender of the survey, a student at at how many different kinds of FBOs The conference was not simply a said, "I went because I am studying In- Houghton College (Faith-Based Organizations) wele repre- collaboration of NGOs from different ternational Development and wanted to When Dr Pool spoke with the sented there " fields, but also from multiple denomina- get to know a bit more about what I am sender, the student did not fully real The individual NGOs held smaller tions Among the speakers and leaders going to be studying " ize at first how they were in the wrong sessions to discuss general ideas Or is- were Mennonite, Reformed, and Epis- Additionally, the speakers generally for sending the survey sues and the means by which the NGO copalian Christians Readers who know focused on their own experiences and "Most of the time students don'l seeks to address them Church history might appreciate the ecu- contextual situations Pacheco says, "I'd realize the implication of their ac Senior Andrea Pacheco said, "As menical development exemplified at the like to see some more presentations on „ tions until something bad happens,' someone who has attended the confer- conference concrete, current research of the field said Dr Pool, who went on to advise ence for two years now, I found it to be While the conference was overall a The attendance of Dr Radelet was a step students to talk to a person directly 11 very instrumental in learning about the success, the information which was pre- in that direction, but the vast majority of they have a problem with someone, 01 field of international development, and sented tended to be fairly basic There is the speakers were still anecdotal even to go to SGA or Student Life what it involves " an inherent difficulty in organizing such Despite the criticisms some of the Whether or not issues, personal 01 "This year there were key speakers, a conference, as the attendees all come Houghton students had, they all egoyed communal, actually exist concerning such as Steve Radelet, that I think added from different backgrounds While some the conference, and everyone got more Greg Bish, steps are being taken tc much more academic and professional might find the information to be basic, from it than they had anticipated In the improve communication between the credibility to the conference," Pacheco lt might be entirely novel to others, who words of Munkittrick, "Overall, it was student body and Student Life And continued, pointing out that many of the are more recent to the topic This diver- definitely worth the twelve-hour bus thus far, administration has no reasor NGOs present have high-minded goals sity shows up even among the Houghton nder" * to question his capabilities as the Di rector of Student Programs ODMARK frompage 1 him to mterrupt our class time," said Jackson's Pro Tools class "There have been tensions be and the effect is like loppmg a paintmg" Austin "I mean this lS a man who has "Events like this create momentum tween Student Programs and SGA Odmark also elaborated on the need been heard by millions of people, yet he and validate what we are trying to accom- but we are working through those,' to consider music as more than fonnu- doesn't act like a rock star" plish," said Jackson, who has proposed said Joel Ernst, president of the SGA laic technique or advanced rendermg of Senior Nick Canmstraci agreed "I some exciting major changes to the cur- Even before the survey was sent sound, namely as a relatable expression was uncertain of where Matt was going rent structure of his music program meetings were conducted with the of the artist that lS applicable the audi- at first, but as he spoke lt became ap- Jackson lS pleased to say that Od- aim of improving communication and ence parent that he really loves music It was mark lS offenng the chance for Hough- resolving issues Senior Dan Austin said he enjoyed comfortable talkmg with him, because ton students in the coming years to intern Students can take some important listening to a song that Odmark played he's Just a humble, normal person "He with Jars of Clay m Nashville for a pe- information from this situation not from the standpoint of a record ernie, made himselfvulnerable to us and it gave riod of two to three weeks over winter As Dr Pool said, "nothing you dc but from that of a participant in the emo- me a new way of looking at music," said break or even a full three months This on the web is private " tive energy of the song Cannistraci experience will give sound and recording No matter how much confiden "We didn't have to worry about how Jackson also commented on Od- students the unparalleled opportunlty to tiality the internet alludes to, the IT the song was mixed, but what images and mark's character, he said, "He truly has witness firsthand the Inner operations of department has access to the mforma reactions it evoked," said