Viewpoints In Campus Life In Sports Think twice before waging How students improve their Football is held to 148 yards in total an e-mail war, sending off an Spanish-speaking skills offense as it ends its season with a emotional reply, or mentioning every Thursday night, no loss to Bethel, but underclassmen someone in a negative light. homework necessary. look forward to next season. PAGE 3 PAGE 5 PAGE 7 The McPherson College

Volume 92, Issue 5 PECTATORNovember 16, 2007 S THE STUDENTS’ VOICE SINCE 1916

NEWS BRIEFS Band to perform Board endorses new campaign Greg Thaller, band director, will direct the Fund-raising campaign designates $8.2 million toward capital projects McPherson College Band as it performs a Christmas concert on JORDAN SHAY in the campaign are $2.7 parking west of Miller Li- reviewed the myMC cam- $16,900. Room and board Sunday, Dec. 2, at 4 News Editor million to be used for an- brary and 3) two new class- paign, which has raised were increased about 4 per- p.m. The brass quintet nual operations (mostly for rooms in the lower level of more than $8 million, with cent to $2,600 and $3,900, and fl ute ensemble will The Board of Trustees’ scholarships), $1.5 million Melhorn Science Hall. another gift of more than respectively. These increases also play. Committee on Advancement to go to the endowment and The plans would cost an $1 million expected in the would bring the college clos- The band will play and Marketing authorized a $8.2 million toward capital estimated $8.2 million if next few weeks. The fi nal er to the median of other col- classic Christmas tunes $12.4 million fund-raising projects. construction were to begin capital project to be funded leges in the Kansas Indepen- and there will also be campaign to be completed The Financial Affairs in mid-2009. However, the by this campaign–improved dent College Association, as an opportunity for the by June 2011. Committee endorsed the board endorsement does not library access–will likely be well as produce gains in net audience to sing along. The decision came in the scope of capital construc- authorize building without completed in the summer of revenue needed to move the The concert will be trustees’ fall meeting on Nov. tion proposed for the fund- subsequent review and ap- 2008. college toward a balanced held in Brown Audito- 3. The meeting was summa- raising campaign, which proval. The size and scope of budget. rium and admission is rized by President Hovis in a includes three parts: 1) land- the plan can be adjusted de- Tuition increase approved The committee also report- free. For more infor- campus briefi ng on Nov. 7 in scaped parking, green space pending on the funds raised. This committee also au- mation, call Thaller at Brown Auditorium. and a new residence hall on The Committee on Ad- thorized a 5 percent increase Please see BOARD, page 8 242-0522. The major components the south side of campus, 2) vancement and Marketing in tuition for 2008-09 to Flu Shot Clinic today Lindsay reveals dangers of Facebook, MySpace A fl u shot clinic will be held in Kelli Johnson’s ADRIELLE HARVEY offi ce today. The clinic Editor-in-Chief Everything you will be from 1-3 p.m. do online has a The charge is $23 Students were surprised to ‘‘real-world equiva- and students may see pictures of themselves lent. charge to their account. in a slideshow presentation Faculty, staff and during convocation on Nov. ’’ community members 9. – C.L. Lindsay must pay cash or check, C.L. Lindsay, founder of or bring their insurance the Coalition for Student & card. Academic Rights, addressed McPherson’s computing Everyone is welcome students about their online policy. to come get a fl u shot. activities and behaviors last “Everything you do online Friday. has a real-world equivalent,” Theatre department He began his presentation Lindsay said during convo- presents “Twelfth by using pictures of students cation. “You put stuff up on that he acquired by setting up the Internet; that’s the bill- Night” an account on the McPher- board.” He explained that The theatre depart- son networks of MySpace many employers and recruit- ment will perform and Facebook. ers are using the Internet as Shakespeare’s “Twelfth “I was really embarassed ways to fi nd out about poten- Night, or What You Will” for them because everyone tial employees. for the second and fi nal knew them,” said Lori Coyk- Lindsay directed students weekend. endall, jr., Derby. to set privacy levels at the The show starts at Although reactions like highest possible settings, to 7:30 p.m. today and Coykendall’s were common, be smart about profi le pic- Saturday. so were reactions like that tures on Facebook and to Tickets for the show of Lauryn Morriss, jr., Mul- check friends’ pages for in- are free for McPherson vane. formation that one may not College students. “I thought it was really want online. For community mem- funny,” Morriss said. He also warned against bers, tickets are $5 for Though the pictures did putting photos or descrip- adults and $3.50 for bring embarassment and tions of illegal activity online students and senior laughter, Lindsay used them including underage drink- citizens. High school to tell students about privacy ing, joining “stupid groups” students will be admit- settings and inform them on Facebook, downloading ted for $1. about the dos and don’ts of movies and music illegally For reservations, such sites. He also discussed and using sites that sell pre- call the Theatre Photo by Benjamin Denton laws regarding illegal down- written papers. Box Offi ce at (620) C.L. Lindsay, founder of Coalition for Student and Academic Rights, shows pictures of McPher- loading, online plagiarism, 242-0444 or e-mail son College students in compromising situations that he accessed online. Lindsay spoke Thurs- online stalking and harass- Please see CONVO, page 8 theatre@mcpherson. day in convocation about the dangers of social networks and other online activities. ment, then applied them to edu . Business Club to sponsor toy drive Learning Management System: help or hassle?

The Business Club will TABETHA SALSBURY Ann Zerger, assistant professor of quickly. The students have access to sponsor a toy drive for Spectator Staff How to log in to LMS art, posts images such as the ones their scores and grades immediately. the Wichita Children’s used in her Modern Art class on the In one class, the students take exams Home this holiday The Learning Management Sys- n Go to http://mcph.acck. site for students to study intensely. via LMS. They know their scores season. tem is a branch of the Jenzabar In- edu/ics She also posts class handouts, test immediately.” The Children’s Home ternet Campus Solution, JICS, and n Enter username (fi rst four reviews and the class syllabus in The program can be a very useful is the only emergency, offers great educational advantages letters of last name and fi rst LMS. tool if it is used, but many faculty temporary residential to both students and faculty. three of fi rst name, i.e., smit- In her attempts to go “green,” members and students have good shelter for children that Faculty members can use the LMS joh) LMS saves paper, Zerger said. reasons for not utilizing it. provides protection, database to post class assignments, n Enter password (fi rst initial Many times, students lose papers, “I agree with (other faculty) that warmth and safety 24 student attendance, fi gure grades, and last initial in capital letters causing them to miss out on the in- the system can be very cumber- hours a day, 365 days create online quizzes and post dis- and last six digits of school formation or more papers having some,” O’Dell said. a year. cussion boards. identifi cation number, i.e. to be printed out for them, Zerger Some students agree. Beginning Nov. 26, Students can gain a lot from the JS12345) said. “I have a hard time seeing any bring an unwrapped toy system by utilizing it for things such LMS provides a hard copy of purpose (LMS) serves that can’t be to the drive and provide as keeping up on grades, reviewing these pieces that can be accessed at provided in front of the whole class, a gift for someone who class discussions and presentations any point. with no messy login required,” said might otherwise have and studying for tests. son. “It helps hold students more “I use LMS extensively,” said Da- Tim Stanghor, sr., Newton. none. “It is kind of nice to be able to get accountable for getting things taken vid O’Dell, professor of accounting. Issues such as login complications, Check your e-mail for on LMS to print out copies of the care of. It cuts down on the excuses “I think it is a very effi cient way to computer glitches and navigation more information about things that we have gone over in they can make for not having things communicate with students, a great diffi culty make LMS unattractive. times, dates class, especially on the occasion that done on time.” place to post student-friendly re- In some classes taught by Bruce and loca- I have to miss class because I have Some faculty members also like sources such as lectures, homework tions for the sick kids at home or something,” using it and appreciate the services answers, etc. I can easily communi- Please see LMS, page 8 toy drive. said Erica Shook, soph., McPher- it provides. cate with all or just a few students 2 The Spectator Viewpoints November 16, 2007

