VOLUME 89, ISSUE 6 The McPherson CollegeDECEMBER 10, 2004 Lady Bulldogs go PECTATORPECTATOR 3-0 in KCAC SS SERVING TO INFORM A COMMUNITY – SINCE 1916 Two future teachers receive Teachers of Promise award KIMBERLY MORRIS ondly, the award will “I would have liked to News Editor inspire me to be the best spend more time there,” teacher I possibly can every said Kresky. “They were Two students from time I look at it.” so open and willing to McPherson College have “I felt very honored,” share with us.” been recognized by the Kresky said. Ahistory teacher who State Department of Barry is an English educa- presented at the workshop Education as 2004 Teachers tion major and Kresky is an explained how he turned of Promise. elementary education his classroom into a muse- Seniors Tiffany Barry and major. They both live off um, Barry said. Kari Kresky, both of campus in McPherson. The class would collect McPherson, were notified Each year Kansas colleges things and would have shortly before and universities are invited open houses. Homecoming of their selec- to nominate two students to At the open houses the tion for the award. receive the Teacher of students would teach about “I was very surprised Promise award. Nominees the different items to the when I found out that I was are able to participate in a public. receiving this honor,” Barry workshop led by the state Another teacher she said. “I was so excited and Teacher of the Year final- remembered turned the I almost started crying. It ists and to attend the library into a jungle and is something I will cherish Kansas Teacher of the Year taught the class about it. for the rest of my life banquet in Wichita. This Kresky said she ran into PHOTO COURTESY OF COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS because, first, it demon- year’s workshop and ban- her fifth grade teacher at Seniors, Kari Kresky and Tiffany Barry, both of McPherson, received the state’s strates that I have earned quet were on Nov. 13. the workshop. This same Teachers of Promise award. the respect of people who “I thought it was really teacher is now instructing are in my field, and sec- interesting,” said Barry. Kresky’s sons.

Smith takes over alumni Blood drive exceeds director position expectations KIMBERLY MORRIS tionships with the alumni of the college News Editor as well as the local community,” she KANA BEESHO Last year, the blood drive Sheila Bevan, soph., said. “I also plan and execute different Spectator Staff only had 33 good units of Macksville, who donated Marcia Smith is the new director of alumni events throughout the year as blood. said it was great opportuni- alumni development at McPherson part of the advancement team.” This year “We surpassed There were 43 volunteers ty to help people, that it felt College. Smith started Dec. 1. Smith is an alumna of McPherson our goal of 30 good units who helped with this year’s excellent and she loved to “Before deciding I had met with College, having graduated in 2000 with with a total of 49,” said blood drive and 64 donors. do it. Michael Schneider and President Ron a B.S. in business administration. Rebecca Stover, president Of those 64, 18 were first- Stover said donating Hovis and they really impressed me “I was looking for a dynamic and posi- of Student Government time donors. blood is safe and easy, with the vision and the direction that the tive Christian atmosphere and feel that I Association. The American Winter is a crucial time of something that is so simple college was working towards,” said have found it,” Smith said. “I also love Red Cross hosted a blood the year for blood dona- but also so very vital. Smith. the work the college is doing with drive on the McPherson tions when illness, She said she is grateful to The position Smith is filling is one that alumni and student internships - I really College campus on Nov. inclement weather and busy all of the blood donors and has been vacant since last spring when hope to have a positive impact with that 19. holiday schedules, com- blood drive volunteers who Cyril Russell resigned, although the area.” The campus blood drive, bined with increase need took time to help ensure position titles and responsibilities have She is married to Todd and has a which was once an annual for blood at local hospitals, blood is available for the undergone some change. daughter named Kirstyn. They live event, had dropped from often results in a critically one in 10 hospital patients One of Smith’s jobs in her new posi- south of McPherson. the college’s calendar until low blood supply said who need it this holiday tion is to “develop and enhance rela- it was revived in 2003. Stover. season.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE Fall 2004 Semester Flags go missing from Final Exam Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Time Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Student Union 8:00 a.m. 10:30 Classes 8:30 Classes 2:00 Classes 9:30 Classes MWF MWF MWF MWF MTWF MTWF MTRF MTWF KIMBERLY MORRIS News Editor I do realize that the“ theft could Eight international have been done 10:30 a.m. 9:30 Classes 1:00 Classes 10:30 Classes 2:00 Classes flags have disappeared by someone out- TR MWR TR TR from Hoffman Student side of our cam- 4:00 Classes Union during fall semes- pus community, MWR ter, reports Rebecca but I am asking Stover, SGA president. that they be The flags - which have returned soon. 2:00 p.m. 8:30 Classes 11:30 Classes 11:30 Classes 3:00 Classes been a part of the SU —Rebecca Stover” TR MWF TR MWF décor since the time Paul MWRF W. Hoffman was presi- dent, or nearly 10 years - have been quietly missing and I will be removed one by one, forced to take them 7:00 p.m. Monday Night Tuesday Night Wednesday Night Thursday Night Stover said. They were down altogether,” said Classes Classes Classes Classes usually kept in frames, Stover. but recently they were None of the flags have taken out and placed shown up anywhere so around the student union far reported Stover They to decorate the walls. were hoping to find them Find the regularly -scheduled time for the class. At the top of that column is the day the exam will be given. “I do realize that the possibly in the dorms. On the left hand column is the time of the exam. theft could have been If the flags are returned Students enrolled in appointment classes should check with professors to determine the examination done by someone outside to their places on the schedule. STUDENTS WITH MORE THAT TWO FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULED ON THE SAME DAY ARE of our campus communi- wall or put in the SGA ENCOURAGED TO TALK TO THE PROVOST AND DEAN OF FACULTY ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ty, but I am asking that room, no questions will ALTERNATE EXAM TIME. STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE A CONFLICT WITH ANOTHER EXAM TIME MAY they be returned soon,” be asked, Stover said. TAKE THE EXAM AT A NONCONFLICTING TIME (CONSULT YOUR PROFESSORS). said Stover. Anyone with informa- Note: Student exchange policy with McPherson College is that the priorities of the host campus take “However, a significant tion about the flags precedence. The home campus will be flexible. Incase of severe disagreements or student hardships, the number of flags are now should contact Stover. two deans should consult and make a decision. 2 EDITORIALS/OPINIONS DECEMBER 10, 2004

