In Campus Life In Viewpoints In Sports Students look forward to New ingredients that cause Women’s basketball team interterm trips to Egypt sickness and contamination drops one Thursday night, and Italy upon return from added to food when students heads into weekend 1-7 Christmas break. don’t wash hands. overall. Pa g e 5 Pa g e 3 Pa g e 6 The McPherson College

Volume 93, Issue 6 December 12, 2008 PECTATORh e s t u d e n t s v o i c e s i n c e S T ’ 1917

Ne w s Br i e f s Toy drive ends today Let out and locked up Today is the last Days after 1965 graduation, exchange work schedules. day to donate toys for Pope dated little dur- the Business Club’s McPherson alum robs bank, kills 3 ing college, though he did toy drive. The toys have one serious relation- will help support the ship with Ramona Lowe, Wichita Children’s It was graduation day scribed by everyone who also a McPherson College Home. Toys can be at McPherson College knew him as a shy, quiet, student, whom he broke donated for children on May 30, 1965. Nolan polite person, even gentle. up with while still in col- ages toddler to fifth Howell and Duane Pope, “His coaches would yell lege, then later married. grade. Donations fellow classmates, chat- at him to get rougher,” As a student, Pope was can be put in the red ted it up, while they ticked said Noel Grove, 1959 average, said Merlin box in second floor down the 20 or 30 minutes McPherson College alum- Frantz, who was the aca- Mohler. Go out and left before they would nus and author of “Any- demic dean at McPherson get a toy to donate walk across the stage in one But Duane.” College in 1965. before its too late! Brown Auditorium to re- Grove mentions in his “I read his name to get ceive their diplomas. book that Pope, during his diploma,” Frantz said. Seniors named to On the following Satur- football, would hit a team- Who’s Who list day, it was that very con- mate, then catch him as From gentleman to versation that FBI grilled he fell to the ground. But murderer Six seniors from Howell about, when How- this kindness was not to be McPherson College ell realized he could not taken for weakness, as he But this shy, quiet, po- were awarded the tell the FBI what they was a star defensive end lite, gentleman shook the Who’s Who Among wanted to know. He re- for the Bulldogs. small communities of Students in Ameri- alized Pope had not said Pope was named player Roxbury and McPherson can Universities and anything in that short of the week by his team- and caused disbelief of all Colleges award. The time before graduation mates in the Spectator dur- the people he knew just recipients for 2008 that would have tipped ing his senior year. In the days after graduation. award are: Cody Doll, off Howell to a malicious article, written by Ronnie On June 4, 1965, Healy; Adrielle Har- crime Pope would commit Murphy, it said Pope was 22-year-old Pope, dressed vey. Beverly; Brandon on June 4. the only three-year letter in a sport coat, white shirt Luter, Bayfield Colo.; winner during his junior and tie, walked into a bank Contributed by Nolan Howell Tiffany Nichepor, A small-town star year. He earned his fourth in Big Springs, Neb., and This wanted poster is a copy of an original that FBI planned Ness City; Amy letter his senior year and robbed it of about $1,500, to post the day Duane Pope turned himself in. Parnell, Liberal; and Duane Pope grew up in was voted MVP against less than what he had Eric Sader, Derby. Roxbury, a small, now un- Baker University for 13 come for. As recipients of this, incorporated town nearly tackles and one fumble He then demanded that the four people lying be- “Give yourself up…” award the students 25 miles from McPherson. recovery. Pope averaged the four employees in the hind the counter, but soon will select the Profes- With his 6’2”, 185 lb., eight tackles per game. bank over the lunch hour, saw them with pools of Pope fled Big Springs in sor of the Year this strong frame, he excelled “He was a good football lie on their stomachs on blood forming around the a rental car from Salina, spring. in basketball, track and player,” said fellow team- the floor. Pope then pulled wounds on their bodies. driving the back roads, and especially football. Then, mate Art Hoch, class of out a pistol, complete with On the floor lay 77-year- at one time even through a College offers in the spring of 1961, with 1963. “Excellent.” a silencer that he made old bank president Andy field. He returned the car Bulldog Express encouragement from his Hoch not only played in the college’s industrial Kjeldgaard, his nephew to the Hertz agency that teachers at Roxbury High football with Pope, but arts building, and one at a Frank Kjeldgaard, book- night, dented, covered in Next week the Mac School, he enrolled at worked an on-campus job time, shot all four – first in keeper Lois Ann Hothan mud, and gas leaking from staff will provide rides McPherson College. He with him, cleaning the sta- their lower backs, then in and bank teller Glenn holes in the fuel tank. He to the Wichita airport attended in the fall on a dium after football games. the backs of their necks. Hendrickson. then took his Buick to for any students that football scholarship, ma- Hoch said sometimes he He then walked out The elder Kjeldgaard, Wichita, ditched it and may need them. joring in industrial arts and other guys would go the door, greeting a local Hothan and Hendrickson flew to San Diego. Rides will be of- and education. home with friends on the farmer who was entering were fatally wounded and fered twice a day During high school and weekend and Pope was al- the bank. The farmer did Frank Kjeldgaard is para- Please see Murder, page 8 Monday through college, Pope was de- ways a person that would not immediately notice lyzed to this day. Friday. E-mail Karen Caylor or sign up in the Student Union for Buy a shirt, plant a tree rides. Speaking out SAB to provide Kr i s t e n Ki r k m a n finals snacks Staff Writer Two students protest SOA

During finals week, Organic clothing - it’s Students Activities all over the place. It’s ex- Be t s y Sh a f f e r Protest. Board, along with pensive. But does it have Campus Life Editor Grandison went on to the college staff, will to be? explain why she feels it provide snacks in Jon Norloff and Amy Have you ever felt is important to voice her the Student Union Ziegler’s new business, strongly about a subject? opinion about the injus- from 9 p.m. to 10:30 Arche Tree Clothing, of- Your family maybe? tices of the world. p.m Sunday through fers organic T-shirts at a A friend? A complete "This was a way that Wednesday. Each day normal price, and accord- stranger? An injustice I could be a part of pro- will have a different ing to Ziegler, sr., Hudson, done somewhere in the testing something that snack: Colo., they are “fashion world? Mira Coulter and infringes on the rights of Sunday: Pizza friendly,” as well as en- Melisa Grandison, two human beings in Latin Monday: Breakfast vironmentally friendly. McPherson College stu- America," Grandison Tuesday: Tex Mex But the best part isn’t the dents, drove 19 hours said. "Plus, as an Ameri- Wednesday: Donuts price. overnight on Nov. 20, to can, I have the right For each shirt bought Columbus, Ga., to protest to take a stand against ‘Rabbit Hole’ to from their online store, a the U.S. Army School of things that I feel are mor- take Mac stage tree will be planted on the the Americas from Nov. ally and ethically wrong behalf of the purchaser. 21 to 23. and it's important to me The play “Rab- This is possible because of The SOA is a combat to exercise that right bit Hole” by David a partnership with Plant It training school for Latin in support of the many Lindsay-Abaire will 2020, which according to American soldiers in other people around the be shown on the its website is a “nonprofit Fort Benning, Ga. world who do not have McPherson College foundation dedicated to “I truly admire the in- the same freedom.” Stage on Jan. 30 and properly planting, main- dividuals who continue Throughout the week- 31 and Feb. 6 and 7. taining and protecting as to lose their lives in end, various bands per- “Rabbit Hole” is many indigenous trees as Photo by Benjamin Denton pursuit of the derechos formed and survivors Cody Doll’s senior possible worldwide.” Jon Norloff, jr., Westminster, Colo., and Amy Ziegler, sr., universales (Universal spoke of their experienc- project and is about This couple has unlimit- Hudson, Colo., show off their earth-conscious T-shirts Rights) that most of us es. Father Roy Bourgeois a the struggles of a ed ideas for when it comes take for granted every was one such survivor family dealing with to their company. to sell green products, but is done by hand. One of single day," said Grandi- who spoke of his expe- the accidental loss of “We both wanted to start to make the company as the many things that make son, soph. Quinter. "It is riences. Two bands that their son. a business,” Ziegler said. green as possible, too. The it eco-friendly is “low im- true that you can silence performed at the benefit Doll is from Healy. “It was something we both server hosting the site is to voice, but you can't liked.” run entirely on solar power Please see Business, page 8 erase the idea and I was Please see Protest, page 8 They decided not only and all the screen printing reminded of that at the 2 The Spectator Viewpoints December 12, 2008