LEAD EDITORIAL Welcome to Tuberville Off-campus choices have negative impact A string of recent off-campus incidents in- cluding fights, drunk driving, obnoxious par- ties, thefts from residences and theft of alco- hol from a store are reflecting poorly on the school. Those involved in these and other inci- ISSUE: Poor off-campus dences made a con- behavior. scious choice to attend OUR POSITION: Think McPherson College how your behavior and in doing so they reflects on the school. joined the campus community with the rest of us. Like it or not their actions reflect on the school. We believe, as members of this community, students have an obligation to conduct them- selves in a reasonably responsible manner. CAMPUS FORUM “Reasonably responsible” leaves a lot of wiggle room for interpretation, but the above Beeghly should go if needed site, I say, let it go. I would be sorely disappointed if the behaviors are unacceptable by most standards board were not to act positively on a legitimate and vi- of conduct. We are adults now, but these be- Quick reader, what do these words have in common: sionary choice for a new dorm, student union expansion, haviors are not those of well-adjusted adults. Arnold, Barracks, Courts, Fahnestock, Forney, Frantz, or something else. I’m also sure the personnel working Gym, Harnly, Kline, and Sharp? in Beeghly would not mind working in something that This sounds like a lecture we have all heard You’re right. They are all buildings which have disap- wasn’t the oldest thing on campus. before, but evidently some have not heard it peared from campus. And I remember all of them. So Sometimes old buildings’ liabilities outweigh their val- or have chosen to ignore it at the expense of what’s the point you say? The point is that they all were ue as a saved relic. Beeghly fits in that category in my others. removed so the college could progress. For those of us opinion. who remember them, they are somewhat nostalgic. How- For many of us, college is the first time we ever, their absence made replacements possible and re- Art Hoch have been left to our own devices and it is easy sulted in the beautiful campus you enjoy today. Class of 1963 to get out of control every now and then. This Now, what about Beeghly? Originally a Carnegie-fund- is expected and it is a big part of how we learn ed place (1 of 2 in McPherson, the other, the public library Attendance policy unfair building, disappeared nearly 40 years ago) it outlived its to be more responsible adults. use as a library. Ah, I spent many hours as a student in According to the school’s catalog, if a student misses When you decide to have a raging party into it--not to say I shouldn’t have spent more. But what of class right before or after a holiday break, they will be the wee hours of the morning, are you sur- its future? Is the space it occupies necessary for another penalized with two absences per class. Personally, I think prised that the neighbors with kids and jobs needed facility to be built for future students? What of this rule is completely unfair. Many students are not its historical value? If you’re worried that it might not from nearby states. For example, I live on the East Coast. are peeved? Have a little consideration; most be here someday and you can’t remember what it looked Hence, when fall break and Thanksgiving come around, I people can’t choose not to show up for work like, go take a picture--now. have to fly home. To catch my plane on fall break, I had or just ignore the kids and sleep in. I daresay that if the buildings at the beginning of this to miss a few classes the day before break began. Then Are you really so desperate for a drink that letter were still in place and effort was being made to use when I came back from home to Mac, my flight was can- them still, you as a student would not be here. Their use- celled and I missed more class! So when I returned to you are willing to jeopardize the privilege of fulness diminished and past boards of trustees looked to Mac, instead of two absences for class, I was threatened going to college by trying to heist a few beers the future to see that replacements were needed--for all with four absences! Therefore, my question is why do we from a store? If you don’t see the downside of them. have this rule when there does not seem to be any good here you need to seek some professional help. That’s not to say there isn’t valuable and worthwhile reason for the rule? work being accomplished in Beeghly--like keeping track Are you still so immature that you feel the of us old alums among other things. But in the future, if Dylan Walker need to beat on someone because you don’t like the administration makes a recommendation to the Board Soph, Fort Mill , S.C. something they said or even sadder, to make of Trustees that it needs to go to have another building yourself feel superior in some sick way? We are not asking everyone to occupy his or her time with pious and noble endeavors. School needs to make non-trads feel welcome Just keep others in mind and keep yourself and your friends under control. Returning to college as an Most of my fears were put Tracey Roberts.” ers told me that enrollment adult can be a scary thing. to rest when I encountered I really laughed when I was high and off-campus My fears encompassed ev- the students. I was pleased got the one for my parents students were removed from erything from whether my to find out that the students to send a care package to a the list. Was this another way Comical break refreshing brain would still be able to were not only accepting, but college student. I envisioned of saying we non-traditional learn to are the kids going they were actually polite, approaching my 78-year old students don’t matter? We have had two recent events on campus to point and laugh at my even holding the door for me father and saying, “Hey dad, Maybe I’m too sensitive that deserve special recogniton - The Second wrinkles or widened mid- as I wobbled around, holding even though my vehicles and about this, but I am paying City and C.L. Lindsay. section? It was nice to find a pillow, after my surgery. mortgage are nearly paid off, money, too. They were kind out that wide mid-sections Yes, not only did I stick out would you send me some and compliant and gave me The Second City performance was hilarious complete with tight clothing as being older, the dad-blast- cookies?” one anyway, but another and a wonderful way to forget about the pres- are actually in style. ed necessary surgery on my I can’t fault the college for student I know doesn’t have sures of school for an evening. I’ve been to Wichita State insides caused me to really the mass mailings, but a lit- one. Lindsay has set a new standard for providing University where I don’t stick out. tle attention ought to be paid I should be graduating at think a non-traditional stu- I might as well been carry- to the fact that we aren’t all the same time my son gradu- pertinent information in an enaging way. dent exists. As a matter of ing a cane and had long gray nineteen. Two semesters in ates high school and because We would like to see more of these events, fact, if you are old, a color, hair stuck in a bun. a row I had to remind them of my largely positive ex- even if it means an additional convocation or covered in a foreign dress or What I’m trying to get at to take the sports fee off, not periences at this college it two - if it’s like Lindsay’s. disabled, you actually blend is, the students allow the di- that I couldn’t lob with the is one he will consider. But in. versity, and even welcome it best of the tennis team, but I I still think that the school I actually felt pretty confi- - but there is an underlying really didn’t even consider I needs to make more of an dent coming to McPherson bias from some employees would be wanted in a sport. effort to avoid making non- College until the gal at the on campus, that should be Maybe I’m the one showing traditional students feel even front desk asked me the name overcome. It is something prejudice now. more out of place than they of the child I was enrolling. unsaid, but felt. And some- When I came back this se- already may. It was then that I knew I was times it is said. mester my name was crossed a non-traditional student on I have received mailings off the list of those with Tracy Roberts this campus. that say, “To the Parents of mailboxes. Bookstore work- Guest Writer

