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HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY Campus Chronicle FRIDAY, December 5, 2003 HIGH POINT, N.C. Women's soccer team wins Big

Professor is South, faces notable UNC players By Craig Grunwald of the tournament with a 22-0-0 record in she had seen on television playing in the recipient of Staff Writer the regular season and were ready to face women's World Cup. their first challengers, the Lady Panthers. "We were there regardless of what Distinguished The women's soccer team recently The Panther women were making then- happened," explained Bader, "and we experienced the greatest honor and big- first appearance in the national tourna- know we can make it there again." Scholar Award gest challenge in its history. ment. They were also Sophomore Jen Evans, from Sewell, N.J., After a spectacular victory in the first HPU is upset that the season is over but proud Dr. David Bergen, associate pro- the Big South Conference champi- women's athletic of her team for having the chance to take fessor of human relations, has been onship game, the Lady Panthers had team to qualify for a on the best team in the nation. honored with the 2003 Distinguished to deal with the University of North national tournament Evans said, "We knew we had the Scholar Award from the North Caro- Carolina in the first round of the game. opportunity to pull off a great upset. Even lina College Personnel Association. NCAA I National Tournament. The The Lady Pan- though we lost, now we know how it goes. The award annually recognizes Tar Heel program is not only the thers had everything We're experienced, and next year mayb someone who is involved with a North most dominant in the history of col- to gain and nothing to we'll go to the second round or further. Carolina college or university and has lege soccer, but perhaps the most lose. Unfortunately, The first goal of the game was score made significant contributions powerful program in the annals of UNC defeated HPU by Catherine Reddick and the second wa through scholarly writing, research, college sports. Since 1981, The Tar 8-0, but the loss hasn't assisted by Lindsay Tarpley, both mem- teaching and service. In addition to Heel women have won 17 national put a damper on bers of the current U.S. Women's team teaching, Bergen directs High Point's championships, and nine of the players HPU's season. Carolyn Bader, a junior When asked what strategy she took whe Internship Program and coordinates on this year's U.S. national women's team from Columbus, Ga„ says she felt over- the human relations major. He was are current or former Tar Heels. whelmed but also honored to compete See Soccer, page 8 also involved in creating the North The Tar Heels entered the first round against players who, a few weeks before. Carolina Journal of College Student Taking care can Development. "I'm shocked," Bergen said. Men's cross country aid community in "Many of the past honorees have very strong national reputations. I am preventing crime humbled that my peers would honor By Kathleen McLean me with this award." tops Big South again Staff Writer By .land Prunty Milne (18th), Mike Salamone (28th), Jon Staff Writer Renner (39th), Eric Martinez (40th) and Statistics indicate that High Point Niran Pillay (61st). University had a low crime rate in 2002. Don't miss For the second consecutive year. HPU (45) topped Liberty (69), host Last year there were 27 cases of lar- High Point's men's cross country team is Coastal Carolina (96) and UNC Asheville ceny, 17 burglaries and three motor ve- tops in the Big South. (107) en route to the crown. Other team hicle thefts. variety of The Panthers won the 2003 Big scores were Radford (127), Winthrop Director of Safety and Security Rob- South Men's Cross Country Champion- (131), VMI (170), Birmingham-Southern ert Clark is in charge of all university ve- ship in Myrtle Beach, S.C. (183) and Charleston Southern (273). hicles, parking regulations and enforce- Christmas "I'm so proud of "If you look at the re- ment and the safety inspection of all build- these guys," said High sults. Coastal and Liberty ings. There are lights covering the cam- festivities Point head coach Al were pretty even with our pus and emergency call boxes at key lo- Barnes, who repeated as rfPT first three runners, so Chris cations. The dorms are locked at all times The university's choirs will Big South Coach of the and Kyle were the differ- and have silent alarms monitored by hired present a Christmas concert on Dec. 7 Year. "It's always hard to ence," Barnes said. "That's alarm companies. All buildings are at 3 p.m. The Chapel Choir, Univer- repeat — you've got that the blessing of having good equipped with fire alarms, fire extinguish- sity Singers and Toccato Tones will all bull's-eye on your back depth." ers and burglar alarms. However, Clark perform. The concert will be held in and sometimes it's hard The championship is said that most crimes committed on cam- Hayworth Fine Arts Center and is free to get motivated. That wasn't a problem High Point's third Big South title in the pus are those of opportunity because stu- to everyone. The choirs are under the for our group. They were fired up and past two seasons (joining the 2002 men's dents forget to lock their cars or dorms direction of Dr. Billy Summers and are focused." cross country and 2003 men's tennis and leave valuable items in plain sight. accompanied by Marcia Dills. Jeff Fairman (25:53.99/4th), Bubba teams). Senior Andriy Shevtsov is a security The annual Christmas dinner will Hill (26:23.76/6th) and Derek Nakluski On Nov. 15, High Point's men's cross officer who responds to emergency calls, be Dec. 8 in the Panther Commons from (26:38.97/9th) all earned All-Big South country team took 12th and HPU's which are mostly break-ins into cars and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. honors, while Kyle Lounsbury earned Big women's squad finished 19th at the disturbances in dorms. He said, "Students On Dec. 10 at 6 p.m., the campus South Freshman of the Year honors fol- NCAA Southeast Cross Country should lock their cars and roll up their will observe Christmas with the annual lowing a 12th-place finish. Regionals at East Carolina University's windows because failure to do so is a com- Festival of Lessons and Carols in Chris Pereschuk took 14th and effec- Lake Kristi. mon cause of theft." Hayworth Chapel. The service is based tively gave the Panthers the title as the Jeff Fairman was the top finisher for Last year, sophomore James on the traditions of King's College fifth scoring finisher. the Panthers, taking 26th with a time of Chapel in Cambridge, England. Other HPU finishers were Taylor 30:59.6 in a star-studded field See Crime, page 4 Following this event will be the lighting of the Christmas tree at 7 p.m. Page 3 Page 4 Page 6 Page 8 on the Smith Library Concourse. On Dec. 11, "A Christmas Carol" will be performed at the High Point The dangers Understand- "Cruise"-ing Lady Panther Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets to see this In this issue: of holiday ing cul- at the box hoopsters Dickens classic are free and may be secured in 212 Slane Center. For stu- shopping tural rela- office look prom- dents requiring transportation, a bus tions ising will depart Slane Center at 7:20 p.m. 2 Campus Chronicle EDITORIAL Friday, December 5, 2003 The Source' offers new Hospitality deserves responses To the Editor: A particularly American courtesy is forum for voicing views the obligation to respond to a formal in- I hope you will permit me to direct a vitation and to actually be present when Staff Editorial is proving that a new publication could few observations to the international stu- someone has indicated that he or she will be fresh and welcome. dents who are with us this year. We are attend a function. To fail to do this sug- Webster defines a university as "an The Chronicle is a relatively small truly fortunate to have them with us on gests that such hospitality is not impor- institution for instruction in science and animal, with a minimal staff and limited campus, and I hope we have made that tant, and it also disappoints and offends literature, etc." Let's face it: The crucial space to work with. In general, 12 pages clear to all of them. those who work hard to make our inter- part of university learning is probably of news, opinion and campus updates are One of the ways in which we try to national students feel welcome at the found under the "etc." category. Science published monthly. There is certainly welcome students from other countries is University. and literature only begin to scratch the room for further media coverage on a to extend to them our hospitality, in par- I also hope that our students, both in- surface of what is being accomplished campus that is crawling with active, fas- ticular through the international welcom- ternational and American, will support here. University learning is about re- cinating and opinionated people. ing dinner, the Thanksgiving meal and the and participate in the events sponsored by searching various opinions and beliefs Though a fierce competition between the fall picnic at the home of Dr. Barbara the International Club, a campus organi- enough to either defend or reject our Chronicle and the Source might make for Mascali. I'm sure that all our international zation that also strives to support students own. As part of this, a university should the drama that entertaining daytime tele- students can appreciate the time and ef- from abroad and encourage the intercul- promote the exchange of ideas from all vision is made of, let's be realistic. No fort that these meals represent, and