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Volume 38, No. 5 October 3, 2003 WILDCA®3 U T li LL L3 Fall break Oct. 9-10 Monkeying around

By Beth Carr Associate Editor

Fall break this year is scheduled for Oct. 9 and 10. According to Alan Mobley, registrar, fall break is usually set for the first or second week of October. In recent years, it has been the first weekend. Mobley said that this year, the break was planned so that students would be in school for the home football game this weekend. Laura Christ, Praireville junior, liked having fall break on the first weekend of October. LSU gets out at the same lime we did last year, so it isn t good for me because all my friends will be in school when I am off, she said. Leah Dragon, Lacombe freshman, is just happy there is a break. I m just glad we re having it, since a lot of Photo by Elise Broussard schools don t, she said. I don t care when it is. Chris Schelin, Philip Brooks, Philip McCann, Randolph Picou and a Hardin-Simmons stu­ dent take a breather after running in the Gorilla Race wearing gorilla suits in London. SGA passes resolution in opposition to new faculty hiring changes

By Will Tubbs Carr said that her decision to present this reso­ Cooper, SGA president, had to call for order. News Editor lution came as a result of numerous student and fac­ The group immediately came to order and no ulty concerns. such similar instance took place again. Student Government Association passed a res­ I heard an outpouring of opposition from stu­ After the open forum was concluded, the reso­ olution that stated that the SGA would stand in dents and professors, Carr explained. As a mem­ lution was put to a vote and passed by vote of 11 to opposition to the Louisiana College Board of ber of SGA, 1 felt that it was my duty to do my best six. Trustees decision to change its hiring practices dur­ to bring their concerns to light. The resolution that was passed states that the ing last Wednesday s meeting. Dr. Ben Hawkins, vice president for academic Student Government Association of Louisiana The resolution was presented by Beth Carr, affairs and vice president of student life, addressed College would stand in opposition to the recent Bryan, Texas, senior and developmental affairs sen­ and explained the board s decision. changes in hiring practices by the board of trustees ator, along with others. Hawkins pointed out that prospective faculty and in support of the many faculty members and The resolution was broken into to three major were being asked to comply with the 2000 Baptist students who feel this change will be detrimental. arguments against the board s decision. Faith and Message, not accept it. The resolution had several detractors on the Section one proposed that the board s decision Hawkins admitted that he was not sure what SGA. would degrade the colleges academic reputation the long term effects of the board s decision would Daniel Owen, mens housing representative and hamper the college s ability to attract and retain be. and Denham Springs junior, was one of the SGA new students. The floor was opened up to questions from members opposed to the resolution. This section also stated that the board s deci­ SGA members and students alike to voice their I felt that the proposal was a poorly formulat­ sion would further limit LC s ability to attract qual­ opinions and ask questions of Hawkins in regards to ed argument because it seemed as though the argu­ ity faculty. the board of trustee s decision. ments against the board s decision weighed to heav­ Sections two and three proposed that the Opinions varied widely between the members ily on assumptions instead of on credible, hard boards decision would limit the intellectual free­ of the assembly. facts, Owen said. dom of the faculty and the academic freedom of the It was during this time that the assembly had to Owen elaborated on his stance. students. be called to order. One of these assumptions was that the deci­ The resolution was presented to the SGA, and The situation involved a statement Carr made sion would limit LC s ability to attract highly edu­ a crowd of around 30 students and faculty. on the matter of the Bible being open to interpreta­ cated individuals to teach, Owen explained. In Supporters of the resolution argued that tion on several issues. The issues in question other words, the argument was that a conservative because of the board s decision, students would be included abortion and homosexuality. Christian Baptist can not be highly educated. This unfairly sheltered from the outside world. While the resolution, discussion, and meeting is obviously not true for many reasons. The very The 2000 Baptist Faith and Message, which were not sated as being a forum for religious debate, college we attend produces highly educated gradu­ potential new hires will be asked to read, was also several students in the assembly stated that the ates every year. mentioned in this section. Bible was in fact not open to interpretation and was Owen stated that he felt that the reaction to this The resolution staled that the 2000 Baptist concrete in nature. issue was premature, yet understandable. Faith and Message was highly contested even with­ It was during this discussion that the noise I feel the reaction was a common and natural in the Baptist circle. level in the room got to the point where Blake human response to change, Owen said. PAGE Two NEWS OCTOBER 3, 2003

Campus Homecoming 2003 Briefs Events announced starting with MNW

Flu Shots Available By liana Poltier blue and orange day, and a flag foot­ and afterward LMS. The Wildcat Reporter ball game will be held that night. Homecoming bon fire will take place Flu shots will be avail­ The Homecoming Hoe Down, that night in the commuter parking Homecoming week is set for which is sponsored by the Student lot, according to Duke. able to stuedents start­ October 13-18, and it will be a full Government Association and Union At the Alumni House, on ing October 1. The cost week of events, according to Board, will be held Thursday, Saturday, October 18, there will be a will be $10. Students can Michelle Duke. October 16. The Hoe Down will be Homecoming Tailgate party, and dur­ call Bobbie McGraw at Starting October 13, there will held in Waiden Gym, where there will ing football halftime the Homecoming 487-7750 or stop by still be Monday Night Worship, but be music, games, a mechanical bull, Queen will be announced. Alumni Health Services between afterwards Ihere will be a ceremony and much more. activities will take place early that day, the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 where all LC athletes will be recog­ We always have lots of fun, and many of LCs alumni will be nized. says Duke. there, according to Duke. p.m. The Health Service On Tuesday night in the game There will also be a special Events that will lead up to of fee is located on the room, October 14, the cheerleaders Homecoming Chapel Thursday, where Homecoming week will be the Com second floor of the Hixon will sponsor Homecoming Honey. the Homecoming court will be present­ Maze, which is sponsored by Union Student Center. This is when the cheerleaders will ed and recipients of the Distinguished Board and will be held on October 2. nominate certain guys for Alumni Award will speak. On October 6, after Monday Night Homecoming Honey. The title of Friday, October 17, the annual Worship, there will be an event called Homecoming Honey will be given to tricycle race will be held. People from Big Frizz. College Connection class­ the one who wins the talent show, different campus organizations will es will compete in a very large game Elections October 4 according to Duke. come to race on tricycles. Along with of Frisbee at 9 p.m., according to Wednesday, October 15, will be this event a pep rally will take place. Duke. The gubernatorial elec­ tion will be on October 4. Cavanaugh observatory open to stargazers In aditon to governor, several state and local By Adam Woerner According to Sprowl, there is a that can be taken to the roof platform offices will be decided, Wildcat Reporter viewing dome that measures about 10 for additional observing. feet in diameter as well as a square roof Sometimes city lights can be a as well as many constitu­ Although LC has had an obser­ problem, Sprowl said. The trees tional amendments. vatory as long as Cavanaugh Hall has "One day, during around here don t help either. That is existed, many have come and gone why it is nice to have an observatory. never realizing its was there. On sec­ my undergrad days, The observatory is open to stu­ ond floor of Cavanaugh resides a I looked at Saturn dents, faculty and anybody who Artist in Residence fully functional observatory. wants to come, according to Sprowl. to perform recital Us a pretty nice one, really, through a telescope We usually have around 30 to Don Sprovvl, professor of physics and 40 people attend, he said. resident astronomer said. I guess and was hooked." Katerina Zaitseva, Stargazers can come and go at nobody really knows about it because - Don Sprowl, their leisure. artist in residence and you can t see it. The next scheduled observation piano teacher will per­ Sprowl supervises during obser­ professor of physics will take place on Friday, October 17. form a piano recital vations. The observatory will be open from Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in One day, during my undergrad platform measuring 12 feet squared. 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Another Presser Recital Hall. days, I looked at Saturn through a tel­ Mounted inside the viewing observation will take place on Friday, escope and was hooked, Sprowl The program will dome is a six foot telescope with a 16 November 21, 2003. The doors will said. I ve been an amateur inch reflector lens. There is also a be open from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 include music by astronomer since then. telescope with an eight inch reflector p.m. Brahms, Saint-Saens arid Khachaturiam Debate squad places second at tournament Wildcat News Services University and the University of ior, also advanced to the elimination Arkansas at Fayettevillc. The first- rounds in the Varsity Division before The Louisiana College Debate place trophy at the Ouachita tourna­ losing the Octofinal round to Steve Squad began the forensic season with ment went to LSU-Shreveport. Goode of Stephen F. Austin. a second place win at the Third In the Ouachita event, Chris Three other LC debaters, all Annual Ouachita Warm-up Forensic Joffrion, a Daphne, Ala., senior, went freshmen, won three preliminary Tournament hosted by Ouachita undefeated in the six preliminary rounds while dropping three which Baptist University, September 26-27 rounds in the Open Division but lost would have qualified them for the in Arkadelphia, Ark. Ten universi­ in the Quarterfinal round to A.J. elimination rounds but did not have ties from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Edwards of LSU-S. Joffrion was the high enough speaker points to and Mississippi attended the event. eighth-place speaker in that division. advance. •Under New Ownership "We expected this to be a Beth Carr, Bryan,Texas, senior, Liz Spurgeon from Pineville was •Newly Remodeled rebuilding year for our squad," noted swept through the preliminary rounds in the Varsity Division. Spurgeon, a Bennett Strange, associate professor in the Varsity Division and defeated high school champion debater, was in •New Equipment of communication arts and director of Jimmy Terrell of Stephen F. Austin her first college competition. forensics at Louisiana College. State (Texas) University by a 3-0 Meganne Brunswick, Destrehan, "However, we started stronger than I margin in the octofinals but lost to a and Datha Bustard, Plano.Texas, had jtf Wash Tub anticipated which is a compliment to Ouachita debater on a 2-1 decision in no previous debate experience on any the quarterfinals. *" Coin Laundry our students." level and were in the Novice This year's squad has only three Keith Courville, Jeanerette Division. 1509 Military Hwy. • members returning from the debate freshman, lost only one ballot in the Kim Baudin, a Marksville jun­ squad that placed third in the nation preliminaries but lost in the Octo­ ior, accompanied the squad as a des­ Pineville last year. finals to Brandon Hembre of Open 8am - 10pm ignated judge. Strange noted that the squad was Mississippi College on a 2-1 vote. The next tournament for the LC Courville was ranked Eighth Speaker 7 Days a Week pleased that they finished ahead of group will be October 11-12 at the in the Varsity Division. last year's national champion and run­ University of Arkansas-Monticello. ner-up, Stephen F. Austin State Darla McBride, Alexandria jun­ PAGE THREE NEWS OCTOBER 3, 2003 reme Court ] Election set for tomorrow Unbiased probe unfettered by of White House By Beth Carr said. appropriate for public opinion | Associate Editor Jones said, as well, that this should be an important issue for stu­ It is election lime in Louisiana CIA identity leak In 1973, the Supreme Court i dents. again, and students have the opportu­ I somehow managed to discover, J Students will be looking for nity to help select the states new While anyone would agree that \ after neatly two centuries, that the : jobs in the future and may want to governor in Saturdays election. with the war, terrorism and the state ! United States Constitution actual- : study that and vote for a candidate Along with this, a host of other of the economy, White House offi­ j ly gives women the right to an 1 who will bring in new jobs, he said. offices, including attorney general cials have enough to keep them 1 abortion. Of course, as a conser- | He added that healthcare and will be up for grabs, and a number of awake at night, there is still one more ! vative, 1 disagree with the famous • prescription drug coverage may also constitutional amendments will be on thing they need worry about. After f Roe vs. Wade decision. This isn t • j be key issues. the ballot. Jones speculated on whether the recent leak of CIA operatives | the point The point is mat Roe 1 name, it has been suggested that the ! vs. Wade represents the blatant Saturday s election is only a pri­ there would need to be a run-off in mary, and a run-off will occur with November and who would be in that White House may have been j disregard for democracy that char- involved. • acterizes the American judicial the top two candidates in November, run-off. A group of Senate Democrats | system today. unless one candidate gets at least 50 There s no chance that there percent of the vote. have argued that an independent j The majority of the great will not be a run-off, he said. Dr. Buck Jones, professor of counsel be appointed to conduct a | moral decisions in America arc Bobby Jindal and Kathleen Blanco political science, said that while there probe on the topic. It is clear that if it [ made by the courts, a tiny minqri- are my best guess because they are are not any clear cut issues in the is possible that the White House had ! ty of flic people who, at least in leading in the most recent polls. election, he believes one of the most any involvement, an outside investi­ j the higher federal courts, are He added that he believed there important things candidates must gation must be done. There are three ! appointed for life. They are not was an outside chance that either focus on is the stale s economy. reasons for elected by Right now, the issue seems to this. the people, See Governor's Race, First of and they do be the state of Louisiana s economy and the need to create jobs, Jones Pg. 8 all, this is the 5rXJ5r.au"] r. not answer only way to to the peo­ have a truly ple. Once Cross-eyed unbiased they are in investigation. office, they White House By Beth Carr By Evie can, with Crucifix focus of new art exhibit officials may Associate Editor Breithaupt very few By Nancy Borden It is a contemporary religious not be totally Contributing limits, do art exhibit as opposed to a historical objective if Writer whatever Editor-in-chief one such as the Heart of Spain, Ihcy perform their own. Also, the they want. And clearly, they do Barnes said. Justice Department may suffer a sim­ and Congress and the President Pieces ranging from tradition­ Among the media used are ilar fate because some of its members can t do anything to stop them. al to abstract to meditative are included in Crucifix, the latest wood, oil on linen, and even have been appointed by Bush. With a American liberals have long exhibit showing in the LC Art Stryofoam, polyurethane, and broom- violation this serious, it is even more since realized that the easiest way Gallery, according to Ted Barnes, straw on a piece entitled, The imperative that the investigation be to force their agenda be it abor­ chair of division of visual and per­ Apocalyptic Metamorphosis of completely fair. tion, gay rights, or religious forming arts. Christ. Second, this is part of a prece­ restrictions-onto the rest of us is Participants were invited to These mediums along with oth­ dent established for dealing with through the courts. Why go share their interpretations of the ers come together to produce a scandal in the White House. Look at through all the hassle of pushing Crucifix, which is such a broad garnet of diverse imagery, what happened during the Clinton legislation through Congress? Of idea, Barnes said. according to Barnes. administration with White Water. An course, they still need Congress to The art professor was interested LC alumna Aleece Langford, independent counsel was appointed push their fiscal agenda, but it s so in seeing how contemporary artist whose art is included in the show, and a probe was conducted. much easier to have the judicial would interpret this symbol of the liked the different interpretations of Obviously, officials should not be system do the work when it comes cross. what the cross meant. allowed to do their own investiga­ to social issues. After all, one can tions. An outside source must be The exhibit was inspired by the avoid all the time and money it employed for it to be done properly. Heart of Spain exhibit currently in See Crucifix, takes to convince people who are Third, this is a very serious vio­ actually answerable to their con­ Alexandria though it differs from that exhibit. Pg. 6 lation and deserves very serious treat­ stituents. Simply hire some ment. Think about it. A CIA opera­ lawyers, file a lawsuit, and be tive s identity was revealed. That not done with it. only puts the operative herself and Meanwhile, Congress, the her family in danger, but is bad for most direct representation of the national security. Whoever did this people, has very little power to must be rooted out so that he or she actually enact the will of the peo­ cannot do it again. ple regarding mora! issues. The Furthermore, look at what the final authority, frighteningly White House may have done. This enough, rests with the Supreme particular CIA operative was against Court, an appointed body diat the war in Iraq and found fault with holds office for life. You didn t some of the intelligence used to sup­ elect, them, and for the most part, port the move to military conflict. If they dont care what you think. someone in the administration really What about checks and balances? did reveal her identity just because Yes, Congress does have to con­ she was a political enemy, that is firm judicial appointees, but after unacceptable. National security must that, they have virtually no conirol not be compromised just for political Over the courts. And until the leg­ revenge. islative branch reigns in the ram­ It is a clear from these reasons pant abuse of authority by the that an independent probe is the only judicial branch, the living way to go in this situation. For the Constitution will continue to be Pnoto by Nancy Borden White House to be truly exonerated murdered. or for justice to be done, an unbiased This painting entitled "Tres Cruces" by Larry Thompson hangs investigation is crucial. in the LC Art Gallery as a part of the exhibit, "Crucifix." Thompson used oil on wood as his medium. PAGE FOUR OPINIONS OCTOBER 3, 2003 Editorial First Amendment speech rights Website not best way to deal with IT not hindered by do-not-call lists By Nancy Borden In the House of Representatives ! When students finally get onto reminded that the students think that Editor-in-chief 412 out of 420 members voted for the | the Internet for those few minutes they are inefficient or incompetent ; do-not-call lists and their legality, j that it is working, many arc logging Third, this problem and the lack j We have all experienced that while 95 senators unanimously voted jon to a website called www.lcit- of speed in correcting it are not entire­ phone call, the one that interrupts in favor of the lists and their exis­ {sucks.com. While this site can be ly ITs fault Think about die IT • whatever you are doing whether it be tence. Finally, Congress is listening i quite humorous and serves as an out­ department There is only a handful of watching your favorite program, eat­ to the 50 million Americans that have let for expressing the frustrations technicians to deal with over a thou­ ing dinner or even sleeping. Phone signed the list to date and that they many students have with the internet sand computers on the LC network, \ solicitors, the nagging, stubborn, and are trying to represent. As soon as it I connection, it is not the best response and it is especially difficult when all of sometimes rude, invaders of your happens, something or someone gets I to this bad situation. This is for three those computers have a major prob- j time ask or sometimes tell you that in the way of giving the American j main reasons: the fact that it docs not lem simultaneously. The IT depart-; you need this insurance, this credit public what it wants. get the problem solved any faster, it mentis actually doing pretty well with; card, or this can be counterproductive and it the resources they have. Those fighting phone service, the list say jobs will directs frustration solely at the infor- The department being under­ which 99.9 per­ be lost, but that their i mation technology staff, when it is staffed is also not an IT problem but cent of the time argument fails inot entirely their fault and they are an administration problem, and com­ you or anyone because even the ) making efforts to improve the situa­ plaints about that should be directed else do not. tion. at administrators. companies them­ However selves recognize the First, having a website to down Finally, the IT staff are making the Federal fact that not all 260 million I the IT department does not do anything strong efforts to solve the problems Trade Commission wants to help the Americans will ever get around to j to help the Internet situation. While and speed up the Internet on campus. American public by allowing us to signing this list. So business will jmany of the postings may be humor­ They are actually considering Tl voluntarily sign our names on a do- continue for them with plenty of peo­ ous, students would be more served by lines or switches to make it easier to not-call list, allowing us to live ple to sell their miracle, must-have expressing their complaints to the deal vyith things like the Blaster peacefully without the worry of that product to. administration or to their SGA repre­ worm and have brought in a network call. Over 730,000 people showed Being off-campus, I have had to sentative. This way, their complaints professional to study the problems ofi their gratitude and approval of this arc heard and can be acted upon. the LC system. encounter the out of area calls my list by signing it on the first day of its parents had to for so many years | Second, having this website can So, while this editorial is not existence. without the luxury of caller ID. I i actually be counterproductive to the intended to say that this website is Somehow though that violates have had to hang up, attempt to I solving of the Internet problem. bad, students must realize that there the solicitors freedom of speech politely say no and no and no thank I While most administrators probably are two sides to this situation. We,; rights, according to die judge who you and explain my life story to I do nol read this website, one can bet the Editorial Board, urge students to i blocked the list last week. Somehow, someone asking never ending list of j that the IT staff members do. They let their voice be heard beyond just' I m stopping someone from speaking questions. This is precisely why I am probably do not appreciate what is posting their frustrations online. If; by putting my name on the list. this minute adding my name to the being posted about them, and who they want things to get better, they! Somehow their voices are not being list in support of not only the cause would really want to work harder to need to be talking to the adrainistra-; heard. but in support of saving the cause. solve a problem for an unapprecia- tion about more staff or more fund- j And I am not alone in this mission. tive client base? ing for IT, not just complaining; Is my voice less valuable than theirs when I decide on my own that I Without Americans continuing IT staff members know that the about the inefficiencies of a small j do not want them calling my private to tell those speaking for us what we j situation is there and most likely and underfunded department. phone number? I m not stopping want, we will continue to be hassled ! want it rectified more than anyone; them from advertising or door-to- by these calls. We cannot let our own they do not constantly need to be Wildcat Editorial Board door selling, I m merely saying I do voices not be heard. We have just as not want them calling me. much right as the solicitors have. Are you voting in Saturday s election? Our Questions, Your Answers

Yes, because it is Yes, but I don t Yes, because 1 No, I m too lazy our duty. know who I am have an opinion in to register. Amanda LaCroix voting for yet. our govermenl. Wayne McLain Ball junior Brian Wilson Johnathan Walker Montgomery soph. Natchitoches soph. DeRidder soph.

