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Hope College Anchor Volume 97 Number 22 March 12, 1986 Meyer Faces Charges for $5,000 in Damages
by Jill Mannor
On Saturday, Feb. 22, a Hope felony crime with a maximun neighboring students who heard College student was arrested for sentance of four years in prison glass breaking in the house. maliciously damaging the pro- and-or a $2000 fine, malicious Two police officers, upon perty in and of the Albers Guest destruction of property over $100, entering the home, saw evidence House on Hope's Campus. also a felony, and illegal entry, a of destruction and received no Richard Meyer, 19, was releas- misdemeanor crime with a max- reply when they told the suspect ed on a $5,000 personal imum penalty of 90 days in jail to come out. They searched the recognizance bond Tuesday, Feb and-or a $100 fine, court officials first and second floors, but found 25 by Judge John Galien, Jr. in said. no one. The officers then climb- Holland's 58th District Court. He Meyer requested a court- ed to the attic where they was arraigned on three charges appointed lawyer and a allegedly found Meyer hiding. stemming from the malicous preliminary hearing is set for Destruction to the home was destruction of the college-owned March 28. extensive and included broken property, which is located on the The arrest took place when windows and furniture. Hope of- corner of 13th Street and Colum- Public Safety officers called ficials estimate the damage to be bia Avenue. Holland Police Officers to assist at$5000. Meyer is being charged with in a break-in call. According to malicious destruction of proper- Captain Bud Barr of the HPD, -some information obtained ty to a building over $100, a the break-in was reported by from the Holland Sentinel
Searchfor a New Congress Discusses Sexual Dean of Students Harassment, Student The Dean of Students SEarch lege." Committee met for the first time The College will aslo advertise last Wednesday. The committee, the opening in publications such Elections charied by President Gordon as The Chronicle of Higher by Tim Estell VanWylen, is comprised of four Education, The Church Herlad and News from Hope CCollege. student, two faculty and three With some surprise. Student Some discussion was made on ter of congratulations will be sent Schools similar in outlook and administration represenatives. Congress met this past Thurs- the current policy of allowing to the planning committee. It purpose to Hope, including GLCA The Wednesday session and a day. The usual random arrival community service instead of or was noted that the representa- and ACM (Associated Colleges of follow-up session on Thursday of members left some doubt as to in conjunction with a fine as tion of both sides was fair and the Midwest) schools, will be were used to determine where whether a quorum would exist. punishment for some disobe- diverse, and 'made people on notified as well. the search would begin for the Since the last scheduled meeting diences. Clarification was need- both ends mad.' The application deadline is new Dean of Students-a title was cancelled due to lack of at- ed on the current policy before Student elections will be com- May 5, with interviewing and changed by the committee to tendance, that agenda was car- any decisions could be made. ing up soon. They will follow last 4< final selection to be completed by Dean for Student ried over. Beth deNicola was selected to year's schedule, with petitions the committee on May 30. Development "--and which Dirk Weeldryer reported that represent the students n the due after Spring Break. Any The duties of the new Dean will quilites would mark promising the sexual harrasment policy has Campaign for Hope. Less than registered student may sign a begin on August 1 1986. The Dean candidates. been completed and is now in ef- five applicants have been receiv- petition, or run for any office. In for Student Developemnt is the The committee opted to search fect. It has not been released yet, ed for student represetatlves to a change from last year's policy senior administrator responsible both nationally and within the so more details must wait. In the Reformed Church Synod, and It was decided to allow campaign for student personnel programs campus community for a other committe reports, long more responsibility Is to be given posters up until election day. such as residential life, student replacement. range planning is going on for a to the Judicial Board. The only restriction Is that activities, health services, It was decided that memberrs trip to the Grand Rapids opera Investigation Into the raising of posters In the voting area must counseling, career planning and of the administration, faculty this Spring or Fall, sponsored by the activities fee by the trustees be taken down. A brief sugges- placement, campus ministry and and student body should be en- the Cultural Affairs Committee; showed that It was merited due to tion that all voters be registered orientation. couraged to submit letters of the Library Committee will be in- the debt currently maintained by was quickly silenced. Serving as the administration nomination for qualified, in- formed that students would like congress. In the future they Ending the meeting on a repesentatives on the committee terested individuals to Bruce longer hours during the week and assured congress they would vigorous note, there are rumors are Director of Student Activities Himebaugh, Director of Human on breaks; and the existance of s allow more student Input on any that a faculty member tried to Susan Langejans, Director of Resorces. student appeals board was ques- changes In the fee. discourage attendance at the Human Resources, Bruct According to the draft adver- tioned by Dean Dirkse who noted A personal plea was made for dance the night before Critical Himebaugh, and Chaplin Gerald tisement for the position, that other colleges do not allow volunteers to participate In the Issues. They threatened to Van Heest. Professor Chris ''Qualifications for this position appeals. upcoming Model United Nations. automatically drop ten percent Barney of the Biology Depart- include appropiste professional An amendment to the constitu- The greatest need was for Friday of anyone's grade who attended. ment and Professor Glenn Van experience and graduate train- tion was passed to handle the between sight and twelve. This It was unanimously voted that Wieren of the Physical Educa- ing in college student develop- resignation of executive officers annual event brings high school this untolerable action be con- tion Department are the faculty ment." The draft also outlined from Student Congress. It was students to Hope where they demned if the rumors were con- representatives. The four stu- that "The successful candidate decided that nominations for the represent countries in solving firmed. dent representatives are Janilyn should possess imaginative vacancy would be accepted from current crises. Any students in- Brouwer, Theresa MePherson, leadership ability, have proven congress members, who would terested are encouraged to call Greg Olgers and Daniel organizational skills, and be able then vote among their, can- Phil Tanis at 6241. VerMeek. The committee's next to interact positively with dadates. This passed with a few In light of the success of the meeting is scheduled for April 2. students, faculty and staff, and abstentions. Critical Issues Symposium, a let- support the mission of the Col- OPINION HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR March 12,1986 Editorial Do I have any takers believing that ignorance is verifiabiy and The extent to which I was Involved with Critical Issues was undeniably blissful? Not a chance, especially here on the Hope casual to say the least. I'm not up on world affairs and many campus where any mere sign of blissful oblivion is rightfully and times these things don't catch my attention. I do care enough, promptly dismissed with a memo from above. When the ad- especially to the point of sitting and listening to a few of the ministration feels that members of the College are slipping into speakers while attempting to quiet a conscience that had become unawareness or experiencing bouts of apathy, it goes and unsettled with all of the hype that is directed towards people like establishes something like the Critical Issues Symposium. Don't myself. For a very brief moment, I felt at odds for not being on get me wrong, the CIS was well organized, funded and executed. the planning committee for the event. The speakers were obviously quite intelligent who provided a live- ly debate and opened up an opportunity for the audience to Concerning something like Critical Issues, students are placed become familiar with the situation confronting many of our in a very precarious geographical neighbors south of the border. position. They are held responsible for knowing the very details of world affairs, yet many, like myself, sometimes can't even get out I do, however, have one major qualm about the attitude sur- from under the work that sits on their own desks that understan- rounding the threshold of awareness of such wordly occurrences. dably holds more importance. Sounds like a whining excuse, eh? That is what students are made to feel about the issues of that It's as if I were trying to rationalize my own ambivalent feelings place beyond the circumscribed Hope campus. about Critical Issues and such things...right?
One member of the College staff mentioned to a professor of the Well, to tell you the truth I almost felt like avoiding the entire faculty that Critical Isssues was a time when students as a whole Symposium. How could I possibly care about Central America could wrench themselves away from their narrowed studies and when I have so much backed up work? It seems that I do (or at focus on (or at least listen to) a real problem that very much in- least did) regard it as being important enough and ended up sit- volves the U.S. To his statement the professor replied something ting respectfully through the debate thinking that the College sure that sounded close to "Like hell they will." did put much time, effort and money into pulling CIS off.
