VOLUME 89, ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 5, 2004 Bulldogs need The McPherson College victory against Friends PECTATORPECTATOR University SS SERVING TO INFORM A COMMUNITY – SINCE 1916

HALLOWEEN HAUNTS CAMPUS New residential NEWS BRIEFS Blood drive scheduled for requirements in place Nov. 19

The blood drive will KATE DEPUTY take place in the small FINANCIAL AID CHANGES FOR OFF CAMPUS Spectator Staff FRESHMEN AND INCOMING STUDENTS gym on Nov. 19. It will run from 9 a.m. to 2:15 A new financial aid policy Students classified as dependents have to be 23 on official p.m. is intended to emphasize enrollment day to live off campus that year. In order to give blood the importance of the on- Dependent students who decide to live off-campus lose $3,500 donors must be at least campus experience in ful- from financial aid starting next spring. filling the college’s mission These policy changes only effect this year’s freshmen and 17 years-old and weigh and to give financial aid future freshmen. more than 110 pounds. preference to students who They must not have any choose to live on campus, enhance the overall educa- services such as housing existing health problems says college officials. tional experience for stu- and food service is an or have donated in the The new policy, which dents. Keeping upperclass- important part of the col- last 56 days. goes into effect in the men on campus to serve as lege’s income and makes it spring semester, is tied academic and leadership possible to improve servic- It is recommended closely to a revised residen- role models for underclass- es that benefit all students, that donors get a good tial requirement that applies men is crucial to the quality he said. The college needs night’s sleep and not only to current freshmen of the residential college to be “taking advantage of skip any meals before and all future classes. experience, Rothrock said. all resources,” Rothrock donating. The new financial aid pol- “The college believes that said. After donating they icy specifies that those stu- in addition to the classroom A recent press release dents who are classified as setting, substantial learning from Williams outlined the should not lift any heavy dependents under federal occurs within the residen- new financial aid policy objects or do any physi- financial aid guidelines and tial life of the campus,” that now accompanies the cal activity for about five who choose to live off cam- said Carol Williams, direc- student housing policy. The hours. They should also pus in accordance with the tor of admissions and release explains the col- drink extra liquids. provisions of the existing financial aid. lege’s intent to reserve It is recommended PHOTOS BY COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS student housing policy will Rothrock said that more financial aid to award Top: Nicholas Van Buren,soph., Annandale and experience a $3,500 reduc- enhancing McPherson as a to students who choose to that students reserve a Tyler Hunt, soph., Lyons, dress as Dumb and tion in institutional finan- residential campus also live on campus. one-hour slot with Dumber for Halloween. cial aid. helps students make con- No aid that has already Rebecca Stover at Bottom: Lisa Sader,jr., Salina and Julie Wondra, The residential policy that nections that will provide been awarded will be taken extension 7605 to give jr., Great Bend dress up for Halloween. went into effect for the gateways into the real away, Williams release blood, but walk-ins are class entering in the fall of world and contribute to the explained, but freshmen also welcome. 2004 states that all students college’s intent to be an “dependents” who choose except those who are mar- excellent career-oriented to live off-campus begin- If anyone has any ried and/or have depend- liberal arts institution. ning next spring can expect questions about giving ents, who live at home with However, Rothrock said, to have $3,500 removed blood they can contact Bush to retain parents, or who are at least the college is also looking from their institutional Stover or visit www.red- 23 years of age on the offi- at both the housing policy financial aid package. cross.org. cial day of enrollment for and the new financial aid All students who will be the semester are expected policy from the financial affected by the policy office for to live on campus and standpoint. change have already been Church of the enroll in the college meal This semester, approxi- notified in writing, Brethren plan. mately 280 students live on Williams said. LaMonte Rothrock, dean campus, Rothrock said. Exemptions to the resi- featured on TV another term of students, said the Dorm capacity is nearly dential policy may be for Christmas changes in student housing 500. granted but are purely situ- special DANE KINKEAD votes. In the 2000 elec- policy were initially moti- “We need to be filling the ational. Exemption requests Spectator Staff tion, President Bush won vated by a need to keep space we have,” Rothrock must be submitted in writ- the Electoral College, upperclass leadership on said. ing to the dean of students. CBS has invited the Americans went to the but lost the popular vote campus as well as to Revenue from residential Church of the Brethren polls in record numbers to Al Gore. In this elec- to air its Christmas Eve on Tuesday to choose tion, however, Bush won Service. The taping will the next President of the the popular vote by Students learn proper United States, and after nearly four million be held at Bethany months of campaigning votes, giving him a solid Theological Seminary in and with the world victory meal etiquette Richmond, Ind. on Nov. watching, Americans re- Kerry conceded the 23, 2004. It will air on elected President George election on Wednesday, Christmas Eve at 11:35 AMY GEORGE W. Bush to a second calling the President to people,” Mehl said. “I was glad I got p.m. - 12:35 a.m. east- term. end the race. The two Spectator Staff invited. It was a great learning experience “I think it’s good Bush congratulated each other, for me. I didn’t know not to eat a lobster ern standard time. won, because America and talked about the Picture it. You are in the running for a with a curly Each year CBS invites doesn’t need a change in importance of unifying great job, and your prospective employer tail, especially a male one. Mike a different church to leadership during a the country. invites you to a dinner at a nice restaurant (Schneider) was a terrific host.” host the Christmas spe- war.,” said Nathan Like many other with the others who are in the running for Michael Schnieder, vice president of cial Becerra, fr, City. Americans, junior Tim that same job. What can you do to make advancement, facilitated the evening’s DVD and videotapes “I personally wish the Benyshek, Agenda, was the best impression possible? activities and Penny Selzer catered the results had turned out relieved that the Knowing a little about restaurant eti- meal. The delicious five-course menu will be made available differently,” said sr. Democratic contender quette and your role as a dinner guest consisted of crackers and pate, asparagus with behind-the-scenes Daniel Butler, Eldora. decided to concede could go a long way in landing you that and ham crepes with white cream sauce, footage of the making of Andrea Gonzalez, sr., rather than contest the job. Where can a college student learn tomato dill soup, filet mignon and lobster the service. A Web site Elizabeth, Colo., said election in the courts. those skills, however, when the three with mashed potatoes and vegetables and with more information she is “excited that Bush “I’m glad that square meals are enjoyed in the school a caramel pecan tort for dessert. The will be available. is President.” (President) Bush won, cafeteria? meal, which would easily be worth $60 in The President defeated and I am glad that we There is help for the meal etiquette a restaurant, was offered to students for Sen. John Kerry with 51 didn’t have a repeat of challenged in the form of a power dining $15. Mac to host percent of the nation’s Florida from 2000,” said experience, also known as the Protocol Chris Wiens added that some of the 1A-4A boys’ popular vote, with Kerry Tim Benyshek, jr., Dinner, like the one held last Thursday other topics highlighted at the event were receiving 48 percent. A Agenda. evening at The Upper Room in down- the role of the host and the guest at func- state soccer record 59 million voters In 2000 the election town McPherson. tions, the table settings and what utensil tournament cast their ballot for the was up in the air for The meal was offered to McPherson to use when, the correct passing of food, President, making him over a month until the College students, faculty and local busi- what to do if you don’t like the food and The 1A-4A boys’ state the first president since Supreme Court ruled 5-4 ness leaders, and was meant to be a general restaurant etiquette. soccer tournament will 1988 to receive a major- that President Bush mutually beneficial and informative expe- The Business Club helped sponsor the be hosted at ity of the popular vote in should win the state of rience for the 44 individuals who attend- event, and Chris Wiens said there is a McPherson College a Presidential election. Florida, giving him the ed. possibility of another dinner next semes- tonight at 5 p.m. and 7 Daniel Butler said that necessary electoral votes Some of the local business leaders in ter that would tie into the Leadership p.m. and tomorrow at the president is going to to win. attendance included Ted Odle, Home Forum on diversity. That event would have to prove to those Leaders from around State Bank and Trust president; Gary center around cultural dining etiquette 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. who voted for Kerry that the world, including Mehl, McPherson Sentinel publisher; and would give students a much better Admission is $6 and “there was something Russian President Linus Linaweaver, president of First understanding of how other cultures view there no passes will be there.” “I think the elec- Vladimir Putin and Bank; Lori Pauley of Hospira and and engage in a dining experience. accepted. No one is tion results show how British Prime Minister McPherson dentist, Dr. Troy Wiens. In a world where the competition is allowed to enter through the country is unsure of Tony Blair, the United According to Chris Wiens, director of fierce, Chris Wien’s words are sage the Sport Center. our president.” States’ biggest ally in the career services, “We invited people from advice. President Bush won the war on terror, said the community to the dinner not only to “We wanted the students to learn proper The college’s men’s Electoral College with Bush’s win represented a add a more real-life networking experi- etiquette so that they can make a good and women’s soccer 279 electoral votes, victory in the war on ter- ence for the student, but also to show the impression. It’s a skill that could make or teams will be running while Sen. Kerry ror. community some of what McPherson break a deal, make the difference the event. received 252 electoral College is doing.” between getting the job or not.” “I think it has great value for young 2 EDITORIALS/OPINIONS NOVEMBER 5, 2004