Yes, I think it is I voted absentee. No, I need to No, 1 will not our duty to vote. Ruth Barbce transfer my voting have the time. Jon Holifield Dry Prong soph. privelcdges. Rochelle Cassel Pineville junior Jeff Wayne Quitman soph. Natchitoches junior

LOUISIANA The Wildcat, the official newspaper of Louisiana College, is published dur­ ing Ihe regular semester except during breaks and final exams. Editorials published in the Wildcat represent the opinions of the writer and —WILDCAT— do not reflect the positions of the college or the student body. The editorial board is made up of Nancy Borden, Beth Carr and Will Tubbs. COLLEGE The Wildcat welcomes letters to the editor under 400. All letters must con­ Editor-in-Chief, Nancy Borden tain the author s full name, classification, post office box and phone number. Associate Editor. Beth Can- Lellers arc subject lo editing for clarity, brevity and libel. News Editor. Will Tubbs Letters to the editor may be delivered to the Wildcat office, located in room Reporters J°di Belgard Elise Broussard 303 of Alexandria Hall, sent to LC Box 975 or e-mailed to wildcat@lacol- Alicia Eskew Randy Hickman lege.edu. Vershal Hogan AdamWoemer The Wildcat reserves the right to refuse any advertisement felt not to be in die best interests of Louisiana College. Printed advertisements are in no way an liana Poiticr endorsement by the Wildcat, Louisiana College or the student body. Advisor. Mike Trice PAGE FIVE OPINION OCTOBER 3, 2003 Faculty hold divergent opinions on hiring changes

Editors note: Several professors were asked by the Wildcat to respond to the Board of Trustees decision for an article I value the concept of the rigor­ that appeared in last week s paper. Their statements were held because of lack of space in that issue. They are run here ous liberal arts academy in a in Uteir entirety. Christian environment, a place where all participants are challenged to pur­ Arthur W. Jones said, All tions to be carried out by its faculty in then we see the real need for all sue truth, a place where all partici­ organizations are aligned to get the all instances, then prospective and expectations to be clear. When those pants are free and responsible to God, results they get. Those results may employed faculty should be totally are not clear, problems arise. themselves, and others. In this con­ not always be what we desire, but aware of it. Finally, from my personal per­ text, fear and suspicion of those with they arc always what the goals and If the doctrinal statement for the spective, regardless of denomination­ beliefs different from ones own are objectives of the organization lead to. college- not necessarily a faculty al background, as a Christian I am countered by the belief in liberty of T~- "he process being discussed involves member s denominational set of called to be an Ambassador for conscience, a belief Baptists have two parties, the board as employer beliefs- is the Baptist Faith and Christ, sharing my faith at every defended, even with their lives. and approver of faculty and the facul­ Message, then faculty should be opportunity. I am to be salt and light Because Louisiana College was ty search and screening committee made very aware of that. It is unfair in a dark world. Rev. 3:16 says if we established by Louisiana Baptists, it groups who recommend applicants to to a prospective faculty member to are luke-warm he will spew us out should be a place where love and the president and board. It is impera­ find out after employment that the of his mouth. Jesus said, .. if you respect for others abound in the spir­ tive that both have a crystal clear deny me before men, I will deny you it of Christ. When Jesus called his understanding of the identity of the before my Father in heaven. followers, he said, Follow me; he ultimate goal — the employment of Remember, the Freedom in Christ establishes an did not ask for proof of orthodoxy. If faculty who exemplify professional j results we get will be agenda for me to share His greatness faculty and administration can be expertise, academic excellence, and a at every opportunity. I don t look on allowed to search out those who Christian Worldview in sync with I determined by the it as a restriction from what and how affirm that they are committed fol­ that of the college. objectives we are I teach but more as an opportunity to lowers of Christ, who have appropri­ If the search/screening commit­ teach freely as Christ would have me ate academic credentials, and who tees are to recommend individuals aligned to target. to teach. I have worked in public have a passion for engaging students who are a fit with the identity of the school settings where the law doesn t in the search for truth, it is enough. college, then both must have identical college hid its expectations until after allow the freedom that exists here. expectations, not foggy notions, indi­ taking the job. All cards should be on We are fortunate to be able to Dr. Linda Peevy vidual opinions, or generic common­ the table before the relationship teach in an environment where we Chair, Division of Humanities alities and assumptions. Remember, begins. Likewise, it is unfair for the can freely share our faith through our the results we get will be determined applicant to not share his/her ability teaching and model Christian com­ by the objectives we are aligned to to teach within the expectations of the mitment for our students in all aspects The Wildcat encourages any target. The closer the alignment of college because the college did not of our lives. Whether I acknowledge the two groups, the greater the poten- share its expectations clearly. Him as the King of Kings on His students wishing to voice their opinions to submit z_;;il of achieving die intended results. Example, a professor would not be throne, or not, doesn t change the fact ' ' We shouldnt ever mistake our welcome on Notre Dame faculty if that He is. their own statements on the denominational system of beliefs he/she espoused abortion which a Board of Trustees' decision with our duties and expectations as prominent issue of the Catholic Joe Aguillard, Ed.D. in the form of a letter to the faculty at a Christian, Southern church. Chair, Division of Education editor to wildcat@lacol- Baptist college. If the college has If we view this as a situation of lege.edu or LC Box 975. established a framework of convic­ employer expectations for employee, Editorial Cartoons AND IT SHALL BE ; ^ CALLED $!tV "Lord of Lag" - "Foul Beast of Slowness" -CO LVff ''JrVorliTs largest Paperweight" - "Infernal Device-; "Lucifer of Lag" - "The Anti-Speed" "Dark Prince of Packet Dropping" - "Server of Slow"- Cartoon by Amanda Atcock "The Vile and Unholy Box of Satan" - m "The Foul Creature That Lurks in ihe Slowness of a Thousand Dead Turtles" Notable Quotable - "Demon of Dropped Packets" - 'The best thing we can do about Saturday is put it "Beelzebub of Bandwidth" - "Evilnef - behind us." "Sinister Succubus of AH That is Slow" - -Marty Secord, LC football head coach the AOL of AOL" - "Slower Than a Dead Snail"! "Speedless One" - "404 Error of Speed" - Our Apologizes I "The Infected Blister on the Fool of Speed" In last week's issue, no quotation marks appeared due to a "Plight of Packets" - "Devourcr of Dollars" printing problem, which was beyond our control, and we did "Aeuie Network Constipation" - not know about. The Wildcat actively sought to fix this prob­ •"The Alpha and the ... [connection timed outf.'j lem, and it should not happen again.

LC'S Send in your letters to the editor to INTERNET SERVER! [email protected] Cartoon by Keith Thompson PAGE six FEATURES OCTOBER 3, 2003 Nigerian student credits God for arrival; 'Smoke' features Southern gospel; Drawn here by desire to become doctor premiers Oct. 16 By Daniel Sciara 2001 and was accepted. His visa for an appointment to apply for a U.S. By Alicia Croom Contributing Writer application, however, was not. A visa and in April he received a letter Wildcat Reporter years-long dream was crushed in one notifying him of his appointment Elvis Njere, a Louisiana College fell swoop and he was forced to look date, July 28, just three weeks before tic is stepping back into the international student from Nigeria, at other options. registration at LC. 1930s with their first production of says that his presence at LC is only by The University of Jos, Nigeria s To make his re-application even the semester. The southern gospel God s infinite mercy. best medical college, was his second more untimely and seemingly sense­ singin cast for Smoke on the His elder brother, Buddy Collins choice and more feasible in terms of less, the teachers strike ended in June Mountain will begin performances Njere, stumbled across Louisiana cost and location. He took the of 2003, making UJ look even more on Oct. 16. College in his search for a good entrance exam to get into UJ in April appealing than before. The musical is about a family in > school to attend for accounting and of 2002 and was accepted in July of Njere says that in spite of this, Mt. Pleasant, NC, at Mt. Pleasant then told his younger brother about 2002, the same month that teachers in his-mind was made up and he was Baptist Church. Set in the 1930s, it the school s almost 100 percent med­ the Professors of Academic determined to see it through. portrays an old fashioned southeast- ical school acceptance rate for pre- Universities union went on strike. When he got to the US embassy em Christian community and a day in medical students. The statistics were With no way of knowing how in Lagos, on the other side of the the life of the Sander s family. music to Njere s ears and from that long the strike would last and with his country from where he lived, he The story was conceived by day on, he set his sights on going to hopes of becoming a doctor quickly found out that, according lo a new Allen Bailey and written by Connie LC to become a doctor. There were, fading, as Elvis so aptly put it, God policy mandated by the U.S. ambas­ Ray, both of who were original cast however, obstacles to overcome. spoke up in the voice of his parents sador, he wouldn t be able to apply members when it premiered on Njere, whose novel first name urging him to reapply for a U.S. visa for his visa until July 30, a full two Broadway in 1989. means God is with me, graduated so that he could attend LC. Tammy Killian, artistic director, from high school at the top of his In February of 2003, with the See Student, said that in Branson, Missouri a pro­ class in 2001 and applied to professors still on strike, Njere fessional production is performed Louisiana College in December of applied to the U.S. embassy in Lagos Pg. 7 regularly. Twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week, there is always a per­ BCM attends statewide Fall Collegiate Conference formance of it going on, said Killian. By Randy Hickman I ve learned that things aren t As some took it as an advantage Wildcat Reporter really earned at an instant, you have to get away, they also found out that it She said this play will be per­ to be prepared for them, said Erich was different from what was expect­ formed next year by a professional This past weekend over 600 col­ Furhmann, Pineville freshman. By ed. company that will be touring the south, although central Louisiana lege students from across the state this I mean, it will take time for what­ Lindsey Graham, Shreveport may not be on the performance site met at the Alexandria Convention ever is planned for you to know who junior said she came to spend the list. Center for the Fall Collegiate you are and who you will become. weekend with God, while getting Conference 2003. Kenny Wall, Baton Rouge senior away form LC. The production features soutiV An event like this has allowed 60 said, I learned about blossoming The Stephen Smith Band out of ern gospel music such as 111 Fly something Louisiana College stu­ where you are planted, [that is] not to Texas led in worship. Graham said, Away, Christian Cowboy and dents an opportunity to come togeth­ worry about where God is going to It s [worship] different than what I Rock of Ages. er. take you next. thought it was. It gets me out of my Smoke on the Mountain per­ I think events of this nature Missions were emphasized comfort zone; this is not normally the formances will be on Oct. 16-18 and allow students to come together for through student summer missionar­ type of thing I would do. Oct. 23-25 at 7:30 p.m., as well as unity and realize that we are part of ies testimonies. Some students have For when God was speaking, Oct. 19 and 26 showing 2:30 mati­ something bigger than LC, said Tim even learned about the needs of peo­ students were listening. nees. LC student admission is SI; Stewart, Baptist collegiate ministry ple. Hollie Harrington, Monroe regular student admission is $6 and director. I learned about how much there freshman said, 1 was excited to see S12 for non-student admission. Cody Smith, DeRidder freshman is a need for summer missionaries how the Lord was going to work in The cast list is as follows: said, I thought it would be a great and where they are needed, said my life. Daniel Gregory Owen, Steve Barton, opportunity to meet new people and Mary Dossey, Benton freshman. God is going to continue to do Anna Christi Falcone, Paul Hand, hear a message from God. Stewart added, I think they His work no matter who is following David Faile, Kayce King, Karla The speaker for the event was [students] are challenged to serve the Him. His plans will be revealed and Traylor, Ashley Thompson, Amanda Gregg Matte. Some students have Lord where they are, as well as in we just have to follow along with Burlew, Tiffani Horowitz and Staccy identified with what he had to say. missions around the world. Him. Denham. The cast choir is composed of Erich Fuhrmann, Jonathan Exhibit Holifield, Michelle Davis, Kristin (continued from page 3) Blewett, Courtney Norwood, Susannah Morris, Sarah Lynn, Sharp, Langford entered a piece enti­ Stephanie Weimar, Lauren tled, Chrysalsis, which is the name Heatherington and Casey Boone. of the stage right before a butterfly emerges from its coccoon. * I Though the name sounds like Christ, it does not actually mean any­ thing Christian. To her, the crucifix and the res­ urrection go hand-in-hand and were always presented together. The crucifix wouldn t mean anything without die resecurrection, •Under New Ownership Langford said. The crucifix is ihe • Newly Remodeled Christian symbol ofhope. This was the inspiration for her 'New Equipment piece. This is a refreshing exhibit because for people who think visu­ ffi Wash Tub ally sometimes art is a better expres­ sion of their faith. Coin Laundry Photo by Nancy Borden Three LC alumni are included in 1509 Military Hwy. • the show including Charlotte Preston Gilchrist's "Untitled," uses mixed media on mylar. This Pineville Chuck Drumm, Roger Bowman painting will be on display until October 24 in LC Art Gallery. and Clyde Downs. Open 8am - 10pm 7 Days a Week PACE SEVEN SPORTS OCTOBER 3. 2003 'Cats deal with injuries, look to UMHB game

By Will Tubbs already had surgery on his hand and Kelly s surgery was to take place on said. We are about to get back to News Editor should be able to return in a few Wednesday. work. weeks. Andrei Brandon, Bastrop fresh­ Secord pointed to Saturdays Things have been better for the For the Wildcats, the injuries man, was another defensive back to game against Mary Hardin Baylor as football team. Since the start of the have mounted on both sides of the suffer an injury. Brandon suffered the the game in which to bounce back. 2003 season, the Wildcats have suf­ ball. Peyton Cagle, Junction City, same type of foot injury that kept Mary Hardin Baylor is ranked fered a string of injuries that have Ark. junior, was lost in last week- LSI) quarterback Matt Mauck out for in the top ten, Secord said. It is cost the team the services of sev­ all of last season. quite a challenge to bounce back eral key players. In addition to these injuries, from a tough loss against a good team As of last week, the list of j .. "We are playing : Secord said that there are the every- but we will accept the challenge. injured includes quarterback some tough teams who I day aches and pains. Secord said that the backups Jamie Rister, Frierson sophomore, As the injuries begin to who have been called in to a staring who is out for the season with a have talent and depth. ; mount, you start to feel the effects role have done well. broken foot. ! on your team, Secord said. Backups have to be fire tested, According to Marty Secord, But there is still a lot of Secord said that this amount of Secord said. They are getting that head coach, a surgery has been football to be played." ; injuries is unusual for a given sea- right now. We have got to look at the scheduled to repair Rister s injury. | son. positive side. Every snap they take is The Cats will also be with- j -Marty Secord I think it is just one of those money in their bank. out the services of backup quarter- j football head coach i seasons when a lot of those things Secord said that despite the back Taylor Gill, Hammond soph- : happen, Secord said. We are cer­ injuries and the tough upcoming omore, for a while. Gill suffered a tainly not going to make that our schedule, the team has not given up. concussion during the Sul Ross game. end s game against Hardin Simmons. excuse. We have kids who are capa­ We still have a chance to win a Wes Cooper, Edgewood sopho­ Cagle s fibula was broken in three ble to get out there and produce. lot of games, Secord said. We are more, is now the starting quarterback. places. Secord said that the team would playing some tough teams who have Dustin Parker, a wide receiver, J.C. Kelly, defensive back and work through all the injuries. talent and depth. But there is still a was lost early in the season to a hand Benton sophomore, was lost to a knee We are not going to sit around lot of football to be played. injury. Secord said that Parker has injury. According to Secord, the and feel sorry for ourselves, Secord Hardin-Simmons crushes 'Cats Heisman contender?

By Eric Maxwell kick would turn out to be LCs only Wildcat Reporter score of the game. Hardin-Simmons would then go on to score 48 unan­ They say bad things come in swered points. threes. Such is the case for LC, who In his first collegiate start, quar­ lost its third player in Saturday s 57-3 terback Wes Cooper completed 16 of loss to Hardin-Simmons. 36 passes for 127 yards. LC s leading Coming into the game leading rusher Wayne Davis ran for 61 yards the conference in sacks, Peyton Cagle on 18 carries, for an average of 3.4 suffered what could possibly be a sea­ yards per carry. son ending injury in the early part of On the defensive side of the ball, Saturday s game. LC was forced to the Wildcats, ranked fourth in the dip into its reserves after quarter­ ASC in sacks per game, did not backs Jamie Rister and Taylor Gill record a single sack against Hardin- were both injured last week. Simmons. Leading the conference in The Wildcats played Hardin- interceptions, Wildcat defensive back Simmons, the conference s best scor­ Tony Rivera picked off his fourth ing offense, close till the middle of pass of the season. the second quarter. After giving up a On Saturday at 2 p.m., LC will field goal and a touchdown early in play at home against Mary-Hardin Photo by Mindy Severio the game, LC struck back at the start Baylor, ranked fifth in the nation, Doneisha Green of the Legends rushes past her opponent, of the second quarter with a 37-yard who boasts the best defense in the Megan Stanley, of the Cajun Cuties in an intramural flag foot­ conference. field goal from Nathan Furlow. That ball game. Student « (continued, frompage6)

, A0 PLktl MtfE W days later. .states and fee money to pay for LG-ij ; With his options narrowing and • This; Njere says; ynui provided .jfcj I his money short, Njere says feaJQodt;<- ways feat only Gqd coaidbave pKi^! 6i>T EMMANUEL trniracnlously provided a way •&»: < vldad: Friends of my parents, nu£; [ him to go ahead and go to his sched- friends parents, and people whom 1 ^ COAAES CLOSE! i uled appointment instead of voting beridyeveslou»w,would;«*r»pbyi i two days. When he got into fee house and say C*,y *;«!*»'! j embassy to apply for fee visa; be • • fee United Stalest a Sunday School-9:30 am ; was fee only student who had an >-g^ me ^Soney- ! appointment for that day becanse S^oreaesttB?.; Worship' 10:50 am | everyone else assnmedfe»,feey;li>*fc; >:;*^isjod BW. Wed. Suppers •5;00pm | to wait two days. He saidthat he In t» wte %, fc (Students eat tree) BnnafiuriBaplM Church ;. believes mat it was the fayor of'God • given enough rapoey jp ..#ejy 430 Jadaon Street i that made this come about. |ajne;ti0$gle>4!i*ir~" *""' I VIM. Coffee House Talks • 5:45 pm Alejandro, laiKaru 71301 ! His visa application went fer. most, of.'' Dr. Wade Warren (LC. Biology Protest) , 44M773 1 www.enmamMlaSexarrtia.orQ through wife ajnazing speed and the ;..Thea, after %t ; next day he was on a bus back to ; ing and fyfe hoassss j Jos, wherehe Mved, wife his VS. • 3lvijs0»wi| LS.U A end LC. StodenS haw rMmbennip b use lh» Ac**es BuMng I visa in hand. (gym, nw»iee>al, gamee mom. **• jectra Codaa Shop, etc.) C^442-1302lorirife(|xa56nt«li»l«itia) Theoaly obstacle left tectlkN ~W** your rraiSratorupamng events!" mmsm OCTOBER 3, 2003 PAGE EIGHT ETC. Dave Matthews solo album showcases unique talent

even further than normal. bility that Matthews has in holding a because of its repetitive nature, the In the title track, Matthews crowd with his fun, daring nature. torture that Matthews has gone Review sings, you said always and forever, In Save Me, again with through can be heard in his almost is such a long and lonely time. In Reynolds, Matthews uses a Gospel wailing voice and through the use of the strings in the background. By Nancy Borden Grey Blue Eyes, he pleads, don t Choir to back him in his successful Wildcat Reporter forget my broken heart. attempt to produce the typical, catchy A lover of all music and instru­ Matthew s opening track DMB feel similar to that of Stay on ments, Matthews finds inspiration in Dave Matthews, founding mem­ Dodo is more reminiscent of typi­ Before These Crowded Streets. the sitar guitar, which Reynolds plays ber of the band that holds his name, cal Dave especially matching songs In Stay or Leave, An in Too High. recently released his first solo album in Before these Crowded Streets and Another Thing, and Baby, Finally, Matthews values entitled, Some Devil. even Everyday with his more upbeat Matthews is accompanied by the Gravedigger so much, he includes He incorporates the same unique outlook and beat. For those lovers of strings and horns of the Seattlemusic it twice, once with Reynolds and Trey lyrics and jazzy feel that he produces a little fun, Matthews Up and group, adding yet another dimension Anastasio of the band Phish, who with his band members. However, Away, will appreciate his light, lov­ to this complex music. appears on five of Matthews tracks, without the power of Boyd Tinsley s ing side. Similar to well-known sweeter and once with only himself and string violin, Steffan Lessard s bass, Carter In Trouble, Matthews sounds songs of DMB such as Lover Lay accompaniments, neither one present­ Bcaufords percussion and LeRoi more like U2 when he collaborates Down and Angel, Baby and ing too positive a light on death and Moore s saxophone behind him, with his long-time friend Tim Stay or Leave lend themselves to life. Matthews produces a sound that he Reynolds, who most Dave Matthews becoming the latest of this genre. It is this solemn side of the cd can call all his own. Band fans know of because of their The most obvious and curious that may scare off those who are not In these 14 tracks, Matthews, live concerts. He and Reynolds use song on the cd is An Another accustomed to Dave Matthews and with sometimes only his guitar back­ the electric guitar to provide a steady Thing, where Matthews solemnly his deep outlook on what he chooses ing him, reveals an even more per­ rhythm similar to that of U2. sings, rain on my head, repeatedly to write and sing about. However, for sonal side of him to his audience. Also included in this package is throughout the track and almost los­ Dave fans, the cd provides proof of Dave Matthews Band fans are accus­ a cd with five tracks of Matthews and ing the listener. Even the most loyal the truly talented songwriter and tomed to their off-the-wall yet deeply Reynolds performing acoustically to Matthews fan may have a hard time musician that he is. personal lyrics, yet Matthews goes live audiences, illustrating the capa- with this track. Despite or maybe