Now given, this was cynical and most likely not far from base. Apathetic I'm not. In fact, I'm quite sensitive to the human Obviously, the prof assumed that having the chance students situation, I suppose it's just learning to live with those who feel would only goof off on that fateful Thursday, sleep through it en- that our responsibilities and obligations should be never-ending. I tirely or, God forbid, attend the Arkie dance the night before and truly think that not attending all of the events of Critical Issues is use the afternoon to recover from intense partying. Personally, I hardly the highway to endless inflammation. Becoming familiar thought the dance fit neatly in between keynote addresses on is fine, but insinuating dire consequences for poor attendance Wednesday night and Thursday morning and allotted students very rarely proves appealing. enough time to go to both and, sans drinks, get a good night's rest in as well. Timing, though, plays a big part in extracurricular ac- Lou Valantasis, tivities. co-editor
Letters to the Editor
To the editors: To the Editors, I am writing in response to the minority student I am very un- Well, at last the money made blossomed into over 600 dollars be helping to sign up people for Arcadian slave auction. I feel it comfortable. I wonder, if I was a from the fast has been collected, worth of aid to the hungry. the Crop Walk at Hope, and will was a very insensitive and member of the Arcadian frater- and, as the saying goes, the When one considers, as a possibly be Involved In Hands distasteful way to promote a fund nity if you would sell me, or if we check is in the mail. Over 150 general rule of thumb, that 100 Across America. Our meetings raising activity. Because I am a were in a different era, would people participated, far more dollars is enough to save a child's are In the Chapel basement at 7 descendant of slaves, I know you have considered slavery an than in previous fasts. The life, one realizes that collective- p.m. on Sundays, and we would slavery was grotesque, its im- acceptable investment? You are money then saved by these peo- ly, we have saved the lives of six enjoy seeing new members. pact. still affects the lives of entitled to your freedom of ex- ple not eating was then generous- children. The magnitude of this We would like to thank the many people. With less offensive pression, however, please be ly contributed by Western Food accomplishment is best Hunger Group members for their ways to communicate your func- aware that your freedom of ex- service to the Hunger Group. understood when one realizes the time and effort, along with Mark tion, I fail to see why a callous ex- pression can conjure up images This amount, which is in excess inherent worth of human life, and Larson who designed the 8 by 11 pression of human suffering of fear and terror for others. of 300 dollars, was then con- of the value one places on one's posters. We would especially like would be a catchy phrase. As a tributed to CARE. As CARE is own life and the lives of one's to thank Western Food Service, Richard Lancelot Bourne currently conducting a campaign friends. whose cooperation and suppost to raise 10 million dollars to If you would like to help in this were essential to the fast. Sincerely, To the Editor: match a grant from USAID, our type of work, just drop in on a I find it necessary to respond to nion regarding the support of a contribution of 300 dollars Hunger Group meeting. We will Paul Harper Ramin Ahmadi's letter of divestment. Other congress resignation, as presented to the members continually sought to Dear Editor: student body in the February 26 challenge Mr. Ahmadi's position Last week you took the liberty Thursday, people will have am- native to attenting the sym- issue of the Anchor. by suggesting options to divest- to editorialize your opinion on the ple time to recover from an all- posium. Let me also remind you As a member of the student ment or in congruence with Arcadian Fraternity Pledge night party before coming to that, for many students, staying congress, I found Mr. Ahmadi's divestment. One such option sug- dance, held Wednesday, March class on Friday.' It seems up until 1 a.m. In fairly typical, accusations extremely unfair. gested that the Hope College ad- 5, the eve of the Critical Issues strange that you, as an Indepen- and does not require a full day to He states the congress as a whole ministration take "advantage" Symposium. Although the events dant, could have such a sure recover from. On top of that, I "has no understanding of the of the stock held In the com- of that night are now in the past, understanding of our fraternity's don't see any parallet between a issue whatsoever...and is com- panies by actively denouncing as a fraternity we feel that your reasoning for holding the dance, dance and, as you call It, 'an ail- pletely misinformed and indif- the companies activities In South comments were detrimental To set the record straight, our night party.' the dance, held on ferent about the issues." The Africa by means of the stock enough to be deserving of a rep- reasoning was simply that, campus, was In no way directly "issue" to which Mr. Ahmadi is holders meetings. This would In- ly. With that purpose in mind, because students didn't have related with alcoholic consump- referring, is that of the divest- itiate change from within the there are several objections to homework to do for Thursday, tlon. ment of Hope College funds from companies leadership center. your article that I would like to the might appreciate an op- Moving on, let me address companies which do business in Divestment symbolizes one's point out. portunlty to do something on another Issue, namely, your South Africa. disagreement and disapproval of First of all, let me begin with Wednesday night. Let me re- claim that the dance 'showed a The student congress, as a the apartheid system. Indeed, saying that you seemed to be mind you that the dance, held vast lack of respect for the sym- whole, was open to debating the how can simply selling one's somewhat presumptuous In from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. did not posium and the work that has issue of divestment time and stock to someone else claiming that the dance was held directly conflict with any Critical gone Into arranging It' as wll as time again. Mr. Ahmadi was 'based on the reasoning that, Continued on Page 11 Issues presentations, and thus r • j o n given the chance to state his opi- since thete are no classes on cannot be considered an alterv,, (-ont.nned on Pagr 11 i l. K • Wn « i iH i. kw k : » w • . £ * - . — . _ • l - V ^ I * » t. r * « , «* March 12,1986 HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR NEWS Follow-up on Symposium Speakers
Dr. Ralph Lee Woodward by Rlanna VandeVusse
It was a cold, gray morning economic problems of having a and CEPAD, two relief organiza- plain what is happening there opportunity to advocate with the last Thursday as students, facul- two-crop economy, and lack of a tions within Nicaragua, Parajon alone on the basis of an East- ruling elites' and is now exerting ty, professors, administrators middle class in Central was a last-minute replacement West conflict is nonsense," he its influence to end the political and other interested people filled American nations. for Dr. Ralph Lee Woodward. said. repression which exists in those the chapel wll of halfway to hear He discussed problems and Woodward had been scheduled to Throughout his address, Para- areas. He noted that the church Dr. Ralph Lee Woodward Jr.'s successes in many Central speak, but did not arrive in jon criticized the Reagan Ad- as become increasingly active in address, 'Historical Perspec- American countries, while Holland until late Wednesday ministration's policy of sup- working to alleviate the pro- tives on the Contemporary Crisis centering on Nicaragua, since evening due to plane trouble. porting the approximately 15,000 blems of the underprivileged and in Central America-Mexico.' the that is the location of most of the Parajon's address began what contra rebels currently fighting those who suffer from political- speech would have been given current problems. Critical Issues Committee the Sandinista government social repression. Specifically, it the evening before, but due to the An earthquake in 1972 in Chairperson Dr. James Piers because it seems to ignore the has taken an active role in land bad weather conditions, he swit- Nicaragua was mentioned to hoped would be a "challenging, history of the region. reform, hunger relief, education ched places with Gustavo Para- demonstrate some of the many enlightening, and thought- "We think it is very important and medicine. jon. faults of the Sandanista regime provoking" symposium that that you people know what is Following the lecture by Van The morning began with Para- and their disregard for human would "increase awareness of happening there," he said, "That Engen, the Reverend Johnny jon recapping his speech from rights. the complexity of issues in Cen- what is happening in Central Alicea Baez explained the the night before and urging us all Dr. Woodward was in- tral America." America is a natural explosion reasons for the Church's involve- to intercede with our govern- formative and unemotional. He In giving a history of the forces of the feelings of people and the ment in political and social ments to achieve non-violent kept a personal distance from his shaping the lives of people in needs that have been repressed reform. 