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October 8, 2008 w Since 1887 “Spera In Deo” Hope College w Holland, Michigan Student activists speak out for the women of Congo

Robert Guimond Guest Writer

Months of work came to fruition this weekend as “On the Edge of the Knife: Rape as a Tac- tic of War in the DRC” sold out both days it ran, Friday and Sun- day. The organizers and actors had to plan an additional show on Sunday in order to meet the demand for tickets. “To be able to tell hundreds of people is a gift and a blessing be- yond what I can put into words,” said Anna Pizzimenti (’10), a writer and director of the play. With three packed perfor- mances, the writers, directors and performers accomplished more than raising money for distressed women in the Demo- cratic Republic of Congo. They Photo by Jenna Hunger raised awareness towards the HOMECOMING PARADE— Homecoming court members, Graham Carlson (’09) and Mari Jo Koedyker (’09), ride down Co- atrocities currently taking place lumbia Avenue during the Homecoming Parade Saturday. in the DRC. “These stories are based off of real people living real lives,” said Rachel Syens (’11), an actress in Alumni return for Homecoming the performance. “We are trying Christina VanderGriend to make others aware of the situ- return of former Flying Dutch- All across campus, alumni met Approximately 300 students, Guest Writer ation in the Congo.” men. with younger generations of alumni, and Holland residents Moved by the proceedings in This weekend, Hope College The Homecoming festivities Hope students, from sorority took part in the race this year. New Orleans last year at the V- welcomed back alumni of all began on Friday, Oct. 3 with brunches to alumni soccer and “I really don’t run that much Day conference that focused on ages who once called this cam- a hoedown at Teusink’s Farm. lacrosse games. anymore,” said 64-year-old Hope women in conflict zones, Hope pus home. Students learned line-dances, In keeping with tradition, the alum Merle Vander Sluis, “but I students Pizzimenti, Timothy The classes of 2003, 1998, consumed cider and fall treats, 31st Run-Walk participants left do (the Run-Walk) every year.” Brandt (’10), Rachel Anderson 1993 and 1988 celebrated their and petted farm animals from 8 the DeVos field house at 10 a.m. Later in the day, Hope hosted (’11), Cecilia Jaime (’11) and 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year re- p.m. until midnight. on Saturday and made a five- ki- its fifth annual Homecoming Kristen Mahan (’11) decided to unions. All weekend long, the The next morning, alumni lometer loop around the Hol- see HOMECOMING, page 2 use what resources they had to Hope community celebrated the gathered for a reunion brunch. land area. raise awareness for the women of the DRC. The writers began working on the play this summer with the Hope earns D- on green report card help of Amnesty International Emily West and Dr. Denis Mukwege, a man vey have substantially higher en- gather some of the information those initiatives such as: “Our Campus News Editor they met at the V-Day confer- dowments, up to several billion in order to complete it.” custodians using green clean- ence that actually practices med- Hope College lacks environ- dollars, which creates an un- Public Relations Associ- ers and our grounds crew using icine in one of the worst conflict mental responsibility according equal playing field for evaluating ate Vice President Tom Renner biodiesel in our grounds equip- zones in the DRC. Modeling the to the 2009 College Sustainabil- the ability of a school to finance told the Grand Rapids Press, ment.” play in the style of the “Vagina ity Report Card. many of the initiatives suggested “We looked at the survey, and One of the highest grades the Monologues” and with the help The report card gave Hope in the survey,” Maybury said. it was pretty obvious that, if you survey gave to Hope was a “D” they received, the writers were an overall grade of “D-” with the GreenReportCard.org ex- didn’t have windmills generating for Student Involvement, even able to accurately portray the grade of “F” in six of the nine plains that the process of as- electricity, and LEED-certified though the student-run Envi- experiences, thoughts and emo- categories investigated. sessment includes public infor- buildings, you weren’t going to ronmental Issues Group was ac- tions of the rape victims. This poor grade contrasts mation as well as data collected get a good grade in the report.” knowledged. The conflict in the DRC has drastically with the University of from surveys sent to the univer- The Holland Sentinel noted According to Maybury, the caused more deaths than any Michigan’s and Michigan State sities and colleges. that Hope President James Bult- new CSTF plans to involve stu- war since World War II. The University’s overall “B” grades. More than 96 percent of the man created a Campus Sustain- dents in further initiatives on war, instigated by rebels fleeing The independent college educational institutions re- ability Task Force in the spring campus. the genocide in Rwanda, is “the sustainability study evaluates turned at least one of the surveys of 2008 that included 14 Hope “Students comprise the larg- worst humanitarian crisis in the universities and colleges that sent out according to GreenRe- faculty and staff, headed by Pro- est user group of resources and world and the widest interstate have $160 million or more in en- portCard.org. Hope, however, fessor Steve Bouma-Prediger can help reduce our environ- war in modern African history” dowed assets. declined to submit information and Maybury. mental footprint through simple according to UNICEF. Greg Maybury, Hope’s direc- to the organization. Bouma-Prediger told the common sense actions such as War continues because the tor of operations and a leader Maybury said, “The survey Sentinel, “We’re already doing turning off lights when leaving many factions, local armies, of the Hope College Task Force was received on July 14 with a a number of good things which a room and turning off electrical foreign armies and private said that Hope just made the due date of July 28—we opted didn’t come up in this report devices when not in use,” May- minimum threshold this past to pass on the survey due to the card.” bury said. see ACTIVISM, page 2 year. “Other schools in the sur- short time frame in which to Maybury pointed to some of

What’s Inside Hope professor’s art work on display— Pro- Teams raise breast cancer awareness— National 3 Voices 8 fessor Katherine Sullivan featured in solo Student athletes sport pink gear in sup- exhibition Page 5 port. Page 12 Arts 5 Sports 11

