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Vol. 77, No.9 Searcy, Ark., Harding University December 7, 2001 Inside McLeod Chapel to split for • James Cone restgns James Cone, former chairman of Harding's board of trustees, died Nov. 24 in Little Rock. A member fall 2002 semester of the board for nearly 30 years, as dean the university named a new apart Around 650 to attend service in Administration Auditorium ment-style dormitory in honor of DeAnn Thomas him and his wife, Bonnie, last year. Staff writer Jeffrey Hunter Changes in the chapel arrange For more on Cone's life and his Staff writer ment became necessary as Har role with the university, see page After the completion of his "I will be at parts of both ding encountered record enroll three. seventh year as dean of the Col eginning in the fall2002 se chapels, because ... they are ment figures this semester. Extra lege of Business Administration mester, chapel will be split both equally important." chairs were added and the orches in May; Dr. Randy McLeod will B into two simultaneous ses tra pit was converted to faculty leave his administrative duties sions in an effort to accommodate seating to accommodate the in to devote more time to teaching. the growing number of students President David Burks creased number of students. "When I came to Harding I on the Harding campus. "We just had more people than had no intention of doing any One session will be held in the we had places to put them," Burks thing but being a good class Benson Auditorium and the other "The driving force behind this said."A solution to the overcrowd room teacher," McLeod said. in the Administration Audito decision is that it was just the best ing had to be found, and the chapel And, starting next fall, rium. Both will be at 9 a.m. option that was available to the com committee has done just that." McLeod will follow through "Although all of the details have mittee," Burks said. Both chapel sessions will follow with that in- Jeremy Beauchamp I The Bison not yet been worked out, we are very According to senior Nathan Bills, the same format, although Burks tention. pleased to have come up with a so co-chair of the Student Association noted there will be differences. McLeod Grizzlies move lution," President David Burks said. spiritual life committee and student "The Administration Audito joined the According to the proposed representative on the chapel commit rium chapel will appeal to those Harding fac to Memphis plan, 3,100 students will be as tee, the opinion of the student body who prefer a smaller atmosphere," ulty as a The NBA's Vancouver Grizzlies signed chapel seats on the floor was highly valued in the decision Burks said. "However the singing teacher in relocated in nearby Memphis, and in the balcony of the Benson. making process. and the time of reflection that we 1988. He Tenn., for this season. After a The upper balconies will not be "Those who were in the position have all come to enjoy will be great served as slow start, the Grizzlies are 4- used. About 650 volunteer stu of making the decisions had really in both." acting dean 13 and had won their last two dents will be assigned seats in the been after student opinion," Bills In the event of a special pro during the Mcleod home games before Thursday's Administration Auditorium. said. "Great importance was given to gram where it is necessary for ev fall semester contest against Minnesota. At Students will be able to sign up the suggestions and thoughts that the eryone to hear the same speaker, of 1995, and was named dean around two hours from cam for seats in the new chapel late student body gave." the chapel session in the Benson the following spring. Under pus, the Grizzlies are now the next semester The chapel committee is looking will be broadcast via closed-circuit McLeod's direction, the College closest professional team to The plan, which was created by forward to student participation in television to the other chapel. of Business Administration has Searcy. For more on Memphis' the chapel committee, was ap the plan, and does not anticipate any In keeping with tradition, seen incredible growth, accord return to the pro sports scene, proved and finalized by the fac problems finding the needed volun Burks will preside over both ing to Dr. Dean Priest, vice presi see page six. ulty at a Nov. 27 meeting. teers to fill the new chapel, Bills said. chapel sessions on a regular basis. dent for academic affairs. The committee, which had fac "We hope that students under "I will be at parts of both chap "He established a number of ulty and student representatives, stand the situation, take advantage els, because regardless of their sizes new programs including the brief recommended splitting chapel af of the opportunity and encourage and the circumstances, they are both MBA [master of business ad In ter studying different options. others to try it out," Bills said. equally important," Burks said. ministration] and new major ar eas of study in health care man • The Student Association of agement and information tech ficers will serve a "Midnight Aramark alters Meal Express nology. He also continued to Breakfast" to the student body nurture the unique sales pro Monday from 10-11:30 p.m. in Vicki Cupper gram he initiated early in his the cafeteria. The event will be Staff writer career at Harding." free to all students. Curfew will Student involvement in the be extended to midnight for the When Harding students re College of Business Administra event. turned from Thanksgiving break, tion has almost doubled since they noticed something different in McLeod's inauguration as dean, • Brackett Library has obtained the cafeteria. Now, instead of going Priest said. a new book that may be of inter through the Meal Express line, stu Besides spending more time est to many students. "Summer dents can pick up takeout trays from teaching, McLeod will also be Jobs for Students" includes in the cashier. involved in many business as formation on more than 45,000 The change is due in part to stu sociations off campus. He is vice paid positions.lt offers state-by dent demand, according to Steve president of the Association of state listings, as well as listings Ritter, food service director for Collegiate Business Schools and by job category, type and em Aramark. Programs, a national business ployer. The book is available on Previously, a separate buffet accrediting association. He is two-hour reserve at the circula slated for students who didn't have also a member of the Society for tion desk. time to eat a proper sit-down lunch Advancement of Management, • Final exam schedule: or dinner was provided near the the American Marketing Asso Classes meeting daily or MWF: cafeteria's entrance. ciation, the Criminal Justice As 7:35-8:50: Tuesday 2:40-5:10 "More and more students were sociation of Arkansas and the 9:45-10:35: Wednesday 12-2:30 saying it was not meeting their amp Searcy Airport Commission. 