Viewpoints In Campus Life In Sports With about 500 students on Bulldog football will try to Bulldog football will try to campus, parking lots, cafeteria improve its record to 1-1 when improve its record to 1-1 when and residence halls are more the team takes on the team takes on Kansas crowded than usual. Wesleyan University Saturday. Wesleyan University Saturday. PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 7 The McPherson College

Volume 92, Issue 1 September 14, 2007 SPECTATORTHE STUDENTS’ VOICE SINCE 1916 NEWS BRIEFS Chartered clubs’ Toss a ring... Fire alarm problem budgets due today

All fall semester budgets for chartered seems to be resolved clubs are due Sept. 14. Electronic or paper cop- ies are accepted. SGA New sensors, bug lights to be installed in Metzler also has a mailbox in the bookstore. Things to include JORDAN SHAY said. “ I was asleep and then over the next few weeks,” in the budgets are News Editor it went off, so I had to try to Rothrock said. proposed earnings, get back to sleep again.” In addition to the new units, proposed expenses, any Ringing alarms and the However, Metzler residents a bug trap was installed in money requests from sight of firefighters in Met- should rest easier knowing the lobby. This should elimi- SGA and comments zler Hall seem to be a com- the problem is close to being nate the false alarms caused about the current finan- mon occurrence lately. resolved. by gnats crawling into the cial position of the club. Although the last week or “We’ve already purchased units and setting the sensors so has been quiet, the be- new units for the rooms and off. Also, automatic sprayers Interterm ‘08 trip ginning of the school year hallways,” said LaMonte were installed near the side destination: Thailand was filled with two sensor Rothrock, dean of students. doors and in the stairwells. malfunctions, an alarm trig- “When we did some re- “Every fifteen minutes Herb Smith welcomes gered by smoke from burnt search, our first immediate they shoot a fine mist, like an students to join the Pop Tarts, and most recently step was to look to see if we aerosol can,” Rothrock said. interterm travelers as a pulled alarm. could do heat sensors versus “It is basically a repellent so they explore Thailand The disturbances forced motion sensors in the stair- that insects won’t want to this January. Metzler residents outside wells, because that’s where come inside (the units).” Some sights on the when they would rather be we’re getting most of our When the fire alarm sys- trip will include a visit to sleeping. malfunctions,” Rothrock tem malfunctions, the fire a university exclusively “When the alarm goes off said. department does not charge for monks, a cruise at 4 o’clock in the morning, I Rothrock said the smoke the college. However, the along the Chao Praya get pretty angry,” said Mark sensing units are typically recent pull of the alarm is a River, cobra snakes at Josh Pimental, sr., McPherson, attempts to ring a bottle Johnson, jr., Healy. good for 3-5 years, after $500 cost to the college. Buddhist temples, and of pop at the carnival hosted by SAB last week., while Chris LeBlanc, fr., Lake which they get replaced. “It’s a federal offense,” a school in the jungle Abby Alfs, fr., XXXX watches. 30-40 people attended Dallas, Texas, agreed with Upon inspection, the units Rothrock said. “If we know where children ride the carnival held in the gazebo. “The carnival was a suc- Johnson. were approaching their fifth elephants. cess,” said SAB President Megan McKnight, jr., Salina. “It went off three or four year. The replacement of the Please see ALARMS, page 8 For more informa- times one night,” LeBlanc units “should be happening tion, contact Smith on second-floor Mohler. Write Place open Miscalculation in budget won’t affect students’ cost for tutoring KIMBERLY MORRIS stricted pool of funds given spent, Hovis said. The college is doing three Spectator Staff by donors. There were two main rea- things to fix the situation. The Write Place will Instead, the college spent sons the expenses exceeded The first is a new set of begin regular operating The prediction that revenue $11.4 million, meaning expectations. policy guidelines for ex- hours on Sept. 16. would equal expenditure in about $2.8 million was re- The student institutional pense reimbursement. The Write Place also last year’s budget seems to quired from the endowment. financial aid was $315,000 Also, the college contacted works by appointment. have been miscalculated. “We look at this like a blip higher than expected and Noel-Levitz, an admissions Regular hours will McPherson College ex- on the screen,” said Presi- facilities management spent and financial aid consultant be Mondays 4-6 p.m., pected an expenditure of dent Ron Hovis. “It’s some- $175,000 more than expect- company, to review the fi- Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., $11.1 million for the 2006- thing we need to work on.” ed. nancial aid packaging. Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. 2007 school year. The good news is that the One cause for this was a The college is also pulling and Sundays 6-10 p.m. This figure would have college ended up raising clogged sewer line between together a more detailed plan Contact either Cam- meant the college needed more revenue than predict- Miller Library and Brown for facility management that eron Snell or Kevin Had- courtesy photo to use $2.7 million from the ed. It just didn’t match up Auditorium that eventually duck for more informa- President Ron Hovis endowment, which is a re- with the amount the college had to be dug up. Please see BUDGET, page 8 tion. Timeline for construction projects lengthened Project is still under “discussion and active planning” Hovis says

ASHLEY ANDREWS four years” to work towards start- Spectator Staff ing and finishing the new residence hall. Over-the-summer campus improve- This year’s enrollment of 495 stu- This will delay other projects dents is the highest it’s been in nearly such as renovation of the Hoffman Laundhry Facilities Metzler Improvements Intramurals kick off 40 years. Student Union, some residence with pool tourney The ever-growing number has left halls, some classrooms and park- New stackable washers and The ceiling tiles in the hall- some wondering where students will ing lots. dryers were added to Bittinger ways were replaced and the hall- Along with the typical live in the near future. With the building of the new and Morrison Halls this summer. ways were also repainted. “Next basketball, flag football, Late last spring, The Spectator is- residence hall will come additional “Laundry facilities kept com- summer we’ll be working in the soccer, and sued a story about the proposed plans parking and a change in the en- ing up as an issue and we’re still rooms themselves, replacing tiles leagues, this to start the building process of a new trance to the college. working on those,” said LaMonte and painting,” Rothrock said. year’s intramural sea- residence hall supposed to be com- One question raised by board Rothrock, dean of students. son will include some pleted in the fall of 2008. members board was, “what can Dotzour Updated more obscure sports as That process has been delayed due to we do to help us make additional Dotzour Swing Dotzour’s main lobby has well. the unknown amount of funds that are room?” “Something that’s been talked traded in maroon furniture for Robert Talley, assis- accessible at this point. Last March, The alternative plan projections about for the past three or four comfortable, durable microfiber tant soccer coach and the plans to build went to the board of are based on retention needed, how years is a swing over at Dotzour,” chairs and couches. “Dotzour’s new director of intramu- trustees for presentation. many students will be graduating Rothrock said. “Now a lot of peo- lobby was, believe it or not, last rals, has announced the The board was interested, but could this year and the number of beds ple are asking if they can have one remodeled in 1987,” Rothrock first intramural event, not make any decisions until it could needed. in their residence halls.” said. “We’re crossing our fingers an 8-ball pool tourna- confirm that the financial resources Currently, there are 15-20 vacant on the furniture, because it’s not ment, which began necessary to pay for the projects beds on campus. With enrollment Flat Screen TVs what you would call ‘resident hall Tuesday. would be forthcoming. projected to be around 535 for next Flat screen monitors were added grade.’” Flag football and Over the next few months, the board year, students will need additional to the main lobbies in Morrison, soccer are scheduled reviewed the plans and announced housing plans. McPherson Col- Bittinger and Dotzour Halls. The Wireless Internet to start Sept. 23, and that fundraising plans could be put lege owns around 12 houses/apart- flat screens are popular for gam- “We upgraded all the buildings participants need to into action. The board met again in ment complexes near campus. One ing. “Metzler purchased one last to wireless because it actually signed up before Sept. late July and discussed the results of option is to use those for student year with funds from their pop simplifies the process,” Rothrock 16 to participate. a feasibility study. housing which would provide 40- machines and it went over really said. “Now it’s just a matter of Direct any questions During this meeting, President Ron big,” Rothrock said. trying to keep those up and run- about intramurals to Hovis said that the fundraising would Please see DORM, page 8 ning.” Talley. “maybe raise $8 million over the next 2 The Spectator Viewpoints September 14, 2007

