End the Search for Text Books

Issue 4, Volume 100 October 30, 2015 the Spectator THE STUDENT ESTABLISHED & OPERATED NEWSPAPER OF MCPHERSON COLLEGE

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McPherson College Debates Program That Would End the Search for Text Books

The hunt to find bargain deals on text books can add stress to semester preparation and PHOTO BY Leslie Cable, senior (left), sometimes leaves students without course MIRANDA CLARK studies with Racheal Ander- material. Could the battle be over? ULRICH son, senior (right), in Miller EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Library. Both are elementary education majors. by CALEB HECKER decision by the end of the FAQ page, if students would and a group of student lead- is cheaper and simply a part “Our professors thought SPECTATOR STAFF semester in order to have the like to keep the course mate- ers were invited to a presen- of being responsible in col- that if everyone had their cost set for next year’s per- rial the cost will be 50% of tation given by Rafter360 lege.” textbooks students couldn’t onstantly searching spective students.” the list price for that book. representatives. Clary said this program use the excuse of not having for the best book C The company, Rafter360, This charge is in addition Kylee Ayres, Bethany can be quite advantageous to a book for why their home- price, bouncing from site would charge students a flat to the flat rate the student College student body the quality of classes. work isn’t done,” Ayres said. to site, hoping they will rate per semester for all of will have already paid to president, said their students “This addresses students not Most students said that arrive before the first day of their required course materi- rent the textbook. were not made aware of having books for class and ‘you could lead the horse classes or simply choosing als for the semester. The student will also have the program until after the puts the books in their hands to the water, but you can’t not to purchase the material The rate would be the to “purchase” the textbook school had already signed before classes ever begin make it drink,’ and I would are things that students have same for all students regard- if the book is lost or consid- the contract with Rafter360, and there is a greater chance agree that those students to deal with when looking less of major, no one would erably damaged. Students and that the idea was met students are coming to class who never bought textbooks for the course materials be able to opt out of the will be allowed to write and with much disdain and resis- prepared,” Clary said. still don’t get their home- required for the semester. program and students would highlight the text without tance from students. “Better-prepped students work done.” That might not be the case have all of their books at the having to purchase the text- “I still think students lead to better classes and Whether or not this pro- come next school year. school ready and waiting for book. would get rid of it if they faculty doesn’t have to gram is in place for the fall “Right now we are look- the first day of classes. Clary learned of Raf- could, but we have realized work around materials for of 2016, Clary said this is a ing to implement this idea However, with the fee, ter360 from Bethany Col- there isn’t anything we can students who don’t have the plan he can see being used for fall of 2016 if things students are only renting lege and was encouraged to do,” Ayres said. textbook.” at many colleges and univer- move ahead positively,” their books and must return pursue the idea after he dis- “It was pretty convenient Ayres said the program sities in the near future. Bruce Clary, vice president them at the conclusion of the cussed it with the Academic to just show up and get your came in to play at Bethany “I think this is the future of academic affairs, said. course. Executive Committee. books but I strongly feel that College with many of the of higher education and it “We hope to make our According to Rafter360’s On Tuesday, Oct. 20, SGA buying your own textbooks same concerns. makes sense,” Clary said. Cruise In Gathers Classics Old and New

by CHANNING WALL NEWS EDITOR

Every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. automobile enthusiasts meet to enjoy the sites of other cars. Community members Barry Meador and granddaughter attended with a 1964 Thunderbird. “Car guys hate rain, We have the following openings: apparently it makes the cars melt.” Charlie Week, CNA and CMA- Full and Part Time freshman, said. Due to a chance of rain with sign-on bonus. the turn out was not as big as it usually is but a Dining Server- Part Time flexible crowd is normally found at the Tractor Supply Co hours on the Wednesday nights. The weekly gathering Activities Assistant- Part Time is an informal opportunity to show hard work, Driver- Part Time look at what others are working on or socialize. Apply online at www.thecedars.org. It is also a chance for community members to You may call 620-241-0919, ext. 128 be involved with the Auto 1021 Cedars Drive McPherson, KS Restoration Program. PHOTOS BY 67460 CHANNING WALL The Cedars is an Equal Opportunity NEWS EDITOR Employer (Top) Barry Meador and granddaughter Amelia Britting attended the Cruise-In event with a 1964 Thunderbird.

(Bottom) Charlie Weeks, freshman, drove Scare Away Cancer a 2001 Saab 95 Aero to the event at Tractor BY JOHANNA HOFFMAN “It is truly an honor to Supply Co. SPECTATOR STAFF put on an event in the community,” Frankenberry said. This Halloween weekend “The money raised will be ghosts, vampires and zom- able to help many families bies will roam the sidewalks and the McPherson College in search of candy and the Pre-Health Professions Club chance to scare one another. is excited to make an impact McPherson College Pre- in our community.” Health Professions Club is This event is in conjunc- planning its own fright-night tion with the annual Trunk- of sorts. or-Treat event hosted by PHPC will the “Scare Dotzour Hall. Away Cancer” 5K run/walk Groups of students pass this evening, Oct. 30. out candy as a safe way for The entry fee for McPher- community members to par- son College students is $15, ticipate in trick-or-treating. with proceeds for the event This year, Trunk-or-Treat going to benefit Women and will be held in the parking Children Combating Cancer lot off of Maxwell at Wall in McPherson County, a Park. nonprofit that serves women Both of these events will and children battling cancer. start at 6 p.m. this evening. Ashley Frankenberry, Costumes are encouraged president of PHPC, is but not required. excited to be a part of hosting this event. 2 NEWS Wonders of Campus GRAPHIC BY CHANNING WALL NEWS EDITOR