Austin "You the scholar-servant attitude and mindset the professional music Industry through tion accessed over the internet in the can pick apart a song from the technical that we strive for at Houghton " the guidance of an acclaimed Chnstian Houghton network side to make it more cohesive, more mar- When Jars of Clay performed at the band Houghton students have the ex- There are also better ways of com ketable, catchier, or more radio-fnendly, college this past October the band set up tremely rare possibility of being tempo- municating in this type of situation but ultimately it's about communication all of their own equipment, exchanged rary apprentices to the man who won the "I think we would Just all ben and there's something to approaching tips with the student sound technicians, Gibson Guitar Award over nominees like efit better if it [communication] was a song with a certain amount of rever- and took a strong interest in Jackson's Bob Dylan transparent," said Dr Pool ence " vision for the Houghton sound and re- To Jackson lt'S unbelievably evident Overall the survey caught Student Austm also appreciated Odmark's cordlng department After the concert, that "God has had his hand in all ofthis" Life by surprise sincerity and willmgness to make him- Odmark began communicating with and he cannot wait to see how the over- "I had never seen anyone, espe self available to Houghton students Jackson via e-mail and phone conversa- arching vision will grow and matenalize cially a student, do an anonymous "Matt is a minor celebrity who drove tions concernmg the fruition ofJackson's through connections such as Matt Od- survey about an employee of a col to Houghton in a minivan on his own ambitions for the department and imme- mark and others who are willing to Invest lege," said Dr Pool * dime and then thanked us for allowing diately consented to teach one session of in Houghton's potential * 4 1 ARTS & SPORTS FEBRUARY 8, 2013
Indie Rap Goes Mainstream Purple and Gold BBall Spirit
MEGAN SPECKSGOOR
If you weren't among the dual colored throng of fans crowding the Nielsen bleachers last Tuesday night for the women's and men's Purple and Gold
U weeks games, you missed out on a night ofcollective school spirit, CAB prizes, a chance to show off a snazzy gold shirt, and some pretty entertaining basketball. Although the men ultimately lost to St John Fisher with a final score of 75-62, head coach Drew Hannan said that "the game came down to the last minute" and that he's optimistic for the success ofthe team's near future, despite setbacks.
GOOGLE.COM "We have struggled all year to put Still from Macklemore's music videofor hit single "Thrift Shop" together a forty minute team effort, but of late we have begun doing that and The most notable aspect of The ANDRE NELSON putting ourselves in position to beat KATHRYN HORNIBROOK Heist is its vulnerability. Macklemore some of the best teams in the conference Mark O'Brien and Mike Ball Don't waste another minute if you doesn't simply expose his life in (Nazareth, Ithaca, St. John Fisher, etc.)," haven't yet heard Macklemore's album any voyeuristic fashion, nor does he said Hannan. "The last five games have not these guys, which is our biggest The Heist; get on iTunes, YouTube, get carried away whining about the been by far our best games all year and, asset." Hannan attributes the team's Pandora, Grooveshark, or Spotify and hardships of wealth and popularity. as a coach, all I can ask is that our guys positivity and determination not only to listen to it. It is by far the best rap Instead, he is honest about the socio- continue to work and continue to get the character of individual players and album of 2012. economic issues that affect so many better." the moral of the group but also to the Ben Haggerty, known by his stage of us. Although Hannan said the team enthusiasm of fans. name Macklemore, in conjunction with While Haggerty did check himself needs to hone their ability to "make "The fans of late have been the best, young producer Ryan Lewis, released into rehab for drug-addiction in 2008, plays late in a game, whether it be most supportive group since my time his first studio album on October 9th this only further fueled his desire to executing on offense or getting stops here," said Hannan. "Their support during 2012. The Heist quickly rose to the take a stand against drug use. With on defense," he's exceedingly proud of games and encouragement away from top of the charts, landing number 1 lyrics like, "That's the same stuff their "resilience and perseverance." them is what is helping to keep these guys on iTunes within hours of its release, Weezy's sippin'... And tons of other "The sheer amount and types of going through this tough stretch" number 2 on US Billboard 200, and rappers that be spittin' hard," he calls adversity we have faced this year would Hannan added that the fans were