Governor's Race- (continued from page 3) Hospital visit teaches London student Buddy Leach or Richard Ieyoub, both Jenny Mooney, Bush junior, about 'real' life, culture in Britain Democrats, could edge out Blanco. agrees. As far as whether students votes Even though I haven t had By Elise Broussard none of the doctors had heard of any London Correspondent count, Jones said that they do. enough time to follow the election as her medications and told her that much as I would have liked to, I still American doctors use strange names In a close election, their (stu­ LONDON-For most people, think it is important that everyone for medications. dents ) votes, maybe every vote, will hospitals are not an enjoyable experi­ vote, she said. There is no such thing as a per- att count, and this will be a close elec­ ence. That experience would be tion, he said. sonal room in a British hospital.' made worse for many if the hospital Barbee shared a room with 13 other were in another country away from patients, few who were suicidal. MAYO CLINIC family. You have to get along, or its W Hospitalized for cellulites miserable, Barbee said. brought on by an infection, Dry Barbee was also able to leam Prong junior Rhoda Barbee would differences between American and rather not relive the experience, but British cultures through the patients. she managed to find it rather inform­ She met a woman who was being SUMMER III ative. treated for asthma, and for three days FOR JUNIOR NURSING STUDENTS One thing Barbee found amus­ they discussed the differences in the ing was what the British and culture. The woman gave Barbee a American doctors thought of each glimpse into real British life. other. Before leaving for London, Barbee said the best part of that Barbee s doctors were going over her experience was that she got to see medications. They said they would British people from the inside. have to put the root word down when I didn t feel like an outsider, listing them because British doctors Barbee said. use strange names for medications Barbee added with a laugh, and would not know what tiiey were Well, they did refer to me as the lit­ talking about. tle American in the comer. When she got to the hospital,

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LDCAl l i T Election of Board of Hey good-lookin' Trustee members involves multi-step process, committees By Nancy Borden Editor-in-chief

In light of the faculty hiring policy adopted at the September Board of Trustees meeting, students have asked who are the people that make these decisions and how were they named to the board. AH agencies in the Louisiana Baptist Convention follow the same procedure for electing its board of trustees members, according to Dr. Dean Doster, executive director of LBC. A committee on nominations made up of 15 members is elected by the committee on commit­ tees. One-third of this committee on nominations is replaced each year on the week following the sec­ ond Sunday at the November convention meeting. This committee on committees is named by the president of the Louisiana Baptist Convention each year. One-third of these members are replaced each year, explained Doster. Photo by Mindy Severio ; From there the committee on nominations accepts names from any participating church or Competitors in the 2003 Homecoming Honey Contest sponsored by the LC cheertead- | member of the LBC "for their consideration as a ers pose for a group shot before the contest began. The Homecoming Court voted | nominee to serve on the board of the institution," on the winners. i Doster said. This committee considers "any and all" nom­ inations and approves them as a committee to be Board: Nursing division must raise NCLEX passing rate presented for voting at the annual convention, By Beth Carr Doster said. Nominations can also be made from Associate Editor well. the floor at the convention. The nursing division was placed on condition­ "You could be at a larger school and be con­ According to Dr. Rory Lee, president of LC, al approval by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing sidered a number, but here we give individual atten­ the committee on nominations decided in 1998 that last July. This was after four of the 11 students in tion and guidance to our students." they "should make decision without agency and the May 2003 graduating class failed the state's Chelette said that she felt the results from this institution heads," meaning Lee has not made any board exam, the NCLEX for registered nurses. spring were mainly because of individual difficul­ nominations since 1998. According to Dr. Phyllis Chelette, chair of the ties of different students, like test anxiety. This policy is not typical, according to Lee. "Part of what we've done is look at everything, "Every instituion where I've been in the past division of nursing, this is only a temporary status. In November 2002, the division received ten year and is doesn't point to any problems withing the and every Southern Baptist college, the CEO has program," she said. input into the trustees nominated due to the need for approval from the Commission on Collegiate Chelette added that many of the students who financial support through the board of trustees," Nursing Education and full approval from the stale. were not successful on the exam this year retook it Lee said. "I wish it was possible to have input so Chelette added that the ten year approval is the and were successful. that individuals who could assist the college with highest the CCNE gives. She also said that the division has taken a specific business needs could be on ihe board." The division must achieve an 80% passing rate "proactive approach" to the problem and is doing At the convention, members of churches vote. on the board exam this spring to no longer be on several things to help the situation, including hav­ The voters of Ihe convention are called "mes­ conditional approval. This is the same percentage ing a guest speaker on test anxiety, study skills, and sengers who are elected from individual LBC • all schools in the state must maintain at all times. learning styles, enhancing students' critical thinking churches," according lo Doster. Falling below 80% is unusual, Chelette said. skills and sending faculty to a continuing education LBC churches are those that contribute to the Previous passing rates have been around 87.5 %. program on the new NCLEX. Cooperative Program through the state convention. She also said that the small numbers in the Stephanie Fox, Anchorage, Alaska, senior, is a "The Cooperative Program is the designated division make it even more crucial when one person nursing major. She said she gets a lot out of the Southern Baptist plan for doing world missions," fails. hands-on aspects of her classes. Doster said. "Because of the small numbers, it becomes "I think the amount of hands-on training we These messengers are chosen "through normal more important for all to be successful," she said. get is what helps me know what I am doing," she business channels and elected by a business meet- "When one person does not succeed, it makes the said. "They let us do as much as possible in patient See Board, number go down more than it should." care." She added that small numbers can be good, as pg. 8 PAGE Two NEWS OCTOBER 17,2003

Campus Amount of pledges 'surprise' sororities Briefs By liana Poitier plans are also part of the pledge Beta will hold a Luau, which all LC Wildcat Reporter process, according to Carr. They hold students may attend, and the event Asbestos report out an Easter Egg Scramble during the will be held off campus. Also, as a The four sororities on campus spring semester, and the money that service project they will raise money are Delta Xi Omega, Kappa Tau Beta, they collect goes to charity. Also for the Volunteers of America, and In accordance with Lambda Chi Beta, and Psi Kappa Tau, Kappa Tau Beta has an event called they will serve at Mara House, Louisiana Department of also known as the Wackeltes. PROMises in the spring. This is when according to Erion. Environmental Quality Delta Xi Omega has 19 mem­ they will give away prom dresses to Their pledge process takes two regulations, Title 33, Part bers and 12 of Ihem are reluming high school girls who cannol afford and a half months, from the time they III, Chapter 27:2725.F., members, according lo the President them. rush until the middle of November. of Delta Xi Omega, Shannon Hudson. Louisiana College has an Kappa Tau Beta's pledge process The girls have to wear a ribbon "We had more people last year, is seven weeks, starting after Rush, the whole semester, and they have lo Asbestos Management but we were looking for a small group so through three Plan on file in the office of to really gel lo know," said Hudson. the Vice President for Delta Xi Omega also does many "I didn't expect us to have' ^^ti Business Affairs and the service projects, according to informal and formal Hudson. During the spring they hold the number that we did, but ' Maintenance Office . . according to Enon. a Crush Auction and raise money for Psi Kappa Tau, Building. Ihe Boys and Girls Club. Last year This plan identifies the it was a huge surprise to also known as the Delta Xi Omega raised S700. Wakkettes, is a new location and condition of At the momenl Delia Xi Omega have that many members." sorority that started all asbestos-containing haven't made certain plans for any --Katherine Sawyer last year, but wasn't materials in each building evenls yet according to Hudson. an official sorority on campus. "We just had a bake sale, and Psi Kappa Tau president until September 10, The plan is available for next week is pledge week, so we then after thai they are active mem­ according to Psi Kappa Tau President. perusal during regular haven't made certain plans on any­ bers, according io Carr. During this Katherine Sawyer. Psi Kappa Tau has thing else yet," said Hudson. "We are pledge process the girls learn six 50 members approximately, and 18 office hours to any stu­ planning to help sponsor a sorority basic tenants, which teach them what reluming members. dent, faculty or staff night." it means to be a true member of "I didn't expect us to have the member. At Delia Xi Omega, during their Kappa Tau Beta, and at Ihe end of the number that we did, but il was a huge Technical questions should initiation, they have a pledge week, seven week process they have a cere­ surprise to have that many members." be referred to H. Dorman and usually it's done during mony, according to Carr. said Sawyer. Clayton, the designated Homecoming. After their pledge In the Lambda Chi Beta sorority According to Sawyer, Psi Kappa week, ihey have an informal induc­ they have 31 pledge and active mem­ Tau tries to be fun and open to every­ person for Louisiana tion a month later, according to College. He may be con­ bers, 13 of which are returning mem­ one. Hudson. bers, according to Lambda Chi Beta "We're the most outspoken tacted at Clayton When Hudson was asked what President Angela Erion. about our school spirit," said Sawyer. Environmental Company, the initiation for Delta Xi Omega "We had more pledges then' we They are involved in Ihe majori­ LLC, phone: 318-446-8222 consisted of she couldn't say any­ expected," said Erion. ty of the sports activities, and they are or fax: 318-448-1794. thing. According to Erion, Lambda Chi also involved in Homecoming activi­ " We have traditions that we do Beta is responsible for a lol of com­ ties. every year, but you really have to be a munity service. The initiation for Psi Kappa Tau Flu shots available Delta Xi Omega to know what the "We do lots and lots of commu­ only took one week this year, accord­ initiation consists of," said Hudson. nity service, but nobody sees that ing to Sawyer. Their initiation process In Kappa Tau Beta, ihey have 11 because we do it off campus," said consisted of wearing a ribbon all The cost is $10. Students members and four returning mem­ Erion. week, paying iheir dues, and getting can call Bobbie McGraw at bers, according to Kappa Tau Beta's Also Lambda Chi Beta shows painted for the first home football 487-7750. or stop by Presidenl Beth Carr. According to their support for each sports team game. Sawyer says this initiation may Health Services between Carr, Kappa Tau Beta focuses on equally, by giving them little cups as change next year as they find their sharing their Christian faith as a func­ feet as a sorority, and then they' have the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 a little treat just for them, according tion of their sisterhood. lo Erion. more tradition to go on. p.m. The events that Kappa Tau Beta During the spring. Lambda Chi SGA passes resolutions to look into stepping stones, lighting for flag By Nancy Borden stones because they are cheaper and letter written to the Board of Trustees discussed there "is not to be discussed Editor-in-chief not permanent. on their hiring policy decision, Blake with any party not in executive ses­ Webb also proposed a resolution Cooper, president of SGA, said he sion," Hawkins said. Student Government buy a new flag and lighting to display was denied the addresses of the "This session allows the board to Association passed resolutions to the flag and "give the area a patriotic trustees to mail each member a copy. have a private discussion," Hawkins look into putting stepping stones in affect" in front of Alexandria Hall, Hawkins said that Dr. Rory Lee, said. front of Hattie B's, to purchase a new Webb said. president of LC, was to give a copy of After the session, the board has flag and install new lighting in front Lori Thames, dean of students, SGA's letter to Joe Neesom, Board of to report any action they have decid­ of Alexandria Hall and to look into said that Student Life had purchased a Trustees chairman, on Founder's Day. ed on. fixing the raised concrete behind the new flag after thinking the current SGA then moved on to a discus­ Finally, information technology student center. one had been stolen. However, Webb sion about the policy of students is using on a trial basis a new program After Bradley Cheek, junior had taken it down to save it from the attending the Board of Trustees meet­ called Packet Hound to solve the net­ class president, proposed a resolution rain. Thus Thames said that SGA ing after Daniel Owens, men's hous­ work issue on campus, Hawkins said. to lay a sidewalk in between the cafe­ would not have to purchase flag but ing representative, asked-about there They are also using a program teria and sidewalk, Ben Hawkins, would have to purchase ihe lighting. being a student representative at the called Inspector to "help them identi­ vice president of academic affairs and Webb proposed the flag was in meeting. fy where the virus may be coming student life, said LC is "only "terrible shape," and needed to be Hawkins said the process from," Hawkins added. $700,000 short" of being able to build retired, which he said a local Boys involves drafting a letter to Lee ask­ In some cases, viruses have been the proposed design of a patio extend­ Scout group could possibly do. ing permission to attend the meeting, found on a few computers that the ing from the cafeteria to the student The last structural issue dis­ at which time permission is usually program IT downloaded did not trace. center. cussed at the meeting was the severe granted to students. "Students didn't even know they Hawkins said a sidewalk to solve drop off in the road behind the student However, students would have had [a virus]," according to Hawkins. the mud problem would not be a center. SGA passed a resolution to to exit the meeting during executive To help students in the dorms, "major expense." discuss using asphault or other possi­ sessions, which Owens said "comes six new computers have been pur­ T.J. Webb, freshman class presi­ ble solutions to stop the drop off. across as shady." chased to replace the broken ones in dent, proposed the use of stepping In an update on the status of the During these sessions, anything the computer lab in the student center. PAGE THREE NEWS OCTOBER 17,2003

••••mm day marriages Faculty to travel to Indonesia Pledge should By Will Tubbs ting up their own Teach for Christ be treated like not threatening program. News Editor to traditional Aguillard said that he had two school prayer Though the summer break is still questions. family structure several months away, some LC facul­ "First I asked how much the trip The case challenging the phrase ty members have planned different would cost," Aguillard said. "They "under God" in the Pledge of The possibility of the legaliza­ sort of summer vacation. said if wc would come, they would Allegiance. Elk Grove Unified tion of homosexual marriage in the j The faculty will be traveling to cover our expense. My second ques­ School District v. Newdow, has United States seems more and more! Indonesia next summer in an effort lo tion was how big would our audience recently been selected to be heard by real lately, especially since the inform and guide some Christian col­ be? They said that we would be the Supreme Court next year. speaking to thousands." Supreme Court officially ruled that leges there in methods of teacher edu­ So, what should be done with Aguillard explained that after states do not have the right lo pro­ cation. The faculty members will also this phrase? Does it need to removed that, ihe trip was planned to take hibit sodomy. Conservatives fre­ be instructing these schools on how from the pledge? quently argue that official govern­ lo set up a Teach for Christ Program. place next summer. "We agreed to do two things," The answer is no. The phrase was ment recognition of homosexual Dr. Joe Aguillard, chair of the added in the I950's to show the nation's unions will destroy the institution of division of education and sponsor of Aguillard said. "First we agreed to help them establish Teach for Christ religious heritage, which is fine. true marriage between a man and a Teach for Christ, explained how he, The problem is that this reli­ woman. along with Dr. Carolyn Spears, coor­ for preservice teachers. Second, we agreed to introduce some methods of gious expression is being recited in I am certainly opposed to the dinator of the department of health teaching." schools over the loud speaker or legalization of homosexual mar­ and physical education and Laura being led in classrooms by teachers. riage—for several reasons. Johnson, associate professor of edu­ Aguillard explained that he feels Ihe trip sponsors are committed to In essence,the However, to say that allowing cation, came to be involved in this spreading Christianity to Indonesia, government is homosexuals to marry will devalue endeavor. which is a predominantly Islamic real marriage assumes that marriage According lo Aguillard, he was engaging in ®Q/jt§tI(§]<§ country. exists because the government rec­ initially asked to answer certain ques­ the expression Aguillard said that he would ognizes it. tions for the visitors with regards to of this now travel to Indonesia because he I Marriage, like teacher education. Spears was asked religious sen- |B}ljJJ|D)|D)( believes that the trip is God ordained. 1 religion, does to explain the health and physical timent. "We call it divine appoint­ not need gov- education department. During Ihe §^§iE©jp£ ments," Aguillard said. "God made The only By Beth Carr I ernment sup- course of the discussion the Teach for remedy for Associate Editor Christ Program was mentioned. the appointment, we have to follow | port to sur-: through." this problem is vive. A mar-: "When we mentioned Teach for Aguillard, Spears and Johnson to treat the By Evie riage is not a Christ Ihe demeanor of ihe whole recitation of the pledge in schools the meeting was changed," Aguillard all said lhat Ihey view teaching as an Breithaupt legal docu- same as prayer in the schools is treat­ explained. "They began to ask how excellent vehicle of ministry. Contributing I ment; it is a ed. It should be student led and not we could help them spread Christ "We teach our students lhat we Writer I commitment. through education channels." must be a model for our students," required. Teachers and administrators • When we should not take Ihe initiative to start Aguillard said lhat by the end of Johnson said. "What better model allow the government to be the ulti- than Jesus. He had perseverance, it, and it should not be done on a pub­ ! mate authority on what should be a the meeting, Ihe visitors had request­ ed the help of the faculty in instruct­ patience and all the qualities of a lic address system at any school func­ private, and, for most of us, religious teacher." tion. institution, we completely miss the ing educators in Indonesia on meth­ ods of training teachers as well as set­ This is the best solution for two point of what marriage really is. main reasons. Can homosexual marriage First, it is the most fair decision destroy heterosexual marriages? for students who do not want to say Not if wc don'i let it. When the gov­ Freshmen survive first round of tests the Pledge of Allegiance. ernment inevitably legalizes homo­ By Will Tubbs which was a chemistry test was easy, In West Virginia State Board of sexual marriage, we can allow our­ News Editor bul since Ihen tests have become Education v. Bametle. the Supreme selves to lose all respect for the more difficult. Court ruled lhat students could not be institution of marriage and become "My first test seemed like a New freshmen have recently forced to salute the flag on the promiscuous or adulterous. Or we review of what my high school chem­ completed their first round of testing grounds that they should not be can continue living our own lives as at LC. For some of these sludenls, istry teacher went over," Yellott said. required to say or do something that we do now. according to our own what they got form their first test was "It was not as difficult as thought it violated their religous beliefs. morals and values. not what they expected. would be. The second test was a lot Does that make legal homosexu­ Ashley Isaacs, Shreveport fresh­ harder." While in this case, students were al marriage okay? Hardly. I have a man, said lhat she expected her tesls Yellotl had whal could be con­ being punished for not saluting the problem with Ihe government endors­ to be a little harder lhan they turned sidered an interesting experience in flag, the same principle can be ing a union that a large portion of the out to be. preparing for the two tesls. applied to a situation in which a stu­ 'population, including myself, sees as "I expected il to be very diffi­ "I did not study for the first test dent does not run the risk of punish­ j immoral. It is not. however, the worst cult," Isaacs said. "I expected to and passed it," Yellotl said. "Then I ment for not saying the pledge, but blow that the institution of marriage | study everyday for three or four studied for the second test and did a feels pressure to conform to what the could possibly take. hours. Il has turned out lo be the lot worse." rest of the class is doing, if it contra­ ! As such, if an elected state leg­ same experience I had in high school; John McLemore. Baton Rouge dicts his or her religious beliefs. Most islature legalizes gay marriage, as I haven't opened a book yet." freshman, said that he did not know children do not want to be different the California state legislature has Isaacs explained that she has whal to expect form LC because he from their peers and allowing group •essentially done, I might not faired well on her first tesls, despite had never been tested before because recitation of a religious sentiment can approve, but I won't protest its dem­ the lack of studying. But she added he was home schooled. make things very difficult for a child ocratic unfairness. As a society, wc that she had not taken any tests in the Despite his lack of testing expe­ with different beliefs. have a right to decide which unions rience, McLemore said he made classes she considered more difficult. Second, this is the most fair we recognize. However, if a court decent grades on his tesls. T.J. Webb, Minden freshman, solution for people who like to say iforces this moral issue down the said that he too expected the tests at "I did well on my first test," ihroats of the American people, it McLemore explained. "I stumbled a the pledge the way it is. The only LC to be a little more difficult lhan other option is to take "under God" will be a clear indication of democ­ they turned out to be. bit on my next few, but I am doing out of the pledge. Most people would racy run amok. The Arizona Court "I expected the tests to be a bit okay." rather have student organized pledg­ of Appeals, in its October 8 ruling, more in depth and more inclusive of One upperclassman had a word ing with the phrase than school initi­ against same-sex marriage, said it, the subject matter than any test I took of advice for the freshmen. ated pledging without it. well: "Consequently, it is for the in high school," Webb said. "I "The tests don't get any easier," people of Arizona, through their; expected the tests lo be really diffi­ Rob Sweeney, Pineville junior, said Keep the pledge intact, but make elected representatives or by using: cult, but it turned out to be a lot like "Right now they might seem easy for it a privilege rather than an uncom­ ! the initiative process, rather than this. high school." some. They might seem hard for oth­ fortable requirement. |court, to decide whether to permit; Bradley Ycllott, DeQuincy ers. But, regardless, they will not get ! same-sex marriages." freshman, said that his first test, any easier." PAGE FOUR NEWS OCTOBER 17,2003 USDA to redo Convenience, cost factor into messages