STAFF EDITORIALS What are your feelings about On-campus rules need the outcome of the election? to be revised “I am very thankful “I expected Bush that Bush won. He to win, but I didn’t The McPherson College student housing may not be the think it would be as best for the world close as it was. It Dog guidelines state, “All full-time students but he is the best was exciting.” except those who are married and/or have for moral and Rod Boatner, sr., social progress of dependents, are living in a parental home or Seattle, Wash. Bites are at least 23 years of age on official enroll- our nation.” ment day for the semester are expected to Tim Stangohr, fr., Newton live on the McPherson College campus and “I wasn’t very participate in the college meal plan.” involved in the elec- Starting next spring,with current and incom- tion but I was glad to ing freshman, this regulation will be backed see Bush won.” by a $3,500 deduction in financial aid for Ashlee Douglas, fr., any student who is still claimed as a depend- Eureka ent and chooses to live off-campus. “I think that whatever It is understandable that the college should have hap- wishes to keep the upperclassmen on cam- pened happened. “Democracy has Everyone gets a been carried out: pus to provide leadership, and obviously chance to vote so now it’s our job as there is always a financial factor involved, they shouldn’t be U.S. citizens to but what about the students? The students upset about the represent our own who voluntarily stay on campus already are outcome.” personal political beliefs.” the ones that administrators want as role Abby Suiter, soph., models, not those begrudgingly forced to St. John Amanda Smith, jr., stay in the dorms. Hutchinson In addition, the financial aid reduction could have the opposite effect that the col- lege is looking for. If students do not want to Nothing in life ever stays the same live on campus and would suffer monetary loss by living off-campus, what is to stop them from attending another school where ENJOY THE CHANGES they could live as they wish at a lower At the risk of getting simplicity I’m used to; I price? We think the college should have con- looked at sideways, I’m can’t blow it off and do sidered student’s opinions and wishes more going to say this: life is a INDIANA what I want and still get by. huge tossed salad these You can bet I’m going to before enacting such a heavy financial days. INSIGHTS try though! penalty to living off campus. We used to say America I’m having a hard time was the melting pot, but growing up just like every- BCA presents opportunities now it’s the tossed salad. Luke Eberly body else. I feel like I’m in What used to be known, as the middle of a whirlwind, Most students dream of someday being a “sale” is now a “bi-annu- and a piece of straw just wealthy enough to take long vacations to al blowout to beat all oth- a fix-it shop!! I never Things went askew. A virus blew through my forehead! ers!” What I used to know knew! entered the system. I feel But there was a Benjamin exotic places such as Europe, Australia and as normal is no longer. Just Growing up is hell; I’ll much like I did my senior on the end of it! Japan. Most never realize the possibility of when you get used to some- give it that. That is one year of high school, like Bad things happen, and spending a semester or more in such places thing, it changes. Just when thing I was told, many everyone is weird, I’m then good things happen. while still in school. I get used to listening to times. weary of school, and I just For instance, I thought I Europe, Australia and Japan are only a few Montgomery Gentry, the Old men told me, “Play want to get on with the next had a 10-page paper due playlist changes to Fu the field as long as you step. last Friday. Found out it of the amazing places where Brethren Manchu (a little different can.” I was playing the Weird how when you’re a wasn’t, but now I’m six Colleges Abroad (BCA) are located, and it is kind of music). Just when I field, got snagged like a senior, at least at my high pages closer than I was the probably the cheapest five-month “vacation” was enjoying the awesome pop fly to center field when school, suddenly everyone day it was “due!” any one could ask for. weather, it got chilly and there’s no breeze and the understood it was cool to Hang in there people. wet. sun’s behind a cloud. talk to everyone and cliques Obviously, life is getting Most students immediately write off the Oh, and suddenly it’s OK Thought I had that one fig- didn’t matter. Now, here, I crazy. You’ve just spent BCA exchange program because of preoccu- for perfectly fit people to ured out, guess what: it am realizing a lot of people several minutes reading pation with sports, lack of money, and of park in handicap zones. All changed, too. I didn’t really hang out 777 (count ‘em) random course, their demanding social lives. Really this time I thought those There’s only one thing in with are really cool; some words. Things are bound to think about it though. When else, in our were for people who could- life that stays the same: would even hire me for 50 change soon. We’ve got n’t walk, but now I know everything changes. That’s bucks an hour!! Others, Thanksgiving break, then lives, are we going to have more time or they’re painted blue so peo- in a song somewhere. however, make me embar- not quite a month, some money? Do any of us really expect to take ple know, “Oh hey, I can There’s another something: rassed to be here. Did you serious cramming, some month-long vacations to foreign countries park there and walk a short- new music used to be good. guys miss the part where stupid tests, and then a when we have full-time jobs, mortgages, and er distance!” Your uncle The most exciting thing in you change from high month off. families of our own? must not be in a wheel- music these days is school? College is where Then, we’ll do it again, chair, your grandmother Eminem’s you quit letting people hold after that a three-month As Ocie Kilgus, BCA coordinator, pointed must not have bad hips. “AhAhAhAhAh,” or how- your hand and you do it break, and we’re one year out recently, studying abroad can provide I was complaining about ever you spell that...sound. yourself. Be responsible, closer to paying off our amazing opportunities to learn about differ- some work I paid to have I’ve been going to school make smart decisions, and loans! ent cultures and how “the universal themes done on my truck that did- my whole life; you’d think if you get your truck stuck, Life is an ugly cycle; of friendship, family, and love are played out n’t satisfy and a freshman I’d have it figured out. by god, get it out by morn- you’ve got to find enjoy- told me, “You should have Nope, it changed, too. ing! ment where you can, enjoy in other societies.” had us (the college) do it.” Being a senior, I should I’m going crazy I think. the changes, and keep a We challenge students to take advantage of All these years I thought think of a better way to say For once I can’t handle pretty blue/green/yellow the opportunities available to us through the we restored cars, but we’re it. It altered. I altered. school with the off-hand eye peeled for the future. BCA program. We challenge you to learn more about other cultures—and probably more about yourselves. America Votes 2004

