Page 2 Nov. 18, 2009 OPINION Word on the Hill “What are you the most thankful for?” Life doesn’t allow By Inger Furholt second chances “I am most thankful for “My faith and my “My family.” my family.” family” By Katie Gomez Nick Qualls Staff reporter EDITORIAL Tabbetha Black Randi Dierksen psychology accounting nursing freshman When we’re kids, we spend our to do whatever we want. While some junior junior childhood wishing we could be of us are afraid to inch closer to the older. We look up to our older sib- edge of the cliff known as college lings and we dress like them, talk graduation, many of us can’t wait to “Right now Thanksgiving “I am thankful for being “My family.” like them and especially act like finally be done with school. We just break, good food and good alive.” them. Whatever they do, we do too want to get out, get a good job, get beer.” Thomas Harman because that’s what’s “cool” when married and live in our own house. Alex Loos business you’re older. When we have younger The real world called and it was Laura Welter physical education sophomore siblings, we try to act more grown up our turn to answer. We are now in English freshman so our parents will let us help take our mid-twenties and thirties work- senior care of them. Although we spend ing nine to five at a company that most of our time playing, we’re al- makes us sit behind a desk staring at “My friends and family.” “No classes so I can nap.” “Friends and family that support me through my ways trying to be a “big kid.” a computer until it’s time to go home Stuart Mann college career.” A few birthdays pass and suddenly to our wife and kids. We have bills Amy Buxman we’re adolescents in middle school, to pay and mouths to feed. We’re business digital arts senior Nicki-Kay Nichols caught between our playful youth too busy with work and taking our sophomore physical education and our need to act mature. We trade kids to soccer practice or dance that junior in our silly toys for skateboards we no longer have time to drink un- and cute boys. Girls start wearing til dawn or to stay up playing vid- pounds of makeup in hopes to look eo games. Now we are the ones in older, maybe even pass as a high charge, taking care of our own chil- schooler. Guys start acting out, try- dren and hoping they don’t grow up Choices affect games, reputation ing to be tough. No longer is it cool as fast as we did. you have to make it. The players who make people figure out that in order to be good, to kiss your mom goodbye when she Eventually we become old... my- So, perhaps it didn’t make sense ashamed of Southwestern football you actually have to put the time drops you off in case one of your kids-are-all-grown-up-and-I’m- at the beginning of the season when are the ones waiting for the next Sat- in. However since the football team friends sees you. We are often heard stuck-in-a-nursing-home old. We sit there were football players seen urday night to roll around instead of is the best team on campus, I guess saying, “I can’t wait to be 16 and in back and wonder where our life went drunk on the night before a game, focusing on everything Saturday af- certain players don’t feel they have high school so I can drive and do and what we spent it doing. We no despite their 0-5 record. It probably ternoon. Instead of going over their to. whatever I want.” longer wish for that next birthday, didn’t make sense, either, that they playbook, they go over to the fresh- They can squeak by in a few Just a couple of years and that but rather that birthday fifty years chose to “celebrate” any losses that men women’s dorm. games and then brag about their 3-7 wish is granted. We make it to high ago. We wish we were still young were less than 30 points. The players who say “no” to dis- record, and how much better that is school and now we’re cool. Now that and could act and play like children. PAIGE Heck, it probably didn’t make tractions and “yes” to healthy food than last year, but it doesn’t make we’re teenagers we can stay out late, We become so busy waiting for CARSWELL sense that they “celebrated” losses seem to be a scarcity. There are more them any more credible as a team. hang out with friends, and date who- the next milestone that we never stop that were more than 30 points. who say “Gee, thanks, I’d really like Being proud of a 3-7 record is like ever we want. Bring on pep rallies, to enjoy each stage of life. We end In any matter, that was the football 10 thousand beers after the game I being proud of getting a “D” in a Friday night football games, parties up with a life wasted on waiting and Imagine you have some of the team this season, until they finally just peed down my leg in.” class. Yes, you’re passing—kind of. and the hot girls. For some of us, that wishing with not enough living. worst grades in the school—as a won a game. After that, things really Distractions like women and beer No, you aren’t respected—at all. even means more responsibility and Once we turn 16, there’s no turn- matter of fact, you have close to the went downhill. are bad enough on the football team, If the team wants respect from less parental guidance. What do we ing back to five and playing with worst in school history. Imagine that Walking around the campus brag- but the worst one I’ve heard is, of me and others around campus, and need our parents for when we can do toys. When 21 hits, we are no lon- you can’t quite figure out why, even ging that you “might be able to have