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Robert Sotphrachith November 16, 2007 Viewpoints The Spectator 3 Think before you push send E-mail sent in anger or haste solves nothing and annoys others The past few weeks have large percentage of us ac- point across. ! shown that McPherson Col- tually use our e-mail for Maybe this is If the problem is on a per- To contribute to Shout It lege students just can’t keep important things, such as my psychology sonal level, you need to talk Out! put your shout in the their fingers off their key- contacting professors, ask- ‘‘background to the person who originally submission box in Hoff- boards. ing staff questions or getting speaking, but if you pissed you off. Maybe this is man Student Union. Numerous e-mails have help with school-related ac- have a conflict with my psychology background gone out in response to stu- tivities. someone, it won’t speaking, but if you have dent-wide e-mails. Even Whether or not you got be resolved until conflict with someone, it I officially hate 5:45! though these responses were angry because someone bad- you talk to them won’t be resolved until you only meant for one or maybe mouthed your friend, I don’t directly. talk to them directly. Send- two people, they went to the want to hear about it every ing out an e-mail to the en- No, you may not wear entire student body. hour in another pointless and ’’ tire campus won’t solve any- your high school E-mail is a very quick and might I add, grammatically dragged on and pissed a lot thing or get a point across. letterman’s jacket. easy way to get numerous re- incorrect e-mail. of people off. And if it’s a bigger issue sponses when someone needs Megan McKnight Another situation involved Eventually, there was a like the death penalty, then to sell something, get help a student replying back to discussion board made on take a look at what you’re Fall is the best season with articles or homework another student who sent a a website to help stop the reading right now. It is called ever. or things like that. However, in it, however she did. But mass e-mail. That student mass e-mails, but the board the Viewpoints page of the when you send out mass e- just because she mentioned probably didn’t mean to re- quickly fizzled and didn’t student newspaper. Every- mails, every single student one person’s name, doesn’t ply to the entire student body, seem nearly as popular as one has an equal opportunity Thanks to SAB for gets that e-mail, when every mean that everyone who got faculty and staff, but it hap- mass e-mail. Obviously, ev- to voice their opinion re- The Second City. single student may not need offended needs to respond pened that way. And again, eryone wants their two cents spectfully on important top- or want to read it. to every student. Did those names were dropped when to be heard, but e-mail isn’t ics that affect our campus, so Two specific topics, a stu- responders have a problem they probably shouldn’t necessarily the right place to take advantage of it. KaFoom!! dent who needed help with with the entire student body? have been. put them in. So, in conclusion, if you her truck and another who Very doubtful. But it isn’t just name-drop- It is understandable that read an e-mail and it pisses was replying back about the Those reply e-mails should ping that has caused mass e- people want to voice their you off or makes you upset, Haircuts? LMS program, got a little have been sent to the origi- mail blowouts. I remember opinions and don’t get me think about who you really out of hand. nal sender and her only. The last year when there seemed wrong, that’s a great thing need to direct your response The student who sent the rest of us don’t want our in- to be fifty e-mails a day about and we need it on our cam- at. It’s useless to send mass Quit stealing and give e-mail to request help with box cluttered up with point- the death penalty. There was pus. However, sending mass e-mails when only a few me back my iPod. her truck should probably not less e-mails. a mass e-mail debate about e-mails only pisses people people read it. So just think have mentioned any names And believe it or not, a the topic, which definitely off and doesn’t get your twice before you hit reply. Did you know Alaska Don’t fall victim to your own stupidity has rainforests? Why is it so hard for Online sites such as Face- SALSBURY SALLIES Sure, the security setting walk out our front door. One McPherson College to book and MySpace seem can, and should, be set to the can’t think that just because recruit ebony females? to be the answer to keeping highest level possible, but it If you were people are not right in front in touch with those friends is still too easy to find out interviewing a of them, they really don’t from home that you do not information about a person ‘‘potential employee exist or are too far away to It’s hot in Metzler! I want to lose when you leave that should not be posted for who seemed to be the matter. sleep in the nude now. for college. the world to see. perfect fit upfront, If anything, the Internet Facebook brings those College is perceived as but then you found is a bigger world than what people who are hundreds of “the time of your life” and a photographs of them the average person is used My roommate sleeps miles away right to your fin- time for lots of parties, late wasted beyond self- to, connecting us to people naked…it’s awesome! gertips. With just a few taps nights and days that never control, or even using thousands of miles away or on a keyboard, you can log seem to end, but run together illegal substances to John Doe who we never into a whole different world. as one long time period. would you hire knew lived down the street. Why doesn’t Mcpher- Not only does it allow you Even though it is great to them? The best way to stay safe son theatre play to keep in touch with peo- Tabetha Salsbury have a good time, experi- when using online attrac- African American ple far away, it can also be ence new things, make new ’’ tions, whether for personal or influenced films? used to share those special friends and see just how It could be your career on campus use, is to be smart. “Kodak Moments,” your as those related to alcohol or far you can push yourself, the line, your future. Do you Don’t post the information personal character and your illegal substances. remember, you are paying really want to jeopardize that that you wouldn’t want a re- Condoms on the lunch achievements with everyone Most users don’t think thousands of dollars for an just for a few laughs? ally creepy, annoying man table and as decora- who has an interest in look- about the wide span of other education that will prepare Facebook is a very useful who stares at you every day tions in the cafeteria ing. people looking at what they you for your career. tool and can be used to one’s to have. More than likely are just wrong! Great tool, right? do. Put yourself in a manage- advantage. It is used fre- there are thousands of these If it is used properly and When you are of legal ment position. If you were quently on campus. We have guys out there who use Face- responsibly, it can be very age, posting pictures hold- interviewing a potential em- a yearbook group, Spectator book and MySpace and will Somebody stole the fun and useful, but many ing Budweiser or a handle of ployee who seemed to be the group and many other groups find it. second-floor Metzler people are getting in trouble Jack Daniels is comical, but perfect fit upfront, but then that connect us directly to Common sense seems to microwave. because of a lack of common when underage, these pic- you found photographs of those people involved in the be the only true security sense. tures make the perfect foun- them wasted beyond self- groups on campus. when using these programs. It is very easy to upload dation for trouble. control, or even using illegal It provides an easy way to Think about the effects be- I’ve been holding my pictures from a drunken School administrators, law substances, would you hire send out reminders, gather fore doing something. If it breath all week. weekend, thinking its funny enforcement agencies and them? ideas, find information and is something you would not and that all your friends will even employers have access I do not know of any em- stay updated on events. do offline, then do not do it look, laugh and post com- to sites like Facebook and ployer who would think But the Internet is not a online because it may very Recycle this. ments on your “wall.” And can even access your per- twice about turning someone completely different world well have the same repercus- it is easy to join groups such sonal information. like this down. than what we see when we sions. What’s your name On the Fly again? Stop living in my dorm, it’s not yours.

Did you change anything after attending our last convocation? Why can’t the cheer- leader webpage be updated?

If it’s bad enough I I have incriminat- I am an innocent ‘‘don’t post it. ‘‘ing evidence, but ‘‘child so I don’t need I love heat & 23 hours ’’ I really don’t care. to change any- of no sleep!!! Robert Moreno Except now that it’s thing. Sr., Gore, Okla. in the paper. ’’ ’’ Mallory Griggs Legalize weed then we Alex Mauriz Soph., Colorado would all get along. Jr., Flemington, N.J. Springs, Colo.

If not going with extended breakfast hours, at least abide by the original ones.

