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4-2-2003 Banner News Adam Sisson

Holly Losh

Kristen Sampson

Laura Griffin

Pam Snow

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Recommended Citation Sisson, Adam; Losh, Holly; Sampson, Kristen; Griffin, Laura; Snow, Pam; Valdez, Patrick; McCane, Teresa; Reeves, Leah; Longman, Darin; Hutt, Josh; Carstens, Ben; Chinoda, Danai; Barrett, Chris; and Makovsky, Ryan, "Banner News" (2003). Banner News. 270. https://openspace.dmacc.edu/banner_news/270

This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Work at Open SPACE @ DMACC. It has been accepted for inclusion in Banner News by an authorized administrator of Open SPACE @ DMACC. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Authors Adam Sisson, Holly Losh, Kristen Sampson, Laura Griffin,a P m Snow, Patrick Valdez, Teresa McCane, Leah Reeves, Darin Longman, Josh Hutt, Ben Carstens, Danai Chinoda, Chris Barrett, and Ryan Makovsky

This book is available at Open SPACE @ DMACC: https://openspace.dmacc.edu/banner_news/270 ,4pnl 2, 2003 "Voicc 01' tllc 13oonc Canipus" Volull~c2, Issuc I2 Inside the Banner I Boone gets high-speed computers

By Adam Sisson access their Batlrrei Striff disks and bring the Students returning from springbreak needed infor- on .Monday \$.ere treated to updated matlon to computers in the nled~acenter lab and their personal brand ne\\ machines in many class- dr~ves.

rooms. " If a shi- The n e\v PCs give the lab a much dent needs sleeker. more professional appearance. something on The most noticeable cosmetic differ- their 'A' ence in the new computers is the flat dri\.e, they screen monitors. The flat screen s help should con- to reduce the glare produced by the tact Karen, Don't forget to turn your older, conventional screens. Donna, or clocks ahead Saturday An update in performance is a defi- Marilyn in nite plus to the new computers. The the library," night--Daylight Savings machines in room 215 sport 2.4 Gig Said Marilyn Time begins Sunday, Pentium Processors, and the media lab Prim, who April 6 boasts 733 megahertz powering each works in the machine. media center /'11o/o hi 1~1~111151% ~(111 As many students have already S t u d e n t Heather Murray (front) and Marisa Kooima work on sollle of noticed, the computers in the lab lack onlnlonq of '31T-?\CC'snew conlputers in Room 2 15. "A" drives, or rather. lack floppy dr~vc the lieu Page 2 slots for 3.5 inch disks. This may pres- machines seem to be ~lnanimous \+lilc11 Iirr~ebeen on canlpus to1 3e~e1~1l Interim classes offered ent a problem for students who bring Andrew Freed, DMACC student, says he qeals non Ron ErliLson. colllputer sl:cc~al~stIlcrc on the Boone Campus work from home on disks. Students likes the flat screens, but dislikes the lack of siiould know that only the computers in floppy dri\es Other students habe corn- at the Boone cdmpus s~ld CI~I~CL\J>j the media lab lack floppy dr~ves,all merited favorably on the incleased speed of have been good 1nacIilnc.s. dnd \be Il,~be Page 4 other machines in the building ha\,e the PC's let to have p~oblems~lth Compaqs, but them. There is even a computer set Ihese ne~niachlnes are nianufdctuled by tlnic \\11! tell " Fish tales aside ill the llbrar-y \\.hich stndents can Cornpaq ~n\tt.'~iiot the CJJ!C\\J> m~ih~ne\

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DMACC Boone Campus Banner April 2, 2003 DMACC accommodates students with Volume 2, Issue 11