Got a story idea? Let us know at [email protected], or call us at 395-7877. 2 The Anchor Campus October 8, 2008 This Week at Hope Wednesday Oct. 8 Hope celebrates homecoming Nykerk Women Rally Freshmen and sophomore women w HOMECOMING, from page 1 are invited to attend the informa- tive rally 9 p.m. at Dimnent Chapel. Oration and play try-outs will follow tailgate picnic. Friends, family immediately after. and fans alike gathered at the Smallenburg Park, adjacent to Thursday Oct. 9 the Holland Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia Center to enjoy barbeque and live mu- Informational Meeting sic. A band comprised of Hope Maas Conference Room, 7:30-8:30 alumni from the 1960s, a group p.m. called Gasmen, provided the music. Friday Oct. 10 The picnic attendees were Fall recess begins. able to catch the tail end of There are no classes Monday, Oct. the Homecoming parade as it 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 14. wound its way through campus toward them. Hope’s Greek and other student organizations de- In Brief signed the colorful floats that drove through campus. Election issues Those wishing to watch the discussed Tuesdays parade lined up along 13th Street, College Avenue, 10th The Hope College political Street and Columbia to see the science department is joining floats and catch candy thrown Eta Kappa to hold a program out into the crowd. Tom Bylsma called “Bound in a Common served as grand marshal for the Life,” designed to educate Hope parade. Photo by Jenna Hunger students and the community on The parade’s final destination Presidential spotting — President James Bultman and his wife Martie wave from their the importance of faith and its role was the Holland Municipal Sta- ride in the Homecoming parade on Saturday. in making decisions regarding dium where the Dutch Football matters of national policy. team hosted Trine University Selected faculty and staff (formerly Tri-State University). ment. Wilson teaches world reli- mind (the swing band) if it was the United States and will rotate will gather on stage with three The Dutch fought a long, hard gions and theology. He has been shorter but most people just throughout the academic year. moderators, answering questions game against the Trine Univer- with Hope College since 1982. want to dance. They seemed to On Sunday morning, Dean posed by the audience or the sity Thunder. Trine University Later in the evening, Hope have fun with the DJ, though,” of the Chapel Trygve Johnson, moderators. The program is scored with just over a minute students flooded into the Doherty said. Hope organist Huw Lewis and scheduled at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays left on the clock and the Dutch Haworth Inn, dressed to the Some students were disap- the Alumni Choir led a worship in the Maas Auditorium: retaliated with their final touch- nines for the Homecoming ball. pointed with the swing band’s service in Dimnent Chapel, con- down with only 35 seconds left The theme this year was “Under absence. cluding the Homecoming fes- Oct. 7: National Security in the game, narrowing the mar- the Sea.” Sarah Koon (’09) said, “In past tivities. Oct. 21: Health Care Policy gin between Hope and Trine to Blue gauze covered the walls years, I’ve really enjoyed having Other events during the Oct. 28: Environmental and a single point. The Flying Dutch- and students entered the ocean a mix of style in music and danc- Homecoming weekend included Energy Policy. men, however, lost 30-31. through an archway. Seashells ing. Having live musicians was performances of the play “Sec- During the half-time show, decorated the food tables, which really fun. It made homecoming ond Class” by the Theater De- Students favor the Homecoming King and included a nautical teal punch. feel different than a high school partment and concerts by Hope Professor Boyd Queen were announced asGra- This year’s ball featured a disc dance.” College’s Orchestra and Sym- ham Carlson (’09) and Tonisha jocky playing popular music. Another notable event of phonette. Hope College students voted Gordon (’09), who posed for pic- The Swing Band, which tra- homecoming weekend was the The Hope volleyball team for the 2008 recipient of the tures wearing crowns and sashes ditionally plays a few songs raising of 12 new flags at the defeated Olivet 25-15, 25-14, “Favorite Faculty/Staff Member” and carrying the traditional throughout the night, was no- Martha Miller Center to cel- and 25-17, the women’s soccer award. Students were not wooden shoes. ticeably missing. ebrate the diversity of Hope’s team defeated St. Mary’s 2-1. provided with a list to select from Also announced at halftime Rachel Doherty (’10), a mem- student body. The men’s soccer team defeated but were instead asked to write was the 13th annual “Favorite ber of the Social Activities Com- The flags represent Armenia, Adrian 8-0. in the name of a faculty member Faculty/Staff Member” award, mittee, commented on the swing Brazil, Canada, China, India, This year’s Homecoming that they felt deserved the award. presented this year to Dr. Boyd band’s absence this year. Kenya, Mexico, Palestine, Singa- events drew hundreds of alumni Dr. Boyd Wilson received the Wilson of the Religion Depart- “I think students wouldn’t pore, South Korea, Sweden and and gave the current Hope Col- award at the Holland Municipal Stadium during the half-time of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 4. Hope College Theatre Student play promotes presents…presents… universal human rights w ACTIVISM, from page 1 an’s genitals with a knife or other foreign object. enterprises, gain wealth Embarrassment, pregnancy, SEECCOONNDD exploiting the countries’ rich sickness and death hinder the S natural resources including primary care-givers’ ability to cobalt, petroleum and diamonds. perform their role in society. This wealth then fuels the war. This injures the families and vil- “Stop Raping Our Greatest lages of the DRC as well as the Resource” pleads the title of victims. CCLLAASSSS UNICEF’s global campaign. One The directors, writers and ac- of the war tactics used in the tors of the play encourage their DRC is the sexual exploitation of audiences to donate money, By Brad Slaight local women. write letters and join clubs to “On the Edge of the Knife” speak out agaisnt these atroci- looks to raise awareness in this ties. DeWitt Theatre matter. The victims of these at- “There is no excuse for some- tacks are embarrassed and often one who has a skill and a drive October 3, 4, 8-11, 2008 ostracized by the village. to use it to do nothing,” Brandt at 8:00pm In many cases, raped women said. After setting an example contract sexual transmitted dis- for what students can achieve eases or become pregnant. Per- through inspiration and hard Ticket Office: 616-395-7890 petrators may even go as far as work, they now hope to inspire to intentionally wound a wom- others to take action. October 8, 2008 National The Anchor 3 Austrian far-right party gains; Right to vote debated for the mentally impaired puts status in EU in question Taylor Hughes However, the Department of Division of Psychiatry, Law and Arts Editor State’s website states: Ethics of Columbia University. As the election nears, tension “Other than city or town- Up until 2007 New Jersey’s con- Robert Guimond mented the Hitler regime during rises and so do the desire of can- ship residency and age require- stitution still stated that any per- Guest Writer a debate in parliament stating didates to secure votes, includ- ments, state and federal laws do son being “insane” or “an idiot” The two extreme right - par that it had “developed a proper ing those from new and atypical not place any other restrictions could not vote in elections. ties have made substantial gains employment policy, which your voters. on the right to vote… Our right Many of the laws set out by in Austrian elec- government in With the mother of a special to vote is basic to our system of states preventing the mentally tions. The Free- Vienna has not needs child on the ticket of one democracy, and depends on all disabled can be vague in word- dom Party of once produced.” of the most sought after posi- people having full and equal ac- ing. Often the label “under psy- Austria and the (The SS was) a part He has stated tions in the world, it begs one cess to the ballot.” When asked chological guardianship” serves Alliance for the of the German army, “ that the SS was to question if that child will ever to comment, the Office of Com- as an umbrella term and does Future of Austria “ “a part of the have the privilege of voting in munications for the not leave room for individual which should be received 17 per- German army a United States election. It has Secretary of State situations. Not taken into cent and 10 per- honored. which should be been estimated that anywhere stated, “You can- account are those cent of the votes —Jörg Haider honored.” And from 500,000 to 1,250,000 peo- not challenge the p l a c e d respectively. he has described ple may be barred from voting rights of a voter u n d e r The advances women in bur- booths in November based on based on your guard- of these parties bring major con- kas as “little ninjas.” mental disabilities that place perception of i a n - cerns for the European Union. The European Union imposed them by law under “psychologi- mental and ship for Both parties have alleged ties sanctions on Austria in 2000 cal guardianship.” Though some physical lim- e x t r e m e with Nazism. They have strong due to a coalition between the are registered to vote, state laws itations.” cases of anti-immigration stands, en- far-right FPÖ and the Austrian forbid them to cast a ballot. Denying depression, couraging strict citizenship laws People’s Party. The European “As of 1997, 44 states had lan- the men- bipolar dis- and the exportation of aliens Union had previously declared guage in their constitutions, stat- tally dis- order and that commit a crime. They en- that no extreme right positions utes, or case law barring voting abled the mild cases of dorse fair trade over free trade. are acceptable in member na- by some subgroups of persons right to schizophrenia And both leaders, Heinz-Chris- tions. Many leaders in the EU with mental illness or mental v o t e – all medicable tian Strache of the FPÖ and Jörg have refused to shake hands retardation,” said Kay Schriner, began social challenges Haider of the BZÖ, are accused with Haider. research fellow at the Fulbright in the that don’t deter- of having ties with Neo-Nazi or- A major concern for the EU is Institute of International Rela- e a r l y mine a person’s Graphic ganizations. While both parties Austria’s involvement with Iran. tions. 1700s. The goal of by C capability in un- ory W have strong xenophobic senti- In 2007, an Austrian oil company Currently, Michigan’s Consti- early state constitutions was arner derstanding com- ments neither has endorsed vio- agreed on a $30 billion deal for tution, Article 2 §2 reads, “Leg- to exclude any person incapable plex issues or making lence in dealing with matters of access to Iranian oil fields. This islature may exclude persons of making informed and intelli- reasonable decisions. There are immigration. action violated EU sanctions on based on mental incompetence.” gent political choices, according also mild forms of autism and Haider has been controver- Iran. Terrorism experts say that The legislation on this issue has to Paul S. Appelbaum, professor Asperger’s Syndrome, disabili- sial in the past. He has compli- see PARTY, page 4 not been changed since 1964. of psychiatry and director of the see VOTE, page 4 PERSPECTIVES The religion of John McCain: Country first Samuel Ogles But the “punk” McCain was about to have is tempted to think of any number of try saved me. My country saved me, and National News Editor a life-altering experience. stories, not least of which is that of the I cannot forget it. And I will fight for her Sen. John McCain has fought a long On Oct. 26, 1967, McCain set out for prodigal son. for as long as I draw breath, so help me and hard battle for the Republican nomi- his 23rd mission over North Vietnam. We hear from John McCain himself. God.” And where one would have moral- nation and will not conclude his most dif- McCain’s aircraft was shot out of the sky. “I liked to bend a few rules and pick a ity as a measure of devotedness to God, ficult feat of trying to win the presidency He landed in water with, according to few fights for the fun of it. But I did it for McCain has honor. For McCain, honor is for another month. He has served in the McCain, “two broken arms, a broken leg, my own pleasure, my own pride. I didn’t an expression of the love of country. Mo- United States Senate for 22 years and and an angry crowd waiting to greet me.” think there was a cause rality guides Christian many, certainly his supporters, would This part of the story is now legendary that was more important action because it serves call him a great leader. He is an ex-naval but we will narrate it slightly further. than me,” McCain said. God, honor guides Mc- pilot, a man of principle, and an idealist. He was taken prisoner and beaten. He These are the words of My country saved Cain’s action because it