Le a d Ed i t o r i a l Not Necessarily Ordinary Support needed when cuts happen In our first issue, we featured an article about our $1.5 million spending deficit created from many endowment draws over the past five years. That means that cuts are more than likely Is s u e : coming. Deficit likely to bring cuts. We’ve been hear- Ou r Po s i t i o n : ing rumors of who or Stick together what is going to get and stay cut within this school positive. year. Sadly, we don’t have the answers, sorry. But what we can do is help settle the nerves of those who are nervous about their field of study or those that have worries about the morale of the college as a whole. Students, including this year’s freshmen, are guaranteed a diploma in their field if they graduate from McPherson College. Busy Christmas season isn’t always jolly Even if their area of study ends up get- ting cut or altered, they are still secure in obtaining their diploma in that major. The Lack of money, family togetherness and stresses hide the best gift of all college wants to accommodate those that want to graduate from here. So, ease your When you wake up to Me g a n ’s Co r n e r stacles. My family hasn’t family, I just remember fears if that was what you were afraid of. go to class in the morning, got along the best since that I’m blessed for what I When and if the cuts do happen, we there’s a fresh white pow- my grandmother passed do have. I have a wonder- der covering the ground away a few years ago and ful mother and a boyfriend should all remain positive and encour- and a harsh chill blows ever since then it’s been who loves me, our health aged. The college is taking a step toward into your face causing you hard to enjoy Christmas is good and I’m going to a better future. Things have to be done to to grumble when you take without her. be a college graduate in ensure the best for the students, staff and the first step out the door. On top of trying to get five short months. That’s right, it’s Christ- the family to get along I don’t believe that com- faculty. mas time. for one afternoon, I often plaining is conducive to It is very important that the college stick For some people this worry about if I’m going health or happiness. I real- together and remain positive. The board of means a wonderful time. to be able to buy everyone ize that I’m not as well off trustees is looking out for our best interest It’s a chance for students gifts and how much time I as a lot of other students or to get a break from school can take off work without some people in this com- and for us. Though sacrifices have to be and go home for a few Megan McKnight it hurting my paycheck munity, but I have a lot made, things will get better. weeks and relax. too terribly. that others may not have. The more negative we are, the more mis- Family comes in from all Since my sophomore I deal with those grumpy erable we are going to be during this time over and you get to spend to buy each other gifts? year at McPherson, I’ve people at work and just some great time with ev- Or there’s always a family stayed in town for every count my blessings that of change and the more chances increase eryone. But what about that just doesn’t get along holiday so I could work I’m surrounded by good of retention and prospective students go- the handful of people who and the holidays just put to save money. Christmas people in my life. ing down. That hurts us more than it helps don’t get to do that? more stress on their lives. isn’t exactly my favorite So when you go home us. The holidays aren’t al- If you are a frequent holiday anymore. and hug your family for ways a positive thing for reader of my column, you However, regardless of the first time in a while, We have to understand that life throws everyone. What about the should know by now that the difficulties that I may make sure you tell them curve balls at us all the time. It’s the way Wal-Mart employee who I grew up with a few ob- experience, I know that you love them. Christmas that you handle it that will show you how was trampled to death by stacles in my way. this is the time of the year isn’t about the gifts and the end result will be. shopping-hungry connois- Christmas happens to be that is meant for apprecia- money, it’s about appre- seurs? Or the thousands of something that has always tion. Every time I start to ciating what you already If we stick together, as a family, we can families who can’t afford presented one of those ob- panic about money or my have. Happy Holidays! get through this. It’s not going to be easy for anyone. Seeing programs, faculty or Lost “sheep” shredded without a chance of guidance staff go takes a heavy toll on everyone. We need to support the ones in charge in Christmas is supposed Ji ll i a n Sa y s . . . ize that college is not what grades, they’re let go like a making the decisions. They are the ones to be a time of joy, reflec- they had planned it to be feather in the wind. Those that know what steps need to be taken to tion and celebration. But so they decide to leave people, like sheep, are make sure the college is heading back in for many, it’s a stark real- and pursue other things. thrown to the admissions ization their time at Mac is Some students just feel counselor wolves who the right direction. up. For many close friends, like McPherson is not a will tackle their haphaz- We aren’t the only ones that are suffering. these next few weeks mark good fit and decide to try ard transcripts and decide The nation is in a huge economic problem. a somber goodbye that, in out other schools. Others the fate of their college Is it the end of the world? The nation is many cases, means they genuinely don’t like it here careers. I understand that will never see each other at the campus or Kansas we cannot force students making it and so can we. again. McPherson College in general. This is some- to stay here just for reten- Sitting around complaining about this was a blip on many peo- thing that we cannot help tion but we should be do situation won’t stop it from happening. We ples’ radars, a semester- and we cannot stop. It’s a ing everything that we can all need to just be thankful that something long trip to Kansas. For sad thing that this happens to make sure that we can others, it was a four-year Jillian Overstake more often than not. accommodate their needs. is being done and that things are happen- paradise or hell, depend- What I feel is most dis- I hope, in the future, that ing for the best. ing on the situation they I have found the reason turbing however, is that we will embrace those They look bad now, but it will be okay. individually chose. most people stay is be- it seems the college staff who don’t match perfect- I can count on both cause they make lasting weed out people who ly. Let’s help them fit in hands people who are relationships - whether it aren’t quite McPherson the puzzle and next year, leaving Mac at the end be friendships or romantic College material. The par- Christmas might look a of this semester for good, involvements. Those who tiers, the bold personali- little brighter. To those and that’s only people in choose Mac for their col- ties who aren’t used to the who are leaving - a fond my social circle. McPher- lege career stay because of laid back, quiet lifestyle farewell. Hopefully next son always stresses reten- their college family. of our campus are singled year we can say “see you tion to its staff, so why is it College isn’t for every- out and punished. Instead soon” instead of “see you that so many are leaving? one. A lot of students real- of helping those with bad never.” The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Student Government As- sociation of McPherson College, P.O. Box 1402, McPherson, Kansas 67460. The Board of Publications, a sub-commmitee of SGA, directly oversees the publication Ch e w o n Th i s of The Spectator. The Spectator is published six times a semester, allowing for the interruption of school holidays. Student activity fees subsidize publishing costs, and all McPherson College students are entitled to a copy of each issue without subscription fee. Subscription information for non-students is available from the The Spectator “Nothing can cure business Manager at the address above. Good Dog Bad Dog the soul but the sens- Bu s i n e s s St a f f es, just as nothing can cure the senses Publisher...... SGA Board of Publications Kim Smith, Chair but the soul.” Business Manager...... Megan McKnight First snow of winter. Loud music coming from Metzler. Ad Sales Manager...... Erica Shook –Oscar Wilde Ad Design Manager...... Jessica Stahr Faculty Adviser...... Bruce Clary Semester is almost over. Cold and windy weather. Ed i t o r i a l St a f f “The sweeter the Editor in Chief...... Adrielle Harvey apple, the blacker News Editor...... Audrey Secker Christmas trees, Christmas cook- Being a broke college student at the core. Scratch a Viewpoints Editor...... Ashley Andrews Campus Life Editor...... Elizabeth Shaffer ies and Christmas music. Christmas time. lover and find a foe..” Sports Editor...... James Tuttle Copy Editor...... Liz Johnson –Dorothy Rothschild Photography Editor...... Benjamin Denton Parker Online Coordinator...... Ana Calderon December 12, 2008 Viewpoints The Spectator 3 Nasty, unsanitary bathroom habits allow germs to linger everywhere Appalled student disgusted by the lack of handwashing on campus To contribute to Shout! It Out! put your shout Imagine eating a hand- My Tw o Ce n t s In just the past week, I “What Germs Are on Your teria or eating anything. in the submission box ful of feces - yes, I mean have observed numerous Hands” by Dr. Philip Tier- It is my opinion, and I’m in Hoffman Student excrement, poop, defeca- females in various bath- no, 80 percent of all infec- sure many of you would Union. tion - whatever you want rooms around campus who tious diseases are passed agree with me, that it is to refer to it as. I’m sure finish using the restroom by indirect and direct hu- completely and utterly dis- at this point you are cring- and head straight for the man contact. Dr. Tierno gusting to imagine what Bob Saget! ing, thinking something door. On many occasions I also reports that it should goes in our mouths by the along the lines of “how wanted to scream at them only take approximately time we are finished eat- disgusting” or “no one and remind them to wash 20 seconds to properly ing because it’s not just Grow up and accept would ever do that!” their filthy, feces-covered wash your hands with food, it’s millions of bac- it, you are going to The truth of the matter hands, but I refrained. soap and water - properly teria that were dispersed lose. is that we do it everyday There were some in- meaning in between the by persons with low per- because there are still peo- stances early in the morn- fingers, up the wrists, un- sonal hygiene. ple who do not wash their ing when the individual der jewelry and under fin- We are all college stu- My boyfriend is hands after using the rest- Tabetha Salsbury was awake just enough not gernails. dents. We know the proper hot! room. to run into the door. Then Only 20 extra seconds way to wash our hands. It Yes, I said “we.” there were instances when spent could prevent weeks has been taught to us since It’s not just the ones who disgusting, bacteria-cov- other individuals “com- of illness for yourself and we were born. McDreamy VP . . . are negligent on the up- ered hands belonging to mitted the crime” right others. So why not take the extra smart and sexy. keep of their personal hy- the negligent persons. before they ate lunch. It It is easy to rid your 20 seconds to wash your giene because everything Did you know that, on really did not matter what hands of germs, especially hands and help prevent the touched by a person who average, one-third of col- time of day it was or after using the restroom - spreading of diseases and Have fun on break does not wash their hands lege students fail to wash where I was on campus, I just wash them. Another contamination? everyone! is a transmitter of bacteria. their hands after using the constantly witnessed indi- quick, easy and affordable Whatever the excuses Things such as the cups restroom? That’s approxi- viduals walking right out way is to keep a travel bot- are for not washing your in the cafeteria, the salad mately 160 students right the door and not thinking tle of hand sanitizer with hands, flush them down I’m glad you would tongs, the door handles here on our campus that twice about the combina- you at all times and use it the toilet and take on a choose your car be- and even the napkins con- consistently spread dis- tion of soap and water. before and after touching personal responsibility to cause you shouldn’t tain particles of feces that ease. And we wonder why According to a report anything that could con- cut down on the spreading be allowed to breed. were left behind by those everyone is getting sick. on msnbc.msn.com titled tain mass amounts of bac- of bacteria. Wash up!

