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Volume 4, Issue 2 September 29, 2004 ‘Some days, the only thing that gets me through is praying’ Robin Cazavilan Michael did his training for 16 months Banner Staff in Arizona previous to his departure. He now works in the 1st CAV for the military For those of us who are fortunate intelligence. He is preceded in service by enough to continue our education, excel both his father (Bruce Kelly, political sci- at our jobs and maintain our relationships, ence instructor at Boone DMACC, and his it is easy to take for granted the sacrifices uncle in Viet Nam. made for us by our soldiers in Iraq. “I support the war,” Donna said. “I For many here at DMACC, these wish that more soldiers were sent earlier last few years have brought us our first and that we had anticipated what it would encounter with the brutalities of war. It take to complete our duties there. I believe really begins to hit you when you notice that we are doing what we have to do. the vacancies in your classroom because There is a mess to clean up now, and we your classmates are answering a sudden can’t leave the people there vulnerable. call of duty. We have a responsibility to them.” On the Boone DMACC campus, eight “Some days, the only thing that gets me out of ten students asked say that they through,” Donna adds, “is praying for him have a friend or have a family member and knowing that people from my church who is fighting in Iraq. Many of the fac- are also in prayer for him.” ulty and staff here have also been deeply We would like to feature DMACC stu- affected by this war. dents who are fighting in the war as well Donna Kelly, DMACC library assis- as their friends and families. If you have tant, will never forget the sacrifices made stories or pictures you would like to share by our soldiers. She has a 24-year-old son, with us, please email Robin Cazavilan at Michael, who has been in Iraq since the [email protected]. middle of June 2004. He will be serving there for a total of 18 months. “When he first left, I really thought I was going to lose it. But then,” Donna Boone Campus says. “He called and it was comforting to photo by Robin Cazavilan hear his voice, almost as if he were just Donna Kelly, Boone Campus assistant holding a picture of her son Michael. across the street.” breaks record PTK registers 65 students for enrollment David Dudley DMACC-Boone Campus set new new fall Banner Staff semester records measured both in head count and in credit hours with 1,526 stu- Presidential candidates will address the dents enrolled this fall compared to 1,461 issues that are important to the voting students in the fall of 2003. public. Therefore, the demographic with This is a 4.5 percent increase. Credit the most voters will have their issues hours taken by students on the DMACC resolved first. Boone Campus totaled 15,158, which is “Only 33% of eligible voters age 18- 3.5 percent higher than the 14,644 credit 24 voted in the last presidential election hours taken by students last fall. while 70% of retired citizens voted in the Overall, fall semester credit head count last election,” said Nancy Woods a phys- enrollment is up 11.2 percent and credit ics instructor at DMACC. hour enrollment up 8.1 percent on the She is also the advisor of Phi Theta six DMACC Campuses. Both are new Kappa, the organization aiming to get DMACC records. more young voters to the polls. “As of DMACC has a record 15,256 students Sept. 21 we had 65 students registered,” are enrolled in credit courses at the six numbers estimated by Woods as her orga- DMACC campuses this semester, com- nization approaches their goal of 250 pared to 13,719 students in the fall of 2003. DMACC students registered to vote. photo by David Dudley Students are enrolled in a record Phi Theta Kappa students will continue Stacey Randeris helps a fellow student, Luke Ahrendsen, register to vote. to be in the Courter Center to provide 133,565 credit hours of classes this fall students with a place to register. One compared to 123,573 credit hours in the of Woods’ workstudy students, Stacey 21. Luke Ahrendsen, Panora, said that his better question than ‘why vote?’ would be fall of 2003. Randeris, Audubon is helping other stu- reason for voting this year was because he ‘why not vote?’” said Woods. DMACC’s enrollment figures are dents register. She said, “It’s important to hasn’t in the past. “I wanted to vote this Voter registration will continue in the the official figures reported to the Iowa get our