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TheReal Storv Alumni Exhibit J "0 Art

David Johnson Lindsav Ackerman

This is not an article about soccer players. Nor is than an article It is easy to overlook the art gallery in about Christians. This is an article Wesley Chapel. However, it is worthwhile to about people. 1 am not going to quote make an extra effort to visit the gallery and see scripture or spout deep introspective what is on display. babble or tell everyone in the world This month the Young Alumni Artist how to live life. What I will do is tell Invitational is being featured in the art gallery. you the facts. This exhibit displays the work of eleven artists A couple of weeks back who graduated from Houghton College be- several student athletes were caught tween 1991 and 1997. Many of these artists participating in behavior specifically have gone on to receive a Master's ofFine Arts forbidden by the college. Names are since graduating from Houghton, and are now not needed, nor are details. The participating in various aspects of the work powers that be discovered and force. discipline was issued. Most of the artists featured are work- And then the facet of the Big as professional artists or as art teachers. disciplinary action taken by the school David Huth, who is displaying examples of became the hot topic. People photo by Dan Mund multi-media digital imagery at the show, and questioned the severity of the Jeff Babbitt. who is displaying four oil paint- punishment and began screaming "preferential be harder on inter-collegiate athletes as they ings. are both employed here at Houghton Col- treatement." The question arises: "Do are in the limelight and financially supported lege. Huth works in the Public Relations Of- members of athletic teams receive preferential by the college." fice as a graphic artist. and Babbitt is currently treatment from the college?" Dean Danner continued to cite an admissions counselor. 1 asked this question directly to Robert examples of past disciplines taken with athletes. The works being exhibited are diverse . Danner, vice-presient for student affairs. His some resulting in expulsion. When I mentioned in medium. A variety ofdifferent types of paint- ' reply was simple: "No," he said. "On the that a majority of students at Houghton believe ings are being shown as well as samples of contrary, we probably bend over backwards to stained-glass. weaving, photography, and even continued on P.3 an interactive computer program. The Young Alumni Artist Invitational PACE Honors Chamberlain will remain in the art gallery until the end of October, when it will be replaced by a travel- Emilv Beach recipient is to have given through time, talents ling Christians in Visual Arts exhibit entitled and resources. "Scribes of Hope." CuratorTimothy Botts from During the Founder's Day dinner on Home- This description definitely fits Mrs. Cham- Chicago will be here on November 5 for the berlain. She has been a member of the coming weekend, the 10th annual Houghton opening of the exhibit, as well as to make a College President's Advisory Council on Ex- Houghton Wesleyan Church's mission commit- presentation to the art department. tee and its choir. She has been involved with cellence (PACE) Award was presented to Mrs. The final show of this semester will Joyce Chamberlain. Anna Houghton Daughters, and was recently a be a watercolor exhibition by artist Chet Swier PACE is an independently funded group that member of the She-Boppers, an intramural vol- which will run throughout the month of De- meets twice a year. They advise the President leyball team composed of faculty, staff and cember. Next semseter we can look forward and have implemented projects like remodel- community women. She also does a good deal to work by painter Chas Davis. sculpture and ing the snack shop and building the President's of behind-the-scenes work, including provid- painting by Ted and Catherine Prescott. and an house. They also provide an award each year ing free transportation to international students exhibition of work by two of Houghton's art to a member of Houghton who has been faith- to and from airports, and has coordinated meals faculty professors John Rhett and Scot Bennett. ful in serving the college and community. The for families with newboms, or for the sick or

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Letter from the true. How is it I had a nine year Thorns and and Paula Jones. Yet there is re- old boy take apart a bunk bed to vival of talks about the possibility Editor Thistles: remove an iron nail to be used of an out ofcourt settlement. How