Editor in chief: Ben Carstens disabilities when students report them [email protected] Kristen Sampson “Here we have students with accom- whole process is confidential. Banner staff modations for a broken arm to a student Smith went through the process, which Boone Banner staff who’s almost blind and deaf, so they vary has made school much easier. Anyone Barrett, Chris Struggling in school could be a sign of from short to long term,” said Shelby suspecting a LD should get tested, so they [email protected] a learning disability not stupidity. Hildreth, academic advisor in charge of can get help because disabilities never go Chinoda, Danai Accommodations are available for stu- accommodations. away.. They are directly related to prob- [email protected] dents who may have learning or physical It is important to see a professional if lems in employment, life situations, and Griffin, Laura disabilities. one suspects they may have an LD, so it education. [email protected] Susan Smith, Boone campus student, may be documented and better managed. Hutt, Josh is taking advantage of her accommoda- Hildreth said, “It’s your responsibility [email protected] tions. Smith said, “Learning disabilities to provide documentation in order to get Common Signs of Longman, Darin aren’t something to be ashamed of, but accommodations.” smooth.macdaddy@hotmail. something to be managed.” The accommodation process takes Learning Disabilities in com Smith found out just a few years ago about one week. First, the students must Losh, Holly about her learning disability (LD), but has request the application for accommoda- Students and Adults [email protected] struggled with it her whole life. tion, which they can get from their advi- *Continues to spell incorrectly or Makovsky, Ryan “When I was in elementary, I was sor. Hildreth is in charge of accommoda- frequently spells the same word [email protected] always inattentive and told that I was tions on the Boone campus, but the actual differently in a single piece of Maass, Robbie bright and intelligent, but wasn’t doing process takes place in Ankeny. writing [email protected] my best.” Next, they have to complete the appli- * Avoids reading and writing McCane, Teresa She continues to struggle with concen- cation with information such as the nature [email protected] tration and writing even years later. “I of the disability, what it prevents them * Trouble summarizing Reeves, Leah walked into the ninth grade where I was from doing, and how they could be accom- * Trouble with open-ended ques- [email protected] just lost and couldn’t focus, so I dropped modated. tions on tests Sampson, Kristen out,” Smith said. For example, someone having trouble * Weak memory skills [email protected] Smith ended up getting her GED when concentrating while taking tests could * Difficulty adjusting to new Sisson, Adam she was 20, and some years later started be accommodated by taking tests in the [email protected] at DMACC. Academic Achievement Center. settings Snow, Pam It was in her psychology class with Lastly, he or she must have a written * Works slowly [email protected] Jane Martino that Smith realized she may professional evaluation which specifies * Poor grasp of abstract concepts Valdez, Patrick have an LD. She ended up going to the disability. These can be obtained by a * Either pays too little attention [email protected] Psychologist Dr. Warren Phillips in Ames physician or a psychologist. to details or focuses on them too to get tested for possible disabilities. Her After the application is completed, it Boone Campus Banner is a student diagnosis was that of a written language needs to be sent to the special needs coor- much newspaper, published bi-weekly at Des disorder, which means she has trouble dinator in Ankeny, where it is reviewed and * Misreads information Moines Area Community College, sometimes processing information and a letter is sent back within about 10 days. 1125 Hancock Dr., Boone, Iowa 50036 writing. In addition she deals with adult Hildreth receives the accommodation let- For more information go to (515)433-5092. Boone Banner is dis- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ter also, and the instructors receive memos tributed free to all DMACC students, which causes problems with distractions with the accommodations. Students still www.ldonline.org staff and alumni. Subscriptions can be and focusing. should speak with their instructors, but the purchased at the annual rate of $10 to the general public. The editorial offices of Boone Banner are located in Room Receive full credit for two weeks 219, on the second floor of the Boone Campus. Editorial policy of summer class in May Boone Banner welcomes all letters in an attempt to provide a forum for the many diverse views of the Laura Griffi These classes are good catch up credits campus. The views expressed in Boone Banner are and they count toward summer credits. not necessarily the views or endorsements of Des Banner Staff Moines Area Community College or the Boone Grades are not given out until the end Banner editorial board. Letters should be no longer DMACC students signing up for sum- of the summer, just like regular summer than 250 words, signed and brought to the edito- mer classes may have noticed that a few classes. rial offices of Boone Banner or can be e-mailed The number of students who can regis- to [email protected] or mailed in care of the classes start and end earlier than the rest. college. Boone Banner reserves the right to edit as These are interim classes and last two ter is just like any other class except that necessary for libelous content, profanity, copy-fit- Banner Photo weeks. if the class is full, the student needs to get ting, grammatical and spelling errors or clarity. DMACC--Lisa Wilson (left) poses with Interim classes start May 12 and go the teacher’s signature to allow them to take the class. Nancy Woods, Iowa Regional Adviser through May 23. Classes that are offered Banner adviser: Jan LaVille jrlaville@dmacc. for Phi Theta Kappa. Wilson will be the are Intro to Computer Literacy, General Hildreth said, “I would recommend edu first DMACC honor society student to Psychology, and Interpersonal and Group that students who have already taken a Boone Campus Executive Dean: Vivian run for international president this week Speech. semester of classes take interim classes, Brandmeyer not new students because of the fast-paced Printer: Boone News Republican while in California. Wilson is an Ankeny Advisor Shelby Hildreth said these Campus student and current Iowa classes are fast paced and have to be environment. Regional President. attended regularly. Hildreth said that If interested, talk to any of the advisors Boone Campus students Perry Carlson missing one day of interim class is like as soon as possible because the classes and Cindy Wencel also went to California missing a couple of weeks in a regular tend to fill up fast after the beginning of to represent PTK. class. April. April 2, 2003 Page THE BANNER 3 NEWS DMACC The Homeland L e v e l ORANGE Security Advisory to celebrate Pam Snow Moines airport are being searched. System Banner Staff Other major places being guarded in Iowa are the local Water Works plant, Low = Green literary arts On Feb. 7, 2003, the Department of located west of Boone and the Duane Homeland Security made the decision Arnold Nuclear Power Plant in Palo. Guarded = Blue to raise the national threat level from Planes are not allowed to fly over top. DMACC--Des Moines Area Community Elevated to High risk or Level Orange. This alert does not change anything at College’s first ever Celebration of the Elevated = Yellow What does this mean for Iowa? DMACC or other surrounding colleges. Literary Arts will be held April 28-30 with Governor Tom Vilsack says security Director of Physical Plant, Mark Baethke classroom visits by area writers and liter- High = Orange at two Iowa railroad bridges across the and Assistant Director, Rod Clark have ary instructors. Mississippi River was called to protect offices located at the Ankeny Campus. Severe = Red Iowa State University (ISU) English passengers and coal shipments. No spe- Baethke and Clark have a computer professor and fiction writer Debra cific threats were made, but both bridges list server that lets them know if security Marquart and fiction writer Gary Eller are on a national list of 250 critical needs to be notified for a specific college. will speak on the DMACC Boone Campus assets. Since Sept. 11, 2001, freight rail- Clark said there is no threat to colleges at from 10:10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Monday, This is the rating of risk roads have been on heightened alert. this time. April 28. to terrorist acts to federal, Security has also been tightened at For more information on the different Musician Rob Lumbard will entertain, the Des Moines International Airport and levels of security and what actions are state, and local authorities and there will be informal discussions other major airports across the state. All being taken go to www.homelandsecurity.org. and the American people. with the writers from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. cars entering the parking lots at the Des Simpson College instructor and fiction writer Winifred Moranville and Simpson College English professor and poet Melvin Wilk will do readings and answer ques- tions in the lobby of the DMACC Urban Upcoming UK events on campus Campus from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Tuesday, April. 29. DMACC--Des Moines Area Community University of Galway in Ireland. His p.m. Delaney served in the Peace Corps The Sons of Gladys Kravitz will play College culminates its year-long focus book, “A World Full of Places and Other in Grenada in the West Indies from 1968 music, and there will be informal discus- on the United Kingdom with a week-long Stories,” was published by Blackstaff through 1970. He became interested in sions with the writers from 12 noon to 1 celebration April 7-11 with a series of Press in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He a community of “poor whites” who were p.m. events on all six DMACC campuses. has also written and published four short the descendants of indentured servants in ISU English professor and fiction The United Kingdom Year events on stories, three articles and 30 reviews. Barbados. These people were originally writer Debra Marquart, University of the DMACC Boone Campus will be held Fiddlers to perform from Great Britain and Ireland. Oklahoma English professor and poet on Tuesday, April 8. Last January, Delaney returned to Carolyne Wright and John Domini, visit- English and history instructor, Grenada to further his research. He ing English professor at Drake University author and Irish storyteller Michael has just returned from Ireland where and a fiction writer, will do readings and Carragher will speak on “The he gathered more information about answer questions from 9:05 a.m. to 12:20 People, Culture and History of the Irish who were sent to Barbados p.m., Wednesday., April 30 in the Starry Northern Ireland” from 9:40 a.m. in the seventeenth and eighteenth Nights Gourmet Coffee and Cuisine area to 10:45 a.m. in the Boone Campus centuries. of Building 5 on the Ankeny Campus. Iowa Communications Network Free to the public The Sons of Gladys Kravitz will play (ICN) Room. All of these events are free and music, and there will be informal discus- Carragher is a native of Northern open to the public. sions with the writers from 12:30 to 1:30 Ireland. He has a B.A. from Trinity This marks the 19th consecutive p.m. College in Dublin, Ireland and has year that the students, faculty and The events are free and open to the taught at Louisiana State University, the “The Shetland Fiddlers” Graham staff at all of DMACC’s campuses have public. University of Arkansas, Dublin University Armstrong and Kate Wood, Cambridge, focused on an international year to learn and Gormanstown College in Ireland England will entertain students and staff more about the history, politics, culture and was a visiting writer at the National from 10:45 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. originat- and economy of a country. ing from the ICN Room on the Boone DMACC English Instructors Ruthanne Campus and from 12:20p.m. to 12:40 p.m. Harstad and Alan Hutchison are co-chairs in the L.W. Courter Center. of the United Kingdom Year activities. DMACC Sociology Instructor Michael Delaney will speak about his research into the “Indentured Servitude in the British Caribbean” from 11:15 a.m. to 12:20

