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February 10,1999 Bear"Voiceof the Boone Campus" Volume 27, Issue 9 Drawing on the past helps SAB look to the future SAB plans 1999-2000 budget

By Patrice Harson stricted account for peer tutoring as out- Hoone Campus Executive Dean Kriss not-so-enjoyable job of planning student Bear Facts Staff lined in Silberhorn's proposal. The mo- Philips said, "I think SAB funds be~ng events--the SAB carries great responsi- tion carried, and according to Boone used for tutoring is a legitimate use of bility. The SAB cannot function suc- When college students go through the Campus bookkeeper Vicki Lauzon, the funds; however, if the SAB wants to use cesstully without the active involvement SAB election process, they must take a $1,000 will be put into a separate ac- their funds for some other appropriate of each member, and each SAB's effec- serious approach, realizing that the time count and used during the 1999 Spring student activity, that's their choice." tiveness is determined by the board's invested in serving on the SAB is their and Summer semesters to fund peer tu- Despite motions made by both the ability to communicate objectives well to own time. Unlike other politicians, tors not paid under the College Work 1997-98 SAB and the current SAB, the study body, administration, faculty there's no paycheck--no pomp and cir- Study Program. $558.02 in SAB funds were spent during and staff. cumstance--only the satisfaction gained In regard to the distribution and ex- the current school year to support the Over the next several weeks, the SAB from representing their student body, penditure of student activity funds, Aca- AAC Fall Semester peer-tutoring pro- will be working on their proposed 1999- faculty, staff and administration to the demic Adviser and former SAB adviser gram. This expenditure was not ap- 2000 budget. SAB adviser Terry Jami- best of their ability. George Silberhorn said, "It's got to be proved by the SAB, and although the le- eson sent an e-mail February 3 to all SAB members, however, are not done for the benefit of the most students gality of this expenditure may be unclear DMACC faculty. Jamieson said, "The alone in their responsibility--they need possible-after all, that's why we're to some, Philips said that he had no pre- faculty must submit a letter to the SAB the guidance and support of their student here." vious knowledge concerning the SABs' requesting funds and giving a brief ex- body. No club on campus appreciates Although Silberhorn was not the motions not to support the AAC peer- planation as to what (the funds) will be this responsibility more than the business SAB adviser when 1997-98 SAB Presi- tutoring program. Philips also said that used for. The budget requests are due organization, Phi Beta Lambda. PBL dent Kara Jensen (Kennedy) was in of- since past SAB's supported AAC peer February 17." members regularly attend SAB meetings, fice, as an observer, he said, "Kara was a tutoring, "signing-off' on this SAB ex- "The SAB needs to prioritize," con- not because they need funding or want to hard-working individual. Balancing a penditure was "not unusual." tinued Jamieson, "and 1 like to believe register a complaint, but rather to support personal life while enrolled full-time in From what some consider the mun- they can exercise the wisdom necessary the campus that allows them to receive a the nursing program, Jensen (Kennedy) dane task of taking accurate meeting to allocate the funds appropriately." quality education while enjoying the volunteered her time to Nursing Students minutes--to the planning of the SAB (Continued on page 10) college experience in the process. United in addition to serving as SAB budget--to the sometimes eniovable and when ;he SAB lost its major student president, and I think she did a terrific organizer for last week's Homecoming job." Silberhorn also described the celebration, PBL members stepped in-- 1996-97 SAB President, Theresa John- volunteering their time and effort to the son, as "hard-working and honest." Both event. When PBL members heard that former SAB presidents, according to Sil- the Boone Campus Academic Achieve- berhorn, "approached their position ment Center was in need of additional openly and with enthusiasm." funding to pay for peer tutors, they "There's no way a student govern- added a flower sale to their already or- ment president can mismanage or misap- ganized bake sale and made the decision propriate SAB funds," continued Silber- to donate the entire proceeds to the AAC. horn. "Appropriation of funds must be PBL members Marie Dostal and done with the approval of the SAB ad- Nikki Scott talked of this generosity viser and with the further approval of the modestly, saying, "We heard the AAC business office and the executive dean's was having some difficulties financing office." the peer-tutoring program. The AAC The SAB is, however, deeply in- provides assistance for students helping volved in the decision-making process students, and, in return, we thought we'd concerning the current expenditure of do something nice for them. We (the student activity fees and in formulating a PBL) just thought we'd help them out." budget for their predecessors. Those Assistance in formulating a positive crucial decisions must be recorded accu- college experience is a collaborative ef- rately to be of any benefit to Campus fort and cannot be accomplished by stu- administration and future SAB's. Both dent clubs nor student government alone. last year's SAB and the current SAB Jinny Silberhorn, Director ofthe AAC, passed motions not to use student activ- wrote a proposal to the Boone Campus ity funds to support Boone Campus peer Foundation requesting funding for peer tutors, and the fact that these motions tutors. After review, a motion was made were not ~~mmuni~a~ed photo by Jen Kovach put the Students in Judy Hauser's Humanities through the Arts (L lo R) ~~~t E ~ clint~ ~h~,,,~~~ , by member Jeannine Schaub to provide AAC's Spring Semester Peer tutoring and Coty Hohanshelt watch as Ames artist Jo Myers-WsLer demonstrates watercolor up to $1,000 from the board's unre- program in jeopardy. technique. Page 2 Opinion February 10,1999