food pyramid, By Jodi Belgard keep in touch with his girlfriend. thing most of us are used to, especial­ Wildcat Reporter "I can get in touch with my girl­ ly if you've ever dialed one of those asking for friend when's she at work and I'm in 900 hundred numbers. To text or not to text... well, you class." You have to press each button publics' help know the rest. One of the biggest benefits, at one to three times to get the correct The bulky car bag phones are least for Murphy, is that "It's good for letter. By Alicia Croom certainly a thing of the past. Now we undercover silent communication." But before texting gets a bad Wildcat Reporter have cell phones that fit in the palm Here's how it works (most wrap - there are some shortcuts. of your hand. phones work the same way): "After a while you learn a short­ In an effort to improve the ever- The latest trend - made __ hand communication," Murphy familiar Food Guide Pyramid to be popular by Ryan Seacresl and said. "It's kind of like its own more consumer-friendly, the United the rest of the "American Idol" "It's good for undercover little language." States Department of Agriculture gang - is text messaging. silent communication." Some phones, in order to (USDA) is reconstructing the food For some people texting is j help out with the lengthy key- guide and is asking the public for a cut above constantly ringing ! —Taylor Murphy i ing process, offer a "templates" help. phones or less convenient e- f Baton Rouse junior ! menu including "Hi! How's it The USDA is trying to tailor the mail. I going," and "I will call you food guide to the needs of individu­ T.J. Drew, Negreet junior, later." als, taking into account gender, age says using text messaging makes it Press "menu" on the keypad But one of the biggest perks, and activity level differences. easier lo keep in touch with his fiance Select the "messages" menu especially with many cell phone users Until October 26th the USDA is at Northwestern. Select "write messages" being in college, is that text messag­ asking for public comments and rec­ "It's very convenient," he said. Key in the text ing doesn't cut into your minutes. ommendations at their web site. Go "We mostly just sent 'I-love-you Press "send" "Each message costs a certain lo: (http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/yra- notes.'" Key in recipient's phone number amount," Murphy said. "You get a mid-update and click on the link to Taylor Murphy agreed that text Sounds simple, right? better idea of how much money Backgrounder on the Food Guide messaging is more convenient than The problem lies in the actual you're spending." Pyramid.) distracting phone calls. keying of the text. Most wireless providers offer "The reason the government did Murphy, Baton Rouge junior, Each number on the keypad has text messaging packages. this was to inform the public that they said he also uses text messaging to three corresponding letters - some­ need to eat more healthy and in a bet­ ter way," said Dr. Carolyn Spears, health and physical education depart­ Supplements, multivitamins provide health options ment coordinator and professor of By Adam Woerner "Supplements, much like vita­ bars that can replace a meal or pro­ health and physical Education. Wildcat Reporter mins, have specific functions," vide a healthy snack. Spears clarified that the new Brunet said. It is not recommended that an version of the food guide will still Supplements and multivitamins Many supplements have the individual begin a diet plan on a reflect the same philosophy. It sim­ are just a few ways that today's health anaerobic athlete in mind. Creatine is whim. ply won't be a one-size-fits-all nutri­ conscious always on the goers a popular supplement that is used by First, "your activity level should tion guide. attempt to get a balanced diet when power lifters to increase weight gain be taken into consideration," said there seemingly may not be time for "With the prevalence of over­ and strength gain, said Brunet. Brunet. "Are you sitting behind a otherwise. weight and obesity rising, and with a For the aerobic athlete, organ­ desk or working like a construction predominantly sedentary population, With vitamins that range from a ized athletic associations ban most worker all day?" it is of utmost importance to select to z it is difficult to know which one performance enhancement supple­ Anything in large quantities is suggested energy levels for each or ones are right for different people. ments. not good." "For instance, carbohy­ age/gender group that will not over­ "Most supplements, herbs or "Some people are just born drates taken in large quantities turn to estimate needs," according to the multivitamins are not approved by the Olympians," said Brunet fat rendering them counterproduc­ Food and Drug Administration Department of Agriculture. Luckily, supplements are no tive." (FDA). The idea that since it is Specific changes will also better longer just for bodybuilders. With the Dietary supplements and vita­ organic it is ok and it is safe, is not guide the public by specifying how new advancements made in dietary mins can enhance an individual's always true. Always consult a health much each individual eats in terms supplements even students can still nutrition in conjunction with a proper care professional," said Dr. Michael maintain a nutritious diet even while diet. that non-scientific people can under­ Brunei, assistant professor of athletic on the go. But remember, even over the stand. Measurements such as, cups training. and ounces will be used in place of Any college student will tell you counter products can be very specific vaguely saying "servings", as does "Multivitamins will target differ­ that a proper well-balanced diet is and should not be used unless ent populations or age groups so the present Food Guide Pyramid. sometimes difficult to attain while in approved by knowledgeable and make sure that you get one that is "American's notion of how school. Now, most grocery stores trained health care professionals. right for you." much is enough is way out of carry meal option or meal supplement whack," according to a Nutrition Action Newsletter regarding the LSU-Shreveport coach defeats debater in tourney's final round "grains" of the food guide. LC Debate News He finally lost in the final round to Goode, also of SFA in the semifinal The pyramid presently recom­ Jorji Jarzabek, the coach of the LSU- round. Goode went on to win the mends that the public eat 6-11 "serv­ The Louisiana College debate S debate squad, also a participant in championship of the Varsity Division. ings" of grains a day. Most nutritious squad participated in its second tour­ the tournament. Joffrion also received Courville defeated Alan Trichell grains, however, are not available to nament of the year Oct. 11-12 at the the fourth place speaker award in the of LSU-S in his quarterfinal round us or we've never heard of them "Weevil Wars" tournament hosted by division. and lost to Jimmy Terrel of SFA in the before, according to Spears. the University of Arkansas at In the Varsity Division, several semifinal round. Courville received "This doesn't mean to eat white Monticello. Eight different schools LC students advanced to the elimina­ the eighth place speaker award in the bread, eat more of the whole grain," from Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas tion rounds. Varsity Division. said Spears. "The basic recommen­ competed in the tournament. Liz Spurgeon, a Pineville fresh­ Darla McBride, Alexandria jun­ dation is to find whole grain cereals While the team did not win an man advanced to the quarterfinal ior and Datha Bustard, Dallas, Texas, and have them at breakfast time." overall sweepstakes award at the round before losing the Jimmy Terrel freshman each compiled a 3-3 record The food guide also requires tournament, several individual team of Stephen F. Austin State University. in preliminary rounds and did not vegetables, fruit, sources of protein members had success. This was only the second collegiate advance to the elimination rounds of and fats, oils and sweets, which In the Open Division, Chris tournament in which Spurgeon has the tournament. McBride did should be consumed sparingly. Joffrion, a Daphne, Ala. senior competed. receive the second place speaker The USDA will make changes advanced through the six preliminary Beth Carr, a Bryan, Texas, senior award for her performance in the to the Food Guide Pyramid taking rounds and defeated Jonathan Huber and Keith Courville, a Jeanerette tournament however. into consideration the comments and of Ouachita Baptist University in the freshman both advanced to the elimi­ The next competition for the recommendations of the public; how­ quarterfinal round. He advanced nation rounds as well. Can- defeated debate team will be the Bicker ever, the final product of this through the semifinals by defeating Chris Duerringer of Stephen F. Austin Debates at the University of reassessment will nol be published A.J. Edwards of LSU-Shreveport. in the quarterfinals, but lost to Steve Louisiana at Monroe Oct. 24-26. until early 2005. PAGE FIVE OPINIONS OCTOBER 17,2003 Editorial Unsigned editorials most credible option for newspapers In a world that demands credibil­ the collective board itself. position. paper and its readers, then these let­ ity, newspapers and their publishers For three reasons does this edito­ If editorials are meant to per­ ters are necessary. Therefore, the must attempt to build this line of rial board continue to support the tra­ suade those on the fence of certain conversation may be cut short if the credit in all aspects of their publica­ dition of the unsigned editorial and issues, then the writer must use lan­ reader can dismiss the editorial as one tions, not just the front page. Many will continue to give the editorial guage that would persuade the reader. person's, and not a collective body's, readers have looked at editorials for board authorship of its publications' If the writers knew their names would ideas. years as a pool to gather information views. Overall, these three reasons in be attached to their writings, they Because of the possibility of the to use as the basis for their decisions. the end prove that unsigned equals to may at times grow weak enough to readers* dismissal and the writers' _.Within recent years, those in the busi- more weight the editorial carries. shy away from the forceful language possible weakened language, and ( less have begun the debate of If editorials are meant to express they would sometimes need to sway finally the credibility of the publica­ whether or not these editorials should the newspapers' beliefs, then the pub­ the readers. According to an article in tion behind it, editorials should con­ continue to go unsigned, or without a lic will know that the paper stands the Columbia Journalism Review, tinue to be unsigned by the editorial byline from one writer. behind the editorial. The reader "signing [an editorial] only dilutes the board that writes it. Many of these unsigned editori­ knows that a qualified writer has writ­ message," thus possibly diluting the Readers should understand that als are written expressing "the collec­ ten the editorial, as the publication image and influence of the publica­ editorial writers want to prove the tive voice of the editorial board" and would not allow writers incapable of tion. power behind the editorials, so read­ its views, according to an article in doing their jobs as editors. Finally, the readers themselves ers should want to prove the power the Spokane Spokesman-Review. The The reader knows the editorials may more easily dismiss the editorial behind the letters to the editor as well. editorial board is made up in most has been proofread and tweaked, and the writers' opinions if they are- Readers, we the editorial board, ask cases of the editor of the editorial becoming a "group product" of a coming from one person. The reader you to write letters to the editor in page, the editorial writers, and some­ staff, like any other article in the in turn may be less likely to submit support of our decision of the times still the publisher. Many publi­ paper, according lo an editorial in Tim letters to the editor arguing for or stronger, more credible, and influen­ cations including the Wildcat choose Denver Post. The reader knows against the writers' positions. Like tial unsigned editorial. to print who makes up their boards in mainly that the editorial board has Michel Zuzel wrote in an editorial in their issues, allowing for anonymity come to a "consensus," though not The Masthead, if the editorial page is Wildcat Editorial Board of the writer of the editorial but not of always a unanimous decision, on its to be like a conversation between the Notable Guest column Library resources adequate, despite opinion in cartoon Quotable By Terry Martin only currently published books. It is it hour. Director of Library my understanding and belief that the If the message the cartoonist is r study of these subjects is very impor­ attempting to send is the library's col­ "[It] is very important, if you For a cartoon to communicate tant to a liberal arts education and the lection is lacking in current publica­ i don't have solid senior leadership, the reader or viewer must be able to central curriculum at Louisiana tions or topics of interest to her then I I your team will struggle." clearly understand it. The cartoon College. invite her or any other student or fac­ appearing in the October 3, 2003 It is impractical to attempt to ulty to discuss their concerns with issue is vague and unclear as to its -Gene Rushing, maintain a library collection consist­ me. It may be that there are items meaning or purpose in that the cap­ available when the proper query is men's basketball ing of only currently published items. tion and drawing send contradictory done of the library's resources. head coach If the library were to attempt to have messages. The caption indicates new a collection of books of equal size to The college's library collection materials are needed in the college its current holdings, but having no is best described as being "more than library. The drawing indicates study­ item over 5 years old the annual book the eye can see." No longer are the Send in your letters to ing Plato, the Bible, Einstein, mathe­ budget would be $1,400,000. I matics, Rome, Egypt, or World believe that would require each stu­ See column, the editor to Civilization is unimportant, or that dent to be charged an extra $ 1,272 per wi ldcat@laco I lege, edu the library should be a collection of academic year, or about $41 per cred­ Pg. 8

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Cats rush past McMurry intramural Davis passes record volleyball

By Eric Maxwell Falgoust was Gill's primary target, Wildcat Reporter catching 3 passes for 39 yards. Both teams had 8 penallies resulting in 136 Louisiana College's Wayne yards. Davis set an American Southwest LC punted the ball 6 limes, and Conference record for single game punter Nathan Furlow averaged 39.7 rushing yards in Saturday's 34-18 yards per punt with a longest punt of win over conference foe McMurry 45 yards. For the first time this year, University. LC did not lose a fumble or throw and Davis, whose season total com­ interception. ing into Saturday's game was 306 The previous week LC lost to #5 yards, ran for 322 yards, shattering Mary Hardin-Baylor, 37 to 14. LC's the previous mark by 43 yards. offense was held to just 224 total Averaging 9.5 yards per carry, Davis yards. The Wildcats could not get was named the ASC's offensive play­ anything going on the ground and er of the week, LC's first weekly spe­ were held to a negative total of 28 cial recognition award this season. yards. Both teams combined for 22 The Wildcats entered the fourth penalties resulting in 222 yards. quarter trailing McMurry 10-6. LC converted only 6 out of 21 Davis started off the Wildcat's rally third down opportunities and 0 for 4 Photo by Mindy Severio by punching in the go ahead score on 4th downs. Taylor Gill passed for from 17 yards out. On LC's next pos­ 159 yards on 13 for 32 yards with a Dirty Dozen player spikes the volleyball to the other team in session, Davis broke free and ran 85 touchdown. MHB had 11 players a volleyball match held in the healthplex. yards to increase LC's lead over make at leasl one rush attempt, for a McMurry to 10. combined result of 298 yards on the Linebacker John Muder's sack ground. Quarterback Cody The tournament for intramural co-rec begins Nov. 3 and runs of quarterback Jordan Newman Fredenberg completed 9 out of 16 through Nov. 6. forced McMurry to punt. Senior passes for 217 yards and a score. Terry Bolton made them pay for it. Defensively, LC was once again Breaking from the pack, Bolton led by John Muder, who had 12 tack­ relumed the punt 68 yards to put LC les, including 11 solo tackles. Right up 27 to 10. behind Muder was senior Howard McMurry would answer back Brown with 9 tackles, including a when Newman hit Eric Davis for a 5- fumble recovery. yard score. With 38 seconds left This week's homecoming game Davis delivered the final blow, rush­ will match LC against Austin ing for his 4th touchdown on the day, College. Coming off of their firstwi n this one from a yard out to bring the last week, the Kangaroos will be final score to 34 lo 18. looking to put together a winning LC's defense played well ail day, streak. holding McMurry to just to 238 yards Austin College is next lo last in and a 3.7 yard per play average. Led the conference in scoring, averaging by junior Jeremy DeSoto, who had only 12.4 points per game. They also nine tackles on the day, LC only are the conference's worst passing allowed 52 yards on the ground on 30 offense, averaging 113 yards per attempts. Senior linebacker John game. Defensively, Austin College Muder had two of LC's five sacks on ranks seventh in the ASC allowing the day. 32.6 points per game. Photo by Mindy Severio To complement Davis' ground Saturday's game will kick off at attack, Taylor Gill passed for 110 2 p.m. at Pineville High School's sta­ yards wilh 12 of 25 passing. Dexter Micah Loewer of the Squad attempts to spike the volleyball dium. over the net in a match against the Big Gulps. Good Luck Wildcats in Saturday's Homecoming Game

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Cats ready for Challenge' of new season Intramural rankings Player returns despite lung collapse, injury Flag football teams By Randy Hickman cannot. pretty good, [we have to) be in shape Wildcat Reporter "He's just got a burning desire to and play tough defense. With those play college ball," said Rushing. "He two things we'll have good things Men's The 2003 Louisiana College enjoys the challenge of the college come our way." +61 basketball season is around the corner 1. Dirty Dozen (3-0) level and he just wants to see if he can Being head coach for 17 years 2. Big Gulps (2-0) +63 and the Wildcats are hoping to be able meet the college standards." Rushing said, "It's going to be a chal­ to qualify for post season play. The This year will be the first season lenge, night in, night out, to hold on." 3. Pretty Boyz (2-0) +60 Wildcats will be welcoming back an that the Wildcats will be able to par­ This year the Wildcats welcome 4. Risky Business (1-2) +17 old teammate from the 2001 season. ticipate as a full member of Division in five freshmen. Morey Skluzacek 5. These Chimps (0-2) -42 Justin McMillan will be return­ III athletics, according to Rushing. and Josh Martin come from 6. Scorin' Dawgs (0-2) -99 ing to the team with two seasons left This "means we can qualify for Alexandria. Jeremy Slrief and Cody 7. Norsemen (0-3) -60 once he is finished with re-habilita- post season play if we earn it," said Ladner are from Kiln, while Kase tion from a previous ankle injury. Rushing. Gonzales travels up from Baton McMillin, a junior out of . Rouge. Women's Welsh, had a spontaneous pneu- ; Rushing says lhat this a 1. The Squad (3-0) +153 mo-thorax collapsed lung three "We are soine to beat 2. The Legends (2-0) +45 • weeks before his freshman year in VV they are intelligent, 4. Baaad Girls (1-1) -11 the doctors and decided to red- This is a time of transition shirt his freshman year. The fall of 5. Cajun Cuties (0-2) -43 them and using the press 'fro m the high school basketball to 6. Bachelorettes (0-2) -79 2001, during practice, his chest college basketball. started hurting again. to our advantage." Gonzales explained, "I'm 7. 'Valkyries (0-2) -92 After seeing five doctors and I --Sean Shields • use to working hard at anything I getting no exact answer to what Wildcat senior | do, but college ball is a higher was wrong, he decided not to play level of intensity and mental Volleyball teams until he was sure that he was okay. The Wildcats will have to find toughness." "I was scared to play," said other ways to gel the job done. This Rushing said that he hoped his iCo-Rec: McMillin. season's team will be very small com­ new players would pick up his system He was aware of other players, pared lo other colleges. The tallest both offensively and defensively. 1. Big Gulps (7-0) +89 like Reggie Lewis of the Boston guy for the Wildcats is about 6'5". The freshman expectations on 2. The Squad (5-2) +34 Celtics, who have died in the act of The seniors will have to "give the season are about working hard. 3. Dirty Dozen (4-2) -6 play and did not want anything seri­ senior leadership," said Rushing. It "I want Ihe team to play hard 4. SDX2 (4-3) -22 ous to happen to him. "is very important, if you don't have every game," said Martin. 5. Scorin' Dawgs (2-5) -93 Although McMillin was faced solid senior leadership, your team "My expectations are that we are with this element, he said that he will struggle." going to outwork our other opponents "didn't want to leave." His teammates Sean Shields, New Orleans sen­ and wear them down," Gonzales and coach are excited that they have a ior, commented, "For me it has been a added. Intramural golf scramble leader back on the court with them. long time coming." The upper-classman leadership "Time will tell, but I'm glad he "I think that they [the seniors] has had an impact on the freshmen. [Intramural two person golf is back, he is a very dedicated stu­ are doing a good job," added "I look up to everybody that is scramble will be held on Oct. dent," Gene Rushing,, head coach of Broussard. above me, because they all have men's basketball team, said. Many of ihe Wildcats under­ experience," said Martin. 24 and Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. ; Blaine Broussard, Forest Hill stand they are going to have to work Gonzales said that "the seniors The deadline for entry is Oct.! red-shirt senior said, "He is a mature around their height issue by using take charge of practice, [they] let you '22 at 4 p.m. The entry fee is enough person that can show leader­ their athletic abilities. know things you are suppose to do ;the cost of course fees. ship and help the team out even "The key lo this year, we have to and not to do." though he is in re-hab." be in better shape than our opponents, Rushing says that "it's a major "I think it's great that he is back because we are most definitely short­ transition for all of them. It's just a with us." Scott Sumner, Baton Rouge er than other teams," said McMillin. different level that they have to adjust junior, said he is motivated after "I think that even though we are to, the intensity, the work ethic is Wildcat soccer games overcoming such adversities." looking at a small but athletic team," much higher than they are normally j men's and women's teams Sometimes coaches can often said Shields. use to coming from high school." see things in their players that others Broussard said, "I think we'll do ; Oct. 17 UT Tyler Home ! Intramural co-rec ihnertube ;Oct. 18 UT Dallas Home ! water polo tournament is i Oct. 21 Loyola Away [scheduled for Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. I •Oct. 24 ETBU Away | Oct. 25 LeToumeau Away „ ^o Puu Mrt $it' i Oct. 28 MC Away Tab'- BUif £AAftj\ANU£L - :U|ii* ft mm Wildcat Football Games » U..0SE jOct. 25 Texas Lutheran •Under New Ownership SAway University •Newly Remodeled jNov. 1 ETBU * New Equipment Away in Shrevepbrt