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228 Mamie Chery Mohrman First day of class May 28 Eisenhower Dee Wiscup Drop date to get 100% refund June 3 432-4587 Michelle Uthe Drop date to get 75% refund June10 Drop date to get 50% refund June 17 Last day of class August 7 ...Because every salon is not the same. Page THE BANNER April 2, 2003 FEATURE Fish tales from down south Laura Griffin boots and rolled up our jeans. We decided a place that was "our spot." I caught a wanted to catch a fish so bad that I dec~d- Bar~rlrrStojf to walk alongside the river to get to a shal- fish, and we figured out that it was a rain- ed to go out with the guys. I regretted that lower area. bow trout. The guys w ere about a mile decision by the time we got to the spot When my boyfriend told me that we Being the one who wanted to get to a away, so we didn't know the restrictions. where we were going to fish. I sat in the were going to leave at 3:00 a.m. for vaca- spot and fish, I took a short cut right They had read them to us the day rain and cold for two and a half hours tion. the first thought that ran through my before, but we had while the guys fished and didn't catch a mind was it had better be worth it. Going thing. We got back and warmed up. to Arkansas to fish didn't exactly sound Needless to say, I was glad to stay at home like it was going to float In y boat, but I the rest of the day. was up for anything. The last day we were there was sunny Despite the long 10 hour drive, weath- and cool. We went out fishing and we er was decent. Instead of the straight girls actually got to stay in the boat. We roads of Iowa, we had encountered the fished about four and a half hours and winding. hilly roads of Arkansas. I had to she was hoarse, wanted to come and tened. I thought the fish had to be 16 inch- caught about 10 fish. That night, all the go to sleep or else I would have gotten help. I yelled at her to stay there. es or longer to keep it, so we let it go. guys in camp cut up the fish. All together sick. We finally-pulled into Henderson, I tried to walk, but my boot kept com- Later we found out that I could have kept out of eight people, we had caught about Ark. and found our way to Crystal Cove ing off. I started laughing and almost fell that one. I was upset. 200 fish the whole week. Resort. The weather, in the upper 70s face first in the mud. I grabbed a stick The next two days consisted of drop- The ride home, which started at 6345 when we arrived, got progressively cooler lying by me and used it to steady myself. ping "us girls" off on the shore and them a.m., was a lot better and seemed to go throughout the week. I finally got out by holding the back of my taking the boat out. We didn't catch any- faster. The weather was warm all the way On the first day, we trout fished on the boots as I pulled my leg up. thing, but we found lots of lures, line, and back to Iowa. As we crossed the state line. Norfolk River Dam. My boyfriend's We moved on down the river and got to even a skeleton of an animal. I breathed a sigh of relief as I saw corn- mother, Cristy, and I had worn rubber The third day was cool and rainy. I fields and all those flat, straight roads. War actuallv does have rules J Patrick Valdez ice number Any leaders and officials who fail to president, and others in his government Bnrrrlc~rStrrff Held in close confinement except for abide by the Geneva Conventions during were charged with and currently on trial breaches in the law war can be brought up on war crimes for violations to the Geneva Conventions Rules of war are known as the Geneva The Forth and final Geneva charges after the war. For example, during the war in the former Yugoslavia. Conventions. They are a guideline on Convention deals with the treatment of Slobodan Milosevic, the former Serbian how to treat wounded soldiers, POW'S protected civilians during war. Protected (Prisoners Of War) and civilians who are civilians are described as individuals under the control of an enemy po\\er. "\vho do not belong to the armed forces, The idea of the Geneva Conventions take no part in the hostilities and find dates back to 1859, \vlien a Swiss man, then~selvesin the hands of the Enemy or Henry Dunant, witnessed how wounded an Occupying Power" soldlers were left i~ntreatedand in pain on Protected civilians must be the battlefield at the Battle of Solferino. Treated humanely at all times Later. In 1864, he helped organize the Specially protected, for example in First Geneva Convention, which stated safety zones, if wounded, sick, old, BorgenA Square that a wounded soldier a nd medical per- under 15, expectant mother, or mothers sonnel were to be considered neutral dur- of children under 7. ing battle and should not be attacked and Civilians who are interned have the wounded soldiers captured by the enemy same rights as prisoners of war. They may must be given treatment. also ask to have their children interned The Second Gene1.a Con\.ention \vith them, and wherever possible families espanded those riglits to sea battles as should be housed together and provided \\.ell. ?'hesc t\\ o coniwtlons helped cre- wit11 the facilities to continue normal fam- ate thc Iicd Cross and Ked Crescent. ily 11fe.Lf'ounded or sick ci\.ilians, civilian The Thlrd Convent~on dcalt \\~th hospitals and staff, and hospital transport Prisoners ot7\iar. Enemy soldiers \\ ho are by land. sea or air must be specially captul-ed and held must be treated, accord- respected and may be placed under pro- ing to these nlles: tection of the Red Cross or Crescent Emblem. Prisoners of war must be Protected civilians must not be Treated hunianely with respect Discriminated against because of race, Given the right to inform their family religion, or political opinion and The Central Prisoner or War Used to shield military operations Agency Wonien must not be indecently assault- G~venmedical care regarding their ed, raped, or forced into prostitution. health demands All four Geneva Conventions were Qu~cklyreleased when hostilities drawn up and ratified by nearly every cease nation in 1949. following World War 11. Prisoners of war must not be The only major superpower that did not Forced to give away any information ratify the Geneva Conventions at that time concerning name, age, rank, and serv- was Great Britain. who did so in 1957. April 2, 2003 Page THE BANNER 5 FEATURE Mueller talks about upcoming play Teresa McCane a week, for two to three hours. Closer to on a dating service. It examines the perils George as Caroline Pinder. Banner Staff opening night, it may be more often. I of match making. I believe anyone can Banner: How long have you been at must say this cast is ahead of schedule. relate to it and have a great time. The cast DMACC? If you are looking for an evening of They are dedicated and talented. They’ve includes Amber Adams as Daphne Pardoe, Mueller : I’ve been here 18 years. laughter, look no further. On your calen- had no problem learning their lines. Megin Weiser as Elizabeth Foster–Buller, Banner: What do you enjoy doing with dar mark Friday, April 11. This is opening Banner: What is the play about? Olivia Hoff as Constance Beaumont, your spare time? night for “ Late Flowering.” The Drama Mueller : “Late Flowering” is centered Jesse Curtis as Martin Whitaker and Cara Mueller: In the past 15 months, I’ve Club, under the direction of Kay Mueller, been in six plays at the Ingersoll Dinner has been working hard on this latest the- Theater in Des Moines. Each show ran ater production. six to eight weeks with four shows each Banner: How were auditions? week. We average five weeks rehearsal Mueller : They went well. I must say that for each play. I have the right people for the right parts. Banner: What else have you been involved Banner: Speaking of people, how many with? tried out? Mueller : I’ve done some TV commer- Mueller : I had nine try out and roles for cials, including two for the Iowa Lottery, four females and one male. Pioneer and also one for Globus Insurance. Banner: Is it true not a lot of guys audi- I have an agent in Des Moines. tion? Banner: Where do you see yourself in Mueller : Yes, unfortunately and I know five years? this and for that reason I pick a play with Mueller : I’ll probably still be here at mainly female roles. DMACC. Banner: How do you decide what play to Banner: What would your dream job be? perform? Mueller : I would like to design evening Mueller : I look for parts that would fit wear for film and movies. the characters I have in my known talent. The Drama Club looks forward to see- I cater to their needs and go from there. ing you on April 11-12 at 7:30 p.m. at the This is a wonderful and talented group. Boone Campus Theater. The set is also important. We are limited Students may also want to check with at times due to accommodations. one of their professors and see if any extra Banner: How often do you rehearse? credit is offered! Admission for students is Mueller : It is time consuming. I feel a photo by Megan Thomas free with school ID. lot of people would like to participate, The cast of “Late Flowering” (counterclockwise) includes Amber Adams, Olivia Hoff, Cara but time is a factor. We meet three days George, Jesse Curtis, and director, Kay Mueller. Not pictured Megin Weiser. Local teen saved lives of hundreds PBL brings back awards from state conference DMACC--Members of the Omicron Zeta Community College, DMACC-Ankeny, Pam Snow and spikes tore her skin and clothes. The Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (DMACC’s DMACC-Boone, DMACC-Des Moines, Banner Staff bridge had been built without planking, professional business organization) sent Hamilton College-Cedar Rapids, Hamilton and the ties were 3 feet apart. six delegates to the 57th annual Iowa Phi College-Des Moines, Mount St. Clare March was National After what seemed an eternity, Shelley Beta Lambda C o l l e g e , Women’s month. One reached the other side and ran anoth- S t a t e Upper Iowa Iowan woman remem- er quarter-mile to the Moingona depot, Leadership University, bered during this month southwest of Boone, to warn of the dan- Conference, University was Kate Shelley. She ger. She brought the rescuers back to the held March of Northern is a hero to all who Kate Shelley, 15 bridge. 7-8 at Mount Iowa, and know the story but to the Shelley was instantly famous, and St. Clare Wa r t b u r g residents of Boone County, she is a little every reporter wanted her story. From the College in College. bit more. railroad she received $200, a gold watch C l i n t o n , T h e r e Shelley was nine months old when and chain, plus a lifetime rail pass. The Iowa. were chap- her parents came over form Ireland. They state of Iowa gave her a gold medal. Members ter, team, settled on a run down piece of farmland Two years later in 1883, President from the and individ- near Moingona, Iowa, all within sight of Isabella W. Parks of Simpson College, B o o n e ual events the railroad’s Honey Creek Bridge. in Indianola, contributed $25 for Shelley C h a p t e r , held at this The night of July 6, 1881, a fierce storm to attend. Shelley attended Simpson for joined over Leadership hit central Iowa. From Shelley’s house she only one term and went on to be a school 100 busi- Conference. heard the bridge over Honey Creek col- teacher. In 1903, she became the station ness stu- S everal lapse as an inspection engine passed over master at Moingona. She died at age 47. A dents from Those who attended the recent conference included s t u d e n t s it. She ran out to find two engineers cling- special train carried her to her final resting across Iowa Linda Plueger, Adviser; Karen Shepard, Lacey Carlson, a t t e n d - ing to trees in the swirling waters. place in a Boone cemetery. in compe- Anthony Morris, Kristi Hanson, Donna Jackson, and ing from Shelley, who was only 15 at the time, When a more modern bridge replaced tition for Shannon Egli the Boone knew she was the only person to stop the the trestle in 1901, it took on Shelley’s the chance C a m p u s Midnight Express, filled with passengers. name. This bridge is located west of to represent the state at the National placed in the top five in their events. To do this meant crossing another wooden Boone and used by Union Pacific. Tourist Leadership Conference in Dallas this sum- Students who placed first and second in trestle high above the nearby Des Moines can drive under the bridge and see her mer. their events can travel to Dallas to com- River. lantern in the Boone County Historical College membership in Phi Beta pete nationally. Shelley took her father’s lantern and museum on Story Street in Boone. Lambda includes over 200 students state- Shannon Egli placed first in Multimedia set out in the pouring rain, crawling 700 wide. The 10 colleges that participat- Presentation. feet across the bridge. The sharp ties ed in the conference included: Clinton Page THE BANNER April 2, 2003 6 Entertainment Evanescence brings life to airwaves Rob’s one-minute Adam Sisson Lee shows her vocal Banner Staff versatility as the album sweeps from dark piano movie reviews Those who have gone to see the new ballads to harder, guitar comic book hero movie, “Daredevil,” driven rock. Although the Robbie Maass have already gotten a taste of what the songs may be of a darker Banner Staff band Evanescence has to offer, as they are nature, the overall tone is featured twice on the film’s soundtrack. quite positive. Evanescence’s new album, “Fallen,” is The subjects of the an eleven-song masterpiece. If this record songs are summed up in In Theaters fails to take the music world by storm, I a quote from Lee herself, will forever by disappointed by the lack taken from the band’s 25th Hour of depth and substance in the pop driven- webpage: “The point of Staring: Edward Norton, Philip market that is the music world. the whole record is to let Seymour Hoffman, Barry Pepper, Rosario This four-piece hard rock group takes people know their(sic) Dawson cues from many musical styles, but ends not alone in dealing with Director: Spike Lee up sounding like the guys from Linkin bad feelings or pain or *** Park suddenly decided to use Tori Amos anything that they go The story of one man,s last night of or Enya as their new lead vocalist. If you through. That’s life and freedom before serving a 7 year prison are saying to yourself, “How can a meld- Photo courtesy of evanescence.com that’s human. Their(sic) sentence for drug dealing. ing of such vastly different styles actually Amy Lee(front), and the rest of Evanescence take rock not alone, and were(sic) What I like most about this film is how work?” and more importantly, “Does it music to a whole new level with recent CD, “Fallen.” going through it, too.” director Spike Lee addresses the post- sound good?” You can be assured that him. Together, they started to create songs While a million artists September 11 attacks in New York, where it does and is one of the best and most and eventually gained a local following in on the radio are simply rehashing the the story takes place. So many directors original albums to be released for quite their hometown of Little Rock, AK. same three chord punk anthems of lost have done what they can to film around a while. Evanescence’s radio single, “Bring Me love and bling-blinging the thug lifestyle, and avoid the terrorist attacks that took The band is led by singer Amy Lee to Life,” is deceptive in the way it portrays Evanescence comes along and injects place a year and a half ago, but Lee, a and guitarist/songwriter Ben Moody. the band’s sound. “Bring Me to Life” has some life onto the airwaves. For any- New Yorker, embraces it and shows the According to the band’s official website, a guest vocalist, Paul McCoy from 12 one who loves music, Evanescence is true New York. the two met in their early teens. Soon after, Stones. This is the only song in which Lee definitely worth a listen. You will not be The cast is superb. Ed Norton carries Moody persuaded Lee to form a band with shares the vocal helm. disappointed. another film where he’s the lead, but not necessarily a good guy. Not too many actors can continuously play roles as com- Frankenixon: local rock four-piece plex as his.

