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ARTS FEATURES SPORTS Jazz concert wows the crowd Valentine’s day fun One for the books Robert Glasper and company performed Do you have plans this Tuesday? Read up on The Flying Dutch women’s basketball team handed last Saturday to a very pleased audience. Valentine history and check out these activities. Calvin their first loss of the season. Page 5 Page 7 Page 12 Greek life: What a rush More than 180 women rush Hope’s eight sororities Claire Call organizations are local, the Delta Sigma Campus Co-Editor Thetas and the Phi Sigma Kappas are nationally recognized organizations. It is that time of year again, when the Making the decision of whether or not sight of a sea of red ΣΣ hoodies or the sound to rush and then to pledge can be difficult of a Centurian chant within earshot is not because of the abundance of varying surprising in the least to a Hope College opinions on the topic. While some think student. Rush has begun; in fact, most bids that it is a great way to meet new people and have been delivered by now which means make lasting connections, others disagree. pledge will be soon to follow. “Even before joining a Greek “Rush serves the purpose of giving time organization, rushing is an effective way for interested men and women to learn about to meet other students. There are over 180 Greek organizations on campus. From an girls rushing this semester, and I didn’t active’s point of view, it gives actives time know most of them. Now I’m meeting to meet with potential new members that freshmen and upperclassmen, chemistry will carry on their organization,” said Anna majors and French minors, basically a ton Leach (’12), Panhellenic Council president. of people I never would have met without At Hope there are seven fraternities Greek Life,” said Caitlin Klask (’12), member and eight sororities for the choosing, each of the Alpha Gamma Phi sorority. P hoto by nn arie aparelli

hoto P A M P with their own distinct personality. Hope “I know for many people within Greek women who are rushing have the choice of Life, our ‘sisters’ and ‘brothers’ have C ourt e sy Sorosis (ΣΣ), Delta Phi (ΔΦ), Dorian (ΚΒΦ), become our family at Hope College. I’m GREEK IS GOOD— Members of the

Sibylline (ΣΙΒ), Alpha Gamma Phi (ΑΓΦ), incredibly grateful for the relationships that of

Kappa Delta Chi (ΚΔΧ), Delta Sigma Theta I have formed through Greek Life as these H Kappa Delta Chi sorority inside their (ΔΣθ), and the newest addition, Thesaurian relationships have encouraged my growth op e house on 14th Street C

(θΓΠ). and development as both an individual and oll ege Hope men who choose to rush have the a leader,” Leach said. options of Fraternal (ΟΚΕ), Cosmopolitan This is not an uncommon sentiment (ΦΚΑ), Centurian (ΑθΧ), Emersonian among members of Greek Life. The (ΦΤΝ), Arcadian (ΧΦΣ), Phi Sigma Kappa emphasis on family is present in all of the (ΦΣΚ) and Knickerbocker (ΚΗΝ). Greek institutions on campus. Although most of these Greek see Rush, page 2 Writing Center lends a helping hand Eva Sagastume Research had witnessed a even having so many Guest Writer doubling in student attendance resources they do not and re-visiting through the know where to begin. As the academic year goes results of the fall 2009 and The problem the Center on, the workload of many fall 2010 reports. However, for Writing and Research Hope College students begins this academic year the Center has with helping out to accumulate and overwhelm. for Writing and Research has these students is that Balancing assignments for all of improved its service methods by there are many writing your classes, however many they doubling staff, adding professor- styles. Also, many may be, does not have to be a nominated student tutors in students come in at the burden you endure alone. a variety of majors, doubling last minute for help. The Center for Writing and hours of availability, adding a However, often all they Research has provided students website for the center (through really want is some with step-by-step assistance which appointments can be reassurance, so student that helps them become better made), and adding an opt-out writing assistants are writers. A semester report system for faculty reports. able to simply proofread by Center Director David S. Cunningham reported that their papers. Cunningham showed that over the previous opt-in policy made Fortunately for

500 Hope College students have students feel unsure about stressed out students, Photo by Caitlin Klask visited the Center for Writing receiving help, though a session the Center for Writing HELP! — Students can visit the Center for Writing and Research and Research during the fall report to faculty is beneficial to and Research is located in Van Wylen Library for step-by-step help all week long. 2011 semester, yet there had both sides. Students receive the on the first floor of Van been over 1,000 visits. Out of help they need, and professors Wylen Library directly Monday through Thursday, 1 Facebook tab, or you can walk the total number of visits, 224 of are informed of their effort to across from the Cup and p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays, or in any time during the Center these students have clearly seen improve their writing. Chaucer. It is available to every appointment visits made for for Writing and Research’s open results in the quality of their Cunningham also mentioned student in need of assistance, at Fridays and Saturdays. hours for 30 minutes or less, research or writing and they other difficulties visitors have no cost to them. So you can spend three spare the stress lines and make become frequent visitors. in common. They struggle It is open to walk-ins or hours stressing over a paper more efficient use of your time. Prior to these results with organization, page length, appointments between the due the next day, constantly the Center for Writing and finding the right sources and times of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., opening and closing that

What’s Inside World 3 Arts 5 Features 7 Voices 8 Sports 11 Got a story idea? Let us know at [email protected], or call us at 395-7877. 2 The Anchor CAMPUS February 8, 2012 This Week at Hope Thursday Feb. 9 New intergroup dialogue course Jazz Arts Collective and Jazz Combos Concert 7:30 p.m. Dimnent Chapel teaches students to change culture Thursday-Saturday Feb. 9-11 Winter Film Series: “The Way” 7:30 p.m. Knickerbocker Theatre Claire Call Johnston registered for the “involves learning a process we learned communication Campus Co-editor University of Michigan summer of group communication that skills that have changed the way Institute on Intergroup Dialogue focuses on understanding we interact with families, friends Saturday-Tuesday Feb. 11-14 “Intergroup dialogue is a and began writing a proposal for identity differences and the lived and each other,” Johnston said. Winter Recess process of exploring social a pilot course to begin teaching experience of people who have “I think there is tremendous group identity, social justice, the process this past fall. different identities than your potential for intergroup communication and differences, The course Johnston created own,” Johnston said. dialogue to heal wounds that conflict and community,”involves three parts: first is “It is a process that can be have divided our campus and says the brochure for Deirdre used to explore race/ethnicity, provide us with a means for In Brief Johnston’s Communication 395 religion, ableism, classism, communicating about difficult class.

HOPE STUDENTS EARN religion, sexuality, gender and issues that may well prevent The intergroup dialogue I think there is tre- sexual orientation. It is not potential divisiveness in the NATIONAL RECOGNITION course offering is now at Hope, about persuasion, discussion future,” Johnston said.

