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how to be a Christian and a scholar at from a variety of angles. gressed by listening to those who dis- it out. SARA E LAMERS campusbeat editor the same time," said Caroline Simon, The members of the panel include agree with the common belief." Associate Professor of Philosophy. Curtis Gruenler of the English Depjut- Other members shared their hope Several faculty hope.that an upcom- Topics addressed will include how ment, Lois Tverberg of the Biology that the panel will provide an example ing panel discussion will generate dis- religious beliefs can shape one's Department, Huw Lewis of the Music of how individuals can disagree in a cussion on the integration of Christian- scholarly agenda and whether service Department and Jeff Tyler of the Reli- healthy manner. ity and scholarship. is more important than scholarship. gion Department. "This panel is about presenting our The discussion, titled "The Chris- "The panelists are also prepared to Gruenler feels it is important to give beliefs and disagreeing without being tian Scholar-Teacher: A Sure Recipe address current campus climate issues attention to some of the views that are mean-spirited," Tverberg said. "Some- for Multiple Personality Disorder?" is and the effect they have had on their not commonly considered. times when disagreement occurs, dis- the last in a series of forums held this classroom environment and what sort "One of the things that I see as in- cussion ends and people tend to think year by the Rhodes Regional Conso- of discussion this has created in their creasingly important is listening to that the other side is extreme. I hope lation on the Future of Church-Related classroom," Simon said. voices that have been marginalized or that people will see that the other side Colleges and the Provost's office. The panel members represent fac- silenced," he said. 'There has been a is not as extreme as they think." 'This particular panel will talk about ulty who are a part of the Rhodes strong history of this in every academic All of the members stressed the im- the challenges and opportunities about Foundation and will address the topic discipline and academics have pro- more PANEL on 2 Faculty members prepare for retirement Raising Campusbeat, page 2. awareness • Speaker to share personal testimony of rape in hopes of creating awareness.
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Katie Koestner has something in common with one in every four DePree hosts women. senior art According to statistics, one in ev- show ery four college women is raped or Intermission, sexually assaulted. For men, it is one page 6. out of ten. But what separates Koestner from other victims is her decision to speak out against a crime of silence. Koestner will share her personal experience at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Haworth Ballroom. Koestner experienced date rape as Anchor photo by Nikelle Johnson a college freshman, after a dinner date MIXXIMG THE BOOKS: Jyn McNamara ('01) and Liz Russell ('02) look advantage with a guy she had "hung out" with of the Spring weather this week by studying in the Pine Grove. several times before. She will visit Hope as part of a goal to reach as many people as possible with her message Student Congress cancels panel while she is still young enough for Vice President Paul Bush said that Student Congress tried Psychologoy them to relate to her as a peer. XIFFAMY RIPPER professor C.A.A.R.E and several other orga- staff reporter to find individuals who would sit on the panel, but was researches nizations have joined to sponser unable to. Because of this, it was voted unanimously to forgiveness Koestner's visit as an attempt to raise Last month, after rescinding their decision to support drop the panel. Spotlight, the campus' awareness to a problem bringing speaker Mel White to campus to speak on the is- "It was my understanding that everyone felt like the is- page 3. that happens to women, even on sue of homosexuality. Student Congress decided to instead sue had been beaten to death," Bush said. "Instead we de- Hope's campus. plan a panel discussion on homosexuality. cided to write a letter to the Anchor explaining why we Jodi Kurtze ('01) was sexually They decided not to hold the panel at their meeting on dropped it." assualted by an ex-boyfriend before Thursday, April 8. Several students expressed their disappointment in this she came to college. "There was extreme difficulty in putting together a panel," decision. "I'm the living breathing example said Student Congress President Dana Marolt ('99). "I think "My understanding was that Student Congress was hold- of what is not the stereotypical victim that this issue is far from over and it is my personal hope ing this panel as a way to provide reconciliation," said of sexual assault—but it happens," that students will motivate much more conversations about Amanda Schneider ('99). "The fact that they aren't epito- Kurtze said, who has also taken action homosexuality and other tough issues next year, especially mizes that they are doing nothing." by becoming a C.A.A.R.E (Campus if it is not initiated by the administration or faculty." more STUDENT CONGRESS on 2 Assault Awareness, Response and Education) educator. "I'm the best example of why Internships create job opportunites people need to talk about it. It's some- evenings contest. He, like other Hope what the results are," said Tony Petkus thing that's also a part of me because I PAUL LOODEEN have a heightened sensitivity to the sports editor students, is participating in a valuable COO) issue. I have a passion for it because it internship. Some of the students that have Students share affects so many people," Kurtze said. At 6 p.m. on Easter Sunday it is cold Expanding the education experience worked for these teams include Scott experiences as Sexual assault is defined as sexual on the floor of Van Andel Arena. outside the classroom is a valuable way Engelsman ('99) for the Grand Rapids Tulip Time advances that are accompanied by ac- Music is faintly playing over the for students to learn. In doing so, some Hoops, Petkus for the Grand Rapids employees tual or threatened physical violence. sound system and a number of people students find themselves interning for Rampage, Amanda Heydon ('00) for Spotlight, This may include rape, attempted rape, scurry around as basketball players for professional sports teams in Grand the Grand Rapids White Caps, and page 3. sexual contact, and attempted sexual the Fort Wayne Fury and the Grand Rapids. Tony Olds ('99) who interns with the contact. Rapids Hoops are trickling out of the "I think the biggest thing between Grand Rapids Griffins. Eighty-four percent of sexual as- locker room to warm up. internships and school is that we are Each is responsible for performing In the mix of it all Craig Kopus ('99) given a task and told to just go do it tasks essential to the operation of the
