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ARTS FEATURES SPORTS Jazz legend performs Greek is good Dutch tackle bulldogs HCCS presents Kenny Barron Sorority and fraternity members tell the other side of Hope Flying Dutchmen football beat Adrian in over- and his band. the Greek story. time this Saturday with a final score of 24-21. Page 9 Page 5 Page 12 Odd year takes Nykerk Cup Competition Rachel Lundstrom they told us the theme because I Guest Writer felt like it was a medley that a lot Following in the footsteps of the audience would be able to of 76 years of tradition, this relate to and enjoy. I was really year’s Nykerk performance excited to see how our coaches was another great showcase of would write it,” Julie Brdicka vocals, acting and speaking. (’14) said. Professor John Nykerk, Following the 2011 theme of whom the music building was “Eyes Open,” freshman Claire named after, organized the first Tally and sophomore Alyssa ever Nykerk Cup Competition Drew performed their speeches in March of 1936. Now, there to impress the judges. They are more than 200 students talked about friendships, living involved. days to the fullest and even just This year, the freshman class the chance to live with eyes open, of ’15 had one of the largest seeing the world in a new light. song groups with 151 girls. “It Complete with hand motions is one of the largest song groups reminiscent of Greek theater, on record,” Elly VanderZouwen the orators used the entire stage (’15) said. and their entire bodies to convey The girls have been practicing their message. at least two hours a night in order After weeks of rehearsal, to prepare for the big day. Their script writing, and getting fun song, “Eye of the Tiger,” was the messages from morale boys, opening to the show. Using hand Photo by Caitlin Klask both the freshman play, “One for motions, paper airplanes and Freshmen upset even year — Song coaches Mara McMurray (’13) and Alicia Curtis the Books,” and the sophomore even kazoos, the girls were able (’13) lead the song girls of the class of 2015, who took the cup at the end of the night. play “Peter Pan” combined a to bring their song to life. spirit of Hope with characters The sophomore song, entitled of Michael Jackson tunes. They light-up gloves and banners to greatest hits. from the past or the imaginary. “Thriller Night,” was a medley combined thriller dance moves, put together some of Jackson’s “I was really excited when While sophomores imagined see NYKERK, page 10 New marketing strategy is ‘fully alive’ Monica Hanna education that is life-changing.” students, prospective students caring, Christian community,” events section. There has been Guest Writer “The concept came from and faculty/staff. With more than Vanderbilt said. no set date for Phase II but is the idea that Hope inspires 2,100 responses the team started The team’s first project was projected to take from three to An extensive integrated students to be fully alive in to outline Hope’s strengths. completed a month ago with six weeks to complete. marketing effort is underway at mind, body and spirit through Based on this information, the the new admissions website Richele Ehardt (’13), a tour Hope, including updating of the guide at admissions said, “The college’s brand or image along previous image was much with a revised design of Hope’s simpler. There was not anything website and publications. creative and exciting that would Hope’s website has sported make Hope stand out from the same look since 2006; other colleges. The new image students and staff felt it was time and website give the impression for a facelift. Hope’s integrated that Hope is not old school but marketing team joined with instead the school actually cares EM2, an education marketing about the image it gives off.” firm based in Atlanta to develop Ehardt said the new look the new marketing effort which gives current students “…a sense has a theme of “Fully Alive.” of Hope pride in knowing that Bill Vanderbilt, vice president their school is trying to stay new of admissions, is the chair of and improved.” the new marketing project with Vanderbilt gave special thanks a committee of nine members. to the Hope community for all Hope’s committee and EM2 of the material the committee is are in the process of promoting able to work with. Hope’s “Fully Alive” image. “Hope is blessed with “The ‘Fully Alive’ concept tremendous students, faculty for Hope College came out of and staff, and it is exciting to review of the mission, surveys UPDATED IMAGE— Hope’s new admissions website is “fully alive,” soon to be followed be part of the team working to and brand workshops as a by the website home page. tell the Hope story in a more way to express the mission of consistent and compelling way,” Hope, the experience of Hope an exceptional liberal arts “fully alive” theme developed. redesigned to incorporate the Vanderbilt said. students and the aspiration for education and a community “Our desire is to have concept of being fully alive. To keep updated on all of its alumni,” Vanderbilt said. “The grounded in a vibrant Christian the integrated marketing Phase II is to apply the new Hope’s changes, follow the college’s national reputation faith,” Vanderbilt said. effort further strengthen the theme to Hope’s home page, team’s blog: http://hopebrand. for academic excellence and its In February 2011, an online distinctives of Hope: A rigorous hope.edu, with each of the front tumblr.com/. vibrant Christian community survey was sent to current academic curriculum in a pages and installing news and attracts students who want an What’s Inside World 3 Features 5 Arts 8 Voices 10 Sports 12 Got a story idea? Let us know at [email protected], or call us at 395-7877. 2 The Anchor Campus November 9, 2011 This Week at Hope

Thursday Nov. 10 Students balance school and fun Jillian Haverkate In-person registration “Students just need to know in what order. Being organized said. Guest Writer 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Maas Auditorium themselves and make sure and using spare minutes to study Geoff Ludema (’13) agrees. “I Taste of Hope Entertainment “College is a full-time job,” academics stay the priority, will help studying become less believe that my best performance 9:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. the Kletz English Professor David James but also make time to build stressful. in school is during swim season,” says. “Forty hours of a student’s relationships, enjoy their college Also, everyone has a time of he said. When Ludema is in swim week should be spent focusing years and the breadth of activities day they are most productive. season, he gets his homework Friday Nov. 11 on school. When most freshmen they can take advantage of,” By studying during this time and done during the day because he Relay for Life begin college, their reaction to Vande Hoef said. not procrastinating students get knows he has to get up for early 7 p.m. Dow Center the expected amount of studying The Academic Support Center schoolwork done faster. morning practice. is, ‘are you kidding me? That offers many tools to help students Studying comes first, but it is By managing his time, Chemistry Department Semi- nar: Molecular Recognition much?’” James said. also beneficial to get involved. Ludema balances swimming 4:00 P.M. Science Center 1000 If that much time needs to Activities help students structure with his education. He is

be dedicated to studying, how their time and those that involve currently working toward majors