mendous potential for the first section of it having been “ or debate. It is about learning Reconciliation is what Japanese and psychology intergroup dialogue to taught fall semester. The idea to “ communication processes to intergroup dialogue is really double-major Xander Krieg establish this course for Hope heal wounds that have go deep into the issues and about. As unfortunate as it (’12) is the recipient of a students arose after the posting misconceptions about dominant is that the inspiration for this national Undergraduate Research divided our campus... of a racist flyer advertising a fake and non-dominant culture course had to come from a Award for his research project —Professor rush event last spring. identities,” Johnston said. racially insensitive incident on “Attachment and Hikikomori: Deidre Johnston “I was sitting around Spring The first students to take this campus, those involved are now a Psychosocial Developmental Break stewing about the racial course last fall are currently working toward goals they might Model.” His project examines flyer situation, as well as the an introduction to dialogue, acting as peer facilitators during have never pursued otherwise. risk factors that could potentially campus climate survey and second is facilitation training a six-week intergroup dialogue “Reconciliation theology predict a social condition known wondering what we could do to (both of which occur during the discussion in two encounter calls us as followers of Christ as “hikikomori.” Since 2000, heal our community,” Johnston fall semester), and third is an with cultures courses. to heal our divisiveness with four other Hope students have said. “My eyes landed on a book intergroup dialogue practicum The course has already others through truth telling and received this award, presented about intergroup dialogue that during the spring semester. impacted students and on reparation and to restore justice by the Psi Chi organization. had been sitting on my desk The overall goal of the Hope’s campus. for all,” Johnston said. 19 Hope research groups have waiting to be read for some course is “increased mutual “I have seen students It is Johnston’s hope that the received regional attention from time. I read it from cover to understanding; the outcomes are transformed by this process; and new course will be a means to this group. cover and was overwhelmed by increased empathy, knowledge, I too was transformed by this spread this theology throughout the research, the assessment, and motivations to work for course. We all learned a great Hope. and the outcomes of intergroup social justice,” Johnston said. deal about identities, oppression dialogue.” The means to this goal and social justice. In addition, Greek life: In or out? w Rush, from page 1 thinking of rushing next year, “I’m getting close with the however,” Catherine Hubanks rest of my sorority and the girls (‘15) said. rushing, and I’m starting to value Besides the commitment being a part of a group. It’s a very involved with Greek Life, interesting experience when there can be a lot of negative I consider myself a reserved, sentiments associated with individual person,” Klask said. fraternities and sororities. Another prominent aspect “Rush can also be like a of Greek Life is service to the competition for active sorority surrounding community. members trying to find what’s “Greek Life benefits Hope’s best for our organizations, campus and student life though, so sometimes we by providing an avenue for confront a lot of negativity,” students to get more involved on Klask said. “At the same time, campus,” Leach said. “Greeks are people on the outside looking in involved with service projects are giving Greek Life the same such as Dance Marathon, Relay sort of negativity. It would be for Life, CASA and many other nice if Greek Life could get the community organizations.” same respect as other student “Greek Life enriches the organizations, but I know it’s campus by providing a platform going to take a lot of work to get for many students to enter a there.” community where they can Some negativity is aimed at achieve their full potential, an the process of pledging. Some act that gives back to the whole students who choose not to go campus community,” Leach said. Greek do so because they don’t With this sort of close-knit think pledging is worth it. community, it seems unlikely “I didn’t want to join a sorority that anyone would choose the because I’ve been content in my alternative and not go Greek. own friend group and I’ve heard Why, then, are there many horror stories about pledging. It students who do just that? seems not worth going through, “I decided not to rush especially when it is so easy to because it was my freshman year make friends at Hope anyway,” and I wanted to first establish Whitney Doubleday (‘14) said. my own group of friends before In the end the varying I became associated with a opinions even out and each sorority. Also, it seemed like a student must to decide on his lot of commitment during my or her own whether or not to go first year when I am just trying Greek. It may be right for some, to survive. I was afraid that the but might not be such a good fit time commitment would take for everyone. To each his (or away from my studies; I am her) own. February 8, 2012 World The Anchor 3 Zuckerberg to take Facebook public Christopher Russ Google went public in 2004. Going public valuation of 27 times revenues and 100 is the real question of whether people Co-Editor In Chief will generate funds for Facebook, enabling times earnings. Whether this is his- look for alternative routes that are less On Feb. 1, Facebook Inc. filed for an it to develop and grow. Mark Zuckerberg torically out of line with comparable invasive in their lives… I wonder what initial public offering. This offering will and other key employees, such as Chief companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, it might take before people start opt- result in the company being valued at Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, stand or Google, is debatable,” Porter said. ing out of the public social visibility that between $75 and $100 billion, with re- to become very wealthy,” Porter said. Overall, the financial world will be Facebook has woven into the fabric of its cent estimates narrowing the being,” Peter Boumgarden Ph. D., field to around $90 billion. If a Hope economics professor, said. these numbers hold true, it will For years Facebook stayed away be one of the largest debuts in from going public, preferring to fo- U.S. stock-market history. The cus on its product rather than its high valuation is based largely off financial status. However, due to the company’s ability to sell ad- the increasing size of the organiza- vertising space, with 85 percent tion, the company would legally be of its $1 billion profits last year forced to reveal its finances publi- coming from on-site ad revenue. cally whether or not they made an When Google Inc. made its IPO. This regulation led to the de- offering in 2004, the company cision to go public. Boumgarden raised $1.9 billion at a valuation said that even if it makes sense for of $23 billion. In comparison, the company to go public now, its Facebook hopes to raise up to valuation may still be overly high. $10 billion. The only U.S. com- “In general, it seems smart for panies that have reached that Facebook to go public at this time. number were Visa Inc., General A $90 billion market valuation is Motors Co., and AT&T Wire- exceptionally high and perhaps a bit less, which all exceeded that higher than its ‘true value,’” Boum- mark. According to the Wall garden said. “Companies’ value is Street Journal, Facebook Inc. will derived through the work of its begin selling shares this spring. employees and how they engage a When asked if Facebook’s de- public that is willing to pay (with Photo courtesy of the Associated Press cision to make a public offering time, or money) for their services. is a wise one, Brian Porter Ph.D., SOCIAL MEDIA TYCOON— Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers a speech in 2010. That being said, the $90 billion price a professor of management at is clearly higher relative to their Hope, said, “I’m not sure ‘wise’ is the prop- employees, and still high relative er description. Whether or not this is the Despite Facebook’s membership watching closely for the letters FB on to the amount of ‘value’ they have been proper time is maybe the better question. growth (the company may reach 1 bil- their tickers as they try to assess the able to extract from those customers.” “Certainly going public is the logical lion total users by the time its shares go future of the social media company. Boumgarden said it is impor- progression for Facebook and the market on sale), there are some doubts about “I think in general it will be interest- tant to remember just how many has been anticipating this event. This is the the sustainability of the organization. ing to see if there is a social networking people visit the site, an attrac- most highly awaited public offering since “Certainly there is always a risk. By backlash. Facebook can become all-en- tive quality for potential advertisers. some estimates, Facebook is seeking a compassing in people’s lives, and there PERSPECTIVES Syria’s take on the Arab Spring 200-year-old shipwreck’s treasure Samantha Poon houses near the Lebanese border were Guest Writer burning due to government tank shelling. makes waves in Florida court The world held its breath last year after “They will pay a high price for this,” Cory Lakatos south of Portugal, when the fleet it was World Co-Editor the self-immolation of a jobless graduate said the rebel commander, Abu Khaled. a part of was attacked by the British in Tunisia set in motion the beginnings Thus far, the government has not paid a Here’s an interesting conundrum: navy. The Mercedes was hit and sunk of the infamous Arab Spring Uprising. price but instead exacted a higher price Are finders really keepers and losers re- in the ensuing Battle of Cape St. Mary. Country after country rose up in protes- from its civilians as violence intensifies. ally weepers? The U.S. Supreme Court Spanish officials now expect the sal- tation of their governments. The success- President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has could be faced with that question (or vaged coins to arrive on their shores ful ousting of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt in- ruthlessly attempted to quell protests. something like it) not so long from now. soon, or, in other words, approximately spired other citizens to initiate uprisings. Protests began on Jan. 26, 2011, and al- CNN reports that last Tuesday, the 208 years late. “With the ruling by the Countries involved in the uprising most a year later, the deaths of children 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, appeals court, the process begins to re- include Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Ye- and innocents continue. At the brink based in Atlanta, rejected a motion cover all of the coins taken illegally” men, Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Mo- of war, the international community made by Odyssey Marine Exploration, from the Mercedes, said Spain’s Cul- rocco and Oman, among has not taken any action. a Florida-based company in the busi- ture Ministry in a recent statement. many other small skir- This action, or lack ness of deep sea salvage. The issue? In Odyssey appears to be licking its mishes. Only three of thereof, brings up ques- 2007 the company discovered a treasure wounds and preparing to go into the

in a sunken ship off the coast of Spain. next stage of the battle; the company the listed countries have Left alone, the rival tions. Why was there successfully overthrown intervention in Libya? The ship went down more than 200 still has the opportunity to appeal to