'If the Church is to carry discussion between our two coun- subject until the very end where Central America, Parajon em- for so many years, and that out its mission, it must relate to tries. he pointed out that he holds his phasized the dominance of the military alternatives—which is people's everyday problems,' he Woodward then took the hope in Christian Democracy as area by the United States. no solution at all—will only make said. 'The crucial question for podium. He spoke quickly and a solution for Central America. "The results of these forces," it worse." the Church today is how it should precisely, sometimes talking too A short question and answer he said, "have brought about the fast for some students to follow period was held after the speech. development of a system that has Rev. Charles Van Engen easily. He began by telling of the been pursued by the United strong nationalism and pride of Gustavo Parajon States government in our area Rev. Johnny Alicea Baez Central Americans for their which has as its prime objective inperpret existence with respect countries; of the feudal class by Doug Holm the preservation and the im- by Matthew Anderson to those who are hungry, system set up by Spain for three provement of the American underprivileged and oppressed.' centuries; and of the problems Focusing on the historical rela- business interests in the area." As part of the Critical Issues Reverend Baez said that, in that this medieval system tionship between the United Using Nicaragua as an exam- Symposium last Wednesday and trying to make the Christian created for Central American States and Nicaragua, Gustavo ple, he traced the history of U.S. Thursday, Dr. Charles Van faith relevant to people who suf- government. Next, he discussed Parajon, M.D., opened the Sixth involvement in that country Engen, Assistant Professor of fer from political persecution, the struggle between the liberal Annual Hope College Critical since it gained indepencence Missiology at Western the church in Central and South and conservative ruling-class Issues Symposium last Wednes- from Spain in 1821. He Theological Seminary, and Rev. America is compelled to em- Creole elite who took over after day night by criticizing the highlighted such 19th Century Johnny Baez, National Secretary phasize the social and ethical im- Spain's withdrawal in 1821. He Reagan Administration's finan- figures as Cornelius Vanderbilt of the Hispanic Council of the plications of the Christian faith also discussed how after Central cial support of the contra rebels and William Walker who Reformed Church in America, as well as the spiritual ones, and America started modernizing, fighting the Sandinista govern- developed business and political delivered a joint lecture presen- is thereby becomming 'actively the peasants had progressively ment in Nicaragua. interests in. the country. He also tation entitled 'The Role of the involved in the Church's mis- less land. "Do all you can," he asked the spoke of the importance of Church,' on March 6 at 10:15 a.m. sion.' Woodward then spoke of audience that filled Dimnent Nicaragua as a possible site for a in the DeWitt Theatre. 'One cannot divorce social con- military invasions by the United Chapel, "to help your govern- canal linking the Atlantic and Dr. Van Engen's lecture dealt cern from the Christian faith,' States that led to dictatorships in ment come to grips with the Pacific Oceans, and how that with the role of the Church in said Baez. 'When socially op- Central American countries, and situation as it is in Central helped lead to direct U.S. social reform in Central and pressed people hear Christ say how capitalism there led to more America, and to start negotiating military intervention in the Latin America. He explained that they are the salt of the earth, and more impoverishment for rather than sponsoring war." period 1909-1933. And he touched that the interest which the that they are of value in God's the majority of the people. He Currently senior pastor of the upon how the U.S. instituted the Church now has in political and sight, they will develop a sense of discussed the repression of labor First Baptist Church in the military dicatatorship of social reform in these areas can self- worth which will make them unions by these dictatorships, the Nicaraguan capital of Managua Anastasio Somoza and the crea- be traced back to the influential intolerant of being repressed, clergy being servile to the state, and founder of PROVADENIC tion of his National Guard in and hwich will motivate them to order to "maintain, preserve and position of the Catholic Church in the Spanish Empire furing the work together as a community to Publlthcd weekly throughout the Hope College protect American interests" in effect change.' school yeor, except during exom periods ond college the 1930's. period when Spain was conquer- vocotloni, by ond lor the students of Hope College. ing Central and Latin America. Holland, Michigon, under the outhority of the Student Communlcotions Medio Committee. Subscription That involvement, he said, 'In the Spanish Empire the Constantine Manges pHce: $12 per year (whot o deol). monk and the soldire worked Office locoted on the first level of the DeWitt Center, led to the revolution in 1979 that bock In o corner of the Student Office Areo. brought the present Sandinista hand in hand,' he said. 'Spain by Sarah Eberhard Telephone 394-6578 came to the Americas for the The opinions on this page are not necessarily those of government to power in On Wedensday morning, the student body, faculty, or administration of Hope primary purpose of establishing Nicaragua. Somoza may have March 6, a breakfast was held for College. the Catholic Church in the New been America's "regional Dr. Constantine Menges who is The Hope College Anchor policeman for all Central World. The Church and the State Special Assistant to the Presi- were very closely linked.' Co-Editors America," but his repression in dent for National Security Af- Lou Volantasls Kirk Kroetzer Nicaragua caused him to be Van Engen explained that, dur- fairs (National Security Coun- ing the role of the Spanish Em- "very hated and despised by the cil.) At this breakfast, Dr. Newt Editor pire in the Central and Latin Jill Mannor people." Menges spoke for a few minutes America, the Church was an in- "When you have a repressive and then answered some ques- Sport Editor tegral part of the entire society in Lisa Jurries regime, when people become in- tions. In the discussion that creasingly poor, when people are these areas. The Church took an followed. Dr. Menges made Features/Entertainment Editor active role in providing educa- losing the little land that they several points clear about the ad- Dave Hepenstal tion, agriculture and science to might have, when people don't ministrative position on Central Photo Editor know how to read or write, then the surrounding culture. As a America. John P. Engel people become very restless," result, said Van Engen, religion First, the U.S. policy is balanc- became an essential component Buflnen Manager Parajon noted. "And the only ed. Four mutually reinforcing of everyday life. Barb Newman way you can deal with that is by elements help keep this balance. repression." 'Over 90 percent of the popula- For one, the U.S. encourages Advertltlng Manager tion in these areas is Roman Craig Pler^ma This "spiral of violence" caus- democracy. The U.S. wants self- ed by repression and the worsen- Catholic, and there is a deep determination for the people of Typltls: K.L. Harter, Jocelyn Jonikas, Joan Wei- religious feeling shared be all,' senberger, Neddy Haven ing economic situation of the peo- Central America. Two, the U.S. ple was the basis for the 1979 said Van Engen. 