By L. Lane By Bob Eschliman

Valentine's Day telling the girl she's worth it. You don't Remember last Valentine's Day when have to go to great lengths, just be differ- Well, another two weeks have gone here. you got your special girl a green bowling ent and at least remotely romantic. by, and it's time for me to stand upon the I could've just taken the ignorant by ball with your name inscribed on it? You Example concrete reinforced soapbox for yet an- choice route and say that I'm leaving here took her out to eat at "Big Bob's Belching A guy (who will remain anonymous, other incessant bantering. Which brings in a year, so why care? But that wouldn't Diner" and for some odd reason she we'll refer to him as "Larry") was dating me to my point. Sometimes I wonder if be helping the school or the students. So wasn't pleased? who is now his wife (we'll refer to her as you folks are really reading what I write I chose to write and to serve. Those days of ruined romance are over "Cheryl"). Larry had her over one Valen- here. I know I'm a bore and all that, but From the beginning, I have been told (not really though, because as soon as you tine's Day for dinner. He barbecued some of this stuff is important to think that doing both is in conflict with one fllink you know what the girl wants, she'll hamburgers. but shaped the patties like about. another. I want to know why. Isn't change her mind.) 1 will commend you hearts and put ketchup on them to make In my humble opinion, the only thing writing the news serving the people? If it guys for your gallant efforts, even though them red. Cheryl thought it was very worse than ignorance is ignorance by isn't, then why does anyone do it? you're a little off base, at least you try. thoughtful and sweet of him and still talks choice. How many people would let a I wonder if the former inmate who was The Wrong Idea about it almost fourteen years later. blind man hop in their car and drive it freed after nearly going to the death You see, many guys think that on Val- So what should you do? Since I am through a forest? Okay, so a car can't chamber for a crime he didn't commit is entine's Day you should just take the girl- such a compassionate and wonderful per- usually drive through a forest, but I think thankful to the Northwestern University friend out to eat and supply her with flow- son (and did I mention humble?) 1 took you get the point. The car isn't going to journalism students who cared enough to ers and chocolates. That's fine if you're the time to talk to other girls and ask them come back in one piece, unless he's dis- investigate further and cleared his name. just there to meet the requirements of be- what they wanted for Valentine's Day. playing one of his three miracles for That's a no-brainer, but what if they ing a boyfriend (which to the girl is not I've comprised a top ten list from their sainthood. chose to be ignorant by choice? He'd be satisfactory because she's looking for answers. So why am I using such a stupid anal- dead today. Prince Charniing, whom you will never Top Ten List of Things to do for your ogy? Think about it. Ignorance by Ignorance is not bliss. I'm sure any- be.) Should you desire to be more than Babe on St. V's Day choice is like driving a car through the one who has read George Orwell's 1984 just an average, run-of-the-mill, date, you 10. An evening of board games (or forest while blind. Now, no one would (and I don't think there's many who ha- need to take that extra step and actually cards) and laughter. ever even think of handing over their car ven't) has seen what happens when a so- spend some time on her. The upside of 9. A long walk together. like that, but they wouldn't think twice ciety becomes completely complacent this method is that, not only do you melt 8. Take her out to dinner at the same about flipping channels when the evening and ignorant of the world around them. the girl's heart (if done correctly; I wish place you had your first date, then rent her news comes on, or not bothering to read When you don't know any better, you you luck ...you'll need it), but it will favorite film and watch it together. the newspaper. tend to do whatever everyone else is do- probably cost you less. It's true though, 7. A letter describing why you love her So now you're asking why I'm talking ing. When we were younger, most of us the idea of flowers has been around since and revealing her positive attributes. about ignorance by choice. Two weeks can remember wanting to be like the the garden of Eden where Adam gave Eve 6. A unique gift expressing your love ago, Homecoming was taking place on older kids. We looked up to them as a a bunch of wildflowers. Don't get me (i.e., the box of paper hearts with "I love our campus. There was a dance planned person to be like. And sometimes they wrong.. it was romantic and sweet then, you" written on them) for Friday night. used that against us. and was for quite some time after; but six 5. Scavenger hunt with creative gifts For twenty-five of us, the night was How many times have we done thousand years later the idea is getting along the way. (A single flower would be incredibly fun. For most of the other something (that later we regretted or at old. acceptable as one of the gifts. You have 1075 students who didn't go, all I can say least shouldn't have done) that an older The "Thing to Do" to understand-- flowers are good, but they is that it sucks to be you. I asked a few sibling or cousin told us to do and we did, Girls today would rather have their just have to be used correctly.) students who didn't go to the dance why simply because we didn't know any bet- special guy do something original and 4. Write her a poem. they weren't there. ter? I'd say all of us remember some- unique. The fact that the guy spent time 3. Sing her a song (This is for the musi- Most of them said it was because they thing like that. planning something special and took time cally inclined. If you're not musically didn't know about it until the last minute, It all comes down to TANSTAAFL to actually do it, will mean so much more talented don't try this one...it will most or some other lame excuse. How could again. Everything has a price. Disobedi- than the dozen roses. What's "something likely have the opposite effect that you're they not have known about the dance? It ence brings punishment. People who special" you ask? Making dinner, com- desiring). was talked about by our SAB for months insist on being ignorant by choice get posing a poem or song, cutting out a hun- 2. An evening of intimate discussion. before the actual date and printed in every used. Politicians do it everyday. dred paper hearts and writing "1 love you" 1. A candlelight dinner made by you. issue of the Bear Facts. I'll tell you So, in conclusion, wake up! Smell the on each one. How is that last one special? This does NOT mean McDonald's drive why.. .ignorance by choice. coffee -- it's burning. When you know Let me ask you a question to help you through! (Also note-- here it would be Have I hurt your feelings? Have I what is going on around you, you'll start understand: have you ever sat down and permissible for a single rose laid by the made you mad? If the answer is yes, you to care, too. If one person reads this and cut a hundred paper hearts out of paper dinner plate or in a vase). aren't the person I'm talking to. Because decides to be more informed, I've done and timed it? Believe me, it's not a five- For the married folks there are ideas the person I'm talking to is still off in La- my job. Take care, and have a great Val- minute deal. such as full-body massages or bubble La Land. entine's Day. Time signifies something. You're baths for two. So if there's no hope of -nettinn - to the As you guys can see, there's millions ignorant by choice crowd, why am I go- of original things that you could do to ing off like this? It's because I care. I melt your love's heart, you just need to care about this school. I care about the put time and effort into it. No matter what faculty and staff here. And most impor- you do, though, you probably won't melt tantly, I care about the students and their her heart because it takes a rare gem to do quality of life here. that...sorry, guys! You guys that don't I write for the Bear Facts not only have a romantic bone in your body and because I enjoy it, but also because I care aren't even going to waste your time try- that the student body of this campus is ing, you could at least put the toilet seat informed. I became a member of our down for the day! campus SAB because I care about this campus and the future for the students Boone Campus News February 10,1999 #g meets to discuss district meeting

