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Campus HOUSE MAKEOVER TIME Briefs Campus ministries teams with Jubilee to English prof rejuvenate community iiini publishes new The Extreme House Makeover, held this past Saturday, was sponsored by Ju- children's book bilee Ministries, a local Christian out- Hcalhcr Sellers, professor f. ! reach program. of English, has a new book on Campus ministries promoted the the market. "Spike and project in chapel and the Gathering for Cubby's Ice Cream Island several weeks, but were still over- Adventure," features Seller's whelmed by the 200 students who turned corgi and aulhor/illusiraior out to help improve a house for low-in- Amy Young's black lab as two come families on 15th Street, as well as dogs trapped in a boat during businesses on 17ih Street. a storm. The pups use their The large turnout has spurred the min- AMCHOR PHOTO BY ERIN L HOTTA creativity to find a way out istries team to begin a new program and earn themselves a treat: Campus ministries staff and Hope students performed a song and dance called "Tuesday: Every hour on the ice cream sundaes. number about their yard work project as they served on Saturday morning. hour," which will feature service projects A kick-off party will be held Students worked in 2-hour shifts, improving areas on 15th and 17th Streets. for students all day long, every week. to benefit local dogs on Sat- urday, Oct. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Harbor Humane Soci- ety in Grand Haven. Admis- CIS focuses on desegregation, equality sion is free. Nick Engel oes of 'Brown v. Board of Education.'" It but I don't want us to dwell 50 years ago Math award STAFF REPORTER marks the 50th anniversary of the Supreme either." said Alfredo Gonzales, Assistant On Sept. 28 and 29, Court ruling that outlawed segregation in Provost and chair for the CIS committee. goes to senior Hope College holds its public schools and accelerated America's "The Critical Issues Symposium needs to Hope student Mike Cortez annual Critical Issues ascent to a more integrated society. deal with contemporary issues relating to ("05), a chemistry and math- Symposium, challeng- The program will focus on the history of this landmark case. I think we've asked our ematics major, was recently ing the campus to think "Brown v. Board" and the factors leading up speakers to do that." Gonzales said. He also awarded the Socicly for la about important and to the landmark decision. It will also look at expressed his belief that the speakers cho- som-ctimcrmghty con- dustrial and Applied Math- striking that balance. troversial topics. and what the country, and Holland. Michi- v ematics Award by the Pi Mu For 23 years. Hope College has cancelled This year's sympo- gan, still needs to do. in order to overcome Epsilon society. He was pre- a day of classes to allow students and Linda, Cheryl Brown sium is entitled "Race segregation. sented with this honor for his to visit Sept. 28, 29. and Opportunity: Ech- "We have to set a historical background. more SYMPOSIUM on 2 speech titled "A Mathemati- cal Model of Tri-Trophic Interactions." Two other Hope students Pull teams begin also presented their papers during MathFest. Henry Gould ('05) read "Mathemati- intensive training cal Biology Curriculum De- the Anchor, where a small box reads velopment" and Andrew Amanda Zoratti "Come out and see the tug-of-war Wells ('05) read his "Count- STAFF REPORTER The 107,h Annual Pull is sched- between the Sophomores and the ing Symmetric Matrices of uled for Oct. 2 at 3 p.m., and train- A's and Freshmen." Rank One and Two." ing is in full swing on campus. This small announcement esca- The even-year and odd-year lated to today's Pull tradition, even- Homecoming teams each consist of 36 members year students versus odd-, where apiece; 18 male pullers and 18 fe- the juniors coach the freshmen and Voting online the seniors coach the sophomores. male moralers. . A/fOHOff PHOTO BY AMANDA ZOBATTI Students can now vote for Over its history, the Pull has "Even year rocks." said Haleigh Heneveld ('08). "I've lived in The '07 pull team prepares for practice each day by the top 15 Homecoming rep- lasted an average of three hours, Zeeland my entire life and gone to carrying their rope to the practice pits. resentatives on Knowhope. with the longest Pull running nearly Nominations are also being four in 1977. In 1978, judges es- the Pull many times, and just al- livated while they work out." added the pit. held for "Favorite Faculty tablished a 3-hour lime limit, which ways wanted to be a morale girl." Elise Nelson ('08). "It's an awesome experience Member." Homecoming fes- still stands today. The shortest Pull, Moralers have the job of making The event takes place in pits on where you bond with other fresh- tivities will include a Hoe- held in 1956, was a mere 2 minutes the calls and chants as well as opposite sides of the Black River. men and truly represent your class. down. the 27th annual Run- and 40 seconds. cheering the team on. The pullers can't see the olher team It's brutal, but it's awesome, be- Bike-Swim-Walk event, a The tradition is the oldest event "They leach us to yell like men," or the river, so the moralers act as cause you test your mental strength parade, a home football game in any college history. The first said Melissa Murray (*08), about the eyes for the team, calling out and how hard you can push your- and the Homecoming Ball. known mention of the Pull comes being a moraler. orders and strategies from above more PULL on 2 from the November 1898 edition ot "We just need to keep them mo-

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Candidates compared [email protected] Lauten to perform MSU Jazz trio visits Features, page 4 Features, page 5 (616) 395-7877 Arts, page 3 %VncKor CAMPUS BEAT September 22, 2004 Chapel for faculty is new Crossroads project A series of seminars at form of Eventide, and was led by David Sean Daenzer to the typical chapel service Baylor University had a big Cunningham. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT found it less attention grabbing, The second was the 9/11 memorial service, "The Crossroads Projccl" is a name heard many faculty were pleased." influence on the concept for which featured psalm and other scriptural frequently on campus. The relalively young Cunningham also cites the the faculty services. Cunningham drew upon the readings, prayers and hymn singing, accom- program, which began in the fall of 2003 and success of last year's Choral panied by Huw Lewis on the organ. The is funded by a grant from ihc Lilly Endow- Evensong, which was held at ideas of David Lyle Jeffrey, Baylor's provost, who spoke memorial also featured a poem on "The Ma- ment, has now taken on a new project that Mulder Chapel with the aid of about the faculty's role in terialism of Angels" by Jack Ridl. professor focuses on Hope faculty. Brad Richmond and Huw shaping Christian higher of English. On Thursdays, the Crossroads Prqjcct and Lewis, professors of music, as education. Last week's service was organized by a Hope professors are coming together for a an encouraging indicator that The 30- to 40-minule group of Catholic faculty, and was based on new worship service. there existed a "real interest, Thursday services are orga- the spirituality of St. Francis. •There was a wish for faculty to worship not just a few scattered David Cunningham nized by faculty. They are "St. Francis lived in an anxious lime, and regularly" said David Cunningham, direc- people". wrote to people in an anxious time," said tor of Crossroads. "Chapel is focused toward Following a letter to die President at the geared towards issues and concerns that af- fect