selling over 78,000 copies within the out Lil Wayne and other mainstream cause most people to lose their edge, first week, all without any mainstream artists whose work makes light of their motivation," said Hannan, "but See BASKETBALL on page 5 promotion or support. drug abuse. He continues to sing in Macklemore is not your typical Starting Over, "I f I can be an example rapper. He studied at Evergreen State of getting sober, then I can be an University, and during his time as a example of starting over." student he worked with Gateways for The Heist is also filled with Incarcerate Youth. He is an intellectual theological and philosophical humanitarian activist and gay rights contemplations that have been Things to Eat advocate, and he is concerned with lacking in popular music. In his reaching the younger generation and single Same Sex, he addresses the HANNAH HANOVER intertwined and is a lifestyle choice educating youth about cultural identity. long lasting homophobia that exists which engages the local economy in a not only in our culture but especially stewardship-minded fashion. in rap, singing, "If I was gay, I would When asked by prospectives what Houghton students were provided with ample opportunities to explore CALENDAR think hip-hop hates me." Houghtonites "do for fun," students He continues to write, "It's the can direct them to the carefully boththeirrelationshiptofoodandfood's same hate that's caused wars from worded "101 Things to Do" on the relationship to faith during PRAXIS Houghton website, sporting events, week. The upcoming season of Lent is religion, gender to skin color, the CAB activities, lectures, and concert a time of fasting and contemplation, a complexion of your pigment, the series. Or students can tell them the chance for all participants to reevaluate 2/8 same fight that led people to walk truth that, for the most part, they their personal idols, dependences, and outs and sit ins, It's human rights for - Faculty Recital: Conor Angell, simply make their own fun, and one of priorities through food restriction. Yet baritone and Sharon Johnson, everybody, there is no difference... the ways they do this is by preparing even during Lent, fasting is meant to be piano No freedom till we're equal, damn food. Houghton students make a lot of followed by feasting, and the Christian - MBB @ Utica College right I support it." food. Sabbath becomes a focused time of Another issue Macklemore - WBB @ Utica College From Muggins and waffie-ice- fellowship and community. engages with is our cultural addiction cream birthday concoctions in the My roommates gave me a taste - Dodgeball Tournament to consumerism. He addresses Dining Hall to cookies, pastas, vegan of this community the other day with
this with a hint of humor in his hit muffins, banana breads, curries, rice, a spontaneous snack, made from 2/9 Mac-n-Cheese, and stir-fry, Houghton ingredients as local as possible -- our single "Thrift Shop," attacking the - T&F @ Cornell students, like so many in the world, yard. They doled out"snow ice-cream," ridiculousness of consumerism with - WBB vs. Alfred University find community through food. Paula Dean-approved and Professor witty lines like, "oh that Gucci - - MBB vs. Alfred University Facebook is awash with pictures Lipscomb-recommended, from a large That's hella tight. I'm like, "Yo - - SPOT and comments on the food Houghton Christmas-red bowl. We topped it with that's fifty dollars for a T-shirt... I call students create and share. The location a reheated peanut-butter-and-chocolate that getting tricked by a business." and equipment of Shenawana Hall's mixture -- the failed coating for a batch 2/12 Macklemore doesn't stop there, basement kitchen is more of a hall of Puppy Chow -- and sat around the - Coffeehouse: Luke Crawford though; in Wings he continues to rumor than a source of community, table, giggling like children and eagerly - WBB @ Ithaca College discuss how consumerism does but the other dorms, townhouses, and devouring the sweet, cold concoction. - MBB @ Ithaca College more than just take our money -- it CLOs are full of students meeting So on Sundays, when your Lenten destroys lives. He raps about a boy their basic human needs with fiare, fast is put on hold for Jesus-approved feasting, make your own fun by making being killed for his Nike Air Force generosity, and plenty ofpure vanilla. A Christian lifestyle and the your own food -- like snow ice cream! All information from IV's. He writes, "I'm an individual, Houghton location invites many to -- to share with Houghton friends http://athletics.houghton.edu yeah, but I'm part of a movement. My an even more thoughtful and gracious and family. To make snow ice cream: movement told me, be a consumer relationship to food and food sources. Combine 12 cups snow and one 14 oz. and I consumed it_ I look inside the Shopping at the co-op embodies can sweetened condensed milk. Serve necessity, community, and blessing with topping of choice. See INDIE RAP on page 5 FEBRUARY 8, 2013 ARTS & SPORTS 1 5