I hope tural exchange of ideas and values. different types of people. sales, and therefore no dollar figures, are that they all will express their gratitude With that being said, it should be on the line here; both are free publica- by enthusiastically attending them. Dr. Susan Linker known that the staff of the Chronicle wel- tions. Associate Professor of Spanish comes additional forums for free think- Despite its limitations, the Chronicle ing. A new underground publication, tries to represent the entire campus com- known as the Source, has added to the munity by welcoming a variety of news limited media coverage within the uni- coverage and editorial opinions. The Democrats follow versity. staff only asks that issues be covered re- After only one issue, it is hardly fan- sponsibly. to critique the Source and its contribu- The Source brings a great opportu- Christian values, too tors. It is unknown what the future may nity to address important topics. This is bring for the publication. But hopefully, a chance to increase awareness and get To the Editor: debate were partial birth abortion and the Source will seek and maintain cred- people informed. Hopefully, the editors same-sex marriages. I want to make ibility while enlivening debate on cam- of the Source will work toward positive After attending the political debate clear that I am not a member of the pus. The very announcement of the change on campus. hosted by the College Democrats and Democratic Party because I support par- Source has sparked conversations about For those of you that feel that your College Republicans on Nov. 19.1 left tial birth abortion. I don't support it. journalistic ethics and standards such as thoughts would be better represented in with the feeling of disgrace. I felt that And when reflecting on same sex mar- anonymity and the right to edit contribu- an underground fashion, the Source way partly because of the uncivil debate riages, I do consider my personal reli- tors' work. And we all know how healthy might be right for you. If you hate hav- that had ensued, which I did not want to gious beliefs. Yet, while these two is- and invigorating debate can be. ing your work edited and wish to remain be a part of and partly because I had been sues are important, they receive more The creative minds behind the anonymous in your opinions, go to the too timid to make my own views known, attention than they should; voters should Source should be commended for using Source. The entire campus will be read- so that I was not truly represented by not look merely at these issues when what is assumed to be scarce resources ing. Just keep reading and contributing either political group. Therefore. I feel aligning themselves with a party. As a to design, publicize and print their brain- to the Chronicle, too. With multiple cam- that I need to share my perspective. Christian, I choose to be a Democrat child. Very few students would go to pus publications, the possibilities are I am first and foremost a Christian, because as a party we care and we try to such lengths. The feedback to the idea endless. and I try to live the way Jesus instructs help those in need or those who have us all to live, which is to love God, oth- been treated unjustly. We work for the THE CAMPUS CHRONICLE STAFF ers and yourself. I am also a Democrat, welfare of our neighbors, as Jesus in- and this is where I felt some conflict of structed, helping the jobless and down- Editor in Chief: Patricia Mitchell interest on the night of the debate. I got trodden. And when we commit these Assistant Editor: Katie Estler the accusing feeling that if I am a Chris- good actions for others we are doing Copy Editor: Andrea Griffith tian, then the party to belong to is the them for Jesus as well. My hope is that Contributing Editor: Drew Mclntyre Republican Party. However, this is not with open minds and hearts, people can Editorial Page Editor: Jennifer Bing necessarily true. Democrats fight for realize that many Democrats also hold Greek/Organization Editor: Lindsey Silva many of the values that Christians stand strong Christian values, and they play Sports Editor: Kenny Graff for: justice, equality and loving and an important role in their political views. Photographers: Krista Adkins & Tiffany Cherry helping your neighbor. Among the issues discussed at the Maria Carroll Printer: WW Printing & Graphics Adviser: Michael Gaspeny The significance behind the turkey feast Staff members: Ali Akhyari, Angel Ashton, Jacqueline Cheek, Melissa Caudill, Brianne Coone, Samuel Demiss, Joseph Fritz, Sarah Gray, Craig By Jonathan Miller Finally, in 1863 President Abraham Lin- Grunwald, Rachel Harrison, Pamela-Montez Holley, Trevor McDonald, Staff Writer coln officially proclaimed the last Thurs- Kathleen McLean, Jonathan Miller, Bill Piser, Megan Powers, Amanda day in November as Thanksgiving Day. Roberts, Derek Shealey, Clifford Smith, Gena Smith, Sean Spendley, Joel Last week people across the coun- President Lincoln saw the occasion "as Stubblefield, Erin Sullivan, and Brandon Wright. try took time off to celebrate a truly a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our American holiday: Thanksgiving. beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Phone number for Chronicle office: (336) 841-4552 Thoughts of turkey, mashed potatoes and Heavens." Fax number: (336) 841-4513 gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce im- Subsequent presidents, including The opinions expressed in this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the mediately come to mind; however. William McKinley, Woodrow Wilson, perspective of High Point University students, administrators, staff or trustees. Thanksgiving means more than just good Franklin D. Roosevelt and George W. Signed columns, letters and cartoons solely represent the outlook of their food. Don't get me Bush also reaffirmed authors and creators. Unsigned editorials, appearing on opinion pages, express wrong. I love the Thanksgiving as a the majority view of the staff. meal just as much as ...we need to remember day to thank God for anyone else, but we what our national all that we have. Letters policy... need to remember holidays really mean." Thanksgiving, like The Campus Chronicle urges readers to submit letters to the editor. what our national Christmas, has The salutation should read: To the Editor. Letters should be typed and holidays really mean. slowly become a should not exceed 300 words. They must be signed and include the author's Yes, they mean more than just another secular holiday in this great country of phone and address for purposes of verification. No letter will be published day off. ours, but we should remember that without confirmation of the author's identity. Please do not send anonymous Thanksgiving received its birth in Thanksgiving is a God-inspired holiday. letters or form letters. 1623 by Gov. William Bradford, a Pil- Continue to eat the hearty Thanks- grim. Gov. Bradford proclaimed that all giving dinner and continue to give thanks The staff reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity and grammar, in of his fellow Pilgrims "listen to ye pas- to all that you are thankful for; but re- addition to the right to reject a letter based on the judgment of the editors and tor and render thanksgiving to ye Al- member the beginnings of this holiday adviser. mighty God for all His blessings." In and consider giving thanks to Almighty 1789 President George Washington de- God who blessed all of us with the op- Mail your letter to: The Campus Chronicle, c/o Michael Gaspeny, Box clared that America should honor God portunity to live in the greatest nation on 3111, High Point University, High Point, NC 27262. with a National Day of Thanksgiving, earth. Friday, December 5, 2003 OPINION Campus Chronicle Recent publicity proves Beware of holiday shopping chaos For most Americans, shopping on were concerned about one thing: bargain "Frightful Friday" is just a routine part shopping." Jackson's iconic status of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Certainly, Wal-Mart, the nation's largest re- By Derek Shealey of bias. You would be hard pressed to I have no problem with this, although I tailer, issued a statement apologizing for Staff Writer find a positive article on Jackson these do not participate in the early jump on the incident and explaining that such me- days, an article that doesn't mention poor Christmas. However, we have to keep lees were unheard of. Spokeswoman Everyone has an opinion on Michael album sales, lawsuits or the baby dangling things in perspective, something we've Karen Burk added, "We are very disap- Jackson. As the pop icon is facing a child incident. Some of his past behavior was obviously not pointed this happened. We want her to molestation investigation—his second indeed inappropriate, but is there any done. come back as a shopper." As if that fight with such allegations and the latest value in the press reiterating old diffi- I'm re- weren't enough, the store has offered to incident of bad press for him—Jackson's culties on every occasion? ferring to the put the DVD player "on hold" for image is subject to more damage, and he While many of Jackson's critics are events at a VanLester. could be going to jail. quick to say that his career has weak- Florida Wal- Are you kidding me? First of all, it I don't feel comfortable saying that ened, I think that his musical presence Mart on Nov. should be noted that Wal-Mart is a great Michael Jackson is innocent, since the is as influential as ever. His album sales 28, this place; you can find practically everything details of the case have yet to surface. I' m may have declined, but