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Manchester University Issue IX Allen Machielson Leaves After 11 Years were important to him and while Erin Brock his job wasn’t always easy, the abil- Staff Writer ity to laugh with others despite the difficult times was something he loved most about his job. “I have worked hard Allen Machielson, former dean of alongside some wonderful people Student Experience, has left Man- and in the most difficult times we chester after 11 years due to univer- have been able to laugh together sity restructuring. Before holding and see the joy in the work that we this position, Machielson spent did,” he said. eight years as the associate dean Being the Title IX Co- for Student Development/Director ordinator for three years was not of Residential Life. From his years an easy job, and it included many at Manchester University, Machiel- tough conversations and hard son holds positive memories and a work, but for Machielson, that was hopeful heart as he leaves. okay. “I love to listen and serve,” he Before arriving at Man- said. Some of Machielson’s favorite chester, Machielson worked as experiences were the one-on-ones the associate dean and director of he would have with others. “Even Residential Life at Sacred Heart tough conversations can lead to University in Connecticut for eight learning, progress and develop- years. However, it was the sense of ment,” he said. family at Manchester that not only Title IX is a program set brought Machielson here but also up on campus for students to re- Photo provided kept him here as well. port sexual misconduct, and part Machielson says farewell to Manchester faculty and staff at his goodbye party in the Toyota Round. “I really felt that everyone of Machielson’s job as a Title IX Co- cared for each other,” Machielson ordinator was to oversee the inci- explains. “I have had many great re- dents that were reported. Through lationships with staff, students and one-on-one conversations and in- kindness and empathy towards side people in both joyous and diffi- decision and I know that I have not faculty over the years.” vestigations, Machielson was able each person he interacted with. cult times.” always made everyone happy, but These relationships are to perform a difficult job while, as “Each person has their own sto- After eleven years,I hope I have always been kind,” also part of the reason Machielson he said, still seeing the good in each ry and own way of looking at the Machielson is sad to see his time at Machielson said. “I have truly loved appreciated Manchester so much. person he met. world,” Machielson said. “We are Manchester come to an end but is my time at Manchester and I am The interactions he had with each Machielson made a point all on the journey together and my grateful for the time that he had. “I sorry to see it end.” person he came in contact with in every aspect of his job to show goal has always been to walk along- may not have always made the right , Snacks Kick Off International Education Week cookies. Noah Tong In the mood for a va- Staff Writer cation to Chile? Boldo tea was prepared for event participants, although was Kicking off an exciting week of also available for those interested events, students were treated to in what Moroccan flair could taste fresh snacks and drinks at In- like. ternational High Tea in the Jean Europe on the bucket Childs Young Intercultural Center list? Guests were also free to help on Nov. 12. themselves to various flavors of The Toyota Round, il- the ever-popular scones and em- luminated brightly provided a panadas. homey and relaxing atmosphere, The event, hosted by the offering a stark contrast to the Study Abroad Office, aimed to pitch-black outdoors and night promote International Education sky. Warm, comforting smells Week. This is a nationwide, joint filled the building as students initiative led by the U.S Depart- lined up in anticipation of excit- ment of State and U.S. Depart- ing, unusual foods. ment of Education to encourage An excuse for a week- intercultural experiences for the day excursion, International High betterment of the nation. Tea allowed students and faculty Thelma Rohrer, director alike to momentarily escape their of Study Abroad and Off-Campus hectic schedules to enjoy a taste of Academic Programs, viewed this Photo provided culture for free. event as the perfect way to kickoff Students gather in Toyota Round to sample food and tea from different countries around the world. Fancy a trip to Japan? Manchester’s interpretation of In- Attendees could grab a cup of ternational Education Week. with a side “We prepared these student organizers and other stu- be tasty,” said Rohrer. “All of these around the world.” of Hokkaido-made special milk foods based off of the requests of dents, and what we thought would foods represent various cultures SEE HIGH TEA, PAGE 3 Fashion Show Exhibits Clothing from Other Nations

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Photo by Caraline Feairheller Photo by Caraline Feairheller Fort Wayne Chinese Families and Friends Association performs a traditional Chinese dance in beautiful garments. Manchester student Fatu Kaba models a gorgeously patterned ensemble.