much time should be left for fun? “Forty hours of a exercise increase brain function,” in management and chemistry. Monday Nov. 14 Students struggle with finding a James said. With about 15 hours a week Visiting Writers’ Series student’s week should healthy balance between studies “ Studies show participation spent practicing swimming, he 7 p.m. Knickerbocker Theatre “be spent focusing on and extracurricular activities. school.” in extracurricular activities can has no time to procrastinate. James, director of writing and have a positive impact on one’s Get in touch with the Tuesday Nov. 15 study skills tutoring at Hope’s — David James education. Academic Support Center if you ope rofessor Hip Hop Club Academic Support Center, helps H P In the study “Relationships need advice to become more 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Dow students achieve this healthy between five after-school balanced. Contact information balance. Time management activities and academic and a complete list of resources is the key to having a fun and organize their time. They use an achievement” finds that can be found at http://hope. In Brief academic college experience. individualized approach to help involvement in extracurricular edu/admin/acadsupport/. The Mary Vande Hoef, Hope’s students allocate time spent on activities can lead to higher appointments are free and help Relay for life head softball coach and classes and activities. grades and tests scores. “Forming students learn to have fun while Set Nov. 11-12 intramural director, agrees. The heavy workload in college a positive identification with enhancing their academics. “Learning how to prioritize can be overwhelming. It is vital school through extracurricular Even though college may This year’s Relay for Life what you need to get done and to seek help if needed and not activities can positively influence seem like a full-time job, make will take place Friday, Nov. 11 make good decisions with your wait until it is too late. James school performance,” the study sure to leave time for fun! at 7 p.m. to Saturday, Nov. 12 time are skills that students need works with students to improve at 7 a.m. in the Dow Center. An to learn in college,” Vande Hoef their study skills. He also teaches expected 565 participants will be said. them how to effectively spend present, divided in to 34 teams. “Every student is unique,” their time with studies and Building Tomorrow Money raised will benefit the Vande Hoef said. Some can extracurricular activities. American Cancer Society. Last be involved in many activities Tips to consider when year the event raised $35,022. without their grades being managing a busy college assists Ugandans affected. Others need to be schedule include setting goals Jillian Haverkate selective and make sure they do and prioritizing by deciding Guest Writer not take on too much. which goals to accomplish and Hope students have taken encouraging philanthropy on a challenge to help build among young people by raising primary schools in Africa for awareness and funds to build children who need a place to and support educational learn. Students have teamed up infrastructure projects with the non-profit organization for underserved children Building Tomorrow to raise throughout sub-Saharan Africa.” awareness and money to build a More than 20 colleges support new school. Building Tomorrow, including “We are not called to change Hope. the world because let’s face it, we Every school the program will not see the end of poverty in funds gives 325 African students our lifetime, but we are called the opportunity for an education. to take action and celebrate the Hope College’s BT leadership little things that can make a team believes in its mission and difference. By starting Building is working to make a difference Tomorrow at Hope I wanted in children’s lives. people to join in the celebration “As a senior I wanted to of the way we can make such a allocate my time into something difference,” Susan Haigh (’14) new and would be serving God said. at the same time,” outreach vice Haigh traveled to Uganda president Amanda Layman (’12) this summer with the founder said. She sees her job as being the of Building Tomorrow, George voice of the kids in need. This is Srour. She worked alongside her last year at a Hope, but she Ugandans to construct a new does not want it to be her last primary academy. She was year with Building Tomorrow. amazed by support and hard Hope’s BT team has been put into building the school. busy planning events and The academy she helped build brainstorming ways to raise was opened this fall, giving local money. They raised $630 at children the chance to begin the Uganda Rave in Maas their education. Auditorium Sept. 25. The money Ji-Hyun Jung, vice president of Hope raises is currently donated recruitment for Hope’s chapter, to a general fund for Building is working to involve students in Tomorrow schools, but if every the many opportunities Building student donates $17, Hope Tomorrow offers. could build a school designated “My main reason behind as its own. If Hope reaches this my involvement in Building goal, the new school’s colors will Tomorrow lies within what my be blue and orange to represent heart is passionate about; I feel Hope. the most purposeful when I am To support Building a tool for something bigger than Tomorrow, watch for upcoming me,” Jung said. events or check out a meeting by According to the coming to the Hope United for organization’s website, “Building Justice meetings on Mondays at Tomorrow is an international 7 p.m. in Lubbers 122. social-profit organization November 9, 2011 World The Anchor 3 Israel and Palestinian militants agree to ceasefire Megan Stevens Guest Writer over the radio, saying that his country The Houston Chronicle re- wished to improve ported on Oct. 30 that earlier relations but would that morning, Egypt brokered not hesitate to defend a ceasefire pact between Pal- itself against Pales- estinian militants and the tine or anyone else. military of Israel. This truce Police spokesman came on the heels of Israeli Micky Rosenfeld re- airstrikes that killed nine mili- ported that because of tants and one citizen of Israel. these tensions and the The strikes continued well into recent upswing in vio- the night, but no overnight lence, all schools and casualties were reported. colleges and the Ben- Another airstrike, hours Gurion University in after jihadists accepted the Beersheba have been truce, killed one Palestinian closed. The Houston and injured another. The BBC Chronicle reported reported that the two were that across the bor- attempting to fire a rocket. der in Gaza, “militants The Israeli military failed to who had been embold- comment on why it ignored ened to remove their the ceasefire, although Prime masks and emerge Minister Benjamin Netan- from their hideouts… yahu announced that “there earlier this month is no truce.” He promised his disappeared from the Photo courtesy of the Associated Press cabinet that “we will prevent streets again.” The gaza funeral— Palestinians carried the body of Mortada Hajaj, one of the nine Islamic Jihad militants any attempt to shoot at Isra- Hamas movement, who were killed in the Israeli airstrike on Gaza on Oct. 29, at his funeral the following day. An Israeli civil- el, and will strike at anybody which is currently in ian was also killed. who nevertheless succeeds.” control of the Palestin- ian territory, lightened According to the Houston To date, Shalit and 477 Pal- impasses in the Middle East.” have officially passed at this its police deployment, “appar- Chronicle, Egypt had been at- estinians, most of whom were The UN also called for talks point, tensions are still high in ently afraid that police positions tempting to negotiate a truce serving life sentences for war between Israelis and Palestin- the Middle East. The Palestin- would be targeted by Israeli all weekend. Until recently, the crimes, have been released. ians to reconvene within three ian jihadists have promised to aircraft,” reported the interna- level of violence had been fairly At the time, the chief of UN months in order to put together stop their rocket attacks if Israel tional news team at France 24. low. This was following an early Political Affairs told the Secu- a border and security agreement will stop its airstrikes. “When all While tensions contin- October prisoner exchange in rity Council that “the recent before the end of next year. Both the jet fighters leave the skies of ue to run high, the ceasefire which Israel agreed to release prisoner exchange... showed parties, the UN said, needed to Gaza we will stop firing rock- does indicate progress in Is- more than 1,000 Palestinians that it was possible with suf- avoid provoking each other for ets, one senior jihadist told the inmates from their jails in ex- ficient exercise of political will the talks to accomplish anything. press. The Israeli Prime Min- raeli/Palestinian relations. change for one captured Is- to overcome long-standing Although the ceasefire hours ister made a similar statement raeli, one Sergeant Gilad Shalit. PERSPECTIVES Internet Explorer is in sharp decline: Which browser do you use? Cory Lakatos World Co-Editor for Internet Explorer, though; since then it’s been one long Perhaps I ought to preface downhill spiral. However, this article by explaining that Microsoft’s browser had although I use the Internet every ways hosted a majority of day for work, communication web traffic until last month, and entertainment, I do not ac- when its number officially tually know very much about it. dipped below 50 percent for Many of my friends and peers the first time in a decade. have a much better grasp than I What made the difference, do of the mechanisms behind the of course, was the advent of World Wide Web and the ways it popular alternatives for the can best be used to our advantage. Internet giant since 2004. Our generation was the first Mozilla Firefox was to grow up alongside the Inter- launched that year and net; I can recall a time before Google Chrome went online I was aware it existed as well in 2008; both have become as years during the ’90s when Internet Explorer’s fiercest it was a rather novel technol- competitors. Safari, the de- ogy. Since our childhoods, fault browser of Apple’s iPad YouTube, Facebook, Google, and iPhone, accounts for Wikipedia and many other 62.17 percent of mobile traffic. websites have become house- Internet Explorer’s ab- hold names and everyday tools. sence from this relatively new We conduct academic research market also helps to explain online, go shopping online, its fall. Though it still hosts and talk to our friends online. 52.63 percent of desktop The Internet has been used as traffic, it now only has 49.59 arstechnica.com an instrument of oppression and percent of overall traffic. has aided the cause of revolu- I was a bit surprised by Internet has come to perme- tition between different provid- plorer was how one got onto the tions. No one knows with any de- this news for one primary ate the lives of many people in ers is to be expected. In the case Internet. It was all we ever used gree of accuracy what the future reason: I had no idea that so post-industrial nations such of the Internet, this has come in at home or at school. Indeed, holds for this technology, but it is many people still used Internet as ours. When new technolo- the form of different browsers. Microsoft’s browser first hosted certainly possible that historians Explorer. I myself abandoned gies become integral parts Back in the ’90s, when the In- the majority of Internet traf- will look back at the first two de- it several years ago for Firefox. of our daily lives, people are ternet was just getting off of the fic in 1998 and rose from there cades of our lives and call them bound to form strong opinions ground, I was hardly aware that until it accounted for 95 per- the dawn of the Internet Age. see BROWSERS, page 4 about how they should be used. there were different browsers. I cent of all Internet use in 2004. Anyway, it is clear that the In a capitalist society, compe- simply assumed that Internet Ex- That was as good as it ever got 4 The Anchor World November 9, 2011 Plea bargaining: Now that is the question Anneliese Goetz World Co-Editor be laws to regulate those things, either separately or individually. On Nov. 7, the Supreme The prosecutors go on to ar- Court heard two cases involv- gue that the Sixth Amendment ing criminals following bad legal is in place to make sure that only advice that caused them to turn the guilty are punished. In cases down favorable plea bargains. such as Cooper’s and Frye’s, the In 2003, Anthony Cooper defendants in question actu- shot a woman in Detroit. When ally are guilty. The moral ques- his case came to court, his lawyer tion before the Supreme Court told him that because the four is whether or not it is unjust bullets he fired into the woman that a guilty person be unable had all struck her below the waist, to obtain a lighter sentencing. he could not be convicted of as- The prosecutors conceded sault with intent to murder. This that in the two cases to be evalu- belief led Cooper to turn down ated by the Supreme Court, the a plea bargain that would lessen defense lawyers failed to meet his sentence to four to seven the minimum requirements for years. After he rejected this plea “professional and ethical con- bargain, he went to court and duct.” They argue, however, that was sentenced to 15 to 30 years. there is no way to remedy that. The other case that the Su- One federal judge in Cooper’s preme Court will hear involves case pressed for the prosecu- Galin E. Frye, who had broken tors to “offer him the initial deal the law by driving without a li- or release him.” The state ap- cense. His lawyer did not inform peals court in Frye’s case “re- him that the Missouri prosecu- versed his conviction but said it tors had offered him a plea bar- did not have the power to order gain that would allow him to the state to reduce the charges spend only 90 days in prison for a against him.” This returns him misdemeanor. This offer expired to square one, with a choice be- without Frye’s knowledge and he tween going to trial or “plead- went to court. They sentenced ing guilty without the benefit him to three years in prison. of a plea deal.” His lawyers are Cautionary advice: Do not drive currently pushing for him to be in Missouri without a license. offered the original plea bargain They take it very seriously. again, which his first lawyer had These cases have made it to neglected to mention to him. the Supreme Court because they Jenny Roberts, a law profes- are dealing with an undefined is- sor at American University, told sue that comes into play in the the New York Times, “If we are majority of court cases. Accord- going to have a criminal justice ing to the New York Times, “last system where the majority of year, 97 percent of convictions convictions result from a plea in federal courts were the result bargain, the courts have to apply of guilty pleas. In 2006, the last Photo courtesy of the Associated Press constitutional regulation to the year for which data was avail- jUSTICE FOR aLL— The Supreme Court’s west facade. area… We have a constitutional able, the corresponding per- standard. It says a lawyer has to centage in state courts was 94.” sures people the right to a fair their cases, the bad legal advice a plea bargain. Currently, there be effective. That would have Generally, if the defendant can trial. When bad legal advice caused them to reject a favor- is nothing in place to ensure no meaning at all if the court prove that their lawyer was in- causes a defendant to plead able plea bargain. There are no that prosecutors offer them, to steps out of the area entirely.” competent, they are “entitled to guilty, they are able to withdraw systems in place to allow them prevent them from withdraw- Essentially, this is a ques- new trials.” The lawyer’s compe- the plea, thus counteracting the to correct for following this bad ing them if and after they are tion of obligation: how far do tence, however, is not evaluated effect of taking bad legal advice. advice. Prosecutors for the two accepted, or to guarantee that we have to lawfully go in or- in the context of plea bargaining. The two cases going to the- Su cases are arguing that the Sixth the judge agree to the terms, der to ensure people, including The Sixth Amendment en- preme Court, however, address Amendment is meant to ensure even if both prosecutor and de- confessed criminals, a fair trail? a slightly different problem. In a fair trial, not entitle anyone to fendant agree. There may never Chinese citizens protest after drunken policeman kills five bystanders Anneliese Goetz Local news stations and eye The BBC reports that ana- ages. may be repressed by the official World Co-Editor witness reported that a crowd lysts say these “mass incidents” China’s own official media media, but bloggers, like any- The province of Henan in prevented other police forces are “fueled by anger at officials response to the accident has one who can publish something eastern China has been expe- from removing the bodies from and corruption.” The BBC said been minimal. Aside from re- on the internet, are not held to riencing violent protests. The the scene. They damaged cars in that “there have also been sev- porting the arrest of the officer, standards. There is no way to protests began last week after a the process, flipping hearses and eral incidents involving figures they neglected to comment on verify their stories. The best that policeman, believed to be driv- a police van. in authority who have harmed the protests themselves. It is dif- an informed reader can hope ing drunk, hit two lamp posts, According to the BBC, pro- ordinary people and appeared to ficult to report on the events of to do is to investigate the story which killed five people as they tests in China are becoming get away with it.” incidents in countries where the from all the viewpoints available fell. According to China’s official more and more common. The Photos from the Henan in- government has such tight con- and take everything with a grain news agency, Xinhua, the po- Zheijiang province in eastern cident are being spread by Chi- trol over the media. Alternative of salt. liceman was arrested after the China experienced unrest after nese bloggers, but the BBC has news sources, like bloggers, can accident. taxes were elevated. not been able to verify the im- reveal aspects of an issue that