STAFF EDITORIALS Are you on the naughty or nice Stressful times: use list this year and why? “ I’m on the teamwork as a strategy “Nice list- I was naughty list willing to open up because I’ve had Dog enough ‘treats’ this Ulcers, bags under the and allow a special Issue: someone help me year to last me a Stress during eyes, acne and little gray better myself.” life time.” finals hairs. These are things I Troy McBroom, jr., Desiree Bostic, sr., Bites Our associate with the few Manteca, Calif. Hugo, Okla. Position: weeks before winter Teamwork, break. Not only does and being “I’m on the naughty reliable will every instructor feel like list because I’ve help reduce you are only in his class, been naughty my the stress of you also have to find the whole life. Why group proj- perfect holiday gifts, find change now?.” ects. time to wrap them, and Freddie Nails, jr., scrape up time to spend San Antonio, Texas with the friends that you will not be seeing for a month. “I’m on the naughty “Naughy list- I’ve However, I clench to the hope that we can list because I’ve been a real been told that I’m naughty girl make our little world here at Mac a better rude and mean.” recently.” place. Teamwork. A key to teamwork would be to evenly delegate the workload. Students Rebecca Bratcher, Kelsey Crist, soph., fr., Miami, Fla. Bennington should feel the obligation, when working in a group, to keep up with their parts. Whether this is an academic group presentation, ath- letic team, or co-curricular club, you should be ashamed if you are letting the other mem- Students need criticism bers down. Groups are created to provide support and encouragement. Use this to your No “sugar-coating” please advantage this ease the stressful time. Just a side note: Honesty is the best policy. I have only been on the my classes and I think I’m McPherson College campus learning a lot. But I could If you know you will not be reliable, do not for a few months, and for Letter to probably be learning more. lead your group members on. Communicate themost part, everything the editor I just think that in some with them up front about what you can and has been very positive. cases they do not give us, cannot handle, so they are not scrounging at There is, however, a prob- as students, enough credit. lem that I have seen in my Jessica Foulke We’re here to learn, from the last minute and end up bringing down limited college experience both our successes and the quality of work itself. that I think needs address- best of our abilities, I think failures. ing. we need to know. In the words of Johann In several of my classes, I The reason that we’re at Von Goethe, “Treat people feel as if professors are McPherson College is to as if they were what they “sugar-coating” the truth. grow academically, musi- ought to be, and you help I’m not sure if they are cally, athletically, socially them to become what they afraid of offending me or and personally. If we are capable of being.” Good Dog hurting my feelings. weren’table to handle criti- But whatever the case cism, we may be, I feel as if they are shouldn’t have treating me somewhat like come to college a child. In talking to some in the first place. of my peers, they seem to Please do not agree, whether it is in mistake me. The Bad Dog sports, music or academics. faculty at the col- But we are adults. If lege are excellent we’re not performing to the educators. I enjoy

Good Dog IMPORTANT Kelli Johnson for her recent campaign to sterilize everyone’s hands before entering IN STUDENT’S the cafeteria. Spectator: All Volunteers and Those doing serv- FUTURE ice projects for living out the college’s mission of service: Dave Barrett’s first year All good things must Though I am not afraid to seminar group’s toy drive, Blood Drive come to an end. express my liberal views in donors, and Tri-Beta’s clothing drive and For me, the packing GROUND LEVEL opinion columns, my opin- any others we may have missed, Thank process is well underway as ions must be put aside in you. I prepare to embark on a PEDESTAL order to write fair news sto- life beyond McPherson ries in the so-called “liberal Women’s Basketball Team for their 3-0 College. media.” record in KCAC. I thought I had all the Michael Warner This does not mean that I time in the world to get will not stop fighting for Bad Dog organized for this moment. what I believe is right. Now, three years after I write for The Spectator, I I chased severe weather I believe the news media Flag Nappers for stealing the flags in the started thinking about what declined because I wasn’t and met Governor Sebelius. are failing their audience. SU I want to do with myself, I interested. However, a sug- Now I find myself about The news has turned into a feel I have yet to pass the gestion that I combine my to start an internship with religion of sorts where peo- starting line. love of music with writing The Hutchinson News ple can worship the news I stayed patient because I resulted in my receiving thanks to my experience. programs that adhere most wanted time to figure out my own space in the paper I also want to thank the closely to the audience’s what I want to become every issue to write reviews professors for allowing me values. after graduation. I still have on my favorite CDs. to expand recreationally. The value I want to see The McPherson College some time. After all, I have Suddenly, I found myself Playing guitar has been a journalists practice is only a two-month intern- an editor and a frequent great getaway from the reporting objective news. ship to complete, and when contributor of opinion usual school stresses and I want the Rush SPECTATORPECTATOR I’m done I will have time columns. I also tinkered frustrations. I’ve been Limbaughs, Al Frankens, SOLUME O ECEMBER V 89, N . 6 D 10, 2004 to think about the future with the online version of asked and encouraged by Ann Coulters, Paul before I walk in May. The Spectator. I tinkered staff to play for chapel, Begalas, Robert Novaks, The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Student Govern- I’m proud of what I have with it, I didn’t necessarily open mic nights, musicals, Tucker Carlsons, John ment Association of McPherson College, P.O Box 1402, McPherson, Kansas 67460. A Board of Publications is provided for by the SGA constitu- accomplished here, but I do well getting it running jazz band, pep band, and Carvels, and everyone at tion and this group directly oversees publication of The Spectator. could not have felt this and updated, but at least I even a sunrise service in Fox News to shut up and The Spectator is published six times a semester, allowing for the interrup- achievement without my tried. Pennsylvania when I was accept the fact that they tion of school holidays. Student activity fees subsidize publishing costs, and all McPherson College students are entitled to a copy of each issue without professors, who have been Though I am less with a group on a service have a duty to communi- subscription fee. so patient with me through involved with The trip. cate the news, not amplify Subscription information for non-students is available from The Spectator my struggles on assign- Spectator, my enthusiasm I feel that if there are stu- their values. Business Manager at the address above. ments and who encouraged for writing and the knowl- dents who feel left out of Propaganda is is hurting Business Staff me when I tried to edge my professors have the activities available to America and prevents peo- Publisher ...... SGA Board of Publications improve. given me to help me write them, they are not making ple from understanding all Jonathan Rothrock, Chair If you told me three years well and responsibly for a an attempt to not be left sides of the issues. This Business and Ad Sales Manager ...... Laurie Neiman Faculty Adviser ...... Bruce Clary ago about the activities I newspaper is still with me out. That is what I have world needs journalists, not Editorial Staff would be involved in and I practice when I can. enjoyed about being here. hacks. Editor in Chief ...... Tricia Ritcha throughout college, I would I shouldn’t forget what Though it is a small school, It looks like I have a lot News Editor ...... Kimberly Morris not have believed you. My working with The Spectator there is a little bit of some- of work to do. I need to get Opinions Editor ...... Courtney Roepke advice for everyone read- has done for me. It played thing for everyone. started soon. Features Editor ...... Sarah Vermillion Sports Editor ...... Jennifer Marquette ing this is to always have a big role in placing me as Perhaps the most impor- Thank you, McPherson Photography Editor ...... Michael Jardon an open mind and don’t be an intern with the Salina tant thing that this institu- College, for your guidance. afraid to do something new. Media Group. Not only did tion has helped me to do is Boy, does my dorm room When I was first asked to I write and announce news, better handle responsibility. look empty.... DECEMBER 10, 2004 OPINIONSOPINIONS 3 The Joy of Waiting

