Softball Splits at Friends University Softball Tournament
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Th e Spectator March 14, 2014 Volume 98, Issue 9 March 14, 2014 16 Sports Students in Harter take 3steps to fi ght Softball splits at Friends University softball tournament mold problem Guest speaker SPECTATOR talks to 4students, Bulldog’s host tournamnet on home fi eld this weekend faculty about social, environmental Students speak out against controversial bill justice McPherson College Singers DEON SHORTER which placed her on second base. Mariah sandra Mereno, fi rst base, soph., led the nament on their home fi eld at Wall Park to tour East Sports Editor Wedel, McPherson, connected on a bunt team in RBIs with two coming on a double here in McPherson this weekend March 6 to send Miller to third in the fourth inning. 14 and 15. The Bulldogs fi rst game will be Coast McPherson Bulldogs Softball team split base and was tagged Freshman Pitcher Ciara Archer, recorded at noon. Frank said, “We are excited to fi - with a win against Baker University 6-5 out on her way to her fi rst win this season. She gave up fi ve nally play at home.” and a lost to Hastings College 3-11 in fi rst. runs, two walks and two strikeouts. McGee said, “I believe we will do well Restoration the Friends University tournament Friday Ariel “Earl” McGee, The Bulldogs played Hastings College this weekend. Chemistry has gotten bet- students went March 7. The two-day tournament became shortstop, sr., con- 2 p.m. Friday. The Bulldogs lost this ter.” to Florida a one-day tournament because of the an- nected on a bunt that game 3-11. Hastings college scored 10 8 ticipated bad weather for the weekend. got her to fi rst base. runs by the fourth inning. The Bull- for Amelia Island The Bulldogs played Baker University McGee then stole sec- dogs were scoreless until the fi fth Concours fi rst Friday at 10 a.m. In the opening in- ond base while Jenna inning. ning, the Bulldogs scored and led the game Kaiser, shortstop, “The second game was the to- 1-0. The Bulldogs held Baker University soph.,was at bat. tal opposite of the fi rst game,” Student scoreless for the fi rst three innings. Baker “Earl key stolen base Frank said. learns managed to get a run scored in the fourth got us into scoring po- Hastings inning. However the Bulldogs responded sition,” Frank said. 10about with four runs of their own, this gave the Kaiser was walked by what McPherson Bulldogs a 5-1 advantage entering the Baker’s Picher and now fourth inning. the bulldogs had bases has to offer “We had good communication,” Maken- loaded and with one out. College was zie Frank, utility player, fr., said, “We got Amanda “Nick” Dar- held scoreless for the fi rst McPherson some key hits.” row, catcher, soph., was three innings. McGee said The Bulldogs needed to hold off Baker next at bat. Nick fouled “The started hitting balls in College for three more innings to secure a victory. two balls, which earned the gaps.” The caused an should offer Baker university did not back off as they two strikes. Miller said emotional downfall for 11 scored two more runs in the fi fth inning. Nick was originally the Bulldogs events for students Baker scored another run in the sixth in- going to bunt Miller said, “our en- over Spring Break ning. The Bulldogs were scoreless in the next, But she ergy was up then we fi fth and sixth inning after scoring 4 runs was hit and just got down when in the fourth. The score was 5-4 in favor forced to they started hitting Softball of the Bulldogs entering the seventh and walk and the ball well.” team fi nal inning. Miller would McGee is a senior starts Baker University managed to score again score the fi nal run by walk to give the Bull- and Leader on the team. “We learned a lot Photo by Joel Stocksdale 16 in the seventh inning. This tied the game dogs a 6-5 victory over Baker University. from the Hastings game McGee said, “We At the Gay, Lesbian, or Whatever (GLOW) meeting on March 12, Jen Jensen, admissions counselor, signs a petition to get strong before 5-5. McGee and Miller both lead the team will defi nitely communicate better and be McPherson College to make a public statement against Kansas House Bill 2453. tournament At the top of the seventh inning, Whit- with two hits, which was combined for one step ahead of their opponent. ney Miller, outfi elder, soph., hit a double, four of the Bulldogs seven total hits. Cas- The Bulldogs will host a softball tour- 2 Th e Spectator News March 14, 2014 March 14, 2014 Sports Th e Spectator 15 NEWS BRIEFS Students petition for statement against HB 2453 Bulldog’s tennis team Student Activities Board seeks