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. all over the board for the men, and they of OBU heading into singles. but was outlasted by the Oklahoma Bap- a spring break trip where they will face a There are 19 students are in been good, with many people signing. in our community take a stand for what People interested in learning more would ultimately fall at a score of 7 - 2. The Bulldogs number 1 player Bulnes tist player few teams throughout the state. the graduate program, 10 full- “I got the fi rst page fully signed in 15 to they believe in.” or signing the petition can reach Korte The match opened with number one lost at scores of 6 - 2 and 7 - 6, nearly The loss dropped the Bulldogs to a re- This is where the Bulldogs will be for time graduate students and 9 20 minutes.” Bowman said there will be challenges through email at [email protected] or duo for the ’Dogs Rafa Bulnes, jr., Ros- forcing a tie-breaking set. Rodriguez also cord of 3 - 2. their spring breaks. They will play four part-time graduate students. At the Gay, Lesbian, or Whatever for the petition. She said timing is one is- Dullaghan through Facebook. They will malen, Netherlands, and Joan Marc Fa- fell at scores of 6 - 3 ad 6 - 3, while team- De Young said, “OBU’s top two players different teams in fi ve days while travel- (GLOW) meeting Wednesday, March sue. The Kansas Senate shelved the bill, also circulate the petition on campus. jula Rodriguez, fr., Olot, Spain, falling at mate Allen Darmawan, jr., Mission Viejo, were very good. We normally can expect ing through the state. a score of 8 - 5 to a highly ranked num- Calif., would lose his game at 6 - 0 and wins from our top two players, but we ber one duo for OBU. The next team for 6 - 3. Following the three straight singles can’t always expect them when playing a the ’Dogs would tie the score back up matches, De Young was able to pick up really good team like them. We have been 14 Th e Spectator Sports March 14, 2014 March 14, 2014 News Th e Spectator 3 2 Bulldogs crowned Students fi nd mold in Harter Hall bathrooms NEWS BRIEFS All-American status at KCAC Indoor National Championship Staff , administrator recommend ways to stop mold Online housing deadline extended to April 1 LORA KIRMER Spectator Staff The online housing reserva- tion deadline was extended to CHRIS RAKOWSKI from placing. Students discovered mold growing in the Tuesday, April 1. Students can Spectator Staff “As a whole, the team really competed showers in some Harter apartments. reserve their housing preferences well as expected. Everyone performed Marty Sigwing, director of facilities, said through Bulldog Connect. After The Track and Field team went to Gene- as well as they did to get to nationals Kansas has many types of mold, so it is dif- April 1, students who do not va, Ohio for the indoor national meet and and some performed even better,” Coach fi cult to identify it, but it shouldn’t be danger- reserve housing will have their brought home two All-Americans. Quadernick Sanders said. ous to people who aren’t sensitive to mold. housing assigned to them. Seniors Sharica Pleasant Long Beach, The team went to Southwestern College “All molds could be hazardous if in large All outstanding student life Calif., and Arryana Barton, Sacremento, for their fi rst outdoor meet on Thursday, enough quantities but it is only a small fi nes must be paid prior to reserv- Calif., both placed at Geneva and were but results were not available before the amount in Harter,” Sigwing said. ing housing. named NAIA All-Americans. Barton printing of this issue. He said mold isn’t uncommon. placed 3rd in the triple jump with a 11.91 The team is looking to win Conference “Mold is everywhere,” Sigwing said. “It’s meters while Pleasant placed 6th in the this year after placing 2nd in both men and in the air and the soil. If given a food source, Communication major women’s Pentathlon. women’s teams at indoors conference. water and a warm climate, it will grow.” On the men’s side, senior Paul Rotering, “For outdoors we look to get better tech- Sigwing said the mold may have started requirements change Colorado Springs, Colo., broke his school nically and use the national experience in the apartments because of the moisture in record that he had previously set. Rotering as motivation to compete harder every the bathrooms and poor housekeeping. The The communication major sent his shot put 15.71m (51’ 6.5”) on his week,” Sanders said. moisture or food source or both need to be requirements have changed for fi rst throw and was less than half a meter removed to clear up the mold. next year. “Lack of housekeeping is as dangerous as Instead of requiring research moisture when dealing with mold,” Sigwing methods, students will now have said. to take junior seminar. Seniors Facilities already cleaned and disinfected for next year will have to enroll in two apartments and advised students to leave junior and senior seminars in the the bathroom fan and lights on for as long as same year. Photo by Arryana Barton it takes to dry up the moisture left after show- The number of required