wishes heard. One vote changed year,” Ahrendsen said. Courter Center and various other locations Department of Education on the14th day the drinking age.” PTK is hoping more students feel the until two weeks before Nov. 2, 2004. after classes begin to reflect accurate year- Another student who felt voting was same way. “The registration form is quick to-year comparisons. important stopped and registered on Sept. and easy. It doesn’t take any time at all. A INSIDE ISSUE Athletes Walk as One PBL elects officers Live shows at Bali Satay Why the high costs of textbooks? Campus News, Page 2 Campus News, Page 3 Feature, Page 4 Opinion, Page 6 Campus News, Page 2 Volume 4, Issue 2 September 29, 2004 Dozens of Boone athletes ‘Walk as One’

Brandon Kleinke places of worship, schools and govern- Banner Staff ment agencies all hiked through the park, benefiting local youth and community leadership programs. DMACC students and faculty appeared DMACC was not the only school to have the overall largest turnout Sunday involved in the event, but did appear to at Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines. have the largest turnout. Hundreds of people gathered to raise “I know Grandview and Drake were support for the National Conference for there,” said Davenport. “DMACC had Community and Justice (NCCJ) by par- great participation. We were probably the ticipating in the Walk as One-athon. largest group there, which is good consid- According to the NCCJ, the Walk as ering the cause.” One is their largest and fastest-grow- All DMACC students, faculty, and ing national fund raiser and brings par- staff who attended the event received ticipants together in the fight against bias, a t-shirt and lunch. Most of the Boone bigotry and racism. Campus participants were from the men’s “We want to do this,” said Boone and women’s basketball teams and the Campus Educational Advisor Rita volley-ball team. Davenport. “We don’t want to have peo- According to the NCCJ, $50 pledges ple running around that don’t understand provided funds for the Understanding the about diversity and differences,” she said. photo by Megan Shadle Human Family reading and essay pro- Pledge-raising teams and individuals Jessica Peel Reads from a script of the November production by the Boone Campus gram. Another local program helped was from different parts of the community, drama department : “Perfect Wedding.” Peel will be playing the mother of the bride the From Dreams to Action. Pulitzer Prize winner compares U.S. , Brazilian race relations “Brazil and the United States: Different, Although alike in several ways, Degler the Civil War. But Surprisingly Alike,” emphasized that the fundamental dif- Degler concluded that in both coun- The professor emeritus of American ferences between Brazil and the United tries, race relations continue to be a fun- history at Stanford University told of States derive from their contrasting views damental aspect of social structure, but the differences and similarities in several of race relations. in Brazil, society’s view of race relations issues, race relations in particular, between Degler said there are only two catego- incorporates one major difference: the Brazil and the United States as part of ries of racial classes: black or white, put wide variety of recognized colors, instead DMACC’s Brazil Year Celebration. into practice in the United States. Even of viewing people as either “all black,” Dr. Degler joked, after a lengthy one “drop of African blood will make or “all white,” as is done in the United introduction listed his extensive academic a person a negro,” he said, referring to States. accomplishments: “I’m always glad to Unites States’ race relations. Degler said, “For both Brazil and the hear that because I’ll never hear my own In Brazilian society, there is a definite English colonies in America, the true obituary.” hierarchal class system in place, struc- beginning of race relations was the con- Dr. Degler pointed out similarities tured on the colors of its members, instead vergence of a new, mixed population.” between Brazil and the United States, of their bloodline. The amount of black The lecture was “very informative,” including their geography, early settle- heritage in one’s ancestry defines what and “relevant to issues in today’s society,” ment, culture, economy, social classes, class an individual belongs in; mulattos according to several students and mem- Dr. Carl Degler and sociological issues such as race and and their children are considered