10:45-11:35: Monday 8-10:30 needs," Ritter said. " ... They wanted Senior Laura Stegall fills a carry-out tray for lunch in the cafeteria. In his free time, McLeod en 11:45-12:50: Thursday 2:40-5:10 bigger and better, and it's not set up Aramark officials recently revamped the university's Meal Express joys spending time with his fam 1-1:50: Wednesday 8-10:30 to do that." service by opening up the entire cafeteria for busy students on the go. ily. He and his wife Teresa have 2-2:50: Monday 2:40-5:10 Food safety and cost were other been married for 33 years and 3-3:50: Tuesday 12-2:30 factors in closing Meal Express. and you're not confined to just a small The main complaint among have four children. 4-4:50: Friday 2:40-5:10 "It was difficult from a food amount offood," senior Jake Dietz said. students is getting caught in long While McLeod is excited Classes meeting TuTh: safety standpoint to have food sit "It frees up some people in the cafete lines and not having time to get about returning to the class 7:35-8:50: Thursday 12-2:30 ting out there all day long," Ritter ria so they have more workers avail anything before class. Now stu room and having more free 9:45-10:35: Tuesday 8-10:30 said. "From a cost standpoint, in or able to work at other stations instead dents can sign a list in advance to time, he said he is content with 10:45-11:35: Friday 8-10:30 der to handle food safety you would of having one or two people always on get a box lunch that will be wait the work that he has done as 11:45-12:50: Thursday 8-10:30 have to switch out the pans and have Meal Express." ing for them when they go to the dean. 1-1:50: Monday 12-2:30 a person standing there, attending The revamped Meal Express allows cafeteria. "We have accomplished a 2-2:50: Wednesday 2:40-5:10 it all day long.... It just gotto be more busy students the opportunity to carry The future of the Meal Ex great deal in the past few 3-5: Friday 12-2:30 of a burden than it was worth." out fresher food without having to sit press space is uncertain for now, years," he said. "We have had For now, the change is tempo down in a crowded cafeteria. Ritter said. One of the options is a good run, and I'm grateful to • If you have briefs or story rary. Aramark is gauging student "I really like the new arrangement," to turn it into an ice-cream par have been able to work with so ideas that you would like to see reaction to see whether or not to freshman Katy Satterfield said. "It's a lor. During the Christmas break, many good people." in The Bison, send them to continue the change permanently. lot more convenient for me. I study a the empty space will be turned Priest said McLeod's suc [email protected] or call "I like the new system because it lot, so I don't have time to go in the caf into extra seating until at least cessor will be named as soon as 279-4471. offers you a wider variety of food, eteria and sit down." spring break. possible. -2-Th-eB-ison---Viewpoints December 7, 2001 And now, your In memory of George Harrison local forecast n Liverpool, a once thriving indus would never be the same. trial metropolis in northwestern En The Beaties, with their piercing melodies, I gland, there's a neat row of semide Guest Room their honesty, their youthfulness and their The Cookie Jar tached council houses lining a small street style, changed my childhood. They removed a few miles away from the city center. Iso me from the trappings of a mundane South lated from the damp and musty river Chad Lawson em town in rural Arkansas and gave me the Ryan Cook docks that once laid claim to the city's main Copy editor power to exchange the dirty cotton fields out source of influence, 12 Arnold Grove side rn y bedroom window, seemingly un Editor doesn't call much attention to itself. furled by the racism that still dominates the That's where he lives. that the boy became famous. But he's not sure. region, for art, music and the vast, wonder Night falls, and somewhere, sleeping He doesn't have a television. Doesn't read the I just walked outside of the student cen ful concept of world peace. silently underneath the pitch-black sky in papers. ter. It's 11:05 Wednesday night-also known It was on a trip to Liverpool a couple of Speke, a small, working-class community On the way to school, he drives by Lime as deadline night here in The Bison office. That years ago that I developed a stronger appre in the city's packing district, there's a gruff, Street Station, past the docks. The crowds tells you how good I am at procrastinating ciation for George. middle-aged man with the bedclothes have already begun to gather, but he doesn't on writing my weekly column. I'll never be the same. pulled all the way up to his chin because know why. In between adjusting their scarves The reason I mention the time is that it's On a bus tour of favorite Beatie haunts, I he can't afford to heat his entire flat. Once and coats and drinking cups of tea, they're still temperate. The sun has been below the was driven through dank Liverpudlian bor an electricians' apprentice, he finished holding candles, trying to keep them lit in the horizon for a good six hours; grace period is oughs by a couple of men that went to school school early at 14 to go to work-his fam harsh English wind. Some of them are cry now in progress, but, wearing only aT-shirt, with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. After ily couldn't afford for him to attend sec ing. He shakes his head, again, as if he's look I just comfortably hunted down our lost pizza winding our way through the city's narrow, ondary school. He had to get a job. ing at his guitar, alone in the comer. He won delivery man outside of the cafeteria. near ancient streets, we stopped at a nonde Dreams don't come easily anymore. ders who