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Lnce to athe, New Faces and Classes at the Equestrian Center By CHRISTOPHER STANLEY will be housed at the Center this year: It should be noted that all of these u mere At)VERI ISIN(1 EDITOR - Justin - a 10 year old Dutch hors65 come as donations to the Warmblood gclding college, and that the equestrian alumni By BEN HUGHES The Houghton College Equestrian - Ruby - also going by "Step Aside," and friends o f Houghton College STAR STAFF WRITER Center has a long history o f being blessed a five year-old Hanoverian-Thorough- continue to support the program Germany Begins with generous donations. From an early gift bred marc that's aireadymade her mark through generous donations such as Nuclear Phase Out that helped build the indoor arena, to a by winning an award as a show hunter in these fine animals. Speaking of substantial contribution to build the class- Florida Last Friday, Germany alumni, Michelle LaBarre has joined officially closed a nuclear room in the Lesson Barn. to horse donation - Duke - a seven-year-old the faculty at the Equestrian Center to power plant near Hamburg, offers that come in continually. to students Quarterhorse gelding. His show name is take 0\ er the courses of retired commencing an ambitious that come up during the frozen cold of -Kentucky Dynamite" professor Cathy Daggett. LaBarre is winter to clean stalls. it is clear that the program to shut down all of - Posie -an 11-year-old chestnut also starting something new for the its nuclear power stations. Equestrian Center has been very fortunate. Quarterhorse mare standing tallat 16 « regular school year: therapeutic riding The latest donations are the new horses that hands. The Greens party and anti- lessons. These lessons have tradition- nuclear lobbyists hailed the ally remained in the Mayterm act as a historic first step session. however, LaBarre is OYNTON towards the complete phase- certified as 'clinic staff for out of nuclear power in those seeking to become Gerrnany. CHA-certified as instructors Celebrating the Stade of riders with disabilities." plant closure with the Greens, and because she is full-time Environment Minister Juergen faculty, therapeutic lessons Trittin declared, "Nuclear have now become a part of energy has no future in the regular school year calendar. Germany." According to the nuclear shutdown legislation, Coming events at the all 19 nuclear reactors in Equestrian Center include the Germany will be deactivated photography contest spon- by 2020. In the meantime, sored by the Equestrian more environmentally- Society and the Christmas Fun Show that will be on friendly sources of energy, such as new technologies Saturday. December 13th. relying on gas and renewable The show is open to the sources, will be expanded. public to either watch or ride. Contact Joanne Young for The government anticipates PHOTO BY CHRIS STANLEY more details and information. that the gradual nuclear phase-out will encourage substantial investment in alternative energy sources Wheaton College Holds Its First based on cleaner gas genera- tors. wind power, and solar panels. Currently, nuclear School-Sponsored Dance energy accounts for almost a HYJOSH MILLER of the students, some members o f the been a few people outside the college media have seen this new freedom as a third of German electricity. EDITOR IN CHIEF who expressed some concern about The plan to terminate sign that Wheaton's commitment to this change and whether it affects our Germany's reliance on On Friday November 14th, Wheaton conservative Christian principles is core values...those of us directly nuclear energy was finalized College held its first official dance in the declining. "They want to know if involved in the process feel that this after intense and lengthy school's 143-year history. While the college Wheaton is going allliberal, falling new community covenant strengthens negotiations between the had sponsored square dancing in the past, apart," student Andy Morgan says. In our core values." government led by Chancellor typical social dances were considered response to such accusations, Sam Nevertheless, Wheaton seems to Gerhard Schroeder and the inappropriate until a revision of Wheaton's Shellhamm, Wheaton College's spokes- be trying to avoid overtly publicizing energy corporations. The Community Covenant last February allowed person, notes that although "there have its first dance under the new cov- Greens party, an influential students to dance on or enant stipulations. environmentalist and anti- off campus provided that S "We are kind of trying nuclear lobby, is the junior they avoided "immodest, to downplay it partner of Schroeder's Social sinfully erotic or harm- because it really is Democrat government. fully violent" behavior. bust] another event. Opposition conservatives vow To illustrate its support says Bethany Jones, to revoke the nuclear shut- of this change, the one o f the students down i f they regain control of college decided to put on responsible for the government. its first social dance. organizing the dance. Germany's innovative The response of The college also nuclear shutdown and re- Wheaton's student body neglected posting any placement agenda is the first has been primarily information about the such plan among leading positive. "I think it's dance on its website. industrial countries. wonderful," says So, for those who [For more news about the Wheaton student Steve are worried about the shutdown, visit: http:U Gieser. "It gives us a liberalization of story.news.yahoo.com/ little more freedom. And Wheaton College, fc?cid=34&tmpl=fc&in= it gives us a little more apparently you have AP PHOTO judgment in our lives." World&cat =Germany.] Two Wheaton students practice for the first school-sponsored dance in the histon nothing to fear for the Much to the surprise time being. I See viddliews,page 2 of the College. What precedent does this set for other Christian colleges? z · NEWS STAR • NOVEMBERIg, 2003