Enough with the Play by the rules, practice safe and smart sex radish already! (5x)

“He said that she said Th i n k Ou t Lo u d years of age. unsafe sex. of our generation? Why is the new guy that she slept with him and Most college students Songs like Mike Jones’ If you are going to en- so hot?! then went off and meet don’t even know how to “Cuddy Buddy” and Lu- gage in sex, talk. Commu- that other guy.” use a condom properly, dacris’s “One More Drink” nication is a huge part of “Oh really? Well, I so even when you think express sexual promiscu- sex. People from New heard that he went and you are fully protecting ity and taking sex lightly. If you aren’t willing to Jersey can’t drive. slept with those three girls yourself and your partner, These songs talk about be honest about your sexu- People from Kan- off campus so that they all you might not be. Also, people wanting to have al past with your partners, sas can’t park and wouldn’t find out about condoms don’t even pro- sex without any strings you probably shouldn’t be people from Penn- one another.” tect against a lot of STDs and having sex whenever having it right now. It’s sylvania have to put Okay, that may be an anymore. Both men and either partner wants. your body and you have up with them both! extreme example but it women can still catch the We praise artists and the right to protect it. shows how dominant the Human papallomavirus their creativity with songs Be smart. Ladies, go get presence of promiscuity with or without the use of and lyrics, but in real- regular examinations at Salad should not be and sex in general is on Ashley Andrews condoms. The only way ity, are we allowing them the doctor’s to make sure 90 percent radish college campuses around to know for sure that you to poison our minds with that you aren’t at risk for and carrot. Stop it! the nation. don’t have an STD is to get thoughts of sex being an any diseases that can lead If promiscuity or sex in 1 in 5 Americans is now tested or for women, go extra-curricular activity? to cancer. Get on birth general is something that infected with a viral STD. get a gynecologic exam. We see movies and control if you are regu- Stop walking like you have chosen to do, Doesn’t that make you I feel like people don’t television scenes where larly having sex. Women that. It’s nasty. practice safe sex. think? realize the severity of be- lovers are in a deep, pas- usually get the label of be- Most students don’t use I know there are times ing promiscuous and not sionate moments and have ing “sluts” and being pro- the proper ways to fully where people are in the doing anything to protect amazing, dirty and sweaty miscuous. Men are just as I saw J. Lo in the protect themselves from “heat of the moment” and your health and your part- sex. That’s not necessar- promiscuous. caf this afternoon. being infected by STDs. don’t think. They also ner’s health. I think a part ily a bad thing. But do we Men, be smart, too. Use She did not make a If a person chooses to take don’t think about the fact of it has to do with the me- see them grabbing a con- condoms. Don’t use the good comeback. part in those kinds of ac- that they are sleeping with dia. dom or using other pro- “it feels better without it tivities, they should pro- all of the people their part- I’ll bet that most of the tection? No. After their excuse.” Yes, ladies know tect themelves and their ner has slept with. Sud- students on campus who sweaty, dirty sex, do they it does feel better. Not I get why girls like partner. Don’t risk chang- denly, a two-some ended are sexually active don’t talk about getting tested having an STD also feels football. There are ing your life or someone up being an orgy! Well, go and get tested after together to make sure that better, too. Not carrying guys in tights run- else’s just because you not really, but you get the participating in sexual each person is clean? No. around a baby for nine ning into each other. were irresponsible and point. activities because the me- The media is very open months also feels better. But, why do guys didn’t take the time to The website www.lead- dia portrays getting tested in showing all the aspects Sex is probably sound- like it? think things out. eru.com says that 63 per- as a dirty and nasty thing of sex except the safe part ing scary now, but just be According to the Medi- cent of all sexually trans- while at the same time it and the communication smart and then get down cal Institute for Sexual mitted disease cases occur promotes things such as part of it. What are these and dirty. Now that it’s over, Health, it is estimated that among people less than 25 sexual promiscuity and scenes telling the people what sport do we have to watch?

On the Fly What good is dunk- ing when you can’t make a free-throw What do you want for Christmas ? or a lay-up? “Hula Hoop.” “Clear Converses.” “Toy racecar.” Good job! Way to show that McPher- Kelsie Patrick Katie Doffing Tim Braginton son College really is Soph., Elizabeth, Fr., Conway Jr., Winnemucca, good at sports! Colo. Springs Nev.

I love how EV- ERYTHING in the dorms is a fire hazard . . . NOT.

Get out of the boy’s dorm. Your kind isn’t wanted there. “New iPod and run- “A 4.0 GPA.” “Money.” ning shoes.” Colby Westbrook Lauryn Morriss Dead Week looks Nick Shue Soph., Bushland, Sr., Mulvane good on paper, just Sr., Pasadena, Md. Texas like Communism.

