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Miller Library Speaker Work together to help Haiti Dr. Cheryl Ragar Ki m b e r l i Ro q u e m o r e minster, Colo., is acting of K-State will be Spectator Staff as the supervisor for the presenting “Finding health kit drive while Jil- the Home Place: McPherson College is lian Overstake, sr., Fort Reflections on Place lending a helping hand to Scott, is overseeing the and Meaning” in the victims of the Haiti di- fundraiser for clean water. ’s saster. “I wanted to work on book “Dreams of Tom Hurst, director of the relief project because My Father” in Miller campus ministry, is team- there was a strong need Library this Sunday. ing up with students to and a way that we could The presentation will provide hygiene kits and easily help,” James said. start at 2 p.m. and clean water to the people “The kits are a simple way will last 30 to 45 of Haiti. to have a strong impact.” minutes. Students Hurst stepped in as point It costs $10 to build a interested in joining person in response to an complete hygiene kit that the book disussion interterm Latin American includes a hand towel, about “Dreams of My history class that was ex- a washcloth, one wide- Father” this semster pressing the desire to help tooth comb, one nail clip- are invited in to sign the Haiti people in some per, one bar of soap, one up for a free copy of way. toothbrush, and six stan- the book. “We should do some- dard size adhesive ban- thing, and we can,” Hurst dages. For the water drive said. “If we can get some it is estimated that a dona- Weight Loss clinic kits and save some money, tion of only $100 will sup- Photo By Ben Denton to be offered we’ve done something.” ply 15,000 Haitians with One hygiene kit inludes a hand towel, a washcloth, one wide-tooth comb, one nail clip- Hurst arranged for clean drinking water. It is per, one bar of soap, one toothbrush and six standard size adhesive bandages. Kelli Johnson will Church World Service to the goal to raise more than be conducting a act as the middleman to $100. who need them.” tain hygiene kits. The col- to donate money or items weight loss group on make sure the people who “To buy a comb or tooth- To generate more inter- lege is also working with to either hygiene kits or the Wed. nights starting need donations receive the brush, anybody can do est in the relief project, the Church of the Breth- Haiti water project may March 3. The group gifts. this,” Hurst said. “These the college will be hosting ren to help Haiti. phone or e-mail James, will provide students Emily James, fr., West- things will go to people a dorm competition to ob- Anyone who would like Overstake or Hurst. with information on where and how to work out, how to eat Political rights activist Constitution healthy and a sup- port group to keep them on track. gets ‘cleaned’ up Free H1N1 shots Speaks at convocation Student services SGA makes improvements to will be providing free Re b e c c a Gr o s b a c h to transporting them and H1N1 shots and Spectator Staff hiding them from border constitutional amendment $20 flu shots Tues- patrol. day, March 2, in the Reverend John Fife, Tom Hurst, Director of Sh a n n o n Wi l l i a m s apartment representative Hoffman Student human rights activist, has Campus Ministry, invited News Editor to the board. Union. Flu shots can been on campus since Fife onto campus. The “We can’t change any- be charged to your Tuesday, speaking in two worked together in SGA has been doing thing without the student account. classrooms throughout Canton, Ohio, in 1967. research and is making body’s approval,” said the week and presenting “I’m hoping that students plans to improve the con- Savannah Sievers, SGA at convocation today. will learn that all of us, stitution by making a few vice president, soph., St. SAB to host At convocation, Fife, in some way, can put our additions and changes in John, Kan. bowling a retired Presbyterian faith into action,” Hurst the next couple months. After SGA decides what minister, will be present- said. “It will be a long drawn they would like to change SAB will be hosting ing “Crossing the Line: John Fife Students have had nu- out process, and more in the constitution, the bowling this Sunday Faith, Ethics and Cross- merous opportunities to will develop over the next student body will have from 6:30 to 8:30 ing the Border,” talking United States law. listen and to learn from couple of months,” said to vote on it for it to be p.m. at Starlite Lanes about his work helping In 1986, Fife and seven Reverend Fife through- Lane Allison, SGA presi- changed. on Kansas Ave. in refugees from Central other activists were con- out the week. He spoke dent, soph., Greensburg, Sievers said the SGA McPherson. The America. victed of alien-smuggling in various classes, led Kan. board believes the current bowling is free and In the 1980s, Fife co- charges and served five chapel on Wednesday SGA is looking to constitution is not very pizza will be provided. founded the Sanctuary years probation. and has had several meals change how the voting specific in some parts and Movement, focusing on With the help of Fife, with students. is done for the incoming they would like to change helping refugees from the organization No “To me, John Fife is SGA board; to increase it to clear up any confu- Business office Guatemala and El Salva- More Deaths was found- exactly the type of mo- salaries for SGA, SAB sion. requires forms dor come to the United ed in 2004. Their primary tivational, challenging and the Spectator; mak- “We looked at a lot of States to find sanctuary. goal is to end immigrant and controversial figure ing elections for the SGA other college’s constitu- to be filed With the help of over 500 deaths along the US- of faith that a higher edu- board earlier and to re- tions and they were a lot churches, the Sanctu- Mexico border. Volun- cation college like ours move office hours for the easier to follow,” Sievers The FAFSA for the ary Movement grew and teers give aid to people needs to introduce its stu- SGA president and vice said. 2010-11 school helped refugees across crossing the border, from dents to,” Hurst said. president. They would The board is planning year is due March 1. the border in defiance of giving a glass of water also like to add a Baer for this to be a very long Students who do not yet have their 2009 taxes filed can use “The Black Jew Dialogues” playss on 2008 taxes as an Campus event spotlights diversity: campus Sunday in Mingenback estimate. Students must also fill out the Au d r e y Se c k e r “We are one of the most “One of our challenges at the end of their show Through humor, “The census. Editor-in-Chief diverse small campuses in is bringing in a group for questions and discus- Black Jew Dialogues” is the Midwest,” LaMonte and also getting some sion.” a perceptive and exciting On a campus as diverse Rothrock, dean of students The two-person play look at the condition of SGA elections as McPherson, students said. “We’re all different, takes students on a ride race and cultural relations approaching have the opportunity to so how do we get along “We are one of the through three days spent in America. learn without entering a with each other, deal with most diverse small in a hotel room discussing “This is a way to edu- classroom. There are many each other?” campuses in the Mid- their own experiences, the cate everyone on campus Petitions for SGA opportunities to learn Through a combination west.” histories of their people and in the community,” can be picked up at about diverse cultures. of sketches, improvisa- and why there is a riff be- Rothrock said. “There is lunch in the cafeteria To teach students to cel- tions and multimedia, Lar- --LaMonte Rothrock tween their cultures. no reason we shouldn’t Textbooks bought and sold, new & used, online buybacks. Buy, sell, rent at from March 1 to 5. ebrate and embrace our ry Tish and Ron Jones will “It’s another one of those have 300 or more people cheapbooks.com They are due to the diversity, student services teach viewers about the events that’s pretty blunt,” in the audience.” SGA campus mail has invited “The Black history of prejudice and dialogue,” Rothrock said. Rothrock said. “It’s one of “The Black Jew Dia- (260) 399-6111, box by March 9 and Jew Dialogues” to present racism within the context “They are one of the hot- how to embrace and cel- logues” will be presenting espanol (212) 380-1763, elections for SGA will to the campus and com- of the American Black- test acts on college cam- ebrate the fact that we’re this Sunday at 3 p.m. in urdu/hindi/punjabi begin March 25. munity. Jew experience. puses and they leave time so diverse.” Mingenback. (713) 429-4981 see site for other support lines 2 The Spectator Viewpoints February 19, 2010

