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November 4, 2009 w Since 1887 “Spera In Deo” Hope College w Holland, Michigan Hope clinches MIAA crown Historic struggles White, Bergner divided campus Robert Guimond The panel was later cancelled Campus Co-Editor because Student Congress said it Hope recently denied the had difficulty fielding a panel. Sexuality Roundtable’s request to The student organizations host “Milk” screenwriter Dustin Refuge in Spiritual Expression, Lance Black on campus, on the Women’s Issues Organization and grounds that it would “polarize Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Equality the campus.” The administration combined energies and brought cited the events nearly 10 years White to campus despite Student ago surrounding Dr. Rev. Mel Congress’ decision. However, White and Mario Bergner as an GLOBE was not recognized example of such polarization. by Hope College as an official On Feb. 21, 1999, campus organization. ministries, led by Dean of Chapel Student Congress’ decision Ben Patterson, began a series on increased debate on Hope’s human sexuality called “Setting campus. On March 10, 1999, Love in Order.” The Anchor printed a four-page “The series is about special issue that only covered

Photo by Ann Green understanding the order, the controversy surrounding the foundation and structure God laid two speakers. Two of those pages Get pumped up— The Hope College volleyball team has clinched the MIAA confer- when He made us,” Patterson told were devoted to letters to the ence title and won all four of its Midwest Invite matches. The Lady Dutch have a 28-2 The Anchor in February 1999. editor, yet The Anchor was still record as they prepare for the NCAA tournament which starts Nov. 12. Bergner, a self-professed not able to print all of the letters “healed” homosexual, was invited it received. to the campus to speak at the Bergner spoke three times series. Bergner is the director in Dimnent Chapel from Friday H1N1 nothing to sneeze at of Redeemed Life Ministries, a March 12, 1999, to Sunday, ministry directed primarily at March 14, 1999. His speeches Erika Ter Louw 25-49 year olds with 24 percent coughing/sneezing. Keep your homosexuals to bring “all people included his personal testimony, Staff Writer of the population. According body healthy by staying hydrated, into the saving and healing “A Christian Response to Utica, Plymouth-Canton and to Sabo, H1N1 affects an well-nourished, well-rested and embrace of Jesus Christ.” He is an Homosexuality: An Apologetic to Grand Haven are just a few of the entirely different population in get regular exercise.” active member Show Christians west Michigan schools that have comparison with the normal flu. If you do find that you have of the ex-gay Can Treat This had to close their doors due to “Of those under the age of 25 with the symptoms of H1N1, the m o v e m e n t . It led to some of the Subject with the H1N1 virus. While students H1N1 complications: 56 percent health center asks that you take C a m p u s Sensitivity, Love, are rejoicing at the thought of no of the [H1N1-related] deaths and particular caution. The following m i n i s t r i e s ’ “best conversation and Kindness” school, parents and officials are 78 percent of the hospitalizations. are common symptoms: “fever, sexuality series that I’ve ever seen and “Redeeming frantically trying to contain the Of those over age 65 with H1N1 cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy took its title from on campus. “ S e x u a l i t y . ” outbreak. nose, body aches, headaches, Bergner’s book of — Professor Jane White presented Within Hope’s campus there chills and fatigue. Warning signs: the same name. Dickie his personal have been two confirmed cases of Difficulty breathing, mental This led to Psychology dept. t e s t i m o n y H1N1. There have been several Wash hand frequent- confusion, unable to put chin to debate campus- the following other flu-like diagnoses, but they ly; keep your hands chest or anything that indicates wide regarding Tuesday. could be either another strand of “ the person is deteriorating.” the fairness of S t u d e n t s away from your influenza or H1N1. face; avoid people If you have been tested and do presenting only one side of the attempted to hang a clothesline According to Cindy Sabo at in fact have the virus, the health faith and homosexuality issue. in the Pine Grove with shirts the Hope Health Center, the that are coughing/ “ center suggests students return The controversy led Student connected to it that showed H1N1 virus is “a new virus that is sneezing. home for the duration of their Congress to invite Rev. Dr. Mel support for the homosexual composed of two genes from pig — The Hope Health sickness. If this is not possible, White, an openly gay evangelical community. According to The flu viruses and also genes from Center students “are expected to stay in pastor. Anchor’s March 17, 1999, issue, viruses seen in birds and humans.” their bedroom and go out only to “The positions were on the shirts had messages such as, The similarities between H1N1 go to the bathroom. They should opposite ends of the spectrum. “Open your minds, open your and a virus seen in pigs earned wear a mask when going to the Mr. Bergner clearly identified heart,” “Straight but not narrow,” H1N1 the name “the swine flu” complications: 12 percent of the bathroom or when others need to with sinful brokenness. Rev. Dr. and “I will not be silent.” The and they were thought to be the [H1N1-related] deaths and 7 come into their bedroom. White spoke about understanding demonstration was banned by the same thing. However, after later percent of the hospitalizations.” Ill students should not be and grace,” said Dean of Students administration. So the students testing, H1N1 was found to be H1N1 is spread much like going to the dining halls or any Richard Frost. donned the shirts and wore them unique. It is now officially titled any other seasonal flu: through other activities or classes. One Student Congress rescinded around campus. Before Bergner’s Novel H1N1 or 2009 H1N1. coughing, sneezing, not washing can resume normal activities their invitation to White after a speech on March 13, the students, According to the Centers for of hands, etc. The Hope Health once they have been without a re-vote. Their reasoning was that wearing the shirts, linked hands Disease Control and Prevention, Center has several suggestions fever for 24 hours without the use inviting White to campus did not and stood in the Pine Grove. in the United States, children ages to avoid coming down with the of Tylenol or Ibuprofen.” represent the student population White’s and Bergner’s speeches 5-18 saw the highest percentage virus: “Wash hands frequently; The health center also offers as a whole. They decided to had mixed responses. of H1N1-related illnesses in 2009. keep your hands away from sponsor a panel discussion on see H1N1, page 2 see Divide, page 10 The second highest group was your face; avoid people that are homosexuality later that year.

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Wednesday Nov. 4 Students learn manners at etiquette dinner Abigail Lindberg Book Sale about formal dinner etiquette in a students. She connects with can move a business forward in Guest Writer VanWylen Library business setting. They recreated students heading into the field these culturally diverse times. My Name is Asher Lev The Hope College Office of a real business setting to better of business and helps them to She has held many positions of Phelps Scholar Production; Dewitt Theater 7 p.m. Multicultural Education and the educate students on how to gain an understanding of that leadership which have provided Phelps Scholars program hosted behave appropriately. Students field to propel them forward. In her with a lot of experience Thursday Nov. 5 an etiquette dinner in the Maas gained practical information her presentation, she focused on in the field of teaching and Math Colloquium Conference Center, Oct. 29. The that they can apply to real life what students should be mindful organizing. Her exposure and “Tales from the Crypt: The Mathemat- dinner event was designed to situations after college. Students of in a formal business setting, expertise in engaging the topic ics of Secret Messages”; VDW 104 teach students how to conduct also had the opportunity to talk including attire and formal of diversity meant that in her 4 p.m. themselves in a formal business with business professionals to communication skills that young presentation she focused on the setting. gather information and insight people are not as familiar with. skills necessary to communicate Friday Nov. 6 The dinner was beneficial about prospective careers. The second keynote speaker, while being sensitive to different Paint it RED to students looking to go into Rhodes has a master’s degree Richardson-Green, is the cultures. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority the business field and answered in public administration and director of global learning and Richardson-Green believes invites people to wear red to raise many questions concerning the nonprofit leadership from development for Steelcase, that diversity can increase work awareness for diabetes Family Weekend Begins formal business setting, of which Grand Valley State University. Inc. She is a Cornell University efficiency. She takes time to speak One-Day Business Manage- young people today do not have Now, she is the project manager certified diversity professional to the community about work ment Class much exposure to. for Blue Cross Blue Shield of and specializes in working with efficiency in order to encourage JP’s Coffee and Espresso Bar; 8 a.m. Speakers Shlynn Rhodes West Michigan in business topics such as organizational them to gain exposure and keep Biology Seminar from Blue Cross Blue Shield of improvement and analysis. Her culture, workforce performance cultural diversity thriving in all “Developmental ‘handicaps’ and the Michigan and Faye Richardson- career has enabled her to reach and diversity. She focuses on work environments. evolution of extreme parental behav- Green from Steelcase Inc. spoke out to the community, particularly international work and how it ior”; SC 1019 3 p.m. Chemistry Seminar “Inorganic Candidate”; SC 1000 4 p.m. SAC Weekend Movie Otis-De Grau receives professional development award “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”; VDW 8 p.m. HOPE PR — Amy Otis- manner. Otis-De Grau received and keeps faculty informed of became executive director of Saturday Nov. 7 De Grau, who is director of the award on Oct. 15, during the changes in study-abroad and new Pacific Lutheran University’s “NinesPrize” international education at organization’s annual conference international study programs.” Wang Center for International Visual Art Competition; the public Hope College, has received the in Chicago. Otis-De Grau has been a Programs. votes for winner; The Nines Gallery, professional development award “She has served the field member of the international Otis-De Grau joined the Hope Holland 5 p.m. from IES Abroad. of international education education staff at Hope since staff shortly after graduating from IES Abroad, which is one of with boundless energy and 1996, and has served as director the college with a German major, Sunday Nov. 8 the largest third-party providers has successfully taken on new of the office since 2007. She was serving as office manager