But most surprising is that John McCain was starved and bayoneted. When the a convert: I was selfish, me, and I cannot serves country. is driven by what Hope political science North Vietnamese became aware that he I was prideful. I sought “forget it. And I will “Country First” is the professor Dr. Jeffrey Polet calls a “conver- was the son of an admiral, he was offered pleasure. I put myself first. fight for her for new slogan of the Mc- sion” experience. an early release, release ahead of those who But then I was broken, Cain campaign. He pro- The young John McCain was, accord- had been in the prison longer – a violation I was wretched; I didn’t as long as I draw “ claims, “let me just offer ing to Time interviewers, “a constant of the military code of conduct. McCain know what more I could breath, so help me an advance warning to breaker of rules, a brawler and a slob, refused. And when the North Vietnam- do. And when I had lost all God. the old, big- spending, an undersize punk with an oversize chip ese could no longer use his early release as hope I was saved, my fel- —John McCain do-nothing, me-first, on his shoulder.” He attended the naval propaganda, his torture increased. Even- low prisoners rescued me. country-second crowd: academy somewhat reluctantly only to tually they broke him, and after uttering a They taught about some- Change is coming.” For graduate 894th out of 899 in his class. fake confession, McCain was returned to thing greater than myself: McCain, the well-being his cell. And Country. of the state, of country, has been neglect- that’s when it McCain said, “I fell in love with my ed far too long for that of individuals. happened. country when I was a prisoner in some- McCain’s administration would be The man in one else’s…I loved it because it was not similar to others, but the manner in the cell next just a place, but an idea, a cause worth which he proposes to make progress is to McCain’s fighting for. I was never the same again; of note. “After we’ve won, we’re going to encouraged I wasn’t my own man anymore; I was my reach out our hand to any willing patriot.” him. He country’s.” I was in darkness until I saw It is subtle phrasing, but nevertheless full told him that the light, was blind but now I see. Ac- of meaning. McCain’s worldview intrin- no man can cording to McCain and in his own words sically entails a dichotomous outlook stand alone. he was, literally, saved by the greatest of patriots and those unable to help the He told him cause he has known – his Country. country, of victory and defeat, of hon- to fight for Religious individuals will talk of Chris- orable and dishonorable strategy. It is a his country, tianity, adherence to Islam, etc. as being view with judgments and divisions that to fight for their highest cause, and I do not doubt may very well be true, but are resolutely those with McCain’s sincerity when he professes be- fixed in a dual color spectrum of black whom he ing a Christian. But McCain’s experienc- and white. The McCain campaign is try- served. John es did convert him to this quasi-religious ing to proselytize that this new religion of McCain felt notion of country. Christians serve God, country is the answer to all of America’s his eyes open patriots serve country. God intercedes in problems. But for John McCain it is more for the first individuals’ lives and saves them, country than rhetoric, more than politics. It is a time. One does as well. McCain states, “My coun- creed. It is salvation. It is faith. Graphic by Cory Warner 4 The Anchor National October 8, 2008 Leader highlight: Ahmadinejad Voting rights contested for mentally challenged

Amanda Gernentz the Holocaust never existed, and w VOTE, from page 3 this, it has been argued that if individuals in question them- Assistant National News Editor insists that it should be continu- we let those with selves cannot

Iran has been in a state of tur- ally studied and hopefully denied ties that don’t necessarily render the mindset of an define what moil for several decades. The as real. This has led to accusa- a person unintelligent or unable adolescent vote, it their rights are turmoil heightened, at least with tions of anti-Semitism, which to rationalize. would be the same It’s a fine line “ by law. This the rest of the world, when the he has also denied. He has also Student Adam Irrer (’09) has as letting an actual determining who is u n d e f i n e d current president, Mahmoud been a part of the “International worked with children with cog- child vote. Solu- “capable. and marginal- Ahmadinejad was elected by Conference to Review the Global nitive disabilities. tions proposed ized group is —Adam Irrer (’09) popular vote in 2005. Vision of the Holocaust,” which “It’s a fine line determining have included in- then left in the There have been several prob- was described in the west as a who is capable and who isn’t as telligence tests to hands of their lems between the Holocaust denial it is a case-by-case situation. You those in question caretakers and United States conference. He would have to be careful as indi- before being grant- concerned in- and Iran since has also stated viduals could try to swing their ed the right to vote. This could dividuals. So who has the right this time, most that he “wanted vote,” Irrer said. lead to embarrassments and to determine a person’s mental recently at the Israel to be polit- There are still those, however, lawsuits against individuals and capability to vote and what the United Nations ically wiped off who are high functioning spe- government for discrimination definition of intelligence should General Assem- the map,” adding cial needs adults but have been under the Voting Rights Act of be? It is a difficult and compli- bly at the end of to the anti-Semi- diagnosed with having the in- 1965. cated question that many seem September. tism accusa- telligence of a child. Because of Without the right to vote, the hesitant in addressing. At the U.N. tions. General Assem- More recent- bly, Ahmadine- ly, he has refused jad is quoted by to stop nuclear Austrian parties draw charges of pro-Nazism CNN to have Ahmadinejad activities taking said that the place in Iran, in- w PARTY, from page 3 something for Austria. They do by a coalition between the SPO “American empire in the world sisting that all of “Iran’s nuclear not want us steeped in animosity and OVP. The issue of immigra- is reaching the end of its road.” activities are peaceful,” accord- action violated EU sanctions on and fighting each other,” Haider tion was also a major concern in Though a notetaker was the only ing to CNN. He also accused the Iran. Terrorism experts say that said, urging such a coalition. recent elections as immigrants, representative of the U.S. pres- United States of being hypocriti- Iran will use this deal to fund The Social Democratic Party primarily Muslim, move to Aus- ent when he made his speech, he cal in this area, saying that they their nuclear program and fi- of Austria, which holds the ma- tria due to conflict in neighbor- continued to attack the United are “building or maintaining nance terrorist groups. jority of seats in parliament, has ing countries. The FPO and States, saying that they have nuclear stockpiles themselves, The FPO and BZO oppose refused to take part in any gov- BZO capitalized on these issues been oppressing Iraqis with oc- unchecked by anyone,” while economic sanctions produced ernment led by the far-rights. as well as the recently lowered cupation for the past six years, asking Iran to stop all progress. by the EU and support the deal However, the strides made by voting age of 16. according to CNN. No one was Despite all of this, he claims in Iran. the FPO and BZO may force the The OVP and the SPO, took present to defend the U.S. that his intentions with the U.S. A coalition between the OVP SPO to either retract this state- hits in the polls, dropping to 26 Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was and other countries, are peace- and the BZO has been rumored, ment or be left behind. percent and 29 percent respec- born in Garmsar, ful. As an ex- but recent talks suggest that the Polls suggest that voters were tively — the worst showing for which is near the ample of this, he two right parties will join forces. unhappy with the lack of action these two parties since World capital city, Teh- was the first Ira- “Voters now expect us to do in government while it was led War II. ran, in 1956. He (The) American nian president graduated from to visit Iraq in empire in the world “ the University of “is reaching the end several decades. Science and Tech- He also traveled nology, in Tehran, of its road. to New York for Save money. with a Ph.D. in —M. Ahmadinejad the U.N. Gen- traffic and trans- eral Assembly, Save the planet. port. He was also as an attempt to a lecturer at the maintain peace Ride the bus. university. on foreign soil. He has also had One controversial event in several reforms that have pleased Ahmadinejad’s past is his role more moderate Iranians. He re- in the 1979 Islamic Revolution. fused to support a campaign to Several of the American hostag- insist that women stick to Iran’s es that were held at the embassy strict Islamic dress codes, and he in Tehran have insisted that he allowed women to attend major was one of their captors, but he sporting events for the first time denies that he was there. Many since 1979. of the known captors also deny Currently, all U.S. relations his presence and are now his po- with Iran are handled by the litical opponents. Swiss. President Bush had been Ahmadinejad has issued con- hoping to change that, but all troversial statements in the past. plans were shelved until a new He is noted to have claimed that U.S. president takes office.