more AWARENESS on 5 is hard at work helping prepare for the and get the job done and then we seet more INTERNS on 8 Campus Beat ^Anchor April 14, 1999 Retiring faculty share plans and reflection
has provided students with excel- "Seeing students study art history garded in the Western Michigan in educational psychology and sta- MEREDITH CARE lent opportunities in her many years and go into the field beyond Hope area," Boyd said. "A tistics from State staff reporter in education. College is the most rewarding ex- good percentage of our University of New "I think I've pro- perience," Wilson said. students pass the CPA York at Albany. When ihe 1999-2000 vided some very Wilson earned a bachelor's de- exam and get good Prior to coming lo academic year begins, strong classroom gree from St. Olaf College, a jobs." Hope, she taught at several faces will be experiences that master's from University of Min- Upon her retirement, many levels and in many places, in- missing on Hope's n have stayed with nesota, and a Ph.D. from Univer- Boyd has a list of plans. campus due lo relire- students and sity of Iowa. Before joining the "I want to read a cluding Western menl. prompted them to Hope fac- book, take a Michigan Univer- The retirements of learn more," she ulty, Wilson trip, walk on sity. Nancy Nicodemus, said. "The class- taught at the the beach, Marcia Smit, As- John Wilson, Robert room for me is the Toledo Mu- play with my sistant Professor of Rilsema, Sylvia Boyd, most important and seum of Art, grandchil- Nursing, joined Jeanne Jacobson, and what I'm proudest University dren, and Hope's faculty in Marcia Smit will be ef- of." of Toledo, take a nap," Smit 1993, following fective at the end of this In addition to and Univer- she said. many years in semester. J Wilson teaching English sity of Min- Jeanne Jacobson, A.C. working for Hospice of Holland and Nancy Nicodemus, courses, nesota. Van Raalte Senior Re- the Ottawa County Health Depart- Professor of English, joined the Nicodemus writes and publishes Sylvia search Fellow and Ad- ment. She holds a bachelor's and Hope faculty in 1966. Before com- poetry, and hopes lo continue to do Boyd, Asso- junct Professor of Educa- master's degree from ing to Hope, she earned a bachelor's so into her retirement. Her poetry ciate Profes- tion, first came lo Hope Grand degree at has been published in The sor of Busi- as the wife of the college Valley Western Black Fly Review, Onionhead ness Admin- president in 1987. State Michigan Literary Quarterly, and The istration, be- She joined the A.C. U n i - University Christian Science Monitor. came a full- J Jacobson Van Raalte Institute and v e r - and a master's As for her retirement plans, time faculty co-authored the biogra- sity. degree at the Nicodemus said, "The most member in 1985. phy of Albertus C. Van Raalte. " I University of exciting thing is I will become Before coming to Hope, she went "I cannot single out one best ex- have Wyoming. an art student, exploring a to school, raising her children as she perience," Jacobson said. 'The best en- She also long-time interest." went to classes. Boyd has a master's part of being here is having the op- joyed taught three Since coming to Hope in of business from Grand Valley State portunity to admire Hope people, rela- years at West- 1971,. John Wilson, Professor University, and a bachelor's of sci- and to observe my husband's energy tion- ern Michigan of Art History, has played a ence in accountancy from Northern and wisdom in his work." ships I Boyd University. crucial role in the develop- Illinois University. Jacobson earned a bachelor's de- have Nicodemus ment of the DePree Art Gal- Boyd is especially proud of the gree from Swathmore College, a established with students," Smit has been codemus lery. accounting program here at Hope. master's in reading education from said. "Hopefully I have inspired teaching all of He also made the art history "As a team, we built a strong ac- State University College in them lo be the best nurses they can her adult life, and she feels that she program into a full major. counting program that is highly re- Brockport, New York, and a Ph.D. be."
Fellows series hosts speaker STUDENT CONGRESS from I ment where they can learn from one cause I feel medicine is a moral pro- Jane Dickie of the Psychology De- dent, Vice-President and class rep- SARA E LAMERS another. fession," Fins said. "In order to keep partment echoed these thouhgts. resentatives will be held on Thurs- cam pus be at editor "I knew there would be many medicine on the correct track we "I think this makes it look like day, April 22 and Friday, April 23. Medical Ethicist Joseph Fins ready audiences to his topics," said need lo look at its idealism. My job Student Congress does not want "I think that we are at a turning feels that a liberal arts education Robin Klay, Professor of Business is to reconnect people lo this ideal discussion on campus," she said. "I point," Maroll said. "The officers should give students the knowledge and event coordinator. "1 fell he and remind them why they went think this is very sad." you elect will determine the direc- needed to make informed decisions would enjoy the wide range of lib- into medicine." Although the panel will not be tion the student body will go for the later in life. For this reason he feels eral arls classes available here. On Monday, April 12, Fins spoke held, some students believe discus- upcoming year. So I think that the that medical ethics is a topic that Many faculty showed interest hav- on physician's assisted suicide at the sion of the issue will not stop. turnout will reflect the importance impacts everyone. ing him in their classes." RISE meeting and on Tuesday, "I was looking forward to the of this election." "I think that knowing about medi- While on campus. Fins will give April 13 he addressed the religious panel which would have been con- Sludent Congress began this year cal ethics is part of the basic knowl- a number of lectures and attend sev- objections to the diagnosis of brain tinuing on an important issue lhat with many goals, one of which was edge that everyone should have," he eral classes in order to generate dis- death. will probably never be resolved," lo make the budgeting process said. "Everyone will have lo make cussion on several issues dealing "I learned at Monday night's talk said Katie Paarlberg ('02). "But not easier. medical decisions at some point in with ethics in medicine. Among the of the importance of caring for having the panel doesn't necessar- Maroll feels this goal was met. their life and a liberal arts educa- topics are the intersection of faith, people facing death situations and I ily eliminate the discussion of the Last year there was much