“I’m in a hurry to get should not be wasted doing things done, / the things that don’t matter. I rush and rush until life’s OPINIONS When we take the time no fun. / to wait, we become aware All I really gotta do is live EDITOR of that presence. Stress, and die. / tension, and conflict, find a But, I’m in a hurry and Courtney Roepke centering point in that pres- don’t know why.” ence, and life becomes The words to this song fuller and deeper. by Alabama sum up what a Even in our holidays much more glorious. We Christmas is a bejew- lot of people are experienc- and sacred traditions, we might also find that waiting eled and brilliant feast. The ing through this busy holi- are urged to speed along for God’s coming helps jewels and brilliance are day season. ever and ever faster, and make it possible for us to like the secrets that were As a child, one of the yet our souls cry out for wait more gracefully for held within those presents most difficult aspects of the silence and stillness. We are other things in our lives — that I insisted on opening holiday season was waiting caught in the trap of want- the order we placed on-line, before Christmas. My for Christmas to arrive. I ing everything ‘now’, yet the traffic that threatens to inability to wait spoiled the was able to open all my feeling that we never really make us late for school or wonder and surprise of presents and return them to have the opportunity to work, standing in line at the those secrets wrapped in their wrapped condition experience anything fully. grocery store behind some- shiny paper and ribbon. before Christmas morning In so many areas of our one with a full cart, and the But when I chose to without my parents know- lives, we are hardly aware encounter with old friends embrace the practice of ing. of finishing one thing that has been delayed. waiting, my eyes were daz- Today, our world sees before moving on to the But, even more surpris- zled on Christmas morning. waiting and watching as next. And because we are ing, we might find that the So these days, I’m hurrying unproductive. Our culture hardly aware, we miss the practice of waiting helps us up to wait. I encourage oth- is result-driven because true meaning of Christmas. become more aware, more ers to do the same this holi- results feed the economy. What would it be like if attentive to the presence of day season. Spend some Hence, Christmas decora- we were to change our atti- God that is always coming time with your families and tions appear in stores long tude for the next year and into our lives. Yes, practic- friends. Show them you before Thanksgiving, and experiment with a tradition ing waiting might make us know the true meaning of Christmas carols are played of waiting and preparation? more aware, more attentive, Christmas and experience and sung as soon as It might be that we would to the reality that life is a Christmas fully. Thanksgiving is over. find the party at the end precious thing, and it LIFE IS LIKE A CAR’S ENGINE Keep in tune with the master mechanic

How are things going because you are lukewarm between you and your UEST I am about to spit you out maker? It’s a serious ques- G of my mouth. You say, ‘I tion, and nearly the most OLUMNIST am rich; I have acquired important you could ever C wealth and need nothing.’ remember to ask yourself. But you do not realize you Life is much like a Nick Anderson are wretched, pitiful, poor, car’s engine. Everything blind, and naked.” has to be perfectly cleaned God can handle people up, aligned, flowing, and in but by what you have that not do our best. who are against Him better tune to run right, or even you could never trade for And God doesn’t look than people who say start at all. I try to do a any amount of money. kindly on fakers either. He they’re a Christian, maybe good job, but sometimes I What would that be? Try knows exactly what you’re mumble a prayer or two realize how out of tune Love. Respect. Peace. doing and what you’re sometimes, and keep on with God I really am. My Happiness. And you can’t thinking as you do it. He going the other way from life is so busy and I accu- buy it in a box. understands our motives God’s plan. If you want to mulate so much junk on my So where is the answer? better than we do ourselves. be on God’s side, you bet- plate that I can’t see where I’d hope it wouldn’t take There is simply nothing ter actually mean it and I’m going any more. That’s too much thought. But in you can slip past Him. plan to do what it takes. We when things stop flowing, case nobody’s catching my God only looks at the can’t act like everyone else, get misaligned, or get just drift, the answer lies in heart, meaning it won’t partying and cussing and plain dirty. finding God. Not religion - ever matter at all what any drinking life away, then There are many of you God. We all know what person thought of you. make it to church once in a that probably don’t even religion looks like: nice Maybe you’re not cool while and call it good. know what in the world people with nice hair, nice enough for somebody, so Because God won’t. there is to get out of life. clothes, and squeaky clean what? That shouldn’t be But being a Christian Well, there isn’t anything kids in a nice new Buick, anybody’s concern. The doesn’t mean a life of pure this world can give you to right? only reason anybody wor- nothingness either. God’s help your life. Religion usually tells us ries about what somebody idea was to give us life How can I back up a that Christians are good else thinks is because abundantly, which means it statement like that? Well, people who do good things, they’ve already lowered isn’t boring. We don’t have let’s look at what the world and if you act good and do themselves to where the to sit around doing nothing offers. Infomercials tell us good sometimes, then other person’s opinion is. to make sure we’re safe we can’t cook good, smell you’re a good Christian and If you plan on working from evil. It’s just switch- good, look good, or live can go to Heaven. for God’s team and not get- ing gears and not taking good until we buy whatever Well, I hate to burst any- ting stuck in the worries life so negatively. It’s piece of junk they’re sell- body’s bubble, but that’s and pointless pursuits of cleaning up your heart and ing. Businesses make sure not really the way the Big this world, you have to everything inside that only to let us know we won’t be Guy intended it to be. Stuff acknowledge what it you know. It’s not settling happy until we take every- happens, and life has fewer means. It means you can’t for a second-rate routine. thing they make. roses and more trash. take it as a part-time job. It’s tuning and realigning We have all most likely That’s where God comes God can’t use fence-sitters your spirit so everything’s figured out by now that the in. He knows about the for anything. working right. world thinks satisfaction world and how it is. He Revelation 3:15-16 says, How long will you wait can be sold at a price. knows we live in it and that “I know your deeds, and to have the ‘master However, wealth should we are human. However, that you are neither cold mechanic’ tune you up? not be determined by the He never gives us any of nor hot. I wish you were amount of things you have, these things as an excuse to either one or the other. So, One tough case of senioritis I think I’ve contracted a Do you ever get the society with being respon- disease. It’s not rare, but Indiana urge to just keep driving? sible to myself. When I it’s not as common as a Insights Today I started off with a need a break, I take one, cold. Here are my symp- shot of whiskey, followed but at the same time, you toms: Don’t want to go to by skipping class to sleep can’t ignore your obliga- class, don’t care about in my girlfriend’s arms for tions entirely. homework, and definitely Luke Eberly two desperately-needed You’ve got to hold on to not interested in obliga- hours, and then on the way every moment as it passes, tions. On top of that, I’m This semester, like every to work, I almost kept driv- suck every drop of excite- extremely tired all the time. one, has gone faster than ing right on by to cruise the ment out of life. It’s way My prognosis (I’ll admit the previous. It seems like back roads of America in too easy to sit back and let I’m no doctor) is senioritis just last week I was mov- my dirty old pickup truck it roll by. It’s going to, with a severe case of love. ing in freshmen, finding a with Willie Nelson riding whether you want it to or nail-biting are essential to time to do what really mat- Honestly, I’m looking house to rent, and figuring shotgun. It was a beautiful not. fully enjoy the warm, ters: hang out with your forward to one aspect of out my class schedule. And day. I spend a lot of time sunny afternoons in the family and make memories next semester besides being from what I hear, life goes However, as you will worrying about things that middle of December, like to keep you company when done with formal educa- by faster every year. I just learn if you haven’t yet, the end up taking care of them- today. the weather gets nasty and tion, and that is my senior hope I collect enough good most important lessons in selves 90 percent of the So as you study, or the clouds won’t go away. project. The rest of the stories over the years (and college are not those time. refuse to study, keep this in College isn’t all about classes will get the typical remember them) to keep learned in the classroom or It doesn’t matter how mind: you are in charge, the grades, friends. It’s treatment: just enough my grandkids in stitches. the textbook. I have learned much or how little I worry, and no matter how daunt- about the lessons. attention to keep my grades (That means laughing a how to balance being in the end it all works out. ing your finals look, they’ll out of the gutter. lot). responsible to my role in However, these times of be over in a week. Then it’s 4 STUDENT LIFE DECEMBER 10, 2004 JacksonJackson toto performperform atat McPhersonMcPherson CollegeCollege