Darid Johnson against his bunkmates? How about The Power of the Dollar much of the dollar power will it the boy who chased down a take for Paula Jones to drop her suit against the President? She has chipmunk and killed it with his bare John Osae-Kwapong Last Wednesday, I had the hands? raised the stakes to $2 million- distinct pleasure of making a Call it naivete' if you want and this time there is no demand special appearance to the first but all of it was shocking. Maybe When she first became a house- for an apology. She claims that the grade class of Wellsville I would like to close my eyes and hold name in the U.S. it was be- President's admission of what he Elementary School as Johnny pretend to live in a world filled with cause of what I call media mad- did with Monica is enough to vin- Appleseed. Yeah, gleeful children ness. According to a story pub- dicate the charges she brought you heard me. skipping to the tune lished in 1993, Paula Jones had against him. On the President's So there of "We Are the agreed to be the President's regu- part, his offer has not changed- I was in the halls World." Not going to lar girlfriend after a brief encoun- $700,000 as of this writing. of WelIsville /19/1 happen. Not in this ter in an Arkan- Defenders of Elementary. clad existence. sas hotel room Bill Clinton have al- in overalls. a red But. those kids at details of which ways contended this flannel. no shoes Wellsville were only Bill and case has been about and the finishing great. Seeing their Paula know. nothing more than touch--a strainer faces light up when I Paula's account dollar power. Well, on my head. walked into the room is a serious case there is the fight for Passing staff pushed all the bad I of alleged justice aspect of it. members eyed me as if I was a had seen over the summer and all sexual harass- But now that Paula mental escapee. and I nodded the doubts I had entering the ment by the has raised the stakes back. 1 hadabigjob ahead of me. classroom into the back of my President. -9 one is tempted to I honestly didn't know mind. 1 wowed them with stories Before the buy the argument what to expect from these kids, of "my" encounters with injured judge had the from Bill's side. Kelly Gurnow and Becky Reese wolves, bear cubs, and pioneer opportunity to A The question is how can vouch. 1 was nervous! Why families. throw out the much of the dollar is the heck was I nervous? These I walked out of that class case in a ruling sufficient enough to were first-graders, not the refreshed. I know not all those kids on April Ist, give up the fight for members of the annual Harley- lead merry little lives, but for a brief both parties had tried to reach an justice? After all these years, will Davidson convention. It probably second, I forgot all that. I forgot out of court settlement. The final Paula just walk away with the has something to do with what I about the kids I had to restrain at offer from the President was American people having to guess dealt with over the summer. camp, the shifty looking parents I $700,000. This offer was unac- what actually happened? , Working as a Chief had to meet, and the stories of child ceptable to the Jones team since it If Bill Clinton is found guilty, Counselor in an outreach summer abuse I had to hear. For that brief fell short of one other criteria; an should this case go to trial, the camp is an experience. I moment, when I was Johnny explicit apology. That was the only most the court can ask him to pay encountered kids the same age as Appleseed. and the children were way Paula Jones would drop her is $700,000. But then there seems the first-graders from Wellsville children, I saw the wide-eyed charges and move on. The Presi- to be a political and legal calcula- who went through more garbage innocence, the pure gazes of dent would not apologize for tion in an attempt by Clinton to in their first seven years on the wistfulness stenciled on their faces. something he claimed not to do. settle the case., planet than most adults all their And those fleeting seconds of And so to this day, because of an With the search forjustice life. The stories I heard, of their memory I hold to my heart every appeal, there is still a Paula Jones seemingly relegated to the back- background and family life, made night when I pray for the children vs. Bill Clinton case before the ground for now, it appears both my flesh crawl. Seriously. whose lives I know are shrouded parties are caught in a dilemma, How can that possibly be in darkness. And I hope. On Tuesday October 20th, a which can greatly be resolved by three judge panel heard arguments the power of the dollar. from the counsels of the President the Houghton STAR HOWDOES$800/WEEKEXTRAINCOMEi Editor-in-Chief: Managing Editor: David Johnson Tim Graffam Amazingly profitable opportunity. Business Manager: Layout Editor: Send self-addressed stamped envelope to: Michael Tindall Erich Asperschlager