there is still a year's busiest you could ever need there, and it's a ha- keeping an open mind on the matter. very strong appreciation for his earlier shopping ven for college students. However, that That is not an easy thing for me to material. Michael Jackson was the first Joel Stubblefield day. Forty- reaction by the retailer is simply ridicu- do because I have an affinity for Jackson. African-American artist to achieve uni- one year old lous. For starters, I'm sure that this prob- I'm always intrigued by unique and un- versal success, winning fans of all ages Staff Writer Patricia ably happens more than everyone wants conventional people. I grew up with and backgrounds. His Thriller album VanLester to admit, but we simply don't hear about Michael Jackson. The white glove, was an innovative and genre-defying made a middle-of-the-night trip to the Ar- it due to the lack of serious injury in most "Thriller" music video and the moonwalk work that established the trends that are kansas-based chain for computer ink and cases. Additionally, I'm sure that were essential elements of my childhood, popular in hip-hop and pop music today. decided to stay for the store's five-hour VanLester is deeply touched by the of- and now they are remnants of the long- Musically, Jackson will always be an icon, "blitz" sale beginning at 6 a.m. fer to put the DVD player "on hold." It gone era when Michael Jackson was a and no amount of scandal can hamper the VanLester was knocked to the floor and just seems to me that a store that large media darling. My main form of defense mark that he's already made in the music trampled by the bargain hunters, lead- could afford to give away a $29 DVD against negative publicity towards Jack- world. ing to a seizure. Said her sister, Linda player under such circumstances. How- son was always "He didn't do it. He's a Maybe there are deeper reasons be- Ellzey, "They walked over her like a herd ever, this event raises several points to legend." I see now that this attitude is ter- hind Michael Jackson's conduct with of elephants." Despite Ellzey's pleas, the keep in mind this holiday season. ribly flawed. A number of fans are using children. To me, he seems like a lonely crowd just continued to step on First, never shop at 6 a.m. Second, the same approach in this situation. They man, someone who has yet to meet his VanLester, much to Ellzey s astonish- avoid Wal-Mart unless late at night or are unable to base Jackson's innocence soul-mate. Perhaps the love and affec- ment. on a Tuesday afternoon. Third, watch on little else than the irrelevant view that tion that he receives through friendships Worse yet, one family even joked your back in herd-like crowds. All kid- he's musically talented. with children compensate for the loneli- about taking the woman's $29 DVD ding aside, we should keep things in per- Since very few of us have spent time ness. When I say love. 1 am not referring player that she still clutched while un- spective this holiday season. It's not with Jackson, our knowledge of the re- to sexual feelings. That would be preda- conscious. Said shopper Valeria about how many presents you give or clusive entertainer is limited to what we tory and inexcusable. I'm referring to a Calabrese, "There was a lady there, and receive, and, even for those not celebrat- see in tabloids or on television. In tins mutually shared closeness between two her two kids were laughing about it. say- ing the religious aspect of the Christmas case, a stronger argument would be made people. In the end. (his is only my specu- ing 'Mom's going to take it. All they season, the holidays represent a time for by contending that no media source, par- lation. You can't know what a man feels, cared about was a stupid DVD player," family and good cheer, not trampling ticularly any concerning Jackson, is free unless you know his heart. said Ellzey. Even the paramedics com- someone to increase material posses- plained about the crazed shoppers. Said sions. Have some class while shopping 1 left a piece of my heart there': Mark O'Keefe of EVAC Ambulance, this year, and keep in mind that there is "There were people all around this more to life than a bonus buy at the near- student returns to Nicaragua woman.... They would not move.. .They est retailer. "What made you want to return?" since then I've been amazed at how all "I left a piece of my heart there." the details have come together. Democrats, Republicans should "I see, and you're going back to ob- Though I have been quite excited tain it, and possibly leave more of it when I think about my trip, I try not to there?" overwhelm myself contemplating how it terminate emotional bickering "Abso- will be. I don't want to have many expec- By Josh Farrington intellectual dissenter. lutely." tations, but I'd rather go into it with an Staff Writer At a speech in Indiana, President My first open mind expecting for God to show me Bush stated that there are Democrats trip outside the path when I get there. A friend of mine As demonstrated by a recent debate "more interested in special interests in North America always said, "We'll cross that bridge when on campus as well as in the nation as a Washington and not interested in the se- was about we get there." That's what I plan to do, whole, it seems Democrats and Repub- curity of the American people." Bush is three years ago rather than worrying about tomorrow, licans no longer can intellectually argue correct in stating that special interest when I went to because sufficient for today is its own their ideas. Instead, both parties have re- groups should not be a part of national M asatepe, trouble. sorted to immature name-calling, and at- security, but saying that Democrats are Nicaragua on a All the details I know of right now tack each other's "not interested in the Staff Writer 10-day mis- are that teachers are needed and a physi- character rather than security of the Ameri- sion trip. I had never been outside of the cal education program needs to be set up each other's position "...both parties have can people" is over the states, except for a theme park trip to lor the school I'll be working with. I don't on the issues. resorted to imma- top. Canada. The mission trip, more than I prefer to know any more. Its more excit- Republicans of- Instead of calling had guessed, was the most amazing taste ing this way. ten brand Democrats ture name-calling each other "Neandei - of culture 1 had ever had. I saw real pov- It is true I left a piece of my heart as "unpatriotic" and and attack each or unpatriotic. erty and I experienced a life much sim- there, and maybe I will never get that "socialist radicals" Democrats and Re- pler than I ever thought was possible. piece back. Maybe I will leave more of it that seek to destroy other's character..." publicans should find On Jan. 26,1 will return there. This there, but this is something I know I need the family and God. at least some measure time I get to stay for almost three to do. I guess life really isn't all about which "define" of common ground months. There are many things I'd love finding your heart, but rather giving your American values. On the other hand. and compromise. It's not that both sides to gain, like a deeper appreciation for heart away to the desires and the dreams Democrats label Republicans as should compromise their core values, what I already have as well as better you have. The paradox is found in the re- "homophobes and bigots" that hate the but they should continue to urge debate Spanish-speaking skills. Despite my alization that when you give your heart environment, senior citizens and minori- that is true intellectual debate based on anxiety about the language barrier and away to the right things, you also find ties. logic and facts, not based on emotional not knowing exactly what I'll be doing what your heart heals for, and at the risk In the recent judicial nominee fiasco and thoughtless attacks on individuals. there, excitement consumes me. of losing, you gain. in the Senate, instead of allowing a Both sides need to calm down and real- It has taken me about a year to make Because of this trip. I won't gradu- simple yes or no vote. Democrats have ize that they both have the same ulti- this dream of returning a reality. Due to ate with the class I came in with. I won't opted to filibuster the issue so that such mate goal, a prosperous and safe the concern of my parents, which al- walk with my class, I might miss a few a vote will never even take place, led America, and merely differ on the ways though frequently annoying, shows me award ceremonies and I'm sure I'll miss Kennedy called Bush's nominees "Ne- to obtain that goal. how much they care, and making sure a lew pictures for the yearbook. But that anderthals," with one such "Neander- However, as it exists today with all this is the right time of life for me to go which I will gain. I have faith will be well thal'' happening to be an African-Ameri- the yelling back and forth between Re- on such an adventure. I have been pa- worth what I will lose. You have to take can woman. One can disagree with the publicans and Democrats. 1 can barely tiently waiting the definite "yes." I sup- risks in life, You have to step out of your qualifications of a judge, but saying make out what either side is truly say- pose it didn't hit that I am really going comfort zone. The heart is what makes a "Neanderthal" makes Sen. Kennedy ing, and like most Americans I'm until I purchased the plane tickets, and man move. I'm moving. seem like a partisan bully rather than an searching for earplugs. 