I’m not going to ‘‘change anything I took everything If an employer Why can’t cookies be because I know not to ‘‘off Limewire and ‘‘won’t hire me be- soft for once? put it there. put it on my media cause of a picture of player. me with a beer in my Drew Griffin’’ ’’ hand, then I don’t We have convos for a Soph., Sacramento, Josh White want to work for reason, thank you. Calif. Fr., Stockton, Mo. them.’’ Brian Schippert I love shredded let- Sr., Great Bend tuce! 4 The Spectator Campus Life November 16, 2007 TheHot spot

A THOUGHTFULLY DEVISED ARRAY OF QUESTIONS FOR OUR FRESH, BRAND NEW METZLER RESIDENT DIRECTOR SHANE BRITT.

ADRIELLE HARVEY Editor-in-Chief

Photo by Orlando Dominguez L-R Melisa Grandison, fr., Quinter, former student Jonathan Dutrow, Ocie Kilgus, assosiate professor of modern languages: Span- ish, and Destri Sievers, fr, Stafford, attend a weekly Spanish Circle meeting to practice their Spanish at The Hearth Room.

Where did you attend college and what was Speaking Spanish Qyour major?

KRISTEN KIRKMAN SPANISH STUDENTS VISIT THE OKLAHOMA CITY ART MUSEUM Spectator Staff I went to Cloud County Community College for two years and then went to Emporia State Every Thursday night a ASHLEY ANDREWS Chihuly’s work was locat- AUniversity and majored in communications. small group of students meet Spectator Staff ed, the lighting reflected to drink coffee and chat - in on the vibrant colors and Spanish. Spanish I and III stu- caught their eyes. What brought you to McPherson? La tertulia, or The Spanish dents visited The Okla- Chihuly’s shapely and Circle, was started by Ocie homa City Art Museum distinctive glass twists Q Kilgus, associate profes- on Nov. 11, to explore the and turns and is molded sor of modern languages: world of Fernando Botero into a beautiful depiction Spanish, as a “way to give and the glass art of Dale of imagination. I graduated without a job so I was online students opportunity to prac- Chihuly. His art reflects nature searching jobs in student affairs and ran across tice.” Upon entering the Mu- and is influenced by his Athe ad that McPherson College had. It is meant to give students seum, students came face mother’s beautiful, ab- real-world experience in us- to face with a massive stract garden in his home- ing their Spanish language glass sculpture. This piece of artwork was town. The glass represents What is your role at McPherson College? skills. Melissa Grandison, fr., created by an artist whose what Chihuly sees in na- It is very informal, but a Quinter, stood in awe of work is on display at The ture and how it affected Q learning tool for those who the beautiful glass sculp- Oklahoma City Art Muse- his life. want to be immersed in the ture. um. Spanish I and III stu- One of the most interest- Spanish language one night “It was beautiful,” Gran- dents visited the museum ing parts of the Chihuly I am a resident director for Metzler Hall and I a week. dison said. Nov. 11. exhibit was a narrow hall- am adviser for Student Government and the co- Located off campus for Walking through the way that was black and Adirector for Student Activities Board. the first time, students and doors of the Botero ex- ing gave every character empty, until one looked others from the community hibit, students saw walls a story. up. Along the ceiling there meet in The Hearth Room and walls of paintings and Botero paints according was sculpture upon sculp- Who is your dream date and where would you downtown. sculptures. The uniqueness to his stance on the social ture of colorful glass. go? The reason for this is to, of the art caused many to commentary of neo-figura- Grandison thought the Q “replicate what they’ll en- stop and think. tive. It was his Colombian beautiful glasses with counter in the real world,” Botero’s art was special upbringing that gave him their beautiful colors were Kilgus said, “giving students in the way that people were this outlook. breathtaking. a sense of community.” drawn into his paintings. He desires to use his The overlapping glass Right now probably Carrie Underwood and we The entire hour is Spanish The paintings were larger work to capture a part of took observers to a place would go out to dinner and then probably go out only. Everyone is encour- than the average person - himself and his outlook wthey had never been be- Ain the country and “look at the stars.” aged to show up, but as this much larger. on life through color and fore. group receives no funding The positioning of the form. “It was my favorite part from the school, those who characters in the paintings As students walked in the of the whole trip,” Grandi- attend will have to pay for and what they were do dark, spacious room where son said. If you could be a shape, what shape would you their own drink. be? In addition, McPherson Q College custodians David and Sofia Penalva, El Salva- from two to eight people per a very good way for me to people and be exposed to a dor, are frequent attendees, night. improve my listening and different language.” helping students with their “I was nervous at first, but speaking skills as well as Tecie Turner, fr., Scott I’d be a star. Stars are cool. Spanish. it was so much fun,” said meet interesting people with City, feels the same way as “People from the outside Melisa Grandison, fr., Quint- different backgrounds.” Coulter. A are generally curious and er. “I’m definitely going to She said her experience “I plan on going back be- interested in the students’ make a habit of attending.” has been a positive one. cause even though I’m not up lives,” Kilgus said. Mira Coulter, soph., Waki- “The people at the circle to that level, it was interest- This support from the ta, Okla., has attended sev- are very patient with begin- ing to listen to the people,” campus and community will eral times. ners like me and encourage Turner said. What do you like to do in your free time? help students become truly “I love being able to go the trial and error experienc- The Spanish Circle meets bilingual and comfortable there and listen to the peo- es,” Coulter said. “The Span- on Thursdays from 7 to 8 Q speaking Spanish. ple talk and try to talk with ish Circle is a wonderful and p.m. at The Hearth Room, Attendance usually ranges them,” Coulter said. “It is humbling way to meet new 101 N. Main St. I like to hang out with my friends, Facebook. I like to read. Doing anything with friends. That’s “TWELFTH NIGHT” REVIEW POSITIVE Athe best. What was your most embarrassing moment in tertained for several scenes, colades are newcomers good time watching them. college? JESSICA FOULKE play aside. Emma Brömme, fr., Oma- My advice to you: sit Q Spectator Staff It would be worth it to go ha, Neb., Skye Johnson, close. With the level that just to hear the music. Cho- fr., McPherson, and Nathan the music is at, it is difficult “Twelfth Night,” which sen by director Jd. Bow- Clary, soph., McPherson. to hear the actors and with I was at an RA confrence. We were dancing and premiered last weekend, man, it is hilarious and poi- Johnson and Brömme are the language being hard to the crotch of my pants ripped. has its closing performanc- gnant at all the right times. absolutely hilarious and understand to begin with, A es today and Saturday. Kudos to the much appre- seemingly completely to not be able to hear the The technical elements ciated Dylan Walker, soph., comfortable in their roles. I actors can make the show in this show are fantastic. Fort Mill, S.C., and Robby looked forward to their en- unmemorable. Costumes and lights, both Tobias, jr., Conrad, Iowa, trances onstage, along with Projection would be the If you were stranded on a deserted island, what designed by Rick Tyler, for their technical work on their comrade Clary. main issue I felt with the three things would you have to have? mold to the actors in a fan- the show, as well as stage Clary’s outfit is absolute- show. It is such a small Q tastic way. I spent a great manager Jenni Birdsall, fr., ly hilarious and he pulls it space that I would expect deal of time watching the Lansing, (stage managers off with, dare I say it, grace the actors to be able to fill costumes - seeing the dif- rarely get the credit they so and style...? Watch these it. It seems they were un- ferent layers of the Fool’s well deserve). actors when they do not prepared for the acoustic My cell phone, my iPod and a large amount of dress and matching them to The three actors which have lines. They are hav- effects of adding a hundred Dr. Pepper. other costumes kept me en- receive my highest ac- ing a good time and I had a or so people to the space. A November 16, 2007 Campus Life The Spectator 5