Weather Threatens Resources Across Country

BY JORDYN LIPE 1951, there have been only were seen across the state. SPECTATOR STAFF five winters with El Nino While California plans on conditions. their extreme drought end- Weather has drasti- This term, El Nino, ing with strong and heavy cally changed for several means irregular occurring, rains expected this winter, states in 2015. California is complex climate changes Texas and Oklahoma are experiencing drought and in the Pacific Ocean caus- expecting a much warmer Texas and Oklahoma have ing heavy rain in the United and drier winter. been experiencing heavy States. Despite the drastic flooding since the start of In order for weather weather occurring this year the year. reporters to refer to an El in the United States, Kansas The drought in California Nino event, the Climate Pre- has remained on the aver- is forcing farmers who grow diction Center measures a age side of precipitation and the majority of fruits and region of the Pacific Ocean weather occurrences. vegetables in their state to where there are five over- Kansas had record high resort to purchasing water lapping three month aver- heat temperatures in the in order to maintain their ages of .5 degrees Celsius or month of October, with the crops. higher. at 97 degrees in Tribune, The farmers are focusing During the month of Sep- Kan., where the record has on growing the crops that tember, the chance of an El been tracked since 1893. will give them the biggest Nino winter has increased to Average high tempera- returns, such as grapes and 95 percent from 85 percent tures for the state of Kansas almonds, while growing less back in June. in the month of October are rice, cotton and alfalfa, as These expectations come normally in the high ‘60s to there are many more com- from the observation of low ‘70s range. petitors in those areas. water temperatures in the Kansas will sit on the California growers are Pacific Ocean near the equa- edge of the El Nino storm optimistic that El Nino will tor, which are up by 3.78 track and can expect a bit bring a strong chance of degrees above the historic more snowfall than average, winter rains that will drench average. with temperatures starting the drought-ridden areas. The historic average off rather mild and getting California has been was set in the first week of much colder as the winter rationing water for months September set back in 1997 gets into full swing. and is starting preparations where drenching storms for an El Nino winter. Since

Crop Walk Provides Opportunity For Service and Participation In Community There are countless ways good conversation. was short, but the effect is known for its agriculture, 14 BY JORDYN LIPE This was the church’s large,” Bailey Reinoehl, % of its residents should not SPECTATOR STAFF first crop walk, though there freshman, said. “Every little be suffering from hunger. have been smaller attempts bit of care and time will ben- World hunger is not found to be involved in making in the past at organizing a efit someone in need.” only in the rest of the world, a positive impact on the walk of similar purpose. The purpose of this walk as it is found in the United world; this past Sunday The idea to combine with is nothing new in the com- States of America as well. community members par- McPherson College was to munity and across the world, Over 15 million children ticipated in a Crop Walk to promote more community as 21,000 people die from in the United States live in raise awareness and money members to interact with the hunger every day; nearly a food insecure household for the fight to end hunger. college students. one death every four sec- as well as over 32 million The Church of the Breth- “The church’s outreach onds worldwide. adults. ren partnered with McPher- program has always tried There are nearly 842 mil- “I wish more people had son College for their first but this offered another type lion people in the world who been a part of it because the Crop Hunger Walk on Sun- of opportunity,” Kendra suffer from hunger and over true reason was bigger than day, Oct. 25. Bowen, organizer of the sixty percent are women. what I think most people The event started with event, said. “We learned Countless organizations saw it as,” Gabe Padilla, registration for the mile- much about what to do bet- across the globe are trying senior, said. “I wish it had long walk, which started ter next time and what not to work together and make a been more student led and at the football field on the to do.” difference, as world hunger that more statistics were McPherson College campus. Expectations for the turn is 100% preventable. given to help with the real- PHOTO BY Gabe Padilla, senior, Bailey Two laps were taken on out were set low, as it was Specifically in Kansas, ization of how important this JORDYN LIPE Reinoehl, freshman, and Lois the track before following not advertised much to the there are 406,000 people issue is.” SPECTATOR STAFF Neher walk to raise funds for a series of arrows leading college campus community. who lack consistent and Participating in the Crop Crop Walk. around the campus and end- Only a few students took adequate food sources to be Walk helps to raise funds for ing at the church. part in the event as well as day for a walk against hun- “I love seeing other peo- counted as adequately nour- ministries that contribute to The walk finished with a handful of community ger as the sun was out and a ple who are passionate about ished. the fight to end hunger. an ice cream social reward and church members. The cool breeze blew. helping others. The walk For a state with over two offering various topics and weather permitted a lovely million residents and being CAMPUS 3 Volunteer Opportunities Offered to Students