From wodd news, page I details for the second round of talks manded that the United States sign a June. An agreement for an accelerated over North Korea's nuclear armaments security pledge treaty. The White House transfer of power to an Iraqi transi- Canada's Prime Minister program. A new summit involving has flatly rejected these demands, although tional government followed talks to Retire North Korea. South Korea, the U.S., President Bush recently indicated some involving the council, the U.S. head On Nov. 13th. Jean China, Japan and Russia may occur in flexibility. During his Asia trip last month, administrator L. Paul Bremer and the Chretien stepped down from December, though North Korea has not Bush stated that the U.S. would offer White House. The military occupation leading the Liberal Party. and yet committed itself to specific dates. multilateral, unspecified security assur- by U.S.-led forces would not necessar- will soon retire from his The first such talks were held last ances ifNorth Korea decisively terminates ily conclude with the June power position as Canada's prime August in Beijing and ended inconclu- its nuclear weapons development and handover. minister. Paul Martin. a former sively allows for inspectors to verify their compli- The Bush administration had
cabinet official under Chretien. The crisis over North Korea's ance. previously demanded that democratic was appointed head of the 'nuclear program began in October 2002 U.S. intelligence officials suggest that arrangements, including a new consti- governing party and is ex- when U.S. officials revealed that the North Korea already possesses one to two tution and elections, be established pected to succeed Chretien. communist regime was harboring a crude nuclear bombs, and could soon before giving control to the Iraqi The majority party leader covert nuclear weapons program. The manufacture six to twelve more with its people. With increasing insurgency and functions as the prime minister program is in direct violation of a 1994 ongoing program. coalition causalities in Iraq, the admin- in the Canadian parliamentary agreement between North Korea and the [For the latest news about the nuclear istration has apparently dropped this system. Consequently. Martin U.S. as well as international nuclear talks and North Korea, visit: http«, prerequisite and accepted an expedited will become the prime minister safeguards. Following the U.S. disclo- news.yahoo.com/ timetable for a handover of power and without an election once sure of its nuclear program, Kim Jong- fc?unpl=fc&cid=34&in=world&cat=north_ the removal of the U.S. troop presence. Chretien officially retires. 11's government expelled U.N. inspec- korea.] Iraqi and international leaders have Observers speculate that tors, withdrew from the Nuclear Non- been demanding such an accelerated Chretien. who has held his post Proliferation Treaty and eventually U.S. Will Give Up Administration of power transfer. for a decade, will step down announced that it had achieved "nuclear- Iraq by June [The most recent Iraq news is within the next several weeks. deterrence" against a possible U.S.-led On Nov. 15th, the Iraqi Governing available at: http://story.news. The prime minister himself has attack. Council announced that the U.S. will grant yahoo.com/fc?cid=34&tmpl=fc&in= remained vague regarding North Korea has repeatedly de- sovereignty to a new Iraq government by World&cat=Iraq.] when he willleave his office.
While Martin maintains a high popularity among Canadi- ans and across the globe, he GETTING TO KNOW ... has been a chiefpolitical rival ofChretien. Although Martin Mic he & £a,Barre served under Chretien for nine years as finance minister, the by SARAH KUZIOMKO two have frequently clashed. In STAR STAFF 'WRITER 1990, Chretien defeated Martin when both battled for leader- Age: 24 in December ship of the Liberal Party Their bitter rivalry peaked last year Where are you originally from? Born in Lexington, Kentucky; but I grew up in Cobleskill, New York. when Chretien dismissed
Martin from his cabinet
position. Married? Kids? Single. No kids either, unless you count my horse and my dog (I do, but not all humans think that's legitimate). Martin is regarded as both Ll a fiscal conservative and social progressive, and is widely Graduated from? Houghton in 2002 with a B.A. in Creative Writing acclaimed for reducing Canada's vast deficit when What did you do previously? I've been at school since I was 5. Before that, I remember playing a lot. After I finance minister. His objectives graduated, I spent five months in Germany studying riding with an old-timer named Egon von Neindorff. And for improving the government now I'm back at school again. and the nation include better relations with the U.S. (includ- What are some of your responsibilities in the Equestrian Center? I teach a lot: lots of private and community ing security and trade dimen- sions) and balancing continued lessons and, of course, my students. I also work with several horses. I do general barn management stuff when fiscal conservatism with it's needed. I hope to manage to get a therapeutic riding program off the ground before too much longer. elevated spending on strug- gling programs such as the What do you like most about working with horses? Working with horses is always both a physical and mental military, education and health challenge. it is the most difficult and most rewarding thing I do. Horses have taught me how to accept and care. extend grace, how to receive and give Chretien's legacy as prime forgiveness. And they are always /.. /7 minister includes leading the teaching me. I never stop learning. Liberal Party to three consecu- tive majorities in Canada's What do you like most about being at parliament and distancing Houghton? There is a trail behind the himself from the controversies horse barn. It is the place that I learned that surrounded the previous that sometimes you have to listen administration's ten years of leadership. Coming from a through the silence and you'll hear God on the other side. middle-class family in Quebec. Chretien ascended to the acme of Canadian politics after four Favorite verse? I'm afraid I have a difficult decades. terrible memory for verses. My favorite [For more details and other story is Jesus' interaction with the Canadian news, go to: http:// woman at the well. www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/world/americas/ What do you do for fun? Anytime I have northamericalcanada'.] an excuse to dress up like Muppet, I lake it. New Round of North PHOTO BY JOSH MILLER