Persons said that the Houghton team BASKETBALL p·ompage 4 support is crucial in close games and INDIE RAP from page 4 I truly believed it affected the way we rallied during the second half. "The
were second halfwas much better offensively particularly uplifting. They played," said Shay. He added " The mirror and think Phil Knight tricked and defensively," said Persons. "We "amazing and into the game," said school spirit here at Houghton College us all, these Nikes help me define me, talked at halftime about communicating Hannan. "The effect is obvious ifyoujust is as good as I have ever seen it in my but I'm trying to take mine off." better on defense, which in turn would read some of the posts our players made 4 years. I'm proud to be a Highlander Macklemore's music is refreshing. when I look to the stands and see a mass help our offense flow better as we made after the game. They were all about how The Heist, as its name suggests, it a team effort." great the fans were and how much the crowd of purple and gold. As a team, is attempting to "steal back" any guys love, appreciate, and need it" we want to thank all of you for your Persons said that the accuracy of preconceived notions in regards to the Fisher player's foul shots hurt the Team member Seth Shay agreed with support!" rap. Macklemore is concerned with Houghton team and that if the women Hannan's appraisal of the spectators. The women also lost their game to the socio-economic, gender-based, St. John Fisher with a final score of 70- "had played a better first half, the "Our fans were extremely involved and racial and religious issues that plague outcome definitely would have been supportive. This kind of home court 80, but senior teammember Michelle us as a society. This album is more different The team stepped up the than just a chart topper; it is one intensity the second half immensely, we of the most important critiques of just couldn't close the gap." our society and a fantastic piece of Several players are currently artwork. recovering from injuries which have created additional obstacles for the team, and Persons said, "They bring a lot to the team and we would be very glad to have them back" *
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KATHRYN HORNIBROOK The Highlanders practice during Fall Ball
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freshman teammate Maggie Reynolds. Moose has been playing basketball lz:z F since she was a little girl. She began 6.- 3 *$'•A t- LEE# playing with her dad, starting organized competition in elementary school. She
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Moose said, "But generally it is pretty KATHERINE BAKER classes and demonstrations, unique easy to balance school with basketball." handcrafted artworks, and a copper Moose is studying both physical It may be a bit far, but East Aurora shop gallery, according to its website. education and health at Houghton. She is an inviting little village worth a The Campus is described at its aspires to be either a teacher or coach visit sometime during your tenure at website as "the best preserved and post-graduation. Her teammates and Houghton. Main Street has a certain most complete complex of buildings coach foresee her excelling in this field. small-town charm, with its old- remaining in the United States of the "Moose is definitely one of the fashioned theatre marquee and historic 'guilds' that evolved as centers of hardest workers I have ever coached, if Five and Dime Store called Vidlers. craftsmanship and philosophy during ANDREA PACHECO not the hardest worker. She has worked Vidlers itself is a unique attraction; the late 19th century." Kristen Moose so much and put so much time into her it is the largest five and dime store in To continue this historical journey individual development that she is really the world. Other attractions in the area through East Aurora, visit the Elbert LAUREL WROBLICKY starting to reap some of those benefits," include the Millard Fillmore House, Hubbard Museum, which "features an said Mucher, "There is no question she is the Roycroft Campus, and the Elbert extensive collection of Roycroft books Junior captain Kristen Moose came an outstanding basketball player." Hubbard Museum. and Arts & Crafts pieces," as stated on to Houghton from Swain, New York to Last year, Moose received player Another fun fact: Millard Fillmore, the Village of East Aurora's website. play basketball. Although she has had of the year in the American Mideast the 13th President ofthe United States, For those who enjoy the outdoors, to sit out the past couple games due to Conference. This year, she leads the lived in a simple clapboard house the Sinking Ponds Nature Preserve illness, Moose