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Visit MAX at www.catchamax.org (616) 355-1010 October 8, 2008 Arts The Anchor 5 Art prof featured in solo exhibit This Week In Art Wednesday Oct. 8 The University of Indianapolis invites Katherine Sullivan to display her works “Second Class” Play by Brad Slaight 8 p.m. Dewitt Hillary Delhagen Women’s Nykerk Rally Guest Writer Try-outs for Nykerk play and oration Katherine Sullivan of the 9 p.m. Dimnent Chapel Hope College Art faculty has recently featured work for her 9th Thursday Oct. 9 solo exhibition at the University Steel Band from Trinidad of Indianapolis. Guest Artists, 7:30 p.m. Maas Aud. The critically acclaimed series began in 2002 and developed out Wednesday Oct. 11 of her growing curiosity for the “Second Class” representation of 3-demensional Play by Brad Slaight 8 p.m. Dewitt space with the inherently flat space of a painting’s plane. Saturday Oct. 18 Sullivan’s main interest concerns Documentary Showing the combination of perspectives “When the West Brings Civilization Back to Africa” 6:30 p.m. the Knick whilst a figure is used as the main subject matter. In her painting and drawings, Sullivan is first interested in what In Brief she would call the “Wow!” factor. In other words, she has created De Pree features images that instantly elicit a Photo by Jenna Hunger Bush cartoonist response through scale, color and Bold color, bright talent— The exhibition of 19 pieces, seven paintings and 12 technique. However, she hopes works on paper, is titled “Katherine Sullivan: Body Electric.” Hope College will feature the the work she has created will exhibition “Leadership: Oliph- sustain interest beyond the initial different series of work created artists,” Sullivan said. show and with the chance to meet ant Cartoons and Sculpture response and that the viewer over the course of six years. Its Her interests lie in the formal the University of Indianapolis art from the Bush Years” in the gal- uncovers the more complex setting in a university gallery combination of flat and illusionist faculty and students, they have an lery of the De Pree Art Center content and contradictions in allowed me to focus more on space in painting. Her subject excellent department,” Sullivan from Friday, Oct. 17, through each piece. the process that connected the matter is more abstract yet related said. Saturday, Nov. 22. “This show is unique in that different series, a process that is to the figure she is painting. Sullivan is set to lecture on There will be an opening - re it incorporates pieces from two especially relevant for student “I’ve been delighted with the her series in New York. ception featuring artist Patrick Oliphant at the gallery on Friday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 pm. This exhibit features the work Studio majors ‘Blue Like Jazz’ author campaigns for Obama of one of the greatest political Brittany Adams lowing, the guy seemed com- humanity, (Obama) will say, cartoonists. Australian-born show talent Features Editor Kate Schrampfer pletely down-to-earth and genu- ‘God, what do you want? This is Patrick Oliphant, world-re- Guest Writer ine. But what about authenticity bigger than me.’ And when you nowned for his fearless, caustic Features Editor Brittany Ad- On Friday, Oct. 3, Hope stu- as it relates to the election? From talk about the most powerful portrayals for America’s most ams interviewed author Donald dents and faculty along with sev- the time the two candidates person in this world, that’s the prominent peoples and events, Miller. Following are her find- en other schools had the chance were announced, the evangelical kind of person that we need.” will be showing cartoons, to show some of their artwork to ings. community has been courted by During his talk, Miller had sketches, oversized caricatures, the public in the Activesite art On Saturday, October 4, at both sides, with both candidates said, “My grandmother is a and sculptures in bronze and show in Grand Rapids. 5:10 pm, I was sitting in the An- making proclamations of faith. Democrat because she’s a Chris- wax. Activesite is an organization chor office with Emily West and Can we trust them, or is it just tian, my mother’s a Republican Oliphant uses traditional ar- that hosts projects put on by co- Sam Ogles awaiting the arrival politics in action? because she’s a Christian, and tistic devices, like caricature and founders Paul Amenta and Todd of Donald Miller. Miller responded, “The real I’m a republicrat because I’m a hierarchy of size, to illustrate Ernst as a way to collaborate be- Miller, the author of sev- tricky thing is just to not become Christian.” What did he mean by a complex variety of ideas. The tween art, business and devel- eral Christian books, including judgmental or cynical, which is that? “bad” characters of his cartoons opment in West Michigan and the enormously my tendency. Miller explained, “I’m a reg- are huge. The “good” are small, beyond. Their goal is to create popular “Blue Give people the istered Democrat, I have been often seen conversing with the unique exhibition and promo- Like Jazz,” spoke benefit of the for five years. Before that I was wise and ironic “Punk” the pen- guin. Punk represents the voice tional opportunities for artists about his support “ doubt. The im- registered independent, before by taking advantage of buildings of Barack Obama Teach people to portant thing that I was registered republi- of reason, that which should in- that are being converted from for president. think, don’t tell them is not that they can. It’s a slow progress. I align spire our actions as we watch the one business to another and Miller walked “ go to church, myself right now as a democrat events in Washington unfold. what to do. uses that brief moment when in dressed in the important and am completely willing to Designed to correspond with —Donald Miller the building is empty to show jeans and a knit thing is that they change. I think the worst thing the U.S. presidential election, the the work of young area artists. In zip-up. He had humble them- we could do is to give ourselves show will invite the members of this way, not only the artwork is an incredibly laid selves to a great- wholly and completely to a party the audience to reflect on their viewed but also the building it- back and unin- er authority. I’m and be loyal to them instead of current political choices. The self, linking the business and art timidating air about him. comfortable with believing that to God. I don’t espouse that idea exhibition focuses on the Bush aspects in Activesite’s goal. I first asked Miller what the when it comes down to making at all. I vote issues, I don’t vote my administration. “I was very excited to be in reaction from the Christian enormous decisions that affect see MILLER, page 10 the show; it was my first one community, which has gen- GPS to present outside of Hope,” said Cassandra erally voted Republican in Synergy brass quintet Thomas, one of the students in- recent elections, has been volved. towards his endorsement of The Great Performance The same was true for many Barack Obama, who has been Series will feature Synergy Brass other students, all of whom be- called an extreme liberal. Quintet, on Friday, Oct. 17, at gan developing their pieces at Miller said, “Online, it’s 7:30 p.m. in Dimnent Chapel. the beginning of the semester. been mixed, and the nega- The quintet’s unique perfor- Many of the students felt hon- tive part of the mix has been mances are known to engage ored and thrilled to have the op- pretty mean-spirited. In per- both new and veteran classical portunity to publicize their tal- son, it’s been overwhelmingly audience members. “The perfor- ents alongside the work of their positive and thoughtful, even mance was superior,” reviewed professor’s. from people who disagree. The Rapid City Journal. Types of work displayed by There’s something about on- Synergy is often heard on Hope students and faculty in- line stuff that in the anonym- NPR, and in 2005 the quin- cluded sculptures made from ity brings out the worst of us. tet broadcast on NBC with the Donald Miller various materials of all kinds. In person, people are human- Mormon Tabernacle Choir. “Everyone’s work was origi- ized, people are very open a new approach— Miller is known for being a Tickets are $17 regular admis- nal, using anything from boiled and kind and thoughtful.” progressive Christian and an advocate of change. sion, $12 senior citizens, and $6 see ACTIVESITE, page 6 Despite his huge fan-fol- for children 18 and under. 6 The Anchor arts October 8, 2008 Hope artists Theatre to present ‘Second Class’ on display in Monologues about challenges of high school life to play at DeWitt Center Grand Rapids According to a Hope College a mind that when I just think For the past 20 years, Bahle “Second Class,” the cast wrote Public Relations press release back on my own high school has taught acting and writing its own epilogue. For Bahle, w ACTIVESITE, from page 5 Hope College Theatre will experiences — some of those workshops in area schools, this is what playmaking is all present “Second Class” by Brad friends are my friends for life,” at Actors’ and Civic, and has about: honoring the playwright pasta to old desk chairs to can- Slaight in the DeWitt Center said “Second Class” director served as adjunct faculty in the but finding the portion that vas and clay. I enjoyed watch- main theatre beginning Friday, Jean Reed Bahle, “I learned a theatre department at GRCC. one can bring to it. ing as everyone experimented, Oct. 3. lot of important stuff. Things Since 1994 she has served as As Bahle summarized, “(It’s) struggled, and revised their Performances are scheduled beyond English and biology, visiting assistant professor going back and looking at ideas, playing with the materi- for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 but life experience, how to be in the theatre department at experiences that you may tend als,” Karie Luidens said (’09). and 4; and Wednesday through with other people.” HopeCollege. to dismiss. High school is very This year Activesite drew a Saturday, Oct. 8-11, all with an Bahle has been involved “It’s a true ensemble piece” different now than when I went larger crowd than years before it. 8 p.m. curtain. with the arts in West Michigan Bahle said. “Everybody gets to high school, and yet some Included in the crowd were crit- “Second Class” is a for more than 30 years as their glory moment; they things never change.” ics from around the world visit- continuation of Brad Slaight’s administrator, publicist, each play five or six different Tickets for “Second Class” ing Grand Rapids for the Inter- previous play, “Class Action”; reviewer, and free-lance characters. It’s a nice stretch are $7 for regular admission, national Sculpture Conference. both plays pertain to the talent in radio, television and piece for actors.” $5 for Hope faculty and staff, Art Professor William Mayer trials, tribulations, and joys industrial films; and involved Bahle wrote to playwright and $4 for students and senior was responsible for getting Hope of high school life. Through in area theatre as a playwright Brad Slaight to discuss the citizens, and are available at students involved in the project a series of scenes, vignettes, and director. As an actor, she script. She was interested in the Hope College ticket office and estimated more than 1,000 and monologues, “Second has appeared in more than adding stylized movement in DeVos Fieldhouse, open attendees. Class” aims to demonstrate 50 productions, working with in between scenes, and, with weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The students and faculty that although teens have their Boarshead in Lansing, Hope Slaight’s go-ahead, Bahle and the The theatre lobby ticket office worked hard to get there. They tough days, there are plenty Summer Repertory Theatre in cast have been experimenting in the DeWitt Center will be deserved the chance, and they of good times and a lot of Holland, Grand Rapids Civic with a guest artist from open on performance nights at took it, and the result was a great laughter, too. and Circle Theatre, and most the department of dance, 8 p.m. The ticket office may be exhibition of their creative tal- “I wanted to examine the prominently with Actors’ Sharon Wong. In addition to contacted at (616) 395-7890. ents,” Mayer said. clichés of high school. I’m of Theatre. incorporating movement into