I haven’t been the best voted for Kerry. Most of The McPherson College citizen I can be through- these voters were proba- out my lifetime. And I OPINIONS bly solid anti-war haven’t really paid much Democrats. I know people SPECTATORPECTATOR attention to all of the EDITOR were unhappy with Bush SOLUME O OVEMBER V 89, N . 4 N 5, 2004 political things that go on and the Iraq War, but in our country, but I did Courtney Roepke Kerry never showed an The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Student Govern- make the time to vote on alternative. ment Association of McPherson College, P.O Box 1402, McPherson, Kansas 67460. A Board of Publications is provided for by the SGA constitu- Nov. 2. The lesson of 2004 is tion and this group directly oversees publication of The Spectator. I managed to make it very optimistic when all Americans voted against that until the Democrats The Spectator is published six times a semester, allowing for the interrup- back to my small home- the campaigning was tak- Bush because of the war grow up and face the real- tion of school holidays. Student activity fees subsidize publishing costs, and all McPherson College students are entitled to a copy of each issue without town of Waterville, Kan., ing place. we are still in today. ities of national security subscription fee. to fulfill my civil duty. I With the constant anti- According to CNN polls, and that the U.S. just has Subscription information for non-students is available from The Spectator feel proud. The race this Bush barrage of the last most of the eastern states to use force sometimes, Business Manager at the address above. year was a lot closer than year, it has been hard to voted for Kerry because they are going to have Business Staff I expected it to be, and I keep my spirits up. But they still felt victimized trouble in the elections. Publisher ...... SGA Board of Publications am glad to be one of those why did Bush win? The by the terrorist attacks The question should be Jonathan Rothrock, Chair 21 million Americans question to answer isn’t earlier in Bush’s term. not about whether we use Business and Ad Sales Manager ...... Laurie Neiman Faculty Adviser ...... Bruce Clary under the age of 30 who why Bush won, but why CNN reported that the force, but when and how Editorial Staff expressed their political did Kerry lose. I believe states, Ohio and Florida we use it. Editor in Chief ...... Tricia Ritcha views. Bush won that Kerry lost because of ranked the Iraq War as the Kerry and the Demo- News Editor ...... Kimberly Morris America’s vote, 51 per- what he represents. I am most important issue in cratic base are still Opinions Editor ...... Courtney Roepke cent, with 274 electoral so thankful that America choosing their next presi- debating the first question, Features Editor ...... Sarah Vermillion Sports Editor ...... Jennifer Marquette votes. Kerry was right didn’t give into the lies of dent. Out of the people so they were unable to Photography Editor ...... Michael Jardon behind him with 252. I Kerry. who agreed with this make any marks on the must say though, I wasn’t I know a lot of issue, 70 percent of them second. NOVEMBER 5, 2004 OPINIONSOPINIONS 3 Funding and Planning YOUNG VOTERS ACTIVITIES BOTHER STUDENT LEAVE THEIR MARK Recent campus activities comes time to pay for have left me feeling left attending this school. I feel out. It’s been fun watching GROUND LEVEL that the price for studying IN POLITICS: OVER others get recognition for here could be lowered if what they do on campus, PEDESTAL money could be spent more like recognition for senior wisely by school clubs, and 21 MILLION VOTE football players and not have some of the stu- No reporter covering women’s week for... Michael Warner dents who choose not to get the recent election has women on campus. involved in such activities been able to resist com- Editor in Maybe I’m a little bitter to help fund expensive menting on the low that I’ve been involved attention concerning their tumors are not benign? It’s prizes for other students. voter turnout of young Chief with the pep band for four health and learning how to important for us to know. While I sometimes choose adults. On how it’s so years and played at all the keep themselves safe and On a different note, I have to get left out of activities, terrible that in an elec- home football games, and protected from rape. been questioning how stu- that doesn’t mean I will let tion with so much pub- Tricia Ritcha I’ve yet to see any mem- Have there been any plans dent activities are being the occasion be unfair and licity focused on recruit- bers of the pep band get for a men’s week? I’m a lit- funded, including just shrug it off and contin- ing young voters that cerned about the war any recognition for what tle afraid to see how that Homecoming and contests ue on with my business. only 18 percent of the and the possibility of the they sacrifice on their would turn out, but isn’t it faculty and students engage I am all for campus activi- voting population was draft being reinstated. weekends to contribute to only fair that men on cam- in. There has been a lot of ties and to give students an under the age of 30 Why? It’s not going to Bulldog pride. pus should have some money left over from club outlet to have fun and let according to the MTV be the 40-year-old store I can imagine what it attention, too, and be taught spending and has been them get the recognition website. Last election it would sound like to have how to take care of them- given to people who make that they demand, but not was 16 percent. We were owner who lives down pep band seniors receive selves? The student popula- booths for homecoming no everything is fair for the encouraged to “rock the the street that is going to recognition. The announcer tion is male-dominated, and matter how silly their cause less obvious contributors vote” to be “20 million get sent off to risk his would blare through the PA there should be some ways and going towards expen- when it comes to campus loud.” Well, you want to life for something he system, “And the next sen- to educate us about impor- sive prizes in contests such activities. know how loud we real- might not agree with. ior is Michael Warner. tant issues. as the Halloween costume If you feel the same way ly were? It’s going to be us, our Michael is from Some activities may contest. as I do about your role in Twenty-one million. friends and classmates Hutchinson, Kan., majoring include a night-long toga In all my years as a stu- school and you feel left out That’s five million more risking their lives, and in communications with an party, a multiple choice dent at McPherson College, despite your hard work or voters under the age of for what? emphasis in journalism. He quiz revealing interesting I have watched the prices see something wrong with 30 than voted four years I’m not trying to take has played in the pep band facts about all male faculty for attending this institution how the school functions in ago. a political stance in this for four years. He is being on campus, and a long table rise year after year after any way, the best thing to With the overall column. The election is accompanied by everybody in front of the cafeteria year. I don’t regret my do is to make your presence increase in voter turnout, over, and I’m glad John else in the pep band. Give with a line of fake testicles decision to attend felt and challenge what you our numbers were hid- Kerry had the dignity it up for Michael Warner. that students are to fondle McPherson, but I question see. den in percentages. not to pursue the legal YAY!” and figure which testicle where a lot of this money is Talk to SGA, SAB, or Yeah, we were only 18 battles that were expect- In all honesty, I think it’s has a lump. going. If we can afford people in the business percent of all voters, but ed. Now is not the time great seeing some of my Though it sounds laugh- iPods and DVD players as office if you feel this there were 21 million of to bicker over whether peers getting the attention able, such measures to edu- prizes for a Halloween cos- school is not working us, and it definitely the right person won. As they deserve for represent- cate men about their per- tume contest, something is towards creating a fair made a difference. Kerry said in his conces- ing our school and playing sonal health is important. wrong. environment for its stu- President Bush only sion speech, it’s time to good ball. Did you know that testicu- Some of the money that is dents. won the popular election start the healing process. Women’s week was a lar cancer is the most com- being used for these expen- We all have an equal by about 3.6 million Alot of things are good idea, I think. It was a mon cancer in men ages 15 sive prizes is being paid for voice. We must learn to use votes. screwed up, and it will good way to get women’s to 35, and most of those by us students when it it. Too many adults only make things worse think that our generation if the nation stays divid- is so self-involved and ed. consumer-driven that we I for one hope that the Dreams: the key to success don’t care about any of current administration the issues. can fix at least some of I don’t want this column ter, as long as you set goals If I remember correct- the problems it has cre- to sound like a diary entry, OPINIONS and have a dream. ly, there was even a ated before they are our but to get the point across I At different points in our commercial saying responsibilities. I’m sure have to tell you a little lives, we might find our- “What do you mean I we’ll have enough of story. EDITOR selves confused and losing don’t have values? I our own problems to When I moved to col- control, as I have with this bought this shirt for 13 face without having to lege, I was involved in an Courtney Roepke long distance relationship. dollars, that’s a value.” clean up after the prior on-again, off-again rela- What I have learned is that It’s these kind of ridicu- generation. tionship for a period of life isn’t supposed to be lous stereotypes that Many people think about three years. My his brother’s class. with in that frat, he moved easy. Otherwise, everyone give adults the idea that our generation has it so boyfriend and I knew that a We both got pretty good there. I, on the other hand, would be successful and our generation does not hard. We have had to long distance relationship grades in high school, but always had someone to talk have everything they want. care. deal with a greater drug would be tough, but we still that was because we had to. I room with a very good Everything in life worth That is simply not problem, violence in decided that we would con- each other to study with. friend, whom I’ve known a having is worth working true. Fifty-two percent schools, and simply hav- tinue to date while at We pushed each other. I long time. I didn’t ever feel for. We all need a little of 18-29 year olds ing to grow up too fast. school. depended on him for every- alone. challenge in our lives to voted. This number is Even more people that Overtime, I feel that we thing, and now, at college, I You may not know the keep us on our toes. very similar to how think we have it way too have just grown apart. A didn’t know what to do. point of this story yet, but Students like you and me many “adults” cared to easy, that everything has few weeks ago he started When we got settled in at you soon will. Once my face many challenges today. vote. The fact is, we are been handed to us on a acting weird, not really college, we both agreed best friend of three years I’m not just talking about a concerned generation. silver platter and we showing any interest in see- that we didn’t like it. We left my side, I learned to relationship problems And why shouldn’t don’t know the value of ing or talking to me. I kept weren’t used to being away look for friends to fill my because there are things in we be? Those jobs that a dollar. asking him what was from each other for more time. Thanks to these life so much more impor- were the topic of so I think we are very wrong, and still he insisted than a day at a time. Now, friends, I have taken my tant. Have a dream and fol- much debate during the lucky. We are a genera- that everything was fine. it was rare if we saweach attention away from this low it, whether it be a election are ours. We’re tion that has so many Finally, I forced it out of other once every two and onto many other things. career or whatever. My the ones that are going possibilities. him. weeks. It was hard on us When we were all little, dream of becoming suc- to have to pick up the We can look beyond “Times have changed,” he both. we had a dream of what we cessful in whatever I do is slack and fix the prob- the barriers of race, gen- told me. “I don’t know My boyfriend moved out really wanted to be, right? being worked one everyday. lems that our current der, sexual orientation, what I want anymore.” of his dorm, where he did- Well when you get to col- Don’t let anything or any- leaders are leaving party affiliations and You see, in high school, n’t really know anyone, and lege, these dreams become one bring you down. Pick behind. We are, and maybe even nationality, he wasn’t the partying type, moved into a frat house. He a reality. You either realize yourself up and “keep on should be, very con- to hopefully leave a bet- or even the social type. It needed someone like him- that this was what you real- truckin’” because all your cerned that the right per- ter world for our chil- was just he and I. His clos- self to talk to, and since ly want or that you have a hard work will lead you to son is elected. dren than what is being est friends were his broth- there was this one boy that passion for something total- someone or something that Adults are so con- left for us. ers and some older boys in we attended high school ly different. It doesn’t mat- will make you happy.

