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Campus Briefs Spring rush begins for Greeks Briefs Students learn packet containing the event Chi (Centurian), Chi Phi tend a variety of events. At calendars for each organiza- Sigma (Arcadian), Phi about groups the end of Rush, an invitation Bands to battle tion. Monday kicked off the Kappa Alpha (Cosmopoli- to the Final Tea, the last Erin Riley sorority Rush events with a tan), Omicron Kappa Epsi- closed event for women's WTHS (89.9FM), Hope College's sludent-run radio STAFF REPORTER Round Robin in Maas Audi- lon (Fraternal society) and formal rush, is sent to the station will sponsor its fourth annual battle of the bands This time of year gets a torium; every girl must at- newly added Phi Sigma rushee. It is possible to re- lh at 8 p.m. on January 18 at the Knickerbocker Theater. little busier for many stu- tend and spend time with Kappa. The co-ed organiza- ceive multiple invitations, Eight bands will each perform fifteen minute sets. The dents as, along with new each organization. tion, Alpha Phi Omega, has but, the rushee may accept audience will then determine the. winner of the contest. classes and new sports sea- Sororities at Hope include an informational meeting only one. On Feb. 6, The winners will receive a prize and airplay on WTHS. sons, comes the Rush season. Alpha Gamma Phi, Delta Phi Jan. 22. women's bids, a formal in- Admission will be $4 at the door or $2 with canned That means ice skating (Delphi), Kappa beta Phi 'There's so much diversity vitation to a rushee from an goods. Admissions proceeds will go towards charity. events, cookouts, line dances (Dorian), Kappa Delta Chi, in every organization. It organization to join, are of- and many other "get-to- Sigma Iota Beta (Sibs), and opens your eyes and expands fered and due two days later. Professors' books recognized know-you" events. Sigma Sigma (Sorosis). Fra- your horizons," said Diana Feb. 15 begins New Member Last week, a general Rush ternities represented at Hope Frazier ('04), Sigma. Education. Hope College professors Allen Verhey, Donald Cronkite, meeting was held for inter- are Alpha Kappa Pi For the next three weeks, The Delta Phi sorority is and Fred Johnson have recently had books they have writ- ested students to receive a (Promethean), Alpha Theta women have a chance to at- more Rush on 2 ten attain noterity. 'The Christian Century" has included a work by Allen Verhey, professor of religion, as recom- •- - ;• mended reading. "A Problem-Based Guide to Basic Genetics" by Donald Cronkite, professor of biology, is now in its third edition. The guide provides a step-by-step approach to solving problems in basic genetics, and is designed for college students beginning their study of biology. Fred Johnson, professor of history, is the author of "A Man Finds His Way," published recently by One World/ Ballantine Books. The book focuses on the personal and professional chal- lenges faced by Darius Collins, a history professor in Cleveland, Ohio.

Workshop to explain mmm FAFSA Michigan's Financial Aid Awareness month is coming to Hope College. In conjunction with Hope Col- lege, the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association (MSFAA) will present a financial aid application workshop. The workshop will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Maas Center Auditorium. Peggy Klaasen, a financial aid counselor at Hope College, will review how the 2003-04 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) should be completed. Hope to host Ottawa area summit on racism Hope College will host the third annual Ottawa Area

Summit on Racism on Feb. 11. A//CHOR PHOTO BY ROB ONDRA The all-day summit, sponsored by the Lakeshore Eth- Christian rock band Jars of Clay performed for a sold-out crowd in Dimnent chapel on Satur- nic Diversity Alliance (LEDA), will begin at 8 a.m. in day. see RELIGION on 5 Dimnent Memorial Chapel and will continue until 4 p.m. The summit will bring together several hundred participants in considering significant issues related to ra- King day celebrated on campus cial diversity in the community. Activities will include a morning keynote address, action team sessions fo- Fmr. Senator Carol Moseley-Braun, was Independent Precinct Orga- ambassador to New Zealand. cused on specific strategy areas, learning workshops commemorates the first African American nization each of her ten years She comes to Hope on on a variety of topics, and an afternoon theatrical pre- woman to be elected to the in office. Monday to speak on the sentation. The keynote speaker will be Dr. John F. Martin Luther U.S. Senate. In 1988, she became the theme of the commemorative Dovidio, Professor of Psychology at Colgate Univer- King's birthday A democrat, Moseley- first African American to service, "Giving Life to the sity. Jared Gall Braun served ten years in the hold executive office in Declaration of Intent," Mon-. The interactive learning workshops will engage par- STAFF REPORTER Illinois House of Represen- Cook County, when she day in Dimnent Chapel at 7 ticipants in presentations and dialogue on four race re- Political science and tatives, beginning in 1978. served as recorder of deeds, p.m. lations topics: "Understanding Racism," "Exploring women's studies students She became the first African a position she held until According to Glinda Racism and Poverty," "The Power to Heal or Divide: may take particular interest American in Illinois history 1992, when she was elected Rawls, director of The Influence of Media in Race Relations" and "Un- in this year's 13th annual Dr. to become assistant majority to the U.S. Senate. Moseley- multicultural life at Hope, "in derstanding the Arab World." Martin Luther King Jr. com- leader, and earned the Best Braun remained in the Sen- Dr. King's (fameous I Have memorative service. This Legislator award from the In- ate until 1998, when she lost a Dream] speech, he year's keynote speaker, dependent Voters of Illinois- her seat and became the U.S. more MLK on 2