LEAD EDITORIAL Student behavior disrespectful

WHEN I WAS IN MARINE CORPS BOOT CAMP, the drill instructors used to make us repeat a certain mantra several times a day. The saying went like this, “dis- cipline is instant response and willing obedience to orders, respect for authority, and self-reliance.” The reason I bring this up is because self-reliance and discipline seem to have abandoned ship amongst some of the student body. For starters, every time the fire department rolls on campus to answer an alarm it costs money. So when a student thinks he will be cool and pull the alarm, we pay for that prank. Not only do we pay in cash, but we also lose cred- ibility. If every time the fire department comes to find a false alarm they might not be so quick when the real one goes off. Another problem we seem to have is people pick- ing up after themselves. If you go to the weight room rack your weights. If the trash can in your bathroom or lobby is full, take the trash to the dumpster. I know it sounds radical, but the floor is not a trash receptacle. Saving the grossest display of being undisciplined for last, there seems to be a handful of people who think the shower doubles as a toilet. Not only is that ridiculous, but if you are one of these people, you might want to sign up for potty training. All these things mentioned only require a little dis- cipline and common sense and the majority of prob- Iraq report shows signs of success lems on campus would be solved. For those who still don’t get it, let me simplify it After a year of debate and recognized the failure of by saying, “your mommy is not here to clean up af- division, the long awaited re- the central government, but ter you, so put on your big kid pants and grow up.” port by Gen. David Petraeus, Crocker showed enthusiasm The main commander of U.S. forces in for the grass roots reconcili- question we face Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador ation by the provincial gov- ‘‘is what to do now. Student watchdog not needed Ryan Cocker is here. ernments. Do we continue on With Democrats losing the Petraeus testified that if with the success When I first learned about the lack of student repre- fight to defund and end the things continued to go well of the surge and sentation at faculty meetings, I had to wonder, at first, war earlier this year, they he could see a troop decrease give Petraeus until as to the necessity. Now it is apparent to me that there were eagerly awaiting this to pre-surge levels taking March 2008? is much more beneath the surface of this issue, which report in hopes that a nega- place by March 2008 and a is making it slightly controversial. tive report would get them shift in the U.S. forces role ’’ Student Government Association has suggested that enough votes to end the war as the main combat force. over time to the Democratic the faculty ought to have a student “watchdog” looking and override a veto. The one thing that was Party, referring to him as out for the best interests of the pupils at the meetings. With public support over- Dave Caddin made clear by both Petraeus General Betray Us. This Upon further study, this urge appears to stem from a whelmingly against the war, and Crocker is that a precipi- man has given over 20 years much larger mindset that our generation seems to pos- the president needed his new tous withdrawal would be an of his life to the service of sess mistrust. “Surge” policy to be success- In Anbar province, the absolute disaster. It would his country including three Since our teens, it has been our habit to distrust au- ful in order to keep Repub- Sunni Iraqis were tired of lead to a safe haven for Al tours in Iraq. To question thority, especially the government, assuming that it is lican support in Congress. the threats and the violence Qaeda, Iran would fill the this man’s integrity or hon- looking out for its own good at the expense of the com- The surge was laid out as an done to them by Al Qaeda power vacuum, those who esty is a new low in partisan mon people. This urge to attend faculty meetings could increase in troops, from be- and not only started giving helped the United States politics. be an extension of that. low 130,000 to 160,000, for them up, but joined forces would be slaughtered and With that said, the main However, we forget something: a private college is a counterinsurgency assault with U.S. and Iraqi troops to the region could be thrown question we face is what not a democracy. We do not elect our professors, nor on Baghdad and other prov- fight them. into utter chaos. Any one to do now. Do we continue do we vote to decide if one may be fired. And there is inces plagued by Al Qaeda Because of the counterin- of these things happening on with the success of the another difference; they are not politicians. They aren’t and sectarian violence in or- surgency strategy, the local would threaten the security surge and give Petraeus until vying for power; they are attempting to make this a der to give enough of a secu- provincial governments be- of the United States, not to March 2008? We know that a successful college and to inspire their students to suc- rity cushion so that the Iraqi gan working with U.S. forces mention Israel, and would secure and stable Iraq would ceed as well. government could begin to to stop the sectarian violence lead to having us go back be an ally in the region and Students are not completely shut out and the goings- pass crucial amendments to and help with rebuilding ef- and fight again. a huge victory in the war on on of the meetings are not secret. I have been informed end the sectarian strife. forts in the provinces they The real unfortunate thing terror. by a faculty member that the minutes of each meeting Early on in the surge things represented. Another benefit to come out of the Petraeus are available online to all. Marylyn Matthaei, admin- did not seem to look good. was that the Iraqi security report has been the character Do we say enough is istrative assistant to the provost and dean of the fac- There were no safe places in forces were becoming battle assassination of the general enough and tell the Iraqis ulty, can give a student the specifics on where to view Baghdad and certain prov- hardened and some of their by some liberal politicians that they are on their own? them. inces, Anbar, Diyala, and battalions were able to oper- and by the liberal organi- The consequences of with- But having students actually present at all faculty Ramadi, were seen as Al Qa- ate on their own. zation MoveOn.org. Sen. drawal would be horrific, but meetings would perhaps hinder discussion. Faculty eda strongholds. U.S. troop With the security part of Hillary Clinton, Sen. Harry why should we lose another members would not be able to freely debate without casualties were higher than the surge working, it was Reid, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, hero if they can’t get their feeling as if they may be undermining each other’s au- the previous year and the time for the Iraqi govern- Sen. Barak Obama, and act together. thority in the eyes of students. Iraqi security forces could ment to put aside its differ- many more have in one way This question will be de- If something “not right” is suspected of occurring not operate on their own. ences and pass amendments or another questioned the bated every possible way in within the faculty meetings, it is best for the students As it got closer to the Sept. for the people. Whether it integrity of the Petraeus and the coming weeks and we to use the avenue of the trustee board, which is also 11 Petraeus report, certain was corruption, partisanship have basically called him a can expect more partisanship looking out for the welfare of the college. things started to change. or incompetence, the Iraqi liar because they disagreed and politics. This decision In the rest of the faculty’s business, I urge those who American and Iraqi forces government could not get with what he had to say. will be one of the toughest have the courage to do so to put aside their gut feeling that were focused on Bagh- much done. The government Success in Iraq helps the we ever have to make. If we and trust our learned professors, for they have our best dad began retaking and hold- even had the audacity to go Republicans and since the stay, we lose our precious interests in mind. ing the areas in which they on a two-month vacation in Democrats can’t deny that heroes. And if we go, we will –Alyson Holman kicked out Al Qaeda and the July. some success has been eventually have to go back insurgents. Those troops fo- Petraeus and Crocker gave made, they think that if they and will still end up losing cusing on the provinces held an honest report that showed can discredit the messenger, our precious heroes. by Al Qaeda began pushing success in security and little, they can save political face. out the terrorists. Those Iraq- if any, accomplished on the The most despicable slur While I do not envy the is who were living in fear of political front. They recom- against Petraeus was a full- position they are in, the only Al Qaeda began working mended that the surge be page ad in the New York thing I can think of is to lis- with U.S. and Iraqi forces to given until March 2008 and Times taken out by MoveOn. ten to those like Petraeus and tell them where the hideouts said that signs trend to con- org, an organization that has Crocker who grounded and and weapon stashes were. tinued improvement. Both donated around $58 million immersed in this every day. The McPherson College Spectator is published by the Student Government As- sociation of McPherson College, P.O. Box 1402, McPherson, Kansas 67460. The Board of Publications, a sub-commmitee of SGA, directly oversees the publication CHEW ON THIS of The Spectator. The Spectator is published six times a semester, allowing for the interruption of school holidays. 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Bruce Clary somebody, it’s remark- The even bigger moron that soiled the able how often his EDITORIAL STAFF Wayne Conyers for winning best of show shower.. picure turns up on your Editor-in-Chief ...... Adrielle Harvey at the Taos National Exhibition of Ameri- driver’s license.” News Editor ...... Jordan Shay Viewpoints Editor ...... Jon “Ned” Nadeau can Watercolor XI. Campus Life Editor ...... Elizabeth Shaffer Students who take up prime –P.J. O’Rourke Sports Editor ...... Dave Caddin parking spaces with their sec- Photography Editor ...... Benjamin Denton Dave Gitchell for putting us back on line. ond car. Online Editor ...... Robert Sotphrachith September 14, 2007 Viewpoints The Spectator 3 Over crowding or over reacting ? Increased enrollment is putting pressure on facilities and students