higher bers of faculty leaving the lecture. James Bregenzer sex. class than those with no white lineage at Degler, born in 1921, is best known for JNAD 121 Student Degler evaluated race relations in both all. “Brazilians’ prejudice is about color, his work on the issues of race and sex in countries by noting that discrimination is rather than about race,” explained Degler. American life. In 1972, he won a Pulitzer Approximately 200 Boone Campus based on both color and class; people with There are other considerable differenc- Prize for his book, “Neither Black nor students and staff turned out Wednesday darker skin have been subject to discrimi- es between Brazil and the United States in White: Slavery and Race Relations in to hear one of the nation’s esteemed nation in both countries since settlement, regards to race relations. Brazil has never Brazil and the United States.” historians and author, Pulitzer Prize-win- and continues to be a fundamental prob- had an incidence of race riots, as the U.S. The professor is regularly sought after ner Dr. Carl Degler deliver his lecture, lem within both societies. has. Also, the United States was home to to speak to students and organizations in regards to the several subjects he is Banner Staff expert to. He holds even degrees, has September 29, 2004 taught at seven colleges including Oxford Volume 4, Issue 2 Boone Campus Banner is a student newspaper, published bi-weekly at Des Moines Area Community College, and Stanford Universities, seven scholarly 1125 Hancock Dr., Boone, Iowa 50036 (515)433-5092. Boone Banner is distributed free to all DMACC students, awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, mem- Editor In Chief ber of editorial and executive boards of Josh Hutt [email protected] staff and alumni. Subscriptions can be purchased at the annual rate of $10 to the general public. The editorial several academic journals, and has served News Editors office of Boone Banner is located in Room 219. David Dudley [email protected] Editorial policy numerous academic fellowships. Jackie Duden [email protected] Boone Banner welcomes letters in an attempt to provide a forum for the many diverse views of the campus. Lunches with students following lec- The views expressed in Boone Banner are not necessarily the views or endorsements of Des Moines Area Feature Editor ture Community College or the Boone Banner editorial board. Letters should be no longer than 250 words, Robin Cazavilan [email protected] signed and brought to the editorial offices of Boone Banner or can be e-mailed to [email protected] or At a luncheon directly following Opinion Editor mailed in care of the college. Boone Banner reserves the right to edit as necessary for libelous content, his lecture, Degler met with several of Ashley Crouthamel [email protected] profanity, copy-fitting, grammatical and spelling errors or clarity. DMACC’s administrative faculty, includ- Sports Editor Advisor ing Vivian Brandmeyer, DMACC’s Boone Brandon Kleinke [email protected] Jan LaVille Campus Provost, and Robert Denson, Copy Editor Member of Boone Campus Provost DMACC’s President, as well as several Jason Moore [email protected] ICMA & Vivian Brandmeyer Reporter ICCMA DMACC students and members of the Printer: Wilcox Printing and Publishing Inc. Megan Shadle [email protected] faculty. Continued on Page 3 Campus News, Page 3 Volume 4, Issue 2, September 29, 2004 Does having a job affect student GPA Ashley Crouthamel works roughly 20 hours a week at her part employed at McDonald’s, and works week will eventually affect the GPA of Banner Staff time job at Fareway in Boone. “It’s pretty roughly 10-15 hours each week. “I have students who are employed. easy to balance school and work, except enough time to study because I don’t work Steffensmeier, Boone, is also employed Working to pay rent, student loans, when I get off at 11 at night,” Ehmen that much and I have flexible hours,” at Fareway and works between 20-25 and bills are common links among col- said. When asked if she’d want to change he explained. “But I usually wait to do hours weekly. She feels that balancing lege students. If you walk into Wal-Mart, her hours, she replied she likes what she homework until late anyway, I’m such a school and work is easy because she Fareway, or stores in the mall, you’re works now. procrastinator.” works most of her hours on Saturdays. “I guaranteed familiar faces also seen right Johna Olson, Boone, had a different Even with working part or full-time wish I could get a