Yay snow! 4 The Spectator Campus Life December 12, 2008

‘Stop Kiss’ brings controversy The to McPherson College stage Hot spot

Be t s y Sh a f f e r A thoughtfully d e v i s e d a r r a y o f q u e s t i o n s Campus-Life Editor f o r o u r b r a n d n e w d i r e c t o r o f m a r k e t i n g Controversy. It’s every- a n d communications , Ja n a Wi n g e r t . where - on the news, in the tabloids and was recently on the McPherson Col- Ad r i e l l e Ha r v e y lege Theatre Department Editor-in-Chief stage. Written 10 years ago by Diana Son, “Stop Kiss” is the story of a small-town girl who moves to the big city. A seemingly inno- cent friendship develops into something more, and a hate crime puts the new relationship into the spot- light for, seemingly, the whole city. It is not just a story of the struggles of right and wrong, it is a moral struggle for two What is your role Harry Potter. young women who are at McPherson thrust into the spotlight. QCollege? A Jessica Arnold, sr., LaCygne, took on “Stop I am the director Kiss” as her senior project of marketing and What condiment for several reasons. Acommunications. do you have to “This is the hardest part Qhave? I’ve ever played,” Arnold said. “Bar none. Let’s What was Honey mustard. see… first there’s the se- your most quence of the show, which Qembarrassing A is completely out of order. moment in Then let’s not forget the college? touchy subject matter, the Patrick Dempsey, evolution of the character Brad Pitt, or in two different time lines When I lived in QDavid Beckum. and being completely out a sorority house of my element.” Aand a 60-year Patrick Dempsey. Arnold said all of those old naked man reasons were reasons she came up the A chose the show, yet there’s back stairway one more that really set and came in my the show apart. room. He was What is “The most prominent streaking through something your reason I chose this show is Courtesy Photo town and came Qparents told you simple: it made me think,” Jessica Arnold, sr., LaCygne, and Adam Cofer, fr., Ransom practice a scene from “Stop Kiss.” into the house as a child that Arnold said. “It made looking for you now think is me reflect on society, my lights and Robby Tobias, to go into the play not bels on others that become people. I started not so bad? view of people and my jr., Conrad, Iowa, ran the knowing any of my cast- defining factors on who yelling help and own willingness to discuss sound. mates very well and com- they are. We all have our he took off down To eat my others and their relation- “The separation between ing out of it having made battles - we go through the the stairway! vegetables. ships.” a sheer script and artistic connections with each of same things as Callie. We A The cast consisted of work rests in the ability to them.” worry about what people Jessy Wisdom, soph., Sali- spawn independent reflec- Arnold shared what will think, we wonder who Do you have any na; Eric Sader, sr., Derby; tion in the viewership," “Stop Kiss” meant to her we are and we struggle pets? What is your Cody Doll, sr., Healy; Sader said. “With this in and the realizations she to grow and decide what Q favorite Adam Cofer, fr., Ransom; mind, I am proud to have discovered along the way. we’re willing to fight for, Qmagazine? Amanda Pangburn, jr., Al- played a part in ‘Stop “Today we live in a cul- or if we’re even willing to I have a chocolate bertville, Ala., and Alexia Kiss’ and its seeming suc- ture that splashes personal fight at all.” lab named Duke. Family Fun. Hall, soph., Moundridge. cess in doing just that on issues all across headlines, “Stop Kiss” showed on A Courtney Spangler, fr., the McPherson stage.” talk shows and Web sites,” Dec. 5 and 6 in Brown A Valley Center, ran the Cofer said, “It was great Arnold said. “We throw la- Auditorium. What is your biggest pet What would you Students featured Christmas concert Sunday Q peeve? like to be when Qyou grow up? in new calendar Sh a n n o n Wi l l i a m s rangement by Peter Wil- My children Staff Writer housky and “Jesus What talking back. I always thought Me l i s a Gr a n d i s o n to McPherson College stu- a Wonderful Child” by A it would be fun Spectator Staff dents. The development McPherson College Rollo Dilworth. Two of Ato be a sports staff decided that a cal- Choir will present annual Gustafson’s personal fa- broadcaster. No, it’s not your tradi- endar featuring members Christmas Vespers Con- vorites include the Span- What is your tional cute puppies, favor- of the Mac student body cert Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. at ish carol “A La Nanita marital status? ite actors/actresses and hot would be a way to express the McPherson Church Nana” by Norman Luboff Q What are some of cars featured on this year’s their gratitude. of the Brethren. and “African Noel” by your hobbies? calendar. That’s right, it’s The development staff, “My guess would be Andre Thomas. Married. Q your very own McPherson admissions team, alumni it’s been a tradition for “Pieces were chosen College students’ pictures departments and Student the last 76 years,” said from different cultural A Sports, following and bios that will be fea- Services collaboratively McPherson College and ethnic traditions,” my kids around tured on McPherson Col- nominated students to be Choir director Steve Gustafson said. “They Ato their different lege’s first Presidential featured in this year’s first Gustafson. were chosen to offer a Who is your activities, Club calendar of 2009. annual President’s Club The Christmas Vespers variety of musical ex- dream date and collecting “It makes me proud to calendar. There were no Concert is held the sec- pressions and to reflect Qwhere would you Mickey Mouse be considered worthy for requirements for nomina- ond Sunday of Decem- the theme of the con- go? memorabilia, recognition of my par- tion. ber every year. This year cert.” volunteering. ticipation at McPherson “It’s an awesome feeling the theme is “Love Came The program will also College,” said Mallory to be nominated because Down at Christmas.” include more familiar Jeff Gordon on Griggs, jr., Colorado it’s a chance to represent “All of the songs se- pieces, one of which is a trip around Who is your role Springs, Colo. “Not many McPherson College and lected for the concert a new setting of “Hark! Athe track in model? Why? people get to participate the wonderful people that tell of Christ coming The Herald Angels Sing” Daytona... then Q in this first-time endeavor. make up our college com- at Christmas time and scored for choir, brass, we will take It's just more history to be munity,” said Cody Doll, another way to say this and audience by Linds- a walk on the My mom. She made.” sr., Healy. would be ‘Love Came borg composer Walter beach. had a very The President’s Club is After nominations, stu- Down at Christmas,’ or L. Pelz. This will be the Adifficult life a giving program that was dents were sent a question- ‘Jesus came down at Kansas premiere of the and she never formed in 1979. It pro- naire asking for general Christmas.’” new work. Also being in- Quiznos or let it affect us. vides substantial funding information to be used in Performing at this cluded in the concert will Subway? She was a very for McPherson College’s the calendar. Hometown, year’s concert will be be “Out of the Orient Q strong woman. annual scholarship fund. graduation class, major, the McPherson College Crystal Skies” by Rich- I got a lot of my There are three giving lev- activities, dream job, fa- Choir and the McPher- ard Zgodava; the famil- Quiznos. strength from els of the President's Club: vorite MC memory and fa- son College Singers. iar Latin text “Ave Ma- her. She taught President's Associates give vorite MC professor were The audience is in store ria,” set by Paul Basler A me a lot about from $1,000 to $2,499.99, among questions asked. for music from England - and “The Twelve Days overcoming President's Builders give To complete the project, Handel’s “And the Glory of Christmas” by Bob obstacles. $2,500.00 to $4,999.99 a photo shoot of selected of the Lord” and the “Hal- Chilcott. What is your and President's Partners students will be arranged lelujah Chorus,” both “I particularly enjoy favorite book? give $5,000.00 and over at a later date. form “The Messiah,” watching the communi- Q per fiscal year. The calendar will be re- and John Rutter’s “Can- cation between student Donations from Presi- leased shortly after the first dlelight Carol.” Other singers and the audience dent’s Club members of the year to President’s pieces include the Ukrai- as we share through the make possible the numer- Club members, trustees nian Christmas carol joy of music,” Gustafson ous scholarships awarded and student participants. “Carol of the Bells,” ar- said. December 12, 2008 Campus Life The Spectator 5 Trips Around the World Pictures from last year’s interterm trips to Thai- land and Ecuador. Clockwise from left: 1) Rose garden near Bang- kok, 2) ruins at Ayut- thaya, 3) the floating market, 4) dinner in Ec- uador, 5) a hike in Ecua- dor, 6) Nabhamethani- dol Stupa and Gardens, 7) elephant at Raft Ho- tel in Thailand, 8) the ruins at Ayutthaya, and 9) the floating market.