died-it was supposedly some fa In August or May, this wouldn't be news. script redbrick council house - 12 Arnold His routine is simple. He falls asleep. He mous musician. He drives off, again, silent. But in December? Where I come from, walk Grove. wakes up. Life goes on. He's content with That man could've been George Harrison. ing outside at this hour on Dec. 5 without your It was George's birthplace. It was snow his job. He doesn't expect much. It snows eorge Harrison was never really my thickest coat (accompanied, of course, by ing. Penny Lane was only a few miles away. a lot in Liverpool. It's cold. It's cloudy. favorite Beatie. He didn't lend him well-worn gloves, a stocking cap and possi Strawberry Fields were cowering forever be Now, he drives a school bus, and makes self to that title. But when he died last bly a scarf) is unpleasant, if not an invitation G neath the wintry air near John Lennon's boy very little at it. His father drove a school Friday after a long battle with cancer, I was to frostbite. hood horne on Menlove Avenue. I was bus, too, until he died a few years ago. A reduced to tears more than once. He meant a According to weather. com, it is 64 degrees moved. small guitar his mother saved to buy him lot to me. Somehow, he'd managed to be 58 outside in Searcy. Little Rock reported a high After getting out of the bus for a few when he was still in primary school sits in years old-just old enough to be somebody' s of 73 degrees today. By comparison, it is now celebratory pictures, the tour guide walked the comer of the bedroom, a testament to granddad. 35 degrees in Des over to me and asked me where I was from. his own broken youth. He looks at it ev He was the youngest member of the Moines. Tonight's "Arkansas," I said, trying my best not to ery morning before he goes to work and group, but, somehow seemed to be the old forecast low? 29. sound too Southern. He didn't seem to care Where I come from, shakes his head; if he would've had more est - an acidic, elder statesman of pre-com Believe it or not, too much about my answer. He was looking time, more energy, he could've made mercialized rock. He also appeared to be the walking outside at that's 12 degrees at the house. something of himself with that little piece calmest member of the band, although he above normal for "What do you think about George?" he [11 p.m.] on Dec. 5 of wood and six metal strings, now long was, by most accounts, the most visibly this date. asked me in a thick northwestern accent. without your thick corroded by the acid of four dusty decades. shaken by its dumbfounding international In just more "I don't have a favorite Beatie because I His heart was in it, but work and life were success. est coat is unpleas than a week, I get like them all," I said. "I've always respected too demanding. Guitars weren't as impor "The fans might've given their screams the "pleasure" of him. I love 'Something.' I love 'Here Comes ant, if not an invita tant as making a living. and their money, but The Beatles gave their returning to winter the Sun.' 'Taxrnan' is one of my favorite tion to frostbite. Morning comes and he drives by a nervous systems," he said in 1995. - a season which songs." small bus stop adjacent to Forthlin Road A quiet, gentle man that didn't call atten Arkansas rarely, if "George had it a bit rough, here, when he in neighboring Allerton. After stopping the tion to himself, I always had a silent respect ever, experiences. was a little boy," the guide said. "His dad didn't coach long enough for a few children for George, the shy and witty lead guitarist One of my most vivid memories from my make a lot of money. His mum used to sit up cheerfully clad in striped ties, academic for my all-time favorite band. I can still re time at Harding is from my sophomore year. with him while he learned Buddy Holly songs. capes and fitted caps emblazoned with the member ripping the shiny cellophane wrap Shortly after the start of the spring semester, Guitar didn't come as easily to him as did Paul crest of their school, he drives off, catch ping away from my first Beaties album, with Searcy received what I like to call a "dust ... all of the Beatles could've elected to not try." ing a glimpse of the past in the comer of George's dark, brooding eyes and thin smile ing" - six inches of snow. From the hundreds of books I'd read about his dark, brooding eyes. He remembers a wryly calling the attention away from his Judging by the reaction of people around the Beatles, I knew George's childhood was not boy he met at the stop more than 40 years slightly tousled hair. It was only an album here - particularly in their driving abilities picture-perfect. But standing on the sidewalk he before. They were in a band together, but cover - I had no idea what sounds danced -I got the impression that snow hadn't made played on as a little boy really affected me. The only for a little while. He heard somewhere beneath that picture. I was 12 years old. I an appearance this far south since the last Ice wind picked up. Staring into the dark fog that Age (or at least before there was Wal-Mart). was beginning to congregate around the comer, The entire state shutdown. Except for Har peak out: What do you think about I understood the enormity ofleaving a place like ding, that is. We dutifully reported for classes S Liverpool. It was a tough town. It was kind of and, afterward, protested our lack of a day like trying to leave rural Arkansas. Tough. off by having a sizeable snowball fight on the Meal Express closing? Our last stop was an old bus shelter near front lawn. Paul's boyhood home. On the way, we drove I remember a certain friend of mine pelt past Lime Street Station where, this week, there ing me with a malicious snowball while I was was a large outdoor memorial service for taking a picture of the scene. I was attempt George. ing to record the moment, as I knew the odds "You wouldn't believe who met each other of another significant snowfall in Searcy here for the first time," the tour guide said to weren't good. me. "Paul and George. They were on their way I know that it's human nature to com to school." plain about the weather, and I'm no excep I sat down for a minute on the bench before tion. But while those of you from the South getting back onto the coach. For a minute, I si lently claimed George as my favorite