By Patrice Harson Bear Facts Staff It's the law

By Patrice Harson In a meeting held February 3, the An average of 35-40 people are par- DMACC campuses on how to offer Bear Facts Staff DMACC Boone Campus Student Action ticipating in open gym and aerobic quality student activities on a low Board heard from SAB adviser Terry classes offered by the Boone Campus budget. The feasibility of pooling Boone Throughout the state, throughout the Jamieson that there were "misunder- athletic Department. Aerobic classes Campus resources with other DMACC standings" among some faculty members county, throughout the city of Boone, are being moved to Tuesday and Thurs- campuses to employ speakers or other there are approved parking spaces for the concerning the number of appearances day at 5:30 p.m. while open gym remains entertainers who would appear on one or that each Boone Campus club receiving handicapped, including spaces reserved on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Seven people more campuses was also discussed. on the DMACC Boone Canpus parking SAB funds is required to make. have signed up for these free exercise Following comments made by SAB This confusion began after the board lot. classes, and Jamieson stated that more member Kari Hull that the board should "We are in the city limits of Boonel" gave its approval to SAB President Bob students have expressed interest in these not proceed without investigating inter- said Executive Dean Kriss Philips, "and Eschliman on December 2 to send a cor- classes. Although enough students est, Eschliman stated that he will e-mail the Boone Police can and, as recently as dial reminder to club advisers, insisting showed up for open gym to divide into Morlan to question intercampus interest last week, have issued parking citations that each Campus club send a delegate or three intramural basketball teams, only and will report his findings to the board on the Boone Campus." a written report once a month updating two students signed up for coed volley- at the next meeting. Philips' message is simple: "Unless the board on how allotted SAB funds are ball. Jamieson stated that he has not Members attending were Jen Kovach, you have a state-issued handicapped spent. Jamieson said, "I think that there given up on the coed volleyball idea and Eschliman, Hull, Marsh, and non-voting parking sticker, I would advise you not was a general consensus among faculty continues to offer this program to inter- students Nancy Thomas (PBL represen- to park in these areas. Fines for parking that if you came and made that presenta- ested students. tative) and Heather Rasmussen (NSU in these areas are $100 plus court cost tion (to the SAB) you did not have to The SAB went into closed session to representative). The SAB meets each and surcharges." No parking areas on keep making the same presentation discuss current SAB funding, the 1999- Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. in the Courter the Boone Campus are also under the ju- monthly. That's the way I understood it, 2000 SAB budget and matters concern- Center. Meetings are open to the pubic risdiction of the Boone Police Depart- because I've only made one presentation ment. ing the SAB members' responsibilities in and all students, as well as faculty and for athletics." Jamieson then suggested Philips appreciates the fact that most relation to the proposed budget. staff. that the board discuss the matter in people don't park in the handicapped The board returned to regular session greater detail under closed session. spaces without a handicapped parking and discussed the possibility of meeting The Homecoming dance held January Auditions held for sticker, even when pressed for time. with other student government organiza- When in a huny and searching for a 29 was attended by approximately 35 tions from the DMACC Ankeny, Carroll, students. faculty and staff. Jamieson said Irt 25 Words or-Death place to park, students, faculty and staff Newton and Urban campuses. Eschli- that the SAB spent approximately $50 on need to remember that the Boone Cam- man received an e-mail from Carroll By: Hilary Gaumer pus parking lot nowhere compares in size decorations and $300 for the disc jockey Campus SAB adviser JoAnn Morlan totaling approximately $350 spent on the Bear Facts Staff to parking lots at, for example, the Ank- supporting Eschliman's idea of holding a eny Campus or at Iowa State University. event. In addition, SAB provided free district seminar to discuss various issues Boone Campus Building and Grounds pizza to the student body during lunch on Once again it is time for the theatre affecting student government organiza- departments' spring production. This Supervisor Gary Johnson said, "There the Friday of Homecoming at a cost of tions from all five campuses. According are both state and federal guidelines that $420. Jamieson stated that any money semester, director Kay Mueller has to Jamieson, an all-campus student gov- chosen a three-act, mystery-comedy determine our handicapped parking re- spent over the SAB's budget for this ernment seminar was held three years quirements, and we will continue to homecoming event (approximately $40) titled In 25 Words- Or Death. The play is ago and very few students attended. about how the six winners of the Foam- honor those guidelines. will be paid from athletic department SAB member Wade Marsh supported the X soap company's contest spend their funds. Although Jamieson said that the seminar idea stating that "unity" would authentic colonial Thanksgiving on the dance was a worthwhile event, Jamieson be a topic worth discussing with other very spot the pilgrims feasted. Of added, "I wouldn't say that we can con- Romantic Readings continued DMACC campuses. course, there is the usual murder, from page 12 tinue to spend $300 for a disc jockey if Eschliman introduced the possibility mystery and mayhem and even a little all that attend are 35 people." of receiving-. input from the other romance. labeled "Erotic," you might find Auditions were held on Monday enjoyable, but This is My Beloved, by February 8 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Walter Benton, has been special to me Buy someone special the perfect Valentine Ten people attended the audition for the ever since my father handed it to me six-woman, five-man show. Parts will saying, "Read this. It's how a man loves while supporting be posted, at the latest, Thursday, a woman." My father also recommended February 11 by 3 p.m. on the door of Henry Miller's novels, Tropic of Cancer, room 132. The cast will begin rehearsals and Tropic of Capricorn, but I found that evening. Keep your eye out for them way too raunchy and was not able further details on the show's progress in to enjoy them myself. Boone Campus Peer Tutors the~~r~acts. The list could be endless, but I will not add much to this sampling. You may Phi Beta Lambda Sandwiches Dinners Catering for 25-500 select starlit or candlelit venues for your reading. You may choose to read before, during, or after a sumptuous meal. You Flower Sale may decide to read during moonlit drive, or while enjoying a private spa. I suggest you take turns reading to each Friday, February 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 112 Hayward Ames other, and I will add one last poem to the Hallway leading to Courter Center list. "Beloved Infidel," was written by 1 Proceeds donated to the Academic Achievement Center 292-1670 another English professor whose classes Dine In Carry Out Service 1 enjoyed, Dean Young. You can find it Students helping students help themselves on-Sat 11 - 9p.m. in the collection by the same name. I I Happy Valentine's Day. To den-% Bobbadee bobbadoo Love 3.M. To MOMMY, WILLYOU BE MYVALENTINE? LOVE,DEVINAND DADDY GAS Be My Valentine! HAPPYVALENX~NE~S DAY KIM Vicki, oh, Vicki JAS Student Finances can be so trickv Confusing and just plain icky But you make it cornprehensiblc Intelligible and bearable Vicki, oh. Vicki What you do is quite co~nmendable

Stephie: Love, Grandpa

To: N.B. A.G From: M.C. THANKS FOR BEING THERE M.C. To the Crew...Luv ya! -Mike

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AMY, Wish you were here, Happy My chest is sagging Valent~ne'sDay My GPA lagging $Haw Mintsh~y LOVE. I have no wealth to share CHAD PBI Mtmkrs ./ My eyesight is failing My hormones are wailing from your Uvisor, And my heart doesn't beat so fair lindo Plutatr ,, . Good gosh, this is reeling To Gary the janitor I don't sound so appealing Happy Valentine's Day But still you say that you care from your Three Favorite Girls.

And with each turning page and another sunrise I thank God for love's compromise...

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Happy Valentine's Day -Oneness- Jen, Missie Happy Valentine's Day! Jessi Page 6 Boone Campus News February 10,1999

b AAC TESTING CENTER Locate success in the AAC Rules & Regulations Contributed by Lisa Kahookele If you need to make up or retest exam, your instructor AAC Instructor may ask you to go to the testing center located in the People who have the desire to succeed, tutors are accounting, calculus, physics, AAC -Room 102. The hours for the testing center are-- strong and weak students alike, use the and chemistry. There is no charge for Academic Achievement Center, located in any tutoring. Room 102, which offers a variety of The AAC also helps the community. Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. services to students, as well as the Boone High school students take courses through 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. community. the AAC to help them get a diploma ei- Friday The service that students are most fa- ther through their high schools or miliar with is the makeup-test service. DMACC. The AAC staff members also Tests are not given during school breaks. Instructors may leave exams that the stu- assist people who want to get a GED -- dents have missed in the AAC. All the just like Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, student needs is to know the name of their and Dave Thomas of "Wendy's" restau- You should also be aware of the following facts: instructor and to bring photo ID. rant chain. Another service to help students suc- The AAC also has computers and a ceed in their education is the free tutoring printer available, as well as specialty 1. You must have a picture ID. service. English and math instructors are software for brush-up in specific areas. available at various hours, but peer tutors The AAC offers these services and more 2. Know your instructor's last name and the class are also available for one-on-one assis- for those who want to do well, no matier name. tance. A few of the courses that often use what their educationalhistory is. 3. Ask your instructor when the test will be on file in the testing center. 4. No bookbags, notebooks, calculators will be allowed in the testing room unless instructor has given written approval. 5. Tests will not be given if there is not adequate time before the test center closes. Give yourself at least one hour unless your instructor tells you differently. 6. Your test will be returned to your instructor by Volunteer tutors needed AAC staff. DMACC BoonMome adults in Boone County struggle with simple tasks like This is a very beneficial service offered by DMACC, so reading street signs, filling out applica- tion forms and helping their children use it wisely! with homework assignments. To help combat this problem, the Adult Literacy Program of Des Moines Area Cornmu- Maternity Lending Closet nity College is looking for volunteers & Free Infant Items * with day time hours available to work with adult learners in basic reading, Friendship & Emotional writing and English speaking skills. A training will be held for interested Medical & Legal ~enlse'8ravdrd people from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Satur- Owner day, February 27 in Room 128 on the DMACC Boone Campus, 1125 Hancock Material Resources 805 gthSt. Drive. If you have questions or are in- Community Referrals terested in attending, please contact Crisis Hotline Boone, lowa 50036 Jeanne Roth at the Boone Campus at 509 Story Sb@t 515432.2023 432-5096, or Lanetie Van, 1-800-362- (515) 432-2881 2127, ext. 6863 on the Ankeny Campus. Boone, lowa 50036. 800.820 2028 , Pre-registration is required. Please plan .- on bringing a sack lunch. --, - ' FAX (5 15);-432-5736 Carlson BOONE Wagonlit BANK Travel" &TRUST CO. MODERN APPLIANCE & TV llCCl "Doingit allfor god" Sales & Service Boone Travel Agency, Inc. 1168thSt. 1326S.Slory 6 l I Story Street I Home of Whir/pood RG4 and Klrchen Aid EQUAL HOUSING BOO^^, [A Boone, [A HEMHR I Boone, Iowa 50036-2833 L t N D E R 5151432-6200 5151432-2602 F D I c LON MALONE 802 gthStreet (5 15) 432-8033 (800) 798-8033 www.boonebankiowa.com Boone, Iowa 50036 Fas (5 15) 432-8035

