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Volume 87, N o. 3 “Serving to inform a community” October 25, 2002 Campus addresses Iraq conflict

Students and Faculty feel conflict may lie in A merican Government

and what it means in their The “Just War” Theory ment is trying very hard to aware though, of what’s Shandi Schoming lives and the campus com­ have their war, and our going on,” Gaines said. “My News Editor munity. Most feel that war is President is not going to personal opinion I want to not the answer. A major issue in the debate over war with Iraq is stop until he settles his very keep to myself because I Last week, President Bush “Of course fighting should the plausibility of the “just war” theory. personal hatred for Iraq and represent an organization was given the OK by not be an option. It just According to Ken Yohn, assistant professor of his­ its leader,” Michael said. “I that may not believe the Congress to wage war leads to more conflict,” tory and political science, the theory of “just war” do not see the benefit in same way I do about why against Iraq. Since then, Marie Rhoades, sr., originates primarily in the doctrines of St. Augustine another senseless war, in we’re there.” Bush has put the “just-war” Harrisburg, Pa., said. in the fifth century. Others before him, notably the which the only ones that can “If I’m called to go, I’m theory in to action in “Nations, especially first- Greek historian Thucydides, had the beginnings of a possibly be hurt are inno­ ready, my gear is packed,” defense of his plans. world countries like philosophy of “just war,” though it came to full cent people both Christian Gaines said. Because McPherson America, should focus more fruition in Saint Augustine’s doctrine. and Muslim. I cannot blind­ In November, the theater College is associated with on humanitarian issues In the doctrines of Augustine, there are three pos­ly follow a government that department will be perform­ the Church of the Brethren, because those are what sible reasons for a war to be considered “just”: war has not earned my belief in ing “Lysistrata.” a peace church, one could cause war—things like in self-defense, war to rectify misdeeds, and war to its ability to govern Katherine Perrault, assis­ expect to find the campus poverty and the unequal bal­ punish wrongs. America, let alone tant professor of theater, community taking a peace ance of powers.” The Church of the Brethren does not accept the Afghanistan and Iraq.” hopes that this will help the position. “I’m scared. I don’t agree “just war” theory as valid. As a student in the mili­ campus to get involved and “Before the vote in with our government’s will­ tary, Demetree Gaines, sr., share their feelings about Congress, I called my ingness to go to war,” power to declare war was destruction for political pur­ Hutchinson, has a more per­ what is going on in the Congressman every morn­ Adelina Cripe, sr., Nogales, overwhelming. Bush says poses. It is not a good day sonal view on the recent world. ing for a week or more. I Ariz., said. “I don’t think that declaring war will be “a for our country at all.” action. “Because I am one “Here’s the challenge,” remember Vietnam. that war is the answer. I last resort to remove a threat Philip Michael, sr., Haven that can be directly affected Perrault said, “Get involved, Although this is not the think that there is something to world peace and is studying in England. He by war—my location, my read about what’s happen­ same situation, it’s just as that needs to be done on a America.” said that being in another family, my mortality—I ing in the world, our nation, pointless,” Kim Stanley, different level than war. I “There’s no need for it. It’s country during this time could be hurt or killed, state, region, city, campus. professor of English, said. think that if we fight this purely political. Bush has no sheds a lot of light on the because of that I don’t like Let’s open up, talk with one “I think we’d probably win, problem with war, it will real evidence and what he negative image America has to think about it,” Gaines another. Let’s find better but the Iraqi people don’t never go away.” has is out of date by ten in the rest of the world. said. alternatives to death and want us there.” Though many members of years,” Gary Entz, assistant Newspapers abroad are “I don’t dwell on if we’re destruction.” Over the past week, many Congress don’t believe that professor of history, said. blaming America much going to go to war, it has “Let’s celebrate our com­ students and faculty mem­ Iraq and Saddam Hussein “It’s really shameful that more for the rise and contin­ different effects, different mon humanity,” she said. bers have shared their views pose enough threat for war, our country would do this. It uation of terrorism. outcomes on me than other “Let’s celebrate life.” on the situation with Iraq, the vote to give Bush the is mass killing and mass “I believe that our govern­ people. I make sure I stay Soccer program scheduled to return Fall 2003; plans move ahead for facility improvements

Luke Chennell this is the right time to get growing sport,” President “Especially with the new includes renovations to the Included in the deferred Editor in Chief back on the field,” said Dan Neil Thorbum said, and as facilities, soccer has the stadium, new permanent maintenance of Dotzour and Hoffman, director of athlet­ the only school in the con­ opportunity to be a strong visitors bleachers, artificial Metzler are plumbing and With the recent approval ics. ference not fielding soccer, program.” turf for the football field and electrical work and new car­ of the $4.4 million plan for Hoffman believes that with “it makes sense that we The search for coaches for a resurfacing of the track. A pet for rooms in Metzler facility development, the the support of the adminis­ move in that direction as we the soccer program is cur­ total of $1.8 million will be Hall. athletics department tration, soccer is a viable work to broaden our partici­ rently underway. These spent on the stadium. The Work will begin in announced a return of the proposition at McPherson pation base.” positions will be a full-time remainder of the money will February on the stadium and defunct soccer teams. College. He says he believes Students were enthusiastic position with on-campus go to several projects, remodel of the Sport Center, Soccer will come back to things “are in place to sup­ about the return of soccer. offices so as to provide sup­ including the remodel and and the track will be resur­ McPherson College in port these programs in the “Soccer should help attract port for the soccer program. addition to the Sport Center, faced in May. “We’d like to 2003-2004, with both a manner they deserve.” more students to campus, These coaches, once hired, deferred maintenance to be have it ready when school men’s and women’s team Others on campus hailed and hopefully will be a use­ will actively recruit students performed on Dotzour and starts,” says Dale Minnich, planned. “With the renova­ the coming of soccer as a ful addition in the athletic for the upcoming soccer Metzler Halls and air han­ chief financial officer. tion and upgrading of our boon to the development of department” says Andrew season. dling equipment for Miller “We’re going to have to stadium facilities, we feel the college. “Soccer is a Gustafson, jr., McPherson. The approved proposal Library. push very hard.” Gen Ed requirements under review

Dean Feasenheiser cations. Instead of the con­ would require five founda­ Spectator Staff vocations system as it tion courses. The aesthetics stands now, the seminar that are required now would Changes may be coming to classes would occasionally be replaced by courses that McPherson’s general educa­ meet for speakers. The main are distributed between the tion requirements. A goal of the sophomore and sciences, the arts and the General Education Task junior seminars would be to social sciences. “The Force formed last July con­ address career preparation. changes will make gen ed cluded that, besides being To accommodate the semi­ requirements easier to hard to understand, the cur­ nar classes, the maximum access and make it easier for rent system did not address course load would be transfer students,” Gary the issues of career, ethics, changed from 15.5 to 16 Entz, assistant professor of service, and Church of the credit hours. history, said. Brethren values. “It makes things easier on The proposal will go to To better address these students, easier to get a job Faculty Meeting on Nov. 5. issues, the task force has and decide what to do when If it is approved by the proposed a new seminar they graduate,” said Kim entire faculty, divisions and program that would give Stanley, professor of departments will begin each year its own seminar English and chair of planning what classes will class, similar to the fresh­ Educational Policies be offered for general ed man and senior seminars. Committee. credit in their respective According to the proposal, The change in convoca­ departments. the sophomore class semi­ tions is not the only one pro­ If the proposal is nar would be grouped by posed, however. The gener­ approved, it will take effect division, while the junior al education requirements with next year’s freshman seminar classes would be will also be changed. Rather class. Current students will photo bv Marie Rhoades grouped by department. than the four competencies finish their program with Levi Mason, ‘02, goes through the line at the tailgate party Saturday Oct. 19 before This seminar class would that the current catalog the catalog they entered the football game. Sonic donated all the food at the tailgate party. replace a majority of convo­ requires, the new system with. 2 Opinions The Spectator / October 25, 2002