While the crowd anxiously waited Kennedy Haynes. The charist- ing. The styles of clothing ranged also volunteered to be part of the for the show to start, a video was matic duo took turns introducing from bright, colorful silky tex- Chinese people performance that Emily Ryder introduced featuring a number of each country and model. tures, to darker tones and an ar- night. The group needed some Staff Writer Manchester University Spartans The room was dark ray of patterns. In addition, there volunteers for their dragon dance talking about what wearing cloth- and the first countries to occupy were also performances such as, a and I was super excited to partic- ing from different cultures means the stage were represented from number of dances from different ipate. Although we only practiced On Saturday Nov. 17, 2018, the to them and immediately cap- the Asian Awareness Association cultures and even a singing per- for a couple of minutes, the dance 10th International Fashion Show, tured the attention of everyone in Club. Countries such as, Japan, formance. Furthermore, junior went really well and the audience titled “New Beginnings,” took the room. Following the video, the China, Indonesia and India were Hawyar Farooq, who was a model and the audience enjoyed the per- place in Cordier Auditorium at show began and the stage occu- shown through various tradition- representing multiple countries formance. Manchester University at 7 p.m. pied two hosts David Alvarez and al and even more popular cloth- said, “Alongside being a model, I SEE FASHION, PAGE 2 Page 2

MU Student Wins $20K in Video Game Tournament

Allyson Fogerty into the SMITE world champion- ship, teams must first compete in Staff Writer online matches and then progress to offline matches. From there, First-year pre-physical therapy the teams are ranked by how well major, Justin Ahlgrain, was in for they did in these competitions the ride of his life when he dis- and the top ones are offered a spot covered an online game. His older in the world championship. The brother, Jacob Ahlgrain, also from award for winning the champion- Manchester University, intro- ship is a cash prize. The amounts duced him to SMITE. vary. SMITE is a free to play, In January, Ahlgrain third-person multiplayer online and his team were chosen to par- battle arena game. Each team has ticipate in the championship after five players who choose from an one of the main teams set to com- array of god or goddess and com- pete suffered a surprising loss. pete against another team to de- The team flew out to the event, feat each other’s Phoenixes and a cost that the company pays ultimately, the Titan. Players must for, and Ahlgrain walked away a defeat the Titan to win the game. champion and $20,000 richer. Ahlgrain’s role in his team was When he first started that of a mid-lanner. Ultimately playing, Ahlgrain’s parents were the easiest to kill, they also inflict convinced the game was a scam the most damage and are essential and were hesitant to let him par- to killing the other people. ticipate. “Let me know when you Photo provided Ahlgrain began playing can make money from the damn Rohina Malik acts out a scene from her one-woman play ‘Unveiled’. the game with a competitive mind thing,” his father said. Luckily, set; he had played Call of Duty with a lot of convincing, Ahl- competitively, but never profes- grain was allowed to continue, sionally. He knew that this time ‘Unveiled’ Presents Raw and Vulnerable Tale of Islamophobia may be different. To gain entrance SEE VIDEO GAME, PAGE 3