few more hours, around here in the halls of DMACC. opinion. Olson works full-time hours jobs, studying comes easy for some. 30 would be good,” she said. Although school is something that but splits it between two jobs. She’s “I use my downtime at work to do “So far, my GPA hasn’t been affect- should come first, most full-time college employed at the Elks Lodge and Heartland some homework and study,” Olson said. ed, but eventually it probably will be,” students can’t avoid having at least a part- Health Center. She said, “Sometimes I “I have three or four hours between Steffensmeier added. time job. Does working too much effect don’t have enough time to study, espe- classes to study between school and going In the Orientation to College class, student’s study time and eventually their cially if I work both jobs in one day.” to work,” Andrew Woollums, Madrid, students are taught that for every hour GPA? Not all students work 20-40 hours said. He’s employed at Hot Topic at you spend in class, you should have two Jennifer Ehmen, Jefferson, said she a week. Nathan Edwards, Boone, is Jordan Creek Mall and works about 25 hours of studying time outside of class. hours a week, which he works mostly a For example, someone, like Ehmen, who night. is taking 13 credit hours, should spend Ehmen, Edwards, and Jill Steffensmeier 26 hours a week studying. Does it really all agree that working too many hours a happen? PBL elects officers DMACC- Phi Beta Lamda elected the is glad to add something to his to-do list. following offices at the first PBL meeting Jennifer Kruse, elected SAC repre- this fall on Tuesday, Sept. 7. s e n t a t i v e , Megan Runge, elected President, is majoring majoring in administrative assistant, said, in business “PBL is the best. Being president is going administra- to be the best opportunity for me.” tion. Trudy Seidel elected vice-president, is PBL is the also majoring in administrative assistant. student-run Sandy Anderson elected secretary, business orga- majoring in administrative assistant, said, nization on “In the spring I was reluctant to be the campus. Megan Runge secretary, but tried it anyway. I found it to A n y PBL President be such fun that I’m doing it again!” DMACC stu- Lori Johnson, elected treasurer, is dent who would like to join, may contact majoring in Administrative Assistant Linda Plueger, PBL adviser in Room 201, Kathleen Crouse elected at [email protected] or at extension Parliamentarian, and majoring in 5080, as well as any PBL member. Administrative Assistant said, “We have a The next PBL meeting is Tuesday, lot of fun projects.” September 21, 12:20 – 1:15 p.m. in the Bennett Stone elected historian, is Courter Center. Join them if you want to majoring in finance/international business find out more, and bring your own lunch. Dr. Degler lecture from Page 1

Over a bowl of beef-veg- Brazil three times, and is pas- etable soup, a small garden sionate about world-travel and salad, Dr. Degler responded to experiencing the cultures of several questions.Degler cur- foreign countries. “I’ve taken rently lives in faculty hous- each of my wives to Brazil,” ing on the Stanford University said Degler, smiling, recently campus, where the majority married. of his Pulitzer Prize-winning “Be alert with the world book was written. His inspira- around you,” said Degler, tion for this book came after before whisked away to give examining a number of his the last of his four lectures, colleague’s books brought “Be doing what you can do back from a trip to Brazil, on here, but know that there is a Brazilian geography. bigger world out there.” Degler feels very strongly This was the third of four about interpreting our past, as lectures given on the DMACC well as the past of other coun- Ankeny, Boone, Carroll and tries, to both be better prepared Urban Campuses in a two-day for, and make better choices visit to the Midwest. in the future. He has visited

Brazil Year T-shirts, Sweatshirts & Posters are avail- able. Contact Jan LaVille RM212 if interested. Feature, Page 4 Volume 4, Issue 2 September 29, 2004 The Price WAS Right Andrea Eichmann’s mom, dad, fiance and grandmother were all present. There were free donuts as promised and a small crowd of people. The television was set on the right channel and it was 10 a.m. Friends, family and curious onlookers had eagerly gathered to proudly watch our fellow DMACC peer kiss Bob Barker. However, on Tuesday morning, President George Bush’s speech took prece- dence over watching Andrea “come on down.”