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Be t s y Sh a f f e r tory, and Ocie Kilgus, as- “It was different from assistant professor of art, to be new and interest- in my artwork, but in my Spectator Staff sociate professor of mod- this year’s trips because will take a group of stu- ing.” teaching.” ern languages: Spanish, it was an immersion trip. dents to study the historic It is not just the students Each trip will be about explored Ecuador, while We went for an entire art of Italy, while Smith Far away places, exotic who are excited. 10 days long and has an Herb Smith, professor of month instead of a week takes his students back foods and new cultural itinerary packed full of philosophy and religion, or two. The best part was in time on a foray into “The biggest excite- experiences are only a interesting activities and took a group of students the opportunity to ride the Egypt. ment is getting to see art- few of the numerous historical landmarks. things students receive deep into Thailand. old railroad. It was really “I have been overseas work that I teach about, when they take an inter- We saw a lot of interest- fascinating.” before, but never to a but have never physi- Both of the trips are term trip. ing things and everyone This year, Ken Yohn, place like Egypt,” said cally seen,” Zerger said. leaving after the first Last year, Gary Entz, had a great time,” Entz associate professor of Tricia Fensky, soph., “I think this will help in- week of interterm class- associate professor of his- said of the Ecuador trip. history, and Ann Zerger, Moundridge. “It is going spire me more, not only es. 6 The Spectator Sports December 12, 2008 Soccer squad KCAC tournament champions

Br y a n n a Da n i e l s the conference struggled The next match up was Spectator Staff against each other. Any on Nov. 15, against the injuries that the men may Kansas Wesleyan Univer- For the first time in 30 have suffered earlier in the sity Coyotes, which is a years, the McPherson Col- season had sufficient time long time soccer rival of lege men’s soccer team to heal so that the team the Bulldogs. In the regu- finished the conference had a full squad of healthy lar season, the men’s soc- tournament in first place. players heading into the cer team suffered through The men’s soccer team tournament. a painful loss, 0-4, when finished the regular sea- After the first round of they played KWU. For the son with a 6-2-1 record in quarterfinals, the Bulldogs finals round in the confer- conference. This moved were set to play Tabor ence tournament, there them into one of the two College on Nov. 14. This was no fear or doubts ap- top brackets for the Kan- game looked to be a good parent on the field. The sas Collegiate Athletic match because the teams men’s team beat the Coy- Conference tournament, had tied, 1-1, during regu- otes 3-2. which was held at Ottawa lar season play. The goal scorers for this University. “Tabor is definitely the game included Reyes, There are two brackets better team out of the Caylin Strong, soph., in the tournament, one two,” said head coach Manhattan, and Spencer consisting of the top reg- Doug Quint when asked Torres, soph., Buhler. With ular season team in the who he thought his team this win, the Bulldogs won Photo by Benjamin Denton conference and the other would be playing in the the KCAC tournament and Jose Reyes, jr., Dallas, Texas, eyes the field in the National Association of Intercollegiate of the second-place team. semifinals, “but I think will receive conference Athletics National Tournament opening-round game against Oklahoma City University. In the KCAC tournament, that we can handle either championship rings. The Bulldogs fell behind early, 0-4, and eventually lost 1-6. the teams that are first and team. As long as we play After this victory, cel- second place have a bye like we have been playing ebration was on the minds sity, who was ranked No. act types of plays were a The final score ended as game for the first round of all season, there should be of the Bulldogs. However, 4 in the tournament. contributing factor to the a 1-6 loss for the Bulldogs. games in the tournament, no problem.” their season did not end Although the game loss of the men’s team to Reyes scored the lone goal which is exactly where the This theory of Quint’s there. The Bulldogs were looked to be a challenge, OCU. OCU made four for McPherson. Bulldogs wanted to be. turned out to be true when set to compete in the open- the Bulldogs just practiced goals just off free kicks Although they were Not only did they get an the men defeated Tabor ing round of the National like normal. and set plays alone. defeated at the end, the extra two weeks of prac- 2-0. The first goal was Association of Intercolle- “We worked on set plays “Overall, I would say season for the Bulldogs tice before matching up scored by Jose Arenas, jr., giate Athletics tournament and free kicks several that the team just didn’t turned out to be extreme- with another team, but they Cheyenne, Wyo., and the in Oklahoma City. The times,” said Armando Ro- show up to play,” Rodri- ly successful for both the also got to sit back and re- second was scored by Jose match up would be against driguez, jr., Dallas, Texas. guez said. “We let their players and Coach Quint. lax while other teams in Reyes, jr., Dallas, Texas. Oklahoma City Univer- Unfortunately, these ex- name get to our heads.” It is a season they won’t Lady Bulldogs struggle Bulldogs exceed in early season play Ja m e s Tu tt l e Sports Editor expectations The highlight of the women’s basketball sea- son is the team’s victory Bulldogs at the top of KCAC against cross-town rival Central Christian College on Nov. 24. standings despite pre-seaon polls In their first seven games of the season, the Lady Bulldogs have won only Ja m e s Tu tt l e one game. Sports Editor In the season opener against Newman Univer- The men’s basketball sity on Nov. 15, the Bull- team has proved its crit- dogs were defeated 50- ics wrong in the begin- 69. The Bulldog’s lack of ning of the season. depth hurt their chances, The pre-season Kan- as their bench was out- sas Collegiate Athletic scored 4-39. Conference poll picked In their second game the Bulldogs dead last in versus Haskell Indian Na- the conference standings. tions University on Nov. After winning seven of 18, the Bulldogs only their first 11 games so managed to shoot 25 per- far this season, many cent from the floor. This critics might want to re- poor shooting doomed think their position on the Bulldogs, as they only the McPherson College managed 43 points in their squad. 43-57 loss. The Bulldogs lost the Shelly Prescott picked first game of the KCAC/ up her first win as a- col Photo by Benjamin Denton Heart of America Ath- legiate head coach against Carley Sharp, jr., Chanute goes up for the contested shot letic Conference tourna- Central Christian College as Angelina Fiorenzi, sr., Bishop, Texas battles for position ment to Central Method- on Nov. 24. The Bulldogs with a Tabor College opponent on Dec. 4. The Bulldogs ist University on Nov. 15. had four players scoring fell to Tabor 43-56. The final score was 59-72 in double figures in their in a game where Central 75-73 win. we play early,” Prescott The Bulldogs can only get Methodist shot a very The Bulldogs experi- said. “I feel every game is better. high percentage from the enced their most one-sid- going to be pretty tough.” “We expect to improve field. ed loss of the season on Despite low shooting every day,” Prescott said. In the second game of Dec. 1, losing to Oklaho- percentages, the Bulldogs “Once we get more play- the tournament the next ma Wesleyan University have been able to keep the ing experience, the girls day, the Bulldogs man- 61-84. Angelina Fiorenzi, games reasonably close. will be more comfortable aged to defeat Baker sr., Bishop, Texas, led the Carley Sharp, jr., Chanute, shooting.” University 81-69. Five Bulldogs with 28 points, believes the team is play- Last night, the Bulldogs players scored in double but it was not nearly ing very good defense. lost to University of Saint figures in the McPherson enough as there were no “Our team is working Mary, by a final score of win. other players on the team really hard,” Sharp said. 53-57. Saturday, the Bull- In their next game Photo by Benjamin Denton who scored in double fig- “We always learn some- dogs will face Bethel Col- against cross-town rival Charles Moore, jr., San Antonio, Texas shoots over a ures. thing every game on what lege in the Sport Center at Central Christian College Friends University defender on Dec. 6. Moore scored 13 The Bulldogs opened we need to do well in the 5 p.m. on Nov. 24, the Bulldogs points and grabbed eight rebounds in the contest. their Kansas Collegiate future.” were able to pull out a Stat Leaders Bulldog Stats v. Tabor College Athletic Conference sea- Prescott believes the Stat Leaders victory in double over- in the pre-season polls, Fg-a Ft-a R A TO F TP Bulldog Stats v. Tabor College Dominique...... 3-3 4-4 3 5 3 3 11 son against Tabor College team is about where she Fg-a Ft-a R A TO F TP time, 98-96. but the Bulldogs proved Ruxlow...... 2-5 2-2 0 2 2 4 8 Arpin...... 0-1 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 Severs...... 1-2 0-0 2 2 0 2 3 on Dec. 4. Scoring was expected them to be at this Ducy...... 4-14 1-3 5 3 6 4 11 Then the Bulldogs faced to be the better team as Cameron...... 3-7 0-2 5 2 2 3 7 Fiorenzi...... 4-13 0-0 6 0 1 3 8 Lamb...... 4-5 1-5 10 0 1 3 9 again an issue as Michelle point in the season. Hempe...... 1-4 1-2 0 0 0 1 3 top-ranked Oklahoma they defeated Friends 56- Moore...... 6-9 0-1 2 2 1 2 12 Ozbun...... 1-4 1-2 5 3 4 2 2 Thomas...... 2-2 0-1 0 2 1 2 4 Ducy, jr., Pueblo, Colo., “We’re just ironing out Poland...... 3-3 0-0 3 1 3 4 6 Wesleyan University on 44. Reece...... 4-7 7-11 0 5 5 1 17 Sharp...... 2-8 2-4 7 0 3 2 6 Nemechek...... 0-2 0-0 2 1 2 1 0 led the team with 11 our wrinkles,” Prescott Teeters...... 0-8 0-0 3 3 2 2 6 Nov. 1. The sixth ranked Last night, the Bull- Johnson...... 4-6 0-0 4 0 0 0 8 Turner...... 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 Tabor College 30 40 — 70 points. No one else scored said. “There are a lot of Weisenberger.... 2-8 1-2 2 1 1 2 7 home team proved to be dogs lost for first time in McPherson College 33 46 — 79 Tabor College 32 24 — 56 Three-point goals — 7-14 (Reece 2-2, Ruxlow 2-5, in double digits. The final people we are trying to get McPherson College 18 25 — 43 too much for the Bull- conference play, 63-83, Severs 1-1, Dominique 1-1, Cameron 1-4, Nemechek Three-point goals — 4-16 (Ducy 2-4, Weisenberger 0-1). Steals—9 (Cameron 2, Dominique 2, Johnson score was 43-56. experience.” 2-7, Teeters 0-5). Steals—16 (Weisenberger 6, dogs as they fell, 81-98. against the University of 2, Moore 1, Nemechek 1, Reece 1). Blocks—3 (Lamb Teeters 4, Ozbun 2, Ducy 2, Fiorenzi 1, Poland 1). 1, Cameron 1, Johnson 1).. Against Friends Uni- For Prescott and the Lady Blocks—7 (Fiorenzi 3, Sharp 3, Poland 1). The Bulldogs entered Saint Mary. The Bull- Bulldog Stats v. Friends University versity on Dec. 6, the Bulldogs, success may not KCAC regular season dogs fell behind by 20 Fg-a Ft-a R A TO F TP Bulldog Stats v. Friends University Dominique...... 4-14 3-4 4 6 1 0 11 Bulldogs only shot 21 be measured strictly in Fg-a Ft-a R A TO F TP play on Dec. 4, against in the first half, but then Ruxlow...... 1-3 0-0 0 0 1 0 2 Arpin...... 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Severs...... 0-0 0-0 2 2 0 0 0 percent from the floor and wins and losses. Prescott Ducy...... 4-14 2-2 5 2 1 4 11 Tabor College. They played even with Saint Cameron...... 2-7 0-0 9 3 1 3 5 Fiorenzi...... 3-10 1-1 7 0 3 4 7 Lamb...... 3-6 1-3 9 0 2 4 7 Ducy again was the lead- expects to finish better Hempe...... 1-4 3-6 6 0 1 3 5 were able to hold off Ta- Mary’s for the remainder Moore...... 6-12 1-3 8 3 3 1 13 Ozbun...... 1-8 3-7 7 1 3 3 5 Thomas...... 0-2 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 ing scorer with 11 points. than they were picked in Poland...... 0-2 0-0 1 0 3 0 0 bor with a final score of of the game. Gaddis...... 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 Sharp...... 1-6 5-6 2 0 1 4 7 Reece...... 4-6 5-7 1 0 3 1 13 McPherson was defeated the pre-season-last place Teeters...... 1-8 0-3 4 1 3 4 3 79-70. The next game for the Nemechek...... 0-2 0-0 1 0 0 1 0 Weisenberger.... 2-9 0-0 6 1 4 1 5 Johnson...... 2-3 1-3 3 0 4 3 5 43-55. in the KCAC. The Bull- Friends University 23 32 — 55 The next conference Bulldogs will be Dec. 13, Friends University 24 20 — 44 McPherson College 20 23 — 43 McPherson College 28 28 — 56 “Tabor (College) and dogs are inexperienced as Three-point goals — 2-15 (Ducy 1-4, game was against Friends against Bethel College at Three-point goals — 1-12 (Cameron 1-5, Reece Weisenberger 1-7, Teeters 0-3, Ozbun 0-1). Steals—9 0-1, Ruxlow 0-2, Nemechek 0-2, Dominique 0-2). Friends (University) are none of last year’s top six (Weisenberger 2, Ducy 2, Ozbun 2, Sharp 2, Hempe University on Dec. 6. 7 p.m. in the Sport Cen- Steals—8 (Moore 3, Nemechek 1, Reece 1, Ruxlow 1, 1). Blocks—5 (Ducy 2, Sharp 2, Hempe 1). Dominique 1, Cameron 1). Blocks—4 (Lamb 1, Moore two of the toughest teams are on this year’s squad. Friends was ranked fourth ter. 1, Cameron, Reece 1).. December 12, 2008 Sports The Spectator 7