Photo by Benjamin Denton L-R Aaron Milam, fr., Amarillo, Texas, Clint Allen, sr., Grapevine, Texas, Ned Nadeau, jr., North Yarmouth, Maine, Tim Braginton, soph., Winnemucca, Nev., Nick Upton, jr., Wood- land, Calif., Cy Rolfs, sr., Lorraine, Davis May, fr., Mississippi., Cody Doll, jr., Healy, and Matt Comer, sr., St. Charles, Ill., build a pyramid at the powderpuff football game. Reinventing the classroom

Professor Becki Bowman teaches classes the importance of communication and community service

AMY ZIEGLER “The project taught me towels. Spectator Staff that I can take a small part “It’s a lot of fun and even out of my day to be a big though the turnout wasn’t While students attend help to others,” Fisher great, we still got some classes that deal mainly said. “Although I felt like stuff,” May said. “We with educating them- we didn’t do much, I know helped people today.” selves about their careers that those organizing the May said he participates Photo by Benjamin Denton of choice, Becki Bow- tournament were very in service projects all the Despite the fact that Bud Mounts, former director of facility management recently retired, man, assistant professor of grateful for our help.” time and that he still gets a he can still be seen on campus each morning picking up trash. Mounts spent nine years communication, educates Other groups took a dif- good feeling from helping at the college doing construction, teaching in the technology department and heading up her introduction to hu- ferent approach and tried people. the maintenance crews around campus. man communication class to increase community in- Mandy Yungeberg, sr., about the issues that go on volvement. Waterville, said “I enjoy all around us. Davis May, fr., Missis- the class and learning about Bowman has asked her sippi, and his group set up communication in the me- Mounts retires after nine years students to complete a the powderpuff football dia. We are also discussing community service proj- game meant to benefit Mt. the meaning behind the BETSY SHAFFER Although Mounts had he was offered a position as ect and the students have HOPE Sanctuary. things that we say.” Campus Life Editor several years experience director of facility manage- responded enthusiasti- Mt. HOPE is a facil- While most students have at Wichita Area Vocational ment. He spent 5 1-2 years cally. Projects range from ity that helps women who to complete a sophomore For nine years Milam chool, he said his time teach- in this position, but is now a gymnastics tournament are down and out and who seminar project, which is “Bud” Mounts has worked ing at McPherson was “the retiring. to a powderpuff football need help getting the daily also community service, at McPherson College. best job I ever had in my en- He is currently training game. basics. The people who Bowman’s class gets to He started by doing con- tire working career.” his replacement and said the Kristin Fisher, soph., St. came to play football were learn how things like this struction on most of the He also said teaching was transition period is going John, along with her group only allowed to play if will help how people com- buildings that we see from not nearly as hard a feat as very well. of four to five other indi- they donated a necessity, municate. day to day. working in construction. “My replacement is a good viduals, volunteered at a such as canned goods, or “It was a fun experi- Bittinger Hall, Morrison In addition, teaching was guy,” Mounts said. “He’s local gymnastics meet. even a simple roll of paper ence,” Yungeberg said. Hall, the Student Union, the first job he obtained that very knowledgeable.” Miller Library, Templeton lasted more than four years, Mounts still plans on “do- and several other buildings as most construction jobs ing general constructing for are included in the list of were short contracts. the college while working Halo Hype those worked on by Mounts Mounts became the asso- on cars, riding the two mo- while employed by Hutton ciate professor of technol- torcycles I have yet to wear Darin Donaho, sr., Engle- Construction. ogy and taught classes such out and traveling the world. I wood, Colo., holds up the After working construc- as technical woodworking, missed traveling while I was recntly released Halo 3 video tion at the college, former electricity, power and energy teaching at McPherson Col- game. The Halo game se- President Gary Dill offered classes, as well as his auto- lege. With my wife’s and my ries has caused excitement Mounts a teaching job work- motive courses. schedule it was hard to get among gaming fans. Peo- ing with auto restoration stu- Mounts spent 3 1-2 years away.” ple camped out, not just in dents in Templeton. in that particular job before McPherson, but all across the country, to get their hands on a copy of the game. Furnished Efficiency Apt. Several accounts tell of peo- ple actually skipping work or Available for spring and/ simply telling their boss they or summer ’08 or school would not be coming in so year ’08-’09. Only 2 they could acquire the game. blocks from McPherson Some McPherson students Sept. 25, 2007. Photo by Angelina Fiorenzi College, with parking. No pets or smoking. $195/ have missed class because mo. includes heat/AC, they were so captivated by water, electric, cable and the game. wireless Internet. Call The hype has died down 245-0009. slightly since the game originally came out on

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Photo by Benjamin Denton Head women’s basketball coach Marcus Hicks works with Becky Bratcher, sr., Miami, Fla., and Taylor Plowman, soph., Overland Park. Hicks joins the McPherson team from York College in York, Neb. New coach, fresh outlook Hicks joins McPherson ranks as head women’s basketball coach

MALLORY YUNGEBERG previously coached at York totally different places. It’s roles. Spectator Staff College for two seasons. been nice. Our two road “Basketball and school are “Talley had a lot of good games we have been able to both demanding,” Hicks said. Along with a new year, things to say about the take a charter bus and not a “If one is off then the other is new season, there have also school,” Hicks said. “It was van. Plus there is no scram- off, too. I’m a firm believer been many new faces at also a chance for me to be bling for practice. We all in school work. I want the McPherson College. One closer to home.” know when it is and there is ladies to still stay focused on new addition is the head Being a new head coach at the use of the second gym.” their school work.” women’s basketball coach a different school does bring Along with a new coach Senior leadership is also Marcus Hicks. some difficulties. Learning and new season, there are a big deal for any sport at Photo by Adrielle Harvey Hicks joins McPherson a whole new program and always going to be new ex- any level of the game. It Mark Johnson, jr., Healy, shoots over a Haskell Indian College after coaching the interacting with new and dif- pectations. does take some stress off the Nations University defender Wednesday night at home. men’s basketball team at ferent people everyday can “My expectations are the coaches and puts some ease McPherson defeated Haskell 89-81 for the second time York College in York, Neb., be a challenge. However, the ladies’ expectations,” Hicks on the court. this season. for the past four years. transition seems to be going said. “They make their goals “It’s nice to have five se- Hicks attributed part of quite well for Hicks. and my job is to help them niors on the team,” Hicks his decision for coming to “Things have been going achieve their goals.” said. “They all have huge Men’s basketball McPherson to assistant soc- good,” Hicks said. “(York Hicks recognizes that col- leadership roles and each cer coach Robert Talley, who and McPherson) are two lege students juggle many one in different ways.” team defeats Haskell Young team posts 13-6-1 record, gains valuable experience Wednesday night

