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Des Moines Area Community College, Boone Campus Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 Civil Engineering Technology hosts open house ing. Laura Griffin Students in the program take courses Banner Staff in surveying, global positioning systems, construction materials and design, high- The Civil Engineering Technology way design, computer aided drafting, Materials Lab held an open house on mathematics and human relations. Sept. 30. Students have a paid internship in their Faculty and staff were greeted by Renee second year of the program to give them White, CET instructor, who showed them experience. A CET graduate gets paid around the lab. between $14 to $18 per hour. Visitors to the CET lab are met at the Civil engineers survey, inspect and front door by Kelli Bennett at the recep- design highways and bridges. They also tion desk. Also in the building is a com- test soil and structural materials. puter lab, and two regular classrooms, one The Civil Engineering Technology pro- with dual monitors, a conference room, gram is part of the Accelerated Career a materials laboratory area, two spacious Education program. offices and rest rooms. Steve Rittger teaches the math and Vending machines inside the entrance automated design courses. Rittger teaches provide snacks for students and faculty in the classroom with the dual monitors. who are there during the day. “The programs we use require a lot of Tracey Kingsley, a freshman in the pro- screen space for multiple tools and views,” gram, said, “I am excited because when Rittger said, about why dual monitors are I graduate from the Civil Engineering used. Technology program, I will be qualified in Most of the equipment in the lab five different areas with one degree.” was donated by the Iowa Department of Kingsley also likes that all the students Transportation. are in the same classes at the same times, and there is the opportunity for peer tutor-

staff photo staff photo Steve Rittger, whose office is now housed in the new materials lab, holds his daugh- Samples of asphalt with various textures were on display during the open house. Asphalt ter, Emma, during CET’s open house. with different degree of rock, similar to the samples above, are used to create highways.

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Campus News: Photo Feature News: Dean Entertainment News: Our Views: Behind the Club to hold a photo Vivian Brandmeyer trav- New fall season preview Desk -- 11 contest -- 2 eled to Japan -- 4 -- 9

Sports News: The Campus News: Phi Feature News: Sandra Review: Limp Bizkit’s Bears 6-1 in the Theta Kappa induction Linn joins DMACC staff ‘Results May Vary’ --10 Conference -- 12 ceremony held --3 --7

Renee White CET Instructor Campus News, Page 2 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 Computers available in Courter Center In DMACC News Brain Injury Awarenss Month Darin Longman Internet. Banner Staff The Courter October is Brain Injury Awareness Center has had some Month. Along a tile hallway past the glass new additions as of The first annual public program display cases, slightly off the path on both late. Three state- series is being presented by BETA, sides are carpeted areas with vending of-the-art Compaq Brain Education, Training, and machines and couches. computer stations Awareness. Everyone who has ever been to Des now reside on the far Sunday, Oct. 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Moines Area Community College Boone northwestern corner United Church of Christ in the Fireside Campus is fairly familiar with this visual. of the Center. Room, is an opportunity for survivors The Courter Center has always been a The placement to meet other survivors. place for students to eat, mingle with makes it convenient Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 7-8 p.m. at other students and study. Now one more for those who need the Ames Public Library Auditorium, perk has been added the ability to surf the brief computer access is a presentation of Brain Injury and don’t want to and Cognition by Ken Mills, PhD., Banner trudge down to the Neuropsychologist. October 8, 2003 library or one of the Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 7:30-9 p.m. Volume 3, Issue 3 computer labs. at the St. Johns by the Campus, is a photo by James Joy “[We are] pro- program entitled This is Your Brain on Editor in chief: Laura Griffin Randy Williams, sitting, and Jo Reed use the computers in viding students Drugs. It will be presented by Denise [email protected] the Courter Center. Anderson, Laura--News Editor with additional Denton, M.S., Certified Prevention [email protected] access.” says Vivian behind the times.” Specialist, YSS. Dierks, Lacey--Feature Editor Brandmeyer, dean of students. Students on campus have already Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 7-9 p.m. [email protected] However, that is not the only benefit of expressed their satisfaction with the new at the Collegiate Methodist Church Goering, Wendy the new system. In the future Brandmeyer computers. “It’s easier because we can in the Lounge, is an Overview of [email protected] hopes to make DMACC a place where check our e-mail here,” said Jo Reed. Rehabilitation Services, Job Support, Hutt, Josh--Sports Editor Randy Williams also had positive com- [email protected] anyone can access their laptops from any- and Advocacy Resources. It will where in the building and not encumbered ments. “Sometimes the library is too full be presented by David Sullivan, Joy, James-- Photographer and it seems easier to come down here.” [email protected] by wires. Rehabilitation Manager, Manager of Once it’s up and running, the school Longman, Darin--Opinion Editor “We are working towards a wireless Supported Employment Program of [email protected] campus,” said Brandmeyer. “We are try- plans to extend the wireless network from Story County Community Life. Losh, Holly--Entertainment Editor ing to provide the technology so we aren’t the Courter Center into the Library and For more information, call (515) [email protected] 292-1868, or email helmetsafety@aol. Makovsky, Ryan com. [email protected] Photo contest announced for ‘04 Reeves, Leah April Walker submitted to Pete Conis, the photography [email protected] Banner Staff club advisor. All photos can be picked up All Iowa Academic Simonson, Jack after the contest is over. [email protected] Are you a student on campus this Sinnott, Sarah--Layout and Design Photography Club will hold a photo The deadline for entering the contest is fall? Will you be eligible to get your [email protected] contest this spring. This contest is open to the week before spring break, so now is degree sometime between Dec. 1, 2003 Snow, Pam--Advertising Manager Boone DMACC students, staff and Boone the time to begin taking those prize win- and Aug. 31, 2004? Would you like [email protected] High School students. The ning photos. more scholarship opportunities? Walker, April contest is not limited to Each category will have a If so, and your G.P.A. from the last [email protected] club members. first place prize of $75, a sec- five years is 3.25 or higher, then you are