Leah Reeves sound, other than unique. the idea of a girl singing. Evelyn Finch, Banner Staff After two years of playing with their the bands front woman, had this to say New to DVD current line up they decided to take their about the club owner, “He didn’t shake All bands want to get their music act on the road. “It was now or never,” girl’s hands; he hugged them. He didn’t 8 Mile said Ben Baier the bands bass player. to the ears of people who will enjoy pay girls either.” Staring: Eminem, Kim Basinger, The band kicked off the tour in Iowa them, even if it involves two weeks in a Although they had a few rocky patches, Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer City and from there continued out to the van. Frankenixon, an Ames based band, the band had a successful first tour and is Director: Curtis Hanson east coast. Some of their stops included returned from their tour on Sunday. looking forward to another east coast tour Special Features: Five “Rap Battles” Washington D.C. and Road Island. All Frankenixon is a female fronted pro- in May. shot during the making of 8 Mile; the enjoyed their tour. They played to a lot of gressive pop band. They sound kind of If one wants to see Frankenixon, their music video for “Superman”; The Making new people, and made a lot of new fans. like Cat Power meets Queen, kind of. next show will be at House of Bricks in of 8 Mile featurette It wasn’t all fun and games for the They mix indie rock, jazz, and pop in a Des Moines on April 18. For further infor- *** band. In Lafayette, Indiana they played way that can only be called Frakenixon. mation on Frankenixon visit frankenixon. Eminem stars as Jimmy Smith Jr., a to an unresponsive group who didn’t get There is not a good way to describe their com. poor kid from Detroit trying to become a rapper. The story is loosely based on Eminem’s life but I’m curious of how accurate it is. I am not a fan of Eminem, but I’ve grown to respect some of his work. This being an example. The “rap battles” are what make this film stand out. Director Curtis Hanson describes it as fighting with words, and I couldn’t explain it any better. Under the special features section you can watch as extras compete in “rap battles” to earn a part in the film.