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page 2 Houghton Star. October 21. 1998 Vigilantes of Love Soccer Cont. PACE Cont. Intimocy, Passion, and Rock 'n' Roll (from page 1) (from page 1) athletes receive lax disciplinary shut-ins on Centerville Road. Ben Coy action, Dean Danner replied with For her work, she was honored Hailing from Georgia songwriter/poet Bill Mallonee'5 an invitation for anyone to come with a speech and received a ce- with a blend of Dylanesque folk honeat approach to these areas into his office with a specific ramic teapot crafted for her by Gary and Neil Young-like noisy makes way for a passionate, hard- example. He assured he would Baxter. 1 was so surprised," she abandon, Bill Mallonee' and hitting, and energetic live provide an explanation for said. Her husband. however, knew Vigilantes of Love have grown to performance. About Vigilantes of anyone questioning the college's about the award for at least a week stance on discipline. national recognition with their Love's music, Bill states: "It's all before its presentation, and had se- passionate, heart-on-sleeve music. about making sense of my life. It's It's common knowledge cretly arranged for some of their Since 1991, VOL has released one person wrestling with grace some athletic teams, specifically children and grandchildren to attend the men's soccer squad, receive the dinner. seven albums as well as a and God's extravagant love, in negative publicity. compilation CD. They have spite of all my deficits and all my Many students consider athletic tearns received national distribution as uncertainties and lack of well as Top Ten recognition on faithfulness to Him." exclusive and stand-offish; perhaps because of seating Triple A radio (adult alternative All in all, Vigilantes of album). Production of a few of Love combine great musical talent placement during lunch hour or thier albums included such people with thought-provoking lyrics frequent congregation at school activities. as Mark Heard. Peter Buck about God, His love, and this l asked a member of the (R.E.M. guitarist), and John Keane sometimesawkward life. If you men's soccer team about this. (R.E.M.. Indigo Girls and Cowboy haven't heard them, come out on Junkies). Their national November 7 at 8:00 p.m. in the "We practice together all the recognition allowed them to open Wesley Chapel. If you have, tell time" he said. "Naturally we're for acts like Matthew Sweet and all your friends to come! The cost going to hang out with each other. Jars of Clay. is $5, and tickets will be available We just like to have fun together." Dean Danner also VOL's music explores in the Campus Center and at the areas of personal brokeness. fatih, door. addressed this issue. -You can go doubt, and redemption. Frontman/ on any college campus." he points out. "Look at the athletic teams.

People look at them as being pho[o by Emilr Beach Play Profile: he notes. Regardless, he's excited exclusive even though they've to do this play by Moliere. A fel- been molded together. Would you Mrs. Chamberlain reas up Andrew Crowley low actor claims he is hilarious, consider Music majors und perfect for the part. Be sure exclusive?" Trw·ix York and opinions were not important. to stop in to see this comedy on So why is that people November 12. The only thing holding any Also on the lineup for look at the athletic division of relevance is the truth. November's Imaginary Invalid is Houghton as a transcendent As 1 began to walk out of Andrew Crowley- a resident of organism-something above the Dean Danner's office he concluded Philadelphia with a flair for the rules? "[Years ago] we decided the interview by saying, "The men's slightly erratic. He plays Argan, a our first priority in athletics was soccer team or any other athletic wealthy hypochondriac who in- to make ministry our primary team this year has been better than sists he's very ill and needs con- purpose," Dean Danner says. any of my 18 years here." stant medical attention. Most of 'Athletics would be secondary. I thanked him. scribbled the people caring for him do so Hiring staff with extensive the last notes in my notebook, then with interest in his large bank ac- experience in ministry was the left for the dining hall. where I count. Sure, he thinks they all love goal. All of our coaches and would promptly seek out the people him, but why not exploit a good athletic staff have been involved [ consistently eat with day after day thing? Argan tries to marry his in a ministry outreach for another session of lunch. daughter to an eccentric doctor. organizatioo." Andy thinks that despite Argan's My questions were

many quirks. this proves to be es- Andy Crowley--an artist's rendition answered. My personal beliefs pecially problematic. A resident ot Philadelphia. Andy has TAKE been acting in high school with parts in Fiddler on the Roof, The Odd Couple.The RISKS Importance of Being Earnest.and Rodgers and Hammerstei,1 Review. His IN most memorable role was 4 that of Tevia in Fiddler on 41'A the R,mf. It was a critical LIFE. point in his acting career: -1 had a oreat director who (not incredit cards) taught us method acting," Introducing the New American a state where the aCtor stops Express Credit Card for Students reading lines and literally Live for today. Build for tomorrow. becomes the character. It you see Andy around. give The New American Express Credit Card for Students is a resource you a shout of encouragement: can depend on. With benefits like big 2*rfare savings, free credit information taking the lead of any pia-Y a, and no annual fee, it'll help you get tht requires a lot of dedica- most from your student years - and help you build a solid financial tion- onstage practice foundation for the future. alone demands eight hours u week (outside of line CALL TOLL FREE 1 877 NO FEE 4U TO APPlY. memorization). 1 could never be an actor for real." Cards