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Nine Boone calnpus stutlents attended the Icgiciati\.e conference: (lett to r~gllttNc;~ly Bcss, Bob Esrhlilnan, Iiillary Gaumer, April Gunder~on,Jarct Rlorlan, Jell Kovacl~,J;ly Cue, Zach Evans, and Brent Wcst. Boone campus students attend legislative seminar Students on hand to witness Governor's budget unveiling By Zach Evans Bear Facts Staff

Newly-elected governor, Tom Vilsack, presents his new budget to the House and the Sen- Nine Boone Campus students re- spective committees on education. ate. Nine Boone Campus students were on hand to witness Vilsack's budget unveiling, as cently returned from a seminar in Des Senator Gronstal is the minority leader well over a hundred other community college students and advisors. Moines sponsored by the Iowa Asso- of the Senate, and Representative ciation of Community College Trustees. Schrader is the minority leader of the The seminar concentrated on how House. When the speakers had con- Brass Quintet to perform community colleges fit into the educa- cluded, the students returned to their tional picture in Iowa. rooms. The conference featured several Several students and advisors were Saturday in Campus Theatre speakers, ranging from Dave Palmer, slightly upset with how the question and assistant to the president at DMACC, to answer session was conducted. "I think DMACC BOONE--The United States music students in clinics. Brent Siegrist, likely hture speaker of the students thought they were invited Air Force Heartland of America Band's The group's repertoire consists of the House. to be open, and when they were candid, Brass Quintet will present a concert on Classical, Jazz and standard Brass Quintet The conference featured its first they were told they weren't grateful and Saturday, February 20, at 2 p.m. in the music, showcasing their diversity. Each speakers Wednesday afternoon. Ted confusing the issues," said Jan LaVille, Boone Campus Theatre. The concert is member of the group is a soloist in his Stilwill, Executive Director of the Iowa Boone campus faculty member who at- free and open to the public. own right, and together they render a Department of Education was the first tended the conference. This chamber ensemble is composed of blend of tone, color, expression and to speak. Dave Palmer, head lobbyist Thursday morning began with break- brass players from the Concert Band. The traditional interpretations. for DMACC, Tim Wynes, lobbyist for fast at the Capitol. Following that, sev- Brass Quintet performs for military as Members of the Brass Quintet are Kirkwood CC, and Walter Junkins, pro- eral students lobbied their senators or well as civilian audiences in a number of Senior Airman Eric A. Knorr, trumpet; fessional lobbyist as well as former gu- representatives, while other settled in to different settings around the community. Airman First Class Jennifer Bales, bernatorial candidate. All three speakers witness Governor Vilsack's budget Part of their mission is to aid recruiting by trumpet; Staff Sergeant Daniel R. Peichl, "coached" the students about how to speech at 10 AM. Brent West, Boone perfonning in schools and universities, horn: Master Sergeant Douglas A. Roe, present themselves during the lobbying campus student, said, "The conference often sharing their expertise with the trombone; and Senior Airman Douglas A. process. was a huge success, and a great way to Mattsey, tuba. After a short break, the attendees re- intermix with other community college tired for dinner, catered by the Savery-- faculty and students." a large buffet. After dinner, the evening Following the speech, the students FREE CONCERT program featured several high profile all piled into the van for the ride home. speakers. "Being someone who isn't interested in @b~0~UI~ET Senator Mike Gronstal, Senator politics at all, it was very reassuring to Mary Kramer, Senator John Kibbie, witness," said Jaret Morlan, Boone Saturday, February 20 Senator Donald Redfern, Representative campus student. "I was encouraged to Dave Schrader, Representative Brent see how seriously politicians take their Boone Campus Theatre Siegrist, and Representative Betty job of making Iowa a better place." 2 p.m. Grundberg all spoke to the students and advisors. Representative Grundberg and Senator Redfern are chairs of their re- Page 8 American Scene February 10,1999 The First Impeachment Historv affects

By Bob Eschliman Bear Facts Staff

With the current impeachment trial of Presidents in conflict with Congress via "talking heads," such as James Car- ratified by a 126 - 47 vote. Nine of the President Wiffiam Jefferson Clinton, Johnson and Congress, which was vile. articles involved the firing of Stanton. many Americans today get the feeling that controlled by a group of Northern Re- The Tenure of Office Act Clinton's impeachment, on the other the temperament of the times is meaner, publicans, known as the "Radical Repub- Johnson's speeches had little impact hand, took several weeks of debate over tawdrier, and more pessimistic than the licans," were in disagreement over plans on the outcome of the elections, as the only four articles of impeachment, after days of old: more partisan and less for Reconstruction. The Republicans Republicans soundly defeated the Demo- which only two were ratified by 228 - 206 statesmanlike. wanted to exact severe vengeance upon crats, and relations between the president and 22 1 - 2 12 votes. What a lot of Americans don't know is the Southern states, while Johnson wanted and Congress worsened. This battle What some people don't know is that that it was far worse I30 years ago. This to follow Lincoln's plan for Reconstruc- raged on until it came to a head in August Johnson's demeanor with members of American Scene will explore the im- tion, which called for the expedient inte- of 1867, when Johnson fired Edwin Congress had been downright ugly at peachment of Andrew Johnson and how it gration of Southern states back into the Stanton, a Radical Republican and Sec- times. Clinton's alleged defiance of the has affected the impeachment of Clinton. Union. retary of War, while Congress was ad- law pales to Johnson by comparison. A familiar scene journed. Johnson antagonized key lawmakers, Following one of the greatest tragedies Many members of Congress sug- But the Tenure of Office Act declared and on one occasion, he spit into the hat of American history, the Presidency of gested that Johnson had been corre- that any officeholder of presidential ap- of a Senator during an argument. His attitudes on race were far more damning the United States was clearly in question. sponding with the Confederacy dur- pointment and Senate confirmation could only be removed by Senate approval. than Clinton's on sex. In one statement, Facing a Republican-dominated Con- ing the war, and that he might have gress, a Democrat president stood before Five months later, when Congress recon- he said, "This is a country for white men, even had a part in the assassination vened, the Senate refused to confirm the and by God, as long as I am president, it the full Senate, impeached for violating of Lincoln, as Booth's diary had the laws of the United States. firing. shall be a government for white men." If this sounds familiar, it's because eighteen pages missing. Unwavering, Johnson again tried to Trial by Senate there are few differences in the impeach- fire Stanton on February 21, 1868, but The trial in the Senate began on March ment trials of 1868 and 1999 and the But the plans implemented by Johnson Stanton barricaded himself in his office. 4, 1868, and lasted for 48 days. 36 votes similarities are almost striking. resulted in many of the "Jim Crow" laws were required for conviction and removal that were finally abolished during the from office. Chief Justice of the Supreme civil rights era of the 1960's. Court Salmon Chase presided over the While there isn't any particular issue trial. to which the Republicans today fight with Clinton, there hasn't been much agree- ~G~itefhelack of television talk ment between Congress and the president. shows and 24-hour news channels, Political conflicts intensify the politicians still had quite a knack Johnson's policies angered many for arandstanding to the uublic. members of Congress, especially the Radical Republicans, who saw the poli- All of Washington's society turned cies as treasonous. Many members of Congress suggested that Johnson had out, with thousands of spectators in and been corresponding with the Confederacy around the Capitol. Johnson's attorney, Henry Stanberry, argued that the presi- during the war, and that he might have dent's actions were not illegal, but merely even had a part in the assassination of a test of the legality of an unconstitutional Lincoln, as Booth's diary had eighteen pages missing. law. Today, the number of spectators actu- Clinton's conflicts with some members William Jefferson Clinton ally in the Senate Chamber has been lim- of Congress came about from what they Andrew Johnson 4ZndPresident ited substantially. However, the entire perceived as personal and professional 17th President world has been allowed to watch the pro- improprieties. Depending on the extrem- Quick to judgement? ceedings via the media. In 1868, the president was Andrew ism of his critics, he's even been accused Many pundits today complain that the Clinton's team of Ia,wyers is arguing Johnson, Seventeenth President of the of having a hand in a murder of his own. House of Representatives was being too that while Clinton misled the public, he United States, a Democrat from Tennes- Johnson went on a cross-country quick to pass judgment on Clinton's ac- didn't really lie under oath or attempt to see. He became president on April 15, speaking tour prior to the mid-term elec- tions, yet in 1868, Stanton's friends in obstruct justice. They are also arguing 1865, after the assassination of Abraham tions, defending his actions, and de- Congress passed a resolution of im- the proportionality of his alleged perjury, Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. John- nouncing the Radical Republicans. peachment within 24 hours of the firing. by saying that no prosecutor would try son's first immediate crisis: how to d2al Clinton has used the media in a similar Finally, on February 24, 1868, eleven charging a person with perjury in the with the Confederate states that had re- manner, striking points with the electorate articles of impeachment were drafted and same case. belled. in his State of the Union addresses and Page 9 American Scene February 10,1999 present, future