hours Sharica Pleasant, sr., Long Beach, Calif., recieves sixth place in Nation rankings Photo by Arryana Barton ers. and classes have not changed. for pentathlon. Students discover mold in the showers of Harter Hall. Marty Sigwing, “I think the mold is a health and safety con- Seniors graduating in May are not director of facilities, said the mold is not dangerous. cern,” Seth Schueller, jr., Southlake, Texas, affected by this change. said. “The pitted shower fl oors like to hold In the past, research methods Baseball responds after slow start in doubleheader the majority of the gunk even after I clean participated in an oral history it.” project with members of the CHRIS RAKOWSI in the 1st and 2nd inning. They went up game. Taylor Werts, sr., pitcher, pitched Austin Russell, Sr., outfi elder came had 3 ShaRhonda Maclin, dean of students, sent community. This will become the Spectator Staff 2-0 going into the 3rd inning. The Bull- the fi rst 5 innings, giving up 6 runs; al- hits in his four at bats while Zach Wilson, an email to all Harter residents with instruc- capstone project for the program, dogs prevented scoring for the 3rd and lowing 8 hits and walking one batter. He sr., outfi elder, collected 2 hits of his own. tions to combat and prevent mold. She ad- bringing together both the jour- Baseball had another doubleheader this 4th inning. MidAmerican accumulate four dished out three strikeouts. Shelton brought home team-high two vised that students place a towel on the fl oor nalistic and human communica- week and came away with a split. The runs in the 4th inning. That would be the The second game was much better for RBIs. Starting pitcher was Scott Hughes, while showering, wipe up any excess water tion sides of the program. Bulldogs played MidAmerican Nazarene end of scoring for the fi rst match. the Bulldogs. They trailed 3-0 going into Sr., who pitched 5 innings and gave up 3 from the fl oor, run lights and fans until the Media theory and ethics will be University twice for their doubleheader at “I felt like we played pretty good. I still the 5th inning; the Bulldogs were able to earned runs, while earning 3 strikeouts. area is dry and clean the restrooms weekly. taught in junior seminar. MidAmerican Nazarene University Mon- think we haven’t played our best game string together 5 runs in 2 innings to take “I felt like we played pretty good. I still This summer, facilities management will day, March 10. yet,” Dorian Shelton, sr., outfi elder, said. a 5-4 lead. They were able to come away think we haven’t played our best game isolate the bathroom lights from the exhaust The Bulldogs were scoreless in the fi rst Tom Potter, jr., fi rst basemen, and Seth with a win and a spilt for the series. yet” Shelton said. fans in the apartments. This will allow stu- game. They had 26 at bats in the fi rst game Davenport, jr., catcher, McPherson, were The Bulldogs came away with 9 hits dents to turn off the lights but not the fans in and earned just 2 hits. Mid America scored the only two players to get a hit in the fi rst and were able to reach base with 4 walks. the bathrooms. 4 Th e Spectator News March 14, 2014 March 14, 2014 Sports Th e Spectator 13 Women’s tennis fall to NAIA 11th ranked opponent

CHRIS NEWELLE lost too. Her sister Brooke Vorhees was Students, faculty learn about social, environmental justice Spectator Staff able to force a tiebreaker but ultimately lost the match with the fi nal set going to The McPherson College Women’s Ten- a score of 7 - 6. Gourlay was able to bring nis Team fell to Oklahoma Baptist, the the Bulldogs back into it, winning her New Community Project founder teaches classes, talks to students and faculty number 11 ranked team in NAIA this past match at scores of 6 - 2 and 6 - 1, and giv- weekend at a score of 6 - 3. They Lady ing McPherson a chance to get back into ’Dogs were able to win 2 out of 3 in dou- the match, making the score 4 - 3 with 2 bles matches, but were unable to secure matches remaining. the victory in singles play. They lost 5 out The Bulldogs were unable to pick up an- of 6 singles matches. other game and would fall in the match, JOEL STOCKSDALE munities grow in environmentally sustain- The ’Dogs top doubles duo lost the making it a score of 6 - 3 in favor of Okla- News Editor able ways. opening match for McPherson, sophomore homa Baptist. The Lady Bulldogs were “He’s not only interested in changing Nikki and junior Brooke Vorhees, River- unable to close matches against the 11th David Radcliff, founder of New Com- communities economically, but also so- side, Calif., lost at a score of 8 - 4. The ranked team. The loss drops them to 3 - 2 munity Project, came to McPherson Col- cially,” Crain said. Lady Bulldogs responded as the doubles on the season. lege on March 3 to talk to students about Radcliff and the New Community Proj- teams of Emma Shehan, Fullerton, Ca- “Everyone worked really hard, but in his work with his organization and about ect also take people on “learning tours.” lif., and Brittany Gourlay, Jr., Riverside, tough matches like this away from home, social and environmental