camps will fuel a its government; all others “ Why is there no interven- years ago with nearly 600,000 gold the U.S. Supreme Court for a more fa- worsening conflict and silver coins, including “pieces of vorable ruling. In a statement, the com- have undergone immense “ tion in an increasingly violence and civil strife. that could destabi- bloody Syria? As stated eight” minted in Lima, Peru in 1803. pany said that “Currently, no final order The world stood mes- lize the entire region. in The Economist, “Left Today, the haul is worth $500 million. has been issued in the case and it would merized as it watched alone, the rival camps Having stumbled across this jackpot, be premature to comment at this time.” — The Economist clashes between civil- will fuel a worsening Odyssey proceeded to lay claim to the With $500 million on the line, this ians and police in Teh- conflict that could desta- coins, salvage them, fly them across the will probably not be their last word rir Square, Cairo. The bilize the entire region.” Atlantic Ocean in crates, and stash them on the matter. However, the Supreme world watched angrily Diplomacy is obvi- in a “discreet, well-guarded location in Court is very selective in the cases that as Libyan rebels at- ously failing. Sanctions the United States,” to use CNN’s words. it hears each year, and there is no guar- tempted to overthrow have not prevented For some odd reason, the Span- antee that Odyssey will even get a hear- a corrupt tyrant, Muammar Gaddafi. violence. Attempts to placate citizen ish government was not OK with this. ing. If that’s what happens, the Span- The world is now watching hopelessly have proven useless. The international In an attempt to bring the treasure to ish will be assured victory and will as the situation in Syria escalates to community must increase the pres- Spain, a lawsuit was filed in federal court march their treasure home posthaste. the most violent battle in the uprising, sure on Syria’s government to gain re- in Tampa, Florida in 2009. The court According to Jose Ignacio as everyone stands by. Just watching. form and restore peace to the region. ruled against Odyssey, which appealed, Wert, the Spanish Cultural Minis- Syria has long experienced unrest, Assitance for this country is not forth- resulting in the most recent ruling. ter, Spain isn’t in it for the money. but the death of more than 5,000 people coming. Hopefully, there will be govern- Spain has identified the sunken craft has escalated the conflict to a scale never ment reform. Hopefully, corrupt regimes as the 34-gun navy warship Nuestra seen before, according to The Economist. will be eliminated. Hopefully, the pro- Senora de las Mercedes. The ship left The violence has spread outside the capi- tests of Syria’s people will not be in vain. Peru in 1804 and was only a day away see SHIPWRECK, page 4 tal. According to the New York Times, from its destination, Spanish soil just 4 The Anchor WORLD February 8, 2012 Iraq upset over U.S. drone presence Spain, U.S. company claim treasure Drones perceived as insult to sovereignty w SHIPWRECK, from page 3 hires competent archaeologists and dis- plays their finds in travelling exhibits. Shubham Sapkota to authorize the drones. However, Ali al- “We’re not going to use this money Even better, why don’t they split it World Co-Editor Mosawi, a top adviser to Prime Minister for purposes other than artistic ex- three ways, throwing Peru into the mix Nuri Kamal al-Maliki; Falih al-Fayadh, It has been almost a month since hibition, but this is something that as well? Though the Peruvian govern- Iraq’s national security adviser; and Ad- American troops left Iraq, but un- enriches our material, artistic capital ment has made no formal claims to the nan al-Asadi, the acting interior minister, manned drones were left behind by the and it has to be appreciated as such,” treasure, it has been following the legal have said that the Americans have not State Department to help protect the he said in an interview. If claimed by case with interest. The coins were mint- made any contact regarding approval. U.S. embassy. Disregarding any threats the Spanish government, the trea- ed with gold and silver from Peru while “Our sky is our sky, not the United States the U.S. may perceive for their consul- sure of the Mercedes will most likely it was still a colony of Spain, and being a of America’s sky,” said Mr. Asadi when he ates in Iraq, Iraqi officials have expressed find its way into Spanish museums. colony of Spain was no picnic. The least opposed the drones flying over Iraqi skies. that the presence of aircraft in their So, does it belong in a museum, as they could do is send a third of the loot This is not the first time the United skies is an offense to Iraqi sovereignty. Indiana Jones famously proclaimed? Or back several hundred years later, perhaps States’ drone operation has been criti- American contractors have said that should Odyssey Marine Exploration be with a polite note of apology attached. cized. They have repeatedly been ob- these types of unmanned drones are allowed to keep the treasure it dredged In an admirable gesture, Wert jected to by Pakistan for almost launch- being considered for surveillance in up from the bottom of the ocean? has stated that the Spanish govern- ing covert war in Pakistani tribal areas to high-threat countries It’s a tricky little puzzle. Odyssey ment is “completely open to con-

