VOLUME 89, ISSUE 5 NOVEMBER 19, 2004 ‘Antigone’ The McPherson College to run for two more PECTATORPECTATOR nights SS SERVING TO INFORM A COMMUNITY – SINCE 1916

Nine seniors receive Who’s Who award NEWS BRIEFS

KIMBERLY MORRIS Results for SGA honor,” Davidson said. elections News Editor Working with the Mac the- atre and traveling over seas There are now three Nine seniors have been were the most influential new SGA representa- selected by faculty to experiences she said she tives. Students voted receive the Who’s Who had while at McPherson. on Tuesday Nov. 16 for award this year. The hon- “I was fairly excited” the new Junior rep, Morrison rep., and orees include Tiffany Barry, about being selected to Bittinger rep. Nick McPherson; Lois Davidson, Who’s Who, Feasenhiser Barrows, Zionsville, Welda; Dean Feasenhiser, said. “I saw this as recogni- Ind., won the election Fruitland, Idaho; Nick tion of all the hard work I for Junior representa- Griggs, Colorado Springs; have put in over the past tive. Morrison’s winner Jenny Harper, Grimes, few years.” Feasenhiser is is Trenton Bell, fr., Iowa; Danielle Lucore, an agriculture-science and Oklahoma City. Springfield, Mo.; Nathan pre-veterinarian major. He Bittinger’s new rep. is Porter, Quinter; Rebecca is a member of the band, Sheila Bevan, soph., Stover, Quinter; and Jadelle Tri-Beta and Peacefully Macksville. Thomas, Wiley, Colo. Simply Together. “I’d like Jazz concert to Students nominated for to think that I’ve helped to be presented on Who’s Who must have a contribute to the atmos- 3.0 G.P.A. Those students phere of the college Sunday who qualify are invited to through some of the activi- There will be jazz submit a list of their co-cur- ties I’ve been involved in.” PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON concert this Sunday at ricular activities. “I was pretty honored!” Tiffany Barry, McPherson; Jadelle Thomas, Wiley, Colo.; Nathan Porter, Quinter; 3:00 pm in Brown Faculty then votes for said Griggs about his Nick Griggs, Colorado Springs; Dean Feaseniser, Fruitland, Idaho; Lois Davidson, Auditorium The those seniors they think recognition. “I know that it Welda; Rebecca Stover, Quinter; Danielle Lucore, Springfield, Mo.; and Jenny McPherson Arts Council should receive the award. is quite a selective process Harper, Grimes, Iowa, were the nine seniors honored with the Who’s Who award. is hosting Bryce Luty The students listed by at and it is just really nice to and his Big Band and the McPherson High least half the faculty be recognized with so few experience has been the past achievements and and a youth advisor to the School Jazz Band. The receive the award. standout leaders on the personal attention that I’ve recognition for those church of the Bretheren. MHS Jazz Band will “I hope that by being able McPherson College cam- received from faculty and achievements,” said Porter. “I was very honored when begin the concert about to put this award on a pus. I am really grateful!” staff. Coming to college I “Receiving this award sur- I found out I had won the 2:55. This will be an resume, it will help my “Finally! All my hard never really expected to be prised me and it also made award. I really didn’t incredible afternoon of chances of getting the great work has paid off,” said invited to a professor’s me feel honored.” expect to be chosen,” said jazz music. teaching job that I want,” Harper, a biology major. home or have staff greet me “It is nice to know that Thomas, a history and said Barry, an English edu- She is the Tri-Beta presi- by name, so it has been someone somewhere appre- Spanish major. “The educa- Bulldog mascots cation major and member dent. Harper is involved in awesome to experience the ciates the hard work that I tion that McPherson needed of the KNEA. “The most choir, theatre and is a fresh- unexpected. I think that is have put into my college College has given me has The communications influential part of my MC man mentor. what makes McPherson career,” said Stover, an art prepared me for the future office is seeking individ- experience has been the “I was excited when I College special and sets it education major. During and has definitely influ- uals to become the bull- professors. I love the fact found out I was selected for apart from other schools.” her years at McPherson she enced me on the kind of dog mascot. Qualified that I feel like their doors Who’s Who,” said Lucore. “It is a great honor to be has been a member of the teacher I want to be.” applicants must demon- are always open to me, and “It feels good to be recog- selected for Who’s Who choir, SGA, Spectator, track The students will be rec- strate an enthusiastic, that I can seek advice or nized for the work that I’ve and I think that other peo- and basketball teams, the- ognized at the spring positive attitude and help at any time.” accomplished. The most ple, future employers, like ater, Creative Art Society, Honors Convocation next athletic stamina. The “I just see it as being an influential part of my MC to see that you have had chapel, campus ministries, May. bulldog will make spe- cial appearances at ath- STUDENTS LEARN CULTURAL DANCES letic, campus and com- Hovis presents munity events. Those students that become the bulldog mascot will be responsible for trustee’s report attending monthly staff meetings and cleaning KIMBERLY MORRIS the mascot costume. ignated endowment Those interested should News Editor reserves. go to the communica- In the executive session tions office. The Board of Trustees is the Academic and Student pleased with enrollment Life Committee approved Fall band concert growth, progress on reten- the emeriti faculty recom- scheduled for tion of freshmen and upper- mendations for Larry Kitzel Dec. 5 classmen, reduction in and Robert Neufeld. The spending of Board-desig- advancement committee The McPherson nated endowment reserves, approved the candidates for College department of appearance of the physical the Citation of Merit and music will present its campus, growth in a num- Young Alumni recognition. fall band concert on ber of academic and co- During the open session Sunday, December 5, at curricular programs, the board approved the 3 p.m. in Brown progress on implementing 2003-04 audit, selected the Auditorium. The event PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON career oriented liberal arts, audit firm for 2004-05, is free and open to the Professor of computer sciences and math, Mary Flagg, leads cultural dance to growth in donor support approved the updated budg- public. Saraphin Kasparie, sr. McPherson and Yu Murooka, TR, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, and improvement in mar- et for 2004-05 and the three The McPherson Japan, in Mingenback Theatre. keting the college, year plan, and approved the College Concert Band, President Ron Hovis marketing for sale of some which is composed of reported to the campus property owned by the McPherson College stu- community Monday, Nov. endowment. dents, local community Prizes increase participation 8. The committee on trustees members, and area “In general, the board is examined a list of 49 high school students pleased with progress on prospects, pursued an initial will perform songs from KANA BESSHO SGA. This money is used ing prizes to encourage the strategic plan, but they list of 14, and scheduled composers Clifton Spectator Staff for every student activity greater student participation have a sense of urgency on another meeting in Williams, Alfred Reed, Student activities seem to except bowling and movies. in activities, Stoddart said. campus regarding the need December to check and John Philip Sousa. have increased since last The money for bowling and Last year, SGA brought to grow enrollment with progress concerning the There will also be a year. There is more student movies comes from the wax hands, musicians and programming that is both candidates for future board Christmas medley. participation. More prizes SGA account. roller skating to campus; effective and efficient,” membership. The McPherson are being given away. The big prize money for however, attendance was Hovis said at the all-cam- The Academic Affairs and College Jazz Ensemble Where does the prize the Halloween Costume still low. pus briefing. Student Life Committee will also perform. money come from? Contest and Bingo activi- The goal of these prizes The Board of Trustees had discussed institutional need Composers Sonny First, all students are ties was funded by SAB, and activities is to get stu- met in its fall meeting Nov. and tenure with the Faculty Rollins, Thelonius required to pay a student whereas money for the resi- dents involved, to get more 4-6. Hovis called the brief- Executive Committee, the Monk, and Horace sil- activity fee of $120. One dence life competitions at of a variety of people, and ing to summarize the cost of instruction study, ver will be highlighted hundred and ten dollars is Homecoming came from to get to know each other, board’s activities. program reviews, admis- as well as other styles designated for activity the residence life account. said Lois Davidson, SAB Although the board is sions and retention data, of music including funk, planning. Of that $110, $25 The money given to clubs president. pleased about many aspects residential housing policy swing and Latin. is reserved for the dean of and organizations that set “The majority of the of the college, trustees are and associated financial aid Free movie students and the rest, $85 up booths at the money [students] are put- not without concerns, policy, and discussion of a goes to the Student Homecoming Fair came ting into the activities and Hovis said. They are con- public launch of the cam- tickets at game Government Association from SGA. we are getting a chance to cerned that new student paign. Students wanting to (SGA) who then allocates it The prizes for the get the money back by par- enrollment was marginal The Finance Committee get free movie tickets to other clubs such as the Halloween costume contest ticipating in activities so I relative to the goals, that discussed the emerging should go to the Student Activities Board. included an iPod, digital think that’s good,” said several academic and co- planned maintenance women’s basketball Tracy Stoddart, Dotzour camera, and a portable Brolyn Spangler, fr., curricular programs have schedule and budget for the game on Monday, Nov. RD and advisor of the SGA DVD player. The two win- Elkhorn, Wis. small or declining enroll- next five years. 22. Those wanting them and SAB, said that the stu- ners-the Mudhuckers and Students wanting to ment, and that the current Executive Committee pre- should look for the dent activity board receives SAB-for the Homecoming change how the money is year budget and three-year sented process and timeline Students Activity Board. 20 percent of the student booths received $300. currently used, should talk plan call for use of over for annual presidential activity fee designated for SGA and SAB are offer- to SGA, Rothrock said. $2.5 million of board-des- evaluation. 2 EDITORIALS/OPINIONS NOVEMBER 19, 2004