continues to lead the Empire 8 in points per game, averaging in East Aurora for four years before "offers hiking trails and a natural women's team. at 17. She leads the team in turnovers, beginning his political career. habitat for migrating geese and other 'Moose is a quiet leader, she is not field goals, three-pointers, assists, and Fillmore's house has been animals," according to the village's vocal, but she leads in her actions and her free throws. She has earned player of the designated as a National Historic website. In addition, there is an outdoor work ethic. Her teammates catch on to week twice this season as well. Landmark, and according to the ice skating rink in East Aurora that is that and it motivates them to work hard "Moose is a very hard worker and Village of East Aurora's website, "The open to the public on the weekends too," said Coach Alicia Mucher, "She is that's her style of play," said Reynolds, 1825 structure is restored to that period during the winter. definitely an asset to a team and in a lot of "She does a good job pushing our team and features some original Fillmore Spend a Saturday away from ways she is a coach's dream to have. Very to excellence." furniture of the era, as well as items campus discovering the historic coachable, listens, right now we just wish "I just always want to be the best that from Fillmore's presidential years." treasures and charm of East Aurora she were healthy." I can be. I don't ever want to look back The Roycroft Campus in East sometime during your stay in Western "I think her sickness has affected our and regret it," said Moose, "The better I Aurora has also been designated as New York; the opportunity is a riveting
team, but I think it has caused Moose to do individually, the more I can help the a National Historic Landmark, and it one. reflect onherrole on ourteammore," said team out." features guided walking tours, artisan 6 | OPINIONS FEBRUARY 8, 2013 What Malcolm X Taught a Black Christian end, not an end in itself. myselfto reading the entire memoir. Com- the safe confines of this community and ThisiswhereMalcolmismostweak mitment gave way to utter captivation as I speak to the violence and poverty of the in the first years of his career (1959- consumed the entire book with an almost largely black and brown Chicago commu- 1962), and I believe that he knew this. sacred delight. Upon finishing the book, nity from which I come. My faith would It is clear following his departure from I read and watched everything that I could have to speak to me wholly. the Nation of Islam (NOI) in 1964 that find about Malcolm. Consequently, I came Malcolm was loud and honest about he, no longer bound by the exclusionary to see that I had been mistaken - fiat-out black injustice. Possessing a swift silver- policies of the NOI, sought to imple- wrong - in my premature interpretation of tongue and a keen intellect, he was able to ment a program of political liberation Malcolm X. Malcolm was no violent, vic- communicate what Dr. Cornel West terms, for black people - Black Nationalism. tim-playing vigilante. He was courageous "black rage" like no other. Even MLK, Meaning, as he said, that black people enough to speak the unmitigated truth to who purposely avoided such rhetoric in an "should control the politics of Itheir] American society about the horrors of the attempt to avert inciting violent reaction, own community." Malcolm came to black American experience. He hated no comes second to Malcolm in this respect. LUKE LAUER see that talking about black dissatisfac- one, but he loved black people too much Malcolm was upfront about black frustra- tion with the system was only effective JUUAN COOK to dilute the reality of their condition. Get- tion with American racism, and as a result when coupled with activism to bring ting to know the real Malcolm X changed he is scary. He was a prophetic voice, is- about sustainable change. He "gets" I believed the lie. For most of my my life, sparking within me an interfaith suing the clarion call in a strange and deso- this by 1964, but is unfortunately killed life I, like many of you, saw Malcolm dialogue that left me more Christian than late land. Malcolm proved to me that em- before his maturing revelation can come X as the violent and less-successful ever. powerment and reconciliation sometimes to fruition. Malcolm reminds us all that opponent of the docile MLK. There Malcolm taught me that I must have a means being honest about the horrors of powerful prophetic voices also seek to he stood, angrily signifying, indicting Christianity that addressed me totally - in- oppression. be solution-finding voices. white America for the ill-treatment of cluding my blackness. It is not secret that Too often, in the interest ofcheap, rapid Malcolm X wasn't supposed to its darker brothers and sisters. Mal- Evangelical Chris- reconciliation, we teach me