Staff Editorial Mac Opinions Soccer's return What did you do for fall break? “I went to “I was sick.” “My mother Arizona to see -Kimberly visited.” a milestone my grand­ Hernandez, sr., -Heidi mother.” Hutchinson Bailey,soph., -Doug Versailles, Consaul, jr, Ohio Issue 1: I t ’s b a c k a g a in , fo r a n o t h e r tim e Center, Colo. The soccer a r o u n d . With the newly planned program returns to improvements to Bulldog Stadium and “I stayed “I slept and “I went to McPherson the Sport Center, soccer has returned to here.” worked.” Missouri and College McPherson College. -LeAndrew -Andy worked on my It’s a move that seems somewhat bit­ Alaman, soph., Johnson, fr., car.” Our Position tersweet. With declining enrollment, Oceanside, Rexford -Chris The soccer Calif. Phillips, st:, program and hence declining funding, soccer Riverside, should help programs were cut two years ago to the Calif. with our dismay of a number of active campus enrollment students. Now, with the return of a soccer pro­ gram, it shows something about the college and the direction in which it is headed. Before, the soccer pro­ War crisis can be reduced gram was cut without much communication, and it left more than a few people staggering in the wake. This new program seems to be avoiding much of to terms of the schoolyard that. Officials involved in the execution of the new plan often hinted that a return of the soccer program Violence begets violence. It says was a probable result of the athletic facilities improve­ this in the Bible and, more realis­ Human lust and greed ments. tically, life experience tells us this. for power will constant­ Thus, as the announcement was made last week, it Think back to your days as a Guest carefree child on the playground. ly motivate both good was little more than a confirmation of what many had and evil human expected. Compare that— no sudden bombs, no nasty What did you see little Johnny do Columnist when he was accidentally hit by a beings.” surprises—to the previous administration’s tactics of flying projectile? He either let the A manda Smith communication. tense situation roll off his back, or increased confusion and bring a It all comes down to a clean, simple, and effective he sought out the guilty party andorder to supply sufficient political major authority, with the force to strategy of administration that should set the college on exacted some revenge. and monetary support to the cause. back up their actions, to come into its feet and improve things dramatically. The return of Most likely the latter of these Once such an attack is carried out, the picture. Tensions would esca­ two outcomes happened. Johnny the global opinion is one of pity late and diplomatic words would the soccer program should be hailed as a milestone—a did not want to look like a “wimp” for the country that is attacked. be exchanged in an attempt to milestone of an administration willing to take the steps or “wussie boy” in front of his The Red Cross and other non­ quell the potential danger. necessary to set tilings right. other friends. profit organizations flood in to After this fails, as it undoubted­ Let’s say Timmy was responsi­ provide aid. The number of blood ly would, threats would be made: ble for the mishap. If he was donors and business donations threats involving bigger and big­ Proposed gen ed changes punched by little Johnny, he skyrocket. This initial onset of ger weapons. would most likely not just stand assistance is what the goodness of This is only one young woman’s would benefit students there and take it. He would either human nature is all about. views on war. Just as Sir Thomas run, be interceded for, or, living up If the country attacked were to Moore’s theory on Utopia was a to the macho mentality, fight back. react with retaliation, it would be A PROPOSAL IS AFOOT TO MAKE CHANGES perfect one in theory, in real life it Issue 2: In a very simplistic way, this is like Johnny beating Timmy to a could never be carried out. Human Possible in the general education program. These how I view the United States’ pulp. All of the other kids on the lust and greed for power will con­ approval of a predicament with violent retalia­ playground-or, in this case, other changes include adding sophomore and stantly motivate both good and new seminar tion. If we-and I use the term “we” nations-would change their views junior seminars to replace convocations. evil human beings. program for loosely-were to attack a foreign on the situation and might inter­ new students. Other changes include moving from country, in retaliation we would cede. They would not jump into Possessing the power to domi­ four competencies to fulfilling five undoubtedly succeed in soliciting the mayhem to help Johnny, but to nate over another, weaker culture Our Position: foundation course, and replacing the more ill will from the people of protect Timmy- the foreign coun­ is rarely attained through honest This will give that country. mix-and-match perspectives with 25 try instigator. means or for pure reasons. Until students more Usually a small right-wing Or, even worse, the teacher on the global population as a whole choices for hours of distribution classes. group would initially support the recess duty—the United can realize the need to end vio­ their gen eds. With the new system, students will find plans for a terrorist attack. Just Nations—may feel the need to get lence and retaliation, peace will that they have a much wider variety of enough people are involved in involved. This would cause never prevail. classes to choose from in their gen eds. Transfer stu­ dents will find it easier to get their previous work to count for general education credit. This should help to make McPherson more appealing to incoming stu­ Challenge to students: dents. If this proposal is approved by the faculty, it will greatly benefit future students. Not only will they have Let's be fanbase so powerful a broader choice of coursework, but they will also be better prepared for the workplace they will enter upon KCAC hates coming to Mac graduation. As I sat in Honors Convo the other day, I was appalled. Our stu­ " Don’t get me wrong, dent body does not appreciate the there are students who musical talent that we have on this Guest have a lot of school The McPherson College campus. People were talking throughout the choir performance, Columnist spirit, but that is a very and I heard some of the comments small number compared S pectator that were said. I would like to Sydney W hite to the number of people point out that our choir sounded in the stadium for a Vol. 87, N o. 3 October 25, 2002 excellent for the six weeks they n’t just sit through the game and game.” have had to prepare. actually stood up to cheer, nobody The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Student I also have heard comments would notice we were gone. spirits would be high for the game, Government Association of McPherson College, McPherson, about the band and how bad they Standing during cheers and but of course, they weren’t. Kansas 67460. A Board of Publications is provided for by the sound. For as long as I have been throughout the game is great and There are also those who don’t SGA consitution and this group directly oversees publication of thehere (and it has been a while), the most of the band would do it if it want the band there period. That is Spectator. band has never sounded better. Yes were possible to do so. We play fine. We can be annoying, I will The Spectator is published six times a semester, allowing for thethere are moments when we don’t before the game, through halftime, admit. But we are only trying to interruption of school holidays. Student activity fees subsidize always sound our best but that after the game, during the game, have fun and cheer on our team publishing costs, and all McPherson College students are entitledhappens to everybody. and sometimes even when we’re that, in my opinion, is the best it to a copy of each issue without a subsciption fee. That first football game was not supposed to be playing. If any­ has been in awhile. Subscription information for non-students is available upon rough, I admit. Three rehearsals body has a problem with it you If you don’t like us, that’s fine, request from The Spectator Business Manager at the address and we were in front of the crowd can come and play my part for me. but don’t make fun of us and don’t above. with only three songs. But if we Another thing: why do students mock us because we like being at were any other group, we proba­ stand on the track? I can’t imagine the game and cheering on our Publisher...... SGA Board of Publications bly wouldn’t have done it. We all that it’s a good view. I feel that if team...... Shane Netherton, Chair love to play at the football games, our students all sit together, maybe Here is my challenge to you: Business Manager...... Danny Rasure and we didn’t want to miss it. we could become quite the home let’s all become a fanbase that is Ad Sales Manager...... Courtney Irwin The pep band is there to add pep, crowd and help our team to victo­ so powerful that other teams in the Online Editor...... Peter Samland but it’s hard to do that when ry. KCAC hate coming here to play. Faculty Adviser...... Bruce Clary nobody responds. Don’t get me I can imagine that the football Let’s all learn to respect each other Editorial Staff wrong, there are students who team would like to know that the and our groups that we are Editor in Chief...... Luke Chennell have a lot of school sprit, but that whole school is behind them involved in. I’m not saying we News Editor...... Shandi Schoming is a very small number compared instead of a few students. have to like everything, but don’t Opinions Editor...... Michael Warner to the number of people in the sta­ Homecoming week was impres­ knock other things that others are Features Editor...... Rebecca Stover dium for a game. sive. All the dorms were very having fun doing because you Sports Editor...... Elissa Thompson If our fans responded to the active with the Homecoming dorm might find you like something Photography Editor. .... Laina McKellip cheerleaders and our students did- challenge. I thought for sure that new. The Spectator / October 25, 2002 Opinions 3 Will these minor disturbances go away? I hit the door to my room enthralled me. Suddenly, I And then, my sophomore dent director looking the catch into place, I can the other day, and a new could just pass off the year, the bomb really through rooms over a break still lock it if I ever feel the sound greeted me. My hear­ responsibility to someone dropped. I moved over into noticed the broken door. He need. But, it should be ing has never been particu­ else. I learned the standard Morrison Hall, a definite put in a work order. fixed, and fixed right. larly good, so I try to keep Ramblings phrase when something upgrade from Metzler Hall It wasn’t any big deal, I The maintenance staff has as many sounds going at a from a roombroke: "I'll call mainte­ in any sense, and living in figured. So, the thing would to be incredibly busy here. time as I can, but this was a nance.” the palace as I was, I still get fixed, and I might actu­ There isn’t a day that goes new one, one I wasn't Luke Chennell It took a while to get used had problems here and ally have had a door that by that I do not see their familiar with. to. After a while, though, it there. latched. I waited patiently. smiling faces (they are some The smoke detector bat­ I pondered for a while made perfect sense. These My door, for instance, did­ They never came. I left for of the cheeriest people on tery had run down, and the more. I’ve always believed people, were, after all, paid n't latch. It was a simple the summer. I came back for campus) cleaning, mowing, alarm now emitted a nice, in being something of a to do this stuff. If I didn't matter of carpentry: the my senior year (to the same working. The grounds are steady, fixed, annoying handyman. Whenever send my requests to them, door, being screwed into a room). It still hasn't even beautiful (especially the chirp. Every minute or so, something reasonably easy they wouldn't have anything weak stud, sagged and put been touched. And there are flowers), and generally my ears were regaled with a to fix breaks around the to do but lie around and the latch below the catch. other examples: nagging lit­ things (including those nice short, high-pitched "blip." house, it annoys me to no drink coffee all day. So, I Nothing that a clever bit of tle things around campus campus lighting fixtures I pondered for a while end until I finally pull out a began putting in requests. carpentry or a little modifi­ that just seem to evade the that make such nice tackling what to do. The sound was barrage of screwdrivers and And a lot of times, stuff cation of the latch wouldn't reach of a close-at-hand dummies) are fixed prompt­ too annoying to contemplate pliers and fix the thing. happened. Drains got solve. wrench. ly and well. I can’t reason­ not doing anything about it, Living in an ancient house unclogged, wiring was set I never considered it a So, what to do? Listening ably fault our maintenance and I believe in smoke that’s been ridden hard and right, and all was right with serious problem, though, as to my beeping smoke alarm, staff at all. detectors and the safety they put away wet over the years,the world. But there were I didn’t really care to latch I took a course of action. I But, at the same time, it ensure. I’ve learned how to fix a lot other times, times when my door anyway. I left the pulled the thing off the ceil­ seems that something needs So, what was I to do? of things. work orders simply seemed thing unlocked all the time ing, and disconnected it for to be done about fixing the Should I try to tolerate a When I came to college, I to get lost. (in fact, I have never locked the evening. The next day, I niggling little things that harsh noise until our crack was always amazed that For instance, a drain in my door regularly since the went out, bought a nine-volt make life annoying. Maybe maintenance staff could get when something broke, I Templeton Hall was beginning of my sophomore battery, and fixed the thing. it’s a never-ending battle. around to fixing the thing? didn’t have to deal with it. strangely clogged for most year-I have faith in homo It satisfied me to no end. Maybe it’s a battle that can Or should I just disconnect No more late-night encoun­ of my freshman year. mcphersonibus enough to But, the door still sags, be easily won. I don’t know the smoke detector (a rela­ ters with clogged drains and Despite pleading, begging, walk about the dorm freely) and it still doesn't latch. I’m either way. What I do know tively simple task), and fix it no more days without power and cursing, we suffered and was happy and free. still not perturbed about it, is that we need more troops myself? due to wiring problems that drain for a long time. Until one day, when a resi­ mainly because by lifting on the field. What can keep or attract more students? Campus Forum Cars and ideals strike a One of the most discussed We have to evolve with I know for a major like subjects at Mac is how the rest of the world. I am mine there are advantages to note withprofessor small we are, or why no one sure that we all know that, just having one student in a SELL that car. . . .” comes back. I have won­ Guest but it hurts even more classroom, but overall I Dear Editor: I look forward to dered why, as many times as because we have to adapt think it is possible to do Columnist the next edition. it has come up, why there for those people who leave more harm than good. Thanks for print­ as well. Who cares about have been no solutions. Unfortunately, it is not ing the columns by -Kim Stanley N ick Griggs how much prices are Even the staff has no real getting any better: there was Patrick Grass and Professor of English increasing because people answer. one in my class, and no Luke Eberly in the last The only thing to fall back After adding soccer, hope­ are leaving? freshman music majors this two issues of the Letter Policy on is the fact that our reten­ fully we will be able to get a A similar analogy is a year. I love my major, but Spectator. I learned tion rates are down. But, little bit more attendance at sales person and a customer. why is it not attractive to something interesting Mac. But once again, once why? You go to the store because more students? We have all from both of them. The following they get here, the question is Don’t students like it here? you see something you are these wonderful facilities Mr. Eberly’s col­ policy guides What is it about Mac that will they stay here? interested in. But what is it and we can’t even use them. umn was welcome to the publication they like, and what is it If you were a girl, what about that store that makes me because I’ve been There are things like this of all letters to about Mac that makes them would be wrong with Mac? you go back on a normal concerned for years You can’t beat 3/1 or 4/1 in everyone’s major I am the editor: stay? If they like it here, basis? They need to be sell­ about students—both odds (guys/girls). Are the guessing because we are why wouldn’t someone else ing awesome things, right? male and female— ■All letters guys here so bad that they private and there is a decent like it here? What would make you leave who struggle to make must be signed. would drive a woman amount of money per stu­ This leads to the puzzle of that store and go to another? their bodies conform Unless suffi- dent coming into the school. why people don’t stay at away? Who knows? These Hmm.. .is that another ques­ to ridiculous standards are just the constant ques­ icent reason is Mac. One of the major rea­ tion that goes unanswered? If we have all of these set by advertisers and tions that everyone asks but given, the sig­ sons that people find Mac Some of you guys maygreat facilities, why don’t millionaires like no one answers. unattractive in the first place understand if you are the others see that? I know there Tommy Hilfiger and nature must I hope that we do some­ is the exceeding abundance only person in your class in are many people who are Calvin Klein. accompany the thing fast because as we of males over females. your major. I am the only leaving in the middle of a Mr. Eberly’s letter when it is continue to lose enrollment, Wouldn’t it be great to sophomore music major on semester, or planning on remarks might help to here, it makes it harder for published. speak to someone of the campus, unless we have leaving next year. Why? reassure young people who like it here to ■Everything opposite sex who hasn’t some undecided sophomore Once again, these are just women that those are stay because tuition goes been talked to by 10 other out there. more unanswered questions. not necessarily the will be pub­ people? up. standards of the young lished within the men they know. limits of good Campus needs a universal place of worship And Mr. Grass’s taste and the column helped me to laws of libel. see my world in a new McPherson College has A campus chapel would way. ■To submit a been under construction as narrow the social gap Now, when we letter to The long as we have been stu­ between different types of drive through the Spectator, drop dents. The campus looks believers. Our campus countryside, my hus­ beautiful. However this Guest struggles with its Church of it in campus band has to put up mail. The final campus needs a make over Columnists the Brethren affiliation, but with my hollering, that is not just skin deep. as long as we are church- deadline is N ichole W illiams & L aina Mc K ellip “Look at that car! That We need a permanent affiliated, a chapel or a per­ man’s not going to Monday before chapel. We need a place manent place of worship work on that car! He’s the Friday on where all faiths can pray the money for Harnly affiliation, but to be a should be a priority. probably had it out and worship. Mingenback Gardens, but this campus diverse campus we must Is this a personal issue or which an paper there in that field for is published. Theatre is well used for needs a chapel more than embrace other religions a campus community issue? years. He ought to Wednesday chapel services, additional landscaping. The with an on-campus chapel. It should be both. but we need a place to seek garden will add to the God any time, a place appearance of the campus, ac oon y ole lrod devoted to worship. but a chapel would help the M T B C E This school declares a soul of this campus. need for diversity, but does We think the soul is more not provide for diverse reli­ important than outward gions. In the past we have appearance. The mission had convocation to cele­ statement states that the col­ brate different December lege desires to develop holidays. whole people. We, as We can celebrate other Christians, feel in order to religions at anytime if we become whole persons we had a place. Religion need Christ. In order for the includes regular worship. mission to help us become We are not accepting diver­ whole persons, we need a sity until we provide a place place to worship and grow where diversity can grow. in our relationship with The McPherson Christ. We can worship any­ Community has many where, but why doesn’t this churches, but it does not college help us by providing provide for every religion. a convenient place to praise No community this size can. God? But if we really want to The McPherson Church of embrace religious diversity the Brethren is located adja­ on campus, we should be cent to campus. However, prepared to try. We built a every student may not feel new science hall, a new fine comfortable worshiping arts building, and new resi­ there, especially if they are dence halls, but the college not from a Brethren back­ has no building plans to pro­ ground. The Church hours vide for spiritual needs. are not geared toward a typ­ We understand that the ical student’s schedule. We Morrison family donated respect the college’s church 4 Features The Spectator / October 11, 2002