faculty; however everyone, including Maura Reynolds, director of acadmic advis- students...and faculty need their own space end of the Spring 2004 semester, the idea for the faculty service was approved by students, is invited. A number of different ing. She sees the faculty services as an alter- the adminisiration. worship styles will be represented. nate opportunity for some. Chapel is focused toward A committee was appointed to The services will be held in either the or- "We're all busy people," Reynolds said. She noted that, like St. Francis, we all are students...and faculty need make the idea a reality. It was com- gan studio in Nykerk or the Mulder chapel posed of interested faculty mem- at Western Theological Seminary, alternat- living out vocation right where we are, "even their own space (to worship). bers, including Sander de Haan, ing between 11 a.m. and 4; 15 p.m., respec- if it's at 4:15 on a Thursday afternoon." It is —David Cunningham, chair of the DMCL, Lynn Japinga, tively. hoped that the alternating times will allow professor of religion, George Kraft, "It is my hope that it will encourage fac- more faculty to attend the services. director of Crossroads professor of kinesiology, Caroline ulty to see themselves as a worshipping com- Services for this semester have already wmtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Simon, professor of philosophy, munity of sorts," Cunningham said. The tor- been planned. Johnston and her husband Dr. mat and content of the services are entirely James Dumerauf will lead tomorrow's fac- (to worship)." and Richmond and Lewis. ulty service at 11 a.m. in Nykerk 113. It will Cunningham explained that Hope profes- "(The services) will provide opportunity up to the presenters. focus on the subject "Nobody's Perfect," and sors aren't just looking for different style, but to meet in a small group context and make it Lewis and Richmond have agreed to as- will address the range of personality styles also have different issues, and relate to the part of our workweek to come together for sist in providing music for the services. They plan on also allowing students from the mu- created in God's image. college differently than students do. worship," said Deirdre Johnston, professor On Sept. 30. the service will be lead by de "In the past, the annual commemorative of communications. sic department to be involved in special mu- Haan. and for the service on Oct. 7. George service for September 1 Ith has offered a dif- Cunningham considers the program to fit sic on occasion. The Hope College Chapel Choir has al- and Roberta Kraft will take the lead, focus- ferent style of worship, and included more perfectly with the goal of Crossroads, which ready sung at the first of three services al- ing on the music and hymns of Charles traditional Hymnody," Cunningham said. explores the intersection of theology and vo- Wesley. "While some people who were accustomed cation. both on and off campus. ready conducted, which followed the basic

SYMPOSIUM from 1 faculty the opportunity to discuss, money on students of color. They by segregation and CIS Schedule reflect on and hear differing view- held a visitation day...and I see a their father's struggle Tuesday, Sept 28 points about a topic that reflects lot of people here now that I saw to overturn the sepa- 7 p.m. Keynote Address - 'Reflections of a Race Man' current trends and changing times. on the visitation day. A lot of lib- rate-but-equal ruling The Rev. Peter Gomes, Dimnent Chapel In years past the symposium fo- eral arts schools are more diverse in the courts. lhan Hone is. hnjHpoe is wnrkinff Linda's childhood Tiving its way towards that. was especially im- Wednesday, Sept. 29 on the Internet." and "What Future "There are areas in our commu- pacted by segregation. 9 a.m. Keynote Address - 'Beyond the Headlines: Personal Reflec is in our Genes: Freedom from from nity where people are warned not Barred from an all- tions on Brown v. Board of Education' Disease, Good investment. Manu- to go because of stereotypes. Those white public school Cheryl and Linda Brown, Dimnent Chapel factured Humans?" perceptions and biases are as alive four blocks away from Though the subjects were differ- today as in 1954, in 1854," Johnson her home, Linda had 10 a.m. Breakout Sessions ent. they united the entire campus said. to walk seven blocks 6Brown to Birmingham: A Personal Odyssey into Science9 for a single day in the common "But even so, America has made and then ride a bus five Shirley Malcolm, Maas Auditorium cause of deepening students' col- significant progress. 'Brown v. miles to a school des- 'Working as a Change Agent Within the Community: Becom lecuve understanding of the issues Board' was one of those progres- ignated for black chil- ing a Flea for Justicey in focus. This year's program prom- sive lightning-bolts splitting dren. Okianer Christian Dark, Wichers Auditorium (Nykerk) ises to do the same. through history. In one moment, This spurred Oliver Topic TBA "We chose "Brown v. Board" America got real with itself. It was Brown to join the Rev. Gomes, Location TBA because it was begging to be fo- like an airplane that broke the sound NAACP in taking cused upon," said Fred Johnson, barrier, shattering the glass of the separale-but-equal to I p.m. Breakout Sessions professor of history and CIS com- old ways in preparation for the the courts. By the time 'Numbers Ain V Enough: The Significance of Diversity in What mittee member. new." the case reached the and How We Teach* "It's been 50 years. Here we are, There will be three keynote Supreme Court, Orlando Taylor, Winants Auditorium (Graves Hall) at a midcentury point, and for many speakers during the two-day sym- Brown was the figure- 'Questions and Answers with Cheryl Brown, Hope Students, people it is plain and obvious that posium. along with several other head for nearly 200 and Hope Faculty* the goals of "Brown v. Board" have speakers, including Hope College plaintiffs. Cheryl Brown an d panel, Maas Auditorium not been achieved. In 2004, (the faculty, who will challenge the Catherine 'Mendez v. Westminster: An Ethnic Studies Perspective on Its committee) felt it appropriate to ask campus to view the issue of race in Benamou, who Cultural and Political Significance9 ourselves, in America, in Michi- terms of subjects as diverse as po- leaches in the Film and Catherine Benamou, Wichers Auditorium (Nykerk) gan. in Hope College, are we still litical science, communications, Video Studies pro- separate, and if we are, how equal and biology. gram at the University 2:15 p.m. Department-Sponsored Sessions are we?"' Johnson said. The first keynote speaker is Rev. of Michigan, will be 'The issue in our current culture Peter Gomes, a Baptist minister commenting on an- is that every person needs a safety who has lectured extensively in other ruling thai opposed segrega- PULL from 1 zone, and it's easier for minorities America and Great Britain. tion. "Mendez v. Westminster" pre- self," said Ashley Joseph ('08). J easy. and all people to create their safety Gomes has published two best- dated "Brown v. Board" and ended There are only four years when Il is possible for both teams to zone with members of their own selling books, seven volumes of legal segregation of Mexican the Pull was not held. Due to the gain rope during the competition, race," said Emily Hunt ('07). sermons, numerous papers and ar- Americans in Califomian public war, ihe event was cancelled in because the rope stretches. In this "We are taught early on an innate ticles, and has studied extensively schools. I9I8, 1943, and 1944. It was also case, the winner is determined by sense of stereotypes. I would defi- the issue of race, even