by Jordyn lipe outreach to help end pov- to be a mentor to a student spectator staff erty. for one hour a week. This The Rotary Club on can be rewarding for both McPherson College campus focuses on being of the students involved and focuses on three primary involved in service within can help the mentees focus foundations as its mission; the community. Many of on a brighter future. scholarship, participation, the other campus clubs and “Volunteering is about and service. The Spiritual teams are trying to focus changing the lives of oth- Life and Service group on being more community- ers and your own. It is an focuses specifically on the involved through volunteer- opportunity to make a dif- service aspect of the college. ing and service. Several ference in a much more There are several weekly of the athletic teams have fulfilling and meaningful service and volunteer oppor- already taken part in com- way. Volunteering is impor- tunities for students, faculty munity service this fall tant to me because it teaches and staff, which can count semester and will continue me about humbleness and for needed service hours or to be a part of volunteering humility,” Daniel May, simply to give back to the into the spring. senior, who is involved in community. Some of these “If you want to learn more the P3 program, said. “You opportunities include being about yourself, give back to have the opportunity to involved with Meals on others,” Jen Jensen, director interact with people who Wheels, where students can of spiritual life, said. “For have a different perspective help by delivering meals to me, you get more out of vol- of life and by being exposed individuals or families who unteering and serving than to that; it helps you to grow cannot leave their homes or what you put in.” into a better member of who are in need of meals. One program that society.” Involvement in various McPherson College is McPherson College works church events on Wednes- involved in is called P3, with several other organi- day nights are available at Providing Power to Pups. zations in the community the churches in McPherson, This program focuses on to help provide volunteers as well as participating in the mentoring of elementary when service is needed. the group Circles, which and middle school students. If you are looking to get Contributed Students discuss volunteer opportunities during a Relay-for- meets on Thursday nights to photo McPherson College offers involved and make a differ- Life meeting. Relay-for-Life was a service opportunity that focus on their community this opportunity to students ence, contact Jen Jensen. many students took advantage of. Costumes Bring Positive Energy Into Cafeteria by chris crook wear them because I noticed only has he been chang- spectator staff it increased the moral of ing the culture of the place my staff and even boosted that the students take their my spirits by just seeing meals, but he has changed There has been a different the reactions and smiles on how we see foods from dif- energy in the cafeteria since everyone’s faces,” Porter ferent countries. Martin’s the new company has taken said. positive energy has sparked over. More smiles than The holidays that have college students to even start frowns in the cafeteria have been celebrated at the begin- coming in costumes. Hope- been seen. Most of that has ning of the year were the fully the trend continues to do with a man who wears Scottish Festival and St. throughout the year. costumes on days that stu- George’s Day, which are dents might not recognize as English Holidays. They Martin Porter, director holidays. Martin Porter, the were celebrated because that of dining services, poses director of dining services, is where Chef Lisa Quested in one of his many cos- enjoys dressing to the occa- is from. tumes. Porter dressed as sion whenever there is an “Some of the holidays a prisoner in honor of the opportunity. that we celebrate are new Some people may not to me also,” Porter said. upcoming holiday, Hal- realize the reasons behind “With Lisa being English, loween. why he wears these cos- she has opened my eyes to tumes. Each costume actu- other holidays outside of the ally represents a specific United States.” holiday that is being cel- Martin has done movie ebrated or a theme that the themes as well. One that cafeteria is doing caught everybody’s attention “I am unsure how many was the Star Wars theme. costumes I have now,” Por- He made a special meal for ter said. “I would say about it during a lunch and dinner, 15 or 20.” which were both Star Wars The first costume that themed. Porter wore while working “Some of the food holi- in the cafeteria was during days we celebrate come sent the Scottish Festival. to us by our marketing “The first costume I wore department just as fun facts came as a dare from my to share,” Porter said. assistant Lisa. I couldn’t He has brought a different back out. I continued to energy to the cafeteria. Not Photo By austin schrad The Campus Calendar NOVEMBER

Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Week Awareness Week Mental Health Mental Health Volleyball Awareness Week Women’s Soccer Awareness Week Football Mental Health vs. Ottawa vs. St. Mary’s @ 5:30 p.m. Jazz Festival vs. Sterling Awareness Week @ 4:30 p.m. Jazz Festival @ 1 p.m. 1 2 3 Men’s4 Basketball Metz5 Pop Away 6 7 Men’s Soccer vs. Manhattan the Stress vs. St. Mary’s Christian @ 8 p.m. @ 7 p.m. @ 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball vs. Central Christian @ 6 p.m. Men’s Basketball The Great Race in The Great Race in vs. Central Brown Auditorium Brown Auditorium 8 9 10 Christian11 @ 8 p.m. 12 13@ 7:30 p.m. 14@ 7:30 p.m. Markarian Colony Commissary in SU @ 12 p.m.

Global Entrepreneurship Global Week Entrepreneurship Global Global Global Week Global Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Markarian Colony Week Week Week Entrepreneurship Week 15 16 Poker17 & Games 18 19 20Convocation 21 Night in @ 12 p.m. Miller @ 7 p.m.

Band Concert in Women’s Basketball Mingenback vs. Ottawa @ 4 p.m. @ 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Break Break Break Break Bitt/Morrison Men’s Basketball 22Thanksgiving 23 24vs. Ottawa 25 26 27 28 Dinner @ 6 p.m. @ 8 p.m.

Thanksgiving 29Break 30 4 CAMPUS AR Program Up for International Award by andrew tanner lection of the Year, Restora- Gutierrez, vice president for spectator staff tion of the Year, Specialist automotive restoration at of the Year, Publication of McPherson College. If students spend any the Year, Club of the Year, The McPherson College amount of time wandering Rally or Tour of the Year, Automotive Restoration pro- the parking lots on campus, Race Series of the Year, gram has been well-known the storage facility nearby Motorsport Event of the in the classic automotive or Templeton Hall, they Year, Motoring Event of industry and community are bound to notice a large the Year, Personal Achieve- for a long time now; how- amount of unique and clas- ment Award, Industry Sup- ever, nomination and being sic automobiles. porter of the Year, Lifetime chosen as a finalist for This is because McPher- Achievement Award and, such an award alongside so son College offers a four- last but not least, Car of the many prestigious organiza- year degree in automotive Year. tions shows the growth and restoration; a unique major Beginning in 2011, the development of the program exclusive to this establish- IHMA was formed to rec- as of late. The automo- ment. Perhaps it is because ognize organizations, busi- tive restoration program of pushing younger gen- nesses and individuals that here at McPherson College erations into the field that are part of the worldwide definitely has presence on McPherson College has automotive community campus and without a doubt been named as a finalist for and to celebrate their skills plays a significant role in the the Industry Supporter of the and achievements. The automotive industry. Year category in the Inter- international panel of 21 With the full support of national Historic Motoring judges includes well-known students, parents and many Awards (IHMA) for 2015. enthusiasts, collectors and influential individuals within The other finalists for the the likes of Jay Leno, McK- the industry, perhaps the same category include the eel Hagerty and L. Scott 2015 IHMA Industry Sup- following well-known orga- George, to name a few. porter of the Year Award nizations: Hagerty, Jaguar The 2015 finalists were will go to McPherson Col- Land Rover Special Opera- announced on Oct. 13, and lege. Regardless of the tions, Porsche Motorsports the Awards Dinner will take outcome, being a finalist North America and Royal place on Nov. 19, at the St. and in the running for a pos- Automobile Club. Pancras Renaissance Hotel sible recipient is an exciting To be in the running for in London. The representa- opportunity in itself. Further this award with organiza- tives of the college that will information on other awards, Photo By nathan Adam Mashiach, junior, (left) and Jacob San Martin, sopho- tions such as these is excit- attend are Paul Russell, finalists and judges can be Buckler more, (right) work on their 1234567890 during an automotive ing in itself. The IHMA chairman of the Automotive found at www.historicmo- consists of 14 different restoration class in Templeton Hall. Restoration National Advi- toringawards.com. categories: Museum or Col- sory Board, and Amanda Students Welcome Art Club to Campus