Korea Nuke Talks Planned Delegates from six nations Cookies or ice cream? Chocolate Chip Cookies. No question are currently working out the How great of an actor is Orlando Bloom? Should I know who Orlando Bloom is? If it's movies or TV I'm world news continues afraid I've taken myself out of the loop. in next column 19,2003 STAR • NOVEMBER 19,2003 NEWS• 1 isi-
S tead Counseling Center Forum Hopes to Educate Houghton Community d the By SHANNON CALLAN of the problem. relationship. If one feels like the .ind be equipped with the tool. to help STAR STAFF WRITER Wendy Baxter. a counselor in situation is over one 1 head. he or >,he ·\,Wendi Baxter vated. "We knim :essar- Houghton's counseling center who is needs to acknowledge that to the r On November 20. from 6:30-8:()0 helping to lead the forum. says that person in a non-judgmental Na> .ind 1-hat'+ one of the rea>,on, people drC pm in the Recital Hall. the Counsel- another main goal is to help people get offer to get him or her help from L i ing Center and the Psychology Club a sense of the needs of those who omeone who is more capable. rea>,Oib Ne 1%.in[ 10 Liddre>, the ]Ahlle. :ratio will be sponsoring a forum on the struggle with this issue before at- I his forum should be an ewellent For further inti,rmation. contact onsti- topic of self-injury entitled. -Can you tempting to simply find solutions and opportunity for an>one In the Kend> Baxter or .Ilip b> the el,un.el- ed see my pain?" A video of the same try to -fix" them. Although the Houghton community to come out to ing center. title will be shown to open the forum. expected audience at the forum is learn more about an important i,sue icy and Dr. Michael Lastoria will be giving a mostly those who simply want to idmin- special presentation on the topic, after know more about the issue. the forum this which there will be a question and will also be a non-threatening environ- Quotable Quotes edited answer session. This forum is open to ment for those who struggle with the anyone who is interested or would like problem, w'ho Baxter hopes w'il! be 1 need drugs. Anybody live in South Hall.r to know more about the behavior of 'sence. able to come and realize they are not -Dr. Bressler .ve self-injury. alone. This forum could also help This topic has been getting more those who don't struggle personally 1 hate Krispy Kremes. Just looking at them makes you get fat, attention in the media in the last 5-10 with the issue to discover their poten- -Greg Sigountos (class of '05)- S years and is becoming more o f an tial role in helping someone they issue on a national scale. Defined as know who does. Zin= the attempt to deliberately harm or Baxter also says that if one knows "Hey, could I have the book of Romans? Oh, and hey you have injure one's own body, self-injury is of someone who struggles with self- Leviticus on sale...hmm. funny. nobody wants that!" often severe enough to cause tissue injury, the best thing to do is to be -Dr. Paige imitating how the ancient Jew>, could purchase the damage. This behavior is a kind of supportive without condoning their Septuagint. coping mechanism, used to deal with actions. Often people who admit to emotional pain by those who do not this behavior are immediately labeled "Above all else. I try to stay out of the Houghton Star- know healthier ways to express it. The as crazy, which leads to even more -Dr. Walters counseling center chose to hold a guilt and trauma. According to Baxter, forum on this topic in response to the one can help people who struggle with -I don't inhale my food - I eat with a purpose. suggestions of students and positive self-injury much as one would help -Ritter Haaga (class of '04) feedback they received from special any friend who was going through a programming on eating disorders and difficult time emotionally. Offering to body image they sponsored this past go with them to the counseling center Have you overheard a student. professor. or staff member say some- spring. The goal of the forum is or to go on their behal f to get informa- thing witty or junny on campus recently? The Star would love to take thut basically to demystify the problem of tion for them are both good options. quote out of context for the enjoilent of the campus! 11-yoil have quotes self-injury. They also wish to promote Above all. it is important to keep or quips, send them, along with the name obvht, said them, to the sensitivity to the topic and awareness communication honest and open in the Houghton Star through CPO 378 or at staria houghton.tedit.
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a1 4 · FEATURES STAR • NOVEMBER ig, 2003 Rosencrantz and GuiMenstern are Dead: 6A Complicated Play' ters are not central By LIZ SANDS to this play at all. STAR STAFF WRITliR Rosencranc and
"This is a complicated play - Guildenstern are One might get frightened when Dead is more about one reads such an opening sentence in life than about the 'Director's Notes' for any given action. for life does play. And perhaps one should. This not exist only in one was. after all. a complicated play. action or in the Last Thursday. Friday and Satur- interaction between day. the Houghton College characters. Stoppard Shakespeare Players presented Tom explores the mean- Stoppard's Rosencrant= and ing of life as well as Guildenstern air Dead. Sioppard's some of its major play centers around the ver> minor philosophical Hamlet characters of Rosencrantz and questions.