it up classes are a major benefit to every­ also tried his luck body. I made a good in Manchester. After three choice.” watch my sister, who is semesters there, with intert­ Matt Tobias, jr., Eldora, a senior in high school.” erms at McPherson College, Iowa, transferred from the people involved in other Even though a good num­ Hoffman was convinced to University of Dubuque things-a lot of things, which ber of the transfers were return close to home. because of football conflicts down numerous transfers creates a nice, homey envi­ drawn by Mac’s athletic “The fact that this is a and because they did not in classrooms, dorms, on ronment.” programs, almost an equal small school gives students have his major. At sidewalks, and over the Kenan Davis, sr., Houston, number come with interests more opportunities. McPherson, Tobias has phone, it’s clear to see that attended McPherson in other areas. Besides, Frisbee is better found a strong history Mac pulls a variety of stu­College for two years and Sarah Hoffman, sr., here,” Hoffman said. department and success on dents for numerous inter­ then transferred to the McPherson, attended Mac After trying one semester and off the football field. ests. University of Houston his for two years before trans­ at Hastings, one semester “I love it here -especially About half of the transfers junior year. Although he had ferring to Manchester, off, and one semester at the because of Gary and Ken. this year were drawn to intended the change to be McPherson’s sister college University of Nebraska, They are good men.” campus through coaches permanent, Davis trans­ in Indiana. After a year Shandi Schoming, jr., Brandt Busse, soph., Rebecca Stover and heavy recruiting for ferred back to McPherson away, she returned to Mac Davenport, Neb., has settled McPherson, transferred here Features Editor sports. College after one semester. to graduate. down at Mac. Though she after only one semester at Taylor Demesmin, jr. Boca “I came back for football “My first two years, the had originally considered Bethany. For returning students at Raton, Fla., attended mainly, and because all of total atmosphere on campus McPherson College and her “The reason I chose Mac McPherson College, new Sunycanton in upstate New my friends are here.” was pretty bad, so I trans­ family had a strong tradition was because I liked the faces don’t always belong to York and was recruited to Among numerous trans­ ferred to Manchester,” here, Schoming wanted to atmosphere. The teachers incoming freshman. More Mac to play football. fers recruited by Coach Hoffman said. “I came back try something different. were so nice; everyone was so this year than last year, “The football team is more Wright, Andrea Wilder, jr., on a visit about a semester “When I visited really friendly and ready to the campus is brimming like a family here, and as far Fort Collins, Colo., trans­ later and could see that McPherson I liked the help you with what you with transfers. as education, the professors ferred from Otero to com­ things had changed for the atmosphere and thought that needed; and the students are Over the past nine semes­ are much more helpful,” plete her degree in elemen­ better. I also liked that it’s small classes would be a much nicer and make you ters, 212 students have Demesmin said. tary education. smaller and I know a lot benefit... and they are. feel very welcome right transferred to McPherson Also new to campus “The classes are harder more people.” Dave Personal attention and small away. Mac also has very College, making up 25 per­ through football recruitment here, but there is more vari­ Hoffman, jr., McPherson, well-known, successful pro­ cent of the total new stu­ is Eddie Chavez Jr., soph. ety of students on campus. I grams.” dents. This year, the college Santa Barbara, Calif. like the diversity.” There’s no doubt that is accommodating 123 new Coming from a local college LouAna Nuss, jr., Abilene, transfers are very important students-the lowest figure of in Santa Barbara, Chavez All the students are more united transferred from Neosho here...there are more people involved in to keeping enrollment num­ new students in several plans to finish out his Community College to play bers growing. Though many years. Of this number, 47 degree in physical therapy softball and finish out her other things -a lot of things, which cre­ find that the transition time transfer students make up a here at McPherson College. elementary education ates a nice homey environment.” can be hard, working whopping 38 percent. “All the students are more degree. through it with an open- So what draws these stu­ united here,” Chavez said. “I like the atmosphere -Eddie Chavez Jr., mind can make all the dif­ dents to McPherson “It’s more like a communi­ here, and it’s close to home. ference. College? After tracking ty because there are more It’s nice to be able to go soph., Santa Barbara, Calif. Features Spotlight: Jana Powell