4 Campus Chronicle OPINION Friday, December 5,2003 Student abroad has new take on cultural differences It is a commonly held but ill-con- cans are fortunate to live in a society friend of hers about the England-France common for many Europeans to know ceived belief among those on the left and where education is both valued and ac- game that said something to the effect of, three or more languages. As much as I many around the world that Americans cessible. The kind of knowledge it takes "Frogs can't play rugby, England wins." admire this, due to my own lack of abil- as a whole are, largely, ignorant of other to be able to learn about and analyze Such rivalries exist all over the world. ity in learning foreign languages, I refuse cultures. I have been told in this very pub- world events is normally only accessible Should Americans know more lan- to be called ignorant because I lack a vir- lication that I to those with certain levels of both free- guages, then? It would be nice, I suppose. tue others possess by necessity. America's had no right dom and economic resources. This is In a liberal arts sense of the word, all detractors, here and abroad, should rec- to speak on an age when anybody with a computer knowledge is ultimately good for us, and ognize the fact that the average Ameri- matters of has instant access to nearly limitless in- knowing other languages allows us ac- can does not need to learn other languages international formation - but relatively few people cess to many more cultures than English- to survive. relations be- have that luxury. Moreover, people who speaking ones. Do Americans need to If I have learned nothing else by be- cause I can- live in countries where information is know more languages, though? This is ing in Scotland, it is this: People really not speak a tainted by government censors and pro- arguable. Many, including my high aren't that different. Every person has the foreign lan- pagandists, such as Iraq under Saddam school instructors, say that Americans same basic needs and wants. Each na- guage and or Nazi Germany, are little better off. should learn Spanish, due to the influx of tion has its ignorant and its enlightened, Drew am some- Americans, and many Westerners, are Spanish-speaking immigrants. I will save problems and blessings. America is no how "unfit" better off than many in that we possess a my opinions on this for another article. different. Americans aren't "this way" or Mclntyre to speak on free press and have access to education. In any case, America is only really bor- "that way" in the same way that not all Contributing Editor such matters The fact that so few of us take advan- dered by two countries: Canada and Scots or all French or all Kenyans are the due to my tage of these tells us that most Ameri- Mexico. Canadians, except for residents same. We live in a world of headlines being American. After spending a couple cans, unfortunately, lack the perspective of Quebec, predominantly speak English. and punchlines, and it is in such small of months in a foreign country, I can hon- to appreciate this fact. Any place in Mexico that Americans va- terms that most people relate to one an- estly say that my views on things interna- Personal experience of being over- cation at caters to English-speakers; a other. And most people understand the tional have changed little; moreover, I seas has taught me that we are not alone family trip to Cozumel taught me this. world around them based on what are usu- believe I can sincerely say that it is not in our relative ignorance. One of my fel- My point is that many people throughout ally anecdotal pieces of information. Americans that are ignorant, nor the in- low HPU students here at St. Andrews the world are surrounded by persons of Americans, I believe, are no different; we habitants of any other country, but people was asked in their first week here if all different cultures, and it is a day-to-day could all be a little more knowledgeable in general. American students were just like the ones necessity to be able to communicate with and be less hasty in our judgments, but so I'll be the first to say that Americans in the movie "American Pie." A girl I these people. That is why it is not un- could everyone else. as a whole should know more about the met from Texas has been told by several world around us. Most Americans - es- English students that everyone in her pecially students, in fact - know little state wears a cowboy hat and has a gun. Chapel Hill game ignites about their own country and participate Contrary to the myth that Americans in its governance even less; in view of this alone do not respect other cultures, there fact, it cannot be surprising that most of is a great deal of cross-cultural animos- sense of school spirit us just aren"t that interested in what is ity in this part of the world as well. Some By Erin Sullivan my friends. One, who I may add is train- going on around the world at any particu- Scots have a great deal of ire for the Sniff Writer ing to defend our country, was threaten- lar time. Cynical members of the media English and desperately want full inde- ing death to the opposing team's players. love to point out this fact. But is the rest pendence from their southern neighbors. OK. the secret's out. I didn't decide She's normally not nearly so violent. I of the world really so different? I do not The English and French have a rivalry to go to this school for its sports. Granted, knew we shouldn't have taken her to that think so. dating back many centuries. A woman 1 there is a lot of talent at this school, re- nearby bar beforehand. Another one of my Most people are only as knowledge- met from New Zealand was trying to garding all the athletes in the various friends was constantly hoping for at least able as they need to be. This is not in- keep up with the Rugby World Cup and sports. However, my enthusiasm for soc- one more shot at the opposing team's goal. dicative of laziness, but reality. Ameri- received a text message from an English cer was really brought out at the last Her loud calls started off as innocent as, women's soccer game between High "Go girls! Kick some butt," but quickly Crime, continued from the front page > Point University and UNC Chapel Hill. became "Kick her in the head! No, not Herlinger's room was broken into while to all students, faculty and staff mem- My last brush with sports was in the ball! Her head!" Another friend of he was in class. His Playstation 2. bers. The information includes descrip- high school, when I played basketball in mine was just embarrassed to be seen with Nintendo 64,30 video games and a pair tion of campus safety and security and a community league because I was too us. She was more interested in Chapel of Oakley sunglasses were stolen. This crime data. much of a chicken to try out for my high Hill's "cute" uniforms than she was our fall, freshman Niki Atkins' car was bro- Many students feel that although school team. However, that never women kicking their behinds. I recall tell- ken into and her CD player faceplate, the campus security is helpful, the of- stopped me from trash-talking. No mat- ing her to "love it or leave it," referring steering wheel cover. CDs, CD visor ficers need to make themselves more ter how uninvolved I was in school to our team, as if I was speaking to a com- holder and sunglasses were stolen. visible to prevent crime committed by sports, I was always talking trash to the munist within the United States. And my- Members of the faculty and staff outsiders. Clark said that the officers opposing school's team. I knew abso- self? I was more preoccupied with the have also been victims of theft. Mrs. do their best at patrolling the campus, lutely nothing about my high school's blanket one of my friends brought. When Patricia Sager's office in Smith Library the University Village and the Sixth football team (except how the boys attending a sporting event, one typically was broken into and her wallet stolen. Street Apartments, but they can't slop looked in those tight pants), but that brings a simple blanket, sometimes with Also, two years ago, Ms. Georgeanna everything. never stopped me from yelling obsceni- a team's logo on it. Not my friend. My Sellers, assistant professor of English. "We are not a closed campus; we ties across the field to the opposing friend brought a bright purple and yellow had her wallet, checkbook and two pay- have no locked gates; we can't catch team's fans during the game. I thought afghan. It was the brightest thing I'd ever roll checks taken from her purse, which them all," Clark said. He asks that stu- that kind of behavior was gone forever, seen. I stared at that as if it were an eclipse, was in her office. dents use common sense and not leave until the recent soccer game between the which one is forbidden to look directly There have also been several ve- valuables in plain sight and to keep cars ladies of HPU and the ladies of Chapel at. I just couldn't get over the fact that hicle thefts on campus. Junior Clifford and dorm rooms locked at all times. Hill. she was not only conveying the idea that Smith's Jeep was stolen in the fall of Assault cases have dropped re- I attended the game at Chapel Hill one of our team's colors was purple, but 2002 while parked in between the Belk markably over the last three years. No with a handful of friends. We were all also the fact that we were apparently old and North dormitories. He said that al- cases of assault were reported last year, acting like proper ladies, until our and ugly. I believe I informed her of this though the campus security officers but five were reported in 2001 and 10 school's women ran onto the field. At that fact, but she just stared at me, perplexed. were very helpful in getting his Jeep in 