Guildenstern. Someone actually wrote Bullinger's L'$ a play about them. you ask? Well. yes. questioning SimpliC- Was it worth seeing? Well. YES! Ity as Rosencrantz Directed by Nathan Boyd and and Wise's philo- featuring Jeremy Bullinger and sophical frustrations Jonathan Wise as Rosencrantz and as Guildenstern Guildenstern respectively and Laura bring their charac- The cast of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Front row: tragedians Ruth McFarland, Aleshia ters to life as Slye as the Player, the production was Ellingson, Stephanie Pocock. Becky Mohrlang, Katie Gorham, and director Nathan Boyd. Back row a success, if success can be judged by distinct individuals Hilary Young (Ophelia), Dan Fessenden (Hamlet), Ryan Mayers (Polonius), Jon Wise (Guildenstern), the audience laughter and silence at searching for their Laura Slye (the Player), Jeremy Bullinger (Rosencrantz), Rebecca Ballard (Gertrude), Glen Benedict the right places. Even throughout the identities. Question- (Claudius), and Hiram Ring (Soldier) less-attended shows on Thursday night ing each other even and Saturday afternoon. the cast as they question life itselcthey seek The play concludes with an cookie-cutter answers that we so often maintained energy and pulled off certainty to questions that are inevita- interesting twist: the Tragedians pack hand out to the world around us, and powerful performances. Boyd is bly left uncertain. Introduce the Player up the set and props onto their cart the world around us is certainly asking "amazed by the progress the cast had (Slye) to the picture with her traveling and roll it away, leaving the stage bare questions like Stoppard's. made. both in realizing the broad acting troupe. the Tragedians (Aleshia and empty. The Player flips a coin. After the evening performances, humor of the play but also the deeper Ellingson. Katie Gorham. Ruth She is in control of herself. and audience members were encouraged questiom about life that [the play] Mcfarland. Becky Mohriang, and nobody else is left. This is more than a to stay for an interactive discussion raises." He is 'proud- of his actors for Stephanie Pocock). actors acting as cute ending; the suggestion remains with the cast, facilitated by Dr. 'taking on a philosophically and actors. the -opposite of people, that perhaps the entire play itself was Wardwell, professor of English and technically challenging script and according to the Player. and the not to be taken as reality. but only faculty advisor to the Shakespeare making it both entertaining and answers to life's questions seem even as... well... a play. Is life itself merely Players. In the true sense of the Play, thought-provoking" for the audience. further beyond the grasp of a drama? most questions could not be 'an- Jfa briefsummary of the shou Rosencrantz and Guildenstem. Through his characters, Stoppard swered' per se, but ideas about the plot were possible. I would explain the Yet to say this play is simply probes the depths of reality. truth. and itself and the deeper, underlying plot. Unfortunately. this play is not about searching for answers to life's existence. In response to meaning of the entire play were given about the plot. i.e.. the actions. at all. questions would be an understatement. Guildenstern's exclamation, -For all an outlet to be expressed. One could explain this play as simpl> Anyone who has seen or read we know, that isn't even true!," the All in all. Rosencrantz and
a different perspective on the Hamlet Rosencrant= and Guildenstern more Player responds. "For all anyone Guildenstern Are Dead was a rare story; and indeed Rosencrantz and than once can testify that the multiple knows, nothing is. Truth is only that treat for Houghton College. For three Guildenstem. the major players. spend layers of humor. irony and conflict can which is taken to be true." Declara- dollars, audience members were the entirety of the play trying to figure really only be peeled back one at a tions such as this (Rosencrant. and treated to an evening's entertainment out how they fit in to Shakespeare's time and slowly comprehended. Still. Guildenstern is laden with similar that probed the meaning of life and script with Hamle:'s original major the Shakespeare Players did an assertions) help illustrate why this made them laugh. It doesn't get much players. Yet the small pieces of plot in astounding job portraying this thick type of play is so important for a better than that. which Rosencrantz and Guildenstern drama, a comedy and a tragedy rolled Christian campus like Houghton's. actually interact with the other charac- into one show. Life's questions cannot be solved by
Students and Faculty Getting Involved in Service-Learning
By NICOLE ARENSEN In the spring of 2003, a business Allegany County profile covers key mini-histories of the towns in senior seminar group first worked on Gl EST STAR WRITER areas of demographics, labor pool, Allegany County. Allegany County the project to develop a framework for transportation, finance/tax incentives, historian Craig Braack has also met Houghton College students and students to collect. analyze, organize, technology transfer/entrepreneurship, with the students to give them some faculty are working in partnership and present information for the resources, housing, community background and help guide them in with the Wellsville Chamber of website. This semester, to enable and activities, culture. recreation/leisure/ the right direction. This section of the Commerce, the Allegany County encourage the students in the business sports, health/safety, and education. project will need to be carried on over Department ofTourism and the department. the business faculty have Each student is working on his or her several semesters until all of the mini- Wellsville Daily Reporter in an effort made the