STAFF EDITORIALS What do you hope to achieve in Auto restoration program your fall sport next season?

matures and comes of age “I hope that the “I hope that our Bulldog soccer volleyball team has Dog Auto restoration students have stepped team goes above more team unity up to the plate and proved themselves to be .500 and wins con- next year as well more that just “grease monkeys.” ference of course.” as win conference.” Bites Through the recent clean up mission the Matt Herber, So., Renee Hall, So., CARS Club took on, the “auto rats” demon- Wood River, NE Geraldine, AL strated a knack for responsibility and pride in our campus. Even though not all the tire “I hope that burns in front of Templeton Hall were the McPherson football handiwork of the restoration students - can come home some marks had been there for years - the with a champi- onship in 2005.” CARS Club took responsibility and forfeited “I hope to be in the a Saturday morning to clean them up. best shape of my Troy McBroom, Jr., Manteca, CA It takes guts and maturity to clean up life. I plan to have a record high in someone else’s mess just because it reflected goals and for the negatively on the whole program. Lady Bulldogs to “I want our runners A mere five years ago, auto restoration place in the top to improve, individ- third of the confer- ually and as a students were practically segregated from team.” the rest of the campus. With the new bache- ence.” Victoria Salas, Fr., Jeff Ford, Fr., lor’s degree curriculum requirements, “auto City, KS rats” are beginning to infiltrate all aspects of Wichata, KS campus life. The new requirements encour- age more well-rounded students, and grad- uates of the four-year program enter the work force as more that just “shop techni- President Bush cians” as Jonathan Klinger, director of auto restoration promotions and resources devel- opment, pointed out recently. The advancements made in the auto A uniter, not a divider? restoration program lately are commend- able. Mechanics are not usually considered Our world is overflow- abled to repair damaged “polished,” but at McPherson College, auto- ing with anti-American cells in their body and help sentiment fueled by Bush’s GROUND LEVEL them function normally. motive restoration is an art. alienation of our allies and Plus, if Bush is so pro- his poorly-planned and PEDESTAL life, why is he so pro- Fall sports make Mac proud near-unilateral invasion of death? When he was gover- Iraq. Our nation is divided nor of Texas, he executed Each fall sport showed progress through- by our differences on what Michael Warner more people than any other out the ‘04 season and made the people of is or isn’t being done in elected official in America regards to our national today. Is this what he Mac very proud. security, what is constitu- States. wanted Bush to lead means when he calls him- The Volleyball team finished fourth in the tional or unconstitutional, Was he unconcerned America for a second term? self a “compassionate con- KCAC conference, an accomplishment and what is right or wrong, because we were in full John Kerry had 77 percent. servative?” never before achieved, and had an overall Given this situation, I was pursuit of him? If so, why Others had 14 percent. Perhaps one of the great- record of 18-16. Three team members were thankful that the American have high-ranking officials Is it any wonder that 90 est injustices today is the people were going to have from the CIA been resign- percent of the cost of the push for a Constitu-tional recognized in the conference. a say in what we believe ing so they could speak out war in Iraq-in terms of both amendment to ban same- Entering the season ranked 16th in the would be good for the against making bin Laden’s casualties and funding-are sex marriage. NAIA, the Bulldogs had lofty gridiron nation and for the world. capture a lower priority American costs? Many I’m not about to say that goals. Unfortunately, the year ended in Our nation has suffered than Saddam Hussein? countries are helping to same-sex marriage is right injuries, unfulfilled expectations and a fifth- from hardships including After $200 billion and some extent, but not much or wrong. However, I know the 9/11 attacks, lost jobs, a 1,100 lives lost in the battle because these countries are good, kind-hearted gay place finish in the KCAC, with a record of struggling war on terrorism, against terrorism, guess not firm believers in the people. I know about their 4-6. Sixteen members were still recognized the forfeiting of civil rights who made a threatening war. struggles trying to mesh for thier efforts. thanks to the Patriot Act, video message for us a cou- Some of these countries with today’s society. Such 2004 was a season of ups and downs for and the abuse of the ple weeks ago? Osama bin are starting to pull out, an amendment discrimi- the men’s soccer program. They finished Constitution to cover Laden. After the attacks including Poland, whom nates against their rights to crimes against Iraqi prison- that murdered thousands of the president mentioned share the same benefits with a 4-4-1 record in conference, good for ers. In true American fash- U.S. civilians, this man is during the first debate with their partners as mar- sixth-place. The team had five players rec- ion, we turned to the poor, still on the loose because while arguing that there is a ried people do. That isn’t ognized as all-conference. the physically disabled, we wasted our time on a “grand” coalition working fair. They did nothing to The Lady Bulldog soccer team fell just gays and lesbians, the country that posed no threat together to restore order in deserve that. Constitution and the rest of to us. short of making the playoffs, finishing sev- Iraq. If people are so afraid the world, and-we gave In the meantime, we’re I’m more scared by our that if we allow same-sex enth, one place better than last year, with a them the finger. trapped in a mistake in administration’s inability to marriage it will damage the record of 6-11-1.The women’s soccer team President Bush said dur- Iraq. President Bush’s infat- take threats seriously than sanctity of marriage, why had three members achieve great things, ing the 2000 campaign that uation with Saddam of a terrorist attack. After don’t we try to eliminate and were recognized in the conference. he was a uniter, not a Hussein and weapons of all, what did our adminis- Elvis impersonators in divider. Over the last few mass destruction has led us tration do after discovering Vegas from marrying peo- Last but not least, the cross country team years, I have examined our into a fruitless war and has that bin Laden was deter- ple who just met that night? also set new highs. Each member of the president’s ability (or exposed the flawed intelli- mined to attack the U.S. From what I’ve learned team set and broke personal records. One inability) to work with our gence and the flawed rea- and members of al-Qaeda about gay people, it’s not harrier competed well at the KCAC meet allies to push for a more soning for declaring war. were learning to fly planes something they choose to and earned a spot on all-conference. peaceful world. I spent the beginning of but not land them? become. Why should peo- On 9/11, we had the the Iraq war hoping that Nothing. ple choose to be oppressed The Spectator says “Great Job!” to all of world’s sympathy. All President Bush knew what How about the war on by shallow-mindedness and the fall athletes. We look forward to cover- humankind was united for he was talking about. He our civil liberties? Since judgmentalism. It proves ing your games and meets next year! that brief moment in time. didn’t. He still doesn’t. 9/11, then-Attorney there is a commitment Instead of working with Since he declared that General John Ashcroft there. What’s wrong with other nations to systemati- major combat operations sought over-bearing powers having commitment in mar- cally rid the world of ter- were over under a huge that compromised our civil riage? rorists and bring them to banner saying, “Mission liberties and our right to The election results hurt The McPherson College justice without killing inno- Accomplished,” more than due process, all in the so much because America’s cent bystanders, we moved 1,100 American soldiers efforts to capture terrorists choice validated everything the civilians of have perished. in the U.S. that I’ve written in this col- SPECTATORPECTATOR Afghanistan, dropping Where are the weapons According to a CNN umn. SOLUME O OVEMBER V 89, N . 5 N 19, 2004 boxes of scrap food as we of mass destruction? Who poll, 36 percent of Bush What hurts even worse is, bombed their country in the cares now? We changed the voters voted for him on the that of the Bush supporters The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Student Govern- hopes of eliminating the reasoning for war from basis of moral values. I have talked with, only ment Association of McPherson College, P.O Box 1402, McPherson, Kansas 67460. A Board of Publications is provided for by the SGA constitu- terrorists from Afghanistan. finding WMD to liberating President Bush, who has three that had reasons to tion and this group directly oversees publication of The Spectator. The result? Damaged the people of Iraq. voiced a strong pro-life vote for him. The Spectator is published six times a semester, allowing for the interrup- property, dead civilians, This is excellent. Now stance, has actually helped So would John Kerry, a tion of school holidays. Student activity fees subsidize publishing costs, and all McPherson College students are entitled to a copy of each issue without and an opposition to the we just need to win pre- increase abortion rates over neo-liberal, have been the subscription fee. United States that strength- emptive wars on Pakistan, the last two years because correct antidote to George Subscription information for non-students is available from The Spectator ened and expanded beyond Saudi Arabia, Yemen, his tax cuts to the wealthy W. Bush, a neo-conserva- Business Manager at the address above. the Muslim world. Kuwait, Uzbekistan... you have made it more difficult tive? Business Staff President Bush: a uniter, get the idea... to liberate for financially-troubled No. I don’t think either Publisher ...... SGA Board of Publications not a divider? Not if you people from oppressive families to afford children. man could have reunited Jonathan Rothrock, Chair step between him and governments. Add preemp- According to a recent this country. Business and Ad Sales Manager ...... Laurie Neiman Faculty Adviser ...... Bruce Clary bombing a country that har- tive wars against nations study, about two-thirds of What I want is to see our Editorial Staff bors terrorists. with WMD, such as North abortions happen because parties nominate more Editor in Chief ...... Tricia Ritcha How’s this for irony? Korea and Iran. Looks like of this problem. moderate politicians who News Editor ...... Kimberly Morris Six months after saying he a big task, doesn’t it? Though abortions are can appeal to broader Opinions Editor ...... Courtney Roepke wanted Osama bin Laden Taking all this into con- still taking place, stem cell majority. Features Editor ...... Sarah Vermillion Sports Editor ...... Jennifer Marquette dead or alive, President sideration, is it any wonder research has been on the However, I would Photography Editor ...... Michael Jardon Bush told the press that he that a CNN poll indicated forefront of issues Bush is choose John Kerry over wasn’t concerned with the that only nine percent of attacking. Such research George W. Bush to lead biggest threat to the United people around the world can aid the physically dis- this nation anytime. NOVEMBER 19, 2004 OPINIONSOPINIONS 3 Policy change: clear as mud