Which Internet browser do you use? wonder whether many of these options, and several useful fea- also rated the fastest (though Internet Explorer users are tures.” He says that “Internet almost negligibly so),” says wBROWSERS, from page 3 people and that our age group running old versions of Win- Explorer is well-known for its Sean Cratty (’13). On the other has ditched it wholesale for the dows on ancient desktop com- security flaws” and that Firefox hand, Cratty also uses Firefox newer Firefox and Chrome. puters or simply do not know seems slow and insists on fre- frequently. He recognizes that Since I am no expert, I This idea is seemingly corrobo- how to update their browser. quent updating. Firefox has a it has both its own perks, such switched because my friends rated by the fact that while us- What do Hope students fan, however, in Katie Lindberg as useful add-ons, and its own said that Firefox was better and ers of Chrome typically update think about Internet browsers? (’12). Though a friend of hers downsides, including bugs I had no evidence to dispute their version quickly and regu- In an attempt to find students convinced her to switch from and a tendency to crash. Inter- their claims. More recently I larly, a large portion of Internet who know more about the In- Internet Explorer, she also cit- net Explorer, he says, “brings made the jump to Chrome with Explorer users continue to use ternet than I do, I put up a que- ed the joke that “IE users are nothing to the table.” Given even fewer concrete reasons outdated versions. It is cliché ry on Facebook. Dale Schipper Internet inept” as a reason for the trend of the last ten years, behind my decision. It is my im- and unfair to characterize the (’12) uses Chrome because it is leaving the Microsoft browser. it seems that more and more pression that Internet Explorer over-40 population as techno- a “quick browser with a simple, “I use Chrome because hon- Internet users agree with him. is still widely used by older logically inept, but one does clean interface, user-friendly estly, it looks the best, and is November 09, 2011 Features The Anchor 5