and Family Weekend Worship of study-abroad experiences projects and programs,” IES nominated for the professional coordinator of special programs. Service in the United States, gives the Abroad stated in its release development award by Dr. She was promoted to assistant Dimnent Chapel 10 a.m. The Gathering award to an educator who has announcing the award. “At Hope Neal Sobania, who preceded director in 2002 and associate Dimnent Chapel 8 p.m. served the study-abroad field in College, she works tirelessly and her as director of international director in 2006. a professional and committed enthusiastically for students education at Hope before he Following her promotion to Monday Nov. 9 assistant director, she agreed Metallica Concert to run international student VanAndel Arena 7 p.m. admissions. In that additional role, she developed a recruiting Tuesday Nov. 10 plan focused on regions in which Fall History Colloquium the college had natural links Professor Jonathan Hagood and and alumni, contacted schools, student Brittany Gervais, (‘11), and personally contacted both “Experimenting with History: Where international applicants and their are the Humanities in the Science school counselors. As a result of Classroom?” Maas Conference Room 4 p.m. her work, international student Physics and Engineering admissions grew at the college. Seminar During the 2001-02 academic “What to Expect from Cap”; Maas Aud. year, Otis-De Grau studied at 7 p.m. the Torchbearer Bible School in Holysbybrunn, Sweden. In July of 2007 she completed a In Brief master of arts degree in conflict transformation and peace studies Nykerk set for Saturday at the School for International The freshmen and sophomores Training — a natural progression face off at the 75th annual from her humanitarian aid work Nykerk Cup competition at 7 in Bosnia and Afghanistan. p.m. on Saturday at the Holland Each year, approximately 275 Civic Center. Hope students study abroad. The sophomores will be singing “Grease Medley” and will be performing “Aladdin.” The freshmen will be Flu arrives singing “Footloose” and will be w H1N1, from page 1 performing “That’s the Name of the Game.” The oration theme is “Echo.” the H1N1 vaccination. To set Sophomore coaches include up an appointment, call the Emily Cook and Jena Iverson health center at x7585. Student for song, Beth Ann Tieche and Development and the health Holly Johnson for play and center have also placed hand Robin Baker and Laura Stritzke sanitizers around campus for for oration. student use. Overall, H1N1 Freshmen coaches include poses some serious health risks Shannon Brenneman and Kelsey to students at Hope, considering Hawkins for song, Mary Cantor college students are at a higher and Kara Weaver for play and risk due to the shared living spaces Alexa Westley and Sara Saavedra and common rooms. However, for oration. there are many precautions that More than 200 freshmen and can and should be taken as a sophomores will be performing. campus to prevent its spreading. So, go wash your hands! November 4, 2009 National The Anchor 3 City of Detroit says it’s ‘broke’; Mayor Bing tries a new approach

Sierra Hansen he has approached the people of Guest Writer Detroit and the mass media with Detroit fac���������������es ������������unparalleled blunt observations. As stated in financial woes. the New York Times, “He told Photo courtesy of the Associated Press Detroit Public School Employees — Five Detroit public school employees were ar- The city is selling its low- commissioners that ‘Detroit, rested and are currently under investigation by police for the loss of tens of millions of dollars rated bonds and municipal from a structural standpoint, in school funds. Past and present corruption has been detrimental to Detroit’s economy. assets to bandage a �����������significant is broke,’ called for regional budget deficit. The facts spell cooperation and drew a standing out a grim situation for a city ovation”. that once contained nearly twice The city’s public schools have into alleged corruption and the He also said that he uncovered era is gone.” the population it does now. The felt the impact of corruption loss of tens of millions of dollars approximately 500 illegal health He expects to cut Detroit’s city is facing an estimated deficit within the shriveling city Bing is in school funds. The charges care dependents that have cost bus service and lay off 230 city of $275 million. now attempting to salvage. ����Nine were made as the Detroit Public the district millions. workers. So far, there have been This burden has been placed years ago, t��������������������he district ��������had more Schools struggled with an While it appears that many more than 400 layoffs since on the shoulders of Dave than �����������������������160,000 students�������. Today estimated budget deficit of $259 have used DPS as their source ��of he took office. Bing’s realist Bing, ������������������������Detroit’s current mayor.� it has approximately 9�����0,000 million and weighed a potential personal welfare while trampling approach has drawn both Unlike his predecessor, Kwame students. Robert C. Bobb, the bankruptcy filing. If convicted, federal laws, Bing’s proposed enthusiastic praise and scathing Kilpatrick, who pleaded guilty to emergency financial manager the accused could face decades solution to such woes is to criticism. criminal charges of obstruction sent by the state, “has closed of jail time. Michigan law allows downsize the bureaucracy that Political��������������������� opponent Tom of justice and was known for schools, laid off employees and harsh penalties fo����������r������� public offi���cials����� was structured during Detroit’s Barrows ����������������������said, ����������������“Detroiters want drawing crowds that fell hard for begun investigating numerous found guilty of wrongdoing. glory days.� to get behind somebody who his public appeal, Bing is known thefts,���������������������”������������������� the������������������ New York Times The allegations include eight “We’ve got to focus on being wants to grow the town, not for having a grandfatherly and stated. felony embezzlement charges. the best 900,000 populated city shrink it.”�� at times dull and hardened In August, five����������������� employees of A probe launched by Bobb that we can be and stop thinking It remains to be seen approach to his responsibilities. the Detroit public school system uncovered paychecks going about, ‘We can turn the clock whether Detroit will benefit Instead of feigning were charged with multiple to 257 “ghost” employees who back to the 1950s and ‘60s’,” he from Bing’s approach. enthusiasm for the city’s future, felonies as part of an investigation have yet to be accounted for. told the New York Times�������. “That PERSPECTIVES New polling data shows decline in President Obama’s overall approval rating

Cory Lakatos The shift in popularity from contradict one another. marks a sharp departure for to its August recess, as the Senior Staff Writer the beginning of the year to now It is a familiar pattern in the media, which has often president had hoped, although President Barack Obama’s is perhaps not as drastic as it American electoral politics been accused of giving Obama bills in both the House and the honeymoon with the American appears. It is true that a recent that candidates are much more a pass. Senate are nearing a vote and people may be giving way CNN/Opinion Research Corp. popular on the campaign trail, Several factors have are expected to pass. to the customary stormy poll shows that more than half when they can make promises, contributed to Obama’s decline Some pundits are looking to marriage, if the numbers are to (51 percent) of Americans now than they are in office, when in popularity. Many of the the examples of past presidents be believed. disagree with Obama on the they have to fulfill them. A president’s supporters are upset for answers. Democratic Obama’s charm — as well issues that are most important recent Saturday Night Live by his hesitancy to decide on a strategist and CNN contributor as the legacy of his unpopular to them. skit portrayed Obama as a do- new course for the conflict in Paul Begala compared Obama’s predecessor — enabled him However, the same poll nothing president. Afghanistan and by the fact that popularity situation to that to woo voters during the also reveals that two-thirds “(W)hen you look at my U.S. troops remain stationed in of former President Ronald campaign, and when the knot of Americans believe that record, it’s very clear what Iraq. Unemployment remains Reagan. “(P)eople actually was tied on Inauguration Day Obama has “the personal I’ve done so far. And that is high and economic woes are didn’t often agree with Ronald in January, the new president’s qualities a president should … nothing,” quipped Fred often pinned on the sitting Reagan’s ideas, but they loved approval rating stood at a have.” Measuring presidential Armisen, the actor who portrays president. the guy,” he said. lofty 78 percent. By April, the popularity is difficult, and the Obama on the popular sketch Congress did not vote on On the other hand, Tulane number had dropped to 62 various figures often appear to comedy show. This attitude health care legislation prior University political scientist percent; nowadays, Gallup Thomas Langston drew calculates his average daily parallels between Obama approval rating at 53 percent. Poll Rundown and Jimmy Carter, whose Though this would usually troubled one-term presidency be considered a respectable Here is a rundown of polling data relevant to President Obama’s performance so far. was terminated by Reagan’s figure, Obama’s status as a new landslide victory in the 1980 president should entitle him Presidential job approval rating*: 55% approve, 38% disapprove election. Carter attained a 75 to higher levels of popularity Who to trust on healthcare*: 55% President Obama, 48% Democrats in Congress, percent approval rating early this early in his first term. It in his term, only to see that has been 50 years since a new 37% Republicans in Congress figure plummet into the low president’s popularity has Presidential handling of the economy**: 47% approve, 46% disapprove 40s in less than a year and a declined as quickly as Obama’s half. Historical precedents can has in the past four months. Presidential handling of foreign policy**: 51% approve, 39% disapprove only tell us so much, however, The president does not even and it remains to be seen how have the highest approval rating *According to Gallup Polls as of Nov. 1. the Obama presidency will in his own administration; that **According to a Wall Street Journal/NBC poll conducted in October. progress during the next three distinction goes to Secretary of years. State Hillary Clinton. 