JACOB CUSTER ference tournament perfor- came away with the 1-0 vic- Bulldogs were unable to pull Spectator Staff mance the Lady Bulldogs tory. The goal came with just the trigger against the Coy- took their confidence into 12 minutes remaining. An- otes. Sights set on cross-town rival In a season that started the National Association of other All-KCAC performer The Coyotes scored only with questions about age, the Intercollegiate Athletics Re- Whitney Williams, soph., one goal and held on for the Central Christian College McPherson College wom- gion IV quarterfinals against Salt Lake City, Utah, put win. Swanson put on another en’s soccer team surprised the College of Saint Mary in away the shot that moved the great performance with 15 all critics and posted a 13-6- Omaha, Neb. Bulldogs to the semifinals saves. Haley Cook, fr., Cen- DAVID TUBERVILLE 1 overall record. The Bulldogs came home to face season rival Kansas tennial, Colo., took the only Spectator Staff We need to On a team with only one with a 1-0 victory that sprung Wesleyan for the third time. shot for the night, which hit put it to them senior the question about them into the regional semi- “Our ladies are really look- the crossbar. The Bulldog Basket- ‘‘for another win experience and age was one finals. ing forward to getting anoth- Despite coming up short in ball team is off to a 3-2 and bragging that could have plagued the All-KCAC goalie An- er shot at KWU,” said head the NAIA Region semifinals start after posting a win rights. soccer team. The underclass- drea Swanson, fr., Littleton, coach Doug Quint prior to the Bulldogs put together a on Wednesday against the men stepped up and went Colo., pitched the shutout the game. very impressive year. Haskell Indian Nations – ’’Mitch Arnett through the season denying by stopping all five shots on Kansas Wesleyan defeated Though the Lady Bull- University. everyone of the opportunity goal for her tenth shutout of the Bulldogs once in regular dogs lose Victoria Salas, sr., McPherson’s 89-81 win to doubt them. the season. season play and again in the Wichita, the future looks is the second over Haskell sr., Crescent, Okla., 15. After an impressive Kan- Despite only taking two KCAC tournament finals. very exciting for this young this season. McPherson Young also topped the sas Collegiate Athletic Con- shots on goal the Bulldogs This time around the Lady team. opened a nine-point lead Bulldogs with six re- seven minutes into the bounds as McPherson first half and was still up was out-rebounded 34 to by nine with eight min- 37. Haskell made the most utes left. The Bulldogs of their rebound margin, expanded a two-point outscoring McPherson 19 halftime lead to ten points to 12 on second chance three times in the second attempts. period before settling for “Overall the men did the eight-point win. good,” said head coach The halftime margin Roger Trimmell. “When came at the free throw we got them down we line as McPherson hit played loose. I would eight of nine attempts like to see us put a team while Haskell converted away.” six of nine. Trimmell said this year’s Haskell opened the basketball team has more second half outscoring experience, but not a lot McPherson 6-2 to take a of size and will be play- 46-44 lead, but guard Ty- ing “small ball.” ler Stewart, sr., Burling- The men’s basketball ton, hit a three-pointer to team feels they have put the Bulldogs up 47-46 played well for the most and inspired a 12-2 run. part. Some mistakes on Again, the Indians stayed defense have been the strong with a 14-5 run of biggest problem. their own. Up by only one, “This year’s team plays 63-62, with 8:20 still on harder, plays together and the game clock, the Bull- that’s the difference in us dogs pulled away from being better,” Young said. the Indians, finally taking The Dogballers take on a 10-point lead with 16 cross-town rival Central seconds to go. Christian College on Nov. Stewart’s 23 points led 19. three Bulldogs scoring “This is our rival,” said in double figures. Shawn Mitch Arnett, sr., Medi- Young, sr., Colorado cine Lodge. “We need to Springs, Colo., added put it to them for another 17 and Cody Dickerson, win and bragging rights.” November 16, 2007 Sports The Spectator 7

Football team defeated in last game of season, finishes 4-6 overall

DAVID TUBERVILLE Jech, along with other Spectator Staff teammates, feels next sea- son will be a winning one. The Bulldog football The Bulldogs’ last two team finished the season on games were up and down. Nov. 10, with a 4-6 record The Bulldogs took on the overall and 3-1 in confer- Tabor Bluejays as their last ence. home competition on Nov. Rodriguez The Bulldogs have im- 3. On this senior night the proved one game better Bulldogs took the field and than last year. scored on their first drive. “We did not have as Though the Bulldogs Soccer phenom many starters come back made it look easy that would from last year’s 3-7 team be the only touchdown breaks record, and we played more un- they achieved throughout derclassmen than anyone the game. With the Blue- collects awards else in the conference and jays also only scoring one still won more games than touchdown, it was kicker last year,” said head coach Travis Eason, fr., Tulsa, All in a days work Brian Ward. Okla., who made the dif- Ward’s first year at ference in the game kicking for Rodriguez McPherson College as two field goals bringing the head football coach was score to 13-6 McPherson. not an overnight success, The Bulldogs traveled to MALLORY YUNGEBERG but in 8 of ten games the Bethel College on Nov. 10, Spectator Staff Bulldogs were leading or to take on the Threshers. In within a touchdown in the this contest the Bulldogs After a solid season last second half and the Bull- “came out with less fire and year, the men’s soccer team dog offense has tripled the less focus than Bethel,” posted another good season scoring output. said redshirt Cody Dwyer, this year and added a few re- Ward believes the teams soph., Anchorage, Alaska. cords in there as well. “made crucial steps for- “The score was the result.” The team finished the sea- ward and are much further Bethel dominated all son 11-6-3 overall and 4-3-2 ahead than last year.” sides of the ball winning in the Kansas Collegiate The Bulldogs, with one of the game 52-7. Bethel, Athletic Conference plac- the best freshmen recruited co-conference champions, ing fifth. With this record, classes in the National As- held the Bulldogs to only the Bulldogs tied the school sociation of Intercollegiate 148 yards of total offense record for wins in a season, Athletics, are without a showing why they have which was set last year. doubt very excited for next one of the top-ranked de- In addition, they qualified Photo by Chris Ezebunwa season and for this year’s fenses in the NAIA. for regionals and put up dou- Senior tailback Travon Anderson, Los Angeles, Calif., hands off the ball to sophomore tail- off-season as well. The Bulldogs did not fin- ble-digit wins for the past back Jeff Paulson, Limon, Colo., on Nov. 10. The Bulldogs were defeated by Bethel College “I’m ready to hit the ish with a bang, but plan to three years. 7-52 in the final game of the season. McPherson finished ahead of last year’s record with weights and see what I can use the loss as fuel for next On top of that, one player 4-6 overall record and 3-1 in conference. The Bulldogs will lose a number of seniors, but have bring for this team next season’s play, with a “much who seemed to shine the many returners next season. season,” said defensive end more mature and experi- whole year was sophomore Bryce Jech, fr., Kingfisher, enced football team,” Ward forward Armando Rodri- Okla. said. guez, Dallas, Texas. Rodriguez was named Na- tional Player of the Week, Offensive Player of the Year, Lady Dogballers 1-1 as they head into Bethel Classic this weekend KCAC Player of the Week, twice, and National Associa- tion of Intercollegiate Ath- Basketball team defeats Southwestern Christian University 75-51 on the road letics Region Player of the Week. “Well, I feel great about JAMES TUTTLE of 72-81. The reason the won convincingly, by a final the Bethel Classic tonight. McPherson seems to be the awards I have won,” Ro- Spectator Staff Lady Bulldogs lost was be- score of 75-51. MACU defeated their first confident for the upcoming driguez said. “God has really cause they sent Haskell to Senior center Whitney two opponents by an average game. blessed me with a great tal- the foul line too many times, Pegram, Silver Lake, had of 28 points per game, but “(We should win) if we ent. I couldn’t do it without The Lady Bulldog basket- said first-year head coach a breakout game, leading lost their third game by ten have good communication my teammates and coaches. ball team will play its third Marcus Hicks. Haskell shot the team with 16 points, 15 points to Southwestern Col- and better rebounding than I thank the seniors for their game tonight in the Bethel 42 free throws, compared rebounds and four blocked lege on Wednesday night. last game,” said forward help. I had fun with them Classic against Mid-Ameri- to the Lady Bulldogs 24. shots. Hicks said one of the keys Becky Bratcher, sr., Miami, and it was great playing with ca Christian University. Haskell also hit 13 more free Coach Hicks believes the to the game is containing Fla. them.” The Lady Bulldogs have throws in the game than the Lady Bulldogs defensive ef- MACU sophomore guard Hicks said McPherson will As a freshman, Rodri- split the first two games Bulldogs. fort was the main reason for Courtney Sorrels, who was gain an edge on MACU if guez had already posted of their season, losing to Hicks said the women their victory. named the women’s basket- they establish themselves many awards and honors to Haskell Indian Nations Uni- played decent defense, but ”We had some fairly solid ball player of the week last down low in the post early in his resume including All- versity on Nov. 1, and then didn’t do it without fouling. defensive possessions where week in the Sooner Athletic the game. American Honorable Men- defeating Southwestern In their second game, the we got stops when we need- Conference. Hicks also in- Following tonight’s game, tion, Freshman of the Year, Christian University on Nov. Lady Bulldogs traveled ed to,” Hicks said. dicated the Lady Bulldogs the Lady Bulldogs play Mon- KCAC Player of the Week, 10. to Bethany, Okla., to face The Lady Bulldogs face need to keep the Evangels day at home against cross- twice, NAIA Region Player Against Haskell, the Lady Southwestern Christian Uni- the 2-1 Mid-America Chris- off the free-throw line and town rival Central Christian of the Week and All-Region Bulldogs fell by a final score versity. The Lady Bulldogs tian University Evangels in play good defense. College. IV Honor. Men’s soccer team defeated in NAIA quarterfinals McPherson loses five seniors