course, the strip club. actually wants a crowd, then maybe it ourselves? By this point, our par- ger crazy teenagers without a care in though you study (kind of, in be- a 4-6 record at the end of the season” Two weeks before the season was every player should work on earn- ents are just the “old people” of the the world. When we turn 30, there tween the drinking and partying) all is absurd, but it’s even more absurd over, an inspiring senior captain on ing some fans by pretending to care house who pay our bills and make us is no late-night partying and exam- summer. that instead of trying to make your- the team was informing people how about the season. Maybe they should do chores. We can’t wait to graduate, cramming in the morning. And when Now, imagine that you finally get self better, you would spend your much it costs to get in, how much it stop getting drunk on Friday nights get out of the house and go to col- we are 60 and looking back, there is a “B” on a paper and expect every- time drinking and weighing down costs to ride the “party bus” and how and start trying to figure out why lege. no substitute for your wedding day one to bow to you when you walk your body for the next game. much he had previously spent at the they’re losing games. Graduation comes and goes and or watching the birth of one of your around campus. Now, if I put myself in the shoes strip club during his tenure as a foot- Maybe if we had more people who suddenly it’s time for Freshmen Ori- children or when they take their first It seems ridiculous if you think of a football player, I would proba- ball player. enjoyed playing football instead of entation. We move into the dorms step. We must all learn to appreci- about it, but then you remember the bly be slightly discouraged. I would It’s innocent, yet raunchy, fun, I just being football players, next sea- with 100 other young adults, eager ate the time we have at each stage football team. probably wonder what it would take suppose. son could be fun to watch. But, until to be on their own without parents in life before we miss out on things After going 1-9 last year, narrowly to be better and win. But, is it really a coincidence that then, it’s just a team consisting of 80 around to make rules. This is college. we can’t get back. In life, there are escaping the worst record in school There are players who actually try they bombed their last game by 33 percent losers who don’t care that There are no rules. Yeah, we have a no do-overs and when it’s gone, it’s history, the team went into this sea- to make themselves better and focus points the day before around 30 of they’re losing. few classes plopped in between eat- gone. son with hopes of a brighter future. their efforts to better the team. If I the players took a party bus to the Paige Carswell is a junior major- ing and napping, but nobody is going Katie Gomez is a junior majoring The problem is that you can’t just was one of them, I’d be disappointed strip club? ing in journalism. You may e-mail to call our parents if we don’t show in communication. You may e-mail dream of having a brighter future— in some of my teammates. It doesn’t take a lot of time to her at [email protected]. up. We ultimately have the freedom her at [email protected]. Victims of ‘In Cold Blood’ to be remembered with community memorial By Brian Nelson end of Nov. 15, she was enjoying became the title of Truman Capote’s Clutter. To the nation, they were munity has begun to fade. There are family’s lives to be remembered, Managing Editor Southwestern College homecoming book, based on the occurrence in victims. Nothing more. To Finney fewer people who remember, and not their deaths. And now anyone activities with her boyfriend, and the last place anyone would expect, County they were friends, church that is why Bobby Rupp, Nancy’s traveling through the small village Nov. 15, 1959. Beverly Clutter is soon-to-be husband, Vere English. Holcomb Kansas. goers and active members of the boyfriend at the time, found the 50 of Holcomb will see more than ee- summoned from church, informed Her older sister, Eveanna, was “In Cold Blood” is about the mur- community. year reminder as the perfect time rie tunnel of trees leading to a tragic of the worst and then driven home also informed of the worst. She and ders, the murderers and how the Sept. 12, 2009. Nearly 50 years to build a memorial, so that people farm house. Travelers will come to Finney County. She will be at- her husband, Don Jarchow, and son, small communities of Holcomb and later, a memorial is finally dedicat- would see it in years to come and across the community park where a tending the funeral of her parents, Tracy Lee, immediately left their Garden City dealt with it. Several ed in memory of the Clutters. The know who the Clutters were and how monument is always lit and the grass younger sister and brother. home in Mount Carmel, Ill., and movies spawned from the book and community decided it was time for important they were to the commu- continues to grow. Beverly attended Southwestern headed for southwest Kansas. only embedded the events deeper a proper memorial, which was not nity. Nearly $23,000 was donated to Brian Nelson is a senior majoring for two years, and then transferred The nightmare the two sisters en- into their tomb. needed before. Herb, Bonnie, Nancy fund the project. in English. You may e-mail him at as a student in medical technology dured has been immortalized by one Yet a major detail was left out. and Kenyon’s memory lived among Beverly and Eveanna wanted their [email protected]. to the University of Kansas Medical phrase. In cold blood. Their family The four people who lost their lives. the community. Center in Kansas City. On the week- was left in cold blood. The phrase Herb, Bonnie, Nancy and Kenyon Over the last 50 years that com- The Collegian Staff releases latest through indie label