Le a d Ed i t o r i a l Not Necessarily Ordinary Simple donations to Haiti available The earthquake in Haiti left a third of the country in desperate need of help. The wa- ter is unsafe to drink, Haitians have lost their personal belong- ings and have no toi- letries to keep clean. Iss u e 1: What can a small cam- Serivce to pus like ours do to help Haiti Ou r Pos i t i o n : help? Opportunities There are two proj- available on ects currently in prog- campus ress on campus. Emily James, fr., Westminster, Colo., has started collecting hygiene items for kits that can be sent to Haiti. The kits cost about $10. Even if single items are purchased they can be used to fill incomplete kits. The list of hygiene products can be found on post- ers around campus and the donation boxes for the kits and hygiene products are lo- cated in dorms and other buildings. Xalapa, Mexíco: The Journey of a Lifetime Another service project is in association with HaitiWater.org. Jillian Overstake, sr., Columnist discusses her cross-cultural experiences from abroad Ft. Scott, and campus minister Tom Hurst have joined together and are seeking do- Studying abroad is full Fa r a n d Aw a y about 13 pesos to the US this business portion of nations for this organization that uses the of firsts, some met with dollar. This merchant sold the Mexican culture were collected money to rent a truck that brings eagerness: freedom away dresses and one woman without experience. fresh water to 15,000 Haitians. One hun- from home, new cultural did not like her prices. The way of life in Mex- rituals and celebrations Mira and I quickly real- ico is more leisurely than dred dollars is the amount for one truck. If and travel experiences; ized the merchant did not that of the United States everyone donated a few dollars we could and others met with appre- speak English and was and their systems of busi- reach this goal and possibly exceed it. hension: riding alone in a unaware of the rude and ness, art, music and edu- These are two simple and effortless ways taxi, eating a quesadilla hurtful comments by these cation are markedly dif- chapulines (grasshop- tourists, that the merchan- ferent. to help those in need. Contact Jillian Over- pers), (or rather, watching dise was “poorly made” My appreciation for the stake, Emily James or Tom Hurst for more your best friend eat it!) and “not even worth the culture has increased be- information on these service projects. and possessing minimal Canadian dollar.” Mira cause I am experiencing understanding of the lan- and I, disgusted, made no these cultural differences. guage spoken by the peo- Melisa Grandison attempt to hide our horror At the beginning of my Diversity event guar- ple with whom you live. as we stared at them. We journey in Mexico, the During my pre-depar- with people in the U.S., quickly dismissed the idea resident director cautioned ture preparation, I under- as do the questions people to help after discussing against comparing and anteed to open minds went countless questions ask me. My experiences, the possible outcomes. We contrasting the two cul- With this outrageous title, who wouldn’t from inquisitive and as- however, allow me to pro- did not want to help the tures; that doing so could tonished friends and fam- vide better answers ac- merchant understand the result in culture shock and want to attend? This Sunday, February 21 ily. “You’re going to be companied by much fewer comments. thereby negatively affect at 3 pm, McPherson College will host “The gone for five months? chuckles. Mira and I discussed our our opportunities to sub- Black Jew Dialogues,” an event discuss- Aren’t you nervous that I had a free weekend impressions. I suddenly merge ourselves within ing the lives of two American minorities you aren’t fluent in Span- during the first month of felt ashamed for being an- the culture. This thinking ish and will be living with my trip. Mira Coulter, ju- noyed with the merchants. made sense to me initially. that have a lot of shocking things in com- a Mexican family? How nior, Wakita, Okla., and They work here. I vaca- After a few weeks, how- mon. Larry Jay Tish will you get along without I bussed to Acapulco for tioned in their area. Why ever, I disagree with those and Ron Jones cre- an operating cell phone?” some sun and sightseeing. am I annoyed to be sold thoughts. Through my ated the show hoping Iss u e 2: My favorite questions We stayed in a beach side something? They weren’t experiences here, I can The Black Jew reflected curiosity about Copacabana hotel and hassling or berating me. identify differences and in to show similarities Dialogues what items are available in spent all day swimming in In the United States, I go doing so, I can appreciate between cultures that Ou r Pos i t i o n : Mexico. “Will you be able the ocean. Acapulco is a to car lots where I know them. This country is full seem to be on the to- Students to eat anything but tacos? beautiful area, but intend- there are salesmen, but I of exploration opportu- tal opposite end of the should attend Can you buy shampoo and ed to entertain tourists. go anyway. nities and I am learning; this event. soap? How will you wash Merchants lined the beach When I go to restaurants, learning about each cul- spectrum. Both black your laundry? Will you be with numerous and varied the waiters ask me to pur- tural component before and Jewish communi- able to use your computer goods for sale. chase more food or drink. judging it. ties have experienced some of the same or the telephone to talk to Before I left for Mexico, I do not expect them to So here’s to a semes- emotional turmoil through their years of me?” many mentioned the mar- stop, do I? ter of new experiences. It I chuckled, answered kets. “The markets are In an effort to under- promises to be an enlight- civil injustice. According to their website, these questions, and con- cheap but the merchants stand, I stopped the wom- ening ride. the show’s focus “is on the commonality tinued my preparations. are pushy.” I heard it re- an selling clothing, and Each issue I will be writ- that all Americans share including hatred, I knew this journey to peatedly, but this was my to the best of my Spanish ing about my experiences bigotry and bias.” Mexico would include second trip to Mexico so I speaking ability, began a in this new and exciting the good, the bad, and the felt prepared. conversation. The process culture. I hope this col- Come and learn about the path of diver- ugly, but I had waited six After countless offers of making linens, dresses umn inspires some stu- sity and what affects it has had over cen- years for this opportunity. for henna tattoos, ear- and scarves was taught dents to make the decision turies. The hellos that awaited me rings, dresses, and string to each generation of her to study abroad. Learning in Mexico made the good- bracelets I gave into the family and she had been from different cultures byes in Kansas easier. annoyance people had doing it for over 30 years. is one of the many learn- Now that I’m here and warned me about. Mira She walks this beach ev- ing opportunities a lot of experiencing the culture just ignored them. ery day and meets people students wish they could daily, I realized that the Later we heard a nearby from all over the world, have experienced in col- pre-departure questions tourist bargaining with a including Kansas. She also lege. Don’t make that mis- were deep-seeded in a merchant. These tourists smiled and said something take. Take an Interterm misunderstanding of the knew very little Spanish about seeing the beautiful trip if you can’t take off a Mexican culture for oth- but of course had a grasp beach every day. Through whole semester. It’s amaz- ers as well as for myself. on the exchange rate of this conversation, I real- ing what a week or two in My contact continues pesos to dollars, which is ized my feelings about another country.