4 The Anchor National November 4, 2009 European leaders prepare for climate conference Samuel Tzou The decision also comes in the deadlock in negotiations,” lion euros paid for by richer leaders are still optimistic as Guest Writer a time of urgency for European Joris den Blanken, of environ- countries, the funding for help- they anticipate a meeting with European Union represent- leaders, as some have already mental group Greenpeace, said ing most countries is still not President Obama the week atives announced Oct. 30 that started doubting the idea of Friday, after Brown’s announce- settled. The BBC reported on of Nov. 2 to discuss climate they have agreed to a new pro- success in Copenhagen. ment of the need for 100 billion Friday that all of the funding change. posal on how to help other na- “It is realistic to say that in euros. directed towards poorer coun- “This is an important break- tions face global warming. Copenhagen, we will not be However, not even the EU tries relies on the negotiations through that means new mo- The decision comes approxi- able to conclude a treaty,” An- has all of its deal entirely set. between the poorer country mentum,” European Commis- mately 40 days before the Dec. gela Merkel told the Guardian As of now, all funding for the and the country providing the sion President Jose Manuel 7 Copenhagen Climate Confer- newspaper at the end of the de- climate change deal will be en- funding on how the money will Barroso told the BBC Friday. ence. At that time, world lead- cision. tirely voluntary. be used. “Next week, we’ll meet the U.S. ers will meet to examine ideas One of the main reasons that While there will be a fast Despite this conditionality of president and will say ‘let’s make on how to halt carbon emis- Merkel and other leaders were track funding program of 5 bil- the proposal, many European Copenhagen a success.’” sions and how to deal with the not pleased with the summit rising sea levels largely caused was because, while EU coun- by melting polar ice caps. tries had agreed to help other The purpose of the two-day nations with funding, all fund- meeting, which ended Friday, ing at this point is still voluntary was to hammer out a specific and no country actually offered EU approach to these issues, up the money. which Copenhagen will later While Gordon said that the examine. payment for the program will “We were aware that if we be of fair share, there were no did not come together to make actual specifications. progress, the possibility of a The Associated Press re- deal (in Copenhagen) would be ported Friday that several of the a lot less likely,” British Prime less wealthy Eastern European Minister Gordon Brown said countries were not happy with Friday. “Europe is leading the equivalent funding and were way with these bold proposals willing to walk away from the — do not allow years to go by summit without committing to without action.” pay and go into debt. The EU leaders agreed to- With the U.S. Senate in gether that they would need deadlock over deciding a spe- 100 billion euros ($148 billion) cific climate change deal this in order to entirely fund their December, the EU appears to Photo courtesy of the Associated Press proposal in helping less wealthy be the most prominent leader Discussing the upcoming climate debate — British Prime Minister Gordon Eastern European countries that in combating global warming. Brown, accompanied by British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, spoke at a press conference will not be able to fully combat “(President Barack Obama in Brussels Oct. 29. Brown was among many European leaders who attended the conference the climate change issues. should now) step up and break to prepare for the upcoming Copenhagen climate summit. PERSPECTIVES In Focus: Afghanistan Amy Alvine Marines, fighting in Afghanistan. My Guest Writer cousin, Craig Kelly, who is a year older than I am, is one of the few people The war in Afghanistan is a war whom I have an unbelievably strong that has affected me more than I can connection with; this is mainly because put into words. I remember about a we grew up together in the same town month after the occurrence of Sept. and spent a lot of time together since 11, on Oct. 7, 2001, the United States we were so close in age. Although it is launched what seemed like an endless quite difficult to get a hold of the troops bombing attack upon the country of in Afghanistan, I was able to contact my Afghanistan. cousin to talk with him about life and Connecting the Sept. 11 attacks also ask him some questions. to the Taliban regime, the United I asked him to describe the war in States and coalition forces began Afghanistan and the country itself. Kelly, these bombings upon Afghanistan, currently in the province of Helmand, because the Taliban forces refused to said, “The war in Afghanistan right now deliver Osama bin Ladin. But because is quite complicated. Since Afghanistan I was 11 years old at the time, it was is not a built-up place, we need to be somewhat hard for me to understand here. We are here to do a job. If we the concept of war. were not, the people would be getting I remember sitting and watching killed. Since we are there for them, the the television show images of bombs locals love us and show generosity and exploding with a bright luminosity, respect towards us. However, they are engulfing the night. Those shocks still scared to let us know where the bad and horrors of the sights and sounds guys are.” of war have, to this day, left an He also explained to me how there impression upon me. Although this are things that you cannot say around war has been going on for eight years, the Afghans and how it is interesting to there are still issues that the United see and experience a new culture. There States is facing. is also a need for more grunt (a military President Barack Obama is group of marines) units because they do currently facing a dilemma regarding not have enough combatants. the troop levels in Afghanistan. The The war in Afghanistan I feel, has president has to decide whether to been going on for too long and the use a counterinsurgency strategy troops need to come home. But having requiring a large number of troops my cousin over there fighting is a to protect Afghan cities or a different story. All I want is for him and counterterrorism strategy with fewer the rest of the troops to be safe. troops. As a community and nation, we The war in Afghanistan, as I have should give the troops our support and said earlier, has affected me more gratitude for everything that they are than I can put into words. This is doing for the people of Afghanistan and mainly because my cousin is in the the United States. November 4, 2009 Arts The Anchor 5 Soaring to new heights: dANCEpROjECt performed at Knick Elena Rivera choreographed by Katherine choreographed ‘Windmills & Guest Writer Moore (‘10), was an ode to dolls Wind-Up Toys’ last year for framed by five spotlights. The the student dance concert. I Something you had created a vision for should know: this the piece based on the isn’t your fifth- music from “Amelie” and grade ballet class several different paintings with precision of Toulouse-Lautrec. I pas de bourrées primarily just wanted and stiff faces. to create a piece with a dANCEpROjECt, distinct sense of Old World, shown at the European nostalgia. As I Knickerbocker was setting the piece on Oct. 29 - 31, was my dancers, it really took an artistic foray into the world of Blending in— dANCE pROJECT abstract dance. performers used white costumes to d e m a n d i n g , “Slide Show” was one of From the portray various characters, such as that expanded the longer pieces, and the opening number, children and psych ward patients. my movement choreography summoned “Helix,” which vocabulary and thoughts of Alfred Hitchcock found the seven that emphasized and the wild rumpus in “Where dancers encased spatial patterns The Wild Things Are.” Similarly, in white, stretchy and locomotion.” the white costumes could make sheets, to the final The last dance the dancers appear like small, dance, “La Orilla/ of Act I, aptly excited children or psych ward The Shore,” it titled “Slide patients. was obvious that Show,” showed Act I, titled Suite: Trick dANCEpROjECt the dancers in or Treat, had a mix of pieces was different. white pajama-like both inspired and bizarre, Act I verged outfits in front of confounding and intricate. into truly a screen. Different A standout in Act II: Earth b e w i t c h i n g b a c k g r o u n d s & Water was the duet “Desde territory: the were projected El Jardin,” which made its debut eerie duet “Unet” on the screen, at the Museo Del La Ciudad in found Sarah from squiggles Queretaro, Mexico. The dancers, Breese (‘12) and Photos by Katy Carlson to horizontal Hope professors Alicia Diaz Casie Copeland lines, which were and Matthew Thorton, were (‘10) performing acrobatic feats choreography showed off the on a life of its own and these also displayed on the dancers’ perfectly matched partners. The on top of black tables, garbed dancers’ ability to perform as circus-like, angsty, pathetic bodies. The piece played with dance rode on the emotions of head-to-toe in geometric- a group as well as highlighting characters started to emerge. light and dark, showing shadowy both dancers, and the lifts were patterned bodysuits. their own unique talents. Choreographically, I wanted to silhouettes of the dancers on the a showcase of Thorton’s strength “Windmills & Wind-Up Toys,” Moore explained: “I create a piece that was physically- screen. and Diaz’ trust in her partner. ‘Late Night Tales’ album features Snow Patrol band members as disc jockeys

Lindsey Wolf on drums. Their most recent al- as “Spiderman 3,” and hit TV the “Late Night Tales” indepen- former DJs. Their album is about Asst. Arts Editor bum, “Eyes Open,” was the UK’s shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy.” dent recording company has re- song appreciation and covers a Music lovers, get ready for a best-seller in 2006 and sold over The band has toured with U2 leased over 20 albums, featuring wide range of musical styles. new “Late Night Tales” album 4.7 million copies worldwide. and appeared on “SNL.” But the Groove Armada, Belle & Sebas- While the “Late Night Series” mixed by Snow Patrol that will Music from Snow Patrol has guys of Snow Patrol stay ground- tian and Fatboy Slim. is a collection of the artist’s fa- rock your world. On Nov. 3, the been featured on soundtracks ed amidst their successful ca- The albums explore a variety vorite tracks, there is also an UK-based band released “Late for blockbuster movies, such reers. Lightbody says, “Success of musical styles because each exclusive cover from the artist. Night Tales: Snow Patrol,” a to us isn’t a chart thing; it’s when artist has their own take on the Snow Patrol’s cover of INXS’s mixed compilation of the band’s you turn up to play a gig and find “ultimate late night collection.” “New Sensation” is featured ex- favorite music. the place is full.” According to the “Late Night clusively on their “Late Night For those of you unfamiliar In 2000, the “Late Night Tales” website, Snow Patrol joins Tales” album. with Snow Patrol, the band is Tales” series was established “an illustrious group of artists Snow Patrol’s Late Night comprised of five guys from the with the guys of Fila Brazilia. who have been given the chance Tales album has been called “a UK: Gary Lightbody on guitar The series was developed in or- to delve into their record col- stunning DJ mix with scope and and lead vocals, Nathan Con- der to “let the world’s best art- lection and produce their Late appeal, narrated with a wit and nolly on guitar and backing vo- ists delve deep into their col- Night Tales,” by releasing the knowledge of musical styles” cals, Paul Wilson on bass and lections to create the ultimate 22nd album of the album series. by Music Week and “a qual- backing vocals, Tom Simpson late night collection.” Since the The album was compiled by ity headphone session” by Clash on keyboard and Jonny Quinn Snow Patrol’s mix album cover creation of the series in 2000, Lightbody and Simpson, two Magazine.