Have you Heard? Bria Berger reviews Girl Talk’s ‘Feed the Animals’ Writing a music review about Girl Talk On “Night Ripper” in 2006, his third “Feed the Animal’s” musical pairings in 250 words is like trying to describe the release on Illegal Art but first breakout are also more inventive, like when the Sistine Chapel ceiling in a greeting card. hit, Gillis deftly tows the line between the hook to “Lollipop” is backed by “Under Girl Talk’s music is the mashup of mash- question of where clips of random songs the Bridge;” a pairing so perfect, one can ups; the remix of remixes; the breath of end and where musical ingenuity begins. picture Anthony Kiedis and Lil Weezy life that has revolutionized the 21st cen- But the music industry knows the test humming along to their respective songs tury independent music scene. of time is more important than the initial in perfect harmony. Greg Gillis is a self-confessed pop mu- explosion. On his latest album, “Feed the “Feed the Animals” proves what Girl sic enthusiast, former biomedical engi- Animals,” Gillis continues his tradition of Talk fans knew all these years: Girl Talk neer and the brainchild behind Girl Talk’s mixing ballads (like Sinead O’Connor’s remains the undisputed best music for Artist: Girl Talk unique genre of sample-heavy music. He “Nothing Compares 2 U”) with distinc- parties everywhere and brings the A.D.D. refuses to call himself a DJ and up until tive artists like Three Six Mafia and Fleet- out in all of us. Genre: Mash-up Remix last year worked full time as an engineer wood Mac. “Feed the Animals” starts off Reviews published here are reflec- Album: “Feed the Animals” and kept his musical life hidden from his timidly but confidently progresses into tions of the opinions of the individual Released: Oct. 21 2008 colleagues. a more innovative, mature response to writers and not necessarily of The An- Night Ripper. chor staff as a whole. October 8, 2008 Features The Anchor 7 8 The Anchor Voices October 8, 2008 Change for tradition’s sake The Threshold

Bridging the great divide Ashley DeVecht Kevin Soubly Co Editor-in-Chief Hope faculty setting the Every Spring Break campus minis- example? tries sends hundreds of Hope College students to communities across the na- This past week was Hope’s 26th an- tion and around the world to serve on nual Critical Issues Symposium on Global missions trips. Students fly to New Health – ushering in an unprecedented in- Mexico to serve the health care needs of volvement among the college’s staff, fac- Native Americans, others drive to New ulty, Greek Life and other student groups. guests and ourselves by ignoring the im- warn us to be careful about walking alone Jersey to tutor children and help with ren- While composing last edition’s article portance of studying issues that impact the at night, but that will only band-aid the ovation projects. about this year’s CIS, I was privileged to only world that we possess. issue. But these types of needs exist in our converse with several of the influential Perhaps the cause of the disrespect lies, What can Hope do to reach out to the own back yard. Less than three blocks persons included in making it possible. surprisingly, with some of the college’s community? What needs do they have south of campus there are families who That together with attending some of own faculty. Hope purposely cancels all that we might be able to fulfill? have the same struggles as the people of the CIS events themselves provided an en- classes and meetings – be they of any sub- While I’ll admit I’ve never spoken to Newark, N.J. and Dulce, N.M. — poor hanced sense of respect and thankfulness ject and for any group – so that students are someone from the area (clearly I’m a part healthcare, children who could use help that my Hope College, this small Mid- free to attend CIS should they wish. Do- of the problem too), here’s what I would with school, and run-down homes and western school, can afford – both literally ing so respectfully treats the student body guess: babysitters are needed, rides to church buildings in need of a little TLC. and figuratively – to host such a significant as responsible adults, and I wholly admire work or to the doctor are needed. I bet Part of Hope college’s mission, ac- event. Hope for doing so. there are simple things that would im- cording to their promotional video, is to The fact that Hope College has essen- Disturbingly, however, I have learned prove their standard of living — an old equip students with the tools they need in tially decided to remove an entire day from that some of my friends were limited from cell phone they can reuse, a meal they order to make a difference in the world its academic calendar and devote it com- attending the keynote address or some of don’t have to cook, an extra hand on the — but what about making a difference in pletely to the discussion of global issues the Wednesday sessions due to professors way home from the grocery store. our own backyard? – promoting that which Hope College is requiring their attendance at either class or What would it look like if students be- As a Christian college, Hope should designed to do, stated as such in its mis- a class activity; other students thought it gan adopting families from the outside? have a huge effect on the outside com- sion statement – is astonishing. prudent to review for Thursday exams. What if a group of students actively at- munity. As we grow and learn, academi- I was very pleased to know that many of By judging their classes and their sched- tempted to serve their neighbors? How cally and spiritually, you would think we my friends and acquaintances deemed the ules as more eminent than a campus-wide would it change the community? I imag- would begin to reach out to the neighbor- issues important and interesting enough decision, faculty members are rudely re- ine students would learn new things about hoods and community that surround us. to take time out of their “free day” to vis- garding Hope students as irresponsible ju- poverty and would gain wisdom from the But I am not convinced that is actually it some of the CIS forums, and I think it veniles and significantly undermining the people who have lived much harder lives. happening. wonderful that Hope College is an institu- dignity of CIS and the authority of Hope’s I imagine our eyes would be opened to Yesterday I was driving home from tion of trust, where learning, education and decision-making power. the way God has lavishly blessed us with dinner with friends near VanRaalte and being informed are all qualities that are How is it that Hope College expects food, family and education. I imagine a 16th Street. I realized I had never seen held in high esteem. us students to treat CIS with dignity and true community would form. this part of town before, and I had lived I was disappointed, however, to see and take time out of our schedules if the Hope Here’s a practical application: Campus only a few blocks away for three years. I hear of so many of Hope’s students sim- College faculty cannot respect it enough Ministries has a website devoted to four saw trash and broken windows, men who ply staying out late on Tuesday night and to even adhere to the official policy of no local ministries that reach out to families I thought could be gang members. But partying, and failing to attend a single CIS classes or activities during the symposium? in need. Check it out at http://grow.hope. I also saw children playing and people event. It is a well-known fact around Hope If the faculty of our institution cannot be edu/outreach/local_service.html. sitting out on their porches, an old man that several campus groups annually desig- bothered to respect it, it is not unreason- I don’t have all the answers, but walking home from the store, his arms nate the Tuesday before CIS as a hard late- able for the student body to follow their I’d love to hear your ideas. Send your hardly managing grocery bags. night party. What is the sense in attending example and ignore it altogether. thoughts to [email protected]. Maybe The neighborhoods surrounding Hope a liberal-arts institution of higher learning Next year, let us – students and faculty together we can make the Holland com- are dangerous. We’ve all heard about the if one desires neither an education nor a together – actually follow policy, make an munity a better place. break-ins, the gangs, the sexual preda- holistic understanding of the world? effort to respect CIS, Hope College and Ashley participated in a Spring Break tors. We’ve all been warned of what goes I understand well that some people have our own sense of learning and responsibil- missions trip her sophomore year and on beyond 16th Street. But what is Hope busy lives, crowded schedules and deem ity as world citizens. found the experience to be eye-opening. — and more importantly its students it necessary to catch up on homework, or Kevin is a sophomore studying politi- She encourages students to use their time — doing about it? Holland can put more simply rest their weary selves during CIS cal science, french and environmental sci- and resources in whatever way they feel cops on duty, and the administration can – but it is another thing entirely to blatantly ence. God calling them to make change. disrespect CIS, Hope College, our learned