The new policy change many things at once, all on that does not support the described in the previous Indiana my own. Brethren views that are tra- Spectator issue has me Insights And what are on-cam- ditionally upheld by the miffed. pus students learning about college. While I understand it life in “the real world”? There is no good way to doesn’t affect me directly, it Their burnt-out lights are address some of the prob- does affect my fellow stu- Luke Eberly replaced by Tim and lems that occur in the dents. and self-centered. Ask the Randy. dorms, and you may as The setup previous to Red Team. They clean up Larry, Cindy, and the well let it happen. This is this said to live off campus after you every day. whole crew cut the grass, college. But do not force you must be at least 23, Not me, I live off-cam- and the White Team and students who have viable married or living with your pus. I clean my own toilet Red Team bust their buns options to live surrounded folks. Now, freshmen must and vacuum my own floors. to keep the buildings look- by it just because they’re live on campus or be I do not have to worry ing presentable. dependents. unfairly docked $3,500. about people puking on my A retired truck driver This “learning” that you While few people are carpet, because I control washes their plates off at speak of needs to be clearly affected, it’s the reasons the people who come in my lunch. defined, or I’m not buying given that disturb me. dwelling. On-campus dwellers are a word of it. I am sure the adminis- I don’t have to worry spoon-fed a passive exis- By all appearances, the tration put a lot of thought about when or where to tence. To show their grati- money the college skims into this policy change, and study. tude they are loud, obnox- off the price of the meal this little rant will not I live in a neighborhood ious and irresponsible. Of plan isn’t enough. It wants change anything; however, where the loudest thing is course, not all are like that. to gobble up a little more. I feel 100 percent positive the neighbor’s overweight But not only are there those It’s Thanksgiving, and I that I speak for more than a retriever barking at squir- not learning anything; they should be thinking about few people here. rels once every few days, are making it awfully hard what I’m grateful for. The release from Carol or maybe the guy down the for the quiet, studious types That’s pretty easy. Williams, director of finan- street push-mowing his to learn! I’m grateful I came to cial aid, explaining the pol- yard. The policy’s reasoning this college during the few icy change stated, “The col- The place is quiet 24 is Swiss cheese. It is so full years that the Enlighten- lege believes that in addi- hours a day, offering no of holes. Take any of the ment reigned, when I could tion to the classroom set- distractions to keep me off-campus students who live in my quiet neighbor- ting, substantial learning from my studying. have to get by on their own hood and learn how to live occurs within the residen- While attending school, and learn how to manage on my own. tial life of the campus.” I am also learning what it time and to grocery shop on I am grateful that I could “Substantial learning takes to run a household. I a budget, compare them to learn a lot more life-appli- occurs within the residen- am learning that dishes do those living in the dorms, cable stuff than I ever could tial life of the campus.” not wash themselves, my and tell me those on-cam- in Morrison. Yeah, but a student can bills won’t pay themselves, pus students are learning And I’m definitely learn all that in one semes- and with school and work, I more on campus. thankful that I no longer ter. am learning how to manage Please, define the learn- live in Metzler, where my You can learn that people my time carefully. I am ing that occurs on campus. windows rattled at any hour are inconsiderate, sloppy learning how to juggle There is a lot of learning of the day. The Leading Lie A nation led by Bush