Genre-bending band Rubblebucket Orchestra comes to Park Theater on Nov. 6 Ann Malone musical talent in their pieces. Their other songs contain a beautiful than what each piece to slay people at live shows.” Guest Writer Dan Bolles, writer of the indie mix of genres from jazz to pop to is individually. At one point, a This is perhaps a little graphic, Pop. Rock. Afro-beat. Jazz. music blog “Seven Days,” says orchestra. The song “Violet Rays” beautifully creative scat breaks but it certainly conveys that All these and more describe that Rubblebucket is, “a genre- off their first album titled “Rose’s into the middle followed by a Rubblebucket is a show not the eclectic, upbeat group mashing maelstrom of hot- Dream” won Relix Magazine’s saxophone solo. Each plays to be missed. With a variety Rubblebucket. blooded West African funk Jam-Off Competition in July of quickly before blending right of beats and themes in their Formed in 2007 in Boston, rhythms,” and calls it “unlike 2008. back into the relaxing yet new album, the show is sure to the band has eight permanent anything that’s come before it.” Their song “Bikes,” a recent uplifting song. Rubblebucket be an experience. The music members, including trumpeter In “Maya,” a song off their single off the new album, is the type of band that makes is pleasant to listen to on a Alex Toth and singer Kalmia new self-titled album, chanting begins with a smooth alto voice a listener both jump out of his recording, but it lacks the spark Traver, former member of is heard halfway through the followed by a Caribbean beat, or her seat and lounge on the and the personal touch that each the reggae band John Brown’s song which adds an eerie “X- some cowbell and a strong beaches in Mexico. live performance has; this is the Body. Alongside the permanent files” effect to the song. The Hawaiian guitar. For unique, jam band-esque type of music that thrives off an members were four contributing song distracts and chills you, but However, the striking performers, a live show is always audience. artists. at the same time hooks you in. It contrasts and apparent clashes the best way to appreciate the Rubblebucket will be While their techno-ethnic pulls the listener deeper into the disappear, because the different music. For Rubblebucket, it performing Friday, Nov. 6, at the music is unique, to be sure, there song as they try to understand styles all work together to is sure to be the same. Ilike. Park Theater. The show starts at is also a sense of creativity and the unearthly chants. create something that is more com says, “The group continues 9 p.m. Tickets cost $6. 6 The Anchor ovember he nchor Features November 4, 2009 N 4, 2009 T A 7 The Hair Some want it long today and short tomorrow. Nature’s Beauty Call It is amazing how much attention ladies pay to their hair. Hair care just became easier as Paul told me Ayanfe Olonade Features Co-Editor the secret to long hair is coconut oil. “Coconut oil! It works, my hair is proof!” she said. Paul always had long hair. When she was growing up, her mom Let’s hope this works. If this didn’t work, I would just quit trying. I read the box. “Wet would massage her hair with coconut oil before face. Gently massage all over face for 20-30 seconds, avoiding eye area. Rinse thoroughly, pat and she washed it. It is very much part of the southern dry.”Those were the instructions on my acne control cleanser box. Indian culture to use coconut oil for hair care, she added. In India, the focus is about the length, but I have tried many facial cleansers. Most of them have not worked. This is probably because after in Mexico, Noriega says that the softness of the hair following the instructions faithfully for a few weeks, I usually get tired, but not because it is so hard is important. In order to achieve this, some women to wet my face, massage it and wash it with my acne cleanser. I get tired because I have another set apply mayonnaise or yogurt for a few minutes of instructions for my hair and my skin as well. before washing. This conditions the hair and makes it softer, she said. Every day, cosmetic companies come up with new beauty solutions for today’s woman. Ads for beauty products are everywhere in America: on TV, Kioko said women in Kenya wash their hair in magazines, on billboards, and on the internet. with egg yolk to make it softer. Kenyan women All these options only make it harder to know what are also known to drink nettle tea for healthy hair really works. The New Zealand Herald published an growth. Some of them rinse their hair with nettle article called, “Looking good without chemicals.” water for healthy hair. Palmer also mentions in her book that nettles are very good for the hair The article revealed that a surprising 4lbs of because they stimulate its growth. Palmer has been chemicals are ingested by women every year from collecting herbal recipes and testing and studying the cosmetics that they use. Because of the growing the natural traditions of beauty in her home. In all concern about the use of chemicals in most beauty her findings, she says that rosemary is probably the products, the natural beauty industry is becoming best treatment you can give your hair. It makes it a trend. According to the New Zealand Herald, in glossier, stimulates growth and reduces tangles. 2008 the natural beauty industry world-wide, was worth $7.7 billion, which is 2 percent of the total beauty market and is growing at 17 percent a year. The Body “Skin care is universal; you need to wash it and moisturize it so it looks great,” Noriega said. Noriega suggests body lotion to keep the The Face skin moist. Paul said that in India, the secret is coconut oil. A combination of coconut oil, spices and milk make the skin soft and smooth. In Catherine Palmer, author of the book ‘Down to Earth Kenya, it is always good to use a scrub made of Beauty’, said one of the simplest and cheapest ways of having cornmeal and milk, Kioko said. a good complexion is to wash your face with water made from flowers and herbs. In Mexico, ladies use avocado, papaya Nature has been so gracious to provide or a special mud on their face to make it smoother and us with essential ingredients that enhance the moisturized. beauty of the face, hair and body. Some of these ingredients can be found in your backyard, Jessica Noriega is from Mexico and she said she uses like nettle for the hair. Others are found in the avocado to wash her face. She said it makes her face feel refrigerator, like milk for your skin. A few are on moisturized. Susan Kioko is from Kenya. She said ladies trees, like avocado for your face. in Kenya use cornmeal and milk to rinse their face. This usually helps to exfoliate and moisturize the face. She Before prestigious cosmetic lines began also added that ladies in Kenya use toothpaste to fight to provide us with a variety of products for pimples. “I simply apply the toothpaste on the pimple the face, hair or body, women all over the and it works,” Kioko said. world looked to their closest source for help with beauty - nature. Like Kioko said, “Natural “The craze is for white skin right now in Thailand,” products are always available and are very easy Tanya Paul said. Paul is Indian. She now lives in Thailand to afford. where her parents serve as missionaries. Most ladies apply cream on their face and then put lots of powder on it, so it can make them seem like they have whiter skin than they do. Paul also said that in Southern India it is very popular for Large international companies, such as L’Oreal, Clarins and YSL are buying or creating ladies to use herbs to make their skin lighter in color. Palmer new companies to take part in this “natural beauty” revolution. But women in different parts in her book also said even as far back as the 19th century, the of the world have different unique beauty solutions. They range from milk, to fruits, to flowers Princess of Wales put a mixture of a slice of lemon and a pint and even mud. Most women today now use brand name cosmetics. The beauty secrets that these of milk on her face at night. In the morning, she washed it off. three ladies share will get you thinking about how using basic natural products can make the It is believed that this recipe nourished and freshened the skin face, the hair and the body beautiful. on her face.