justice. Crain explained that the learning tours Calif., were able to tie the match up at 1, it just showed us what we needed to work Radcliff taught three classes, an ethics bring people from the U.S. to meet friends winning with a score of 8 - 4. Then, the on as a team” Gourlay said following the class, an environmental ethics class and a of Radcliff in developing countries. The team of Ashley Allmon, Sr., McPherson, loss. “It was great to play against good biodiversity class. He also spoke with fac- goal of the tour is to let people from the and Kara Wright, Sr., Wichita, gave them competition like this, and it just is good ulty and students at lunch and dinner. U.S. learn about the lives of these people a 2 - 1 lead going into singles play. preparation for the California trip we have Steve Crain, campus pastor and associ- and develop relationships with them. Rad- The Lady Bulldogs were unable to keep during spring break”. ate professor of philosophy and religion, cliff talked about these activities to faculty up their win streak into the singles play. The McPherson Bulldog Tennis team said Radcliff focuses on social and envi- and students. Top Bulldog player Shehan lost at scores will be traveling to California for matches ronmental justice around the world and Rebecca Leite, fr., Salina, met with Rad- of 6 - 2 and 6 - 4, going against the 11th against various schools in the state During talked about it to faculty and students. He cliff during dinner and said she appreci- ranked team and the nations number 1 spring break. values taking care of the environment and ated Radcliff’s efforts to help women and player. Nikki Vorhees followed with a works to improve living conditions for tell their stories. Photo by Robin De Young people in all kinds of communities. “I think it’s really sad we assume the Nikki Vorhees, soph., Riverside, Calif., warms up to prepare to compete against Radcliff helps communities through the women don’t have much to say, but people Oklahoma Baptist University. New Community Project. Crain said Rad- just never bothered to ask,” Leite said. cliff originally worked within the Church Leite also said she connected with the of the Brethren on social justice issues, learning tours and Radcliff’s desire to but he later set up his own organization, learn from other cultures. Photo by Miranda Clark Ulrich Intramural sports unite college campus and community which operates independently. Crain said “He’s searching to understand and learn Radcliff’s New Community Project works around the world helping people in that New Community Project still works from other people,” Leite said. places like Central America. DEON SHORTER Pastor Jerry Bowen of The Church of the “I like it because everyone can do it,” Kitchen, has all the players emails. Kitchen closely with the Church of the Brethren, Leite said her parents came from dif- Sports Editor Brethren in McPherson also participates. Fonzi Cureau, jr., New Orleans, La., said, has created a bracket chart located in front and many Brethren volunteer with New ferent cultures and she found the idea of Loren Farley, fr., Wellington, said, “I “Some might not be as good in basketball. of Hoffman Student Union. He emails the Community Project, but it is fully inde- the learning tours interesting. She said she Spring Intramural sports began on Sun- like that you get to play against people It’s fun to compete against your friends.” players who they play next. It is then up to pendent. hopes to go on a tour in her sophomore day, March 1 with 5-on-5 basketball, ping- you don’t know.” According to participants in the tourna- the two to plan a date, time and location Crain said Radcliff and the New Com- year. She said she would like to go to Bur- pong tournament and pool tournament. The intramural pool tournament has a ment, intramurals are highly competitive. to play. The players play best out of three. munity Project work around the globe in ma because it seems like a cultured place There are 12 teams for 5-on-5 basket- total of 16 players. In intramural basket- “I practice everyday,” Cureau said, “ I One rule during play is that one must call ways such as offering microloans to peo- and the tour is reasonably priced. ball. Most of the teams are all male. Stu- ball, all the games are played in the col- have calluses on my hand and my back out their pocket. There is no offi ciating. ple in developing countries and improving Students interested in the New Com- dents have managed to put together co-ed lege’s Sport Center. However, there is a hurts a little from reaching across the ta- Kitchen says it is all loyalty based. the lives of women through education. munity Project can learn more at teams. 