debate tion should inform them of this." science and medicine, the theologi- was inspired by hearing what he had issue. Bringing the speakers to over Appropriations as the funds Fins is visiting Hope this week cal and clinical aspects of lo say," Klay said. Hope opened up the issue in a lot given to many different organiza- as part of the Woodrow Wilson Vis- physician's assisted suicide, the Fins' visit will conclude on Fri- of people's eyes, now at least its out tions were reduced. iting Fellows Series, a program de- morality of cloning and the role of day, April 16 with a lecture geared in the open." "Overall, I am very proud of the signed to bring together people with health care and access to it. toward science majors at noon in Although the academic year is progress we have made this year diverse viewpoints in an environ- "This field is important lo me be- Peale Science Center room B50. coming to a close, Sludent Congress and look forward to watch next "The presentations are very inter- still has many events yet to come. year's events unfold in the alumni wths av.1; active and I encourage people lo Elections for next year's Presi- newsletter," Maroll said. challenge me and others," he said. 14Il is through dialogue and discus- sion that we learn about these is- PANEL from I sues." Fins is the Director of Medical portant role lhat iheir faith has had of Communications. "People have Ethics at New York Presbyterian on Iheir leaching. trivialized what the issue is about Hospital at Cornell University in "I want my students lo feel free and I believe lhat this panel could New York. He is an associate pro- lo bring their own beliefs into the be a catalyst for reconciliation yet fessor of medicine at Weill Medi- class," Tverberg said. "I want them to come." cal College. Fins is the editor of lo feel comfortable doing this and Tyler sees the panel as an oppor- Cancer Investigation and of Jour- feel like I value what they believe." tunity lo compare his experiences nal and Pain and Symptom Man- In response to the recent dissen- lo that of fellow faculty members agement. He received a bachelor's sion on campus concerning the is- and lo discuss student reactions to degree from Wesleyan University sue of homosexuality and Christian- the recent homosexuality debate on and a medical degree from Cornell ity, faculty members hope that the campus. University Medical College. panel will provide examples of ad- "I have prompted discussion in "Il has been a great opportunity ditional ways that religious issues my classroom on these issues by for me to come lo an undergradu- can be debated. asking what happens at a place like ate campus and gel the students per- "The dissension on campus is Hope when religious conflict spectives on these topics," he said. about Christianity and scholpjship," arises," he said. "I hope to help fac- "Hopefully I can help them under- said Joseph MacDoniels, Fxhodes ulty reflect on their own conversa- wmreTt i\\ \ mm FROM stand and translate the issues." Foundation member and Professor tion as well." April I 4, I 999 tfre^\richor> Spotlight Prof Examines Forgiveness
CHUGGIN'ALONG it's been a significant part of my own manipulated orders." CARRIE ARNOLD life in living out my faith." While Witvliet and her assis- spotlight editor Dana Lamers Witvliet used a natural human pro- tants had the test subjects use im- Psychology professor Charlotte cess. emotional agery. they also vanOyen Witvliet is the part of a imagery, as the measured some growing trend in psychology re- means through physiological processes dur- What I've Learned, CorTt. search. which she con- Her research about the physiologi- ducted her re- ing this to help cal affects of withholding versus not search. understand how Last spring I wrote a little another weekend • random granting forgiveness is reflective of "We ask withholding or "hook-ups" never stay a secret • column that I tilled "Everything the growing interest in this topic. Be- people to ac- granting for- I've Ever Needed to Know I've your roommate's alarm clock is ginning in the fall of 1998, with tively think giveness affects the second most annoying Learned in My Dorm Room." funding from the John Templeton about real hurts people. sound of the morning, your own "[We mea- With another year, comes more Foundation. Witvliet began her from their lives alarm clock is the first • with sured] heart learning, and more musings. study. and to focus on s Here's some more things Tve every good-bye, you also take Witvliet's research and studies what happened rate, sweat, and something with you • allow learned this year: into the topic of forgiveness has not when they were blood pres- yourself the chance to be sure." Witvliet Passion beats talent • we all only come to the attention of the hurl, to nurse a live for weekends, but our lives creative • everyone's life stories Hope College community, but it has grudge, empa- said. are valuable • ATM's are always She then are lived all week • nights can also received national attention. A thize with the out of order when you really C Witvliet asked each sub- be lonely • nobody is normal • program about Witvliet and her re- human qualities ject to make rat- we all need a dream pizza once need them • take pictures • search was scheduled to air on CNN of the offender. ings about how they felt during in awhile • pick up pennies • don't believe everything Easter Sunday and Monday, but due and try to grant forg'> eness," preached to you • everyone is each of the different images. dream big and big things might to the events in Kosovo, it was post- Witvliet said. happen • too much of our time an expert of their own experi- This allowed for the "richness poned. Witvliet defines forgiveness as ences • procrastination is a way of people's self-reported feelings is spent doing busy work • The producer of the segment said "relinquishing vengeance and adopt- of life • rules are never fair and their physiological responses don't forget to splurge on that she would be in touch with ing a merciful attitude of goodwill when you're the one caught on a moment-by-moment, heart- yourself sometimes • when Witvliet about when it will air. towards an offender." breaking them • take a walk beat-by-heartbeal bases so it gives something comes to an end we "Our work is She stresses with a friend • Top Gun is a us a very up close look of a very begin to finally appreciate it • looking at both that forgive- immediate response like holding fire alarms suck • we all say classic • dance • everyone will the unforgiving ness is not ig- a grudge or forgiving someone and do stupid things once in surprise you at some point • and forgiving re- noring, excus- your lifetime is the world's only ...Our number one who has hurt you," Witvliet said. awhile, learn to smile and laugh sponses to real ing. minimiz- chance to benefit from what