Sp o r t s Br i e f s Track team faces new Williams places 139th at nationals Oliver Williams, fr., Salt Lake City, Utah, qualified for the National Intercollegiate Athletic Conference beginnings to start season National Championships by placing ninth in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Champion- Sh a n n o n Wi l l i a m s as the interim head coach. said. ships with a time of 26 minutes; 15 seconds. At Spectator Staff Jilka has served as the as- The team is scheduled the NAIA National Championships, Williams placed sistant cross country and to participate in four other 139th of 331 runners. His time of 26:26 was only With their first meet track and field coach since indoor meets. 11 seconds off his season and career best time he approaching, the indoor August 2006. “I see indoor as good set two weeks earlier at the KCAC Championships. track and field participants “Some of the kids are conditioning for outdoor,” Williams was the only Bulldog to qualify for the are practicing and prepar- disappointed, but they Jilka said. “Meets kind of NAIA Championships, even though Brent Bailey, sr., ing for a strong start. know Dave still sup- break up the monotony of Limon, Colo., placed tenth in the KCAC Champion- “The majority of the ports them and the team practice everyday. With ships. team either ran cross and wants them to have a that said though, we have country or participated great season,” Jilka said. a group of athletes with a in other fall sports,” said “The athletes know what lot of talent and I would Brent Bailey, sr., Limon, it takes to be good at this like to qualify five events Recruiting issue Colo. “The key is getting a level and they will work to nationals.” strong base before our first just as hard this season as The abundance of talent meet in January.” last season.” on the team will be some- costs Smith job Getting prepared physi- The team will partici- thing to look for this sea- cally for the new season pate in their first meet, the son. Ja m e s Tu tt l e isn’t the only thing the Kansas State University “We have a great group Sports Editor team will be preparing for. Invitational, after return- of kids and after training With the sudden departure ing from Christmas Break since Sept., I am anxious A missing photo in of head cross country and on Jan. 17. Not only do the to watch them compete the Sport Center, an track coach Dave Smith, track and field participants and see how they can per- empty, darkened room the team will also prepare have high expectations for form,” Jilka said. “I am and a few archival pho- for a new person to take the first meet, but they also also excited to see how Photo by Benjamin Denton tos on the McPherson the head coaching job. have high expectations for Oliver (Williams) can do Leterius Ray, jr., Wichita, College website are all “We’re all sad to see the season. coming off a great cross runs around the track dur- that is left. Coach go, but we’re still “I would be really disap- country season. We have ing practice last week. Ray Coach Dave Smith going to do our best out pointed if I didn’t qualify a good chance to qualify a also particpated in cross spent four-and-a-half there,” said David Parry, for at least one relay and distance medley relay and country. years as McPherson’s fr., Morganville. one individual event for a high jumper for nationals head cross country Ryan Jilka will serve indoor nationals,” Bailey as well as a few others.” and track coach until the announcement via Coach Smith campus e-mail by dean of students and athletic said. Victory versus Bethel positive director LaMonte Roth- Team members expe- rock that Coach Smith rienced different first is “no longer the head reactions about the cross country and track news. end to inconsistent season coach at McPherson “At first yes, I was up- College.” set,” said Shaun Griffin, Ke l l i Fo w l d s “At this point, we just jr., Inman. “But I think Spectator Staff looked at moving the that we are going to program in a different change for the better.” The McPherson College direction,” Rothrock Smith said that this football team finished its said. “We’ve not met decision was complete- 2008 season with an over- our recruiting goals for ly unexpected. He said all record of 4-6. the past three years.” that he was informed in In their final game on Now, the team heads a meeting that he was Nov. 15, the Bulldogs into the upcoming in- no longer a coach at the were able to defeat nation- door track season with college. ally-ranked Bethel College assistant coach Ryan “That’s hard to put 28-23. McPherson got on Jilka at the helm until into words,” Smith said the scoreboard first with a a new head coach is about his reaction to the field goal in the first quar- hired. Rothrock said decision. ter. By halftime, the Bull- that the college will be- Coaching changes dogs had pulled ahead and gin interviewing certain seem to be a recent trend held onto the lead for the applicants and doing at McPherson College. remainder of the game, se- campus visits at the be- This year, four head curing the win with a field ginning of January and coaches, Robert Talley, goal in the fourth quarter. will probably not make head women’s soccer “I think we played good its final decision until coach; Tim Swartzen- and finished the season the end of that month. druber, head men’s bas- out,” said Blake Jones, fr., “I’m not going to rush ketball coach; Shelly Melvern. into this hire because it Prescott, head women’s Many members of the is a position that could basketball coach, and team were proud of their potentially have any- Susan Barton, head vol- final performance. where from 40 to 60 leyball coach, coached “I think everybody real- Photo by Adrielle Harvey students involved in the their first games at the ized that the game was a Two Bethel College offensive linemen try to block down on Raashun Payne, jr., Coolidge, programs,” Rothrock college. Talley and big step for the next year,” Ariz. (left) and Bo Clemens, soph., Wylie, Texas (right). The Bulldogs defeated favored said. “This is a pretty Prescott were formerly said Shelton Thigpen, Bethel 28-23. key hire.” assistant coaches be- soph., Wylie, Texas. “I Rothrock said that as fore jumping into head believe we all put our best toward the end we all we have the talent and Eason enjoyed the win far as coaching, Smith coaching positions this efforts in the last game.” started to step up to over- leadership to dominate the over Bethel. did a pretty good job year. Barton served as The players also wanted come adversity.” field next year in every as- “It really set the tone for this year, judging from an assistant coach at to play their best in honor The team knows there pect.” what we’re going to do the improvement from McPherson College of the upperclassmen. are several areas that need Thigpen said, “I know next,” Eason said. the beginning to the several years ago. “We all stepped up and improvement. One thing we have the best program Jones earned National end of the season that Brian Ward, head played our game,” said team members were in in our conference for next Special Teams Player of the cross country run- football coach, just fin- Travis Eason, soph., Tul- agreement about was that year and that if we play the the Week, which was a ners made. ished his second sea- sa, Okla. “Since it was the team needs to put full way we did the last game high point of the season “That is always a son, and Anita Parks, the seniors’ last game, we games together. of this year during all of for him. gauge for a good cross head cheer and dance wanted to leave them on a “We either start out next year’s games we will “(Eain) Lubber’s catch country coach,” Roth- coach; and Dan Leddy, good note.” strong or finish strong,” win us a ring.” at Bethany and Bryce’s rock said. head tennis coach, are Therer were many ups Eason said. “We’ve never There were a few things (Jech) interception,” Jones However, it was the also in their second sea- and downs this season. been able to put the two the players enjoyed about said. lack of runners in the sons. Only Doug Quint, “During the season, I together. We’re working this season, despite their No matter what has program that Rothrock head men’s soccer think we all had to get on that.” losing record. happened this year, the was dissatisfied with. coach, and Mike Mc- over the hill, which was The Bulldogs are already “What I did like about Bulldogs are pumped and “I was very disap- Cormick, head softball losing both of our start- looking toward next year. this year was how the ready for next season. pointed we did not have coach, have been head ing quarterbacks, so it was “(I’m looking forward team slowly turned from “This year we started it, enough female runners coaches at McPherson a really rough season for to) winning the confer- individuals to a family,” next year we’re finishing to score as a team at College for more than us,” Thigpen said. “But, ence,” Eason said. “I think Thigpen said. it,” Eason said. conference,” Rothrock three years. Another good season, more high expectations