devoting an Other speakers include Christian cancelled in 1957 due to a flu epi- which side gained more rope. nitely say that there's still racism," entire chapter in his best-seller Dark, professor at Howard Univer- demic. Sophomores have won the There are also 4 years where the Hunt said. "The Good Book: Reading the sity of Law, Steven Spencer, asso- competition 58 limes; the freshmen event ended in a lie: I916, 1926. However, some students believe Bible with Mind and Heart" to bib- ciate professor of psychology at the trail at 29. The Pullers were un- 1952, and 1977. The 1926 team that we are making great strides lical interpretations of race. University of Waterloo, and Or- available for comment, claiming settled the matter in a game of bas- towards an integrated society, in The second and third keynote lando Taylor, vice-provost for re- they did not want to give away ketball, where the sophomores tri- America and at Hope. speakers are none other than Cheryl search at Howard University. Hope strategies. umphed. and the rest were left un- "Lately Hope has been working and Linda Brown, two of the three College faculty who will be pre- The Pull is won in the same fash- resolved. on diversity," said Shova KC ('07), children of Rev. Oliver Brown, of senting during the Symposium in- ion as any tug of war game: the It is also possible for the rope to a former Phelps Scholar and inter- "Brown v. Board." clude Chris Barney, professor of bi- team with the most rope at the end break, as it did in 1974. In this case, national student. The Browns will present memo- ology, and Johnson. More infor- is the winner. However, detennin- a new rope must be found and the "Last year they spent a lot of ries of a childhood overshadowed mation can be found on Knowhope. ing the winner is not always this event is rescheduled. September 22, 2004 ARTS or Trio of musicians jazz up Hope's campus s 5 sr

Critically acclaimed Boston's New England shows and has been one of the most MSU jazz professors Conservatory, he headed to New prolific and popular studio to perform for the York City, where he quickly musicians in New York City. became most one of the most in- Bertoncini has twice been named campus community demand pianists in town. jazz guitarist of the year in Brazil Hersch has also acted as a and by JAZZIZ magazine. Andrea Vandenburgh passionate spokesman and fund- Bassist Tom Knific is also STAFF REPORTER raiser for AIDS services and recognized internationally, M At 7 p.m. on Saturday in Wichcrs education agencies, a cause to although much of his best work has Guitarist Gene Auditorium, the Music Department which he is especially devoted been done here in Michigan Bertoncini (top will feature jazz musicians Fred given his own 17-yeiir struggle with classrooms. He has appeared at left), Bassist Hersch. Gene Bertoncini and Tom HIV. In fact. Hersch feels that his chamber music festivals throughout Tom Knific (top Knific, three professors from health has put a premium on the North America and Europe. right), and Western Michigan University, in a time he has to grow as an artist. He Knific is professor of double bass Pianist Fred special jazz performance. takes nothing for granted. and director of the Jazz Studies Hersch (left) will perform for Pianist Fred Hersch is an Guitarist Gene Bertoncini is Program at Western Michigan Hope students recognized worldwide for his University, which has produced innovative force in the jazz on Saturday eclectic performances. He has more Down Beat Magazine Student community, having received two at 7 p.m. Music Award winners than any Grammy nominations for Best Jazz firmly established himself as one of in Wichers Instrumental Performance. He has the most eloquent and versatile other school for most of the last Auditorium. recorded 20 albums as either a masters of the guitar. With elegance decade. Knific has also taught at the soloist or a bandleader, co-led and ease, he bridges the jazz, Interlochen Arts Academy, another 20 sessions and appeared classical, pop. and bossa nova Michigan State University, and the as a sideman or featured soloist on styles, integrating his own Cleveland Institute of Music, and some 80 further recordings. A spontaneous and tasteful has presented more than 100 master native of Cinncinnati. Hersch has improvisations along the way. He classes worldwide. been playing the piano since he was has performed regularly on the The public is invited to the 4 years old. After studying at Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson concert and admission is free.

"Golden Ladder" starts off year Independent musician Elodie of Hope Theatre Productions Lauten performs for Hope "Golden Ladder" will be Catherine then impulsively breaks off the followed by "Candide" as relationship in accordance with her parents Eostminimaiist comnosfir wishes. Desperately searching for where sTre and songwriter will also Hope students rehearse for belongs Catherine begins to worship as a work with music students the start of 2004-2005 Presbyterian, then attends Catholic mass, and finally she attempts Christian while on campus theatre season. Fundamentalism. Each religious choice fails, however, to satisfy her because she is Jordan Wolfson Jenny Cencer motivated by the wrong reasons. She realizes ARTS EDITOR SPOTLIGHT EDITOR Independent composer and producer The Hope College Theatre Department that she is simply searching for an answer in Elodie Lauten will be performing for the will be opening its fall season with unstable love relationships and various faiths. Hope College community at 7 p.m. on performances of The Golden Ladder, by Ultimately Catherine grasps the fact that she Friday in Wichers Auditorium. must discern her own life and beliefs herself. Donna Spector October 6-9 and 13-16 in the Born in Paris in 1950, Lauten studied Studio Theatre located in the basement of In the Hope production this fall, Catherine Musician Elodie Lauten piano at the Paris Conservatory at age 7. will be played by Kat Ramsey 06, Mary will DeWitt. At 12. she wrote her first composition. She Village Voice online. The Golden Ladder is a collaboration of be Kate FinkbeinerO?, Caitelen C.Anderson applied and was accepted to the Lauten's works include chamber comedy and drama that partially reflects the 07 will be Carole, Adam S. Carpenter07 will prestigious Institut d'Etudes Politiques at music, songs, dance music, multimedia experiences of Donna Spector's childhood be Aaron, and Jocelyn Vammer 08 will be a age 18, because her uncle wanted her to operas, soundtracks and music for the Hotel Clerk. and teenage years. Her semi- get a practical education. After her Trine, a lyre which Lauten designed autobiographical production is described as Following the performances of 'The graduation, she received an opportunity at herself, which produces microtonal an "exploration of the difficulties many Golden Ladder," the Theatre Department will the Musee d'art Modeme to compose and music. Over the past 30 years, Lauten has be presenting "Candide," written by Voltaire. people experience when they come from perform music for a play by Dashiell released 18 albums under 10 labels. She families torn by religious and ethnic The production will open November 19* and ,h Hedayat. It was a rousing success, and is well-known for her work in post- differences" (The Harbor Theatre). 