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Anchor @ Hope.Edu Artists' alliance Zerbe performs Jars of Clay visits Hope vs. Calvin (616) 395-7877 Spotlight, page 3 Arts, page 4 Infocus, page 5 Sports, page 8 •••• 9 Wnchor CAMPUS BEAT January 15, 2003 Winter's Happenings Many activities, from "Intuition: Its powers and perils" people in the west presented by David Myers, profes- side of Chicago, par- smarts to sports sor of pscyology; "Garbios': ticularly, have be- Kurt Koehler Chicago's Dutch Scavengers" pre- come famous for CAMPUS BEAT EDITOR sented by Robert Swierenga, pro- monopolizing the For Tom Smith, professor of fessor of History; "Just how bad are garbage business of business, this year's Winter Hap- our memories" presented by John Chicago," penings is an opportunity to explore Shaughnessy; "Hymns My Mother Swierenga said. "Its issues in business ethics that have Taught Me" presented by George an aspect of the his- arisen in the last year. Smith is giv- Kraft, professor of kinesiology, and tory of the Dutch of ing a seminar, at 9:30 a.m. on Janu- Roberta Kraft, professor of music; Chicago that isl ary 25,h, along with Victor Claar and "A Miss Amiss?: Dorm, Dress, rather unique. It and Vikki Ten Haken entitled, and Dating for Hope College hasn't happened in "Christianity and the Culture of the Women in the 1940s" presented by other parts of the Market." Jennifer Hill ('02) and Lynn country that Dutch "There's this perception of busi- Japinga, professor of religion; The immigrants have nessmen and women as kind of seminars will be held in rooms to come to monopolize seedy, unethical, money grubbers," be announced at registration. the trash or refuse Smith said. "A lot of attention has industry..." been placed on schools and col- Schaunessy will leges, who is training and educat- Intuitions shape present, at I lam, ing these businessmen and women, our fears, impres- about memory and techniques to im- and why we in academia don't do sions, stereotypes, a better job? The talk is a response prove one's to that. What are we trying to do at and relationships. memory. Hope?" -David Myers, "The seminar is This talk is one of six free semi- going to be about nars that will be given as part of professor of how people's Hope College's annual Winter pscyology memories work. Happenings on January 25th. In Many of us think addition to the seminars there will that our memory is also be a free "Gospel Fest" at 1 Myer's presentation, to be held pretty bad. What

p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel at 9:30 a.m., will focus on how in- I'm going to iry t<>From |eft to right: Hill, Swierenga, Myers , Shaughnessy, George and tuition works in our lives. a ut featuring the Eastern Michigan la'tc bo IS howRoberta Kraft .1ntujtion .. Japinga, Smith, Ten haken, and Claar Gospel Choir, the Hope College "Intuitions shape our fears (do that is like thinking Gospel Choir, Silent Praise and the we fear the right things?), impres- that our health is The presentation by Hill and good questions about social and Voices of Grand Valley State Uni- sions (are our stereotypes accu- pretty bad," Schaunessy said. "I'm Japinga, at 11 a.m, will center on gender issues for that period." versity. Additionally, the men's and rate?), and relationships (does she going to talk about how our women's life at Hope College in the The presenters of the seminars women's swimming teams will like me?). Intuitions influence memory is very good and how we 1940s. want to give participants some- host Calvin and Kalamazoo col- presidents in times of crisis, gam- get the impression that our memory "Jen [Hill] did a research project thing to think about afterwards. leges at 1 p.m. in a MIAA dual meet blers at the table, and personnel di- is not good... I'm going to talk last summer on women in the RCA, "1 would like them to realize in the Dow Center's Kresge Nata- rectors when eyeing applicants," about a particular technique for but specifically women at Hope that the backbone of our organi- torium, and the men's basketball Myers said. helping people remember names." [College] and she interview 15 zations are the everyday leaders team will host Olivet College at Swierenga's presentation on the The presentation by the Krafts, women who graduated from Hope, who go about doing their jobs 3pm in the Holland Civic Center. Garbios', also at 9:30 a.m., will ex- at 11 a.m., will focus on the history mostly in the 40s," Japinga said. with competence and care for the A luncheon featuring entertainment pound on one section of his book of American gospel song from "She's talking about what life was good