Beatie, may be longing for some cooler weather to although I told the guide that went to school get a taste of "winter," I'll take my 70 de with his little sister that I didn't have a favor grees with partly cloudy skies any day of ite Beatie. George made it out of Liverpool the year. and became one of my heroes and I thank him And one more thing. If you see a pizza "You get more variety "I rarely go through "I think that the new for that. Partially because of him and his tal delivery man who looks lost one Wednes with your food. Meal Express ... but I changes are abso ent, horne and life, for that matter, will never day night next semester, point him in the Before, you just had be the same again. direction of the student center. They have think it's a good lutely wonderful. It's Rest in peace, George. It wasn't such a trouble finding us, no matter the weather. to take whatever they change for people the best thing they long, cold, lonely winter, was it? gave you." who eat on the run." could have done." Ryan Cook is editor-in-chief of The Bison. Chad Lawson is copy editor of The Bi He can be reached at 279-4471 or at Jennie Sifford, Norman Griffin, Ben Stewart, son. 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Editor-in-chief Sports Editor Ryan Cook Rodney Keeton Business Manager Photographer Natasha Jaworski Jeremy Beauchamp Copy Editor Adviser Chad Lawson The Bison Jim Miller The Bison is a campus newspaper written, edited and largely financed by students, seeking to provide high not reflect the official policy of the Harding University administration. Signed colwnns represent the personal views quality journalistic discussion of issues of concern to the Harding community. It also serves as an educational tool for of the authors, while unsigned columns represent the view of the editorial board. The Bison is published weekly students, providing practical experience to enhance skills learned in the classroom. Tile Bison recognizes its respon (except during breaks, test weeks and sununer sessions) by Harding University, Searcy, AR 72149. Subscription sibility to be accurate, fair and objective in its reporting while upholding the Christian ideals for which Harding rates: $10 per yeai. Second class postage (USPS 577660) paid at SearC)\ AR 72143. Postmaster: Send address changes University exists. It attempts to serve as a forum for student perspectives, welcoming letters to the editor which to Harding University Box 11192, Searcy, AR 72149-0001. Contact The Bison office at 501 -279-4139 or 501-279-4471 or adhere to ethical and professional standards. Editorials appearing in The Bison are the views of the writer and may send faxes to 501-279-4127. The Bison is on-line at www.harding.edu/thebison. December 7, 2001 News The Bison 3 Board member Cone dies ames Cone, former chairman was dedicated to Cone and his Christians around him, Burks of th e Harding board of wife, Bonnie. said. trustees, died Nov. 24 in In 1956, Cone established "He's encouraged them to do JLi ttle Rock. He was 74. James H. Cone Inc., now one of the their very best and to be their Cone began his association largest general contractors in Ar best," he said. "He's a builder by with Harding in 1944, when he en kansas. Under his leadership, the profession. It was most important rolled as a freshman. A charter company completed structures at to him to build people's lives who member of the President's Devel the University of Central Arkan followed God." opment Council in 1965, he was sas, the University of Arkansas at A member of the Pleasant Val appointed to the board in Novem Little Rock and Harding, as well ley Church of Christ in Little Rock, ber 1972. He served as chairman as banks and churches around the Cone served 10 years as a deacon from 1984 to 1994, and remained state. and 30 years as an elder. a board member until his death. Over a period that extended 28 Born in Newburg, Cone was "Mr. Cone was a very influen years, Cone was appointed by raised in Izard County as the tial trustee," President David governors Dale Bumpers, David youngest of five brothers and Burks said. "People looked up to Pryor and Bill Clinton to multiple one sister. He graduated from him as a leader. I don't know of terms on the War Memorial Sta high school in 1944 at the age of anyone who has made a better dium Commission, the Arkansas 17. Cone then volunteered to contribution to the board than State Bank Board and the serve in the Armed Forces dur James H. Cone." Governor's Ethics Commission. ing wartime. He served several Under his leadership, Harding Besides his commitment to years as a member of the U.S. expanded its physical presence, its Christian education at the univer Army Medical Corps operating student body and its involvement sity level, Cone was also a strong in the Pacific. in Christian works all over the supporter of Central Arkansas After his service in the Army, world, including the establish Christian Schools in Little Rock. Cone attended the University of ment of campuses in Europe. He He served 10 years on the CAC Oklahoma and Harding. He then also served on the executive com board of directors, including one established his construction com mittee of the national advisory term as chairman. pany in 1956 with a $500 invest board of the American Studies In Cone also supported many ment. stitute. other Christian organizations. He Cone is survived by his wife, the In recognition of his many con was on the Board of Directors for former Bonnie Williams; two tributions, he was named Distin World Christian Broadcasting and daughters, Annette Herrington and guished Alumnus for the Univer was involved with the Christian Maria Henry; and a son, Jimmy sity in 1982, and Outstanding Chronicle. Cone, all of Little Rock. Jean James Cone, a member of Harding's board of trustees, speaks at Alumnus for the College of Busi All of his service with these - Harding Public Relations the dedication ceremony for Cone Hall, which was named for him and ness Administration in 1986. In Christian organizations caused his wife, Bonnie, in this October 2000 file photo. Cone died Nov. 24 in 2000, Cone Hall, an apartment him to be seen as an influential Editor's Note: Petit Jean staff writer Little Rock, just one day shy of his 75th birthday. style housing complex for men, leader and spiritual support to the Kira Leigh contributed to this report.