Despite the lack of television talk In the end, 35 Senators, all Republi- placed war hero Ulysses Grant into the some historians, that today the public shows and 24-hour news channels, the cans, cast votes for conviction. All Oval Office. fears the remedy for wrongdoing by the politicians still had quite a knack for twelve Democrats and seven conservative Johnson's tribute president more than the wrongdoing it- grandstanding to the public. In a quote to Republicans voted against conviction. Although it seemed that the Republi- self. the New York Times, (future president) Over the next couple of weeks, more de- cans took the impeachment of Johnson The word "impeachment" now carries James Garfield commented, "This trial bates led to two more votes. Both ended personally, things looked a lot different the connotation of being a punishment, has developed, in the most remarkable with exactly the same vote tally. after his acquittal. Johnson returned to rather than a process. A relatively unin- manner, the insane love of speaking In Clinton's case, the writing appears the Senate chamber in 1874, this time as a formed public is scared to think what will among public men ...we have been wad- to be on the wall. Most of the Senate has Senator. happen if the chief executive is removed ing knee-deep in words, words, words been seen on news shows explaining that But his tenure was brief. Suffering from office. and are but little more than half across the while they are still being impartial, they from a stroke four months after taking By the end of this week, the world turbid stream." are on one side or the other about the office, he died on July 31, 1875. Re- should know the fate of William Jefferson A political witch-hunt? case. Based on the statements that have markably, the entire Senate, including Clinton, Forty-second President of the Democrats and a few moderate Re- been made, it's become fairly apparent members who had voted for his convic- United States. After secret deliberations, publicans today say that the investigation that Clinton has escaped removal from tion, remembered him warmly in a trib- the Senate is expected to have final state- of President Clinton has been a political office. ute. ments from each Senator, followed by the witch-hunt. The impeachment of John- Johnson survived his own impeach- The Historical Consequences final roll-call vote on conviction or ac- son, however, came about after an ex- ment, but only remained in office for an- The actions of Congress in 1868 made quittal. haustive search into every facet of the other ten months. In the following elec- today's proceedings seem almost glacially Despite a nearly foregone conclusion, president's personal life. tion, he failed to get the Democratic lethargic. The first impeachment of the the world will sit anxiously and breath- nomination, and the Republicans easily president has been so misrepresented by lessly, just as it did in 1868. Johnson survived his own impeach- ment, but only remained in office for another ten months. In the follo wing election, he failed to get the Demo- cratic nomination, and the Republi- cans easily placed war hero Ulysses Grant into the Oval Office.

The allegations against Clinton came to fruition after it was discovered that the president might have been involved in an illegal land deal. Following the discov- ery, Clinton's own Attorney General authorized an investigation into his per- sonal life. The Senate's vote On May 16, 1868, the Senate con-

vened for a vote. Johnson did not attend. , House member George Julian, an Indiana Republican, described the drama of the Senate Chamber, as the votes were cast: "An indescribable anxiety was written on every face. Some of the members of the House near me grew pale and sick under the burden of suspense. Such stillness prevailed that the breathing in the galler- ies could be heard at the announcement of each Senator's voice. This was quite no- ticeable when any of the doubtful Sena- tors voted, the people holding their breath as the words 'guilty' or 'not guilty' were pronounced." all 48 days of the Johnson impeachment trial. Several hundred tikets were made for the spectators of the trial. This illustration of the Sen- ate trial was published in Harper's Weekly as part of their coverage of the events of the Johnson impeachment. Page 10 Opinion February 10,1999

Romance and Candlelight She's All Thul, Miramax's newest teen Prinze Jr., portrayed his character with retro film, ends up proving that it is not all style and charisma that obviously im- that. This highly over-rated film. easily pressed the girl he was after and the mil- Y won over the target audience of young lions of girls who go to this movie to see By Olivia Hoff teenage girls, but left those who wished him. Bear Facts Staff for substance with nothing. Credit must also go to the leading lady, it's a very common story done many Rachel Leigh Cook. She was excellcnt in The sweet scent of flowers has filled the real, linen tablecloth. times, with many differcnt settings, and showing the sweetness under a hard rock air and there's chocolate on everyone's The lounge is decorated in a very dif- various different actors and styles. It's shell caused by years of torment. Unfor- breath. Valentine's Day is upon us. ferent style. The walls are covered with been a musical, a classic, a flop, and a box tunately, she was likeable and beautiful You've found the perfect card-sweet, framed black and white photos. The office smash; in my humble opinion, this before her "glamorous makeover". She but not too sappy. You've found the per- whole atmosphere of the lounge is dif- film fits into one of those categories - was very believable, and was very good in fect box of candy-your significant ferent, because of the pictures. It's not flop. portraying her with emotion. other's favorites (no coconut). The only quite as romantic, but still very sophisti- thing lcft is finding a place to eat. cated. You've saved up some cash and you My server was very polite and had want the night to be absolutely perfect, everything I needed before I needed it, whatcver the cost. and while she was serving me, she didn't In '~nticipationof the upcoming holi- hover and make me feel uncon~fortable. day, I went In search of the perfect Val- The food was excellcnt. The menu entine's Day dinner. I found it! Hidden offers quite a variety, from soups and in the streets of downtown Ames, there is salads, to steak and assorted pastas. You a little restaurant called Aunl Maude's. may find, as 1 did, that their servings are You may have to dig a little deeper into worth the extra cash you have to shell your wallet, but the setting is perfect! out for it, as they are tasty andplentiful. around great guy. He's not only student You walk in under a canopied en- Aunt Maude's has a very romantic council president, but he's also the home- These two and a wonderful supporting trance and the host/hostess seats you in setting (if you eat in the dining room), cpming king, future prom king, captain of cast are a definite strong point. But then either the dining room, or the lounge one that would be perfect for that Valen- the soccer team, and boyfriend to the most comes the bad stuff. The filmography was (beware smokers, as smoking is forbid- tine's Day dinner. If Aunr hlaude's beautiful, popular, and unbearable girl in mediocre and it seemed to go for the lame den in the dining room). The dining sounds like the kind of restaurant you're school, Taylor Vaughan. ~okescontinuing with its attempt to win room is done up with an elaborate dCcor. looking for, head down to Main Street in Taylor spent her spring break at the over a young audience. It also crossed the There are paintings of people everywhere Ames. The restaurant is located on the beach for MTV's spring break beach line in one scene where Prinze makes two on the walls (they look like something north side of Main Street near Grand party, where she meets Brock Hudson, bullies eat a piece of pizza that they taken off the walls of a castle) and live Avenue. Have a delicious Valentine's Portrayed by Matthew Lilliard (Scream). placed their own pubic hair on. plants hanging from the ceiling. Every Day. ~Brockis an egotistical TV star of MTV's If it is not already obvious, the story table had a candle glowing on it and a ;"The Real World". was unpredictable and overdone. As with f' Heartbroken, Zach makes the claim the other movies, it's the same movie with ithat he could turn any girl in the school different lingo. Laney at one point says "I 'into the prom queen. His best friend Dean feel like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, Letter to the Editor ' Sampson, played by Paul Walker (Varsity only without the whole hooker thing." Blues) makes a bet with him that he can't. Well Laney, there is an easy explanation Thinking he has the contest in the bag, for that, you're playing Julia Roberts, only I am replying to the article about dropping women's basketball (Bear Facts, Jan Dean chooses misfit Laney Boggs, well without the whole hooker thing. 27). As a sophomore on that team, I would like to give a personal view of what has ! played by Rachael Leigh Cook (Tom and In closing I'll say this, the movie has happened and what the future may hold.