'The Christian supplies economic aid to help im- faith pervadeds every aspect of Nicaraguan revolution, Parajon pove living conditions. The U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address, changes to Hope their lives.' College Anchor, Hopa College, Holland, Ml USPS said, not Soviet-Cuban subver- gives aproximately Vfc billion Van Engen said that, because No. 542110. sion. And the same could be said dollars in economic aid to Cen- of the Church's historical ties to Funding for this activity is provided by the Stu- for the rest of Central America. tral America. Third, the U.S. dent Activity Fee through tne Student Congress the state,the Church in Central Appropriations Committee. "To ignore this basic history of and Latin America 'has a special Continued on Page 4 •.;ir Central America and to try to ex: i-u n rui'Mi V a i'n March 12, 1986 Page 4 HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR as a defensive response. Two, mi | | when the Democratic Resistance f A | | Q 111 U Pis UP the Sandinista from Tuition on « . n a • disguising thousands of their Judicial Board Continued from age troops as domestic communist strives for active diplomacy for insurgents and training them to the Rise realistic political solutions, if at-infiltrate other Central Seeks Members tainable. The U.S. has sent am- American governments. Thus, Again bassadors to Central American the Nicaraguan Freedom composed of both students and countries to talk one-on-one with Fighters are a defense barrier The Judicial Board is in its for- mative stage at present and is administration. The Judicial by Larry J. Wagenaar the leaders. Four, the U.S. pro- for Nicaragua's neighbors as Board will see much more action vides security assistance to well as a reason for the San- still accepting applicants. Please next year according to the Dean. Like most of you, I recieved the friendly governments so that dinistas to carry out their tell why you are interested and Therefore, the better the ap- memorandum from Dr. Gordon they can defend themselves democartic committment to the your qualifications. Don't let the plicants are, the better the board Van Wylen's office explaining against expanded Soviet, Cuban, Organization of American word "qualifications" scare you will be, and the less time you the need for a 7.14 percent in- and Nicaraguan subversive ag- States. off. This might include anything may spend in the Clink. crease in tuition and why this is gression. Finally, the U.S. believes that from a relation to your major to needed despite a 3-4 percent in- Secondly, the United States democracy can succeed in Cen- an interest in disciplinary action flation rate. Dr. Van Wylen's believes that much progress has tral America, but ony if we help, on campus. Please submit a one reasons appear justified upon been made in Central America in Otherwise, "our choice will be a page resume to Dave Brat or first reading however something resisting Soviet subversive ag- communist subversion spreading your area representative. troubled me inside as to what he gression. In four out of the five northward and southward. We What exactly is the Judicial was saying so I decided to do a Central American countries, face the risk that 100 million peo- Board? When a student gets ar- democracy has been steadily in- pie from Panama to our open rested by Public Safety for walk- little digging. ing on the left side of the hall, he- "During the years of high infla- creasing in the past five years, southern border could come 4 Costa Rica, Honduras, El under the control of pro-Soviet she has two options. The student tion in the early 80's, faculty Salvador, and Guatemala each r e g i m e . s . may either see Bruce Johnston salaries did not keep pace with are becoming slowly more and threaten the United States or waive this procedure and re- inflation. We have been attemp democratic, but they still need with violence, economic chaos, quest a panel of their peers other- ting since those years to compen- our support. ; and ~a human tidal wave of wise known as the Judicial sate for this by annually pro- Thirdly, the administration refugees." (President Reagan, Board. From this point the nor- viding increases in faculty has several reasons to support April 4,1985) mal appeals procedure may be salaries that are a bit greater the Democratic Resistance in These are just some of the used if the student feels an im- than the cost of living." This Nicaragua. One, it is legitimate remarks that Dr. Menges ad- proper decision has been reached statement does not rest well with self-defense because the San- dressed to the group at by the Dean or the Judicial me as I remember some double dinistas initiated armed subver- breakfast. He also reiterated Board. The student will then ap- digit percentage increases in tui- sion against its neighbors in 1979 these ideas at an 11:30 a.m. talk pear before the student standing tion during the time when the and the resistance began in 1982 and at the 1:30 p.m. meeting. and Appeals committee which is faculty salaries described above did not keep pace with inflation. When tuition was more than keeping pace with the cost of liv- ing as reflected in inflation where did the excess money go? Especially if it was not put into the costs that Dr. Van Wylen has described as falling behind? Why do we need to "catch up" on these items that were used to justify increases when they were Bat before you go, check out made then? I'm afraid that we the new spring styles, pick up all have frightfully bad memories; it might be helpful to some surf-side reading and lay out the increases as they ocurred in 1980-1986: enter the spring break drawing! 1981 14 percent 1982 11 percent 1983 8 percent 1984 7 percent itt Prize- SONY WALKMAN *119.00 1985 8.5 percent AM/FM Stereo Cassette 1986 7 percent 2nd Prize - $50.00 in USA $51.00 It troubles me when I see Hope Traveller's Checks approaching the $10,000 per year 3rd Prize • Choice of a pack or $^5.00 mark in order to be a student. When I began at Hope, in 1980, bag from the Eastpak tuition was $3,920 per year. Next "Maul Waul" collection year it will be $6,742 per year. 4th Prize- Hope "BeachClub" $8.00 That is a 76 percent increase in T-Shlrt only seven years. If we are honest with ourselves, inflation 5th Prize • Sun Tan Lotion to go has not risen at that rate. (24 given away) Problems arise when parents and students attempt to pay for the rising cost of education and (prices shown are approximate retail values} Hope's spiraling costs more than exemplify the problem for most HOW TO ENTER of us. The comparison made in From now until March 18th every $5 in the letter sent to me adeptly com- purchases at the Bookstore (all mer- pared us to other private institu- chandise indudedO, gets you a "Piece tions but as someone within the administration observed to me of the Sun" entry card. The drawing the comparison was not made will be held Wednesday, March 19th. amongst Hope's prime competi- Only registered students are eligible tion, eg. Calvin, Alma, Albion, to win. Western Michigan and Michigan State, but rather to more expen- sive colleges that for the mos part are not Hope's concern. For all this larger loans are needed, family finances are strained and for some students schooling at Hope is simply dropped. From my experience, the income of students and parents follows in- flation tightly and their '^'ity to Continued on l'ag« 11 i March 12,1986 HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR ENTERTAINMENT College Orchestra Strikes Student Production "Top Girls" The nine woman cast, many of Top Girls, a play by Carly No Sour Notes whom play more than one role, Churchill, will be presented features Abby Meengs-Bakker, Tuesday, March 18, at 8 p.m. in Karen Engel, Reka Jellema, by Mary Taylor the DeWitt Main Theatre. Ms. Kathi McGookey, Kristine Churchill, famous for his Nelson, Penny Rathbun, Ma- On Friday, February 28, the After a short intermission, the disregard for the conventions of nyAnn VandenHuevel, Jill Hope College Orchestra, under performance came to a climax the "realistic"theatre, set the VanDeVeen, Leni Weisl and the direction of Dr. Robert with "Symphony No. 9 in C Ma- play in present-day London, but Maria Westerhoff. The produc- Ritsema, performed three jor." This "Great" Symphony, in its first scene, several women tion is directed by RaeAnn demanding pieces which re- Schubert's largest symphonic from the historical and fictional Leenhouts and stage managed by quired a great deal of prepara- work, includes an Allegro sec- past share the stage with Kristi VanderKooi. Costumes tion. tion, a charming Andante move- Marlene, Top Girls' 20th century were designed by Michelle The concert opened with ment, a dance-like scherzo, and heroine. The remainder of the LOOKING FOR Bombe. ''Overture to Der concludes with a brilliant move- play shifts freely over a year- The admission price for Top A DATE? Freischutz,"the opening of the ment, Allegro Vivace. long span in Marlene's life, <3 Girls is $2 at the door. The pro- opera by Carl Maria von Weber. Dr. Ritsema feels that the per- detailing, often humorously, her • ceeds will go to the Theatre Stu- This piece, like a symphonic, formance went very nicely. He personal and professional strug- 3) dent's Forum, which is sponsor- a summarizes the entire opera. considers it quite an ac- gles. D ing the production. 