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Vicki Cupper Staff writer "There are about 250 international !though Harding's international students here, and there aren't a lot student population has grown of opportunities for them to share "I'll be going back to El A throughout the years, this year their cultures." marks the inauguration of the university's Salvador and going to the first International Student Society. beach." Freshman Sorin Costea, sophomores Gabbi Iacoboaie, junior Andres Hirlemann, Peter Kozdon, Sofika Londo and Erina Sinoimeri, juniors Artur Sikora, Gabbi freshman and Ana Iacoboaie and Endri Baduni "It has more to do with the responsibil founded the society to provide better rep ity that you take to be a member and to par resentation for the university's interna ticipate in activities than to be there just to tional student population. be in a club," Gabbi Iacoboaie said. "We "Someone should have started some have no intention of competing with other thing like this many years ago," Lidia clubs." Figueroa, a freshman from Honduras, Special to The Bison The ISS also has activities planned for said. ''I'm just glad that someone took the Some of the founders of the next semester including a trip to the opera. initiative to finally start an organization International Student Society line up for a They will also participate in sports such as for international students this year." picture at their first banquet. It was held Nov. tennis and basketball. The goal of the ac The new society will provide interna 9 in the Founders Room. tivities is togetherness. tional students the opportunity to share They have already been busy this semes the experience of working to better Albania. Baduni and Iris Haxhi-Aliu, a ter with a Nov. 9 banquet in the Founders Harding's relationship with its foreign sophomore from Albania, are the Room in the cafeteria. Fifty people attended students. spokespeople for the club. the event. On Nov. 30, the group went ice "There are about 250 international stu "Endri and I are the liaisons between the skating in Little Rock. "For Christmas I am going dents here and there aren't a lot of oppor club and the school officials," Haxhi-Aliu They also have a bonfire scheduled for tunities for them to share their cultures," said. "It's a tough job and there's a lot of tonight at computer science professor Dr. back to my bouse, which is Gabbi Iacoboaie, a junior from Bucharest, responsibility, but I'm glad I'm doing it." Tim Baird's house at 278 Tanner Rd. in El Salvador." Romania, said. While not a social club in the traditional The club has 46 members from Central Cecilia Perez, freshman Iacoboaie is president; her sister, Ana, is sense, the ISS does have a constitution and America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Terry the publicity director and serves as the ac it will hold meetings next semester to de Smith, director of Aramark Catering, and tivities director with Artur Sikora, a junior cide who will be in the club, but they will Nicky Boyd, director of International Stu from Poland, and Londo, a sophomore from not participate in pledging. dent Services, are sponsors. December 7, 2001 News The Bison 5
Library secures e-book access Seasonal contest Brandi Kelly "The bulk of our students will cific word, students have the oppor Staff writer use the new books for research, but tunity to learn its meaning, how to some have already downloaded use it in a sentence and even how Although the long days and novels to read," she said. "Our new to pronounce it. frustrated nights often associated collection contains a lot of the clas Dixon stressed that the only dis with working on research papers sics." advantage to the books' arrival is and class presentations will prob Dixon said the library purchased that they may only be checked out ably never disappear from the uni a standard collection of titles that are for a period of 24 hours. However, versity experience, a new addition shared with several libraries in a the books automatically check to Harding's library might ease the five-state area. After a trial period, themselves back in, which means no burden of searching for accessible Dixon said the university would more late charges on books. research sources. entertain the idea of purchasing spe The books are read directly from The Brackett Library recently cialized collections. the computer screen. acquired more than 8,000 new elec "But since we've only just re Most titles are available to tronic books to add to its collection. ceived our first collection, we didn't print, although U.S. copyright And although these selections can't want to commit to other titles just laws restrict reproducing some se be found in the actual library itself, yet," she said. lections, Dixon said. However, they can be easily checked out on Interested students can go to some e-books may be down any computer with Internet access. www.harding.edu/library and fol loaded. The new electronic titles, or "e low the link to electronic books. Dixon said she hopes the e books," as they're more commonly The link will give students sev books will be helpful to everyone called, can be checked out via the eral search options for locating spe and requests any student-gener library's Website at any hour of the cific e-books: by title, subject, au ated feedback on how the titles day, according to Library Director thor and full text. were used and if they were easy Ann Dixon. The electronic titles also come to use. Dixon said that although the equipped with The American Heri Dixon said any problems asso new additions are primarily slated tage Dictionary programmed into ciated with trying to access e to aid students in their research, them, allowing students to merely books might be addressed by call many of the electronic titles are lit click on words they don't know as ing the reference librarian at 279- erary classics, as well. they read. After clicking on a spe- 4775.
Jeremy Beauchamp Bison Sophomore Josh Harriman downs a cup of eggnog during an egg nog drinking contest held Wednesday night outside of Allen Hall. Eighteen students participated in the contest at a cost of $4 per entry. The winner was still unclear at press time.
HU not selected for grant to construct new building