Letter to editor: Why dissection in schools is bad

Dear Editor, People For The Ethical serve the animals’ bodies sect fetal pigs that were to the students that while I one student told PETA - “I Treatment of Animals can harm people exposed taken from the bodies of trusted their dissection passed geography without When students at a high (PETA) video, “Classroom to it. Formaldehyde is a their butchered mothers. experiences had not demo- leaving my home state, school “Participation in Cut-Ups,” which depicted, carcinogenic irritant to They would not have sur- nized them, I nevertheless and passed geology with- Government” class were among other abominations, eyes, skin, throat, lungs vived anyway. I replied agreed with Adelphi out seeing planets collide. asked to invite outside workers at a dissection and nasal passages. that dissecting fetal pigs University Biology It’s insulting to argue that speakers to debate contro- supply house embalming The National was perhaps a lesser evil Professor George Russell, students can’t understand versial issues, I accepted animals - from cats to Association of Biology than killing live animals who wrote that “dissection anatomy unless they stick this opportunity to discuss crabs - while they were Teachers has urged schools for dissection, but why not only fails to promote scissors into a frog’s why I believed the school still alive. to offer alternative to dis- dissect any animal? reverence for life, but brain.” should stop purchasing Frogs are usually section. Serial killer Jeffrey encourages the tendency to animal “specimens” for dropped into an alcohol I shared all this with Dahmer told Dateline blaspheme it” by desensi- Joel Freedman teaching biology, and solution, which takes the students, and asked if NBC, “in ninth grade, in tizing students to cruelty Public Education should instead use lifelike about 20 painful minutes their biology class dissec- biology class, we had the and to the sanctity of life. Committee of Animal three-dimensional plastic to cause death. tion experiences helped usual dissection of fetal But most schools and Rights Advocates of models with removable According to them learn biology. Most pigs, and I took the college in America contin- Upstate New York chair parts and/or interactive Physicians Committee For replied no. remains home and I just ue to emphasize dissec- computer programs. Responsible Medicine, the One student wondered started branching out to tion. Education administra- I showed the class a formaldehyde used to pre- if it was unethical to dis- dogs and cats.” I suggested tors should listen to what 4 STUDENT LIFE NOVEMBER 5, 2004

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL JARDON Above: Dan Hudachek, soph., Stillwater, Minn., works on the set of “Antigone.” Left: Jason Olson, fr., De Kalb, Ill. prepares the stage for opening night. The production will be held, Nov. 18, 19 and 20. [Greek] Tragedy strikes Mac campus

undergo a gender change Three guards, Alex Tyler, sr., Eskridge, sound design Only the names have “Antigone” to be performed and be played by Klenke as fr., McPherson, Megan andTech I Theatre class, changed. The struggles a female character. Peterson, fr., Gypsum, and props. remain the same,” Whitacre Nov. 18, 19 and 20 The rest of the cast is rela- Akeisha Kaufman, soph., Whitacre said she is excit- said. tively new to McPherson Moundridge, will be on the ed about “Antigone”’s “People should come to LARA LICHTY gates of Thebes after feud- College’s stage. Antigone stage as well. The messen- debut because it opens in a this play because they’ve Staff Writer ing over the throne. King will be played by Althea ger will be played by Alicia time of heavy political changed the character Creon allows Eteocles to be Harding, sr., McPherson, Schoen, soph., McPherson, debate. Creon from a man to a Look out, McPherson buried, but he forbids any and her sister will be and the page will be played “When this show opens, I woman,” said Turner. College, a tragedy is about funeral rites or burial to the played by Lara Lichty, by Kate Johnson, believe the lawsuits being “They should find rele- to hit campus and it is corpse of Polynices. soph., Quinter. McPherson. Heidi Bailey, filed related to the vance in the play because it bound to be a good one. Antigone and Ismene are Antigone’s lover, jr., Greenville, Ohio, will 2004 Presidential Election is about a war-torn society.” Entitled, “Antigone,” this the sisters of the dead Haemon, will be presented join the others on stage as outcome will have grown to “I am really looking for- tragedy will be presented brothers and the last chil- by Travis Walker, fr., the Queen Mother. outlandish ward to the end result and by the theatre department dren of the ill-fated Coffeeville. Maribeth Others involved in the proportions,” Whitacre said. am excited to be working as the senior project of Oedipus. The story of Turner, sr., Olsburg, will show are Katherine “This show is a timeless with the cast. This will be a Janell Klenke, McPherson. Antigone tells the run of portray the nurse of the two Whitacre, director; Mary reflection of those same play that no one should The play is set up as the events that happens when sisters, and Brandt Busse, Hughes, sr., McPherson age-old conflicts over poli- miss,” said Harding. aftermath of a Greek the younger sister, sr., McPherson, will fre- stage manager; Jen Taylor, tics, power, moral superior- “Antigone” will be per- tragedy in which two broth- Antigone, buries her broth- quently intervene as the costume construction; Rick ity, armed conflict, family formed on Nov. 18, 19, and ers, Eteocles and Polynices, er against the king’s orders. narrator to help the audi- Tyler, professor of theatre, dysfunction and internal 20 at 7:30. have fallen at one of the Creon, the king, will ence understand the story. set design,;Jennifer King, psychological conflict. Move that body

MALLORY YUNGEBERG longer, leaner muscles Hall, is a regular attender Staff Writer than you would get from of the classes. lifting weights. It increas- “I have been two of the McPherson College is es lung capacity and is three times. I missed last hosting Pilates classes also used for rehabilitation week,” Musgrave said. every Monday evening at purposes. There are many “The first time mostly just 6:30. They last for an benefits to be reaped from faculty and staff came. hour. The first class was this type of exercise The second time it was Monday, Oct. 28. including: posture, about 50-50 with faculty Anybody is invited to abdominal strength and and staff and with stu- come and join the class. joint health improvement. dents.” Right now the majority of Pilates is becoming very “I like the classes the class is faculty mem- popular globally and becuase they make me bers. A few students nationally. feel relaxed becuase of all come as well. A few staff Dani Crist, a McPherson of the stretching,” members from the hospi- college graduate, is in Musgrave said. tal also attend the class. charge of the classes. “I feel more energized,” Pilates is an exercise She is also runs the Hess Musgrave said. that focuses on balance Fitness center for the hos- She agrees that Pilates is and core strength. It cre- pital. good for your core mus- PHOTO BY SARAH VERMILLION ates flexibility and breath- Tricia Musgrave, resi- cles. “You can really feel Lisa Sader, jr., Salina, demonstrates the Pilates ing patterns that build dent director of Bittinger it in your abs.” 100 that she’s learned in the Pilates class meeting every Monday evening in the Sport Center.