Witvliet stresses that her test when it's your turn • learn to life offenders." reason to forgive ing, or tolerat- t4 subjects are not being put into say no"* there is no such you have to offer it • go to Witvliet said. ing the offence. ought to be rooted groups and compared, but rather thing as a quick Meijer's run • TGIFriday's—order Rockslide "And how our re- It also doesn't Pie • play in the snow • laugh til evaluated to see what happens if follow your gut • there is real sponses. that is. in our faith and in negate the need it hurts • pay attention to the the same person considers differ- person' story behind every the way we think gratitude to God for justice, and ent forgiving or unforgiving re- statistic • don't drop your tray world around you • go ahead about our offend- requires room and feel feisty once in awhile • for forgiving us. sponses. This will show the im- in Phelps • allow yourself the ers. affects us for grieving. pact of choosing one option over chance to feel bad once in there is no such thing as too emotionally and "Fo:giveness another. Witvliet said. awhile • give genuine compli- many friends • keep memories physiologically." -—Charlotte is not for carefully, you'll want them "It seems that it's almost a natu- .menis.*.moderation—learn it • Witvliet de- VanOyen Witvliet wimps," ral response to be drawn towards unity makes strength • there are someday • find Windsor, cided to focus on Witvliet said. grudges." Witvliet said. 'There is some things everyone will Canada • the most unexpected forgiveness for "It's really im- a sense that we derive some sat- never agree on • Moose Trax on moments can be the greatest • several reasons. portant to not isfaction from them, but they are Sunday nights at Phelps helps I'm still not as smart as I used "One is in my therapy work. I've cheapen for- not nearly as satisfying and mean- numb the sting of the end of to think I was. been struck by how often people are giveness." ingful as forgiving." struggling with conflict in relation- In her research, Witvliet used a ships and my work with trauma sur- carefully controlled method to study In spite of all the attention and Qiwic D# i/u? WGGA vivors has increased my awareness the different responses. of all the possible data that has "When truth is no (ongeT free, freedom is no of how often people are struggling "We asked people to think about been produced about the physi- their offenders and to imagine re- ological affects of forgiveness, 7 with ways to respond to the people longer real/ who have hurt them." Witvliet said. sponding to them in different ways," Witvliet said that, to her, forgive- —jacques Prevert "The other reason is that forgiveness Witvliet said. ness is "rooted in faith, not em- is so central in my Christian faith and They did it using well-controlled pirical data." and systematic methods. "If we find in multiple studies "We broke down the study into that forgiving has health benefits, sections and used the sound of tones I still believe that our primary mo- to tell people to imagine which of tivation to forgive ought to be Working with Tulips rooted in our faith and in grati- these responses [they were going to use]," Witvliet said. "We used mul- tude to God for forgiving us," You got done when the people "I'm from Holland so I've seen the tiple trials of imagery in carefully Witvliet said. JULIE GREEN stopped coming." Deboer said. parades and all. I though it would be spotlight editor The long days didn't turn off a good way to make money," Schaap Chris Poest ('00). who is reluming said. For many students, work at Wind- to Windmill Island to work This is the first time Schaap is tak- mill Island during Tulip Time there again. ing a Tulip Time job for goes right along with May "I worked [there] last Windmill Island. Previously, term. year to make extra money. she had worked at the fudge "I'm doing May term, so It was a fun atmosphere. I shop on the island for a sum- it's a convenient job," said enjoyed talking to the mer, but Schaap doesn't know Jill Deboer ('00). "They will people and people watch- what she will be doing other work with your schedule." ing." Poest said. than giving the tours. Tulip Time jobs last for ten Poest is from "I really don't know what days, said Shiella Weirsma, Brunswick, Ohio, and last to expect—a lot of questions a Windmill Island public re- , j year was his first time in about the history of Holland, lation representative. % Holland during Tulip lime. which I know nothing about. The workers will either He is planning to stay in I'm expecting it to be pretty give guided lours of the is- Holland all summer, so he chaotic, actually," Schaap land or work at the ticket booth. ihought he would have a job for at said. "It's long hours, but it's a quick least a week. The festival draws a lot of people 12-2 way to earn some fast money," "It's-unique, unlike any other to Holland every year. e 3-5 Weirsma said. "The biggest percentage of people event I've ever experienced," Poest 12-2 Deboer, who worked during Tu- said. who come is during Tulip Time." 12-2 lip Time last year, experienced these Stephanie Schaap ('02) doesn't Weirsma said. long hours. mind missing the Tulip Time fes- Windmill Island hires extra help m. and "It was long days. You never tivities to give lours on Windmill for Tulip Time, May 5 through May ble. Ca knew when you would get done. Island. 16. Opinion r/H? Anchor April 14,1999 our voice. your voice. Sophomore appeals for respect within discussions A Congress for apathy To ihe Editor: beliefs. possible when one side lives in con- stant fear. Discussion involves li s unfortunate thai Smdeni Congress voted not to hold Even as a heierosexual studeni. I Rclurning from ihe II a.m. Ser- was deeply hurt by this event, to the drawing personal strength from our a panel discussion addressing the issue of homosexuality vice al Third Reformed Church extent lhal I cannot imagine what differences. I am an open and hon- and religion at Hope. with my girlfriend on Sunday. effect it would have had on one who est individual and willing lo share In making this decision. Congress is doing its pari to March 28.1 found that someone had already lives in social exile and fear. dialogue with anyone who is will- extinguish the discussion of homosexuality. Instead of written "fag" on the door of my How can others expect me to be ing to offer respect. Hope College is an institution of higher learning providing a valuable service to the campus community, room. I wish I could brush off this open to discussion if I cannot feel person's false judgement as a safe expressing my own opinions? set in the context of a loving Chris- Congress may be looking forward to the end of ihe simple college prank, bul I believe Hope is my home too. Discussion tian faith. Many Hope students wear semester. lhal would be a denial that similar occurs