kill suspected militants. like Indonesia, Paki- didn’t own the coins in the first place, sider the possibility of distribut- President Barack Obama stan and Afghanistan. but they did put in the money and ing some part of the treasure also has emphasized that These consider- Our sky is our sky, not work needed to remove the treasure among the Latin American museums.” these strikes were target- ations are, however, be- “ from the wreck, which is no mean feat. This whole debacle raises the issue the United States of ed at people who are on ing made only after the “ The Spanish government didn’t find of what to do about the various arti- America’s sky. a list of active terrorists. American troops leave or salvage the treasure, but it was on facts that Europeans stole from subject — Adnan al-Asadi Regardless of what in the next two years. its way to Spain when it was sunk in peoples, items that are now sitting be- Acting Interior Minister American officials Drones are the latest 1804, which gives them a pretty good hind glass in Paris, Berlin, or Madrid. have said, Pakistani au- examples of the State argument. Then again, the current When I was in London back in 2010, thorities have stated Department’s effort to Spanish government is far removed it became obvious that wealthy 19th that drone raids vio- take control of the functions that from the Spanish government of 1804. century Englishmen were accustomed late their sovereignty. This tension be- the military used to perform in Iraq. I have a question: Why can’t Odyssey to marching into other nations and say- gan between Pakistan and the United Even though the United States has in- and Spain act like big boys and share the ing things like, “Oh, that statue is lovely, States after the U.S. went on the mis- sisted that their embassy personnel may spoils? Perhaps it would have been best let’s sneak it out of the country by night sion to kill Osama Bin Laden on Paki- need these drones to ensure their securi- if the Spanish had found and salvaged and put it on the mantel back home.” stani soil without asking for permis- ty in case of an attack, Iraqi officials have the treasure themselves, but that didn’t I don’t intend to argue that all ar- sion from the Pakistani government. stated that the U.S. has to obtain official happen and there’s no use wishing it had. tifacts be returned to their countries Human rights group such as Amnesty approvals from the Iraqi government if They could even reimburse Odyssey of origin immediately – the issue’s International have supported Pakistan they are to have aircrafts hovering in their for half of what the project cost them. more complicated than that. How- and Iraq on this issue and have ques- skies. The war may be over, but there are It’s not as if Odyssey is made up of ever, it’s something to keep in mind tioned the legality of drone raids in re- still tensions between the two countries. a bunch of mercenaries who will melt the next time you visit a museum. gard to the sovereignty of the two states. After Iraq expressed its disapproval of down the artifacts at their first opportu- U.S. drones in its skies, American officials nity. They’re a respectable company that stated that negotiations were under way Afghan-Canadian family convicted of honor killing Megan Stevens behavior. “My children did a lot Staff Writer of cruelty toward me,” Shafia Early last week, CNN re- said in court, adding that he be- ported that an Afghan-Cana- lieved they had betrayed him. dian family from Montreal, the According to the two par- Shafias, had been convicted ents, Zainab had eloped with of “honor” murders of four a Pakistani man against their female family members. Mo- wishes, Sahar had worn inap- hammed Shafia, his wife Tooba propriate clothing and was in- Mohammed Yahya, and his 21 volved with several boys, and year-old son Hamed were all Geeti was failing her classes sentenced to 25 years in pris- and had brought their family to on with no chance of parole. the attention of social workers. According to the Montreal Rona Mohammed was re- Gazette, the three had been vealed to be Shafia’s first wife, in police custody since 2009. and still married to him. They The so-called “honor kill- were married in Afghanistan, ings” occurred on July 30, 2009, where polygamy is legal. Ap- when the Shafia family’s Nissan parently, Shafia and his sec- was discovered submerged in ond wife, Yahya, had tried seven feet of water in the Ride- and failed to convince Rona au Canal in Kingston, Ontario. to return to Afghanistan. Shafia’s daughters, Zainab, Sa- After the deaths came un- har, and Geeti, all between the der suspicion, police tapped ages of 13 and 19, were found the Shafia family’s phone lines. dead inside, along with their Hours of their taped con- “aunt,” Rona Amir Mohammed. versations were played dur- Shafia and his wife sug- ing court proceedings. Ac- gested the crash occurred cording to CNN, Shafia, in the Dari language, said of the while their oldest daughter, Photo courtesy of the Associated Press girls, “May the devil defecate Zainab, had been driving. FIRST-DEGREE MURDER— Mohammad Shafia, his wife Tooba Mohammad Yahya, and his son on their graves! This is what Zainab had no driver’s license, Hamed Mohammad Shafia are escorted to the courthouse by police on the first day of their trial. and, according to the fam- a daughter should be? Would a daughter be such a whore?” ily, was probably the cause of Hamed followed behind in a Lexus. light damage on the car matching bum- The defense argued that Dari, the na- the accident. Police reported the inci- When police became suspicious per damage on the Nissan, suggesting tional language of Afghanistan, should dent as a “sudden death investigation.” that the four dead women might have that the car was pushed into the canal. not be taken at literal translation. According to CNN, the Shafia fam- been killed before they hit the water Shafia, Yahya, and Hamed denied any The jury deliberated for two days on ily had been returning to their home – the car was resting in only seven feet responsibility for the deaths, claiming the Shafia case. Some family members from a visit to Niagara Falls when the when they were found, and the seat that honor killings are in no way con- in the court room answered the verdict incident occurred. Rona Mohammed belts of all four women were unbuck- doned by the Quran. Shafia and Yahya by yelling that it was “lies,” while others and the three sisters had been riding led – they convinced Shafia to let them did admit that they felt the family honor in the Nissan while Shafia, Yahya, and examine his Lexus. They found head- had been impinged upon by the sisters’s cheered that justice had been served. February 8, 2012 Arts The Anchor 5 Robert Glasper experiments with the Knick Chris Russ thoughts on the modern state of Mos Def) among others. Co-Editor in Chief music and also his work with a American Hybrid, number of famous musicians. a jazz trio, opened the By the time they left the stage His upcoming record with concert. The group after their show Saturday night The Robert Glasper Experiment featured Nate Roberts in the Knickerbocker Theatre, will be their first full-length who graduated from Hope it was clear that The Robert as a group. It will be Glasper’s in 2011. The performance Glasper Experiment had just fourth record overall. The was highlighted by its put on easily the best musical record, entitled “Black Radio,” concluding number performance that I’ve witnessed is set to be released on Feb. 28 which featured Larry as a student at Hope College. and features contributions from Figueroa (’12) on piano. At 7 p.m., Glasper sat down for Erykah Badu, Bilal, Lupe Fiasco, Following a solid a question-and-answer session Musiq Soulchild, and Yasiin Bey performance from during which he discussed his (who was formerly known as American Hybrid was a somewhat lengthy wait for the headlining act, when the four members of the song. Despite all of this competing Experiment took the Glasper sat between a piano talent, I spend most of the stage, Glasper jokingly and a Fender Rhodes keyboard night transfixed by Chris Dave’s claimed that it wasn’t for most of the performance, at drumming prowess. Dave their fault that the concert least when he wasn’t standing blessed the audience with two was delayed. Instead he elsewhere on stage admiring the solos over the course of the suggested that it was our considerable musicianship of evening. Both were remarkably fault for putting a bar his compatriots, or at one point, musical and instead of simply across the street from the sitting with the crowd observing showing off empty talent, Dave theater. a drum solo. created music based on complex The performanceDespite any delays to the start rhythmic themes. continued to be delayed of the show or eccentric behavior While the performance as Glasper’s monitor on the part of Glasper, this was was undoubtedly jazz based, failed to work initially. one of the most professional and the crowd seemed to be most As repairs were made, technically sound performances drawn in when elements of Glasper entertained I’ve ever seen. Glasper’s mastery hip-hop appeared. One of the the crowd by rambling of his craft was beautifully clear, highlights of the concert was a humorously about the as was the virtuosity of his band- reinterpretation of a piece by group’s upcoming record. mates. legendary hip-hop producer J As soon as the technical Casey Benjamin moved the Dilla. In an interview, Glasper delays were resolved the crowed with his performance on once said that he hoped to make Photos Courtesy of RobertGlasper.com four members of the band both vocoder and saxophone, Jazz cool again, and on Saturday ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT— Glasper and company immediately dissolved any and Derrick Hodge drove every night, he succeeded. experimented at the Knick on Saturday, providing a fresh look at agitation that remained after song forward with some of the modern jazz. the wait with their opening smoothest bass lines I’ve heard. Books don’t stay together for the kids up since they’ve been under the “It still feels strange to me that an around Pitchfork and the rest of get to enjoy solo albums or Caitlin Klask radar and seemingly depressed odd little project moved forward the Internet. And I can’t, with comeback performances – thank Co-Editor in Chief since their last release in 2009. It like it did” in an interview with a single thread in my body, say you, Pavement! But forcing could have even been a band like Pitchfork. that they should have worked music, like forcing a relationship, Something unpleasant Sonic Youth; two of the founding But to a thousand other out their differences and stuck is usually unhealthy. You happened last week. I shouldn’t members, albeit old and angry, fans and me, it was more than together. shouldn’t do it for other people; call it tragic, but it really felt that were just divorced after 28 years just an odd project; it was this I totally support breaking up. you shouldn’t sacrifice your own way. of marriage. whole avant-garde ambient If a band (also: a couple) isn’t happiness. My favorite band (although It wasn’t any of those bands. pop experience. It was like a it’s safe to say I have more than It was The Books. quirky Boards of Canada or an eccentric Aphex Twin. I listen to a lot of old music, strange music, pointless music and unpopular music, and even with my widened scope, I knew that The Books were no big thing. But they were so much more than a small project to me, and hearing the brainchild and founder of the band degrade it to a sliver of his concerns was belittling, embarrassing, disloyal and provoking. Zammuto said The Courtesy Photo THE BOOKS— The New York City folktronica duo split after Books’ fourth and final 12 years together. album, “The Way Out” (which was their first and only album one favorite band) broke up. A two-person outfit ofreleased on Temporary I would have thought my first indietronica origins known Residence Ltd), was aptly titled really overwhelming break-up- for their ingenious sampling even during its production three going to work properly together And even though I’m mad, experience – with a boy or with techniques, The Books got years ago. It felt to me like the anymore, they’ll dawdle and even though I’ll never see The a band, it’s all the same to me – started in 2000 when both band had at that point mastered probably dishearten their fans Books live or find anything would have been different. members lived in the same New an aesthetic nobody had ever with some lackluster efforts other than the usual four albums Somebody like Radiohead York City apartment. Paul De considered before, like they before fighting – and probably of theirs in my collection, I’m could have broken up; they’re Jong plays the cello and Nick were just getting started. breaking up in the long run happy for them. getting mighty old and their Zammuto sings and plays guitar. I won’t pretend to think I anyway. Does anybody know last album was not their most Zammuto – songwriter, know why the band broke up. I what My Bloody Valentine is up impressive. Maybe a band like producer and leading can’t say Zammuto was selfish to? Case in point. Brand New could have broken contributor to the band – said, for strutting his new solo project If nothing else, you at least 6 The Anchor February 8, 2012 7 012 2 Mending paper hearts: Reclaiming Feb. 14 Melody Hughes Valentine’s Day or spend personal. Society tells us to starve who need your love. Staff Writer all kinds of money our wallets in order to ensure the We take each Who killed Valentine’s to impress someone best Valentine’s Day experience. other for granted, and y Day? else. Society demands But when it comes right down to Valentine’s Day is the Responsible for that you miraculously it, it’s not the merchandise that perfect time to remind the proverbial transform into a full- makes the memory. people how much they a deaths of several fledged romantic for a On the other side of the scale, really mean to you. holidays celebrated day, but that may not be those who don’t succumb to Think of someone D in America, who helped you this commercialism past week. It may be a is to blame the professor, grandparent, blame for this or RA. It may be cold-hearted awkward to send them a ine crime. A day bedazzled “I-appreciate- t ' that should you” valentine, but try n s be full of thanking them verbally e sweetness is for making a positive l twisted into impact on your day. In a nauseated performing this act of a ordeal with gratitude, you let them In some traditions, a St. in place so that men would aisles of tacky know how important V Valentine was put in jail because join the army instead. Legend merchandise their presence is to you. he defied a law that tried to has it that St. Valentine would Graphic by John Rebhan that we’re By seeing past prevent young men from getting conduct secret marriage pressured to commercialistic married. The law supposedly was ceremonies to combat the law. buy for that confusion and societal Also, when he was in jail before special someone. Photo Courtesy of Public Domain Images demands, we can he was executed, he supposedly Drowning in a sea reclaim Valentine’s Day performed a miracle by Day cynics of hot pink teddy your style for expressing affection. the “Must-Buy-Flowers-And- and get its heart beating healing the blind daughter of are wrong. bears and chintzy There’s a standard checklist Dinner” mentality often interpret again. So, next Tuesday his jailer. The holiday chocolates, you may (roses, chocolate, Hallmark card, this as Single’s Awareness Day, let’s take the opportunity However obscure the origins has a long and begin to wonder: and fancier-than-average dinner), which is equally unfortunate. This to share kindness and neither of those perceptions is of the holiday, its tradition grew rich tradition and what’s the point of all and if you fail to complete it you is not the time to throw yourself appreciate one another. entirely true. throughout history. In 1382, it was not simply an this fuss? get an F on your V-Day report a pity party because your best Spread the love! St. Valentine is the name of Geoffrey Chaucer wrote (using invention of Hallmark. The point is that card. Thus, this holiday becomes friend has a date and you have more than a dozen men who modern spelling), “For this was However in America Feb. 14 should be a day more of a stress-inducing chore a tub of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Valentine’swere martyredDay; saints inneither ancient Hallmark norSaint holyValentine’s Day, when during the 20th century, Feb. that celebrates love, not than a celebration: What if these Monkey. Save the self-pity for Chris Russ Rome, and of those martyrs, the every bird cometh there to 14 has seen a fair amount of shallow, fabricated flowers wilt before she sees them? another time when you truly Editor-in-Chief one commemorated on Feb. 14 choose his mate.” Shakespeare commercialization. Instead of romance. So many Does this card have too much deserve it. Since when does love Valentine’s day might be one of is probably either Valentine of wrote in Hamlet in 1600- just romantic messages, roses people feel glitter? OH NO, I FORGOT TO have to do with your Facebook the more controversial holiday’s Rome or Valentine of Terni. 1601 that, “To-morrow is Saint and chocolates began to be pressure to MAKE OUR RESERVATION! relationship status? No matter in modern America, with a large While these two individuals Valentine’s day,/All in the emphasized as important go out on Cards, flowers, and chocolates if you’re in a relationship, number of people attributing the are the namesakes of the modern morning betime,/And I a maid gifts, and in the 1980’s are lovely gestures, but these it’s complicated, or holiday to the commemoration holiday, neither of them had any at your window,/To be your diamond companies began tokens lose their meaning you’re single, you of a St. Valentine and perhaps involvement in any particularly Valentine.” In 1784, English campaigns that associated when they’re given because it’s have friends and an even larger number of people amorous traditions during their nursery rhymes were published the day with giving jewelry. Valentine’s Day, instead of coming family who complaining about how the lifetimes and in fact, the first that also reference the holiday. So if you want to stay true from sincerity. Whatever you do love you day is simply an invention of time that romance was tied to And in 1797, “The Youngto the spirit of Valentine’s th for your sweetheart on Feb. 14, and a corporate America that a St. Valentine was in the 14 Man’s Valentine Writer” was day this year, just stick do it from your heart. If it suits just wants to sell more century (over a 1,000 years published in England to give to writing a romantic your style, try breaking free Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons chocolate, flowers, cards later). By that time, the legacies of young men ideas for composing message. from the societal routine and diamonds. It turns the two saints had been morphed HOPELESS ROMANTICS— Valintine’s Day is an an- their own messages. cient tradition rooted in the stories of Saint Valentine. and do something out that truthfully, into one. So in many ways, Valentine’s sincere and Five things to accomplish this Valentine’s Day 1. Name a star after your signifi- 2. 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“You’ve Got Mail” Aleesa Ribbens “Before Surise” & “Before Sunset” “It’s funny, it’s romaintic, it has books Features Editor “They’re both really cute but intelligent and and a little bit of mystery. It is a light- realistic romantic dramas (and boys like ‘em hearted romance that anyone can enjoy!” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” too).” Layout by Aleesa Ribbens 8 The Anchor Voices February 8, 2011 Treating spring fever I have checked the 10-day forecast on every weather site I can find. I can’t say I’m disappointed. Tips for our strange winter I don’t care what the groundhog saw because the Internet is telling me that Hol- land is going to be sunny and almost warm for the next week. If this turns out to be Caitlin Klask a fluke, every single snowflake that falls after today is going to stab an icy little hole Co-Editor-in-Chief in my heart. But if not, here’s some radical springtime fun for “winter” break and the days to follow! • Go record store shopping! The Full Circle is a good start, but think of the pos- sibilities. Vertigo in Grand Rapids is a wonderland of retail. Stock up before sum- on a big roof in a theater while you’re eating your weight in candy. Most theaters mer and buy things that your lame-o friends won’t be getting until Record Store keep the Oscar nominees around for a while so that movie buffs can get their fill -un Day (which is April 21 this year!). Chapterhouse’s “Whirlpool” and Swervedriver’s til March. The Knickerbocker is showing, as always, a couple of classy independent “Mezcal Head” are both dreamy springtime albums from the ‘90s that you should films through the end of February. And if you happen to find a theater that’s show- probably hear as soon as possible. Kate Bush just released a new album, and The ing “Pina,” Wim Winders’ documentary about a legendary dancer/choreographer Cure recently made an impressively fresh live album for a band over 30 years old. named Pina Bausch, you’d better watch it. • Take a walk in the rain, but try not to get sick. Sometimes springtime looks • Cook – or even better, bake! Some cookies taste better in the spring. There are dreary, but taking it slowly and noticing the nice parts is gratifying. And if it isn’t recipe websites that can get you your money’s worth (like budgetbytes.blogspot. raining, bike rides and rollerblade outings in the sun can be the perfect way to wind com), and there are recipe websites for people (like me!) who are vegetarian or veg- down after class. an (like chocolatedcoveredkatie.com). Also, Nature’s Market on Washington Av- • Visit an art exhibit or museum. Something about the rebirth of spring after win- enue has a huge selection of really high quality vegan and gluten-free ingredients ter makes art very satisfying. It doesn’t matter if you don’t totally understand what for selective eaters; plus, if you show your Hope ID, you get a 10 percent discount! you’re seeing; I couldn’t tell you the first thing about art. But I feel like I could paint Spring might be the most overlooked of all seasons. I’ll admit it isn’t my favorite. all night after I see art in the spring! But there’s plenty to do around Holland before the tulips start blooming and the • This one’s obvious: go to the movies. There’s nothing like the sound of raindrops tourists start pouring in, so make the most out of your spring! This is how I praise Sharon Hecker comes out in perfect pitch, and in again with the trill of it has taken us to get where we are standing now. Each Columnist my hair whisking out behind me. of us has our own journey, each of us unique. And God I am a runner, and this is my love song. This is the way is big enough to love every one of us, personally, indi- Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonder- I sing praise to my Lord. vidually. That’s the wonder of what Lewis says. That’s the ful acts. Glory in his name; let the hearts of those who In a book of devotionals, Chris Tiegreen says, “We reality of our God. seek the Lord rejoice. Psalm 105:2-3 may each worship God for eternity in a way in which no There is no rule book about how we worship, just other one of His children can worship Him.” Hence, it that we must. Just that we do so with all our heart, soul, I stand with the backs of my knees knocking against a follows that not all of us can sing the beautiful, terrifying mind, and strength (Deuteronomy 6:5, Luke 10:27). pew, tilting my chin up to the suspended screen— even high notes in Dimnent Chapel. We learn that worship is many things. Personalized, though my eyes are closed. Beautiful infinite God… And Commenting on the uniqueness of every person, C.S. individual, communal. A choice to be dazzled. Our I am swaying slowly, my body leaning into the music Lewis says, “Why else were individuals created, but that blessing not to settle for apathy. Psalm 105 says to sing as my lips let a song slip through them. It is a song of God, loving all infinitely, should love each differently.” our praise, but our voice isn’t the only song we have praise, a song for my Lord. When we think of our lives—the years we have spent erupting from within us. Glory to his name, and let our And I am running, listening for each foot beat and learning, making mistakes, growing, opening to new hearts rejoice. For it is our joy to discover our song. It is the melody of my arms as they conduct the music of ideas and perhaps rejecting those inconsistent with the our gift to give praise and belt it out. the sky blueness that’s in my eyes looking up; my breath beliefs we have developed—we must consider the time The birthday hall of fame: extravagant celebrations