' Huck). some entertaining scenes, and some well It all started last year. One of the obstacles from last year was that we had a part- : Through his wooing her and his mak- done sequences. But it just seems to drag. time coach who resigned after the season. This left us in jeopardy as to whom we i ing her popular and beautiful, he finds This movie is definitely rent-able, or even would have for a coach the 1998-99 basketball season. Because it was important to ' himself falling for her. despite his original worth a few dollars, and gets a very high know who my coach would be for this season, I kept in contact with Terry Jamieson ; intentions. If you take away the names of flick*. over the past summer. Nothing was resolved until July, the end of the recruiting sea- ; the characters, 1 just described twenty son. By this time many other athletes had made their decisions to go to a school with a i movies. *Ratings System full-time coach. This is important to some athletes. Coach Jamieson took the job. As 1 This movie does have its strong A Film: everything you could ask for, your an athlete, you want your coach to be at the gym when you need help. Why did this general five star movie. points, but they are strongly overpowered individual take on TWO full time jobs of basketball coaching along with the job of A Movie: it's good and worth your time, but , by the bad points. The good points defi- athletic director? In my opinion, the administration took their time hiring a coach. .. nitely circle around the actors. In this nothing amazing. I didn't know what this season would bring until we all met. For the first meeting, common OF a story, it was refreshing to A Flick: nothing to get excited about, rent maybe, but don't waste your time. we had eight women! A few weeks into the practices we gained another player. We .see a leading man that is actually likeable. were all excited to actually have nine. The conference was tough. We took hard hits by bigger colleges whose recruiting started last year. This makes a big difference. I'm 1999-2000 Budget sure if Coach Jamieson knew that he would end up taking the job, and not knowing from page 1 until the last minute, that we would've had a team of 15 players. The last I knew, the administration was looking for a coach for next season. I just Unlike other campus accounts, un- to understand that for an organization to hope that there is a women's team for those who love the sport of basketball. used SAB funds can be held over from sit on a lot of money hurts another or- I guess my point here is that this year's season has no one to blame. If our women's year to year. Jamieson said that some ganization," said Jamieson. Administra- program would have had a coach of their own, things this year would have resulted Boone Campus clubs have large amounts tive policy dictates that the SAB budget differently. of SAB funds in their accounts and oth- for next year be officially approved by ers do not because they use the money the SAB adviser, the executive dean, Angie White yearly for expenses incurred. and, finally, the Board of Education. Boone Campus Sophomore "The SAB and the student- body need ., . .. . ,. . . . DMACC Boone Campus

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By Olivia Hoff Bear Facts staff

Jackie Lloyd, a student here on DMACC's Boone Campus, spent her winter break overseas. On January 17, Jackie left Des Moines and flew to Chicago. where she met her father. From Chicago the father and daughter flew roughly eight hours to the City of Love: Paris. France. Jackie and her father went to Paris to spend time with her grandparents for C'hristlnas. She was able to see many of her father's filnily members that she hadn't seen in years, or had not met at all. Jackie met an aunt and two of her photo by Rob Eschliman cousins for the first time ever. Aunts. Dan Bovenmyer, Jen Kovach, Laura Erb, and Jaret Morlan mock each other at the Home- coming dance. The dance drew about 35 people, mostly Boone Campus students on Friday, uncles, and cousins were not the only January 29. people Jackie saw. She also got to visit with her sister who is currently living in Paris. and her grandmother. Jackie stayed with her grandmother in Jackie Lloyd an apartment ten miles outside of Paris, in the town of Chaville. There she got a Romantic Reading the dance clubs in Paris. "It was taste of the language and the food. interesting to see what my generation By Mary Henson-Saunders Though Jackie spoke very little French does in other parts of the world," Jackie Contributing writer before leaving the country, by the end of said in remembrance of the nights on the the trip she was beginning to pick it up. dance floor. It has come to my attention that You may think that no one in the old She plans to take a French course next As if Paris wasn't enough, Jackie also Valentine's Day is approaching and that days was interested in sexy novels, but year. The food consisted of a lot of made a trip to Turkey over the winter some of you may be looking for new and every now and then one would come out seafood (much to Jackie's dismay--she break. Her and her family left the day unusual ways to celebrate the occasion. I that would be too risque to be printed in doesn't like seafood) but also hefty after Christmas for Istanbul. They spent would like to suggest something you the U.S. Lady Chatterly 's Lover, by D.H. portions of chicken (one of Jackie's four days with a tour group of twelve may not have considered: reading, yes Lawrence was one of these. Chapters I0 favorites) salads, and lots of bread found people. When asked if there was any reading. Before you run away shrieking, and 12 have some lovely parts, but you only in France. "I miss the bread the special reason for the trip, Jackie replied, "Get away, get away! We know you're will have to read the whole thing to find most," Jackie stated. "It was just another family get-together." an English teacher," remember that 1 the part where the gardener braids In Paris. she saw the usual sites, the While in Turkey, the family got to visit could have said writing and you haven't flowers in her pubic hair. Be sure to get Eiffel Tower and Le Louvre, but she the Masks. heard what 1 want you to read, yet. I a complete unexpurgated edition. didn't get a chance to tour any of them Jackie said that she would love to go think you'll find quite a few of the Speaking of illicit lover, rumor has it from the inside. Jackie got to ride back to Paris, if she ever gets the chance. passages I suggest are ones you weren't that two who have been hogging the through the tunnel where Princess Diana She really enjoyed seeing all of her allowed to read in high school. Where limelight lately-their initials are ML was killed. She also went to the hotel relatives together in the same place. And you choose to read them, and with and WJC-were reading Walt Whitman where Diana stayed before the fatal for all of the DMACC students who plan whom, I'll leave entirely to you to each other. I suggest they may have crash. to visit the City of Love, she offers this discretion. found "Song of Myself," of interest, On the weekends, Jackie spent time advice--beware the dogs and subway Let's begin with a short story especially verses 5 and 1 1. The rumors with her sister. The two girls went out to venders. recommended to me by my college that Walt Whitman himself was enjoying English professor in a recent letter: an illicit love affair of quite another "Wild Swans," by Alice Munro. It is a nature are true. story about a young girl who has a fling The love affairs in the novels That with the person seated next to her on a Night, by Alice McDermott and Love train. The encounter is brief, but Story, by Eric Segal end in marriage, but memorable, even to those of you who that doesn't make them lame by have been watching R rated movies since comparison. They are both set in the you were thirteen. As Tim, my college sixties, if you're interested in that retro professor, said, "the story is most easily business. found in her collection, The Beggar No Valentine's Day reading list Maid. (For those of you who wonder would be complete without numerous why I'm still accepting assignment from poems. For short, sparkling ones try my old teachers, I say, "Mind your own William Carlos Williams. He has some business.") that he wrote to his wife that are Advertisements for a new movie sent wonderful. Apparently she caught him me scurrying to my bookshelf to find dancing naked in front of the mirror a where I'd read about people floating time or two. If you're not interested in when they kissed. So Long, and Thanks married love read his "The Young for all the Fish, by Douglas Adams was Housewife." There are many collections the culprit. Is the movie based on Chapters 25 and 26? Read it and see what you think. Continued on page 14 Point - Counterpoint Has Professional Wrestling gone too far?