Putting an end to Greek [Life] mythology Christoff Visscher excessive amounts of alcohol.” Hospital. They also participate The Community Action Hou- Greeks have been a part of Guest Writer Various presidents identified in Relay for Life, a fundraiser se of Holland is a food bank in Hope’s campus as early as 1862, At Hope College, approxi- similar statements as the main ty- for American Cancer Society. Holland that also provides cloth- and continue to enrich the com- mately 11 percent of the stu- pecasts for Greek Life members. “This year, one of our main ing and care for less privileged munity with social events and dent body participates in the Some of these stereo- goals is to increase our involve- individuals and families in Hol- community service projects. 15 sororities and fraternities ment in the Holland communi- land. This year the charity ban- President of the Pan-Hellenic that make up Greek Life. De- ty,” said Stacy Victory ‘12 of the quet is scheduled for Nov. 29. Council, the governing body for spite this small minority, Greek People think that Kappa Beta Phi (Dorian) soror- Director of Student Life Ellen sororities at hope, Anna Leach Life seems to represent itself as the people involved ity. “We are doing several ser- Awad said negativity may not ’12 identified the Hope Greek a much larger group through “ vice projects this semester with necessarily be directed specifi- Life statement as, “A group of in [Greek Life] are their involvement with campus academic slackers, Evergreen Commons and we cally at Greeks, brothers and sis- activities, strong social scene stuck-up, cliquey are hoping to start doing more but could just ters from multiple and recognizable sweatshirts. “ work with the Humane Society “ be part of an Every group has a organizations yet

Unfortunately, some stu- and drink excessive The Phi Sigma Kappa -fra unfor tunate united as leaders to dents give the Greeks a bad rep. amounts of alcohol. ternity is currently working j u d g m e n t a l story to share and promote personal “ “ As far as stereotypes go, they — Erica Coombs with Habitat for Humanity, and trend at Hope. when it comes down growth, tradition, all seem to be consistent with the Alpha Gamma Phi the Delta Phi sorority recently “In Greek to it, we’re all Hope. friendship and ideas of exclusivity and partying. held their annual “Pink Day” Life, just like — Ellen Awad community. Greek “Many think that Greek Life on Sept. 20 to raise money and with The Pull Student Life Director Life is committed to is what is depicted in movies like types can be broken by look- awareness for cancer research. or Nykerk, you continual improve- “Animal House” and “American ing at the beneficial actions A new event is the Greek Life form bonds of ment and the explo- Pie.” Greeks are depicted as de- that Greek Life hosts and par- charity banquet started by the friendship and grow passion- ration of who we are called to be.” generates that do nothing for ticipates in across campus. Interfraternity Council last year. ate about the group. For others It’s a weighty statement which the school and only like to par- Firstly, all organizations par- “I was the service chair last though, if you’re not a part of forces all Greek organizations ty,” said Emersonian fraternity ticipate in the annual Dance Mar- year and was in charge of the this passion and don’t under- to uphold a particular level of president Shaun Groetsma ’12. athon event (partly organized by banquet. After getting the fac- stand it, you tend to judge it or honor and responsibility, but Alpha Gamma Phi sorority Executive Co-Director Michael ulty behind us and working with form negative opinions towards in the end, it only adds merit president Erika Coombs ’12 said, Dirksen ’12 of the Centurian fra- the Community Action House it,” said Awad. “We need to real- to the fact that “Greek is good.” “People think that the people in- ternity) which raises money for of Holland, we were able to raise ize that every group has a story For more information on volved in it are academic slack- the Children’s Miracle Network $1,500 for the Action House,” said to share and when it comes Greek Life, visit www.hope. ers, stuck-up, cliquey and drink and Helen DeVos Children’s IFC president Douglas Lockhart. down to it, we’re all Hope.” edu/student/life/greek.

When I rushed Emmy, I saw a group of guys that cared Greek Life gives Hope students the opportunity to be involved, for each other in a way that I didn’t see anywhere else on volunteer, take on leadership rolls and have a solid support campus. These are guys that do well in school, are dedi- system. [As a Sib] I have so many opportunities to get involved cated to their relationship with Christ and loved being with service projects, fundraisers, and other volunteer work, together no matter what the situation was. I saw a group and I always feel supported and appreciated by my sisters. of senior guys that I really looked up to and respected. I -Katelyn VerHage (’13) wanted to be apart of what they had. ... Through interac- Sibylline tions with the men of my organization I have learned that doing the right thing is not always the easy thing. Hones- Greek Life was a way for me to find a group of guys that I ty and integrity is always the best way to handle a situa- had a lot in common with and in turn was able to form some tion. But the most important thing I have gained by join- meaningful friendships that will last the rest of my life. Being a ing Greek Life is finding my best friends, friends that I part of Greek life has given me access to this community. From know I would not have met had it not been for Greek Life. the moment you come into Hope, you have a lot of different -Zachary Lindell (’13) options for groups to belong to. You have your dorm, the Emmersonian Pull, Nykerk, and various different clubs. Greek life is another I am a member of Greek Life because I love the opportunities option to choose from. The people that join extend across to create new friendships, within my sorority and also within different groups and dorms around campus, which in turn other organizations. I see Greek Life as an opportunity to opens up friendships that might not have happened otherwise. make a positive impact on Hope and the Holland community. -Chris O’Brien (’12) -Elizabeth Clark (’13) Photos courtesy of Anna Leach & Hope PR Centurian Dorian Photos by Caitlin Klask The Anchor November 9 2011 6 Layout and Graphics by Caitlin Klask 7

77th Annual Nykerk Cup Competition 8 The Anchor Arts November 9, 2011 From ‘Firework’ to ‘Grenade,’ pop music tops the Billboard charts

Chris Russ up the charts, Perry Co-Editor-in-Chief might be the first artist in the 53-year history of Fourteen songs have made Billboard charts to have it to the top of the Billboard six songs from the same Hot 100 charts so far in 2011 album (“Teenage Dream”) from Katy Perry’s “Firework,” to reach the top spot on which occupied the top of the the charts. The only other charts in both 2010 and 2011, artist approaching Perry’s to Rihanna’s “We Found Love,” level of untouchability which just recently became the right now is Rihanna, number one hit in the United who just set the record States. was on basically every for the shortest amount of time The success of these 14 radio station at one time between a solo artist’s first and songs (see below), demonstrate or another. Both that tenth number-one single with dance music’s almost complete Now” and Lil Wayne’s “6 Foot 7 song and her other big “We Found Love.” takeover of pop in this country. Foot” dominated rap radio. hit, “Someone Like You,” were Formerly popular genres like “Watch the Throne” was throwbacks to a classic soul rock and hip-hop are almost an instant legendary record sound. Her album “21” is not entirely absent from the top of featuring Jay-Z rapping at a level just a modern caricature of soul the charts. The only entirely not consistently heard from music, it is an authentic and hip-hop song is “Black and him since 2003’s “The Black extraordinary example of the Yellow” by Wiz Khalifa, a song Album.” On the underground genre. driven by its incredibly simple front, Big K.R.I.T. and Kendrick So besides two tracks by sing-song chorus. “Give Me record is perfectly immersive, Lamar released untouchable Adele and one by Wiz Khalifa, Everything” by Pitbull would as is James Blake’s similarly self- albums while Danny Brown and every song that has reached not be considered rap by any titled release. Any year in which ASAP Rocky are bringing back number one this year is an self-respecting fan of the genre TV on the Radio releases a gangster rap in a weird way. electro-influenced club song. and Kanye West’s verse on “E.T.” record is a good year for music, On the top of the 2011 pop The dominant genre that has is probably the worst collection not to mention the fact that music pile, there is really only emerged is an amalgamation of of lyrics he’s ever released to the there was also a new Radiohead one outlier. Adele had two European dance music, modern public. album this past summer. singles that reached the top of American R&B, disco and classic But can these 14 songs really However, that song was Hip-hop was remarkable this the Billboard charts, and one pop ballads. The key ingredient characterize America’s musical released in between his opus, year. The Odd Future collective, of them, “Rolling in the Deep,” here is the incessant and palate? In the age of Pandora, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted regardless of the quality of repetitive bass- Last.fm and Indie Music, it is Fantasy,” and his recent and their music, were at least heavy sound that easier than ever to discover outstanding collaboration entertaining. Drake, Rick Ross, has been taken new and unique music. If you record with Jay-Z, “Watch the Chris Brown’s “Look at Me from techno and stay out of clubs and remain Throne,” so I think the man house music. in control of your radio, it’s deserves a critical pass. It’s also clear not even that difficult to avoid The only thing in this list that people seem hearing these songs (I’m pretty recorded by a “rock band” is to like pop star sure my dad hasn’t heard a Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger,” collaborations, single one of them). which in no way sounds like with six of the While these are obviously something The Rolling Stones top tracks having popular songs, they should would ever produce. at least one guest not be viewed as culturally This is not to say that 2011 performer. significant as the number-one was a bad year for either rock With her latest hits of past decades. Which in (defining rock as basically any single, “The One my opinion is a good thing. guitar-based music) or hip-hop. That Got Away” Bon Iver’s self-titled sophomore currently shooting