With approximately five the parking lots and see how field. Students can typically those who do not have a hundred students on campus, many empty spaces there make it from Dotzour down class at 12:30 p.m., it is a To contribute to Shout !It things may seem overwhelm- are. People may be surprised to Templeton in a mere five good idea to wait for a while. Out! put your shout in the ing at the college. Finding at what they find. minutes. Let those who do have class submission box in Hoff- a parking spot, standing in There are roughly 720 This is nothing compared eat first to avoid standing man Student Union. the cafeteria line to eat and people on the premises of to large colleges and uni- in line, trying to get one’s dorm life make it seem like McPherson College during versities where classes tend card scanned, food, drinks the middle of a big city on a the work week including to be not minutes, but miles and then the inevitable un- Softball girls DO Monday morning. students and college em- from residential halls. So put pleasant task of maneuver- like to eat, and NO These complications have ployees. To service these on those walking shoes and ing around tables and other we don’t have to run stirred students. Conversa- people there are seven park- give yourself a few extra people. miles on end or else tion about these issues can ing lots on campus as well minutes to make it to class Sports teams generally do the sport would be be heard everyday. as parking along streets and in case you are one of the not get out of practice until soccer. Duh! Our small, private school in designated areas behind unfortunate ones who do not 6:30 p.m., creating the din- is growing. We should all Tabetha Salsbury dorms and buildings. get one of those lucky, close ner rush at this time. For a be aware and proud of that Even though there are sev- parking spaces. peaceful, usually quiet, and Football Coaches: and with a new dorm in the eral students who have more If headed to the cafeteria, non-chaotic meal environ- Teach your players to works, students will eventu- Where did students go to al- than one vehicle on campus, plan for extra time outside. ment, try to make it to the obey the rules, not just ally have another residential low numerous vacant or sin- sometimes three or four, Walking may not be such a Student Union before about be obedient in front of facility to call home. gle-occupancy rooms? Were finding a place to terminate horrible idea because more 6:15 p.m. For a louder, more you alone. For now though, admin- there really that many re- your driving experience than likely you will end up eventful and populated sur- istrators are making adjust- turning students who moved should not be an issue. The standing in line inside, un- rounding, join our athletes ments to compensate for our off campus? With student true issue is there are not less you have figured out the for dinner. I think we should expansion. However, after aid reduced by $3500 when enough next-door spaces for schedule of the best times to Either way, people will change the name to strolling through the halls of students move off campus, each student to park in the eat. eventually get their food and McPherson University. Dotzour, it was brought to it would not seem likely that closest spot to their class or Standing in line, waiting then will take a stroll back to What respectable in- my attention how many, not many people would go. destination. to eat is not a pleasant ex- their parked car, which may stitution has the word only single, but empty rooms Even with so many incom- Sure, it takes longer to perience after a long day of be in the Morrison parking “college” in its name? there were; many more than ing students, there is plenty walk from the Sport Center classes or when rushing to lot, or to their dorm room last year. These measures did of dorm space. If doubtful, lot to the Student Union than grab a bite before class. where they may find their not add up in my head when take a walk down the hall it would from the parking It seems that the lunch rush roommate or their very own Mohawks went out of I passed by the resident as- and count how many rooms lot just south of the Student is about 11:30 a.m., typically living space. style in 2006! sistant’s rooms only to find do not have double occupan- Union, but our campus is ba- the time most everyone gets them with roommates. cy and then take a lap around sically the size of a football out of morning classes. For Lines apply to every- one, including football I ain’t no stinkin’ liberal or conservative players. I’m glad they trans- Generalization fosters misconception which leads to division ferred.