Picture courtesy of Frankenixon.com Members of Frankenixon Page THE BANNER April 3, 2003 7 Entertainment Ataris takes a trip down memory lane Darin Longman Exits” for Kung Fu and then “Look Forward memories we make,” and “The only thing for a high school yearbook. The song Banner Staff to Failure” on Fat Wreck-Chords. that matters is just following your heart, topics range, but the concept of getting in “So Long Astoria” is a power-pop ride, and eventually you’ll finally get it right.” touch with our past, and the joys associ- propelled by driving “Being grown up isn’t half as fun as ated with youth stay constant. growing up,” Kris Roe sings. How does guitars that are only Roe went back to his home and toured he know, well he’s grown up for one matched by its won- the places that were relevant in his child- melody. The thing. derful hood while writing the album. Songs Next to being an expert in the sci- album was inspired like “In This Diary,” and “Summer ‘79” ence of nostalgic songwriting, he is also by an idea expressed are odes to summer, which will leave lead singer/guitar player for the pop-punk in a novel called “Go everyone with warm, fuzzy feelings of assemblage known as the Ataris. Now.” that season. Roe and the rest of the boys have It was written by Other songs are more personal such as come to the mainstream in a big way. punk pioneer Richard “The Saddest Song” in which Roe prays Signing a major label deal with Columbia Hell and later made that he can make it up to his five year old Records, the Ataris have finally brought into a spoken word for touring, and being away from home their perfect-for-year-book-quote lyrics album. during the crucial years of their relation- Kris Roe’s lyr- and power-pop stylings to a whole new ship. ics are charming and slew of fans with their latest release. But The Ataris even manage to polish an this was not always the case. touching, making it old gem on their current record. The In 1997, Roe was pushing the band’s the warm, meaning- highlight of the album is the cover of Don album that speaks demo on the street to anyone who would ful Henley’s “Boys of Summer,” which man- volumes about any- listen to it. He managed to get it into Photo courtesy of ataris.com ages to keep the integrity of the original s past, who man- the hands of one of the members of one’ The Ataris release the album of the summer. “So Long while spicing it up a bit for the pop-punk ages to put the CD in the Vandals, and also head of Kung Fu Astoria” takes the feelings of youth and captures them in junkies. and push play. Records. song and lyric. “So Long Astoria” is a pop punk The Ataris then released two albums, The album is masterpiece, it has what it takes to be a almost oversaturated “Blue Skies, Broken Hearts….Next 12 cult classic. with lines like “Life is only good as the These and other lyrics would be perfect ‘Dreamcatcher’ may leave you wondering

Josh Hutt M e a n w h i l e As a movie fan, I really enjoyed the film. Banner Staff the area is being This is a good film for any fan of creative quarantined by screen writing. If I told you about a movie, which “a shoot first, ask Cast features four telepathic friends, alien pos- questions later”, Thomas James, Jason Lee, Donnie session, John Wayne’s gun and an insane general (Morgan Wahlberg, Morgan Freeman, Tom general, you may think it has too many Freeman) and Sizemore and Damien Lewis sub-plots for a single film. his heir apparent Based on the best selling novel, Steven (Tom Sizemore). King gives us another glance into his some Their task is to what creative and disturbing imagination. stop an alien Coming Soon... With a well put together cast, invasion, and In theaters now “Dreamcatcher” starts off with four friends they try to keep Head of State: Starring Chris Rock staying at a hunting lodge during a New it a secret from England winter. Meanwhile the animals the general pub- The Core: Starring Hilary Swank traveling past their cabin look like they lic at the same are running away from something. When Photo courtsy of Yahoomovies.com time. The Hunted: Starring Benicio Del they take in a sick disoriented man, they Four friends toast to their lucky dreamcatcher. Toro find out what is scaring the animals. It He had something growing inside of him. “Dreamcatcher” has many twists, and seems the man was hungry, so he ate some What came out and where it came from Opening nationwide at times you wonder if you saw what berries, which weren’t really berries at all. I’ll leave as a surprise. you thought you saw. It won’t receive A Man Apart: Starring Vin Diesel any awards, and Morgan Freeman’s bushy eyebrows would scare most kids. Phone Booth: Starring Colin Farrell