There are two cate- ond place prize of $50, and a eligible to apply for the 2004 All-Iowa Boone Campus Banner is a stu- gories: black-and-white, third place prize of $25. Academic team. For more information dent newspaper, published bi-weekly at and color. Photos may Students and staff who on the All-Iowa Academic team, con- Des Moines Area Community College, be taken with a digi- enjoy photography are invited tact Nancy Woods in her office, room 1125 Hancock Dr., Boone, Iowa 50036 tal or a film camera. to join the Photography Club. 224, e-mail her at nawoods@dmacc. (515)433-5092. Boone Banner is dis- Each contestant can The Photography Club on edu, or call her at 433-5061. All appli- tributed free to all DMACC students, submit up to four pho- the Boone campus currently has cations are due Nov. 10, 2003. staff and alumni. Subscriptions can be tos. students from the photojournalism class The top scholar in Iowa will receive purchased at the annual rate of $10 to A $10 entry fee will go and is open to all students and staff. a $2,000 scholarship. the general public. The editorial offices to the prize fund and to pay the judges. To get involved contact Pete Conis, the of Boone Banner are located in Room The entry fee should be paid to Vicki instructor of the Photo Journalism class, 219. Lauzon at the financial aid window. in his office, room 130. E-mail him at Editorial policy The photos need to be matted and [email protected], or call him at 433- Boone Banner welcomes letters in an attempt to Team Scholarship provide a forum for the many diverse views of the Grace Community campus. The views expressed in Boone Banner are Grace Community Church is spon- not necessarily the views or endorsements of Des Survey soring a dinner for all DMACC stu- Moines Area Community College or the Boone dents. Banner editorial board. Letters should be no longer than 250 words, signed and brought to the edito- The library asks the students Where: The Livery, 806 7th Street rial offices of Boone Banner or can be e-mailed When: Sunday, October 12 to [email protected] or mailed in care of the to fill out the surveys located Time: 6:00 p.m. college. Boone Banner reserves the right to edit as Rides are available by calling necessary for libelous content, profanity, copy-fit- ting, grammatical and spelling errors or clarity. around the building. When Jerry S. at (515) 432-0639 or Grace Community (515) 433-6133. Banner adviser: Jan LaVille completed, please put them in A food pantry is available if you Boone Campus Exec. Dean: need some groceries. Vivian Brandmeyer Printer: Boone News Republican the designated boxes. Campus News, Page 3 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 Phi Theta Kappa holds autumn induction ceremony James Joy Banner Staff