The terms liberal and con- our stability, and dividing side controls but the reality are.We can, however, limit Know what re- servative often conjure up INSIDE NED’S HEAD our unity. In short our foun- is we are very much under how much we are manipu- ally grinds my gears? adverse images. Our current dation is being dismantled the influence of competing lated by recognizing when When you get a “pep- political and media practices and we are the ones carrying interests on a daily basis. these interests overstep their peroni pizza” that has have done much to polarize off the pieces. We are bombarded every bounds. Routine self-exami- three pepperonis on it! these two ideologies. Equal- To label a person or group day with information from nation of your particular fil- ly concerning to me is the as liberal or conservative families, friends, schools, tering criteria will help you abuse of these terms by tag- outside the context of the churches, business, govern- recognize the difference be- Give back the micro- ging each of us with one la- ideals mentioned above is a ment, media, and other vari- tween influence and manipu- wave on 2nd-floor bel or the other in an attempt gross oversimplification. If ous influences. This far too lation. Metlzer. to persuade us to support a you must, label my view- much information to take in Since I am asking people particular interest. point on a specific issue, just so we filter it; letting in only examine their filtering sys- I believe that very few don’t label me. I am much that which we deem benefi- tem critically, I am at the risk Should RAs re- people are liberal or conser- more complicated than a la- cial. We use our experiences, of being accused of acting the ally be wearing “Beer vative in all of their views. Ned Nadeau bel and I do not appreciate biases, instinct, faith, and be- liberal by my own definition. Olympics” T-shirts at People are simply too com- being summed up by people liefs to determine what may Just remember that there was school? plex to end up on the same who only know small as- be beneficial to us. no mention of unquestioning side of the fence on every is- gious establishments? These pects of my beliefs To make informed deci- acceptance of traditional po- sue. I also believe that these ideals are the foundation of As we have allow ourselves sions we need untainted litical, social, and religious God have mercy on all ideals behind these terms community and progress. to be categorized in a broad information. This is hard establishments. of us who hurt our- have been instrumental in These ideals are not mutu- sense of terms we are being to come by. These outside I am not asking anyone to selves and others. In shaping the United States. ally exclusive. The United split to the point where the influences have become ad- abandon their beliefs. I only Jesus name. Amen. Where is the fault in con- States is probably the most terms themselves have taken ept at passing information ask that you examine and servative ideals of cautious- significant example of liber- on new, much more negative through our filtering system weigh them carefully. Espe- ness and discretion while ac- al and conservative thought meaning. sometimes without us even cially in regards to your in- If you attend Mac you cepting traditional political, coexisting to produce a re- The danger here is that as knowing it. Unfortunately terpretation of conservative have to love white social, and religious estab- markably complex system more negative meaning is for us, not everyone has our and liberal. people! lishments? These ideals are that embraces community, perceived the split becomes best interest in mind. Once you fine tune your the foundation of stability progress, stability, and unity. greater creating a cycle that How do we protect our- filtering system to block and unity. Unfortunately, it is the con- further divides us. Once split selves from being influenced out a large portion of the Administration: Likewise, where is the fault tinued polarization of these far enough apart, we can eas- by these interests? Well, we manipulative information, I School is about stu- in the liberal ideals of open terms that is eroding our ily be manipulated. can’t really and I don’t think think you will find that we dents, NOT money! mindedness and questioning sense of community, stifling We like to think of our- we should. These are the are much more alike than of political, social, and reli- our progress, jeopardizing selves as invulnerable to out- things that make us who we different. I love Coach Ward!

On the Fly Does football re- ally promote Brethren values? How has the increased sudent enrollment affected you? Hey Hovis, we need a “The parking is so “There are more girls “The increased stu- bigger cafeeria! bad that I am going on campus.” dent to teacher ratio to start parking in the has adversely effected abandoned lot.” Andrew Paschall the quality of instruc- Forcing teams to have Soph., Clay Center tion.” women is insulting to Sarah Davidson females! Sr., McPherson Charlie Biederka Sr., Montville, Conn. The Colorado state Fossil is the Stegasau- rous. Word.

Mac cheerleaders are a lot hotter than last ‘‘There are more lab “There are not enough “There are more Bar- year. students and less lab washers and dryers.” bie doll look-a-likes time for everyone.’’ in the cafeteria.” Alfio Previtera No boys park in Bitt Nicole Clark Jr., Woolwich Twp., spots! Jr., Panora, Iowa N.J. Sarah Moon Sr., Assaria Students who left Mac because they did not like it shouldn’t be used in college promo- tions. 4 The Spectator Campus Life September 14, 2007 Preserving a classic Auto restoration professor purchases a classic 1936 Ford standard 5-window coupe and joins a new race of auto rats as he preserves instead of restores the model