when two individuals en- bracelets asking "What would Jesus Congress had a chance to make an impressive impact disrespectful events are all too com- gage in a conversation which will do?" Perhaps we should begin lo with the hottest issue the college has had to address in a mon on our campus. When I ex- allow both to grow in their own search for ways in which lhal ques- tion can be answered here on our while. Instead, Congress took another hit within the issue. plained what had happened lo one personal faith: it is not about rights, of my classes the next day. the con- wrongs, or changing other's beliefs. own campus. And deservedly so. Students approached Congress sensus was that while a majority of Discussion on our campus needs to almost a month ago, requesting another viewpoint to Ihe Hope students hold anli-gay views, be taken to this level with mutual Chapel-sponsored speaker Mario Bergner. only a minority would act on those respect for all involved. This is im- Brad Chassee ('01) Congress voted to sponsor the visit of Mel White, but Alumnus looks to clear misconceptions one week later rescinded that invitation. Congress set a To ihe Editor: lifestyle. While was obviously ca- There is some truth here, of course, bad precedence with that decision. If students want tering to his crowd by wearing a we should love and not condemn or something done, they had belter do it themselves because As a recent graduate of Hope Hope sweatshirt, holding up his hale each other. However. Ihe Bible Bible, making jokes and talking does not leach an over arching "tol- Congress doesn't want to get involved. College, I care deeply about the nature and content of recent discus- about his love for ihe Hope Com- erance" and acceptance of all view- In that meeting, it was decided thai Congress would sions at Hope, particularly concern- munity. White poorly explained points within the church. Anyone sponsor a panel discussion, continuing campus ing the issue of homosexuality. 1 am away a few Biblical passages, hor- who disagrees should take a look discussion. It was ihe hope that with varying viewpoints most concerned that the lime has ribly misinierpreted others (Jesus* al the 11 chapters from I John it wouldn't be endorsing a single side. Instead, with its come at Hope, "When mqn will not healing of the centurion's servant) (where we read that God is love) to and presented a series of popular, Revelation 3 and take note of the vote. Congress is endorsing apathy and silence. put up with sound doctrine. Instead, lo suit their own desires, they will emotional appeals. His open views shocking intolerance God has for Hopefully, the rest of the campus will take the initiative gather around them a great number on masturbation and pornography both sin and false teachers. In Rev. Congress didn't, and continue the discussion of of teachers to say what their itch- may reveal where he truly stands, 2:20. the risen Chrisl says to the homosexuality. Christianity and Hope College. ing ears want to hear. They will turn and his suggestion lhal Jesus and church in Thyalira. "Nevertheless. The issue of Christianity and homosexuality has been away from the truth and turn aside the beloved disciple had a homo- I have this against you: You toler- sexual relationship was blasphe- ate that woman Jezebel, who calls discussed at Hope for many years and a discussion at the myths." (II Tim. 4:3-4). I feel compelled lo confront some of the mous and shows a lack of under- herself a prophetess. By her leach- this lime would have been immensely helpful. A variety misconceptions that have been standing of Middle East culture. ing she misleads my servants into of viewpoints were going to be expressed and the panel spread across campus concerning Finally, his "soul force principles" sexual immorality and the eating of would have maintained ongoing dialogue. this issue. show that he trusts more in a bap- food sacrificed to idols." Should we Somewhere, several individuals must be smiling. Misconception I - Ben Patterson tized humanism than in the power tolerate all teachings? I don't think of God. It is no wonder that no other so. Teachings contrary to the Gos- Because Student Congress did its part in stopping a and others hate homosexuals and are condemning them to hell. Any- Christian college has ever given pel are being repeatedly passed off discussion thai is difficult and painful. But Ihe issue is one who heard Patterson speak on him a forum. at Hope as Christian teachings or not gone, and that is why the dialogue needs to continue. Feb. 28 could see his obvious lov- Misconception 3 - Since homo- viable options for Christians, and ing concern for homosexual people sexuals did not choose their sexual this dishonest practice must stop. and his absolute humility in ad- desires, these desires must be natu- Misconception 5 - A loving God dressing the subject. He also made ral and therefore good. Biblical could never judge anyone. I don'i Correction. it abundantly clear that homosexu- Christianiiy has never taught such see how anyone could believe this after reading the Bible seriously. In Ihe April 7 issue of ihe Anchor, ihe phoio accompanying ihe "New ality should not be singled out beliefs, but rather ihe doctrine of Sure. God is loving, but He is also building site proposed." was ihe wrong locaiion. The localion of ihe above all other sins, or lhal homo- original sin and need for repentance holy and will not tolerate sin. Chris- proposed building is ihe Nbrtheasl corner of Ninlh Sireel and College sexual people should be haled and and change. Jer. 17:9 says, "The heart is deceitful above all things tians are called not to condemn bul Avenue. The Anchor regreis ihe error. shunned by Christians. Mario Bergner also did not come to con- and beyond cure. Who can under- to appeal to all people to turn away demn homosexuals. It's interesting stand it?" The Bible never teaches from their sins and receive the grace meet the press to hear that some were actually dis- us to trust our hearts and go with of God. Ben Patterson and Mario appointed when he did not do so, the desires of the flesh. None of us Bergner have been offering healing editor-in-chief Michael Zuidema bul instead called everyone lo re- chose to get into the mess of sin, and wholeness for homosexual production editor Amanda Black pentance and healing in the name but the Gospel of Jesus Chrisl says people and all others who have ex- campusbeat editor Sara E. Lamers of Chrisl. that we can. through the work of perienced sexual brokenness. sports editor Paul Loodeen Misconception 2 - Mel White of- Christ, get out of it. intermission editor Kate Folkert fered a solid, Biblical basis for ac- Misconception 4 - We should all Mark LaChonce ('98) spotlight editors Carrie Arnold ceptance of the homosexual just live by love and tolerance. Julie Green Congress vote lacks