of others and the organiza- by student musicians will be held on the Chicago Dutch. Fanny Crosby to Bill Gaither. It like for women students during that tion," said Ten Haken. ".. .These at 12:30 p.m. in the Haworth Inn "I decided to talk about one as- will include a historical narrative, period; dorm life, and dating life, are the type of leaders we are try- ballroom at a cost of $10. pect of the book which is the sub- group singing, and vocal and piano what they had to wear, and those ing to develop here at Hope." The remaining five seminars are: ject of garbage, garbios. The Dutch solos. kinds of things." It raises a lot of RUSH from I especially looking forward to this rushed as a freshman, loo. "It multiple bids and have time to year's Rush season. For Delta was a good time. By the end of decide which they will join. Greek Life Facts Phi, this year's pledge class will (fall) semester, Hope gets "Rush is a very low-pressure be the first since 2001. Following monotonous. Rush comes and thing. Even if you don't end up a one-year suspension. Delta you get to do all these different joining you still get to meet a lot 85 percent of Fortune 500 executives are Greek mem- Phi's Meghan Betka ('03) says events, and they're really fun." of different people," Mast said. bers. the sorority is excited and is For the men, the Rush season Rush began Jan. 12 and runs looking at this year's class as a looks a little different. Unlike the through Feb. 5. Anyone inter- All but two of the U.S. presidents since 1825 have been rebuilding year. A senior now, woman's organizations, they do ested who was unable to make Greek members. Betka remembers her time as a not have a Round Robin in which either the general Rush meeting freshman rushing as a memorable where all fraternities are repre- or the Round Robin is encouraged Fraternities and sororities maintain a higher GPA than all one. "It just got me more sented. They are encouraged to to contact Amber Garrison, Greek the undergraduate averages at most universities. This is involved," she said, "but you attend as many events as possible Life coordinator, in Student Development for information and true at Hope. have to keep an open mind; don't to get an idea of what each rule anything out." organization embodies. Also, event calendars. men are permitted to receive 71 percent of men and women in Who's Who of America Justin Mast, ('04), a Cosmo, are Greeks. MLK from 1 mentioned that although America eyes of Claudette Colvin, a fifteen- Greeks are more likely to engage in community service is a country founded on strong char- year-old girl who refused to give after graduation. acter principles of fairness and up her seat on a bus nine months equality, it had not lived up to its before Rosa Parks's similar ordeal Fewer than 2 percent of an average college student's ex- own words at that time. Carol earned nationwide attention. penses go toward fraternity/sorority dues. Moseley Braun will ask us in her Other events on the schedule are lecture to keep Dr. King's vision include a discussion of civil rights More than 85 percent of the student leaders on some 730 and dream alive. martyrs as part of Hope's "Dialogue campuses are involved in the Greek community. Rawls said that this service, on Race" series Wednesday. Janu- along with other events planned on ary 15 at 7 PM and a multi-choir More than $7 million is raised every year by Greeks na- campus, will give Hope's campus, Mosley Braun gospel concert Saturday. January 25 at 1 PM in Dimnent Chapel. The tionally. like the rest of the country, "the Another such event on campus opportunity to reflect on the life and will take place Wednesday, Janu- concert will feature the Eastern Michigan Gospel choir. Silent 850,000 hours arc volunteered by Greeks annually. legacy of Dr. King. ary 22 at 6:30 PM in the DeWitt She added. "The campus com- studio theater. Awele Makeba will Praise, the Voices of Grand Valley present her one-woman stage play State University, and Hope's own from www. hope, edii/student/organizations/greek/ munity will have the opportunity to revisit and examine such principles entitled "Rage is Not a One-Day Gospel Choir. The public is wel- and concepts of diversity, unity, Tiling!" The play looks at the Mont- come at all events, and admission freedom, equality and respect. gomery Bus Boycott through the to all is free. January 15, 2003 SPOTLIGHT Anchoi:? Father-daughter project is their magnum opus Poetry and art collide poem. They are composed much Working like this like a painting, meaning that the in Ridls' tribute to is a joy. It's full of viewer/reader can start anywhere in each other the poem, attending to any image discovery and and then move to any other image," Anjey Dykhuis realization. Jack explained. He also finished some poems relating to Meridith's CAMPUSBEAT EDITOR -JackRidl Besides the father-daughler rela- artistry. "The line breaks remind tionship, the shared profession of herself, shown through the letters me of a warp of some sort...they leaching, and the fact that they're they exchanged every week. She are fibrous. They invent and cap- both artists, what could Jack and told him about her days, events in ture a moment or bit of life and then Meridith Ridl possibly have ii\ her life; he doodled on the enve- drop us off somewhere else by the