Billboard’s Number 1 Hits from 2011 • “Firework” – Katy Perry (2 weeks in 2010, 2 weeks in 2011) • “Grenade” – Bruno Mars (4 weeks) • “Hold It Against Me” – Britney Spears (1 week) • “Black and Yellow” – Wiz Khalifa (1 week) • “Born This Way” – Lady Gaga (6 weeks) • “E.T.” – Katy Perry featuring Kanye West (5 weeks) • “S&M” – Rihanna featuring Britney Spears (1 week) • “Rolling in the Deep” – Adele (7 weeks) • “Give Me Everything” – Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer (1 week) • “Party Rock Anthem” – LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (6 weeks) • “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” – Katy Perry (2 weeks) • “Moves Like Jagger” – Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera (4 weeks) • “Someone Like You” – Adele (6 weeks) • “We Found Love” – Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris (1 week so far) November 9, 2011 The Anchor 9 Arts Upcoming Jazz legend Kenny Barron to visit Hope Art Events

HOPE PR bard, Stanley Turrentine, Milt Jackson and ist Stan Getz, touring with his quartet and Jazz legend Kenny Barron’s unmatched Buddy Rich. recording several legendary albums in- Wednesday Nov. 9 ability to mesmerize audiences with his The early ’70s found Barron working cluding: “Anniversary”, “Serenity” and the Film Series: “Life Above All” elegant playing, sensitive melodies and in- with Yusef Lateef who he credits as a key Grammy nominated “People Time.” Knickerbocker Theatre 7:30 p.m. fectious rhythms is what inspired The Los influence in his art for improvisation. En- Also during the ’80s, he co-founded the $6 adults, $5 faculty & students Angles Times to name him “one of the top couraged by Lateef, to pursue a college quartet “Sphere,” along with Buster Wil- Runs through Sat. Nov. 12 jazz pianists in the world” and Jazz Weekly education, Barron balanced touring with liams, Ben Riley and Charlie Rouse. This to call him “The most lyrical piano player band focused on the music of Thelonious of our time.” Monk and original compositions inspired Friday Nov. 11 After performing with all the major by him. Sphere recorded several outstand- GPS Kenny Barron players, including five years with Dizzy ing projects for the Polygram label, among Dimnent Chapel 7:30 p.m. Gillespie, Barron formed his own trio and them “Four For All” and “Bird Songs.” After $18 adults, $6 students has gathered nine Grammy nominations the death of Charlie Rouse, the band took since 1992. He consistently wins the jazz a 15-year hiatus and reunited, replacing critics’ and readers’ polls, including Down- Rouse with alto saxophonist Gary Bartz. Sunday Nov. 13 beat, Jazz Times, and Jazziz magazines. In This reunion made its debut recording for “Sundays at 2” featuring Joel 2005 he was inducted into the American Verve Records in 1998. Shekman and Adam Clark Jazz Hall of Fame. Barron’s own recordings for Verve have Wichers Auditorium 2 p.m. Barron’s unmatched ability to mesmer- earned him seven Grammy nominations Free Admission ize audiences with his elegant playing, beginning in 1993 with the Brazilian in- sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms fluenced recording “Sambao” and most re- is what inspired The Los Angeles Times to cently for “Freefall” (a duo recording with Monday Nov. 14 name him “one of the top jazz pianists in violinist Regina Carter) in 2001. VWS Adam Zagajewski and the world” and Jazz Weekly to call him “The Other Grammy nominations went to Jennifer Grotz most lyrical piano player of our time.” “Night and the City” (a duet recording Knickerbocker Theatre 7 p.m. Jazz Music 6:30 p.m. Philadelphia is the birthplace of many Kenny Barron with Charlie Haden,”Wanton Spirit” a trio great musicians, including one of the un- recording with Roy Haynes and Haden.) Free Admission disputed masters of the jazz piano: Barron. studies and earned his B.A. in Music from These three recordings each received dou- He was born in 1943 and while a teenager, Empire State College. ble-Grammy nominations (for album and started playing professionally with Mel By 1973 Barron joined the faculty at solo performance). Tuesday Nov. 15 Melvin’s orchestra. This local band also Rutgers University as professor of music. He has been named Best Pianist by the Donia Organ Concert Series featured Barron’s brother Bill, the late ten- He held this tenure until 2000, mentoring Jazz Journalists Association every year for featuring Raúl Prieto Ramirez or saxophonist. many of today’s young talents including the past four years and was as a finalist in Dimnent Chapel 7:30 p.m. By 1959 Barron had worked with drum- David Sanchez, Terence Blanchard and the prestigious 2001 Jazz Par International Free Admission mer Philly Joe Jones while still in high Regina Bell. In 1974 Barron recorded his Jazz Award. school. At age 19, Barron moved to New first album as a leader for the Muse label, Throughout his career, Barron has York City and freelanced with Roy Haynes, entitled “Sunset To Dawn.” This was to be been the pianist of choice for some of Thursday Nov. 17 Lee Morgan and James Moody after the the first in over 40 recordings (and still jazz’s greatest musicians. Now at age 61, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” tenor saxophonist heard him play at the counting!) as a leader. whether he is playing solo, with his Trio, DeWitt Theatre 8 p.m. Five Spot. Upon Moody’s recommenda- Following stints with Ron Carter in the his Brazilian jazz ensemble, “Canta Brasil” $10 adults, $7 faculty, $5 students tion Dizzy Gillespie hired Barron in 1962 late ‘70s Barron formed a trio with Buster (a quintet featuring some of Brazil’s great- without even hearing him play a note. Williams and Ben Riley which also worked est musicians) or his latest quintet (which It was in Dizzy’s band where Barron alongside of Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Ed- features Stefon Harris and Anne Drum- Friday Nov. 18 developed an appreciation for Latin and die Harris, Sonny Stitt and Harry “Sweets” mond), Barron is recognized the world “An Exhibition of Watercolors” Caribbean rhythms. After five years with Edison. Throughout the ’80s Barron - col over as a master of performance and com- DePree Art Center Dizzy, Barron played with Freddie Hub- laborated with the great tenor saxophon- position. Last day of exhibit WTHS Reviews