opportunity available to own section ofthe county profile to histories can be completed. to create a more user-friendly students in one or more of their update and expand on the information. There will be more sections to Allegany County Tourism website courses to participate on a team to The business students participating in research next semester, which can with an interactive map of the county. research, collect, and organize the the project are Jesse Crikelair, Chelsea provide good opportunities for the This service-learning project was fi rst information in several key categories. Kinsman, Sebastian Loaiza, Christo- faculty to build partnerships and give initiated in the fall 2002 semester Depending on the professor, students pher Moore, Patience Scaglione, students hands-on experience working when Scott Northrop from the are given some incentive to be in- Deborah Silva, Amanda Sylor and with the county. I f you are a faculty or Wellsville Chamber of Commerce and volved in the project, such as extra Kwok Wah Tsang. a student interested in becoming Jesse Case from the Allegany County credit points or substituting this Also working on this service- involved in this service-learning Department ofTourism met with a project in place of a paper or other learning project this semester are five opportunity, contact Nicole Arensen group of faculty to discuss the possi- assignment. students from Professor Bill for more information. bility ofa collaboration between the There is currently a group of nine Doezema's American Survey course. Contact information: county and the college. The website students from the business department These students are Bethany Bialy, Nicole Arensen/AmeriCorps that is being created is housed at the updating and expanding information Andrew Dickerson, Lindsey *VISTA Wellsville Daily Reporter, where the from an Allegany County profile put Kucewicz, Kelly LaPolla and Tara Off-Campus Programs, AB 213 cost ofdevelopment and maintenance out by the Allegany County Office of Lydell. Doezema's students are 567-9604 or ext. 6040 can be covered by advertisements. Development in the early 905. The beginning to research and write up [email protected] . '2003 STAR • NOVEMBER ig, 2003 FEATURES·5 Thanksgiving: Noting Our Blessings and Blessing the Unnoticed
can afford. By CHRISTINA TURNER during the holiday season. Keyser Fillmore. The Jubilee's manager keeps
STAR STAR WRITER says that families receive no extra the tickets and the turkeys are paid for -But I'm jdst a poor college government aid during the Thanksgiv- out of the donations received for the student." W'e say those words over and Next week, Houghton students ing and Christmas seasons despite the Turkey Drive. Since the Jubilee gives over, disappointed because we don't will pack up their cars and leave increased financial need. According to the turkeys to needy families at the have extra money fur a movie. a CD campus for a few days of friends. Patricia Stalker, who is involved with wholesale price. the cost per turkey is or a new· sweaten It is easy to forget family and, of course. eating. Hon'- Houghton Wesleyan's food pantry, extremely low, on ly S 1 2. that by ha ing enough money to ever, for many Allegany County more families also need help buying According to Brenneman. the attend college, even having enough families, Thanksgiving is neither a food in the winter because the money response has been slow this year. mone>' to consistently eat nutritious getaway nor a time of overabundance. that would usually go to food is used mostly because students are unaware tood. sets uS apart as some of the Many Houghton students may be to pay higher utility bills. of the opportu- richest people unaware of the surrounding area's Although most local families have ntt>. Last year, in the world. po'erty because of the prosperity of food to place on their Thanksgiving the Turkey Drive During this the immediate community, "The tables. it is far from the lavish meal raised 5600- Thanksgiving lioughton community is a bit upscale most of us enjoy. "l-errible junk food enough to provide season. realiz- compared to a lot of areas in Allegany is cheap, and that's all they can 60 needy families ing the severe County." says Janette Keyser of afford." says Brenneman. -1 f you want with turkeys. poverty of Allegany County Social Services. a nutritious meal, it's more expensive However, this many local Although Houghton is relatively than if you buy Kraft macaroni and year, only about families can prosperous, Allegany County as a cheese." 5200 in donations help us realize whole is ranked the second-poorest Fortunately. Allegany County has has been re- the extent of county in the entire state o f New York. several church ministries that provide ceived. Students how much we :shia According to Marge Perkins of the impoverished families with food. are encouraged to have been row: Allegany County Social Service Houghton Westeyan's food pantry drop off dona- blessed. It is ern), tions of any certainly edict Commissioner's office, 995 people in gives food on an emergency basis to the county receive public assistance, families who are either awaiting food amount in the important to and 4.103 individuals receive food stamps or do not receive them. Several turkey-shaped can gratefully give in the Info Center thanks for often stamps. 