Beautiful Feet temple is meant to be a place of prayer, cal command; Romans 12:9 says, “Love must have any tears left to cry, so he simply Bryant Russ and all you salesmen are kind of…sort be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is closes his eyes and holds himself as his of…well, I mean…” Here Jesus blushed good.” There are some things in the world it’s body slowly wastes away. Right now there and looked away. “Would you please just time we got angry about. is a college student, maybe just a few seats move your table outside a little?” Then, to The composed voice in my head quickly down at the lunch table, who has bought avoid sounding offensive, he quickly add- points out Ephesians 4:26 (“In your anger, into the lie that she is alone in the world, ed, “That is, only if it’s not too much of an do not sin.”). But the truth is that it’s a that she is unlovable, that the invitation of inconvenience.” sin not to become angry in the face of in- Jesus does not apply to her. As you probably already know, this is justice. It is a sin not to take action when And guess what? Satan is laughing. Pissed off not how the story goes. Mark 11 tells of infuriated by what is wrong. While anger He is laughing at cruelty, he is laughing at Jesus violently driving out those who were can be dangerous, it is much more danger- pain, he is laughing at our lack of action. One day, Jesus strolled into the temple, buying and selling in the temple. Tables ous to be numb and indifferent to the evil So let us follow our master in having hearts hands in the pockets of his robes, whis- were overturned, benches flipped over, and around us. full of righteous anger that cannot stand the tling the tune of “If You’re Happy and You there stood Jesus amid the mess, panting in Right now there is a 15-year-old girl in sight of injustice. Know It.” He spotted a table marked Sac- the wake of his rage. South Asia being raped. Again. Every day In the words of Max Lucado, May we rifice Sale: Buy one dove; get the second It’s seems like Christians today seldom she is pushed to her physical and emotional never grow so “Holy,” may we never be so half off, and casually made his way over. get angry. And when we do, our anger is fol- limits as a victim in the world’s third larg- “mature,” may we never become so “reli- “Excuse me, sir,” he said, “If it’s not too lowed by a procession of apologies and shame est criminal enterprise—human trafficking. gious” that we can see the footprints of Sa- much trouble, would you mind setting up for losing our tempers. Yet in our pursuit of Right now there is a child in Sudan who tan and stay calm. It’s time to get pissed. shop in a different location? You see, the politeness we have missed an essential Bibli- hasn’t eaten in over a week. He doesn’t Bryant is loving fall. The 2008 Fall Semester Staff