8L "Passacaglia on a Weil-Known complishement for an (O Theme" followed, in which com- undergraduate group to perform Library poser George Jacob's artistic use such works. of orchestral coloring is evident. Ground breaking A ceremony to mark the begin- ning of construction of the new Van Wylen Library will be held Senior Art Students Reach Monday, march 17 at 11 a.m. in Dimnent Chapel. The ceremony will occur dur- Call Holland's "Vanishing Point" ing the normal morning chapel service. The Chapel Choir, under only dating service... the direction of Prof. Roger Beginning April 4, De Pree Art sionary finality. Paradoxically, Reitberg, will sing an anthem. Center will be featuring an ex- it is an opening to future worlds. Among participants will be hibit entitled "Vanishing Point." Their next challenge will be to This show is organized by this discover what lies beyond this President and Mrs. Van Wylen. REFERRAL SERVICE After the program in the year's graduating seniors. They vanishing point. Chapel the participants and au- have spent their college years Artists featured are Stacey dience will gather at the site of directing their studies toward Purcell-Keshavarzi, Joel 396-0080 the new library for the this exhibition. The final day of LeFever, Jon Hook, Gwen Grif- ceremonial groundbreaking. the show, one day after gradua- fin, Kevin Fischer and Cindy tion, serves as the culmination of Abel. The exhibit will run their careers thus far; beyond through May 5. An opening this point lies the unknown. Just reception will be held Friday as in a perspective painting all evening (7-9 p.m.), April 4 in the action leads to the vanishing gallery. Gallery hours are Mon- point, this is the conclusion only day through Saturday, 10 a.m. to to present perception—an illu- 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music SALE CASSETTES and NOT FOR RECORDS. MAJOR LABELS SALE TOP ARTISTS Because ift free! AFFORDABLE PRICES l s < «tinu m Every year the virtually every Something for Everyone Government U()OKS Government agency. publishes thousands So the subjects of books. 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Post Office Box 37000 now at... villi HOPE-GENEVA This catalog includes books from Washington, D.C. 20013 J^llll BOOKSTORE » 4 FEATURES HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR March 12,1986 It's here! The Costello Show, look at the Bangles new album after months of delays, is now in "Different Light" and "Killer Listen Up! the stores, on my turntable, and Lords" from the Lords of the soon to be on yours. Read about it New Church. Next week: "A below. Also this week we take a Date With Elvis" from the by MarkS. De Young Cramps and lots more. Hie Costello Show ibityles Kin) of Atnariu Different Lijkt Once upon a time in merry old name. Declan was not over- Declan Patrick Alysius Mac- There's a new mania going on lead on at least a couple of the England a child was born. He whelmed by this idea but went Manus to be exact. Elvis was a in California which is about to tracks and is given writing credit was christened Declan Patrick along under Jake's assurance creation of a record compnay sweep across the country. It'll on one or more. To write this off MacManus. As the son of a per- that it was the only way to go. who grew out of control on a diet never be as big as Beatlemania, . as just another pop record would forming musician, Declan grew This was during that historic of alcohol and who knows what but it may rival Hulkamania. be a big mistake; the band writes up with music in his blood. It is period in history when the Pistols else. All that is over now as is his What I speak of is Banglemania. in a number of different styles not surprising then that he learn- and the whole punk thing were relationship with his wife. The A few years back everyone was from straight pop to sixties- ed to play guitar and began really happening, so they felt divorce is final and Declan has taking notice of a group called influenced rock to pseudo-folk writing songs at an early age. that the name Elvis would fit in fallen in love with Cait O'Riordan the Go-Go's and the fact that they that is much like Suzanne Vega Young Declan knew, however, well with all of the anti- of the Pogues, a Celtic group he were pretty good musicians, for or Rickie Lee Jones. The only that it was not easy to make a establishment hype that was go- recently produced an album for. girls. Now people are taking disappointment here is the inclu- good living as a professional ing on. So, Elvis it was. They ad- The name, the lifestyle, and the notice of a band (the Bangles) sion of a song written by Prince musician so he took a job as a ded Costello (his mum's maiden love interest are not all that have that is pretty darn good and not (or Christopher as he calls computer operator. He got mar- name) and the new King was changed either. It is not only no even talking about the fact that himself here). Before I offend ried to his teenage sweetheart born. longer Elvis, but no Attractions they happen to be females. It's any Prince fans let me say that I and was soon blessed with a son Jake quickly booked Elvis in as well. Although they do appear actually too bad that it has taken think that Prince is extremely whom he named Matthew the studio and set about making a on a couple of tracks, the main this long for such a thing to hap- talented and that he is putting out Patrick Declan MacManus. record. As his backup band Jake backing group consists of many pen. I mean, nobody ever said some very good music these days Although this made him happy, brought in a Southern California of the players who worked with anything like "Yeah, Lucille but the Bangles (or more than he was not quite satisfied with his bar-band he also managed called Elvis Presley (the TCB band) Ball. She's pretty funny, for a likely their record company) life. Many people would have Clover (out of which came John and a few other very well- woman." or "Aretha Franklin? could have done better in choos- been content to settle down into a McFee of the Doobies, Huey respected American musicians. Darn good singer, for a woman." ing one of his songs to record. happy little existence like this, Lewis and half of the News). The The album's producer, T- So, if you're looking for a good And Columbia has chosen it as but not Declan. He was constant- resulting album was called "My Bone Burnett recently told record by some fine musicians, the first single. Oh, well. I sug- ly writing down ideas for songs Aim is True." After the album Musician magazine "I don't you might try the new one from gest you go out and buy the was completed they set about to on scraps of paper while he think anybody's realized yet how the Bangles. album; then listen to ALL of the put together a regular band. Out worked or as he rode the train to good he is. ...This record is a The group is a four-piece and songs and wait 'til they release of the applicants were chosen and from work. Soon he knew break with his past. It's back to talent seems to be spread around "Walk Like an Egyptian" and that he simply had to play. He Pete and Bruce Thomas (not what he really cared about in quite well. Each member sings watch it go Top 5. began busking along the streets related) and Steve Nieve; thus music in the first place." This is of London. He did this not for peo- the Attractions were born. So it the record every fan of this man ple's donations as most buskers was; and so it would be for near- always knew that he had in him. did, but in hopes that he would be ly eight years and ten albums More importantly, it is the discovered. Once he was even ar- (give or take a compilation or record the man always knew he rested for creating a public two). During those years Elvis had in him. Lords of the New Church hazard while playing outside the and the Attractions explored Everything that was trapped headquarters of CBS Records in many areas within the realm of inside all those old songs has Killer Lords London. It was also at this same popular music, even taking time been released. It's all right up time that he began hanging out in out in '81 to record an album of front where you can get to it. the clubs around town where country standards. For the pro- Anyone who had the pleasure of Tis the season for compilations safe record as far as the Lords bands such as Brinsley Schwarz ject Elvis chose Nashville pro- seeing the Costello solo tour in '84 tra la la... The past two or three go. But it does serve its purpose; were playing. He even spent a ducer Billy Sherrill who has will already know that there is months have seen the release of it includes the three or four songs brief period of time as a roadie worked with virtually every ar- more the man than the records literally dozens of compilations that have become hits( ?) and the for them. It was during this stint tist in Music City at one time or have ever captured before. of every imaginable type, from a only domestic release of the as a roadie that he became another and who Elvis later Before now, that is. The music Dr. Demento boxed set to Epic's Madonna song. friends with Nick Lowe, the recalled as "a complete and ut- and style are back to the basics, "Best of the Unsigned Bands" A note to Lords fans: if you band's bass player. Nick sug- ter hack. Hasn't got an ounce of sort of moving ahead by reaching album. The latest of these considered buying the Lords live gested that he look up a new com- feeling in him." They played this back. records to cross my desk is videocassette, rent it first. You pany called Stiff Records that and that until "Goodbye Cruel If you have been a real fan all "Killer Lords," a Best of com- may be disappointed, but better was run by a fellow named Jake World" in '84 which many people along, rejoice. If there has pilation from the Lords of the to be disappointed for two bucks Riviera. The tape Declan sent (Elvis included) call their worst always been something that has New Church. For about the same than thirty. album. them was the first one they ever kept you from liking him, it's price many people paid for the Tune in Sunday at 5 p.m. on Which brings us to 1986 and recieved, but nobody there even time to try again. Whatever you import 12" single of "Like a WTHS for LISTEN UP!