to make the altercation physical, marriages with Islam, and other FASHION FROM PAGE 1 patterns and similarly contrasting Matthew Barbosa but his companions told him that religions. with the darker colors. Senior Ari- Staff Writer the dress maker was “not worth it.” The story went forward ana Papadakis who modeled a tra- Out of all, I can say I After that event, the dress maker in time to the Moroccan woman ditional dress from Panama said, enjoyed the dragon dance a lot could no longer find inspiration to and her now husband. Her hus- “I enjoyed learning about other as it was totally a new experience Unveiled is a one-woman play per- design dresses. band was stabbed to death in a cultures and spending time with for me. On the educational side, I formed by Rohina Malik, which The stories that Malik hate crime to which she was a the other participants. I learned learned more about the Asian cul- has been critically acclaimed since portrayed illustrated the perspec- witness. The woman then felt the that cultures around the world ture which was presented by Asian its first performance at the Chica- tive of islamophobia in the United terror of having to recount the Awareness Association (AAA). are unique, different in their own go 16th Street Theater. Recently States of America and showed that events in trial to testify and have Overall, it was an eye-opening way, but they also have similari- Malik came to Manchester Uni- islamophobia was not a result of the men imprisoned for their experience which encouraged me ties. Celebrating those differences versity to put on her performance the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Fear, dis- crimes. She was enlightened by to learn more about different cul- and similarities was wonderful.” for a VIA. Unveiled was a five-act crimination and hate crimes ran finding out there was no shame in tures and definitively make more Next, the Manchester play that used tea and storytelling rampant before that day. telling the truth to acquire justice friends.” University International Associ- to represent different perspectives Moroccan mint tea and and to never ask “why me” but in- Secondly, the African ation represented countries such of Middle Eastern women. a female Moroccan lawyer set the stead ask “what for.” Meeting with Student Association, represented as Finland and Germany. Senior The first story revolved stage for another perspective in the a lawyer and other victims of hate clothing from the many differ- Nathan Timmerman who mod- around Pakistani chocolate chai set. This story followed her while crimes lead the Moroccan woman ent countries of Ghana, Nigeria, eled for Vietnam and Finland tea and a Pakistani fashion dress she attended college and how she to go through law school and help Gambia, Liberia and more. Fa- said, “My role included me repre- maker. The story talked about found the love of her life, her even- other people who suffer from hate rooq, who represented multiple senting countries by wearing their the Pakistani woman’s experience tual husband. While she was at crimes. countries and clothing said, “The traditional clothing. The part I making dresses for other women school, she was harassed by other These stories illustrate International Fashion Show was a enjoyed the most from this op- and serving them chocolate chai students that were calling her ob- the strong presence of islamopho- great experience, as I was intro- portunity was interacting with a tea. The Pakistani woman refused scenities targeting her headdress. bia that Americans who choose to duced to new cultures and made large group of people that I hadn’t to make a wedding dress for her Another man told the harassers practice Islam have to face. Ma- some very cool friends along the really previously known, and then client leading to the story of the to leave the future lawyer alone. lik wrote these stories to try and way. I was dressed in a beautiful being able to learn more about last wedding dress that she had The Moroccan woman and the spread her message and educate Nigerian dress with a cap and it them and all the awesome talents designed. When the dress maker man discussed religion and how people that would otherwise just was the most comfortable dress I and unique clothes they had to arrived at the wedding’s venue she he converted to Islam because of see figures that the media would have ever worn.” offer from many different coun- was harassed for wearing a hijab an orange. The orange symbolized associate with terrorism. Her mes- Next, the Hispanos tries.” by a man who told her to “take the possibility of life when thrown sage has resonated with Chicago Unidos group represented the And lastly, the Unit- that shit off her head,” and berat- away. The orange was designed theater community allowing her to countries such as Ecuador, Bra- ed Sexuality Club, along with ed her in front of her children. The by Allah to create more oranges. tour the country, work on writing zil, Panama and central Mexico. the Black Student Union group woman stood up to the man and However, a candy bar created by more plays, and start writing for There were many different styles teamed up to represent the United told him he needed to be educated. man would not create more can- television shows to become more An exchange of knowledge and in- and types of clothing worn, espe- States evolution of fashion from dy bars. This story peers inside of representative of the Islamic com- sults ensued until the man wanted cially displaying bright colors and the 1970s until now. the traditionalist style of arranged munity in America. FYS Students Present Research on Topics Related to Death Published by the students of Manchester University on Fridays during fall and spring semesters Kaleigh Gabriel “I find it shocking that Students not only pre- Staff Writer we only hear about teen suicides, sented their research projects to Editors-in-Chief yet there are so many young chil- audience member, they also pre- Carly Kwiecien and Destinee Boutwell dren who also take their lives that sented hand-painted canvases. Students of Professor Gilliar’s are hardly considered,” said Judd. At the beginning of Death and Other Endings Sem- Judd initially came the semester, Professor Gilliar Web Editor inar held an expert research gala across the story while doing his gave each of her First Year Sem- Maddie Jo Shultz on Thursday, November 15, to preliminary research on suicide inar students a blank canvas, a present research topics ranging in America’s youth but was so paint brush and a singular color Faculty Advisor from PTSD to opioid addiction. shocked in reading Taye’s story of paint. Along with the supplies Dr. Katharine Ings The otherwise somber that he soon knew he had to focus came directions that the students night began with indulging com- on a younger demographic than were to paint something on their Staff Writers fort, as the group provided warm what is usually highlighted in the canvas that was special to them. Alexandria Collins, Allyson Fogerty, comfort foods for the audience to media. Some students painted tributes to Camron Canniff, Emily Ryder, Erin Brock, lighten the gloomy night to fol- While the Death and dead family members and others Kaleigh Gabriel, Kylie Mitchell, Marcus Zwiebel, low. The night soon began, first Other Endings course itself has painted inspirational quotes. One Mariella Angeles, Noah Tong, Tiffany Williams, Victoria Heishman with a presentation from Profes- been very dark and heavy on the student, Madison Haines, painted sor Gilliar to fill in for first-year souls, many students agree that a Greek symbol that stands for “If Photographers Justin Ahlgrain who was in At- the course has helped them in a there’s a will, there’s a way.” Caraline Feairheller, Chloe Arndt, Laura Mayorga Mejia lanta for SMITE Gaming World way. Student John Gallatin said She said, “I found this Championships. that while the course has been symbol and quote a few years ago Delivery Manager Student presentations heavy, it has made him comfort- and ever since I’ve wanted to get a Chloe Arndt followed after and covered a vari- able with such an inevitable topic. tattoo. I still plan on getting this ety of topics including PTSD, con- “While I’ve always had an under- tattoo a few years from now.” The Oak Leaves is distributed free on campus cussions in sports, the drive and standing of the concept of death, Students from Profes- to Manchester University students, thoughts of serial killers, suicide this class has allowed me to em- sor Gilliar’s course overall made faculty and staff. and the process of death itself. brace death and focus on more a potentially gloomy event very One of the most notable presen- important things,” Gallatin said. informative and covered many as- The Oak Leaves accepts paid advertising. tations was from first year Chan- Fellow first-year An- pects not traditionally considered To receive a rate card or to inquire about advertising, dler-Judd. Judd’s presentation fo- drew Mild has had a very similar with death. Professor Gilliar said, please email us at [email protected]. cused on suicide, but specifically experience. “This class has taught “I would like to thank my students the suicide of young children aged me that there is more to life than from the deepest place of grati- To contact the editors: 5 to 12. worrying about death, no matter tude and would like to applaud my [email protected] Judd’s presentation also how cliché that may sound. The students for their courage. They truth is, we all die, so we should have brought a new meaning to Printed by the Columbia City Post and Mail worked to pay respects to young Gabriel Taye, an 8-year-old boy embrace it and enjoy life,” Mild the phrase ‘pushing one’s bound- from Cincinnati, Ohio, who com- said. He also said that this class ary’ because they have all divulged mitted suicide in 2017. Judd said has sparked a love for John Den- part of their souls in this project he chose this topic to bring ade- ver, to the point he lays in his and these paintings and I am be- quate attention to the issue of sui- dorm room and meditates to the yond grateful.” cide in the nation. sweet mountain music. Page 3