Singer/songwriter Steven Jackson will perform a free concert at 8 p.m. on Dec. 10, in Hoffman Student Union.

SARAH VERMILLION Student life editor

The American, roots-rock Steven has left behind his singer/songwriter Steven band and is performing Jackson will perform a free solo. His show in Hoffman concert on Friday, Dec. 10 SU will feature nothing but at 8 p.m. in Hoffman his “beat-up” acoustic gui- COURTESY PHOTO Student Union. tar and crazy humor. Just in time for the holidays, Steven Jackson will be performing a free concert at McPherson College. Jackson has recently Jackson started playing released his third recording, music in his early teens. As entitled, “Home From the girls and relationships and I kind of enjoy it.” about girls, but now I am Fight.” began to break his heart, he There is nothing more seductive than dis- Spec: What is your more inspired by other Jackson’s music has been became inspired to sing and covering“ someone who gives form to your favorite part of performing? things. Because I am on the compared to that of the song-write. thoughts with words more beautiful, evoca- SJ: “ I think when there is road so much now, I am Counting Crows, Bruce Michael Warner, sr., tive and true than you could ever find your- someone in the crowd, and more inspired by other peo- Springsteen and Tom Waits. Hutchinson, interviewed self. I whined up being their first ples’ lives. “There’s nothing more Jackson after his concert at ” —Paste Magazine solo, acoustic, intimate con- A lot of my creativity seductive than discovering McPherson College last cert. So many people don’t comes from boredom. My someone who gives form to year. “I started playing know what really goes on big issue right now is your thoughts with words because I couldn’t talk to in music, because music is whether or not you can more beautiful, evocative girls,” Jackson told him. “I thing funny to say to keep smallest group you’ve ever so passive on the radio.” drink and orange through a and true than you could was actually confused by his audience entertained. played for? Spec: Last year, you told straw. Oh, it doesn’t work, ever find yourself,” Paste women when I was 14.”. This writer had the pleas- SJ: “Funny. I played at a our reporter that you started by the way. Magazine said about The subjects of Jackson’s ure of talking to Steven college for just the lady playing music because you And more, how do you Jackson. songs “range from love to Jackson. who was hosting the con- could not talk to girls. Is eat one of these big-ass “Jackson’s voice gathers juvenile curiosity to his Spec: What was the cert.” this still your inspiration? oranges without making a and swells like a summer corduroy pants,” Warner largest group you have ever Spec: Why did you decide SJ: “ I was so socially mess? If anyone wants to storm, his weathered bari- said. played for? to come back, even though awkward and so frustrated, come share wisdom with tone marvelous and Jackson sits at total ease, SJ: “I’ve probably played you performed for a rather because I didn’t know any- me on how to eat an orange rough…brawny and heart- singing energetically for an for, I don’t know, 5,000 small group last year? thing to say to girls, so I cleanly, it would be encour- felt as Springsteen’s,” ESP hour and a half. Between people.” SJ: “Smaller groups are started to write about them. aged.” Magazine commented. songs he always has some- Spec: What was the like having a little family I still don’t know anything Students Plead Good Behavior; ask for gifts from Santa Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Please bring me a brand new Y- I would like a new wristwatch so Please give Cliff Thomas a car The students of 1974 were This article was taken from valve mirafone tuba for I can count the seconds I am so I can use mine. thinking ahead when they the December 1974 edition Christmas. away from Gayle every day. Bruce Wagoner put their wish lists together. of the McPherson College Eddie Penn Rick Doll For a little history behind Spectator. Dearest Santa Baby, these requests I asked These letters to Santa give us Dear Santa, Dear Santa, The following is a list of knick- some alumni about life at an idea of what was in Last year I shot three of your Please rescue the editors at knacks and thing-a-bobs, that Mac in 1974. First off, they demand, and what has reindeer, but this year I’ve been McPherson. we, the people, students, all- laughed when I asked them changed around campus good so please give me a new Cindy and Deb around sweet guys of if there were any co-ed since then. truck. Bruce and Stan McPherson (commonly known dorms back then. Nothing Doug Wood as ‘Big Mac’) would like for you was open until midnight. Dear Santa, to send us this Christmas (other- They had less than half of Dear Santa, Could you please send me Tina wise known as the 25th scadoo) the visitation hours we have Please bring me love in my heart Turner so I can finally give a A new college (if this is too now. I also found the male to share with others who have friend of mine the perfect pres- much, a new co-ed dorm will do to female ratio in 1974 was not known love. The persever- ent. He’s tired of pictures, he fine) 247:206. Now, it’s a trou- ance to reach a goal in life, wants the real thing. Thanks. Something that stays open till at bling 276:194. whatever it may be. Lillian Porch least 5 a.m. -Rhonda Hoffert Rosa Johnson A McDonald’s (Pizza and san- Dear Santa, cho burgers have got to go) Dear Santa, For Christmas we would like a Cable TV I love you very much because I gold record. Also please send us More open dorm hours Reindeer of Invention. asked for more girls on campus some more driving inspiration. More students And last, but not least. A way to last year and you did bring Musically yours, Women for Metzler men discover the world within us. more, three more to be exact. Holly and ‘Hamm’erstein Men for Dotzour women Thanks Claus, you’ll really This year I want to ask for a Inflatable pillows to take to con- sleigh us if you can get us all of winning football season for next Dear Santa, vos, this. year. Almost everyone else in Please take Holly and Pocketsized Alka-Seltzer to take Your lovable darlings the conference gets one except ‘Hamm’erstein back to the North to dinner (or pepto-bismol, from McPherson us. Thank you. Pole with you. We want to sleep. which ever is stronger) College Russ Hunt Second Floor, old wing; A new collection of albums Dotzour from Frank Zappa and the DECEMBER 10, 2004 STUDENTSTUDENT LIFE LIFE 5

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PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON Scott Tomlison, the new associate professor of music, directs the pep band at Anne Zerger, the new art lecturer, presents her exhibit in Brown auditorium on Thursday evening’s game. Thursday night.