-The "King of America," which many listened to it. They figured that do, check out the Costello Show. Virgin," you can get that song Radio Program the audio version are calling the best (myself in- with a name like Declan Mac- And do me (and him) a favor. plus 11 others. This record is of this column, where you can cluded). Throughout the years Manus it must be all Irish folk Whenever you hear people talk- mainly for those folks who have hear music from these albums there have been many changes music or something. Finally ing (and they will be) about the never really been fans before. To and other new releases from the but never as many as took place Jake did hear Declan play and he new record by Elvis Costello, be straight about it, this is a very past week. signed him up almost im- in the time between these two politely remind them that it's not mediately. Nearly as quickly as projects. First, Elvis Costello is Elvis anymoe. It's Declan he was signed, they set about the no more. No matter what they Patrick Aloysius MacManus and business of finding him a new may call him on MTV, that per- The Costello Show. son is gone. Declan is back; March 12,1986 HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR Page 7 WTHS DJs of the Week Kevin Cowell & Greg Keith Show Name: Kevin and Greg's Happy Hour Time: Fridays 3 to 5 p.m. Format: Progressive to Rock Kevin: "Life's a b h, and they ask me for a quote." Greg: "It'll be alright in the morning." Upstaje Left Spotlight on Senior David Rowell In May, David Rowell will be supervises the intro. and lighting He's also an avid reader- graduating with a B.A. in crew, takes care of most of the particularly science fiction, a Theatre and a concentration in paperwork (plugging charts and videoholic, a computer nut Lighting Design. A techie. A cue charts) and generally gets (thanks in part to Michael Grind- staff), and a film fanatic-buff. ''behind the scenes" man. the lighting ready for technical He started his college career at rehersals. During the run of the When asked if he was frighten- ed about graduating in May, Catawba, North Carolina, work- shows, Rowell checks all the in- Rowell answered quite frankly, ing in the theatre stunt company. strumentation and gels for each Next he went to Burlington Com- performance and is in the booth "No! I'm ready." And then he added, "The hardest part will be munity College in his home town throughout the performance in missing the people I've worked in South Jersey. In January Of case of any major or minor with--Michael, the lighting staff, 1983 (nearly a sophmore) he ar- emergency. the people here." the lights, you know." And as an rived at Hope College. Having worker under Rowell What is after Hope for Rowell? ex-dancer (knee problems) his Describing himself as a Jack- during The Fantasticks, I know "I've accepted a May-December attraction to dance is understan- of-all-Trades in the beginning, first hand that David takes his position with the New Jersey dkble, and his skill still quite ap- Rowell first worker in the scene work seriously. At the same Shakespeare Festival. And I parent. Rowell's respect and ad- shop and acted in Cinderella. time, he's been known to have hope to get into Hew York City to miration for Michael Grindstaff, 'They needed a bass, so I was fun, entertaining the troups with do a little freelance work." Lighting Designer for the cast." Rowell explained. Never- "war stories" (the mishaps from Is grad school down the road? theatre, showed itself through theless, he followed that role with previous productons), and pro- "A ways down the road. It's time much of the interview. "Where I another one in Waiting for Godot. viding his crew with M&Ms, ect. to get back out and get dirty am-in my attitude and my "Over the summer I decided Rowell hasn't lost his Jack-of- again. Maybe in two or three abilities inlighting and the that I needed to focus on all-Trades status completely, theatre-is due to Michael. He's mostly because he's the type of years I'll go for my MFA." And something, I couldn't keep doing in the long run? "Educational been a teacher, a good influence, a little of everything. I had to person who will help out when the and a friend. He's shown me a need arises. This fall, for exam- Theatre in Vermont. My dad and find an area of concentration." I have always talked about star- lot, not just about theatre." Ironically, Rowell's focus ple, Rowell stagemanaged The As Rowell said earlier, he'll Shadow Box. And during the run ting up a restaurant-bar. Maybe became lighting. It took almost I'll teach by day and work with miss the people he's worked with another year of working on the of The Fantasticks (a near sell- while at Hope, the people like out show) Rowell often served as my Dad at night." Obviously, the lighting crew but Dance X gave dreams don't end just because Michael. "But having experienc- Rowell the final push to go into a much needed usher. ed working on a crew under both Is Rowell's whole life in you're graduating. lighting. "I ran the lightboard Rowell's preferred area of of them, I'm sure they'll keep in for Dance X and fell in love with theatre? "Well, almost. No, touch-if for no other reason, at seriously, I have other in- lighting is dance. "Running the lighting. board for Dance X drew me least to exchange computer As a easter electrician, terests." Among Rowell's other games and the scoop on the latest interest are the martial arts toward lighting. And, Well, with Rowell's duties vary depending dance-it's just the dancers and movies they've seen." on the show. But basically he ("I'm still just a pracitioner.") March 12, 1986 Page 8 HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR Dance XII BeginsTomorrow Through the 15th Dance pieces to be performed this year have been choreograph- ed by Hope's Dance Department instructors. Maxine DeBruyn, Department Chairperson, will by Meg Miller have a modern piece displaying a Dancing fever is in the air with journey through life. Linda the annual dance concert being Graham will have two pieces; held this weekend. Dance XII one of ballet entitled 'Morning will, as others in the past, be a Song', and a jazz piece entitled spectacular display of new young 'Dandelion Wine'. talent of the art of dance. Hope's two new dance instruc- All those participating in the tors as of January will also have concert are excited to show off pieces in Dance XII. Daryl Ret- their hard work. Dancers, ter, tap instructor , has choreographers, lighting and choreographed a traditional tap costume technicians and many piece, 'In the Medley Mood.' others have been working since Robert Estner, former main January to make this dance pro- company Joffrey Ballet dancer, duction a success. will have his dancers performing Although dancing is hard work, to the jazz tune of Benny Good- Laura Dietrich, freshmen tap man's 'Sing, Sing, Sing.' dancer, said there's more to it. Complementing this year's 'I've made many wonderful performance will be two guest friends and had a lot of fun dancers from the Joffrey II despite all the hard work,' Ballet: Monique Irish and Brent Dietrich said, 'All in all its been a Phillips, who will be performing great experience for me.' two pieces: entitled 'Daisy', a 'As a senior graduating in May modern dance and 'Flower I've really had some exciting ex- Festival at Genzano', a more periences being involved in classical work. dance at Hope,' says Susan Dance XII will be an excellent Bosch,'Dance XII is an excellent display of up and coming per- way to finish my dance career at formers, so don't miss it. The Hope before moving on.' concert will be held March 13, 14 All those involved in the dance and 15 at 8:00 p.m. in the DeWitt production this year do so for dif- Theatre. ferent reasons. Some of the dancers are out to have fun and meet others while others are ma- joring in dance and have plans to continue. Sue Kempker, a junior dance major, has future plans in dance. 'I believe that it is very impor- tant for a person involved in / - J i dance to have the opportunity to perform,' Kemker said. 'I've been involved in all the dance productions at Hope and have had fun while gaining per- formance experience from all of them.' Laura Dietrich and John North (photo by John P. Engel) Guys, if you're within 30 days of Our warehouses here at the Government Printing and The Back-Yard Mechanic. Books on Office contain more than 16,000 different subjects ranging from agriculture, business, turning 18, you have to register. Just Government publications. Now we've put children, and diet to science, space exploration, go to the post office and fill out a card. together a catalog of nearly 1,000 of the most transportation, and vacations. Find out what the popular books in our inventory. Books like Infant Government's books are all about. For your It only takes five minutes. 