1,134 of which are children. other food pantries, such as those run until the Monday md Everyone who receives public assis- by the Fillmore United Methodist food. clothing. Church, Bel fast United Methodist before Thanks- shelter. family. sking tance or food stamps is under the poverty level, which is just O%·er Church. Cuba First Baptist Church giving and friends. S 1 500 a month ($ 18,400 a year) for a There are also We must ·es, and the ACCORD program help sereral other not torget ,ed family of four. provide food. Since there are no community kitchens In the immediate opportunities to give back to the- though. that the gratitude that is most )n There are also many other impor - erished families who. for whatever area that sen e during the holiday surrounding area. Since next pleasing to God consists not onl> of months. these ininistries are vital for 1d reason, do not receive government aid. Monday's chapel will be a special praying prayer, of thanksgiving but Kathie Brenneman. who works with poverty-level families. -Harvest Festi\·al." students. faculty. also of thanking Him b> caring fur the and staff are encouraged to bring needs of other,. In his letter to tile lay, relief drives on campus and at the For these ininistries to keep Houghton Wesleyan food pantry. cites running effectively. they need help staple fuod items such as canned and Corinthians. Paul writes. "This sen ice from those of us that are more fortu- boxed goods to be distributed to needy that you perform is not only supplying / plot the series of long. complicated forms as one of the reasons many local nate. To help. we don't even need to families this Thanksgiving. There is the needs of God's people but is also families are without aid. -There's too also a collection box in the Info overflowing in many expressions of iven step off Houghton's campus. One way much bureaucratic red tape." remarks for students to help out is by donating Center for individuals to donate thanks to God" C 2 Corinthians 9: 12). Brenneman. "No wonder people get to the Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, nonperishable fuod items. which will Only by following our prayers with so discouraged by this. headed up by Kathie Brenneman in be given to Houghton Wesleyan acts of compassion do we really give a Church's emergency food pantry. complete expression of thanksgiving iree Regardless of whether or not they the Info Center. Each needy family to our Lord. receive government aid. all poverty- that requests a turkey is given a ticket Aid to families in the surrounding level families are struck hardest area does not stop at Thanksgiving. As we approach Thanksgiving ent good for one turkey at the Jubilee in Throughout the year. Brenneman break and begin to envision that d dinner table loaded with turkey and all juch collects donations for My Sister's Closet, a thrift store in Fillmore. My the fixings. let us remember the words Top Te Sister's Closet accepts donations of of Jesus: that to whom much has been clothing. utensils, and any other items given, much is expected. Let us give flijf tl,Iat Tha1(riviFj Break 99 Near and then gives these items to needy thanks. both with our words and our By RACHEL BRASK individuals for whatever amount they actions.
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The Advice/Chris-Says-What-He-Wants-to Column by Josb Miller During the month of November. two faculty members of the By CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN religion and philosophy department gave a chapel presentation that RANTING STAFF WRITER emphasized the importance of Christian humility. Dr. Kristina LaCelle-Peterson was the first to bring it up when she spoke of the This Week's Topic: need for Christian humility in one's occupation. LaCelle-Peterson OVERWORKED A{AINTENANCE also commented on ourimperfect knowledge of God. which. according to her. mandates a meeker presentation of our faith. The AND STUDENT SOLIIDARITY following week, Dr. Brad Beach reiterated this subject and took it one step further. He encouraged faculty and students to tolerate Actually, to be quite honest, this column has nothing to do with the title. It other viewpoints. acknowledge our uncertainty-the possibility that was just an attention-getter. Some people like to read things of importance. not we could be wrong-and to seek truth everywhere. someone else's opinion. So this is just my way of saying tough luck to you if you This message made me squirm. not because it was heretical thought this was a column of importance. You know who you are. This is actu- (both LaCelle-Peterson and Beach made it very clear that they ally an opinion column, not a news column; so if you don't want an opinion. firmly and passionately believe in Christ). but because it seems to don't read my column. Read the rest of the newspaper. Moving on, here's our leave very little room for evangelism. How, as humble Christians question for today: (based on Beach and LaCelle-Peterson's definitions), are we to share our faith? pm U think the word "shebang" is awesome. What are some OJ your favorite Perhaps we should take th€Thessalonians as our example. In words, and in what contexts would you use them? " Paul's first epistle to them, he encouraged them to -lead a quiet life. to mind your own business...so that your daily life may win the - Forever yours, Vocabularv Vern. respect of outsiders" (4:11-12). But, as other epistles note, even Christians who are not directly involved with the ministry of the 1 cannot help but think this is an odd question, Vern, as 1 make it my sacred Church are still called to "give an answer to everyone who asks you duty to terminate each column with an awesome word. I shared many a great to give a reason for the hope that you have" (1 Ptr 3:15). While this word back in the day, words like manybodys and deathtraps, perspiration and is to be done "with gentleness and respect," it still must be done, corrugation. However, seeing as you were special enough to compose a query, and involves speaking out for the truth. furnishing this column with the "sustenance of life" as it were, I will endeavor to Which brings us to another point of conflict between specifi- reveal additional pleasant terms for our mutually expanding vocabulary. cally Beach's message and witnessing: the issue of toleration. In his Concordantly, I do in fact enjoy a well-used "shebang" every now and then. chapel, Beach encouraged us to tolerate all views except those that It is almost more of a feeling then a word itself. Truthfully, it could be called a are "misanthropic" and "promote hatred." Yet how does one draw feeling on paper. SHEBANG! Can you feel it? Just like bass that pounds your this line? And from a Christian perspective, doesn't every non- eardrums, reverberating inside your head. If you are like me, your pulse is Christian religion promote eternal death by pointing to something trevis.