Rachel Lundstrom while, today’s kids are thriving off of these excursions sent me Lou Malanati’s pizza, and I plan on remi- Columnist and parents are playing right into it. On average, a niscing with old and new friends throughout the day. parent spends between $200 and $400 on a birthday Classes and homework will get done eventually, and I’m sure that by the party in today’s society. I look forward to lots of smiles and fun for all (the time you pick up this What’s more, these kids aren’t even the center of birthday I was on crutches, however, was another newspaper, the rousing attention. On The Learning Channel’s “Outrageous story). I imagine most college birthdays this way: a choruses of “Happy Birthday” will Kid Parties,” parents thrive on beating their neigh- relaxing, fun, and exciting time with old and new have been sung to me a countless number of times. bors and planning the most extravagant parties. friends. That’s right, today, Feb. 8, I turn 19. As we grow up, Animal trainers, high-flying acts, magicians, and As spring semester is in full swing, think back to our birthday celebrations change. Today is sure to be performers are just the beginnings of their expenses. all the happiness we had at childhood birthday par- a busy day, with classes, homework and activities. Furthermore, parents that throw these parties don’t ties. Whether it was the awesome Harry Potter trivia We will have to wait and see where celebrating fits in! usually ask for their children’s input, and pride them- game you won or getting to dress up and have a tea One of my most memorable birthdays was at a selves on what they can spend money on. Is this re- party, our younger years were much more simple young age. We went to the local pottery painting ally what we want to teach today’s kids? than today’s kids experience. shop, and my friends and I painted as much as our Some of the birthday parties I remember most When it’s your day to celebrate in 2012, don’t heart’s desire. Other years, we spent the afternoon were not my own. We created a hometown carnival be afraid to think back to those favorite childhood playing games in the basement. Back in the ‘90s, we for my younger sister, making up events and playing parties and embrace the simple joys we had in our had a piñata on my screened-in porch (remember simple and fun games in our basement. In middle younger years. I was overjoyed to spend my day with those?) since it was too cold outside. For my sweet school, I went to two sleepover birthdays in a row a few friends at American Girl Place; but the Chicken 16, my friends and I played board games all night and almost pulled two all-nighters! But one of the Pox adventures and stuffing my face with cake will long. most memorable parties, in my young life, was at a also have a place in the birthday “Hall of Fame.” So In today’s world, childhood parties have drasti- friend’s party where I gave all of the guests (and the celebrate the day, but don’t forget that the most satis- cally changed. Although we all had a bowling alley birthday girl) my chicken pox. fying things in life can simply be found through cake, or Chuck E. Cheese party to attend every once in a This year’s celebration is a simple one. My family games and a good time.