2000. Clark has suggested to the city moment, it was all about making the I still believe that she thinks one of our back, they need to make themselves that there be a sidewalk constructed that other team beg for mercy. I don't think school's colors is yellow. more visible on campus. "There are a connects the University Village to the harsher words have ever come out of my I love school sporting events. It gives lot of strangers walking around at main campus and that students travel mouth. It was as if I had a daughter on people, like me, who know absolutely night," said Smith. in groups or call for an escort. "There the field. I felt like an embarrassing par- nothing about sports, a feeling of school Clark said that there is a security is no reason to invite trouble," said ent at that moment. I flashed back to spirit. I don't normally get as excited officer on duty during all hours and that Clark. "People looking for trouble on when my dad would yell at me during about something I know well, like my the school hires off-duty High Point city campus look for students who are by my soccer game in first grade. I would course of study, or where I intend to end police officers to work the second and themselves." The campus security of- always hear a resounding "Hustle!" from up when I graduate, as I do something I third shifts which start at 3 p.m. and end fice has repeatedly posted signs asking the crowd, and I'd know who it was don't know well at all, like kicking a ball at 7 a.m. Unlike the campus security students to "two-it" while walking on from. Except my father never had as down a field. I had a much better time guards, these officers do carry firearms campus to avoid such problems. much of an interesting vocabulary as I yelling things my mother taught me never and have the power to arrest. The uni- All of the security descriptions and had that day of the college game. It's a to say than celebrating a victory of a game versity also employs students on the guidelines for handling crimes were good thing I wasn't as loud as others; I don't understand. Even though the la- bike patrol who carry radios. sent via e-mail to students in Novem- otherwise I would've been waiting for dies of HPU lost that day, I owe them a By law, all schools must report ber. Anyone who needs to report a crime my friends after the game's conclusion lifetime of gratitude for providing me with crimes to the United States Board of should call the campus security exten- at a nearby sports bar, having been kicked the memorable time I had with my friends Education to be published each year. sion. 9111, or the non-emergency num- out of the stadium earlier. and the rest of this school. I don't think I This is a public notification available ber, 9112. I wasn't nearly as bad as a few of could be prouder. Friday, December 5, 2003 NEWS Campus Chronicle Resident assistants provide Media studies students attend broadcasting convention in Dallas leadership, companionship By Brianne Coone plan their days according to the seminars By Patricia Mitchell have chosen to use their leadership skills Staff Writer that were offered. They were free to Editor in Chief this way instead of being a manager at choose which sessions to attend. The their job, shift supervisor, captain of a Friendships formed and contacts seminars included information about all As a freshman, you are looking for- sports team, club chairman or active or- were made as college students and pro- forms of media: radio, TV, Internet, ward to new freedoms and no rules when ganization member. fessionals shared information at the LPFM and print media. you come to college. Being a RA does have a lot of posi- Collegiate Broadcasters. Inc.'s fall con- The sessions, most of them 50 min- However, during your mandatory tive points. First of all, you are part of a vention. Six HPU students interested utes each, were given throughout the day, hall meeting, this person, who is also a team, with people who usually share your in the media traveled to Dallas. Texas starting at 8 a.m. and lasting until around peer, tells you when guests of the oppo- same values. They are going to be people with instructor Greg Brown, to learn 6 p.m. There were over 60 sessions for site sex can be in your room, how loud you can rely on if you're having a bad how to improve the University's radio the participants to choose from. The con- you can play music and when you drink, day or have questions. Also, being a RA station. 90.3 WHPU The Point. vention was held in the lobby of the ho- you'll be fined. Then, after all these is a way to become more involved in They flew into Dallas for the con- tel. rules, the person promises to be here if campus, get to know more people and vention, which was held Nov. 6-9. The Over 3,000 people, including stu- you need anything. help others become comfortable. And, students stayed at the Dallas Hyatt Re- dents, faculty and professionals, attended Another word for this person is a of course, there really isn't any other job gency, located downtown. They the convention. HPU students learned Resident Assistant (RA). like a RA; you are the rule enforcer, com- walked or took a train to the attractions "how to get the station more recognized As a sophomore, the task is to con- panion if needed and program planner at located there. The only personal ex- and more professionalized, give it more quer or evade the RA, who is now seen the same time. penses were for food and transporta- structure and create more positions for as the dorm monitor in the Complex, There is a lot more to this job than tion. Sophomore Justin Spinks said, people," said Spinks. Finch. Belk or Millis. As an upperclass- meets the eye. And when it comes down "We got to know each other on an in- As many of you know. Hurricane man, you're usually able to obtain a bet- to it, the RA is in the dorms to monitor dividual basis...It was good to get to Isabel knocked out the radio station's ter living area, such as U-ville, Univer- your safety and well being. The hall pro- know each other." transmitter at the beginning of this school sity Apartments. Sixth Street or the Fra- grams are supposed to be a way to get to Nick Hammer, the station man- year, but programs are still being broad- ternity Apartments. Usually in these ar- know people by doing something fun for ager, researched the convention and in- cast through the University's cable chan- eas the main rules are the visitation a cheap price or for free. On a daily ba- formed Brown about it. The students nel 8, so tune in and listen to your fellow hours and escorting issues since most sis someone needs to be close-by if a resi- were given itineraries so that they could Panthers. people are of legal age to drink. No dent has questions about maintenance, matter what year you are, there has most computers or whom to call for assistance likely been a point in your college ca- with various problems. Also, not every- Campus Chronicle Staff wants to thank all our writers, reer where outsmarting the RA has been one comes to college with the maturity editors and photographers for a great semester. A spe- an objective. to handle group living, and sometimes it's cial thank you is extended to our readers and support- While there are some that despise a positive thing to be able to call up a RA the RA's because of the rules, there is a who will tell the people upstairs to turn ers. Without you, there would be no reason to publish a lot more to the job than meets the eye. down their music that has been blaring paper. First of all. RA's are usually just like any for the past few hours. other college student. It is true that they So, having a RA and being one can The next deadline is Friday, do have to enforce rules and monitor the prove to be interesting sometimes, but re- safety of the dorms, but they have tests, member that the RA's sole purpose isn't temptations and stresses just like any to make your life miserable; it is to gradu- Jan. 23 at noon other student. ate from college, just like you. The one thing that separates RA's FYI, if you believe that being a RA Have ;i safe and happy holiday! from the rest of the students is that they is right for you, pick up an application in Student Life and join the team. Senior recounts four years of acting on HPU stage