Candles, white roses, blue and gold balloons and DMACC faculty graced the stage this past Monday as the Tau Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held its annual induction ceremonies for new members. The elegant ceremony is an annual event to recognize the accomplishments of DMACC students who strive for edu- cational excellence and have established a 3.5 grade point average after completing twelve credit hours. “Opportunities are almost endless for members who are actively involved,” said Susan Smith, the 2002-2003 Tau Phi Chapter President. The Tau Phi Chapter welcomed twenty photo by James Joy students to their ranks this fall: Amber Phi Theta Kappa inductees include, from left to right, front row, Junyoung Chang, Kerri Pohlner, April Walker, Kevin Arens, Junyoung Chang, Kevin Ewoldsen, Edwoldsen, Joshua Hall. Back row: Ginger Jones, Logan Hook, Laura Griffin, Debi Huff, Jason Peterson. Ginger Jones, Melissa Joy, Laura Griffin, Joshua Hall, Kristi Hanson, Logan Hook, April Walker. Previous and current members min- inductees and answered questions about Debra Huff, Jill Lynch, Rebecca Miller, After the ceremonies were completed gled afterwards and shared stories while transfers. Grant Noah, Jason Peterson, Kerri Pohlner, new inductees and their guests were treat- enjoying cake and punch. Gwen Schroder, Contact Nancy Woods with any Andrew Reynoldson, Amanda Stessman, ed to a reception in the Courter Center admissions representative from Simpson questions about Phi Theta Kappa at Meggan Thomas, Debra Thornburg and courtesy of Simpson College. College, was on hand to speak to the [email protected]. Transfer students need to plan Pam Snow at www.simpson.edu. The student contact October declared brain Banner Staff person is Gwen Schroder. U.S. News and World Report cited Simpson as the num- Students transferring from Des Moines ber one “Best Value” in the Midwest in the injury awareness month Area Community College need to know 2004 college guide for private schools. current information from the school he/ The second college most DMACC stu- Lacey Dierks More questions than answers can be she is going to transfer to. Counselors and dents transfer to is Iowa State University Banner Staff found regarding brain injury. For as many advisers receive updated information from (ISU). ISU is hosting transfer students unique people affected by a brain injury different colleges every semester. visit days on October 3 and December 5. Everyone thinks “It could never hap- each year, there are just as many causes, “It is best to know your contact person December 1, 2003, is application deadline pen to me.” However, a life can change in effects and ways to deal with the injury. at the school you will be transferring to. for spring semester and August 1, 2004, so many ways in just a split second. The severity of the injury can range Some colleges have appointed persons for the fall semester. Diane Bengtson is One of those ways is brain injury. In from problems with memory or loss of the that deal only with DMACC,” said Shelby the contact person for ISU. order to boost awareness and preven- senses of taste and smell, to loss of the use Hildreth, education- Drake University 2004 tion of brain injuries, October has been of legs, arms and hands, to death. al advisor. “If students find a admissions go through declared National Brain Injury Awareness Steps to prevent brain injury can be Students must early January with class- Month. taken everyday. It’s as simple as wearing a request an official scholarship that charges es beginning on Jan. 12. Brain injuries affect between 2,000 seat belt, never driving after using alcohol transcript to be sent a fee to obtain the form, Advising and registra- and 3,000 Iowans each year, according to or drugs, and not allowing others who are to the college the they need to stay away tion appointments begin the Iowa Central Registry for Brain and under the influence to drive, wear a hel- student is planning mid-November and con- Spinal Cord Injuries. met while riding a bicycle or motorcycle. on transferring to. from it. More then likely tinue until classes begin. People ages 15 to 24 years old are at To prevent injury in the home, use a Official transcripts it is a scam.” Transfer students may highest risk for brain injury, and males slip-proof shower mat in the bathtub, and can only be sent register online at www. are twice as likely as females to sustain a clear stairs and highly-trafficked areas of from college to col- choose.drake.edu or call brain injury. The most common causes of toys, shoes and other items which could lege. Students need to have their own the office of admissions during the week brain injury are falls, car accidents, sports increase chances of falling or tripping. copy of their transcripts when going to see at 1-800-44-DRAKE. For the contact per- injuries, assaults and bicycle accidents. a counselor or contact person. DMACC son at Drake e-mail Jo.Arbuckle@drake. only charges for transcripts that are need- edu. ed the same day requested or are to be Students transferring to any college faxed. This is a $5 charge. and interested in scholarships need to Simpson College is one of the two contact the college they are looking into. colleges most DMACC students transfer “If students find a scholarship that charges to. Some updates for 2004 are Phi Theta a fee to obtain the form, they need to stay Kappa (PTK) members only need to ver- away from it. More then likely it is a ify their current membership, have a 3.5 scam. Scholarship information should be GPA, and earn an AA or 61 transferable free to anyone,” said Hildreth. credit hours to acquire the $5000 PTK For more updated information on these scholarship. or any another colleges contact Hildreth in Classes for Simpson begin Monday, Jan. the admissions office. 5, 2004. Online applications are available Feature, Page 4 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 Brandmeyer moves family to Japan Laura Griffin Getting to the school could take 20 to 30 how to change the bag and everything.” months. It is an interesting place but it Banner Staff minutes by car. Most cars are equipped Brandmeyer said that customer service in was hard to say goodbye to my family.” with a Global Positioning Systems, with Japan is excellent. Moving a family is hard. Moving them both a voice to explain directions, as well “I am anxious to go back in six to eight to another country, half way around the as a pictorial map. world, is even harder. The subway is very punctual, leaving Vivian Brandmeyer, executive dean of every three minutes or so. The map looked the Boone Des Moines Area Community like “a bowl of spaghetti,” Brandmeyer College campus, recently helped move her said. “Pipes line the sidewalks and are son, Mike, and his family to Japan. decorated. People tie their bikes to them.” They moved to Tokyo, to an area called Many of the people spoke English, but Minami Aoyami. The time difference is there weren’t many Americans. “I missed 14 hours ahead of Boone. The weather all the signs from home. Few signs were was humid and warm but most places in English. Places had pictures of food, or were air-conditioned. The houses are a the Japanese was spelled out in English,” mix of traditional and western civilization Brandmeyer said. cultures. Plastic food displays outside restau- The Brandmeyers live in an eighth rants that show what they served to those floor apartment. “The housing in Japan is who don’t speak or read Japanese. The a premium,” said Brandmeyer. “There are portions of food are smaller than here in a lot of, as I like to say, technical gadgets, the U.S. For example, milk is sold in especially in the bathroom.” Brandmeyer quarts rather than gallons. explained that the shower isn’t over the Brandmeyer said, “Food is very expen- tub, like in the U.S. The shower, beside sive, but the fruits and vegetables were the tub, is used for scrubbing, and the tub, extremely good.” which is very deep, is used for soaking. “We did eat at a McDonalds. We sat out The fauces swivel so that they are not in on the sidewalk, like in a Paris cafe, with the way. birds flying around us. It tasted exactly “There are panels located in the kitchen the same as it does here at home.” that you can push, and it will automatical- While in Japan, Brandmeyer witnessed ly fill the tub. You can regulate the water a national holiday, a celebration of respect contributed photo temperature from there also,” Brandmeyer for the aged. Many businesses were closed Brandmeyer, her daughter-in-law, Stephanie, and grandchildren , Morgan, said. as the people celebrated longetivity. Lauren and Brock pose in front of a Buddha statue. The toilets have heated seats, the water Brandmeyer also enjoyed a little sight- temperature can be regulated and there seeing. Sensoji Temple is the oldest is also a sprayer that can be used to help temple in Tokyo. It had a cauldron of clean up. burning incense and people would waft Omotesando, the area around the apart- the incense over their heads to ward off ill- ment, is for sophisticated shoppers and ness and misfortune, Brandmeyer said. A trendsetters. stone water basin was also located outside “The area is very trendy. A lot of bou- the temple where people could rinse their tiques and fashion stores with Italian mak- hands and mouth before going inside. ers. It is all very expensive,” Brandmeyer She saw an imperial palace that housed said. prince number two. She saw a shrine The Japanese teenagers are into the that was dedicated to animals, dogs in grunge look, she said, complete with particular. spiked and colored hair. Brandmeyer and her family went to “Most dressed in black and white. Akihabara, otherwise known as electric There weren’t near the colors as you town. This is where the area’s people buy would see in the U.S.” their electronic devices. Most everyone in the area is well “We went to buy a microwave and dressed; the men wore suits and ties. the choice was limited immediately. We Everyone has a cell phone. “They were bought the only one with an English either talking to someone, checking their operating manual. We needed a vacuum email, or taking pictures,” Brandmeyer too but there was none with an English contributed photo said. manual. The sales associate showed us The Brandmeyers visited the Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Japan. Near the apartment was a park with six baseball diamonds, as well as the profes- sional baseball team’s field. Brandmeyer said that she saw about a hundred school- girls, all in uniforms, one day in the park. The schools provide each child with an earthquake kit kept at the school. It includes long pants, a jacket, and other necessities for an emergency. Transportation is mainly walking, riding a bike, taking the subway or train. There is not a lot of room to park around the area where the Brandmeyers now live. Feature, Page 5 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 Meet the Banner Staff

Name: Laura Griffin Name: Pam Snow Name: Laura Anderson Name: Lacey Dierks Name: Holly Losh Major: Criminal Justice Major: Photojournalism Major: Agricultural Major: General Major: Journalism or Journalism Origin: Boone Journalism Education Origin: Denison Origin: Boone Position: Advertising Origin: Northeast Boone Origin: Ames Position: Entertainment Position: Editor in chief Manager and Horoscopes County, Mackey Position: Feature Editor Editor, Staff Reporter Favorite Food: Red Favorite Food: Subway Position: News Editor, Favorite Food: Cheese Favorite Food: Lobster’s crab legs Pastimes: I work at Staff Reporter Pizza Cheesecake Pastimes: Work at Subway here in Boone. Favorite Food: Ice cream Pastimes: Reading and Pastimes: You can find Subway in Boone, play When I am not working, I Pastimes: Bake, watch hanging out with friends. me doing four things with my dog, Willow; am with friends or watch- classic movies, help dad when I’m not in school: lounge with my cat, ing Nascar. with farming and cattle. reading a book, watching Budderscotch. a movie, playing a video game, or I’ll be at the bar.