Math Center Provides Academic Support for MU Students

Marcus Zwiebel staff to help students in a variety of tutoring programs coordinator and and material tips for each respec- also be complemented by senior mathematics and statistics courses. Manchester alumna Diana Nettle- tive course. Every skill, tip and sug- Ryan Morley’s imminent tutoring Staff Writer Math Center tutors must ton. “The Center welcomes peo- gestion from students and faculty app, which will allow students to be recommended by department ple who need an entire lesson and will contribute to the content of the be remotely connected to tutors. faculty and must have shown prior problems reexplained or just hap- binders and further influence and Morley’s app will greatly benefit advanced understanding in several pen to have a single problem that elevate the ability of the tutors and commuters and other students less Manchester University’s Math Cen- mathematical areas, as well as the is making them tear their hair out. the respective education and tutor- available to attend tutoring sessions ter, despite its recent beginning at ability to properly and politely fa- Nothing is really too small or large ing of each student. or math center hours. the start of the autumn semester, cilitate information to a group of for coming to the Center.” Before the development Students interested in has witnessed and promoted great students—which can range from Students who attend the of the Math Center, study tables math tutoring (or the numerous results for an increasing number of 5-35 students. The group each night Math Center will find skilled tutors were held for math courses, much tutoring programs at Manchester) Manchester students. does range drastically but generally offering their expertise in the sub- like general study tables for other may contact Nettleton or seek more The Math Center, which averages 15-20 students who attend ject and willingness to formulate courses. However, students and tu- information from involved fac- is one of numerous tutoring areas the Center from a variety of disci- a program or routine to each stu- tors found the study tables inconve- ulty and staff and are encouraged offered at Manchester (and quickly plines, interests and from different dent’s preferred method of learn- nient and nonhelpful due to their to simply walk in and observe the becoming one of the most popular), mathematic courses. ing. Nettleton explains that there limited hours and spotty availabil- discussion and environment of the is located in room 124 of the Sci- It is available to help stu- exist comprehensive black binders ity. Nettleton elaborates that the Math Venter anytime during hours. ence Center and is open 7-10 p.m. dents at any level from introducto- organized by course and concept Math Center developed as the result Individuals may also reach out to Sunday through Thursday. During ry math to advanced math with any that serve dually as a collection of of an increasing need on campus Nettleton if they are interested in the three-hour period, there are quantity of work. mathematical lessons for students and was enthusiastically welcomed becoming paid tutors in any disci- usually three math center tutors on “All are welcome,” said and collective references of study by students, staff and faculty. It will pline.