“I am so thankful that Change the definition of America didn’t give in to LETTER TO “manufacturing” so it the lies of Kerry,” Courtney includes the assembly of Roepke, opinions editor, EDITOR hamburgers at fast food said in the No. 5 issue of franchises. Wow! The Bush the Spectator. administration created YOU HAVE GOT TO Peter Phillips 110,000 new manufactur- BE KIDDING! What about ing jobs last month, says the lies of George Bush, Dick Cheney. What he Dick Cheney, Carl Rove, doesn’t tell you is those and company? They bla- new manufacturing jobs tantly lied to the American pay minimium wage or just people, to the United States above, at McDonald’s and military troops, and to the Burger King. United Nations about the He also doesn’t tell you so-called weapons of mass that 200,000 manufacturing destruction, in order to get jobs were lost in this coun- this country to go to war try, while those 110,000 against a country that was were being “created.” at peace with us. Try dis- Meanwhile, the missing that lie to the Bush/Cheney adminstra- mothers, fathers, brothers, tion’s tax policies encour- sisters, and spouses of the age more “out-sourcing” of more than 1,100 American real American manufactur- service men and women ing jobs to China, Mexico, who have been killed in and other third world coun- Mr. Bush’s needless war. tries where the pay is 90 Where are the family cents an hour and environ- values and religous morals mental protections are non- in that? What a masquerade existent. the Bush re-election Then, Mr. Bush and Mr. machine has perpetrated on Cheney travel to hard-hit us! In the pre-election states like Ohio and debates, Mr. Bush actually Michigan, where the well- said that Iraq attacked us paid manufacturing jobs first! Another lie. Bush, have left because of Cheney, and company Republican tax policies, would have you believe and Mr. Bush tells the vot- that Iraq is Afghanistan. ers of those states that his Another lie! Mr. Bin re-election is good for them Lauden, who instigated the and their economic inter- World Trade Center and ests. More lies and distor- Pentagon terrorist attacks, tion. is from Afganistan, and is One week before the most likely still hiding out November election, Mr. there. Cheney told the American Vice President Cheney, people, in so many words, former chairman of that a vote for John Kerry Halliburton, Inc., had noth- vice presidential candidate another lie. That simple lit- would be a vote for more ing to do with the “no bid” four years ago, he picked a tle move should have terrorist attacks. Typical contract that Halliburton Dallas, Texas, resident by tipped everyone off to this lies and distortion. If any- got to feed our troops at the name of Dick Cheney. administration’s flagrant thing, Bush’s war has alien- grossly inflated prices and (Halliburton is headquar- disregard for the spirit if ated the rest of the world, to supply over-priced gaso- tered in Dallas). No prob- not the letter of existing and made the United States line in the ongoing Iraq lem. Just lie to the laws. a hated enemy that is now war. I guess Ms. Roepke American people, and tell Creation of new manu- more likely than ever believes that one, too. everyone that Mr. Cheney facturing jobs? Mr. Bush before to be the target of The U.S. Constitution is from Wyoming, and get has the worst record of job another terrorist attack. says that a candidate for him to change his voter loss since the administra- I’m sorry, but I do not president and vice president registration to Wyoming tion of President Herbert see any great morals or Most of us won’t be grateful for cannot be from the same one week before the Hoover during the Great “family values” in the re- anything until we have nothing. state. When then-Texas Republican convention, so Depression of 1929-32. No election victory of the Bush Governor Bush chose a everyone will believe problem. Just lie about it. administration. 4 STUDENT LIFE NOVEMBER 19, 2004 Campus contemplates Turkey Day traditions FFaaccuullttyy,, ssttaaffff aanndd ssttuuddeennttss ttaallkk aabboouutt tthhee uuppccoommiinngg hhoolliiddaayy

SARAH VERMILLION Student Life Editor

What are your favorite What are your What are you Thanksgiving traditions? favorite Thanksgiving thankful for? How do you celebrate foods? How do you show Thanksgiving? your gratitude?

Abby Evans, fr., Council Grove: “My grandma Ocie Kilgus, assistant professor of modern Stephanie Schmidt, fr., Julesburg, Colo.: and all her sisters get together. There are about languages: “Well, being a vegetarian, “Family, friends and food; the three big F’s. I sixty of us, in one house in El Dorado.” Thanksgiving meals have ranged from a very show my gratitude by loving my family, hanging feeble attempt at making a tofu turkey to Thai to out with my friends and eating my food.” Jessica DeCavelle, fr., Paola: “All my family Mexican to Ethiopian or to Lebanese food. One lives outside Kansas. So, it’s just my mom and tradition that I have been developing since I have Michael Miller, soph., Bennet, Colo.: “I’m my dad and I. My brother is in the Navy, so if he been here in Kansas is to try a different ethnic thankful for my loved ones, which are my family gets to come home, we have a big dinner. If he food menu every year and hope that the meal and friends, for George W. Bush and for every- doesn’t, we go eat Chinese food.” doesn't leave anyone running to the bathroom! one being healthy. I am thankful for snow and That often makes my very thankful!” for Halo, too. I pray and go to church and hang Dan Hoffman, associate professor of physical out with my family to show them I care.” education: “Getting together with family and Cody Chaffin, soph., Hays: “Anything on friends.” Thanksgiving break.” Sarvanda Ruiz-Espinosa, tr., Zempoalo, Veracruz, Mexico: “Because I have done every- Kayla Hargis, fr., Hiawatha: “For me, Sheree Kriley, soph., Esbon: “Hamburgers and thing I have always wanted to do. If I set a goal, Thanksgiving is a series of three days of mass French fries. My mom makes it special for me, I have always had the privilege and opportunity chaos. Oh God, it’s insane. I have a very large since I don’t like the other stuff.” to make my dreams come true. Like this family.” exchange program, learning English, and study- ing a degree.” Justyn Shaw, sr., Tulsa, Okla.: “All my cousins Renee Hall, soph. Geraldine, Ala.: “Homemade come over. The family comes over and we cele- chicken and dressing, homemade green beans Gwendolyn Mattson, sr., Sterling: “I am glad brate our November birthdays. We all come and homemade cornbread. Anything home- to almost be done with school. I still go to class together and eat; usually at my house. There is made.” to show my gratitude.” always a lot of food.” Dave Barrett, associate director of admis- Nathelea Stephenson, volleyball head coach Ashlee Douglas, fr., Eureka: “Getting together sions: “My favorite foods are my wife's turkey and assistant athletic director: “My family and with my family and eating a big dinner. My (the day, of and many days after), my mom's having them around me. That God loves me so grandpa always carves the turkey.” German chocolate cake and Vikki Trimmell's much that He would send His son to die for me scalloped corn.” and knowing that he is the lord of my life.” Julie Wondra, jr., Great Bend: “I like playing pitch with my family.” Jeff Samson, fr., Ludell: “I’m thankful for the Paul Narbaez, fr. Euless, Tx.: “No, Dude. break; that I get to go home and see my family Brandon McCarley, fr., Tipton, Okla.: “Just go Stuffing and gravy and cranberry sauce and and girlfriend.” to my grandparents’ house and eat.” turkey. It’s so good, man.”