20 as well as December 8-11 on DeWitt after this she decided to devote her life to minimalism. Her most recent work, For instance, the character Catherine Theatre's Main Stage. music. entitled "Waking in New York City, a frankly narrates scenes concerning her Contact the DeWitt Theatre ticket office Lauten traveled to New York, where portrait of Allen Ginsberg," reveals the childhood and adolescence to the audience at (616) 395-7890 for additional information. she became friends with the poet Allen late poet's work in a new light. which are acted out by her family and friends. Ginsberg, who would change the course "Elodie Lauten's work extracts order Time seems to fast forward and rewind as of her musical career simply by buying from chaos," said the New York Times. she moves back and forth in her subconscious her a Farfisa organ. This led her to While Lauten is here at Hope, she will memory between 1943 and 1980. experiment with how music could be be working with students in the music As Catherine has been raised as a JXecpcle expressed electronically. In 1986 Lauten department as well as lecturing and Presbyterian by her anti-Semitic mother and received a Master of Arts in Electronic presenting in other music classes. This influenced by her father, a "Jewish atheist" Composition from New York University. performance will include the world she is confronted with conflicting faiths and "A seminal figure ... one of the leading premiere of several of her works, even becomes concerned that her father will post minimal composers," said The including a contrabass solo titled "The go to hell for his beliefs, or lack thereof. Four Pillars of Common Sense." and a trio Catherine's friend Mary, a practicing EloWeLaut'en's^ for violin, cello, and piano entitled Catholic, contributes to her confusion when the work extracts "T.E.VB." she declares that all Jewish girls have Wichers Auditorium is located in excessive hormones. Recalling Mary s order from chaos Nykerk Hall on Hope's campus. The statement, Catherine is positive that her -The New public is invited to this concert, and sexual destiny is with her knew acquaintance, admission is free. Aaron Feldman. At the tender age of 14, York Times however, the two young teens realize that Anchor they must simply remain close friends. %\rLchor FEATURES September 22/ 2004 CAMPUS AND BEYOND OUR NATION

SPOTLIGHT Challenging the acceptance of religions on

Caroline Coleman campus from a Christian perspective STAFF REPORTER cultures as evangelistic opportunities. Oth- Jenny Cencer such a topic. not necessarily declared in the classroom as ers may simply acknowledge their faiths and Spotlight Editor By avoiding legalistic rules and mandatory the Word of God. Other than the observant homelands as foreign and hard to relate to. Ok, so this is another religion talk, but it's religious services, Hope draws in people of fact that Hope is a dry campus, there do not When asked how she felt about people of not one that will indoctrinate or be a guilt- other organized faiths and dogmas.Students seem to be many moral guidelines that spe- other religions on campus. Christine Renter provoking social lesson. Seeing as religion attend Hope from beyond international bor- cifically set it apart from non-Christian af- *07 said, "I'm kind of disappointed that there is such a prevalent and divisive factor in the ders, representing a variety of countries and filiated college. Therefore, does the word aren't many non-Christian students on cam- current campaign for the presidency, it begs cultures. "Christian" in the campus' sense, automati- pus to get to know—diversity is important." to be investigated in everyday life. Fully However, one wonders what religious prin- cally mean that our college is undisputedly Concerning a professor of a different reli- aware of the implications the nation places ciples our community stands for besides more moral than other colleges? gion, Erin Hawkinson '07 said. "I don't be- on culture, former President Abraham Lin- social justice alone. Students truly appear to be very active lieve what my professor believes, but I know coln said, "A house divided cannot stand." For instance, the college continues to use participants in the numerous Chapel program missions, where the teachings of Jesus Christ it's good for me to be challenged in this way." Neither can Hope College. the slogan 'liberal arts within the context of Many students and faculty are challeng- Since Hope is culturally and historically a the historic Christian faith." This, however, seem to be revered greatly and diversity ing their acceptance of other beliefs repre- Christian college, it's intriguing to explore is perceived differently by every student and celebrated.Christ's message to love your sented on campus. They are respectful of and the different religions represented on this faculty member on campus, including Chris- neighbor as yourself especially plays a large role when students interact with the commu- genuinely interested in others' faith culture, campus—how they are perceived, how the tians. but lack of knowledge of foreign concepts, Christian presence on campus perceives Many have no problem participating in nities they visit. can also cause someone to just not under- them, and on what grounds the College con- activities that are not considered Christian. Sometimes Christians on campus, how- ever, may see people of other religions and stand. siders itself Christian enough to confront In addition, the Scriptures of the Bible are Acceptance through comprehension and understanding

Many Hindu women wear long, the cycle of rebirth, which is attrib- Christianity is the world's larg- The renowned Five Pillars of Is- dominant denominations which are wrapping silk gowns call saris. An uted to personal desire and attach- est religion and represents the ma- lam focus on faith, prayer five times essentially independent religions adornment, worn on the forehead ment to oneself. jority of students on campus' affili- per day, alms giving or zakat, pil- sharing select common beliefs. is known as a bindi. Some men, Buddhist monks often are ation.. grimage or hajj and fasting during Most sects of Hinduism honor especially from the northern region clothed in saffron robes and typi- The world's second largest reli- the period of Ramadan. the divinity of the world's most of India, choose to wear turbans. cally shave their heads. gion, Islam, was founded by the No Muslims are obligated to fol- ancient scripture, the Vedas. As the fourth-largest religion. Sikhism is the fifth largest reli- prophet Mohammed in seventh low a certain style of dress, how- Hindus are mono-theistic, sup- Buddhism was initiated by gion in the world and the majority century Arabia.He is believed to ever, some Muslim women don a porting the belief of an all-perva- Gautama Siddhartha around 525 of 23 million believers live in In- have received the Quran from God. veil which covers everything but sive God, however, also suggesting that diving beinas exist in unseen B.C.E. in India. Known as "the dia. ...Ja'apbUifate realms. Communion with these Buddha" it is said that he received In Punjabi, the word Sikh is who submits to God." others wear no veil at all. gods can be gained through wor- enlightenment through meditation. translated as "disciple". Practicing Muslims pray in The world's third largest religion ship and rituals. Approximately 360 million Sikhism was founded by Guru mosques, led by an imam. There are is Hinduism and represents India's Hindus also support the law of people practice Buddhism around Nanak Dev who was bom in 1469 approximately 6 million Muslims religious and cultural system. There kharma, where each person creates the world. and raised in a Hindu family in In- in the United States and over 1.3 are approximately 900 million Hin- his own destiny by his thought, Buddhists are nontheistic, mean- dia. To begin his first sermon, Dev billion worldwide. dus in the world and 1,285.000 word, and deed.Until all kharmas ing they do not believe in an om- said. "There is no Hindu, there is The Quran emphasizes the unity practicing Hindus in the United are resolved, the soul will reincar- nipotent or personal God. A collec- no Muslim," to the outrage of local of one God and Islam is believed Slates alone. nate. tion of Buddha's teachings called religions. to solidify the final revelation of Referred to as the Sanatana Hinduism decrees that all life is the Tripitaka as well as Sutras are Followers of Sikhism worship in God to humanity, channeled Dharma, or "eternal religion," Hin- sacred and that no particular reli- studied as sacred texts. temples and honor sacred texts through Mohammed. duism honors a broad spectrum of gion can provide the only way to Buddhists also believe in laws of completed by Guru Gobind Singh, philosophies and supports four salvation. karma and seek enlightenment from the ninth teacher following Dev. Qay Sfpalghf Fomm Adopt a blodS Ministry