Spec: Tell me about your family. ed about when it comes to being a AZ: Christmas and summer University. ST: I have an older sister named faculty member at McPherson were special times, as we would Spec: What is your favorite Karen and my mother’s name is College? visit our farm in Moundridge to thing to do when you are not Retta. Amy, my wife, lives in ST: I am the most excited about get away from the city life of working? his issue features Indianapolis. building up the band program. Salina. My parents taught school AZ: Be with family, ride horse, twoT new instructors who can be Spec: What do you enjoy doing Ann Zerger is McPherson in Salina so that is where we and play with my dogs. found at the Hess Fine Arts in your spare time? College’s new lecturer in art and lived during the school year. Spec: What was your impression Center and strive to enrich their ST: Basically, my spare time is graphic design. Ann comes to Spec: Where did you receive of McPherson when you first students lives by honing talents spent thinking about what I am McPherson most recently from your education? started here? and skills. Scott Tomlison and going to do in the classroom. Wichita State University. AZ: I received my Bachelor in AZ: I was really impressed with Ann Zerger teach music and vari- Spec: What is your favorite bev- Spec: Where did you grow up? Public Health Science at the the sense of community and how ous art courses respectively, and erage and food? AZ: I grew up in Salina and University of Kentucky. I went on the students wanted to interact they are assets to the McPherson ST: If I had to pick one, I would Moundridge. and received my professional with their professors. college teaching faculty. say I like Pepsi over Coke, meat- Spec: Tell me about your family degree as a physician assistant Spec: What is one thing that Scott Tomlison is the associate loaf over ham, and I never, under situation. from the University of Kentucky people may not know about you professor of music. Tomlison just any circumstances eat lima beans AZ: I have one brother and one in 1980. I worked as a physician that would come as a surprise? directed his first concert with his or spinach. sister. I am the youngest. assistant in California, Dallas and AZ: I used to drive our com- students, a performance that he Spec: What is your impression I have two sons, ages 19 and 23. Kansas until about bines, tractors, and big farm feels went very well, judging of McPherson and or McPherson They are both students and both seven years ago, at which time I trucks when we farmed. from the positive comments he College? artists. My husband is an architect decided to pursue my art full Spec: What would you like to received. ST: My overall impression of in Wichita. time, instead of part time. Three see as an outcome for your first Spec: Where did you grow up? the college is that I am impressed Spec: Do you have any special and a half years ago I went back year here at McPherson? ST: My hometown is Somerset with things that I see. holiday traditions or memories to school to get my MFA in AZ: To do the best job of teach- Kentucky. Spec: What are you most excit- from your childhood? sculpture at Wichita State ing that I can.

Left: This bronze/mixed media sculpture is enti- tled “The Dance.”

Right: “Dialogue II” is a bronze sculpture that consists of several human forms.

Zerger hosts art exhibit SARAH VERMILLION AND MICHAEL JARDON student life editor and photography editor

Anne Zerger, the new lecturer in need to transcend self, to belong art and graphic design at yet maintain a personal sense of McPherson College hosted her self…[and the] internal dialogue exhibit “In, Out and In-Between” that occurs between an individ- on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 7-9 p.m. ual’s allegiance to a community in Friendship Hall. while maintaining a sense of self,” PHOTOS BY MICHAEL JARDON The exhibit’s pieces are rooted Zerger says, in her artist’s state- Above: A paper and ink piece hangs from the in figurative forms and exaggerat- ment. wall in Friendship Hall. Zerger calls it ed bodies. Zerger even chose her Zerger’s work remains on exhib- “Weaving I.” materials as expression. it in Friendship Hall through The exhibit expresses the “basic December. Right: “Entwined” is a clay, bronze, steel and twine collaboration that trails the floor. 6 BULLDOG SPORTS DECEMBER 10, 2004 Lady Bulldogs’ preseason pays off Defeat Bethany for second time in ten years

VICTORIA SALAS Spectator Staff Bulldogs’ rugged preseason the game for them, and he schedule paid off on Dec. 2 was proudly boasting his The McPherson Lady in the conference opener girls never gave up. Bulldogs continued their against intra-county rival Brunk was instrumental in success, on Thursday Bethany College. The upset the win over Avila with 21 evening, winning their third was only the second time points and 14 rebounds, consecutive KCAC confer- McPherson College recording her first double- ence game, defeating women’s basketball had double of the season. Kansas Wesleyan 82-60. won in Coach Wright’s ten For the first time in the The victory earned the girls years as head coach. historic rivalry between a 5-6 overall record as they Suddenly the point of Central Christian and remain undefeated in the playing a team like ESU McPherson College, the KCAC with a perfect 3-0 was evident as the Lady Lady Bulldogs lost on Nov. record. Bulldogs kept the score 23, dropping them to a 2-5 The Lady Bulldogs tight but trailed only once, record. emerged 2-0 in conference 12-11, which didn’t last The Bulldogs had the play Saturday, Dec. 4. The long. The next closest call game in the palm of their Ladies took on the Bethel was at the end of the game hand and let a 10-point lead Threshers to improve their when the Swedes scored 10 slip through their fingers. streak to two games when unanswered points to tie The Tigers scored nine they defeated Bethel 68-48. the game with about two unanswered points to start It didn’t look like the minutes to go. their comeback. Bulldogs were in the game The Bulldogs held on to The officiating the entire at the half. They were only win by a three-point mar- game seemed to against the down by four but shooting gin, 64-61. Bulldogs, but according to well below 50 percent from “This was our best played Coach Wright, it was sim- the field and sending the game so far this season,” ple: “We lost our compo- Threshers to the free throw said Bratcher after the vic- sure.” With tempers flaring, line a number of times took tory over the number two- and rivalries heating up, the a toll on their first half seeded team in the confer- two teams exchanged the play. ence, lead four times in the game. The defensive effort was Senior forward Crystal In the end, the Lady Tigers much improved in the sec- Richardson led the Lady pulled away with a 76-70 ond half, which changed Bulldogs with 19 points, win over the disappointed the current of the game. while Brunk had a 17- McPherson squad. The ladies’ defense held point, 13 rebound double- McPherson knew that Bethel to an amazing eight double. Bratcher came big Emporia State would be its of 31 from the field and off the bench with 12 toughest game this season. allowed only seven free points. Ranked No. 5 in the nation throws. Up against a 4-4 Avila at the NCAA Division II The score didn’t reflect team, the Lady Bulldogs level, ESU showed no the play at all, said head worked hard for a much- mercy on the Lady coach Mel Wright, com- needed win at home Nov. Bulldogs [insert date here]. menting that it didn’t feel 22. It wasn’t easy though, The Lady Hornets led by as like the women won by a as the women trailed by 12 many as 75 points when 20-point margin. before halftime. Coming they scored to make it 123- Senior Danell Brunk led out of the locker room in 48. ESU put on a scoring the Lady Bulldogs’ offense the second half, the women and defensive exhibition to with 18 points and eight seemed more concentrated win the game 123-50. rebounds, senior guard on playing as a team. They Tomorrow night in the Brenna Schierling and went on an early 18-3 run Sport Center the Lady freshman Becky Bratcher and wouldn’t trail again Bulldogs will face the each added 12 points while after taking the lead, win- Tabor Blue Jays, wrapping Junior Christa Blose added ning 74-64. up their first half of the PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON 10 from the bench. Coach Wright said it was ‘04-’05 season, tip off is Freshman April Woody goes up for a jumper to help the Lady Bulldogs to a 74-64 The difficulty of the Lady the players’ heart that won at 5. win over Avila University on Nov. 22. Booster Club grows in size, shows strong support of athletic program