By Katie Estler rector of "The Imaginary Invalid." Di- Comparing her past roles she no- veteran actor? A move behind the scenes. Assistant Editor recting was an aspect of theatre she very ticed the trend of always playing wacky, Returning to her freshman experience, much enjoyed but wasn't able to pursue off-the-wall characters. "(Directors) Vicki looks to pursue and further educa- The words Mike Maykish, playing through the other shows as she was con- Susan (Whitenight). Alexa tion and a career in directing, starting off the God figure, sang during the closing stantly acting. In the same year, she had (Schlimmer), and Wade (Hughes) told with her senior seminar project on Dec. 5. number of "Children of Eden" touched her acting debut as Norah in "They Came me I was cursed to play the funny old She will make her directorial debut with many people in the audi- From Mars ladies," she said. She didn't seemed to "The Complete Works of William ence and even tugged at and Landed upset by this thought. "It's fun; serious Shakespeare (Abridged)," a three man the hearts of some of the Outside the shows drag you down; character roles show starting Ben Allen, Mike Tarara and performers. Victoria Farndale Av- are light-hearted." Jamie Glinski. Steele was one of these enue Church As her final semester dwindles, The switch from actor to director has actors. As "Father" told Hall in Time Vicki carries with her many more the- not been the easiest. "Parts are really frus- of the journey we all must for the atre memories than those made on the trating; I want to be in it so I can do it a take, these words held a Townswomen's stage. Vicki had the honor of being one certain way. It's hard to convey to the ac- deep meaning for Guild's Cof- of the first two HPU nominees in re- tors what I want," she said. While Vicki Victoria, as she thought fee Morning." cent memory to ACTF. a struggles not to step on about the journey she "The nationwide college ac- people's toes and still have would soon be making. show was tors' competition. Se- the show she wants, she is Known as Vicki to great, not be- lected for her role as excited about the show's her friends, she took her in IMF LEFT, IN'A MIDSUMMER cause the Little Red Riding Hood, opening. After considering NICH'I'S IIHI \\i- final bow as an actor on show was so she competed against three different comedies, the HPU stage Nov. 9. She burst into good, but because it just such a fun show hundreds of students she decided on this one even tears every performance at the last two to do," Vicki recalled with delight. Her from all over the country. though the show requires a songs. With characteristic good humor, character, a British maid who was given She remembers long list of props on a thin she called the songs "sickeningly sad." 12 Valiums and proceeded to steal food events of less magnitude. budget. It also requires her "It was really hard, I thought about from audience members and fall asleep "I'm always going to re- three actors to perform one it the week before, but the show didn't on them, eventually fell into a cake. member my Acting 1 aspect or another of all 37 upset me that much until I actually did She has enjoyed other roles such as class, because of my fel- Shakespearean plays in an it. At least I wasn't the only one crying," Mrs. Van Daam in "The Diary of Anne low students." For in- hour and half. Audiences she said with a laugh. Frank" and Little Red Riding Hood in stance, rehearsing her can look forward to a One of the students that pushed for "Into the Woods," her preferred role and class scene from the "splash zone" and full im- STEELE STRIKES ANOTHER the show, Vicki received minor roles as a personal favorite. "Crucible" with partner POSE FROM -MIDSUMMER' mersion. storyteller soloist and one of the five per- "Everyone else was singing these Ben Allen in the Slane Vicki has experienced sonalities of the Snake. Though, she serious adult songs, and I got to be a little lobby before it was Java City. "People much laughter and many tears on the High would have liked to have gone out with kid. The high schooler even has a more walked by and thought I was being Point stage. Before she leaves at the end a bigger bang, Vicki has been a well serious role than me," she said. Munch- beaten. (To outsiders) you are always of this semester, she hopes to go out with known face on the HPU stage over the ing on cookies and hiding under other going to be a weird theatre kid," she a few last laughs. She encourages people past three and half years. actors' hoop skirts, Vicki maintained her said, smiling. to come to her finale, simply saying with As a freshman, she was assistant di- role even when not rehearsing. What does the future hold for this a laugh, "It's Free." 6 Campus Chronicle A&E Friday, December 5, 2003 Students react to their Phoenix Festival wins One writer wins twice; others excel, too.

By Amanda Roberts announced. From High Point, honorable ing pieces of stories here and there, on to learn that they don't. Staff Writer mentions in poetry were awarded to An- napkins especially." "I've always wondered what thought gel Ashton, Alicia Caldwell, Genevieve Jaci Cheek, a senior English writing processes go on in the mind of a home- Junior Gena Smith has won the Dunaj, Ali Wassell and Emily Miles; in major, won second place for her poem, less person, what struggles they face and Phoenix Festival literary contests for the short story category, Jaci Cheek, Tracy "Peter Denies Jesus at Jerusalem." what type of things they aspire to achieve. HPU students in both the short story and Whitman and Alexis Winning received Brianne Coone won second place for Not just homeless, but everyone...I think poetry categories. honorable mentions. her short story, 'The Sign." Coone, a se- it would be cool to be an undercover re- Her awards came on Nov. 21 during Double-winner Gena Smith is an nior English writing major, stated that she porter and see life from a different view," the 33rd Phoenix Festival, organized by English major on the writing track. She would never have entered the contest had Smith said. Dr. John Moehlmann and the English has wanted to write since early childhood. it not been for Gaspeny's class. "A Demon's Discourse to His Peers department. The night before, Sarah "Before I could actually write, I would Coone's story involves a woman in Hell" is Smith's winning poem. She Dessen, successful author of novels for go around the house singing songs I'd stood up by her boyfriend who goes out- wrote this poem for Dr. Marion Hodge's young adults, read from "The Truth About made up, and my dad would write them side, praying for God to give her a sign; Writing Poetry class as a dramatic mono- Forever," her novel to be published next down for me," Smith said. a shooting star falls out of the sky, which logue. Railing at his cohorts, the demon May. Friday morning began with the con- This year marked the first time Smith she takes to be the sign she's not alone. denies the worth of his entire existence. vergence of high school students from had written a short story; it was a require- "I wasn't happy with the story when I "The thought came to me: what thought North Carolina and one school in Geor- ment for Mr. Michael Gaspeny's Writing wrote it. I didn't think it was that good," process does a demon go through: do they gia. These students, as well as students Fiction class. "I would have never she said. ever get tired of what they do?" Smith from the University, participated in work- thought I could write fiction, nor would I Smith's story 'This Life" centers on explained. shops with authors from the southeast. have tried. It's become a new passion for a homeless man who desperately needs a "It [winning second place] made my At the end of the day, winners in the me," she said. "It's a completely new new pair of shoes and steals a pair, think- week," Coone said. "I've never entered high school and university category were aspect of writing, and I find myself writ- ing that they will make him happy, only anything like this before." 'Eden' follows strong musical tradition 'Samurai' is By Andrea Griffith many show tunes; the ballad "In What- without detracting from the cast. The de- Copy Editor ever Time We Have" was the only song sign had an original way of putting the new 'Dances that echoed in the heads of audience production's musicians at center stage The music and theater departments members, and did so in a pleasant way. while keeping the focus on the actors. with Wolves' brought themes of family togetherness to In true artistic style, Schwartz digressed Many of the lead actors in act one the stage in "Children of Eden," which a bit from the Bible (for example, Cain's took on another significant role in the sec- gave the book of Genesis a modern mu- murder of Abel occurs when he tries to ond act. Though good acting propelled By Patricia Mitchell sical twist. kill Adam and misses, in the production), the switch, a costume change could have Editor in Chief The musical, by Stephen Schwartz, but his script follows the Bible enough eased the transition for the audience. was the first major production of the year to prove educational for any non-Chris- In an extremely well cast production, Lately I have been wary of watch- for the theater department and featured tian viewers. Chris Holmes and high school student ing war movies with events going on one of the largest casts in recent memory. "Children of Eden" continued the Megan Newell exceeded all expectations. in Iraq because the movies portray a Mike Maykish as Father, Chris Holmes tradition of impressive musicals at the Holmes acted in two significant roles and horrific reality. as Adam and Noah, Jamie Stone as Eve, university, despite a relatively small mu- somehow made it appear effortless, while Last Saturday I ventured to see, Matt Haynes as Cain and John Mattingly sic program (at last count, one music Newell's diction and acting showed end- yet another. Tom Cruise movie. What as Abel led the ensemble in extraordinary major, Maykish, attended here). The cho- less potential, especially considering that I went to see turned out to be as vocal style. reographed "In Pursuit of Excellence" she is still in high school. thought-provoking and touching as the Musically, the cast was nearly flaw- featured several actors as the serpent who Director Wade Hughes and the en- classic "Dances with Wolves." less, as the voices remained strong tempted Eve in the garden. This was per- tire department should be commended for "The Last Samurai" takes place throughout. The bulk of the actors re- haps the most entertaining number of the choosing this as the major fall produc- during the 1870s in America and later mained on stage during the entire musi- whole show, which is ironic considering tion. "Children of Eden" captured the Japan. Captain Nathan Algren (Tom cal as storytellers who formed the cho- its Biblical symbolism. family element of Biblical characters, Cruise), of the U.S. Army, is sent to rus. Schwartz's numbers managed to es- Brad Archer and crew produced an while presenting material enjoyable for Japan to train its army