Students Look Forward to Holiday Festivities, Traditions meals. ward to her own unique holiday Samantha Bontrager This can also be seen experience. Staff Writer with sophomore Gen Malin, O’Campo celebrates the from Greenville, Ohio, who said holidays with her father’s side of Christmas in her family is the the family on Christmas Eve. The holiday celebration to be at. Her scent of fresh rice and tortillas Traditions change over time with- family participates in a white ele- fill the air and plates loaded full in relationships, families, com- phant gift exchange at her grand- of traditional Mexican food line munities and even lifetimes. Man- mother’s house every Christmas. the tables at her grandmother’s. chester is full of students from “The older cousins and the adults “Then on Christmas morning, we all different backgrounds, which all buy a gift under twenty dollars celebrate and open presents with means all different kinds of tra- to bring. We all draw numbers our immediate families and then ditions. Coming into this holiday out of a hat to figure out the or- it’s back to Grandma’s for Mex- season, four Manchester students der of picking gifts,” said Malin. ican leftovers from the evening offered their insight and personal Although it may seem that it’s all before,” said O’Campo. experiences with traditions sur- about the gifts, Gen said that it’s As for her mother’s side, rounding the holidays. really about the time spent with they wait to celebrate Christmas First-year Kyle Bailey, family - and of course, the food. on New Year’s Day. Pork and from Anderson, Indiana, has Ally Jarvis, a junior at dumplings with a side of sauer- what seems to be a more tra- Manchester from Coloma, Mich- kraut is in order for the second ditional holiday experience for igan, said an annual family trip is Christmas meal. “The sauerkraut most people in this part of the in order for her this holiday sea- has a German tradition tied to it country. Him and his family gath- son. “We always go out to Hast- that said even one bite makes for er at his grandparents’ house and ings, Nebraska to visit my mom’s good luck for the whole year, so have dinner and family bonding side of the family,” said Jarvis. An even if you don’t like it, find a time. “I look forward to the food eleven-hour road trip makes for spoon and take a bite,” she said. the most,” said Bailey. “It’s going some good memories for the Jar- Traditions may change Photo by Chloe Arndt to be nice to go home this year vis family each year. over time, but the one thing that since I’ve been gone from home- Travis Poling, Lecturer of Religion, takes photographs that focus closely on Each family has a dif- will remain constant for many cooked meals for so long.” the natural world and personal narrative. “When I’m ready to make a photo- ferent set of memories and an- students is the importance of be- Many first-years on graph, I see in my mind’s eye something that is not literally there in the true nual rituals and with the holiday ing with their families around the meaning of the word,” Poling said. campus seem to have the same season is right around the corner, holidays. mindset - going home for the hol- senior Meagan O’Campo from idays means good home-cooked Decatur, Indiana, is looking for- Poling Displays ‘From Within’ Exhibit in Academic Center HIGH TEA, FROM PAGE 1 nities for both American students appetizing vegetarian . looking to travel the world, as well Throughout the night, many con- “We thought food would as foreign students excited to see versations were also had about the be a great way to publicize the what the United States of Amer- delicious meal experiences stu- other events this week,” Rohrer ica has to offer. According to dents often encounter on foreign said. Rohrer then gestured toward Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, soil. the center of the table to point out this allows America to “maintain The entire event could the remaining five events of the its competitive edge, and pre- have proven impossible, if not for week, including the Internation- serve America’s leadership in the the work of Study Abroad Stu- al Fashion Show and Unveiled: A w or l d .” dent Assistant Shannon Lee. She One Woman Play, both of which International High Tea helped create the International counted as VIA credit for stu- allowed students and faculty the Education Week flyer, as well as dents. perfect opportunity to strike up plan for some of the events that International Education conversation about study abroad ultimately took place. Week provides an opportunity to opportunities at Manchester, celebrate study abroad opportu- all while enjoying foods such as