Name: Darin Longman Name: Sarah Sinnott Name: Wendy Goering Name: Josh Hutt Name: James Joy Major: Journalism Major: Undecided Major: Journalism Major: Liberal Arts Major: Journalism Origin: Sac City Origin: Melrose Origin: Woodward Origin: Woodward Origin: Jefferson Position: Opinion Editor, Position: Layout and Position: Staff Reporter Position: Sports Editor Position: Photographer, “I am the glue that holds Design Favorite Food: Pasta Favorite Food: Pizza reporter everything together.” Favorite Food: Hops, Pastimes: Three children- Pastimes: Work at HyVee Favorite Food: Chicken Favorite Food: Hot rice, and barley malt very busy. I love to paint, bakery in West Des Pastimes: Homework, Pockets Pastimes: Jam to chill read Stephen King, and Moines, watch the Vikings softball, homework. Pastimes: Play drums, tunes. spend time with my kids. and the Hawkeyes. bar hop.

Name: April Walker Name: Jack Simonson Name: Ryan Makovsky Name: Leah Reeves Name: Jan LaVille Major: English Major: Undecided Major: Journalism Major: Secondary Ed. Major: B.S. Secondary Origin: Minnetonka, Origin: Stratford Origin: Windom, Minn. Origin: Boone Ed. and M.A. in English Minn. Position: Sports Reporter Position: Staff Reporter Position: Staff Reporter Origin: Coon Rapids Position: Staff Reporter Favorite Food: Steak Favorite Food: Potatoes Favorite Food: Anything Position: Advisor Favorite Food: Curry Pastimes: I love watching Pastimes: Madden 2004. as long as I don’t cook it Favorite Food: Avocados Chicken the Cubs and Cyclones. Pastimes: I work at Mr. Pastimes: I move from Pastimes: Read, be a Money, enjoy going to my office on Boone mom, and bike ride. concerts and hanging out Campus to my computer with my puppy, Oscar. or dining room table at home. What free time? Feature, Page 6 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 Feature, Page 7 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 J.R.R. analyzed Holly Losh Banner Staff