- probably racing now; there is a throb in your throat as you choke past the sheer outside of Christ for salvation? Even if they're not "misanthropic," /lass." power of its sound. When the little hairs on your arms and neck start to come they still can be equally as destructive as more explicitly hateful resents down from their excited state o f pointyness, you can finally fully enjoy the philosophies from an eternal point of view. enty The apostle Paul knew this. In his sermon at Athens, he refused eatures quality of the 'shebang' experience. Therefore, 1 wholeheartedly agree with the to tolerate the Grecian conglomerate of paganism. Instead. Paul on term shebang being awesome. stood before them and declared -what you worship as something e by It can be related, of course, to the word 'bingo.' But it's not just bingo. It's unknown I am going to proclaim to you" (Acts 17:23). Note the 'ntai bingo on steroids. There is too much power wrapped up in one shebang then a absence of typical postmodern qualifications. He does not say, 1 am }lills. poor little bingo can handle. going to proclaim to you what I think" or "I am going to proclaim to pro- As for other words I enjoy, there are many. I consider myself well versed in you what I believe to be true.' Paul presents his message as absolute le the art of verbal combat, and thus I know all kinds of great words. At least I tell truth, without making any consolations to other Greek religions or and myself that. I am personally very attracted to the word 'indeed.' Here it is in a philosophies. he dialogue: Of course, Paul was an apostle, called to a specific type of d as the Person 1: Are you annoyed by all the people clapping in chapel at things that ministry. So how are those of us who aren't apostles (presumably all di ffer- don't deserve clapping? of us) supposed to share our faith? Should we, as Beach suggested, .inl Person 2: Indeed, 1 am annoyed. merely present our view as one o f many. trusting -the beauty o f our 1 Good It works as a simple yet classy alternative to the common 'yes.' Another great truth to shine forth?" This philosophy sounds more American-more word is 'pantomime.' In context: "I like the word pantomime." Still another Jeffersonian-than like a teaching of Christ or His Church. 1 Inalion fabulous word is aggravate, which 1 find very easy to use. "It is fun to aggravate I suppose this is the point in my editorial where I should present Ovalive. my enemies" or "People who clap in chapel all the time aggravate me so much I a solution...but 1 don't know have one. Instead, I'd like to challenge the faculty. especially those who will speak in later chapels, to share hamber want to pantomime them in the face." Last but not least. I like the word 'func- your ideas on evangelism with us. You've made it very clear that we nusical tion.' It has so many definitions that I can hardly comprehend its vast wonderful- shouldn't cram our faith down people's throats at the workplace or ent and ness. It is also a good way to express concern in a matter or situation, because you can use it as a question, like so: "What the function?" out in the world. How then should we share the truth we do know, Well. I have just about reached my 600 word limit, but I am content because or, to be postmodernly correct, claim to know? Will they know we so many good words were included in the 600. Key word of today: lexicon. If are Christians by our humility alone? I'm not so sure they will... you look it up, you get a prize. d lio REm, 0/1.ELINES 1 jill| Sml Emmilm Sim The Houghton Star encourages the free interchange ot opinions and suggestions in the form of letters, articles. guest EDITORINCHIEF COLUMNISTS INTERNATIONAL NEWS editorials, and advertisements. 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Elliott Tait he Aaron Boynton Jason Mucher Christina Turner ved in Doug Roorbach C 8•SPORTS STAR • NOVEMBER g, 2003 Despite Loss, Women's Soccer Team Advances to Nationals By AARON BOYNTON half. it was Mills who tied the game a penalty-kick shootout. Hannah Toth their region. The Lady Highlanders MANAGING EDITOR up at 2-2 with her second goal o f the and Cassandra Mills both missed their will head out to Santa Barbara, game. attempts while Tiffin converted their California, for the tournament which After a heartbreaking loss to The Highlanders had many first two shots. Senior Johanna runs from the 19th to the 25th of this Tiffin in last year's regional finals, chances to end the game in regulation Benyman and freshman Brittany month. The 8th ranked Highlanders' Houghton's Women's Soccer team but came up short on attempts by Crozier each scored on their attempts, first game will be against Union was determined not to let it happen Hannah Toth and Jen Switzer. In the matching Tiffin's tally. However, College (KY) on Friday at 4 p.m. again this year in the NAIA Region IX first ovenime, the teams battled back Fuller could not stop Tiffin's last two Eastern/12 p.m. Pacific time. Semifinals. The two teams faced off and forth with Houghton getting the shots and Tiffin won the game by a 4- The men's soccer team was not so on a muddy, snowy Burke Field last most opportunities to·win the game. 2 margin in the shootout. fortunate. After having traveled to Rio Friday and