anything. My education and colm said that black was beautiful and tianity has largely are encouraged to I believed the lie. earliest exposure to him sought to as- that white society possessed no divine been interpreted in forgive and forget; sure this. Malcolm is dangerous. His standard by which the black communi- Euro-centric per- to be silent about dedication to communicating the woes ty needed to measure itself. Malcolm's spective, often devaluing, intentionally and the atrocities of abuse. Malcolm said that of the marginalized and his appeals to analysis troubled me. His palpable unintentionally, Afro-centric religious pre- it was OK, in fact, morally obligatory, to be self-reliance pose a threat to the main- anger made me uncomfortable. The sentations. Seeing a theology that justified angered by injustice. True reconciliation is tenance of the status quo. I found in white society that he described, infused white superiority, Malcolm saw American impossible without an acknowledgement Malcolm a challenge to be realistic and through and through with the philoso- Christianity as an aid in enslaving the black of and repentance from the wrongs com- intentional about dealing with justice phy of white superiority, sounded noth- conscience. As a devout Christian and mitted. Some dismiss Malcolm as divisive and a renewed dedication to Christian ing like my bevy of white friends at lover ofhistory, I take issue with Malcolm. and unhelpful for his honesty. He showed methodology in the fight for human dig- my college preparatory high school in It was also the black church that had the me that "crying aloud" means "sparing nity. My hope is that the entire commu- downtown Chicago. He was divisive. greatest purveyor of black dignity. Black not", even when the truth is hard and pain- nity will seek to learn more about him. He was arrogant. He was nothing like Christianity was in and of itself liberating. ful to hear. Allowing his prophetic voice and spirit our good Baptist saint MLK. And most However, I could not dismiss Mal- Perhaps one of the greatest lessons I to motivates us to speak-up and act out. importantly, he wasn't a Christian - he colm's contention. Too often black learned from Malcolm X was taught to me Let us not believe the lie - Malcolm has was a Muslim. Appraising his ideol- Christians have espoused a Christianity not by his strengths, but by a weakness of something to say and it is worth hearing ogy and religious affiliation as less than that ignores their blackness instead of ap- his. While Malcolm's ability to commu- "by any means necessary." stellar, I had respect for Malcolm but no preciating and speaking to it. Even I had nicate black beauty, self-reliance, and rage need for him. Or so I thought. been guilty of this, tricked by the illusion. is unparalleled, his early methodology for In October of my junior year at Malcolm reminded me that though I am at handling the issues of the black experience Houghton, I obtained a copy of the Houghton - a predominantly white institu- was limited, even tenuous. Thus, he is a best-selling Autobiography ofMalcolm tion - that I am black, and that my faith compelling reminder that communicating Julian Cook is a senior music & Biblical X in the college library and committed would have to be able to work outside of the plight ofthe oppressed is a means to an Studies major
Ex A/lea Sentent/El / Rap: Reflection of Culture; Not An Instigator
through [hard times] in their lives." This talking about the accumulation of wealth, Rather than attacking the rap in- is the reason that rap is one of the fastest- drug use, and promiscuity. dustry, our time would be better spent growing and furthest-reaching musical During the days ofAfrika Mambaataa addressing the social issues within our genres in history and why everyone seems and the Zulu Nation and the early days of culture. Rap is not the cause of the is- Jf#*1 so intrigued by it. Ice Cube, Eazy-E and Dr. Dre, the issues sues. Ice Cube performs a satirical song Lowkey was right when he sang, "You that needed addressing were those of the titled "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It"- can never avoid the voices of the voice- outstanding racism in our nation, the eco- a witty twist on the famous "The Devil less," and rap gives the voiceless a voice. nomic and social repression of minority Made Me Do It"-in which a profes- We can't ignore the helpless. We must face groups, and the violence in underprivileged sor condemns gangster rap for the ills it, but in facing it we run into layers upon neighborhoods. Obviously these issues of society during a classroom lecture. layers of misconceptions, one of which is have not disappeared, and many are the The teacher says, "Prior to gangster rap
LUKE LAUER the notion that rap is evil. After all, any rappers who still sing about them. But what music the world was a peaceful place.