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After the attempted Fi g u r e It Ou t “My greatest fear is that Christmas day attack, my combatant. Their case Christmas day terrorist lack of fidelity to the Con- many governments world- is based on the idea that he attack by Umar Farouk stitution will expose inno- wide began to implement committed a violation of an Abdulmutallab, the media cent people to the wrath of full body scanners at every act of war because he tried and government officials the government in ways terminal in international to kill American civilians. began to question Ameri- that the Founders could airports. Many questions Has anyone questioned the can practices on inter- have never intended.” arise as to whether these thousands of Iraqi civil- To contribute to Shout! rogating captured terror- Another idea being scanners are legal based ians that have died during It Out! put your shout ists. The debates focused thrown around by the on privacy issues, child our “Iraqi Freedom” op- in the submission box on whether individuals Obama administration is pornography issues and erations? Or the number in Hoffman Student deemed as terrorist or en- the idea of preventive de- whether the images are ac- of civilians dead after our Union. emy combatants should tention. Preventive deten- tually stored in a database. repeated drone attacks on be given their Miranda tion allows people to be The public was reassured Pakistan, a country with rights. One side of the de- indefinitely imprisoned for that all images were im- which we haven’t even I hate that my room- bate was saying that after Ryan Heller crimes that have yet to be mediately destroyed after declared war? mate wakes up for Abdulmutallab was read committed. Habeas corpus the operator viewed the General David Patraeus practice at 6:30 in his Miranda rights, he quit is a right stating that any image. Last week, this gave testimony in front of the morning. talking. This lost us valu- (MIAC) Strategic Report detainee has a right to seek detail was proven untrue Congress in April, 2008. able information on future titled The Modern Militia their writ of habeas corpus when a full body scan His charts revealed the attacks that jeopardize the Movement was printed giving them the opportu- image of a naked Indian death toll for Iraqi civil- Burnt chicken = safety of our country. The in February of 2009. It nity to be brought before film star began circulat- ians reached a monthly bad. other side of the debate states that so-called mili- the court to determine ing throughout London’s peak of over 3,600 in De- focuses on people arrested tia members could be ca- whether the government Heathrow Airport. cember, 2006. by the U.S. and their rights pable of domestic terror- has the right to continue Supporters of these safe- Now think: that is only I’m googoo for given based on the Consti- ism. Interestingly enough, detaining them. ty measures believe that one month of fighting and Gaga. tution. some of the criteria stated The Military Commis- the only way for our coun- we have been there since So after many heated de- by MIAC for being a po- sions Act of 2006 gave try to be safe is to give up March, 2003. bates, many right wing and tential domestic terrorist the President the power to our God-given liberties. In the end, we must de- Can you have too left wing individuals be- is supporting , identify anyone as an ene- Where is the line drawn cide as a country what much potassium? lieved that Abdulmutallab believing in the constitu- my combatant and to strip when we have given up is best for our national This is my third should have never been tion, being part of or dis- them of their writ of ha- enough liberties to win our safety. Either we give banana. Mirandized. So on this ba- playing Libertarian party beas corpus. It also gave freedom from terrorism? everyone their rights as sis, if terrorists are denied items and opposing illegal them the power to hold Will it come to the point a person arrested in the their rights, then what are immigration, just to name individuals indefinitely. where we have given up United States, or we re- I have a Facebook the criteria for whom to a few. Even after Section 7 of so much freedom only to strict Miranda rights from hangover. give rights? Should arrest- What does this have to the Military Commissions be controlled by our own everyone. I hope the latter ed peoples who look like do with the underwear Act was found to be un- government? The idea of never comes true and we terrorist be discriminated bomber? If this terrorist constitutional, limitations giving up liberty for secu- finally try people for the Support the Haiti against? What does a ter- was denied rights given to restrict U.S. citizens of rity is a fallacy. It can only crimes they have commit- relief effort and be a rorist look like? Should to all criminals, then the being labeled as enemy be considered a nation- ted. do-gooder. we judge them because government could deny a combatants still does not wide case of Stockholm In order for us to clean they think differently than citizen of our own country exist. So I go back to my syndrome where our own up our image around the us? Are there basic telltale their basic rights because point of how easy it is for government has become world, we need to ad- I have a funky side signs of a terrorist besides they may be part of a “mi- the government to label a the captor with which we here to what America was and no, it doesn’t the obvious attempted at- litia.” Former New Jersey part of our population as give our trust, only to be founded on and hold to stink. tacks? Superior Court Judge, possible domestic terror- left without freedom. the ideal that individuals The Missouri Infor- Andrew Napolitano was ists. Many people argue that are innocent until proven mation Analysis Center quoted last week saying, After the attempted Abdulmutallab is an ene- guilty. I love reading my BAE book.