common? Well, presently they are lopes and told her funny stories. end," Meridith said. collaborating on a project of mas- Now, that informal sharing has be- For her part, Meridith has been sive scale - a mixing of their two come a formal project in which painting. "Most recently, my dad respective genres of art. poetry and Meridith and Jack spark off each and I have been doing and sharing visual art. other's own unique style of cre- our work.. .1 made a series of these It is said that one must have com- ation. "We'd been collaborating all paintings which I began to think of promise to have a successful rela- our lives, both in our individual arts as windows or fragments.. .they are tionship of any kind. In this project. and in ways that make who we are very fibery, mostly abstract, but Jack Ridl, professor of English, and and the art we make pretty difficult filled occasionally with a little bit Meridith Ridl, an art teacher at to separate," Jack said. "That then or piece of the everyday," she said. Holland Christian High School, are suggests that we will be always "I love responding to each others both giving and getting bits of working on it." work.. .discovering the connections themselves and weaving them to- Last semester. Jack Ridl was on that appear." Together, but in dif- gether in an ultimate tribute to each sabbatical to work with Meridith. ferent genres, they are bringing the most ordinary things, like a door- other. To begin this undertaking. Jack be- A/VCHOff PHOTO COURTESY JULIE RIDL Of course, it's not fair to say that gan writing in response to some of knob or hinge, from their surround- Meridith and Jack Ridl admire a coat made of their this project has begun spontane- Meridith's art. These poems, in- ings to have significance apart from personal letters from over the years. ously, raised from the depths of stead of reading more line-by-line the obvious. And although also believes that this has and will their minds to miraculously begin in some order, have several images Meridith has been working on the element to the project that we'll have to explore. I've always liked continue to let both their relation- at one specific point. "When we that are not in any specific order. collaboration with her father all ship and their crafts grow. "We talk started talking intentionally about It stems partly from Jack's along, her part, they say, will come words a whole lot." and wonder and share stuff, and I our 'collaboration' we didn't really ponderings. After looking at some later, when teaching takes up less As for the ultimate destiny of think our responses to each other have to 'over-try' because there was of Meridith's work, he wondered of her time. "In one sense, she has the pieces they have been work- continue to let art and poetry show already this sort of inevitable ex- why poetry seems only to be seen been doing work in response to our ing on, they don't know. Some up," she says. Beyond the partner- change in place," Meridith said. on a page or recited. Hence the po- lives all along," Jack said. But un- galleries have expressed interest in the project, but Jack says that ship they share for this project, their Even while Meridith was growing ems that are composed somewhat til summer. Meridith's own sabbati- own relationship has grown to be up there was a constant interchang- like paintings. "These poems break cal of sorts will have to wait. it would be reward enough to see the pieces of the project find a even more than what it was before. ing of ideas between her father and the more usual linear form of a The second element of the project will begin somewhat later, place where the recipient can find "My dad stops by my classroom where Jack and Meridith plan to meaning in them. Hopefully, some days after school and then we take a poem and work it into a the poems will find publication get to have this whole wonderful sculpture. "We begin with a poem and the paintings will become part collaboration of just looking at stu- on a page and have it gradually of an exhibit. "Working like this dents work together...it's great to evolve in various media until the is a joy. It's full of discovery and have the teacher-guy-dad to col- poem takes on the form of a sculp- realization. It literally opens one- laborate with too," Meridith added. ture. It will take at least through self to a wider, richer world, and In closing. Jack said, "Meredith the summer," Jack said. breaks through ideological illu- and I have always been close. The In addition to his writing, he has sions and barriers," Jack said. project didn't necessarily bring us been drawing. "Not in order to be- Together they are re-forging an any closer. Instead, it added to what come a visual artist, not by any already strong bond. Meridith we already had." means," he says, "But rather to dis- cover what happens when one draws. This then feeds into my writing, adding another level of re- (Engaged flection, meditation, response. This also enables me to more closely (Planning your wedding? 'collaborate' on a personal level, on a 'knowing' level with Meridith." 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, - 1995: Jars of Clay. 1995 GRAMMY nomi- nated, double-platinum record, billboard radio hit "Flood", 1996 "Group ANCHOR GRAPHIC of the Year" Nashville Jars of Clay sing their songs Music Award.