Pinball Monopolizes Gaming Its interesting to see that even in the 70s old Coca-Cola trays. And nostal- where people come together. teristics of pinball machines is there were people that gia is pinball machines. These During the 60s, pinball was a that each table is a different kind were "addicted" to brightly painted, musical dying entertainment form except of game. But there are character- games. Much like Halo machines from the dusty arcades for younger people. But with istics common to most ‘good’ has sucked in the boys of the past have ridden the crest pinball’s new surge in popularity pinball machines. of America. of the nostalgia wave back into the game is fascinating a new Good pinball machines usually But hey! At least they the hearts of thousands. breed of addicts with a wider award bonus points or units for were standing!! Today This article was taken from The pinball machine is the ulti- age range. hitting some targets. Another we resort to sitting in the the November 8, 1974 edition mate in American entertainment. The pinball table consists of popular attraction on tables is dark on our couches, of the McPherson College The fact that the pleasure floppers, which the player uses “special.” These, too, usually looking like zombies in Spectator. derived from playing the game is to keep the ball in play, bumpers require hitting several targets, front of the TV and gain- It gives us an idea of how the only benefit of the dime with designated point values and then hitting the “special” target ing our Freshman 15! far the entertainment slipped into the machine makes assorted targets. or running the ball down the industry has come it a classic of our leisure orient- Games are won by scoring “special” lane. - Rhonda Hoffert in the past 30 years. ed society. needed amount of points, accu- These once “cheap-thrills” are At one time these instruments mulating bonus units and by hit- not so cheap any more Inflation of entertainment were forbidden ting lit “specials.” As a last had hit the pinball addict too. In Flipping Away at Life to most youngsters because of resort, almost all machines fea- “the good ole days” a nickel probably never lose this reputa- Nov. 8, 1974 the alleged connection with ture a matching system by which bought one play. Today’s newest tion. But pinball is as deeply gambling. But pinball’s name the last digit of the final score tables require a quarter to buy rooted in America’s past as Nostalgia. Nostalgia is ‘in’. has been cleared for the most can match the number randomly one play. Coke, and is likely to survive Nostalgia is antiques, 50s rock’n part, and the machines have picked by the machine. The fact remains that pinball is just as long as the institutions on roll, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer and become an accepted sight any- One of the “enduring” charac- wasteful, and the game will Mom, apple pie and the flag. NOVEMBER 19, 2004 STUDENTSTUDENT LIFE LIFE 5

FABULOUS FAD FACULTY Shane Kirchner Kirchner is back on campus, but this time, not as a student.

AMY JANTZ First Nighter’s program. Staff Writer What time may be left is spent doing family things. The Spectator, in a contin- Spec: What is your uing effort to introduce new favorite beverage and faculty members to those at food? McPherson College, is SK: Pepsi is my favorite featuring those teachers on beverage, and I will eat this page. The following anything chocolate. interview introduces Shane Spec: What is your Kirchner, the new associate impression of McPherson professor of education. and of McPherson College? Spec:Where did you SK: After graduating grow up? from McPherson in 1992, SK: I grew up in Cedar Anne and I moved to Falls, Iowa. Lawrence for a year, then Spec: Tell me about your on to Quincy, Ill. for two family. years. SK: I am married to We realized that we liked Anne who works in the the town of McPherson and communications office here our friends were here so we on campus. We have two moved back. We have been children: Christopher, 6, residents for almost nine and Hannah, 3, who will be years. We like the commu- 4 on Nov. 22. nity. My dad lives in Iowa. I have been aware of the My sister Shannon, a Mac college in some fashion for graduate, lives in the most of my life. My mom Seattle area with her hus- was a graduate and I had band Nate. They are several uncles attend. As a expecting their first child in child we would visit for January. She is a doctor. Homecoming. Then as a My brother, Shawn, is a youth in the Church of the professional musician in Brethren, we attended PHOTO BY SARAH VERMILLION the L.A. area and minister Regional Youth Conference Shane Kirchner is the new associate professor of education. He grew up around McPherson college, and now he is one of music at the La Verne here. of our new faculty members. Church of the Brethren. Spec: What is something Spec: What do you enjoy that people may not know High School for six years. I SK: It is interesting now sometimes hard to work as ed faculty that the student doing in your spare time? about you that would come have also biked across being on the other side of an equal to someone that body of McPherson SK: In our spare time we as a surprise? Iowa. the classroom. I remember was once your professor, College has the chance run a catering business, SK: As for something Spec: What are you most very well having a number however. It is just all part to learn from on a daily Cordially Yours. We do unique, you choose. I am a excited about when it of my current colleagues as of the learning process. basis. Thank you, Shane, about two events per triplet. I was a BCA stu- comes to being a faculty professors. It is fun getting Obviously, Shane for taking the time to help month. We also help with dent in Barcelona. I taught member at McPherson to know them on a different Kirchner is yet another others get to know you bet- the food for the theatre’s Spanish at McPherson College? level. I must admit it is example of the well-round- ter. TWO MORE PERFORMANCES OF ‘ANTIGONE’ SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW AND SATURDAY

The theatre department’s presentation is Janelle Klinke’s senior project.

MICHAEL JARDON Photography Editor

Above Left: Althea Harding, sr., McPherson and Lara Lichty, soph., Quinter practice stage presence for opening night. Above: McPherson College theatre department advertises its production of “Antigone.” (Photo By Tricia Ritcha) Left: Brandt Busse, jr., McPherson, practices narration.

Above: Maribeth Turner, Sr., Olsburg practices for the upcoming performance. The play is opening this week. Left: Turner rehearses her part as a house maid. 6 BULLDOG SPORTS NOVEMBER 19, 2004 Lady Bulldogs fall to Sterling Warriors in KCAC playoffs Three receive All-KCAC honors, records broken, history made