Graphics by Kristen Mulder 8 The Anchor Voices November 4, 2009 Musings on mutual misunderstanding Letters to the Editors Emily West Co-Editor-in-Chief Parent responds to dissappointing letter The spirit is alive and well To the Editors: On Saturday, I celebrated Reformation Day. In fact, I cel- I would like to respond to a letter in your Oct.7 issue, regarding the visitation of ebrated the beauty of reforming thought, action and practice “Milk” screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. The writer was “disappointed at Hope’s ad- for a few days as I, along with a dozen other Hope students, ministration for cancelling this event.” She also went on to say that although she is a had the opportunity to attend the Room for All Conference heterosexual, she has a number of homosexual friends who face great opposition in in Grand Rapids. recognition and acceptance. She wishes Hope would not exibit a kind of censorship I did not grow up in the RCA, but attending Hope College has given me a crash that leads to “blind opposition,...fear and hatred.” course in Reformed Church culture. I have learned to respond with the phrase: My dear young friend, you seem to be a very caring and loving individual. I too, “And also with you,” to take communion by intinction and to recite the historic have a number of homosexual friends who face such opposition. No one wishes to creeds. Unfortunately, the RCA has devoted itself to a stance that is creating divi- see people that they care for be ostracized or banned. However, you seem to mistake sion and dissension among the body. homosexuality for the person. Is a person a homosexual, or do they do homosexual The Commission on Theology’s written statement made available to RCA con- things? Just like, is a person a thief, or do they merely steal? I think a person is more gregation states: “Heterosexuality is not only normal; it is normative. Homosexual than the things that they do. But we name people by what they do. He is a doctor. She acts are contrary to the will of God for human sexuality.” Still, in 2005, recognizing is a teacher. He is a homosexual. Does anyone ever introduce you as a heterosexual? the potential for this issue to split the denomination, the General Synod Council Probably not. It is unremarkable. You, and many others, wish to make homosexuality approved “honest and intentional denomination-wide dialogue on homosexual- unremarkable too. Unfortunately, according to God, homosexuality is very remark- ity.” This dialogue has been somewhat ingenuous as people have remained at their able. It is an abomination. If we treat it as unremarkable, then we are no longer salt battle stations aiming smart prayers at one another. The message is this: “If you and light. We are no longer Christ followers, but we are merely the grain that could push the button to destroy us, we’ll destroy you twice.” not grow to produce any fruit because it was choked out by the weeds. I have become tired of the conversation. I am tired, and I am disappointed that Your friends are not abominations. They, like all of us, must choose what they the church has been unable to provide a space where we can work through the in- do with the life they have been given. If they choose to proclaim their sin choices as consistencies. My blaming finger has been pointed directly at the church. But, after their label, it would be the same as me calling myself a witch or a sorcerer or a thief this weekend I am hopeful for the resolution of this issue and for the church. or a murderer, or any sin that I choose to follow. Then, it would not help me if caring The conference included worship, workshops, lectures and fellowship. The is- people like yourself tried to convince Christians to accept my lifestyle choice in the sue of homosexuality was pulled-out, mulled-over and given wings to fly above the name of recognition and acceptance. God’s plan for us is clear in this area. Avoid destructive battle. every kind of evil. I was served communion by a lesbian minister who looked into my eyes, offered Sincerely, me the sacraments and called me by name. How beautiful, when we allow all parts A concerned parent of the body to move. I shared in the stories of LGBT people and their allies; I shared my story. I let my mind stretch around lectures about Jesus, oppression, humility and reconciliation. Peggy Compolo, American Baptist, daughter of a pastor and What is it you’re afraid of, Hope College? wife of a prominent non-ally, preached a powerful message of hope for the church To the Editors: and for “God’s children of the rainbow.” I sang hymns, and during the last hymn we were all encouraged to look at each other as we sang. There were countless mo- It seems that every time news reaches me from my alma mater, it is another short- ments of mercy and splendor. sighted administrative decision driven by fear, specifically, fear of dialogue about ho- I have been encouraged to believe that some day the oppression of thought and mosexuality. I learned from the chronicle of Higher Education that Hope College has dialogue will end, and when that day comes, I hope to be on the side of love and forbidden screenwriter Dustin Black from participating in a campus discussion be- grace. cause of his views on homosexuality. This represents an enormous failing for Hope Emily is grateful for all good things. College as an educational institution and is an affront to Hope’s gay community. Dean Frost, President Bultman, and the rest of the Hope administration under- stand that the purpose of a college is to foster dialogue, not to suppress it. It is only Beautiful feet in extreme situations (treason, calls to violence) that it is moral to suppress academic dialogue. Frost’s stated reason in the Sentinel for the suppression of dialogue — “Stu- Bryant Russ dents and faculty on either side of the campus felt extremely hurt and marginalized Columnist (the last time)” — would be considered comical at any other college. Hurt feelings? Marginalization? Gay students and professors of Hope College deal with hurt feelings and marginalization every day because of decisions like this one. Marginalization is not caused by one discussion with a screenwriter. Margin- alization is caused by an administration that systematically creates an atmosphere at Dear future wife, Hope College that is unwelcoming to GLBT students and professors. I was thinking about you today. I was thinking about your dazzling smile, your I understand and respect that, in the past, Hope College has taken a strong posi- perfect personality and your irresistible positive attitude that makes you a joy to be tion against gay marriage and believes that homosexuality is sinful. Hope has that around at all times. Then I woke up from my daydream. right as a private Christian college, and I respect that right. What I do not respect is I’ve now come to find out that a perfect “you” doesn’t exist. That’s ok, because Hope’s refusal to even listen to arguments about this issue. It is the academic equiva- I have a secret to tell you: I don’t exist either, at least, not the “me” that is floating lent of a 4 year old putting his hands in his ears and humming loudly: it is silly, it is around in both our heads—you know, the one riding around on a noble steed with cowardly, and it is reprehensible. his hair waving in the wind. The truth is, I’m allergic to horses and my hair doesn’t Joseph Turbessi, (‘05) exactly wave, it just kind of sits on my head pathetically like the kid in class who 34 Dunster Road didn’t do the reading. In fact, chances are I won’t be rescuing anyone anytime soon. Boston, Massachusetts Though I’ll do my best to make you laugh and know you’re loved, I’m definitely not the missing puzzle piece that will make your life complete or fulfilled or even less complicated. If anything, I’ll make your life more complicated. I’m going to touch your teeth anyway, because I promised. Love is a promise. It’s not So what’s the point, right? Well, maybe it’s a little like having a permanent best just a feeling, or a well-placed wish or a glossy finish. In fact, it’s often the opposite. friend. I have plenty of friends with whom I’m always super polite and smiley around, It’s doing the dishes; it’s sacrificing Christmas to be with your spouse’s family; it’s whom I never fart around and with whom it would be too awkward to get upset. But holding the puke bowl when the other is sick; it’s passing someone their teeth when you and me, we’re different. You see, those friends who I’m not even close enough you don’t want to. It’s a promise. It’s permanent. to get annoyed with—they’re temporary. A real friend, a best friend, is somebody In this way, we’ll be able to show each other just a little bit of how Jesus loved, who loves you even when you’re a pain, somebody who laughs at your jokes when because if I remember correctly, he wasn’t exactly thrilled with the whole death on a they’re not exactly hilarious and somebody who tells you when you’ve got something cross idea. Jesus was overwhelmed with sorrow and said, “My father, if it is possible, strange hanging in the corner of your nose. We’ll be there for each other, and when may this cup be taken from me” (Matthew 26:39). But you know what? He went we’re both 93 years old, I’ll be there to pass you your teeth when they’re on my side through it all anyway — the anguish, the weight of sin, the cross — everything. He of the bathroom sink. I hope this doesn’t sound like I’m trying to schmooze you with loves. He promised. It’s permanent. that sentimental cliché crap. In all honesty, I don’t want to touch your teeth, and I’m pretty sure you’re not going to want to touch mine either, but guess what? Bryant is still waiting for that perfect girl, but there’s no rush. The 2009 Fall Semester Staff