num record, which is only a small portion of If your relationship honors they have received since 1995. Yet, - 1995: Drummer Boy. Danielle Koski with God cannot walk Haseltine says, their calling is not to be rock 4-song Christmas EP. stars, but to build relationships around them BUSINESS MANAGER you to the very brink, Four figures climbed the stairs of the stage through who they are, whether that is with then what good is it?" - 1997: Much Afraid: in Dimnent Chapel. The lights were dim, their crew or people they meet on the road. but the 1,100 person crowd knew who it was. -Dan Haseltine Jars of Clay builds those relationships in 1997 GRAMMY award The concert was a sell out and 2,200 pairs of many different ways. One of the ways they winner, platinum eyes watched the stage light up as Jars of Clay is kind of a nice idea that you carry until do this is through promoting organizations record, 1998 "Album of began their first number. things get really hard. We at our very core like Amnesty International, Prayer for the the Year" Nashville Persecuted Church, and African Leadership. Jars of Clay started out as a simple college are rejecting that idea, and we felt compelled Music Award. band, a group of friends who liked to jam to put that sort of conflict in the record," "There is nothing like being around some- and play together. After beating out around Haseltine said. one who has nothing materially and is the 200 other bands in a national competition, Odmark wants people to see that Jars of most generous person you will ever meet.. .it - 1999: If I Left The Jars of Clay signed a recording deal, and saw Clay's latest record is more then just about brings things back into focus," Haseltine Zoo: 2001 GRAMMY overnight success with the song "Flood" and religion. said. award winner, gold While here at Hope, the band members their self-titled debut al- "When you listen record, 2.000 "Album of bum. to this record, 1 hope took time to participate in sessions of the the Year" Nashville The band members stay you don't hear the Veritas Forum, which sponsored the concert grounded however by re- noisy vocabulary of along with student congress and SAC, and Music Award. membering that at the heart religion. I hope you they sat down with the Hope community to of who they are is the idea hear music that is be- answer questions from the students, and hung - 2000: The White out in the Kletz. During the concert, all of they are friends.. cause of faith rather Elephant Sessions: "We started as friends, then about it," the band members commented on how they Collector's CD with we continue to be friends, Odmark said in a were impressed with how well the college we don't let (fame) chip press release about blends faith, art, and learning together. special demo recordings. away at that friendship," the album. "You have something very special here [at said Dan Haseltine, the In the bands eyes, Hope]," Haseltine said. -2002: The Eleventh Jars of Clay will continue touring, on their lead singer for Jars of Clay. a lot of Christian mu- Hour, self produced, The band is comprised of sic is about the high nationwide spring college tour. According to newly released record, four members: lead singer parts of Christianity, SAC concert planners Peter Binnie ('04) and Haseltine, guitarist Matt and Jars of Clay does Nakisha Zwyghuizen ('04) the goal of this live DVD of same title. Odmark, guitarist Stephen not want to get lost in concert was to fill the chapel, and because Mason, and keyboardist that. They want to of that response, more bands will most likely Charlie Lowell. All four show the lows of be coming to Hope. AHCHO/R PHOTO BY ROB ONDRA were either sophomores or Keyboardist Charlie Lowell faith also. The band freshmen in college when plays to the sold out crowd. desires that their mu- their first album hit the sic give their listen- charts. ers a chance to ask the hard questions, and to " 1 was 17 years old when we first started dig deeper. writing for the first record, and we were kind " Even before we had a vision we had a of just writing songs," Mason said. question of, 'Why can't Christian music Since that first record in 1995, Jars of Clay sound like mainstream music?' We have a has released a new record almost every two calling to fix that," Haseltine said. years. Their latest record, The Eleventh Hour, Jars of Clay has tried to bridge that gap was written and produced by Jars of Clay belween the Christian genre and the main- themselves. The band describes the set of stream. They chose not to just play for Chris- songs on this record as both searching and tian crowds or secular crowds, but for both. inspiring. This album, according to They have played with everyone from Sting Haseltine, was really a reflection of what and Lifehouse to Lenny Kravitz and Jewel. each band member has been through in their This affords them to be known to a wide ar- walk as Christians, both good and bad. ray of listeners. On top of this, they also are A/JCHOff PHOTO BY DANIELLE KOSKI "If your relationship with God can't walk two time Grammy winners, have a gold Jars of Clay answers student questions as part of the Veritas Forum. you to the very brink, then what good is it? It record, a platinum record, and a double-plati- •Arichorf) January 15, 2003 OPINION lUUf UUlLC Your votct • ^ Editor's voice,. Your voice Editor's voiceEdttor s voice Your voice