One hundred dollars brings fresh water to 15,000 Quit sending me e- mail about intramu- On Tuesday, January 12, Ji l l i a n Sa y s . . . would call for help as the time and money are going washcloths, toothbrushes rals. I don’t want to a devastating earthquake Haitians have. They have to those in need, provid- and combs. Another I play, sorry. hit Haiti. An estimated called for help from the ing them with at least the have started with the help three million people were most powerful nations in basics of survival. Food, of campus minister Tom affected by the 7.0 magni- the world, and those na- medicines, clothing, shel- Hurst. We want to raise I love having my tude quake. That number tions have answered, call- ter – and most important- at least $100 to donate a bathroom cleaned. includes those dead, in- ing upon the citizens to ly, water. Without water, truck for a day that will Thank you Red jured, homeless, starving, do their part. Take care of those hurt and sick and bring clean fresh water to Team! sick and hurt. The United those in need, our govern- without homes could die 15,000 Haitians through a Nations estimates that ment says, using former within days. If the people program called HaitiWa- there were around ten mil- Presidents Bill Clinton of Haiti try to drink the ter.org. If we raise more Mom and Dad, lion people living in Haiti and George W. Bush in contaminated water in than that, we can donate could you please in 2008. A third of the television commercials to wells, they could contract the money for more days. fill out my taxes for country’s entire population spread the message that diseases that could kill or We’re still brainstorm- me for the rest of has had their lives forever Jillian Overstake donations are needed. The severely disable them ing solutions, but $100 is my life? Thank you, changed – imagine if that superstars of the world We can act like this has nothing compared to the your daughter. country were McPherson haven’t overlooked the cri- directly affected our lives, lives it will change. College’s campus. eighty three people would sis, either: from Beyonce too; act like the earth- If students would like to There are around be directly affected. Our to Justin Timberlake, who quake was felt here, 2044 donate, please contact Tom I had six cups of 550 students attending friends, perhaps family, performed at the Hope miles away. Two cam- Hurst. He’s in his office in coffee today. Is that McPherson right now. If a roommates or even people for Haiti Now: A Global paigns have been started the Student Union and is a lot? third of our student body we brush by every day Benefit for Earthquake to benefit the people of eager to talk to students were dead, injured, home- would be in trouble. With Relief telethon, celebrities Haiti. One, headed by about helping McPherson less, starving, sick or hurt, such a small community, are using their talent and freshman Emily James College make an impact Convocation will be those of us who were not we would be absolutely reaching into their pockets from Westminster, Colo., in Haiti. Part of our col- exciting on Friday! directly affected would emotionally annihilated. for the benefit of people involves gathering health lege’s mission is Service – undoubtedly never be the If it were our campus, they will never meet. kits that include various let’s expand it around the same. One hundred and what would we do? We All of these resources, hygiene-related items like world. Can we switch out the grape juice for On the Fly tomato juice? I saw sushi at a grocery store in the In your opinion, what percent of students donated something for Haitian relief efforts? deli/seafood depart- ment the other day. I wouldn’t trust it “Ten percent.” “Five percent. A lot “I think ten to if it was made in more could if there fifteen percent Kansas. Eddie Rodriguez were group motiva- have already. More Sr., Dallas, Texas tion behind them, I students could think.” donate but they just Canada is America’s haven’t.” hat. Ashley Zodrow Jr., Chapman Brent Mulford Jr., Topeka The bicycle wanted to go to the store but it didn’t because it was two tired.

There’s a moldy cup “Three percent.” “Ten percent.” “Five percent.” on my desk but I don’t want to clean Bill Kleines Brandon Maser David Ecker it. Soph., Akron, Ohio Jr., Great Bend Sr., Salina