5-on-5 basketball is not for just the difference in play for intramural pool. The ble.” “Metz is my home court. I am 2-0,” Cu- Another focus is helping developing com- www.newcommunityproject.org. students of McPherson College. Faculty games can be in Dotzour Hall, Metzler Farley said, “I knew it would be tough, reau said, “I get a good rooter crowd to and staff have also formed teams. Intramu- Hall and Morrison Hall. but I’ve been practicing. I believe I can help me out.” ral basketball is also open to members of Students have responded well to the pool win it all” the community and alumni of the college. tournament. Director of Student Activities, Dusty 12 Th e Spectator Viewpoints March 14, 2013 March 14, 2014 News Th e Spectator 5 Intramural sports provide more than entertainment Mohler lecturer speaks about organ donation and altruism McPherson College offers intramural have nothing to do, why not look into a ral sports as a place for good sportsman- not even have to be skilled at the sports sports throughout the year as a way for intramural sport to fi ll that empty time? ship, but it is a common courtesy if noth- that are being played and they can still students to connect and have fun. The other benefi t to intramural sports ing else. have a lot of fun. The college has intramural sports such is that students have no obligation to do It will help students make friends if they Some intramural sports are played when KALA TIEMANN by pretending to have a heart attack and as volleyball, football, basketball, pool, them so if their schedule fi lls up, they do have good sportsmanship as well as it be- it is warm enough such as Ultimate Fris- Spectator Staff students didn’t come to his aid. pingpong and many more. not have to go. For teams, if a player is go- ing good practice for athletes. bee which is played almost every week Switzer shared his beliefs about altru- Intramural sports are a great way to con- ing to miss a game it would be kind to let Intramural sports are an activity that can day at 4:30 pp.m. A McPherson College graduate spoke ism when he was working on his master’s nect with other people on campus. the team know you will not be there. be good for anyone because of the dif- with the McPherson community about degree. Switzer shared his theory on how Make a team of friends or compete with If students are not in a sport but still ferent options available and the different organ donation and altruism on Sunday, mood can affect how a person helps oth- strangers. Either way, students will meet want to exercise and stay in shape, intra- skills that can be learned or improved. March 9. ers. In his research he found people, when new people. mural sports are a good method for that. Athletes enjoy the competition and Dr. Galen Switzer’s presentation, titled they are extremely happy or extremely After meeting new people, students will Intramural sports can be very competitive others just enjoy “Helping Others: Common and Uncom- sad, are more likely to help others. see them around campus more often and and make for a good workout if students hanging out with MCPHERSON EVENTS mon Acts of Altruism,” covered psycho- During the lecture, Switzer talked about could possibly make some of the best take advantage of that. each other. social issues such as issues caused by the process of becoming a living organ or friends students will have in college. Good sportsmanship is another aspect One of the best combined social and psychological factors tissue donor. He showed the highest ar- Intramural sports are also a good way to that can be learned or improved upon dur- parts of intramural Karl Timmerman related to donating organs and tissues. He eas of people becoming donors. Switzer fi ll an empty space in your schedule. ing these intramural sports. sports is the fact also talked about altruism, a selfl ess desire said the two groups with the highest donor Intramural sports are free, so if students Many people may not think of intramu- that students do to help others. Switzer started his presen- rates typically donated blood, volunteered tation with the Kitty Genovese Case. time and gave money. He spoke of the Kitty Genovese Case Switzer also covered internal and exter- which focused on 38 people who heard nal motivations to signing up to donate, ON THE FLY but did not assist a young woman who was such as “I just wanted to be able to give attacked and killed. Switzer explained the something back to help someone in need,” residents did not help because of the “by- and, “I joined because they were giving What are your plans for spring break? stander effect.” In the bystander effect, not away free burritos.” one person takes responsibility in a large Switzer wrapped up the lecture with a group of people. video of a recipient meeting his donor for Switzer continued to explain the by- the fi rst time. He ended the lecture with a stander effect through a video clip and quote from Robert Ciadini, a professor of Submitted Photo “I will be looking for summer “I am going to California with “Visiting Falcon, Colo. with his own experience during his time at his, “It is an amazing thing that we live in McPherson College graduate Dr. Galen Switzer jobs and running.” Jordan C.A.R.S. Club.” Tyler Henning, my girlfriend.” Kwan “Angus” McPherson College. He talked about how a world that teaches us that we feel good researches altruism. Bost, fr., Colorado Springs, soph., Halstead Leung, sr., El Monte, Calif. a professor of his demonstrated the effect when we help others.” Colo.