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My childhood was better than yours

I recently went to see the “Toy Story” and “Toy Little Mermaid” in 1989 (OK, only some of us were just as cool. I don’t know if anybody else remembers Story” 2 in 3D Double Feature. alive for this and most of us probably didn’t go see it them, but a couple of my other favorite cartoons during It got me thinking; that the era that I, and many when we were a baby, and if we did there is no way we childhood were “Street Sharks” and “Biker Mice from of you, grew up in was quite possibly the best time remember it) and sadly ending with “Tarzan” in 1999, Mars.” Obscure as they may have been, for a 6 year-old to be a child, ever. The ‘90s were such an awesome Disney was on a roll during our childhoods. Of course, kid, watching them was like an adult watching money time to be a kid. Companies such as Disney, Marvel Disney went on to produce more movies after “Tarzan,” grow from a bald man’s head. and Nickelodeon made the 1990s the most wonderful but I am trying to focus on just the 1990s (although Basically, television programming during the 1990s decade ever known to man. I did include 1989). How can anybody, young or old couldn’t go wrong. Even television shows with real If you grew up in the ‘90s and didn’t like anything on forget about classics such as “Beauty and the Beast,” people were great. Possibly the best show with real TV or any of the movies in theatres at the time, then “The Lion King” and “Aladdin”? Yes, I could not wait actors from the ‘90s was “The Fresh Prince of Bel- there has to be something wrong with you. Every show to be king, and yes, I wanted a flying carpet. However, Air.” “Power Rangers,” with its ridiculous martial on Nickelodeon was worth its weight in gold. Every sad it may be, I still enjoy a Disney soundtrack or two arts and out-of-this-world villains, was like scripture Disney movie made during that time became an instant from time to time. to me. Some other great shows of the time were classic. Every other non-Nickelodeon TV show is still Television shows of the ‘90s take the cake though. “Home Improvement,” “GUTS” and, of course, “Boy shown on some obscure television station—you can’t I know “professionals” suggest that children shouldn’t Meets World.” I would have given my right leg to be even say that about some shows started in this decade. watch a lot of TV, but I think I may have proved them on “GUTS.” Looking back, that probably would have However, the beauty and splendor of the 1990s wrong (unless I really am a failure and just don’t know decreased my chances of winning the show, let alone cannot be captured in just the television shows it). Anyway you dish it out—cartoons, live-action or being cast for it. There were actually a lot of other great and movies shown during it. Think about all of the sitcom—television in the ‘90s was pure bliss. I would TV shows during the 1990s but they would probably be spectacular toys and other things we had to play with. just like to start by thanking the Nickelodeon staff of categorized as adult shows, not in the naughty sense of I don’t even remember what you were supposed to do the 1990’s with all of my heart. I still wish on every adult, but at least not a kid’s show, so I won’t mention with them, but Pogs were one of my favorites. I even shooting star I see that the cartoons from the ‘90s were them. had the little machine that would let you make your still on TV. “Doug,” “Hey Arnold” and “Rugrats” were I know I didn’t mention everybody’s favorite show or own from magazine pages. Ty Beanie Babies were such some of my personal favorites, but I’m sure everybody movie, but I only have so much room to write in. Sadly, a hot commodity that some people would have killed to has a different opinion. I have to end, but mine, and everybody else’s memories have the pig or the cow. I know I had at least one pair of While Nickelodeon was definitely the cream of the of the ‘90s, will live on forever. Just remember, shoes that lit up. I mean just stop and think about that. crop as far as ‘90s cartoons went, I was still a huge fan everything is better under the sea, cowabunga and How awesome is it that we used to have shoes that lit of other cartoons during that time. “Teenage Mutant Hakuna Matata. up? I wish they made light-up shoes in size 11. Ninja Turtles” was the best cartoon ever created, but it Some of the best animated Disney movies were had some pretty good competition. All of the superhero James apologizes to you if he didn’t mention any of produced during our childhoods. Starting with “The cartoons like “X-Men”, “Spiderman” and “Batman” were your favorites. The foreign journey Kevin Soubly Columnist

Autumn love Everything is more beautiful in autumn — Europe is terrible odor of burning brakes emanates forth in a This semester is very focused on academics as no exception. I step outside every morning to greet the disgusting blue-grey cloud, not-so-subtly encouraging well–it’s not all country, culture and cuisine. Every day, and I am welcomed by the crisp mountain air and everyone to board in a hurry — not that they need morning I have lectures from international relations the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot. The warmth of the the reminder. Everyone rushes anyway, as 20 seconds experts and then meetings at important international morning sun, from its golden rays, pierces the clouds during the morning commute can mean the difference organizations such as the World Trade Organization and nourishes the tenacious flowers still blooming in between enjoying a seated, leisurely ride or standing and the International Red Cross. My experiences the fields. in the hallways, uncomfortably smashed against one’s have ranged from conversing with Colum Murphy, I’m living in Givrins, Switzerland, in a wooden Swiss fellow passengers and swaying back and forth along a UN expert at tempering war-zones, to meeting J. chalet that is nestled against the woods in a perfect with the train. Craig Venter, the scientist who “unlocked” the human balance between civilization and nature. It overlooks the If I’m lucky enough to get a seat, I enjoy the daily genome, to attending a conference in the UN General city of Geneva, Lac Leman and the French mountains (and free) French-language hybrid of newspaper Assembly, where I personally questioned UN Secretary in the distance. On a clear day, the snow-tipped Mont and tabloid called “20 Minutes,” as do most locals. General Ban Ki Moon and former USSR President Blanc is visible from the front porch, standing tall Otherwise, I always enjoy gazing out at the countryside Mikhail Gorbachev. behind its Alpine foothills. whooshing by — at the cows and horses grazing in the It is hard being away from home for the most I awake around 7:30 in order to catch the train in meadows, the pumpkins ripening in the fields begging romantic season of all, and I do miss Michigan greatly time, and I walk for a while through the woods until to be picked and the locals on their way. and all those waiting for me there. But I’m not done I come out into a small neighborhood where I walk It’s hard to believe that I’ve been here for seven with my studies or adventures here. To poorly combine downhill to catch the small, red regional train. Most weeks already. Weekdays are spent in classes, lectures the wisdom of Pete Seeger and Robert Frost, to each mornings as I wait at the small station — it’s no bigger and tours while weekends are spent experiencing there is a season, and I still have miles to go before I than a bus stop — I stand alongside people young and European culture. So far this semester, I’ve traveled return. old and look up the tracks, anticipating the charming through France, Belgium and elsewhere in Switzerland. little train’s appearance around the bend and its I’ve climbed mountains, met locals, sipped wine and Although Kevin enjoys the autumn air in Europe, he soft, polite whistle announcing its arrival. I’m always made friends with cows and goats. Learning through wants you to know the scenery in Michigan is just as reminded of my childhood and the hours I’d spend on immersion is a fundamental part of this program, and beautiful. the ground with my Brio train set. I’m trying to take full advantage of the requirement and When the trains stop, they do so quickly and the opportunity.