Opening in select cities

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

Dysfunctional Family: Starring Eddie Griffin

The Good Thief: Starring Nick Nolte

Levity : Starring Billy Bob Thornton Page THE BANNER April 2, 2003 8 OPINION

Vietnam protester throwbacks who action before him. The reasons have been The Way I still are clutching on to the hope stockpiling along with Saddam’s weapons Ladies Room that what they wasted their lives for all those years. on will turn out to do some sort of And he does have those weapons. Teresa McCane good. Just wasting time until their That’s why his people have been starv- Banner Staff See It next “Legalize Marijuana meet- ing for years, so he can build his arse- ing.” nal. “But Saddam was making progress I hate using pub- Ben Carstens I guess I hope that’s why the destroying his weapons of mass destruc- lic restrooms. When Editor-In-Chief young are doing it, to fit in. I’m hop- tion, we should have had more patience it comes to restrooms; ing it’s not something quite as dumb as, right?” there’s no place like When the war began, a CNN/USA “Martin Sheen kicks ass in Wall Street, so Wrong. Don’t expect me to pat a coun- home. You don’t have Today/ Gallup poll showed three quarters I’m with him!” Or the fact they are under try on the back for destroying something to hurry, worry or try to squat. of all Americans support the decision to the illusion that they will stop this war. they swore they didn’t have. When I was a child, my family went on go to war. But rational thought never has been our The message from protesters is that this a lot of road trips. Back then there weren’t You wouldn’t know it. strong suit. war is wrong. They say we have no rea- all the fancy rest stops you see now. We All I ever see out on the streets is Wouldn’t it be more productive to show son to do what we are doing. We attacked had to watch for the nearest gas station. anti-war protesters, signs hang every- and send support to the troops? Maybe Iraq without a strike on the United States. Although the restrooms would be on where questioning our country’s judge- take the time to appreciate the fact that our Good. the outside, they would be locked. If you ment. Martin Sheen is spouting off every country gives us the right to do such silly Thank God that I live in a country who asked the attendant, he’d give you the key time I watch TV, and Michael Moore put protests, where in Iraq they would prob- will take measures to keep us from getting along with the key chain; a hub cap! Who a black cloud on our beloved Academy ably never see the light of day again. struck upon. Why is that a bad thing? If a in their right mind would want to steal a Awards with his “Pope and Dixie Chicks” Now I’ll be the first to agree that Bush war would have prevented 9/11 wouldn’t restroom key? defense. was elected under shady circumstanc- we be all for it? Or would we complain These days, there are some really nice It’s all kind of cute actually. es. The system failed when he became about that being a preemptive strike as public restrooms. The ones at school are There’s something so darling about President, but I find it hard to still hold him well? always clean. the fact they think it’s doing any good. accountable. The fact is Saddam holds his These things make no sense to me. When I entered one last week, it was Protesting is like a rocking chair, it gives power under even shadier circum- I’ve never wanted war; I’m a non- empty. I was glad because this meant you something to do, but you don’t get stances, with no system to speak of to put confrontational person. There’s always a my favorite stall was also. Don’t laugh. anywhere. the blame on. better way if both sides are willing, there I know for a fact that some of you have Do theses people honestly think what It’s been 12 years since the last war, in lying the problem. I guess I ramble on one too. they are doing will serve any purpose? with efforts on going since then to come to over this because I want people to support I walked towards it, opened the door Like Bush is gonna catch a glimpse of a peaceful resolution. Twelve years we’ve our troops, instead of slapping them in the and backed right back out. Upon open- the news and say, “Damn, I think they’re spent trying to disarm Iraq. face by protesting. ing the door, I had released something right!” Twelve years, the Pope himself isn’t I love my country and every man and foul. My eyes watered and I had trouble Not likely. that patient. woman fighting for it. If you don’t love it, breathing. I felt violated. Most protesters I’ve seen are impres- How can any educated person say we well maybe you should consider leaving As I was leaving, someone else was sionable young people looking to fit in, have no reason to invade? Bush is tak- it, the borders are open both ways. coming in. Our eyes met. I could tell by trying to belong to something. The rest are ing the blame for those who failed to take her expression, that she blamed the smell on me. “I swear, I didn’t do it,” I said, “it Commuters versus gas prices smelled like this when I got here!” I feel this could’ve been avoided. How Patrick Valdez as well and that takes a larger chunk out a vehicle. Driving to and from school or come public restrooms can’t have a dis- Banner Staff of their budget. work puts miles on your vehicle, decreas- play of signs out front? They could be DMACC staff is not immune, Jan ing its resale value and increasing wear on made like the one’s you find at hotels. For those DMACC students who live LaVille, a mass communications teacher the engine. Maintenance issues, such as Except these would warn people before outside of Boone and commute to and and the advisor for the Banner, commutes increased oil changes and reduced tire life they entered. Like: Yield, Proceed with from school know the high prices of fuel from Ames to Boone and commutes to also come into play. Insurance companies caution, Enter at your own risk, or just lately was probably not a welcome sight. DMACC in Ankeny also may also charge more if you commute plain Stop. Prices hovering near the $2 a gallon w h e r e she is the a long distance because statistically I know everyone has to use public mark for weeks on end meant less money advisor for The the more miles you drive the restrooms and we’re lucky to have them. for other things, like school supplies and higher the possibility of you What ever happened to the courtesy flush? food. If you’re like most college stu- being involved in an acci- Is there any air freshener available? I think dents, you live on a pretty fixed bud- dent. not. I wrote a song about it. Wanna hear it? get. Every penny counts and an The rural nature of Here it goes. increase in any expense is central Iowa some- not welcome. times makes commut- Some students end ing a necessary evil. These restrooms we must share up paying more than According to a 1994 Which means others go in there. others. Josh Hutt, Iowa State University So please be considerate a sophomore, lives research study of small When you have to take a… in Woodward Iowa towns, the average Shall I elaborate and pays approx- commute in rural Iowa is Sometimes we just can’t wait imately $30 a 11 miles. When flushing just won’t do week in fuel to com- Depending on where Ladies it’s all up to you. mute to school and back. you live, the cost of fuel Take with you some body spray Mike Kelso, a freshman, and commuting might bal- You can do your part today. lives in Ames and spends around $17 a Chronicle. ance out when the potential for week to fill his car. Shannon Elgin, soph- It’s not just fuel. increased rent and living expenses omore, lives in Ogden and pays roughly are factored in. Moving closer to $15 a week to commute to school; howev- Other costs are to be considered as where you work or go to school, thereby er, his wife works in Ames and commutes well. Commuting puts wear and tear on saves you only time, not money. April 2, 2003 Page THE BANNER 9 Opinion war. War achieves nothing my teeth want to turn around in my head ing to spit in the face of those who would The World but death and destruction, and swallow my brain. have them resign their lease, but it is a and solves very little. People The other day I read one that had some- struggle with an uncertain outcome. The According to D that are in favor of war usu- thing to do with Martin Sheen being com- dreaded house search. ally seem to hold up signs munist. I have attempted to comprehend It hit me like a bolt from the blue that are in favor of support- what this meant since the very day I saw one day, when I came to the terror filled Darin Longman ing the troops. Which I think it, and it has almost stopped the gears in realization that I would not have a place Banner Staff is good. I am not in favor of war, I am a my head from turning. to live come next fall, due to a slight pacifist by nature, but no one called me Martin Sheen is, as far as I know, just oversight in the renewal of our housing Americans are at war, but not the war to make the executive decision to make an actor. I know he has been in several contract. Determined not to live in the you are thinking. “Bombs over Baghdad” more than just a movies and is the father of Emilio Estevez, box that my T.V. came in for 12 months, Everyone and their dog knows about catchy Outkast tune. and Charlie Sheen, but as for his involve- I scanned and combed the ames area for Operation: Iraqi Freedom due to the I am not qualified enough to know ment in the war. I am more than stupefied houses that would suit the educational onslaught of coverage that we all receive when to execute a move of that nature. on this one. Perhaps he took a stance on and partying needs for my comrades and during such times of crisis. I would rather My idea of a difficult executive decision the war that the fellow with the sign did myself. talk about another war. It is a civil war is McDonalds or Wendy’s. I think that not like, but why this remark about him At first it was a struggle that made me that is being waged on these very shores. we are at war and we should support being communist. The cold war ended a feel like I was trapped on a sinking ship. It is fought with propaganda and protests those over there who are protecting us. long time ago buddy, let it go. The new zoning laws also seemed to and no one is apparently safe from it. I may not agree with it, and others may This is why I get tired of protesting. put another nail in the coffin of my non- America is at war with itself. not, but we should support those who are It doesn’t apparently do any good. Even vagrant lifestyle. Finally though, we were When I drive through Campustown willing to go over and fight for our basic Bush has said that he likes seeing protest- able to find a college palace, one that is in Ames, it is abundantly clear day after freedoms. ing because it is a sign that democracy is closer to campus (for the ISU roommates) day that Pro-war and Anti-War people are I may project tons of apathy, and live and well, but he still dismisses these and we were even able to get a porch. The always standing on Campus protesting. It possibly anti-patriotism, I just get tired of protesters as “focus groups”. best thing of all is we are no where near is mostly pro-war, seeing that in polls the all the protesters. I don’t care what they * * * those damn protesters. midwest is the region that is the most sol- are protesting for whether its to support College students face this dilemma all idly in favor of our current campaign. the troops or to end the war or what not. the time, it is a challenge that is fitting to Let me rephrase that, no one is is pro- Some of the signs that I have read make all those who are lazy, or who were will- Sad day for DMACC Ben Carstens reef.) administrators? in a household so freely displayed. They Editor-In-Chief This is exactly the problem with this Every Tom, Dick and Harry applying really had no choice. Mom and Dad say whole situation, nobody seems to care. for a job at the local Target has to take one. it’s ok, then it’s ok. Isn’t that how we all It was a sad, sad day when the news Obviously Dr. England didn’t care. He Why not educators? grew up? broke of Dr. England’s plight. For those had to of known that he would get caught Apparently we are more worried about Maybe it’s just me, maybe the fact that of you living under the nearest rock here someday, they always do. He had to of the mindset of someone sorting Ernest I have morals is once again hindering my at DMACC, Dr. England was arrested for known that someone knew what he was movies in the entertainment aisle than we ability to be cool and hip. If it weren’t manufacturing and conspiracy to deliver doing. He had to of known what that are about people teaching our children for them I could have been hanging with marijuana. Not to mention the fact he was would do to DMACC, the college he’s and us. We’d rather make sure the Wal- the Doc, talking about the newest Snoop smoking it in the middle of the day when worked so hard to improve. The power of Mart greeter isn’t puffing some cheeba Dogg album and how this blunt is off the he was supposed to be at work. He had the pot was just too much I guess. on break, who cares if the president gets “heezy fo sheezy.” called in sick earlier that day. Marijuana’s biggest defenders say that stoned now and then? Maybe I’m just out of touch with real- His cataracts must have been flaring it isn’t any worse than drinking and it is The point I’m trying to make is that ity. Maybe my parents raised me wrong. up. better for you than smoking. That very this is a big deal no matter what way you Maybe I’ll never be cool enough to let a As I walk through the halls at DMACC well could be, I’ve never studied all the look at it. It’s a sad situation and we wish drug ruin my life, make me lose my won- and over hear conversations among stu- effects. The point is it’s illegal. And when it would never of happened, but in no way derful home and job, and lose the trust of dents, I found the general consensus has you’re in a position of power such as Dr. will I feel sorry for a man who brought all those who believed in me. been: England was, you should use a little more this on himself. I will, however, feel sorry Yeah my morals are messed up. “Who cares about a little pot?” (72 common sense. for his son and daughter. They obviously plants isn’t a little, I don’t care if you’re This brings me to ask the question; never had a chance to make their own Tommy Chong himself, that’s a lot of why don’t we drug test teachers and decision on marijuana, growing up with it