“You want a quote?” Andrea said in jest. “I’m going to vote for Kerry now!” The viewers, who stuck around, though, were able to catch the last half hour of the show, includ- ing her winning the new kitchen set and most entertaining, her tearful reaction to her unexpected good luck. Story and Pictures by Robin Cazavilan Showtime at Bali Satay in Ames David Dudley to perform they need to contact me and et Banner Staff a demo in pretty early.” Three bands performed Thursday Sept. Boone campus students have a stage 16. Aaron Alcott, the lead singer on one of to have their voices heard. The Bali Satay the bands, known as the numeral “1100,” House, located in Ames, Iowa, gives local stopped to talk about his experience per- amateur musicians a stage to perform. Not forming at the Bali Satay. “They always only will performers enjoy this venue but treat us really well.” “Sometimes they those who enjoy local underground acts give us appetizers and drinks and they will as well. have their own soundboard.” While Bali Satay is a restaurant by day, Christopher Hyde, also known as DJ it transforms into a theater with a differ- Zero, sponsored and headlined a show ent musical focus each night. Tuesday is on Saturday, Sept. 25. The show called Reggae, Wednesday is open mic, Thursday Dziner Muzik is “a monthly event dedi- alternates between Blues and local bands, cated to future music, club culture, and and Friday and Saturday remains open to the icarus experienced through dance,” anything from local bands, live DJs, or said Hyde. dance parties. A wide variety of musical “We try to create an atmosphere where taste is represented. the music just lets you sit back, close your In order to perform you must contact eyes, forget your name, forget the world, the booking agent, Jeff Hart. He can be and forget the people.” contacted by phone: (641)-777-4921 or Bali Satay has open arms to many email: [email protected]. “We types of musical expression. If you are try to provide a venue for local people to interested in performing or experiencing BAND “1100” above. Johnny, Matt, Erin, Aaron, and Joe stand outside Bali Satay. perform,” said Hart. “I’m almost booked the performances contact Jeff Hart. Chris Hyde, below, known as DJ Zero, spins records at Bali Satay. until early November, so if anyone wants Photos by David Dudley

Open 11-10 Sunday-Saturday 1304 Story Street Boone, IA 50036 432-6645 Featuare, Page 5 Volume 4, Issue 2, September 29, 2004 Barenaked for the Holidays Jason Moore Banner Staff

Just in time for… Halloween? Although it’ll only be October 5th, those five quirky guys from Canada, the Barenaked Ladies, are releasing their ninth major album enti- tled Barenaked for the Holidays. Mixing Christmas, Hanukkah, and general holi- day fun, the Barenaked Ladies never cease to amaze in this collection of 20 holiday favorites. Ranging from Christmas classics such as Jingle Bells, O Holy Night, and Sleigh Ride, they also include Hanukkah clas- sics such as I Have A Little Dreidel and Hanukkah O Hanukkah. Also on the album, Barenaked Ladies hook up with fellow Canadian artists such as Sarah McLachlan on the song God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman and Michael Bublé who’s featured in the song Elf’s Lament. So with a wide range of music styles, BNL puts energy back into the holidays with this very original holiday album. It’s available through www.amazon.com for $13.99 and through www.walmart.com for $14.88 as well as numerous other CD stores.

Campus Visits Representives from the following colleges and universities will be in the L.W. Courter Center to help students planning to transfer:

Friday, October 1 Grandview College Thursday, October 14 Iowa State University Tuesday, October 19 University of Northern Iowa Thursday, November 4 University of Iowa

Work Study Students Wanted

The Banner is looking for dedicated students to work for $7.50 per hour if qualified for the work study program.