BY JACK ROBERTS cle, the closest it could come Spectator Staff out of the factory. Dickhudt said the prior An antique vehicle’s fu- owner of the ‘36 Ford is a ture very much depends on man who invented the Little the owner’s desire to either Giant Ladder. The man had a restore the vehicle or pre- collection of antique cars in serve it. a small museum and decided This debate has been a to sell the car for another en- growing issue, enough of deavor. one that big car shows such Dickhudt has decided that as the Pebble Beach Con- preservation is the path he cours d’Elegance, have in- wants to follow with this troduced a preservation only particular vehicle. class. The 36’ Ford will essen- The decision of whether tially remain unchanged, to restore or preserve has except for the addition of a already been made to a de- rumble seat and some ex- gree, by local owner Joe haust modifications. Dickhudt. The vehicle had only been Dickhudt, assistant profes- slightly altered by the previ- sor of technology, recently ous owner with the addition purchased a 1936 Ford stan- of hydraulic brakes. Hydrau- dard 5-window coupe. Dick- lic brakes are merely a safety hudt purchased this vehicle feature. from a consignment com- Dickhudt wants this ve- pany in Salt Lake City. hicle to stay as original as Dickhudt and his wife possible, since these cars are were in Colorado Springs, increasing in rarity. Of the Colo., this summer when cars he owns this is the most they met a man with a 1936 original. Ford 5-window coupe. The Photo by Orlando Dominguez Among his collection is a introduction rekindled spe- Joe Dickhudt, assistant professor of technology stands next to his 1936 Ford 5-window coupe that he purchased this summer. 1930 Model A Ford, a 1967 cial memories for Dickhudt Chevrolet El Camino, two of his father’s ‘36 Ford. Harley Davidson motorcy- “I remember my father’s,” 5-window coupe in the back Internet for a ‘36 Ford. He from the company. While conducting research cles and two ‘60s Triumph Dickhudt said. “He had just corner that didn’t run. So stumbled across a consign- Before the purchase, the about the car, Dickhudt has motorcycles. got home from the war and he bought it and worked on ment company with the ve- consignment company was discovered the vehicle is an Except for an occasional wanted to buy a car, so he it until it ran. I think that’s hicle he was looking for. reluctant to give out any original 35,000 mile vehicle pleasure cruise, Dickhudt’s took all of his wages and the where I got my mechanical After talking to the com- information about the prior with only small repairs. vehicle will remain un- subsidized money the gov- skill from.” pany several times, he took owner of the vehicle. Since The car is what Tim Bow- touched as an example to the ernment gave his mother and Upon returning home from a leap, buying the vehicle its purchase, Dickhudt has ers of Stellar Restorations way things used to be with- went to a little dealership in Colorado, Dickhudt and his sight unseen minus a hand- received information about has dubbed a “Survivor,” a out the over-restoration that town. There was a ‘36 Ford wife began searching the ful of pictures online and the prior owner. generally unchanged vehi- can often occur. Poker TheHot spot A THOUGHTFULLY DEVISED ARRAY OF QUESTIONS FOR OUR FRESH, BRAND NEW Anyone? MORRISON RESIDENT ASSISTANT AND FOOTBALL COACH JOE BETTASSO. ADRIELLE HARVEY Editor-in-Chief First-year students attempt to conquer the library’s online Q: Who is your dream date catalog and win a hand of poker and where would you go? A: I’d play golf with Natalie ADRIELLE HARVEY Gulbis. Editor-in-Chief Q: Why did you choose What do poker and library McPherson College? books have in common? Absolutely nothing... un- A: Coach Ward offered me a less you are a McPherson job and I wanted to work for College freshman learning Coach Ward. the ins and outs of Miller Li- brary. Q: Where are you from? Last year, Susan Taylor, A: Born in Illinois. I moved college librarian and pro- to Joplin, Missouri, when I Photo by Adrielle Harvey fessor of journalism, came was four. Joe Bettasso coaches one of his players during practice on across the idea of a Poker Wednesday. Bettasso is new to the McPherson campus. Run while reading a profes- Q: Do you have any pets? sional journal. According A: A yellow lab named Scout the Residence Life staff? to a handout provided to whom I miss dearly. freshmen at the Poker Run, A: How to deal with people, Q: What has been your most how to be more assertive and “the object... is to learn how Q: What is your favorite fast embarrassing moment in how to do laundry. to find items in Miller Li- food restaurant? brary.” life? A: Chick-fil-A On Thursday, freshmen Q: What is your biggest pet A: I sat in a chigger nest after seminar groups took turns I was on crutches for falling listening to a presentation Q: What’s the best piece of peeve? by Taylor about MacPac, coaching advice you have to A: I hate waiting in lines. I out of a tree (the second which is McPherson’s online offer? can’t stand and people reading time.) catalog, and other resources A: Just to have fun, enjoy over my shoulder. used in finding research ma- what you are doing and have Q: What is your favorite terials. a passion for what you are Q: What political issue do After the presentation, each doing. book? you feel strongly about? student received a slip of pa- A: “To Kill a Mockingbird.” per with bibliographic infor- Photo by Adrielle Harvey Q: What do you like to do in A: How foreign affairs are mation for a book or periodi- Tyler Decker, fr., Enid, Okla., reaches for a book in his qwest to your free time? handled. Security at home. Q: Anna Kournikova or cal article. The students were learn the library’s online catalog. A: Golfing, fishing, hunting to use the online catalog sys- part come in? have utilized the library’s re- Victoria Beckham? tem to find their item. Once “If everyone finds their sources if not for the Poker Q: What is your favorite Q: Who is your role model? A: Anna Kournikova. found, they went through the subject successfully, they get Run. He now has a better un- Why? flavor of ice cream? process of checking out that seven cards and the best five- derstanding of what is avail- A: That’s gotta be my dad. He A: Vanilla Bean. item using their student IDs. card hand out of all seminar able to him. Q: If you were stranded on “I’ve found if I just talk, groups wins a prize,” Taylor “It just helps get familiar is very giving with his time. a deserted island, what three it’s not very effective,” Tay- said. with it,” Soukup said, “hav- Q: What is your favorite lor said. Taylor said the main objec- ing everybody do it like this Q: Boxers or briefs? things would you have to movie? With this approach, stu- tive for the Poker Run is “to instead of by themselves.” A: Boxers. have? dents are actively participat- get kids to the library.” Soukup said the process is A: I really like “Shawshank A: Cable TV, Internet access, ing in the search process. Tye Soukup, fr., Wilson, simple. Q: What have you learned so Redemption.” So where does the poker said he probably would not “Look up a book, get the far from your time spent on a comfortable pair of shoes. September 14, 2007 Campus Life The Spectator 5 Metzler RAs to host first-ever Sausage Fest

KELSEY HEMPE & TECIE TURNER “At first it was a joke, but Metzler RA Chris Bode, Spectator Staff people eat sausage,” said Ju- soph., Flagler, Colo., said lius Emanuel, soph., Hous- they are working with the A new tradition may arise ton, Texas. Emanuel is also cafeteria. The Sausage Fest at McPherson College de- a Metzler RA. will be the evening meal and pending on the success of The event will include four types of sausage will be the Metzler Sausage Fest. food, music and other activi- available. “We need some traditions ties, perhaps even the Sau- The Sausage Fest will take here in Metzler because we sage Fest Olympics. place in the circle drive at don’t have any,” said Jose “It’s going to be a load of 5 p.m. on Tuesday. T-shirts Reyes, jr., Dallas, Texas. fun because we hope to have will be available for $7. Reyes is a resident assistant the Sausage Olympics,” “Plannin’ on going and on first-floor Metzler. Emanuel said. Currently, chillin’ and relaxin’,” said Metzler’s guys have games for the olympics have Metzler resident Drew Grif- wanted to plan an event that yet to be decided, however, fin, soph., Sacramento, Ca- would change the negative the guys plan to have soccer lif., about his plans for the image that others have of and volleyball available. Sausage Fest. Photo by Benjamin Denton their dorm and to gain oth- L-R: Shaun Griffin, soph., Inman, Jeremy Hoffman, sr., McPherson, Julia Santillan, jr., McPher- ers’ interest in Metzler. son, Cody Doll, jr., Healy, and Alex Tyler, sr., McPherson, cheer the soccer team to victory on Shane Britt, Metzler resi- Tuesday night. The students are part of a new club on campus called the Hooligans. dent director, and the RAs of Metzler, are hosting the Sausage Fest for the entire student body. The purpose is

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meet new people. Flowers Balloons Candy & Cookie Snack Baskets l l l l Hollering with The idea began as a joke during a residence life trip to Colorado. As the RAs con- tinued to think about it, they decided the idea could be in- ents, the Hooligans teresting.