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I’m sure even haps the anchor is too fitting a I had gone to Harvard I would GateHouse Media, sends out a Michigan area, and from what you would cringe at hearing Bob symbol for Hope College. have had less trouble finding a budget of the top stories from its I’ve heard about the economy in Jones and Hope College in the I agree with Dr. Frost on one decent job. papers across the country. Nor- that state, more and more gradu- same breath, but I’m afraid it thing. In The Anchor this week, I’m asking you to reconsider mally, I only glance at the list, ates will be migrating. There are might be heading that way. he said the controversy of the your decision to uninvite Dustin because the stories almost never thousands of us spread through- I won’t bother to explain to late nineties “ripped the campus Lance Black from campus, if not apply to the region I cover. How- out the country, looking for work you why what you have done is apart.” I was there; it did. I dis- for the sake of your current stu- ever, yesterday I noticed an item or trying to stay employed, and it wrong — why allowing an Acade- agree with Dr. Frost, however, dents, then for the sake of those from the Holland Sentinel. I wish doesn’t help that the college from my Award-winning screenwriter, that that was a bad thing. Too of us who have to forever live I could say it surprised me, but as which we received our bachelor’s a leader in his field, to speak on often we talk about “healing” and with the brand of Hope College. soon as I got to the words “too di- degrees is becoming less and less campus, about anything, could be “bridging divides.” What about Last night I removed the Hope visive for sexuality roundtable at legitimate as an institution of nothing but good. You wouldn’t challenging students? What College sticker from my car. I Michigan college,” I knew it was learning and thought. listen; you haven’t before. I will about teaching them? Those of wish I could remove it from my about my alma mater. I don’t mind that most people say, however, that gay and les- us who attended Hope in the resume. “Hey didn’t you go there?” a haven’t heard of Hope College. bian people have been accepted late nineties and early 00’s were Sincerely, coworker asked. I do mind that those who have and welcomed at our nation’s top forced to confront our own be- Matthew Cook (’02) “It was different back then,” I heard of it conflate it with the universities, companies, and re- liefs and values and deeply inves- replied, backwards-thinking so-called ligious groups. I understand the tigate why we held them. Is that Of course, I was lying. Appar- “colleges” whose only goals are Reformed Church in America is what you’re afraid of? It certainly Letter to the Editors Dear Editors: ordained ministers who served that contradicts an ever-loving, from Isaiah, “The Spirit of the and shaming. Christ of the cross in the founding community of welcoming God, a God who Lord is upon me, because he reveals our shame and our scape- This weekend I attended a Sojourners, a countercultural has more than enough room for has anointed me to bring good goating in the act of greatest conference of Room for All. As a Christian commune working with all, the God of Jesus Christ in news to the poor. He has sent humiliation and persecution, the result, I have never been prouder the “least of these” in Washington, whom “there is no longer Jew or me to proclaim release from the crucifixion. In this same act he of the Reformed Church in D.C. Greek, there is no longer slave or captives and recovery of sight to forgives us all. Evangelist Peggy America. Room for All is a pocket Maybe this sort of liberal free, there is no longer male and the blind, to let the oppressed go Campolo said on Friday, “When of RCA clergy, elders, deacons brainwashing explains why I female” is not the way that leads free, to proclaim the year of the the Church opens its doors to you and lay persons working towards could not be happier to witness to Life. Lord’s favor.” So what, then, are (all LGBT people and their allies), an inclusive and affirming Room for All of the Reformed Christ is the cross that breaks signs of God’s favor? Good news and it will, I pray that you will find denomination. For those that may Church in America. all divide. So for me, who believes to the poor and freedom to the strength from Jesus to forgive all need a bit of translation, Room I have always believed in a in this one and same God of oppressed. those who kept you out.” I have for All welcomes LGBT (Lesbian, Gospel that has ample room for grace and abundance, anything As a church we must always never been prouder to follow Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered) all, indeed, more than enough written or spoken that denounces ask, are we working against Jesus. Truth be told, I have wanted persons and their allies to come as room. The ways of God are wiser a loving, welcoming, open and oppression or contributing to it? to flee the church entirely. they are and worship the Living than those of institutions. Either affirming God for now until the I believe history will reveal that Today I am born again. I have Christ. the gospel is for everyone or it is day that I meet my creator is not the vast majority of the church heard of the radical love of God I believe that the Spirit of not the gospel at all. the Gospel. It is not the Gospel of fell on the wrong side of the fence my entire life, and now, thanks Genesis says something like, “And Just as many grains have Jesus Christ. on this issue of human rights and to this weekend, I am starting to God made them all: Man and been gathered into one loaf and It is not the Good News. It is human dignity. Christ invites us believe this love is still present in Woman, Gay and Straight, Black many grapes gathered into one not the way of locust-and-honey- to full authenticity. We are held the Reformed Church. The people and White, Asian and Latina, cup, we are all gathered, held eating wilderness man John the and forgiven. It has already been in darkness have seen a great and everything in between, and celebrated by our Creator. Baptist. It is not the gospel of paid for. Light: There is room for all in the God created them.” My folks Anything any church teaches, the woman who dried the feet We are carried home and Reformed Church in America. are both bleeding heart lovers whether written by the church of Christ with her hair, of this held by our beloved. God does Believe it. of Jesus. My mom used to blast fathers hundreds of years ago Christ who throws caution to the not weep over homosexuality, Dennis Williams singing, “God or proclaimed by a pastor over wind, and breaks social barriers as God is an intentional and Yours in Christ, Made Me Special.” My parents a spectacular sound system repeatedly. flamboyantly creative God. God also played me Raffi’s “Free to in a stadium-sized sanctuary It is not the gospel of Christ does weep, however, over all that Karis Rose Granberg-Michaelson Be You and Me.” They are both of mega wealthy parishioners, who starts his ministry reading is dehumanizing, depersonalizing Hope Alum ’09 Homosexuality and faith speakers caused controversy on Hope’s campus w Divide, from page 1 “For some students on campus, dealing with this issue Psychology Professor Jane the midst of such tremendous resulted in the need for crisis Dickie. She said that those that change and growth at my alma intervention that was provided came to the counseling center to mater, it is because of all these by the counseling center. The continue the conversation also people, each one seeking the discussion also raised serious felt enormously supported. truth in love, that I am proud to questions within the fabric of the “Students came away with a call myself an alumnus of Hope Hope community,” said Frost. clearer idea than they ever had College.” The Anchor reported that one before,” said Dickie. “Students Members of the Hope student left Hope after feeling were encouraged. It led to some community stress the importance alienated by the strong religious of the best conversations that of having the conversation on convictions present on campus. I’ve ever seen on campus.” homosexuality, but having it in Others believed the Michael W. Thelen (’98) wrote an open, constructive fashion. homosexuality discussion was The Anchor as an alumnus on “I encourage everyone to beneficial. April 7, 1999, to express his open their minds and listen to Dr. Tracey Ore (’84), a pride in the campus events, “I what others have to say,” said sociology professor at Saint am proud of the students at Amanda Schneider (’99) in The Cloud State University and Hope College… I am proud Anchor’s March 17, 1999 issue. Hope alumni, came to Hope to of the chaplain and staff for Dickie shows optimism give her testimony as an open making homosexuality a topic of regarding the discussion of lesbian and to support students discussion at Hope College… I homosexuality on Hope’s during the week Bergner and am proud of each Christian who campus, “There has been more White were on campus. desires above all to be faithful conversation in the culture, and “Many gay and lesbian to Christ. I am proud of each Hope is part of that culture. students felt supported for non-Christian who yearns for Young people are much more the first time on campus,” said peace and understanding… In open to this.” November 4, 2009 Sports The Anchor 11 Swim teams begin season with dual meets This Week In Sports Men’s team splits weekend with win over Women defeat Albion, 140-90, and Friday Nov. 6 Volleyball Albion and loss to Carthage College Carthage, 135-101, over weekend MIAA Tournament Semi Finals Daniel Owens swimming. We are lucky enough Kaci Kust 16th in the 400-yard individual Time and Date TBA Staff Writer to have the chance to participate Guest Writer medley at the NCAA Division Months of two-a-day without having to make such a The Hope College’s women’s III championships. Sohn had Saturday Nov. 7 practices on top of the already tremendous sacrifice.” swim team is in position team-best performances in five Football challenging college workload Ray acknowledged that to contend for a Michigan events her freshman year. At Alma 4 p.m. can be difficult for even the swimming in the United States Intercollegiate Athletic Other returning swimmers most dedicated swimmers. also comes with a price. Association championship include sophomore Chelsea Hockey However, after winning the past “Spending over four hours with a balanced roster of both Wiese (’12), who had a team- Vs. Grand Valley State 8:30 p.m at the Edge Ice Arena two MIAA championships, the a day at the Dow can have its freshmen prospects and many best performance last year in team appears poised for another negative effects,” Ray said. “Social returning letter winners. the 200-yard individual medley outstanding season. lives have to be put on hold for The leaders of the team are and Junior Ashley Jasperse (’11) “We are looking for big who had a team-best In Brief things this year,” senior performance last tri-captain Matt Ray (’10) year in the 100-yard Volleyball Victorious said. “Most importantly, butterfly. we are shooting for our Coach John In a busy weekend that in- third straight MIAA Patnott has led the volved playing four teams in two championship. We Flying Dutch for days, Hope College’s volleyball recruited a great group the past 29 years. team sealed a MIAA champion- of freshmen, and they He has had much ship and completed a perfect 16- should