If interested e-mail Jan LaVille at [email protected] Opinion, Page 6

Volume 4, Issue 2, September 29, 2004 Solution to expensive textbooks Why are text books so expensive? you’ll be lucky to make half your money plete for a grade until a fine is paid. Behind the Text books guide us through our higher back. That’s if anybody reads the bulletin You would see better conditioned books education. They help us study and follow boards. and students will have a few more bucks with the instructor. But to pay $102.75 Even if you baby your book you would in their pocket. They wouldn’t have to Desk for a used Chemistry book you use for a still get the same price for it as you would work extra hours to cover fees or replace few months is a little harsh. If you take if it had been beaten around. their savings accounts. Don’t be shy Principals of Biology you can get your You can get used books. American If the cost isn’t the reason for changing book for a low price of $126 but when History 1976-present cost me $56 used. to this method, it should be the wasted Make new friends you include the extra $90.75 for the lab The corners were bent and the cover was space on the book shelves at the homes manual, you have just spent $216.75 for creased, and all we did with it is look at of students. You can’t sell text books at Ashley Crouthamel one class. If you get a $96 math book, a the pictures as the instructor lectured. garage sells, and Goodwill doesn’t accept Banner Staff $62.75 Composition II book and a $16.75 Text books should be handed out in them. You can burn the books at the end of AP stylebook, you have spent $392.25 on class. A small fee would be attached to the semester, but that would be depressing Sitting in class, or even looking text books alone. the class for renting the book. The books to see a $114 Biology text book go up in into rooms as I pass, I’ve noticed They aren’t books you passed down would the students’ responsibility. They lames, no matter how much you hate the empty chairs between students. It from generation to generation. You have would return the books at the end of the subject. seems that because this isn’t high these books for a semester; you may semester after their final. If the book is Ultimately renting text books would be school anymore and we don’t know look at them briefly, depending on your damaged, they would receive an incom- the best method for college students. everyone in our classes, people seem study habits. After the semester is over to be afraid to acknowledge those you might be lucky to sell the book back The opinions expressed in the Banner staff editorial are supported they don’t know. Why? for pennies on the dollar. You could sell by staff. It is not necessarily expressed by those of the college or the Is it because we’re all shy or it to another student for next semester if student body. afraid to talk to new people? Most the class still uses the same book. But, likely they don’t know anyone else in that class either. So why not Parents’ Corner start up a conversation? Ask what Don’t THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING classes they are taking, how classes are going for them, or even where they’re from. I admit I did it to, up until recently I was one of the waste Jennifer Corbin who is in charge. quieter ones. Contributing People also say “Its just one vote, Then, the other day, a girl in my Columnist what difference is one vote going to psychology class came in, sat down time make.” One vote can make a big differ- in her seat next to mine just like I am sure most of you noticed all the ence. As shown on a flyer down in the every other day and started ask- Josh Hutt students running around asking anyone student Courter Center, it was one vote ing how my day was and how my Banner Staff and everyone if they were registered to that made the difference and got Texas classes were going. It was then I vote. I think this was a wonderful thing! voted into the union. realized I needed to start talking to We seem to take advantage of it but It is very important to vote. Voting is This year when I vote, I am going new students and try to make new we’re all slaves to it. We try to take, lose, our right, and all of us should practice this to do something a lot different. I am friends. waste, burn, and even kill it. No matter right. Some people say “It is just as much taking my kids with me to the poll, to That’s what I did—I started talk- what we do, it is always around. Nobody my right not to vote.” In some countries show them what it is like when you go ing to a few guys who sit near me ever thinks of time as a metaphor to life. where citizens have the right to vote, if to vote. I am hoping at a young age to in composition, and the people sur- Eventually, you’ll run out of both. they don’t practice this right they get get my kids interested in our govern- rounding me in Spanish. It works! We try to make deadlines, due dates fined. A fellow classmate from Korea said ment and see democracy in its best Just a little small talk at first is and write schedules based on clocks and that in Korea they make it a holiday so that form. Have your voices heard too. On something, and who knows? Maybe calendars. These decisions make our lives everyone can get the opportunity to vote. I November 2, 2004, go to your voting by next weekend you’ll have