integrity. Senior says infocus editor Dana Lamers To the Editor: sion on homosexuality- But now- On a more positive note, I would photo editor Johnathan Muenk after the pressure lo represent the like to thank the members, advisors copy editor Jennifer Srhwieger Though not surprised. I am still students has been momentarily met and newly elected leadership team business mgrJad rep Stacey Slad gravely disappointed in the unwill- by olher studeni organizations these of R.I.S.E. for all of their hard work, ad designer Dan McCue ingness of certain members of Stu- same Student Congress members support and genuine compassion. distribution mgr. Doug Sweetser dent Congress to follow through are unwilling to represent their con- You and the many people who per- production assistant Christine Trinh with their motion lo hold a panel stituents, on "both sides" of the is- severed in bringing Mel White to campus and supporting "our gay faculty advisor Tim Boudreau discussion on homosexuality. Their sue. behavior lacks integrity and more As we have witnessed, the ac- brothers and lesbian sisters" de- staff photographers importantly leaves ihe voices of our tions of Studeni Congress greatly serve endless thanks and praise. April Greer • Nike lie Johnson students silenced yet again. impact our lives and our voice at Your dedication has already made staff reporters Alter they rescinded their vole to this school. Sadly enough we have a difference in the lives of a perse- Mcrcdiflt Cun' • Lisa Hocksmi • Andrew Kleczek • Jamie Ladcman bring a speaker lo campus who seen all too clearly their ability lo cuted minority. I thank you, slu- Tiffany Ripper would voice the needs and concerns further silence and "closet" us. denls, professors, staff, community of our gay community, they also re- Please lake an active role in mak- members and administrators for the scinded support for campus minis- ing Student Congress an effective risks lhal you've taken and the truly The Am llin 1*11 i>nnluil oj siiltleni effort mul isflliuliil ilimnt-h ihe Unite College Slinlcnl Cinix/tv* Ai>iiiiipiullhmy Cimiinilin' Lfllcs in ihe (ilinn iiic riiiviiniRal. tflOUfih trieline sto and their speaker Mario body where ihe voices of the stu- Christian love that you have shown. ../hii r liiniliiiiniis the Am hnr rocn o ihe rishj lo ethr Tilt; opinitnis iul didn't realize it was sexual assault they had been drink- h-x a at*0> Let's Talk About Sex frniwHfe •*« Mot **<1 until college and my first ing, 55 percent of mi t«I . W-.M&.I Pm •nmJ otmi Editor's note: Jodi Kurtze ('01) social ill that happens everyday C.A.A.R.E workshop. I thought it women who have D* aiAL * was just playing the game. People 4 -nUmm* M**** writes as a survivor of sexual in academic settings, communi- been assaulted have toirt assault, a Hope College ties, and the workplace. need to open the lines of communi- been drinking. C.A.A.R E educator, and a 1999 A myth regarding sexual cation and call this what it really is." "I think Hope stu- Miss Indiana Contestant with a assault is that iMargets only Experts on date rape and sexual dents understand the ikitfonn of Sexual Assault and women who are walking alone in assault cringe when serious of- concept of date rape, Harassment. dark alleyways. A stereotypical fenses are played off as "no big but I think they are This Thursday, Kalic Koeslner sexual harassment is the ex- deal." very misguided about is coming lo Hope College lo change of stereotypical favors "When I hear the phrase 'play- alcohol and the con- speak aboul sexual assault. between a male superior and his ing the game' I feel very sad be- sequences of drinking Koeslner travels the country female employee. Even though cause it's a very dangerous game to too much," said speaking on a topic she knows all these situations happen, they are play," said Christa Collins, direc- Kristen Gray, assis- too well after being raped during not the majority of sexual assault tor of special programs and tant dean of health the first year of her college and harassment instances. C.A.A.R.E. Advisor. "These are and counseling and education. According to C.A.A.R.E. people's lives and people can spend Sexual Harassment Who is the presentation really workshop materials, 84 percent a lifetime trying to overcome the Policy Educator. "I pain of that one incident." don't mean to place photo courtesy of Campus bcusing on as the target audi- of the women who were raped Outreach Services website Koestner's mes- the blame on the al- ence? Not only the women, not knew their assailant and 57 HER STORY: Koestner has sage is impor- cohol, but to only the men, not only the percent of rapes occur on a date. made appearances on "The Oprah tant for col- under- students and faculty of Hope In addition, the majority of Winfrey Show/* HBO, Good Morning stand that College, but to all of the above. sexual harassment occurs in ihe lege cam- Katie Koeetner America, MTV, the NBC Nightly News, form of hostile environment thai pus' to hear our deci- Sexual assault and harassment Thursday, April 15 Time Magazine and more. are issues that have been a part of includes crude jokes, and since sion mak- ociety for decades, but not on the derogatory references to the women Haworffi Ballroom ing is al- social agenda until the last five to body, making il difficult for an aged 16 to L ^rOO |).m. tered once we've had a "We want people to become 10 years. Individuals need to open individual to function in their 24 have a four •few drinks. We're not al- aware," said Alicia Tomicich ('99), discussion about sexual assault environment. times higher risk of lowed to drive a car after we've C.A.A.R.E educator and intern. and harassment in order to stop The victims of sexual assault being raped than any other had a drink, but we think it's okay "People need to know that this does this disease that is plaguing our are our mothers, fathers, sisters, population group. to do the most intimate, personal act actually happen." culture and our college commu- brolhers, boyfriends, girlfriends, "We all have a responsibility to of giving yourself to another human Organizers of the event hope nity. husbands, and wives. The prevent sexual assault and the way being." Koestner's visit will raise further Bui Hope is a Christian college incidence of sexual assault and to do that is becoming educated Collins makes it clear that men, awareness of these issues on cam- and things like sexual assault and harassment is in existence and about it," Collins said. "We need to as well as women are at risk of be- pus. rape don'l happen here. Wrong. hits close to home. be changing attitudes, changing ing victims of "It is much safer According lo a survey of Hope The strongest weapon against beliefs, confronting others, and tak- sexual as- at Hope than at sludenis in ihe mid 1990's» 7 the incidence of sexual crimes is ing a stand on these