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(left) T.J. Webb serenades the audience with his guitar. This performance helped him win the title of Homecoming Honey 2003. (top) Jeremy Thibodeaux impersonates Tom Cruise and uses a broom as a microphone to sing into. Board (continued from page I) Group witnesses through drama ing" at the individual churches, elected is a self-governing board, said By Vershal Hogan Easterly said. "The thought that God Doster said. Doster. Wildcat Reporter will bless our efforts in such a pro­ For the first 50 members of a "The Board of the agencies are dictated by its constitution and the by found way is amazing." church, one voting messenger may be Most students want to avoid the sent. For every 50 member there laws of the institution," Doster Aaron Watkins, Jena sopho­ after, the church can send one mes­ explained. drama inherent to college life, but for more, agreed, "We travel all over the senger, not to exceed 15 messengers. Decisions made are generally a some LC students, drama is their way place and meet all sorts of people, The Board of Trustees that is majority or 2/3 vote for approval. to relating the meaning of life. and get to minister to them through Witness, a Christian drama drama." Column •—:—— group based at LC, is entering its The group generally performs (continued from page 5) ninth year since organization. The for churches and youth functions, but library's resources contained in the available within 10 days. In some company performs both dramatic and will also perform for other events as four walls of the Richard W. Norton few cases 21 days are necessary to comedic sketches with spiritual or well. The first performance of this building. Each member of the col­ receive physical delivery of an item moral implications. One of the goals year was at a youth rally for First lege community is provided an from a library outside the of the group is to relate biblical truths Baptist Church, LeCompte, and the opportunity to use the 446,553 items Southeastern United States. Dr. to a contemporary audience. group plans to work across the that are owned locally, electronically Bonnie Hines coordinates the John Easterly, Watson freshman, region. access full text articles from 10,000 Reference and Interlibrary loan areas. said, "Even though what we practice The full cast of Witness includes journals and 28,425 books, or request She is available to students and facul­ is skits and lines, memorization and Evie Breithaupt, Jonesville sopho­ an Interlibrary loan from among ty to assist them when learning acting, our goal is to make what we more; Easterly; Jessica Foxworth, 52,000,000 books and journals locat­ resources are needed. When Dr. do truly an outpouring of the love Denham Springs sophomore; Tracy ed in over 4,000 libraries throughout Hines is unavailable, other library that's already in us. So instead of just Loe, Trout sophomore; Chris Schelin, the United States. staff and faculty are willing and capa­ being drama, it really is ministry." Baton Rouge senior; Watkins. Developing the library's collec­ ble to assist the LC community in "One of the best things about Schelin will not be performing with tion is based on using limited fiscal locating materials needed. working with witness is the hope or the group because he is currently resources to provide the LC commu­ Other methods used to assist assurance that someone will come to enrolled in LC's London Semester, nity with the greatest access to learn­ library users in locating the resources know Christ or come to know Christ but will return to the group in the ing resources that is possible. To that needed include a revamped approach to better because of what we do." spring. end the library is a cooperating mem­ the basic library orientation available in ber of OCLC/SOLINET, an interna­ CO 00 classes and the continued point- tional bibliographic utility; LOUIS, a of-need instruction. In order to better statewide library resources consor­ prepare LC students in doing library tium; the Federal Depository System; research in their major area some aca­ and a Louisiana state depository sys­ demic departments and divisions tem. Through these four organiza­ request subject specific orientation. tions and with independently made Very few times in my 30 years as purchases the library added 33,184 a librarian have I seen a library user books, serial titles, government docu­ leave a library without some useful ment, and microforms from the resource, if during their library visit beginning of fiscal 2000 to the end of they properly utilized the available fiscal 2003. In 2001 when the human and library resources. Southern Association of Colleges and Planning is important to the success­ Schools reviewed the library as part ful completion of any project. Proper of the decennial reaffirmation process use of a library's resources takes time of the college's accreditation, the and skill. Allowing the necessary RED RIVER BANK library not was criticized for lacking time to locate and use the available An Independent Community Bank • Member FDIC resources has to do with setting prior­ in current resources. ATM located in LC Student Union ities to include research time. The If an individual student or facul­ professional librarians, the career ori­ ty member needs a resource that is ented staff, and the library's student 1412 Centre Court Dr.. Sle. 101, Alexandria, 561-4000 • 3120 Hwy 28t, Pineville 56M060 located at one of the 4,000 cooperat­ staff can assist library users in learn­ 3422 N. Boulevard, Alexandria. 561-4080 • 4425 Monroe Hwy. Ball. 561-4090 ing OCLC or LOUIS libraries, the ing research skills. www.radrlnfbaak.aat desired item can generally be made Homecoming wrap-up Our questions, your answers Wildcats win homecoming

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AcademiBy Nancy Borden c freedomyou . policHe also doesn'yt hav 'violatede the right to overturn the ' Dri.n Conni booe Douglas.professok removar of English and valuels Editor-in-chief rights given to faculty." study instructor, teach the course together. Downing said that the student he had the infor­ In admitting to the policy violation, Lee noted LC's policy on academic freedom was "not mal discussion with was offered alternatives to that "those books wouldn't be used this semester." followed," when two books were removed from the reading the offending material but declined all "The books in question were not even on the bookstore this fall, according to Dr. Fred Downing, offers shelves, but rather in the storage area of the book­ professor of religion and a values study instructor. Downing noted the student completed all the store," Lee said. Dr. Rory Lee, president of LC, asked that 77ie work and "made a fairly good grade in the class." The procedure as the policy states is discussing Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck and A Lesson The first clause of the policy states the profes­ the matter with the faculty member first, then "if Before Dying by Ernest Gaines be removed after "a sor is the "only one in the institution assigned the they can't come to some sort of agreement either by student's concerns had not been resolved," Lee said. responsibility for developing course content, select­ substituting or going to another section, then the The action was taken on September 15. ing textbooks, and reading material." Included in student is to discuss it with the department head or Because no written complaint was ever filed the clause is the statement "nothing in this policy vice president of academic affairs," Lee said. by the student before Lee took action, Lee agreed shall be taken to abrogate the principle acknowl­ Downing said he was in "no way a part of the that the academic freedom policy was not followed. edged in this first guideline." process" and did not hear about the books being "The bottom line is I violated the policy. I Dr. Gerald Heard, professor of philosophy and taken out until two weeks after the action was taken. went against procedure [because] I'm not in the coordinator of the values study program, said he Both of these books have been taught for more chain of decision-making [in such a situation]," Lee was "discouraged" by this action. than 10 years, and the professors "had never had said. "It is not appropriate for the administration to complaints about them," Downing said. The policy included in the student handbook do this sort of thing," Heard said. "People who The student who had the informal discussion with states lhat a student's complaints "about the appro­ teach the class should make the decisions. Downing objected to a "sex scene between two char­ priateness of course content, reading Professors have the training in the field and are acters" in A Lesson Before Dying, the instructor said. material...must be in writing and must adhere" to most qualified." In The Road Less Traveled, the student the procedure. According to Lee, in the Spring 2003 semester, "objected to a case study where Peck was quoting a However, Downing said he "never received a pastor called him to discuss the issue. Lee then patient of his and said 'g**d***,'" Downing said. any formal complaint" from the student. He does asked Dr. Ben Hawkins, vice president of academic The Road Less Traveled is a "enormously pop­ recall an informal conversation between he and a affairs, to "look into it," Lee said. ular" book about "spirituality and values and the "disgruntled" student. In this conversation the stu­ This semester, "the issue came back up," Lee growth to maturity," which has been on the New dent said that he could "handle the material," but he said. York Times Bestsellers list for more than 10 years. wanted to change the material "for the other stu­ "The student wasn't satisfied with the out­ Downing said. dents." come," Lee said. "That's when I took action." "The student was trying to select textbooks for The books were not being used this fall for the See books, other .students," Downing said. "It is not his right. Philosophy 300 Values Study course, but would He doesn't have the responsibility to choose for normally be used in the spring when Downing and Pg. 2 SGA donates to MNW By liana Poitier Wildcat Reporter

The Student Government Association meeting began with a proposal from Baptist Collegiate Ministries. The BCM proposed SGA provide funding for a wireless microphone and installation kit for Monday Night Worship. The proposal was accepted by the SGA board and they will donate $563 dollars to BCM. SGA will also donate $50 to the Heifer Foundation, according to SGA president Blake Cooper. T. J. Webb, freshman president, came with a pro­ posal for ordering a new flag.and a proposal for a new sidewalk, wilh stepping stones, which will be a straight path from the student center to the cafeteria. Dr. Ben Hawkins, vice president of academic affairs and student life, made a list, for the SGA members, of the places around campus that need repairing. Hawkins said he knew what type of repairs the college was looking at, and he knew SGA was doing projects like this. According to Hawkins, the list of repairs is just starting to be looked at, but a decision hasn't been made on whether or not all repairs will be made. Photo by Mindy Severio We're just trying to get a handle on how much it will Dr. Rory Lee, president of the college, congratulates 2003 Homecoming Queen Amy Bennett, cost," said Hawkins. Haughton senior, as Bennett's father and 2002 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Sharbono watch. PAGE Two NEWS OCTOBER 24,2003

Campus Miss America to speak in Alexandria today By Alicia Croom Alexandria Riverfront Center this lion in federal funds to be used lo Briefs Wildcat Reporter morning from 9 a.m. lo 11:30 a.m. at maintain this program. the Fall Regional Conference. The Allan Guttmacher Institute Asbestos report out Empowering Youth Against The program's handbook says reported a 25 percent drop in teen Violence: "Respect Yourself, Protect that one of its purposes is "teaching pregnancy between 1995 and 1998 due to increased abstinence. In accordance with Yourself* is Miss America 2003, Erika ihe social, psychological, and health AGI reported lhat Louisiana Department of Harold's platform promoting abstinence until marriage. ] Environmental Quality "Ms. Harold should be commended ™™^™^ Harold's decision lo pro­ become regulations, Title 33, Part mote abstinence has not gone for promoting a message of health pregnant. III, Chapter 27:2725.F., without opposition though. It is clear thai delay- Louisiana College has an She was ordered by pageant tO adoleSCentS - not Silenced." ping sexual involvement Asbestos Management officials not lo speak about { r\ ii- \A#i_-,rr ; preferably unlil marriage, is Plan on file in the office of sexual abstinence publicly, [• 1 : the healthiest lifestyle for the Vice President for according to the Washington ~' adolescents, both physically Times. Officials did however come gains lo be realized from abstaining Business Affairs and the and emotionally," says Dr. John around and allowed Harold to com­ from sexual activity." Whiffen, the National Physicians Maintenance Office bine her official platform against The program also teaches stu­ Center for Family Resources Medical Building. youth violence with her firm belief in dents how to reject advances of a sex­ Director, "Ms. Harold should be com­ This plan identifies the praclicing abstinence. ual nature as well as how to avoid mended for promoting a message of location and condition of In 1998 Louisiana's governor, these situations by refraining from health to adolescents - not silenced." things like drugs and alcohol. all asbestos-containing Mike Foster, implemented an "absti­ Foster's "abstinence-only" pro­ Complementary lo the Louisiana gram is restricted from conveying any materials in each building nence-only" education program. On behalf of the governor's pro­ Abstinence Education Project, religious message according to The on campus. gram, Harold is speaking at ihe Louisiana has received nearly $5 mil- Advocate. The plan is available for perusal during regular Books Gubernatorial run-off around the corner office hours to any stu (continued from page I) dent, faculty or staff With the run-off election because the election may lurn out to member. "Students responded with great between gubernatorial candidates be close. Technical questions should appreciation of the book," he said. Bobby Jindal and Kathleen "Obviously, the election may A Lesson Before Dying is writ­ be referred to H. Dorman Babineaux Blanco just around the turn out to be very close," he said. ten by the "most distinquished living corner, many students arc wondering "Individual votes may make a differ­ Clayton, the designated author in Louisiana," according to what needs lo happen for their candi­ person for Louisiana Downing. ence." date to win or if their voles even mat­ College. He may be con­ The book is about the "history of He added that he expects lhat ter. tacted at Clayton African-Americans and while people" voler turnout may be low because it Dr. Buck Jones, professor of was low in October's election. Environmental Company, and deals with "individual and cultural political science, answered these Apalhy or negative views of pol­ LLC, phone: 318-446-8222 growth and racism," Downing said. questions for students. itics may keep people from voting, or fax: 318-448-1794. As of now, Lee has "asked the coordinator of the values program to Jones said that who wins the Jones said. set a meeting with those who teach run-off election is largely based on Students have mixed views on Flu shots available the values study course to discuss voter turnout. whether their votes are important. these matters with [him]." "I think that ihe better the black "Doesn't it determine who's The cost is $10. Students Downing said freedom to turnout is, particularly in the New governor," said Keith Courville, choose materials is significant. can call Bobbie McGraw at Orleans area, the better it is for Jeanerette freshman. 'That would be "Academic freedom is both for Blanco," he said. "If there is a good important." 487-7750 or stop by faculty and students al LC a principle or decent turnout, I suspect she will Amy Howard, Pollock junior, Health Services between of utmost importance, and faculty win." said lhat she feels her vote may not be the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 generally would want to maintain and Jones said lhat this was because important. uphold this historic idea," Downing p.m. many black voters lend to lean said. "We hope lhat wc will be able "In the precinct I am voting in, I toward Democratic candidates feel that no, my vole doesn't count," tic presents play lo resolve the issue ... over the next few weeks." As far as whether students' votes she said. "They arc strictly for Jindal, matter, Jones said thai they do In addition to a resolution to the and I'm voting for Blanco." This weekend is the final values study text issue, Lee added weekend tic will perform that the Board of Trustees intends lo its "Smoke on the review the academic freedom policy Mountains" play. On Oct at its December meeting. &* 23-25, the play will be at , ^5 PLKCi Mttt # 7:30 p.m, while on Oct. 26 the final performance will ray" ..vakctTutf •_••_» i j be at 2:30 p.m in MPAC. 8W EMMANUEL Students will receive one cultural chapel credit for OMES CLOSE? attending the program in its entirity. 'Under New Ownership 'Newly Remodeled LC/Cenla Symphonic ' New Equipment Band performs Enrnianuel Baptist Church 430 Jackson Street Afexartdha, Louisiana 71301 The LC/Cenla Symphonic 442-7773 .ffi Wash Tub w*-*.cmiry rutteioeandria org Band is set to perform their Coin Laundry annual fall concert in L.S.U A and LC. Students have membership to use the Adrvifes SuilcLng Guinn Auditorium on Oct. 1509 Military Hwy. • (gym, racqueibafi. games room, Jivan* Jack's Coffee Shop, etc) 28 at 7 p.m. Pineville Cat 442-1302 forinf a (present student I.D.) Open 8am - 10pm •"Watch your mailbox tor upcoming events!*- 7 Days a Week PAGE THREE NEWS OCTOBER 24,2003 Condemnation of Students face standardized tests Sex lives of homosexuality for graduate school, future jobs should not equal rape victims By Adam Woerner in the student life department. hatred of others Wildcat Reporter For some students, graduate school is going to be the next stage on should not GCAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, the career path. Some fields require After one LC student's particu­ GRE and PRAXIS are just a few of a graduate degree before a person can be in court larly bold rap performance at the the many graduate exams that ever begin working. Homecoming Honey contest last Louisiana College seniors have and Most graduate exams are stan­ The Kobe Bryant case is con­ week, a friend of mine asked me. may be taking soon. dardized tests that are meant to diag­ i "Was I the only one offended by troversial, not just because of its star How can anyone think about nose a student's educational back­ defendant, but also because of ! some of those lyrics?" Considering graduate school when he or she may ground and knowledge base of cer­ unconventional decisions to include the audience's enthusiastic reaction not even know what major they are tain areas. parts of the past sexual history of the ;to the rather violently anti-homo- | going to pursue? Jason Schwartz, Denham alleged victim. It is clear that despite • sexual message of the last few lines j Michelle Duke, director of cam­ Springs senior, just recently took the what the defense may argue, that in j of the song, I can understand my \ pus programming and career devel­ MCAT (Medical College Admission I friend's question. In fact, he was; opment, is prepared to guide students Test). this case and all cases, the past sex­ inot the only, one offended—I, too,; who may not know exactly what "Standardized tests are not my ual history of rape and sexual assault j was rather shocked by a line that] career path they would like to pursue. friends and the MCAT was by far the victims should not be admissible in I indicated the desire to inflict vio­ From freshmen to seniors, Duke has most difficult standardized test I have court. lence upon homosexuals. | something to for everyone to benefit ever taken," Schwartz said. There! It is this sort of oatspoken con-! from, Most pre-med students take the are three rea- • servatism that makes the term] "What can I do with this major," MCAT in hopes to some day become sons for this. • compassion-1 said Duke, "is whal I hear from stu­ a medical doctor, Schwartz has First of . the J I on- I ate conserva-j dents most often," even larger hopes. all, the char- : tive" seem; "I give a test called an interest "I am hoping to enroll in a MD acter of the '• like an oxy-i test," Duke said. "The test only Ph.D program." "It is an eight year victim is not . moron to | takes about twenty minutes to take. program and is designed so that I can in question in By Beth Carr Associate Editor I some liberals, Afterward we sit down and a person­ do lab research as well as have a rape or sex­ Isit.ourprob-i al career counseling session." patients of my own." By Evie ual assault lem if they i "We provide review guides for "The lab research fascinates me, Breithaupt case. The prosecution has the burden irjisunderT! the GRE (Graduate Record Exam), and there is just something special Contributing of showing the poor character of the stand our | GMAT (Graduate Management about working with patients." Writer defendant; the defense does nol need I point of' Admission Test) and LSAT (Law Schwartz is currently waiting to view ?! School Admission Test) here in the to show the background of the vic­ ! receive word back from some of the ! Absolutely. The majority of stu- career lab," Duke mentioned. "We schools that have received his scores. tim. Just because someone suffers ; dents on this campus who disap-j also have information on most col­ The scores that a student rape or sexual assault does not mean } prove of homosexuality—myself! leges around the, xeceives on a that that person suddenly deserves to included—do so because of their) have his or her personal life country." "If|; For more Iriformatioh graduate exam |Christian faith. Do we want the? you can't findj are very impor- reviewed in court. ! basis of our faith, which should be! one on the! _ __ jtant and can Also, the fact that someone has i love, to be completely missed? Internet, or justj GRE- WWW.gte.Org jsometimes weigh shown less discretion than others in I strongly agreed with the want to see: LSAT-WWW. Isae.Org jmore heavily than his or her personal life does nol i song's disapproval of homosexual what is out.,_._. ,•• [a student's grade mean that that person was not raped religious leaders. I believe it is:

Students participate in variety of Homecoming activities

Dawn Kelly, Baton Rouge junior, tries to rope the mechanical calf at the Homecoming Hoedown.

Freshmen Bradley Yellott and Josh Carroll went to the Homecoming Hoedown dressed as fat farmers.

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Football players hold hands in an exhibition of unity at the Homecoming game against Austin College.

Brian Mobley, Pineville freshman, particpates in "Last Man Standing," which took place during Homecoming week.