Josh Eilderts Jaret Morlan

Allow me to begin by stat~ngthat I am a huge wrestling fan. I've watched The world of professional wrestling existed even before television--it has both WCW and WWF for a few years now. and every Monday night I settle in grown and changed in many ways. The moves have become more dangerous, front of the television for three hours of hard-hitting staged action. As a result, the feuds and story lines have become more intense, and the wrestlers them- I've witnessed the evolution of the WWF. from sports entertainment to pop- selves have become more colorful and flashy. But the question tliat lias slowly culture smut. The WWF provides an entertaining program, but it has gone too come to front is. has professional wrestling gone too far? I say it hasn't, though far. 1 do see why it may seem that way. The WWF's content started plummeting a couple years ago, when billionaire Professional wrestling, though it has many factions. can be broken down 1-ed Turner created WCW and out-bid WWF owner Vince McMahon on ~ntotwo: The World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship several popular stars. McMahon couldn't compete financially, so he needed Wrestling (WCW). l'liough WWF and WCW aren't the only two in the world, something other than big names to draw an audience. He found his answer in they are the only two that are televised nationally It is, however, ~lnfairto say shock value. tliat professional wrestling as a whole lias gone too far without looking at these Pro wrestling has always used valets, and every week on WWF Monday two factions separately. Night Raw, viewers can tune in to see tlie federation's lovely women. These Of the two federations, WCW has proven itself to be the mild one. Its story women wear less and less every week, and now gratuitous panty shots and lines are tlie same now, as they would have been at its start. Tlie WCW wres- nipple slips are common. I11 my opinion, this doesn't exactly constitute family tlers use no vulgarity and are censored if they do. WCW is often the show that entertainment. is aimed towards younger viewers and families in general. Its long-time neme- The Undertaker, an exceptionally popular character, has taken a turn for the sis, WWF. is what has parerits and censors alike truly worried. worse. Tlie WWF is expanding on his evil nature, making him almost satanic. Within the past year, WWF lias displayed vulgarity, nudity, and brought up Several weeks ago on Raw, tlie 'Taker actually crucified another wrestler. moral issues that are often inappropriate for its usually young audience. In Another recent segment involved a dark ritual, wherein an evil priest slit his fact, one episode of WWF's Monday night program, WWF: RAW is WAR. in- wrist and dripped blood on an unconscious wrestler. That'll give Christians cluded such scenes has a wrestler mooning a fan, and another wrestler engaged everywhere a warm, fuzzy feeIing in their hearts. in liomosexual activity, the abuse of women, and the repeated display of tlie Stone Cold Steve Austin is easily the most popular wrestler in years. Stone middle finger-- not to mention the use of several profane words. One cliarac- cold is the master of the one finger salute, and sports a variety of colorful one ter, determined to rule the world, has begun rituals that could easily be inter- liners. He beats up his boss every week, and is an all around good guy. A preted as satanic. great hero for the kids to look up to. Why, after all this, do I feel that it hasn't gone too far? Because it seems to WWF boasts plenty of other wrestlers of note. Golddust is paid to act like a me that wrestling hasn't gone too far, but is trying to keep up. Everything homosexual. Val Venis' gig is that he's a porn star. Thankfully, last spring the mentioned above could be traced to other shows on television. In fact, a lot of federation got rid of the racist feud between "The Hart Foundation" (the the issues addressed on wrestling were stolen from other television shows or Canadian Patriots) and the "Nation of Domination" (the African-American movies. Tlie l~omosexualactivity shown on wrestling was very similar to the Extremists). movie The Crying Game. Tlie nudity and disrespect for the female sex can be 1 recognize that the WWF isn't going to change, as it is usually the highest viewed on such prime time dramas as NYPD Blue, and Silk Stalkings. As for rated program on basic cable. People watch every week because of the content, tlie vulgarity, well, that can be found on most any show, no matter how family and it is generally entertaining, if questionable. Much of the content would oriented. Many family sit-coms such as, The Simpsons, Friends, and Every- normally only be viewed on a premium cable channel, and there isn't even a body Loves Raymond, often use the same language. warning at the beginning of the program. So while we enjoy it, Monday Night Now my argument is not that all of this is okay, because it's not. But gener- Raw is inappropriate for a younger viewing audience. Would you let your ally attacking one program is wrong. You can't blame wrestling for the filth on eight year old watch this stuff? Stone Cold says "Hell no." television anymore than you can blame water pollution for all of the world's pollution. But, in truth, pro wrestling hasn't gone too far.. .television has. Boone Campus News February 10,1999

Eating Disorders DMACC Boone--The Richmond Center Community Mental Health Services with Awareness Week offices in Boone, Ames and Jefferson, along with Iowa Lutheran Hospital in February 20-27 Des Moines and other nearby human service organizations, have successfully treated children, adolescents and adults The Olyx Press--Eating Disorders Awareness Week, held February 20-27, affected by eating disorders. Through provides the opportunity for eating dis- counseling, making referrals as needed, orders organizations, mental health pro- and offering concrete methods to person- fessionals, families and concerned indi- ally battle eating disorders, these life viduals around the world to join together changing, sometimes lifesaving, com- to discuss this growing societal issue. munity health organizations offer suffer- Eating disorder issues include such ers awareness, education and support. topics as-- * Successful treatments for eating dis- orders There are more than 150 eating dis- Bulimia nervosa order treatment facilities in the United Anorexia nervosa States and a host of Internet sites. books Body-size acceptance and pamphlets on the subject of eating PBL club members include fiont row; I to r) Marie Dostal. Nikki Scott, Nicole Stocks, Janice disorders in males, as well as Cox, Nancy Thomas, Michelle Fjelland (back row) Debra Galvan, Dawn VanGorp, Tracy in^ disorders. Beardmore, Aaron Foster, Leisel Barrett, Kelli Culbertson, Linda Plueger (adviser). The females With the vast community support club has reorganized after a semester off. They are planning a bake sale and will sale Eating disorders in available, no one affected by an eating flowers to raise money for tutoring. Feminist perspectives on eating dis- disorder, whether it be the sufferer or a orders concerned family member. needs to PBL means success Families and eating disorders struggle alone.