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(1-800-77-STAGE). Tickets range movie, call the info center for a Buffalo and Rochester: from $15-$37 each. Studio Arena number to the closest movie the- Where the Fun Never Stops has put on many quality plays for atre that suits your needs (Editor k Buffalo throughout the years, and Note: Like seats and a screen.) from personal experience I can tell Trina Frederick you or your date is a Biology Ma- .Other upcoming events and ideas jor, maybe you would like to im- you they are of good quality and you can check out: merse yourself in the whimsical would be time well-spent. world ofthe woKings of life at the To go to a stage at a lower You may be with your Rochester Museum of Science 10- cost you and your companion friends this could check -Buffalo Philharmonic- coming week- out the legend- 716 885-5000 ary "Lancaster saying "What r Opera House" --Fall Festival and Haunted are we going to .c- - « located on 21 House (Clarence, NY)- do this week- Central Ave. 716 759-2260 end? Home- i Lancaster, NY coming is over (call 716 683- and now we ' 1776). --Geneva Theatre

have nothing to How- (Rochester)- 716 232-1366

do!"Well.ifyou ever, I've no- look to Buffalo ticed that --Jewish Community Center or Rochester. Houghton stu- (Rochester) 716 461-2000 there are many dents like to

things to do take their dates --Niagara Falls Aquarium with a big group to the movies, (Niagara Falls) of friends, or , so if this week- 716 692-2665 maybe even end you just your hot phoo by Dan Mund want to see a Houghton date Two Houghton hipsters on a swingin' Friday night CEditor's Note: isn't that a little redundant? Heh? cated on 657 East Avenue, (for Attractions: Wink wink nudge, nudge.). more information call 716 271- 1880). Or you could take your Buffalo Zoo open year round 716-837-3900 You might want to start Biology Major date to the Buffalo Niagara Falls Aquariup 9-5 Year round , . 716-692-2665 early, as it takes about an hour to Zoo which has an abundant array Coming Glass Works year round 607-974-8271 get to either Buffalo or Rochester. of animals (call 716 837-3900). For example, lets say you take your Supposing you take your Skiing/Snowboarding: adventurous comrade out for the date to Buffalo for the evening you day. you could do sornething artsy could start offby having dinner at Swain 607-545-6511 to fulfill that Artist Series assign- a fancy restaurant, or if the funds Holiday Valley 716-699-2000 ment for Music and Listening or are low, you may want to opt for your own artistic desires. If you something a little cheaper. To find Museums: choose to go to Buffalo you could recommended restaurants on the go to the Albright Knox, which is web, you can look up Rochester Museum of Science 716-271-1880 famous for it's collections of . One restau- Strong Museum 716-263-2700 Picasso, Van Gogh, Matisse, rant that I recommend as a must- Buffalo Museum of Science 716-896-5200 Derain, Money, Renoir, and see Buffalo landmark for all you Toy Museum 716-655-3888 Warhol. 1 personally, recommend chicken-wing lovers is the Anchor this museum as it is definitely Bar, the first official inventors of Hiking, nature: worth the trip. To find out more, Buffalo Wings. Friday nights. The you can check out the web site at Anchor Bar usually includes a live Letchworth State Park year round 716-493-2611 http:www.albrightknox.org/ or jazz band. To find out more, call Beaver Meadow Audubon Center year round 716-457-3228 call 716 882-8700. If you choose 886-8920. to go to Rochester, you can go to Instead of heading off to Tourist Bureaus: the Strong Museum located at 1 a museum, you could take your Manhattan Square. (for more in- date to see a play at Studio Arena Catt/Allegany Tourist Bureau 716-938-9111 formation call 716 263-2700). If on 710 Main Street in Buffalo Wyoming CO. Tourist Promo. Agen 716-786-8847