by jasmine helms small arts and crafts to be spectator staff sold online and in-store. The first expedition for Here at McPherson Col- Art Club will be on Nov. lege, there is a host of activi- 14. Students will be travel- ties that students can partake ing to Lindsborg, Kan., to in. Among them are Busi- visit the Red Barn Studio ness Club, TOTs, PST, Rot- Museum and the Sandzén eract, SGA, and C.A.R.S. Memorial Gallery. Each Club. This year, the college gallery has its own unique welcomes a new club for collection. At the Red Barn students: Art Club. Studio Museum, students According to Michaela will see various media such Groeblacher, assistant pro- as ceramics, jewelry, black- fessor of art, the club was smith works and watercolor not formed by faculty mem- paintings. The Sandzén bers, rather students wanted Memorial Gallery offers a to start the club and faculty glimpse at contemporary members “were happy to pieces by Birger Sandzén. help them get it started.” Students will also be free to Students involved in the explore other trinket shops club will have the oppor- and galleries in town. tunity to travel to local Future excursions may galleries and museums, cre- include the Emprise exhibit ate more art, and establish and Final Friday, both of connections with fellow cre- which are located in Wich- atives outside of class. Addi- ita, Kan. The next Art Club tionally, Art Club members meetings are set to proceed will take part in an up-and- at 11 a.m. on Nov. 5, Nov. coming venture called Mac 19, and Dec. 3. Students MarketPlace. Mac Market- who are interested in joining Place is a campus-wide, may contact Chloe Cloud, Photo By Rissa During an Art Club meeting, students discuss opportunities to travel and create art. entrepreneurial undertaking art club president, or attend mcnichols that allows students to create upcoming meetings. Jazz Festival Hosted by College Band

by thomas potter Band in playing a concert at spectator staff the McPherson Opera House starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets After a successful turnout will be $5 for students who last year, the McPherson would like to attend the College Jazz Band is look- concert. ing forward to hosting their “The concert that the second consecutive Jazz fes- Steinel Quintet will perform tival starting Thursday, Nov. will be unique and will 5, and ending on Friday, never be played the exact Nov. 6. The overall goal of same way again,” Hopkins this festival is to perform a said. service to the community Hopkins expressed his and with everything that is excitement about this year’s planned for this year’s festi- jazz festival and just how val, Professor Kyle Hopkins impressed he is with his is sure to accomplish that. students. This year McPherson “There’s something College will be bringing in really energetic about the the Mike Steinel Quintet students actually wanting to adjudicate at the jazz to be involved in Jazz band, festival on Thursday, Nov. especially because it’s not 5, starting at 8 a.m. The an enrolled class,” Hopkins Steinel Quintet will be said. It is clear that Hopkins giving advice to 22 bands is the driving force in plan- and roughly 423 kids from ning this festival, but he local area high schools cannot take all of the credit. and middle schools to help “The students at the col- them improve on their jazz lege really expressed that skills. This event will be they wanted a jazz ensem- free for all students and staff ble.” to attend, as it will be held This festival will not only in Brown Auditorium and be great for the McPherson Mingenback Theatre all day. College Jazz Band but also With all the festivities for the community. Tickets on Thursday, the jazz fes- are currently on sale by call- tival continues into Friday. ing the Opera House ticket Along with helping out the office at 620-241-1952 or by students who come to play purchasing them at the door at the college, the Steinel on the day of the concert. Quintet will also travel with Hopkins on Friday, Nov. College Jazz Band stu- 6, to local high schools. dents prepare for the Jazz At these high schools the Steinel Quintet will be able Festival performance dur- to talk with band students ing a rehearsal in Hess about ways to improve Fine Arts Center. their jazz skills along with answering any questions Photos By rissa that they may have. mcnichols Later that evening the Steinel Quintet will follow the Smoky Valley High School Jazz Band and the McPherson College Jazz CAMPUS 5 Behavior Mania Invites High School Students by jordyn lipe to test their ability to read day in the gym for a large spectator staff emotions through body lan- group meeting before they guage. “So You Want to be a were split up into six groups McPherson College’s Detective” was overviewed to be rotated among the Behavior Science depart- by Dr. Laura Workman Eells activities. This year’s partic- ment hosted its seventh and her husband, Michael ipation was one of the low- annual Behavior Mania Eells, as they explained to est of previous years as one event on Thursday, Oct. students how the mind is of the schools from Wichita 22. There were eight high used to differentiate between cancelled last minute. After schools represented for the changes and tracing events taking part in the various event, which was set up to in the order they occurred. activities, the students were engage the almost 70 stu- “Cultural Charades,” which brought back to the gym for dents into taking a closer was introduced by Dr. Ku- a lunch together provided by look into the mind. Sup Chin, provided an eye- the McPherson College din- Behavior Mania was set opening look at symbols and ing service, Fresh Ideas. up several years ago to offer gestures and how they are “My favorite part was Dr. an opportunity for high important in understanding Chin’s memory performance school students to interact and breaking a language when we all were in the and have a better view into barrier. “The Psychology gym,” Reyes said. sociology and psychol- of Numbers,” “Of Course Chin invited students ogy. Inviting the students it’s True, I Saw It Myself,” to shout out 50 random to campus also plants the and “Play Time” were other words, which were written seed of possibly enrolling at activities in which the visit- on a board. After they were McPherson College when ing students took a part of. all written down, he was the time comes for students “I think the event was given only a few minutes to make a decision about interesting,” Zuriel Reyes, to look at the list before college. sophomore, said. “I know being turned around. Stu- This year focused on six that many of the schools dents were able to say a Photo By jordyn Dr. Ku-Sup Chin engages with high school students dur- different aspects of sociol- those students come from number aloud and Chin then lipe ogy and psychology through ing Behavior Mania while conducting one of the sessions, don’t have behavioral sci- responded with the corre- “Cultural Charades” on Thursday, Oct. 22. the use of different activi- ence programs. So for many sponding word, furthermore ties. “Back 2 Back” was students, this was their first amazing the students with an exercise introduced by exposure to health psychol- his memory abilities. Professor Jim Haritatos, ogy and sociology.” which challenged students The students began their Global Enterprise Challenge Gives Chance to Travel