Rebecca Stover lived next to the church. Features Editor ‘ If I can’t be gener­ Interacting with her sparked ous with my money, Jana’s desire to work with Fifteen days in Southern I might as well be children with special needs. Brazil proved to be an The hardest part of the sum­ amazing experience for one generous with my mer was saying goodbye McPherson College fresh­ time. with the realization that she man. Jana Powell, may not be returning to any­ Mechanicsville, Va., and -Jana Powell, fr„ time soon. seven members of the Although Jana has done Ashland First Baptist Mechanicsville, Va.numerous volunteer projects Church in Virginia traveled in her life, this was the first in July and August to offer electrical systems. For international one. Now, at their services to a communi­ meals, the group enjoyed McPherson College, Jana ty in need. getting a taste of the culture plans to continue this serv­ Their task was to construct at local restaurants. Not ice by seeking out new vol­ a new building for a church only was the group success­ unteer opportunities in the growing so rapidly it had ful in changing the lives area. She is currently a vol­ outgrown its facilities. The through the construction of unteer at Eisenhower group spent its nights in a the church building itself, Elementary and works nearby hotel and commuted but also in forming relation­ whole-heartedly with the early each morning to the ships with the people. Big Brothers Big Sisters worksite. During the day “The last day we went to Program. they worked alongside church with them to wor­ Jana is a big supporter of locals. At first, it seemed ship, but it wasn’t the first volunteer service and feels that only men did most of time we had worshiped with that it is something every­ the work. However, after them,” Jana remarked. “It one should experience. “It’s seeing Jana and the other felt like we had been wor­ worth it,” she says. “Even females in the group hard at shiping with them all week one hour a week to help photo contributed by Jana Powell work, the Brazilian women someone other than their as we built relationships One of the most important aspects of giving service is connecting with the people soon outnumbered the men. selves. If I can’t be generous side by side.” you are working with and for. Jana Powell found a special connection with Camelia, Besides building the with money (since I am a Jana felt especially con­ an autistic child who lived near the church in Southern Brazil where construction church, the group installed college student), I might as nected to Camelia, a seven- was taking place. plumbing and completed year-old autistic child who well be generous with my time.” Tuesday Night at the Movies

Red Dragon Sweet Home Jonah: The Ring Jackass: Rated: R A Veggie Tales Movie Rated: PG-13 Alabama 9:05 The Movie 9:40 Rated :G Starring: Rated: PG-13 Rated: R 6:35 9:25 Anthony Hopkins, Edward 9:20 Starring: In this romantic comedy, a New Full Price Norton, Ralph Fiennes, Philip Starring: Seymour Hoffman, and Harvey York fashion designer (Reese Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Starring: Witherspoon) suddenly finds Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki, Chris Cooper, Brian Cox, and Keitel Johnny Knoxville, Bam herself engaged to the city’s Kristin Blegen, and Lisa Vischer Shannon Cochran In this prequel to “The Silence Margera, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, most eligible bachelor. But her of the Lambs,” the story of for­ and Preston Lacy mer FBI agent Will Graham, past holds many secrets includ­ A female journalist (Naomi who was nearly killed by ing the redneck husband (Josh The first feature film based on Johnny Knoxville and his crew Watts) discovers a disturbing Hannibal Lecter, is told. It Lucas) she married in high the poplular direct-to-video chil­ of crazies take the concept of the videotape with a bizarre histo­ includes the initial capture of school, who refuses to divorce dren’s series featuring talking MTV show “Jackass” -a bunch ry...everyone who’s seen its con­ “The Cannibal.” her. Bound and determined to Christian vegetables. This is an of guys doing dangerous and end their contentious relation­ animated retelling of the story of tents has died within seven days. disturbing stunts just to see what ship once and for all, she returns Jonah and the whale by the well- Is she next? A remake of one of happens -and turn it into a home to Alabama to confront her known and loved Veggie Tale Japan’s highest-grossing box- movie, where they can get away Tickets are $2 past, only to discover that you characters. office hits ever. with more than they could on with ID and can take the girl out of the TV, including a climactic stunt of immense insanity. include popcorn South, but you can’t take the South out of a girl. The Spectator/October 11, 2002 Features 5 What do artists, concrete and b a rb wire have in common? You’ll never know if you don’t check these attractions out