66 I like going for 66)I go up to the ski nice, relaxing slope and look at walks with my the stars." dog."

Nora Suman Justin McDonald --Junior --Sophomore

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page 4 Houghton Star, October 21, 1998 6 ateway to Adventure

What to Do? What to Do? Studio Arena Presents Studio Arena is producing DANC- Dancing in the Dark ING IN THE DARK," stated Western New York's Attractions Randall Kramer, founder and ar- tistic director of Summerfare Mu- Denise Dunckle BUFFALO, NY-Studio Arena sical Theatre and director of the Theatre will present DANCING production. One of the most popular mended by Dean Danner and IN THE DARK. The "toe-tapping" Terry Doran of The Buf beliefs around campus is that there Kathie Brenneman are the Texas musical by Summerfare Musical falo News applauded it as "a de- is nothing to do in this area. Al- Hot and the Maple Tree Inn. The Theatre's lightful, though the Houghton campus may Texas Hot is on main street in Jeffry charming be rural, to say the least, if you look' '·Wellsville and is known for its Denman, as and warm hard enough there are many things old-fashioned milkshakes and the second pro- tribute to to do within.an hour or an hour and wonderful hot dogs. It's good duction in its the great a half. Olean has the movie theater food, good atmosphere, at a good 1998-99 Fred frequented by Houghton students price. The Maple Tree Inn is 10- "Great Ameri- Astaire." but also about five miles south on cated off of 15A near Shortrack, can Dream" Tickets for route 16 there is the RockCity Park. but is only open from Valentine's season. The $67 DANCING This is a great park for a nice walk day until Easter. This restaurant opening night ' IN THE or picnic before winter sets in. Its serves pancakes all day and is fa- performance is DARK main attraction is huge rocks in mous for it's maple syrup, which scheduled for - range from many different formations. is made. there. The Danners and Friday, Octo- $15- To avoid the monotony of the Brennamans love it so much ber 23, and the $37.50. To shopping in Rochester or Buffalo they try to go at least five times production purchase try the Arnot Mall just south of between Valentine's day and Eas- will run until photo by David Johnson tickets or ten For more information on Coming off of 17 in Big Flats. In- November 21 The social hub of Wellsville for more in- cluded in this area is a Barnes and other specific places in the area at the theatre's formation Noble and an Applebee's. stop by the info center and talk to 710 Main Street location. Preview on performance dates and times, Two restaurants recom- Kathie Brenneman. performances will also be offered please call the Studio Arena The- from October 18-22. atre Ticket Services Office at 716- "We're very excited that 856-5650 or 1-800-77-STAGE.

4 Cool Days, Hot Nights: said. Liz Sperry, also a senior, an- appointed by this revelation, Nate swered by saying "I'm going to did inform us that horses could be Portrait of a Houghton College Weekend play laser tag this weekend." Jeff tipped, because they do sleep Holcomb said that he likes "swing standing up.) Johannes Larsen, an- Melanie Hess Kate Hobson, a senior, responded dancing in Rochester or ice skat- other sophomore, revealed that he with several options. "I go home, ing in Olean." Nate Henry, a likes to "go out all night and sleep It's a Friday sophomore, all day." Emily Beach defensively evening at Houghton .. NS said, "I proclaimed, "I STUDY! And it's College. Do you know watch mov- FUN!" Erin McFarland, a fresh-

where your fellow stu- ies." When man, said that if she went offcam- dents are? No doubt the someone pus she would, "go to Rochester-

students of Houghton are made the to the mall." Junior Mindy Lewis scattering to the fourcor- suggestion answered that she likes to "hang ners of New York and that Nate out with friends. since I don't see various other northeast- might like them during the week." ern states. Rochester, cow tipping From swing dancing Olean, and Buffalo are on the to horse tipping. it is plain to see

just some of the places weekends. that the students of Houghton have

where Houghton stu- he ada- a variety of interests. While the dents head for fun. In mantly town of Houghton may not be order to provide an over- stated that overflowing with entertainment photo by Dan Mund . view of college students' you can't creative students (or students with B- 1 equals fun! activities, some students cars) can usually find some way to fill their weekends. IEditork were asked the question, "what do visit my family, go hiking in the tip cows, because cows don't sleep you do for fun on the weekend?" mountains or rockclimbing," she standing up." (Note: If you are dis- Note: Jef Holcomb also likes to make castles out of I.£gos. 1

66Ilisten to music 66I like chillin' in and hang out with Big Al's and my friends on the waiting for fourth floor." snowboarding S i mk season."