The ring in “The Lord of the Rings,” represents sin, and the thought that man thinks he knows what is best. But, once in possession of the ring, “It eats us away and we become gollums.” In a speech on Sunday, Sept. 28, Joseph Pearce told of the correlations of religion to Tolkien’s life and literary work. J.R.R. Tolkien’s life and book, “The Lord of the Rings” dealt a lot with Christianity. When “The Lord of the Rings,” was voted the #1 book of the century in a poll in England critics were displeased. Some critics said, “This result sent shivers down the spine whenever literati got together.” In response to this Pearce told the audience that there were numerous polls taken afterward and the result was always the same, “The Lord of the Rings,” was #1. Pearce said, “Only a small minority [critics] had read it.” Without reading this book, critics have no idea what underlying currents the book contains said Pearce. Pearce began to tell the audience exactly what the book is about. Middle Earth is present day Earth a very long time ago, photo by James Joy and is before the, “preincarnation of the Members of the DMACC choir include: Front row (l-r) Jessica Peel and Laura Griffin. Row 2: Kristy Johnson, Amanda birth of Christ, not prechristian.” Martin, Kelly Anderson. Row 3: Crystal Daner, Crystal Hansen, Leah Reeves, Emily Brown, and Liz Bennett. There is no religion present in the book because “if Tolkien had introduced a religion it had to be pagan,” said Pearce. Of Choir offered again in Boone course, Tolkien would not want to do this Wendy Goering The plans for the choir this semester because of his strong Christian beliefs. Crystal Hansen, an alto for the choir, Banner Staff include a program in December. Some However, Tolkien has Christianity said, “I really like the arrangement of of the featured arrangements will be from placed in the book in subtle forms, said music.” The Boone Campus DMACC has not the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Pearce. The choir, as a whole, appears happy had a choir since the late 1970s. Steve Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Pearce asked the audience if they knew to be working with Hoifeldt. His schedule Hoifeldt, director of the choir, said, “We Also, a diverse selection of songs the date and significance of the date the also includes many private lessons with have 12 members, and everyone does includes “Skye Boat Song,” “Lift Thine ring was thrown into the fires of Modor. students from the Boone campus. have experience - which is great. There Eyes,” “How Merrily We Live,” and When no one answered, he began to A soprano for the choir, Jessica Peel, is a wonderful assortment of voices, and “Dona Nobis Pacem”- -meaning, “grant explain that the ring was cast into the fire said, “It is great to be a part of the group they all blend together beautifully.” us peace.” on March 25, and that is the day of the with this opportunity.” Liz Bennett, alto, commented, “I am Christmas music will include “White” Feast of Annunciation. This feast is when glad that we are the first group in years to and “Carol of the Bells.” god becomes a man in Mary’s womb. have this honor.” Pearce’s observations and philosophies have been formed from interviews with Tolkien’s family, and letters Tolkien had Nursing department hires new instructor written to C.S. Lewis and others. Laura Anderson a cafeteria. Kids tend to stay around more Banner Staff on her new campus than at Carroll. The faculty has also openly welcomed The nursing department at Des Moines Linn to Boone, she said. Everyone has Area Community College Boone campus been willing to help in any way. She says welcomed a new instructor, Sandra Linn. everyone has been good about answering Linn may be new to the Boone cam- any questions she may have. pus, but not to DMACC. She taught at Linn is pleased with the nursing depart- DMACC Carroll campus for two years ment, and the only thing she would wish before coming here this fall. to do different is to have a lab separate Linn has been teaching for 20 years Sandra Linn from the classroom, but she still thinks it’s now in Utah, Illinois and Iowa. a great facility. Linn says she became interested in only 21 students were admitted to the Linn is married and has a four-year-old nursing because she wanted to help peo- nursing program; at Boone, 40 students daughter. She lives on an acreage just ple. Her older sister is a nurse and also a are admitted. outside of Lehigh, which is southeast of teacher. She followed in her footsteps. “This is more of a college atmosphere. Fort Dodge. Along with teaching here at Linn said she liked Boone very much . .because of the cafeteria,” said Linn. At Boone, she is also a traveling nurse dur- because there are more students and big- Carroll campus, students have to leave ing the summer months. She works at the ger classes than at Carroll. At Carroll, campus to eat, whereas at Boone, there is Boone Hospital as a PRN as well. Entertainment, Page 8 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 Upcoming area concerts Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8 9 10 11 Nada Surf Bixby Lane Ozma Java Joe’s M-Shop 9:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Free By Leah Reeves $12 12 13 14 15 The Autumn 16 17 18 Groovie Appleseed Cast Project The John Wilkes The Duke Ghoulies timonium Kissing Booth Shiloh Church M-Shop Cleo’s Apartment Lesser Known Saint Robillard Band 7:30 p.m. Vaudeville Mews Bi-Fi Studo M-Shop M-Shop 9:00 p.m. $7 8:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. $6 $5 $4 $11 19 20 21 CJC Jazz The Handsome October 9 - Nada Surf and Ozma Booth, Lesser Known Saint Band Family Nada Surf may always be best known This show is packed with talent. I have Why Make Clocks for their song “Popular” that graced the seen The John Wilkes Kissing Booth once, Java Joe’s Vaudeville Mews MTV airwaves in the early 90’s. Contrary and as I remember it, I enjoyed it. Their 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. to popular belief they are still around and music is in the same vein as Shoegazer, Free $10 better than ever! It is true that I personally slow rock for the thinking man. Also am in love with this band. I’ll fess up to it playing this show is Lesser Known Saint. right now. They are everything that a rock Even if you don’t like metal you should band should be. They have a killer live get out to see them play. Their technical show. There songs are beautiful and rock- skills will wow you. This show is at the by Pam ing at the same time. Did I mention that Bi-Fi studio in Ames. Bi-Fi is located at Horoscopes their new CD “Let Go” is doing well on 4911 Lincoln way above Cyclone Stereo. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Make sure the college charts? Ozma is also playing This is an all ages show. want to take a little trip and there is to take time to study for that big this show. They opened for Weezer on one October 17 - The Duke Robillard Band no need to go very far, just someplace test coming up. You don't want of their tours. I think they kind of sound If you are in the mood for blues this you've wanted to go before, yet never to see a failing letter in the mail. like Weezer with a keyboard. They have a is the show for you! The Duke has won been. Finance: Good | Romance: Finance: Good | Romance: Poor | good live show. Both of these bands are the title of “best blues guitarist” in 2000, Good | Lucky Numbers:2,12,15 Lucky Numbers: 4,20,22 worth seeing! Make sure you are at the 2001, and 2003. He is bringing his whole Pisces (February 19 - March20) Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Try to Maintenance Shop (M-shop) located in band with him for this one. Get to the M- For your best day possible, try show- get all the things on your agenda the ISU Memorial Union. Tickets are $12 Shop located in the ISU Memorial Union ing off the qualities that make you done by the end of the week so you and it is an all ages venue. to check them out. This show is all ages. different and unique. Finance: Fair can focus on your weekend plans. October 10 - Bixby Lane October 18 - The Grovie Ghoulies, and | Romance: Fair | Lucky Numbers: Finance: Fair | Romance: Poor | Bixby Lane is a modern rock band Shiloh Church 3,17,21 Lucky Numbers:7,12,21 from Kansas City. They will be playing at This show will be spook-tastic! The th Aries (March 21-April 19) Spending Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You have Java Joe’s located at 214 4 in the Court Grovie Gholies are here just in time for too long making decisions won't been worrying too much about every- Ave. district, Des Moines. This is an all Halloween. Their music is pop punk and benefit you. It could cause you some thing lately. Make a little time for ages venue and the show is free! from what I here there show is great. unnecessary grief. Finance: Fair | you, all will be fine. Finance: Good October 12 - Appleseed Cast Shiloh Church is a band with a mission. Romance: Good | Lucky Numbers: | Romance: Good | Lucky Numbers: Appleseed Cast is what some people Their mission is to make the audience say, 9,11,15 7,19,20 would call emo. They are an indie rock “Did he really just say that?” With songs Taurus (April 20-May 20) You Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Now is band with the occasional hint of scream- like “Love Incision” and stage antics such tend to over analyze your options. the time to figure out your financial ing. Bring your earplugs boys and girls as spitting “blood” into a rotating picture The simple solution to this problem picture before the major shopping because the show will be loud. Also be of George Bush they are not your ordinary is to make decisions more quickly, starts. You may have to save more. ready for lots of effects on the guitars. band. This show is at the M-Shop and all especially on unimportant matters. Finance: Good | Romance: Good | This show is at the M-Shop located in the ages. Finance: Good | Romance: Poor | Lucky Numbers: 6,9,14 ISU Memorial Union. This show as all in October 19 - CJC Jazz Band Lucky Numbers: 5,11,16 Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Work the M-Shop is all ages. They will be swinging at Java Joes Gemini (May 21-June 20) You need may be a pain right now. After this October 15 - The Autumn Project, located at 214 4th in Des Moines. to concentrate on things that matter, week there should be some major Timonium, Cleo’s Apartment October 20 - The Handsome Family, meaning studying more and being changes. Finance: Good | Romance: The Autumn Project’s sound is ambient Why Make Clocks aware of what's going on around Good | Lucky Numbers: 8,15,17 and textural. They lack vocals, but you The Handsome Family is a husband you. Finance: Fair | Romance: Fair | Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Try may not miss them. Timonium is “slow and wife duo from the UK. Their music is Lucky Numbers: 6,10,23 not to get annoyed with the people core” from California. Cleo’s Apartment dark alt-country with a hint of folk. Why Cancer (June 21-July 22) Watch for around you. Just excuse yourself is electronic noisy instrumental hailing Make Clocks is from the Ames area. They misunderstandings between friends. and come back latter. Finance: Good from Des Moines. Their sound is a mix are an alt-country band that is worth a lis- They should work themselves out | Romance: Poor | Lucky Numbers: of hip-hop and jazz. This show is at the ten. The show is at the Vaudeville Mews th but it may take time. Finance: Good 9,12,20 Vaudeville Mews located at 212 4 in the 212 4th in Des Moines. | Romance: Good | Lucky Numbers: Court Ave. district in Des Moines. This 1,13,16 show is all ages.