r-ju /^\ IS f v Vniiv 7?mV Hope's search for truth is ongoing, all-important This could be the start To the Editor: teach his brothers and sisters to self voiced that he still had many of something — important live? What "truth" did he actually things which he desired to relate to In the last two issues of The represent? What type of "life" did his followers and that they would It was exciting to come back from the holidays and find Anchor, Jeff Konfara and other stu- he desire for all human beings? be revealed to them by the Holy three letters to the editor waiting to be published. I am dents on campus offered their opin- Christians today preach that they Spirit in the coming times. This glad that the issues that affect our entire community have ions on Christianity and the reli- serve a living savior. As individu- statement by Jesus strongly suggests that if we claim to be his true not died in our minds over break. It is of the utmost gious position of Hope College. als, Christians, and members of humanity we must continually ex- followers we must emphatically importance that we keep these issues in our thoughts if we Because these topics are so very important to me I feel compelled to amine the way we live. Are we, continue to search for the truth want to get closer to to dealing with them as a community. offer my thoughts. First of all, I through our words, actions, and which he both announced and em- As members of this learning community, we must all take believe that 1 can empathize with values continuing to keep the spirit bodied and be cautious about an- part in intellectual dialogues as Hope struggles to take a Jeff and all of those who responded of Jesus alive or are we crucifying nouncing that we have already lo- stand on important issues such as sexuality and race and to Jeff's letter. In all truthfulness, him all over again on the altars of cated it. If Hope is to rightly label gender. Donald VanSlyke recognizes this in his letter this my young life has been one big bag bigotry and intolerance? itself as a liberal arts institution then week, stating that to honor the teachings of Jesus, we full of mixed emotions and beliefs. Hope College without a doubt it must admire intellectualism and must continually reevaluate our lives in a search for truth Forming a religious worldview of perceives itself as a Christian insti- welcome uncertainty and doubt instead of destroying his ideals with bigotry and intoler- my own has been extremely diffi- tution. Yet, as others have men- with open arms. Furthermore, if we as Christians are truly convinced ance. This ideal can be applied to everyone, whether or cult considering all of the pressures tioned, it is also a liberal arts school where I have been repeatedly in- that absolutely nothing shall sepa- not you consider yourself a Christian. and influences that I have been ex- posed to literally from birth. Nev- structed in many of my classes rate us from the love of God in Jesus Although it may not be possible to agree 100 percent on ertheless, I have repeatedly about the importance and necessity Christ then let us live our lives in these subjects, we can hope to reach some point of com- struggled to construct a worldview of examining old proofs and theo- the absence of fear and search promise. The only way to bring everyone to this point of that was solidly based on my own ries and testing their validity. In wholeheartedly and without hesita- reconciliation is to listen to and respect each other's investigations. truth, the conventional Christian tion for the truth. opinions. Many events will be taking place this semester Christians argue Jesus to be "the viewpoint of Jesus is firmly to facilitate this understanding and further our societal way, the truth, and the life." So be grounded in theory and speculation. understanding. The first of these events, a dialogue on it. Yet, what "way" did Jesus really Just prior to his death, Jesus him- Donald VanSlyke ('03) race, will take place at 7 tonight in the Kletz. Race dialogues are not the only public forums that will Take a brave stance on your ideals take place this semester. The conclusions of the Task To the Editor: by quoting Jesus' "controversial" statement that be- Force on Issues of Sexuality have given rise to a new lieving in Him is the only way to heaven. Compare group called Holy Lovers, the purpose of