Marchers protest war

Marchers gathered around the “showed concern for the things the community participate.” flagpole last Friday, to march that are going on in the United The National Student downtown in a peace procession. States and would alert people to Association and the Student This article is very inter- During the day the United the fact that there are some who Mobilization Committee were in esting in the fact that we Nations flag flew under the think we should not be out there charge of the present peace activi- can look at what people United States flag. A request to killing.” He said he was “interest- ties nationwide. They asked that on the McPherson This article was taken from fly the U.S. flag was denied. ed in coming” and remarked that business not be carried on as College campus and in the April 27, 1971, edition At the flagpole, Lynn Kleiber, fr. “There are a lot of rural route usual on college campuses, and the community thought of the McPherson College said “It’s a good thing if people people who feel that the govern- that students support a consumer about war in these times. Spectator. are serious, maybe people in town ment is involved in a very strike. It is relavent to what people feel today (espe- It reports on the activism of will wake up and think that the immoral way in dealing with peo- McPherson College faculty were cially with the election) McPhersonstudents during kids just won’t stop after tonight ple in Vietnam.” also involved. Dr. Les Fraley, the Vietnam war. and interesting to com- but will continue in feeling that Penny Brainbridge said, “I felt physics department, and Dr. pare the opinions. the war is wrong and think of pretty good about things, there Wesley DeCoursey, chemistry ways to stop the war machine.” were 88 people there and in pro- department, sent notes to all fac- - Courtney Roepke Reuben Krehbiel, a farmer from portion to national participation, ulty requesting that the Vietnam Moundridge, thought the march that it was “good to see people in War be discussed that day. NOVEMBER 5, 2004 STUDENTSTUDENT LIFE LIFE 5

FABULOUS FAD FACULTY Michael Reynolds, Tricia Brothers New faculty have high hopes for their futures at McPherson College

AMY JANTZ impression of McPherson Staff Writer and McPherson College? MR. I am impressed by Editor’s Note: As a way all the college graduates of introducing new faculty who have come back to members at McPherson teach and work here, or College, the Spectator will who support the college in be featuring interviews with any number of ways. I can two new members in tell there is a real sense of upcoming issues. This is the community here. first of those articles. Spec. What is one thing that people don’t know What do you get when about you that may come as you cross a professional a surprise? mime of six years and MR. Before going to col- someone who lived in lege I worked as a profes- twelve different places by sional mime for six years. the age of 14? In this case Spec. What are you most you would get two of the excited about when it things that are true about comes to being a faculty Michael Reynolds, new member at McPherson professor of mathematics at College? McPherson College. This MR. Getting to know stu- reporter took some time to dents who come from a ask this very interesting variety of backgrounds. faculty member about some Tricia Brothers, new assis- of his favorite things and tant professor of business was pleasantly surprised by and marketing, also shared what was discovered. an excitement for her future Spec. Where did you at McPherson as she talked grow up? about why she feels the PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON MR. I was born in education opportunities are Michael Reynolds works an algebra equation in his new office. Bremerton, Wash., but great for students here. moved from there when I Spec. Tell me about your was less than a year old. background and family. During the first 14 years of TB. I grew up on a farm my life I lived in in Lyons. I am the youngest Uncasville, Mass.; of four- one brother and Honolulu, Hawaii; Granby, two sisters. I have one Conn.; Newark, Del.; daughter who is a freshman Burlington, Kan.; Midland, in college. Mich.; Granbury, Texas; Spec. What do you enjoy Glendale, Ariz.; Las doing in your spare time? Cruces, N.M.; Olympia, TB. I like to travel and Wash.; and Harvey, La. So play golf. I don’t really have a “home Spec. What is your town,” and I grew up all favorite soda or beverage over this great nation. Most and food? recently I lived in Orlando, TB. Diet Coke with lime Fla., before moving here. and cheese enchiladas. Spec. Tell me about your Spec. What is your family. favorite holiday and why? MR. My wife’s name is TB. My favorite holiday Cynthia and my 7-month is Thanksgiving because of old daughter is Hannah. its focus on the family. Fall Both are native Floridians, is my favorite time of year. who have never seen snow. Spec. What is your Spec. What do you enjoy impression of McPherson doing in your spare and McPherson College? time? TB. I knew the moment I MR. I am a movie buff stepped foot on campus that and enjoy watching and this where I belonged. The collecting all types of warmth of the people over- movies. whelmed me! I felt right at PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON Spec. What is your home. The students have Tricia Brothers is the new business and marketing teacher at McPherson College. favorite soda or beverage been great and it is fun to and food? get to know most of them MR. Iced tea and barbe- on an individual level. I realize is the opportunities take advantage of every approved and the classes Prof. Reynolds and Prof. cue ribs. truly feel that these rela- that they have available to opportunity!! are on the schedule. I Brothers, and welcome to Spec. What is your tionships are what makes them…. For example, I’m also excited about wouldn’t be a good mar- McPherson College. favorite bible verse (if McPherson college valu- internships and internation- developing the marketing keter if I hadn’t mentioned Check the next issue of any)? able. al travel. As a student at a emphasis for the business it! the Spectator for interview MR. Nahum 1:7: “The Spec. What is one thing small college, they are department. The new Thank you for allowing with two more new Mac Lord is good, a refuge in that people don’t know more apt to have these emphasis has been the glimpse into your lives, faculty members. times of trouble. He cares about you that may come as opportunities presented to for those who trust in a surprise? them than if they would be Him.” TB. I have always had a at a large university. So Spec. What is your hidden desire to be a race favorite holiday and why? car driver! MR. I have always loved Spec. What are you most Christmas, because it is a excited about when it time of home, family and comes to being a faculty love. I also enjoy it because member at McPherson of all the great Christmas College? music! TB. One of the things I Spec. What is your would want students to 6 BULLDOG SPORTS NOVEMBER 5, 2004 Harriers finish fourth in KCAC To compete in NAIA Region IV on Saturday

ALEX MEYERS runners for next year to Spectator Staff give us more depth as a team and ultimately being The Bulldog harriers the KCAC champions in overcame cold weather cross country.” and a tough Lake Pomona Freshman Jacob Merrick course to finish fourth out finished his first season of of the nine teams compet- collegiate cross country ing KCAC cross country on a high note, finishing championship at Ottawa 21st with a time of 30:41. University on Oct. 30. Junior Bryan Grosbach The Bulldogs scored 134 finished 25th (31:27) points to finish behind while freshman Chad nationally-ranked Richert was 36th (32:42) Southwestern’s 17 points. and freshman Andrew Ottawa was second with Paull 40th (33:51). 69 points and Friends “This season has been third at 79. great,” Merrick said. “The Southwestern’s score entire teams’ times have was just two points away all dropped by at least two from a perfect score. minutes.” He also said it As he has in all but one was great to get closer as meet this fall, freshman a team to Junior Bryan Jeff Ford led the way for Grosbach,” the Bulldogs. Ford’s 15th In the future, with just place finish in 29:55 one senior , Mac cross earned him honorable country looks to continue mention, All-KCAC hon- their sucess. ors. The Bulldogs will wrap “We improved a lot as up their season at the runners and as a team and NAIA Region IV COURTESY PHOTO it was fun,” Ford said. Championships on Freshman Jeff Ford led the way along with fellow freshman Jacob Merrick and lone junior Bryan Grosbach “We are recruiting great Saturday, Nov. 6. follows close behind to help the harriers to a fourth place finish in the KCAC championships last weekend. Bulldog basketball springs into ‘04-’05 season DERRICK MEAD Spectator Staff sophomores Travis Allen, Cody Chaffin, Donta Cherry, year, but will play considerably deeper than in the past, and Austin Klumpe should also contribute this season. with 10 players likely to see quality playing time. The ‘04-’05 McPherson College men’s basketball team The Mac men also have a good group of freshmen that Heading into tonight’s game, the projected starting line- is fired up and ready to play after a preseason full of hard will look to gain some experience. up consists of returning seniors Brenna Schierling, and work and preparation. Mac said goodbye at the end of last season to very pos- Crystal Richardson, transfers Janelle Brunk, senior, and After a “Midnight Madness” practice to open the season sibly the greatest player ever to don a Bulldog uniform April Bryley, junior, along with returning junior Ashley on Oct. 15 and scrimmages against Neosho County “With the loss of the college’s all time scoring and Kline. Community College and Mac alumni, the ‘Dogs are rebounding leader, Kenny Romero, leadership and team Head coach Mel Wright feels optimistic about his deep eagerly awaiting the start of regular season action. chemistry will be important challenges facing this year’s bench going into the season. The Bulldogs opened play with a road game against team,” said head coach Roger Trimmell. “The conference “We have several girls who should contribute this sea- Haskell Indian Nations last night, and left with a 97-68 appears to be very well balanced which should provide son,” Wright said. “We have a few girls who are very victory. They are on the road again this weekend to play some exciting games this winter.” solid defenders, so our rotation will often depend on Johnson & Wales University in Denver. Trimmell and the ‘Dogs are coming off an impressive matchups, but several girls will get the chance to play,” The first home action for the Bulldogs comes next 20-10 overall record last season, tying for third in the Wright said. Friday and Saturday when they host the McPherson conference with an 11-7 mark against KCAC foes.. Five other players should see quality floor time. Junior Classic on Nov. 12 and 13. Christa Blose was a solid contributor last season and The McPherson men are led by two players that Women’s Preview brings experience and hustle to the lineup. Freshmen received honorable mention, All KCAC honors last sea- Rebrecca Bratcher and April Woody, along with junior son—senior point guard Roy McDonald and senior The McPherson College women’s basketball team also Crystal Thomas, and sophomore Sheila Bevan will also swingman Brian Hooks. had a solid preseason and looks to start the season off look to contribute this season. Other promising freshmen Returning starters Cody Rierson and Lee Gustafson strong with a trip to Bethany, Okla., where they’ll tip off include Stephanie Wakefield and Christa Ingram. along with veterans Tim Cox, Jamar Turner, Art Soto, and tonight and tomorrow night in the Southern Nazarene Last season the Lady Bulldogs posted an overall record Jordan Carter give the Bulldogs an experienced group of Classic. The Mac women had scrimmages against of 11-16, and were 5-13 this season. With a much larger, players who saw quality minutes last season. Hesston and Brown Mackie this preseason to go along more versatile team this year, the Lady Bulldogs look for Junior college transfer Chris Nixon should add a spark, with their annual alumni scrimmage. a vast improvement throughout the program. providing rebounding and athleticism to the mix, while The women are led by some returning players from last Bulldogs need win to salvage ‘04 season