Cartoons courtesy of Knightridder Page THE BANNER April 2, 2003 10 BEAR FACTS SPORTS DMACC’s Ian Young leaves for higher level Bears open with Danai Chinoda year, Young said, “I came to see how I fit Next year Young will take his basket- Banner Staff in; it started different.” This year, Young ball talent to either Auburn University or mixed results lead the team. He said, “This season I Southern Florida. Young was also being Josh Hutt couldn’t be stopped. I worked too hard, I looked at by Oklahoma, Dayton, New Ian Young, the Banner Staff sophomore starter focused so in a couple of years people can Mexico, and heavily recruited by other be like ‘I know that guy and he used to schools. “I want to maximize my talent and leading scorer While the students of DMACC work hard.’ ” to get me to the next level; which is the for the DMACC enjoyed their spring break, the Bears Young said, “This was my year, I knew NBA.” boys basketball were in Oklahoma showcasing their I had to lead the team; this year I had to This will be the last step to get to the team, will leave baseball talents. go hard and kill.” This season the Bears professional league. “Playing in front of this year in order to With good pitching and solid effort, went 25-6 and were tenth in the country. 20,000 will be different but will only continue his educa- the Bears finished the trip 3-4. “We They were seeded second in the regional make me play better. I play better under tion and basketball could’ve been 5-2 if we hadn’t let conference tournament. pressure; my goal is to shock the world, ” success on a higher things get out of hand,” Coach Smith Ian Young When asked about his years here at said Young. level. He averaged commented about the spring trip. The DMACC, Young said, “ My two years Young has patiently awaited this 21.5 ppg, 5 assists, team split doubleheaders between here have been great. I did something pos- important time and said, “ When it all and 5 rebounds this season. Longview and Crowder but finished itive. I accomplished something.” Young comes down to the end, I want to thank Young, born in Brooklyn, NY, moved 1-2 against NEO. took this opportunity to learn a lot about coach Orv Salmon for letting me play to to Florida and attended Lake Howell High The return to Iowa marked the start himself and the talent he has on the court. my fullest level, and for not coaching me School. He only played half a semester in of a four-game winning streak. With “I owe my success to God and my on a straight line.” high school, where he averaged 35 points timely hitting and clutch pitching, mother Marylin Young who depends on Young leaves with full ambition and in 26 games. His performance was enough they swept Iowa Central and Central me. I do this for my mom and my crew. confidence, “The world is going to love to be recruited by Coach Orv Salmon and College in doubleheader games. Sean I hoop for my crew that don’t have it all; me; I am too focused.” the DMACC Bears basketball program. Zaborowski, freshman native from things ain’t sweet and easy at home,” Young had two successful years play- Winona, Minn., was clutch in the Young said. ing for DMACC. When asked about last Central games batting a gaudy 7of 8 at the plate, which included four home runs. ‘Dirt to Daytona’ delivers perfect balance The Bears were hoping to continue their winning course last Friday, but Chris Barrett With every race you Daytona International Speedway, and it the game was cancelled. The reason Banner Staff gain a little more money to is a memorable one. Hitting the 150 mph for the cancellation was unknown at spend on your dirt-fling- mark in qualifying feels great until you press time. Get in, buckle th ing machine. Buying extra see it is only good enough to start in 20 The Bears played the Kirkwood up and get ready parts and upgrading what place. Eagles on April 1 but the scores were to work your way you already have is key to Moving up to the NASCAR Winston unavailable at press time. They will from local dirt- a winning season. After the Cup series is much like the truck series, debut at home against Southwestern track hero to racing first season of racing do except the cars are much faster. The driv- on April 5. with the big boys in not expect to be moving up ing physics come into play even more as Daytona. right away, you must win well, drafting is key to winning any race people to hire for the pit crew. The garage NASCAR Dirt first place in the dirt races and holding a steady line is equally impor- is adorned with toolboxes and catalogs to to Daytona for the before you are invited to join tant. Nothing is more frustrating than buy more parts. There is even a separate Playstation 2 puts the open wheeled modified going into a corner too low and getting garage to paint your cars in. you in the seat as a Photo courtsey of Metacritic.com series. pushed into a 360-degree spin. I am not a huge fan of NASCAR at rookie driver in the The difference between My favorite aspect of Dirt to Daytona all but Dirt to Daytona brings a lot to the lowest circuit there is and makes you work the dirt races and the open wheeled races is the depth and personalization. At the table. The perfect balance between diffi- hard to make it to the top. As a first year is perfect. The feeling of the tires gripping beginning of the game you are asked to culty and plain old fun is one of the games driver you begin with very limited funds a paved surface for the first time and the input information like, name, birthday, and greatest draws. The playability and realis- and a car that is less than stellar. Hard extra horsepower is very noticeable. even a nickname. All these things pop up in tic car physics are fabulous as well. The work and fine-tuning are necessary to Moving up past the open wheeled series the game at some point. My favorite is the only reason not to check out this game is if come away with any chance of moving up brings you to the NASCAR Craftsman post race announcement in the NASCAR you hate racing altogether. Dirt to Daytona in the racing world. Truck series. Here is where things real- warrants a The creators of Dirt to Daytona found ly get tough. Now drafting comes the perfect balance, making the game into play and the trucks can be extremely challenging yet curiously fun at thrown out of control by the same time. Moving your way through the slightest nudge. Racing the ranks, even at the dirt track levels can the trucks gives you your be demanding. With a sup par vehicle, first taste of the infamous making it into the top ten is a challenge. newspaper, rental from anyone who remotely enjoys which uses your name, making it feel very racing games and it is a must buy for any personal. You are treated to a page con- fan of NASCAR racing. taining info on your last race, and there are even fake quotes thrown in like “I own this track” and sometimes you’re quoted Graphics: 8 talking smack to other drivers. 504 Story St. Boone, IA 50036 Everything outside of the track is done Sound: 8 PH 515433-7051 well also. The garage and lobby are done Gameplay: 9 superbly it really makes you feel like your Overall: 8.5 on a racing team. Papers are strewn about www.communitybankonline.com the desk, like a race calendar and a list of April 2, 2003 Page THE BANNER 11 BEAR FACTS SPORTS