BRITTANY VAN SANT and salad week. casions. tudent birthdays, birthdays, tudent DELIVERY AVAILABLE sports ev Call us for Call us for s Spectator Staff Cheer assistants for the and special oc Hooligans include Alex Ty- Hooligans may sound ler, sr., McPherson, Matt offensive to some, but at Hoffman, sr., McPherson, McPherson College they are Dan Eells, soph., McPher- known as those wild kids son, and Shaun Griffin, who attend all the soccer soph., Inman. The men’s games to show their sup- team liaison is Nicholas port. Box, jr., Linwood, and the The Hooligans are an offi- women’s team liaison is cial fan club chartered by the Nicolette Rodriguez, soph., Student Government Associ- Fort Worth, Texas. ation for McPherson College Tyler said he joined to sup- soccer. The co-presidents port the soccer teams and for and founders of the new club the thrill of the games. are Jeremy Hoffman, sr., “There’s so much build up McPherson, and Cody Doll, because they don’t score that jr., Healy. often,” Tyler said, “and when The Hooligans is actu- they do, it’s really exciting. ally the traditional name for It’s so suspenseful through- soccer fans. Hoffman and out the game.” Doll simply introduced it to The Hooligans’ sponsor is McPherson. ShaRhonda “Shay” Maclin, Last year, Hoffman and assistant professor of educa- Doll attended every game tion. they could and decided to The Hooligans have T- Aloha College Night 2007 get support and funding from shirts available for $10 that the rest of the college. will assist in raising money Friday, September 28, 7 - 11 p.m. “We started it to hopefully They plan to host other fund- Body and Soul Christian Lifestyle Store l 109 N. get some funding to travel raisers throughout the year l Live Music l Food l 25% off non-sale merchanise and support the teams at as well. away games,” Doll said. Hoffman and Doll turned something they loved into something everyone can join. There are no requirements to join the Hooligans. They only ask that each member shows up, preferably in red, and cheers to their heart’s content with the other mem- bers.

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itive atmosphere for both the S HAIRCUT men’s and women’s soccer HAIRCUT teams and their opponents. They do this by chanting ID STUDENT and shouting, while showing good sportsmanship and not insulting the opposing team. They have chosen to sup- port only soccer this year for several reasons. Soccer team Cookie & members support other ac- tivities on campus and many FREE Candy of them are friends of Hoff- man and Doll. DELIVERY Bouquets & Along with cheering at the Baskets games, Hoffman and Doll have planned spirit days throughout the year includ- ing dress like a staff member (620) 241-9900 l 213 S. Main 6 The Spectator Sports September 14, 2007 Bulldogs looking to go .500 with win at KWU

Consistency will be key for a Bulldog win

DAVID TUBERVILLE Spectator Staff

The McPherson football team will play at home on Saturday against Kansas Wesleyan. Both McPherson and KWU, which was preseason ranked at number two, are coming off losses. Bethany College beat McPherson 17-14 on Sept. 8, while Bethel College de- feated KWU 13-8. KWU will be a greater challenge for the Bulldogs, but with adjustments in posi- tioning, the game plan and a little more experience, the outcome is unknown. The captains would like to see the team as one unit and on the same page. They hope the team understands the key elements in order to play with KWU. “The team needs to be more consistent with assign- ments and continue to get better,” said Head Coach Photo by Jessica Monaghan Brian Ward. “It will be an L-R: Brandon Luter, jr. Bayfield, Colo., Justin Thompson, fr., Fairland, Okla., Jamion Turner, jr. Phoenix, Ariz., in hot pursuit of Bethany offense on Sept. 8th. Despite intense football game, but I a valiant effort the Bulldogs lost to the Swedes 14-17. expect our best.” McPherson VS Bethany Statistics TEAM BC MC (VISITOR) (HOME) Score 17 14 First Downs 13 12 Rushes / Yards (Net) 45 / 107 33 / 52 Passing Yards (Net) 133 65 Passes -- Att / Comp / Int 17/10/0 21/12/0

Total Offensive Plays / Yards 62 / 240 54 / 117

Fumble Returns / Yards 0 / 0 0 / 0

Punt Returns / Yards 1 / 2 2 / 19

Kickoff Returns / Yards 2 / 52 2 / 56

Interception Returns / Yards 0 / 0 0 / 0

Punts (Number/Average) 7 / 28.1 8 / 39.1

Fumbles / Lost 1 / 0 2 / 1

Photo by Jessica Monaghan Penalties / Yards 7 / 57 3 / 25 McPherson’s quarterback eyes his target in hopes of a comple- tion. Bulldog offense went into halftime with a 7-3 lead. Possession Time 33:31 26:29 Lady Bulldogs rising to challenge Ortiz starts season JACOB CUSTER with ninth place finish Spectator Staff (The team) The volleyball team was needs to pull Cross country looks to gain experience picked for a fourth place fin- ‘‘together and play ish in the Kansas Collegiate like they can. from upcoming Tabor meet Athletic Conference going into the McPherson Invita- – Kiley Loesch’’ DAVID TUBERVILLE McPherson Country Club tional on Aug. 31. Spectator Staff on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The team opened the sea- Then they will travel to Ta- son with a win over visiting needs to focus on her indi- The Lady Bulldog cross bor College for the Tabor Bacone College. In day two vidual job. country team finished ninth Invitational on Sept. 22. of the tournament, the Bull- “Everyone needs to worry of 11 teams at the Friends Smith said the runners dogs kept their momentum about their specific position Invitational on Sept. 7. The expect good competition, up, defeating Central Chris- and do everything good at team finished with 222 but hope to improve on tian College and Stephens the same time,” MacKay points. their times. College. McPherson fin- said. “We did pretty good,” “Tabor seems to be good ished the weekend with a 3- Kiley Loesch, soph., Ray- said Ashley Mitchell, sr., timing for our kids,” Smith 1 record and set their sights mond, said “since we have a Great Bend. “The freshmen said. on the KCAC opener the fol- brand new team, we need to ran very well for their first lowing Tuesday. communicate more and fig- meet. They ran well just in Women’s results: In their conference opener, ure out what our best abili- general.” Tiffany Poet, 19th, the Lady Bulldogs traveled ties are and use them to our The Bulldog men could 21:38.9 to Tabor College to take on advantage.” not compete as a team be- Verity Spencer 38th the first-ranked Blue Jays. McPherson fell in four cause of injuries. How- 22:37.1 McPherson lost the match games Thursday night to the ever, four of the men ran Megan Meyer, 46th, in three games ending 0-1 in . individually. Israel Ortiz, 23:01.3 KCAC play. With a 3-4 record, the sr., Limon, Colo., finished Ashley Mitchell, 77th, McPherson traveled to Lady Bulldogs will travel ninth. 24:58.2 Bethany College on Tuesday to Olathe this weekend for “We did really good and it Patsy Burns, 78th, 25:00 attempting their first league the Mid-America Nazarene was a fun meet,” said Head victory. Down 29-20 in the Tournament. Coach Dave Smith. “We Men’s results: second game the Bulldogs “(The team) needs to pull ran as well as I expected Israel Ortiz, 9th, 27:29.3 made a run, but fell short in together and play like they and gave good effort and Jacob Merrick, 39th, the game 30-28. The Lady can,” Loesch said. “There the pacing was good for the 29:32.8 Bulldogs lost the match in are lots of things (we) need first meet.” Matt Brown, 66th, three games to go 0-2 in to work on before then.” Cross country members 30:46.1 KCAC play. McPherson will face Ot- Photo by Adrielle Harvey will run in the McPherson Zach Dowling, 106th, Nikki MacKay, sr., Pecu- tawa University on Wednes- Chelsie Kramer, soph., Atwood, rises high for the deny against Bulldog Invitational at the 38:31.1 liar, Mo., said each member day in a conference match. the Bethel Threshers on Thursday night. September 14, 2007 Sports The Spectator 7 Soccer teams looking for wins in Texas