by Miranda Clark 16-22. The challenge this with Brethren corporations, involved in either entrepre- Ulrich year is to bring awareness such as the United States neurship or the Haiti Medi- Editor-In-Chief with the use of a public and Haitian Brethren. The cal Project. Students will Travel and exploration relations campaign to the project was started on the later be able to sign up for a can often be attributed to Haiti Medical Project. The McPherson College campus, presentation time. McPherson College, as there winner of the challenge will with funds that were raised The winner of the Global are many opportunities for receive a paid trip to Haiti, through the local McPherson Enterprise Challenge will students to travel through- accompanied by Dr. Paul Church of the Brethren. announced at the Entrepre- out the school year for Ullom-Minnich, who works The sign-up deadline is neurship Convocation on discounted rates. An oppor- with the Haiti Medical Proj- Nov. 12, and sign-ups can Nov. 20 at 12:00 pm. tunity for student travel has ect and is also a McPherson be made online or in person risen this year that is known College Board of Trustees at the required meeting for as the Global Enterprise member. The trip date and competitors on Nov. 12 at Challenge. highlights will soon be 8:00 p.m. in Miller Library. The Global Enterprise announced. The challenge presentations Challenge is apart of Global The Haiti Medical Project will be on Nov. 19 from Entrepreneurship Week, has been providing medical 3:00-6:00 p.m. in Miller which takes place November clinics in Haiti since 2010. Library and will be judged They have been working by a panel of judges who are Mission Feature Scholarship Participation Service by katie sawyer said, proved highly benefi- career services cial. The monographs she director learned to assemble at the museum have allowed her to Lora Kirmer came to do freelance work for vari- McPherson College with ous car companies and col- a plan to be a journalist. lection owners. Additionally, Three-and-a-half years later, the management and com- she’s looking forward to munication skills required graduation with her future of the promotions job taught already in sight, having her valuable lessons about forged a slightly different working with the public. path than first envisioned. The biggest benefit, Kir- The Colorado native mer said, from her time and senior communication outside of the classroom major, with a minor in trans- has been the relationships formative entrepreneurship, established with people in grew up around cars and all aspects of the restoration always enjoyed the restora- industry. tion process. However, she “Networking was a huge had no desire to work under take away from my last the hood of a vehicle for internships,” Kirmer said. the rest of her life, so she “Because the owner of enrolled in the communica- McCalls knows so many tion program with the hopes people, I was able to meet of working around people. several important people in It was through her rela- the industry and build last- tionship with McPherson ing relationships for myself College automotive restora- and for the college.” tion faculty member Chris Since her internships, Paulson that she learned Kirmer has not only picked about the automotive res- up freelance communication toration program and the work, but also remains in C.A.R.S. Club. She found contact with people that can the club to be her link to become valuable contacts the restoration world and down the road. quickly realized she could Even the events she marry her passion for cars attends as a student, Kirmer with her love of communica- said, have networking poten- tion work. tial and serve as yet more Through careful planning opportunities to meet new with her academic advisor, people and further grow her Kirmer was able to incorpo- contact list. rate some automotive resto- “You never know who ration classes into her sched- you are going to run into or ule and remained active in meet,” she said of the vari- C.A.R.S. Club, attending ous industry events C.A.R.S. events and meeting restora- Club members attend. tion industry leaders. Her work in the classroom After her freshman year at has also taken on a new McPherson College, Kirmer light, Kirmer said, as she has interned at the Studebaker applied principles learned in Museum in South Bend, the classroom to her work, Ind., where she worked in but also reflected on real-life the archives and learned to experiences when discussing assemble monographs, or topics and issues. booklets distributed to the “I’m taking conflict com- public that described spe- munication now and I can cific, historical cars in non- pull from my work experi- technical terms. She took on ence and that makes the con- a second internship this past cepts so much more under- summer, when she was hired standable,” Kirmer said. as the promotions assistant All of her work paid off for McCall Events, Inc. in when Kirmer was offered a Monterey, Calif., where she full-time position at the end was again able to use her of her internship in August. communication skills and Photo By After graduation in May work in the automotive res- 2016, Kirmer will return to miranda clark toration industry. ulrich McCall Events as a full-time Both experiences, Kirmer promotions assistant. 6 VIEWPOINTS Word around Mac : What is the strangest treat you have received on Halloween?