New Student Government Association board members elected

“I will be working at my future “Deep-sea fi shing, swimming President: Tyler Henning, soph., Halstead Senior Class Representative: Nicholas Foglietta, sr., Dallas, “I will be on the beach over place of employment and plan- with dolphins and some mer- Vice President: Elizabeth Newby, jr., McPherson Texas the break.” Jacoi Bernard, fr., ning a wedding.” Josh Dunback, maids.” Paul Rotering, sr., Long Beach, Calif. sr., Wamego Colorado Springs, Colo. Secretary: Ashley Sinness, soph., Wichita Junior Class Representative: Bailley McKinley, soph., Derby Treasurer: Alex Moore, soph., Junction City At Large Representative: Gaby Padilla, soph., Wichita Th e Spectator March 14 , 2014 6 Campus Life March 14, 2013 Viewpoints Th e Spectator 11

The McPherson singers tour LEAD EDITORIAL the East Coast to perform McPherson College should host spring break events Hot spot LAURINA HANNAN to growing up with and I think people on Editor-in-Chief the East Coast live life maybe a little faster Spring break is a wonderful time of the and Heartland Farm. For those who have work or cannot af- fun and knowledge. BY: ROBIN DE YOUNG paced. I want them to see that.” year when students get a week off from All of these trips offer a unique and fun ford to go home, it would be benefi cial if While in Hutchinson, visit the Kansas Anna Ruxlow, director of alumni and school to do whatever they desire. experience. the school would host an event or events Cosmosphere and Space Center. A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIFE OF DAN HOFFMAN, When some students will be relaxing on constituent relations, has been helping That being said, there are all the differ- The trip to Deluth is an opportunity to for the break just to give those students Both of these would be good adven- their spring break vacation, McPherson plan the trip for the group. The students ent options students have and what the learn how to build houses and help peo- something to do besides sitting in their tures and learning experiences. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION College Singers students will be working. have been rehearsing the music since in- best journey student can have. ple rebuild their lives after the fl ood that dorm rooms. Hutchinson is 20 minutes away and The 16 students and four sponsors will terterm. Many people like to go home or to a hit them. These events could consist of basket- would be an easy carpool trip that would travel to the East Coast starting Friday, Hamlett said, “We’ve been rehearsing beach or short, fun vacation. Dancing Rabbit is an eco-village that ball, pool tournaments or much more. cost very little and would be good enter- March 14. They will return to Kansas by like crazy. We have practice tracks that Some people do not have the luxury of works to help save the world from pollu- A video game tournament could be tainment for a full day. the end of spring break. Norris gave us in January so we could being able to go home or travel to other tion and other man made disasters. hosted or a dodge ball tournament that This would be helpful to students. Some “The students are going to work for practice before we got together for re- cool places. Camp Mennoscah offers a chance for a would probably be a good turnout. students may even stay to hangout at the the college to put the college’s name out hearsals so that when we got together, The school offers several opportunities short trip to clear trails and paint build- A cheap trip to a museum or the lake college with friends and some, whereas there,” said Josh Norris, director of choral we’d all have a basic understanding of the to go on service trips. ings. just for the day would also be a good fun the employees at Applebee’s have to stay activities. “We’re not getting spring break music.” This year, four trips are being offered Heartland Farm is an organic alpaca option. and work. this year.” Even though the students will be work- to Dancing Rabbit, Camp Mennoscah, farm where people live in exchange for Hutchinson has the salt mines and that Having on campus activities would The group will ing on the tour for Mennonite Disaster Relief trip to Deluth work they do on the farm. would make a really good day trip full of give students something to do. be performing “An the break, there will American Tapestry,” It’s cool people are open- be a few opportunity a one-hour concert ing thier homes for us. It’s for them to go out on of American music ‘‘nice we have Brethren every- their own, but not a HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN TOWN? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST by American com- where we go. lot. Last play of the year turns out huge success Thirty two years. ACHIEVEMENT AT THIS SCHOOL? The posers for Churches Norris said, WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO MAC? Its number of P.E. majors that we have and of the Brethren and – Megan Hamlett,’’ jr., Derby “They’re going to The school performed its last play of the Shelby in charge until she is well enough fi nds out Eli is alive and that is what the Moore had good projection of his voice Brethren affi liation. The opportunity to the opportunity to sweat with them. retirement homes in have time in D.C. season on Feb. 28 and March 1,7 and 8. to work again. bread is for. and Petropulous played a good Effy. work at the college level. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ARTIST/ Washington, D.C.; Hershey, Pa.; Gettys- and at some places they’ll be able to run The play was a musical called “The Her nephew does not like this idea be- Eli had been banished by his father and Hall’s voice added to the show as well WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE COMING TO SONG? Stairway to Heaven, Dream On, burg, Pa.; Elizabethtown, Pa.; Virginia around on their own. They’re not going Spitfi re Grill” and was in Mingenback cause Percy just got of jail. his mother did not say anything to stop and Henning came out creepy as ever-very MAC? I taught school (7-12) my fi rst Freebird. and Maryland. to have a ton of time on their own. It’s a Theatre. Shelby is his wife and he wanted her him. well done by him as the part of Eli. two years out of college and then went HOBBIES: I am a hobby farmer but it Megan Hamlett, jr., Derby, said, “I’m working holiday.” Showcased in this performance were home to do his laundry and chores. The story ends with Percy and Shelby Clary was said to have played a very to seminary for a year. seems to be getting out of control (600 super excited. I’ve never been to the East Norris mentioned that he’s glad the stu- Becca Leite, fr., Wichita, starring as Per- That being said, she worked any way. getting the Spitfi re Grill and Hannah is re- good Eli and Schowengerdt did an amaz- WHAT/WHO HAS INSPIRED YOU MOST IN acres last year). We are alfalfa, brome Coast. It’ll be a cool experience, and I’m dents can experience the nation’s capital. cy. Evan Clary, sr., McPherson, played Effy was the town post person as well as united with her son. ing job as Hannah. LIFE? In physical education, Earl Ziegler. and wheat farmers. I do raise enough really excited for it. It’ll be a once in a life- He said he feels that the city feels differ- Eli the fi rst weekend. Eli was played by the town gossip. The play was performed well with amaz- Overall everyone contributed to the mu- Never met him, read all of his books and calves to feed the family. I love fi sh- time experience.” ent. on the second weekend Tyler Henning, So the story goes on as this group of ing voices and acting talent. The set was sical to bring it together as one of the best writings. He taught in Michigan and ing with our students and my children. I The students won’t just be performing “Washington, D.C. is such a hip city but soph., Halstead. Charles Moore, fr., Junc- people in a small town going to the Spit- well built. plays of the year. Anybody who did not ended his career teaching in Canada. In play guitar daily. I buy the cheapest crap for the Churches of the Brethren. They it’s a weird city,” Norris said. “It’s a big tion City, played the nephew of Hannah fi re Grill and then the Hannah decides to Leite had a wonderful lead song that was make it to the pyplay reallyy missed out. athletics, John Wooden, UCLA basket- farm equipment and make it work me- also will be staying with a few host fami- city, but it’s the capital of the country, so it Nahum. raffl e off the Spitfi re Grill that she has followed up with a solid performance on ball coach, wrote several books on phi- chanically. Currently I am remodeling lies when they aren’t resting in hotels. has a strange vibe. It’s not like New York Josh Hall, soph., Kansas City, played been trying to sell for 10 years. everyone’s part. losophy and steps to success. Never met a short bus (so far carpet, bucket seats, “It’s cool people are opening their homes which is hustle and bustle all the time. It’s Joe. Hannah was played by Sarah Scho- At fi rst only one letter comes but as they The duet sung by Leite and Crist was him either In rock ‘n’ roll, Aerosmith or new transmission and new oil pump). I for us,” Hamlett said. “It’s nice we have a different sort of feel.” wengert, sr., McPherson. E.h. Petropulos, continue, bags and bags of letters come wonderful and their voice combination Skynyrd. In life, parents. In love, Dawn love auctions and making old stuff work Brethren everywhere we go.” When the group returns to Kansas, sr., Larkspur, Colo. played Effy and Aly- for the Spitfi re Grill. added to the performance. Hoffman, my wife, my three kids came again. I don’t really care about cosmet- Norris said he was excited that the stu- they’ll start preparing for their concert ese Crist, sr., Quinter played Shelby. Hannah, Percy and Shelby read the let- from her loins. I wake up next to her ev- ics, but I do like air conditioning. I have dents can travel so far away. that will be May 4 in the Church of the The play went very well and was said to ters and tried to decide who would receive ery morning never been bashful about experiment- “I want them to see the world through Brethren. be one of the best plays of the season. the grill. MCPHERSON EVENTS WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ASPIRATION? ing and tearing into stuff. I kind of learn different perspectives and different geo- They’ll start preparing after they have a In the play, a women named Percy gets We learn that Eli, Hannah’s son, has To establish genuine relationships with as I go. I do Google mechanical issues graphical regions and different people rest. out of prison and goes to a little town gone off to fi ght in the war and did not common folks. sometimes. backgrounds,” Norris said. “That’s why “They’re going to be dog-tired when called Gilliad where she starts working come back and is assumed dead. it’s important. If they stay here in Kansas, they get back,” Norris said. “I know I will for Hannah Ferguson at the Spitfi re Grill. Hannah told Percy to leave a loaf of Karl Timmerman they see more of the stuff that they’re used be.” Hannah falls and