which is to I was astonished when I read the conclusion of the this letter to the terrorists' aaclions which killed thou- examine the Christian approach to sexuality in our lives. letter from Rebecca Brockmeier in the December 4 sands of innocent people and instilled fear in several The Sexuality Roundtable also will be continuing discus- edition of The Anchor who stated that the opinion of billion people world-wide. 1 assume that the comparison was not thought out sions this semester. Another byproduct of the Task Jeffery Konfara and others was "...not much better very well: the absurdity of it is obvious (I hope). I'm Force's findings is the theatrical presentation of "The than the people who took down the World Trade Cen- ter." First of all, I don't believe that Americans know not surprised anymore when conservative Christians Laramie Project." This important commentary on homo- much about the opinions of the suicide terroists prior are called "intolerant" but it is beyond belief that some- sexuality and the violence that has surrounded this issue to the tragedy and we can only make conjectures about one who disagrees with us would compare our opin- will be followed by post-performance discussions. what they were thinking. ions to those that might be held by suicide terrorists. These are just a sampling of the important discussions Let's lake this comparison a step further and con- that will be taking place on campus this semester, and sider the ACTIONS of Jeffrey Konfara who is simply every member of the Hope community should attend some writing a letter to a campus newspaper which takes a Herb Martin of these events. It's our future—together—that's at stake. brave stand on some controversial issues and concludes Associate Professor of Economics and Business

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David Yetter Staff Reporter SPORTS EDITOR The Hope Ice Hockey Club fell to Grand Valley on Saturday night, The Rivalry lives on losing 4-2 at the Edge in Holland. Grand Valley scored the first three When I was in seventh team's record is, it is always a goals of the game and held a 3-0 grade, my brother gave me a good game. lead into the third period. Hope Dew Crew shirt as a present for I've often been told that I'm tried to rally and fought back, as my birthday. Living in central crazy for caring so much about Will Ferrar ('05) fired a wrist shot Ohio, I didn't know what it a single basketball game, but I past the goalie midway through the meant, all 1 knew was that it think critics of the Rivalry are third period. But Grand Valley an- was the signature of the Dew missing what it has to offer. swered with another goal, making SE WATCH o Crew, a mythical band of Rivalries bring out the school the score 4-1. Jon Sedon ('04) hooligans at Hope basketball spirit of academic institutions scored again for the Dutch, but it games who drank free Moun- and show their true character. was not enough, as Hope lost the FLYING pu tain Dew from buckets and To some it may just be a game 4-2. were known throughout the basketball game, but I see it as Although the Dutchmen had a land. When I visited Hope as a an opportunity to take pride in tough game on Saturday, they do AMCHOR PHOTO BY DAVID YETTER senior in high school, I stayed my college and show my have plenty to be happy about. Brad Vanderberg ('05) and Steve Fugitt {'06) guard the net. with Josh Rumpsa and met dedication to what I believe in. They finished the first half of their brothers. Goalie Ben ('03) has been game in Grand Rapids should be a Rand Arwady, both of who I like to think of it as a war in season with a record of 13-2 and solid for the team all year, and the hard-fought game between two gave me a glimpse of what the which we are banding together currently rank second in the nation team has yet to get blown out with teams at the top of the division. Dew Crew was really about. I in the face of a common for all Division III hockey teams. him minding the net. Brother Jer- The Dutchmen also are looking had worn that shirt with pride enemy as we follow our best They have had big wins against Il- emy ('03) has been Hope's lop of- ahead to the national tournament. for over six years without ever warriors into battle. linois State University and Robert fensive player throughout the sea- They need to place in the top 3 in knowing the implications it had Anyone can join the effort, Morris-Springfield, and they son and is among the league lead- their region to get into the tourna- towards Calvin. the Rivalry has something to trounced Calvin at home by a score ers in points. ment, which will be played from I had never heard of Calvin offer for everyone. My name of 9-1. Their only three losses have While the Grand Valley game March 6-8 at Muskegon Commu- College until I came to Hope as isn't John VanderRodstrom, been at the hands of Davenport, was an