“Coca cola, a ring “A popcorn ball.” pop and a box of “An owl made out of -Marissa Patton, popcorn all from one stale raisins.” senior house.” -T.j. Grant, -Erica Perez, sophomore senior

“A spider ring.” “Shark teeth.” “A movie.” -Zuriel Reyes, -Laura Puente, senior -Abby Trenkle, junior sophomore

Halloween Candy Scare Participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project to Include Every Kid This Halloween

by Alaina Johnson than just candy to trick-or- Halloween fun. treating, it would not mat- is one great example and coins, vampire teeth, mini- Viewpoints Editor treaters. To participate in the ter how much candy I got way to spread awareness. notepads, playing cards, “This potentially deadly campaign simply paint a because I could not eat most The Teal Pumpkin Project bookmarks, and stencils. While kids are dressing disease affects 1 in every pumpkin teal and place it on of it. makes it able for a lot of When purchasing non- up in fun, spooky and crazy 13 children (under 18 years your porch. This represents a The packaging of candy little kids to participate and food treats one must be costumes to get ready to go of age) in the U.S. That’s sign to those who have food and other goodies was not enjoy the fun of Halloween. aware and keep in mind out trick-or-treating this Hal- roughly two in every class- allergies that you have non- always available for me to Buying inexpensive non- that some non-food items loween, please remember room,” according to www. food treats to offer in place check to see if it was safe food items to hand out as still may contain allergens. that not all treats are safe for foodallergy.org. of candy. for me to eat. treats is a fantastic way to Some toys are made of latex, every child. The Teal Pumpkin Project When I was little, dress- Even if something looked include every child this Hal- which can cause allergic For some kids and their is a campaign sponsored by ing up for Halloween was safe, the candy would often loween. reactions and Play-Doh con- parents, the spooky cos- the allergy awareness group, the best part, not getting all not have labels and I would Some great examples tains wheat. tumes are not the scariest Food Allergy Research & the candy. Growing up with not be able to eat it. are: glow bracelets, beaded I encourage people that part of Halloween, it is the Education. food allergies, I felt left out I believe there is a need necklaces, pencils, markers, are passing out candy to candy. The campaign was created of many events that focused for more public awareness boxes of crayons, bubbles, participate in the Teal Pump- This year I encourage so children with food aller- around food. about food allergies. mini-Slinkies, whistles or kin Project and that it will families to pass out more gies can also partake in the When I would go trick-or- The Teal Pumpkin Project noisemakers, bouncy balls, become a new tradition. Make a Difference With Your Vote

by Lora Kirmer ballots in the 2014 elec- didates. Politics is so much place and we just do not ing. heard among millions. Spectator Staff tions.” more than what you see on vote. If you want to live in a You may come up with Why is the percentage of television. When I say that I believe better world then let your the excuse that being at col- I would consider myself young voters so low? Do we What I have learned is everyone should be a reg- voice be heard. lege means you cannot vote to be of the generation that just not care, or do we think that researching each can- istered voter and partake in The beauty of living in a at home. fights for a better tomorrow; that our votes do not matter? didate, and researching the elections, I do not just mean democratic country is that But guess what, you can that and wants to live in a Perhaps it is a result of our party they are representing, that they should only partake we have the right to vote have ballots from your better place with more peace education system. My high allows me to make an edu- in the presidential elections. for propositions and poli- hometown and state mailed and equality. school government class cated choice on voting day. Vote in elections in your cies that we like and want to to you so that you can con- A large amount of our only covered the basics of I can change my party hometown, county, and your establish. tinue to vote in the elections generation seems to want how our government func- affiliation if I feel that, what home state. Voting matters; Do you want to live in, that affect you more directly. that, too, and one way to tions and then we got extra I identify as does not truly the school board, county and leave, a better world? A good source to check start the change is by voting. credit if we registered to support my beliefs as well. commissioner, and state sen- Our generation holds the your voter registration status It is startling that a large vote. By just relying on the ator are just as important as power so long as we take or to change your voting amount of our generation I was never told how to media and whatever political voting for the next president. advantage of our voting address so the ballots can does not vote. decide which party to regis- jokes our friends make on Your votes matter espe- rights. come to you at school is According to www.civicy- ter as. All I ever saw in the Facebook, we really cannot cially in smaller elections It is your right, and nearly www. headcount.org/voting- outh.org, only “19.9 percent media was the mud slinging make an educated choice, where the results are much your duty, as a citizen to faq/. You may not think your of 18- to 29-year-olds cast between presidential can- and therefore apathy takes more immediately gratify- vote and have your voice vote counts, but truly it does. Markarian Colony News Update

by James Covel rett, and Ian Rhoten. If you lessly for at least 30 minutes Relay Station 512 left many kind be repeated. Spectator Staff see them, please thank them a day to find them. people dazed and confused. A Califaxian Space Squid for their service. If you see any, please do The Syndicate managed infestation has once again Relay Station 472 News! In other news, Brian Got- not hesitate to dispose of to shut down the relay and hit Relay Station 781. It is Apexies season again! tel von Trottel’s rats have them so this problem does kidnap 15 colonists, forc- “We give our lives to the Several colonists were given escaped again. The Quar- not persist. ing them to participate in lord of the space squids, we the Topaz Tardigrade award termasters issued this warn- many risky activities, such are happy, we are one,” the by the order of the Water- ing, “While the rats aren’t Axiom Coalition News! as bungie-bungee jump- colonists said. bear for their efforts in pro- a huge threat, they do have The United Sol System has ing, cliff diving and eating Due to the high risk of tecting the colony. a habit of biting, mauling agreed to provide workers Indian food. ending the infestation, These colonists are David and mutilating, so if you see for 15 more Relay Stations. These dastardly terrorists the Axiom Coalition has Montelongo, Johanna Hoff- one, maybe just walk away.” The Catalyst Syndicate’s must be brought to justice at decided to let the squid man, AJ Hop, Michael Bar- Brian has been working tire- recent terrorist attack on all costs lest attacks of this colony run the relay.