LINDSEY LATHAM putting an end to the Lady “Setter of the Week” two Spectator Staff Bulldog season. different times as well as An upsetting end to a Seniors Andrea Gonzales being named to the 2004 miraculous season would and Alexis Garcia finished All-KCAC Honorable be a good way to describe their Lady Bulldog careers Mention last Tuesday night when the with 13 kills, five digs, a . “The conference wins Lady Bulldog volleyball solo and an assisted block, were nice,” Stephenson squad battled it out with and 11 digs and two ace said, “and the field at Mid- Sterling College in the first serves, respectively. America was very tough, round of the KCAC play- Sophomore middle hitter including two Region IV offs. Jen Marquette led a bal- ranked teams (Mid- The teams were playing anced McPherson attack America and Evangel). As for a spot in the semi-final with 15 kills, one solo and her stats show, Kendra was game at No. 1-seed Ottawa. one assisted block, while able to do a good job of The Lady Bulldogs gave it freshman outside hitter getting the ball to our hit- all they had and played Jessica Miller added a 14- ters where they could do well, but Sterling pulled kill, 11-dig double-double. something with it. That in away with a 3-2 win. Sophomore Chandra turn goes back to our other In the first match the Mayhan also had a double- ladies digging and passing Bulldogs never let down double with 12 kills and 16 the ball well.” their guard, staying on top digs along with six assists. School records conquered of the game, never trailing Freshman middle Ashlee by the Lady Bulldogs the Lady Warriors. With Douglas came off the bench include kills in a match by leads of 8-4, 20-14, 27-19 to give the Bulldogs seven sophomore Chandra and a 30-26 win, the Lady kills, two solo and two Mayhan, whose 18 kills Bulldogs were off to a good assisted blocks. surpassed the old record of start. But the Warriors Sophomore libero Kelsey 17. Kendra Stephenson weren’t letting down as Crist picked up 32 digs and went also shattered the they stole the next two chipped in one ace, while record for most assists in a games from the Bulldogs fellow sophomore Renee match with 63. The previ- by scores of 30-17 and 31- Hall added 18 digs and a ous record was 53. Kelsey 29. kill from her backline posi- Crist set a new record for Mac played well and tion. Sophomore setter most digs in a match by the never once gave up to the Kendra Stephenson round- same margin, with 42 com- Warriors. Game three ed out her season with 51 pared to a previous 32. forced the Warriors into assists, nine digs, two kills, Other records for the Lady extra points, but just could- and a pair of blocks, one Bulldogs as a team include n’t get on top. Game four solo and one assisted. beating St. Mary at the was close for the majority Although the Bulldogs ; of the game, with Sterling’s didn’t advance as far as beating Friends on the largest lead being three at they wished in the playoffs, Falcons home court; and 21-18, while McPherson they still ended the season beating KWU on their twice led by two. with new school records. home court. With the match in danger The team also met its goal This season was also the of slipping away from of being ranked better than first time that McPherson them, the Bulldogs scored sixth in the conference. ever beat Bethel. The PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON three straight points, tying During the ‘04-’05 season, Bulldogs also recorded a Senior Andrea Gonzales finished her career as a Lady Bulldog on Tuesday Nov 9 the game at 21-21. With the Marquette was named to best conference record of when her team dropped an upsetting 2-3 loss to the Sterling Warriors. score 29-29, senior outside the “All-Tournament Team” 11-7. They had an 18-16 hitter Andrea Gonzalas at two different tourna- overall record. The have to continue their play- “Thanks for a good sea- 339 defensive digs, 11 solo stepped to the net, spiking ments. Bulldogs also had a four- ing without two valuable son,” Gonzales said when blocks and 15 assisted the 30th point for the “Having Jenny named to seniors, Gonzales and asked if she had anything blocks in 118 games. Bulldogs. the ‘All-Tournament Team’ game consecutive winning streak. Alexis Garcia. she wanted to say to her Hall had 213 defensive digs Following this was a serv- was a great accomplish- “It’s always hard to lose younger teammates. “I in 101 games. Crist ended ing error by Sterling, hand- ment,” said head coach “Last year we went 18-13, ing the ladies a second win, Nathalea Stephenson. but even though we picked seniors because they bring know you all have massive this year with 30 kills, 17 tying the match play at 2-2 Marquette was also named up three extra losses, I’m so much experience to the potential for next year.” ace serves, and 672 defen- and setting up the deciding to the All-KCAC First not disappointed,” court,” said Coach Stats for this year were sive digs in 114 games. fifth game. Team following the 2004 Stephenson said. “The Stephenson. “These two are remarkable including those Stephenson acquired 72 After trading leads several season. teams we played this year so dedicated in making this of Gonzales with 323 kills, kills, 1,210 set assists, 59 times, the Bulldogs led at Kelsey Crist was selected were very good, and very program successful and bet- 39 ace serves, 10 solos ace serves, 8 solos blocks, 8-7. After trailing 13-11, KCAC “Libero of the strong volleyball programs. ter.” blocks and 19 assisted and 18 assisted blocks in the Lady Bulldogs scored Week” three different times. Coach Stephenson also said blocks out of 124 games. 126 games. two straight to tie it at 13- “Kelsey remains one of Those teams helped prepare us for conference.” Andrea’s and Alexis’ matu- Garcia had 22 ace serves Freshman Courtney Roepke 13. Seeing the momentum our most consistent play- rity, leadership, and skills and 253 defensive digs out had 118 defensive digs in swinging to the Lady ers,” Stephenson said. “I think we did really well Bulldogs, Sterling immedi- “With the youth of our this year,” said senior would be missed. of 114 games. 49 total games. Ashlee ately called timeout. squad, she has stepped up Andrea Gonzales. “Every But Stephenson isn’t the Sophomores April Stos had Douglas had 115 kills, 37 Mac re-entered the game to become one of our lead- year the team gets better only one who will be miss- 78 kills in 107 games while defensive digs, 18 solo and served the ball into the ers while only a sopho- and I think next year ing something. Marquette had 259 kills, 75 blocks, and 19 assisted in net, giving the Warriors a more.” they’re going to surprise a “I’ll miss playing organized solo blocks, and 32 assisted 87 games. Jessica Miller 14-13 lead. Sterling then Crist also recieved All- lot of people.” ball and that fact that I’m blocks in 123 games. had 271 kills, 115 defen- spiked a ball to the back KCAC Honorable Mention. In the fall of the 2005-06 not being coached,” said Mayhan had 289 kills, 74 sive digs, 10 solo blocks, line, barely scoring the final Kendra Stephenson was Gonzales. set assists, 56 ace serves, and 13 assisted. point to win the game and recognized as KCAC the Lady Bulldogs will Bulldogs fall short of season expectations DERRICK MEAD Spectator Staff of yards on offense, the Bulldogs had a 15- sions, sophomore Preston Taylor came up field goal attempts this season, never miss- 0 lead with 11:41 left in the third quarter. with a timely interception leading to a big ing from inside 37 yards, with that being The 2004 McPherson College football But things went downhill from there. opportunity for the ‘Dogs. Later in the his longest made attempt (done twice) on program began the season with lofty The Braves’ offense came alive, stringing drive, Eason fumbled the ball into the end the year. As for senior Sean Eason...Well expectations as the preseason favorite to together three unanswered touchdowns and zone, but sophomore wide receiver Deke for those of you who know football, you win the conference. two, two-point conversions, one of which Belcher came out of the pile with the ball probably know of Kordell Stewart, more The Bulldogs dropped the opener at was very controversial, taking control and for the go-ahead touchdown with 3:15 to affectionately known as ‘Slash.’ Need I say Haskell-a game in which they lost senior going on to win by the final of 23-15. go. The Falcons never recovered, as Mac more? Eason did everything he was asked running back Lamar Jacobs, ultimately for Before their season ending loss at ended their five consecutive road losses to do, playing whatever position needed, the season. Injuries seemed to occur more Ottawa, the Bulldogs were at Friends with a dramatic 22-21 victory. and playing it well. Although he didn’t often than not, with senior quarterback University in Wichita, with hopes of a .500 Despite the losses and the disappointment lead the team in any one statistical catego- Erik Johnson suffering from shoulder and season still alive. Things were looking this season, there are accolades of some ry, he proved to be a consummate player rib ailments throughout the season that grim as the Falcons dominated the first seniors and other team leaders that deserve for his team. eventually ended his year early. Other half, leading 21-3 at the break. Falcon fea- mention. On the offensive side of the ball, On the defensive side of the ball, the injuries hobbled the ‘Dogs all season long. ture back Aaron Howell put together his senior Nick Griggs led the Bulldog rushing Bulldogs intercepted an impressive 18 The result was disappointing 4-6 record. own personal highlight film, racking up attack this season, admirably finishing his passes this season. Mitch Maginot and McPherson went into its final week of the 204 rushing yards in the first half alone. career by piling up 681 yards rushing, Preston Taylor both picked off four passes season with its chance of a winning season The ‘Dogs had only senior kicker Ziya along with six touchdowns. Griggs, along apiece. Geoff Davis and Lamar Holmes gone, and simply playing for pride. Mac Gunay’s 24 yard field goal to show for with many of this year’s seniors, was a had three of their own, Lucas Lanning traveled to Ottawa to face a Braves squad their efforts in the first half, but things consummate teammate all season long, snatched two interceptions while Colt that won the conference last season, but changed after the break. creating a classy environment within the Knigge, and Brandon Smith each had one was vastly depleted this season due to its Freshman wide receiver Matt Hoffman Bulldog football program. as well. Maginot and Knigge also recov- star running back heading for the NFL. raced into the end zone from 16 yards out Despite being staggered with injuries for ered two fumbles, while 12 other Bulldogs The ‘Dogs came out of the gates early, on the second Mac possession of the sec- much of the season, Erik Johnson led the each recovered one fumble this season. putting up the first score of the game, ond half, slashing the deficit to 12. After a Dogs passing attack, completing 51 of his Jared Ratzlaff wasn’t far and away the when senior running back Nick Griggs failed two-point conversion, the ‘Dogs 135 pass attempts for 605 yards, with six leader in the tackles category with 174 punched it into the end zone from three went into the fourth quarter still trailing. touchdowns, while throwing eight inter- total tackles. Alex Holtry was second with yards out with 5:53 left in the first quarter. On the first possession of the quarter, the ceptions. 