JEN MARQUETTE ball team, wheels for the fit from. The Booster Club businesses that contribute Watkins, at large; Mel McPherson College and the Spectator Sports Editor soccer goals, the Bulldog will cover half of the cost $250 or more are part the Wright, women’s head bas- athletic program,” said mascot uniform, video of the machine, which will Corporate All-Star Club. ketball coach, and Nathalea Stephenson, head Through the dedication of cameras and dubbing be approximately $2000. Over 95 percent of what Swenson, director of sports volleyball coach and assis- 10 board members and an equipment, an ultrasound The Booster Club hosts the Booster Club receives information. tant athletic director. “He avid director of sports machine for the training several events throughout in contributions goes direct- The club publishes four has spent endless hours information, Carol room, ice machine, high the year. These include the ly into the McPherson annual newsletters that are working to improve the Swenson, the McPherson jump pit, statistics pro- Athletic Hall of Fame College athletic program. sent to members at their program and Booster Club. College Athletic Booster grams, pitching machine, induction ceremony break- In the past academic year, home. The newsletter He is one of the reasons Club has grown rapidly in full color athletic recruiting fast, the Central Kansas the club allocated over includes articles written by why we have such a strong size and support over the brochure, two-way radios High School All-Star bas- $12,000 to the various ath- the head coaches, schedules athletic program here at last few years. for trainers and athletic ketball games, tailgate letic programs. of upcoming games as well McPherson College.” Beginning in the1999 fall staff, televisions and VCRs, and/or post-game gather- “We felt there were a lot as a list of the members of “Carol has always done an athletic season, the Athletic and a large tent for outdoor ings for parents of athletes, of people interested in see- the Booster Club. amazing job of getting the Booster Club had 35 mem- functions. a barbeque picnic for all ing the athletes and coaches Swenson is also responsi- information about the teams bers and brought in contri- Also, ball carts and prac- athletes at the end of the succeed, and we found out ble for sending out weekly and their success to the par- butions equaling $1,825. tice equipment for the vol- year, a scramble golf tour- we were right,” said updates about the athletic ents and community. He is Now, four years later, leyball team, a hydro colla- nament at Homecoming. Swanson of the growth in programs and the games always willing to go above Swenson and the Booster tor and equipment travel The club also provides supporters. that took place the previous and beyond to help.” Club have expanded those case for athletic training, $4,000 to all the athletic Besides the occasional week. He updates the Anyone interested in join- 35 members to 248 mem- “Powerboard” and programs for post-season parent gatherings, the board McPherson College athletic ing the booster club can bers and have accumulated “Chalkboard” basketball banquets. meets once a month. Every web site each week, and contact Carol Swenson. donations exceeding software for the basketball Booster club supporters Monday at noon the game information is $15,000. teams, soft toss nets for are made up of a variety of Booster Club sponsors a often posted a day or With this vast growth in softball, and travel expense parents, alumni, coaches, lunch held in Siek Dining two after the games. supporters, the booster club money for football players faculty and staff, and local Room of the student union. There is also information has been able to purchase competing in the all-star supporters as well as a cou- Usually 12 to 25 people sent out to those wishing and assist in the purchasing game, ple of businesses. All of attend and each head coach to receive more informa- of athletic equipment and to In addition to these direct these supporters are given is given the opportunity to tion or updates at their improve the McPherson contributions to the athletic the opportunity to make speak about his or her personal web accounts. College athletic image. programs, the Booster Club donations ranging from $25 team. The lunch is open to “It has been very excit- In the past few months the also pays the $15,000 per to $250 or more. anyone interested in attend- ing to see the Booster Booster Club has spent year it costs to buy airtime There are 100 supporters ing, parents and community Club grow. The email almost $6,000 making for the radio broadcasting who donate $25 or more to members alike. and newsletters were improvements in the gym- of football and basketball be part of the MAC Among the 10 board well received. I believe nasium. New mats featur- games. The club sells Booster. Those who con- members are the president, these things helped draw ing the updated mascot advertising to cover broad- tribute $50 or more are part Erik Vogel ‘98, alumni; interest and support to have been placed on the casting costs and was able of the Varsity Club, which vice president, Dave the athletic program. east and west ends of the to sell $30,000 in ads this consists of 74 members. Chartier, at large; LaMonte Many have expressed basketball court and new year alone. The 56 members contribut- Rothrock, athletic director,; appreciation for such signs have been made for Approved this past ing $100 or more are part David Fruth ‘61, alumni; things as the email, the fronts of the scorers’ Wednesday morning was of the Victory Club. Ten Mary Holloway , alumni; newsletters and weekly tables. the purchase of a portable members contribute $250 Tim Karstetter, at large; updates,” said Swenson. Other purchases include ice machine that all of the or more, making the Roger Trimmell men’s head “Carol Swenson has ankle braces for the volley- athletic programs will bene- Bulldog Club. The two basketball coach; John been a great asset to 4 DECEMBER 10, 2004 BULLDOG SPORTS 7 Back to back victories for men’s basketball Bulldogs defeat Bethel and KWU, high expectations for Tabor