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Highlander is at best a far- Ramirez becomes the Obiwan- fetched, ailing, sword-wielding Kenobi of the Dark Ages instruc- embarrassment that would make ting Macleod on the finer points for prime material on an episode of sabre warfare. Unfortunately, of "Fantasy Island." Connery is a pitiful swordsman Through flashbacks to the and the dozens of dueling scenes NOT FOR Dark Ages in the Scottish become extremely tedious as we Highlands, we are familiarized see Ramirez standing flat-footed to the heroic and courageous flinging an obviously heavy Highland Warrior Collan sword that he can barely control. Macleod (Christopher Lambert) Macleod eventually learns well as he leads his clan into battle from him and is prepared for SALE against an enemy clan only to "the gathering" of immortals suffer an obviously fatal wound that just happens to take place in from the sword of his evil ar- New York City, 1986. chenemy Kruger (Clancy Brown). Miraculously, Macleod Once the plot is established, survives and after his family and the flashbacks end, and one of friends cast him out of the village the film's only enjoyable at- for fear that he has been in- tributes—the scenery of the Scot- fluenced by Satan, it is revealed tish Highlands—is never seen I !.S. (Govern men! that Macleod is in fact immortal. again. Instead, we see the Macleod, then, has survived for various immortal warriors duel over four centuries and he lives in dark slum alleys who one by in modern day New York City one are decapitated by Krugor. \ Off <"(1 Sf .Hi \ < t CONCERNED ABOUT The Anchor IPREGNANCY? BIRTH CONTROL? Needs You! VENEREAL DISEASE? CALL EXTEmiON2362-ASK FOR SHA«0N Positions Available CONFIDENTIAL COmSEUNG FKEEPSEGNANCr TESTING HOPE COLLEGE HEALTH CLINIC For Next Year SPORTS EDITOR HELP WANTED NEWS EDITOR DEAN OF STUDENTS Nominations for potontlal candldatos BUSINESS MANAGER for tho Doon of Studonts position sought from all Hopo community mambors COPY EDITOR Qualifications include: • approprlato graduate work and axporlonca STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS, CARTOONISTS, • laadarshlp gifts and managamant skills • a commitment to the mission of the college LAYOUT STAFFS, REPORTERS and interested Forward nominations to: Iruce Himebaugh COLUMNISTS need also apply Director of Human Resources Hope College Applications available In Student Affairs Deadline is Monday, March 17 Summer Employment "An investment in Extravaganza knowledge pays Grand Valley State the best interest." March 19,1986 Your Government has published thousands of books to serve America. 11 A.M.-3 P.M. And now the Government Printing Kirkhof Center Office has put together a catalog of the Government's "Bestsellers"'— almost a thousand books in all. Books like The Space Shuttle at Employers Interviewing Work, Starting a Business, Apply for summer U.S. Postage Stamps, and National Parks Guide and NOW Map. I daresay there's even information on one of my favorite subjects—printing. OFF CAMPUS JOBS Find out what the Government has published DEWIH CENTER for you—send for your has a list of employers free catalog. Write— who will be attending. New Catalog Superintendent of Documents Stop by and pick up Washington, D.C. 20402 your list <•- * • * M v * v r • 't March 12,1986 HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR SPORT Continued from Page 2 Tuition Hester Makes Continued from Page 4 'indicated an abscence of respon- All-MIAABB Team sibility on the part of the Area-' pay is eroded when tuition far crease in tuition, especially Senior Matt Hester has been Duryn from Calvin. Jim Schip- dian leadership.' Once again, outstrips their take-home pay in- because of past increases. Read voted onto the 1985-86 All-MIAA per was voted the Most Valuable these conclusions seem to be a creases. Higher commitment to your letter well and see if the Men's Basletball Team, being Player, he and Matt will be result of you misunderstanding scholarships is helpful but as we reasoning makes sense to the only player from Hope on the remembered for thier excellent the intent of the fraternity in all know, scholarship funds can you—it's our debt that Hope Col- team. Matt has been playing on playing at this years Hope-Calvin sponsorig the dance. This be fickle and when the money lege is increasing. We have many the varsity team for the last game played at Calvin which misunderstanding was apparent- isn't there the past tuition in- multimillion dollar building pro- three years, along with excelling earned them the distinction of be- ly due to your interpretation of creases are. It seems far wiser to grams lately, they will be of little in the difficult major of ing voted the Most Valuable our promotion of the dance, keep tuition increases modest value to me and those who come chemistry and maintaining a 3.48 Players for the game. primarily one sign in Phelps, and find funds to "catch up" after me if we can't pay the bill. grade point average. Joining Scott Gelander and Steve Ma- which did in fact advertise that from other sources. Hope College him on the five man team are jerle, Hope's senior captains, there were no classes on Thurs- is famous for fund drives and Dr. Dwayne Johnson from Albion, were voted onto the M1AA Men's day. However, as I stated Van Wylen has done a supurb job Will Lynch from Kalamazoo, and Basketball Honorable Mention before, our intention was certain- at keeping the dollars rolling in. Jim Schipoer and Kevin Van Team. ly not to belittle the Critical In light of a $26 million campaign Issues Symposium. In it might be hard for some of us to Continued from Page 2 fact, to claim that the fraternity see the iustice of a 7+ percent in- was disrespectful of the sym- economically hurt the company? "serving" on the congress be posium was nothing but an un- And how, in reality, does simply questioned? Perhaps so. fair, illogical conclusion based selling one's stock to someone I was terribly offended by Mr. upon you misinterpretation of 8 else help the blacks of South Ahmadi's assertion that the stu- our intentions. It just so happens Africa, other than relaying our dent congress is nothing but a that several members of the superficial support? I am not "useless and ineffective attach- fraternity were very supportive asserting in any way that we ment to college bureaucracy of the symposium, and two in should not divest, but it seems engaged in deception of particular even hosted one of the clear that in order to make a real students." How dare Mr. Ahmadi keynote speakers on behalf of the difference we have a respon- even attempt to judge the con- Fellowship of Christian Students sibility to do more than just gress in this way. Issues Forum. I can't deny that divest. Yes, Mr. Ahmadi may pat our advertising for the dance If Mr. Ahmadi is so concerned himself on the back for the fine may have been made un- with the plight of those oppressed job he did on the sit-in, but judg- necessarily vulnerable to by the apartheid system, why ing others simply because they misinterpretation, but it was does he refuse to even listen to do not hold to the same opinion as definately not an attempt at other options, which could, in ac- he is both narrow minded and un- 'rebellion', 'propoganda', or be- tuality, work constructively with fair. Especially since Mr. ing'cute'. divestment in having an impact Ahmadi chose to show little or no Finally, permit me to respond on the South African situation. interest in the other agenda of to your claim that the dance 'can For instance, why hasn't Mr. the student congress. do nothing but hurt the Arkies,' Ahmadi organized boycotts Mr. Ahmadi says that he and that 'there is little to be gain- against the companies which are resigned because his conscience ed from it but bad feelings.' It is involved in South Africa and in "does not allow him to decieve or my hope that through this letter which Hope College has in- betray his constituency." That is anyone who may have question- vestments? all well and good for Mr. Ahmadi ed the integrity of the Arcadian Instead, Mr. Ahmadi has to show his "integrity" to fraternity in this situation has resorted to unfair accusations everyone, but by using the stu- come to a better understanding Summer Rates and childish name calling simply dent congress to lobby for the of our intentions. As a fraternity, because the congress, as a collec- issue of divestment exclusively, part of our nature is that we Now in Effect tive body, did not pass his hasn't he already deceived and sometimes promote social func- 1'proposal." I wonder how his let- betrayed his constituency? I am tions for the benefit of the entire ter made those members who did sure that his off-campus consti- campus, as well as our members. Multicourse discounts now available! support him feel. tuency is interested in other I know that our fraternity has Mr. Ahmadi also suggests that issues in addition to divestment. sponsored a dance on the eve of For the first time Get all the details about next year's congress candidates Is he as keenly aware of those? Critical Issues for at least the Northwestern University this discount plan and the should be questioned about their Mr. Ahmadi is a great fighter last three years, and every year is offering an attractive 240 SummerSession courses of the social injustices of the "goals and committments" the dance has met with an over- tuition discount plan to offered this year before being elected. This is all world. I suspect it is easier to whelming response. 