Luke Chennell_____ outside of Lucas. Started in Brookville, Kansas, the still the mainstay of cuisine, Raymer (south of the designs of the incredible to Editor in Chief 1907 by S.P Dinsmoor, a Brookville hotel started in and the ambience of an era Brunswick hotel) is a place the common. As well, the civil war veteran and the 1870’s in Kansas. As a gone by greets diners. Cost not to miss. museum houses an eagle’s With fall break just a week Populist politician, the place for cattle-drivers and is $11.55 per person for a Raymer, a local painter, nest made of barbed wire, in the past, many students Garden of Eden consists of cattle barons on the trail, the fried chicken dinner. Lunch lived much of his life in and a section on the prolif­ around campus are talking a faux-log cabin made Hotel served a wide clien­ and dinner are served Lindsborg and devoted eration and cultural influ­ about places they have been entirely of cement. It is sur­ tele of people during Tuesday through Sunday. much of his time to creating ences of barbed wire. and places they would like rounded by numerous con­ Kansas’ wild west days. art for Hyllningsfest, a local The museum is open by to go. However, there are a crete and limestone sculp­ Buffalo Bill is reputed to Lindsborg festival held bi-annually in appointment in the winter. number of other places in tures fashioned by have stayed there. A short distance to the mid-October. Raymer died Kansas that are only a short Dinsmoor. In 1915, the hotel began North of McPherson, in 1991, but his studio Buhler drive from McPherson, and The Garden of Eden took serving fried chicken din­ Lindsborg offers a number remains. A rambling place, Just south of McPherson offer interesting sights to 2,273 sacks of concrete to ners, and soon acquired of cultural attractions. put together from scraps of lays Buhler, Kansas, a town see, places to dine, and peo­ build, and features among some fame for its home- Billed as a traditional lumber he salvaged where of roughly 1400 people. ple to talk to. its statues a cross upon style food. Renting rooms Swedish town, Lindsborg he could, the Red Bam is an Buhler offers two stores, These destinations offer which a representation of became less and less of a features a prominent main interesting place to tour and which would make for a small-town attractions that labor is crucified while priority for the historic street filled with Swedish explore. Much of the work useful afternoon diversion. range from the quirky to the businessmen and politicians hotel. Until in the early crafts, traditional Swedish in the studio was produced Adrian’s A to Z and Bartel’s cultured, and few are very nod approvingly. Other 1970’s the three remaining food, and a prominent art by Raymer, and the compe­ cabinet shop offer unique expensive. None of these oddities include a concrete rooms not used for dining gallery. tent guides will be more Kansas collectibles, west­ are in cities of more than American flag, and were finally no longer avail­ For traditional Swedish than happy explain them. ern-style furniture and fit­ 20,000 people, but all offer Dinsmoor’s handmade con­ able to rent. Fried chicken food, try any of the numer­ tings of the highest quality, an interesting view of crete coffin, covered with a dinners with all of the trap­ ous restaurants on Main Lacrosse Barbed Wire as well as small-town Kansas that is sometimes glass top, in which he still pings are the hotel’s major Street. Swedish pancakes Museum charm. Both are open overlooked on the interstate. visibly resides for those claim to fame. are a mainstay. Some of the Located in Lacrosse, Monday through Friday 8-5, In and around a hundred- who pass by. In 2000, the historic hotel best food to be had in town Kansas, the Barbed Wire and on Saturday from 12-5. mile radius of McPherson, The Garden of Eden is packed up from its original is at a restaurant of local museum houses the most Traveling in and around there are a number of places open May through October location, and moved to a fame, the Swedish Crown. extensive collection of the McPherson area can of interest. Here are a few: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and replica building in Abilene, Art in Lindsborg is a major barbed wire types in the yield pieces of Americana November through April Kansas. Modeled to look attraction. Visit the Birger world. Lacrosse, a town of that often are overlooked The Garden of Eden 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. exactly like the original, the Sandzen gallery to see much five hundred people, is while traveling through the Much to the discontent of Admission is $4.50 for “new” Brookville hotel of this artist’s work, as well home to the museum that vast expanses of Kansas. biblical scholars, it turns out adults. includes many of the fittings as a sampling of other local houses the rancher’s friend. Local color can often be that the Garden of Eden is of the original, and all of the artists. For those with more Included in the museum hard to find, but it is reward­ not located anywhere near Brookville Hotel/Abilene charm. classical tastes in art, the are numerous strands of ing when one does. the middle east, but instead Originally residing in Fried chicken dinners are Red Bam studio of Lester barbed wire, ranging from Fifty-yard fantasy comes true for blushing McPherson bride

Rebecca Stover______Williams recalled with a laugh, It was not in the scheduled plans of Features Editor “We were really good friends.. .well, Homecoming events. basically...yeah, really good friends, “They said I couldn’t do it because Homecoming Coronation this year and it turned into something else.” time wouldn’t permit it,” Dallas held an extra surprise for almost “I knew I was “in’love the first recalled, “But I did it anyway. I everyone at the football game. Not time we were distanced from one wanted her to know that there is no only as was there anticipation for the another,” explained Blacklock. “I shame in my love and I’ll go to the announcement of King Dallas felt an empty space that no one could extreme to prove it to her. Blacklock, sr., Houston, and Queen fill but her. That saying is true that Sometimes, you just can’t stop fate. Ebony Williams, sr., Kansas City, but you never know how much you loveBesides, there’s always time for also for the events which took place someone until they are gone.” love.” at the 50 yard line directly following. The proposal was completely unex­ “It was a complete surprise,” With the whole stadium fixed pected. Only two of the couple’s Williams said, “I had no idea what intently upon them, King Blacklock friends, Moriah Hicks, soph., El was going on.” took a knee and proposed to his Dorado, Ark., and Lovie Pace, sr., Blacklock, who is majoring in phi­ Queen, Miss Ebony Williams. The Kansas City, were in on the secret. losophy and religion with a minor in crowds awed and cheered as she “I had the ring for a long time, but I business administration, will be eagerly accepted. was just being patient, waiting for attending graduate school at Bethany Starting at McPherson College as the right time,” Blacklock said. “I Seminary. Williams, who is majoring freshman in ’99, the two immediate­ wanted to make it very special, in physical education, plans to pur­ ly found a connection. However, the because she is a very special lady.” sue a degree in physical therapy photo by Bruce Clary two did not begin dating until about Though it went over without a while preparing for the wedding, Dallas Blacklock, sr., Houston, proposes to Ebony two years ago. hitch, the initial idea was shot down. which is set for June 12th, 2004. Williams, sr., Kansas City, at the half-time of the Homecoming football game. She accepted.