Ja m e s Tu tt l e only lost one senior last they advanced by getting “We feel that some of unprepared this year and “I’m proud as a coach,” Sports Editor year, so expectations were past with a penalty kick the players were looking need to work harder next Talley said. “(I’m) proud high for this season. sudden death against Ster- ahead to the match against year. that the girls accepted me. Last year, McPherson This year, the Bulldogs ling College. However, Kansas Wesleyan Uni- “Overall, I am happy we I am looking forward to College’s women’s soccer started out the season with they were knocked out of versity,” said head coach finished in the upper half another successful season team won 13 games, fin- three wins in their first the tournament in the next Robert Talley. of the conference,” Coach next year.” ished second in both the four games. They were game by Ottawa Univer- The ladies have already Talley said. Next year, the Bull- Kansas Collegiate Athlet- able to maintain a decent sity, 0-2. The Bulldogs been looking forward to This was the first season dogs will be without a ic Conference regular sea- record throughout the lost to Ottawa earlier in next year. They have al- that Talley was head coach few key contributors. Jes- son and in the tournament season and finished a 9-5- the season, 0-3. Last year, ready had their individual for the Lady Bulldogs. In sica Stahr, sr., York, Neb.; and they qualified for the 3 record, qualifying for the Bulldogs beat Ottawa meetings and Coach Tal- the past, he was an assis- Lauryn Morris, sr., Mul- Region IV semifinals. On the third position of the University twice during ley said that most of the tant under Doug Quint, vane, and Ashley McEn- top of that, the Bulldogs KCAC tournament. Then the season. women agreed they were the men’s soccer coach. dree, jr., Humble, Texas, 8 The Spectator News December 12, 2008