Men start Women at .500 season with 3-1 with 2-2 record; record, including Quint encouraged impressive win with young team’s over nationally spirited play and ranked USAO drive to improve

BY KRISTEN KIRKMAN DAVID CADDIN Spectator Staff Sports Editor

The men’s soccer team The Lady Bulldogs soc- travels to Texas this week- cer team was victorious in end to compete in the South- its season opener on Sept. western Assemblies of God 4 against the University of University Soccer Classic in Science and Arts of Okla- Waxahachie, Texas. homa.The team pulled off The men’s team has a 3- 3-1 win over the undefeated 1 season so far with wins against Doane College, Uni- Oklahoma team. versity of Science and Arts of The Lady Bulldogs went Oklahoma, Central Christian into their game against the College and one loss against Benedictine Ravens on Sept. . 8, but fell to the Ravens 5-0. Head coach Doug Quint McPherson played cross- expects to win the SAGU town rivals Central Christian tournament and hopes to re- College on Sept. 11, shutting turn with awards. them out 1-0. “Northwood University “ This young team is work- may be a bit of a challenge, ing hard to improve every- but the SAGU host has been day and that is all you can struggling,” Quint said. ask as a coach,” said Head McPherson will return home from Texas late Sun- Coach Doug Quint in a re- day to prepare for a home cent interview with Carol game against the Bethany Swenson, director of sports College Swedes on Wednes- information. day. Bethany is an untested The Lady Bulldogs left for Texas on Thursday where

Head coach Doug This young Quint expects team is working his team to win ‘‘hard to improve this weekend’s everyday and that Southwestern As- is all you can ask semblies of God as a coach. University Soccer Classic. – Doug’’ Quint Head Soccer Coach Northwood University may ‘‘be a bit of a challenge, but they will compete in the the SAGU hos has been strug- Southwestern Assemblies of gling. God University Soccer Clas- sic. They will play the Uni- ’’ versity of Texas-Brownsville at Northwood University in PHOTOS BY ORLANDO DOMINGUEZ Cedar Hill, Texas, today and foe this year, considering the SAGU, in Waxahachie, Tex- team is almost entirely new ABOVE: Jonelle Miller, Derby, controls the ball during the women’s game against Central Christian College at McPherson Sta- with a new coach. dium Tuesday evening. The women shutout their cross-town rivals, 1-0. as, on Saturday. Quint believes they can BELOW: Deno Bell races to the ball ahead of his University of Science and Art of Oklahoma opponent in a game played at beat Bethany “as long as no McPherson Stadium Sept. 5. The Bulldogs sent shockwaves through the Midwest by beating nationally-ranked USAO, 1-0. players take days off.” On Sept. 24, the men will travel to Manhattan Chris- tian College, to play what Quint believes will be the team’s biggest challenge thus far. The Crusaders have won 282 of 354 games in the past 16 years. Quint said the game will be a tough one and will “mean a lot for postsea- son play.” As for leadership on the team, Quint attributes the smooth workings between the players to the seniors. Quint said they show lead- ership and commitment to their team at all times. There are five senior play- ers this year: Trenton “Deno” Bell, Oklahoma City, Okla., Photo by Orlando Dominguez Paul Burke, Derby, Michael Davis, Bethany Okla., Ryan Nicholas Box, jr., Linwood, McAleer, Broomfield, Colo., dribbles the ball during the game against University of and Christ Sweatman, Beth- Science and Art of Oklahoma. any, Okla. The Bulldogs will play Bethany at home on Wednesday. September 14, 2007 News The Spectator 8 DVD yearbook will preserve memories Production costs will be significantly lower than a traditional print yearbook