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September 22r 2004 FEATURES ^Anchor Bush Vs. Kerry: The presidential debate Bush says he believes in a better America ELECTION Bush believes in... dollars. Bush said lhal ihese lax cuts health care will remain stable no wilh a simple state- Erin L'Hotta will increase the availability of matter what the job change. This ment. INFOCUS EDITOR higher paying jobs. Thus, the un- account also has a family plan that "Our view of ihe "A sirongcr America!" The employment rale of 5.4 percent will allows health care to be passed governmenl is that crowd dice red. ^A belter America!" continue to decrease. down through generations. government ought The crowd scrcamed. "A safer Bush noted that "Bush bashers" Bush also hoped to increase the to help people real- America!" The crowd wepl. associate our poor cconomy with number of community health cen- ize their dreams. In a recent campaign slop, America's involvement in Iraq. In ters across the nation. His goal is I'm running against George W. Bush walked onto the response, BusH stressed that the war to have one health center in every a fellow who be- wooden stage in Blaine. Minn. He in Iraq is necessary and that il is poor county in America. lieves that govern- smiled and waited for the cheers to crucial for America 10 defend and Since Bush look office, there has ment ought to dic- cease. Then he explained his plan promote peace across the world. He been a 49 percent increase in fed- tate to people. And for a stronger, better and safer explained that he chose for America eral spending on education. To im- that's a fundamen- America if he is re-elected presi- to go to war with Iraq because prove America's education system. tal philosophical dent this November. America was not safe until Bush instituted a program called No difference," Bush Bush emphasized a better Saddam s weapons of said. "You've got —Permanent tax cuts economy. Within the past four mass destruciion or capa- By remaining resolute to have an un- years, America experienced a stock bility to create them were shakable faith in and firm and strong, this market slump, a corporate scandal removed. Bush said he ihe ability of lib- -Increasing small business and a fatal terrorist attack. The Sept believes that Iraq is on its world will be peaceful. erty to transform 11, 2001, attacks cost America a way to becoming a peace- the world for the expenses loss of 1 million jobs in three ful nation. Bush promised —President Bush better. And by re- months. Since this misfortune. America lhal U.S. troops maining resolute Bush has worked to recover the would gradually pull out of Iraq and Child Left Behind, that is designed and firm and —Maintaining troops economy through instituting per- transfer power to the Iraqi people. to help students achieve more. strong, this world manent tax cuts, including the re- After Bush spoke about peace in The goal is that even students will be peaceful. in Iraq duction in the marriage penalty, the the Middle East, he focused on with academic disadvantages will May God bless." doubling of the child tax credit, the health care, a growing problem in achieve academic proficiency. "A stronger to stablize peace phase-out of the death lax, and the America. Bush promised to solve Teachers, parents and community America!" The increase in small business expens- this need by focusing on a new members will become more in- crowd cheered. "A ing. health care program for small busi- volved in the students' academic better America!" —Health savings accounts Bush also plans to reduce income ness owners. Fifty percent of unin- progress by distributing annual The crowd taxes. According to the Treasury sured Americans work for small state and school district report screamed. ,4A safer Department, 111 million families businesses. "Pool risking" would cards. Students who don't make America!" The —No Child Left Behind will receive an average tax cut of allow small businesses to purchase academic progress will be given crowd wepl. $1,586 this year. Forty-nine million insurance at the same discount as free tutoring. If a school, as a He walked off married couples will have an aver- large business owners. This will al- whole, doesn't make academic the wooden stage age lax cut of $2,602. Families with low them to be protected under fed- progress after five years, dramatic of Blaine, Minn. —Reduction in children, elderly individuals and eral law. Bush also mentioned es- changes will be made in the way He smiled. The marriage penalty small business owners will also re- tablishing health savings accounts. it's run. cheers did not ceive a tax cut of a couple thousand With a health savings account. Bush wrapped up his arguments cease. Kerry says he promises a better economy Christiana Hug BUSINESS MANAGER As Election Day der the Kerry-Edwards plan. Kerry affordable plans available to mem- Opportunity tax credit on up to draws closer, presi- will end corporate welfare as we bers of Congress and extend cov- $4,000 of tuition for every year of dential candidates know it, roll back the Bush tax cuts erage to 95 pcrcent of Americans, college and offer aid to states that Kerry believes in. John Kerry and for the wealthiest Americans, and including every American child.. keep tuitions down." George W. Bush are impose a real cap to keep spending fight to erase the health disparities The Democratic campaign also touring the country, in check." lhal persist along racial and eco- deals wilh the environment. explaining their plans Terrorism and homeland security nomic lines... ; and reduce prescrip- "They [the Bush administration] for the four years are the focal points of this election. tion drug prices by allowing the re- have rolled back protections for the ahead, in an effort to Kerry told Imus, "I'll do a better importation of safe prescription quality of our air. They have low- rally voters. job of making America safe. drugs from Canada, overhauling ered the standards and the regula- "I am absolutely George Bush has talked a game, but the Medicare drug plan, ensuring tory requirements lhal have been in taking the gloves off," he hasn't done it." low-cost drugs, and ending arlifi- place for over 25 years. It's dam- said Kerry, in a Sept. According to aging not only to the environment, 15 interview wilh na- Kerry's website at it's damaging to the health of our tionally syndicated ra- www.johnkcrry.com. We're going to fund edu- kids who have asthma, to seniors dio host Don Imus. points of ihe Kerry- cation and not leave mil- who have respirator)' problems. 