DERRICK MEAD Spectator Staff Two teams heading in opposite directions collide in Wichita Saturday when the McPherson team meets on the Falcons’ home field. The Bulldogs are on a three-game skid while the Falcons are riding the momentum of two straight wins, including a 20-16 road victory over the defending league champion last week. The Bulldogs are a disappointing 3-5 overall and and 3-4 in the KCAC. In addition to the Friend’s contest, Mac must beat Ottawa at Cook Field to finish .500 for the sea- son. Bulldog seniors played their final game at McPherson Stadium last Saturday, but the game failed to go according to plan. Facing the , the ‘Dogs struggled to find any consistency on offense, as regular starting senior quarterback Erik Johnson sat out due to recurring injuries to his shoulder and ribs. Senior Sean Eason filled in, making his first start at the position, despite having played the spot frequently due to Johnson’s injury. The Coyotes struck first with 2:45 remaining in the first quarter with a 48-yard touchdown pass to take a 7-0 lead. Defenses prevailed from there, with neither team scoring points of any kind until KWU found paydirt again with PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON 10:12 remaining in the game. Sophomore linebacker Alex Holtry goes head to head with KWU defender in last Saturday’s disappointing Down two touchdowns, junior wide receiver Kris Smiley 7-20 loss. Two Bulldog teammates rush to assist in the play as junior Tim Benyshek (#93) looks on. kept hope alive by taking the ensuing kickoff and scam- pering 93 yards to the opposite endzone. Back within Two weeks ago, the Bulldogs took a 3-3 overall record momentum from there. The Blue Jays seemed to move the striking distance. the Bulldogs recovered a Coyote fumble of (3-2 in the KCAC) into Hillsboro to face the undefeated ball at will throughout the rest of the game, racking up 30 just moments later, but an interception again ended a Mac Tabor Blue Jays. Mac struck early and looked promising consecutive points against the Bulldog defense. College opportunity. after a solid drive, capped off by a 16-yard touchdown The ‘Dogs were able to put together one more solid drive Still down by just a touchdown, the ‘Dogs appeared to pass from Johnson to sophomore wide receiver Deke in the fourth quarter, including passes of 18 and 15 yards regain some momentum when senior defensive back Belcher. to junior wide receiver Troy McBroom and Smiley, Lamar Holmes picked of a KWU pass in the end zone, but Senior kicker Ziya Gunay added to the excitement, exe- respectively. Senior running back Nick Griggs capped off Holmes was flagged for pass interference. The Coyotes cuting a picture-perfect onside kick that the Bulldogs were the drive with a four-yard run into the end zone. But it took advantage by notching another score and putting the able to recover. However, the ‘Dogs picked up only one was too late for the Bulldogs, as they dropped their second game away. A missed PAT left the final score 20-7. yard on the ensuing possession, and seemed to lose straight conference game by a final score of 30-14. 4 NOVEMBER 5, 2004 BULLDOG SPORTS 7 Lady Bulldogs upset in five To host first round of KCAC conference tournament