The members of the 2003 Homecoming Court pose for a group shot at the Homecoming game. Cheerleaders Ryan Jackson and Carrie Bundick All photos taken by Mindy Severio at the homecoming bonfire. PARE FIVE OPINIONS OCTOBER 24,2003 Editorial Commentary jMaintain an open mind about text books; Tests not best indicators of ability Books mat are assigned to us in bubble; it is intended to expose us to! 'classes are usually meant to teach us a variety of ideas to get us ready for a something about some particularly By Beth Carr stellar LSAT score because I am not careers, graduate education and Associate Editor 'subject, whether it is literature, math, so good al figuring out things like the future life in general. . problem at the beginning of the story. biology or even just life. Sometimes People who think differently There are five people sitting That LSAT score may keep me out of jlhese books may contain things with from us willbe around the water; around a circular table, Susie, Bob, top-notch law schools or from getting jwhioh we do not agree. cooler at work with us, saying those John, Tim and Anne. Susie cannot sit scholarships, even though I might For instance, that aforemen- words we think are objectionable. We by Tim. Bob has to sit by John. Anne have everything it takes to be a good ^~ned biology book may include a may have a professor in graduate has red hair. Susie hates broccoli. law student and lawyer. How is that _ipter on the theory of evolution or school or our child may have a Who did Tim sit by? fair? that literature book may include sto­ teacher who thinks differently from Such is an example of the ludi­ Another problem with standard­ ries with characters who engage in us or who may even be a differently crous questions asked of students tak­ ized tests is that they are a one-shot activities we think are wrong or say religion. Reading books that may not ing the LSAT, and I am sure some­ deal. What if I am sick the day I take words we think are obscene. Does necessarily be in line with our belief thing similar appears on many of the my LSAT? What if I have some sort other graduate and professional that mean that these books should not system will help us get ready for the of crisis? Sure, I can always cancel school exams. my score and take the lest again, but be assigned in classes? Certainly not. diversity of the real world. The question is, who really lhat is really not a good option with Oftentimes, when a book is Finally, we need to read these assigned to us, it is better for us to needs to know this type of stuff? The the high cost and stress of taking the books with open mind because they writers of the LSAT will tell you that tesl. A one-time performance is not a have a more open mind and read it help us define our belief systems. the skills involved in answering this good indication of good performance even though we may come across How would we know that reading type of question are necessary to a in law school. things we do not necessarily condone. certain words offended us if we never legal career and come up in lawyers' Finally, being good at taking [There are three reasons for Uiis. laid eyes on them? How would we lives on a regular basis. standardized tests does not indicate First of all, oftentimes even know that we thought some behaviors However, I cannot see how this that one is a good student. Just though a book may contain an objec­ or ideas were wrong if we were never is possible. In fact, I talked to lawyer because I can gel the right answer to tionable word or idea, the work as a exposed to them? I know about it. She still does not the question above does not mean whole still has a lot of academic or Books in our classes are not know who Tim sat by and definitely lhat I will apply myself the way I literary or artistic or political or some there because professors want to tear has not used il in her career. need to to succeed in law school or other type of value. And if we get down our belief systems. They are There is a point to this rant, and that I can write or think well enough hung up on one thought or explica­ there to better us and should be lhat point is this, while some of the to understand court decisions or cre­ tive, we lose sight of what the work allowed to do so by being read with things tested on the LSAT and other ate arguments. Likewise, being a bad standardized exams are important, lesi laker does not mean that one will as a whole was intended to teach. an open mind. like reading or analyzing logic in not be a phenomenal law student. sr- Second, college is not intended arguments, the tests as a whole do Why put so much weight on one lest? shelter us from the outside world Wildcat Editorial Board contain some pointless material. This Even though I do nol know and protect us in a narrow-minded is one of the many reasons why the where Tim sal, I can still be a good tests should not play so heavily into lawyer, and I deserve to go to a good admissions decisions al law schools law school. While the powers that be Notable Quotable and other professional schools. may never understand this and stop Think about it. Even though I am putting so much emphasis on stan­ great at reading and analyzing argu­ dardized tests, for these reasons, it is "The bottom line is, I violated ments, I am going to get a less than still obvious that they should the policy." -Dr. Rory Lee, Send in your letters to the editor to president of LC [email protected]

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'The Marlins *The Marlins since "I wish lhat both "The Marlins because they are they are the under­ teams could loose.' because they are not the Yankees." dogs." Jason McManus the lesser of the Bubba McGee Misty Matihis Tioga junior. two evils." Pineville freshman Alexandira fresh- Susan Kearney i^y Mandeville soph.

The Wildcat, the official newspaper of Louisiana College, is published dur­ [ i I li S i I $ S ing Ihe regular semester except during breaks and final exams. Editorials published in ihe Wildcat represent the opinions of Ihe writer and —WILDCAT— do not reflect the positions of the college or the student body. The editorial board is made up of Nancy Borden, Beth Can and Will Tubbs. The Wildcat welcomes letters to the editor under 400. All letters must con­ 1 | il I E I E tain the author's full name, classification, post office box and phone number. Letters arc subject to editing for clarity, brevity and libel. **£*£* ZZZ!^™ Letters to die editor may be delivered lo the Wildcat office, located in room Associate Editor. • 303 of Alexandria Hall, sent to LC Box 975 or e-mailed to wildcai@'lacoI- M c ... Will Tubbs lege.edu. News Editor. • The Wildcat reserves the right to refuse any advertisement felt not to be in Reporters Jodi Belgard Elisc Broussard the best interests of Louisiana College. Printed advertisements are in no way an Alicia Croom Randy Hickman endorsement by the Wildcat, Louisiana College or the student body. Vershal Hogan Eric Maxwell liana Poitier AdarnWoerner Advisor Mike Trice PAGE Six SPORTS OCTOBER 24,2003 'Cats come from behind to Homecoming victory Cross country

By Eric Maxwell team places in Wildcat Reporter season's first For the second week in a row, Louisiana College's football team competitions scored 28 points to come from behind and win. By Vershal Hogan Last week's 10-6 hole against Wildcat Reporter McMurry paled in comparison to the situation LC found itself in Saturday. The season has begun, and the Trailing 21 to nothing in the LC cross-country team is up and run­ middle of ihe second quarter, nothing ning, i seemed to click for LC. Sophomore The team has already participat­ quarterback Wesley Cooper stepped ed in two meets, and is slated to in and started turning things around compete in three more. They fin­ for the Wildcats. ished seventh in the ULM Connecting with Dexter Photo by Mindy Severio Invitational, and ninth at the NSU Falgoust for a quick 22 yard strike. Invitational. Cooper cut the halftime deficit to 21 Running back Mike Moffet, Jena junior, gets in on the action by Individually placing at the to 7. In the third quarter, Cooper led tackling an Austin College player. NSU, a 5K race (3.2 miles), meet the Wildcats on a 10 play drive last­ gained 143 of his total in the second Rivera leads the conference with 5 were Lindsay Graham, Shreveport ing 4:01. half. interceptions returned for 118 yards. sophomore, 23; Jesse Brown, Cooper topped off the series Austin College squib kicked Muder leads the conference in tackles Shreveport freshman, 34; Sarah with a quick one yard run. Nathan most of the kick offs, but the two that with 59, of which 44 are unassisted. Toups, Anococo sophomore, 36; Furlow converted the extra point for got to the return specialists, LC made LC is on the road this week fac­ Rose May, Rosepine junior, 39; the Wildcats. Austin College scored them pay. Terry Bolton's one return ing Texas Lutheran College in Crystal Gantt, Athens sophomore, first in the first part of part of the 4th went for 50 yards, and Anderson's Seguin, Texas. TLU ranks right 43; Shannon Robbins, Pineville quarter with a field goal that brought one touch came back 33 yards. below LC in scoring offense, averag­ sophomore, 44. the Kangaroos lead back to 10. In the middle of the second quar­ ing 15.5 points per game. Individually placing at the UL The next time LC got the ball ter, John Muder broke LC's modem Defensively they are next to last scor­ meet, also a 5K, were Graham, 50; back, they knew who to hand it to. career tackle record. On just his ing wise, giving, up nearly 36 points Brown, 59; Toups, 60; Gantt, 64; Wayne Davis, coming off his record fourth tackle of the day, Muder took per game. Robbins, 67. setting game in last week's come­ possession of the record, previously While they average close to 200 back, once again rushed LC into the Philip Perrin, assistant women's held by Michael Moore. Ending the yards per game passing wise, TLU victory column. basketball coach, is the team's spon­ day with 13 tackles, Muder recorded has only averaged 92.5 yards rushing sor. This is Perrin's second year to With the last two scores for LC his fifth 10+ tackle of the season. per game. LC's third in the confer­ coach the cross country team. Wher—v coming from Davis, LC recorded its Ryan Ocanas recorded 11 tack­ ence on rushing defense, allowing he was hired in 2002 as assistant bas second win in a row, 28-24. Special les, including two for a loss. Also just 119.8 yards per game. ketball coach, Perrin was handed the recognition needs to be given to LC's with two tackles for loss was Ryan Ranked 4th in the conference cross country team because he had offensive line, especially Matt Miller. Gregory. Gregory had 9 tackles, behind the three unbeaten teams, LC past experience with the sport. On several key rushing plays for LC, including LC's lone sack. LC only looks to continue its winning ways on Miller's blocks sprung Davis for his There are three freshmen join­ allowed 99 yards passing. the road. With the victory over large gains. ing the team this year, all of whom Austin College's quarterback McMurry two weeks ago, LC won its are non-recruits. With his blockers buying him Derek Rudhardt completed just 8 of first road game in nearly a year. The time, Cooper ended the day complet­ 'Typically speaking, the cross his 28 attempts, and Tony Rivera game will start at 2 pm. country team has been made up of ing 16 of 26 for 145 yards and a picked off one of those for LC. touchdown. basketball players." Perrin said. "Il used lo be required that freshman Seven receivers caught passes basketball players would run for for LC, led by Schuyler Anderson cross country. Now that we're get­ who had 6 grabs for 42 yards. ting people that running matters to, Billy Lonsberry, LC's rarely wc have the potential to go some­ used tight end, caught season catches where." one through four for 32 yards. Lonsberry converted several big The team will be competing in fourth downs for Louisiana College. Ruston, La., at the La. Tech LC only converted I out of 15 Invitational, a two mile meet, on third downs, but was 4 for 5 on 4th October 22. The next meet will be down. October 25 al the LeTourneau Invitational, a 6K race, in Longview, Rushing wise for LC, Davis Texas. gained 181 yards on 36 attempts, averaging 5 yards per touch. Davis "We're looking to be ready to go out and show what we can do tt LeTourneau," Perrin said. LeTourneau is a top conference team. (above) Defensive Perrin has high expectations for lineman Frankie the conference- the ASC- meet. "I fully expect that we'll be in Canova, St. Gabriel the top five, and hopefully we'll sophomore, helps the break into the top four." Perrin said. referee make the call The cross country team has got­ on a fumble. ten more support recently than it has in the past. (left) The defensive "I've gotten a lot of support in the last year, more money in my line prepares to budget for uniforms and warm-ups. pounce on the Austin That's a major step, and we all College quarterback. appreciate it," Perrin said. The season wraps up November 1 in Clinton, Miss, with the ASC Photos by Mindy Severio meet. PAGE SEVEN SPORTS OCTOBER 24,2003

Finding their purpose Intramural rankings (as of Oct. 21) Lady Wildcats set 'expectations high Flag football teams By Randy Hickman season is going to glorify Him." Wildcat Reporter Wildcats roster. According to With the team going through this Mcintosh, this is her best freshman Men's devotional together, thy can use il as class she has had in her fifth year as The Louisiana College Lady 1. Dirty Dozen (3-0) +61 a way to reach out to people. head coach. The people and integrity Wildcats are finding a way to come Reed explained, "Looking at the of the school and program have 2. Big Gulps (2-0) +63 together as one while they begin their : big picture, God can use so many attracted the freshmen, according to 3. Pretty Boyz (2-0) +60 path through the 2003-04 season with people, he can use us as a group to Mcintosh. 4. Risky Business (1-2) +17 ! a hope for post-season play. reach out to the people we come in Elders said that when she visit­ 5. These Chimps (0-2) -42 The Lady Wildcats have found a contact with." ed, she "liked the team and the peo­ (~wxj to come together as one body. 6. Scorin' Dawgs (0-2) -99 This year's senior leadership ple" that she had met. 7. Norsemen (0-3) -60 ; The entire team has committed to go will be coming from Joiner and Cart chose to play at LC because through Rick Warren's devotional, Patrece Carter. These leaders have "it is a great school" and has "a great "The Purpose Driven Life." influenced their teammates through program." Women's The devotional has allowed the the character thai they bring lo the "Our freshmen are going to help 1. The Squad (3-0) +153; team to understand each other's back­ court. us out this year," said James. "They 2. The Legends (2-0) +45 grounds while bringing unification to Megan Cart, Iota freshman said, all have different things they can con­ 3. 3rd Floor (1-0) +27' the Lady Wildcats program. "I just see their work ethic and atti­ tribute to the team." "I think il has drawn us closer 4. Baaad Girls (1-1 )~ -11 ! tude, and it makes me want to play According to Mcintosh, the 5. Cajun Cuties (0-2) -43 together because we are uniting," said harder." expectations are set high. She Cortney Joiner, Shreveport senior. Jessica James, Winnfield sopho­ believes that they will go to the con­ 6. Bachelorettes (0-2) -79; "We have a common goal to finish more, explained what they bring to ference tournament. 7. Valkyries (0-2) -92: what we have started, and that carries the team. Elders expects "it to be intense, over to basketball and life." "Patrece is a dependable person but at the same time, we are all going Carol Elders, Sulphur freshman both on and off the court, and every­ to love what we are doing." Volleyball teams said, "I think it's a good way for body on the team knows lhat we can James added, "We set our expec­ everybody lo get to know each depend on Cortney all the time to tations high and we are really com­ other's circumstances, because it give her best," James said. mitted to making it happen. Co-Rec: helps us to understand each other." Mcintosh said that they "are The attitudes of working hard [1. Big Gulps (7-0) +89; One Lady Wildcat, Kim Reed, leading by example." and standing out express a willing­ 2. The Squad (5-2) +34 Bossier City junior, has taken up the "Everybody has their pari to ness in the Lady Wildcats to be the 3. Dirty Dozen (4-2) -6 challenge to lead one of the three contribute in their own unique gifted- best they can be this season. 4. SDX2 (4-3) -22 groups. ness," Mcintosh said. "Their part Cart explained, "I think we will 5. Scorin' Dawgs (2-5) -93! She said, "It was another oppor- conlributes to the whole team con­ work hard even when we are not win­ -—Junity to step outside my comfort cept." ning. We'll still compete to the best 20ne, and allow God to use me Joiner reflected on the past year, we can." Wildcat Football Games instead of someone who would nor­ she said, "1 have learned to be a Joiner concluded, "I think we are mally lead it." leader by my actions. I want them lo going to stand out as a team because Tonya Mcintosh, head coach see everything I do on and off the our play on the court and our charac­ Oct. 25 Texas Lutherar said that she is "excited about what court." ter off the court." Away University God is doing." She believes that if the This year there have been five "focus is Christ-centered, then the new freshmen added lo the Lady Nov. 1 ETBU Away in Shreveport

Cubs fan wishes both teams could loose Nov. 8 Mississippi Home College By Will Tubbs As a Cubs fan and a Red Sox favorite teams. As I said, I don't care for them either. I just can't stand the News Editor sympathizer, it should come as no surprise that I am less than enamored Yankees. I would root for the com­ Nov. 15 Howard Payne with the World Series competitors. munist team over them. The World Series kicked off last Away University This series, much like the weekend and, as of press time, is tied From a strictly business stand­ Braves/Yankees series of the mid and at one game apiece. This less than point, il would have been a ratings bonanza to see a battle between the lale 90's, presents me with a match up Good luck to the epic battle between the Florida perennial losers of baseball. between two teams I despise. Marlins and New York Yankees will soccer teams as I will deal with this the same end this weekend. Many reputable sportscasters called for Armageddon if the Sox and way I did with the previous meetings they face MC Oct. With our set of deadlines and Cubs were lo meet in a Game 7. I of my least favorite teams. I will root release dates, a prediction on the 28! suppose I could thank the Yankees for the loser to be severely disap­ World series might seem late in com- and Marlins for sparing us the end pointed. f jng, but il behooves our paper to write times, but I will not. I will begrudge When the Yankees win, I will something about the major sporting 1 them for preventig me form the most hope for the Marlins to be distraught *rVS:£s TnS) :"(.; events that lake place during the enjoyble World Series imagineable. to the point that they keel over and times that we are operating. I would have watched every die the next time they face a 3-1 Therefore, the World Series, game just to see who wanted lo give deficit to the Cubs in the NLCS. 'Ifg^ii fe-JS.^M Super Bowl, March Madness, and it away the most, If by some miracle the Marlins other sporting events lhat lake place Alas I am left with a match up beat the odds yet again, I will enjoy during the fall and spring semesters between the Yankees and Marlins. George Stienbrenner's rage and New •Under New Ownership are covered. So, even if this seems a The Yankees will likely walk Yorker's anguish. I would be glad to •Newly Remodeled little late, I present my thoughts on away with another title. I know the see die smug grins wiped off both the 2003 World Series. 'New Equipment Marlins have put up a good fight in the faces of the Yankees and their To begin with, I can't think of the first two rounds, but their magical faithful. any two teams I would rather see run is over. Il might take a Game 6 or So as readers wait for the banned from baseball than the two 7, but the Yankees will win. Yankees to claim their latest prize, Wash Tub involved with this year's World As an avid ami-Yankee, I would they can root for whomever they Coin Laundry Series. The Atlanta Braves can also be glad to be wrong about this. wish. I will root against both and be thrown in this group, but that is However, history and logic all point hope that next year's series will be 1S09 Military Hwy. another story for another time. toward the Yankees winning their better than this one. Of course, il Pineville I have no love for teams that pur­ 27th championship. would be nearly impossible for it to Open 8am - 10pm chase titles or who eliminate the be worse. As far as I am concerned, This doesn't mean lhat I have 7 Days a Week teams that I am rooting for. adopted the Marlins as one of my there is no World Series this year. PAGE EIGHT ETC. OCTOBER 24,2003 tic cast pulls off Highthearted' play well The play centers on a stereotypi­ humorous moments through out the directed plays. In this case both cal, small Southern Baptist church in play. Killian and Rick Tetrault, technical Mt. Pleasant, N.C. in the late 30's. But the show stealers were the director, are to be commended. Review All of the aspects that one might entire sanders family in particular The songs performed are enjoy­ think of with regards to the standard Stanley Sanders, played by Paul able, and in some cases very familiar. country church are represented from Hand. Hand showcased his musical At some points the voices of the the "Amen" pew to the stuffy preach­ talent and also shared in a few of the singers do not project all the way to er trying to pander to the chief tithe funnier moments in the play with the top of MPAC, but since there are givers, this fictional church has all the Owen's character. no microphones being used and the "Smoke On the Mountain," the­ standard characters one would expect Anna Christi Falcone, who occurrence is rare this can be atre louisiana college's first installa­ in a lighthearted play about a south­ played Vera Sanders, the matriarch of excused. --, tion of the season, opened Thursday ern church. the Sanders family, did a great job Smoke on the Mountain is a October 16 and will run through this The cast does a good job pulling with her character. Her one-person good play for anyone who wants an weekend. This is a simple, yet enter­ off their characters. Daniel Owen, children's sermon was classic. enjoyable and easy to follow musical. taining, musical that can be easily who played the part of the pastor, Overall the play was enjoyable. With a warm story line and some related to by anyone who has ever Mervin Oglethorpe, seemed right at The set is beautifully done as has familiar numbers, the play is worth a been to a country church in the South. home in the pulpit. He had some been standard in Tammy Killian try. Louisiana Nightmares haunts its curious visitors By Jodi Belgard This year's haunted house has 10 acute fear of clowns: stay home. If you think sitting around Wildcat Reporter new rooms - not that you'll notice. Clowns are around every corner. watching "Friday the 13th" and "A The key element of surviving a There's a bathroom scene, a bed­ Nightmare on Elm Street" mara-thons Creaking doors and squeaking haunted house is getting through as room scene (complete with a boogie- and eating pizza is lame, take a trip floors; screaming, begging, wailing; fast as you can. The less you see, the man in the closet), an exorcism, a through Louisiana Nightmares. chainsaws and buzz saws. better. moving train, and many more - all Next year you may just have a Sound like a nightmare? The Louisiana Nightmares with blood-soaked victims screaming date with old faithful. Well, it is. house is two stories - the top floor "Turn around! Go back!" and "Please Louisiana Nightmares is open 7- ( The Louisiana Nightmares being completely three-dimensional. help me! Help meeeeeeeee!" 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays haunted house, on the comer of Third Upon entrance to the second There are masked maniacs through Saturday, Oct. 25, and 7-11 and Washington Streets is now open. floor, everyone gets a pair of glasses. wielding chainsaws. The fumes and p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 29-31. Prepare yourself for a chilling But only the brave wear them. the revving are enough to make the Cost is $7 per person. Medical per­ walk - but be careful - everything is For those of you who have an faint at heart queasy. sonnel are on duty. a potential fright site. Observatory shows writer a new frontier . Sefld letters to the editor tb know existed. Commentary The indoor telescope was defi­ [email protected] By Nancy Borden nitely the largest I had ever seen Editor-in-chief though I will not pretend to know what the type and capabilities it had. I hadn't been in there in almost From it though, I saw a blueish two years, but this past weekend, I Neptune, a greenish and a swiftly went willingly. Cavanaugh Hall, to moving Uranus. Though I am not an me an inhabitant of Alexandria Hall, astronomer, my interests were peaked represents all that I do not under­ from this experience. stand. I do not understand the dis­ Next, we ventured outdoors to secting, calculating and theorizing the roof of Cavanaugh to view the that goes on in there. This does not planet Mars from another telescope. mean that I don't appreciate all that Though the clouds were rolling in, we goes on in there because I truly do; were able to quickly view the bright however, to keep myself and others white planet before the clouds com­ from any unnecessary headaches, I pletely obstructed our view. typically avoid the building and the As we were viewing it, LC stu­ subjects that dwell in it at all costs. dents started filing indoors and on the Friday night though, I along rooftop eager to take a peak as well. I with a couple of friends took the stair­ was surprised but pleased with how way to a place I had never been many students attended the event. I before, the observatory in was glad to see them taking out time Cavanaugh. I went to see Neptune, on a Friday night to support LC and its efforts. Uranus and Mars but saw far more than just the planets and stars I It is these events that make me expected. love the college I attend. It is indi­ I saw LC at its finest. I saw LC viduals trying to extend their unique doing something beyond typical LC. interests and passions to other indi­ I saw LC, under the leadership of Dr. viduals, and those individuals accept­ Don Sprowl, chair of the division of ing the challenge and the experience. mathematics and computer science I am thankful for this opportunity, along with others, to experience and professor of physics, trying to another side lo LC other than the typ­ reach out to students and their inter­ ical events. ests. Finally I saw LC students respond. I can only extend this chance to Walking up the stairs, I had those unaware of or right now unin­ absolutely no idea what to expect. I terested in it when the next viewing felt like I was at another school, pos­ will be held on of the Andromeda sibly a large university even. I was Galaxy will be held on November 21, immediately impressed with the tech­ from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is when students can see a world besides their nology LC had that I, along with many other students, did not even Survey results Our questions, your answers Davis passes 3,000 What is the biggest prize LC's perceived strenths, Running back rushes you have ever won? weaknesses revealed. for 3,000 career yards See students' opinions on See story on page 2. See story on page 7. page 5.