ANDRE NELSON industry that glorifies murder, violence, we are currently experiencing is something And then all of that changed, violence, drugs, rape and general hedonism must be different: the Great Recession and a world rape, murder, arson, theft, war, they are I'll confess, I love rap. And not the evil, right? But this is the biggest miscon- dominated by a small percentage of elite. all things that came about as a result of clean Christian substitute that started ception. Rap tells And this has gangster rap." Ice Cube goes on to list making an appearance with groups the story of bro- changed the fo- horrific things such as "if I shot up your such as The Cross Movement and ken people, not a The violence that plagues cus of the songs college, am't nothin' to it, gangsta rap Reach Records. I'm not even a fan of tale of evil's glo- the hood has yet to hit the being produced. made me do it" The purpose of this clean secular artists; Will Smith may rification. If you think line is not to blame the musical genre very well have been the worst thing Another mis- suburbs with the influx of that the "hood" is for society's ills, but to recognize the that ever happened to the rap industry. conception is that a worse place be- problems' origination and the need to mainstream "gangsta rap." No, I like the raw, uncut, uncensored rap has strayed cause of rap, you fix them.
rap in all its vulgarity, and, in no way away from its are mistaken. The issue with trying to produce does that mean that I am misogynistic glory days, that it has somehow lost its The violence that plagues the hood has yet "clean" rap is that it too often leaves out or racist. Rather, I think it is important way and left its roots. The truth is that there to hit the suburbs with the influx of main- the sting that this genre carries with it. It for us to hear these words for the harsh never were any "glory days" that were stream "gangsta rap," you just need to look detracts from the message that is trying critique of what our society is. The somehow lost and forgotten; what has hap- at the decrease in crime rates over the last to be conveyed; the cries of a hurting Marilyn Mansons and Eminems in this pened is simply a cultural paradigm shift. 20 years to see that. What has happened society. In all this, I am not trying to say world are not responsible for shootings We are faced with different problems and though is that the negative aspects of our that there is no place for Christian rap. and rapes; rather, they expose serious the music industry has shifted its focus to culture, the homophobia, misogyny, rae- By all means, keep "ridin' with your top problems that society struggles with. reflect these problems. The poetry of these ism, violence, promiscuity, and substance down listening to that "Jesus Muzik," Eminem writes, "That's why we artists has changed from the socio-political abuse are being exposed for what they are. but do not be so hasty to throw away sing for these kids who don't have a platform it once held in the 70's, 80's and Rappers are reflecting a developing trend; the rest ofrap. thing._ or for anyone who's ever been even early 90's to the position it now holds: not setting examples for youths. Andre is a senior communication major FEBRUARY 8, 2013 OPINIONS | 7
' South Park and Sex: Censorship at Houghton
Censorship is one of those ever- show on American prime-time TV standards. Define any one of their de- making out? Now cuddling? Even present issues on campus that seem does notrevolve around casual sex? scriptors for inappropriate language. without going into more detail, it is to only accentuate the disparity Friends? How I Met Your Mother? For some there are few words in the clear that the line, for some, divid- between the student body and the New Girl? The Mindy Project? The English language that they would ing sin and not-sin does not reside administration. Let's be honest: innocence of Leave it to Beaver is long deem inappropriate. For others, how- in intercourse alone. Where does who here has not received one of gone. Yet I can guarantee that most ever, that list may span quite a signifi- the loss of virginity then occur, those obnoxious "web filter viola- of the student body and a significant cant chunk of Webster's dictionary. from a moralistic point of view? It tion" notifications? The worst part chunk of the faculty watch these very The fact is that it varies from per- is decided by the conscience of the is reading the category in which it shows, if not similar ones. son to person. The issue with censor- individuals involved. throws those websites you always As far as the usage of language is ship is that it inevitably limits a large This same reasoning can be ap- thought were innocent before com- concerned, Houghton College attempts group for the sake of the comfort of plied to almost anything (besides ing to Houghton. The bright side to maintain appropriate standards. In a few. maybe murder). What constitutes is that we all get a kick out of it offensive language varies greatly. when a professor tries to pull up an What constitutes adult material var- educational site that is classified @01 FortiGuard ki.11lifIiIi - ies significantly. What defines ap- under pornographic material. The propriate dress attire? if you're an question, however, that we need to international student from Asia Mi- grapple with is not simply whether nor or North Africa you might see a or not fart-sounds.net should be bunch of loose promiscuous women blocked, but should anything be Web PageYou have triedBlocked! to access a web page which is in violation of your internet usage policy. walking around campus; on the flip censored? URL: www.southparkstudios.com/ side, if you're from southern Cali- Category: Other Adult Materials Censorship is a tricky issue due fornia you may see a bunch of con- To have the rating of this web page re-evaluated please click here. to the fact that most items fall into servative odd balls. The fact is that