Katie Bennett Editor-in-Chief Taylor Hughes Arts Editor Holly Evenhouse Photographer Matt Oosterhouse Copy Editor Ashley DeVecht Editor-in-Chief Bria Berger Assistant Arts Editor Gina Holder Graphics Editor Kevin Soubly Senior Staff Writer Emily West Campus News Co-Editor Maggie Almdale Voices Editor Cory Warner Assistant Graphics Editor Chris Lewis Senior Staff Writer Amy Soukup Campus News Co-Editor James Ralston Sports Editor Avril Wiers Production Manager Jon Kinsey Staff Writer Sam Ogles National News Editor Karen Patterson Assistant Sports Editor Karie Luidens Production Assistant Robert Guimond Staff Writer Amanda Gernentz Assistant National Editor Kathy Nathan Staff Advisor Alex Quick Ads Manager Brittany Adams Features Editor Ann Green Photography Editor Troy Page Business Manager Magdalene Reishus Assistant Features Editor Jenna Hunger Photographer Ben Gorsky Business Assistant October 8, 2008 Voices The Anchor 9 Letters to the Editor From the inside out By bike or by bus? Sam Ogles To the Editors: National Editor You’re in the library and you glance up at the clock and think to yourself: The case against voting and “Oh shucks! It’s 7:58 – the Gathering is in two minutes! How am I ever going to why refraining matters make it on time?” Well, run on outside to the bike rack, unlock your bike, ride it across the street, lock it up outside the doors, and rush up the steps to your favor- ite balcony pew just in time to catch the opening verses of “Prepare the Way!” You should not vote. Or rather, you You, like countless others at Hope, have discovered the joys of unnecessarily probably do not deserve to do so. But let us riding your bicycle around our tiny campus. It’s a great way to feel like you’re set aside immediate reservations to this no- The central problem with American politics losing weight and saving the environment from your harmful emissions. But tion in order to objectively pursue it, if only is that it is devoid of one thing: honesty. what caused this sudden rise in biking activity? Presumably the new Shuttle briefly, to an end. Honesty. Straightforwardness. Responsi- Bus. The bicycle, despite lacking the charms and accoutrements of the Shuttle Human beings are inherently unequal. bility. They are, all of them, chillingly ab- Bus, is a fun and efficient way to get across the block we call our campus in It is not a matter of prejudice but simply a sent. The politicians are certainly blame- record time. necessary truth of diversity. Darwin’s work worthy for their part. But how can the child What other benefits come from riding around on our narrow sidewalks you would mean nothing if we believed we are be guilty of behavior that is encouraged by may wonder? It seems to be common practice at Hope to yell meaningless greet- all equally endowed, and for evolutionary the parent? ings to acquaintances you see from some 60 feet away. Now, imagine if you progression differing mental capacities are If the central illness of American politics will, how much louder and more obnoxious you could be by elevating your self as much to blame as physical ones. That is dishonesty, then accountability is the cure. an extra 6 inches? Better than a chest bump any day! Plus, those extra 6 inches is not to say that some of us deserve life or I believe we have a lack thereof because we should increase your yelling range to at least 80 feet. freedom more than others but we are cer- force presidential candidates to appeal to 225 If you’re not yelling greetings, try yelling “get out of my way!” to those of us tainly not all equally equipped for any intel- million individual views (the size of the adult who get around the camps by foot, as you travel from the Martha Miller Center lectual pursuit. And though we may possess population). And how can one accomplish to Phelps. But, we need our feet, unlike your need for your bike. Also, don’t the capacity for many intellectual avenues, winning over so many voters? It is done bother to slow down as you ride from Lubbers to Cook when we pedestrians we are forced to specialize. As proof we by using meaningless phrases like, “rebuild also cross the ever busy 10th Street. need only consider the existence specializa- America’s reputation,” “strengthen the econo- Don’t get us wrong, ride your bike if you have more than 5 blocks to go, but tion within the university. my,” and “make us energy independent.” for just getting around campus, is it really necessary? No one would presume to be an econo- The true political citizen cares nothing mist without studying at great length the for these pronouncements because they are Gray Emerson (’09) principles of economics and the varying empty. The true political citizen is never Andreas VanDenend (’10) schools of thought within. Likewise we swayed by rhetoric and does not idealize would not accept a man claiming to be a a party (though he may agree mostly with doctor without having a medical license one). The true political citizen has an in- because such knowledge should be verified terest in facts, in history, in the science of Response to rape threat by an authority (the medical licensing board public policy. This citizen can look past To the Editors: in this case). The reason for an authority small character flaws and even mistakes. After reading the gripping (and saddening) column written by Ashley De- is that if someone is going to inform us, to But most importantly, he would care about Vecht in a recent Anchor (Sept. 17), I felt compelled to add to the discussion. treat us, to prescribe what is best for us, then the greater good rather than the immediate Ashley made it explicitly clear that sexual assault and/or harassment should not they should have the proper knowledge and gratification of his desires and satisfaction be a part of the college student expectation or experience, and I wholeheartedly basis from which to make such judgments. of his individual needs. agree. Women on our campus as well as their male counterparts should be able The realm of politics, I submit, is no dif- He is interested solely in the truth of the to walk our streets and sidewalks, immersing themselves in the night’s sights ferent. matter at hand, and as such he is in a position sounds and smells, but those sights and sounds should include the hoot of an owl Political science in a very real sense is a to not only be prepared to embrace honesty or a clear view of the Little Dipper not a hyper-alert state of fear, listening for the science. According to specialist in political from his leaders, but to demand it in such a approach of a stranger. It is also important in a college community that women theory, David Walsh, with respect to poli- way that dishonesty will be met with inces- and men should be able to interact without fear of sexual assault by someone tics, “We live in a society that is governed sant calls for the leader’s removal. they know and trust. by causes and can be determined just like I propose the manner that such citizens I appreciate the acknowledgement of the counseling center as a resource for everything else.” Policy and its conse- are found should be a test. No degree students who have been violated in such ways. Another such resource is the Cen- quences can be analyzed. would be required, just adequate prepara- ter for Women in Transition. I would like all students on this campus to know In the field of political science, how- tion. Electing a president is a responsibility that Hope, as a community, is working to prevent sexual assault and harassment. ever, we have been misled. Politics, like to be taken seriously and reflected by hours We want our students safe and free from the worries of “Can I trust my friend?” religion, has become the game of the every- of study consulting wide-ranging topics and or “Will I be safe at this social gathering?”. man (even if those achieving political suc- views. Only true political citizens should In addition to the powerful piece written by Ms. DeVecht, I want our students cess are not him). We all can judge, we all have this right, even if you and I are not one to be aware of some resources. Hope College has a Sexual Assault and Harass- can know. We have elevated our notion of of them. And we can start this movement ment Policy which requires students to obtain “explicit verbal consent” before democracy to believe that all – or almost all by adhering to Descartes’ advice and acting engaging in a sexual act with another person. This means that if an individual – are equally capable of deciphering who is so as to set an example, which may mean says “no,” even once, or does not say anything then one does not have the right most qualified to lead the nation (my argu- refraining from voting. to engage in a sexual act with that person. Should someone choose to coerce ment pertains strictly to the general elec- I realize fully the irony of arguing that another into a sexual act, he or she is engaging in sexual assault or harassment tion). Such a thought is not only misguided, an idea become popular which attempts to of that person. The policy also provides that alcohol use by either party does not it is irrational. disregard the validity of “majority knows negate the responsibility to obtain consent from one’s partner. You still have to Someone once said that democracy is best.” But of the removal of democracy for ask, and the person has to answer. If a person is under the influence of alcohol, he like entrusting the piloting of a ship to its a sort of meritocracy in the general election, or she can not provide informed consent. If that person you have been interested passengers, and with a little reflection we perhaps the result is true progress. And in all night is under the influence of alcohol, wait until morning to approach him can see an element of truth in this. As an though unpleasant to consider abandoning or her. You have a better chance of knowing that every person you are with in example that the average person cannot “democracy,” let us look to the words of a sexual manner is there because he or she wants to be, not because he or she is be trusted with choosing the president we paleoanthropologist, Robert Ardrey, “While impaired in some way. should consider popular measurement of you and I may shudder, at first thought, con- For a full copy of the Hope College Harassment and Assault Policy please our civic duty. What can be said of Ameri- cerning gods so harsh, on second thought access the on-line version by going to http://www.hope.edu/about/policies/. You can civic duty is this: it requires of us only we may look a bit closer and glimpse im- will find a copy of the policy and a list of advocates who can help explain the to vote, to make small gestures of patrio- mortality in our mirror.” process further should you need their assistance. Let’s all work together to make tism when appropriate, and to be critical of Sam is still exploring and refining a more our campus safe for everyone. the government’s inability to create utopia. in-depth version of this argument. He wel- Politics, like the ship, takes a great risk comes objections and suggestions on the Leigh W. O’Connor Ph.D. and results in significant problems arising. subject, especially through the Anchor. Hope College Counseling Center

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“God, what do you want? This is bigger than me.” And when you talk about the most powerful person in this world, that’s the kind of person that we need.” Out of curiosity, I asked him if he’d met the senator. “No, I haven’t met him. I’ve ex- changed e-mails with him. No, I haven’t, I’m just kidding. But I have this thing on my website that’s sort of a funny skit about exchanging e- October 8, 2008 Sports The Anchor 11 Football falls short despite late rally; This Week In Sports remains winless for season Squeezed Out: Friday Oct. 10 The Flying Dutchmen Women’s Volleyball suffered a blow with a conference vs. Albion at 6:30 p.m. opening 31-30 loss to visiting Trine University (formerly Tri- Tuesday Oct. 14 State) Saturday. Coach Dean Men’s Soccer Kreps’ Dutchmen slipped to 0-5 vs. Alma at 4 p.m. on the season in suffering their first Homecoming loss since Friday Oct. 17 1997. Women’s Volleyball The team was persistent, vs. Calvin at 6:30 p.m. putting together a late rally to score a touchdown with only Saturday Oct. 18 35 seconds left in the game. Men’s Soccer Unfoturnately there was not vs. Kalamazoo at 2 p.m. a photo finish when the extra point and game tying attempt Wednesday Oct. 22 was blocked by Trine. Men’s Soccer The loss overshadowed an vs. Olivet at 4 p.m. outstanding passing/receiving performance by quarterback Jake Manning (’09) and receiver n rief Kyle Dietrich (’11). Dietrich I B shattered the single game Men’s cross country record for reception yardage Photo by Ann Green as he brought in 14 passes that Torn down— A Hope College football player is tackled by two Trine University players. covered 285 yards. The men’s cross country team traveled to Hanover, Ind. to com- pete at the course that will host the NCAA championsips. The Golf teams eye MIAA championships team came home with a fourth place finish in the strong field. Jon Kinsey Staff Writer match at Kalamazoo on Oct. 9. wings in case the team needs young is an understatement, Hope was led by Seth Weener Led by Strock, this season’s top someone to step in.” boasting eight freshmen and (’08) who finished 19th overall. As the end of the season individual scorer the Dutchmen Hope’s women’s team also only one senior, experience is Other key finishers for Hope draws near, both the Hope men’s are primed and ready to capture moved into second place last something they truly lack. Never were Rob Bailey (’09), Matt Wi- and women’s golf squads look to the MIAA crown. week after a second place finish finishing worse than fifth place as ersum (’10), Paul VanderVelde finish off successful seasons. The With six freshmen the at their fourth league jamboree . a team, winning one, and finishing (’09) and Zach King (’09). The men’s team sits in second place, Dutchmen are a relatively young Looking ahead, the Dutch have second and third twice each, the Dutchmen are currently ranked 27 strokes behind MIAA leader team, but that doesn’t seem to the MIAA championships on Dutch have displayed maturity 10th in the Great Lakes Region. Olivet. have slowed them so far as they Oct. 10 and 11, which has the on the links, showing that they “It’s going to take a lot to get have finished as one of the top potential to make or break the are a team on a mission. woMen’s cross country us ahead of Olivet to win the three teams in every match since season. “The youth has been great,” conference,” Steven Strock (’10) August. “We’re only one stroke ahead Niemann said. “They’ve actually The women’s cross country said. “Everybody is going to have “We have Nick Campbell (’12) of St. Mary’s so beating them this dominated the team and it’s been team also traveled to Hanover, to step it up.” who is playing very well,” Strock weekend at the championship good to have so many because Ind. Hope finished sixth with The Dutchmen have one said. “That has been a great is really big,” Jori Niemann (’11) we only had four returners. a score of 176. Leading the Fly- chance to make up that difference addition for us, and the rest of said. Everybody’s done a great job of ing Dutch was Karli Sikma (’12) before the season ends in their the freshmen are waiting in the Calling the women’s team contributing.” who came in 31st. Packed in closely behind Sikma were Kate Nelson (’12), Emily Fischer (’11) and Kate Freshour (’09). Hope Mid-season report: Hope in the MIAA is currently holding a fifth place ranking within the Great Lakes Region. men’s soccer