McPherson alum on Obama campaign

Au d r e y Se c k e r recent accomplishments. News Editor “What was rewarding was that my contribution A McPherson College was counted, but it all goes graduate played an im- back to McPherson Col- portant role in the recent lege and what I learned,” presidential election. Lambert said. “The best Geoff Lambert started stuff that they gave me as a volunteer for newly- was that everything is ho- elected president Barack listic, it is not a single ex- Obama’s campaign after perience and that I have to he went to Washington, Geoff Lambert do a complete 360 degree D.C. with 44 others to analysis before I make a meet and discuss the cam- representatives, ambas- decision. These constructs paign. His role soon be- sadors, military generals, they gave me have served came much bigger. along with the president- me my entire life.” “(We) met for an after- elect Obama, vice resident- As advice for current noon and that’s when I de- elect Joe Biden and Susan students, Lambert said, “If Photo by Audrey Secker cided to formally endorse Rice, the newly appointed you think you might like it Claire Ulrich (right) delivers fossils to Brett Whitenack, McPherson Museum curator, on him, because he was so U.N. Ambassador. get close to it” and “take Dec 2. obviously brilliant and so “This was a very broad- risks and go for the gold... quick to grasp concepts,” ening experience for me because you never know said Lambert, a life-long because of the strategic what you might find your- Fossils donated to McPherson Museum Republican. “I did cam- perspective from all the self doing.” paign things from Alaska different angles, military, Lambert graduated from Ro d Ba r l e t of Los Angeles. Gilbert “What is unique about to Florida - radio and seasoned diplomats... the McPherson with a degree Staff Writer unearthed, marked and this is the skull is com- speeches, but then I ended level of expertise and life- in history in 1968. He itemized thousands of plete with the lower jaw up being the co-chair of time experiences was just is currently in charge of Fossils from the Ran- specimens in the follow- still in place,” Whitenack his Iraq policy team.” absolutely exhilarating to strategic requirements for cho LaBrea Tar Pits ing years. said. Lambert worked with a be caught in and part of,” Quantum Technology Sci- were donated on Dec. 2, In the 1920s a gener- The fair market value variety of high powered Lambert said. ences Incorporated in Co- to the McPherson Mu- ous donation of fossils of these specimens is men and women on the Lambert said his educa- coa Beach, Fla. seum by Dale and Claire was made to the McPher- $32,350.00 collectively. committee. These innclud- tion from McPherson Col- Ulrich, of the Brethren son Museum. Already on The two jaw bones con- ed a number of senators, lege played a role in his Encyclopedia.“The bo- display in the museum taining teeth are worth nus of these fossils is that is a prehistoric ground $14, 375.00 each and the Protest: Mac students travel 19 hours for to support beliefs they come from the per- sloth, one of only five or skull of a fossil badger is from Page 1 sonal collection of J.Z. six in the world, as well worth $3,600.00.These Gilbert (the first graduate as a saber-tooth tiger. specimens are very rare concert were R.I.S.E. and been one of the dead and Despite the brutality of of McPherson College)," The items delivered on and are a great addition Los Vicios de Papa. The my little 3 year-old cousin the situation, when Gran- said Brett Whitenack, Dec. 2, were two partial to the previously donated money from the concert could have been one of the dison said she would go McPherson Museum cu- upper right mandible jaw fossils. went to the SOA Watch. dead," Coulter said. "If we back “in a heartbeat.” rator and student McPher- bones containing a ca- “Because of Dr. Gil- Both Coulter, jr., Waki- had been born in a differ- “I would definitely go son College student. nine, the pointed tooth bert’s generosity, ta, Okla., and Grandi- ent country like El Salva- back if I could," Coulter "This known prov- between the incisors and McPherson College and son participated on Nov. dor, that could have hap- said. "I only wish more enance makes them very the first bicuspids; and the McPherson Museum 23, in a processional of pened to us." people could have gone valuable from a histori- one carnassial, the larger have an excellent collec- over 20,000 people. They Coulter said it was "in- with us this year.” cal viewpoint.”Gilbert sharp cheek teeth in the tion of Rancho LaBrea marched by the gate of credible" to be with more Grandison said her ex- was the first to conduct upper and lower jaw of specimens,” Whitenack Fort Benning with crosses than 20,000 people who perience was "amazing" a large scale excavation a carnivore. The third said. “These new fossils to represent the people shared the same passion. and "irreplaceable." of the LaBrea Pits, which specimen delivered is a add to the collection and who had been killed by "Everyone had a com- "It was awesome to con- in the 1900s was located quite complete skull of a help tell a more complete SOA graduates in the vio- mon hope and desire," gregate with thousands of on the western outskirts badger. story.” lence in South and Central Coulter said. The power other people that shared America in the last cen- I felt there was amazing. a common goal (shutting Murder: Pope incarcerated for life just months after graduation tury. The march was more That was the first time I down the School of the from Page 1 than four hours long. ever felt like I was actual- Americas)," Grandison During the processional, ly doing something worth- said. "It was also neat to A week after the mur- names and ages of those while.” learn about the differ- ders, on June 11, Des- killed were read. Victims Grandison said the fu- ent activism groups that mond Bittinger, president were people of all ages, neral procession affected I could become involved of McPherson College, from less than a year old her the most. with now or in the near appealed to Pope to sur- to more than eighty. "It opened my eyes to future. I was able to listen render. “I remember thinking to just how brutal the entire to survivors of massacres, “We would like you myself, ‘What kind of per- issue is," Grandison said. learn of the tragedies oc- to know that we, your son would kill a baby or a "Names of thousands of curring in Latin America friends at McPherson, grandmother? And what people were read. They due to the training of the both faculty and stu- kind of country would were all ages. It was the soldiers attending the dents, continue to be your teach a soldier that killing worst when I heard names SOA and participate in a friends,” Bittinger said in innocent people is a rea- and ages of infants, chil- processional of the many an Associated Press state- sonable method for any- dren and teenagers my age. people who have died. ment. “We suggest and thing?’ and it made me cry The fact that thousands of It was educational, eye- urge that you give your- to think that I could have people die is enough, but opening and emotional all self up to the proper po- been one of the dead, my it was truly sickening to in one weekend." lice authorities at once.” grandmother could have think about.” The plea was success- Photo courtesy of McPherson College Quadrangle ful, as Pope called Bit- Nick Petrucci (left) and Duane Pope were roommates Business: clothing not only eco-friendly, but fashionable, too tinger to ask for help, a all four years of college. They served as co-captains of from Page 1 reflection of the trust that the football team their senior year. is built among members Ar c h e Tr e e Cl o t h i n g o n l i n e Ziegler said they are "open of a small campus. this was later commuted Grove said though many to having anything" from “I heard your plea, doc- to four life terms – one will never be satisfied, he anyone willing to design a tor, for me to give myself federal count and three has answered the “why” To shop at Arche Tree Clothing, go to ar- shirt and willing to release up and I decided this is state counts. A few years to his own satisfaction. chetreeclothing.com. For the holidays, Spec- artwork 100 percent. the thing to do,” Bittinger ago, Pope was up for pa- “In visiting with him tator readers will get a 10 percent discount on Eventually, they hope to quoted Pope as saying in role after serving time for right after it happened, it their orders throughout December. Enter the have the support and in- a telephone conversation. his federal count, but then was something that he got promo code GREENMAC during checkout. volvement of the college. “I am going to turn my- was to be moved to Ne- on his mind and couldn’t self in.” braska to begin serving shake it,” said Pope’s Howell said Pope then time for the state counts. brother Gerald Pope. “If a pact fiber-reactive dyes, The shirts up now are flew back to Kansas City He opted to stay in the person doesn’t stay close which use 70 percent less their starter line, which as Bittinger arranged his federal penitentiary in El to the Lord, bad things waste water,” said Norloff, was co-designed by Nor- surrender with the FBI. Reno, Okla. can happen.” jr., Westminster, Colo. loff and Chris Ramirez, jr., Pope was told to wait “He’s spent some his Gerald Pope said his Potentially, Norloff and Wichita. 10 minutes in his hotel time knocking his head brother’s thoughts even Ziegler even want to of- “We worked together to room, then go into the against the wall,” Frantz affected his studies. fer the option of returning make the designs,” Nor- hall, where the FBI came said of Pope’s time in Pope married Ramona worn-out shirts they would loff said. “They’re all hand up the elevator, the fire prison, “(saying) ‘why Lowe in prison in 1978, use to make tote bags. drawn by Chris.” escape and the stairs to did I do it? Why did I do but they later divorced. Norloff said even though While Ramirez has al- meet him. Pope surren- it?’” Many of Pope’s class- running a business in an ready snagged the starter dered peacefully. In his book, Grove ex- mates, professors and environmentally friendly line, Arche Tree Clothing plains his theories behind others at the college, in- way is “more expensive is always looking for new Life in prison why Pope committed the cluding his football coach to do, we tried to price af- designers. Norloff and crime. The themes of Sid Smith, have visited fordably.” Pope was sentenced to good parenting and being him faithfully in prison Currently, the most ex- death on Dec. 3, 1965, nice to everyone are in- and corresponded with pensive shirt on the site is in Lincoln, Neb., though cluded in those theories. him by mail. $19.50.