a fairly large grey area. With drugs some things cannot be defined by and alcohol it is fairly easy to regu- a general, overarching statement; late. Don't drink. Don't use illegal the student guide for the 2012-2013 A year ago, 2011-2012 Star Opin- and this is exactly what censorship substances. But how do you legiti- year it is written, "Houghton College ions Editor Elisa Shearer wrote an edi- does. mize not watching South Park? Is students are expected to honor God torial in which she grappled with the There are too many grey areas its content more objectionable than in both speech and lifestyle. The tak- issue of sexuality. The reason we think in life to be able to regulate in such that of some of the DVDs in the li- ing of God's name in vain or the use it is so important and relates to censor- seemingly clear cut ways. Ban sex, brary's collection? of offensive, abusive, profane, crude, ship is that it isn't clear cut. Yes, sex alcohol and drugs, but once the The issue of censorship inevi- racist, sexist, or obscene language is can be scientifically explained; but practice is begun of disciplining tably comes down to how much is prohibited and may result in disciplin- what about all the other ways in which adults for what they wear, say and too much. We ban pornography, ary action." our bodies and minds are stimulated? look at, it becomes much too dif- but what about movies and shows We, the editorial staff, are disturbed As a Christian should we feel guilty ficult to maintain appropriate stan- whose entire premise revolves by the threat of disciplinary action for for hugging someone of the opposite dards. around sex? And honestly, what an area of life with such ambiguous sex? How about kissing them? Or
Letters to the Editor The mission of the Houghton Star Star Staff Dear Editor, is to preserve and promote the val- I am writing in response to the article from last week's Star ues of dialogue, transparency and entitled, "People Kill People- with Guns." The author asserted integrity that have characterized that assault weapons are "violent Emma Hughes Editor-in-Chief killing machines" that make a Houghton College since its incep- person act violently, so she called for a ban of these assault weapons. tion. This will be done by serving Sarah Hutchinson I believe she is incorrect in these Managing Editor assertions. as a medium for the expression of In the second amendment to Katharine Adametz the Constitution, citizens were student thought and as a quality News Editor granted the right "to keep and bear arms" in order to secure publication of significant campus Katherine Baker their personal freedoms. Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1787, "What news, Houghton area news, and Sports and Culture Editor country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time events. Andrj Nelson to time that their people preserve Opinions Editor the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms." When citizens have sible for his actions, not the guns viable options. These solutions will Steve McCord the right to bear arms, the rulers of he was using. Lanza had four guns not prevent another Newtown, but Digital Media & Web Editor the country are reminded that their with him that morning, but none of they should make these tragedies less power is derived from the consent them were assault rifles (CNN). I am frequent. of the governed. The freedom to not sure where people got the idea The fact is, if an insane person Andrea Pacheco own guns is an important right that to reintroduce this assault rifle ban. wants to get a gun, they will do so Graphics & Photo Editor citizens have. In order to keep Banning these weapons would be an anyway they have to: legally or not.
our freedoms, we must continue to injustice to individuals who use them Our government could make sure that Lauren Daugherty have that right, while acknowledg- recreationally and safely. The differ- guns would not fall into destructive Business Manager ing that there needs to be boundar- ence between these individuals and hands by raiding each home and tak- ies (i. e. gun control) Lanza is sanity. Lanza was not sane; ing them from each person by force. Prof. Susan Bruxvoort I cannot explain all that hap- no sane person would do what he did. However, i f that happens, we will pened in Newtown on that Decem- In this understanding lies my answer have more problems than just guns. Lipscomb ber morning. The actions of Adam to this issue. President Obama is Faculty Adviser Lanza on that day were some of correct in saying that we need stricter Tyler Miller, the most cruel, inhumane, and de- sanctions on how people get guns. class of 2014 2012-2013 structive in our country's history. Increased background checks and I believe he should be held respon- mental health evaluations are two 8 1 FEATURES FEBRUARY 8,2013 ART/ST OF THE WEEK
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