1 think it's an enormous issue," said In regards to the Edwards homeland lions of children behind economy, Kerry told security plan include Edwards at an campaign in New Imus. "We've lost 1.6 "Improving our abil- every day. Mexico last month. The campaign websile says the —Cutting taxes for million jobs. Bush is ity to gather, analyze —John Kerry ihe first president in and share informa- Kerry-Edwards plan for the envi- business corporations 72 years to have lost tion so we can irack ronment "will revitalize contami- jobs." down and stop terrorists before they cial barriers to generic drug com- nated industrial sites; get toxins out —Improving homeland The John Kerry and cause harm; taking strong measures petition." of communities; guarantee our chil- dren access to clean, safe parks and security John Edwards cam- to harden likely targets—including In an interview with Time maga- paign website, nuclear plants, trains, and subways- zine, published Sept. 12. Kerry baseball fields; and take on traffic —Extending health care www.johnkcrry.com, against possible attack.and mak- said, "We're going to fund educa- congestion and spawls; and enact a said, "John Kerry and ing our airports, seaports, and bor- tion and not leave millions of chil- Conservation Covenant with coverage John Edwards' plan to ders more secure without intruding dren behind every day." America to ensure balanced protec- —Establishing a build a stronger upon personal liberties." John Kerry's websile says his tion for our public lands and ad- economy will cut Addressing the issue of health plan for education includes "estab- equate resources to enhance our National Education taxes for businesses care, Kerry told Imus, "Bush hasn't lishing a National Education Trust national parks." that create jobs here in done anything about health care in Fund to ensure that schools always Kerry also plans to "reverse the Trust Fund America instead of four years. Five million people get ihe funding they need, enact- Bush-Cheney rollbacks to our —Enacting a moving them over- have lost their health care." ing a new bargain that offers teach- Clean Air Act; plug loopholes in the seas. Ninety-eight The campaign website says the ers better training and belter pay in law; take aggressive action to stop Conservation Covenant percent of all Ameri- Kerry-Edwards plan for health care troubled schools, offering 3.5 mil- acid rain; use innovative, job-cre- cans and 99 percent of will "cut family premiums by up to lion after-school opportuniiies aling programs to reduce mercury American businesses $1,000...; give every American through School's Open 'Til Six, and emissions and other emissions that will get a lax cut un- access to the range of high-quality, offering a fully refundable College contribute to global warming." 1]l Anchor OPINION September 22/ 2004 Editor's voice Your voice

Martin Luther King Day could be Students clarify mistaken political affiliation in Anchor just what Hope needs To the Editor: neither Glenn Lester nor Jordon crat. We are, in fact, merely con- While reading the Saturday Holland Sentinel this pasl weekend, Vandc Bunle is a Hope Democrat. cerned citizens. the Life & Style section caught my eye. In regards to your front-page pic- Yet your caption describes ihem as Whal I found interesting was thai the section's first page, con- lure depicting protestors of George such. It seems to be a gross over- Jordan Vande Buntc ('05) sisting of two slories and a column, was completely devoted lo re- W. Bush on Monday, Seplembcr sighl on your part to generalize that Glenn Lester ('05) ligion. Reading further, 1 look particular interest in an article dis- 13, we would like to point out that anyone opposed lo Bush is a Demo- cussing the rise of customized communion and the divisions that are now surfacing due lo some of ihe changes being made by indi- Food Waste Awareness Week encourages reflection vidual churches. donors. If, after their efforts lo As a Roman Catholic growing up with a Jewish father, I've learned To the Editor: pervasive goal is an increased minimize waste, there is a surplus a little bit about whal it's like lo iry lo combine two different faiths awareness of the community at of a food item that will be safe the into one. harmonious relationship. Do you ever ihink about hunger? large. As students of Hope College following day, it is donated to the I have attended Catholic Mass, synagogue services. Bar Mitzvahs, Excess? Need? Affluence? Pov- eating in the dining halls on meal Community Kitchen where it helps Baptisms and other Catholic and Jewish events for as long I can erty? Wealth? Deficiency? Sur- plans, it's easy to forget that the feed a portion of the 11,000 people remember. I celebrate both Catholic and Jewish holidays, not nec- plus? Lack? Extravagance? Scar- world extends beyond us. I know, living in poverty in Ottawa Counly. essarily because I believe everything about both of them, but I lake city? Luxury ? Destitution? Short- because I lived it. When I first be- In other words, your awareness of part in them because they are important lo my family and an impor- age? Distribution? Stewardship? gan eating in the dining halls last fall, I did whal most people do: I what you will actually consume can tant part of my life. Responsibility? directly aid in meeting the needs of Bui it's not always easy. Jusi like wilh any other difference of I hope so. And I'm hoping that saw food, look it, ate whal I wanted, people who live just down the opinion, there have been many misunderstandings within my fam- this week's event in Phelps will re- and set the rest on the conveyor belt ily regarding my parents' faiths, from iheir marriage to the religion mind you to do so. Food Waste lo disappear behind a wall, never street. lo be seen again. It took the knowl- As recipients of bountiful re- of their children. Awareness Week is a student-initi- sources and as brothers and sisters Likewise, when I came lo Hope, I experienced another "differ- aled effort wilh a few underlying edge of the Community Kitchen lo members of our community, we ence of opinion." This time it was between myself and other (non- goals. Firsi, we hope to reduce the right next lo campus to show me must take personal responsibility to Catholic) Christians, i found myself avoiding chapel services and amount of food that gets thrown that a conveyor belt isn't really the help. We can no longer conceptu- not wanting to participate in my religion classes because every- away. As a general rule, students end of the line. alize poverty as a problem half a thing was so different from anything 1 had ever learned about my lake more than they eat. In a Janu- The Community Kitchen is a joint ministry of Weslem Theologi- world away when people are re- faith. ary 2004 informal survey, students ceiving needed free meals a mere Many students didn't always take too kindly to the idea of being told us that they consistently look cal Seminary and Community Ac- two hundred yards from our dining Catholic either. There often seemed lo be an "us" and '"them" men- loo much food for a variety of rea- tion House where volunteers serve hall. Know that your decisions af- taliiy when it came to discussing Calholic belief and I fell as if I sons including, "Because it's approximately one hundred free fect the world in a significant way. had to somehow prove myself worthy as a Christian. there," Because I see something, meals each day. Local donors, in- If you open your eyes in the dining I particularly liked a statement made in Tom Schaefer's column grab it, and then see something 1 cluding area businesses, supply hall, you may be surprised at whal in the Sentinel: "Faith is not argumentative or confrontational... You want more," and "Because 1 don't food for this purpose. The manag- you see outside it. don't have lo prove your spiritual worth to God or your co-worker know what I'm going lo like." We ers and director of Phelps Dining Now go ahead. Eat up. (or friend, or professor)." Just