hurts her leg leaving her bread and a blanket outside at night and unable to work so she leaves Percy and in the process of leaving the bread out she March 14, 2014 Th e Spectator 10 Th e Spectator Viewpoints March 14, 2013 Campus Life 7 McPherson College Learning about town of McPherson As students, it’s easy for us to live in a fi nery and called the McPherson Globe The name has been changed several towns such as Marion (37 miles east), Band kicks brass universe defi ned by the boundaries of our Refi ners. times; when it moved to McPherson in Canada (yes, there is a Canada, Kan.), Le- campus. The coach, Gene Johnson (former head 1914 it was called Central Academy and high (current population 175), and Lyons Everything we need is here: food, shel- coach of Wichita University, later re- College. (30 miles to the west). at classic concert ter, friends and some entertainment. named Wichita State University) was one The “academy” part of the name comes One more factoid: in 1887, city offi cials Until we need an electrical adapter from of the originators of the fast break and the from the fact that at one time it was just began a failed attempt to have the commu- the hardware store, or a pair of socks from full-court press. an elementary and secondary school until nity named the state capital. Thankfully ROBIN DE YOUNG wonderful music together.” Walmart, or microwave popcorn from Dil- The Refi ners defeated Canada 19-8 to shortly after it was moved to McPherson we were saved from the traffi c congestion, Campus Life Editor Caitlyn Blagrave, fr., Rio Rancho, N.M., lon’s, we don’t need to leave campus. For win the Olympic gold medal on Aug. 14, Until late 1993, McPherson had train air pollution and strip malls that would said that a variety of upbeat and slower those of us with a shed across the street at 1936. service connecting it with nearby towns have ensued had theyy been successful. The McPherson College Band and Com- songs were played. Mustang Park, it’s an easy walk. You can see a commemorative mural in on an east-west route. munity Brass Choir performed a joint con- “I think overall we did well as a group,” In our isolation, it’s easy to forget that honor of the Refi ners at the intersection of After heavy fl ood damage, the line cert, Tuesday, March 11 in Mingenback Blagrave said. “I had my spots where I there is a town surrounding us with a per- Kansas and Ash. from Marion Theatre. Holst, Vaughan Williams and messed up, but everyone does.” sonality of its own. You may not know that McPherson is (35 miles east OLD IRON John Philip Sousa were some of the fea- Hopkins said that he was most excited Following are a few factoids you may home to another college: Central Christian of McPherson) tured composers among other classic wind about the “Second Suite in F” by Gustav Photos by Fonzi Cureau not know about the town you live in. College, with about 330 students. to McPherson band literature. Holst. Community Brass Choir (bottom left, top), which has had strong ties with McPher- We won the gold medal! It happened in Central Christian has been so named for was abandoned Kyle Hopkins, associate professor of “The ‘Second Suite in F’ is ranked son College since it, performs in McPherson College’s Mingenback Theatre March 1936 at the Summer Olympics. only 15 years; previously it was called at that time. The Scott Versawrsaw music and director of bands, said that he among the top 10 masterworks ever writ- 11. McPherson College Band performed before the Brass Choir at 7:30 p.m. The team was not associated with any Central College of the Free Methodist original branch was very pleased with the concert. ten,” Hopkins said. He said it was a “great school; it was sponsored by the local re- Church. line connected “We have made great strides in building challenge for us to play such a magnifi cent a fi ne band program here at McPherson and encompassing work with our limited College and last night was clear evidence instrumentation.” C.A.R.S. Club visits L.A. of that progress,” Hopkins said. “Although Blagrave said, “It was kind of weird we are still small (for the time being), we being on stage again, in a good way. I Letters to the editor were able to play some giant masterworks haven’t done a performance in a long time ASHLIE MANZI Hollywood and In-N-Out Burger,” Martin in the band repertoire and experience some so it was fun to do it again.” Spectator Staff said. Any student, staff or faculty mem- that is constructive or contributes President of C.A.R.S. Club, Jared Buck- The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Student Government Association of McPherson College, ber can submit a letter to the editor to the enhancement of the student This spring break, some members of the ert, sr., Hamilton, Ill., is one of the mem- P.O. Box 1402, McPherson, Kansas 67460. The Board of Publications, a sub-committee of SGA, directly oversees for the Spectator. body; the newspaper staff will not McPherson College C.A.R.S. Club will go bers of the club going on the trip. the publication of The Spectator. Letters should be limited to 350 print libelous material. on a trip to Los Angeles, Calif., to relax “I’m really looking forward to all the The Spectator is published six times a semester, allowing for the interruption of school holidays. Student activity words in length. The letter must be Anyone can submit a letter to the and visit different museums and collec- behind-the-scenes things,” Buckert said. fees subsidize publishing costs, and all McPherson College students are entitled to a copy of each issue