Artist: Markéta Irglová Artist: Wilco Album: “Anar” Album: “The Whole Love” Reviewed by: Sara Sanchez Reviewed by: Matt Costello

Born in the Czech Republic, pure red flesh of her being. Wilco has had a long and But the band’s newest album Markéta might have won your “Anar” reveals the Marké- varied career. Forming in 1994 “The Whole Love” is a fantas- heart back in 2006 with the ta we know with her intimate out of the ashes of alt-country tic return to form. The first al- movie “Once” (personal favor- feel that usually surrounds her band Uncle Tupelo, the band bum released on their own re- ite) in which she acted along songs. Her solo work includes has largely been an outlet for cord label, the album zig-zags with the Irish song-writer, Glen her haunting vocals and her frontman Jeff Tweedy’s cre- between spacey freakouts, Hansard. soothing piano. ativity. catchy guitar riffs and early- They are mostly known as The influences on this album Though early albums had a era folk twang. the lovely duo in the band The create a variety of sounds rang- country/folk tinge in the vein Standout tracks include Swell Season. ing from tints of R&B, soul and of Tweedy’s earlier band, they the first single “Born Alone,” This is Markéta’s solo album jazz. Her voice and melodies took a much more experimental album opener “Art of Al- debut, which will recapture your are a great companion for those turn with 2004’s “Yankee Ho- most,” and ballad “Rising Red heart. solitary walks through the cold tel Foxtrot,” an album that was Lung.” “Anar” means pomegran- night. almost universally praised. It seems that with “Whole ate in Persian, which is the the I highly recommend the Since then Wilco’s output Love” Tweedy is determined image on the cover art. It is the songs: “Go Back,” “Last Fall,” has become increasingly stale to show us that he still has a perfect image as her songs seem “Let Me Fall in Love,” and and predictable, with Tweedy couple surprises left in him, to emerge from the depth of her “Your Company.” losing much of the creativity and he’s not quite through yet. heart, and what we get is the that early albums possessed.

WTHS album reviews reflect the opinions of the individual writers and not necessarily of the Anchor staff as a whole. 10 The Anchor Voices November 9, 2011 Don’t get me wrong – some parts of rush were distasteful and insufferable, like “The Greek Life” column squirming around in the rotunda of Martha Miller trying to make small talk with 200 Caitlin Klask I don’t think it’s mandatory for me to write a other girls. Some parts were interesting, though, and I had the time to sit through Co-Editor-in-Chief column about Greek Life at some point this year, both of them. but it seems customary. I’ve been immersed in so- The only reason you’re probably still reading this is to figure out which sorority I rority activity lately, too, and I think it might be time joined (and I respect your impatience with my personal testimony). Instead of nam- to explain myself and my out-of-character decision ing it, I’ll just describe it. It’s a group of college-aged girls who are very close. We to join my organization. have business meetings every week where we plan fundraisers and service events, There’s a certain point in college when your talk about upcoming parties or our accomplishments in school and catch up on each friends will look at you differently. They know others’ lives. enough about your hometown, your boyfriend, And when it comes to drinking, I think Greek Life scared me away from it. I your favorite music or your food allergies, and the only thing keeping you together never feel pressured to drink, and everyone respects that I’d rather not go to parties is whatever bond you’ve managed to make. I can’t stand looking into the eyes of sometimes (or most times). In fact, having a personal connection with people I see someone who doesn’t care what I’m saying. So I decided not to look at anyone for at parties makes them more empathetic to my decisions. It’s kind of relieving. a while. Probably I haven’t hit the nail on the head with my little soapbox column yet, but When spring rush rolled around in 2011, I casually showed up and accepted there might not actually be a nail to hit in this situation. There’s no reason to say that my bid. It wasn’t a decision, it wasn’t something I carefully considered; I just went people shouldn’t judge Greek Life; it’s human nature to judge. It’s unreasonable to through the motions and ended up here, planning out this year’s formal. get preachy on a subject like this. I just think it makes sense to join if that’s what you The only part that really terrified me – and maybe this is just from my psychol- or your roommate or your classmate wants to do, and perhaps you should under- ogy and communication classes about groupthink and crowd mentality – was losing stand someone’s standpoint in any large scale decision before passing judgment. myself in the process of joining an organization with such a prevailing identity, like a sorority. That didn’t happen, not even close. I felt so independent, and at some In case you’re still wondering, Caitlin is an Alpha Gamma Phi. And before you ask, points, I felt even stronger than before in my identity. “what are they called?” she wants you to know: it’s just “Alpha Gamma Phi.”

that opinion, and I was hurt by the mock- A family. A community. Drawing Conclusions ery this made of my convictions. We need to treat each other with respect. That Problem. We’re supposed to be a com- doesn’t mean we need to accept everything other peo- Kill ’em with kindness munity. It’s part of our identity as Chris- ple do and say. Obviously, we all have our own unique tians… one of the key parts, actually. opinions, and there are certain things that simply are We’re made in the image of a Triune God: right or wrong, no matter what we’d like to think. But Kate Schrampfer a three-in-one God who is a community we can disagree without the hurt if we remember that all his own, and who is also in community our primary identity is not in how we were brought Columnist with us. As a people created with this like- up, or what our major is, or even what our sexuality is. I was sitting in class last week when it happened. It ness, failing to honor the earthly relationships that imi- We’re a people of God and a people of Hope. We can was a beautiful day outside: the sun was lighting the au- tate this divine relationship is a serious thing. respect each other and still disagree. tumn trees on fire, and the sky was as blue as the eyes I’m not saying that I’m innocent of these mistakes: I But now… back to the story that started this whole of the boy I’m in love with. My professor, for whom I know I strain my own relationships over and over, and thing. You’re probably wondering what exactly my pro- do have a lot of respect, was finished teaching and was I am extremely grateful for the loving people in my life fessor said that came across as so hurtful to me. I’m going over the assignment for the next class period. At who are willing to smooth over these wrinkles, both going to let you keep wondering, because that’s really this point, my professor made a joke at which most of large and the small. But I think there’s something in this not the point, and I’d rather not start a huge argument the class laughed. It was a casual, off-handed comment interaction between my professor, my class and me that about an irrelevant issue here. One of my favorite au- that, although it dealt with a fairly controversial topic, really calls us out – all of us. thors, Robin McKinley, pointed out that “…you will lose would not typically be called racist, or sexist, or intoler- If you talk to the students, faculty or administrators nothing in anyone’s eyes for kindness, and something, I ant and the room echoed with the chuckles of the rest at Hope, whether they are liberal or conservative or think, you will gain.” And if you’re looking to convince of the class. somewhere in between, they would probably tell you someone to see things your way, you have a much bet- I didn’t have a chance to see if there was anyone else that they are the open-minded ones and those who op- ter chance if you speak your views respectfully. Be con- who wasn’t laughing, or if anyone else was staring at pose them are intolerant. They sometimes forget that victed, by all means… but be kind, too. their hands the way I was staring at mine. I didn’t say people are multifaceted and they simply can’t put a la- anything, but my thoughts were tumbling around my bel on every facet. And they sometimes forget to distin- Kate wants to make sure everyone understands that head. I suppose my professor figured everyone shared guish the people of their community from the opinions what she is advocating here is simply Christian love, that position from which the joke was made, or maybe they hold or the lifestyles they live. Our identities, first and she thanks you for yours. Hope you have a beautiful didn’t care if there were people present who differed. and foremost, are as beloved children of God. So we are day! But there was no respect in the way my professor voiced brothers and sisters in Christ. Letter to the Editor w NYKERK, from page 1 Dear Editor: as VP, Corporate Real Estate and pulled togeth- a world where Dance Mara- my dorm. The best part of be- Excellent to read Claire Call’s article on er the team to design / build the HMI Green- thon lasted for 24 days and ing a coach happened last night green / sustainability efforts now on campus. House now 15 years ago. And, the architect I Dykstra was one giant cluster, when I saw how happy the mo- It has now been more than 5 years ago that engaged here was hired, with my recommenda- freshmen went back to class in rale boys and song girls were,” I initiated WEST (Windmill on Every Steeple tion, by OC to design the incredible Environ- order to cover up for the disap- Wesley Reith (’13) said. Team) in Holland to gain awareness of just what mental Studies Human Machine building that pearing students. As the night drew to a close, could be addressed in the city around sustain- has just passed its 10 year anniversary!! “If it wasn’t for Nykerk play, the judges deliberated, and the ability and to work hard toward no coal burning I Hope your campus can educate West I wouldn’t love Hope as much freshmen came out on top, as expansion through our locally owned utility, Michigan regarding just what’s possible when as I do now,” Natalie Hiser (’15) odd year was able to pull out a HBPW. efficiency, conservation and alternative sourc- said. victory. At early sessions of WEST were several ing is applied to current and future needs. Working alongside of the “It was like a family that Hope College faculty / staff members. I believe The Community Sustainability Committee freshmen and sophomore girls is extremely supportive and WEST “pushed” Hope College to move much in Holland, in place now for 2 ½ years, is the were their moralers. Whether constantly doted gifts on each more aggressively around environmental / sus- continuation of WEST. The Hope College they left inspirational poems, other. What could be better?” National News Co-Editor tainability opportunities and needs. Campus Sustainability Advisory Committee is candy or posters; the morale Brandon Verna (’15) said. National News Co-Editor I was a student at Oberlin College 1969- an outgrowth of WEST. boys worked hard to make sure Whether being a playboy, Arts Co-Editor 73. In my freshman year, OC was a founding So pleased Hope College has joined into the their girls were ready and ex- singing a medley, or speaking Arts Co-Editor campus of Earth Day. Environmental / sustain- very important sustainability undertakings; cited to perform on Saturday about their experiences, the Voices Editor ability issues have been on my agenda since my terrific additional educational experience for night. participants and audience at college education. I joined Herman Miller in students now on campus!! “I first joined when I heard this year’s Nykerk performance 1981 since it was noted, even then 30 years ago, Ah, my son graduated from Hope in 2004!! stories about how great Nykerk had their eyes opened. as a corporation leading the way into sustain- Sincerely, really was from older guys in ability. I came to Holland in 1987 Martin Dugan