These Mac Music Review: "OK Go" students put the MUD in Produced by: Howard Willing & Damian Kulash Jr. MUDhucker. Capitol Records 2002 Fridgid, wet weather isn’t enough to Michael Warner tones of “1000 Miles Per keep these Opinions Editor Hour,” to the sly rhythms of dedicated “The Fix Is In,” there is Ultimate With their self-titled debut, never a moment that can go Frisbee play­ OK Go presents a not-so- unappreciated. ers from original but sonically It’s hard to argue against doing what refreshing and straightfor­ the thought that the record is they love. ward pop/rock compilation all 100 percent fun, but that is destined for attention. when trying to dissect the In a musical era riddled lyrical concepts in such photo by Rebecca Stover with artists who sell for songs as “Return,” and their appeal, can’t play “There’s a Fire,” OK Go ing note, in “Shortly Before instruments, or don’t write softens up on their unforgiv­ the End,” Kulash leaves their own lyrics, OK Go ing distortion, and substi­ plenty of room to bare a knows how to play music tutes soul-baring lyrics and much more sensitive side to and play it well. lingering melodies hypnotic his otherwise harsh song­ Damian Kulash Jr. (vocals, enough to perhaps get you writing. guitar, keyboard, program­ to reflect on a time in your Kulash reveals his soul ming, percussion), Tim life that you didn’t want to with lyrics of a sentimental Nordwind (bass, vocals), part with. departure: “How long did Andy Duncan (guitar, key­ In their opening track and we all think this would board, vocals), and Dan first single, “Get Over It,” a last?/ Who could have Konopka (drums) mix heavy synchronized foot counted days as they flew youthful frustration and stomp, hard claps, and a past?/ But before we go, humor with edgy guitars, crunched guitar rhythm sing us a song./ Sing us a playful keyboards, heavythump your ears just before song to hum through the drums, precise vocal har­ Kulash painfully belts out hours of dying.” monies, and a knack for cre­ “lot of knots, lot of snags/ Clearly, “OK Go” has a ating a catchy pop tune that lot of holes, lot of cracks, lot wonderful variety ranging hasn’t sounded so perfect of crags/ lot of naggin’ old from fun, to angst, to a hags/ lot of fools, lot of fool since The Beatles were desire for reliving a special together. scum bags.” It sounds like a part of the past. The record Though the record is most­ harsh song, but OK Go ly mid-tempo, OK Go takes knows how to make an might not be ground-break­ various approaches to each angry tune into a fun and ing, but it is not, by any song. From the heavy stomp infectious pop ditty with a means, a disappointment. and adolescent rage of “Get playfully vibrato synthesiz­Rating (1-5)- 4.5 Over It,” to the low-key and er solo repeating the theme: Related Artists: Good light-hearted reverberated “Hey! Get over it!” Charlotte, Modest Mouse, On a more lyrically forgiv The Promise Ring. 6 SportS The Spectator / October 25,2002 Bulldogs tally two KCAC victories Confident 4-2 Bulldogs approach the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes in away game on Saturday

Troy Hernandez Spectator Staff The Bulldogs hope to con­ tinue their winning streak this weekend at Kansas Wesleyan. McPherson College and Kansas Wesleyan both come into their seventh game of this season with 4-2 overall records. However, KWU is 4-1 in the KCAC race and tied for the conference lead with Bethany and Ottawa, while McPherson is 3-2 in the KCAC and tied for fourth. “This is the first time in three years that we’re catch­ ing Kansas Wesleyan com­ ing off a win rather than a loss to Ottawa,” said Cunningham. “We have a good chance,” said defensive back Brandon Kelm. Kelm marked a season high last Saturday against Sterling, returning an interception 45-yards for a touchdown. After last week’s 35-14 win against Sterling, the Bulldogs are ready to bite the Coyotes tomorrow. photo by Marie Rhoades “I told our guys that one of Darrell Cole slips away from a Sterling Warrior defender in Saturday’s home game while Lou Schneider (77) and Andres Alcala (70) provide the best lessons you can blocking. The Bulldogs raised their KCAC record to 3-2 by defeating the Warriors, 35-14. learn is when you win and you can make corrections off that,” Coach yards that game. four games still remaining. Quarterback Erik Cunningham said. The Bulldogs had four “We play to have fun with­ Johnson attempts to The 2-2 Bulldogs went sacks, led by Freddie Nails, out worries,” said slot back escape a tackle from a from being underdogs to who had two. Omar Mireles. Mireles Sterling Warrior in turning conference team’s “We played four quarters, caught three passes for 27 Saturday’s game. This heads, beating that did a lot for our confi­ yards against Sterling Saturday, the Bulldogs Southwestern 31-29 and dence,” said quarterback Saturday. will take on Kansas snagging a 3-2 record over­ Erik Johnson. The Bulldogs wanted to Wesleyan away. all. “The defense played well prove that they could play With the momentum of the and for the most part with any team, and this win, the ‘Dogs dominated they’ve played well all week, with quarterback Erik Sterling and that win moved year,” said Cunningham, Johnson feeling healthy, and the Bulldogs to 3-2 record whose team is now 4-2 strong defense, they hope to in the KCAC. Mac’s overall, surpassing last live up to recent success. defense gave up just 211 year’s victory total with photo by Marie Rhoades Lady Bulldogs sneak past Sterling in five games, will use momentum to attack Tabor on Monday

Moriah Hicks______falling behind 5-0 within the McPherson was just too tum, and our aggression, higher in conference play. “We gained this victory Spectatortaff S first opening hits of the much. The Lady ‘Dogs bat­ We gained this and that took us into the Taking the match to a gru­ game. The Lady ‘Dogs tled back to defeat Sterling, victory because we fifth game,” Garcia said. because we wanted it. We eling five games, the Lady could not recover, falling 30-28. In the beginning of the played well as a team, had 20-30. Going into the fourth wanted it. We fifth game, Sterling took Dogs posted another confer­ played well as a vital plays, and had incredi­ ence victory last night at “In the second game, I felt game, the Sterling Warriors over gaining the first three ble bench support,” Sterling. as though we could have took the upper hand, gaining team, had vital points, putting the Lady Simoneau said. Early in the first game, the played a lot better, but we a kill in the opening play of plays and incredi­ ‘Dogs at 3-0. However, the Coach Stephenson was still didn’t get down. We the game. In the second Bulldogs answered those Lady ‘Dogs came out strong ble bench extremely proud of her with their first point coming stayed up so that we could play, the Lady ‘Dogs came support.” points, making some vital come back in the third back with an ace serve plays and taking a 12-8 lead. Lady Bulldogs. off a serve from Terra “We need to keep this Simoneau. Amber game, and that’s what we given by Audrey Garcia. Simoneau served as a key -Terra Simoneau momentum to beat Tabor,” Ontiveroz picked up several did,” said Treasett Homer. Sterling hit hard, and began player executing a solo Stephenson said. digs, aiding a Lady ‘Dog Entering the third game, to take over the game, leav­ hard, but Sterling returned block and a kill, gaining two 30-28 victory. the Lady Bulldogs held their ing the Lady ‘Dogs behind our hits with harder ones. points. The women go on to play In the second game, the enthusiasm, creating the to gain the win at 30-26. We didn’t let them get us McPherson College Tabor on their home court Lady ‘Dogs came out slow, first point with an Erica “We played very aggres­ down, we kept our momen­ secured a 15-8 victory overon Monday, October 28. Alvarez kill. In the end, sively. We were hitting the Warriors moving them

Mac harriers challenged in Ottawa, Athletes of the Issue

anticipate positive K CAC race Coach Nathalea Stephenson has nomi­ nated the entire volley­ Luke Chennell_____ Troy Hernandez took an Though some runners are ball squad for this week’s Athlete of the Editor in Chief early lead by the 100-meter feeling stiff, the team feels it Issue. Coming off a solid per­ mark, but fell back into the can run well at the champi­ “This is a unique formance at Ottawa, Mac pack for the rest of the race. onships in Salina. team,” Stephenson said. cross-country runners will He finished 12th with a “If we can get everyone “We have no seniors, so forge ahead to KCAC 29:28. Shane Netherton, healthy, and everyone runs a the leadership that usu­ championships at Kansas coming off of an injured solid race, I think we can ally comes from the sen­ Wesleyan Saturday, Nov., 2, hamstring, ran a 30:01, put­ run a second place,” Hoffert iors is coming from our at 10:30 a.m. ting him in 21st place. said. juniors and underclass­ At the Bo Boucek Aaron Borger ran a 30:36, “We’ve beaten all the men.” Invitational at Pamona putting him in 30th place. teams in the conference Stephenson feels that Lake, the Mac runners did Wes Hoffert, feeling except Southwestern at least each girl has unique their best to overcome strained, came in 39st with a once,” Seal said, qualities that contribute to injuries on a course longer 31:31. Nathan Porter fin­ “Everybody’s going to and Lisa Salazar, team cap­ Stephenson feels that her the team’s success. than regulation size. ished 41st, but clocked in at know we’re for real.” tains, have been doing a players work hard each time “We wouldn’t have won “Today’s race was all the same time as Hoffert. Seal feels that his team is good job, and the under­ they take the floor. the games we have if each about a three-mile plan. Bryan Grosbach came in capable of running together classmen have been stepping “Of all the teams in the girl wasn’t doing her job and They went through one with a 31:56 to place 43rd. close enough to place in up and taking leadership conference, I don’t think I playing the role that has well, two they were still Michelle Schulz, alone on high standings. roles at different times. would trade one player,” been assigned to her.” cooking, but the times at the women’s team, made “If we run together close “It would be hard to pick Stephenson said. “They are Since the team changed to three indicated that some­ progress with 27th overall enough at one minute, out one or two players and classy young ladies, and I a 5-1, it has been successful­ one just flat turned the burn­ and a time of 25:37. we’ve definitely got a shot,” say that they were the reason am very honored to be able ly executing offense and ers off,” said coach Pete “She’s doing pretty well,” Seal said. “We’re shooting our team had won,” to be a part of their college running plays. Seal. “There were definitely said Coach Seal, “When for 45 seconds, but I’m pret­ Stephenson said. “It is a volleyball career.” Stephenson said that Erica some extra meters in there you’ve got a team of one, ty sure we can hit one team effort and each player Alvarez, Andrea Gonzales somewhere.” you can be pretty flexible.” minute.” does her part.” The Spectator /October 25, 2002 Sports 7