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Melody Hughes A tale of two cities: stay tuned (‘13) studying in: It’s spring semester of my junior year: prime time to never run into the same person twice. New York City embark on a study abroad voyage! I’m living in New York Sometimes, musicians (accordion players, guitarists, a City, interning with an independent book publishing firm cappella groups, etc.) traipse through the trains, perform- and adventuring through this vibrant urban jungle. Natu- ing and passing around a hat. rally, I had a Dorothy Moment when stepping outside the I watch people flipping magazines, sipping coffee, -ex airport: I was definitely not in Holland anymore. amining maps, falling asleep, gossiping about co-workers, One of the things I love most about switching up my and the like. geography is that I am hyper-aware of my surroundings. I’ve noticed a blind man using the subway by himself, Every molecule of my atmosphere is important and new given tourists directions, and chatted with real New York- and noteworthy. NYC can be carelessly summarized as ers about the best places to go in the Bronx. one blur of traffic, lights, and cigarette smoke, but I seek to It’s rewarding to actively tune in, and I hope to sustain discover the nuances within this kaleidoscopic cityscape. this approach past my time here. The more I engage in Subways make for incredible people watching. Al- life, the more satisfying and fulfilling it becomes. though I love listening to music, I actually prefer to com- I’ve got a lot more to explore here. In the mean time, mute without doing so. Wearing headphones isolates me here’s a chart of observational comparisons between two from others and I’d rather connect to the scene. I use the cities that I have called home: same station at the same time Monday-Friday, and have New York Holland Melody discovered Most Rampant Wildlife Species Pigeons: extremely fat and incredibly numerous Squirrels: extremely fat and incredibly numerous (via the Internet) that Most Essential Wallet Occupant Metro Card: How you get from here to there. Hope ID: Meal plan, library card, dorm/building ac- there are 171 Starbucks in Do NOT leave your abode without this. cess—this one does it all! If only laundry could be Manhattan. She guesses expensed on it… that they’re like gas sta- tions for pedestrians. Most Defining Colors Yellow: Taxis, taxis, taxis, and more taxis. Taxi- Orange & Blue: Need I say more? town, USA Worst Claustrophobia Nightmare Subway trains during morning or evening rush Van Wylen during finals week: Want a table? Near hour: A giant game of sardines. With strangers. an outlet? Hilarious. Most Celebrated Symbol Statue of Liberty: She’s basically omnipresent. Anchor: Wouldn’t make a bad tattoo now that I Big red apples are also essential symbols. think about it. Most Notable Intra-Community Rivalry The Sharks v. The Jets The Pull

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Happy Birthday, Mr. President of pain. Instead he yelled “don’t hurt him!” pointing to the man who shot him. Honoring McKinley Furthermore, as he fought for his life in the days to follow, McKinley publicly for- gave the man who shot him. When asked about his condition, he uttered the words, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.” Can you imagine being the journalist who sat there writing those words? Imagine if a politician came out one day and started exclaiming that it’s not my Samuel Tzou will or even the peoples’ will, it’s the will of God that he/she seeks. McKinley was Columnist willing to take this to the extreme, even when considering life. Can you imagine President Barack Obama, or GOP candidate Newt Gingrich or It was my favorite president’s birthday two Sundays ago. Mitt Romney, Santorum, (insert politician here) saying those words? Addressing a If you’re checking your calendar, you’re correct; Lincoln and Washington are senator, he once yelled, “Our differences are policies, our agreements, principles.” both later this month. And no, FDR was born the day after this president. McKinley was not just a soldier, not just an abolitionist, not just a congressman, Aside from having a birthday four days before mine, William McKinley has one not just a governor, and not just a U.S. president; he was a worker in the Kingdom of the most incredible stories, and yet few have heard it. of Heaven. A strong Christian and vocal abolitionist, he fought in the Civil War and was This is not a plea or even a campaign rally for a particular candidate to vote for regarded as a hero. McKinley was always viewed as a national hero, serving as a this spring or this November. I can neither ask for a candidate to change his identity congressman for nearly four terms, as well as governor of Ohio, before winning the nor for you to vote for someone. What I can ask though is for you to examine your presidential election in 1897. own identity. Is your identity in your sports? Is it in your school work? Is it in your Upon his inauguration he stated the famous words “Give me now wisdom and service projects? Is it in mission trips? Is it in awards? This is a plea for the Kingdom knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people that is so great.” What of God, the Kingdom that McKinley never put second. most people didn’t realize is that McKinley was quoting Solomon in 2 Chronicles And it’s for that reason that we’re ending this column just as McKinley ended his 1:10 as Solomon asked God for wisdom and knowledge. life. When doctors notified him that the gunshot wounds were too serious to heal, This column isn’t about all his political accomplishment or even his most incred- McKinley’s response reflected his lifelong purpose. In his McKinley’s final minutes ible speeches, or the wars that he fought. Some historians might even want to shake of consciousness he called the surgeons who had desperately worked to keep him their head at this column as it doesn’t go into all the details, alive the last few days and said, “It is useless, gentlemen; I think we ought to have But in my opinion, McKinley’s greatest display of heroism was on his death bed. prayer.” You hear about President John F. Kennedy’s Assassination, and President Abra- In between long sighs and long pauses of pain and agony he uttered these words: ham Lincoln’s at the end of the Civil War, and maybe you’ve even heard about James “Our Father, which art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy A. Garfield’s assassination will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive The one assassination you don’t hear about is McKinley’s. On Sept. 9, 1901, while us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver shaking hands with residents of Buffalo outside of a theater, McKinley was shot us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” twice, point blank by a man in the crowd. Happy Birthday Mr. President. As he was boosted up by his aides he uttered not words of agony, or spite, or even