Chad Lawson through a grant from the Reynolds Copy editor foundation. Burks said Harding was one of President David Burks said the the first institutions in the South to university hasn't scrapped its plans receive a gift from the charitable to build a 100,000 square-foot build organization. ing to house both Information Tech "Currently, ITS is crowded in the nology Services and the College of basement and the second and third Education despite recently failing to floor of the Administration Build secure a grant from the Donald W. ing," said Keith Cronk, vice presi Reynolds Foundation. dent for ITS, in August. "With the "Obviously we're disappointed size of the proposed building, Har that we didn't get the grant," Burks ding will be able to provide the re said. "But we are going to continue quired space for ITS and, in addi to pursue securing the grant in the tion, the College of Education and future." the computer science, computer en Although Burks said he couldn't gineering and math departments." divulge the specific amount of the Formed in 1954, the Donald W. university's grant request, he said Reynolds Foundation was the cre there are no other current financial ation of media entrepreneur and sources slated to aid in the former owner of Donrey Media building's construction. Group, Donald Reynolds. Upon Administrators lauded the Reynolds' death in 1993, Donrey building's plans at the beginning of was sold, earmarking a substantial the fall semester by saying it would bequest from his estate for the better accommodate the foundation's endowment, which university's growing computer sci provides for charitable grants ence department and education within a variety of giving programs. programs. When constructed, the The foundation's programs in facility is expected to be located next clude capital grants, community to the Donald W. Reynolds Center services centers, aging and quality for Music and Communication, of life and cardiovascular clinical ..... IIIII 1:11•1 •III'ICIIII which was completed in 1998 research, among others. 111111 • •••• I I Fnltrl., specl1lly coffees: C Notlc.e ~,,., l11tes, •c1111, 181 ll'flt drl•ks &te1. PI•• •• (reg priced ~'lttd. u.tttltt~ settlo'ls: 11ssort•••t of collie gilts. $2.99-$3.49 Let us print your announcements! Llntlt.2 (iOOfl thi'IHifiiJ 12/11/01 Custom designed with your name and degree! Choose from several styles at the
600 South Remington -;! 279-4341 !;t- Searcy, Arkansas ~6-Th-eBis-on- - Entertainment December 7, 2001 Who wouldn't like a 'Grinch?' Grizzlies' new den near Searcy Move from Vancouver to Memphis' Pyramid puts pro team two hours away
In Review Holly Henderson Staff writer
Kerri Biederman This season, the Memphis Staff writer sports scene includes a new team. After hosting the NFL' sOil repare to feast your eyes on ers their first season in Tennes the roast beast as director see but losing them to Nash P Ron Howard brings Dr. ville (where they are now the Seuss' s animated classic "How the Titans), Memphis has now Grinch Stole Christmas" to life. scored a major team of their The tale is a wonder of over-the own. The NBA's Vancouver top performances and creative set Grizzlies recently relocated designs that will put anyone in a and are now playing at the holiday mood. Pyramid while a new arena to The movie is showing Saturday house the team is under con at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the Benson struction. Auditorium. I guarantee that ev Coach Sidney Lowe, in a eryone will walk away in the holi preseason teleconference, day spirit. And if warm fuzzies commented on all the changes aren't your bag, at least you can facing the Grizzlies. marvel at the creative costumes "We've made a lot of and makeup and the elaborate set, changes, obviously moving to designed to bring the characters of the new area," Lowe said. "We "Whoville" to life. have a young ball club as well For those who are concerned as a couple of guys who have that the movie won't live up to the come over who are new to us. first- don't worry. The two-hour We are trying to get a feel for Jeremy Beauchamp I The Bison film is true to the original with one another but we have a Grizzlies point guard Jason Williams feeds Lorenzen Wright in the post for a quick two points Nov. 30 added side stories that make it just great group of guys who are in a game against the Houston Rockets. Williams led both teams in scoring with a career high 38 points and hilarious. working extremely hard. We finished with 1 1 assists. The only had a great training camp and, The two-hour way Hal so far, have played well in the to put us on his shoulders but we film is true to the lywood preseason games; the starters do have guys who will take big c 0 u l d as well as the guys coming off shots." original with t 0 u c h the bench." Many Harding students share added side this clas The Grizzlies do face a re Lowe's excitement. sic was to building year after the loss of "Well, the Grizzlies are obviously stories that make h a v e two key players, Shareef going to be better since they're out it just hilarious. Carrey in Abdur-Rahim and Mike Bibby. of Canada now," said junior Jeff the lead- Draft picks and trades also Hubbard, a Memphis native. "Plus, ing role, contributed to the new team they have the best rookie of the year although, while in his Grinch get chemistry. According to Lowe, in Shane Battier. They'll probably up, you would hardly know it was the team's focus will primarily play some good games." him. be on rebuilding. Because of Searcy's close prox Carrey stars as the onion-eat "These guys aren't that fa imity to Memphis, many students ing Grinch, who resides on Mount miliar with each other and that said they were looking forward to Crumpet. He is out to get the is going to take some time," he attending some NBA games. happy-go-lucky people of said. "They're an exciting young Whoville who have made his The Grizzlies drafted five team," junior Cameron Stuart said. heart two sizes too small. When he rookies to fill out their roster. "And now that they're in Mem decides to sabotage Christmas for Shane Battier, a forward from phis, it's a great opportunity to go all the residents of the fictional Duke University, was the Griz watch them. There should be some town he comes upon little Cindy zlies' first round draft pick and exciting games this season." Lou Who, who teaches him the the sixth pick overall. The After a dominating 102-85 win value of Christmas. Grizzlies also drafted guards against Houston on Nov. 30, Lowe As the story unravels, you find Will Solomon and Bryant said his team is moving in the right out the truth behind the heartless Notree, as well as forwards direction. Grinch. As a young child, the Pau Gasol and Antonis Fatsis. In the last two weeks, the Griz Grinch was shunned because of "What we have is a collec zlies have won three games, in Jeremy Beauchamp I The Bison his appearance and his unrequited tion of players that, when they cluding their first road win this Grizzlies teammates Shane Battier and Jason Williams discuss love for Martha May Whovier has are playing together, can play season at Philadelphia. They were strategy after a timeout Nov. 30. Battier had 1 8 points including a three pointer to send the Grizzlies into triple digits at the end of the game. turned him bitter. The love tri well," Lowe said. 4-13 entering last night's contest angle between Martha, the Grinch However, he was quick to against Minnesota. and the mayor of Whoville is a mention that his team, though The 76ers will have a chance for funny twist to the original plot. without a superstar player, is revenge in the Grizzlies' next home Memphis Grizzlies Home Games The Grinch decides to stop not lacking talent. game at 7 p.m. Saturday. Christmas from coming to "We do have guys that if Harding students will also have January February Whoville, along with the help of you put them in a situation a chance to see the Grizzlies play the his trusty dog, Max. In trying to they will make a big shot," Washington Wizards at home Tues put a halt on the Whos' festivities, Lowe said. "I really believe day, bringing Michael Jordan's 4 Atlanta 1 L.A. Lakers the Grinch learns the true mean that. Because, one, they are not comeback career to Memphis. 