new members JOEL STOCKSDALE travelled to 22nd News Editor Student Activities Board is accepting applications for new ranked Oklahoma members for the 2014-2015 Students at McPherson College started school year. SAB hosts events circulating a petition seeking support such as $2 Tuesdays, talent against the controversial Kansas House Babtist University shows, casino nights and bingo. Bill 2453. They want individuals who can Sean Dullaghan, sr., West Hollywood, help come up with more event Calif., and Josh Korte, jr., Colby, put to- ideas. gether a petition after the bill started pro- Students interested in apply- gressing through the Kansas House of Rep- ing should fi ll out the application resentatives. The writers and supporters of sent to all students in an email the bill say it protects religious rights of on Wednesday, March 12. If people by allowing them to refuse service students have any questions, to people with lifestyles contrary to their they should email or call Dusty religious beliefs. Detractors of the bill say De Young refused defeat Kitchen, student activities direc- that it allows for discrimination of people, tor, at [email protected] particularly homosexuals. or 785-242-0331. Korte explained the purpose of the peti- without fi ght for win tion. Student retention rate, “We’re pretty much trying to get the col- Photo by Joel Stocksdale lege to make an offi cial statement that the Sean Dullaghan (left), sr., West Hollywood, Calif., and Josh Korte, jr., Colby, numbers released college as a whole, faculty and students, present their petition at Wednesday night’s Gay, Lesbian, or Whatever (GLOW) don’t agree with 2453,” Korte said. meeting. Student numbers are offi cial. The petition includes a letter by McPherson College had a 90 Dullaghan to the McPherson College Cab- 12, Dullaghan said about 70 to 75 people so it is less relevant. The council, which percent retention rate between inet. According to the letter, the goal is to signed the petition. Korte and Dullaghan would present the Photo by Robin De Young the fi rst and second semesters get McPherson College to “create a press Korte said that he has experienced some petition to, also won’t meet until April. Sean De Young, Sr., Anaheim, Calif., back hands ball against Oklahoma Babtist for the 2013-2014 school year. release declaring opposition to the type of opposition. He showed his aunt the peti- Bowman said another challenge comes University. As of Friday, Feb. 28, there discrimination proposed in Kansas House tion and said she yelled at him in the Sport from McPherson College’s history. She are 531 undergraduate full-time Bill 2453.” Center about why the bill is important and said the college has never made offi cial CHRIS NEWELL 1-1 where Sean De Young, sr., Anaheim, a win again for the Bulldogs, preventing moving players in and out from the lineup students. There are 33 part-time The letter provides arguments explain- why she supported it. statements on political issues. Spctator Staff Calif., and Jordan Stewart, jr., Sterling, the singles sweep by OBU. He won his all season, and sometimes it can be tough. undergraduate students. Accord- ing why the college should make a formal Becki Bowman, associate professor of She also said that geography is another won their game at a very close score of match with scores of 6 - 4 and 6 - 3. The Playing them at home like that with dif- ing to Karlene Tyler, associate statement against the bill. The petition communication, said she appreciated the challenge. The McPherson College Men’s Tennis 9 - 8. The next team of Mark Mahan, sr., remaining players of Jamie Roman, jr., ferent courts can be tough, but everyone academic dean, the full-time also provides information on the bill, as “conscientious, responsible effort” of Ko- “A lot of people in this area support the team traveled to Oklahoma Baptist Uni- Fullerton, Calif., and Connar Schafer, fr., Santa Ana, Calif., and Michael Irwin, jr., worked hard.” equivalency is 575 students. The well as people and companies that oppose rte and Dullaghan. She also said she is ideas in the bill.” versity for a match against the 22nd ranked McPherson, would fall at a score of 8 - 2. Wichita, would ultimately fall as well, as This was the last match for McPher- undergraduate head count is 564 the bill. glad to see the effort. Bowman said that all of this doesn’t team in the NAIA. It was a diffi cult match This would make the match 2 - 1 in favor Irwin was able to force a tie-breaking set, son before heading out to California for students. Korte said responses from students have “It’s really refreshing to see individuals make the issue any less important.