VIDEO GAME, FROM PAGE 2 that he would not normally be ex- and hi-rez tv. His mother watched and prove to his dad that money posed to, as well as teaching him from their home, and when she is possible from online gaming. how to respect the difference each saw her child win, she cried tears Ahlgrain plans to play person may bring. He says that of pride. “as long as I can,” and feels that some of his best friends have been made playing this game and com- the experience has changed him Photo by Travis Poling positively as a person. It gave him peting in these competitions. the chance to meet new people The championship was “Brown Bear” able to be streamed on twitch.tv SPARTAN SPORTS Women’s Basketball Beats Kalamazoo 62-48 Men’s Tiffany Williams Basketball Staff Writer

Teamwork is a great tool used at Schedule Manchester University for many things, but the women’s basket- ball team is just getting started. This year’s group of December women is comprised of a gener- ally equal amount of first-year students to returners with nine 01 Mt. St. Joseph returners on the team and sev- en first-year students. Out of 05 @ Defiance the nine returners, five of them are senior athletes that are using 08 @ Earlham their experience to help benefit the team as the year previously 12 Aquinas there were no senior students on the team. 15 Rose-Hulman So far, the team has won two out of the five games 17 Elmhurst they’ve had. Those two winning games being against Musking- 31 @ Thomas More um and Kalamazoo both had the starters of Faith-Alexis Graham, Haley Farris, Nicole Weaver, Beth Photo provided Schaefer and Macy Miller. The women’s basketball team takes a moment of silence during the National Anthem at home against Musking- January The team is building um University during the Mainview Tip-Off on November 17 in the Stauffer-Wolfe Arena. The team is currrent- relationships with each other ly 2-3. Their next home game will be tomorrow, Saturday December 1 at 3 p.m. against Mt. St. Joseph. considerably quickly, allowing the younger students to feel more 02 Franklin confident as they have more peo- has a couple of unique qualities team which means we have a lot tournament this year. “We still 05 Hanover ple to help. Bridget Nash, a first- that other sports may not have of talent we can use,” said Nash. have a lot of work to do, but each year player, said, “As a first-year, including having Thanksgiving “The upperclassmen have been day we continue to get better and 09 @ Anderson I still have yet to see the extent of break at the beginning of their doing a great job leading the push ourselves,” said first-year the competition seeing as we are season. However, the women of freshmen to do the right things Macy Miller. “In order to meet 12 @ Transylvania only four games into the season, the team took responsibility of in practice so that it can transfer our goals, we have to continue to but with our chemistry and cha- the situation even asking for a into game situations.” hold each other accountable and 16 Bluffton risma our team possesses, I think morning practice to stay in shape From the coach’s per- push each other.’ we can do whatever we set our but get more time with family spective, improving every day is Coach Dzurick said the 19 Earlham minds to.” for the holidays. “They have a the main goal, as defensive re- crowds that have come to see the Along with their quick 72-hour break, almost three full bounding is key, as well as trying team play has been supportive of 23 Defiance relationship building, Coach Dz- days,” said Dzurick. “That is a to improve upon last year by stay- the team and helps them main- urick said, “If they keep learning goal they set to enjoy their family ing healthy with weight training tain confidence in their abilities. 26 @ Mt. St. Joseph at this pace and keep working time, but come back ready to go.” programs and overall work with Come watch the women’s basket- this hard we should have a very When they did come back after the athletic training staff for the ball team shoot some hoops to- 30 Franklin successful season.” This gives the Thanksgiving for the Saturday long and hard season. morrow at 3 p.m. in the Stauffer- team a lot of hope for the season game, the team was ready to go However, the long term Wolfe Arena. that has only just begun. and won against Kalamazoo, 62- goal for the team has been set to The basketball season 48. “We have a lot of depth as a try and make it to the conference February

02 Translyvania 06 @ Anderson 09 @ Hanover 13 @ Bluffton 16 @ Rose-Hulman

Photo provided Senior guard and forward Beth Shaefer and junior Nicole Weaver guard a free throw from an opponent during the Mainview Tip-Off.

Men’s Basketball Plays At Home Tomorrow Afternoon

Photo provided Photo provided Sophomore guard Matthew Westman keeps the ball away from his oppo- The men’s basketball team stands silently for the National Anthem during a home game against Trine Univ- nent at a home game on Tuesday, November 27. eristy on Tuesday, November 27. They are currently 1-3. Their next home game will be tomorrow, Saturday December 1 at 1 p.m. in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena against Mt. St. Joseph.