By Michelle Fjelland (DTK Initiation February 28 PBL Contributing Writer Honor society inducting new members While walking through the Courter ferences during which each member com- Bob Eschliman Center on January 27. DMACC Boone petes for different academic certificates. Bear Facts Staff Campus students may have noticed a table "PBL" looks great on a resume. The club over one hundred eligible students re- set up for PBL. Students may have also also helps students form new relationships Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year college students is ceived letters asking them to join. noticed a few new posters on campus while expanding their formal education. inviting all qualifying students to join the McNair said, "We'll have to wait and see promoting PBL. PBL's newest members include--Bernard society this semester. how many checks come in, but this could What is PBL? Phi Beta Lambda is a Chessum, Roy Holmes, Judy VanLoh, Lee McNair, co-sponsor for the Tau Pi be a real shot in the arm for us." professional business organization, and if Jessi Hamilton, Audra Price, Corey Silli- Chapter (Boone Campus) said, "There are Any student who feels he or she quali- students haven't heard of it by now, they man and Mbuso Sibanda. two main reasons why students should fies but has not received a letter should are missing out on a lot of fun stuff! PBL meets the first and last Friday ioin Phi Theta K~DD~... There are scholar- contact McNair for further information. PBL is the college division of Future Of each month at * a.m- in the Courter at manv colleges that students can Membership fees ($40 -- $35 for national Business Leaders of America. and the Center. ge; upon transfer gom DMACC. At dues and $5 for regional dues) and the club helps bridge the gap between the Any DMALCC Boone Campus students many schools, money is set aside just for RSVP form for the initiation need to be classroom and the business world. PBL interested in helping their community, Phi Theta Kappa students, on a first come, turned into Vicki Lauzon in the Business also helps out with community service having fun and making new friends by first serve basis. It's also very advanta- Office by Friday, February 12. projects including a small stretch of land joining PBL are encouraged to visit with geous on a student's resume." All applicants will be double-checked east of Boone which the club donates time the club's adviser, Linda Plueger, in Earlier this semester, letters went out with the college records to verify eligibil- for Adopt A Highway. Room 20 1. to those students eligible to join Phi Theta ity. Should the unfortunate event that a PBL members also attend several con- Kappa. To qualify, students need to be in student is ineligible occur, the student's good standing and must have completed money will be refunded. 12 or more credit hours successfully with -The spring initiation will be held Feb- a 3.5 or higher grade point average. ruary 28 at 2 p.m. in the L.W. Courter Make campus life a bit sweeter McNair feels that the Tau Pi Chapter is Center. Refreshments will be served, and on the threshold of a new era, stating that the public is encouraged to attend.

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Students helplng students help themselves I Member FDIC Page 15 Sports February 19,1999 Despite shooting 11 for 20 from *beyondthe arch, Bears fall to Ellsworth in long range shootout

By Jay Cue Bear Facts Staff

After starting the season with a 5 and 2 per scored the first basket to give the record, the DMACC Bears have been on a Bears a one-point lead. Ellsworth an- downward slide since the beginning of swered with ;three pointer to boost them conference play. On Monday, February 8 back into the lead by two. Although the against Ellsworth Community College, next two DMACC possessions resulted in things had yet to change. baskets, Ellsworth managed three-pointers Center Paul Christensen started the on each of their two possessions, giving game off with a bang. Taking a pass from them a 45-53 lead with 15:06 lefl in the Josh Henderson, Christensen hit a three- game. pointer to open the game's scoring, and Ellsworth then dominated the boards put the Bears at an early 3-0 lead. On the on their side of the court. Thanks to of- 'Bear's next possession, Henderson missed fensive rebounding, Ellsworth managed to a jump shot, but Christensen was there to maintain their lead, resulting in a 54-65 grab the rebound and cram the ball all in score with 10: I0 left in the game. mid-flight for a rim-rocking two points. Peasley then hit his second three- Though DMACC committed four fouls pointer to bring the Bears back within in the first four minutes of the game, they eight. Ellsworth, however. answered with managed to pull out into a 12-4 lead, a three of their own. Fouls and turnovers thanks to five straight points by Nick plagued DMACC, allowing Ellsworth to Griener and a basket by Joey Hupp. stretch the lead to 68-83 with only 1.32 on Ellsworth then got hot. They went on the clock. an eight to none run to tie the score at 12. Ellsworth had managed to take away Ellsworth then took and maintained the DMACC's inside game by playing physi- lead until Andy Carrel hit a three-pointer cally under the basket and forcing the to push the Bears on top 24-23 with 7:43 Bears to shoot in traffic. The Bears then left in the half. The game then became a relied once again on their outside shooting three-fest. with consecutive threes by Carrel and Rusty Hicks, Nick Peasley and Carrel Hicks to bring the Bears back within 11 combined for the next 9 DMACC points points. But it wasn't enough, giving with back-to-back-to-back three-pointers. Ellsworth the victory by a final score if But Ellsworth kept it close with good in- 76-87. side play and a few three pointers of their Hicks led DMACC scorers with 22, own. including 4 of 6 from beyond the three- With one minute left and a score of 35- point arch. Hicks also had four rebounds 36 in favor of Ellsworth, bad blood began and four assists. Carrel was second in to develop between the two teams. Frus- scoring with 14 points. Griener led the tration and intensity was displayed as team with 6 rebounds to go along with his players were throwing elbows, diving for nine points. balls and playing very physical basketball. Ellsworth cashed in on free throws, photo by Jen Kovach The clock wound down, and the half-time hitting 17 of 24, while the Bears only Nick Griener (50) readies himself for a rebound against two Ellsworth defenders score was 37-38 in favor of Ellsworth. went to the line to attempt eight, making in a 76-87 loss Monday night. The Bears have a 2-7 record in conference play this Hicks led the Bears in the first half five. Once again, fouls hindered season, but with all five remaining games at home, the Bears hope to improve on with 10 points, including 2-3 from three- DMACC, as did turnovers. DMACC this record. point range. Carrel also added two three- gave the ball up 20 times, to only 12 by pointers to give him 8 points. Ellsworth. The loss gives DMACC an 8- The two teams came out of the locker 15 overall record and a 2-9 record in the room in the second half with the same conference. DMACC Bears Scoreboard intensity displayed in the first half. Grie-

January 27 February 3 DMACC 82 Central JV 73 DMACC 75 Kirkwood 74 Rusty Hicks led DMACC scorers with 19, Rusty Hicks made an incredible 8 of%9 DMACC Men's Basketball including 3 of 5 from three-point land. three-point shots to help him lead Josh Henderson added 13 points, and Joey DMACC scorers with 26 points. Josh Hupp snatched 11 rebounds. As a team, Henderson had 15 points and 3 steals, and Schedule DMACC out-rebounded Central 37 to 23. Paul Christenson added 10 points and had 3 steals of his own. January 30 NlACC 101 DMACC 82 February 6 February 10 Home North Central Community College 7:OO Rusty Hicks scored a double-double with lowa Lakes 104 DMACC 74 February 13 Home Waldorf Community College 3:OO 11 points, including a perfect 3 for 3 from lowa Lakes out-rebounded the Bears 37 to February 15 Home Marshalltown Community College 7:OO beyond the three-point arch, and 11 as- 28. Josh Henderson led DMACC with 17 February 22 Home Kirkwood Community College 7:OO sists. Josh Henderson led DMACC scor- points, including 3 of 3 three-pointers. February 24 Home Iowa Central Community College 7:OO ers with 17 including a perfect 2 for 2 on Paul Christenson scored 15 points, and, - three-pointers. pulled down 6 rebounds. Page 16 opinion February 10,1999

By Chad Lowe What is the best Valentineyou've ever received.?

Mary Henson-Saunders Anders Hagberg Shannon Fuson Steve Ramacciotti "My husband gave me a dia- "Last year I got clothes from "I've never liked Valentine's "Nick Peasley and I went out mond engagement ring in a my girlfriend." Day, except to get money on a double-date with Jennifer Cracker Jack box." from my mom." Love-Hewitt and Sarah Mi- chelle Geller."

Chaos by Brian Shuster

"Well,now, I'm not exactly sure . . . it's real slow "Don't try to talk your way out of this one . . . it says when I gotta order parts for these foreign right here that the top'speed a cheetah can run is "1 m~Stconfess, I never thought we would actually models." 70 mph, and Iclocked you going at least 80!" pull this off."