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We are the amount of Kelsey Leiker has spent image environments. sor of theatre. don, Penn., plays the nar- very excited standardization the last ten months work- The twins grow up to Leiker will be starring rator. about being was very little. ing on her senior show. become best friends - only as Mrs. Johnstone, the “This show is com- back. You can see The long awaited musical to be separated again. birth mother of the twins. pletely different than any the artistry “Blood Brothers” is hitting The separation of differ- Other characters include show I've ever done here,” involved. the stage next weekend in ent classes is evident and Robby Tobias, sr., Conrad, Grosbach said. “It's a more Now, you Brown Auditorium. The makes the audience think Iowa, who plays Mickey, challenging role, and I'm have a lot of story is extremely popular about this usually ignored the twin Mrs. Johnstone having a lot of fun. I'm ex- Qdegrees from a What will you in London; however, it is problem. keeps, Joey Staskowski,fr., cited to perform it and see lot of different change in the roughly unknown in the The show is very timely Oriskany Falls, New York, how it turns out.” places. Tell me Qnext years United States. for viewers with the cur- plays Eddie, the twin giv- Show dates are Feb. 26 about that. about the panel “I loved this show when rent economic recession. en away. Micki Crook, and 27 at 7:30 p.m. Every- fabrication I first read it,” Kelsey “With issues of human fr.,Overbrook, plays Mrs. one is encouraged to go to I have a and welding Leiker, sr., Goodland, equality and rights pepper- Lyons, Eddie's adoptive the show, but it should be Bachelor’s classes? said. “The music is catchy ing the news, from taxes mother. Rebecca Gros- noted that strong language Adegree from and will have you singing to health care to marriage, bach, sr., Enders, Neb., and adult themes are in- the University I look forward it for weeks.” I think this show speaks to plays Linda, the best corporated. of the South. I to teaching actually went Athe advanced to law school, classes. I will Relationship advice: the good, the bad, and the ugly but after one give more and a half opportunities Ke l s e y Gr a y man said. “You should shown with affection or their degrees are psychol- years I decided to look at Spectator Staff know if your significant gifts,” Bowman said. ogy degrees with no noted the practice project cars other is more feminine or Another downfall to emphasis. of law didn’t and different Roses are red violets are masculine, and approach these columns and self While sales of Cosmo appeal to me. techniques. blue. Oh please, Cosmo, them through those terms.” -help books is that some continue, women on After that I I was very tell me what to do. Be- The gender spectrum that of the authors don’t have McPherson’s campus started working excited about cause he loves me, he love Bowman refers too is ex- any background or educa- seem to have the right in studio art. the breadth me not, help me know plained in a textbook by tion in communication or perspective on the advice of the general what to do so I don’t get Julia T. Woods. In Gen- gender studies. they read. course, but caught! dered Lives Woods ex- For example, John Gray, Of the women surveyed What has been metalwork just Thousands of women plains that masculinity and author of the best selling 62 percent said yes, they your favorite takes time to look to love advice sec- femininity can range from book Men Are from Mars, read Cosmo or something Qplace to live? learn. tions in magazines like person to person. Not all Women Are from Venus similar. But, only 28 per- Cosmopolitan to tell them men are masculine, and not has a Ph.D. in psychology cent believe the advice Wherever how to attract that perfect all women are feminine. and human sexuality. His works. Only 12 percent of my family is, How has man. They explain how to When you recognize books, though, are about the women actually imple- A really. You the campus be the “perfect girlfriend” these traits in your partner, the gender and relation- ment the advice into their can be happy Qchanged since or how to “read his mind,” you will be able to please ship communication dif- relationship. anywhere you last left? but are their advice col- them based on how they ferences between men and Next time while read- under the right umns worth your while? fall on the spectrum. women. ing a love advice article circumstances. I’m not sure it Becki Bowman, assis- “A more feminine man This is true also for many do as Kelli Pfau Johnson, Mac is a great has changed, tant professor of commu- would probably prefer to of the Ph.D.s referenced personal counselor, says. place to raise Aeveryone nication, says no. hear how much you care in magazines like Cosmo. “Sure, go ahead and read a family, the is still very “Those advice articles for them whereas a more They do not have back- them for fun. Just don’t try pace of living friendly. don’t take into account masculine man would grounds in relationship to use the advice in your here is very Before, I was gender spectrums,” Bow- probably prefer to be or gender studies; usually real relationships.” different not on the than that of meal plan. I’m Pennsylvania. very happy to be there now, I don’t think Tell me I’ve ever eaten about your so good. Survive the Rest of Winter Qrestoration 00 work in Maryland. How does it Ja c o b Ne l s o n ...... feel to be on Qthe other side is snow on the ground somewhere warm. There After of the desk— It’s the new semester, that it’s almost impos- there are many possi- are many warm spring graduating here instructor vs. and summer break seems sible to be outside for bilities, such as sledding, break destinations, such Ain 2007, I went student? likeHowHow a long way away. longer thant t a few min- building snowmen and as South Padre Island, to Vintage Winter can be very cold utes. Play games inside snowball fights. Without Cancun, Mexico, Cali- Restorations A lot of people and depressing, which such as card games or snow the options are a bit fornia, Florida and plen- Ltd. in Union have asked me can be especially true board games. If you are more limited. You can ty more. This is a great Bridge, A that. It’s not here in Kansas. How- not into that, play video do things like ice skat- way to take a week off Maryland. that strange, ever, there are ways to games, pool, ping pong ing, or maybe wash your from winter, and come We restored I’ve taught enjoy the winter, and or anything to pass the car if it’s a nice day. back with a fresh mind. British cars. before. I had make the rest of the se- time. Just keep in mind These are all great I did almost always hoped mester breeze by without that summer is on the ways to keep you occu- exclusively I could come a hitch. way. But the biggest piece pied during the rest of metal work. back, I just 3of advice I have for sur- the winter. Whether you It was a lot of didn’t think it viving the winter is to stay inside, venture out- fun, every car would be this Find things to do in- On some days it’s nice take a trip during spring side or take a trip, just had a new set soon. It has doors. Sometimes it can 2enough to go outside and break. There is nothing keep in mind that spring of issues to all worked 1be dumping so much do something, but what like a change of scenery, is just around the corner. resolve. out better than snow or ice or be so cold is there to do? If there especially if you travel expected. February 19, 2010 Campus Life The Spectator 5

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1. The Haghia Sophia Cathedral is located in Istanbul, Turkey, and was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years. 2. Students visited a Ground Zero Museum Workshop while in New York City, this calendar and phone were part of the exhibit. 3. Pamukkale is Turkey’s foremost mineral-bath spa, students had a chance to explore its pools and waters. 4. Nacole Dugger, jr., Crescent, Okla., and Katie Doffing, soph., Conway Sperings, exploring Pamukkale. 5. Students caught a glimpse of the Naked Cowboy in . 6. Herb and Jean Smith pose in front of the Cappadocia region, which includes a high plateau over 1000m in altitude that is pierced by volcanic peaks. Going places: interterm provides out-of-classroom experiences

key, staring in Istanbul. primitive time was truly foot and all women are in of Liberty, and Times much sadness in my life As h l e y Da m e r o n Students traveled along amazing.” the back. In everyday cul- Square which was locat- at one spot,” Dreier said. Spectator Staff the west coast, through Turkey was very differ- ture, crossing ones legs is ed just outside the hotel. “Ellis Island was very in- the southern half of the ent than the United States. viewed as inappropriate, “Ground Zero was re- teresting, but very sad as Over interterm a num- country and finished in Turkish diet consisted because it’s considered ally cool because we got well.” ber of lucky students were Kayseri. mainly of rice, fresh fish, pointing with a foot, and to touch stuff,” said Adri- Both trips were an in- given the opportunity to Along the way, stu- lamb and chicken. yawning is considered to ana Dreier, soph., Hess- triguing and a one of a travel to New York City, dents saw a number of Most of the people were be very rude. ton. “And in the Opera kind experience for all of New York, and Turkey. ancient ruins. The ruins Muslim and women fol- New York City was House, we were allowed the students that went. They gained perspective portrayed life as it was in lowed the full dress code everything Hollywood to go back stage and see Many people do not on culture, whether it be ancient times, giving the where only their eyes are makes it out to be. The everything.” get a chance to see an- in another country or just students insight to the an- shown. Others have be- students saw a number of All the students had a other culture firsthand, another state. cient Turkish culture. come more lenient and shows, includ- fun experience. Though and there are some who The trip to Turkey “The incredible archi- dress in casual, every ing “Chicago” and “The the memories they made never get to see the beau- started in Wichita, where tecture of all the ancient day clothes. Five times a Lion King,” along with were happy, there were ty of New York City. We planes took students to ruins was beyond mes- day prayer is recited over several others. They got parts of the trip that were are lucky that McPher- Chicago, London, and merizing,” said Lindsey loud speakers across the to tour the Metropolitan very eye opening. son College offers these finally their destination. Linnebur, fr., Wamego. city. Opera House, Ground “Ground Zero was once-in-a-lifetime oppor- They traveled by bus to “Their ability to construct During worship in the Zero, Central Park, El- very sad and very touch- tunities. seven cities across Tur- such wonders in such a mosque, everyone is bare- lis Island and the Statue ing, and I’ve never felt so