6 Seattle 3 Charlotte ing of Christmas, friendship and afraid to take that shot. [New Ticket prices for games range Utah love. Veteran British actor An trade] Jason Williams will take from $125 for club-level seats to $5- 8 Toronto 5 thony Hopkins narrates the film. that shot. Shane Battier, he 15 for upper tiers. Schedules and 17 Dallas 14 Denver Howard and Carrey were able wants that shot. We are going tickets are available through the 19 Orlando 21 Phoenix to capture the magic of the origi to have an opportunity to do official Grizzlies website at L.A. Clippers nal Christmas classic. The rest of that and it might be different www.grizzlies.com or by calling 1- 28 L.A. Clippers 25 the cast only adds to their efforts. guys .... We don't have a guy 800-4NBATIX. ------PiziA -BUFFEt-!--. DR. 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Sara Van Winkle longer in the conference, set the Staff writer precious record in 1979. The Bisons had a good race at The Bisons took fifth place the nationals, with three of the and the Lady Bisons took 17th at men earning All-American hon the NCAA Division II National ors. Championship meet as the "Before this race, we only had Harding cross country teams two runners earn All-American," ended their season Nov. 17. Phillips said. Along the way to those This year, there were three rankings, there have been a few who received that honor at the surprises, according to coach same meet: seniors Linus Bryan Phillips. Chepkwony and Jeff Langat and "Over the course of the season, sophomore Jacob Rotich. actually, there were three that per Other members of the men's formed really well," Phillips said. team to finish high included "David [Scharff] was a pleasant Chepkwony, who led the Bisons surprise. During the course of the with his sixth place finish, and year, he performed like we knew Rotich, placing 15th. Sophomore he could. He just had a really Hanna Ritakallio, junior Britney good year." Copeland, freshman Helen Scharff placed 89th in the na Singeoi and sophomore Sarah tional meet held last month at Shields rounded up the top fin Slippery Rock University in ishers for the women's team. Pennsylvania. Phillips said that Ritakallio was Freshman Reed Fisher had a the conference champion and good race Phillips said. was runner-up at regionals. Daniel Dubois I Petit Jean "He ended up helping us out "That was kind of expected of Six Bison cross country runners stick close together as the press towards the finish line at a recent meet. at nationals big," he said. "As a her," he said, adding she was The men placed 5th overall in the national meet Nov. 17. This was the first time a Harding team placed in the top freshman, he earned All-Confer conference champion last year, five. The women's team placed 17th overall for the second consecutive year. ence and All-Regional honors, as well. which is pretty outstanding for Phillips, who has been head and Langat. Also, Copeland Copeland will also miss as well as I have." a freshman." coach since 1995, said he was will not return to the women's Phillips. As for the national competi A standout athlete from the confident of both teams entering team. "Coach Phillips has been such tion, Scharff said he is proud of women's team, Phillips said, was the national competition. Copeland said she would a major influence on all of us this the way the team finished. sophomore Sarah Reardon. "The men were ranked sev miss being part of the team next season," Copeland said. "He just 'Tm not aware of any team "She was battling a hip injury enth going in and the women season. took care of us as individuals that has finished as high at all year," he said. "Basically, she were 18th," Phillips said. "I had "I was so glad, being the before he was worried about our Harding before," he said. "I was came in with an [injury] at the hoped a little higher for the only senior, and my last season, running competition. He was happy about that, especially as beginning of the year and still women, but our number one getting to go to nationals for worried about our lives." a senior. It's a good way to fin ran her best times." runner had a difficult race." the third time," Copeland said. Scharff shares some of the ish out my year; my career." Phillips said that Reardon ran Of his teams this season, "It was pretty disappointing same feelings about Phillips. Scharff said at the beginning in the number two slot for the Phillips said, "It's just a good how we did, but I think it was "He makes sure we have our of the season his goal was to team some of the time, but group of guys and girls." He a growing experience for our priorities straight," Scharff said. "have no regrets." He said mostly ran in the third spot. added he would be losing some team. "Athletics is always third. I can't there were only a few races he The fifth place finish for the of his best runners this year. "We've really had to come say enough good things about wished he could have had an men is the highest finish for a Three of his top five runners together to win conference and coach Phillips. He's been a great other chance to run. Gulf South team in the national from the men's team are se regional. No one expected that coach for me, a really good role "Harding cross country is competition, Phillips said. Troy niors and will not be returning out of us. We had to prove our model and a great spiritual one of the most influential State University, which is no next year: Chepkwony, Scharff selves." leader. He is the reason I've done things in my life," Scharff said. Bison basketball wins six straight at home
Jeff McKeand Morgan attributes his team's suc Staff writer cess to a well-balanced team effort on the floor. The Bisons have jumped off to "Going into practice earlier in their best start since the 1995-96 the year, we felt like we could get season with a 6-1 record, collect off to a good start because we were ing all six wins at home. going to be at home," he said. Those six wins have run their "The players have expected this. win streak at the Rhodes Field Not that they've been cocky, but House up to eight, setting an all they've had the mindset to just get time record in the Rhodes. Their us into a position so that we can only loss came on the road to win games. NCAA Division I opponent Loui "If there's one phrase that sums siana Tech Nov. 20. this team up, it's that they really The men defeated Southeast don't care who gets the credit as ern Oklahoma 74-58 Tuesday long as the job gets done. There's night. The Bisons held the lead for not an ounce of selfishness on the most of the game and were only team. It makes practice fun, and it trailing SOSU by six points shortly makes it fun to play. They cheer before halftime. Although their for each other, and I think that's percentage was considerably made the difference." lower, the Bisons hit 21 free throws The Bisons have been led in to SOSU's eight. Junior Jason scoring by junior guard Aaron Junior Carl Vault jumps high above two Central Oklahoma players to tip in the ball. The Bisons went on to Malek rounded up a double Farley, with 124 points, and jun win, 93-87. Vault made six field goals and six rebounds for the night. double with 22 points and 13 re ior forward Jason Malek, with 116 bounds. Sophomore Darren points. Defensively, senior for great job at forward," he said. 