issues. We need sault, though *>•> other schools, but to stop blaming the victim, making it is much ideally it would percent of the college student to open our minds to be educated We're not allowed to body has experienced some form and take a stand on the issue. jokes, posting pornography, even more com- not happen at all. of sexual assault. Outside of the With that knowledge also comes the attitude of 'let's get drunk and mon for drive a car after we've The way to do that realm of Hope College, one in 10 the responsibility to educate get some,' it's time to start calling women. had a drink, but we is to educate about each other out and take a stand." Statistics prevention," men and one in three women will others to be aware of what and think it's okay to do be raped in their lifetime. how they communicate in College students need to be es- continue to Collins said. the most intimate, Why is it that issues regarding reference to sexuality-whether pecially aware of the heightened be frighten- "So often the fo- sexuality cause so many problems that means taking note that there chances of these unwanted encoun- ing for col- personal act of giving cus is on women lo protect them- in society? Il is because society are victims all around you or just ters when alcohol is involved. lege students, yourself to another no longer calling the shuttle van "When I'm giving presentations, especially selves, but we all on the whole does not talk enough human being. about the issue, ask questions to by its slang term. the question I've gotten from some when it is need to prevent it," —Kristen Gray clear misconceptions, and clearly Welcome lo the real world, men is, 'What happens when we considered she said. Koestner's mes- understand the magnitude of student of Hope College. Use the both get drunk and end up having that most Assistant Dean of sage is sponsored sexual assault and harassment. intellect and the intrigue you sex and she later cries rape?" rapists do not Health and Counseling by C.A.A.R.E., Just as doctors ask questions possess outside of the classroom Collins said. "But my response to consider when gathering information to to be aware of the reality of that is if there is any doubt whatso- their acts of WIO, AIM, IPC, Pan Hel, SAC, diagnose palienls, men and sexual assault and harassment. ever that your partner does not want assault as rape. Fifty-one percent Dean of Students, Residential Life, the Counseling Center, Dean of So- women need lo be asking more Only through dialogue can the to have sex, that sex is not consen- of college students said they might cial Sciences and the Department questions lo cure this social ill; a silent consent cease to exist. sual, don't do it. Whenever you rape a women if they knew they have sex under those conditions the would not be caught. of Kinesiology. wem m mwM asUm. GU/v/oreness week • 57% of all sexual assaults occur during a apnL 19-22 date. Friday • 84% of all sexual assaults are committed Tuesday Wednesday by an acquaintance of the victim. oo. CL .5= Ic Thursday Opus showcases student creative writing • 7 p.,. •"Poetry Alivcr Knickerbocker Theatre with a final addition of Opuscule • 8- p.m. • Great Performance •7/9:30/12 p.m. • SAC Series • Elfane Eliae •Dimnent Movie* "Urban Le^encte" •Winants • 7/9:50/12 p.m. • SAC Movie* leadership under Heather Sellers "Urban Legend©'' •Wlnants KATE FOLKERT Chapel Auditorium and Myra Kohsel. intermission editor 'Illumination" • Senior Art Show • DePree Art Gallery •through May 9 Auditorium After only four readings this As the school year begins to year. VWS is planning the full six wind down, the third edition of dates for 1999-2000. Opuscule is on its way. The readings planned for next "The spring edition had double year are: Sept. 23, Madeline the submissions," said Sally L'Engle; Oct. 21. Tony Hoagland Smits ('01), Opus editor. "Il and Andrea Barrett; Dec. 2, Janis shows thai the writing really Arnold; Feb. 3. Kevin MacElvoy grows here everyday. It's good to and Charles Baxter; March I, know there is so much quality Sonia Sanchez; and April 17 or • 5 p.m. • SAC Movie • Urban • 6:30 p.m. •Interlochen piano writing here. It's really encourag- 18* Susan Alesal-Peckham, new Legends" • Winants Auditorium student© concert • Plmnent Chapel Recycle the Anchor ing." professor of non-fiction creative The publication of the book of wriling. \S student writing comes at the end Opus is also looking lo next BUY SELL TRADE CONSIGN MIOC STICKERS • POSTERS • BOOKS • TSHISTS • 0^B lO.OCO LSfOCOS • of a busy year for Opus. The or- year as it will be changing lead- ganization lias put out three edi- ership. Smits is positive about the 00 tions. as opposed to the usual two, staff she will be leaving as she OFF along with working closely with heads off-campus to Scotland. the Visiting Writers Series. "I think il is necessary for an Despite the often hectic sched- organization lo have a fresh start Trade In lo Trade Up disc eo cct^i) ule. 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Hope held ond place tie in the Michigan In- an 8-3 advantage but Aquinas tercollegiate Athletic Association made a stirge in the seventh and at 6-3 in league play and 10-11 ninth innings lo pull out the win. overall. In the seventh inning. Aquinas The Flying Dutchmen pulled scored four runs off a grand slam into a tie with Alma for firsl in the lo make the score 8-7. Then in the MIAA standings, last weekend. ninth Aquinas scored five runs lo Hope's record slood at 10-10 af- finish the Flying Dutchmen off. ter sweeping a double header on Joe Filzsimmons ('00) was cred- Saturday. April 10 against Adrian. iled with the loss in relief of Nate Defiance losl both games of the DeVisser-('02), who started. Anchor photo by Nikelle Johnson double header lo the Flying Dutch- Pacing the Flying Dutchmen THE G O A L: fhe Hope Lacrosse Club Team moves in on an Alma men. In the firsl game, Adam were Mall Klein ('99) who went player in Monday's 8-4 home loss to the Scots, Labbe ("99) was credited with the 2-5 with four RBI's; Joe Early shutout, as Hope beat Defiance 4- ('02), Ryan Tanis ('99), and Mike Lacrosse team starts season 0. Kevin Kittle ('02) was crediled Brya ('99) each had two hits. with the second win. The final in The next time the Flying Dutch- PAUL LOODEEN to a 1-0 lead in the firsl few min- shooting, and that hurl us," Mealy the second game was 8-1, as Kittle men are in action is Friday and sports editor utes of play, and by the end of the said. "Not to mention we were miss- gave up one run on Ihree hits. Saturday, April 15 and 16 against quarter the Flying Dutchmen were ing our most valuable player." Leading Hope in hitting was D.J. Albion al home. The Hope Lacrosse club is off lo already in a 3-0 hole. Even though Hope losl the team a better slarl than last season, al- "We shot absolutely horrible," is optimistic they