would battle down to the With four seconds left in the overtime With the loss, Houghton still had a Grande, OH for the men's NAIA wire. Tiffin opened the scoring in the period. Cassandra Mills was pulled chance to make it to the NAIA Na- Region IX Semifinals, the team lost in fist half, but Cassandra Mills tied the down in the box and Houghton was tional Tournament with an at-large bid. overtime to no.2 seed Tiffin. Kwame game for Houghton with her 11 th goal awarded a penalty shot. Tiff"in goal- One or two higher-ranked teams, Oduro had the Highlanders' only goal. ofthe year. Tiffin regained the lead in keeper Tracy Shannon stopped including Westmont College (CA). while goalkeeper Mike Cox had three the second half when goalkeeper JoAnna Beardsley's attempt. and the had to win for Houghton to move on. saves in the loss. The winner of the Rebecca Fuller mishandled the game went into a second overtime. Late Saturday night. the team found men's Region IX Semifinals advances slippery ball and a Tiffin forward After another score less overtime out that they would be going to to the national championship in kicked the ball in the net. Late in the period. the match was to be settled by Nationals because Westmont had won Olathe, KS. Nov. 19-25. Being a Champion of Character their lives. communities as they compete in By JASON MUCHER intent of this program to have the As a member of the NAIA, NAIA student-athletes exhibit exem- athletics and life. DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Houghton has made serious efforts to plary character and sportsmanship. It This is not just a program for our educate its coaches and athletes on the will go beyond hopes and mission athletes and coaches. Our fans, in the You may have heard me make the components of the initiative and has statement and become "this is what we form of students, faculty, staff, « following announcement before home encouraged them to take active parents, and alumni, need to buy sporting events: steps in displaying character on into this program for it to be the court and field. Our student successful. This means making "Houghton College and the NAIA athletes and coaches have each only positive comments toward b'ould like to take this opportunity to signed character pledges and they officials and opposing teams. encourage you to help everyone enjoy have taken part in outreach and This initiative is something tonight s contest by being a true speaking opportunities in the local we Christians should be modeling Champion of Character. By displaying schools. Guest speakers have also CHAMPIONS . in our lives anyway. Perhaps if respect and good sportsmanship to all come to campus to talk about the the pre-game announcement was involved. you can help us create a program to our athletes and to put into other words, it would positive environment for the teams and local high school athletes. have more of an impact. Try this: the fans." For its efforts. Houghton has -Let nd unwholesome word been recognized as a Champions proceed from your mouth, but Interestingly, the above pre-game o f Character Institution for each only such a word as is good for announcement did not originate from of the program's three years. edification according to the need the Houghton athletic department. but The arena of athletic competi- of tile moment, that it may give 0 from the National Association of non continues to become an grac'e to those who hear. " intercollegiate Athletics. a secular imitated model for society. The (Ephesians 4:29) organization that has begun the NAIA sees the present culture of So. the next time the ref "Champions of Character" initiative. sport as an opportunity to bring makes a bad call or you feel like In essence. the initiative is focused on more formal emphasis to charac- taking a verbal jab at an opposing the development of five core values- ter development on every level player or coach, take a moment to respect. responsibility. integrity. using sports as a centerpiece. reflect on what you are going to servant leadership and sportsmanship- The NAIA 'Champions of accomplish by your words. Then within the ranks of the NAIA. The Character" program is designed to be a Champion of Character for long-term goal of this program is for assist those influenced by sports truly believe, so this is what you will the next generation of fans who are all involved-athletes, coaches, offi- programs to know the right thing, do see." The NALA coaches, athletes and seated around you. cials, and spectators-to develop the right thing, and value the right fans will walk their talk, and then pass positive habits and good character in thing in all areas of their life. It is the the torch to the next generation of For more information on the athletes by demonstrating and teaching Champions of Character Initiative, go 5{HIGHLAND athlete of the week this level of dedication, character and to the following website: http·./1 cooperation to the youth in our www. naia. org/character/index.html Jason Lee / men's basketball HIGHLANDER SCORES , Lee, a 6-2 guard from Buffal62 MEN'S SOCCER N.Y., averaged 21 points and four M Sat. 15 TIFFIN L 1-2 (OT) issists to help lead the Highland- ers to a 1-1 record to start the WOMEN'S SOCCER season. He scored 19 points on 8- Fri. 14 TIFFIN T 2-2 of- 17 shooting in a loss at Mt. VOLLEYBALL Vernon Nazarene, then tallied 23 Fri. 14 MALONE L 0-3 points on 7-of-16 shooting in a 96-75 win over Ohio State- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Newark. He also dished out five Fri. 14 RIO GRANDE L 44-64 assists in the win. On the week, he - Sat. 15 CUMBERLAND L 28-85 . hit 50 percent of his field goal MEN'S BASKETBALL 16 attempts and was 5-of-9 from · 3.5 Fri. 14 MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE L 73-79 three-point range. Sat. 15 OHIO STATE (NEWARK) W 94-77