affair took a very sour made me flash back to wearing lace cat suits Hart, played by Ray- turn. Lucky for “Foxy her lip syncing days. with thongs, while the mond Bokhour, really Roxy Hart,” she meets She talked most of the men just looked ridicu- stole the show. He had with Mama Morton, the songs, and when she did lous with tights and fish- an outstanding voice, jail keeper, to help her sing, she never had any net button down shirts. and really made the au- get lawyer Billy Flynn. passion or a smile on her At some points of the dience feel bad for the take dance lessons and Although not all the face. show, lines and actions one and only “Mr. Cel- become the next Roxy girls, like Velma Kelly, Simpson-Wentz liked were blatantly scripted lophane.” He was a great Hart. I wasn’t the only welcome Roxy into the to make baby noises and just felt out of char- husband, and it was ob- one either; between jail. frequently through the acter. vious he felt something the show and the film, I won’t ruin the end- show, which made her Velma Kelly, played for Mrs. Hart. “Chicago” won six Tony ing, but this is a must- performance flop even by Deidre Goodwin, In reality, I’m glad I Awards, six Oscars, and see film, but unfortu- more. Luckily for New was awesome. She real- got to see “Chicago,” But a Grammy. Obviously, nately, not a must-see York, Simpson-Wentz ly nailed Ms. Kelly, and due to Ashlee Simpson- I’m not Roxy Hart danc- live show. was replaced with Des- unlike Simpson-Wentz, Wentz’s performance, Je n n i Bi r d s a l l ing on Broadway, and I can get over the fact tinys Child’s Michelle could actually carry watching tiny women Spectator Staff Ashlee Simpson- Wentz, that the original cast Williams as of Feb. 8. a tune. Goodwin also dance in next to nothing who played Hart, should member Jones was busy The rest of the cast was looked genuinely happy with guys who had noth- After falling deeply stick to being a mom. at “A Little Night Time on Simpson-Wentz’s en- throughout the show. As ing to hide, I probably in love with the film in Chicago’s a classic: Music,” and Zellweger ergy level throughout they were doing curtain could have passed on 2002, I couldn’t wait to filled with murder, sex, was probably in Los the show. They chatted call, Goodwin looked seeing this show. Well, at see “Chicago The Musi- jazz, and more sex. Chi- Angeles with Bradley on the side, and gener- at Simpson-Wentz with least passing on Simp- cal” in New York City. cago follows the story of Cooper, but the cast in ally looked miserable, a “look happy ditz, it’s son-Wentz’s version of Catherine Zeta Jones a young Roxy Hart, an Broadway’s version forcing the performance. over” face. Roxy Hart at least. and Renee Zellweger aspiring entertainer than was horrible. Simpson- I would like to think it’s S i m p s o n - We n t z ’s really made me want to turns to murder after her Wentz’s performance because the girls were stage husband, Amos 6 The Spectator Sports February 19, 2010

Photo by Torey Fry Sophomore guard Aaron Frazier looks for an opening to the basket around his Friends opponent at the home game on Feb. 13. Men seal position in

Photo by Torey Fry Senior guard Charles Moore II makes his way around a Falcon opponent, dribbling toward the hoop. Senior post-season guard Mike Reece led the Bulldogs with 23 points and four rebounds, while sophomore Aaron Frazier shot 12 points. Senior Antowine Lamb recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double.

Le t e r i u s Ra y both scored 12 points. Lamb re- to see them play.” shots. The Falcons regained the come guarantees Friends the Multimedia Editor corded his sixth double-double The Bulldogs also faced lead, 59-62. regular season championship, of the season with 11 rebounds, Friends University at home on Friends guard Chris Jackson top seed in the KCAC tourna- McPherson College mens bas- which was also the game high. Feb. 13, their second meeting might have played the worst ment and a national tournament ketball faced St. Marys at home McPherson brought down 11 of the season. This time around, game of his life on Saturday. He bid. on Feb. 11, defeating the Spires more rebounds than St. Mary’s, Friends came into the Sports shot 2/10 from the field, 2/8 from “I thought we played hard, but 68 to 48 and improving their also recording nine more assists Center and jumped out in front. behind the arc, and 3/6 from the it was difficult to overcome the conference record to 12-3. and committing eight less turn- The Falcons lead by as much as free throw line. The only people distractions,” Swartzendruber St.Mary’s Eric Avant is the overs. The strong win against 11, but McPherson fought their that harassed Jackson more than said. conference leading scorer and the Spires secured them at least way back within one before the Bulldogs' defense were the Lamb scored a game high rebounder, averaging 21.6 the third seed spot in the confer- halftime. Bulldogs' fans. With the game 18 points and seven rebounds. points and 8.19 rebounds per ence tournament. It was a back and forth battle on the line, he still managed to Sophomore guard Aaron Frazier game. The Bulldogs held him to “Saturday night was very for most of the second half. Late hit one of the threes that pro- also grabbed seven rebounds. 16 points and 3 rebounds. emotional,” said head coach in the game, McPherson ral- pelled Friends to a nine point “Antowine has been playing Aaron Frazier and Charles Tim Swartzendruber. “The se- lied to a 53-48 lead. With the lead. outstanding down the stretch,” Moore led the bulldogs in scor- niors have done a fantastic job score 59-56, Friends made three The Bulldogs were unable to Swartzendruber said. “His fo- ing with 13 points each. Antowi- this season. A lot of their fami- straight defensive stops and hit answer the late surge and Friends cus, effort and enthusiasm-I ne Lamb and Marlon Dominique lies were here for the first time three consecutive three point went on to win 63-60. The out- want it to continue.”