Bulldogs face alumni in opener Lady 'Dogs snap into regular season Elissa Thompson______SportsEditor Elissa Thompson_____ Bostic and Tiffany Sports Editor Conway. Margo Iglesias, Running up and down the Led by All-KCAC per­ a red-shirt from last year, steps of the stadium, gasp­ formers Erica Alvarez, a will also be back and ing for air after the last set unanimous first team ready for action. of sprints, lifting the barbell player, and Sharia “The team is looking up and down, sweat and Odhams, honorable men­ very good this season,” work. For Bulldog basket­ tion, Amber Jackson and Wright said. ball, there is no off-season. Amy Gremmer, Lady After a 20-minute But there was time for fun. Bulldog basketball looks scrimmage at Midnight The Bulldogs ditched their to continue last year’s Madness Monday, Oct. basketballs for baseball bats success story. Last year 14, the Lady Bulldogs in the annual Softball the Lady ‘Dogs finished burst into their regular Extravaganza at Wall Park 17-10, their best record in season practice schedule. on Wed., Oct. 9. The team 20 years. Coach Wright feels that scrimmaged in a double- Head coach Mel Wright his women were hard at header and then cracked Mt. is confident that this is work and the benefits Dews in the sun. the best recruiting class will be exposed as the Now, their work will lay he’s had in his eight competition mounts. the foundation for regular years. He brings junior “Strength and condi­ season play. Practices began college transfers Nidia tioning in the off-season last week and head coach and Nivia Garcia, twin should help our team Roger Trimmell believes all-conference perform­ play,” Wright said. that he has the perfect com­ ers from El Paso, Texas, Wright is pleased with bination of returning and and Clarendon Junior the way his team is com­ first-year players. College in Clarendon, paring to last year’s. “We’re not very big, but Okla. Also transferring to “We’ve got more speed we are quick and fast,” Mac are Andrea Wilder, and more experience this Trimmell said. Otera Junior College, and year,” Wright said. Crystal Higgins, Neosho The women’s first com­ We hope people Community College. petition will be at Incoming freshman Oklahoma Wesleyan can show their include all-state perform­ Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7 school spirit by ers Christa Blose and p.m. coming out and Krista Mayes, Amy “We don’t know much supporting George, Ashley Kline , about our first opponent,” Dogball.” Amanda Hitschmann, Wright said. “But we Rhianna Ray, Angela have very high expecta­ -Roger Trimmell Hagen and Rylee Miller. tions for this season.” These new talents will Following the combine with returning Oklahoma Wesleyan athletes such as match-up, the Lady Trimmell is looking to Samantha Bishop, Bulldogs will meet have an “up tempo team.” Treasett Homer, Crystal Haskell here on Saturday, “That starts on the defen­ Richardson, Desiree Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. sive end with defense and rebounding,” Trimmell said. In order to strengthen those skills, the Bulldogs Bulldog Scoreboard have been running in order Football to maintain excellent physi­ cal condition. Haskell Indian Nations W 24-23 (ot) Drills are made easier by Bethel College W 29-6 the leadership of five return­ ing starters: Roy McDonald, Bethany College L 20-51 Jose Morales, Brian Hooks St. Mary College L 26-33 and Kenny Romero. Southwestern College W 31-29 “We’re also pleased to have Michael Perez, who Sterling College W 35-14 was red-shirted last year, Volleyball back,” Trimmel said. Trimmel says these players Avila College L 24-30,19-30, 30-23, 30-25, 9-15 know the terminology and Central Christian W 30-16,30-24,30-17 are familiar with the prac­ tice line-up and are willing KWU L 31-29, 30-28, 15-30,17-30,10-15 to help teach new players. Haskell L 29-31, 27-30,30-21,27-30 The Bulldog basketball Ottawa University L 28-30, 20-30,21-30 season started off on a posi­ tive note with Midnight Friends University L 23-30,28-30, 15-30 Madness on Oct. 14. Sterling College W 30-10, 31-29,17-30,30-26 “We appreciated students Southwestern College L 21-30, 24-30,18-30 coming out in support,” Trimmell said. “It was a fun Midland Lutheran College L 11-30, 16-30,25-30 way to kick off the season.” Northwestern College L 10-30, 21-30,21-30 Now, the team looks to Tabor College L 19-30, 23-30,24-30 scrimmage Hesston on Mon., Oct. 28, and the Saint Mary College L 30-23, 28-30,16-30,25-30 Alumni on Sat., Nov. 2. Bethany College L 23-30, 23-30,30-20,16-30 “We have a very fine Southwestern College W 30-15, 21-30,30-28, 30-26 alumni team,” Trimmell said. Haskell Indian Nations L 30-25, 26-30, 11-30 Two notable alumni Bethel College L 23-30,26-30,15-30 include Jonathon KWU L 28-30, 23-30, 24-30 Coachmaen, who holds numerous school records Ottawa University L 24-30, 28-30, 28-30 and now works for World Central Christian W 21-30, 30-27,30-26,30-27 photo by Laina McKellip Wrestling Entertainment, Bryan Hooks, soph., dunks the ball in practice Thursday night. Hooks is one of theFriends University W 21-30, 30-27,30-26,30-27 and Josh Alexander, who ‘Dogs’ key returners. He and his team began regular season practice last week. was first team All-American Sterling College W 30-8,20-30, 30-28, 30-26, 15-8 just two years ago. posed of the three Bulldogs open their season season,” Trimmell said. After these the competi- Alexander brothers, who are at Haskell on Fri.Friday, “We hope people can show tionsscrimmages, the all former McPherson Nov. 8. school spirit by coming out Bulldogs will take on College High School play­ “We are excited and opti­ and supporting Dogball.” Scottie D’s, which is com­ ers. Then, they will The mistic about the upcoming Intramural football anticipates playoffs; Team Three shaping up to be the favorite Nick Griggs______thrown 21 touchdown passes. Spectator Staff " I wear a XXL T-shirt.” Although Brian Hooks’ Team One With two weeks left in intramural has yet to win a game, Hooks is enjoy­ flag football, teams can smell the -Irving Cabarcasing intramural activities. upcoming playoffs, and they are hun­ “We are having fun, and I like the gry for the competition. “I wear a XXL T-Shirt,” said a confi­ way it is set up for both females and Dallas Blacklock, intramural football dent Irving Cabarcas of Team Three. males to have fun, “said Brian Hooks. assistant director, says that the games Team Three seems to be on a roll and Hooks hopes that his team will be are getting competitive. Fans hope looks to dominate the playoffs with its able to turn it around in the playoffs. Blacklock is correct, so the games 4-0 record. Coach David Snodgrass is This Sunday, top-ranked Team Three played Sundays on the practice fields one of Team Three’s statistical leaders, plays the underdog Team One at 1 p.m. from 1-4 p.m. maintain an interesting having five TD receptions and three Immediately following at 2 p.m., Team flare. interceptions, and one of those going Three will barely rest before meeting Not only are the teams playing for for a touchdown. Another Team Three Team Two. The final game will feature pride, but there is also a T-shirt on the leader is Jason Chalastari who has Team Two and Team One at 3 p.m. line. 8 N EW S The Spectator /October 25, 2002 NCATE to evaluate Teacher Ed program forN ews Briefs Last day to drop national accreditation potential classes ■The last day to Shandi Schoming candidates have graduated with random students—pri­ cation board has made me Kim Stanley, professor of drop a course with­ News Editor from a rigorous program of marily teacher education realize how much effort our English and communica­ out a grade is Friday, Four years of hard work study where they had to students—and may observe school is putting in to get­ tions, said. Nov. 1. Students will be evaluated this week­ meet certain high standards some instructors. ting national accreditation,” “I feel extremely gratified planning to with­ end and part of next week that make them more desir­ Although the team will Karen Leiker, sr., Salina, with the support and the draw from a course when the National Council able in the job market. mainly be reviewing the said. effort that the entire college should see their for Accreditation of Teacher The standards included in teacher education program, The teacher education has put into this,” Kimbrell advisors as soon as Education visits McPherson the conceptual framework Cole says the entire campus department has been prepar­ said. “Because of that, I feel possible. College. include knowledge, assess­ will be involved. Any gener­ ing for the visit for nearly responsible for success. Every five years, schools ment, field experience, al education class that four years. Marilyn That’s why I’m nervous—I with teacher education pro­ diversity, faculty and gover­includes teacher education Kimbrell, professor of edu­ don’t want to let the team Morrison Hall nance. candidates must meet the cation, said there wasn’t a down.” grams must renew their cancels haunted state-level accreditation. The accreditation team standards. time over the summer that The education program This year a national team will consist of nine people: “Everyone has been someone wasn’t in the won’t hear the official house will evaluate the college. four from the state level, preparing material updates office. She sees the visit as a results of the visit until According to Barb Cole, four from the national level, and adding to the syllabi,” chance for MAC to “show March, but, according to ■There will be no assistant professor of educa­ and one representative from Cole said. “Professors have off what we are.” Kimbrell, they will have a haunted house in tion, National accreditation, NEA. While they are at also been keeping samples “We already know we do a good idea by Wednesday Morrison this week­ will recognize that Mac, they will review all of student work.” good job but this will make when the accreditation team end as previously McPherson College teacher collected materials, meet “Being on the teacher edu­ sure other people know it,” conducts its exit interview planned. Members of the dorm elected not to go ahead with plans Career Services announces dorm competitions; for the spook-house. offers students opportunities for career prep Admissions staff welcomes new member Dorms will be awarded Shandi Schoming Career Oriented Task Point System News Editor It ought to boost points on a quality vs. quan­ ■Linda Ream The Career Services office campus participa­ tity basis each time students 10 pts Resume recently joined the has announced a dorm com­ tion in chasing perform specific career admissions and petition in order to get stu­ related tasks. 10 pts On-Line Resume Post and capturing financial aid staff. dents prepared to enter the “It ought to boost campus Ream is an English job market. career opportuni­ participation in chasing and 10 pts eCampusrecruiter Registration graduate of Florida Michael P. Schneider took ties. Michael capturing career opportuni­ Atlantic University. on the position of career Schneider has ties,” Matt Tobias, jr., 10 pts On-Time Grad School Application Eldora, Iowa said. “Michael services director at the done a great job Wichita beginning of this year. promoting and R Schneider has done a 10 pts Portfolio Schneider is not new to the great job promoting and Children’s enhancing his enhancing his office’s serv­ Theater will college, however. He is a 10-30 ptsOn-Line Portfolio ‘96 communications gradu­ office’s ices.” perform “The ate. Schneider lived and services.” The dorm competition Hobbit” worked in Colorado until he encourages students to start 20 pts Career Fair Attendee and his wife decided to -Matt Tobias, jr., planning for their lives post 20 pts Program Participant ■The Wichita return to McPherson. graduation. Children’s Theater So far, Schneider has been Eldora, IowaCareer-Oriented tasks will perform “The working hard to promote his include things such as 20 pts Contact McPherson College Mentor Hobbit” Saturday in service in order to get stu­ inform students of his pro­ attending career fairs, par­ Brown Auditorium. dents out in to the job mar­ gram and current joby ticipating in career-spon­ 30 pts Qualified Employer Referral The show will begin ket. opportunities. sored activities, securing an at 7:30 p.m. and Schneider has been The career services office internship and applying to 30 pts Career Plan admission will be encouraging students to has taken an active role so graduate school on time. $5. Convo credit is make appointments to meet far this year in helping stu­ “It’s a way to get people 40 pts Internship/Field Experience available for attend­ with him. He hopes to sit dents secure internships and motivated earlier rather than ing this event. down with each student prepare for tests such as the later,” Michael Schneider, individually to discuss their GRE. director of career services, 100 pts Program Organizer career goals. Schneider said the dorm said. Schneider said stu­ Sophomores In order to promote his competition is something dents have been responding 100 pts Job or Grad School Secure offered service he has sent out many that he has heard of other well, so far he has seen over scholarship campus-wide emails to colleges doing. ninety students. TBA Program Quality Points ■Sophomores are invited to apply for the Jack Cooke Correction New business manager "learning the Foundation Undergraduate The September Scholarship ropes" of small college environment 27 issue of the Program. These Spectator included a awards will be applied to the stu­ Shandi Schoming Hutchinson with a con­ “I love the job,” Green piece on renovations to Miller Library. In it, dent’s junior year, News Editor struction company where he said. “There are great peo­ and cannot exceed was most recently the direc­ ple here, not just in this it was stated that M.Clare Miller was $30,000 anually. Gaylon Green has been tor of finance. department, but everyone Sadie Miller’s sister. For information, named the new McPherson Green said that right now I’ve met has just been great. This is incorrect. M. contact Jonathan College business manager. his main goal is to learn the I really enjoy it.” Clare Miller, was, in Frye in Melhorn He took over the position on job, which, he feels, is a Green is living in fact, her husband. 212. Oct. 7. pretty formidable goal, as he Hutchinson and commuting. The Spectator Green graduated from is moving from working Eventually he may move to regrets any confu­ Wichita State University with a for-profit company to McPherson, but has not sion this may have with a degree in business the college, which is not- made any final decisions Green caused. administration. For the past 28 years he worked in for-profit. yet. Renovation of Templeton Hall library creates new offices; plans underway to make Templeton "student friendly"

