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Core Core 101: Is Aaron Physics 100 to Logo Baart a profs include history & spy? time naptime design traveling page II page III page VI page VII November 31, CURRENT YEAR Issue 420 Follow us on AOL Bribery scandal brings Dordt to #2 in engagement Honor Tanning Bed - Staff Writer received a bribe on the part of Dordt College after being pressured for information. Korn Bribery is the latest charge being processed also revealed that she used the bribery money against Dordt College after an extensive Zircon to purchase a large coffee and a bagel from investigation which revealed that the Dordt Starbucks. The Zircon advisor on economics, administration bribed the Wall Street Journal to Warren Buffet, confirmed to The Zircon that retain its #1 ranking in student engagement. this was a solid investment. The Zircon found information that indicates The Dordt College administration will a wide-reaching effort by the Dordt College conduct an internal review of their practices and administration to alter the results of the annual release the results of their own investigation on ranking of student engagement at U.S. colleges. December 32nd. The review is aimed at finding President Erik Hoekstra, Dean of Students exactly who delivered the funds and who knew Robert Taylor, Vice President Howard Wilson Photo by Darude Sandystorm about the payment, promising swift action and Provost Eric Forseth all stand accused of against the offenders. The future punishment being knowing accomplices to the bribery plot. “We are grateful that The Zircon has exposed such as their statement suggested. Senior Gick has not been finalized, but it is believed that the The suspects were all reached for comment; this injustice. Oklahoma Baptist University Neels said, “I only have one semester left, but violators will be forced to work at a school that however, only one chose to respond. Howard would never bow to the level of cowardice that I think that being at a college that is number lacks student engagement in Orange City, Iowa. Wilson issued a statement, saying, “We don’t Dordt College has. We encourage every one of one in engagement is extremely important. I’ll It is yet to be seen whether this issue will be believe bribery culture exists on our campus. their students to transfer to Oklahoma Baptist be transferring to OBU and I don’t have any a small bump in the road for Dordt, or if it will It’s just not who we are.” University to show the administration at Dordt regrets about it.” be a more significant problem. This scandal Dordt College actually finished second in that this kind of immorality will not be tolerated Though the actual amount of money included could have a long-lasting impact during a very this year’s ranking of student engagement; the by any student.” in the bribe is not known for sure, it is rumored important time for the administration, as they rightful first place finisher was Oklahoma Baptist Dordt students have taken the news of the to have been between $5 and $15. guide the college through a name change to University. OBU released a statement saying, bribery to heart. Some have already begun The author of the Wall Street Journal article, Dordt University. considering a transfer to Oklahoma Baptist, Melissa Korn, corroborated the reports that they President Hoekstra Dordt pep band drummer announces Congress campaign sits for national anthem Grit Danger el Danaovas - Staff Writer Spoiler Stale-Remix - Staff Writer these meetings, such as President Donald Trump. Trump spoke about the importance of Nolan Naeperkick, one of Dordt’s pep band our flag and how many have died fighting for it. drummers, was seen sitting down during the At one of the meetings held in the B.J. Haan national anthem at a recent men’s basketball Auditorium, Dordt president Erik Hoekstra game. Few people noticed until a fellow student joined President Trump in a duet, singing whipped out their phone to snap a picture. the national anthem. The event aired on Word spread quickly around campus via television worldwide. A full recording of their social media. The photo went viral in just one performance can be found online. night, sparking conversations around the nation. Nolan reached out to press the other day with “When Nolan was seen sitting for the national an unexpected message that shook the whole anthem, everyone was caught off guard,” said city. He didn’t sit down for equal rights or to Jerimiah Jeremy, a fellow student. “It has created make a statement about the flag. more turmoil than when Colin Kaepernick knelt “It is all a big misunderstanding,” said Nolan for his NFL games.” during a press conference. “I am the pep Nike recently contacted Nolan, asking if they band drummer. I have to sit behind the