'Tm seems to come up with a couple of opponents in first half of play, but McCrillis and junior Carl Vault ward Datron Wilson leads the team not sure that's his natural position, steals, and he's a great rebounding showing strength by outscoring both achieved double figures with with five blocks, and Vault has a but he's picked up a big load, re guard. So those guys have stepped opponents by an average of 12 12 and 11 points, respectively. team-high 19 steals. bounding and scoring points. up and stood out well, and then points in second-half play. Head coach Jeff Morgan said Morgan said he's especially "Carl does some things real well Aaron, Darren and Wilson have The Bisons and Lady Bisons his team was confident in their proud of the way Malek and Vault that we don't have anybody else on picked up where they left off last played Thursday night against Cen ability to have a good start despite have stepped up to play this season. our team do. He's good in the open year." tral Baptist, but results were not facing some tough opponents. "Jason has come in and done a floor at finishing plays, always The Bisons are eking by their available at press time. 8 The Bison Sports December 7, 2001
Fall 2001 Club In the End All-Sports Leaders A brief message about the last days of sports Dear fellow students: that would be made between Out in rival teams and fans who ... no A thought occurred to me wait ... that's a good thing, too. Men's Large Club the other day concerning the Left Field So maybe that's not the best A-TNT longevity of sports in this busi example. Maybe the world would ness of news writing. At the Rodney be a safer and less crazy place B-TNT time, the mere idea seemed Keeton without sports. Maybe it will be a scary. In fact, it made me sad. good thing when sports finally So, in the depressed stupor of leaves for good. But can you imag Men's Small Club a sugar high, I will attempt to and claim the entertainment ine no more sports in the newspa A- King's Men & Kappa Sigma Kappa discuss and answer this long market. Slowly but surely, the per? Frankly, it all seems depress B - King's Men ing question: What would the gaping hole in entertainment left ing. I'd hate to see sports go, but world be like without sports? by the absence of sports will be alas, all good things must come to To most, the thought seems filled with obscene reruns of pass. And this too, shall pass. extremely unlikely to happen. chess tournaments and old men Now maybe this is just futur Women's Large Club I mean, come on, do you really playing gin rummy. istic banter, or maybe it's true A- Shantih believe that sports will just one Certainly you realize the and sports is just a tool of the me day up and vanish? Yes! That is value of sports. The public only dia that is being drained of all B- Zeta Rho precisely what I mean! One vaguely recognizes the role real excitement and fire. What C- Ju Go Ju day, sports will be gone, and sports plays in balancing out ever the case, just like anything D - Chi Omega Pi then what will you do? Go and harmonizing the present else, sports will be here today about your lives as usual? world of media. and gone tomorrow. But there is Probably. But maybe it's only a With sports gone, imagine a light at the end of the tunnel, Women's Small Club chain reaction. how calm and serene the and even if sports leaves, rest as A-GATA Think about this for a mo streets of major cities would be. sured ... SPORTS WILL BE ment, and indulge my "apoca No more violent riots and ex BACK!! B - Kappa Gamma Epsilon lyptic wit" (my newly coined citing fights after big games. C - Omega Lambda Chi phrase ... spread it like wildfire). Oh wait, that would be a good P.S. Replace the word "sports" D - Omega Lambda Chi & Tri-Kappa With sports out of the way, all thing. with "Rodney" and reread. This is the hidden inherent evils of the OK then. But without sports, my farewell message as The Bison world are just waiting to arise just think about the friendships sports editor. r------~ Read I I I I Bisons in Brief The Bison-----1 I I t------On-line Volleyball (24-13, 9-3 GSC) www. harding. edu!thebison I I The Lady Bisons lost in the first round of the Gulf South Confer I I ence tournament against Montevallo, 3-1. LeslieHollingsworth I I ended the season with a school-record 490 kills. This was Harding's I I second consecutive season to advance to the tournament. I I Men's Basketball (6-1, 0-0 GSC) I SPORTS CHAllENGE I Won Tuesday vs. Southeastern Oklahoma, 74-58. Jason Malek scored 22 points. Aaron Farley hit a team-high four I Here's a chance for you to match wits against The Bison I three-pointers and scored 18 points. I Sports Editor for the chance to win fame, fortune and popu- 1 Next game: Dec. 15 at East Central. Raise 1 larity! Well ... maybe not all those things. But you can 1 Next home game: Jan. 3 vs. Arkansas Baptist at 8 p.m. 1 win two free buffets with drinks from Pizza Pro in 1 Women's Basketball (4-3, 0-0 GSC) our finger's 1 Searcy. Simply predict the winners of each game and the 1 I exact result of the tie-breaker. Then place this form in the I Won Monday vs. Bacone, 97-76. Sports Challenge box on the ledge next to the U.S. Post The Lady Bisons had 45 total rebounds to Bacone's 33. self... esteem Mindy Napier leads the team in field goals with 46, while Julie : Office window by Friday at 10 p.m. GOOD LUCK!!! : Wright leads the ladies with 13 three-point shots. WARNING: The rest of Next game: Sunday at Missouri-Rolla at 3 p.m. you is going to want to Next home game: Jan. 5 vs. Arkansas-Monticello at 6 p.m. I Name I feel this good, too! I ------I Men's and Women's Cross Country ,\\1/1/ I Box#------I The Bisons placed fifth in the NCAA Division II National Cham I Phone# I pionship Nov. 17. Their finish marked the first fifth place finish ------for Harding at a national meet. Linus Chepkwony placed sixth, ~(;id Jacob Rotich placed 15th and the Lady Bisons placed 17th overall for the second consecutive year. Janet Kogo finished 56th, Hanna 1545 E. Race NCAA Football Ritakallio placed 70th and Sarah Reardon placed 80th. www. tarasgold.com D Tennessee @ LSD D D BYU@ Hawaii D D TCU @ Southern Miss. D D Maine @ Northern Iowa D We give students NFL Football (Sunday, Nov. n) special attention! D New Orleans @Atlanta D ..------, D Tennessee @ Minnesota D D San Diego @ Philadelphia D Medical D Kansas City @ Oakland D Center Tie-Breaker: Pharmacy Boyce Arnett, P.D. Casey Lutrell, P.D. NCAA Basketball Class of '66 Class of '97 Guess the winner and exact score Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year of Sunday's game to all students! Lady Bisons@ Missouri-Rolla Located in the Searcy Medical Center Last week's winner: Grant Taylor Phone • 268-3311 * Editor's picks are in bold. 0 - .. .. . • II ., ~------~