LINDSEY LATHAM Spectator Staff we didn’t play with the intensity we could have.” ,. “This was a very disappointing loss for us, and we The Lady Bulldog volleyball team continues to make have to come back and refocus for Thursday against history this season. The women defeated long-time rival Bethel.” 3-2 in front of a large McPherson crowd With home court and crowd advantage, the Lady on Thursday, Nov. 4. Bulldogs used the support and sent the University of Saint The ladies fell to Bethel in game one, 24-30, but feeding Mary back home on Oct. 27. The ladies dominated the off the energetic crowd, they were able to come back and game and sent the Spires on their way with a 3-1 loss. defeat the Threshers in game two, 30-23. The Lady Bulldogs played well in game one, putting the In game three, Bethel came back and beat Mac, 25-30. In ball into the right hands. The ladies defeated the Spires in game four Bethel served eight consecutive points before game one, 30-23. the ladies were able to get the ball back. Coming from In game two, Saint Mary came out with an early lead of behind, the women stayed focused to end the game 30-25. 3-0 against the Bulldogs and never fell behind. It wasn’t With the game count split 2-2, game five became the until the Spires were ahead by nine that the women woke deciding factor. The Bulldogs went point for point with up and tightened up the score 26-24, and again at 29-27 the Threshers until until pulling away for the game-win- before dropping the 30-27 loss. ning two-point margin, 18-16. Game two seemed to be repeating itself as game three Senior co-captains Alexis Garcia and Andrea Gonzales started with the Spires leading Mac again, this time by as were recognized before the game for their dedication to many as four points. With the score standing at 17-13, the the Mac volleyball program. women executed some miraculous digs, volleys, and kills, Sophomore Chandra Mayhan led the Lady Bulldogs with scoring 13 straight points to take a 28-18 lead. 15 kills, 16 digs and one ace serve. Gonzales followed Maintaining the run with kills was sophomore outside with 13 kills and six digs. Freshman Jessica Miller had 11 hitter April Stos, sophomore setter Kendra Stephenson, kills, one solo block and three digs. Sophomore Jen senior outside threat Gonzales, and Marquette with huge Marquette had nine kills and two solo blocks. blocks. Mac finished with a 30-20 win. Freshman Ashlee Douglas had five kills. Sophomore In game four USM once again was on top, but known for Kelsey Crist led the Bulldogs back row with 37 digs and coming back, Mac took a 6-5 lead. After running the score three kills. Renee Hall had 13 digs while Garcia had to 10-6, the Lady Bulldogs never looked back, handing seven. USM another loss of 30-24. Sophomore setter Kendra Stephenson had a well-rounded Stephenson finished the evening with a 50-assist, 10-dig night with 43 assists, two kills, two aces, one solo block double-double. Crist picked up 31 digs while Miller and 13 digs. Freshman Amy Hallowell added to the suc- topped the kill chart with 17. Gonzales added 14 kills. cess with one kill and one dig. Marquette put down 11 kills in addition to five solo “I am very proud of the volleyball team,” said head blocks and one assisted block. Stos notched seven kills coach Nathalea Stephenson. “They worked very hard and and junior Julie Wondra had six. Sophomore defensive to not give up after being down 8-0 in game four was specialist Sarah Vermillion and freshman Stephanie amazing. The girls fought for every point. I have the great- Schmidt picked up five and six digs respectively. The reg- est respect for these girls. They are tremendous volleyball ular season sweep of Saint Mary was the first for players.” McPherson and moved the Bulldogs’ KCAC record to 10- The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Winfield Tuesday, Nov. 2 6, 17-14 overall. determined to add another loss to the Southwestern Lady When you’re playing the conference leader, you want to Moundbuidlers’ list, but unfortunately, Southwestern had be in full strength, with all of your players healthy and the same mindset. A month ago the Lady Bulldogs con- ready to play, but when you’re missing two valuable quered The ‘Builders in three games, and that’s exactly starters, it could be an interesting battle. Trying to fill the what the ‘Builders returned to Mac on Tuesday, a three shoes of Chandra Mayhan (injury) and Alexis Garcia (ill) game loss of 25-30, 32-34, and 23-30. was a difficult task. “This was a match that I was concerned about because Even though they played well the Lady Bulldogs came we were going to their place, and I knew that if we didn’t up short against Tabor with a 1-3 loss with scores of 17- come to play we would have a difficult time,” Stephenson 30, 30-27, 25-30, and 17-30. said. “Southwestern had nothing to lose, and we were “Tabor is a very good team, and they come at you from fighting for home court advantage in the playoffs.” PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON the outside and middles,” said head coach Nathalea “All night, we just couldn’t get everyone on the same Kendra Stephenson prepares for one of her 43 assists Stephenson. page. We seemed to play with little emotion,” Stephenson in Thursday’s 3-2 victory over the Bethel Threshers. The Lady Bulldogs will host Sterling the first round of said. “Little things just weren’t happening for us, and I felt the KCAC conference tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Bulldog strikers Women’s soccer sets school record with six season wins finish 4-4-1 in KCAC Three recognized in KCAC JEN MARQUETTE Five men receive KCAC honors Spectator Sports Editor We had a great season and The McPherson women’s soccer team have“ made so much improve- ment. VICTORIA SALAS The Bulldogs, who have developed a rep- grabbed their sixth win of the season when they defeated Oklahoma Wesleyan, 1-0 on ” utation for being a first-half team, let —Head Coach Doug Quint Spectator Staff Oct. 23. This sixth victory made history as OWU score with13 minutes left in the The Bulldog soccer season ended in a a school record of number of games won match. Then, with 5:22 left, a mistackle save rate with 194 saves on 234 shots as first-round, double-overtime heartbreaker by the women’s team. The ladies just the Lady Bulldogs’ keeper. resulted in a foul in the box, which the to last Wednesday. missed the play offs, finishing seventh in “Lindsey kept us in a lot of games this ‘Dogs capitalized on . That tied the score McPherson dominated the whole first half, conference with a KCAC record of 3-5-1. year,” said Quint. “As a team, we had the and set up overtime. Neither team scored, but they could only hold off for so long. In the first twenty-five minutes of the third best defense in the conference and although both had opportunities. The opposing Braves had a deep bench game, sophomore Nikki Harkins found Lindsey had a lot to do with that. Lindsey while the Bulldogs were plagued with The Bulldogs ended their season in sixth junior Becky Amiot who put the ball past has what it takes to be one of the premier injuries. place in league play with a 4-4-1 KCAC Oklahoma Wesleyan for a one-point lead keepers in the conference and we are going “We had very few healthy players,” said record and a 5-12-2 overall record that would stand the rest of the game. to continue to push her for that recogni- head coach Doug Quint, “and we even had “This year was very frustrating because The victory over OWU led the ladies to tion.” players out of position.” we had the talent individually,” Coach a 6-11-1 overall record, a four game Sophomore defender and mid fielder, Starters out for the game included Quint said. “Our 11 players were better improvement from the previous season. Laura Engquist was recognized as KCAC defenders D.J. Townsend, Matt Herber and than every single team we played. We Head coach Doug Quint was quite second team. Engquists’ six goals and one D.J. Seghers. Tyler Lawrence also left couldn’t get past ourselves individually.” pleased with Amiot’s shot against the assist led her to 13 individual points. early in second half with an injury. The Bulldogs had several post-season OWU keeper, noting there was no way “Laura is one of the hardest working Surprisingly, the ‘Dogs still held off the honors. D.J. Townsend earned the presti- their keeper could have stopped such a young ladies that I know,” said Quint. Braves 0-0 through 90 minutes of play gious KCAC “Newcomer of the Year” as nice shot. Quint was proud of the way the “She spent so much time bettering herself going into overtime for the third straight well as All-KCAC first team. Townsend, a girls played, recognizing the limits their this past off-season. That makes this match and fifth time this season. Fifty- junior transfer from Northern Oklahoma defense put on OWU. He felt the girls honor very deserving. Laura played this really were able to create some nice three seconds into the second overtime, the College, was team captain and sat out the season with so much passion and confi- chances to score. Braves followed up a rejected shot to score last game due to a ruptured tendon. dence. She has really developed into a “This was a great way to end the season. very dangerous player. When I think about the golden goal ending the game. “I thought I played well in most of the We’ve had a great year and have made so where she was last year as a player, com- Coach Quint said he was happy that the matches,” Townsend said. “I had some much improvement. I can’t wait until next pared to this year it makes me smile think- men qualified for the playoffs and was mistakes but I tried to make up for them. It season,” said Quint. ing about what she can be over the next pleased at to how they ended their season. was a tremendous experience because this was a building year for McPherson.” Lone senior and team captain, Samantha two years.” He felt they played hard the entire game Bishop from Fort Worth, Texas was recog- Freshman, Kate Deputy was also recog- Prior to the Ottawa game, McPherson Also receiving post-season honors were sophomores John White and Tyler nized during half time of the game. nized as part of the KCAC honorable men- College played Oklahoma Wesleyan on “She is a young lady that has been solid tion. Deputy topped the Lady Bulldogs Oct. 23 and tied 2-2 with double overtime, Lawrence, who made All-KCAC second team. Junior Robert Magana-Garcia and for us the last two years, and such a leader individual scoring list with 15 points. She once again. for this team. We will definitely miss her,” freshman Deno Bell received All-KCAC ranked second among her teammates with Sophomore Jesse Beaird scored the first said Quint. honorable mention. This was John White’s three assists while her six goals tied the goal with 24:20 left in the half. Beaird Not only were the ladies able to make second year making All-KCAC second Lady Bulldogs for the lead. started up top. The assist was credited to such a vast improvement from last year, “Kate had a great rookie year for us,” said team. freshman Trey Hutchins. Sixteen minutes three women were recognized with KCAC Quint. “She had an immediate impact in a Bell said he did not expect post-season later, junior mid fielder Robert Magana- honors. lot of ways. Together with Laura, we had honors. However, he commented, “I felt Garcia was taken down inside the box by Freshman Lindsey Latham was named to a couple of the best flanks in the confer- honored.” Looking forward to next sea- OWU defenders making for a penalty kick. the KCAC honorable mention and was ence. Kate is a tremendous one-on-one The kick was scored by sophomore John son, Bell said, “We’re going to come out credited with two shut outs and an 82.9% player. She is about being a team player ” White to build a 2-0 lead at halftime. more prepared and get the job done.” 8 CAMPUSCAMPUS NEWSNEWS NOVEMBER 5, 2004