plans and help us stay on track. The only time have always felt that if you don’t vote you location and if you have kids, take them to hang out with that girl that sits “time” stops is when you’re dead. don’t have the RIGHT to complain about and show them what it is all about. behind you in accounting or the guy Ultimately we all have an hour glass in sitting near you in chemistry. In our bodies that tells us how long we have time, you may even make friends left. Some glasses are big, some are small, Letter to the Editor with their friends too. but what you get out the sand is entirely You’re friends aren’t always going up to you. I can remember very few things about they talk aloud too! It is obvious that all to be around, but that doesn’t mean The problem is people pay attention the library at my high school, mostly across the board students and faculty need you have to leave them behind—just to clocks with hands and digital numbers because I was never in it, but there are two to be more respectful of others and keep it make some new ones. So next time without paying attention to their own distinct things that I can remember very to a whisper in the library? you walk into human biology or clocks. You try to make a deadline for clearly. One being the really hot librarian If the need arises that a person needs to your computer class, look around, tomorrow and next thing you know, a year who supposedly had a home made adult study in a group, allow me to recommend sit next to someone you don’t know, goes by. Finally you sit back and realize movie floating around the student body, a fabulous facility known as the Courter and just start talking. you’ve just seen four years go by. Have and the other being told to be quiet all the Center. It is there at your disposal and you ever stopped what you’re doing and time. While I would love to discuss such nobody cares how loud you are. I have realized how lucky you are? Or do you teenage fodder as a naughty librarian skin spoken with others that share my senti- have enough time to think? flick, my quest for today is to find out, ment and it would be a great benefit to all We Need Your No matter the situation you’re in, “What ever happened to whispering in the DMACC Boone students if the whisper whether you are in financial trouble, library?” rule was observed. Support! working odd hours at your jobs, trying to On many occasions both last year Thank you to all who are already quiet, make a deadline, or stressed out of your and this year I’ve attempted to study in and to those who soon will be. If my Anything on your mind? mind, you are a very lucky person at this the library with minimal success. From request is not good enough reason for you Comments about the paper? moment. groups of students talking loudly about to whisper, just remember what a librar- It can all end in an hour, tomorrow, anything but schoolwork, to people talk- ian might be capable of doing. Write a Letter to the Editor next year or 80 years from now. We really ing on their cell phones on the way from don’t know. the computer lab to the hallway, I have Nick Schieffer Send letters to A great man name Ferris Bueller said it struggled to find the proverbial silence I Boone Campus Student best, “Life moves pretty fast; if you don’t yearn for. I don’t mind asking someone to [email protected] OR stop and look around once a while you bring it down a notch, but isn’t that the job [email protected] could miss it.” of the librarians? Oh wait, on occasion Sports, Page 7 Volume 4, Issue 2, September 29, 2004 Disappointment in the den David Dudley straight points capped with an ace by Banner Staff Pegram. The Eagles then dropped a dink in to get to game point. Five games of suspense. Saal then stepped up and saved two DMACC and Kirkwood squared off game points with blistering kills. Amanda Monday, Sept. 27 in Boone. The teams are Meyer,Tripoli, who had been setting well bitter rivals and also conference foes. The all game, made a huge play at the net as Bears fought hard against a good team but she came up with a solo block to save fell short. another game point. With the Eagles lead- Game one, of the best of five, saw ing 32-33, Saal sent the crowd into a DMACC get off to a slow start. However, frenzy with another game point-saving the Bears found composure with four kill. However, the large crowd was then straight points. The Eagles responded with stunned as the referees ruled a back row a run of their own, forcing the Bears attack. This reversed the point and gave into a timeout. After the timeout Danielle the game to the Eagles. Pegram,Des Moines, came up big with a Game five started much like four kill and an ace that got the Bears on pace. with both teams playing tight and trad- The action went ing points. The Bears back and forth then made a critical return until the Eagles “I’m disappointed that we error and gave the Eagles pulled away 27- didn’t finish strong and just momentum. Saal came up 28. Bailey Saal gave them the match.” with another thunderous then stepped up kill in an attempt to stop and took over as the Eagles momentum. she scored three However, it didn’t work straight points that gave the Bears a vic- as the Eagles continued to pass well and tory in the first game. communicate on their way to a thrilling Game two saw the Bears come out victory after being down two