Hard-fought season ends on Meltdown precedes rough note for Lady Bulldogs throwdown Au d r e y Se c k e r Editor-in-Chief Softball season begins as snow dissipates The Lady Bulldogs basketball team’s records dropped to 3-13 La u r e n La r s e n make it to the National Tour- in the KCAC conference and Spectator Staff nament.” 6-18 overall, after being defeat- McCormick says the team ed 80-58 by Friends University. The snow is melting and the has a lot more speed than “It’s been a rough year,” senior weather is warming up. That the previous season and will forward Carley Sharp said. “But can only mean one thing: definitely be able to use it to the team has alot of potential for spring is on its way and soft- their advantage by surprising the future.” ball season with it. teams with this unexpected Junior guard Kristen Ozbun The Bulldogs have new plus. led the team with 18 points on 8 freshmen on the team this “We are looking really good of 13 shootings. year as well as several all- so far,” sophomore pitcher Friends senior Jessica Hal- conference players to guide Katie Logan said. “We are sig scored 10 of the Falcons 14 the team through the season. really anxious to start play- points as they jumped to an early Last year, the softball team ing.” 14-8 lead. tied for fourth in the confer- Pre-season will start in The Bulldogs were quick to ence and has been picked to Wichita at in indoor game for cut the deficit to two points finish fourth for this season the Bulldogs this Thursday. early in the game but failed to as well. Coach Mike McCor- The regular season games hold off the Falcon offense, go- mick thinks that the team will open March 2 at Central ing into the locker room down be able to give a bigger chal- Christian College. by 14 points. lenge for the conference title Last season, the Bulldogs The second half proved hard with the pitching, speed and had its youngest team since for the Bulldogs when early skill of the team this season. the programs initiation nine in the second half the Falcons “Our outcome is totally up years earlier. They ended pushed their lead to 18 points. to the team,” McCormick their season at an even 8-8 The women could not narrow said. “If they play hard every record for the conference the deficit to less than 14 points inning and leave it all on the and 17-19 overall, rising just the rest of the game. field each game and play as a barely above the fifth place The Bulldogs finished the team we will go far.” finish predicted for them in game hitting just 22-of-60 from The unpredictable Kansas pre-season polls. the field and just 3-0f-15 from weather has put the Bulldogs The team was eliminated three-point range. at a disadvantage and not al- from their spot in post-season “Our record may not show it, lowed them many outside play after only three games. but we improved a ton through- practices. Coach McCormick The team is hoping that with out the season,” said freshman is not sure what to expect of a year of maturity they will guard Kelli Watts. “We worked the season yet but says the rise above their middle of the hard as a team and learned a Photo by Torey Fry team’s “goal is to play well pack status to the top of the lot about each other. We played Junior guard Kristin Ozbun drives to the basket at the home game on and not beat ourselves and conference. hard no matter what.” Feb. 13 against Friends University. February 19, 2010 Sports The Spectator 7

Photo by Torey Fry The football team and coaches fill the court at half-time at the basketball game against Friends on Feb. 13 to receive a banner made in honor of their season. Their season also triggered the interest of many former football players and coaches, a primary reason why the alumni relations office chose to hold a football reunion this semester. Reunion draws 70 alumni

Jo r d a n Ro q u e m o r e a couple of years,” Nelson Sports Editor said. “With this season of football being so success- An affinity reunion was ful, we had a lot of alumni held on campus for foot- getting excited and staying ball alumni on February up with the team. It turned 13. Reunion attendees out to be a good year to numbered over 70 former have the reunion.” players along with the The reunion was held in current football coaching the small gym of the Sport staff and upperclassmen Center. Attendees traveled on the team. from as far away as Cali- Affinity reunions, those fornia, Indiana, Texas and based around a common Pennsylvania They repre- interest and not a gradua- sented class years ranging tion year, have been held all the way from 1941 to in the past for alumni of 2008. many groups and activi- “It was fun to see ev- ties including, choir, the- erybody interacting and atre, basketball and the having fun,” Nelson said. auto restoration program. “We asked everyone to Sally Nelson, director of wear their old letterman’s alumni development, put jackets and sweaters. Most the reunion together and people fit in their old jack- Photo by Torey Fry directed it. She considers ets but the running joke Banner presented to the football team during half-time of the basketball game against Friends. The banner stands to it to be a great success. said by many of the guys honor the football team this year for making it to the post-season tournament for the first time in school history “I had been talking was ‘Just don’t ask me to with the coaches and button it’.” included Bob Wise ‘56, ’96 and current head coach ni development hopes to to come along with nor- some alumni and we had Player and coach alumni Bruce Grose ’82, presi- Brian Ward ’97. continue the tradition of mal class reunions peri- thought about doing it for speakers for the occasion dent Michael Schneider The department of alum- affinity reunions in years odically. Intensity builds as Rooting for season closes recruiting

Jo r d a n Ro q u e m o r e that are ready to qualify for the As h l e y Da m e r o n or verbally committed to attend- Sports Editor national meet this weekend. Spectator Staff ing McPherson College. We have two already quali- “I feel that it is important to Track season is in full fied, Andrea Swanson in shot Coaches have been working find people who want to work swing, and the team is doing put and Mitch Krier in the pole harder this year when it comes to hard and will believe in your well on both the track and in vault.” recruiting, giving more prospec- program,” Eby said. “We are the field. The team is on pace Sophomore Rattanak Muor, tive student athletes a chance to very excited for next year.” to set records and many of who competes in the 100m, visit the campus. Shelly Prescott, head wom- them have their eyes on na- 200m and four by one relay, “We are bringing in great kids en’s basketball coach, recently tionals already. believes that the team has a that are a perfect fit for our pro- signed Jameze McGrew from Head coach Joe Eby chose chance of winning conference gram and the school,” said head Memphis, Tennessee. to increase practices in order this year. track and field coach Joe Eby. “We’re bringing multiple re- to get the team into better “The season is starting off “We are very upfront about what cruits to campus at one time,” shape. pretty good,” Muor said. “Ev- the expectations are and what Prescott said. “It makes the visit “We have had a great month erybody has been competing the school is like.” more interesting for them.” and a half of training,” Eby hard and everybody is showing So far, the track program has Coaches are hope to sign plen- said. “We have been practic- improvement in their individ- 14 new recruits that have signed ty more before semester’s end. ing twice a day for the month ual events. As a team we have of January and the hard work a real legit chance of winning is starting to show and pay conference, so everybody has off. The team has been doing been working hard toward win- very well.” ning the championship for the A few members of the team school.” will be competing today in a Coach Eby is excited along large meet at the University with his team about the possi- of Nebraska, while the rest of bilities for this season. the team will compete tomor- “We feel that both teams can row at Kansas State Univer- place very high at the confer- sity. Photo by Tony Leal ence championships in May “I am very excited to see Junior Matt Brown receives the with both teams having the what we can do this week- baton from senior Shaun Griffin opportunity to place the high- end,” Eby said. “I really feel at the Ward Haylett Invite on Feb. est we ever have in school his- like we have 5 or 6 athletes 6 at Doane College in Neb. tory,” Eby said. 8 The Spectator News February 19, 2010 Student artwork displayed on campus