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(Right) Jackson Good- miller, freshman wide receiver, runs with the ball against the Braves. The Bulldogs lost the game 0-58. The team’s record is now 0-6 in the conference.

Photos By Molly Gehringer Lady ‘Dogs Start to Slip BY OMAR PEREZ Armstrong. “What I enjoy most is SPECTATOR STAFF The Lady Bulldogs battled growing with my team This past week was a all of the game but ended up every day. Coming out of tough one for the McPher- taking a 5-0 loss to Ottawa such a rough past few years son Lady Bulldogs soccer University. and being able to take such team. They ended the week “This year has been a a huge step forward made with a two game losing lot better because we have this year an overwhelmingly streak. On Wednesday, Oct. been playing well and enjoyable year. I am excited 21, they traveled to Bartles- together as a team,” Burke to see my team continue to ville, Okla., to play one of said about her four years. “I grow.” the conference’s top oppo- have enjoyed all my years The McPherson Lady nents, Oklahoma Wesleyan playing here but it’s nice to Bulldogs are now 4-4 in University. The final score see results from all the hard conference and stand at 8-7 was 5-0 and this ended the work we have put into this for the season. The fol- women’s soccer six game season.” lowing game was against win streak. “We have been successful the Bethany Swedes on On Saturday, Oct. 24, as a team this year,” Stock- Wednesday, Oct. 28. The the Lady Bulldogs played ton said. “We have scored Bulldogs ended the game against Ottawa University, goals, gotten along better with a score of 0-1 for which was also senior night. and the program is off to a Bethany. The next game There are four seniors on good start.” is scheduled against the this year’s squad; Amy “It’s bittersweet,” Arm- Southwestern Jinx on Satur- Stockton, Breelyn Petty, strong said about her senior day, Oct. 31. Kayla Burke and Tessa year.

Photo By Seth Sterling Belen Villegas, junior, looks to pass the ball during the match against Ottawa on Oct. 24. Men’s Soccer Gains Momentum BY HUGO BALL-GREENE home team erased any pos- only scored one goal.” their marks on the team. proved; it’s only the begin- SPECTATOR STAFF The men’s soccer team sible hopes and thoughts The team is starting to “When we play against ning of a long road.” huddles together before a The McPherson College in their opponent’s minds, realize some great combina- other lower-leveled teams The Bulldogs traveled match against Ottawa on men’s soccer team posted a adding another three goals tions, finding and under- we perform good, things to Lindsborg to take on the Oct. 24. primordial win on Oct. 24, to finally make it 4-0. They standing each other better. come together,” Ndongo Bethany Swedes on Oct. defeating Ottawa University doubled their lead at 56 Slowly but surely, the new continued. “Overall, our 28. and finished the game Photo By 4-0 at home. minutes with a one-two players are starting to find team chemistry has im- winning 1-0. Seth Sterling The Bulldogs needed the between Jesus Pescador, points more than anything junior, and Greg Roller, else after having experi- junior, and Nick Torres, enced a loss on Oklahoma junior, concluding the play. Wesleyan’s field on Oct. 21. Minutes passed before OKWU is currently ranked the third goal was scored. two in the nation, netted With 10 minutes left on the five goals to nil. The ex- watch, Torres added another perienced, winning squad, goal. Two minutes later, made up of mostly seniors, Roller slotted the final goal showed what they were ca- of the night, scoring his pable of doing by achieving third goal of the season. an impressive performance The freshmen, as well as during 90 minutes of play. the other newcomers, are Therefore, the logic was re- starting to adapt to college spected and the home team soccer and to fit into the claimed the victory against team. Everyone is respect- the 2014 KCAC champions. ing his role and is getting However, the Bulldogs more involved on the pitch. did not give up. On Satur- “We have the potential day, they beat Ottawa eas- to play great football,” ily. The first half was only captain Kevin Ndongo, the beginning of what later senior, said. “It all depends turned out to be a harsh day on the players’ motivation for the Braves. and our team formation. For At nine minutes, Chris- example, against OKWU on topher Kelly scored a free Wednesday, we played with kick from 30 yards out. The a 4-3-3 formation and the Bulldogs then had numer- other team was playing with ous shots and opportunities, the same formation as us but was unable to find the and they scored four goals. opposing net, leaving the In the second half, we score at 1-0 at halftime. played 4-2-2, and we were In the second half, the more solid. The opponents SPORTS 8 High Hopes for Bulldog Basketball