73. Ricky Gottschalk anchored the Bulldog Two Ziya Gunay field goals led to a 13-0 Bulldogs marched downfield, aided by a Troy McBroom led a talented group of defensive line this season, leading the team McPherson lead at the half. Falcon penalty, and capped things off with receivers with 28 catches for 337 yards and in sacks with eight- including three against Mac’s final score of the ‘04 season was a 22-yard Sean Eason to Troy McBroom three scores on the year. Punter Jacob Southwestern. of the two-point variety. An Ottawa snap touchdown pass. Mac was now trailing by Walden punted 68 times this season, aver- Although the Bulldogs fell short this sea- over the punter’s head was downed in the just five, with 12:05 still to play in the aging 37.3 yards per punt. His longest punt son, these players, along with what is sure end zone and scored as a safety for the contest. was 57 yards. to be many others deserve credit for their Dogs. Despite not piling up vast amounts After each team had their share of posse- Kicker Ziya Gunay nailed six of his nine effort and hard work during the season. NOVEMBER 19, 2004 BULLDOG SPORTS 7 Bulldogs open season with 3-1 record, to face rival Central Christian DERRICK MEAD Bulldog rally at the end. win propelled the Bulldogs to a Spectator Staff The ‘Dogs ran off nine con- 3-0 record to start the season, secutive points in a span of less leading into their Saturday After opening the season with than a minute, and came up evening match-up against York. two victories on the road in with some key baskets late in The now 3-1 Bulldogs will Lawrence and Denver, the the game, but the ‘Dogs weren’t look to put the York defeat Bulldogs were ready for some helped by their abysmal 58 per- behind them as they move on home action when they tipped cent shooting from the free and travel to Oklahoma City, to off the McPherson Classic last throw line. At the end, Panther participate in the Southwestern weekend. The ‘Dogs went into free throws and a defensive Christian Classic where they their latest contest on Saturday lapse on a long inbounds pass will face host SCU on Friday, night, facing the sunk Mac, as York handed them followed by Mid-America Panthers from Nebraska, who their first loss of the season, 63- Christian on Saturday. were coming off a 21-point loss 67. Hooks will look to rally the to the previous The ‘Dogs tipped off last troops and help get them back night. Friday night against a Haskell to their winning ways. The ‘Dogs struggled offen- team they had previously “This week we just worked on sively all night, shooting just 34 defeated handily to open the focusing a little more on team percent from the floor, while season. Haskell forced the defense, and stopping the pene- hitting only 3 of their 17 three- ‘Dogs to battle for the win this tration,” Hooks said. “If we do point attempts. Lee Gustafson, time, sticking close for much of that, and rebound a little better, 6’6’’ junior, was solid all night the way, trailing 37-30 at the we should come away with long, showing enormous heart half. The visitors never got any some wins.” and effort. Despite being visibly closer in the second half, with The ‘Dogs next action in the drained from carrying the work- the Bulldogs holding on for a Sport Center won’t come until load for much of the night, 75-61 victory. Dec. 9, but they do visit cross- Gustafson poured in 22 points Senior swingman Brian Hooks town rival Central Christian and pulled down nine rebounds. led McPherson with his second College here in McPherson this Senior guard Roy McDonald consecutive double-double, coming Tuesday, Nov. 23. came through with 18 points, posting 16 points and 10 despite shooting 36 percent for rebounds. Senior guard Cody PHOTO BY MICHAEL JARDON the night. While Gustafson kept Rierson chipped in 13 points Junior Lee Gustafson led the McPherson in the game, the 11- and snatched five steals, while Bulldogs against York point deficit with just over two junior Gustafson added a solid College with 22 points and minutes to play proved too contribution with 13 points and nine rebounds- while senior much, despite a feverish eight rebounds of his own. The Cody Rierson looks on. Lady Bulldogs grab first victory at MANU Classic VICTORIA SALAS In the first half, the Bulldogs trailed by In the second half, McPherson ran into of 67. Spectator Staff an 18-point deficit. Olivet Nazarene foul trouble and let MidAmerica hit 9 of Some wandered what Coach Wright’s attempted 30 three-point shots in the first 11 free throws. Bratcher scored an philosophy was when he scheduled his The ‘04-’05 Lady Bulldog basketball half, building a 43-41 lead. The ladies impressive 11 points while Kline hit 10 girls to play the preseason number 1 program grabbed its first victory of the stepped up defense to limit Olivet to only points and a team record high of nine ranked team in the NAIA. season in against Olivet Nazarene of 14 of those attempts and hit 8 of 9 free rebounds. Southern Nazarene University smashed Illinois. It was a close contest in the con- throws to take the lead by half time, 47- The Lady Bulldogs lost their second the Lady Bulldogs 91-46 in Bethany, solation match MidAmerica Nazarene 43. match of the MANU Classic to the Oklahoma. McPherson was limited to Classic as the Lady Bulldogs pulled out a In their first game of the Classic, the University of Science and Arts of only 18 points in the first half; SNU had two-point victory, 88-86. Bulldogs suffered their third loss of the Oklahoma in a close 71-62 game. The already scored 44 points. Senior transfer and Mac scoring sensa- season to host MidAmerica Nazarene girls shot an improved 42 percent in the Richardson was the lone Lady Bulldog tion Danell Brunk scored a game-high 26 University, 79-56. first half and trailed 37-34 at halftime. to make it into double digits that evening points and had nine rebounds, along with Richardson and senior Brenna Richardson and Bratcher led with 12 with 12 points. Bryley added nine to the the game-winning shot with less than a Schierling did not play in the match, but points each. Woody scored 11 points and board while Kline again crashed the second to play. Crystal Richardson, 5’9’’ were replaced by junior Christa Blose Blose with 10 off of the bench. boards, grabbing an impressive 10 senior forward, scored 19 points and had and freshman Becky Bratcher. MANU Other standout performances came from rebounds. 7 rebounds. Others accounted for the win held the lead at halftime, 43-27. Kline with 8 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 Tomorrow, Saturday, November 20th, was junior center Ashley Kline with 12 McPherson made 37.5 percent of their assists. Junior transfer April Bryley had 8 the Lady Bulldogs will travel to Hays, and freshman guard April Woody with field goals while MANU made 44 per- rebounds and 4 steals. McPherson ended KS to take on Division II, Fort Hays 10. cent. up hitting 23 of 57, while USAO hit 25 State University. Ford leads Bulldogs, receives 2004 Men’s and All- KCAC Honorable Mention Women’s Basketball JEN MARQUETTE He felt the men were a season ahead of Sports Editor what he thought they would be and as for WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL the women, he felt they ran well and McPherson College’s cross country worked hard. squad finished their its 2004 season on One of Smith’s goals for the season was Saturday, Nov. 6th 6, at Lincoln, to have a scoring team at the conference Nebraska’s Pioneer Park in Lincoln, meet. Not only did McPherson’s harriers Neb.course. The fFive men and one solo accomplish that, they placed in the top NOVEMBER NOVEMBER female represented the college by com- half of the team race. With only five peting in the NAIA Region IV champi- male runners their margin for error or 20 @ Fort Hays State University 19 @ Southwestern Christian onships. injury was non-existent. However, the 20 @ Southwestern Christian The weather proved to be perfect for the Bulldogs were able to overcome these set 22 17 women’s teams and 18 men’s teams, backs and come together for a successful 23 @ Central Christian 23 @ Central Christian creating a definite national- race atmos- season. 30 @ Oklahoma Wesleyan phere. Freshman Jeff Ford, who led the 30 @ Emporia State University Sophomore Bethany Lobmeyer started Bulldogs in all but two meets this season well, running her best opening mile of the and finished 15th overall at the KCAC season, finishing the 5K race with a time championship meet received All-KCAC of 26:27.94. Honorable Mention for his first- year per- For the first time this season, freshman formance at the collegiate level. DECEMBER DECEMBER Jacob Merrick crossed the 8K finish line “With a year running the longer dis- first for the Bulldogs, with a time of tance, and a good year of base work 2 @ 2 @Bethany College 30:22.17. Junior Bryan Grosbach fol- between now and next fall, the possibi- 4@ Bethel College lowed with a time of 31:29.72. Bulldog ities for this group are almost boundless. 4@ Bethel College 9 Kansas Wesleyan University anchorman Jeff Ford, suffering from a They’ve fond they can make the adjust- 9 Kansas Wesleyan University reoccurring leg injury, finished behind ment to the distance, and what it takes to 11 Grosbach with a time of 31:54.75. coompete at this level. By addingto our 11 Tabor College Freshman Chad Richert ran his best of the numbers, we can make practices more season, finishing with a time of 32:24.45. competitive, and with gradually increased First- year head coach Dave Smith was work load in training we should be ready very proud of the entire team, their atti- to make another step up the KCAC lad- tude, work ethic, and success this year. der,” said Smith anicipating the next year. 8 CAMPUSCAMPUS NEWSNEWS NOVEMBER 19, 2004 Automotive restoration program making improvements CURRICULAR AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES IMPROVE PROGRAM