help us immensely success with the 0 record in conference play. in this goal.” program, winning In this weekend’s Midwest In- With six returning 11 conference titles vitational, the Flying Dutch were swimmers who scored in 18 years. Patnott firing on all cylinders as they points at Nationals last has taught co- swept all four opponents. They year, Ray is optimistic captain Vogelzang beat the other teams by an aver- about the team’s ability to to set high goals for age of 10 points per game, with compete at a high level. herself. very few matches being close. “Nationally, we are “I have learned to Their overall record improved hoping for another strong set high expectations to 28-2. In the latest American performance, and we for myself and for Volleyball Coaches Associa- want to qualify as many our team,” Vogelzang tion poll, the Flying Dutch were men as possible,” Ray said. said. “Every year ranked fifth in the nation and “The challenge is to get there are many first in the region. They will out of MIAA mode and individual surprises, take this ranking into the MIAA Photo by Jenna Hunger train hard in the month and we often exceed tournment this week. between the league Take your mark— The swim teams are poised to contend for MIAA titles. the goals we have meet and nationals. It is really a while, but the team is close senior co-captains Claire Piester placed for ourselves.” Trick Or Treat important to get guys in the enough to make it work.” (’10) and Christina Vogelzang The team members are water and scoring at nationals. After opening the season (’10). Both have received all ready to tackle the new season, Road games have been some- f we can get ten plus guys to with the non-scoring Calvin MIAA conference honors in especially Vogelzang. what of a scary destination for qualify individually, we should relays last Saturday, the men their careers. Piester had a team- “As this is my last year, I am so the football team this season, have a very good showing.” defeated Albion 140-90 at Kresge best performance in the 100- excited to grow more as a team,” but on Halloween, the Flying The team will be looking to Natatorium on Friday night. yard and 200-yard breaststroke. she said. “I am extremely proud Dutchmen captured their first a solid group of underclassmen The following day the team Vogelzang and Piester will be of how far we have come, in the road win of the year and second to complement the star-studded traveled to Kenosha, Wisc. to joined by defending conference pool and out and I could not ask overall victory as they defeated senior class. take on Carthage College, where champion in the marathon for better teammates. Our team Olivet 28-14. “Jeff Shade (’12) set a school they were edged out by the Red 1,650-yard freestyle sophomore has a lot of heart, and it is very In the fourth quarter the team record in the 1000 and 1650 Men 129-133. Sarah Sohn (’12). Sohn was also evident every time we walk onto posted an impressive two touch- freestyle last year, and Andrew downs in the fourth quarter and Rose (’12) and Patrick Frayer held Olivet to zero points. The (’12) should be very strong loss is Olivet’s ninth of the sea- in the freestyles as well,” Ray son. said. “Bryan Parker (’12) is also The Flying Dutchmen were very promising in the butterfly particularily impressive rushing events.” the ball amassing a total of 557 Ray expects the class of 2013 yards. Tailback Tim Elzinga (’11) to make an immediate impact. He led all running backs with two said, “Look out for Josh Grabijas touchdowns and 131 yards rush- (’13), who will be competing in ing on 23 carries. distance freestyles. He brings The Flying Dutchmen travel in very impressive times from to Alma this week looking to high school along with Nick and grab their third MIAA win Hazekamp (’13), who will be a of the year. key swimmer in the backstroke events. Geoff Ludema (’13) Mixed results for and Gregg Elhart (’13) are also soccer expected to be contributors in On Oct. 31, the men’s and breaststroke and sprint freestyle women’s soccer teams took on events.” Adrian and Kalamazoo, respec- Another source of excitement tively, and outscored their op- for the team was their summer ponents 6-1. Unfortunately, that trip to Spain. one goal ended the women’s sea- “The trip was very beneficial son. for the team,” Ray said. “Not only The Flying Dutchmen de- did it create great memories feated Adrian 6-0 on Halloween. for us to hold onto during the David Whitaker (’12) and Saab season, but it also helped us Schwiebert (’10) both scored appreciate the opportunities we two goals in Hope’s final home have to compete at the collegiate victory of the season. level. Spain doesn’t have college The Flying Dutch lost in the swimming, so those who are first round of the MIAA tourna- good enough to swim in college ment 1-0 to Kalamazoo. Kelsey have to come to the United Bos (’11) had four saves in goal. States if they want to continue 12 The Anchor Sports November 4, 2009 Hope hockey undefeated early in the season James Nichols Green (’13) fits in well on Webmaster the first line alongside Losing is something the Hope Schrader and Kopinski, College ice hockey team has yet said Van Timmeren. to experience this season. Anthony Gasparotto The Flying Dutchmen are (’13) and Nick Cornicelli currently 6-0 under Coach Chris (’13) are doing a solid Van Timmeren. The team began job at defense. Also in the season by winning all three of a good position to see its games in Midland, to win the playing time is goalie Schupan Memorial Tournament. Sean LaDouce (’13). Since then, the Flying “The freshmen this Dutchmen have won three more season have brought games, including the home great energy and opener at The Edge Ice Arena enthusiasm to the locker against Lawrence Tech Friday room that we have not night. had in many years,” said “As a team, we expect to play Van Timmeren. our best,” said Van Timmeren. “The upperclassmen “Never quit, and represent the seem reinvigorated school and program with class.” from last year’s short So far, the team is doing just coming at the national that. With nine returning juniors tournament.” and seniors, experience and Last season’s ninth leadership on the team abound. place finish was the Dan Bolt (’10), Matt Schrader Flying Dutchmen’s worst (’10), and Austin Sonneveldt ever at the American (’10) lead the team as captains Collegiate Hockey this season. Association tournament. Photo by Meghan Vanderlee Van Timmeren expects Hope’s best finish came in Determination— Andrew Haggerty (’12) focuses during the recent hockey game against Dordt many of the returning players to the 2002-03 season when College. shine on the ice. Dave Nowicki they placed second. (’12) is quickly becoming They have made it to tremendous success under Van 07 season and again in 2007-08. Friday’s game will be at Grand formidable in the net. In front the American Collegiate Hockey Timmeren’s tutelage. Before the Flying Dutchmen Valley’s Georgetown Arena, and of him, defensemen Dan Bolt, Association tournament every Van Timmeren has led the can focus on the ACHA Saturday’s game will be home at Will Guerin (’11) and Kyle year since the 2001-02 season. Hope ice hockey team to eight National Championships in The Edge. Plachta (’11) make it difficult for Van Timmeren does not seem straight winning seasons with March, though they must get Rival Calvin College will opposing players to get a shot off very worried about making it to an overall record of 200-65-8 for past the rest of the teams on come to The Edge on Dec. 5. The against Nowicki. Forwards Matt the tournament. a winning percentage of .75. No their schedule. day before, Hope and Calvin Schrader (’10), Austin Sonneveldt “If that (this season’s play) gets NHL coach, current or retired, “Every game we play from will face off at Jolly Roger Rink, (’10) and Brett Kopinski (’11) are us to the national championships has had a winning percentage here on out will be important,” Calvin’s home rink. poised to score numerous goals in Florida, then great,” said that high. said Van Timmeren. Last year, Hope swept this season. Van Timmeren. This coaching Also, Van Timmeren has Hope’s next game will be Calvin, first with a 7-4 victory The ten freshmen joining the philosophy could be the reason been ACHA Coach of the Year against Grand Valley State at Calvin, then with a 3-2 team this year show promise. Jake for the Flying Dutchmen’s twice, the first time in the 2006- University Friday and Saturday. shootout victory at The Edge. Cross country wraps up season at MIAA championship meet Chris O’Brien Jara. He felt a different variety “I dropped the mileage from sixth place overall. Wiersum and Jara will begin preparing Assistant Sports Editor of emotions leading into this eight miles a day down to six and Hernandez were both named to for the regional finals this Halloween morning marked race than he felt about other a half, dropping the intensity on the All-MIAA team. week. After the cross country the end of the MIAA season competitions. the workouts,” Jara said. For the Flying Dutch, Taylor season comes to an end, he will for both the men’s and women’s “I am a little more nervous,” In his career at the MIAA Mattarella (’13) finished in continue running as he prepares cross-country teams. Both Jara said. “This is my last chance. championships, Jara finished eighth place, and Emily Fischer for the track season. Jara will run teams finished in second place I want to finish my career eighth on the team in both his (’11) came close behind in 10th. both the 5K and 10K races in the overall behind Calvin who, strong.” sophomore and junior years, Kelly Luftkin (’10) crossed the spring. scored perfectly in both men’s The MIAA championship and in the high 20s overall his finish line next for the team, After track, Jara plans to and women’s. race determines the final placing junior year. Jara was on varsity as finishing in 14th; Karly Sikma continue running and hopes to For senior captain Ryan Jara, of the teams, but also determines a freshman, but laughed about (’13) and Katie Martin (’13) run marathons after graduation. this marked his fourth and final which runners will move onto his experience that year. rounded out the women’s top “The most I’ve done is half MIAA championship of his the regional finals. “Freshman year I was not very five runners, in 17th and 21st a marathon with my dad,” Jara career. With this in mind, Jara good,” Jara said. place, respectively. said. “but a lot of the guys on the “It’s different; I don’t know if planned his workouts specifically For Jara, this race had the Five Hope runners received team have run them before.” this will be my last meet or not,” for the heavily important MIAA potential to be his final one as a All-MIAA honors on the Regionals will take place Jara said. championship race all week long. member of Hope College’s men’s women’s side: Mattarella, on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Rose- The week leading up to the The idea was to preserve energy cross country team. Only the top Fischer, Luftkin, Sikma and Hulman, Ind., at 11 a.m. race was not a normal week for for Saturday. seven finishers from the team Susan Savasky (’11). and two alternates are selected by the coach to continue onto the regional finals race. Jara made it to regionals last year and finished fifth on the team. Going into the MIAA Championship, Jara hoped to finish in the top 30 of all the runners competing. He crossed the finish line Saturday afternoon in 18th place

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