without cost. accompanied by the signature of editor at any time if time of publi- tions. “Most of these museums and collections Subscription information for non-students is available from the The Spectator Business Manager at the address the authors; letters may not be sent cation isn’t vital to the author. Brian Martin, director of automotive are open to the public, but because of the above. anonymously. Letters can be printed and then development and one of two sponsors school we get to see more.” BUSINESS STAFF Letters may be edited for gram- submitted directly to any member of C.A.R.S. Club, said that there will After the last C.A.R.S. Club meeting, be many activities for the students to do they held a special meeting for those go- Publisher ...... SGA Board of Publications mar, spelling, content or length. of the newspaper editorial staff or Business Manager ...... Miranda Clark Ulrich The newspaper staff reserves the emailed directly to the Spectator at while they are there, including visiting Jay ing on the trip, where they talked about Ad Sales Manager ...... Makenzie Frank right to refuse publication. [email protected] Leno’s private car collection. the expectations and their planned agenda Ad Design Manager ...... Cord Cunningham All letters should have a point Students are also going to be visiting was so far. The students plan on wearing Publication Adviser ...... Adam Pracht museums such as the National Hot Rod embroidered shirts while at the airport and EDITORIAL STAFF Association Museum, as well as visiting when visiting the different collections and Editor in Chief ...... Laurina Hannan Views Expressed restoration shops. museums, giving the students more incen- News Editor ...... Joel Stocksdale But not all of their time is going to be tive to talk about the school and the pro- Viewpoints Editor ...... Karl Timmerman The viewpoints pages provides diverse views on contemporary spent going to museums and viewing col- gram. Campus Life Editor ...... Robin De Young issues to stimulate discussion and promote the shaping and lections. The group leaves for their trip out of the Sports Editor ...... Deon Shorter “Students are also going to get to visit Wichita Airport early Sunday, March 16 Photography Editor ...... Miranda Clark Ulrich progression of ideas. Editorials are the offi cial position of the Copy Editor ...... Amanda Leffew newspaper, but are not the offi cial views of the student body, staff, some of California’s favorites such as and will arrive back late March 23. administration or McPherson College. Other views are the opinions of the individual authors or artists. 8 Th e Spectator Campus Life March 14 , 2014 March 14, 2014 Campus Life Th e Spectator 9 Students represent McPherson Bingo Night excites College at Concours d’Elegance

ROBIN DE YOUNG off with award ceremonies for best show. Campus Life Editor Darsch said, “I am grateful for the ex- perience to represent the school at Amelia Two students were selected to represent Island. Because I am a non-traditional stu- McPherson College’s Automotive dent, I don’t have a full four years to get Restoration program at Amelia Island exposure to the industry. This was an eye Concours d’ Elegance event in Amelia -opening experience. It made me realize Island, Fla, March 6-9. Students Blair how much interest and opportunity there Darsch, sr., Hampstead, Md., and Evan is within the restoration industry.” Clary, sr., McPherson, were accompanied Lance Butler, sr., Torrance, Calif.; Matt by Brian Martin, director of automotive Goist, fr., Navarre, Ohio; Jason Raiffe, sr., restoration development; and Amanda Warren, NJ; and David Jussel, jr., Bedford, Gutierrez, vice president for automotive NY, participated in the event by working restoration. for 7 Vehicle Management, a car cleaning Gutierrez said, “These trips are won- and detailing company. Jacob O’Gorman, derful opportunities for the students to soph., Ennismore, Ontario Canada, who see the automotive fi eld in a much larger also attended, worked for RM Auctions, a sense. It brings their educational aspira- car auction company. Photos by Miranda Clarck Ulrich tions into focus. Blair and Evan are great “This was my fourth auction with RM Nick Unruh, jr., McPherson (top) and Jordan Bost, fr., Colorado Springs, Colo. representatives of our program. They met and it proved to be a great learning ex- participate in Bingo Night, March 12. McPheron College’s Student Activities Board people well, answered a lot of questions perience,” O’Gorman said. “I love being hosted the night in the cafeteria at 9:30 p.m. and shared their enthusiasm with people able to gain real world knowledge while from all over the country. Too bad they are going to Mac. Plus, the weather in Florida graduating because I’d have them out all wasn’t too bad either.” of the time promoting our program.” Many McPherson College graduates Thursday night, March 6, through Sat- attended the event including Pete Fisher, Photos by Jacob O’Gorman urday night, March 8, were fi lled with RM Auctions; Nate Lander, Mercedes- Blair Darsch, sr., Hampstead, Md., and Evan Clary, sr., McPherson, represent previews of cars that would be up for auc- Benz; Casey Maxon, The Historic Vehicle McPherson College at the Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance event in Amelia tion on Sunday, March 9. The car show on Association; Kalila Haddad, an automo- Island, Fla., March 6-9. Concours d’Elegance is famous for the classic cars fea- Sunday was an all-day event and fi nished tive historian for a private collection in tured.