JAYMIE BICKFORD es outside their major. Spectator Staff The most recent adminis- trative changes have been Changes in the auto the restructuring of the restoration and technology department’s director’s program over the last five position. Instead of one years have resulted in sig- director over the entire nificant increases in department, there are now enrollment and the general three. Garrick Green is growth of the program. chair of the department. In 1997 the auto restora- Chris Paulsen serves as tion and technology project manager, and department saw a signifi- Jonathan Klinger as direc- cant increase of support tor of auto restoration pro- when Jay Leno began to motions and resources recognize and contribute development. to the then-small program. Starting with the incom- Only a few years later, in ing class of 2005, future 1999, the department students will no longer be would take a dramatic able to receive an associ- turn. That year had seen ate’s degree. The program only approximately five will only offer bachelor’s freshmen enter the pro- degrees. gram. The program was in “The effect of this dire need of revampment change will benefit stu- in order to get back on dents as a whole. They PHOTO BY TRICIA RITCHA track, and the five auto will have a more well- Steve Tolkacevic, fr., Ellicott City, Md., pulls engine heads from the block on his Cadillac during open shop in restoration and technology rounded education and be Templeton Hall. Open shop is available for students to work on their own projects from 6:30 to 9 on Thursday department faculty mem- able to enter the work evenings. bers resigned. force as more than just a “They did not have a shop technician,” Klinger shared vision as to where said. “Shop owners have Cars Club removes the program would go,” expressed an interest in said Steven Gustafson, more polished graduates.” provost and dean of the Despite this change, unsightly tire burns faculty at the time of the interest in the program is resignations. still growing tremendous- TRICIA RITCHA cleaned up our area,” Welp The spring of 2000 ly. So far this year, 470 Editor-in-chief said. “In fact, he rented the brought in a new program prospective students have equipment on his own director, Robert Vaughn, expressed interest in the In response to a warning dime, asking for no reim- along with other new fac- auto restoration program last month from LaMonte bursement from the CARS ulty members, who began for the fall of 2005. Of Rothrock, dean of students, Club budget.” to make significant those 470, 41 have already about tire burns on campus, The clean-up crew rented changes to the academic been admitted to the col- the CARS Club cleaned the a 3,500 psi “commercial side of the program. lege; however, they have burn marks from the street grade” power washer fitted Previously, students were not yet been admitted to in front of Templeton Hall. with a special “zero- only offered an associate the auto restoration pro- “Since the tire burns - degree” spiral cleaning tip. of technology degree. gram. fairly or not - reflected “I think they did a nice They took one nine-hour Because of the continu- poorly on the McPherson job of following up and restoration or technology ous growth of the program College Automotive taking care of the prob- class each semester, along and the increase of student Restoration program, the lem,” Rothrock. Said. with two other three-hour participation, the depart- CARS Club will take the Rothrock also said that see- classes. ment is planning to lead in cleaning them,” ing the time and energy the Such a curriculum remodel its principal facil- CARS club president, CARS Club put into clean- excluded those students ity, Templeton Hall, in Shane Welp, Garrick ing the tire burns has the from the real dynamic of order to accommodate all Green, faculty chair of the potential to deter students the liberal arts experience the students. department, and all active from making the same mis- and tended to isolate them The renovations will club members decided. take in the future. on campus. To offer those increase lab space, Five club members donat- “Our hope is that since students that experience, improve the appearance, ed one of their Saturday we have showed enough Vaughn and his staff and increase the safety and mornings to the task. concern to clean the burns revised the curriculum, lighting, said Klinger. Those helping remove the that it will cause whomever moving the program away Templeton is the original marks included Jeff Reitz, might be responsible to from the two-year associ- building built when pro- fr., Wellington; Jered reconsider before being ate’s degree toward the gram began and was not PHOTO BY TRICIA RITCHA Hannawalt, jr., Denton, tempted to do it again,” four-year baccalaureate designed to accommodate Derrick Ward, soph., Palos Heights, Ill., uses a little Md.; Kevin Barden, soph., Dickhudt said. degree. the nearly 100 students heat to treat problems on a straight axle from his Etna, Calf.,;Joe Sook, Students can now earn a now enrolled. The renova- Model A. soph., Derby; and Gene degree in historic automo- tions will allow the pro- (Joe) Dickhudt, sr., tive technology, automo- gram to continue to give The Barrett-Jackson will be donated to the pro- McPherson. tive management, automo- quality education to stu- Auction Company con- gram. “In order to show the tive design, or automotive dents. tributed $100,000 on Oct. The auto restoration pro- college that we are not a communications. As the program continues 12 through the Barrett- gram at McPherson wild bunch of untamed General education to expand, so do its finan- Jackson Car Search, a College is the only one in ‘grease monkeys,’ Joe requirements accompanied cial contributors. Over the reality TV show that aired the world that offers a stepped up with the help the introduction of the past few years, the pro- on the SPEED channel. bachelors degree in of four students and bachelor’s degree options. gram has seen many com- Craig Jackson, the owner, antique auto restoration. This has had the effect of panies provide the college designated the funds for integrating auto restora- with substantial financial two $50,000 endowment tion majors into the liberal funds to help support the scholarship funds in arts experience and broad- automotive restoration memory of his brother er participation in campus department. Some of and father. In January, life. Restoration students those companies include the Barrett-Jackson now take two four-hour Mercedes Benz, NBC Company will be host- restoration or technology Studios, and the Barrett- ing their annual car auc- classes each semester and Jackson Auction tion where the proceeds the remainder of their Company. of the sale of a 1969 credits are general educa- Mercedes Benz con- Chevrolet Corvette tion classes or other class- tributed $100,000 in 2002. Stingray convertible