By Benjamin Whitener song deals with getting in our own and is part of what makes Switchfoot Staff reporter MUSIC REVIEW way and holding ourselves back. It an ever-changing and growing band. Editor in Chief ...... Cameron Siefkes talks of how we make a mess of our “” is a call to take action. A storm is rising and Switchfoot is lives and how we need to get past the The band urges people to do some- Managing Editor ...... Brian Nelson riding the wake. “Learning to Breathe” was the most mess so that we can spend the rest of thing that matters with their life. News/Editorial Editors Switchfoot is a quintet comprised successful of their first three our lives living. They say that a person can’t stand by ...... Paige Carswell of on vocals and , and brought them gold certification The song uses what is referred to forever and ask the question, “Are Samantha Gillis Tim Foreman on vocals and bass, and a Grammy nomination for best as a call and response form where you ready to go?” on drums, Jerome Fon- rock gospel album. the instruments play something and The song starts with a hard driv- Staff ...... Blake Carter, tamillas on guitar, keyboards and In 2002 four Switchfoot songs then stop and the vocalist responds ing rock riff and after listening to it a Clinton Dick, Joshua Dolmage, Michelle Dreiling, Inger Furholt, background vocals and Drew Shir- were incorporated into the Mandy by singing. The instruments then few times it sticks in your head. This Katie Gomez, Lacie Holbert, Alejandra Rojas, Benjamin Whitener ley on guitar and background vo- Moore movie, “A Walk to Remem- come back in and the process repeats is a sign of a good song. cals. The band was formed on 1996 ber.” This caught the attention of several times. This is a really cool The album as a whole represents Faculty Adviser ...... Stacy Sparks with Jon and Tim Foreman and But- major recording label Columbia Re- format which has been around for a the maturing style of Switchfoot and ler. Their original name was Chin cords who then signed Switchfoot very long time and was very popular how far they have come as a band. The Collegian is the official student newspaper of Southwestern College in Up and after having played several to a record deal. The band released during the advent of rock’n’roll in They incorporate many uplifting lyr- Winfield, Kansas. It is published and distributed during the fall and spring semesters. shows the band was contacted by three records with Columbia entitled the 50s. ics and overall the album has a feel News contributions will be accepted by sending an e-mail to collegian@sckans. edu or campus mail addressed to: The Collegian, Southwestern College, 100 College RE:think Records and eventually “,” “Nothing “,” the title track, good sense to it. Street, Winfield, KS 67156. signed a record deal. After signing is Sound” and “Oh! Gravity.” is an uplifting track that provides There is no question as to whether Editorials are written by the Collegian staff members and do not necessarily represent the views of The Collegian or Southwestern College. to RE:think the band changed their In 2007 the band broke away from hope. The lyrics talk about bad or not the album is amazing. It is Letters to the editor are encouraged. To be published, letters must be verified, either name to the now famous moniker of and started their things that happen in the form of a nothing short of Switchfoot awe- with a signature or some other means of identifying the writer. All letters are subject to editing. Switchfoot. own indie label known as lowercase giant storm, or hurricane, and how someness. Subscription rates: first copy free to students, faculty and visitors to Southwestern Before their first album release, people records. those bad things cannot silence a “Hello Hurricane” is available on College and $35 per school year mailed. Re:think was bought by Christian “Hello Hurricane” is the first re- person’s love. CD at switchfoot.com for $12 and The Collegian is also available in electronic version at sccollegian.com and scupdate.org. label and the deci- lease from Switchfoot on their indie Musically the song begins with also at amazon.com for the same sion was made by Sparrow to market . It was released Nov. 10, something a little unexpected, but price. It can also be purchased in Switchfoot as a Christian only artist. 2009. It includes 12 tracks that build totally awesome, a mandolin. Not digital format through iTunes for They released three records with upon the sound that has defined just any mandolin though, a distorted $10. Re:think and Sparrow. The records Switchfoot over the past several mandolin. It is a non traditional way Benjamin Whitener is a junior ma- were entitled “The Legend of Chin,” years. of playing the instrument which is joring in digital arts. You may e-mail kacponline.org “New Way to Be Human” and The first single from “Hello Hur- usually played mostly with country him at benjamin.whitener@sckans. “Learning to Breathe.” ricane” is called “.” The music. It gives the track some flavor edu.