1 also know well and good, but I remind Mr. support a cause when one is that several people have express- visiting students who take Consider, for instance, Ahmadi that the student con- thousands of miles away from it. ed their enthusiasm to me for a more than one course in Northwestem's Intensive What about the social injustices gress is a place where many dif- break from studying at a time, in the SummerSession. Study curriculum. The ferent issues must be considered which go on everyday within the the midst of pledging, when all- and dealt with throughout the Hope College campus communi- campus social events seem to be Visiting students- ambitious student may year. Therefore, to simply be ty, Mr. Ahmadi? Are you just as particularly scarce. students not presently enroll in all three courses concerned with one "particular concerned about that? I think in the future it might be seeking a Northwestern in one of 13 math, science Mr. Ahmadi has been quick to wise for you to exercise a little special interest," like divest- University degree-will or language sequences ment, is a gross misrepresenta- point the finger and harsh in added discretion in the use of and earn a full year's tion of one's constituency. judgements and accusations of your position. save 20% on two courses On at least one occasion, Mr. the student congress as well as and 25% on the total course credit And save Ahmadi did homework for the its leadership. As a member of Respectfully, tuition cost of three 25% in the bargain. the Hope College student con- majority of a congress meeting. courses. This was, of course, after he had gress, I believe a public apology Kevin Shoemaker Request your free been given the opportunity to is in order. , Corresponding Secretary Imagine. The sun, the Lake SummerSession Course speak out again on the divest- Most Sincerely, Arcadian Fraternity Theresa J. MePherson Michigan campus, acres of Bulletin-including ment issue. Because of this, lush greenery and all the register-by-mail should Mr. Ahmadi's motives for Voorhees Hall Representative by Berke Breathed activities that go with applications—today! BLOOM COUNTY summer at Northwestern... classes begin June 23. sosmm of com, wim made more affordable. TmMeiwseFeu- occnmt mv mm ntm xmeR w RefiNtp OF of mm, FULi-eoMo eoofino. mp-mmveiHmmt Call Toll Free during regular office hours: in m semst&tt with wh/ch imCMPUCrWRLMt'" 1-800-562-5200 ext. 300 wim* is m kcy wirfm. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY S u mmerSession 2003 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 (312) 491-5250 -i A."***- _^AjgLtonl^xjell£nceji^^Q^^^orabl^liraatc^^^ am— UUtHlMH' CC Page 12 HOPE COLLEGE ANCHOR March 12,1986 CLASSIFIEDS Hu*h OayiKe*— liriKSHPlFW Are you interested in becoming a Mo and Michelle- Thank you for Liz Cross and Scott Brown are leader of the Anchor, Inklings, being so understanding and pa- the same person Milestone, Opus, WTHS or SAC? tient with me during the past Powerlight in History.. Many Pick up an application in the Stu- weeks. You two are the best people believe that Alexander JOHNNY BiACH dent Affairs Office today!!! HEV LooHt 7W5 roommates I could have. Love Graham Bell invented the Thanks for all your help and sup- you both, Tammy telephone. This is false. Actual- port Janine. You're a great OKE Pledge Thomas Hang in ly Scott Brown invented the ARM SAND THAT X'ft mom!! Love, your daughter. there-it's almost over! I have to telephone so that his listeners Hey Crazy Welcome to Hope. It's admit I'll miss the dates at 4 a.m. could call him at WTHS to tell about time you finally got here. Even though I haven't given you him how much they liked his (lOMtyA Love Cheezeburger. much support-you know I care show Sundays from 1-3. Un- Looking for fun and rewarding and am proud (I miss you too!) fortunately, Scott was too busy experience? The Milestone is Way to go...Mona setting up the phone company to looking for people to work on the Occult Supplies 3rd floor get to the patent office, so Mr. yearbook. We meet on Tuesday Voorhees is having a sale on Bell got all the credit for inven- and Thursday at 7:00pm at the these much demanded items! ting the telephone. The Scott Milestone office on first floor Tarrot Cards and Ouija boards Brown Pwerlight show....It's bet- i Dewitt. Those who wish to obtain our specialty. P.C.-How long will ter than his classilfieds. staff postions for the '87 edition it take now for Armageddon??? Liz Cross says...I'm sick of Scott need to work on this year's book. Booker Bolt--do Caribou migrate Brown writing my classified ads. Florida-Spring Break-Drive and South for the summer? I don't say any of this, I don't wnat to be a pawn of his any Gas. CA11 Mike 772-9580 or Hello Rita?...Barb-is that you? mo...-the Liz Cross Souls Rock Schackow 3030. You have to hear about my Show from 9-11 a.m. Fridays on weekend.... Sue Hart ''You've ben there WTHS. It's not controver- through the good times and the Want to evacuate a guys' dorm? sial...yet. (a public service bad. The drying tears and Scream-"COMMITMENT!!!!" message from Brown Classified holding back the lonliness-giving To the one-night stander: Who INC.) me a friendly shoulder to lean on wants you to take a bow on the and enough smiles." to brighten BHW- thanks for the paint thin- Hope College Stage when you any day. Thank you for being the ner! Your generous act of kind- don't give an encore per- best mom and ol' friend. I ness was truly appreciated. - AIHY DON'T YOA. WORRY formance? couldn't have done it without Your Favorite Painter you. Tammy Pledging is like taking a cold It has been reported by an bath with a rubber ducky. A&OUT JHPDRJMI I VHNCxi UHt- Mike Pikaart-Keep your eye on anonymous member of the Stu- your, Teddy or he may disap- Someone at Hope is looking for dent Affairs Staff that a bottle of U setter tooo im THE pear! SandT the BIG ONE" happy pills were found in Sue Langejans' desk drawer late last Kappa Delta Chi pledges: Hell Cluster 2-4 Thank you for all your week, following an explosion of love and support and encourge- night here we come!!! Do or Die! the Master good cheer from the ebullient Ac- ment in the past weeks-Tammy tivities Director and Laura Buffy you are doing a super Garfield 506 days to go Love 1986 pledges: You guys are job!! Hang in there! Love ya, Pookie y awesome!!! We love you. MOM by George Schutt What a Lot of Squares. There are about 24,000 ceiling Americans are a cocky people, runs from the northwest to the tiles in Van Zoeren Library. and what better way to show God southeast. And as if that were There are also 18,000 floor tiles. exactly whose land this was than not enough, beside it is another All are aligned into neat grids, to ignore His mountains and which runs notheast to with not a tile out of place. The rivers by making features of our southwest. Add to this the curv- i grids themselves are all aligned own. Nowhere but in America ed walls at the Dow Center and to the walls and shelves of Van could there be a state like Col- the plans for the new library and Zoeren, which all stand either orado. you can see that our well-ordered north-south or east-west, as do Recently, we have gone though world is about to come caving in every table, chair, and book. a wave of squareness in a more at our feet. Van Zoeren is aligned with all the verical direction. Either through Someday, you will be sitting in other buildings at Hope and their further proof of our civility or your livingroom, with your feet contents are also aligned north- through laziness we no longer propped up on a footstool to the rmmy, teftc sp,wm /s south or east-west; so it can be build buildings, we build boxes. south by southeast, while your seen that everything at Hope is And these boxes are subdivided grandchild sits beside you, to the oriented in the same direction. into smaller and smaller boxes northeast. You can then explain Hope lies in the City of Holland, within, so that the entire struc- (yPoRTAMT. Xp JbU (Affe ftBhO-T to them how orderly and aligned which has a nice grid pattern, ture stands as a monument to our and infinitely silly the world once and the City of Holland lies on a ability to make straight lines and was. toUmftTf , Ycft'u R&KH OUT tile known as section 28 which is right angles. one of more than 2,000,000 tiles in Hope, being the conservative a grid from Ohio to California. school we are, has never gone /I HScPifcf HMO To THoie This grid, of course, is aligned against any flow. Thus Van north-south-east-west. Zoeren is shaped like a bread A Where do you sit as you read box, Peale like a package of LESS fVRlWNAVE . )b a' tL this? If you are still within 500 saltines, and VanderWerf like miles of where it was written you two boxes of Cracker Jack stapl- HAK tiles, and with better surveying in, I will share with you a secret: QlocvO^P^ we could align every one. But our square civilization is beginn- why did we want to? It seemed ing to crack. A wall is being built the civilized thing to do. We on this campus which distinctly > • - • Jt " . I