games to fast and strong with Kirkwood having to none. answer back. Saal came up big with three DeAnn Woodin, second year coach straight aces giving the Bears momentum of the Eagles, was pleased with the vic- they never lost as they coasted to a lop- tory. “We stepped up when we needed sided victory. The Bears were then one to. We have to continue to fight for every game away from a match victory. point and gain confidence,” Woodin said. “Games one and two we did alright, Molly Hankins, setter and co-captain, set but three through five we didn’t talk much the tone for the Eagles. “It all starts with and let balls drop. We came in excited but our passing. We have to learn how to stay we were a little nervous. I don’t know focused on every point,” said Hankins. when we play them [Kirkwood] again, but “Overall we fought hard and I just tried we want revenge,” said Pegram. to come in and do my best,” said Jodi Game three saw the Eagles come out Schulte who also had a standout perfor- strong as their backs were against the mance for the Eagles. wall. Good solid setting and leadership by Second year DMACC coach Lisa photos by Brandon Kleinke Molly Hankins, sophomore from Moline, Mathes wasn’t pleased with the outcome. HEARTBREAKER - Danielle Pegram looked on in disappointment as the Bears IL, settled the Eagles down. The Eagles “I’m disappointed that we didn’t pass couldn’t hold on against the Kirkwood Eagles. played smart while the Bears were riddled and serve well,” she said. “We need to with mistakes and miscommunication. start using our middles more and clos- This time the Eagles were on the better ing blocks. I’m disappointed that we Hands up - half of a one-sided victory. didn’t finish strong and just gave them the Bailey Saal #4 In game four both teams came out match,”said Mathes. puts her hands focused and sharp. The Eagles then gained Bailey Saal added, “The first and sec- up after a call by an advantage and pulled away. The Bears ond games we had a good effort and good the lead official. started a run to get back into the game chemistry, but three through five we had The match went only to see the Eagles, sparked by excel- lulls at bad times and had bad communica- to five games; lent hitting by Jodi Schulte, Waukon, tion. We need to learn to not give up and the Bears took answer right back and stretch their lead. keep pushing.” the first two but After an Eagles timeout with them lead- Their next game is against Clinton lost the last three ing 25-28, the Bears came up with three on Wednesday Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. here at to the Eagles. DMACC. Both coach Mathes and Pegram Game Scores: promise the team will be ready to win. 30-28, 30-21, The DMACC Bears fell to a record of 15- 19-30, 32-34, 8 overall and 5-1 in the conference. The 9-15. Kirkwood Eagles improved to a record of

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The Other Side of the Courter by Robin Cazavilan What is more important than sleep?

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z z z Z Z z z Z z z z z z z z z z z zz z z Sleep on it z z z z z z z Z Robin Cazavilian ule. According to the University of Banner Staff Colorado’s health website, “New Site Sleeping Around,” http://www.colorado. What is the first thought that goes edu/studentgroups/wellness/NewSite/ through your head when you get up in the SleepingAround.html, many experts morning? believe that being exhausted is as danger- If it isn’t, “I feel ready to take on the ous as being drunk… therefore; driving day!” you need to read this article… and exhausted (which many of us do) is as if that IS the first thing that goes through dangerous as drunk driving. As many as your head, you are probably getting as 1500 deaths are caused each year by driv- much sleep as DMACC student Shawn ers falling asleep at the wheel. According Ward. “I get about eight hours of sleep to the National Center on Sleep Research, every night. When I wake up in the morn- college students who don’t get eight or ing, I feel good.” nine hours of sleep each night build up That’s not the case for DMACC stu- a sleep deficit until necessary sleep is dent Jessica Daugherty who says, “I get obtained. six or less hours each night and I feel fine If that’s not enough to convince you in the morning… it is in the afternoon that that sleep is more important than “The I feel like crap.” Late Late Show,” the amount of sleep Andrea Hicks gets an average of five you get can also effect weight gain, mood or six hours of sleep each night and wakes swings and concentration. Looking better, up feeling very tired and usually very feeling better and doing better at school stressed. may all be within an arm stretch, about the It is unbelievably important to have distance it takes to reach your remote, shut an adequate and consistent sleep sched- New China Restaurant . Lunches . Dinners . Carry Outs 515-432-8089 716 Story, Boone, IA 50036 photo By Robin Cazavilan Manager: Kent Mui Randell Chamberlin rests before class Students Save 50% at Your ad here Just $20 per month! Advertise your business here to reach over 1,300 students, Goodwill over 100 faculty and staff, and many other readers. Bring this coupon & your DMACC library card to the Boone store at 712 Story Street Call 515-433-5091 today Offer expires Tuesday, October 12, 2004 See your ad in the next issue