October 16 - The John Wilkes Kissing Entertainment, Page 9 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 Fall season preview Laura Anderson Nucci stars as Rico Amonte, who was Banner Staff brought from the streets of New York to Los Angeles by his older brother, an LAPD detective. Now as a deputy train- NBC ee, Amonte must learn the ropes with “The Lyon’s Den”- Rob Lowe, Kyle Senior Deputy John Henry Barnes, played Chandler by Ernie Hudson. This is an edgy, humor- This unconventional legal drama is set ous take on the L.A. Sheriff department’s against the backdrop of Washington, D.C. rookies and their trainers. business, politics, and the justice system. Sunday 7 p.m. John Turner (Lowe) reluctantly accepts “Hope and Faith”- Kelly Ripa, Faith Ford a position of managing partner in the Ripa plays Faith, a recently canned soap law firm Lyon, LaCrosse, and Levine. The star, who flees the spotlight to find refuge law firm is made up of diverse characters with her sister, Hope, played by Ford. But whose motives and alliances are rich Hope is not prepared for the challenges with contradiction and secrets. of having her sister, much less a celebrity Sunday 9 p.m. move in with her and her family. “Las Vegas”- James Caan, Josh Duhamel, Friday 8 p.m. Molly Sims “I’m With Her”- Teri Polo, David Sutcliffe This fast-paced sexy drama follows a This new comedy tells the story of an Las Vegas surveillance team charged average guy who meets and begins dat- with maintaining the security for the ing a not-so-average woman — a movie Montecito Resort & Casino. Caan stars star. Patrick (Sutcliffe) is minding his own KRT Campus as Big Ed Deline, head of surveillance, business one day when he is bitten by The cast of “Coupling,” a new show on NBC Duhamel plays his protégé, Danny the dog of movie star Alex (Polo). Alex McCoy, an ex-U.S. Marine. writes her number on Patrick’s hand- for headlines and into the world of home- existence. Monday 8 p.m. any medical costs incurred. She walks land security, Threat Matrix dramatizes Friday 7 p.m. “Whoopi”- Whoopi Goldberg, Omid away, leaving Patrick awestruck, dumb- what we are doing in the world of home- “Navy NCIS”- Mark Harmon Djalili struck and completely smitten. land security, why we are doing it and Navy NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative This smart and sassy comedy stars Tuesday 7:30 p.m. whether or not it is working. Service) is about a team of special agents Whoopi as Mavis Rae, a former one-hit “It’s All Relative”- Reid Scott, Maggie Thursday 7 p.m. whose mission is to investigate any crime wonder diva who runs her own hotel in Lawson that has a shred of evidence connected Manhattan. Djalili is Nasim, her handy- Bobby and Liz are engaged, and the to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, man. meeting of the parents is not as expect- CBS regardless of rank or position. Harmon “Cold Case”- Kathryn Morris, John Finn Tuesday 7 p.m. ed. Bobby (Scott) works in the Boston plays Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a Lilly Rush (Morris), the lone female detec- “Happy Family”- John Larroquette, pub that his father owns and operates. highly skilled investigator and interroga- tive in the Philadelphia homicide squad, Christine Baranski Liz (Lawson) was raised since infancy by tor who is smart, tough and willing to finds her niche when she’s assigned Larroquette and Baranski star as Peter her two dads, Philip (Hickey) and Simon bend the rules to get the job done. to “cold cases,” crimes that have never and Annie Brennan, would-be empty- (Sieber). Tuesday 7 p.m. been solved. Now she’s interrogating nesters whose twenty-something chil- Wednesday 7:30 p.m. “Two and a half Men”- Charlie Sheen, Jon witnesses of yester-crimes, making use dren just can’t seem to get the hang of “Karen Sisco”- Carla Gugino, Robert Cryer of today’s new science and finding fresh flying solo. Forster and Bill Duke Charlie Harper (Sheen) is a well-to-do clues to solve cases that were previously Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Gugino stars as Karen Sisco, a smart, bachelor with a house on the beach, a unsolvable, all of which appeals to this “Coupling”- Rena Sofer, Jay Harrington, tenacious United States marshal on Jag in the garage and an easy way with smart, driven detective. Colin Ferguson, Sonya Walger, Lindsay Miami’s Gold Coast. She grew up in law women. His casual lifestyle is interrupted Saturday 9 p.m. Price, and Christopher Moynihan enforcement and her father, Marshall when his brother, Alan (Cryer), who is “The Handler”- Joe Pantaliano This provocative comedy romp is based (Forster), had hoped she’d take a differ- facing a divorce, and Alan’s son, come to Stars Pantoliano as Joe Renato, an FBI on the British hit of the same name. ent route career-wise. But it seems the stay with him. Despite their strained rela- agent who trains and handles agents Coupling takes a hip and frisky look at feisty young woman is destined to follow tionship, Charlie and Alan discover they who go undercover to solve crimes at the ever-evolving relationships between in her father’s law enforcement footsteps. have one thing in common: they both all levels of Los Angeles’ diverse society. six singles who are either involved, for- Amos Andrews (Duke) is Sisco’s boss. love Jake and want what’s best for him. They all walk a fine line between fighting merly involved — or looking to become Wednesday 9 p.m. Monday 8:30 p.m. crimes and committing them. Renato intimately involved with each other. “Married to the Kellys”- Breckin Meyer, knows from personal experience that Thursday 8:30 p.m. Kiele Sanchez going undercover is an all-or-nothing “Miss Match”- Alicia Silverstone, Ryan When Tom (Meyer) sells his first book, job, any lapse in “character” can mean O’Neal he promised his wife Susan (Sanchez), the difference between life and death for Silverstone stars as Kate Fox, a sharp they’d move anywhere she wanted. She his operatives. divorce attorney in her father’s law firm. wanted Kansas City. He got her family. Friday 9 p.m. Kate also has a knack for matchmaking, Being an only child, Tom has trouble cop- “Joan of Arcadia”- Amber Tamblyn which she considers a hobby until a ing the ways a large family works. Tamblyn stars as Joan, who has begun bride credits her and her talent spreads. Friday 7:30 p.m. acting a little strange. No one knows Much to the dismay of her father, Sid “Threat Matrix”- James Denton, Will that it has to do with the unusual way (O’Neal), Kate is juggling the conflicting Lyman, Kelly Rutherford various people keep popping up, intro- worlds of divorce and true love. This show is about a highly specialized ducing themselves as God. Friday 7 p.m. task force created to respond to the Unsure of what God wants, and if she’s Threat Matrix report, a document that is even sane, Joan tentatively begins to fol- presented to the President every morn- low God’s cryptic directives, all the while www.nbc.com ABC ing, identifying the current threats to U.S. trying to retain a “normal” teen-aged “The Lyon’s Den,” on NBC “10-8”- Danny Nucci, Ernie Hudson security. Taking audiences behind the Entertainment, Page 10 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 Limp Bizkit’s new cd better than last