and lead them cape the often-annoying infectiousness of expressionistic set that was innovative all ages. in battle against the rebel Samurai. Algren does not go willingly, for he has demons of his own from past battles with the American Indians. Staff Recs... After arriving in Japan, Algren The sets to training the Army, but soon re- alizes the men are in no shape for 'Master and Commander": Gladia- battle at the present time. However, tor does Napoleonic naval warfare. Complete Algren's superior officer orders them -Saint Andrew into Works of battle against The week back after Thanksgiving is t h e too hectic. Pass out in bed Sunday night William Samu- and don't crawl out till Friday night. rai. -Upperclassman Shakespeare Dur- ing the battle, 'Elf: Because we all need a (abridged)' t h e laugh during finals. Japanese are defeated and the Samu- -Mac Daddy 7:30 rai take Algren prisoner. While stay- ing with the Samurai, Algren watches 'Brother Bear': because you will Dec. 5 & 6 their disciplined ways, speaks their never be too old for Disney movies. language and grows to love their life. - Patches Free! Not only is the story line strong, the filming of the movie and set lay- Enjoy the last two weeks outs arc done very well. There are without parents and siblings. multiple action scenes tying in the new "If you hate way of warfare with the old. -Rawanda Shakespeare, This is a thrilling, action-packed Friend gift exchange for Christmas; movie that will keep you anticipating keep it simple and cheap. the next moments. It seems as if this you '11 love this" -Thrifty is the new "Dances with Wolves." Friday, December 5, 2003 GREEK/ORGANIZATIONS Campus Chronicle Pi Kappa Alpha College Republicans Aft Scholarship opportunities November was an eventful month for The Brothers hope that everyone had Morris K. Udall Barry M. Goldwater College Republicans. On November 3 and a good Thanksgiving break. With first 4, members of the club participated in the semester coming to an end, we are stay- Scholarship Scholarship November 4 election by volunteering with ing really busy. One major project that $5,000 scholarships are avail- The Barry M. Goldwater Jim Stanley's campaign. College Repub- we have taken on is the completion of our able for students studying fields Scholarship and Excellence in licans volunteered by placing campaign basement in the fraternity apartments. We related to the environment and for Education Foundation seeks signs around High Point. started by painting the whole basement On November 15, members had the with our colors (garnet and old gold), then Native Americans or Alaska na- highly qualified sophomores and opportunity to participate in the Family, Nick Peterson and Joe Haubenhopher tives studying fields related to juniors with a demonstrated inter- Faith and Freedom rally in Winston-Sa- constructed a tiki-style bar which has got- health care or tribal public policy. est in and commitment to a career lem. Those attending had the privilege of ten a lot of compliments. Our social chair In April 2004, the Foundation in mathematics, the natural sci- hearing Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North (re- Justin Mellinger has done a great job with will award scholarships to stu- ences or engineering. The schol- tired) speak about balancing career with the sound and lights. faith, family, and civic responsibility in a We want to thank Alpha Gamma dents who will be college juniors arship will be for use during the free society. Delta for another awesome North/South or seniors during the 2004-5 aca- 2004-5 academic year and will College Republicans and College mixer. It was a lot of fun for both teams, demic year. To the considered for cover the cost of tuition, fees, Democrats faced off at a debate on No- and not surprisingly, the South took brag- an award, students must be nomi- books and room and board up to 1 1 vember 19. Debated topics included ho- ging rights for the 2 " year in a row. We nated by the institution. The dead- a maximum of $7,500 per year. mosexual marriage, partial-birth abortion, look forward to doing it again next year, and the current situation in Iraq. The in- ladies. We also want to thank the women's line for receipt of nominations by The deadline for receipt of nomi- tense discussion showed that High Point soccer Team for a great time at our last the Morris K. Udall Foundation nations by the Foundation is Feb. is home to some very skilled debaters. mixer. is March 3. 2004. All HPU pro- 2,2004. All HPU procedures must The semester is about to wrap up, but On Monday Dec. 1, the Brothers cedures must be completed by be completed by Jan. 20, 2004. if you are interested in participating with helped raise AIDS awareness on our cam- Feb. 25, 2004. Please see Dr. James W. Stitt the Right side on campus, come to a meet- pus. Sam Closic, in addition to chairing ing in January. Good luck on finals, ev- the project, constructed a banner which (DH #104) for additional informa- eryone! featured a giant ribbon. Students, faculty, tion on these opportunities. and staff were asked to sign the banner to support our effort. Sam also made hun- Kappa Delta has some major dedication to the chap- dreds of red ribbons for people to wear. IT ter! Congrats, Christie! VP-New Member Theta Chi In a brief statement delivered by Ms. Kim Education is Allison Saviello, VP-Mem- EA Soban, she led the small group of listen- The sisters of Gamma Gamma would bership is Kaci Martin, VP-Public Rela- ers in a prayer which encouraged us to be like to welcome everyone back from the tions is Sylvia Harwood, VP-Standards is more understanding of the HIV and AIDS Thanksgiving Holiday! We hope you all Kathryn DiMola, Treasurer is Carrie The brothers of Theta Chi would epidemic. To end the day, everyone gath- had a great break and are refreshed and Shank, Assistant Treasurer is Kate Litwin, like to congratulate the new officers of ered on the Greensward for a benefit con- ready for finals! Panhellenic Representative is Kristin Mali the chapter, including the new members cert. Overall, the day was a success and We want to congratulate our newly and last, but certainly not least is Tania of the Executive Council, Brenden we hope that the HPU community ben- elected council members and wish them Innurigarro as Secretary! Congratulations, Donahue as President, Phil Shumaker of efited in some way from the events. the best of luck in their endeavors with ladies! We know you will do a great job Vice President, Jeff Wolfe as Secretary Congratulations to the newly elected the sorority. President Christie in your respective offices! and, once again, Nick DeSando as executive council. The new officers are McGroarty will remain in her position as Good luck on finals to everyone and Marshall. as follows: President-Darrin Sita, Inter- President for her second term! This girl we'll see you in the New Year! The new officers bring an new, nal VP-Clark Roberton, External VP-Nick ——i young lineup to the plate. Hopefully the Peterson, Treasurer-Zac Cuffe, and Rush lack of the experience will be made up Chair-Sam Closic. We want to thank our for with that youthful spring in their out-going President. Pat Warren, for all step and a lot of heart. Seriously, the of his hard work and dedication during tool filiftlS fraternity has taken a step in the right his term in office. High Point University Ski Program direction and hopes to build on that. Finally, we wish everyone good luck With the minor things out of the on their final exams and we hope you have at Winterplace Ski Resort way, it is time to concentrate on the big a good Christmas break. We'll see ev- We m pleased to announce the establishment of a special picture. Heaven and Hell. For those of eryone back here in January. H^l^rwwr^yStoProRrOT you attending the festivities, it will be I«. WiaerpbceSki Resort.sear Btik'- i# Point the same old good time as usual. PhiMu University sonttatt, bothy tad staff w-bhing to take adsanURc of With the semester winding down rz this special ski program mast present their High Point Uomrsity the brothers would like to wish all of It is that time again when the Thanksgiving holi- you luck on your finals and final days are over, and the semester is slowly coming to an projects. Hopefully you have not put end. The Ladies of Phi Mu hope that everyone received SPECIAL PRICES ARE: everything off until the last minute. enough rest and relaxation over break in order to wind Also, once those are finished, have a up the end of the year and face those dreaded exams. WEEKDAY ' . ay through Friday, r good break. To the seniors that are The Giant Twister fund-raiser for Children's AH Day Twilight graduating, good luck in the real world. 