ABBY ALFS printed yearbook,” Lund- has shown a video of the Spectator Staff berg said. year at honors convocation. Allan Ayella ShaRhonda Maclin Gregg Thaller It has been over ten years This year, they wanted to go Asst. Prof. of Biology Asst. Prof. of Education Assoc. Prof. of Music After many years without since the college has pub- more in-depth and make it any kind of yearbook, the lished a yearbook. longer. McPherson College Com- “I don’t even know the last The video will be avail- munications Department has time that McPherson actually able on McPherson’s web- decided to put their plans of had a yearbook,” Schoming site under the “Student Life” making a multimedia year- said. “We thought it would tab. New clips will be added book into action. be better if we had a video throughout the year. Fresh Ideas Darren Hendricks, direc- yearbook so you can see and They also wanted a stu- tor of communications; hear what’s going on.” dent’s perspective, which New faculty bring diversity, youth to campus Brian Lundberg, web devel- In past years, the college is where Wagoner came oper; Elizabeth Wagoner, jr., published a yearbook called in. The department wel- McPherson, and Seth Scho- “The Quadrangle,” and after comes students to contrib- ming, sr., Davenport, Neb., that a magazine-type year- ute to the yearbook. For COURTNEY BOHNENBLUST warm and open to me,” are currently collaborating to book entitled “The Barker.” input, contact Wagoner, Ta- Spectator Staff Black is not Thaller said. “It has been a produce the DVD yearbook. “We need to have a year- betha Salsbury, or Nathan really black and blessing.” With the advances in mod- book of some kind for histor- Clary. E-mail pictures to McPherson College has re- ‘‘white is not really ern technology, a video year- ical purposes and so current [email protected]. cently welcomed three new white. Like the way Sharonda Maclin book is easier and cheaper to students could look back at The communications de- faculty members to campus it is when I watch Although ShaRhonda Ma- manufacture. the year,” Hendricks said. partment is currently work- for the 2007-08 school year. my son’s cartoon clin is new to the curriculum “The production costs For the past four years the ing so students can send Allan Ayella, assistant shows, people are and instruction department, are significantly less than a communications department video clips in as well. professor of biology, will green, blue, and she is not a new face on cam- teach courses in biology and yellow. pus. biochemistry. He moved to Maclin, better known as McPherson, along with his –’’ Allan Ayella Shay, joins the department Co-Curricular Activities Fair wife Julia and son Zak, after Biology after working as an admis- receiving his Ph.D. in grain sions counselor last year. science from Kansas State She aspires to “be almost University. Gregg Thaller done with my doctoral work by the end of the year.” Allan Ayella Joining the music depart- Maclin comes to the col- Ayella was born in Uganda, ment this year is Gregg and requests that students Thaller, associate professor lege with a variety of edu- “be patient with my accent.” of music. His responsibili- cational experiences. She Some of Ayella’s goals for ties include the instrumental was the director of student this year include “getting music program and the mu- development and director to know my students more” sic education component of of special education at KIPP and “to connect the depart- the department. Indianapolis College Prep in ment of biology more with One thing students might Indianapolis, Ind., and she other departments.” not know about Thaller is taught in the Oklahoma City, Ayella said that if he could that he is a “very big family Okla., public school system change one thing about the man and really likes kids.” while completing her Mas- world it would be the way Along with a love of mu- ter’s degree. people view others. sic, Thaller has recently de- Some of Maclin’s inter- “Black is not really black veloped a passion for flying ests include getting to know and white is not really airplanes. Motorcycling on her students outside of class white,” Ayella said. “Like country roads and traveling and “dissecting what I have the way it is when I watch abroad are also included in learned and manipulating it my son’s cartoon shows, his list of hobbies. so my students can learn.” people are green, blue, and Thaller, who is originally She loves feedback from yellow.” from Pennsylvania, said he students and encourages it in photo by Bruce Clary Other than his great interest appreciates the hospital- the classroom. Tricia Fensky, fr., Goessel, talks to Ann Zerger at the Creative Arts Society booth during in biochemistry, Ayella plays ity he has experienced since Maclin advises students to the Co-Curricular Activities Fair during Freshman Orientation Weekend. Many different tennis, soccer and chess. He he’s been here. “know what you value first also enjoys jogging and read- “The people here in Kan- campus organizations set up booths at the fair to introduce new students to activities before you make any deci- they can get involved in. ing John Grisham novels. sas have been delighfully sion.”

ALARMS DORM SGA encouraging student input from Page 1 from Page 1 JORDAN SHAY Sader is encouraged that is the campus mailbox and ing read at meetings. Also, News Editor SGA has a full board. the SGA suggestion box up- minutes are available on the who the person is, the 50 additional beds. “We had a full one last year stairs in Hoffman Student website, which hasn’t been fire department and the The project isn’t nec- Plenty of students com- for awhile, but a lot of years Union. done before.” police will seek federal essarily put on hold. plain about how things are we end up not filling all the “We’re doing a lot of orga- Sader invites students to charges.” It is currently under done around campus, but positions,” Sader said. “So nizational reforms to make attend meetings, which are Contrary to some ru- much discussion and few ever do anything to hopefully that stays solid.” things run smoother,” Sader held at 9 p.m. on Sunday mors, the college will planning. change things. A small change this year is said. “Minutes are sent out evenings in the basement of not charge Metzler “The board did not “Students can use us as a the requirement for all clubs electronically instead of be- Hoffman Student Union. residents for the alarm want to go away from relay for change,” said Eric to turn in semester budgets, pull. However, Ro- the original design,” Sader, Student Government which include funding re- throck said it’s every- said Lamonte Ro- Association president. “Stu- quests from SGA. 07-08 SGA-chartered Clubs one’s loss when some- throck, dean of stu- dents can come to us know- “In the past we received one chooses to pull the dents. The original ing that we are more than sporadic funding requests n Alpha Psi Omega n Lambdi Pi Eta alarm. design reflected the willing to assist them.” throughout the semester,” n Behavioral Science Club n Mudhuckers Ultimate “It’s $500 worth of ideas, suggestions and Sader said it’s “hard for us Sader said. “This just gives n Business Club n Phi Alpha Theta activities money that input of the Residence to find direction if we don’t us a chance to see them all at n C.A.R.S. Club n Rotaract we could be using for Life Staff and the stu- hear anything.” once and help prioritize who n Creative Arts Society n Student Ministry Advi- residence halls activi- dents of McPherson This year, SGA wants stu- we want to give funds to and n Choir sory Group ties,” Rothrock said. College. dents to be more vocal and how much.” n Computer Club n Teachers of Tomorrow “When people do these “It is under discus- active on faculty and staff Sader said this new pro- n G-Clef (KNEA-SP) kinds of things, it’s tak- sion and there is active committees and to realize cess helps in planning. n HALO n Tri Beta ing money out of their planning going on,” that they do have an impact. SGA’s new advisor, Shane n Hooligans own pocket, which is Hovis said. SGA is hoping to get stu- Britt, will provide leadership frustrating.” dent representation at faculty for this year’s group. New SGA Representatives meetings, Sader said. “Shane is enthusiastic “We’re trying to get facul- and I think he’ll do well for Freshman Reps Metzler Rep. ty meeting minutes available SGA,” Sader said. “He’s also n Brittany Van Sant n Brandon Ming for the public, and we’re also helping Amy Hoffman with n Bridgette Peterson trying to get me, as presi- Student Activities Board, so Morrison Rep BUDGET were to occur again and dent, an observer role at the that helps us relay informa- Bittinger Rep n Steven Maslanka again over several years meetings so we know what’s tion back and forth.” n Amanda Pangburn from Page 1 would students be af- going on,” Sader said. Also new to SGA this year fected. Shane Netherton, business manager, said plan for facility man- in this case, “the school agement that will allow might not be able to pull for both planned and un- funds from the endow- planned projects. ment.” Even though the pre- President Hovis re- diction for expenditures mained optimistic about was slightly off, the error the situation. should not affect the stu- “We just need to ad- dents. just,” Hovis said. “We Only if miscalculations will get back on track.”