JACOB CUSTER by Trenton “Deno” Bell, sr., Spectator Staff Oklahoma City, Okla., with just seconds remaining on McPherson’s men’s soccer the clock. team finished second in the Despite losing, the team Kansas Collegiate Athletic played a tough season and Conference tournament fi- wrapped things up with an nals after a disappointing 11-6-3 overall record. loss in overtime to no. 2 The loss was a tough way ranked Friends University. to send out seniors Bell, The team looked to bounce Paul Burke, Derby; Mike back after the loss to compete Davis, Bethany, Okla.; Ryan in the National Association McAleer, Broomfield, Colo.; of Intercollegiate Athletics and Chris Sweatman, Betha- Region IV quarterfinals. ny, Okla. The Bulldogs were set to The five seniors were all face the Kansas Wesleyan key components to the suc- Coyotes. The teams had cess of the team for the past played twice to this point in few years. the season and each had a “The worst part about the win against the other. loss is to know that this great In the opening half of the group of seniors, which contest the Coyotes took a have done so much for this commanding 3-0 lead and program, are finished,” said Photo by Orlando Dominguez never let the Bulldogs back head coach Doug Quint. No. 17 Lance Dick, fr., Hutchinson, and no. 6 Jose Rodriguez, jr., Dallas, Texas, anticipate the ball and their Kansas Wesleyan into the game. “It’s going to be real hard to defender. McPherson soccer members finished their season in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Region IV The only score on the night replace these guys. I’m go- quarterfinals. Despite losing five key seniors, 15 returners are listed on the roster including Armando Rodriguez, soph., Dallas, for the Bulldogs was put in ing to miss them.” Texas, who has won numerous KCAC and NAIA awards over the past two years. November 16, 2007 News Th e Spectator 8 LMS College won’t notify parents of bad behavior from Page 1

ABBY ALFS If a parent calls and asks what is “It is not unusual for us to get Clary, associate professor of Spectator Staff going on with their child, it is con- phone calls from parents wanting English, and O’Dell, students It is not unusual for sidered illegal for the college to give to know something,” Rothrock said. are required to take quizzes The small town feel comes to col- us to get phone calls from out any information since most stu- “I tell them that I’ll let your son or online that are administered lege when parents know about bad ‘‘parents wanting to know dents are of the legal age. daughter know you called and they through LMS. behavior before the student does. something. “What happens at college stays at can call you and explain that, be- This can become a hassle The Family Educational Rights college,” said Justin Bacon, sr., Can- cause I cannot share that information to students who do not meet and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a feder- – LaMonte’’ Rothrock ton. “We’re in big-kid world now and with you.” the quiz deadline due to com- al law designed to protect the priva- we’re responsible for ourselves. Our Erica Schlender, fr., Burrton, feels puter problems or who have cy of a student’s education records. parents don’t need to know what’s the same way as Bacon. their work deleted because All students and parents must sign going on.” “I don’t live at home anymore,” a sheet saying they understand this potentially jeopardizes the student’s Rothrock said that sometimes par- Schlender said. “I don’t think my law at the beginning of the year. attendance. ents have different ideas. parents need to know what I’m do- “Our policy is that the students If a student is put on disciplinary “We’re very aware that most par- ing.” It would be must write to the college specifi cally probation, “I usually work with the ents assist fi nancially in some way,” Parents receive their student’s wonderful if all of stating that they do not want any of students so that they contact their Rothrock said, “so parents have this grades only while the student is a ‘‘the faculty used it their materials or any of their infor- parent to let them know,” Rothrock expectation that they will know what freshman. They receive fi ve-week, consistently. mation shared with their parents or said. “I don’t automatically call. But is going on.” at mid-term and semester reports. guardians,” said LaMonte Rothrock, I sit with them and explain to them Rothrock said the college tells After the freshman year, students – Tracey Roberts’’ dean of students. that they are in jeopardy and that parents what it will say and what it are responsible for informaing their The college does not notify par- they should let their parent or guard- won’t say during orientation at the parents about their grades. ents about behavioral issues unless it ian know.” beginning of the year. the page refreshed itself be- fore it was saved. Some students feel that if all instructors used the sys- tem, it would benefi t them Campus not so handicapped-friendly more and they would use it more frequently. “It would be a wonderful JACOB CUSTER & ASHLEY ANDREWS tool if all of the faculty used Spectator Staff It was very dif- it consistently,” said Tracey fi cult for me to get Roberts, sr., Moundridge. Recent injuries to students ‘‘where I needed to Many faculty members do on campus have raised be. not fi nd LMS user-friendly questions about how acces- and simply don’t have the sible McPherson College is ’’ time to learn how to enter in- to handicapped students. – David Tuberville formation into the database. David Tuberville, fr., “I do not use the LMS sys- Choctaw, Okla., suffered a tem,” said Michael Reyn- broken ankle that left him has a hard time doing the olds, associate professor of in a wheelchair for a num- everyday things she used mathematics. “This is be- ber of weeks. His mobility to do. Her slow mobility cause I do not consider the was limited, but it wasn’t has made her late to class, system very user-friendly just his ankle that slowed made it diffi cult to hobble from an instructor’s view- him down, he said. up and down the stairs to point. When I have more “It was very diffi cult for get her books and causes time to learn it, I will hope- me to get where I needed to problems when trying to fully start to use it.” be,” Tuberville said. “My carry her lunch tray or toi- Before LMS, a similar sys- room was on the third fl oor letries to take a shower. tem known as BlackBoard of Metzler Hall and I was “I can barely dress my- was used. forced to move my stuff to self, let alone get my own Some instructors have a the fi rst fl oor.” food in the cafeteria,” Dan- hard time justifying spend- Student services moved iels said. “I sit here while ing many hours entering Tuberville to the fi rst fl oor (my friend) gets my food information they once had of the building because and realize how helpless I in BlackBoard into the new Metzler is one of the build- am. I realize there aren’t a system. ings that is not handicapped lot of accessible places for Photo by Benjamin Denton It is not a requirement accessible. people who are injured and Blake Reed, soph., McPherson, enters the front door of Beeghly Hall. The lack of handi- that faculty use LMS, but it Tuberville is not the only on crutches or in a wheel- capped-accesible facilities limits the number of buildings Reed can navigate on campus. is highly encouraged, said student affected by limited chair.” Karlene Tyler, associate dean mobility. Blake Reed, soph., cessibility. “It’s exciting to hear the the people that have to go of academic records. After visiting some McPherson, is limited to Susan Taylor, college li- plans that are being made,” through what I’ve been Though many students friends, Bryanna Daniels, his wheelchair full-time. brarian, said she expects the Reed said. “The library is through.” would like all instructors to soph., Longmont, Colo., His movement is very lim- changes to take place this one place that is very lim- Reed emphasized that just use LMS, it is diffi cult to started down the steps ited and he has a student as- summer, which will include ited because the ramp is because someone is handi- mandate that instructors use in Morrison Hall. As her sistant with him at all times a more accessible elevator, behind the building, the el- capped, they shouldn’t have it because each person has friends caught up to tickle while he is on campus. a fully handicapped-acces- evator rarely works and it to sacrifi ce ease of getting different teaching methods her, she began jumping “The hardest thing for sible restroom on the fi rst has barely enough room in around campus. and beliefs. down the stairs. On the me is getting through the fl oor and a new ramp in the the fi rst place.” “I don’t think that any- “There’s no way to teach a fourth from the bottom, she doors,” Reed said. “Sure, front of the building. Tuberville can now get one should have limited class the right way without landed directly on her an- most doors have handi- “The ramp in the back around without a wheel- resources at their school considering how the faculty kle. It immediately swelled capped accessibility, but is very steep and narrow,” chair or crutches, but he because of handicapped ac- member teaches,” said Ken to the size of a plump red by the time I push the but- Taylor said. “A ramp in the hasn’t forgotten what it felt cessibility,” Reed said. “I Yohn, associate professor of onion. ton and get my chair lined front will be inviting and like to be handicapped. hope that by the time I am history. “Luckily, I didn’t break it, through the door, it begins will signal that we all enter “I’m excited for the im- done here at McPherson but it is too swollen to tell to close on me.” the same way.” provements to take place,” College, I am comfortable if I tore a muscle or not,” The college is planning Reed was happy to hear Tuberville said. “Even getting around the college Daniels said. some modifi cations to im- of the planned improve- though I’m back on my feet and so is everyone else in CONVO Now on crutches, Daniels prove Miller Library’s ac- ments to the library. now, it’s hard to think about my situation.” from Page 1