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If and over again with your friends until I have yet the opening kickoff is noon, you must be even you think it sounds a little annoy- to meet an in- talking trash to the opposing team's fans ing. Once this occurs, the next logical "W orst in the ACC," was just dividual that promptly at 8 a.m. This means either step is talking a little, or maybe a lot, of one the chants ringing through the could not have packing for the commute the night before trash to whoever is wearing the opposing Littlejohn Coliseum Nov. 25. a good time at or waking up at the crack of dawn. team's jersey or colors. This can grow a Apparently Clemson fans, a nice barbe- The second step is gathering the nec- little tiresome, especially when you have as evidenced by the low turnout, did not cue before a essary supplies. You cannot expect to be traveled to see your team at the expect much resistance from a small football game. taken in by the regulars without at least a opposition's stadium. school like High Point University, but the No matter hibachi and some hotdogs. Also, it is vi- After four hours of eating, drinking Panthers challenged Clemson on and off what the tal to not forget something with which to and yelling, you are more than prepared the court. High Point's fans, perhaps be- weather is or take the hotdogs off the hibachi. Thatlitde to witness your team's glorious victory cause of the three to four hour drive or who is playing =Kenny GrafT= grill still has a hot, painful flame. You or devastating loss with not the slightest the excitement of the impending Thanks- the game, ev- Spoils Editor will also need a cooler of substantial size feeling that any money was wasted on the giving break, were also scarce. So who eryone in- to hold all of the sodas or whatever else ticket and parking. do you think would make the most noise volved manages to have the best time. in this game? If you have never managed to par- As Zione White bombarded take in the hoopla of an extravagant tail- Soccer, continued from front page the Tigers with a barrage of three-point gate party before any college football shots in the first half, the confidence of game, I look down on you the same way playing against these players, Wendy ment. the Pikes and Lunatics who attended the Johnny Cochrane looks down at an am- Williams, a sophomore from High Point, Reflecting on the finish to the sea- game soared. Cheers of "Let's go. High bulance chaser, with pity. You cannot con- said "I just wanted to beat my girl and son and her college career, Mazieka Point!" began to ring throughout the sider yourself a true college student until maybe get her frustrated." Eileen said, "I'm going to miss my teammates arena. At one point during the first half, you witness a pig roasting on the back of Mazieka. a senior from Kettering, Ohio, and the feeling of working so hard in High Point was leading by five. When some guy's pickup truck with a "Go added that "we wanted to make it a chal- the pre-season, knowing that the others Danny Gathings finished an alley-oop Heels" flag sticking out the window. lenge but we also had to remember that are doing the same and that during the pass with 53 seconds left in the first half, I know High Point has the handicap they put their shoes on the same way season you're going to bring it all to- the Clemson fans knew that High Point of not having a football team, but many we do. You just have to believe that you gether again." Mazieka added, "Play- would not leave South Carolina quietly. schools within an hour's drive offer the can do it." ing against Carolina put some part of Perhaps the Clemson fans best Saturday morning fun every other Mazieka, along with the other se- the dream to win the national champi- were a bit stunned by the fact that High week during the fall. It doesn't matter if niors from this year's team, went into onship into reality." Point kept the score close, or maybe they the football team is good or bad. Tailgat- the conference tournament not knowing It's usually every college athlete's just are not expecting much from their ing is the best part. which game would be their last. After dream to make it to the national tourna- team this year, but the people who came Everyone is happy five hours before fighting off Radford and Birmingham- ment but so few actually make it there. to see Clemson were extremely tranquil a college football game because his or her Southern in the first two rounds, the Last spring. High Point's men's tennis in relation to their team. The High Point team isn't losing yet. That's the key, not Lady Panthers dazzled the High Point team made it there, and now High fans picked out one player from Clemson to let the game get in the way of a per- fans on home turf by defeating UNC Point's women's soccer team has and began to rail on him, mainly because fectly good time. My favorite team has Asheville in a game that had to be de- shared the experience. This is certainly he made the mistake of acknowledging never been down 14 points before the cided in penalty kicks. The victory a sign of good things to come and ap- the existence of High Point's fans while opening kickoff, maybe two minutes later, brought their first Big South Conference parently High Point is becoming a shooting free throws. but not before. Championship title, and it assured the place where an athlete's dream of During the second half, Tailgating has to be done properly in seniors that their final collegiate game becoming a national champion can be- Javier Palacios and Jerry Echenique be- order to be enjoyed to its fullest; so here would be a game in the national tourna- come a reality. gan to make their impressions on the game. Palacios had one play where he was trapped on the sideline so he spun out of the double team and slid his way along the baseline scoring on two Clemson de- fenders. Echenique started to take on the Women's basketball team has strong start whole Clemson frontline by himself, at times scoring with ease. Each score was By Bethany Davoll at Marshall University, where the Pan- they would be unable to get their of- followed by verbal approval from the Staff Writer thers came away with an opening-day vic- fense and defense going at the same High Point parents and students sitting tory against Murray State and a loss in time for the rest of the game. Katie behind the bench. This was done to the The women's basketball team has the championship game to host Marshall. O'Dell led the High Point scoring with chagrin of all the Clemson fans, who gotten off to a strong start this season, Against Murray State, the Panthers 18 points and was named to the All- seemed frustrated by the comments and with a 3-1 record to date. The Panthers came out cold for the first half of the game Tournament team, while starting point cheers the Lunatics echoed while at their have picked up wins over Murray State, and found themselves headed into the guard Shorty Martin scored 12 and had home court. Western Carolina and Tusculum, with locker room down 26-24 in a game they four assists. Candyce Sellars added The only member of the their loss coming against Marshall Uni- should have been winning. High Point eight points and four assists of her own Clemson student body that received High versity. would regroup, however, and go on a 12- and was also named to the All-Tourna- Point's approval was Katie, a cheerleader Against Western Carolina, the Pan- 2 run to open up the second half, led by ment team. for the Tigers who apparently knew one thers held a 33-28 edge at half time and Sellars who had eight points in the open- Head coach Tooey Loy likes what of the High Point students. She smiled and never looked back from there. They ex- ing stretch. Once the Panthers gained the he sees of his players so far. "We are waved to us as the crowd gave the High tended their lead to as many as 10 in lead, they would keep it, winning by a learning every game and getting better Point menacing glances that seemed to the second half before winning by a fi- margin of 67-56. Candyce Sellars had a as a group. If this team continues to translate to, "Do you know where you nal score of 56-49. Sophomore guard high of 20 points to go along with four grow together we should be very good are? This isn't Elon, son. C-L-E-M-S-O- Katie O'Dell used her mid-range jumper assists and three steals; Katie O'Dell in January and February," Loy said. N. You can't say that to an ACC school." and ability to score from the baseline to added 11 points and posts Emily Mills and Every coach always sees room for I can only imagine what the scene would lead High Point with 12 points, while Kate Jenner had 10 and seven points re- improvement in his team, and Coach have been if 200 High Point students de- Kate Jenner added 11 of her own from spectively. Loy said he would like his squad "ex- cided to make the trip. the post to go along with eight rebounds The championship game against ecuting on offense a little better and fin- High Point did lose the game and freshman Candyce Sellars scored Marshall University would not be as easy, ishing plays. We have the toughest part 88-81, but the Panthers walked out of 10 points and pulled down seven boards. and although the Panthers would put 70 of our schedule coming up, and we will Littlejohn Coliseum at least with the con- It was a good home win for the Pan- points on the scoreboard, Marshall would need to play great in order to come out solation that they hung tough with an ACC thers, who had lost to Western Carolina score 90 for the win. HPU would try to ahead." school, and the few Panther fans there on the road by a score of 72-42 in their whittle its deficit in the second half, get- Junior co-captain Emily Mills also could feel proud because they topped the first game of the season last year. Said ting as close as nine with 15:38 to go off likes what she has seen of her team- Tiger partisans. Jenner of the win, "It was a good team a layup by Shorty Martin, but the lead mates so far, commenting that "this effort, and it's going to be very exciting grew back to 20 and would remain there team is completely different than last A buzzer-beating goal by Danny Gathings to play the rest of the season if we keep for most of the second half. Although the year. Everyone is into it, and we feed from 16 feet out allowed HPU to upset improving." Panthers kept things close in the first half off of each other in our games." The Western Carolina Dec. 2 and raise its High Point traveled to West Vir- and managed to force four ties before Panthers are determined to maintain that record to 2-3. ginia to begin its season in a tournament going into the locker room down 40-31. cohesiveness.