Tricia Fe n s k y 28. The art professors that the Friendship Hall ex- in the art department are Spectator Staff help decide this are Wayne hibit. When planning on doing,” said Jordan Roth- Conyers, professor of art, how to set everything up, rock, sr., McPherson. It is not a secret that the Ann Zerger, assistant pro- he explained that he treats Rothrock has a painting, art department is strong fessor of art, and Dee Er- an exhibit like a painting. photography series and and diverse at McPher- way-Sherwood, assistant “I treat it like one piece of graphic design project on son College. During the professor and program di- artwork, mixing mediums display month of February, there rector of graphic design. and making sure it has “My photography series are even more opportuni- Along with the VAAM unity and variety,” Cony- was my final for interme- ties for students to show Gallery, every February ers said. dia,” Rothrock said. “We off their talent. student work from first The mediums repre- were asked to choose an Six years ago, the semester and interterm sented are graphic design, artist that gave us inspira- VAAM Gallery (Visual are featured in Friendship sculpture, drawing, paint- tion. I choose a photogra- Arts Alliance of McPher- Hall. ing and photography. pher who deals with the son) requested a two- “It is a great opportu- “It’s not easy to pick study of gender roles and month block for students nity for students because what is in or out in the how they are portrayed. to show their work in a they can have their work show,” Conyers said. I took five women from professional show. This in two different shows,” “I enjoy the student art campus and had them year, the show started in Conyers said. show every year, it is nice clean their faces of make- January and ends on Feb. Conyers is in charge of to see what our students up and pull their hair back. By doing this I was trying to get them to feel more masculine.” Sculptures by the sculp- ture interterm class are on display. The students were to create masks us- ing clay, raku or paper. Photo By Ben Denton “I really enjoyed mak- Pots made by Eli Neher, sr., Rochester, are displayed in ing the masks,” said Ra- Friendship Hall. Exhibits will be in Friendship Hall until chel Leuthold, soph., Feb 26. Burns. “The clay one had a raku glaze, and turned signed a bank called Mo- ship Hall for their senior out way different than I derbank which reflects a show. imagined, which I think is simple and inviting bank “I am excited for my kind of fun.” style,” said Courtney show and to graduate, If you haven’t walked Castelli, sr., Hutchinson. starting my new life,” through Friendship Hall “The whole project was Castelli said. yet, you are definitely a lot of fun and was my The Friendship Hall ex- missing out. There isn’t last project for my senior hibit will be up until Feb. just art hung on the walls, year.” 26 and the VAAM Gallery but also glass cases filled The art students that will close on Sunday, Feb. Photo By Ben Denton with work from graphic graduate this year will 28. There will be a recep- On display in Friendship Hall are two masks made by Rachel Leuthold, soph., Burns. design students. have the chance to display tion open to the public Leuthold made one of the masks with clay and one with paper in the sculpture class. “In portfolio class I de- their best work in Friend- from 2-4 p.m. College reconnects with Alumni estates help Church of the Brethren Sh a n n o n Wi l l i a m s with the Church of the friends of the college, but News Editor Brethren and talk about especially when the presi- Bring in the money what’s going on with the dent is in attendance. The alumni and de- college,” said Anna Rux- “It gives the president Da l e Sc h w a r t z left the college $1.3 mil- fund general college op- velopment department low, director of develop- a chance to talk in an in- Spectator Staff lion of his estate. It took erations. reconnected the college ment. formal setting,” Ruxlow awhile for the college to Mrs. Donna Allen, who with alumni and friends The ‘meat’ and greets said. McPherson College re- receive the money, be- passed away in 2006, left by “bringing the meat” to started as a church rela- It also gives the alumni ceives support from a va- cause some of the named the college $2.7 million the McPherson Church of tions initiative about three and friends of the college riety of donors – alumni, charities were no longer to be used to establish a the Brethren for the an- years ago, but it’s now a a chance to ask questions friends and businesses in existence, which af- fund to educate students nual “‘meat’ and greet” in joint effort between alum- about what is going on. – who want to invest in fected the distribution of for a life of Christian early February. ni, church relations and “I think it’s a great for- the MC experience for the funds. service. Dr. Herb Smith, The department holds the development depart- mat for McPherson Col- students. professor of philosophy three to six alumni gath- ment. lege to share with our Gifts come in a vari- and religion, and others erings like the ’meat’ and “The idea was from a Brethren churches,” Nel- ety of sizes and can be “These gifts will are currently working to greets all over the country loyal and supportive alum son said. directed to benefit the strengthen the experi- get the program plan in each year. For the gather- and strategic planning The alumni and devel- college in many ways. ence for students on place. Mrs. Allen attend- ings the college provides member committee mem- opment department holds Estate gifts (gifts that our campus for years ed the college as an au- the meat for a lunch after ber, Mark Melhorn,” said four gatherings in Kansas people leave behind after to come.” ditor and enjoyed taking the service and the church Sally Nelson, director of at McPherson, Hutchin- they’ve passed away) can a variety of classes, par- provides the rest of the alumni and development. son, Wichita and Quinter. be designated by the do- --Amanda Gutierrez ticularly in the areas of meal. Ruxlow believes the They plan to visit the nor to fund a specific area religion and philosophy. “It gives a chance for events are very well re- Hutchinson Church of the of the college, or, if un- “We like receiving “It’s really wonder- the college to get together ceived by alumni and Brethren in March. designated, can provide gifts like this,” said Anna ful when people have general support indefi- Ruxlow, director of de- the foresight to consider nitely. velopment. “It was quite how their assets might Free H1N1 shots on campus Monday Prior to the end of a surprise.” be helpful when they’re 2009, McPherson Col- Mr. Williams’ gift was gone,” said Amanda Sh a n n o n Wi l l i a m s “The actual flu season tion of the flu and H1N1 lege received two par- not specifically desig- Gutierrez, vice president News Editor is just getting started,” shots to keep themselves ticularly large gifts from nated, so it will be added for advancement. “These Johnson said. healthy. estates. Mr. Elmer Wil- to the college endow- gifts will strengthen the Flu season is beginning, Johnson encourages “We are hoping to have liams, whose parents ment – meaning it will be experience for students which is why student ser- students to take advantage enough for everyone that helped start the first bank invested and the earnings on our campus for years vices is making flu and of the prices and loca- wants one,” Johnson said. in McPherson in 1878, from it will be used to to come.” H1N1 shots affordable and within walking dis- tance for all students, faculty and staff. Student services is planning for nurses to be available to give the injections to students, faculty and staff on Mon- day, March 2, in Hoffman Student Union. “Seasonal flu shots through the college are cheaper than they can be found anywhere else in town,” said Kelli Pfau Johnson, personal coun- selor. SGA The seasonal flu shots WANTS YOU! are $20 and can be charged to student ac- counts. The H1N1 shots are provided by the gov- ernment and are free.

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