David Mayers, sr., BOARD being reviewed for possible in internships. In athletics, nine of 11 year, but acknowledged Chandler, Ariz., was change because the college’s The committee also re- teams improved retention there are areas where spend- not present for Lind- from Page 1 low net tuition is the fourth viewed the Kansas State rates from the prior year and ing is ahead of pace. It also say’s presentation, lowest among the 18 pri- Department of Education/ incoming average GPA of all reported that the 2008-09 but discussed it with ed that traffi c on the college vate colleges in Kansas. National Council for Ac- teams was at least 3.0. budget will receive major friends afterward. He Web site continues to grow Net tuition is gross tuition creditation of Teacher Edu- The Financial Affairs attention over the next few said his settings are and the communications de- minus institutional scholar- cation accreditation visit, Committee reported next. months. private and only his partment will add more elec- ships. Considering the col- which had a very good pre- The board accepted the The endowment grew by tronic communications such lege has some of the best liminary report. 2006-07 audit, which was about $3 million in 2006- as blast e-mails and group facilities, better-than-aver- Overall continued prog- “clean,” meaning there were 07 due to strong investment phone messaging. age faculty pay and smaller- ress in course offerings was no doubts expressed about performance, gains on the I didn’t The committee reported the than-average class size, this reported and the committee the accuracy or reliability of sale of farm property and have to change admissions offi ce’s goal is to combination of factors isn’t noted that several programs fi nancial statements, as well nearly $2 million in gifts. ‘‘anything. have 150 freshman deposits sustainable in the long run, have benefi ted from changes as no concerns about the col- The increase was in spite ’’ by May 1 and an additional President Hovis said. in curriculum, staffi ng and lege’s fi nancial controls. of endowment spending of – Lori Coykendall 50 transfer deposits by June Any changes made to the the overall increase in enroll- about $3 million to support 15. It said the inquiry pool policy will be communicated ment and in declared majors. Plans for college properties operations. is much larger than last fall. in December and January. However, the committee also approved The Executive Commit- friends have access to The admissions department reported that some programs The board then approved tee provided a report on the his page. is ahead of last year in ap- Natural Sciences program continue to struggle with low a revised plan of action for college’s strategic plan indi- Mayers doesn’t plications, acceptances and review accepted enrollment in courses. property adjacent to campus, cators. The fall 2007 enroll- think Lindsay’s warn- deposits. It is also planning The Academic Affairs and In residence life, more than including removing six un- ment of 498 students was ings will change the a prospective student maga- Student Life Committee ac- 90 percent of beds are oc- usable houses as campaign a 30-year high. Although kinds of information zine that will be updated two knowledged the receipt of cupied or rented as a single funds become available. It freshman enrollment of 134 students post online. to four times a year, replac- the Natural Science Program room. A survey of dorm resi- also adopted an updated cor- was the best in seven years, Mayers said students ing a traditional Viewbook. Review. The board expressed dents by resident assistants porate resolution, required it was not large enough to are “going to do it re- Finally, the committee concerns about the scope and indicated that 66 percent of by various fi nancial institu- continue growth of the stu- gardless.” reported that the college is completeness of the review, residents are quite positive tions, which is routine and dent body. New-student en- Coykendall and reviewing and will likely re- and made 10 recommenda- about the college and fewer usually done every one to rollment of 180 needs to in- Morriss said their cur- fi ne the current fi nancial aid tions for the natural sciences than 9 percent were nega- two years. crease to 200 for the fall of rent settings on Face- policy for fall of 2008. department. tive. Members also approved 2008. book are also limited If the policy is altered, the Five of these recommen- Campus activity related to a resolution authorizing the Student to faculty ratio in- so only friends can see changes will not apply to ex- dations have already been the service component of the sale of four college-owned creased to 13-to-1, up from their information. isting students. The changes fulfi lled, Hovis said. college’s mission was posi- farms to be sold at auction 9-to-1 just a few years ago. “I didn’t have to are not expected to be dra- The committee also pro- tive. More than 300 students with a reserve. The committee noted this change anything,” matic in nature, President vided reports on career ser- provided more than 5,500 The committee reported number was still well below Coykendall said about Hovis said. vices, which showed a con- hours worth of service last that the 2007-08 budget is the median of 16-to-1 among her Facebook profi le. The fi nancial aid policy is tinuing strong participation year. generally on target for the private Kansas colleges.