Volume 38, No. 8 U I S I A N A October 31, 2003 LDCAT 0 I L E G E — Students express disdain over removal of books By Will Tubbs of," Hamlett said. situations in life than the ones in the Values Studies News Editor Several students expressed disappointment in class. the fact that they see the book banning as the "I have seen and heard worse things at work, Last week's Wildcat reported that two books administration catering to the desires of one person. on television and even on campus," Deshotel have been at least temporarily removed from the Micah Deshotel, Pineville junior, said that he explained. bookstore shelves, reportedly because of the com­ is more upset with the student who complained than Jeremy Thibodeaux, Church Point sophomore, plaints of one student. This action has many stu­ the administrations response. said that he understands a certain level of restraint dents upset. "It just shows a lack of maturity in that per­ outside the classroom but disagrees with the Chris Joffrion, Daphne, AL senior, said that he son's faith," Deshotel said. "I have taken the class removal of the books. was disturbed by the fact that policy was not fol­ under Dr. Downing and Dr. Douglas and had no "I knew what I was getting into at LC," lowed by administration. problem with the material we read. No one else in Thibodeaux said. "I expected to be required to go to "Any action that blatantly or knowingly vio­ my class seemed to have a problem with it either. chapel and adhere to the open house policy, but I lates established procedure should immediately be They were good pieces of literary work." did not expect to be told that I could not study cer­ reversed," Joffrion said. "If police search a house Joffrion also took the class under Dr. Fred tain books in the classroom." and seize items without a search warrant, that evi­ Downing, professor of religion and values studies Joffrion. Deshotel and Thibodeaux all said that dence will not be admitted into court, because the instructor, and Dr. Connie Douglas, professor of they fell that they were being sheltered too much by police did not follow proceedure." English and values studies instructor. Joffrion said the school. Joffrion added that he fell that his academic that not only was he not offended by the two books, "I have a lot of money invested in this school," freedom was threatened. but that one of the books, "The Road Less Thibodeaux said. "I want to be challenged, not "Academic freedom should come before all Traveled" by Scott Peck, has become one of his babysat. I believe that I am old enough to decide other values." Joffrion said. "Without academic favorite books. what books I can and cannot read." freedom, no true education can take place." Deshotel said that he could not understand Deshotel also made reference to not being Amy Howard, Pollock junior, echoed why there was such a big problem. treated his age. Joffrion's sentiment. "I think learning how to deal with these situa­ "I do not need to be watched over by a baby "I think il stinks lhat a liberal arts college tions and Ihe type of language one hears out in the sitter," Deshotel said. would ban literature." Howard said. real world is part of maturing in one's faith," Joffrion said lhat he thinks the biggest problem Chris Hamlett, Pineville sophomore, said that Deshotel said. "If, at my job, I let some disgruntled was that one person complaining was able to he disagrees with any educational institution cen­ customer irritate me every time he used some harsh change things for ihe rest of the student body. soring literature. language or talked about his private life, I would be "I do not think it is fair for the silent majority "Any educational institution that bans books fired." to be effected by one person." Joffrion said. is the biggest example of hypocrisy that I can think Deshotel said that he has encountered worse Canova strikes it rich with $10,000 prize in McDonald's game

By Nancy Borden times but did not tell Dennis until Edtor-in-chlef after they finished eating. Canova asked Dennis, "Does Frankie Canova, St. Gabriel junior, is $10,000 this mean I win it?" richer thanks lo the instant winner stamp he discov­ Dennis replied saying he ered on his French fry canon. thought he "might be sick" citing Canova "can't take the credit" fully for it the fact that Canova almost gave though, he said. him those half-eaten French fries. After ihe Homecoming bonfire, he joined his However.Dennis will receive friend Stephen Dennis, Bossier City frcshman.on a S1,000 of the prize money from food run because he was starving. Canova. Canova wanted to go to Taco Bell, not Canova said they were "not McDonald's, a restaurant he really had not eaten at really excited" then because they since his junior year in high school. But he went were unsure of the legitimacy of reluctantly. the stamp. After seeing the drive-thru line was loo long, That night he put the winning r Canova went inside the restaurant and bought two stamp in a safe place and "com­ J #4 value meals for he and Dennis. pletely forgot about it" because of As he drove, he ate half of one carton of fries, the Homecoming game the next which he would later keep for himself to finish and day, Canova said. give the other carton to Dennis, according to That weekend, he called the Canova. number of the contest to see what As Canova ate his meal, he "noticed the game he should do. pieces" and peeled the first. Photo By Nancy Borden "It said $10,000 Instant winner and spelled out See Winner, Frankie Canova is all smiles about his winning McDonald's ten-thousand dollars," Canova said. Canova went on to read the stamp five or six Pg. 4 Monopoly game stamp, which awarded him $10,000. PAGE Two NEWS OCTOBER 31,2003 Survey reveals college's strengths, weaknesses Campus By Alicia Croom perceptiveness of faculty to the noted. Briefs Wildcat Reporter expectations of students in areas other Students can be educated about than academics. various topics, in this case students The results of a recent survey of According to Wagner, the per­ may find it easier and faster to have a Withdrawal deadline students, faculty, staff and adminis­ formance gap between the students friend meet them outside of their tration, 2003 Student Satisfaction importance and satisfaction level dorm room, pick them up and walk Survey, will now more readily allow reveals whether improvements need back to their dorm room with that The last day to withdraw administration to locate strengths and to be made in an area or that a certain person. from a class with a "W" is weaknesses in regard to levels of aspect of campus life exceeds student Not one of the challenges that Nov. 3. interest and satisfaction on various satisfaction. freshman and current students listed topics regarding campus life. Varieties offered in intramural is an academic challenge, and the Three separate surveys were activities ranked by all three surveys majority of perceived strengths listed Art Exhibit reception administered: Freshman Satisfaction to be the least important category; by students are academic. Inventory (FSI); Current Student however, this was the one and only "It becomes an issue of 'How do Satisfaction Inventory (CSSI); The opening of the Morris Faculty-Staff Priorities Survey (FSP). "Your first knee jerk reaction would Taft Thomas Exhibition is Current students were offered one set for Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. in cultural credit for voluntarily partici­ be, okay we need to do something, the Fine Arts Building. pating in the survey, freshman com­ we're just not meeting expectations." Students will receive one pleted the survey in orientation as a cultural credit for attend­ mandatory assignment and faculty -Mary Wagner participated voluntarily. ing the opening in its "The FSI and CSI stated 71 stu­ Director of Enrollment Management entirity. dent expectations and asked each stu­ and Institutional Research dent to gauge his/her level of satisfac­ tion in relation to each item's per­ ceived level of importance," accord­ category to exceed student satisfac­ we identify which areas where we Chorale fall concert ing to the 2003 Student Satisfaction tion. warn to exceed expectations, how can Survey publication. "Your first knee jerk reaction we pin-point the target areas, which Chorale will holds its fall According lo Wagner, the FSP would be, okay we need to do some­ ones are most important to students concert on Nov. 6 at 7:30 results are a reflection of the faculty, thing, we're just not meeting expecta­ and where are they dissatisfied?," p.m. in FAB. staff and administrations perception tions," said Wagner. said Wagner. of how ihey think students feel about Students will receive one National trends, on the other Freshman identify the approach- various topics. hand, show that the school is still on ability of academic advisors as a chal­ cultural credit for attend­ All three surveys requested indi­ track with other schools. lenge; however, current students who ing the opening in its vidual rankings of importance on cer­ "Nobody is ever 100 percent sat­ have been at the school for at least entirity. tain expectations to students on a isfied with what is being offered," one year say their advisors are scale of I to 7. said Wagner. "So we look at extremely approachable. "Then we asked them, 'well how strengths of the dissatisfaction." Wagner explained that topics of satisfied are you?,'" said Mary Both freshman and current stu­ importance to freshman are different Social work graduate Wagner, director of enrollment man­ dents believed the "tuition paid is a from those who have attended the agement and institutional research. worthwhile investment" topic to be a programs to visit school longer. Levels of satisfaction were then challenge for the school. The facul­ "All of a sudden, what I call, the ranked on a scale of 1- lowest satis­ ty/staff, conversely, thought this to be mental gymnastics start to emerge," Representatives from faction to 7- highest satisfaction. a strength for the school. said Wagner. Masters of Social Work "What we were trying to do is lo "When you look at national She said Ihai as students become measure satisfaction on 71 core averages for private, four-year institu­ more mature topics such as freedom programs in Louisiana, items," said Wagner. "Basically whal Mississippi and Texas wil tions who take similar surveys, this of expression, equity, issues of fair­ they did is, these are the expectations topic always shows up as a major ness and billing policies become be in the Formal Lounge and we said, 'well how important is issue on any private school campus," important to ihem. on November 7 at 1:00 this?'" said Wagner. Another area of concern for stu­ p.m. They will be open to Wagner explained dents is in the way the school is por­ speaking to students of that the purpose of the trayed in recruiting. Students felt that all majors. ""If we know what the survey wasn't about the school was inaccurately portrayed perception is then we can measuring facts, but prior to attending the school. measuring perception. "They always think, well I made take active strategies to "If we know what B's and A's in high school and I'm the perception is then we going to be able to handle that," said manage the perception." can take active strategies Wagner. "They don't see how diffi­ -Mary Wagner I to manage the percep- cult it's going to be to make that con­ | lion," said Wagner. nection when they ultimately get Many students here." Freshman reported an overall reported that they felt that security Although 80 percent of the sense of belonging here to have an does not respond quickly in emergen­ freshman class had a 3.0 GPA or bet­ importance of 6.5. cies. ter in high school, over half of them "That's pretty high, considering Wagner explained that many stu­ reported needing help in developing the highest score you can get is a 7," dents understood the survey questions better study skills. said Wagner. in ways other than the intended mean­ 'Under New Ownership Current students reported lhat Wagner then pointed out that the ing. they would like more help in deciding 'Newly Remodeled level of satisfaction for freshman in She said that many students on a career and 25 percent would like 'New Equipment their sense of belonging at the school request that security walk them from to receive more help in public speak­ has a lower score. their vehicle to their dorm room at ing skills. When surveying the faculty, they nighttime, that students feel that secu­ When asked if ihey had it to do were first asked, "How important do rity doesn't respond quickly enough all over again almost 70 percent of ffi Wash Tub you think that these things are going in these types of situations. current students and about 75 percent Coin Laundry lo be to the students lhat you know," She explained that the top IS of freshman said maybe yes. probably said Wagner. challenges that students ranked to be yes or definitely yes. 1509 Military Hwy. • For example, the FSP showed of the highest importance and dissat­ 'Thai's probably Ihe one ques­ Pineville that faculty/staff ranked students isfaction are manageable. An aspect tion where the majority of ihe people Open 8am - 10pm expectation of a sense of belonging at of campus life such as the security were probably most in agreement 7 Days a Week 6.761, a level higher than freshman issue mentioned is manageable, she with each olher," said Wagner. expressed. This may also reveal the PAGE THREE NEWS OCTOBER 31,2003 Writer explores SGA pays to repair circle Government British politics By liana Poitier came to SGA with the results of the should not through C-SPAN Wildcat Reporter Student Satisfaction Survey. The results she shared with SGA were If you've ever watched a sub­ Lynn Rowzee, a commuter rep­ from the freshman students, current take away stantial amount of C-SPAN, you resentative, came to SGA with a reso­ students, and the faculty and staff. know the sad truth: Despite all our lution. Because recent funds to cer­ According to Wagner, this sur­ right to die interesting scandals and controver­ tain organizations have brought to vey was made to measure what is sies, American politics are, in actual light a potential problem with important to the students, and what practice, rather boring. Fortunately, inequity in SGA's giving and puts satisfies them. Wagner said that it was With the recent situation in C-SPAN offers a delightful change SGA at risk of other organizations very interesting to see that the results of pace every Sunday night at 8:00 Florida, the issue of euthanasia is a expecting equal treatment, a policy of the challenges of the students were hot topic. People hold a wide variety with "British Parliament: Prime should be made in which fund to very different from whal the faculty Minister's Questions." For any of opinions over whether it should be organizations should not exceed $250 thought the studentis challenges allowed. Should the government American who has ever wondered per semester, according to Rowzee. were. (fellow Republicans, close your grant people the right to die? The SGA board was in favor of The results of the strengths, eyes) what it would be like lo have a The answer is, at least in cases tabling the resolution. however, were similar from both the clever, articulate national leader, where the person is unconscious with students and the faculty, according to Tony Blair's skillful handling of the At the beginning of the Student no hope of being revived and is only Wagner. The strengths of the students attacks from the Conservative Party Government Association meeting, the being kept alive by machines, that the arc found in their peer relationships, can give you an idea. idea of rebuilding the road by the stu­ government should allow it to be a dent center and building a sidewalk faculty relationships, and staff rela­ family decision. For anyone who is unfamiliar from the student center to the cafete­ tionships, and because of the relation­ There are four reasons for this: with the show —and mosi normal ria was discussed again. The SGA ships students have here, many them the fact that the family, rather than people are—"Prime Minister's board came to a conclusion that they decide to stay at Louisiana College, the government, knows what the Questions" consists of half an hour of would donate 700 dollars toward the according to Wagner. patient would want; the knowledge Prime Minister Tony Blair answering new road and the sidewalk, according Heather Shugarman, a junior the family has of criteria like their questions from the other members of to Blake Cooper, SGA President. from Madison, Wis., and a public financial situation; the fact lhat peo­ Parliament, especially those from the The SGA board briefly dis­ relations volunteer, will now be help­ ple are divided on this as a moral opposition Conservative Party (Blair cussed the new Code of Academic ing SGA with publicity ideas. issue and that the government must is the leader of the more liberal Integrity. According to Cooper, this Shugarman says that ill's important not legislate based on one viewpoint; Labour Party). Combined with the new Code of Academic Integrity will for SGA to tell the students whal they and the bad precedent this sets of ihe playful competitiveness of Ihe mem­ be in the handbook next year. The think the students need to hear, but government taking away personal bers of Parliament, this scenario changes in the new Code of iti's also important for SGA to say choices. results in a Academic Integrity will be discussed things that will get the studentis i show thai is First of in the next meeting, according to attention much more all, family Non- Cooper. SGA meetings are held from 5- like an intel­ berS existant lectual lerry Mary Wagner, Director of 6pm on Wednesdays, on the first floor oT„ kno°w ©Mtefe Springer lhan Enrollment Management and of the Student Center in the formal what the per­ it is like the Director of Institutional Research, lounge. son wants. monotonous Most of the rjijhh By Evie American time, there is Breithaupt Debate team places second at ULM | Congressional either a will By Betn Carr Contributing I debates. that states Assoriate Editor Writer LC News Services In the public debate division, what the per­ What can two members of the team advanced to son would like we, as conservative Americans, learn The Louisiana College debate elimination rounds. After posting 5- to be done, or that person has a had a from the much more liberal politics of team participated in its third tourna­ l records in the preliminary rounds, conversation at some earlier point the British? Well, first of all, we can ment of the year Oct. 24-25 at the Meganne Brusnwick, a Destrahan with his or her family and has stated learn whal doesn't work. University of Louisiana at Monroe. freshman and Daiha Bustard, a fresh­ his or her wishes. Why should the Its National Health Service The learn captured second place at ihe man from Dallas, Texas, advanced to government be allowed to come in (NHS) is a good example of what not event behind Louisiana Tech the quarterfinals. Brusnwick lost her and make such a personal decision? quarterfinal round to Jeremy Drost of to do. Anyone who thinks national­ University. Secondly, Ihe family knows more Louisiana Tech while Bustard won ization of America's health service is "This is a very impressive show­ about what will be affected by the her round defeating Chelsea Hudson a good idea should take a look at the ing considering we only had six team decision. They know their own beliefs from Ouachita Baptist University. NHS. Free health service for all citi­ members competing at the tourna­ and their financial situation. In Bustard lost in her semifinal round to zens sounds like a nice idea, but when ment" said Cole Franklin, assistant essence, ihey are better equipped to Todd Hartley of Mississippi College. it comes with months- or years-long professor of communication arts. make this decision for themselves lhan Brunswick was the second-place waiting periods, crowded hospitals, "Most of the other schools had much the government is to make it for them. speaker in the division and Bustard and shoddy service, it doesn't seem larger teams." was the fourth-place speaker. The government does not know quite so Utopian. Studies have shown In the parliamentary debate divi­ if the family can afford lo keep their thai NHS patients are four times more sion, the team of Chris Joffrion and The parliamentary debate team relative alive or if it is even some­ likely lhan American patients lo die Keith Courville recorded four wins of Beth Carr, Bryan, Texas senior and thing they would want to do. after major surgery. Meanwhile. and two losses in preliminary rounds Darla McBride. Alexandria junior Thirdly, this is a moral issue, Britons who can afford il seek private and advanced lo the semifinals of the posted a 3-3 preliminary record and and the American people are split on health care, creating the class differ­ tournament before losing to Noah did not advance to the elimination how it should be handled. How can entiation in health care that the NHS Conklin and Jennifer Waldrop of the rounds. the government step in, ignoring the was intended to eliminate. University of Texas at Tyler. The LC debate team will travel, diverse views of the public, and leg­ On the other hand, some aspects Joffrion, a Daphne, Ala, senior was this week, to the Missouri Mule tour­ islate on this issue? of the British government do work the third-place speaker in the division nament at Central Missouri State Finally, allowing the govern­ well. For instance, the British judi­ and Courville, a Jeanereite freshman University in Warrenburg, MO Oct. ment to intervene in something so cial system does not interfere with was the tenth-place speaker. 31-Nov 2. important and so personal sets a bad legislative decisions, and (gasp!) precedent. It runs the risk or further nothing disastrous has happened. limiting personal choice in other situ­ For anyone who thinks the American, ations, as well, and no one wants legislature would be out of control Don't forget to vote in the that. without the Supreme Court breathing It is clear from these four rea­ down its neck, British Parliament is sons that Jeb Bush or any other gov­ an excellent counierargument. In gubernatorial run-off on ernment official should not be any case, watching middle-aged allowed to make such a personal British men and women yelling at decision for anyone else. each other like children makes for a Saturday, November 15. pleasant Sunday evening. PAGE FOUR FEATURES OCTOBER 31,2003

"•" '; Winner Adequate sleep related to memory (continued from page 1)