Darin Longman The first single “Eat You Alive” shows Banner Staff that L.B.’s signature songs and lyrics are still there although Borland is not. In the Whether you love him or you hate song Durst vents about things that could him, Fred Durst is back. Limp Bizkit has be on the mind of any hormone-crazed returned in a big way, well, most of the high school or college-aged young man. band anyway. On the other hand, feminists would On Limp Bizkit’s follow-up to most likely consider Durst a pig. Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog The next tune on the record, “Gimme Flavored Water, titled “Results May the Mic” might have well have been Vary,” Wes Borland is noticeably missing titled “Break Stuff, Part II.” It still does from the lineup. what it set out to do, which is rock. It Borland was the guitarist for the has some cool record sampling, as Lethal band’s previous three records, and to scribbles microphone fiend, and Durst many, the heart and soul of the group. unleashes the F-bomb nearly a million Many critics have claimed that times. is could spell the end of the band. The ballad-styled “Build a Bridge,” is Fortunately the Bizkit crew had other one of the stand-out tracks on the record, ideas and recruited former Snot guitarist with its acoustic beginning and ghostly Mike Smith. violins during the verses. Fans might notice that the second and “Red Light Green Light” rounds out third albums seem to be parallel in the the album with the token hip hop cameo, way they were created, evoking some of first started in “Significant Other” by the same sorts of songs between the two. Method Man, and then repeated with Limp Bizkit has unapologetically Xzibit on “Chocolate Starfish and the kept the formula true to one extent with Hot Dog Flavored Water.” astounding, get-in-the-pit, rap, rock track On this cd, Durst teams with the one and the deeply emotional songs, with and only Snoop Dogg, but it is apparent the addition of one straight-up, rap tune, that Durst’s mic skills are sorely lacking guest starring one famous rapper and when put in the same track as one of the games for Nintendo. DJ Lethal then bles when it comes to writing lyrics. then the highly popular radio-friendly, all-time lyrical greats such as the Snoop breaks in with some turntable magic, Durst has brought it to the table for surefire hit. D-O-double-G. scratching up the words, “All radio is those who still live in the realm of rap- The new record keeps with the tradi- Without a shadow of a doubt, the best dead.” core, but for those who have been skepti- tion, but the way it is done is different two songs on the record are “Creamer “Behind Blue Eyes” can only be cal since “Chocolate Starfish,” the results from the last record. The formula kept (All Radio Is Dead)” and “Behind Blue described as what is exactly going on will certainly vary. entirely the same, but with the help of Eyes.” Creamer starts out with an behind those eyes, in the mind of Durst. Smith, the band has grown in leaps and enchanting guitar and bass line that is It truly is the best display of what he can bounds. almost reminiscent of the old Castlevania do lyrically, whereas he sometimes crum- The award winning... Mission Improvable Tour Co. Tuesday October 14th 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. in the Courter Center Admission is free

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“ They are funny, quick, and truly enjoy what they do.” - Allegheny College Opinion, Page 11 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003

The World According To D Behind one across the globe that does not have enough food or is dying from a disease in poverty? Hey I’m a poor college kid so that I don’t have a cure for. I don’t care, grab me a Pepsi and let’s play the I believe America’s favorite Spinach Playstation. eating sailor, Popeye, said it best when he Sometimes it just takes one person Desk said “I am what I am and that’s all I am.” though to say the right thing to make you realize how wrong you can be. Laura Griffin In my case I am young adult created from Editor-in-chief a sperm and an egg like everyone else, After sharing my bleak worldviews and how I really felt about the state of things sitting in my room with all my belongings Student attendance was poor for a that I have acquired through the miracle I became entangled in the mother of all arguments with a girl I knew. I totally recent open house on Sept. 30. that is capitalism. There were signs all along the I am a child of the Land of the free, thought from talking to her that she could be nothing more than a bleeding heart. walls on the Boone Campus; the time, just trying to make sense of this world that date, and place was published at least Darin Longman I was brought up in. That is essentially Someone who says the tactful thing to look much like a humanitarian, but really twice in the last issue of the Banner. Banner Staff what I am. I don’t believe I can fix what The event was from 4 p.m. to 5 ails the world. I certainly don’t have any would never do anything to try to better anything for anyone on a global scale. I p.m. and only two students attended: People say the crazy things sometimes. ingenious answers that the world’s top a CET program student and me. I think the person responsible for saying scholars; scientist and activists probably told her about my indifference to all those things, although I did not mention why. I realize that many of you may “Life is what you make of it” should prob- haven’t come up with. I just feel on a not know what Civil Engineering ably be curb stomped. macro level, I am not capable of solving After speaking about various things she confided in me one thing that she Technology is, or maybe you really It’s not that I don’t appreciate that the problems, so they really aren’t mine at don’t care, but if some other program, person’s optimistic nugget of wisdom, all. Let somebody else handle it. I know that came as a shock to me. When she was completely financially stable she had maybe one more publicized, had a because I do. The idea that we shape our it sounds horrible but I don’t even realize new building open, I am sure that a own destiny seems like a good one. It is when all these negative beliefs sprang up. hoped to adopt a child that was from a background of poverty. She was com- few more people would have sup- one viewpoint, but on the other hand we I know that if we marched all the great- ported it. are a product of our environment. The sad est self-help gurus down to my room to pletely committed to the idea of helping to give one child a chance at a life that it I am surprised that many of the part of all of this is that our environment have an intervention for all my negativity students didn’t want to see what other is the world. it would be slightly over a nanosecond could never have if it weren’t for her self- lessness. She was dead set on the idea that students are learning or how they are If you take a look at the big picture before I showed them all the door. being taught. we are plagued by an environment where In my brief twenty-one years on this she could change one child’s life. Even if it meant a drastic change in her own. The faculty and staff, many of there is crime, pollution, murder, terror- sphere I have never once tried to bring whom were secretaries, counselors, ism, racism, sexism, ageism, and corrupt about world peace. I have enough trou- This wouldn’t have far reaching rami- fications around the globe. It wouldn’t and a few teachers, seemed to care political systems scattered all over the ble with my insignificant existence. I more about what is being added to the earth, but you probably don’t have to look have homework, work study, relationships change the status quo. It would however bring happiness to one soul curriculum than many of the DMACC past our own soil to find that out. students or even those in the CET The world and quite frankly when you who might not have even had a chance. It was during this program. think about it, life in general is a depress- I realize that students have jobs, ing thing. With disease, famine, war, and I know that if we marched all the time I was shocked; there was no gimmick to this nothing some have kids and families, and oth- all kinds of terrible things going on, it’s greatest self-help gurus down ers just are too apathetic to get up and not any wonder why I would rather take a but the will to make a dif- to my room to have an inter- ference on a micro scale. If support anything. nap after class instead of fighting a whole Along with our sports programs, bunch of causes that will probably never everyone had a heart of gold vention for all my negativity it like this, big changes could all programs need just support from see a positive conclusion, at least not in the students, faculty, and staff. my lifetime. would be slightly over a nano- probably occur. I realized that people like A little more support for programs Trust me I don’t need the extra sleep involving the school will allow every- but if I am not sleeping or lost in my own second before I showed them all me were probably the obsta- cle to progress. I felt foolish one to expand that little bubble that micro sphere of everyday activities I find the door. most call their world. that reality of things on a global scale is and selfish, and I was also nothing less than tragic. between friends, roommates, and parents very moved. For me to crawl out from my cynical blanket of bitterness is a mile- It is these types of things that nobody to keep from being strained. worth isn’t in our ability to control or stone in itself. I was touched, she wasn’t ever really thinks to closely about when Heck, I am even being informed that solve the bad things that happen in the afraid to care about things she couldn’t they are marching through their daily rig- I have dishes to do at this very moment. world. It is about embracing the good control. She was willing to give the world marole. I notice though. Although it only I have regretfully informed them that I things we find along life’s journey. Life a shot. She could see the good in it and pops into my mind every once and awhile, am trying to solve the dilemma of world is about the smell of the trees after it was willing to try to change the bad even I still manage to notice. peace. In the process I have also strained rains. It is also about your first kiss with if her efforts might not get her anywhere. I have mastered apathy quite well and the relationship with the roommates. It your first love, it’s about a cloudless starry I admired that greatly and it helped change there are others like me that would just seems my own problems with those that I summer night, it’s about relationships we the way that I look at things. rather put worldly affairs out of their live with, and sanitary dishes have to come build with people around us, and yes even Suddenly I realized that the urge I minds. I personally don’t read the news- first so world peace will have to wait. Popeye cartoons (although they don’t rank previously felt to curb stomp the guy who paper (quite ironic that I write for a cam- I know that to say that I don’t care at all as high as the previous). originally said “Life is what you make of pus paper) I care very little for current about these things is probably more of a Life is about the little things and know- it” was fading. He was actually right. It events and I try never to feel any sympa- defense mechanism for me. I would rath- ing that without all of the bad there can be wasn’t optimistic drivel. It was merely thy for those that are suffering across the er live more carefree, then to constantly be no good. Life can actually be a wonderful the truth. My use of apathy to deal was globe. Why do I do this? I cannot answer worrying about things so I throw tact out thing if you don’t let those terrible things wrong. Apathy is something that should that question for certain. Perhaps being the window and put the apathy pedal to get you down. detached is the only way I can grasp it all. the metal. Someone dies of AIDS, glad it have died when grunge music took the big I am not a visionary; I am not a martyr for wasn’t someone I knew. Children starving dirt nap. any cause. I am certainly not a monster in the third world you say? I’m eating so In life it’s the people with the hearts who wishes any terrible deeds upon any- it isn’t my problem. What!? People living of gold that make it worthwhile. Life’s Bear Facts Sports, Page 12 Volume 3, Issue 3 October 8, 2003 Bears 6-1 in Conference play Apocalypse Now? By Josh Hutt Banner Staff