Patrick Grass______“We’re doing this project woodworking class have SpectatorStaff on a basis of when we can built some of the bookcases Dedicated to technology, raise the funds,” Robert for Templeton. Templeton Hall was built in Vaughn, director of technol­ As well, the contractors 1976. Of course, in the 26 ogy, said. “Office space was who will do some of the years Templeton has served the next step.” future remodeling will use McPherson students, elec­ By remodeling the Templeton’s wood shop and trical codes and fire codes Templeton library, three tools. Bud Mounts, Roger have changed, carpets have more offices were created. Stout, Garrick Green and worn. Ironically, much of The library and its resources Robert Vaughn are responsi­ the restoration building were moved into the former ble for much of the con­ itself needed a restoration. electronics classroom. The struction. They worked on To ensure that every project began in the last two improving Templeton this square inch was utilized weeks of August, but is not summer and continue to aid during the renovation, a yet completed. Lights, in construction. consulting firm by the name wiring, ceilings and walls Other items remain on the of Performa Incorporated were all replaced and com­ list for the Templeton reno­ was contracted in the sum­ puter connections updated. vation. Air conditioning for mer of 2000 for a special To keep costs down on the the lab areas and a total assessment. Due to the addi­ renovation project of the reorganization of the shops tion of two new instructors, office spaces, as much work remain on the list. Robert photo by Laina McKellip Tim Bowers and Cullen as was possible was done in Vaughn says the idea is to Emmett Wemp, sr., Chico, Cali., looks at a book in the newly renovated Templeton Crosthwaite, Templeton house. Bud Mounts says “make it more student library. Faculty and staff in Templeton are working to make changes that will make needed more office space. that some students in his friendly.” Templeton more “student friendly.” When the library was remodeled, space was cleared for three new offices.