DERRICK MEAD put in 14 points to go with racy from beyond the arc, Spectator Staff seven rebounds. Junior nailing five of his six transfer Chris Nixon came attempts from outside, The Mac Bulldogs will off the bench to chip in along with eight out of ten step onto their home court eight key points as well. total attempts, connecting to face the Tabor Blue Two nights before, the for a career-high 22 points. Jays tomorrow evening, Bulldogs traveled to Hooks sustained his consis- for their final action of the Lindsborg to face a vastly tent play, posting his third first half of the season. If improved Swede team. double-double of the sea- the Bulldogs are able to Mac took the lead right son, with 13 points and 11 defeat Tabor they could go away, when junior Art rebounds. Gustafson added into break with a comfort- Soto led off the game with 10 points, while junior Tim able three game winning a three pointer. Cox added 10 off the streak. The ‘Dogs led again 5-3, bench. After splitting two road but never led the remain- “It’s nice to get the games to open conference der of the game, as chance to show people play the previous week, Bethany displayed its what I can do, but it’ll be the Bulldogs returned newly added juco even nicer if we can keep home on Thursday, Dec. 9 weapons, and showed why on winning,” Soto com- to face Kansas Wesleyan they will be a strong mented on his performance University. The ‘Dogs KCAC force this season. after the game. Soto may were able to pull away Senior guard Cody prove to be the X-factor for with an eleven- point vic- Rierson came up big, lead- the ‘Dogs this season, with tory, defeating the Coyotes ing Mac with 17 points, teams focusing on some of 81-70 earning a 2-1 while McDonald and Trimmell’s other weapons. KCAC record and 9-2 Hooks put in 14 apiece. Coming off their first loss overall. Nixon was vital in the of the season to York The Dogballers picked efforts to keep the team in College back on Nov. 13, up their first conference the game, as his strong the ‘Dogs traveled to win last Saturday, with a defense eventually wore Bethany, Okla., to compete 76-71 victory over the out Bethany’s Ronny in the Southwestern Bethel Threshers in Mitchell,. But it was not Christian Classic on Nov. Newton. enough as the Bulldogs 19. Before conference play dropped the season opener, Mac ran away with an began, junior Lee and fell to 7-2 overall. easy 85-54 victory in front Gustafson commented on In their first game back of a disappointed SCU his individual efforts this after Thanksgiving break, crowd on Friday Night. season. “So far we’re win- the Bulldogs ran out to an Gustafson continued his ning some games so I’m early lead and eventually breakthrough season, put- not too disappointed in my grabbed a 19 point second ting in 15 points and nine scoring, but either way, half advantage against rebounds. McDonald I’ve got to start rebound- Oklahoma Wesleyan. chipped in 12 points and ing more.” Despite a comeback Soto added 10 points Gustafson proved true to attempt from the Eagles, The following evening, his word,grabbing a diffi- the ‘Dogs managed to the ‘Dogs squared off cult 11 rebounds in a cruise to a 77-66 victory against Mid-America tough Bethany loss to to push their record to 7-1. Christian. The final score open conference play. He Hooks led the way with 22 this time around was also had a lot to do with points, as Gustafson and deceptively close, with a the victory against Bethel, McDonald both added 19 final score of 76-67.. working his way a 20 in a balanced attack. Hooks led five Bulldogs point, 11 rebound double- Before Thanksgiving, the in double figures with 18, double. Bulldogs ventured across surpassing the 1,000 career Meanwhile, senior Brian town to rival Central point plateau in the process. Hooks broke out a vast Christian College, where Rierson followed Hooks array of weapons from his they faced an improved with 13 points of his own, arsenal, hitting shots of all Tiger squad, Luckily for while Cox added a season kinds on his way to a 21- the Bulldogs, it was a con- high of 12 points and PHOTO BY SHEILA BEVAN point evening. Fellow sen- vincing 97-79 victory. McDonald and Gustafson Junior center Lee Gustafson follows through a shot, helping the Bulldogs to an 81- ior, guard Roy McDonald Soto continued his accu- scored 10 apiece. 70 victory over long time rival Kansas Wesleyan University. Intramural volleyball tournament to begin after break Team Game Over Remix remains undefeated

PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON Junior Joe Biggs sets up fellow junior teammate Mark Hallowell. Both students play Quinter International’s senior Rebecca Stover battles against freshmen Kyle for Game Over Remix, the only undefeated intramural team with a 9-0 record. Johnson and Tyler Stewart of Tell Your Mom Thanx, while Derrick Mead, soph., looks on.

JEN MARQUETTE must be female. A rally point scoring system is used. dents to spend their time and to relieve a little stress, espe- Spectator Sports Editor Standings as of Wednesday, Dec. 8, games are Game cially at this time of year.”. Over Remix, 9-0; 7 in a Row, 6-1; Cash, 7-2; Tell Your Regular season play will conclude Sunday, Dec. 12. Intramural volleyball has been taking place each Sunday Mom Thanx, 5-2; GSN, 5-3; Quinter International, 4-5; Games will begin at 1:30 due to the choir’s Christmas con- evening for the past few weeks in the Sport Center. We Win, 3-4; Team Relay, 2-6; The B’s, 2-6; Who Cares, cert. A schedule will be posted via email. Tournament Organized by head football coach David Cunningham, 11 1-7; and The Bombers, 0-8. play will begin after Christmas break. teams are taking advantage of the opportunity to partici- “Anytime that students can get out of the dorms and get a “The team and I expect to win the tournament,” said jun- pate in relaxed competition. little exercise is always a good idea,” Cunningham said. ior Mark Hallowell, a member of the undefeated Game Each team must have at least eight players, two of which “The intramural sports are a productive way for the stu- Over Remix team 8 CAMPUSCAMPUS NEWSNEWS DECEMBER 10, 2004