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Hope-Calvin Rivalry Challenge HOPE PR The parties and nationally televised game annual funds until the end of February. The col- happen on Feb. 11, but the Rivalry has already lege with the highest percentage will earn brag- begun. The goal? To get more alums and stu- ging rights, but the real winners will be the in- dents to participate in Hope’s Annual Fund stitutions’ students. At Hope, revenue from the than Calvin. Gifts of any size count. Are you in? Hope Fund provides unrestricted operational The ongoing rivalry between Hope and Cal- support that benefits every student, including vin colleges has entered a new arena: alumni academic and co-curricular programs. To see and student giving. The actual basketball rivalry who is winning, go to www.hopecalvin.com. game is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2012, but the an- Every gift will make a real difference not only nual funds have started early. to students but in the contest. 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Photos by Austin Timyan February 8, 2012 Sports The Anchor 11 Despite injury, Kussmaul stays strong in heart This Week In Sports Wednesday Feb. 8 Jillian Haverkate a part of the women’s basketball she got the devastating news that our goals,” Kussmaul said. Women’s basketball Guest Writer program,” Morehouse said. she will be unable to play the rest Even though the team is not vs. Olivet at 6 p.m. Kussmaul fits this description of the season. Even though she quite as tall as last year, their Men’s basketball Meredith Kussmaul’s (’13) of the type of player Morehouse cannot play, she attends every goals have not gotten smaller. vs. Kalamazoo at 8 p.m. love for basketball began before wants on his team. practice and travels to every “I love Meredith’s competitive she owned a hoop. Not only is Kussmaul an game to support her team. She is spirit because I know she will “When I was little I would excellent defensive post player, dedicated to her teammates and give everything for the win,” said Friday Feb. 10 throw the ball against the roof of but an outstanding leader. the sport she loves. Allie Cerone (’12), Kussmaul’s Hockey my garage and pretend it was a She works hard in everything Kussmaul plans to be fully teammate and co-captain. vs. Adrian Gold at 8:45 p.m. at Edge basketball hoop,” Kussmaul said. she does and recovered by Even though Kussmaul is Ice Arena Kussmaul would have a respects others. next season so injured, her determination and basketball in hand whenever She may be she can lead on love for the game and her team possible and started playing best known as the court again. will help her to lead Hope’s team competitively in the third grade. a Hope College Kussmaul’s to an outstanding season as well In Brief She went on to earn first team basketball star, top sports as achieve her goals off the court. all-county her junior and senior but she is as moment was Kussmaul’s hard work and MEN’S BASKETBALL years at Hartland High School. confident and playing in loving heart inspires the people DOWNS ALBION, TOPS D3 Kussmaul’s determination determined off the national around her. She has the drive RANKINGS and dedication make her a the court as on. championship it takes to lead the team to a leader in everything she does. “I enjoy game her winning season and impact The Dutchmen expanded It is now her third basketball helping people,” freshman year the lives of others through its win streak to 16 games after season representing Hope Kussmaul said. at Hope. her passion for basketball and defeating Albion on the road on College, and Kussmaul’s After Hope This year,helping others. Saturday, 75-69. teammates chose her to be a she wants to Photo Courtesy of Hope PR she hopes for “I am looking forward to Hope led 60-46 with 7:28 re- captain for the current 2011- attend graduate Meredith Kussmaul (’13) her team to top getting better every day and maining in the game but had to 2012 season. school to that and win an helping players to reach their survive a late 23-11 run by the “Meredith is very smart, an become a physical therapist. Her MIAA championship. potential in all facets of their Britons that cut the Dutchmen incredibly hard worker and a plan is to combine her passions The whole dynamic of the lives,” Morehouse said. lead to 71-69 with six seconds total team player,” said Brian of sports and science to help game is changing because of Through basketball Kussmaul left. Morehouse, women’s head athletes and others recover from Kussmaul’s injury and many has grown as a person. Cerone Colton Overway (’13) sank basketball coach. injury. top players graduated last year said Kussmaul leads by example. four critical free throws in the “I want players who want to Earlier this season, including All-American Carrie Her competitive and determined final four seconds that clinched serve their community and get Kussmaul tore her ACL while Snikkers. spirit encourage others to do the 75-69 victory. great grades while respecting the jumpstopping in a game against “If we play our hardest and their best. Nate Snuggerud (’13) scored opportunity they’ve earned to be Ithaca. After visiting the doctor, best we will be able to achieve 22 points and notched six boards. David Krombeen (’12) added 16 points, while Overway VanArendonk’s presence huge both on and off court finished with 14 points and 5 as- sists. Katherine Maguire after playing a year of Division know my dad really appreciates shines on another court. The win improved Hope’s Staff Writer I basketball at Central Michigan that I’m here just kind of “Secretly, he is an amazing record to 20-1 overall (10-0 University. following in his footsteps.” tennis player as well,” Hewitt MIAA), making it seven straight Stretched out on his black “After a year, I decided CMU And if VanArendonk is not said. 20-win seasons. futon with his guitar by his side, wasn’t for me,” VanArendonk on campus, then he is probably Along with his large physique, Hope also clinched at least a Hope men’s basketball starting said. at home doting on the main girl VanArendonk also has a large share of the MIAA champion- center, Nate VanArendonk (’14), At CMU, VanArendonk in his life. heart. ship. A win on Wednesday at shared how his lifestyle strikes a would go months without “I am really obsessed with my “He brings a lot of laughter home against Kalamazoo would chord with many Hope students. playing guitar and music wiener dog,” VanArendonk said. into my life. He is a caring guy seal the outright championship. VanArendonk is a sophomore because he would be so busy “I love that dog so much.” for sure,” Grant Neil said. “He Division III national rankings engineering major from with basketball. He started to What’s his favorite thing to do really is. He will do anything were released on Monday and Grand Haven. Although most really miss it. with his miniature dachshund, for you. He always knows how Hope has claimed the number commonly known as the 6-foot- “Coming to Kerry? to put a smile on your face no one slot, receving 15 first-place 10-inch, 255-pound “human Hope I feel “I like to matter what.” votes. eraser” on the basketball court, like I have blow on her Those who know him best VanArendonk is just a regular a good mix belly and she sum VanArendonk up as just a guy with a variety of interests here between freaks out and really fun guy. including traveling, watching basketball, starts running “There is never a dull moment. MEN’S LACROSSE FALLS movies, longboarding, hanging school and around He is never going to let someone TO CMU out with good friends and everything the house just sit there is silence,” Hewitt surfing theInternet. e l s e . ” really fast,” said. “He will either throw some The men’s lacrosse team His number one interest? VanArendonk VanArendonk music on, start playing, or just played its season-opening in- “Off the court, Nate is really said. “It is a lot said. “It’s pretty start tackling you.” door contest on Friday against into music which is really cool better for me.” cute.” While VanArendonk should Central Michigan University because not many people know Now that But, be applauded for his impressive and came up short, losing 12-4. about that,” Cameron Hewitt his life is more VanArendonk’s accomplishments as a star player The Dutchmen had just one (’14), VanArendonk’s childhood balanced, c l o s e this season, what makes him week of indoor preparation friend, said. “We played in the music has a relationship special is who he is as a person: prior to this matchup with the band together at our church.” primary role Photo Courtesy of Hope PR with his musical, funny, fun-loving and Chippewas. VanArendonk loves music in it again. Nate VanArendonk (’14) teammates caring. Nick Raycraft (’15) scored and plays the saxophone, “There are keeps him from “I hope that Nate two goals. Matt Baar (’15) and piano and guitar. He played the times though when I walk in staying home too long. VanArendonk is recognized on Austin Krehel (’14) tacked on saxophone in his high school and he is playing guitar,” Grant “We have a really good our campus not just as a guy one goal each. Emergency goal- Jazz band and the piano for Neil (‘14), VanArendonk’s relationship. This is a really tight who plays basketball but a guy tender Josh Kamstra (’13) was nine years. But the guitar is his roommate and teammate, said. team,” VanArendonk said. “We who really cares about the Hope credited with 13 saves. favorite. “And sometimes when I’m doing all have the same inside jokes community,” Coach Neil said. Kamstra, Keegan Aguilera “Music is a big part of my homework he just busts it out. and hang out together all the “He is very large in physical (’12), Noah Busman (’12), Ryan life,” VanArendonk said. “I try to It’s just nice to have. He’s really time.” stature but I think he also has Holmes (’12) and Chris Scheldt play guitar at least once a day.” good.” VanArendonk has been a a great heart of compassion (’12) will together serve as co- His favorite song to play is VanArendonk has strong ties huge asset to the team this year for people. And I think that’s captains for the 2012 campaign. “The General” by Dispatch and to Hope. His grandfather, father, both physically and socially. what makes him such a special This will be the Dutchmen’s he enjoys listening to Dubstep. three uncles and sister, Sarah “He provides for us kind of a person.” final season as part of the Men’s “It helps release a lot of stress,” (’10), all went to Hope. His safety net so that our guys can get VanArendonk’s future plans Collegiate Lacrosse Association VanArendonk said. “If you have father even played basketball up and pressure the basketball,” include touring Europe while before becoming a varisty sport a stressful day, you know, it’s with head coach Matt Neil. coach Neil said. “He is back playing basketball, attending in 2013. just a good way to express what “It’s nice to carry on the there to clean up anything that grad schoo and owning his own Starting in 2013, the Dutch- you’re feeling.” tradition of keeping the may come his way.” engineering consulting business. men will participate in the MI- VanArendonk transferred to VanArendonk name around VanArendonk is a talented AA’s new NCAA Division III Hope in the summer of 2011 Hope,” VanArendonk said. “I basketball player, but he also lacrosse conference. 12 The Anchor SPORTS February 8, 2012 Hockey clinches conference title