Four study abroad students NEWS BRIEFS Volunteers needed to visit discuss their experiences with inmates KANA BEESHO offers programs in more The Match Two (M-2) Spectator Staff than 20 locations world- wide. Prison Visitation Students attending a spe- The expense of BCA Program, offered by cial Study Abroad Night on exchange program is the Offender Victim Sunday, Oct. 24, were airplane tickets, room and Ministries, is currently encouraged to consider board, and personal looking for volunteers to studying abroad. expenses. Students do not be matched with Four students shared their need to pay tuition because inmates at the recent experiences studying they pay tuition at Hutchinson Correctional abroad. Jennifer King, sr., McPherson College. Facility. Eskridge, and Maribeth Lucore and Bailey said it This would require a Turner, sr., Olsburg, both was huge challenge for monthly visit on a studied in Wales for a year. them to get to know how Tuesday or Thursday Danielle Lucore, sr., things were and what peo- evening. If anyone is Springfield, Mo., and Heidi ple were talking about in interested and would Bailey, jr., Greenville, Australia because of the like more information, Ohio, both spent a semester slang and idioms native call 316-283-2038 or in Australia. Australians used. email ovm@south- “When you think about all They reported that didn’t the good reasons to study always have hot water for wind.net abroad, such as the value of showers; in fact, four days learning about different a week with hot showers PHOTO BY KANA BEESHO KNEA to host cultures, or the opportunity was really lucky. Over Junior Heidi Bailey, Greenville, discusses her time studying abroad in Alstralia. Parents’ to see how universal 5,000 international students themes of friendship, fami- attended the university they that there was only one Morning Out ly, and love are played out went to, and their dorm was shower for 20 people and The McPherson chap- in other societies, those rea- like McPherson College. two toilets for 40 people. ter of the KNEA-SP will sons endure the test of Bailey said that people Sometimes they needed to be hosting Parents’ time,” said Ocie Kilgus, can live on a diet of cheese deny being Americans Morning Out on Dec. 4 assistant professor of and mayonnaise sandwich- because of the protest. from 9 a.m. to noon.” Spanish, and Brethren es for half a year. That’s Their favorite time was cel- Parents will drop off Colleges Abroad coordina- how she survived in ebrating Thanksgiving with tor. “However, when you Australia. people from six different their kindergarten think of the excuses or neg- Lucore said studying countries. King said study- through sixth grade stu- ative reasons why students abroad broadened her per- ing abroad taught her how dents and get a possi- don’t want to study abroad, spectives and that it is nice to adapt to different cul- ble chance to go those reasons often don’t to compare learning here to tures, how to live with dif- Christmas shopping hold up over time. another culture. She said ferent people, and how to without the children. “For example, 20 years the experience helped her express her own personali- There will be lots of from now, the good reasons become stronger and more ty. Turner said studying fun activities for the will still be good reasons; independent. It also helped abroad expands world children to do including the negative reasons, such her realize who she really knowledge and is a good crafts, story time, as not wanting to miss a is. way to question your own games, snacks, and semester of sports, or not Bailey said studying beliefs and finding out who kick ball in the gym. wanting to be so far away abroad gives one a whole you really are. If anyone is interested from sweetie, or that it’s new perspectives on Lisa Sader, soph., Salina, in helping out on too expensive, don’t stand American culture and how who attended the meeting Saturday they can call the test of time, and often the world feels towards us. said “it was interesting to Casey Durst at (620) students regret not making It was just interesting to see see students’ perspectives. 386-0460 or Lindsay a study abroad opportunity how different it is. The kids who actually did a part of their student expe- Turner and King said that it can tell a lot more than Krehbiel at (620) 388- rience.” in the university they an advisor. The meeting 0106. BCA promotes interna- attended in Wales the class- helped a lot.” tional understanding, es were taught in English. Studying abroad is one of PHOTO BY KANA BEESHO SGA needs reps awareness of global citizen- They had a lot of essays the best experiences in your Ocie Kilgus, assistant professor of Spanish and in 4 positions ship and academic scholar- and exams, but some cours- life, which may come Brethren Colleges Abroad coordinator talks at Study ship through educational es were easier to get credits around only once, King Abroad Night. SGA has four posi- exchange. Today BCA than here. They reported said. tions that need to be filled: Morrison rep, Metzler rep, Bittinger HLC accredidation comeing again to Mac rep, and Junior rep. KIMBERLY MORRIS Any qualified students tion team will determine In the accreditation and relationships.” examine itself critically and who are interested can News Editor whether the college is process there are five crite- Sub-committees originally to involve the entire com- get a petition from any How much is a college upholding the standards of ria that the college has to drafted reports addressing munity in assessing the col- degree worth? Not much if the commission and work- meet. A report must be sub- one of the five criteria last lege’s strengths and weak- SGA board member or it isn’t granted by an ing vigorously to keep mitted to the commission spring. The Steering nesses. from Janice Haldi in the accredited institution. improving its services and explaining how the college Committee is now editing Eventually students will Deans Suite. McPherson College is in programs. is adhering to the criteria. and updating those reports get a chance to look over Petitions are due the process that should While the on-site visit The first criterion is that and combining them into a the reports and say if they Friday, Nov. 12 and result in its continued doesn’t occur till next the college’s purpose must final Self-Study Report that agree with them or not. elections will be held accreditation and assure spring, the college has been be stated clearly and pub- will go to team of academ- The entire process is of Tuesday, Nov. 16. students and graduates that preparing for the evalua- licly. Secondly, that it has ics that will visit the cam- real importance to students, their McPherson College tors’ visit for well over a the resources organized it pus in April. Tyler said. If students don’t degree will be recognized year, said Rick Tyler, pro- needs to meet its purpose. The self-study that is graduate from an accredited Ullom receives and honored wherever they fessor of theatre and chair Third, the college must required in preparation for college, some employers scholarship for go. of the college’s HLC prove that it is meeting its the accreditation visit is a might not even look at academic A team of consultant eval- Steering Committee. purposes-especially its aca- “good way to get honest them. performance uators from the Higher Accreditation is a way of demic purposes—and, feedback,” Tyler said. Not McPherson College was Learning Commission of telling people that the col- fourth, they it can continue only does the college last accredited in 1995 for Robert Ullom, sr., the North Central lege is meeting its require- to accomplish that purpose. receive the evaluation and ten years, which is the Wiley, Colo., received Association will visit the ments. “Without [accredita- Finally the college has to advice from the visiting maximum amount of time the Recognition campus April 25-27. tion] we could teach any- prove how it shows consultant-evaluators but it before the school has to be Scholarship for $2,500. During the visit, the evalua- thing,” Tyler said. “integrity in its practices also requires the college to reaccredited. Ullom is a biochem- istry/chemistry major who is currently study- Annual fall trustees meeting scheduled this weekend ing abroad in Barcelona, Spain. TRICIA RITCHA the current budget, the “The purpose of these He received the Editor-in chief The purpose of these meetings is so the three-year financial projec- meetings is so the board “ scholarship based on The annual fall Board of board can receive updates and review the tions, the endowment fund can receive updates and his academic perform- Trustees meeting is sched- and plan maintenance. review the progress of the progress of the college in fulfilling its mis- ance and essay. uled for Saturday, Nov. 6, sion. The advancement and college in fulfilling its mis- It is given to one stu- on the McPherson College ” —President Ron Hovis marketing committee will sion,” Hovis said. “They campus. examine current and pro- can then provide direction dent from an independ- The board’s standing posed fundraising initia- and make major decisions.” ent, accredited college committees will begin The Committee on athletics and career servic- tives, alumni and con- Although the meeting is or university in Kansas. meetings on Thursday Trustees will review a pool es. The academic reports stituent relations and mar- not open to the public, the The award was estab- afternoon and will continue of prospective trustees. will consist of program keting and communication faculty chair, a faculty rep- lished by Kansas Friday. The actual board Members will be consider- reviews, the cost of instruc- activities. resentative, the SGA presi- Independent College meeting is from 8 a.m. to ing the expertise and char- tion, the Higher Learning The 25-member board dent, and the seven mem- Fund in 1952. Since approximately noon. acteristics needed on the Commission self study, and meets three times a year, bers of the president’s cabi- then it has given out The board has five stand- full board and identifying the degree completion pro- during the fall, spring and net observe all processes $23,794,196 to colleges ing committees: the those prospects who might gram. summer and is composed except the executive ses- for programs and activi- Executive Committee, the best fill those needs in the President Ron Hovis said of alumni, Church of the sions. ties in the form of sup- Committee on Trustees, the future. he believes the reports will Brethren members, parents While on campus, the port targeted to specific Academic Affairs and The academic affairs and show that the college is on and community members. trustees have been invited programs and institu- Student Life Committee, student life committee will track with its mission. The board members are to eat dinner Thursday tions that matched the Advancement and be examining enrollment, The agenda for the finan- essentially the owners of evening in Hoffman donors’ special inter- Marketing Committee and admissions and financial cial affairs committee the college, Hovis said. Student Union and to ests. the Financial Affairs aid trends. They will also includes receiving the They set the mission and attend the volleyball match Committee. hear reports on student life, annual audit and updates on formulate the strategic plan. that night.