Holiday concert strikes campus NEWS BRIEFS LARA LICHTY Spectator Staff Special events planned for finals Sounds of fall filled week Brown Auditorium on Starting Sunday the Sunday, Dec. 5, when Dr. Scott Tomlison directed the library will be open till jazz and concert bands in midnight throughout their first performances finals week. under his baton. Tomlison During finals week took over as director of students can get “late bands this fall, replacing nite snacks” from 9:30 - Dr. Larry Kitzel, who had 11p.m. in the cafeteria directed the band program and participate in some for over 30 years. fun activities The newly formed jazz Sunday will be bingo band opened the stage with night with pizza and five numbers arranged by prizes. Monday night Frank Mantooth: “Straight No Chaser,” by Thelonious sub sandwiches will be Monk, “St. Thomas,” by served and more prizes Sonny Rollins, “The will be given away. On Preacher” by Horace Silver, Tuesday there will be “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by nachos, games, and Josef Zawinul, and “In more prizes. There will Walked Bud,” by Monk. be ice cream sundaes, PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON The selections were of prizes and a movie on various styles including Sarah Moon, fr., Assaria,plays her flute at the jazz concert on Sunday, Dec. 5, inBrown Auditorium. Wednesday both swing and Latin. Every member of the jazz band, including the conduc- created” by Tschesnokoff, Solomon; Samantha SAB needs tor was featured throughout arranged by Bruce Blough, fr. Victor, Mt.; programming their numbers. Houseknecht, and Rachel Butler, sr., Eldora, Choir to perform team members Members of the jazz band “Dedicatory Overture” by Iowa; Chrystal Banz, soph., include Demetree Gaines, Clifton Williams followed. Hutchinson; Daniel Butler, The Student Activities sr., Wichita; Sarah Moon, The famous folk song, sr., Eldora, Iowa; and Luke ‘Christmas Board wants to hire two fr., Assaria; Megan Logan, sr., Andover. programming team Peterson, fr., Gypsum; Band members seemed members for the Spring Tracy Stoddart, resi- to think the per- Around the World’ 2005 semester. The dent director, formance was a people hired will receive McPherson; success. KIMBERLY MORRIS pay for their work. Tim Bender, African Noel,” SAB programming soph., “I was News Editor “Siyahamba,” and “Ave team members have to Highland impressed Maria.” Village, with the The choir will perform Men will perform participate in weekly Texas; way a free concert to the “The Holly and the meetings and the plan- Dean everything public Sunday, Dec. 12, Ivy,” and the women ning and implementing Feasenhiser, turned out. in Brown Auditorium at will perform “What of activities for the cam- sr., Fruitland, I thought it 4 p.m. Sweeter Music.” pus community. Idaho; Derrick went very The theme for the con- The select ensemble, a Anyone that is inter- Ward, soph., Palos well,” said Gaines, cert is “Christmas group of eight women ested should contact Heights, Ill.; Joel a music education Around the World.” The and eight men will per- Tracy Stoddart in Grosbach, fr., Enders, Neb.; major. select vocal ensemble form “A La Nanita Dotzour Hall or through Seth Schoming, soph., “The Red River Valley” by “The band sounded very will perform as well as Nana,” “Carribean campus mail by 5 p.m., Davenport, Neb.; Jesse Pierre Laplante came next full, even with the small the concert choir. Carol - The Virgin Mary Dec. 10. Beaird, soph., Olathe; and was followed by some numbers,” Daniel Butler During the show there Had a Baby Boy,” “Of Nathan Deel, soph., Christmas tunes combined said. “The percussion sec- will be a candle light the Father’s Love Baldwin; Nick Griggs, sr., in “A Christmas Festival” tion sounded exceptionally procession. The pro- Begotten,” “Bashana FCA hosts Colorado Springs; Travis by Leroy Anderson. The well and it was nice to see gram features some new Haba’ah - Next Year, Christmas party Walker, fr., Coffeyville; and band concluded its per- them with larger numbers. and old Christmas When Peace Will Michael Warner, sr., formance with a march That was a shameless songs, including a few Come,” and “Sleigh The Fellowship of Hutchinson. written by John Philip drummer plug.” songs with audience Ride.” Christian Students and Sousa and edited by participation. The concert will be Athletes will host a After a ten-minute inter- Frederick Fennell entitled The band was surrounded Traditional Christmas directed by Dr. Steven Christmas party Sunday, mission, the concert band “Saber and Spurs.” by an entourage of support- songs to be performed Gustafson, professor of Dec 12, at 9 p.m. in the took the stage. ers. Fans held up signs for include are “And the music and a member of Dotzour Lobby. Students in concert band band members of their Glory of the Lord,” the faculty since 1980. During the party there It began its program with not previously mentioned choice, and a dinner was “Christmas Day,” “On Accompanist is Amanda will be a white elephant “A Festival Prelude” by in jazz band include catered by Anne and Shane the Mountainside,” Snell, jr., McPherson. gift exchange. For the Alfred Reed. “Salvation is Michelle Griggs, fr., Kirchner. gift exchange bring somethng old and funny. Anyone that is interest- Faculty approve institutional need criteria ed is welcome to join in the fun. TRICIA RITCHA factor in further improve- as whether the position sup- Editor-in-chief ments expected for the 2004- ports the college’s mission, Annual t-shirt 05 study to be completed whether it is consistent with Components of Institutional need Faculty recently approved a next summer, Hovis said. the Church of the Brethren give away list of criteria to be used by The cost of instruction heritage and/or values, the Core issues of mission For this year’s free t- Faculty Review Committee study is one of several ways necessity of the position for shirt SGA wants stu- to determine institutional the quality of education at a quality program and the Is the position supportive of the college’s mission? dents opinions on how need for faculty who are up McPherson College is evalu- financial viability of the pro- the shirts should be for promotion or tenure. ated. gram. Is the position consistent with the heritage and/or val- designed. These criteria are a result of It focuses on the financial “In my opinion, the criteria ues of the Church of the Brethren? a request made by the Board aspect of instruction, analyz- adopted are consistent with Anyone who has of Trustees last year in ing whether a specific pro- the intent of the Board of Is the position supportive of other programs on cam- ideas on how they wish response to the overwhelm- gram creates revenue, breaks Trustees and they reflect an pus, including general education? to see the shirts look ing deficit in the cost of even or loses money, Eells appropriate blend of concern can either contact an instruction. said. for the mission and the Does the position support development of the ideal SGA member or come The results of a study com- In response to the findings financial viability of the col- McPherson College graduate? to the SGA meeting on pleted during the summer of of the 2002-03 study, the lege and its academic pro- Sunday at 9 p.m. in the 2003 showed a loss of nearly board asked the president to gram,” Hovis said. Does the position support community and alumni basement of the student $200,000 on the direct cost provide a statement of “insti- Ken Yohn, assistant profes- relations? union. of instruction during the tutional need” and “individ- sor of history and faculty 2002-03 school year, provost ual merit” each time a facul- chair, said that he supported Does the position support participation in on-campus and dean of faculty, Laura ty member is recommended the requirement for institu- curricular and co-curricular activities? Clothing drive Eells, said in the 2002-03 for tenure or promotion, tional need for faculty hosted by Tri- cost of instruction study Hovis said. Hovis then asked because it helps the college Cost and system efficiency Beta report. the faculty to provide input make sure they are being For the third year in a The cost of instruction to these recommendations. wise with student and donor Is the position necessary for a quality program? row Tri-Beta is hosting study for the 2003-04 school The criteria were compiled money. their annual clothing year showed much improve- by the Faculty Policy It is an issue of steward- Is the program financially viable? ment with a loss of slightly Committee and approved at ship, the college needs to - Number of majors drive. over $59,000. the Nov. 30 faculty meeting make sure it is getting the - Number of graduates Anyone can put “With the overall increase with a vote of 23-yea, 3-nay, most from it’s resources and - Alumni donations unwanted clean clothes in student enrollment from and 3 abstentions. is supporting the mission, - Co-curricular participation in the boxes in the 2002-03 to 2003-04, the FPC concluded that the Yohn said. “I expect [the cri- dorms and in Mohler overall financial viability of components of institutional teria] is something that will Does the position make efficient use of campus facil- Hall. the college’s academic pro- need for faculty positions be improved on.” ities? The clothing drive will grams improved,” President include core issues of mis- The following are suggest- continue on through Ron Hovis said. sion and cost and system ed criteria to be used in for- Any quantitative data demonstrating institutional January. In the begin- The faculty have also efficiency. mulating the institutional need such as load hours taught and credit hours gen- ning of February Tri- focused attention on curricu- The criteria to be used to need component of the facul- erated. Beta will deliver the lum, career focus, and pro- review positions held by fac- ty review process. The crite- gram marketing which the ulty up for tenure or promo- ria listed are intended for use clothes to Goodwill. college believes will be a tion now include points such as guidelines.