can reach their Softball plays in game tonight at Albion ready matching the total number of said coach Mark Mealy ('97). "We goals for the season. Yesterday the Flying Dutch im- In the second game, the Flying victories from a year ago wilh three. couldn't gel anything on net." "We are capable of being .500 is proved their record lo 7-3 in the Dutch won behind the effort of Monday, April 12 the Flying In the second quarter, Hope realistic or even a game over .500," Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Grotenhuis who was crediled with Dutchmen faced the Alma Scots al started to mount a comeback when Mealy said. Association with a sweep of Albion the win. Gina Zanin ('99) who had Buys Athletic Field lo try to break Nate Joos ('02) went coast-to-coast The team has some tough com- in a doubleheader. a three-run homerun in the third, the .500 barrier for the first lime in in the beginning of the quarter for petilion coming up wilh six games This improves Hope's overall and six others who each had two six years. Hope's firsl goal. Not long afler remaining in the season. This in- record to 15-5. Lisa Larzelere ('99) hits in the game. "We're trying for a winning that. Young scored one of his ihree cludes the Grand Rapids Lacrosse was credited with the win in the The wins come afler the Flying record that we haven't had for six goals of the game lo make the score Club and Calvin. first game as the Flying Dutch Dutch dropped both games of a or seven years," said Zac Young 2-3. "We haven't beat Calvin in the scored eight runs on 14 hits for the doubleheader to rival Alma. The ('99), president of the Lacrosse From then, it was back and forth last nine years," Mealy said. 8-1 win. game scores were 9-1 and 8-7. club. until midway through the third The next action for the Flying In the second game Hope won The first game Hope losl deci- Hope had previously bealen when Alma pulled away for the 8-4 Dutchmen is this weekend when 3-1 with Kim Grotenhuis ('01) get- sively. but in the secon Hope came Alma this season by a score of 5-4 win. they play a home.loumament. The ting credit for the win. on strong. They had lo try to over- and was looking to sweep them for "We were missing a starting teams lhal they will play in the tour- In a doubleheader on Saturday, come a 6-2 deficit in the lop of the the season. attackman who is second on the nament are Albion, Alma, and G.R. April 10 Hope swept Adrian to start sixth inning and did by railing lo Early in the match. Alma jumped team in goals, assists, and is firsl in Lacrosse Club. their current four game winning knot the score at 7 7 in the bottom INTERNS from I streak. of the inning. In the seventh inning organization. Some ol these lasks This means doing real work in dents with a new perspective on the Lar/elere was credited with the Alma went on top for good. include writing press releases, up- real situations. real world and how their academ- win in the first game as the Flying The next time the Flying Dutch dating statistics, assisting in coor- "They only work ihree days ics will influence them in their ca- Dutch won 8-0. Leading the of- will see action is Thursday, April dinating on and off field promo- which doesn't sound like much, bul reers. fense were Heather Roy ('00) and 15 at Olivet. The next home con- tional events, ticket sales, and ba- it is a lot of lime when you think of "It gives me a taste of what the Carrie Scott ('01) who each had test is against Kalamazoo on Tues- sic clerical work. the commute from Holland," Scott working world is like," Olds said. three hits. day. April 20. "Without (interns) I would never said. "I want lo go into sports and this Men's tennis 3-2 in last five matches eat and never sleep," said Tammi Some of the payoff is not only will help me build a resume." The Flying Dutchmen tennis where the team finished fifth. Scott who runs the Public Relations what the students learn but the net- Internships have their drawbacks team is 3-2 in their last five oul- The Flying Dutchmen losl their for the Hoops. working they gain with people in because few are paid, but the right ings after last night's win over ri- opener lo Denison College 4-0. It is a lot of work, bul it does pay the field. internship can aid a student in the val Calvin College. The next team lhat Hope faced was off. The experience can be invalu- Hope graduate Troy Davis ('98) working world, including the sport- Hope won 7-2 behind six victo- Oberlin College. Ohio. In this able in some cases. used his internship with the Grif- ing world. ries in singles play. match Hope won 6-1 as the lop four "In sports, it is a must to have an fins to get a job working wilh a "I think that this will serve as a On April 7. Hope traveled to singles players won their matches. internship because there is lillle Colonial Hockey League team, the spring board into the sporting Kalamazoo for a match which was In. the final malch of the tourna- turnover and you need the experi- Scarecrows, in Topeka, Kansas. world," Kopus said. "My career dominated by the Hornents. In the ment for the Flying Dutchmen, the ence to gel a job," Olds said. The experience leaves the stu- goal is an administrative position in matches. Hope only managed lo team played Ohio Wesleyan. the athletic world." win one set in singles competition In this match, Hope won by the as the team lost all 9 matches for same score as they beat Oberlin Seniors! the second straight year. college, 6-1. The next action that the Flying The next malch for the Flying Celebrate because it's 1999 Dutchmen saw was in Great Lakes Dutchmen is on Thursday, April 15 at the College Association tournament. against Albion al home. 1 st Annual Women's tennis gets two shots at Albion Senior Sendoff Party The women's tennis team played Association opponent Albion. Dur- in the Great Lakes Colleges Asso- ing the match Hope dropped the Join the Class of 1999 at the Backstreet Cafe iation Tournament this weekend first three singles matches before Thursday, April 15 from 9:30 pm to 2 am. and finished third. winning their first match. In the Hope played in three matches end. it did not help as the Flying No cover! and went 2-1 for the tournament. Dutch fell lo Albion 6-3. Free non-alcoholic drinks! The Flying Dutch competed Then it was on to the last oppo- Please bring Hope and Legal ID. igainst Wooster College. Ohio in nent of the tournament. Oberlin the first match. The result of the College. This malch ended 7-2 and match was an 8-1 win for Hope. gave Hope a 2-1 record for the tour- The only match that Hope lost was nament. 5 99 e in singles play as Jessica Mulder The next competition for the Fly- ^/or Leg^ COO) lost in two sets. ing Dutch will be on Wednesday. The second match was against April 14 at home against the Brits Michigan Intercolleiiiate Athletic of Albion College. Please enter through rear entrance.