Nana Boateng Domingo Rogers --Freshman --Freshman

Houghton Star, October 21, 1998 page 5 Johnson and Johnson CEO Stands on Soap Box Dr. Crider's Gala Wedding

Stephen Maxon reflects the employees' beliefs, and Melanie Lindberg Sue didn't want people's gifts, just provides them with "a set of prin- Dr. Sue Crider-Atkins a bit of their time. On October 6th and 7th, ciples to deal with any problems married this past summer on July Those who attended saw Houghton College welcomed that arise." It's an ethical frame- 11 at the Houghton Wesleyan a very unique service. At 52, in- Ralph Larsen,CEO and Chairman work that allows the company to Church. She married PeterAtkins, stead of having her father walk her of Johnson & Johnson to campus deal with difficult moral dilemmas. a pharmacist and resident of down the aisle, Sue and Peter as part of a grant from the Cockroft In his conclusion, Larsen Auckland, New Zealand. walked together as the congrega- Forum for Free Enterprise. Mr. stressed that "personal character is Two hundred and fifty tion stood and sang "Joyful, Joy- Larsen completed his visit to not just right morally, but it's the people attended the wedding. ful We Adore Thee." Instead of Houghton by addressing right business decision," for the Those in attendance were a mix of the minister beginning with Wednesday's chapel on the topic workplace provides challenges and community and family members, "Dearly beloved...," Sue and Pe- of building character at the work- opportunities that allow workers to friends and colleagues, and Peter's ter greeted everyone and intro- place, and specifically, Johnson & build character and leadership. family and friends from New duced their families. Johnson's credo. His final suggestion to the Zealand. Sue wanted the wedding Their families met at a lay Larsen first explained his audience was to know who you are tobeatestimonyofGod'slovefor witness missions trip in New belief that the workplace should and what you stand for, and to live her and Peter as individuals and as Zealand and kept in touch by ex- always have a positive influence by your values every day. a couple. chang- on character. Character, he said, Next semester the Many of ing consists of good values, rooted in Cockroft Forum will fund a visit her guests Christ- the integrity to live up to them. from MichaelCardone, President were unbe- mas How does Johnson & and CEO of Cardone Industries. lievers, so cards.

Johnson maintain strong charac- Cardone is thenation's leading she desired When ter? Through their credo, origi- remanufacturer of auto parts. the wed- Peter's nally written in 1943 by General ding to be a wife Robert Wood Johnson. The credo testimony died of