I have a feeling that the apocalypse is just around the corner. There are four teams left in playoffs of America's favorite past time. The Boston Red Sox will face their arch rivals the New York Yankees, while the Chicago Cubs face the Florida Marlins. The Yankees have won 26 World Series, while the last time the Red Sox won a World Series was in 1918. The Marlines won the World Series in 1997 and the Cubs won it in 1908. There is a chance that the Red Sox will face the Cubs in the World Series. I never thought this moment would happen. Through the years I would often joke, "You know first sign of the Apocalypse is when the Cubs play against the Red Sox in the World Series." Now there is two playoff series that will determine the fate of the world. Photo By James Joy The history of the Cubs and Red Sox The Bears flex their defensive muscle with a wall of arms. is very interesting. Over the years the Cubs have been the loveable losers. Fans Iowa Western, the Bears took their scored them 91-59. Josh Hutt would go to Wrigley Field to drink beer frustrations out on Marshalltown, two Then the next weekend, the Banner Staff and watch baseball. They never had high weeks ago, sweeping the Tigers in a Johnson County Tournament started expectations. It seems like whenever there three-game set, which the Bears out- off with wins against Longew (30-22, After losing a 1-3 series against was a glimmer of hope, Cub fans seemed 30-26, 30-21) and North Platte (30-12, to pop up left and right. But they are the 19-30, 20-27, 34-32). Cubs. Something always happened that During the next round, the Bears would stopped the momentum dead in its finished off Southwestern in five games tracks. but was swept by Johnson County in a The Red Sox are simply cursed. When three-game set (26-30, 26-30, 24-30) Boston traded Babe Ruth in 1919 to the The following Monday the women Yankees, it has been down hill for a team lost to Kirkwood in five games. that had won five out of seven World The Bears came back last Wednesday Series before the Ruth trade. You would to sweep Clinton in three games, out think players like Ted Williams, Carlton scoring the Cougars 90-27. Fisk and Carl Yastrzemski the Sox would The Bears are 6-1 in conference have won at least one championship since play and 23-10 overall. that 1918 season. But thanks to players like Bill Buckner and Bucky Dent, fate has been cruel to the Red Sox. The only excuse Red Sox fans have is what has Bears Remaining been called the "Curse of The Bambino". It is not certain that either team will make it. They both have a series to go Schedule through in order to do what would seemed to be the impossible. If they both lose the Oct. 8- at Iowa Western world will go on and we will "wait till Oct. 10- at Iowa Central next season" to see if the Cubs or Red Sox Oct. 11- at NIACC can make it back to the promise land. Oct. 12- at Iowa Lakes This all may sound strange but the last Oct. 17- at Iowa Central Tourney time the Red Sox won the World Series, it Oct. 18- at Iowa Central Tourney was against the Chicago Cub Oct. 20- at Southeastern If the Cubs and Red Sox make it to Oct. 22- Kirkwood the World Series, I guarantee the highest Oct. 31 Regionals @ Ft. Dodge ratings in World Series history. But don't be surprised in game seven, bottom of the Nov. 1- Regionals @ Ft. Dodge 9th inning with the bases loaded, when Nov. 4- Regional Finals the Four Horseman fly across the Green Monster at Fenway Park.