Skatepark heats up as summer approaches Qualm Chris Barrett local skaters and worked on a design that Beginning areas consist of mostly flat land Column Banner Staff would be fair to all athletes no matter what and small curbs. Intermediate areas are the Ryan Makovsky their skill level. 5-stair handrail and the 4-foot high quarter Banner Staff With the weather getting gradually The park has a color-coded sign pipes, and the experienced areas are the 9- warmer the Ames Skatepark is ablaze with with difficulties assigned to every area. stair rail and the 6-foot high quarter pipe. Getting it done the right way extreme athletes. All areas are well placed allowing the On any given day hordes of young traffic to flow smoothly. The baseball gods are upon us. rollerbladers and skateboarders practice With so many people in the same small Where Cinderella stories in profes- their crafts. They come to the park day space accidents are bound to happen. sional athletics have redefined itself over after day to hone their skills to perfection. Overton said, “It seems pretty safe.” He the last couple of years, parody is now the Most skaters say practicing everyday is added that his sons usually come home expression in Major League Baseball. a must to excel at either sport so athletes with “some bumps and bruises from fall- No longer can the Yankees buy their shouldn’t come looking for instant grati- ing.” way into the World Series. fication. Older skaters tend to look out for the A team that loads their roster full of The Ames Skatepark opened last younger crowd offering advice on how to franchise players no longer assures them a September and the weather got cold quick- handle the busy flow and letting them in spot in the fall classic. ly after its completion. The anticipation to on unspoken rules such as, waiting your In the years past, teams like the Yankees skate the park has been growing inside of turn and keeping your head up as much simply dangled minor league talent to land the skaters all winter long. Paul Overton, as possible. big name players to fill their needs. th father of two boys ages 11 and 8 said, The Ames skatepark is located on 6 But as salaries increase, so do egos. “They spent the winter snowboarding and Street across from Brookside Park east of The Yankees have enough egos in one playing Nintendo. They’re excited that the the Iowa State soccer fields. Bleachers are dugout to compensate for the rest of the park is skateable again.” The excitement set up for spectators, so people shouldn’t league. Similar situations exist in Texas, shows in the skateboarders and rollerblad- be afraid to check out what’s going on, Cincinnati, and cross-city to the Mets. ers as they cruise the park smiling. even if they don’t ride a skateboard or The formula to success doesn’t involve Most of the skaters agree that the city rollerblade. free spending anymore. Success now did a great job with the park. The city Photo by: Chris Barrett stems extensively through team chemis- recruited pro skateboarder Frank Hirata Spencer Prati, 14, busts a boardslide try. to design the park. Hirata got input from down the 9-stair rail. Teams such as the Twins, Mariners, Angels, and A’s all have experienced immense recent success because of care- Marching into the Final Four ful free agent shopping, their farm teams, Danai Chinoda ing 29 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and championship. Lead by Carmello Anthony, and growing pains. Banner Staff dishing out 11 assists. The game was for who only had to score 20 points as the rest Achieving team unity takes time. representation of the Midwest region. of the Orangemen mildly contributed to Growing as a team requires taking lumps March Madness is all over the country In the Western Region Championship, the winning effort. from the opposition. as we go to war. College basketball rolls Kansas upset Arizona 78 to 75. Kansas In the South Region Championship It seems as if the blueprint to suc- into the Final Four as the Elite Eight teams was lead by the senior duo of Kirk Hinrich Texas routed Michigan State 85 to 76 as cess is to draft players that fit well into in the nation battle for victory over elimi- and Nick Collison. The two have been T.J. Ford lead the Longhorns in scoring, a team’s structure, develop them in the nation in this war stricken time. the glue for the Jayhawks throughout the dropping in 19 points and advancing the minor leagues, and insert them into a com- The first entrant into the Final Four tournament. Texas Longhorns to the Final Four. fortable surrounding. came as Marquette upset Kentucky 83 to Syracuse trampled over a highly The Final Four will be played this The Twins did exactly that. 69. Dwayne Wade was the leading scorer respected Oklahoma team, beating them weekend in New Orleans, bringing the While not only working with a limited as he managed a triple double by scor- 63 to 47 and winning the East Regional nations top four teams to a royal rumble budget, a joke of a baseball park, and a for the national semifinals. Kansas will rough decade of hard knocks, the Twins play Marquette, and Syracuse will be are now a budding dynasty. playing Texas in the bayou capitol. The With all eight starting positional play- championship game between the winners ers having spent time in the minors togeth- will be played on April 7th to determine er before making it to the big leagues, the National Champion. there is minimal, if any jealousy or envy within the clubhouse. -Makovsky’s Pick: Kansas over ‘Cuse In fact, only two players on their cur- -Chinoda’s Pick: ‘Cuse over Kansas rent roster have not spent time in their -Carstens Pick: Texas over Kansas farm system. -Maass Pick: Kansas over Texas So while it was a rocky beginning for such players as Torii Hunter, Jacque Jones, and DMACC’s very own Corey Koskie, the Twins are now the favorite in many circles to represent the American League in the 2003 World Series. This while having the 6th lowest pay roll in the league. So much for free spending.

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