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The college chef From pumpkins to sweet potatoes to apples, the flavors of fall offer an endless amount of sweet and savory recipes for food fanatics. A recent apple-picking trip to Cranes Orchard left me with 13 pounds of the delicious fruit Apples, three ways begging to be eaten. After some serious creeping on food blogs as well as experimentation in my Charlotte Park cottage kitchen, I came up with three different ways to savor this autumn favorite. Columnist

Super Easy Apple Crisp Apple Maple Glazed Chicken Gingerbread Apple Total time: 50 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Upside Down Cake (For the extra adventurous) Ingredients Ingredients: Total time: 1 hour Filling: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 5 Granny Smith apples (peeled and strips) Ingredients: chopped into small pieces) 2 apples (cut into wedges) 4 apples 2 tablespoons maple syrup 7 medium shallots (chopped) ½ cup dark brown sugar 1 lemon (juice) ¼ cup chopped sage ½ cup sugar ¼ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup maple syrup 1 stick butter + 4 tablespoons 3 tablespoons flour ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 egg ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup chicken broth 1/3 cup molasses 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup honey Topping: 1 cup buttermilk ¾ cup flour Pat the chicken dry and season with salt. Heat 2 ta- 2 ¼ cup flour ½ cup brown sugar blespoons of olive oil in a large pan and cook chicken 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ cup chopped pecans until browned (about 5 minutes). Remove the chicken 1 teaspoon ginger 6 tablespoons butter (chilled and cut into pieces) and transfer to a plate. Add the apples, shallots and 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon cinnamon sage to the pan and cook until golden (10 minutes). ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon salt Meanwhile make the glaze by mixing the maple Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 10-inch round Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all “filling” in- pan. For topping: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small gredients together in a large bowl and pour into skillet, add dark brown sugar and a pinch of salt and buttered 8 x 8 baking dish. For the topping mix simmer for five minutes. Pour mixture into bottom of the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and pe- round pan. Make circles of overlapping apple wedges cans in a separate bowl. Beat the butter (make on top of caramel. For the batter: Blend butter and sure its really cold) into the mixture into it sugar in a bowl using a mixture until fluffy. Add in forms pea-size balls and sprinkle over fill- egg, molasses, honey and buttermilk. In a sepa- ing. Bake 35 minutes. rate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, * Especially heavenly when served ginger, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add with vanilla ice cream. the dry ingredients to the wet. Pour the batter into the pan over the apples and bake for 45 minutes.

Professor reflects on historic Christian faith : science and religion

There is a myth floating around that mod- Value-laden sciencism (as distinct from value-free science per se) adopts a human- Dr. Kim Hawtrey ern science is reliably objective while religion ist stance and attempts to omit God from the equation. is hopelessly subjective. Militant sciencism is overly reductionist: it distills the whole of reality to a material- But Christianity says religion is no less reli- ist explanation and lacks Christianity’s grand view of the human being and of God’s able than science. Indeed, the Bible presents activity. itself as trustworthy objective truth. Sciencism has an explanation for many questions, except the really big one: how Christianity is and should be pro-science. did something (the universe) come out of nothing? Although science and religion are often de- At this point it is important to recognize the limits of science. Science by itself of- picted at war with each other, they not necessarily mutually incompatible, and in fact fers no consolation in a bleak world, no satisfaction to the longings of the heart, no have much in common. Religious truth underpins natural science because repeatable meaning, no reward, no ideals, no punishment. science is only possible given we live in an ordered cosmos. Like religion, science re- The sciences are poor at explaining the human condition. They can offer no satis- lies on the creator God who is there, the God who habitually maintains order in the factory explanation of the ‘selfish gene’, or the existence of evil. The materialistic deter- universe. minism of science cannot explain the human will. Further, Christians can affirm the positive role of science as one of the scholarly dis- Science can answer a host of useful questions, but it cannot answer the most im- ciplines, a legitimate form of human enquiry that not only frequently affirms the order portant questions. For example, “what defines a good/moral/ethical life?” Or “why are in the creator’s handiwork, but also yields many practical benefits that assist people’s we here?” And “why must I die?” Or “what is the ordained shape of marriage?” lives such as electricity and medicine. Misplaced faith in science has given modern man the illusion of control over the By the same time token, religion and science are asking different questions. world and our destiny. Yet this is a fallacy, as we still face death and we cannot control For its part, the Bible does not claim to give an explanation on all matters of natural our sinful nature. We make a mess of our world and our relationships. (or social) science. It is simply silent about the boiling point of water or quantum me- Dispensing with God and placing our faith in science seems to free us up to be chanics, or the laws of supply and demand, for instance. ourselves, but instead it substitutes a truly sinister tyrant: “me”. Equally, we should not imagine science can be the final authority on matters of life Instead of mankind viewed through the clear lens of dependence/revelation we and death, morality and virtue, origins and destinies, or righteousness and love. have mankind viewed through the distorted prism of autonomy/experience. Science gets into trouble when it attempts to trespass on the territory of the other In this context, Christianity’s explanation of life’s big questions remains compelling. — when it becomes an “ism.” When science becomes “sciencism,” an authority that The Christian doctrine of sin hints at the presence of evil in the world. Relationship purports to replace even religion, it is not science that is the root of various kinds of with our maker gives the clue to life’s meaning. And divine love shows us how we evil, but the ideological step of placing our faith in science. should live the moral life. Overconfident from advances in scientific knowledge that have explained many According to the historic Christian faith, biblical data on evident realities such as natural phenomena, dogmatic sciencism wants to posit that mankind can unravel good, evil, purpose or eternity is no less reliable than lab reports about pixels, fossils even life’s great mysteries. or sound waves.