trap could do an ad campaign with him about equal set during the national anthem and all of our rights for drummer boys. Colin Kaepernick performances.” reached out to Nolan persuading him to merge The Dordt community, as well as the rest of campaigns, but because Nolan is a student, he the nation, was left in awe after hearing from Photo by Darude Sandystorm had to turn down the offer for legal issues. the drummer for the first time since the game. Nolan’s statement of sitting during the A follow-up meeting will be held with Nolan The esteemed President of Dordt College, Dr. handle this D.C., we can handle Washington national anthem also caused a huge amount of next Wednesday. Erik Hoekstra, assembled #DefenderNation in D.C.,” he remarked. tension within the city of Sioux Center. Many of the De Yager Activity Center to announce his Another considered campaign manager was the red voters of the area had a lot to say about bid for the House of Representatives. Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, what happened at last week’s game. President Hoekstra will be running in Iowa Howard Wilson. Wilson is known for his Last Thursday, upset Sioux Centerians rallied District 4 against long-term incumbent, the vile masterful mass emails that are as proportionally outside Nolan’s house, throwing their leftover and hated Steve King. long as his title. Thanksgiving meals on his yard. “I don’t know a single Dordt student who Although Wilson acknowledges how “We had no room in our fridge,” said local wanted King to win this year,” Hoekstra said. important mass emails can be in a political race, Emily Vander Haats. “It’s our civil duty to “I’m doing this for #DCNation.” he felt that his skills were better put to use on protest such insensitivity to our great nation.” Expressing disappointment over Steve King’s campus. Regardless, he wished Hoekstra good “I’ve never had so many leftovers to deal tenure, President Hoekstra claims he could “run providence. with,” said Cristi Naeperkick, Nolan’s mother. the college, be in Congress and still accomplish Students at the event were whipped into a “I didn’t know that this town had such an more than Steve King ever did.” With this, frenzy. T-shirts were thrown out and balloons opinion on the national anthem matter.” Hoekstra states that he will not retire. The rained from the ceiling onto a crowd of shouting Dordt has had several meetings about Board was asked to comment, but they needed students. Unlike the Dordt University event, the Naeperkick’s intentions when he sat during the to have a formal meeting prior to responding. balloons fell on the first try. national anthem. Nolan could not attend those Hoekstra’s campaign manager will be provost “If J.D. can’t do it, I will,” proclaimed meetings due to Thanksgiving break. Contributed Photo extraordinaire Dr. Eric Forseth. “If we can Continued in page VII Many political faces made appearances at Bottom Text page II · Not Fake News· Dordt proclaims new dress Dordt to implement naptime code in Core 100 B. Jones - Staff Writer is not acceptable. Clothing which promotes Slam Canned Straw - Staff Writer the use of alcohol, controlled substances or symbols of the occult is unacceptable.” This simple policy has been revised to include the phrase “It is considered immodest to wear clothing that is revealing or tightfitting.” Examples of soon to be banned clothing items are; leggings, skinny jeans, running shorts, dresses and skirts above the knee, tight tee shirts, tank tops, and crop tops. Since the future policy was released this past Monday, students have expressed both concerns and approval. “I am reconsidering attending Dordt because of the new dress code. I think it’s outdated and unfounded. I am an adult capable of making my own decisions. I mean, what are they going to do next—make me eat vegetables?” exclaimed Maggie Olsten, a freshman studying art. Photo by Darude Sandystorm “I think the new dress code is great!” said Michael Smith, a senior studding theology. “I Last week, Dordt announced that a designated rest from the busyness of life?” think it will make focusing on school easier nap time will be introduced into Core 100, the Core 100 students also support the move. Jen and our overall school appearance will become two-credit course taken during the first semester Zee, freshman at Dordt says that the naptime much more professional.” Michael regularly of freshman year. helps offset the stress she receives from trying wears button downs and dress pants to class, The move comes in accordance with the to figure out her identity. “All they tell us is that making other students and even professors feel University of Miami installing nap pods on their every square inch is God’s.

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