because you're different from some- hope that a little bit of forethoughi Hall, as one of many strategies for one docsn'l make you any better or any worse than that person. can reduce that excess. waste reduction, partner with the Shea Tattle ('05) This is a lot more difficult of a concept than one may think. Our second and perhaps more Community Kitchen as one of those Since my freshman year I have never been lo the Gathering and I've only been lo chapel about a handful of times per year. But New student Orientation not necessarily for everyone while 1 have found that this is not the path for me, I know that for many others, ii has brought them closer lo God and strenglhened To the Editor: the response I got, which was entate because I didn't want to. their faith immensely. Our beliefs and way we come to having shocking to say the least. One af- Thai's all there is lo it I am con- vinced there are many like me on these beliefs may be different, bul in the end we're all human be- I did not orientate. ter another on Saturday, ihe RA's campus: the shy ones. I am not a ings just trying to have a lillle faith, one day at a lime. Perhaps I should repeal that I & RD in my building acted as if 1 didn't orientate. My first weekend had missed my train. I could go to social person, and doing four days at Hope started on Saturday, when DeWitl and catch up with them if I of icebreakers was my idea of tor- I arrived and moved my posses- wanted to, they said. They couldn't lure. For many it would be great, sions in: on Sunday, I allended my seem to comprehend 1 had not gone bul not for me, and so I didn't do it. Anchor Staff Anchor Staff church's festival and spent some to Orientation on purpose. Soon, Little did I realize this would be Anchor Staff ^ ^ quality time with my soon-io-be- walking around campus became such a huge deal! And, just for con- Staff An en or Staff emply-nesler parents: on Monday like being in an interrogation room. clusion, lei me say I am doing just evening I came back, and the next People I knew (and some I didn't) fine here, thank you. I have met many friends wilh my passion for editor-in-chief Maureen Yonovitz day I went to class. It was perfectly had to know why I was leisurely music, and 1 can confidently say campus beat editor Mackenzie Smith lovely. surveying campus and was not with Now, I want lo make something my group. Weary of the endless from talking to others who have arts editor Jordan Wolfson perfectly clear before I continue. questioning, my family resorted to orientated that 1 wouldn't have met infocus editor Erin L'Holta This is not a letter disparaging Ori- excuses: I had lo work (which was any more meaningful friends had I spotlight editor Jenny Cencer entation. I greatly respect the amaz- true) and I wanted to go to my orientated. I am happy, and 1 did il sports editor Chris Kirby ing effort put forth by the students church's festival (also true). my way. business manager Christy Hug lo coordinate this massive event. Well, for all you who asked, distribution manager Garrison Dyer No, I am writing this because of here's the whole truth: I didn't ori- Christopher Turhessi ('08) production assistant Sean Daenzer advisor Mark A. Lewison SEND YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TO [email protected]

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When I think about crtipircs, in tides of capitalism and Another clue pointing I think of the Aztecs, the progress. Everyone is buying into toward the imperialist nature Romans and that saying, 'The our economic system - or being of structural adjustment is its sun never sets on the British bought out. National boundaries ineffectiveness at accomplish- Empire." are losing their importance; ing its supposed goal: ridding The British were history's globalism is all the rage. the world of poverty. last great conquerors. One by But isn't this homogenization These policies have been one, though, their territories dangerous? Diversity - of applied across Latin American gained independence, and cultures and voices, of ideas and and other areas of the world imperialism retreated to the opinions - is an essential ingredi- with little success. They treat pages of history. Right? ent of a healthy society. only the symptoms of the Maybe not... This is not to say that our multidimensional disease that Today, the giant yellow system of democratic free-market is poverty and do little to get arches of McDonald's litter capitalism is bad. It is the attitude at the root of the problem. skylines around the world. The that our system is the only right If these programs were to be world's major economic one and the indiscriminant measured on a yardstick of Lizzie Eton's "Wool Co. powers have set the rules of the imposition of this system that elYectiveness, it would be global marketplace. Institu- speak to me of imperialism and determined that the time, tions controlled by the power- its inherent dangers. energy and money spent on East 6th Street ful, such as the International The IMF and the World Bank dictating and enforcing the Monetary Fund and the World are key players in this game of prescribed economic change is Holland, Michigan 4-94-Z5 being wasted. On the other Bank, dictate policy to weaker economic imperialism. Both 616.392.2035 nations; they impose economic institutions were created by the hand, when measured by their and political conditions for Allies after their victory in World effectiveness at extending the granting much-needed loans. War II to provide loans to sphere of influence of the The differences between developing countries. Their powerful and increasing he mission of providing simple loans level of dependency of the national economies are yarn for all reasons blurring, and power, in the to member states has evolved to weak, they pass with flying form of money, is being the point that the IMF and WB colors. consolidated in the hands of an are now synonymous with What yardstick should we elite few. "structural adjustment programs." be using? Does the world Could all of this be imperial- These fancy words mean that need to be "colonized" by Something new at D ism, of an economic nature? countries are required to adopt capitalism to grow economi- What about the ideas that certain economic policies, in cally? These are fundamental the Kletz y permeate our world? It is accordance with globalization and questions to consider... free-market economics, in order commonly assumed that •I

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epte b Grounded: Dutchmen can't tackle Tigers scored from 5 yards out for the Turner ('08), and Nick Oostvcen Balanced rushing out with 13:45 remaining in 35-14 advantage lo cap a six- C07) all had nine tackles each, Paul attack stuns Dutch the first half to knot the play, 64-yard drive thai lasted tackles for the Flying Dutchmen on score at 7-7. Chris Kirby 2:35. the defensive side of the ball. No more than 2 minutes STAFF REPORTER The Dutchmen would threaten DePauw had 22 first downs to later at the 11:07 mark in Hope traveled lo Grecncastle, later in the fourth, but a Curran Hope's 18, and were 10 of 17 on the second quarter, Ind. last Saturday and found Clark interception ruined a nine- third-down conversions, while the Shephard and Wiet hoff DePauw University lo be some play, 57-yard drive that would Dutchmen were 2 of 11 on third hooked up again for a 9- rather nasty hosts as the Tigers dis- have put the Dutchmen within downs. yard touchdown catch to patched of the Dutchmen 35-14. two touchdowns. Wiehoff also managed to go 13 go back up 14-7. Joe Schwander (*06) managed to After forcing a DePauw punt, for 17 passing for 110 yards and Hope answered the chal- go 14 of 35 passing, for 