to thern cancer,

Spotlight on Faculty: She also Sue sent William Greenway wanted it her to be a sympa- community thies. Liana Weirich It's her party and she can Crider if she wants to event with Many let- William Greenway. a profes- much participation. She got her ters and a couple of trips later, they sor of Briglish for his 37th year wish. Sharon Givler organized the found themselves in love and plan- here at Houghton College is cur- wedding, and did a great job! ning a wedding. rently teaching part-time. People from the community helped Sue and Peter are now liv- Late April of 1998 Greenway from setting up and cleaning up, ing in New Zealand. A lot of hard was playing his normal game to singing in the 40 person choir. word was put into their union. For of'Noonball" (basketball, played Community members could also many of people it was the best time by different faculty and commu- help by bringing flowers to deco- they had all summer. It truly was nity people everyday at noon) rate her reception room, which the community that made Sue and when he felt a heavy pressure in went along with a garden theme. Peter Atkins Wedding an "event." photo by Dan Mitnd his chest. After going to the local hospital it was discovered, thank- ning on teaching 3-quarter time. Construction Update fully, he didn't have a heart attack. Also, he will be having another After his visit in Olean the doctors MRI done in November. He adds Rebecca JangD}tari still didn't know what it was and happily, "Fortunately I am not Construction continues at a va- music building as a crane has ar- he was referred to Rochester. claustrophobic." Also, as far as his riety of stages and paces here on rived to begin erecting the steel There he saw an aortic specialist last semester classes went, he gave campus, but progress is being supports. The steel supports will who recognized the problem as a students their grades based on their made. The fence surrounding the make up the skeleton of the build- split in the aorta. test and quiz marks before his ill- tennis court is almost finished, and ing itself, and will offer the first Greenway's split at that ness. To be fair. he gave students following it s completion the new sight of what the edifice will look time was 36mm (about 1 and 1/2 a chance to change their grade this surface will be applied to the court like. The elevator shaft has been inches) long and he was stricken semester by taking a test, which itself. The all- weather track has drilled and construction of the to the hospital for 10 days. Dur- was optional. yet to be lined. The grounds sur- basement floor will began soon. ing the next month the split grew Greenway deeply expressed his rounding the new parking lot and Construction will continue for as another 5mm following yet an- appreciation for all the Houghton tennis courts have been seeded and long as the weather permits. No other I mm rip in June - and it has people. "All the prayers and cards. minimal growth can already be de- stopping date is foreseen. Jeff stopped there. I have the big card from all the stu- tected. Spear assures the current plan is What has this meant for dents sitting on my fireplace. It is You may began to notice rapid to get students into the building by Greenway? Chuckling. he first amazing to think of the army that changes on the sight of the new September 1 st, 1999. . responds. "No more Noonball for was all lifting me up in prayer - 1 me." Greenway is feeling healthy. could feel it - so much concern." though has to be careful in daily This was Greenway's first time routine. i feel fine. I just have to ever to miss a class due to any go #lower upstairs. generally walk health related issue. a bit slower. etc. then I need to Meanwhile, Greenway still can check my blood pressure to make be seen in his office and would ure thal it i3 below 130. If you love to have anyone stop by and ·7 are behind me on the stairwell. look at his literary sun-catcher dis- just pas4 me or be patient. - play or his Moby Dick collection. This eme,ter he i teach- Comments on retiring... "Well. if ing only part time. in case he rm playing basketball, why retire? needed to have surgery. "1 wasnt Really. lam feeling good. I have sure how I would react to standing had to be a patient patient. ilove witile teaching for an hour and a it here. otherwise I wouldn't have 1/2. I do it. then check my blood stayed here for so long.- he con-

pressure. That:s my routine." This cludes smiling. photo by Emily Beach spring semester Greenway is plan-

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Houghton Sports: Week in Review

lim Grt#un Women's Soccer their 12th shutout of the season. Fall Sports Score Box The women have outscored their Men's Soccer The Lady Highlanders absolutely opponents 27-0 in their last four Men's Soccer (9-2-1). annihilated Fredonia State 11-0 on games. The Lady Highlanders will Houghton's men's soccer team Tuesday, October 13. Heather travel to St. John Fisher College Saturday 10/2 defegted St. John Fisher College Mann led all scorers with a hat Wednesday to continue their win- Houghton: 3, St. John Fisher: 0 3-0 on Wednesday to notch their trick. Jen Mattison, Sunshine ning ways. fourth straight shutout and im- Leonard, and Heather Shear each prove their record to 9-2- 1 on Women's Soccer (13-0) the season. Jerenny John Field Hockey scored the first goal for the

Tuesday 10/13 highlanders, assisted by Susan Ventresca scored three times Houghton: 11, Fredonia State: 0 Sanjeev Parmar. The second and added three assists to help lead goal was courtesy of Aaron the Lady Highlanders to two shut- Rose, who unloaded on a re- Field Hockey (13-1) out victories on Friday and Satur- bound after John Toohjg's day. Laura Chevalier and Judy header was deflected by the Johnson scored both of Friday 10/16 goalie. Houghton's goals off Ventresca Houghton: 2, Kenyon: 0 The third goal was tallied by assists in a 2-0 win over Kenyon Jeff Vaughn, his fifth on the College on Friday, October 16. Saturday 10/17 season. Nathan Thomas got photo courtesy of Prof. Greenway The Lady Highlanders outshot Houghton: 6, Centre College: 0 the assist. The Highlanders The jield hockey team takes it home Kenyon 23-7. Sarah Oblender got have seven shutouts on the season, the shutout in goal. Women's Volleyball ( 15-3) and will go for two more when added two goals a piece, and Erin Ventresca then scored they take on Nyack College at Daley and Lynne Learned chipped Houghton's first three goals in a home on Thursday, October 22 at Wednesday 10/14 in with one each. Susie Ellis, Erica 6-0 win over Centre College on Houghton: 0, Roberts: 3 3 p.m. and Taylor University on Roggie, and Dana Blackmore all Satruday, October 17. Dana