The men’s soccer team -con tinued their winning streak by defeating Adrian College 8-0 on Saturday. The victory puts the team at 8-0-2 as well as 4-0 in the MIAA. Goals were scored by six different players in the game against Adrian with Kevin Bartosek (’10), the only player to put in two goals for the Dutch- men. hockey

The Hope hockey team kicked the 2008-09 season off to a bright start, easily defeating Jackson Community College 11- 2 in their season opener. Seven different players scored goals with an additional 13 assisting. Mike Headley (’09) gave a solid performance in the goal box, stopping 12 of 14 shots made. The Flying Dutchmen will next play in the Grand Valley Show- case on Oct. 9 and 10. 12 The Anchor Sports October 8, 2008 Baseball and softball prepare for spring seasons Karen Patterson of contact, however, the MIAA scrimmage, but really more more we can play the better. It work with the new players before Assistant Sports Editor limits us to nine dates in two scrimmage than anything else,” would be great to have more than the official start to the season is Every fall Hope athletic teams hour increments,” head baseball Fritz said. nine practices and to play other invaluable. such as football, volleyball and Coach Stu Fritz said. The coaches “Since we cannot play against schools, but those are NCAA “Fall Ball gives us a great soccer participate in conference then determine what days will other schools, rules so there’s chance to look at the new players and NCAA play. What many work best for their players. scrimmaging is not much coming into the program and may not know is that they are “I set the dates based on key,” Wolters said. we can do,” keep our game sharp,” baseball not the only Hope teams working when my players get their Hope “This year one of (Playing in the Duimstra said. second baseman and pitcher hard toward a conference physicals and class schedules,” our practices is just A n o t h e r Robby Poll (’10) said. championship. Every fall for head softball Coach Karla and orange and “fall)...makes things “ benefit to Fall “It’s such a great chance to get four weeks, Hope’s baseball and Wolters said. blue scrimmage.” much easier when it Ball is the to know the new girls coming softball teams are given a unique During those nine practices While the comes to spring. o p p o r tu n i t y into the program,” Flying Dutch opportunity to participate in the teams work hard to make use teams consider —Deidra Enochs it gives the pitcher Deidra Enochs (’10) said. something referred to as Fall of the little time they are given. themselves lucky coaches and “It makes things much easier Ball. For the softball team this includes to even be able r e t u r n i n g when it comes to spring and we’re Fall Ball is a specific time going over technique and giving to work with the players a already pretty good friends.” when the teams are able to go out the pitchers and hitters a chance coaches, players from each squad chance to meet the freshmen and Fall Ball is not something that and practice with the coaching to work on their form. Wolters expressed a desire for more see how they are going to fit into many people know about but staff. The NCAA has strict rules also has her players focus on practices. the program. that is incredibly beneficial to the about out-of-season contact their individual and team defense “We don’t get very many “There is a focus on team teams that take part in it. While time between coaches and their as well as base running. live repetitions, which are very bonding and Fall Ball gives the March and April seem so far players, and both the softball and For the teams, though, benefical. We do a lot on our own me continuous contact with off in the distance, the reality for baseball teams are careful to stay scrimmaging is key. off-days, but it’s not the same as the freshmen players, which is the baseball and softball teams within the regulations “Our practices are a going live,” Flying Dutchmen first helpful when it comes to making is that there are just a few short “The NCAA grants us 16 days combination of drills and baseman Matt VanderVelde (’09) cuts in the winter,” Fritz said. months before they begin their said. “I like to try to see them play pre-season training. For these Softball first baseman Kelli outdoors as much as possible as teams, the extra time together Hope teams hold breast Duimstra (’09) had similar well as see how they fit in with is valuable and used towards thoughts. the returners.” improving their chances of cancer awareness games “I love playing softball so the For returners, a chance to claiming a conference title. Volleyball continues win streak James Ralston of people who have never seen region, so getting in won’t be Sports editor us play,” Schmidt said. “That’s easy. Then we hope to go farther Coach Becky Schmidt kept why I wasn’t surprised that in the NCAA tournament than her orange and blue coat in we only moved up to 14th, you any Hope team has before.” the closet for last weekend’s never really know where those In order to make it into the home volleyball match against rankings come from.” NCAA tournament a team Olivet College. Schmidt chose On top of key games such must first receive a bid into to wear pink rather than her as Carthage, Hope has been the single elimination regional normal colors in support of focusing on making every game tournament. This tournament breast cancer awareness. Her count. Their victory over Olivet then leads into the NCAA team and fans followed suit, gave them 12 straight victories. national tournament. as funds were raised and pink “We need to stay focused in In the game against Olivet was worn by many in the crowd every game,” Nora Slenk (’09) College, Coach Schmidt also Photo by Ann Green that watched the Flying Dutch said. “We think that we can gave a preview of what the serving up hope— Sara DeWeerdt (’11) serves against defeat Olivet in three sets. compete with any team in the team has in store for the distant Olivet. The team sold pink Dig for the Cure shirts and Hope “The coach at St. Mary’s nation, but we’re smart enough future. Wins wrist bands to raise money for breast cancer research. (College) is a big supporter of not to look past anyone, every “In tonight’s match we raising awareness for breast game is important.” had a good flow and tempo cancer, and coaches throughout The team is hoping to keep throughout,” Schmidt said. the nation are all pushing for their streak alive as they head “Overall I was very pleased with events like this,” Schmidt said. into the second round of MIAA the match. We took out all of “We got a lot of support from games. the seniors in game three to see students as well as lots of others “The second round of MIAA how the underclassmen would from the volleyball community play is always more difficult,” do. It took them a while to get tonight.” Schmidt said. “The teams will be rolling but once they clicked The team is currently ranked more prepared for us and have a they played very well.” 14th in the nation, moving up better idea how to match up. The With only underclassmen on one spot after a strong showing match against Calvin (College) the floor the Flying Dutch put at the Central Iowa Classic. At should be another great match, up a solid victory in the third set the Central Iowa Classic the as should Alma (College).” 25-17. Kara VandeGuchte (’11) Flying Dutch defeated fifth By looking at every game as believes that their showing was a ranked Carthage College, in the important, Slenk thinks that the good sign for the future and also next week’s national ranking, team can make it farther than shows the strength and depth of Photo by Ann Green Kickin’ for the Cause— Lauren Miller (’11) flies by a St. the Flying Dutch moved from they ever have. the current team. Mary’s defender. Hope won 2-1 in double overtime. The team 15th to 14th in the nation, while “We’re working at being “It took us a while to come wore pink jerseys to help raise breast cancer awareness. Carthage fell from 5th to 8th. MIAA champions for now, and together at first,” VandeGuchte “It is great to get the national getting a bid into the NCAA said. “But once we got it together recognition, but I don’t put tournament,” Slenk said. “There we really rolled and finished much stock in a vote by a bunch are a lot of good teams in our strong.” MIAA honors three Hope athletes men’s soccer football volleyball Nicco Lamb (’12) was named Jake Manning (’09) was Nora Slenk (’09) has been the co-offensive player of the named as the MIAA offensive named as the MIAA player of week. Lamb scored a goal in each player of the week after giving the week for the second time in of the team’s victories over Trine an incredible performance in her career. In Hope’s three- game

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