important one, Hope play- nity College. They are currently a freshman, but I was soon told I'm not blonde, and I'm sure Muskegon and Grand Valley, but ers are undoubtedly looking ahead ranked 1 st in the region and are al- of the Rivalry and it's history. as hell not from western the team was competitive in all to their showdown with Calvin on most a lock to make it in. They are The Rivalry is something that Michigan (GO BUCKS!), and three games. Friday night. The Knights also have hoping that they can come together cannot be fully captured with I still care about the Rivalry. Hope has gotten strong perfor- been playing well and have com- and start playing their best hockey words. It's influence stretches Right now both of our mances so far from the Von Eitzen piled a record of 8-4. Friday night's heading into the tournament. across the country via satellite basketball teams are ranked in to thousands of alumni who the top ten in the nation. feel as strongly about Hope Regardless of your feelings Dutchmen defeat Adrian playing Calvin as they did about basketball, the least you when they were undergradu- can do is come out and support ates. It is personified locally in these talented athletes as they Bulldogs, keep 12th rank the painted faces, shaved climb the first stair on the way Ben DeHaan heads, and Dew Crew shirts of to reaching their ultimate goal. STAFF REPORTER With Adrian entering the game playing a slow- the best fans in the country. Personally, 1 intend to follow Hope's men's basketball team has always excelled paced offense, the Dutchmen were unable to spark Perhaps the most important Coach VanWieren and Coach in entertaining the crowd, so when the Dutchmen were any breaks or big runs in the first half. They soon symbol of the rivalry is the Morehouse to Salem, Va. to pitted against Adrian last Wednesday in the beginning saw their national ranking go into jeopardy as the players and coaches them- pick up some hardware that of MIAA play, they didn't entertain by blowing the Bull- Bulldogs held a 28-24 lead at halftime. selves. No matter what each already has Hope's name on it. dogs out. They thrilled by sparking a comeback. Early in the second half, however, with the Bull- The Dutchmen overcame a tough battle with the dogs leading 41 -40, the Dutchmen switched to a zone Bulldogs and an 11-point deficit and capped off an ex- and were able to spark an 8-0 scoring run to put Men's B-ball cellent night at the charity stripe with a 64-59 victory Adrian on the ropes. Adrian made a steady come- at Calvin: in Adrian. The win moves Hope to 11-2 overall and back of its own, regaining momentum from the first initiates its MIAA record to 1 -0. The Dutchmen remain half and knotting the game at 54-54 with just four 3:00 p.m. ranked 12th in Division III. minutes left to play. Hope took advantage of its free throws on the Hope's free throws came into key play down the evening, hitting 16 of 20 from the line. This marked a stretch, however, and they converted two Adrian turn- Women's B-ball huge improvement from the Dutchmen's regular free- overs in the final minutes into five crucial points on throw shooting ability, as they entered the game aver- their way to the victory. at the Dow: aging only 68 percent. Adrian was not as fortunate, The Dutchmen were led in scoring by Don 3:00 p.m. being sent to the line once the entire evening, and hit- Overbeek ('03), who scored 22 points and snagged ting 1 of 2. 10 rebounds for his 24th career double double. Adrian made up for their absence of free throws with Immink added 12 points in the effort as well for the HOPE COLLEGE their long range ability, however, as they nailed eight Dutchmen. Non-Profit ANCHOR Organization 3-pointers on the evening. Hope was only able to drain Hope hosts Alma tonight at the Civic Center, with 141 E I2TH ST U.S. Postage 4 two on the night, both from Greg Immink ( 05). the game beginning at 7. PO BOX 9000 PAID Hope swims past Alma HOLLAND MI 49422-9000 Hope College David Yetter ('06). David was Hope's only of 150-92. The win over the Scots SPORTS EDITOR double winner on Saturday, win- now gives the Flying Dutch a In only their second meet of ning both the 1,000 freestyle and record of 6-2. Junior Michelle 2003, Hope's men and women 100 backstroke. Other solid perfor- Smith set an Alma pool record with swimmers defeated Alma over the mances came from junior Chris a time of 5:11.41 in the 500-meter weekend. Hamstra (butterfly) and senior Dan freestyle. Meagan O'Neil ('06) and The men won their meet on Sat- Bouwens (freestyle), both of whom Erin Vandenberg ('03) were Hope's urday by a score of 118-81, to move won their respective events. double winners, as O'Neil won the to 4-3 on the year. Hope got a strong The women also got a big win on 200 individual medley and the 100 performance from David Ornee Saturday, defeating Alma by a score meter fly.