BY CALEB HECKER of 4-26, 3-15 conference SPECTATOR STAFF record. With a large group As October comes to a of new players on the team, close, so do the fall sports Head Coach Gordon Reimer seasons and the begin- said the team should be at ning of winter sports, such the top of the conference. as men’s and women’s “We have high expecta- basketball. Both teams look tions for the year,” Reimer to improve upon last year’s said. “We have a lot of tal- finishes. ent and the right mindset to The men’s team finished be one of the top teams in 10-21 overall and 6-12 in the KCAC.” conference last year. De- The women’s team has its spite the lackluster season first road test of the season last year, the team has high against Haskell Indians expectations for this season. Nations University, also on “This year we expect a Halloween. The women’s much better effort from team hopes their depth will each other as a team. Last play a part in a better result year we didn’t have people for this season. who would step up to the “We have more girls on challenge when things the roster this year (20) than got rough for us,” Ramon last year (14) so we have a Martinez, sophomore, said. lot more depth which is go- “We have a good group of ing to allow us to do more guys who are vocally and full court pressure defense positive with one another, and continually push the our biggest expectation is ball without slowing down,” not only to win the confer- Bailey Brown, senior, ence but make a run in the said. “I think our greatest national tournament.” strength is going to be our Head Coach Tim depth. It’s not something Swartzendruber said the we’ve had in the past and team chemistry is a lot bet- with people being able to ter this year and that should fill spots without a letdown, play in to the way things go we are going to be success- on the court. ful.” “This group is a team (Top) Ramon Martinez, and they are in it for each sophomore, defends Dee other,” Swartzendruber said. Roberts, junior, in the “We had too much individu- scrimage during Bulldog al play last year.” Madness, which took place The men’s team will open on Saturday, Oct. 4. The men’s basketball team up their season at Haskell scrimaged for two quar- Indians Nations University ters, as well as participated on Halloween. In order for in dance-offs, three-point the team to do well, Chris shooting contest, and a Crook, junior, said things slam-dunk contest. start on the defensive end for the team. (Bottom) Stephanie Sali- “Defense is our great- nas, freshman, defends est strength,” Crook said. Georgia Wilson, sopho- “When we communicate more, while competing on defense I feel like that against their own team- mates during the women’s nobody can score on us.” basketball scrimage. The women’s team also hopes to improve after Photos By last year’s overall record Miranda Clark Ulrich No Slowing Down for the Bulldogs

BY PARKES WOLTERS Freshmen Jesse Freeman schools represented. Again, last scoring bulldog with a SPECTATOR STAFF and Jerod Fuller completed Gibson crossed first for the time of 22:13.9. Erika Doty The Bulldogs competed the five man scoring team ‘Dogs. She finished within and Gehringer completed in their fourth cross country with times of 27:50.6 and the top third of all runners the seven-person team meet of the season at the 27:54.8, respectively. Fill- and crossed the finish line with times of 22:43.2 and Fort Hays State Tiger Open ing the last two spots on the in seventh of the conference 24:43.4, respectively. in Hays, Kan. This meet Bulldogs’ seven-man team runners. Clark Ulrich was The Bulldog team posted provided some stiff compe- were Jonathan Dominguez the next Bulldog to finish. great times and many per- tition with over 15 teams on (28:09.3) and Gustavo She finished in the top half sonal records. They appear both the women and men’s Pelayo (28:27.1). of all runners and in the well prepared for the KCAC sides, and well over 130 This past week both top 25 of KCAC runners at Conference Championships runners in each category. Bulldog teams continued 21:02.4. on Nov. 7. The runners will The men’s squad came their successful season in Dreiling was the third have a two weeks to prepare in fourth out of 18 teams Winfield Kan. The Bulldogs bulldog to finish with a time for the big upcoming meet, competing, and the women competed against some of of 21:32.4, and earning a and what could be some placed 11th out of 17 teams. the best competition in the new personal record. Cross of the runners final cross The women were led by NAIA at the Mid-States was right on the heels of country race. Laura Gibson, sophomore, Classic last Saturday. There Dreiling with a time of Photo By with a time of 19:51.0, and were a total of 16 men’s 21:39.8. Wankum was the Jonathan Ulrich placing her 13th out of the teams and 22 women’s 135 runners. Next to cross teams, with over 150 run- the tape for the Bulldogs ners in each division. was Miranda Clark Ul- The men’s team came in rich, senior, with a time of fifth overall and finished 21:34.5, placing her within first of the KCAC schools the top half of the field. competing. Leading for the Finishing in close proximity ‘Dogs was Cooney with was Savanna Cross, senior, a time of 26:13.1, which and Taylor Dreiling, sopho- was good enough to place more, finishing with times him 14th in the field of 150 of 21:48.8 and 21:50.2, re- runners and first of all the spectively. Lauren Wankum, conference runners. Janzer sophomore, was the fifth followed Cooney with a and final scoring Bulldog time of 26:50.7, placing him to cross the finish line with in the top fifth of the field a time of 22:34.2. Molly and fifth out of the confer- Gehringer rounded out the ence runners in competition. women’s team with a time Cervantes was the third of 24:56.1. Bulldog to cross the tape On the men’s side, it was with a time of 27:14.1. Dixon Cooney, junior, lead- Freeman followed, stop- ing the Bulldog pack with ping the watch at 27:50.5. a time of 26:20.3. Cooney Not far behind Freeman crossed the line eighth out were the last three members of the 185 runners. Michael of the seven-man Bulldog Janzer, junior, followed team, Fuller, Dominguez, closely behind Cooney and Katzdorn with times Taylor Dreiling, sophomore, comes finishing 13th with a time of of 28:05.0, 28:05.8, and into the finish at the NAIA Mid- 26:29.1. 28:09.7, respectively. Photo By States Classic at Southwestern Col- Crossing third for the The women’s team also Jonathan Ulrich lege. Dreiling finished third on the Bulldogs was Felix Cer- had a nice showing in Win- Felix Cervantes, junior, runs mid-race at the NAIA Mid- team with a new personal record of vantes, junior, who finished field. Placing 14th overall States Classic at Southwestern College. 21:39.8. 25th with a time of 26:52.7. and fifth of the KCAC