By Vershal Hogan better than those who had not. not focused." By Wednesday, his parents i Wildcat Reporter Speculation says that subjects who Matt Parker, St. Francisville had received the application packet; had been trained just before they went freshman, agreed, "When I don't get that winners must fill out in order to; A good night's sleep does more to sleep may have completed their enough sleep, I'm even weirder than I than recharge the body, it recharges tasks better because they did not have am normally. I can't focus." • verify that they are eligible to win i the brain. a full day's worth of memories lo Other students disagree, prizes. "In theory, REM sleep in partic­ contend with when tested. "I don't remember stuff regard­ Canova and his family were' ular has some effects in restoring The investigation has lead scien­ less of whether or not I get sleep," cautious in the prize collection • memory. We need sleep for this, but tists to speculate lhat memory works Sarah Weil, Calhoun freshman, said. process. we're not sure why," said Dr. Alice in ihree stages. The Harvard team Rachel Lay, Pineville freshman, He along with his lawyer j Carter, associate professor of psy­ found lhat sleep is needed during the echoed her sentiments, "When I study signed the stamp and filled out the chology. second stage. Subjects who had been for a test, I don't remember it the next application. In independent studies al allowed REM sleep performed belter morning." Within eight weeks, Canova ] Harvard Medical School and the on the following day. The process "[This] research has shown that should have a check for $10,000; University of Chicago, college-age thai lakes place during sleep is called' sleep helps consolidate memory, minus taxes, he said. (18-27) subjects were, taught certain memory consolidation. helps bring together the things that "fro just now starting to get I tasks. They were split into two Some students say Uiat their per­ you learned during the day," said excited," Canova said. groups: one that was required to sonal experience validates these stud­ Carter. "REM sleep is important for With only 50 winners of this ; recall the tasks after several hours, ies. complex tasks, but it doesn't seem as prize possible in the contest, and one lhat was allowed a night's Susannah Morris, Vidalia fresh­ important for simple ones." Canova beat the one out of over 5 ] sleep before being asked to perform man, said, "If I don't get enough These findings have a wide million people odds. iheir task. sleep, then I don't function well, my range of application- from changing "What are the chances of it j Subjects who had been allowed body shuts down. It's hard to remem­ the way lhat students are taught to being in Pineville, Louisiana at a night's sleep performed their tasks ber stuff when you're sleepy. You're study to treating mental illnesses. 9:45 on a Friday night," Canova said. Although Canova's winning is > Cottingham residents pass along elevator suicide legend not a definite yet, "it is exciting j even if I didn't really win it because By Beth Carr walls [of thealtic]." Harper Levy, Alexandria junior, of Ihe novelty of it," Canova said, j Associate Editor Denham said dial she could not did nol hear the story as a freshman. "This is something that will walk through the whole attic and had She said she did not know about it probably never happen again." he While campus-wide hazing for lo come back downstairs. until last year, when she moved into a added. freshmen, like Dog Days, no longer room across from ihe elevator shaft Melody Tauzin, Porl Allen jun­ Canova said he "has always exists and Greek paddles are safely on Ihe second floor. ior, heard the slory from friends when been pretty lucky at winning collecting dust from revered places she was a second semester freshman. She said she is not sure if she things." including a $600 pot at on walls, mosl residents of "My initial reaction was thai I believes thai the elevator is really Bingo, which he then gave to his Cottingham still experience one rile didn't know that (here was an eleva­ haunted. grandmother. of initiation sometime in Iheir first tor in the building," Tauzin said. "I am nol a big scary slory As for the often-asked ques­ year. "Then Ihere was a creepy feeling believer, but Cottingham is still prei- tion of what he will do with the ! Whether Ihey hear the story in about living in a building where ly creepy," she said. money, Canova said he wants to the attic during a blackout, from an someone died, and il only gol creepi­ Levy said, however, thai two of buy a motorcycle with it. but he RA or from their roommate, almost er when I heard more stories about her RA's who have lived in the room will probably save it to move off- j all freshmen in Cottingham are told there being pentagrams and other nexl to the shaft have come into her campus next ySar. about the elevator shaft and the leg­ drawings in ihe elevator shaft." room and said thai they heard noises People have been giving him : end of its sordid history. Megan Dubois, Baton Rouge and thought they were coming from their own opinions as to what do j "The story lhat I heard was thai sophomore, lived on A-wing near the it. widi the money such as investing; there was a girl who was depressed, elevator when she was a freshman. Some Cottingham residents are part of it in CD's among other: and she hanged herself in the elevator She said only heard that someone had not bothered by the slory. things. shaft," Slacey Denham, New Orleans died in il and that school officials had "It's a sad thing, but it was a junior, said. "The bike is tempting," | closed il because they did not want long lime ago," Juliette Wells, Baton : Denham heard the story when anyone else to die. Rouge freshman, said. "1 don't Canova said. "But after college, it I would be great to be able to get out j she was a freshman and went into the Still, Dubois and some of her believe in ghosts." I without any debt." attic to look at the elevator shaft. friends "peeked" into the attic to Some students still think about "Me and a bunch of girls went investigate. Dubois also said that they il, however. up Ihere to go see," she said. "It was peeled back the carpet holding the "When you look up at the win­ very scary. There were all kinds of door to the elevator shaft shut on the dows [of the attic]', you wonder SGA meetings are held at 5 Satanic symbols and writing on the third floor trying lo see into it. what's up there," Denham said. p.m. in the formal lounge on Wednesdays.

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Students probably have ample and nine times by the upperclass­ Dear Louisiana College Board not face a solely Southern Baptist or j reason to complain about a lot of men. of Trustee: Christian world, and they need to be issues at LC. However, the faculty Even at a campus where most In the past the Louisiana College prepared to deal with people who I is one area with which most students have a steady flow of complaints Board of Trustees has sought to do have a variety of viewpoints. ! have expressed satisfaction. about everything from dorm life to what is best for Louisiana College. Third, students now do not enter A In the recent LC Student the food in the cafeteria, the faculty However, the recent decision on hir­ a classroom knowing the exact politi­ ; Satisfaction Survey, the faculty was seems to stand out as a consistent ing new faculty is not in the best cal and Christian stance of their pro­ continually sighted as one of the bright spot. interest of the college. While we, the fessor. Under this policy more pro­ strengths of the campus. It is not uncommon for students Louisiana College Student fessors will be stamped with the seal Upperclassmcn who were sur- to complain about the level of diffi­ Government Association, understand of approval saying they hold certain ; veyed said that they felt the faculty culty in some classes. the board's desire to create the high­ beliefs on issues like the sanctity of • to be knowledgeable and caring, as One would, however, be hard est quality of academic and Christian life, sanctity of marriage, and cre­ | well as qualified for their jobs. pressed to find any student on cam­ standards at LC, we feel that this ation. Sometimes even Christian stu­ The upperclassmen went on to pus that would say that the faculty decision will be more detrimental dents do not share these views, and if | compliment the faculty for their here is unqualified or uncaring. It is lhan beneficial. We seek your sup­ they know ahead of time how their | availability to students and concerns also unlikely that anyone will gradu­ port as a member of the board in professor feels on a given issue they i with individual needs. ate LC with out be challenged. encouraging your fellow members of may be less apt to speak out in the Freshmen who were surveyed Even with the wide array of the board to take another look at this classroom. They also may not feel as ! also gave the faculty high marks for complaints that students can level decision. After a recent outpouring of much academic freedom in exploring their knowledge and open-minded- with regards to a seemingly abun­ both student and faculty opposition to certain topics in papers and other | ness. dant set of issues at the school, they this change in practices, we feel it is class assignments. This could be par­ The freshmen also expressed should not lose sight of the fact that necessary for the board to review this ticularly problematic in classes like ! the belief that the faculty were con- the faculty here is as good as anyone newly implemented policy. philosophy and history where il is can ask for. ! cerned with individual student First of all, the implementation important thai students see all sides. needs. The faculty at LC is one of the of this practice runs the risk of limit­ For these reasons, we feel it is The survey results were pre­ biggest reasons that a degree from ing the pool of faculty eligible to appropriate for the Board of Trustees sented to the SGA last week. In a LC means so much in ihe real world. teach at the college. If the college to return to this policy and see if il is ; breakdown of the perceived cannot find quality faculty to fill whal is best for LC. While this is a strengths and weaknesses, the facul- Wildcat Editorial Board vacancies it will slowly lose its' aca­ Christian college, we need to pre­ ^K was sighted for various strengths demic quality over a series of years. serve both the quality of Christian Vn five occasions by the freshmen This nol only jeopardizes the instruc­ ideals and academic standards. It is tion received by LC students, but the Louisiana College Student reduces the prestigious reputation of Government Association's desire that Notable Quotable past, present, and future degrees you will review this, and be persuad­ granted by the college. This means ed to think differently about the new "Any educational institution that bans books is that many LC graduates will have hiring policies at Louisiana College. the biggest example of hypocrisy that I can think trouble finding employment in the Enclosed is a copy of a resolution future. iof." passed in Ihe Sludent Government Secondly, il reduces the freedom Association meeting on September - Chris Hamlett of professors to teach what they feel 24, 2003. It further explains our Pineville sophomore is important for the students to learn. views on this policy. We once again While many students and faculty at respectfully urge you to reconsider. the college are Southern Baptist, stu­ Send in your letters to the editor to dents must have freedom to learn Respectfully, [email protected] about other views in a nonjudgmental Blake Cooper environment. After all, students will SGA President What is the biggest prize you have ever won? Our Questions, Your Answers

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By Eric Maxwell yard attempt. Furlow hit his second third downs. This forced the offense LC held six TLU rushers to a com­ Wildcat Reporter field goal of the game, this one from to punt 10 times during the day, bined total of just 85 yards. 37 yards away. though Furlow had a good average of Completely opposite of that statistic For the third straight week With LC leading 21-20, it took 40.8 yards per punt. is the 392 yards LC gave up in the air. Louisiana College came back from just 22 seconds and two plays for Wayne Davis was held under Salinas completed 20 out of his 36 being behind at halftimc. Only this TLU to go 82 yards and take the lead 100 yards for the first time in two attempts and had a touchdown. time, Texas Lutheran had the final John Muder led all defensive push, beating the Wildcats, 26-21, players in the game with 13 tackles, TLU struck first in Saturday's American Southwest Conference standings including three tackles for loss and a game. With a little over six minutes as of Oct. 25 sack. Howard Brown intercepted a expired in the first quarter, quarter­ pass to go along with his five tackles back Sean Salinas connected to Andy 1. Mary Hardin-Baylo and two pass deflections. LC forced Schmid for a 9-yard touchdown. six fumbles, but only recovered two The score would remain 7-0 till 2. Hardin-Simmons ( of them. the last minute of the first quarter 3. ETBU (5-1) LC's next game coincides with when Nathan Furlow connected on 4. Howard Pay the State Fair in Shreveport. LC will his first of three scores when he boot­ 5. McMurry , take on ETBU this Saturday in ed a 29 yard field goal to cut the lead Independence Stadium at 7 p.m. to 7-3. TLU would strike back with a

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M "" •?>*•**!*'i (ToP left) Lisa Audiffred, Walker junior, plays keepaway dur- (Tjir ' *"->Twi'% ing one of her team's games.

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(Left) Daniel Owen, Denham Springs junior, looks to make a pass. PAGE SEVEN SPORTS OCTOBER 31,2003 Lady Wildcats dominate Loyola in season's first win; Both teams thankful for coaching staff, leadership

By Randy Hickman ior said, "We have been working hard Wildcat Reporter because she is all over Ihe field and injuries and inadequate facilities. at practice and it finally paid off. We has a great attitude, [she is] always John Davidson, Alexandria sen­ were finally playing as a team. I think optimistic." ior said that "we have really been able ' Despite difficulties, the that is the key to winning." Louisiana College soccer teams have Arensman defined "Leadership to define what kind of team we are The win can be used as a way for found a way to over come obstacles [as] taking responsibility for those through the injuries and how we have motivation for the remaining games. throughout ihe season by looking to things that other people are unwilling been able to deal with them. Despite At the same time it was their reward their leadership. Thier hard work paid or unable to do." all the losses, the team chemistry has for working so hard. off last week as the Lady Wildcats This aspect has been seen in the been good." Arensman explained, "Any win pulled off their first win in their final men's team as well. Carville explained that they serves as a confidence booster, but home game. "I am proud to be one of those "didn't have a very deep bench, so this win in particular validates the guys that the younger players look up everybody had to play 90 minutes." On October 23, the Lady hard work we have done so far." to, because it keeps the older guys in Along side lo the injuries, facili­ Wildcats prevailed over Loyola Locker added, "Now that we line," said Kenny McAlister, Baton ties have been a problem that University of New Orleans, with Ihe won and we know thai we can do it, I Rouge senior. Arensman has had to face. score of 5-2. think the enthusiasm will carry us Experience can be an important Roby added if facilities were "1 think the game was unbeliev­ through the rest of the season." quality that leaders use in helping given to the soccer program it would able," said Ashley Cushing, DeRidder The women are led by captains younger players. help "put us on even footing with junior. "The freshmen really stepped Maria Locker and Julia Harrison. Justin Creamer, Shreveport jun­ other teams in our conference." up, from our goal keeper to our for­ Their presence has been felt through ior explained, "With the experience "Our recruitment and retention wards, they were all over the field." the underclassmen. of being a third-year player, I just try will then have a higher level of com­ Roby Arensman, head coach, "I think our biggest leader would to help the guys by being an example mitment to the soccer program," expressed lhat they "played smart" be Maria Locker," said Brittany on the field as I do my best while I Arensman said. with this being their "most tenacious McClung, Destrehan freshman. She is play my hardest." Even though "it's has been a game of the season." a leader because "she is a skilled Trevor Carville, Baton Rouge long hard season," Creamer said, "we When they played like they player who encourages everybody on freshman considers Creamer and are going to keep trying our hardest believed they were going to win, they the team." John Davidson the leaders on the day in, day out." won, according to some players. Cushing added that "she field. He said that "their experience Yet with all the difficulties of the "We all had that feeling that we [Locker] has jusi held her composure really helps. They have a good atti­ season, appreciation for Arensman is were going to win, we played like we and is still showing leadership tude about [the game], they play to expressed by Roger Charcap, Baton believed we were going to win," said through her drive and work ethic." the whistle." Rouge sophomore, "We love Coach Cushing. Yet at the same time, Cushing also This year the team has suffered Roby." Maria Locker, Baton Rouge sen­ says that "Amy Butler [is a leader] from some hindrances such as Davis breaks conference, LC yardage record Intramural

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This past week in the game against Texas Lutheran, Wayne Davis Men's Flag Football surpassed Ihe 3,000-yard mark in his 1. Big Gulps 3-0 (+82) career. Two weeks earlier in the win 2. Pretty Boyz 3-0 (+74) over McMurry, Davis, Garrison, 3. Dirty Dozen 3-1 (+42) Texas, senior, set an American 4. Risky Business 1-2(+3) Soulhwest Conference and Louisiana 5. These Chimps 1-2 (-21) collegiate record by running for 322 6. Scorin' Dawgs 0-2 (-99) yards in the game and scoring four 7. Norsemen 0-4 (-81) touchdowns. However, these records do nol worry the 215-pound running back, Davis said. Women's Flag Football "It's just a slat," Davis said. BH^iffi.* "1. Legends 4-0(+107) "I'm not worried about stats." 2. The Squad 3-0+153) Davis said lhat the support of his Photo by Mindy Severio 3. 3rd Floor 2-1 (+42) i teammates and offensive line allowed 4. Baaad Girls 1-2 (-41) him to set the records. Senior running back Wayne Davis protects the football in a run 5. Bachelorettes 1-2 (-73) "It is just as much Iheir record as against Austin College in the Homecoming game. it is mine," Davis said. 6. Cajun Cuties 0-3 (-49) 7. Valkyries 0-3 (-139) Davis cited that teammate Chad staff. Davis, however, would take the Grubbs may joke with him about the "People don't really know what chance of playing football some­ records, but Grubbs "knows" Davis the coaches go through," Davis where after college if it came up. :Co-rec Volleyball "couldn't do it without him," accord­ explained. "The losses stay in the Davis' greatest influence is his 1. Big Gulps 8-0(+106) ing to Davis. coaches' minds, but we get over it older cousin who chose to stay home 2. The Squad 7-2 (+63) Playing for God and not letting faster." after high school to help his mother '3. Dirty Dozen 5-3 (+12) his team down is what drives Davis to The influence of his coaches in rather than go to college to play foot­ succeed, he said. high school is what made Davis want ball. 4. SDX2 4-4 (-39) "I want to do my job, so they can to become a high school coach him­ "If I had to pick between playing 5. Scorin* Dawgs 2-7 (-140) do theirs," Davis said. "If everyone self after he graduates. football and staying home, I don't does their jobs, then we will win." "Coaches have a lot of influ­ know what I'd do," Davis said. "I Remember that a team's Davis also understands how ence," Davis said. "Sometimes look up to him a lot. I know he'd important wins are to the coaching coaches arc looked up to like a dad." rather be playing ball." best and worst games will not count against their Support the Wildcats in Shreveport when they face rival ETBU at Independence Stadium points differential at the; at 7 p m. General admission tickets are $10 and include entrance into the State Fair. A end of the season. pre-game pep rally ^ be neld at 5:3° P-m-at tne poultry barn on the fairgrounds. PAGE EIGHT ETC. OCTOBER 31,2003 Special K Relient K appeals to both Christian, secular audiences

By Adam Woerner from other Christian bands is that Thiessen is quoted on his Web site as Townsend once told him. Wildcat Reporter they have an almost equally large sec­ saying. "I think we relate to our audi­ He said, "There are going to be ular following. ence because we are our audience. some really good days when you're All you Relient K fans grab your Having appeared on the cover of We like...songs that help us have a having really fun shows. And then 80's clothes and get ready for a con­ Pollstar Magazine as well as having a good time but that also make us there is going to be a show you play cert. Relient K is going to perform at few of their songs on television think." in the middle of nowhere and there the Strand Theater in Shreveport on shows such as Smallville, MTV's Recently the band was asked to are going to be 14 kids there. It's up November 6. Tough Enough 3 and E! write songs about current political to you how your attitude is and how \ you perceive things. But if you make Relient K is one of Christian Entertainment News has helped issues by a group of United Stales a difference in one kid's life at the music's fastest growing bands. Relient K get their name out. Congressmen. " show with 14 people, when every­ Having made their live debut on New The band's music could be clas- They are trying to inform artists thing is said and done, that's going to Year's Day 1998 they now draw some sifled as punk-rock which appeals of what's going on so we can be polit­ be more important than a million of the largest crowds in Christian mainly to the latter high school and ically relevant," said drummer David record sales or playing in front of music. college-aged listener. Douglas. thousands and thousands of people." Relient K's music is produced by Though the band's following Relient K credits different Gotee Records, co-founded by Toby falls on both secular and Christian Christian bands of old as being influ­ "Actually trying to do something McKeehan of DC Talk, who also crowds, over the years the band's ential for their music, today. A couple relevant and make a difference in one have artists such as Jennifer Knapp, standards have not changed. Matt bands that they credit are Five Iron or more people's lives is probably the John Reuben and Out of Eden under Thiessen, lead vocalist for the band, Frenzy and even 4HIM. most impacting thing we could do in their label as well. believes that their diverse following Thiessen mentioned in an inter­ this world," said Thiessen in a Airl The band's ratings are impres­ has to do with the fact that people view with California radio station interview. sive as far as Christian music statis­ want to hear music about real life. Airl that he will never forget the The band has a Christmas album tics go. But what sets them apart "We are just regular kids," words that his producer Mark planned to release on November 4. The Wildcat regrets the print­ Debater gets more out of tourneys than trophies ing error of last week's issue. We have been assured this will ophy, and the economy. races with questions. not happen in the future. I am one of these strange few, a Before, I might have just accept­ Commentary member of Ihe debate team. ed or rejected it without really think­ Being on the debate team has ing it through. benefitted me in three ways. Third, I have discovered view­ First of all, I have learned to sup­ points I did not even know I had and By Beth Carr port my beliefs. Not only do I have to become stronger in the ones I knew I Associate Editor give good reasons for whatever I am had. When you argue passionately for arguing in the debate round, I also or against something, sometimes you On the weekends, most people have to good reasons for why I are so compelling that you persuade are working, sleeping, hanging with believe in God, for instance, or for yourself. A lot of my views on things 'Under New Ownership their friends, doing homework, or my political views. I have also like foreign policy and economics 'Newly Remodeled going to sporting events. Weekends learned to articulate my views better have come from debate. are a time to kick back, put on some and become therefore, a better leader, 'New Equipment old pajama pants and sneakers and Overall, debating has been more a better witness, and in general, a bet­ than just a fun thing to do on the not think of anything of any signifi­ ter person. cance. weekends. It is easy to see lhat it has Second, I have learned to improved and changed me. Wash Tub There are a strange few people, demand support from others for their While it may not be debate, though, who get out of bed at just Coin Laundry beliefs. Basically, I have gained the everyone can get something out of after dawn, put on business suits, ability of discernment. When some­ being involved in an extracurricular 1509 Military Hwy. pantyhose and uncomfortable shoes one (ells me something they think 1 activity. So get out their and find your and go off to other colleges to talk Pineville should believe, I analyze it carefully. sport or club. You are bound to be a about issues of foreign policy, philos­ Open 8am - 10pm I look at the logic behind it. My mind better person in the long run. 7 Days a Week

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