r Saturday, October 24 at noon. saw time minding the net. The Basnight scored twice and Kristed Lady Highlanders, now 13-0, Dorsey added a goal and two as- outshot Fredonia 31-0 to notch sists. The Lady Highlanders had a 24-1 shot advantage. Intramural Sports (as of 10/18) Running the Good Race Men's Soccer Player Profile: Krista Ruth Jumbalaya -4 Judy Johnson nior tri-captain of the Houghton cross-country at first was just an Nyati Men cross-country team, Krista has had athletic outlet, Krista soon devel- Porteuse's Toi's 4-6 The average Joe or Jane a great career for Houghton. She oped a love for running. Kwik-e-Mart Bar*jits 11 8-2 Houghton College student has no earned NAIA All-American hon- 54 For Krista, the best part of 0 Rustic Lasagna idea what cross-country is or why ors with an eighth-place finish at cross-country isn't the competition Tongue 5-5 someone would choose to run nationals as only a sophomore and or the race. She loves both the soli- around for miles. Cross-country, again last year earned NAIA All- tary and team aspects of the sport. Women's Volleyball unlike basketball is not much of a American Scholar Athlete status. Being alone in God's creation is a spectator sport. This is especially In track Krista took eighth place therapeutic time, for thought and Barenaked Men 4-5 true at Houghton because no meets in the 3000 meters at the Indoor prayer. Running with the team is Golden Spinach 7-2 are hosted here. ational and has set several school an opportunity to get to know Play Away 6-3 Here are some facts: A co-ed records including the 10,000 people and to talk through issues. The Wonder Women 9-0 sport. cross-country involves team meters. Krista describes the Houghton BST6 & Co. 1-8 members running a set course at a Krista started running cross- team as having a special dynamic The Fighting Irish 0-9 meet. Meets usually consist of ten between the men and women. Rainy Day Women 4-5 teams, with about 130 runners There is strong leadership from the Just A Girl 54 competing. The women run a 5K, men and a solid freshman group. The Secret Weapon 4-5 about 3.1 miles. The men run an 153 Untorn 5-4 A unifying and growing experi- 8K, or 5 miles. The course can be ence has been the weekly Bible Men's Volleyball over a hilly terrain, or just around study the team has together. in flat Ioops. Strategically, runners J. Bacheller 7-3 The spiritual emphasis on 1 Can't Believe try to run in packs of two or more. the team starts at the top with This is both for motivation and for it's Butter 8-2 Coach Smalley. His care for each Irish 0-10 scoring purposes. The individual runner is obvious, but not just for Los Loucos 2-8 finishing places are added together his or her finishing time. His real Mad Bombers 7-3 and the lowest team in total places 4 - concern is for the spiritual, emo- Smucker 64 wins. So it is to a team's advan- tional and academic condition of tage for runners to finish closely each runner. Coach Smalley has Co-ed Softball together as high as possible. In a photo cobnesy of Krista Ruth been very successful at Houghton, typical week, a cross-country run- last year winning the KECC and Gleason 3-1 ner willlog around 40 miles The Blur Northeast Region Women's Coach 1 Can' t Believe including practice and a meet. of the Year. It's Butter 1-3 Mental toughness and persever- country and track in seventhgrade. Manians Hase Landed 2-2 Looking back at her Houghton Sherman ance are two of the most impor- Her interest in running was 4-0 career, Krista has grown to see run- tant qualities for a cross-country Woodmansee 0-4 sparked in gym crass when she re- ning as a gift from God. She views runner to have. alized that she could beat almost her ability as a blessing from God Krista Ruth is one such dedi- everyone. Her teacher encouraged and clearly gives Him the glory for cated and enduring runner. A se- her to start cross-country. Although everything she has achieved.

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