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This Week In Sports Saturday Nov. 12 Football hangs on for overtime win Men’s Swimming vs. Calvin at 1 p.m. Chris Russ then forced a fumble, and the Women’s Swimming Co-Editor-in-Chief Bulldogs recovered the ball on vs. Calvin at 1 p.m. the Hope 44. After Hope College running Another drive by Miller back Shawn Jackson (‘14) broke and another short touchdown Tuesday Nov. 15 free for a 17-yard gain to move run by Brown was followed by Women’s Basketball the ball to the Adrian seven yard a two-point conversion that vs. Rochester at 6 p.m. line in overtime, sophomore tied the game up at 21. Men’s Basketball Evan Finch cleaned off his spikes “We had a really good vs. Rochester at 8 p.m. and moved up to the Hope defense, a really good strong sideline. group of guys, they all picked Bouncing slightly and me back up, they picked Tuesday Nov. 22 staying loose, Finch watched as themselves up. They all Women’s Basketball three Hope rushing plays were rallied,” Barnes said regarding vs. Defiance at 7 p.m. stopped short of the end-zone. the turnover. He jogged out onto the field and Going into overtime, coach drilled a 20-yard field goal home Dean Kreps focused his team to instantly secure a Flying on the task at hand. Photo Courtesy of Hope PR In Brief Dutchman victory. “He said that this is what hanging on— Reggie Duncan (’14) runs the ball around Before he went out on the we work for, this is what we Adrian in Saturday’s game. Volleyball is ncaa field, Finch said he was just play for, every squat, every bound trying to clear his mind. “I was lift,” Barnes said. “Everything “It’s something that we knew as a compliment,” Kreps said. just trying to forget about the comes down to this, we hold our they’d bite on, they play really Kreps said he didn’t overly feel Despite losing in three technique and stuff and just kick own destiny. If we win this game heavy it just had great success,” pressured when the game went straight sets to Calvin in Sat- it, because it was so close.” we have a chance to share the Barnes said. into overtime, never getting the urday’s MIAA championship Going into the fourth quarter, championship, get a ring, if not, Atwell emphasized that feeling that the game was out of match, Hope’s volleyball team Hope saw a controlling 21-0 then it all goes down the tubes.” the play relied on having great his team’s control. has clinched a spot in the NCAA lead disappear quickly. Adrian After leading the team to running backs who could sell the “You know it’s weird, because tournament that begins on marched down the field twice in within field goal range, Atwell fake in a believable way. some games when that happens, Thursday. that quarter, led by quarterback had confidence in the team’s Kreps said after the game you say, oh jeez we’re in trouble, An at-large bid to compete in Brandon Miller, who ended the kicker. “Evan has been a great that he admired the effort of his but for some reason I just said, the tournament lands Hope at game with 182 passing yards. kicker for us, and it’s great to players. we’ll find a way, we’ll find a way,” Calvin’s regional on Thursday. Both ended in short touchdown have someone you can really rely “These guys are playing at or Kreps said. They will face Otterbein (25-5) runs by Damon Brown. on, and we do rely on him.” above their heads. Take it as a Before the game, the 20 seniors at 5:30 p.m. With a little over four minutes The Hope offense was in sync compliment. I think if you play on the Flying Dutch roster were For the fourth consecutive to play in regulation, Hope’s for most of the game, and one over their heads, that’s all you honored for Senior Day. The year the Dutch will be compet- quarterback Michael Atwell play that worked particularly can ask of them. They’re playing game was the last chance these ing in the NCAA tournament. (‘14) completed a pass to Nathan well was a play-action fake that better than maybe, they should seniors had to play in front of a They carry a 24-6 record into Barnes (‘13). Adrian’s defense led to a pass to the tight end. be, I think you should take that home crowd at Hope. their regional match against Ot- terbein. MIAA Players of the week Men’s soccer qualifies for NCAA tournament James Rogers to play for a spot in the NCAA the Dutchmen a Football Assistant Sports Editor tournament which was a team 3-1 lead with less Evan Finch (’14) goal.” than four minutes Placekicker A 2-0 shutout of Trine on The Dutchmen scored once in remaining. He came Friday afternoon clinched a spot each half. Matthew VanZytveld into the tournament Men’s Soccer in the Saturday MIAA men’s (’14) scored in the 33rd minute with one goal on Justin Reamon (’15) soccer championship game, while Justin Reamon (’15) added the season. Midfielder where a late barrage of three the second one in the 54th. The Rough play and Dutchmen goals ousted Olivet 4- Dutchmen outshot the Thunder arguing led to the Men’s Soccer 1. The Dutchmen were crowned 31-6. ejection of one Paul Austin (’12) tournament champions for the A Olivet upset over MIAA Olivet player, and Defender second consecutive year and regular season leader Calvin set up a penalty claimed a spot in the NCAA set the stage for Saturday’s kick opportunity for women’s swimming tournament. championship game hosted co-captain Shaun wins miaa dual On a gorgeous Friday by Hope. Early on in the 11th Groetsema (’12), afternoon at Van Andel Stadium, minute, Olivet scored on a who buried the PK Hope prevailed 173-98 goalkeeper Logan Neil (’12) kept header that gave the Comets to make it 4-1. against host Saint Mary’s. Coach Trine scoreless as Hope prevailed a 1-0 lead. Nearly 20 minutes “The barrage John Patnott’s team improved to 2-0. It was Neil’s seventh straight burned off the clock before Hope happened because 3-1 in dual meets on the season. shutout, 13th of the season, and tallied its first goal, a header put we were doing the Nine women won events. Sarah 29th of his career. in by Tarwo Konbloa (’15) in the right things all

Sohn (’12) captured the 200 but- “As great as the 29th shutout 30th minute. Jason Muller (’13) game long,” coach Photo Courtesy of Hope PR terfly and 500 freestyle, while was, I was much more excited assisted. Steve Smith said. Erica Dunham (‘15) won the about the win,” Neil said. “That Notched 1-1 at the half, the “Eventually when score— Matt VanZytveld and Tarwo one- and three-meter diving. win gave us the opportunity Dutchmen were looking for an you do the right Konbloa celebrate VanZytveld’s goal. early second half surge to put things, good things away the Comets. happen. Patience in possession regardless of the competition.” “At halftime we usually was also part of the key for the Neil had three saves on the throw out what we are doing goal that happened by (Matt) game. Being a co-captain, he well and what we need to fix,” VanZytveld from (Tarwo) also has been pleased with the Neil said. “On Saturday there Konbloa.” improvements the men have was a consensus that we were What seemed to be a potential made over the course of the dominating Olivet and it was overtime championship game season. simply a matter of time before turned out to be a commanding “The biggest improvement is we put a few goals away.” 4-1 win for the Dutchmen. The the chemistry between players,” Plenty of opportunities to Dutchmen were awarded the Neil said. “Building trust and

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