James Rogers contest at the Edge Ice Arena. Assistant Sports Editor Hope came out strong in the second matchup, converting two Hope hockey split its goals in the first period. Andrew weekend series with Davenport Haggerty (’12) and Glick netted University, being edged 2-1 on goals one and two, respectively. Friday and coming back strong The Dutchmen didn’t back with a 5-0 shutout victory on off in the second period, with Saturday. Glick and Haggerty each adding After an entertaining two- another score. Hope possessed game series with Saginaw Valley a commanding 4-0 lead heading State University last weekend into the final period. in which the Dutchmen also “We readjusted our approach split, Hope geared up for to Saturday’s game by deciding another respectable opponent in to play a ‘grinding’ style of Photo Courtesy of Hope PR Davenport. hockey with physical play and CONCENTRATION— Liz Ellis (’13) focuses during Saturday’s game against Calvin. Ellis led The Panthers hosted the a hard forecheck,” Kunnen said. the Flying Dutch in steals during the Feb. 4 match-up, contributing four to the team’s 15 total. Dutchmen at the Patterson Ice “We needed to get back to our Center on Friday night. Both roots of a full 60-minute effort teams came out attacking, and dictating the play of the successfully slapping shots on game” goal but not ripping it past the Kunnen poured in Hope’s Dutch hand Calvin first loss goalies. fifth and final goal on an Taking full advantage of advantageous 5-3 power play in Bethany Stripp Knights’ favor. After a three- and we’re still on 42.’ But how a power play late in the first the third, leading to a crucial 5-0 Sports Editor pointer by Calvin’s Breanna you respond in those situations period, Davenport scored to shutout that clinched the MCHC Verkaik, Hope called a timeout makes all the difference in the take a 1-0 lead into Blue division Hope College’s women’s and a shot 17 seconds later by world.” the second period. title for the basketball team defeated Calvin Kust snapped the Dutch’s four- Calvin did take the lead with The Panthers Dutchmen. 59-55 on Feb. 4 at DeVos minute scoring drought. 4:32 left to play, but a three- added another Going forward, Kunnen Fieldhouse, and in doing so, Hope then went on their pointer by Liz Ellis (’13) followed goal early in the the outcome of posted two became the first team to defeat own 9-0 run to regain the lead. by a made shot plus a free throw second period to assists in the Knights since the University Though Calvin did tie the game from Maddie Burnett (’12) put “every game will be “ take a 2-0 lead. the triumph. of Chicago knocked Calvin out with four minutes remaining in the scoreboard back in Hope’s Hope’s Anthony decided by our work Also awarded of the NCAA Tournament last the first half, the Knights never favor. Gasparotto (’13) ethic, period. with assists spring. took the lead again before the Calvin fought back and came managed to tack —Chris Kunnen (’12) were Jake Hope and Calvin both entered break. within two twice in the last on a goal in the Green (’13), the game with national rankings, Hope held on to the lead in minute and a half, but a round of second, cutting Drew O’Brien with Hope ranked 19th in the the second half, building their four calm free throws, two first Davenport’s lead (’14), Riley previous week’s D3hoops.com advantage up to 11 points with from Liz Ellis (’13), and two with to 2-1. Chris Kunnen (’12) and Hoernschemeyer (’14) and Nick poll and Calvin at fourth, where just over 12 minutes remaining four seconds left in the game Justin Glick (’14) were credited Cornicelli (’13). they had been all season. in the game. Calvin cut Hope’s from Cerone clinched the win with an assist. Nowicki dominated the goal “To start the game we knew lead to two while they held the for Hope. In the third period the with his fifth shutout of the we had nothing to lose,” co- Dutch scoreless over a nearly “It just takes people with a Panthers posted eight shots on season, stopping all 31 shots that captain Allie Cerone (’12) said. five minute long. special something to walk up to goal to the Dutchmen’s six. No flew his way. “Our goal was to play fearlessly Rebekah Llorens’s (’15) the line in those situations and pucks slipped past the goalies “We had a lot of injuries this and that’s what we did to the jumper put Hope up by four make those shots,” Morehouse in the third, leading to a 2-1 past weekend so going forward, very last second.” momentarily, but Calvin’s said. “Sometimes even the Panther victory. it’s going to be crucial that we Calvin’s 6-2 starting center Kristen Tripp drained a three greatest free-throw shooters in “I just think we waited too get strong play and drive from Carissa Verkaik won the opening a few seconds later to put the the world blink in that situation long to control the play of that every single person,” Kunnen tipoff to give Calvin the first Knights within one. and they miss.” game,” Kunnen said. “Basically, said. “A lot of guys are going possession of the game. Though “This game was back and Hope is now 18-3 on the it was a game of mistakes and to have to fill big shoes going the Knights did not convert on forth,” head coach Brian season. Their 10-2 record in in the end, we made one more forward so we’re going to need to that possession, two free throws Morehouse said. “We take the the MIAA has them solidly in mistake than they did and didn’t have a collective effort in every from Ally Wolffis put Calvin on lead 42-32 and the next thing second place behind Calvin, capitalize on our chances. It single game. Going forward, the board first. Courtney Kust we know it’s 42-40 and (assistant who now has one conference was a tough game but in some the outcome of every game will (’13) responded with a jumper coach) Colly (Carlson) goes, loss, and ahead of Albion, who is respects, pivotal for us to be decided by our work ethic, to put the game in its first of five ‘Well what’d you expect? Them currently 8-4 in MIAA play. remember that we can’t rely on period. We have no more games ties. to lay down?’ And I said, ‘No, I The Flying Dutch will take on skill alone.” that are automatic wins.” Hope built up a four-point expected them to come back, I Olivet at 6 p.m on Feb. 8 in their Hope goalie Dave Nowicki Hope will ride a 21-3-0- lead before a 10-0 run by Calvin just thought we might score a next home game. (’12) denied 32 of 34 shots. 1 record into a Feb. 10 game shifted the momentum in the couple points on their comeback The teams traveled back to against Adrian Gold at the Edge Holland for Saturday night’s Ice Arena in Holland. By the numbers 13 24 5 Number of points scored by Jersey number of Hannah Number of times Rebekah both Courtney Kust (’13) and Doell (’15), who, after missing Llorens (’15) has recorded a Allie Cerone (’12) in Saturday’s Hope and Calvin’s first meeting double-double this season. game. 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