255 yards Schwander was picked again by three louchdowns. lenge and drove all the with two touchdowns and two in- Clark on the first play from Hope managed to rack up 378 way to the Tigers' 2-yard terceptions, lo DePauw's Curran A Hope ballcarrier takes off for the scrimmage to seal the total yards of offense, but DePauw line, but was slopped on Clark. endzone as teammate Andy Crane Dutchmen's fate. out gained them wilh 498 total four straight plays. On the Hope (1 -1) was unable lo hall the ('05) looks for another block. Schwander led all rushers with yards of offense. next possession, DePauw DePauw rushing attack as the Ti- 68 yards on 12 carries, and Paul The Tigers managed lo control drove the length of the field, end- nectcd with Brett Claxton for a 2- gers (2-1) ground up 388 yards Burgess (*06) added 13 carries for the clock as well with-39:26 of ing on a 3-yard run by Jason yard touchdown pass and a 28-7 rushing on the day as the Tigers' 38 yards. possesion to the Flying Dutchmen's Murphy for a 21-7 advantage at DePauw advantage. Ross Wielhoff ran for 158 yards and Joe Verschueren ('05) had seven 20:34. the half. The Dutchmen would answer on Jeremiah Marks rushed for 144 catches for 110 yards, Schrock The Dutchmen will look lo go 2- The second half started prom- the following possession with a 6-. yards and a touchdown. chipped in with three catches for 1 with a win this Saturday when it isingly as the Dutchmen recov- play, 77-yard drive that finished The Tigers struck first with just 115 yards. will host Wheaton College, 111., at ered a DePauw fumble at the Ti- with Schwander finding Duslin 53 seconds left in the first quarter Verrschueren also had a fumble 1 p.m. gers' 32-yard line, but turned the Smith ('08) from 7 yards out to as Wielhoff hooked up with Jamar recovery. The Thunder will enter this ball over on downs on back-to- bring the lead down lo 28-14 to fin- Shephard for a 21 -yard touchdown Milch Cumings ('05) had 12 Saturday's contest wilh a 2-0 record back possessions. ish the third quarter. pass to make the score 7-0. tackles on the day and a sack to lead after defeating Greenville 65-6 and DePauw would tack on another DePauw would find the end zone The Dutchmen wasled no lime the defense for Hope. downing Gustavus Aldolphus 42- touchdown with 6:27 remaining in one final lime, with 12:25 remain- answering as Schwander found Joe Diekevers (*06). Bryan 21 in their season opener. Jake Schrock (*05) from 54 yards the third quarter as Wiehoff con- ing in the contest, when Marks Dutch cheerleading is fired up for a new season Dutch use positive Captain Kelly Sleeves ('05) said. "The ketball seasons overlap, giving the team little think." Wooley said. or no break between seasons. "Our primary goal is to cheer for the mix of genders on freshmen girls on varsity are some of the most talented cheerleaders we've ever had "We spend a lot of lime together. Sieves teams. We may compete again sometime, but cheer team. at Hope." Wooley ech- said. "It's hard sometimes, but probably nol this year." Steves agreed, say- oed this statement, say- the people are great. My favor- ing, "Our main goal is to do well for the Lindsay Manthei ite part about cheerleading is games. We want lo be the best cheer squad STAFF REPORTER ing, This is the most tal- Hope cheerleading is gearing up for an- ented group of freshman the friendships I've made." in the MIAA." other great year. The team began practicing we've ever had." Along with having one of The cheerleaders do more than just sports. the first week of August and kicked off the The team has some the longest seasons in college They are looking forward to several impor- season with a irip to Universal Cheerleading high goals for this year. sports, cheerleading is the only tant events this year. Association's Collegiate Cheerleading This year we are looking true coed sport at Hope Col- "We host a big cheer clinic in February." Summer Camp at the University of Wiscon- to rebuild the team and lege and male cheerleaders are said Sleeves. sin in Madison. pass down some experi- an integral pari of Hope's "In the past we've visited DeVos Hope did its best ever at camp this year, ence. All the girls with cheerleading program. Children's Hospital and played with the kids. winning two oul of three competitions. varsity experience are se- "Being a male cheerleader The team loves giving back to the commu- 44Wc took first place in Sideline and Fight niors. so we want to build is interesting.saidCaplain nity." Song and second in Cheer Competition,"' some continuity in the Aaron Thomson ('05). "I gel The team is also looking forward to said Wes Wooley, head coach. "Since camp program. to throw girls in the air and do Homecoming, when alumni cheerleaders is only four days long, that's a quick turn- Wooley pointed out crazy stunts with them like come back and get to cheer for the first half around period and our team did awesome." that another goal for this you would see on ESPN. I just of the Homecoming football game. Hope's team, composed of three men. 11 season was lo get the fans look at it as, why lift weights In ihe morning the alumni will meet with The cheerleaders keep more involved lo encour- when you could throw a girl the present cheerleaders to share their expe- women, and three alternates, also received the crowd on their feet. the Most Collegiate Squad irophy, the age the team. in the air?" riences as a Hope cheerleader. "They always like lo reminisce and when camp's most prestigious award. "Hope's fans are amazing," Wooley said. Coach Wooley said, "It's been challeng- Wooley, who has been coaching Hope "Coaches from other schools complain that ing being a male coach. A lot of guys arc they get on the field." Wooley said. "It's Cheerleading since 1990, with six of those their fans never cheer along, but our fans are intimidated by cheerleading, but it's nol like amazing how quickly the stunts come back years as an assistant coach, said "The fresh- awesome. They really do create that home they're jumping around wilh pompoms. to them. "They remember all the pyramids they men had to hit the ground running because field advantage." "We're always looking for athletic guys they came in knowing no one and went to Cheerleaders have to be extremely dedi- who can get past the weird stereotypes. Col- used to build and all the old cheers." camp right away.' cated to the sport, because football and bas- lege cheerleading is different than you would Dutch win Wheaton tournament after up-and-down week team oul wilh the most digs was junior Julie VanderSlice ('06) with Hope makes up for a HOPE COLLEGE Nofi-Profit 13, as well as Shawna Buche ('06) ANCHOR Organization slow week with a wilh 11. Setter Stephanie Poll ('07) 141 E I2THST U.S. Postage tourney win. pitched in wilh 16 assists. FO BOX SHXK) PAID However, no later than that HOLLAND Ml 49422-9000 Hope College Jen Gould weekend Hope won the Wheaton STAFF REPORTER College Thunder Classic tourna- For the Hope women's volleyball ment in Illinois, last Saturday. At team, last week's hump day really the tournament. Hope defeated put a bump in their week. Looking Lake Forest, Wheaton and Beloil. forward lo a competitive match VanderSlice accumulated 17 digs in with longtime rival Calvin College, addition lo 17 kills against Lake the team was no less than disap- Forest. pointed with the final outcome. "We will gel there, and when we The Calvin match was Hope's do, it will be some amazing volley- Deena VanAssen ('07) ball," Poll said. spikes the ball between third conference loss in the season With the tournament win the two Alma defenders. so far. ending with scores of 30-22, 30-18, and 30-22. Still, heading the Dutch move to 6-5 on the year.